Yoga Society of San Francisco | Meditation, Sanskrit, Yoga

Meditation

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Yoga Society of San Francisco offers free group meditations Mon. to Fri. 7:30 – 8 a.m. and 7:30 – 8 p.m. On Sat. and Sun. the group meditation is offered 8 – 8:30 a.m. FREE of charge, everybody is welcome.
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Sanskrit

Sanskrit classes are taught through "The Science of Vibration," an interactive teaching method developed by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati, which includes chanting and grammar, and functions as a meditative practice.
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Yoga

Yoga Society of San Francisco offers various types of yoga classes. You can choose from Beginners, Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, or Pranayama classes.
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Personal Retreats

A personal retreat offers an ideal way to unplug from routine and responsibilities in order to develop a mindfulness practice that you can take home and integrate into your life.

Programs are individually designed for the purposes of lifestyle changes, stress reduction, detoxification/purification or other personal goals.

Knowledgeable and compassionate guides offer a practical approach to meditation, yoga, breathwork and healthy eating that anyone, regardless of age or experience, can benefit from.

Foundational Breathwork and Meditation (with Tantric/Taoist way of Breathing)

In this class, we will practice foundational breathing to improve improper breathing habits and open our Inner body (Nadis, chakras and breathing System) and awaken sleeping energy to move in higher centers.

with Mahendra Briksha

5 weeks (5 class - No class on Dec 25th) series

Every Tuesday Starting from December 4th to January 8th

6.00pm—7. 15pm

$12 Per session

RSVP is absolutely required.

E-mail: brikshalal@yahoo.com or call 415.503.7802

Upcoming Events

Dec

Mon

5:30 pm New Year’s Eve Celebration Brea...

New Year’s Eve Celebration Brea...

Dec 31 2018 @ 5:30 pm – Jan 31 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Open Your HEART, Raise Your VIBRATION Welcome a NEW YOU to a NEW YEAR 2019! With Rebirthing Breathwork, Meditation & Community. Join our Community to Celebrate & Embrace 2019! New Year’s Eve Celebration with Breathwork and Meditation! Monday December 31st, 2018 5:30pm – 9:00pm-Part 1 11.15pm-12.15am-Part 11 (Optional) At, 2872 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA 94110 Join our loving, moving, breathing community to celebrate, to embrace, to welcome and transition into the new year!!!Open Your HEART, Raise Your VIBRATION and Welcome a NEW YOU in a New Year!! with Rebirthing Breathwork, Movement, Meditation Ceremony and Community! Doors will close at 6:00pm to enter into a sacred and safe container for the evening. Pre-Registration is absolutely required. Fee: Sliding scale: $30 – $50 booked before noon of 31st. after or at the door $40-$60 For registration/questions contact Briksha: brikshalal@yahoo.com , 415.503.7802 or visit MeetUp. https://www.meetup.com/bayarea-conscious-breathing-and-eating/events/257626794/ Tentative Schedule Part 1 5.30 pm – 9.00 pm – Breathwork Circle Part 11 11.15pm[...]

Mar

Sat

1:00 pm Pain is not permanent: Understan...

Pain is not permanent: Understan...

Mar 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

SATURDAY, March 9th 1Pm – 3pm SUGGESTED DONATION: $20 – 30 If you ever said, “My low back hurts too much to go to yoga today,” this workshop is for you! Yoga is a powerful practice for restoring full range of motion and reducing low back pain. However, not all classes are created equally. Many of us carry injury or compromise into today’s fast-paced classes, and can leave the room feeling frustrated- or even feeling worse. This workshop is designed for those experiencing chronic low-back stiffness or pain. The class will provide concrete tools to break the cycle of pain= stiffness= avoidance= more pain. The two-hour class consists of a brief overview of the general anatomy and mechanics of the lower back and a deliberately paced asana practice in a personalized setting. We will explore common asanas to help give you strategies for increasing physical integration and a greater sense of physical capacity in any class setting. You[...]

Mar

Sun

10:30 am Guruji’s Birthday

Guruji’s Birthday

Mar 10 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Guruji’s Birthday Sunday March 10, 2019 10:30am – 3:00pm Join us at the Yoga Society of San Francisco for Shri Brahmananda Saraswati’s birthday celebration. Festivities include a homa fire ceremony, group meditation, music and chanting in the Cosmic Templum, followed by a vegetarian lunch/potluck. All are Welcome!

2:00 pm Open House: An Intro to Upcoming...

Open House: An Intro to Upcoming...

Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

During this introductory meeting, you’ll receive a short introduction to upcoming Yoga Alliance certified 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training, that will be held in July. 2019 We’ll briefly talk about the meaning of yoga, share insights on yoga philosophy and touch on the benefits of asana practice. In the upcoming Brahmananda Ashram Yoga Teacher Training you will learn: How to design a daily personal practice that includes asana, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation exercises. How to design a practice that you can share with others by leading a class or doing a one-on-one session How properly done yoga postures influence both the body and mind How ‘Yogic Wisdom’ can empower and integrate different aspects of our life How to free your mind from Avidya (incorrect knowledge) and unite it with your true being or essence (Soul) How to make lifestyle changes, considering that All Life is Yoga For questions, please e-mail or call Briksha at brikshalal@yahoo.com / 415.503.7802 See you on Sunday, March 10th @ 2:00 – 3:00 pm DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE & LEARN TO TEACH YOGA!

Residential Program

Brahmananda Ashram's residential program offers a daily routine of group meditation, Sanskrit study, Satsangs, Karma yoga, and Hatha yoga classes. According to Sri Brahmananda Sarasvati, the founder of Yoga Society of San Francisco, “Ashram is the University of Nature. It does not only present the integration and unity of all sciences, cultures, philosophies, and environmental and ecological approaches but it also encourages and provides an opportunity for an independent way of thinking, meditation and application…
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Ashram: A Short Documentary

Now released for general viewing, Ashram: The Experience, a film about life at the ashram, and the value of yoga practice in the search for self-realization.