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Trust Your Gut — Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts by Betsy Marzahn-Ramos Trust your gut. Listen to your heart. Follow your intuition.  Has anyone ever advised you to do one of these vague things, when faced with a difficult decision?  Should I take this job?  Is this the right person for me? Am I mak

a wonderful new program connected to our Kids Yoga school

The SEEDS Program brings Pranakriya Yoga beyond the studio and into schools.

Here’s what one attendee had to say about their experience: “Pranakriya provided Professional Development and yoga classes for my teachers. The Pranakriya staff were knowledgeable and utilized their experiences as public school teachers to provide real life examples. My teachers expressed that having a yoga class before the school day helped them start their day more regulated and allowed them to be better teachers all day long.”
- Community School Program Manager

exciting developments regarding the retreat next year

UPDATE!
We are excited to announce our next international retreat… We are going back to Boquete, Panama, the lovely highland area known for coffee, its gorgeous natural environment, and, of course, it’s home to Yoganand and Elzy!

Join us for 5 days of practice, community, nature, reflection, exploration, food, and fun! The yoga program will be led by Usha Lakshmi and Kim Murphy, with participation by Yoganand.

UPDATE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ABOUT THE REGISTRATION:
We had initially announced the registration date for next week, but there have been some exciting (great!) developments that have led to some potential changes in the retreat from what we initially anticipated.

My 300-hour Pranakriya education, and being in community with all of you every day, have taught me to trust my intuition, change course without self-judgment when that is what feels best, be transparent and open about a need to consider a course-correction, and to move ahead intentionally without grasping or pushing too hard.

To that end, and with the awareness of just how important and yet challenging it can be to live our yoga off the mat, I am taking a little extra time to consider some new opportunities that have come our way. In so doing, I have confidence that Pranakriya will offer you the best retreat experience possible. Please stay tuned for a new retreat registration date coming soon.

We are eager to get this retreat out into the open, but also know that good things come to those who wait and consider new opportunities intentionally in order to provide the level of excellence to which Pranakriya always strives. Thank you all for your interest and patience.

Jai Bhagwan! - Betsy

In case you missed it from the PK announcement:

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Atlanta yogis, Pranakriya will be offering an advanced asana program of Gentle yoga July 19-21 at Evolation in Midtown. I took this course online in June of 2020, but I selfishly want to take it in person with Amy Necci. Please think about it. You don't have to be part of our 300-hour program. We welcome teachers from any tradition for this kind of training.

still time to sign up for this one, led by Pam and Usha. A good way to reconnect with Pranakriya, if it's been a while. We would love to see you and want to support advanced practitioners

JOIN US FOR OUR NEW 6-WEEK SPRING SERIES! FOR ALL YOGA TEACHERS AND PRACTITIONERS!

Growing into Truth: 6-Week Spring Sadhana
Yama Niyama Virtual Book Club
with Pam Blum and Usha Lakshmi
.kalari Yogabhyasa Kalari - Usha

Wednesdays, May 8 - June 12, 2024
7:00 - 8:30 pm Eastern

By firmly grasping the flower of a single virtue, a person can lift the entire garland of yama and niyama.
~ Swami Kripalu

Through reading, practice and self-observation, explore how the yamas and niyamas show up in your life today. Many of us have studied these foundational concepts during teacher training or considered them more casually, but have we looked at ourselves through their lens recently?

As we progress in our daily personal practice, and for some, in leading yoga for others, taking a look at these guiding tenets of the yogic lifestyle can help us understand what comes up through the stirring of prana, and look at ourselves with curiosity and fresh eyes. The revisiting of the yamas and niyamas from time to time allows us to carve out time to engage in this important self-observation without judgment, in an effort to strengthen our own container and live in our own truth.

SIGN UP TODAY BEFORE THIS INSIGHTFUL PROGRAM FILLS UP!
Details and registration: https://pranakriya.com/book-club

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these are available again, this time in tie dye

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reconnect with PK in this hybrid course led by Emily. It's a good one. Early bird ends Feb. 2

This program will take place in-person at Victory Power Yoga (Clayton, NC) and simultaneously live via Zoom. Early bird savings ends February 2.

We welcome 200-hour yoga teachers from all traditions to join us!

Students will learn musculoskeletal assessment techniques by developing their knowledge of the terms: mobility & flexibility, facilitated vs. inhibited, agonist vs. antagonist, symmetry, range of motion, tone vs. atrophy, balance and perceived source of pain. Learning will take place through group observation, yoga practice, and one-on-one assessments. Basic yoga postures will set the observation platform.

This course is a core curriculum requirement for Pranakriya's 300-hour advanced yoga teacher certification program. 20 YA CEUs.

Details and registration: https://pranakriya.com/register/musculoskeletal-assessment

Coming up soon in NC. Please share the news. This course is designed to be helpful to yoga teachers from any tradition.

a relatively new course. The early bird for Crofton is ending Jan. 12

The Science and Art of Assisting Skillfully — Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts As we make our way back into spaces where we lead students in-person, and aim to continue to deepen the experience of all students, whether in-person or online, an up-to-date training that incorporates trauma-informed practices and awareness of personal space in assisting techniques from language cu

If you wanted to do this but couldn't travel, you now have online options

A weekend of storytelling and practice, rooted in traditions, ancient texts, practices, and lineage.

Join us as we gather together in Wilmington, NC to honor the 111th anniversary of Swami Kripalu’s birth, the 20th anniversary of Pranakriya as a yoga school, and 10th anniversary of our non-profit organization!

The weekend’s practices and content will be rooted in the ancient texts and teachings and practices of Swami Kripalu, which, as translated into modern-day practice by Yoganand Michael Carroll, are the foundation of our School and practice. This celebration is open to yoga teachers and students in the Kripalu/Pranakriya tradition, as well as those who want to learn more about the history of yoga, and how ancient texts and practices can make their way into present-day yoga.

Practices and learning will be facilitated through a collaborative effort by Vladimir Tchakarov and Pamela Blum. And, now-retired Panama resident (and of course, founder of Pranakriya) Yoganand will also contribute to the discussing, dialing in from Central America on Saturday!

CEUs available! Holiday Discounts on select options through January 2, 2024 for in-person and virtual options. Details, itinerary and registration at: https://pranakriya.com/2024-celebration-pranakriya

Last minute switch to online. Please share widely. There's another week or so of early bird discount

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
Early Bird Savings through December 15th

To practice yoga safely, we study human anatomy to better understand how to move, engage and position our muscles and bones. For many yoga students, however, anatomy is a daunting and confusing topic.

This course creates an experiential environment to study your own body and your own asana practice while learning the language of anatomy, applied to your own body. We will review safe range of motion for all the body’s joints and name the major muscles that create those actions. We will also explore how we can train our eye to see more accurately others’ anatomy and movement pattern.

All practices and activities in this program aim to help you experience, discuss and perhaps enhance your body’s abilities for safe and conscious movement. Lectures will be offered to describe how the nervous system and the body’s muscles and skeleton work together to create safe strengthening and lengthening of the muscles.

We invite yoga teachers and practitioners from all traditions to join us for this program. This course is part of the core curriculum for Pranakriya’s 300-hour advanced yoga teacher certification program. This course provides all teachers 20 YA CEUs.

Details and registration: https://pranakriya.com/register/anatomy

this fundraiser will be open just a few more days, closing Nov. 28

Open and Receiving v. 2023 | Bonfire Proceeds will benefit the Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts. Open and Receiving... when we sit in stillness and are open to receiving what the practice gives us,...

please share with your friends and participate in our end of year fundraiser. Thanks!

Ok my PK people, I had a little moment the other day. Swami K's birthday is January 13, which I well knew. BUT his 111th birthday is coming up, and we are doing a PK Reunion in Wilmington, NC. Please think about joining us. Obviously I need this break from routine

Today is the 111th birthday of Swami Kripalu. Jai Baghwan!

just a reminder that this is happening, if you haven't see it yet. In person, Wilmington, NC. Please join us!

Registration is now OPEN! Early Bird savings through October 27th, subject to availability.

Join us as we gather together to honor the 111th anniversary of Swami Kripalu’s birth, the 20th anniversary of Pranakriya as a yoga school, and 10th anniversary of our non-profit organization!

This weekend, we will practice, learn, laugh, tell stories, and enjoy being in the company of yoga friends old and new in a robust but spacious experience. Start the year off solid footing rooted in practice and tradition.

The weekend’s practices and content will be based on the teachings and practices of Swami Kriplau. This reunion is open to teachers and advanced students in the Kripalu/Pranakriya tradition who have learned from Swami Kripalu or his students (and their lineage). This program is not for beginning students or practitioners without a background in this tradition, as the practices will be advanced.

Practices and learning will be facilitated by Vladimir Tchakarov and Pamela Blum. Space is limited.

Details,preliminary itinerary and registration: https://pranakriya.com/2024-pranakriya-reunion

Fyi -- this is in person at Crofton, if you want to go up there, or available by Zoom. Pam's wonderful. Tell your friends, please

Join us for one of our 300-hour program modules: "Deepening the Asana Experience: Asanas for Meditative Posture 2" either in-person at Crofton Yoga, or via Zoom for a live virtual experience.

Many of us know how to DO advanced asanas, but how to you feel about TEACHING them? Learn how to break down the postures into their pieces so you can teach them to your students, design appropriate warm-ups to get students ready for these more difficult postures, develop themes that relate to your peak posture for the class, and explore variations to make these asanas more accessible OR more challenging. Deepening our own practice of asana and making our classes richer and more satisfying for our students requires us to be on a continual journey into the inquiry and exploration of how the body moves.

Asanas for Meditative Posture 2: Angled Shoulder Stand, Balancing Posterior Stretch, Bow/Bow variations, Fish variations, Inclined Plane, Locust, Seated Twist variations, Peacock, Side Boat, Upward-Facing Boat

We invite yoga teachers and practitioners from all traditions to join us for this program in our signature style: meditative posture. This course helps satisfy the requirement of 3 advanced asana courses for Pranakriya’s 300-hour advanced yoga teaching certification program, or may be used for additional elective credit for that program. 20 YA CEUs.

Instructor: Pam Blum, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Crofton Yoga Evolutions Annapolis

Pranakriya's 7-Day Social Media Challenge begins today. Cool prizes! check it out

7-Day Challenge: June 21-27, 2023

In honor of International Yoga Day (tomorrow, June 21, 2023), and because we know how hard it can be to constantly come up with new and valuable content ideas that express what yoga means to you, we are throwing down social media challenge to inspire you! We don’t think that just ONE day is enough, so we’re going for 7 this year!

This challenge is open to Pranakriya yoga teachers/practitioners AND yoga teachers/practitioners from every tradition - so spread the word to your students and networks! We'll all learn so much from each other, perhaps find other kindred spirits, and have fun in the process.

Each time you participate in the 7-day challenge and tag us, we will note your post as an entry for the prize listed for that day! Of course the real prizes are the motivation you cultivate for developing content and posting, and the value you provide to your growing audience!

We will do our best in the coming days, weeks, and months to repost all of your posts in which we are tagged, getting even more eyes on your storytelling, accounts, and teaching. The winner of each day's challenge is guaranteed re-posting to our network during/ immediately following the challenge!

The challenge starts on Wednesday, June 21 - THE designated International Day of Yoga. Check out the content prompts, prizes, and guidance here: https://pranakriya.com/social-media-challenge

Don't forget to tag us:
Facebook:
Instagram:
TikTok:
Twitter:
Also tag other teachers who you’ve met in the PK community, and those in your network who might be interested in your content or participating in the challenge. Don’t forget about students you want to share your message with, too.

Use the following #’s in your social media posts:

next week is retreat week, but you can practice with Yoganand tonight

Traveling this week? Us too! Staying home for now, but feeling that ungrounded spring fever? We get that! Find that much-needed centering no matter where you may be right now, by carving out some time for yourself!

Join us this evening, April 12 at 7:00 pm EST for our 75-minute Signature Pranakriya Yoga Class with Yoganand Michael Carroll. Live via Zoom and all registrants also receive access to the recording of this class for 1 week.

Details and registration: https://pranakriya.com/virtual-yoga-classes
We welcome yoga practitioners and teachers from all traditions, no matter where you are located, to join us. Looking forward to seeing you on the mat! Jai Bhagwan!

Just added to PK's schedule for 2023. We've got a few more surprises coming

A much-awaited addition to our calendar of 300-hour programs... Pranayama: Theory & Teaching will be held at Whole Body Yoga Studio, and simultaneously via Zoom in November!

This program is part of our 300-hour advanced teacher training certification program, and approved by Yoga Alliance. We invite teachers from all traditions to join us for this rich experience and enhance your teaching and personal practice. 34 YA CEU's. In-person capacity is limited.
RYS300

Details and registration at: https://pranakriya.com/register

Whole Body Yoga Studio

another chance to practice with Vlad tonight

"Every class that I have taken with Vlad is a special experience. I feel so connected to myself during class and after class. There are no words to express the peace and calm I feel after class." - D.G.

Join Vlad once again this evening for our Signature Pranakriya Yoga class, breathing and moving your way into that sense of calm and peace. Live via Zoom at 7:00 pm EST; all registrants will receive access to the recording for one week as well.

Details and registration: https://pranakriya.com/virtual-yoga-classes
Registration closes 5 minutes before class begins.

It's that time again -- Usha is leading a Sunday evening class. Highly, highly recommend this experience

Rejuvenate, Reset, and Rest
a Pranakriya yoga class with Usha Lakshmi
Sunday, March 5, 2023
7:00-8:15 pm EST

Sunday evening is a time to wind down from the weekend gone and begin anew with fresh energy for the upcoming week. Join Usha for a meditative flow practice that rejuvenate and energize your whole being inside out. We will flow using kriya and pranayama, then wind down with a short guided meditation. Props that give you a restful Shavasana like a bolster, blanket and eye pillow are welcome but optional. You can also have any other props that you typically use for a yoga practice. All levels are welcome!

Live via Zoom; Recording provided to all registrants.
Details and registration: https://pranakriya.com/virtual-yoga-classes

Registration closes 10 mins before class begins.

If you haven't had a class with Vlad yet, you are missing out.

Join Vladimir, one of our 200-hour YTT trainers (and yoga historian/philosopher extraordinaire) for our 75-minute Signature Pranakriya Yoga Class this evening at 7:00 pm EST. These classes are live via Zoom AND registrants receive 1 week access to the recording of the class (so you can do it on your own time if you miss the live class, or repeat the class on your own schedule later in the week for even more practice).

Pre-registration encouraged minimum 20 mins before class begins (registration closes at 6:55 pm EST). For details and to sign up, please visit https://pranakriya.com/virtual-yoga-classes

We look forward to seeing you on the mat, from wherever you may be signing in tonight!

evolation yoga atlanta

we've had a late start to the Wednesday practices, but they are happening!

Our live virtual Signature Pranakriya Yoga Classes are BACK! This time with Yoganand AND Vladimir. Join us select Wednesdays and come back home to your practice and Self, while joining again in our familiar community. Jai Bhagwan!

Schedule and registration: https://pranakriya.com/virtual-yoga-classes

Pranakriya has never slowed down. When the shutdown happened, we immediately went online. In 2021 we offered every PK program. This year we added new programming -- the Katha Upanishad course, signature yoga classes with Yoganand and other program directors, and the Themeweaving courses. We were present at Kripalu in the summer. We set up a retreat for April 2023 in Panama. In 2023 we have planned a lot of exciting new workshops, a book club, and a Hands-On Assisting in-person Program.

The store and the 2023 schedule are ready!

Skip the big stores! Support our school while snagging one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for the yogis and yoginis in your life!
pranakriya.com/store

And... our 2023 program schedule is up and registration is open! Check out all the ways to increase your aliveness through education in the year ahead (gift cards are also available in our store - let your friends and family know how they can support your educational endeavors!).

We have kantha blankets, bracelets, hand-stamped bags, tassels... Take a look!

Our holiday store is now open! Pranakriya.com/store

Shop custom limited edition items for you and yours while supporting our non-profit yoga teacher training school!