As we face the climate emergency and other related crises, many of us feel helpless to take meaningful action. Taking concrete action together in our communities can give us hope, purpose and connection.
Please join us for a beautifying walk through our neighborhood. We will meet in Dolores Park to collect trash from our streets and remind each other that , in fact, we have the power to make a difference. All materials will be provided. Afterward, we will gather at the IYI for a deep relaxation practice followed by a nurturing vegetarian meal.
Pre-registration required with in-person suggested donation of $5-10 for the meal.
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.
Swami Ramananda is the Executive Director of 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 U. S., Europe and South America. Ramananda trains Yoga teachers to bring Yoga into corporate, hospital and medical settings and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a founding board member of the Yoga Alliance, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. His warmth, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
Claudia Bartsch, E-CYT500, C-IAYT, has been teaching yoga for 19 years. With over 1,500 hours of training she offers an in-depth understanding of yogic practices and techniques and how to apply them for healing, integration and transformation. In 2011 she bridged her interest in Western psychology and the yogic path and became a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist. Additionally, Claudia is a certified Stress Management Educator and a trained Reiki and Shiatsu Practitioner.
In her work she offers a unique blend of the various branches of yoga, hands-on body and energy work, empowering her clients to move towards greater resilience, well-being and health.
Please visit her website for more information: http://claudiabartsch.com