UPF California

01/07/2026

We’re excited to share that UPF California is now enrolling for our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training.

This is an Online, year-long program designed for those who want to deepen their inner practice, learn how to guide others, and be part of a thoughtful, supportive community.

Rather than a fast-paced or fitness-focused approach, this training emphasizes:

• Yoga Techniques, Training & Practice across key pillars: Asanas, Pranayama, Kriya, Mudras, Bandhas, and Kundalini Meditation
• Classical yoga philosophy
• Gentle, accessible practice
• Teaching skills for individuals and groups
• Real integration over time

Whether you feel called to teach or simply want to explore yoga more deeply, this program offers a steady and meaningful path.

We’ll be hosting a free live info session to walk through the program and answer questions.

👉 Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/4qk1B3O

09/20/2025

🌿 Prioritize Your Health & Peace

Universal Peace Foundation California & San Francisco Bay Area Tamil Mandram invite you to a Special Health Awareness & World Peace Day Event!

What to Expect?
✨ Keynote: Dr. Ku. Sivaraman – “Alternate Medicines & Food for Better Health”
🧘 Peace Yoga & Meditation (World Peace Day Special) – Take home a simple 1-Min Mindfulness Meditation practice

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, Sept 20
🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Venue: Kerala House, 40374 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA
🌐 Language: Tamil

👉 Register Here: https://forms.gle/poST1YrzRTMs73dg7

Celebrate health, wisdom & peace with us! Santhosam! 🌸

-UPF Cal & SFBATM Team

05/23/2025

🌍 21-Day Yoga Challenge: HealthyMe Edition 🧘‍♀️

Join us on a transformative 21-day journey to celebrate International Yoga Day with intention, energy, and community!

📅 Starts June 1st | Daily @ 6 PM PDT (Online)
🔗 Sign up now: community-yoga.upfcal.org/register

✨ Why join?
Reconnect with your body, mind & breath
Beginner-friendly & family-inclusive
Completely FREE

🎁 Earn a certificate + win exciting giveaways!

Let’s rise together — Yoga for One Earth, One Health 🌱
Because a healthier YOU means a healthier world 🌱

05/01/2025

Limited Spots! Ignite Your Child's Heritage This Summer! ☀️ Our popular Kids Cultural Immersion Camp (Jun 9-13 & Jun 16-20) is filling fast! Immerse them in enriching traditions, foster holistic growth, and create lasting memories. Deep cultural connection, mind-body-spirit development, and flexible options await. Don't miss out! Express your interest and secure your child's spot today: https://www.upfcal.org/kids-yoga-camp/

07/20/2024

🌕 Celebrating Guru Purnima 2024 🌕

Join us in honoring the sacred festival of Guru Purnima, a day dedicated to expressing gratitude to our Gurus who enlighten our paths with wisdom and love.

🕉️ Significance of Guru Purnima 🕉️
Guru Purnima is a day to acknowledge the invaluable role of the Guru in our spiritual journey. It is a time to reflect on the blessings and guidance we receive from our spiritual teachers, who help us navigate the complexities of life and lead us towards liberation.

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At the heart of Guru Purnima is the profound relationship between the Guru and disciple. During Dhiksha (Initiation), the Guru absorbs the past sins and karmas of the disciple, imparting true spiritual knowledge. This sacred bond fosters a deep love and reverence for the Guru, who liberates the disciple from the cycles of birth and death.

🕊️ Path to Peace and Enlightenment 🕊️
Our Gurus teach us meditation to attain real peace of mind, true self-knowledge, eternal happiness, and liberation from karmas. By following their guidance, we develop a true love for God and a deeper understanding of our purpose.

🌟 Gurumahan’s Sathsang Live 🌟
Celebrate this auspicious day with us by joining Gurumahan’s Sathsang live on 20th July 2024 at 06:30 AM PST. Tune in Live on YouTube
www.youtube.com/c/santhosam/live

🕯️ A Prayer for Guru Purnima 🕯️
On this Guru Purnima Day, let us come together in prayer:
“Oh Guru, you are father, mother, brother, friend,
knowledge and wealth.
You are to us everything and God of all Gods.”

குரு பூர்ணிமா சத்சங்கம் ...

07/16/2024

Upcoming Inner Awakening - Chakra Activation Workshops:
🗓️ San Jose: August 17 & 18
🗓️ Pleasanton: September 15 & 22
🗓️ Berkeley: October 13 & 20
🗓️ Fremont: November 8 & 17
These workshops are donation-based, making them accessible for everyone. Reserve your spot today and start your journey to a more balanced and enlightened you.
👉 Limited Spots Available! Register now ➡️ https://www.upfcal.org/inner-awakening/

06/21/2024

Happy International Yoga Day! 🧘‍♀️🌍 Today is a great day to start your yoga practice. Celebrate International Yoga Day with us this weekend by embracing mindfulness, wellness, and the transformative power of yoga. Let's spread peace, love, and harmony together. Join the movement and elevate your practice today!

Join our ongoing online Sunday community yoga and meditation sessions. 🧘🏽
👉🏼 https://community-yoga.upfcal.org/ - Link in Bio

06/07/2024

What a Weekend! 🎉🌟 We wrapped up an unforgettable 4-day advanced meditation and yoga retreat at the stunning Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel, CA with our beloved GuruMahan. 🌿✨

From the break of dawn, we embraced the tranquility with early morning meditation sessions, followed by nourishing, delicious meals 🍽️. Our yoga sessions 🧘‍♀️ energized us, while deep relaxation 💤 and intense meditation 🧘‍♂️ guided us to new depths. The Chakra activations were powerful, and our hearts were opened through deep conversations. We danced 💃, laughed 😂, and shed tears of joy 😢, forming bonds that will last a lifetime.

Our Q&A sessions with GuruMahan were profound, offering insights into life and the universe 🌌. Meanwhile, the children thrived in their own yoga camp, making friends and learning new skills 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️, allowing parents to fully immerse themselves in the retreat experience.

Stay tuned for the photos coming soon! 📸✨

06/05/2024

Welcoming GuruMahan to California was a truly special day! 🌟 We enjoyed a kids' talent show, a delightful kids' yoga performance, and the awarding of yoga teacher training certificates and 2023-2024 kids' yoga graduate certificates by GuruMahan. The day concluded with a deep meditation and a delicious Sattvic meal. Grateful for these moments filled with joy and peace! 🙏🧘‍♀️🤍🎓

05/27/2024

Thrilled to have GuruMahan with us in California! 🌟 His presence fills our hearts with joy and warmth. Looking forward to the blissful weeks ahead and all the wisdom he'll share. 🙏🤍