Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita: Yoga Philosophy and Psychology

We’re sorry this event has been cancelled.

$15 | Please register in advance, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email.

We do not see the world as it is. Each of us sees a different version of the world due to the different conditioning of the mind. All these separate versions of reality create conflict. The Gita provides us with the tools to see clearly and live in harmony.

Mahatma Gandhi: “When doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face, and I see not one ray of hope on the horizon, I turn to the Bhagavad Gita and find a verse to comfort me; and I immediately begin to smile in the midst of overwhelming sorrow. Those who meditate on the Gita will derive fresh joy and new meaning from it every day.”

Swami Asokananda, a monk since 1973, is one of Integral Yoga’s foremost teachers, known for his warmth, intelligence, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience, since he has absorbed the wisdom of his guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda, since the age of 19. While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of the Yogic philosophy (especially that of the great Indian scripture the Bhagavad Gita), he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga and is one of our primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. In the past, he has served as the president of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville® and Integral Yoga® International; he is currently the President of the New York Integral Yoga Institute.

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Inspiration for the Spiritual Journey

$18 | Please register in advance, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email.

Join Swamis Ramananda and Asokananda for inspiration and encouragement on the spiritual journey. In this online workshop, they will share the teachings and practices that have most impacted their lives and guided them towards spiritual equilibrium.
The spiritual path is beset with challenges and pitfalls, and progress is slow. Almost all of us will greatly benefit from having friends who have traveled this road, who can share their experience, and who care enough to want to support us. These two senior and respected Integral Yoga swamis will discuss what has sustained them for many years and what is inspiring to them at this time.

Half of the session will be dedicated to Q&A. Please bring your heartfelt questions. All are welcome.

Testimonials:
“Swami Asokananda is so knowledgeable and willing to share with honesty. It’s always a pleasure to hear him speak.” — Devi Peterson

“Studying with Asokananda, experiencing and listening to his guidance and insights is so refreshing to my soul. I loved what he offered to solidify our understanding of experience.” — Sevika Douglass

“Swami Ramananda has deep personal knowledge of the topics and uses his personal experience and compassion to share these valuable teachings in a genuine and compelling way.” — Anne Tedesco

“Ramananda has such a wealth of information…I love learning from him, and I gathered so much. Thank you Ramanandaji. Such a gift to spend time with you, even virtually. Your presence is so powerful.” — Rashmi Galliano

Swami Asokananda initiated into monkhood in 1973 by Sri Swami Satchidananda, is the President of Integral Yoga Institute of New York, and one of Integral Yoga’s foremost teachers. He is the primary instructor for the Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings taught around the world. He is currently writing a translation and commentary of the great Indian scripture, the Bhagavad Gita.

 

 

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.

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More Inspiration for the Spiritual Journey

We are so sorry to say that this event has been canceled.

 

Join Swamis Ramananda and Asokananda for more inspiration and encouragement on the spiritual journey. In this second online workshop, they will share the teachings and practices that have most impacted their lives and guided them towards spiritual equilibrium.
The spiritual path is beset with challenges and pitfalls, and progress is slow. Almost all of us will greatly benefit from having friends who have traveled this road, who can share their experience, and who care enough to want to support us. These two senior and respected Integral Yoga swamis will discuss what has sustained them for many years and what is inspiring to them at this time.

Half of the session will be dedicated to Q&A. Please bring your heartfelt questions. All are welcome regardless of whether or not the first program was attended.

 

Testimonials
“Sw. Asokananda is so knowledgeable and willing to share with honesty. It’s always a pleasure to hear him speak.” — Devi Peterson

“Studying with Asokananda, experiencing and listening to his guidance and insights is so refreshing to my soul. I loved what he offered to solidify our understanding of experience.” — Sevika Douglass

“Swami Ramananda has deep personal knowledge of the topics and uses his personal experience and compassion to share these valuable teachings in a genuine and compelling way.” — Anne Tedesco

“Ramananda has such a wealth of information…I love learning from him, and I gathered so much. Thank you Ramanandaji. Such a gift to spend time with you, even virtually. Your presence is so powerful.” — Rashmi Galliano

 

About

Swamis 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 Asokananda, E-RYT 500, a monk since 1973, is one of Integral Yoga’s foremost teachers—known for his warmth, intelligence, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience, having absorbed the wisdom of his Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda.
While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of yogic philosophy (especially the great Indian scripture, the Bhagavad Gita), he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga. He is one of Yogaville’s primary instructors for intermediate and advanced Hatha Yoga teacher trainings.

He presently serves as president at the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City. Before this position, he served as the President of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville and Integral Yoga International.

 

Inspiration for the Spiritual Journey

 

$35.00 | Please register by 2 pm PT on Dec. 4 | Sign up via the enroll button (links to Yogaville website)

Join Swamis Ramananda and Asokananda for inspiration and encouragement on your spiritual journey. In this online workshop, they will share how they maintain their steadiness in the life of the Spirit.
The spiritual path is beset with challenges and pitfalls, and progress is slow. Almost all of us will greatly benefit from having friends who have traveled this road, who can share their experience, and who care enough to want to support us.
These two senior and respected Integral Yoga swamis will discuss what drew them into the spiritual life, what has sustained them, and what is inspiring to them at this time.

Half of the session will be dedicated to Q&A. Please bring your heartfelt questions.
Live session with Swami Ramananda and Swami Asokananda on Sunday at 11 am–12:30 pm ET.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram’s Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET, recorded Ashram meditation, and inspiring talk with Sri Swami Satchidananda. You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.

You will have access to the video recording for 8 weeks after the program ends, until January 31, 2021.

Testimonials

Sw. Asokananda is so knowledgeable and willing to share with honesty. It’s always a pleasure to hear him speak. — Devi Peterson

Studying with Asokananda, experiencing and listening to his guidance and insights is so refreshing to my soul. I loved what he offered to solidify our understanding of experience. — Sevika Douglass

Swami Ramananda has deep personal knowledge of the topics and uses his personal experience and compassion to share these valuable teachings in a genuine and compelling way. — Anne Tedesco

Ramananda has such a wealth of information…I love learning from him, and I gathered so much. Thank you Ramanandaji. Such a gift to spend time with you, even virtually. Your presence is so powerful. — Rashmi Galliano

Presenters

Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500
Swami Asokananda, a monk since 1975, is one of Integral Yoga’s® (IY) foremost teachers—known for his warmth, intelligence, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience while absorbing the wisdom of his Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda. While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of yogic philosophy (especially the great Indian scripture, the Bhagavad Gita), he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga. He is one of Yogaville’s primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings. He presently serves as president of the IY Institute in New York City. Before this position, he served…
Learn more about Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500

Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
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 40 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 US, Europe, and South America. Ramananda trains Yoga teachers to bring…
Learn more about Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

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