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Mastering Prana: Energy Control for Inner Transformation

  • Ananda Temple 2171 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA United States (map)

Saturday morning with Lakshmi and Yudhisthira

Prana, the life force that flows through us and all creation, holds the key to emotional balance, mental clarity, and spiritual growth. The practice of Yoga offers profound tools for mastering life’s energy and achieving spiritual growth; it teaches us that by controlling the breath, we can control the life force (prana) within us, which impacts our inner states, emotions, and pranic energy. 

Drawing from the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, this morning workshop delves into the power of prana and its transformative effects on every aspect of our life. 

Together we will:

  • Learn how prana connects with our thoughts and emotions.

  • Discover how mastering its flow can bring greater vitality, inner calm, and spiritual awareness.

  • Awaken and direct this vital energy through Yogananda’s energization exercises.

  • Harmonize prana through yoga postures, pranayama, and meditation techniques.

Join us to uncover the secrets of energy control and experience the profound joy and strength that come from living in harmony with prana.

Contributing members of Ananda are welcome to join the class in-person free of cost.

$30

 
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Brahmacharini Lakshmi

Lakshmi is an Ananda minister and one of the co-managers of Ananda Palo Alto. She also serves as an English teacher and a mediator at a local high school, dedicated to merging mindfulness and academics in a professional setting. She is a thoughtful and delightfully engaging teacher at Ananda, as well. Lakshmi serves Ananda Palo Alto in many ways, with a rare gift for organizing major projects with ease.

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Yudhisthira (Doug) Andrews

Yudhisthira Doug Andrews E-RYT 500, YACEP

Yudhisthira’s classes are popular, interweaving the physical practice of Hatha Yoga with the teachings of Raja Yoga. He has nearly 30 years’ experience in the teaching and practice of Ananda Yoga, including many years of working with those in recovery from substance abuse. Yudhisthira is certified with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 500 and with Yoga Alliance as a Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). He is an Ananda Certified Yoga Therapist with decades of experience working with clients individually and in groups. He has extensive knowledge and experience with whole food, plant-based diets, and exercise.

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