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Please join us for an extended chanting of mantras 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.

Snehan will share mantras and play the harmonium which are part of his regular practice.

But what exactly is a mantra? Mantra is an instrument of the mind—a powerful sound or vibration. The word mantra can be broken down into two parts: “man,” which means mind, and “tra,” which means transport or vehicle. Mantras, when spoken or chanted, direct the healing power of Prana (life force energy) and, in traditional Vedic practices, can be used to energize and access spiritual states of consciousness. Mantras as a spiritual practice generate a powerful effect when done on a regular basis for several months.

*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

Snehan Born, E-RYT 500, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama, Meditation, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India, Nepal, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan and Europe.