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Spiritual Study: Ahimsa (Nonviolence) and Satya (Truthfulness) — Moral and Ethical Precepts for Modern Times, 3 – part

3 Mondays, SEP 15, 22 & 29 – Offered individually

Online | $5-15 sliding scale | Free for active teachers

Book SEP 22
Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard.

Ahimsa (nonviolence) and Satya (truthfulness) are considered supreme among the moral and ethical principles of life. According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, “These great vows are universal, not limited by class, place, time, or circumstance” (Sutra 2.31). The instruction is clear, yet it can feel daunting in our complex and rapidly changing world.

In this study, we will seek inspiration and guidance from the Yoga Sutras and the exemplary lives of two great modern practitioners: Mahatma Gandhi in India and Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States.

The Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts, take time to reflect upon them, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.

3 Mondays offered individually:

9/15 Book now
9/22 Book now
9/29 Book now

To ensure a private space for all attendees, this will not be recorded.

Barbara Dickey is grateful to have been a member of the Integral Yoga Sangha since 1997. She completed the following teacher training programs at the San Francisco IYI: 200-hour Teacher Training 1998, Gentle Yoga Teacher Training 2003, Raja Yoga Teacher Training 2004, and Meditation Teacher Training 2025. She has always been enthusiastic about Scripture Study and is currently delving into meditation.

2025-09-11T17:41:50-07:00May 30th, 2025|Tags: , , |

Spiritual Study: Ahimsa (Nonviolence) and Satya (Truthfulness) — Moral and Ethical Precepts for Modern Times, 3 – part

3 Mondays, July 14, 21, 28  now SEP 15, 22 & 29- Offered individually

Online | $5-15 sliding scale | Free for active teachers

Book SEP 15
Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard.

Ahimsa (nonviolence) and Satya (truthfulness) are considered supreme among the moral and ethical principles of life. According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, “These great vows are universal, not limited by class, place, time, or circumstance” (Sutra 2.31). The instruction is clear, yet it can feel daunting in our complex and rapidly changing world.

In this study, we will seek inspiration and guidance from the Yoga Sutras and the exemplary lives of two great modern practitioners: Mahatma Gandhi in India and Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States.

The Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts, take time to reflect upon them, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.

3 Mondays offered individually:

9/15 Book now
9/22 Book now
9/29 Book now

To ensure a private space for all attendees, this will not be recorded.

Barbara Dickey is grateful to have been a member of the Integral Yoga Sangha since 1997. She completed the following teacher training programs at the San Francisco IYI: 200-hour Teacher Training 1998, Gentle Yoga Teacher Training 2003, Raja Yoga Teacher Training 2004, and Meditation Teacher Training 2025. She has always been enthusiastic about Scripture Study and is currently delving into meditation.

2025-09-11T17:41:27-07:00May 30th, 2025|Tags: , , |

Spiritual Study: Recognizing & Overcoming Obstacles, 3 of 3 part

Online | $5-15 sliding scale | Free for active IYISF teachers

Book now/Online
Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard.

Each session offered individually. 3 Mondays 6:00 – 7:00 pm:

  1. May/12 Part 1 of  3
  2. May/19 Part 2 of 3
  3. May/26 Part 3 of 3

Have current events contributed to disharmonious thoughts or feelings of anxiety? The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali provide ancient wisdom for current concerns.
Join Prajna in a review of the Yoga Sutras, identifying the obstacles that contribute to feelings of disharmony, anxiety or fear and focusing on practices that help identify and resolve concerns restoring the inner calm that is our true nature.

We will review Sutra 1.30 & 2.3 and will add others as we progress in the 3 sessions on May 12, 19 and 26th.

The Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages, take time to reflect upon them, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.

All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.

Prajna Tricia is a San Francisco native who joined Navy Military Medicine in 1980, served on active duty for 20 years and as a Civil Servant for an additional 15 years. A search for natural complementary and alternative medicine treatments for a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis in 2015, led to the practice of yoga. The practice was so transformative, (both physically and mentally) she felt compelled to bring the practice to others. Tricia completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Zenya Yoga in 2023 and teaches at the Beazley Senior Center, the YMCA and local Yoga Studios in Portsmouth, Virginia. A retreat to Yogaville in Buckingham, Virginia in 2023 opened her heart to the Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) community. Tricia completed IYISF Raja Yoga Teacher Training in October of 2024 with Swami Ramananda & Swami DIvyananda and received her spiritual name Prajna, defined as wisdom & knowledge gained through intuitive insight. She completed IYISF Meditation Teacher Training with Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner in February 2025.

2025-03-28T15:41:26-07:00March 28th, 2025|Tags: , , , |

Scripture study: The Essence of Balance: Exploring the Gunas through the Yoga Sutras, 3-part

Online | $5-15 sliding scale

Book now/Online
Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard.

Join us for a transformative 3-week scripture study group, “Understanding and Balancing the Gunas,” where you’ll explore the ancient wisdom of the Gunas—Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas—as described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

On 3 Monday evenings, January 13th, 20th and 27th, we will delve into how these fundamental energies shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The first week, you’ll dive deep into the characteristics of each Guna through group discussions and weekly reflections, gaining a profound understanding of how these energies manifest in your life. The concept of Gunas in Yoga philosophy introduces three fundamental energies that influence human behavior and the natural world. Sattva represents harmony, balance, and purity, associated with qualities like joy, intelligence, and clarity. Rajas are characterized by activity, passion, and desire, linked to movement, ambition, and restlessness. Tamas is associated with inertia, darkness, and ignorance, often leading to lethargy, confusion, and delusion. Understanding the interplay of these Gunas provides a framework for self-observation and personal development, allowing practitioners to navigate their emotional landscapes effectively, ultimately leading to a state of liberation as described in Patanjali’s teachings.
The Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering for participants to learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages, take time for reflection , and share how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.

All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. Each session offered individually:
Part 1 Monday 1/13
Part 2 Monday 1/20
Part 3 Monday 1/27

Kealoha Deluz, Ph.D, has been a holistic health practitioner for 30 years, holds a Master of Divinity, Ph.D. in Holistic Studies, and is currently working towards a degree in transpersonal counseling. He has been an Integral Yoga Teacher since 2006 and is a Raja Yoga trainer, advanced level Hatha Yoga, meditation and stress management instructor. Kealoha is a licensed massage therapist, skin care practitioner, and holistic life coach. Kealoha Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, and currently lives and works in San Francisco, California.

2024-11-15T19:30:39-08:00November 15th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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