Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco

Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco A non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community through living and sharing the classica
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Connect with a vibrant community dedicated to the classical teachings of Yoga.

04/29/2026

From Gut Instinct to Gut Health: Yoga Therapy Meets Medical Science with Alessandra Uma Cocchi, C-IAYT

Sunday June 11 • 9am - 11am PDT • Online Workshop

This online workshop bridges traditional yogic wisdom with contemporary medical research, offering an accessible yet evidence-based exploration of yoga therapy for intestinal health.
It is grounded in the scientific review “The Impact of Yoga Therapy in Intestinal Disorders”, co-authored by Alessandra Uma Cocchi in collaboration with Prof. Antonio Di Sabatino and Dr. Giovanni Santacroce from the University of Pavia, Italy.
The session includes a summary of current scientific findings, a presentation of the Integral Yoga protocol used in one of the reviewed studies, a short guided practice, and time for questions and discussions.

Alessandra Uma Cocchi, C-IAYT is a Yoga teacher, trainer, and Yoga Therapy practitioner rooted in the Integral Yoga tradition. She co-authored the scientific review “The Impact of Yoga Therapy in Intestinal Disorders”, integrating research with lived experience. She lives in Italy, and is dedicated to making yoga accessible, meaningful, and therapeutically informed.

04/28/2026

Satsang: Facing Adversity
with Swami Ramananda and Muktidevi Kristine Demafeliz
Saturday May 02 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
In-Person and Online

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.

At different moments in life, we all encounter experiences that feel overwhelming or traumatic. In those times, we may feel lost, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward—especially when facing disability, chronic illness, anxiety, or grief.
In this Satsang, SF IYI teachers, Muktidevi and Ramananda, will share how the teachings and practices of Yoga have supported them in meeting adversity with courage and care. Together, we will explore the importance of self-compassion, inner steadiness, and discernment, and how these qualities help us make wise choices even in difficult circumstances.

With guidance and shared reflection, we can begin to see that life’s challenges—however painful—can become opportunities to deepen our connection to the unchanging source of strength and peace within.

Everyone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.

04/28/2026

Yoga Therapy for Posture and Core Health
Diana Meltsner, C-IAYT, ERYT-500, YACEP
Sunday May 24 • 10:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Join Diana Meltsner, a certified yoga therapist, for an educational workshop exploring the relationship between posture, core function, and musculoskeletal health. We will examine how core stability supports balance, lumbar spine health, ribcage alignment, the reduction of shoulder and neck discomfort and more. The workshop will include lecture, guided practice, and discussion, with content adapted to participants’ interests and needs.

We will look at the anatomy just briefly and then in movement we will recognize and feel the different parts of our body being in or out of alignment in our posture, the inner core activation and core’s engagement works together with the rest of the body. This regained awareness can be applied to gentle yoga asana, advanced asana practice as well as body movement off the mat.

Topics will include:

• the relationship between alignment, strength, flexibility, and patterns of tightness or weakness

• postural organization with and without effective inner core engagement

• compensatory movement patterns contributing to chronic pain and injury

• progressive and gentle methods to retrain the body, to activate and strengthen the core

• how much to practice to restore and maintain functional strength

We will practice a series of awareness-building and gentle strengthening exercises for the core and address common challenges. Practices will be done in a chair, standing, and on the floor. All levels are welcome.

This workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.

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Mindful CleanlinessWhen cleaning our homes, we must consider the greater environment. Our culture has created hundreds ...
04/27/2026

Mindful Cleanliness

When cleaning our homes, we must consider the greater environment. Our culture has created hundreds of chemicals and in-disposable substances that pollute our earth home and our own bodies. We can easily learn how to make our own cleaners, thus avoiding the use of plastic packaging and innumerable unnecessary chemicals. In this way, we withdraw our support from the unconscious saturation of the planet with harmful materials.

04/27/2026

Integral Yoga celebrates 60 years of inspiring Peace and Transformation this year.

Your continued support means so much
and provides us the opportunities to teach, share and strengthen our friendships in many communities locally, nationally and internationally.

SUPPORT IYISF
“Because living and sharing the classical teachings of Yoga cultivates more peacful lives, communities and world.”

Thank you for your support.
Please visit our website: integralyogasf.org
or call us 415-821-1117

04/22/2026

FRIENDS OF THE INSTITUTE

Together, we are creating an urban sanctuary for peace, connection, and service. As a member, you’ll have opportunities to engage with like-minded individuals, access enriching community offerings, and play a vital role in the stewardship of the Institute. Join us to deepen your spiritual practice, foster meaningful connections, and support outreach to underserved communities—helping to provide a place of refuge and renewal for all.

Your generosity is a precious opportunity to make the teachings of Integral Yoga available to enrich the lives of many. Your support helps us help others to lead peaceful, easeful and useful lives. The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving the Bay Area community since 1969.

Learn more at https://integralyogasf.org/about/becomeafriend/

Deep Cleaning the MindWhen we meditate regularly and experience moments free of habitual thought patterns, we begin to s...
04/20/2026

Deep Cleaning the Mind

When we meditate regularly and experience moments free of habitual thought patterns, we begin to see ourselves and our relationship to the world in a fresh way. Over time, a daily practice of this kind will gradually restructure even the subconscious mind so that we are no longer compelled by old beliefs and fears, and approach life with a sense of deep belonging, inner contentment and wonder.

04/18/2026

Inside Patanjali’s Words: Discover the Hidden Heart of Yoga
with Reverend Jaganath

Saturday May 02
11am - 12pm PDT • Online

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a holistic, multi-faceted approach to spirituality. Every aspect of who we are as human beings is embraced and included in a symphony of principles and practices. The goal? A life of peace, happiness, meaning, and practical wisdom.

These vital teachings are presented using sutras – phrases – that can be obscure. But we can illumine the darkest corners of this classic text by taking a closer look at Patanjali’s words.

Words are matchmakers. They introduce us to most knowledge, but they have limitations. The challenge is to find language that keeps the spirit of the teaching but clearly conveys that spirit to today’s yoga students and practitioners.

Expect to be surprised and informed. This workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled.

04/14/2026

Move with Ease: Hatha Yoga for Hip Mobility & Lower Body

Saturday April 25 • 11:00am - 1:09pm PDT
ONLINE

Join us for a 2-hour Hatha Yoga workshop designed to improve hip mobility and flexibility in the hip joints. Through a series of targeted yoga poses and exercises, you’ll learn how to safely and mindfully deepen your range of motion, release tension, and strengthen hip flexors. This practice is especially beneficial for individuals experiencing stiffness, as it can lead to improved posture, spinal stability, and overall well-being. Perfect for yoga practitioners seeking to deepen their practice, particularly in forward bends and seated poses.

In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore muscle activation on many of the Yoga Asanas, covering:

– Major movements of the pelvis and hip joints
– Strengthening postures for those movements
– Balancing and Dynamic poses
– A couple of Yin Yoga poses

All levels are welcome. This workshop will be recorded for later viewing and shared for 2 weeks with all enrolled students.

The Subtle Effects of CleanlinessEach time I give my room a good cleaning, vacuuming underneath the dresser, washing win...
04/14/2026

The Subtle Effects of Cleanliness

Each time I give my room a good cleaning, vacuuming underneath the dresser, washing windows and wiping off all that unnoticed dust, I feel so much cleaner myself. A clean and tidy environment, free of clutter, is conducive to greater clarity and peace of mind.

04/10/2026

Saturday April 18th • 11am - 12:30pm PDT
“Satsang: Inspiration for the Spiritual Journey”

with: Swami Ramananda, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 and Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500

Join us for this heartfelt and inspiring session, where two senior and widely respected Integral Yoga swamis, Swamis Ramananda and Asokananda, will reflect on the teachings and practices that have sustained them over the years. They will also share what continues to inspire and renew their dedication to the path today.
The spiritual journey is filled with challenges, and progress can often feel slow or uncertain. Along the way, we benefit deeply from the support of fellow travelers, those who have walked this path before us, who generously share their experience, and who care enough to walk beside us.
Please bring your heartfelt questions. At least half of the session will be dedicated to Q&A. All are welcome. This workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.


Swami Ramananda 108 Swami Asokananda Integral Yoga Institute New York City

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770 Dolores Street
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