Sangha

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The teachings of Yoga can help us understand the ego as a self-image we have formed, that distorts our experiences and ultimately causes us to suffer. The practice of Yoga can free us from identifying with habitual thought patterns and see things as they are. We can benefit enormously from understanding that we do not need to judge or reject the ego, but to educate and transform it, thus manifesting our full potential to know deep peace and joy.

Satsang, a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored, often, through an informal discussion. Although spiritual paths may diverge, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.
People of all faiths are welcome.

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.

Sevika Ford2021-09-22T15:58:12-07:00August 27th, 2021|Tags: Raja Yoga, Sangha, Satsang, Swami Ramananda|

Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Saraswati Puja
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Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Saraswati Puja

Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Saraswati Puja

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Navaratri is the celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu Goddesses: Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. We’ll celebrate each of the three Goddesses over the 9 days, Navaratri. The celebration culminates with a special service called Vijayadasami. This is a special opportunity to bless your house and all the tools you use in your work. Please join us for this special celebration.

Navaratri & Vijay Dasami celebrations:

Satsang: Navaratri – Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Durga Puja
Thu. October 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm PDT

Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Lakshmi Puja
Mon. October 11 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm PDT

Vijaya Dasami: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother
Fri. October 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT

Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500, has had a wealth of experience teaching Integral Yoga around the world since 1973. She has taught at corporations, universities, the Commonwealth Cancer Center, and for the Dr. Dean Ornish Reversing Heart Disease programs. She has also served as one of Integral Yoga’s Basic Hatha teacher trainers.
Swami Divyananda Ma took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Over the years she has served as the director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and as Ashram Manager at Yogaville. She also served for ten years as the director of the Integral Yoga Institute in Coimbatore, India; this immersion into the South Indian culture has given depth to her understanding and practice of Yoga.

Now an itinerant monk, Swami Divyananda is constantly “on the road.” She leads the annual Sacred India Tours to sacred sites in India in addition to international Yoga retreats and trainings. Learn more at sacredindiatours.org.

Sevika Ford2021-10-01T11:53:23-07:00August 19th, 2021|Tags: Sangha, Satsang, Swami Divyananda Ma|

Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Lakshmi Puja
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Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Lakshmi Puja

Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Lakshmi Puja

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

By donation $0, $5, $10, $15 (sliding scale, pay what you can)

Navaratri is the celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu Goddesses: Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. We’ll celebrate each of the three Goddesses over the 9 days, Navaratri. The celebration culminates with a special service called Vijayadasami. This is a special opportunity to bless your house and all the tools you use in your work. Please join us for this special celebration.

Navaratri & Vijay Dasami celebrations:

Satsang: Navaratri – Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Durga Puja
Thu. October 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm PDT

Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Saraswati Puja
Wed. October 13 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm PDT

Vijaya Dasami: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother
Fri. October 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT

Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500, has had a wealth of experience teaching Integral Yoga around the world since 1973. She has taught at corporations, universities, the Commonwealth Cancer Center, and for the Dr. Dean Ornish Reversing Heart Disease programs. She has also served as one of Integral Yoga’s Basic Hatha teacher trainers. Swami Divyananda Ma took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Over the years she has served as the director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and as Ashram Manager at Yogaville. She also served for ten years as the director of the Integral Yoga Institute in Coimbatore, India; this immersion into the South Indian culture has given depth to her understanding and practice of Yoga.

Now an itinerant monk, Swami Divyananda is constantly “on the road.” She leads the annual Sacred India Tours to sacred sites in India in addition to international Yoga retreats and trainings. Learn more at sacredindiatours.org.

Sevika Ford2021-10-01T12:22:49-07:00August 19th, 2021|Tags: Sangha, Satsang, Swami Divyananda Ma|

Satsang: Navaratri – Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Durga Puja
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Satsang: Navaratri – Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Durga Puja

Satsang: Navaratri – Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Durga Puja

Enroll

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

By donation $0, $5, $10, $15 (sliding scale, pay what you can)

Navaratri is the celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu Goddesses: Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. We’ll celebrate each of the three Goddesses over the 9 days, Navaratri. The celebration culminates with a special service called Vijayadasami. This is a special opportunity to bless your house and all the tools you use in your work. Please join us for this special celebration.

Navaratri & Vijay Dasami celebrations:

Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Lakshmi Puja
Mon. October 11 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm PDT

Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Saraswati Puja
Wed. October 13 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm PDT

Vijaya Dasami: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother
Fri. October 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT

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.

Sevika Ford2021-10-01T12:22:07-07:00August 19th, 2021|Tags: Sangha, Satsang, Swami Ramananda|