The Integral Yoga Immersion Program opens the door to personal transformation and spiritual fulfillment. This comprehensive 9-week online course taught by Swami Ramananda and Raama Das runs from March 9–May 16, 2026 and is hosted by the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco. The program offers an opportunity to deepen your practice, experience Yoga as a way of life, and engage in well-rounded studies rooted in the teachings of Integral Yoga—a classical Yoga tradition. All levels of practice are welcome; however, some prior experience is required.
“Yoga believes in transforming the individual before transforming the world. Whatever change we want to happen outside should happen within. If you walk in peace and express that peace in your very life, others will see you and learn something.”— Sri Swami Satchidananda
Curriculum Overview
The program offers in-depth learning across various aspects of Yoga practice:
- Yoga Asana – Practice and theory based on the Integral Yoga Level 1 sequence, an inward, spiritually focused form of Hatha Yoga. This style is designed to lead practitioners toward inner peace and greater self-awareness. Emphasis will be placed on developing a personalized Hatha Yoga practice.
- Philosophy – A comprehensive Raja Yoga course with Swami Ramananda, exploring the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through the lens of Sri Swami Satchidananda’s commentary. The course will conclude with a written review.
- Pranayama and Meditation – Guidance in establishing a personal practice rooted in traditional yogic methods, complemented by discussions on benefits supported by current scientific research and personal experience.
- Anatomy – An introduction to basic physiology and the body’s systems to support understanding of the benefits of Yoga practice and to help make informed decisions about what to include in one’s personal practice.
- Yogic Lifestyle – An introduction to traditional yogic paths that support a well-rounded yogic lifestyle, including Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga—core elements of the Integral Yoga tradition.
The Integral Yoga Immersion Program provides a strong foundation for those who may wish to become Yoga teachers. It serves as Module 1 of our two-part, 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training format. Whether or not you choose to teach, this program will support you in deepening your personal Yoga practice, taking it off the mat, and integrating it more fully into your daily life—helping to cultivate a lasting sense of ease in the body and peace in the mind. More information and registration here.
