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Rebirthing Breathwork Advance Study and Facilitator Training
Rebirthing Breathwork Advance Study and Facilitator Training
Rebirthing Breathwork Advance Study and Facilitator Training

Meditation

Brahmananda Ashram from Brahmananda on Vimeo.

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

Devanagari Script, Sanskrit Letters, altar 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

a man and a woman sitting on a yoga mat 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.

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SPECIAL ONLINE WORKSHOP

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

Drop in allowed

$40 all series $12 Per session

RSVP is absolutely required.

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

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Upcoming Events

Nov
22
Thu
11:00 am Thanksgiving Day Breathwork
Thanksgiving Day Breathwork
Nov 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Thursday November 22nd, 2018 11:00am – 1:30pm At Yoga Society Of San Francisco 2872 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA Thanksgiving Day Breathwork Breathe in love, joy & gratitude! “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.”  – Maya Angelou “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”  – Eckhart Tolle   An invitation to conscious, connected, circular breathing of love, joy and gratitude on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day. Suggested Donation: $25-50 (Nobody will turn away for lack of fund) Rsvp is required.   To rsvp call or Email Briksha at 415,503.7802, brikshalal@yahoo.com
5:30 pm Thanksgiving Healthy Vegetarian ...
Thanksgiving Healthy Vegetarian ...
Nov 22 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday November 22, 2018 5:30pm – 9:30pm An Invitation to Celebrate and Appreciate Healthy Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner and Potluck Join us for an evening full of blessings and communion. This is a vegetarian potluck (No eggs or meat) with plenty of raw vegan food. No worries if you can not bring a dish, there will be plenty of healthy soup, salad and dessert :-). Suggested donation:  $10-$15  (nobody will be turned away for lack of funds) limited to 25 people Yoga Society of San Francisco 2872 Folsom St. Tentative schedule 5:30 p.m. Gathering & Chai 6:00-7: p.m. Thanksgiving Circle & Gratitude Meditation 7 pm-9:30 p.m. Potluck and Sharing and/or Kirtan There will be kirtan and fire ceremony meditation in the temple (7:30pm-9pm), you are welcome to join or just hangout  around the dinner table. RSVP is absolutely required. To rsvp contact us at yssfyoga@gmail.com or brikshalal@yahoo.com Ph. 415.285.5537    
Nov
25
Sun
4:00 pm Tantric Breathwork: Opening Sp...
Tantric Breathwork: Opening Sp...
Nov 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Way of Tantra/ Tao Tantric Breathwork:  Opening  Space to awaken Energy and hence  deepen the connection and bliss!!! On Saturday, Nov 25th, 4pm-7pm Fee: $30, if registered by Nov. 22nd, after $40 In Order to register Call/Email Briksha at 415.503.7802/brikshalal@yahoo.com   In this workshop We will explore: Meaning of Tantra, distinction between Various Black, Red and white Tantra Role of breathwork to awaken and Master the life force Tantric Perspective of Meaning of living and saying “YES” to creation Live a creative and evolutionary life align with Creative conscious  force (Shakti-the movement of Divine Mother) Opening our Inner body (Nadis, chakras and breathing System) and awaken sleeping energy to move in higher centers. Opening body and breath this way and calming the restless energy and creating Coherence in body, heart and mind and energy field, we meditate and rest in our True Nature of Inner light and luminosity . Along with full session of Conscious connected breath with Spinal breathing[...]
Dec
4
Tue
6:00 pm Online Class: Managing Holidays ...
Online Class: Managing Holidays ...
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Online Class: Managing Holidays stress, Creating Resilience with  Breathwork and Meditation (with Tantric/Taoist way of Breathing) 5 weeks (5 class-No class on Dec 25th) series, Drop in allowed.Every Tuesday, 6.00pm—7. 15pm Cost: For a series; $40 Drop in: $12 Starting from December, 4th, 2018 Ends Jan Jan 8th, 2019 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. Opening body and breath this way and calming the restless energy and creating Coherence in body, heart and mind and energy field, we meditate and rest in our True Nature of Inner light and luminosity . In this class we will practice 1. Yogic cleansing and lengthening exhalation breathings 2. Basic breathing and Full belly breathing 3. Alternate Nostril breathing 4. 3 centers Breathing and Spinal breathing 5. Warming the stove breathing 6. Microcosmic Orbit Breathing /Meditation 7. Resting on[...]
Dec
8
Sat
1:00 pm Hamsa Integral Breathwork Traini...
Hamsa Integral Breathwork Traini...
Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm
Hamsa Integral Breathwork Training and Advanced study
Hamsa Integral Breathwork Training and Advanced study Creating Opening and Space for more Energy and flow as Creative movements of High    Vibrations!   Starts :- Dec. 8th, Ends: March 10th   Meeting dates Saturday, Dec 8th, 1pm-6pm Sunday, Dec 9th, 1pm-6pm Saturday, Dec 22nd , 1pm-6pm Sunday, Dec 23rd , 1pm-4pm (Optional) Saturday, Jan 5th, 1pm-6pm Saturday, Jan, 12th, 1pm-6pm Sunday, March, 10th, 2 pm-7pm (Optional-Review)       Fee: $ 500 ( Includes One, one to one  Rebirthing Breathwork session, if you are taking only Level 2)   Payment plans and need-based scholarships may be arranged. (money need not be an obstacle to participate.  Please talk to Briksha with any concerns)   Eligibility – Who can apply: Those who have completed Hamsa Integral Breathwork Training Level 1, Have completed  21 days/28 days Breathing process, 50 hrs. of breathwork study Have been attending Briksha’s  classes/workshops for more than 6 months and/or have experienced of breathwork with other modalities Have taken[...]
Dec
11
Tue
6:00 pm Online Class: Managing Holidays ...
Online Class: Managing Holidays ...
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Online Class: Managing Holidays stress, Creating Resilience with  Breathwork and Meditation (with Tantric/Taoist way of Breathing) 5 weeks (5 class-No class on Dec 25th) series, Drop in allowed.Every Tuesday, 6.00pm—7. 15pm Cost: For a series; $40 Drop in: $12 Starting from December, 4th, 2018 Ends Jan Jan 8th, 2019 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. Opening body and breath this way and calming the restless energy and creating Coherence in body, heart and mind and energy field, we meditate and rest in our True Nature of Inner light and luminosity . In this class we will practice 1. Yogic cleansing and lengthening exhalation breathings 2. Basic breathing and Full belly breathing 3. Alternate Nostril breathing 4. 3 centers Breathing and Spinal breathing 5. Warming the stove breathing 6. Microcosmic Orbit Breathing /Meditation 7. Resting on[...]
Dec
18
Tue
6:00 pm Online Class: Managing Holidays ...
Online Class: Managing Holidays ...
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Online Class: Managing Holidays stress, Creating Resilience with  Breathwork and Meditation (with Tantric/Taoist way of Breathing) 5 weeks (5 class-No class on Dec 25th) series, Drop in allowed.Every Tuesday, 6.00pm—7. 15pm Cost: For a series; $40 Drop in: $12 Starting from December, 4th, 2018 Ends Jan Jan 8th, 2019 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. Opening body and breath this way and calming the restless energy and creating Coherence in body, heart and mind and energy field, we meditate and rest in our True Nature of Inner light and luminosity . In this class we will practice 1. Yogic cleansing and lengthening exhalation breathings 2. Basic breathing and Full belly breathing 3. Alternate Nostril breathing 4. 3 centers Breathing and Spinal breathing 5. Warming the stove breathing 6. Microcosmic Orbit Breathing /Meditation 7. Resting on[...]
Jan
1
Tue
6:00 pm Online Class: Managing Holidays ...
Online Class: Managing Holidays ...
Jan 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Online Class: Managing Holidays stress, Creating Resilience with  Breathwork and Meditation (with Tantric/Taoist way of Breathing) 5 weeks (5 class-No class on Dec 25th) series, Drop in allowed.Every Tuesday, 6.00pm—7. 15pm Cost: For a series; $40 Drop in: $12 Starting from December, 4th, 2018 Ends Jan Jan 8th, 2019 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. Opening body and breath this way and calming the restless energy and creating Coherence in body, heart and mind and energy field, we meditate and rest in our True Nature of Inner light and luminosity . In this class we will practice 1. Yogic cleansing and lengthening exhalation breathings 2. Basic breathing and Full belly breathing 3. Alternate Nostril breathing 4. 3 centers Breathing and Spinal breathing 5. Warming the stove breathing 6. Microcosmic Orbit Breathing /Meditation 7. Resting on[...]

Residential Program

Hari Om - Hurry Home

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.

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