Prananda Yoga instructors believe yoga is about making it accessible to everyone and every body type. Care is taken to accommodate different levels of ability, body types and injuries. . Respect for people of all races, faiths and sexual orientation is part of the mission statement of Prananda Yoga instructors. We look forward to sharing the life-enhancing practice of yoga with you. –Namaste-
The Philosophy of Prananda
'Prananda' comes from 2 Sanskrit words vital to the practice of yoga, 'life force' and 'bliss'. 'Prana' is the energy or life force the body needs and receives from correct deep yoga breathing. 'Ananda' means pure joy or bliss, which one can build from breathing in that life force and moving energy through the body via asanas (postures). The asana practice is linked with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology to assist with proper alignment to prevent injuries. Each class has a strong emphasis on pranayama (breath work) too. Yoga is about moving the body, mind and spirit in such a way that all three function better for a more enhanced life. The body benefits from the postures themselves by increasing strength and flexibility. The mind benefits from the meditation, letting go of the stressful and distracting thoughts of your daily life. The spirit benefits because the breath allows us to breathe in that life force all around us that we need to thrive and glow as human beings. Yoga really isn't about sticking your foot in your ear. Yoga starts where you are right now; getting back to the basics- breathing, clearing your mind of the clutter, de-stressing and strengthening. Who couldn't use any of that? If you are reading this you are breathing, you're alive, you're functioning and yoga just makes life a little juicier and enhances the good stuff you already possess. The History of Prananda
On February 1, 2003 Prananda was born. The dream of Joy Wolfe, owner and founder of Prananda, was to teach yoga that encompasses all body types and ages. Joy invites any body type to explore their yoga practice in a safe environment with the comfort of a certified yoga instructor. She believes in giving back to the community. Joy purposely keeps affordable prices and traditionally on Thanksgiving donates the proceeds from the class to a charity. Prananda Yoga is also a Registered Yoga School (RYS- through Yoga Alliance) that has certified over thirty yoga instructors. Over the years, Prananda instructors have offered yoga classes to the full spectrum of society: for the financially challenged, children, gentle yoga classes for larger body types, prenatal, individuals with disabilities, even a Star Wars based yoga class for dudes! Prananda instructors are dedicated to serving the community, environment and in turn the world, to make it a better place. Please join us.
