Workshops
Our workshop series offers classes that are a wonderful complement to our traditional drop-in Hatha Yoga classes. These workshops offer time for questions and answers and individual attention from the teacher. They focus on specific aspects of Hatha Yoga and support for deepening your practice. For example, if you would like some basic instruction in how to meditate, or if you would like to find ways to release tension in your neck and shoulders there is a class here for you. These workshops are offered on a drop-in basis.
Special Guests
We are pleased to welcome special guests to come and teach or perform at the Integral Yoga Institute. Occasionally we will have a special event where reservations are required. If this is the case it will be noted in the description.
Interfaith Holiday Celebrations
The Integral Yoga Institute is an interfaith community open to everyone. We invite you to join us for our holiday celebrations, where we seek universal ways to mark different religious holiday traditions. For example, you can join us for an interfaith service on New Year’s Eve, a vegan Passover Seder, or a vegan Thanksgiving. All are welcome.
Events and Workshops
We offer a variety of classes, workshops and special events in specific aspects of Yoga. These workshops and events offer our students a chance to delve deeper into the Yoga teachings and find ways of practicing that are suitable to their personal needs.
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| Sunday, August 1 |
Family Yoga |
|
| Madhuri Flynn |
11:00 am – 11:45 am |
Fee: $ 20 / per family |
Adults and little people together in a playful Yoga session.
All ages welcomed!
1st Sunday of each month.
| Tuesday, August 3 |
Vital Breath |
|
| Dee Benefield |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
Come and experience how just with using the breath consciously you can invigorate the body and mind, making them healthy and peaceful.
We will explore the basis of the practices of pranayama and then experience the techniques.
| Friday, August 6 |
Knitting Circle |
|
| Saraswati Takahashi |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: By donation |
Experience the joy of combining two ancient practices: Yoga and knitting.
Knit one OM, Knit two OM, Knit three OM! Practitioners learn to cultivate an inner state of
peace while creating something beautiful.
1st Friday of each month.
| Tuesday, August 10 |
Learn to Meditate |
|
| Dee Benefield |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
“If you meditate regularly, you will have no complaints in life.”
Sri Swami Satchidananda
This is a practical workshop that will enable students to begin earnest meditation on their own. A clear understanding of what meditation is, how it works, and how to make it an enjoyable daily experience will be presented.
| Amala Pallitto |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: By donation |
Chanting mantras and prayers are elements of the Bhakti Yoga path which leads to union with the Divine Counsciousness. Kirtan quiets the mind and opens the heart. Come join us for a joyful experience.
| Sunday, August 15 |
Seven Keys for Wellbeing |
|
| Meekakshi Angel |
11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
Learn effective techniques that will help you to balance your life, feel more peaceful, centered & relaxed,
have more vital energy,improve focus & concentration, sleep more soundly, have more clear direction, develop an overall feeling of wellbeing & enjoyment of life.
| Tuesday, August 17 |
Laughing Meditation |
|
| Dee Benefield |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
This workshop involves Hatha Yoga poses
and extended conscious laughter followed by
a silent meditation.
Dress for Hatha Yoga, bring a
towel, and expect to have a wonderful, fun time.
| Sunday, August 22 |
Mahasamadhi Puja and Family Barbeque |
|
| IYI Institute |
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Fee: By donation |
Come join us for a community gathering of the 8th anniversary of Sri Swami Satchidananda’s final liberation from the body. Please also join us for a family summer gathering in His honor.
Please preregister for this event, and bring a vegetarian salad or dessert if you desire. (No meat, fish, or eggs.)
| Tuesday, August 24 |
Full Moon Chanting |
|
| Padma Jennings |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Fee: By donations |
During this evening of chanting we shall share the Gayatri Maha Mantra, the Mantra of enlightenment
Chanting mantras and prayers are elements of the Bhakti Yoga path which leads to union with Divine Consciousness. Kirtan quiets the mind and opens the heart to Joy!
| Tuesday, August 24 |
Thai Yoga Massage |
|
| Kristie Home |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
This deep, loving, and accessible healing art is an ancient practice with roots in Yoga, Ayurveda, and Buddhism.
You will be guided through meditation and gentle rhythmic movement and stretching which increases connection and vital energy for both the giver and receiver. No experience with Yoga or massage is necessary. This practice is performed fully clothed.
| Thursday, August 26 |
Happy Healthy Pregnancy and Birth |
|
| Claudia (Priya) Dallendörfer |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
In this workshop, we will present tips and resources on leading a holistic, healthy, and happy life during pregnancy.
We will explore options on how you and your baby can have the most positive birth experience, and present the experiences of a mother who had a natural birth with Homestyle Midwifery in San Francisco in 2006. We will end the workshop with prenatal Yoga focusing on relaxation, breathing, and meditation techniques to calm the mind and open the heart.
| Friday, September 3 |
Knitting Circle |
|
| Saraswati Takahashi |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: By donation |
Experience the joy of combining two ancient practices: Yoga and knitting.
Knit one OM, Knit two OM, Knit three OM! Practitioners learn to cultivate an inner state of
peace while creating something beautiful.
1st Friday of each month.
| Sunday, September 5 |
Family Yoga |
|
| Madhuri Flynn |
11:00 am – 11:45 am |
Fee: $ 20 / per family |
Adults and little people together in a playful Yoga session.
All ages welcomed!
1st Sunday of each month.
| Tuesday, September 7 |
Learn to Meditate |
|
| Dee Benefield |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
“If you meditate regularly, you will have no complaints in life.”
Sri Swami Satchidananda
This is a practical workshop that will enable students to begin earnest meditation on their own. A clear understanding of what meditation is, how it works, and how to make it an enjoyable daily experience will be presented.
| Friday, September 10 |
Kirtan |
|
| Amala Pallitto |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: By donation |
Chanting mantras and prayers are elements of the Bhakti Yoga path which leads to union with the Divine Counsciousness. Kirtan quiets the mind and opens the heart. Come join us for a joyful experience.
| Tuesday, September 14 |
Releasing the Neck and Shoulders |
|
| Anandi Slater |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
Have you ever felt like you were carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders?
Releasing tension held in the neck and shoulders can bring new freedom of movement in many poses, more ease to the entire body and in turn peace to the mind. This workshop is open to students and teachers of all levels.
| Thursday, September 16 |
Thai Yoga Massage |
|
| Kristie Home |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
This deep, loving, and accessible healing art is an ancient practice with roots in Yoga, Ayurveda, and Buddhism.
You will be guided through meditation and gentle rhythmic movement and stretching which increases connection and vital energy for both the giver and receiver. No experience with Yoga or massage is necessary. This practice is performed fully clothed.
| Tuesday, September 21 |
Laughing Meditation |
|
| Dee Benefield |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
This workshop involves Hatha Yoga poses
and extended conscious laughter followed by
a silent meditation.
Dress for Hatha Yoga, bring a
towel, and expect to have a wonderful, fun time.
| Thursday, September 23 |
Full Moon Chanting |
|
| Padma Jennings |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Fee: By donations |
During this evening of chanting we shall share the Gayatri Maha Mantra, the Mantra of enlightenment
Chanting mantras and prayers are elements of the Bhakti Yoga path which leads to union with Divine Consciousness. Kirtan quiets the mind and opens the heart to Joy!
| Thursday, September 23 & 30 and October 7 & 14 |
The Song of God—The Bhagavad Gita |
|
| Swami Vimalananda |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: $ 60 |
Come and explore this ancient and relevant text to help us live a happy and fulfilling life! We will study the scriptures of this wondrous Song of God with the emphasis on how to apply these spiritual principles to daily life. This is a complete text to understand ourselves, the world, and our Spirit.
| Friday, September 24 |
Kirtan |
|
| Amala Pallitto |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: By donation |
Chanting mantras and prayers are elements of the Bhakti Yoga path which leads to union with the Divine Counsciousness. Kirtan quiets the mind and opens the heart. Come join us for a joyful experience.
| Tuesday, September 28 |
Yoga Nidra |
|
| Dee Benefield |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
In Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), you are guided to progressively relax the body, breath, and mind.
In this state, profound physical healing takes place as you experience the depth of your own inner peace. Gentle stretches prepare you for a lengthy experience of deep relaxation, the centerpiece of the class. This will be followed by simple breathing techniques, and meditation. Come and get in touch with your own true peaceful nature.
Please come dressed for stretching.
| Friday, October 1 |
Knitting Circle |
|
| Saraswati Takahashi |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: By donation |
Experience the joy of combining two ancient practices: Yoga and knitting.
Knit one OM, Knit two OM, Knit three OM! Practitioners learn to cultivate an inner state of
peace while creating something beautiful.
1st Friday of each month.
| Sunday, October 3 |
Family Yoga |
|
| Madhuri Flynn |
11:00 am – 11:45 am |
Fee: $ 20 / per family |
Adults and little people together in a playful Yoga session.
All ages welcomed!
1st Sunday of each month.
| October 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and October 11, 12, 13, 14, and Vijaya Dasami Day, October 15 |
Navaratri |
|
| IYI Institute |
11:30 am – 12:40 pm |
Fee: By donation |
We will celebrate Navaratri with a puja (devotional service). The first three days we will honor Durga, the Mother of the Universe and Slayer of the Ego. The next three days we will honor Lakshmi, the Goddess of Abundance (material and spiritual). The next three days we will honor Saraswati, the Goddess of Wisdom and the Arts. The final day, Vijaya Dasami, we will celebrate the fullness of the Shakti, the energy that pervades the entire universe.
| Tuesday, October 5 |
Releasing the Neck and Shoulders |
|
| Anandi Slater |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
Have you ever felt like you were carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders?
Releasing tension held in the neck and shoulders can bring new freedom of movement in many poses, more ease to the entire body and in turn peace to the mind. This workshop is open to students and teachers of all levels.
| 4 Thursdays, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Yoga for the Soul |
|
| Madhuri Flynn |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: $ 60 |
Over the course of 4 weeks we will study some of the key teachings of the Yoga Sutras, our guide for uncovering our inner peace and joy, and experiment with incorporating
these teachings into our Hatha Yoga practice.
| Friday, October 8 |
Chanting the Divine Feminine |
|
| IYI Institute |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: By donation |
Come celebrate the Divine Feminie within us all—male and female alike—during Navaratri, the festival of the Divine Mother. We will honor Her by chanting Her infinite names and attributes. This marks the mid-point of Navaratri honoring Lakshmi, the Goddess of Spiritual and Material Abundance.
| Tuesday, October 12 |
Learn to Meditate |
|
| Dee Benefield |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
“If you meditate regularly, you will have no complaints in life.”
Sri Swami Satchidananda
This is a practical workshop that will enable students to begin earnest meditation on their own. A clear understanding of what meditation is, how it works, and how to make it an enjoyable daily experience will be presented.
| Tuesday, October 19 |
Laughing Meditation |
|
| Dee Benefield |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
This workshop involves Hatha Yoga poses
and extended conscious laughter followed by
a silent meditation.
Dress for Hatha Yoga, bring a
towel, and expect to have a wonderful, fun time.
| Friday, October 22 |
Guru Puja |
|
| IYI Institute |
11:30 am–12:40 pm |
Fee: By donation |
These devotional services are a time to come together for blessings from our spiritual teacher, Sri Swami Satchidananda, and to offer gratitude for his guidance and love. A puja and a short video of Sri Swami Satchidananda will be offered.
This service will include our noon meditation.
| Friday, October 22 |
Kirtan |
|
| Amala Pallitto |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: By donation |
Chanting mantras and prayers are elements of the Bhakti Yoga path which leads to union with the Divine Counsciousness. Kirtan quiets the mind and opens the heart. Come join us for a joyful experience.
| Saturday, October 23 |
Full Moon Chanting |
|
| Padma Jennings |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Fee: By donations |
During this evening of chanting we shall share the Gayatri Maha Mantra, the Mantra of enlightenment
Chanting mantras and prayers are elements of the Bhakti Yoga path which leads to union with Divine Consciousness. Kirtan quiets the mind and opens the heart to Joy!
| Tuesday, October 26 |
Understanding and Managing Stress through Breathing and Meditation Techniques |
|
| Jaymie Meyer |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Fee: $ 15 |
This 2-hour workshop offers an interactive discussion about stress followed by an exploration of techniques scientifically proven to reduce stress. No previous experience necessary, all are welcome. There will be time for Q & A.
Jaymie Meyer, CWP, ERYT500, is a wellness educator with certifications in stress management, bereavement counseling, yoga therapy and Ayurveda. She is also a Reiki Master. She has been delivering Resilience for Life® workshops for over 9 years at work sites and educational institutions including the National Institutes for Health (NIH), Coby Electronics Corporation, Columbia University, IBM, Jewish Guild for the Blind, and Martha Stewart Living. A longtime member of the IYI NY sangha, she is happy to have the opportunity to work and be of service in SF. She is also an on-going faculty member at Yogaville’s Integral Yoga Academy, teaching the Stress Management TT with Swami Ramananda and Swami Vidyananda each summer. Jaymie is a member of NWI, NSA, IYTA and IAYT. Website: www.resilienceforlife.com
