Yoga Society Of San Francisco

Yoga Society of San Francisco, an urban Ashram founded in 1972 by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati. Free meditation, Vedic Fire Ceremonies and Sanskrit classes. YSSF was founded by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in 1972 and dedicated to the integration of Eastern and Western sciences, culture and philosophy, and he presented the timeless message of meditation and Self-realization in a truly contemporary form. Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati left his physical body in 1993, yet his spiritual presence and teachings continue to be a source of inspiration and guidance for all. Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati As a pioneer who prepared the ground in the West for a new way of thinking and living, he planted the seeds of Self-knowledge in the hearts of many people the world over. These seeds continue to grow and are destined to help bring about the ultimate goal of world peace and harmony in spiritual unity. We offer classes, workshops and trainings in Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Sanskrit, Yoga Philosophy, as well as workshops on breathing, movement, stress-reduction, and deep relaxation, all of which are open to the public. We also have a residential program for intensive study and immersion. All group meditations, including twice-daily Vedic Fire ceremonies, are free of charge. In 1972 by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati, also known as Ramamurti S. Mishra, M.D., was a highly respected spiritual teacher, prolific author on the science and philosophy of Yoga-Vedanta. > Daily yoga classes and meditation with Vedic fire ceremony and evening Satsang on yoga philosophy > Sanskrit language study > Workshops > Personal retreats > Residential immersion program > Yoga Teacher Training