PranaYoga and Ayurveda Mandala

09/29/2025

Register now to join us on October 18 for Symbology of Each Cakra: https://www.facebook.com/events/1292576782575849/

Join our workshop that will elaborate your perspective of the Cakra system. The blossoming of lotus petals, the buoyancy and beauty. Many pictures of the cakra give detail about the letter in the middle, the shape in the center, the deities. Have you ever heard about the petals? In this session, we will be reviewing the cakra in general and will focus on the petals.

Where flowers bloom, so does hope. Lady Bird Johnson

A flower has so many dimensions. When one blooms, it is important to acknowledge all the multiple layers that make you you.

09/27/2025

These yantra, energetic symbols of divine energies, decorated the walls of the studio for many years. There is no room for them when the studio moves back to my house.

They have found a new home — and I captured this picture to help my inner vibrations remember the sacredness of lines and color and art.

What reminders surround you to help you remember your Source within?

09/24/2025

A diversion versus a distraction?

Diversions happen on the path of life, helping us to re-focus our intention during the flow of life. Distractions take us away from our path. When an "off course" scenario takes place, how are you using the situation?

09/20/2025

Why did the artist make the leaves face upward? And, the cakra core parallel to the earth? It actually makes sense when you understand subtle body. It would be harder to put all the symbolism in cakra-s presented in this format.

Why does this make sense? Join our October 18th morning discussion (9 am - noon) and find out why! Save when you register a month in advance by 9/20: https://pyamandala.com/symbology-of-each-cakra/

09/16/2025

Like a Mother Cow nurtures its Little One, practicing the yama and niyama can nurture your life.

The Book of Promises is a nickname I use for the Yoga Sūtra-s. It is the foundational text and philosophy for the Vedic / Raja Yoga tradition. The text lists five classic yama and five niyama: right interrelationship actions, yama, and self enhancement, niyama. The text tells us about the benefits of practicing each yama and niyama.

I am looking forward to hear from each of you how the practice would unfold and create a gracious life for you. Last chance to join, Exploring Yama and Niyama, on Sept 20 from 9 a.m. - noon: https://pyamandala.com/exploring-yama-and-niyama/

09/13/2025

Dive into the nectar that lies within! We can fly around a plant, we can smell the fragrance. And, really understanding a cakra and all the symbolism can help us find the nectar. . . and we have to do the work to sip the Divine nectar of life!

In this workshop on October 18 from 9 a.m. - noon, we will learn that the symbolism of each cakra shows multiple tools and paths for us to understand, explore, and remember our true nature.

Let’s explore together — external and internal awarenesses and tools. Save when you register a month in advance by 9/20: https://www.facebook.com/events/1292576782575849/

09/10/2025

Where flowers bloom, so does hope. Lady Bird Johnson

A flower has so many dimensions. When one blooms, it is important to acknowledge all the multiple layers that make you you.

09/08/2025

Hansa shares: I struggled with yoga, felt compromised in deepening the depth of stretch and then came my teacher Rama. She taught me back body breathing. Realizing that prāna is our life force. It bridges the unconscious body to the conscious body. After going through years of exploring breath, Rama made it alive.

In this workshop, we will explore the importance of breathing fully and using it as a tool to deepen your yoga practice. There will be some anatomical discussion, some philosophical concepts and most important, prānāyāma and āsana leading into the stillness of meditation. Join in for the 3-hour workshop Back Body Breathing - the Importance of 360° Full Body Breath on January 17: https://pyamandala.com/back-body-breathing/

09/01/2025

"How does a yogi live in the world? A Yogi lives like a lotus flower, which is born in mud, grows in mud and dies in mud but is never touched by mud — it is always beautiful and pure and it gives joy to others." ~Saraswati Satyananda

Everyday we have a choice on how we want to interpret life. I choose to li​ve myself up and blossom into a multi-colored presence. And you? What choice are you making?

The pictured lights display was really incredible last year. Check it out:
https://www.fourmilepark.org/brightnights/

08/30/2025

The rhythm of our life. . . . flowing in chant, or a melody, or in the mind, or ? ? ? We have an upcoming workshop in November: Chanting and Mantra - Are They Different?

The purpose of mantra is to help us reconnect with our own inner rhythm. Guess what? You have a unique way to explore your rhythm. There is not a right or a wrong, in my opinion. There is only what you will do!

Together, let’s explore different ways of connecting to your inner vibration! Plan ahead to join in November 15: https://www.facebook.com/events/1091232622562324/

08/26/2025

"The night is a theater that sets the stage for the dreams of tomorrow". Facebook, source unknown.
I love to set on the beach at night. It is still. The waves have their own rhythm. The stairs are shining. The moon is reflecting the light of the sun. I am a part of the larger universe. And you?

08/23/2025

Sale this Saturday, August 23, 2025

Come to 3333 Federal Blvd to check out incredible books (50% off), gifts, and other items like furniture and supplies!

Visit between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

See details:

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