3 Swamis Satsang: Keys to Fulfillment

By donation $0, $5, $10, $15, $25 | ONLINE | Please register in advance, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email.

Is your life filled with meaning and purpose? These 3 Swamis will explore a sense of purpose and share the key teachings for experiencing fulfillment and joy in life. It is a rare occasion to have these three Swamis participating together in a program. Each Swami will speak briefly followed by an open discussion.

Satsang, is 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 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.
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.

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.

Online Retreat: Resting in the Inner Sanctuary

$108 | Please register in advance, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email.

Friday, NOV 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Saturday, NOV 13, 8:30-11:30 am & 2:30-5 pm & 6:30-8:30 pm
Sunday, NOV 14, 8:30-12:30 pm

*Evening portions of the program on Friday and Saturday are open for in-person attendance at the Institute.  Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines.

ONLINE Retreat Schedule PDF

Join us for a weekend of guided practice to rest the body and mind and to find inner sanctuary by breaking away from the daily patterns that no longer serve us. In the spacious silence, we can strengthen our connection to inner peace and renew our personal commitment to live courageously in the light of awareness.

This online offering will provide an opportunity to bring these practices to your home, recharge your space with fresh energy and create a sanctuary as the winter is approaching, the time of reflection and cleansing.

There will be suggested silent periods as well as guidance for following a light vegetarian diet to enhance your experience of inner connection. You can take this opportunity to cleanse your body and mind of stimulants and intoxicants that we ingest through the mouth, eyes, and ears.

All levels of practice are welcome. If you have financial need, please email diana@integralyogasf.org to receive a discount.

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 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.

Diana Meltsner C-IAYT and e-RYT 500, has been teaching yoga in the Bay Area since 2001. Diana has been a lead teacher trainer for 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2012. The classes she teaches include chair/gentle, various levels of Hatha yoga, prenatal, guided mindfulness meditations, and various yoga, pranayama and meditation workshops. She’s been working as a health educator and yoga instructor for Kaiser Permanente since 2014.
She is C-IAYT certified yoga therapist and San Francisco center manager for the Integral Yoga Therapy 800-hour certification program. Diana offers individual therapeutic sessions with focus on physical and mental wellness. Her offerings help people to find a deeper sense of well-being and ability to move through life with increased ease, intuition, and stress resilience. dianameltsner.com

2021-11-03T11:26:02-07:00August 28th, 2021|Tags: , , , |

Vijaya Dasami: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother

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.

Please join us for the final celebration of Vijaya Dasami . After 9 days of Navaratri, celebrating the Divine Feminine in the forms of the three goddesses: Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, we honor the Divine Mother and her victory over evil. We will discuss and celebrate our own victories and challenges we have overcome on our spiritual path.
This is a very auspicious occasion where we bless all the tools we use during the year as well as our surroundings. After discussion, we’ll celebrate with chanting, an Indian worship service (puja) and home blessing.

To bless your home, you can prepare one or more of the following: a candle, incense or sage, small bowl of clean water, flowers, or a bell. Have your house clean and ready to receive a blessing as well as the objects you would like to bless. We will offer guidance in how to do the personal space blessing and practice it together.

Please join us. No experience necessary.

Navaratri 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

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

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.

Diana Meltsner C-IAYT and e-RYT 500, has been teaching yoga in the Bay Area since 2001. Diana has been a lead teacher trainer for 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2012. The classes she teaches include chair/gentle, various levels of Hatha yoga, prenatal, guided mindfulness meditations, and various yoga, pranayama and meditation workshops. She’s been working as a health educator and yoga instructor for Kaiser Permanente since 2014.
She is C-IAYT certified yoga therapist and San Francisco center manager for the Integral Yoga Therapy 800-hour certification program. Diana offers individual therapeutic sessions with focus on physical and mental wellness. Her offerings help people to find a deeper sense of well-being and ability to move through life with increased ease, intuition, and stress resilience. dianameltsner.com

2021-10-01T11:44:48-07:00August 27th, 2021|Tags: , , , |

Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother – Saraswati Puja

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 – 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.

2021-10-01T11:53:23-07:00August 19th, 2021|Tags: , , |
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