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www.mantrastudio.ca For the last 20 years, April Cantafio, mother, lover and devotee, has steadily walked the path of a yogic lifestyle.

Through Dharma’s unfolding, she has become a steward of Yoga and aims to preserve Yoga's tradition and integrity. April’s dedication to these timeless teachings and consciousness enables her to weave what is needed through each class, inviting the practitioner to discover and enhance the balance and harmony within and without. Gifted at offering accessible classes, April opens one to awaken to the greater connection of wholeness in all. To learn more visit mantrastudio.ca

09/28/2025

🌿 Last Call for Early Bird Special: Register by September 30 and receive 10% off! 🌿
✨ 9 spaces available. 👉🏼 Use coupon Code MANTRA10

Sacred sound is not just something we hear — it informs the manifestation of all existence. It is the original healing frequency, designed to remind us of our true nature: pure, pristine, and whole. Sound is a direct bridge and luminous pathway back to Source.

This November, step into the vibrational heart of Sanskrit and mantra in the unique and one of a kind: Yoga of Embodied Sound — an immersive weekend of sacred Sanskrit sound, subtle body wisdom, mantra exploration and direct experience.

Payment plans available by request.

🌐 Full details + registration at the link in bio
https://www.pranayogastudio.ca/events/event/yoga-of-embodied-sound-2/

09/27/2025

✨ Not a yoga teacher, but curious about joining The Yoga of Embodied Sound: Embodied Sanskrit ? 🧘‍♀️

This immersion is truly for everyone—whether you teach yoga or simply love practicing. It’s an exploration for anyone who feels a calling, a curiosity, or an interest in yogic sound.

In this video, I share…
🌸 What you can expect as a practitioner (with or without teaching experience)
🌸 How I guide the material so it’s embodied and accessible within your own being
🌸 Why yoga always meets us exactly where we are

💫 You are welcome here.Ready to join? Link in bio.

https://www.pranayogastudio.ca/events/event/yoga-of-embodied-sound-2/

09/24/2025

Confusing? Mysterious? Or something more…?

When Sanskrit comes up in conversation, the most common reactions I hear are:“It’s too hard. It’s dull. It’s confusing.”

Yet on the other end of the spectrum, I also hear:“It’s magical.” “Mysterious.” “The vibration moves me in ways I can’t explain.” “It feels like it opens something deep inside.”

The truth? Sanskrit isn’t hard. And it’s certainly not irrelevant. It’s actually one of yoga’s greatest tools for transforming mind, body, and energy.

Here’s why: Sanskrit isn’t just the language of yoga—it’s the language of light and elevated consciousness. Every mantra, every asana name, every vibration has the power to weave us into higher planes of awareness.

That’s why traditional yoga systems place Sanskrit sound at the center of practice. Sound works from the inside out—it unravels conditioning, reshapes the mind, and uplifts body and spirit.

✨ Reflection for you: Next time you say a mantra or even a Sanskrit asana name, pause and notice—what shifts inside you when you rest in the vibration?

🌿 Want to explore this more deeply? Join me this fall for Yoga of Embodied Sound at Prana Yoga Studio.

Early Bird registration ends September 30 — use code MANTRA10 for 10% off!

https://www.pranayogastudio.ca/events/event/yoga-of-embodied-sound-2/

09/20/2025

✨ What past participants are saying… ✨
Nothing speaks louder than the lived experiences of students who’ve stepped into The Yoga of Embodied Sound. Their words remind me why I love teaching this work so deeply. 💜

This immersion isn’t just about learning Sanskrit or mantra—it’s about discovering how sacred sound can become a living, breathing part of your practice and life.

🌿 Early Bird Special ends September 30!

Join us this fall at Prana Yoga Studio for a weekend of connection, practice, and transformation.

✨ Use code MANTRA10 for 10% off

When: November 28–30, 2025
Where: Prana Yoga Studio

Are you in?
All the info here:
https://www.pranayogastudio.ca/events/event/yoga-of-embodied-sound-2/

09/16/2025

Join me for an *FREE ONLINE* Lunar Yoga Flow class with The Yoga Association of Alberta!

✨ How to Join the Free Class:

➤ Step 1: Sign up for your YAA membership (free or paid | You do not need to be a teacher to sign up) → [Link here] https://yoga.ca/membership/

➤ Step 2: Register once for the free twice-monthly classes (this month with me!) → [Link here] You’ll receive the Zoom link by email the day of each class. https://yoga.ca/product/showcase/

✨ All the details here:
Thursday, September 18 | 7:00–8:00 PM (MT) | Online Zoom

Lunar Yoga Flow
Join April for an evening grounding yoga practice featuring postures close to the earth. With a focus on breath, mindfulness, and the incorporation of mantra, this practice is designed to balance lunar energy and support both the nervous system and overall vitality through the cultivation of ojas.
I’d love to have you there. Feel free to spread the word to friends who might enjoy it too.

Om Shāntiḥ,
April

09/14/2025

Sanskrit: A confusing ancient language, or the secret to profound transformation? Let’s explore why Sanskrit's worth your attention.

Why does Sanskrit matter in your yoga practice—and your life? If you've ever felt like it’s too hard, confusing, or just plain irrelevant, think again 😃 In this video, I break down why this ancient language is more than just words—it's a tool for transformation.

We’ll explore…
👉🏼 How Sanskrit lightens your energy
👉🏼 Why it’s the language of yoga and light
👉🏼 An easy way to harness its power.

Ready to unlock your deepest potential? Give it a watch and let me know how how my tip added a new perspective!

Join me in The Yoga of Embodied Sound this Fall Prana Yoga Studio

🌿 Early Bird Special: Register by September 30 and receive 10% off!
✨ Use coupon code: MANTRA10 ✨

When: Nov 28-30, 2025
Friday 4-8pm
Saturday + Sunday: 9am-5pm
Where: Prana Yoga Studio

This immersion is perfect for both yoga practitioners and teachers! Would love to see you there!

More info here:
https://momence.com/April-Cantafio/THE-YOGA-OF-EMBODIED-SOUND/113162828

09/07/2025

🌿 Early Bird Special: Register by September 30 and receive 10% off! 🌿
✨ Only 10 spaces available.
👉🏼 Use coupon Code MANTRA10

Sacred sound is not just something we hear — it informs the manifestation of all existence. It is the original healing frequency, designed to remind us of our true nature: pure, pristine, and whole. Sound is a direct bridge and luminous pathway back to Source.

This November, step into the vibrational heart of Sanskrit and mantra in the Yoga of Embodied Sound — an immersive weekend of sacred Sanskrit sound, subtle body wisdom, mantra exploration and direct experience.

Together, we’ll invite scholarly exploration to meet the deeper cosmic teachings of yoga, moving beyond the bindings of the intellectual mind and resting in the consciousness that reflects our true nature. A true embodiment.

In this immersion, you will:

✨ Strengthen your capacity to carry the energy of mantra
✨ Learn to chant the Sanskrit alphabet with proper pronunciation with renewed embodiment
✨ Balance the cakra system using the Sanskrit alphabet
✨ Explore how modern yoga falls short in its treatment of mantra — and what’s missing
✨ Discover the responsible of sound in practice - a completely unheard of concept in modern yoga!
✨ Understand the difference between Vedic chanting and kīrtan (this might surprise you!)
✨ Learn several Vedic mantras with correct pronunciation and svara (intonation)
✨ Work with bīja mantras — their purpose, power & appropriate use
✨ Awaken Mantra Śakti both as a practitioner and teacher
✨ Immerse in the yogic tradition with depth and integrity — and step away from appropriation… and so much more.

This is more than a weekend. It’s an initiation into sound as embodied practice — a chance to remember what lives in you through vibration, voice, and reverence. Payment plans available by request.

When: November 28-30�
(Friday 4-8pm, Saturday + Sunday 8am-5pm)
Where: Prana Yoga Studio

🌐 Full details + registration at the link in bio
👉🏼 Use code MANTRA10 by Sept 30 for 10% off

https://www.mantrastudio.ca/yoga-of-embodied-sound

09/04/2025

Pop Up Mantra Yoga is Back ! And you can try it out for *FREE* on Monday, September 8 from 9-9:45am!

The pop up drop in mantra class will run for 4 weeks only! So don't delay coming on down! 😉

This 45-minute mantra-focused practice will begin with light movement and breathwork to prepare your body and mind for collective, powerful mantra chanting and meditation. It’s the perfect way to restore your inner peace, boost your vitality, and start your week feeling balanced. All experience levels are welcome—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this practice is for you

We’ll explore a different mantra(s) each class, including ta***ic bīja mantras, nāme mantras, and Vedic mantras (practiced with correct intonations), with a focus on the mindful and responsible use of sound to cultivate inner awareness and harmony.

Sign up at the Link in Bio: https://momence.com/s/121292322

09/02/2025

Join me for two *FREE ONLINE* yoga classes with The Yoga Association of Alberta!

✨ How to Join the Free Classes:

➤ Step 1: Sign up for your YAA membership (free or paid | You do not need to be a teacher to sign up) → [Link here]
https://yoga.ca/membership/

➤ Step 2: Register once for the free twice-monthly classes (this month with me!) → [Link here]
You’ll receive the Zoom link by email the day of each class.
https://yoga.ca/product/showcase/

✨ What to expect in these free classes
Thursday, September 4 | 7:00–8:00 PM (MT) | Online Zoom

Yoga + Mantra Class:
A holistic and balancing yoga practice that weaves mantra and sacred sound vibrations throughout to reconnect you with the inner light of 'Self'. This grounding class features low-to-the-earth postures that enhance receptivity to mantra while gently integrating sound through the physical and subtle bodies — leaving the nervous system calm, steady, and at ease.

Thursday, September 18 | 7:00–8:00 PM (MT) | Online Zoom

Lunar Yoga Flow
Join April for an evening grounding yoga practice featuring postures close to the earth. With a focus on breath, mindfulness, and the incorporation of mantra, this practice is designed to balance lunar energy and support both the nervous system and overall vitality through the cultivation of ojas.

I’d love to have you there. Feel free to spread the word to friends who might enjoy it too.

Om Shāntiḥ,
April

08/18/2025

🌟 Last Chance to Join! 🌟
Our 6-week Freedom Flow: Inner Coherence for Seasonal Change series starts this Wednesday, August 20! 🌿

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to steady your energy, calm your mind, and prepare your inner landscape for fall — this is it.
✨ Holistic yoga flows
✨ Kundalini whispers
✨ Mantra + cakra stabilization
✨ Live classes + recordings available

🔗 Tap the link in bio to sign up and step into fall grounded, clear, and deeply resourced.
https://www.mantrastudio.ca/practice-online-/freedomflow

Oṃ Gaṃ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ,
April

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