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Satsang: An African-American Yogini’s Journey

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

Join Saeeda Hafiz, author of “The Healing: One Woman’s Journey from Poverty to Inner Riches” for a book talk discussing self-discovery, racism, and breaking the cycle of poverty through radical self-care.
An invitation to receive a signed autographed copy of Saeeda’s book, will be given to all that register.

Testimonials:
“In her book, The Healing, Saeeda Hafiz tells a story many can relate to – overcoming tremendous obstacles to achieve a life of fulfillment and authenticity. Saeeda shares with honesty and humility how she refused to bow to the messages of her past or the expectations of capitalist culture, and made her own way to a life of healing and service. ” ~ Swami Ramananda

“Saeeda’s book “The Healing” was incredibly inspiring to me. By sharing her own story so honestly and openly, she deepened my trust to follow my heart and passion. That way, I can manifest a life that aligns with my values which brings deep fulfillment. The courage with which she overcame the hindrances on her path was contagious. It inspires me to move forward more confidently on my own path. Her passionate love for healthy food helped me realize that it’s not just the choices about our diet but also how much we celebrate every single meal that makes food truly medicine. “~ Claudia Bartsch, E-500CYT, C-IAYT.

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.

Saeeda Hafiz is a yoga teacher and wellness expert with certifications from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and the Natural Gourmet Institute. As a holistic health educator with the San Francisco Unified School District, she focuses on sharing her 30+ years of knowledge in physical and mental wellness with diverse groups. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. saeedahafiz.com

 

 

 

When you register for this event you will receive an invitation to receive a signed autographed copy of Saeeda’s book “The Healing“via confirmation email. 

 

2021-05-25T12:45:42-07:00March 30th, 2021|Tags: , |

Satsang: Easter

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By donation $0, $5, $10, $15, sliding scale, pay what you can | Please register in advance, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email.

Satsang, a special time for us to come together as a community.

On this evening, we will contemplate the spiritual presence and resurrection of Jesus as Swami Vimalananda clarifies how the same truths are found in the teachings of Yoga. We will make time for discussion and personal sharings and Swami Ramananda will offer a meditative worship ritual called puja.

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 Vimalananda Ma, RYT500, is an Integral Yoga sannyasi – monk. She has been involved with Integral Yoga since 1971 and Director of the San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute from 1992-2011. She specializes in teaching yoga philosophy and spiritual counseling.

 

 

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.

2021-02-22T15:13:42-08:00February 22nd, 2021|Tags: , , , , |

Satsang: Passover

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Celebrate the great festival of liberation and the profound rituals and ceremonies of Passover. As in the ancient practice, we will supplement the service with a discussion of the holy day’s mystical and practical significance in both Jewish and Yogic traditions.
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.

Rev. Sam Rudra Swartz, IYM, has been a devotee of Swami Satchidananda since 2001. A 2004 Graduate of the All-Faiths Seminary in New York he received ordination from Rabbi Joseph Gelberman an Interfaith Minister. He has performed wedding ceremonies around the United States, lead interfaith services, and Jewish services at the Actors’ Temple in New York as well as at other synagogues and gatherings. Most recently he lived and served at Satchidananda Ashram Yogaville Virginia as a Karma Yogi as well as participating in religious offerings.

2021-01-22T15:24:58-08:00January 20th, 2021|Tags: , , |

Community Open Mic

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

Let’s gather together for fun and sharing. What is giving you delight, pleasure or inspiration? Do you have a hidden talent that you’d like to share with our Sangha? On this occasion, anyone can go in the spotlight on Zoom and sing, tell a joke or story, read a favorite quote or poem, or share from the heart.

All are welcome.

Let’s gather together for fun and sharing. On this occasion anyone can go in the spotlight on Zoom and sing, tell jokes, read a favorite quote or poem, or share from the heart.

 

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.

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

2021-02-25T20:40:42-08:00January 4th, 2021|Tags: , |
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