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Scripture study: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Part 1 of 3

Online | $5, $10, $15 sliding scale

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Are you seeking a deeper understanding of the Yoga Sutras and how they can enrich your life? Join Kealoha, a holistic health practitioner on this transformative journey into the heart of yogic wisdom.

The Yoga Sutras are a collection of 196 sutras, or aphorisms, that were written by the sage Patanjali in the 2nd century BCE. They offer a timeless and practical guide to living a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

In today’s world, where stress and anxiety seem to be ever-present, the Yoga Sutras offer a valuable path to peace and well-being. They can teach us how to calm the mind, focus attention, and cultivate a more positive outlook on life.

This three-part scripture study series will explore the Yoga Sutras’ relevance to modern life, offering insights and practical guidance for applying their wisdom to our daily challenges and spiritual practice.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this study series can help you discover the transformative power of the Yoga Sutras.
All are welcome. No prior knowledge of the Yoga Sutras required.

Each session offered individually:

Kealoha Deluz has been a holistic health practitioner for 30 years, holds a Master of Divinity, Ph.D. in Holistic Studies, and is currently working towards a degree in transpersonal counseling. He has been an Integral Yoga Teacher since 2006 and is a Raja Yoga trainer, advanced level Hatha Yoga, meditation and stress management instructor. Kealoha is a licensed massage therapist, skin care practitioner, and holistic life coach. Kealoha Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, and currently lives and works in San Francisco, California.

2023-10-11T15:46:22-07:00October 2nd, 2023|Tags: , , , , |

Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice

Online & In-Person | By donation $0, $5, $10, $15

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Please join us for this special class as we celebrate the 9th annual International Day of Yoga. The United Nations proclaimed June 21st as International Day* of Yoga in order to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.

Swami Ramananda will speak about the classical teachings of Yoga, Yogic philosophy and then incorporate these teachings into a meditative Yoga practice. All levels of practice are welcome.

*International days are occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity.

Celebrate International Day of Yoga with us!

ALL Day  • June 21st • Open House

ALL classes, workshops & events are by donation!

Your support enables us to serve and share the teachings of Yoga with diverse communities. Thank you!

Schedule:

7:30 – 8:30 am Hatha Mixed Level ONLINE with Mia Velez
9:30 – 10:30 am Therapeutic Chair Yoga ONLINE with Diana Meltsner
9:30 – 11:00 am Community Class IN-PERSON with Laura Perlin
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Chanting Mantras ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Snehan Born
12:00 – 12:45 pm Guided Noon Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda
12:45 pm Community Lunch IN-PERSON (24-hour advanced sign-up required)
5:00 – 5:25 pm – Deep Restoration with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Raama Das
5:30 – 7:00 pm BIPOC Community Class ONLINE with IYI BIPOC teachers
5:45 – 6:45 pm Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda
6:30 – 8:00 pm Community Class IN-PERSON with JoAnn Bonifacio
7:00 – 8:00 pm Summer Solstice Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Diana Meltsner

Swami Ramananda, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, Diana Meltsner, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, Mia Velez and Rashmi Dianne Galliano, MS, I-IAYT, E-RYT500, RPYTnanda is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco, C-IAYT, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition, who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life, and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.
He leads beginner, intermediate and advanced level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco, and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S., Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate, hospital and medical settings, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He is a co-founder of The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI) which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.

2023-06-16T08:36:49-07:00May 4th, 2023|Tags: , , |

Be Wonderstruck. Live the Yoga Beyond Doubt, Fear & Suffering, 2-part workshop

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$45 (for both)

Saturday, August 27 • 10:30am – 12:30pm &

Sunday, August 28 • 10:30am – 12:30pm

ONLINE | Please register in advance, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email.

Wonderstruck means to be awed, enchanted, or delighted. It is a moment of brilliant insight. It is a mind on fire with truth. These experiences await all yogis who know how to access them.

The roadmap to these experiences can be found in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita. In this workshop we will explore several avenues found in the teachings of these texts that pave the way to living a life of enlightening wonder, clarity, and intimacy with life and the world.

The Grand Canyon lifts many to a state of awe and wonder. Even greater sights lie within. This two part workshop is appropriate for both new and more experienced students of Yoga theory.

Reverend Jaganath Carrera has been teaching all facets of Yoga theory and practice at universities, prisons, Yoga centers, and interfaith programs since 1974. He established the Integral Yoga and Yoga Life Ministries, and co-developed the highly regarded Integral Yoga Meditation and Raja Yoga Teacher Training Certification programs.
He is the founder and spiritual head of the Yoga Life Society and has authored highly regarded books.
Awaken: Inside Yoga Meditation, Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the Study and Practice, Inside Patanjali’s Words: Explore the Heart of Yoga

 

2022-08-13T00:11:01-07:00June 6th, 2022|Tags: , |

Transforming Anger and Fear -Yoga’s Practical Wisdom

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ONLINE & IN-PERSON | $35 for both Thursdays –  May 5 & 12 

We all encounter challenging situations that trigger strong emotions like fear or anger, which undermine our ability to act with clarity and care. In this 2-part workshop, we’ll explore how to recognize and relate to these powerful emotions, how to look deeply and understand their root causes, and how to receive the messages these emotions bring. We’ll discuss the steps needed to support our efforts to be present and compassionate with these deep-seated feelings, so that we can respond to them skillfully and use them as opportunities to guide our personal and spiritual growth.

The first session will focus on how anger originates, how it affects us, and how its energy can be released and expressed in appropriate ways.

The second session will explore the roots of fear, and how to bring awareness, healing and transformation to the psychic knots that bind our energy and weaken our ability to experience compassion and joy.

Swami Ramananda is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition, who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life, and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.
He leads beginner, intermediate and advanced level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco, and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S., Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate, hospital and medical settings, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He is a co-founder of The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI) which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.

2022-04-18T10:32:46-07:00April 11th, 2022|Tags: , , , , |
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