Yoga for the Season

The body will naturally begin to respond to the increase in light by getting busy. In order to create balance in the body, so it does not get depleted and sick, include the following poses in your daily yoga practice. Although, your mind may want to move out of these poses quickly, instead, breathe deeply and allow yourself to deepen in each pose. Notice the balancing effects.

Child's Pose
Forward Bends
Alternate Nostril Breathing
Malasana

Tips for Calling Abundance into your Life

Notice your language and thoughts. Are you affirming abundance or are you pushing it away? Complaining about money and what is lacking in one's life, is exactly what is being sent out to the Universe. Instead, use language and think thoughts that bring in what you are creating in your life. For example, a statement like "I need more clients or I am not going to be able to pay my bills this month", is more effective if worded, "More clients are on the way and my bills are paid this month." Change your thoughts and words to create your dreams. If you misspeak or misthink, you can always delete that and reword. The Universe is very forgiving and you will be rewarded for your good intentions :-)

Calling in Abundance April 22nd class will be devoted to practicing these language techniques. For more information visit www.pranaheals.com To preregister contact info@pranaheals.com or call (207) 632-6698.

Prana's Spring Schedule...

Calling in Abundance Weekly Workshop Series

POSTPONED til Fall 2009. Stay tuned for dates and preregistration deadline

Wednesdays April 15, 22, 29, May 6
6:30 -8:30 p.m.
$10 - 20 sliding scale per class.
Series commitment and preregistration requested.
Prana's home in downtown Portland, ME
To preregister, call (207) 632-6698 or email info@pranaheals.com

What "Depression"?! Don't get sucked into the downward spiral of the economy. Instead, manifest your dreams with a group of others who are on a similar path. Practice visualization, language, thought and action techniques that will bring abundance, in many forms, into your life. The classes will be lively; including movement, creative projects and small group activities. Each class will provide tools that, when applied in your daily life, will bring immediate results.

April 15th Visualizing your Dreams
April 22nd Affirming Thoughts and Language
April 29th Action through Seva, Tithing and Getting into the Flow of Giving and Receiving
May 6th Manifestation...Your Dreams are Your Reality


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Yoga Therapy
Free Workshop

Greater Portland YMCA
Sunday April 26th
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Preregister at the YMCA or by contacting Prana at info@pranaheals.com or (207) 632-6698

Experience the healing benefits of yoga therapy though this experiential workshop. Participants will practice simple yoga therapy adjustments based on the group's physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We will share a yoga therapy practice, as well as observe demos of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. This style of yoga bodywork includes a client centered dialog technique. Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy combines the healing benefits of receiving yoga with contemporary body mind psychology. Participants will witness and participate in sacred space held by the group. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Bring your personal yoga mat, a blanket (mexican blanket size) and pillow (throw or bed size). Yoga mats and blocks are available for loan.


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3rd Annual Yogapalooza
Greater Portland YMCA Yoga Retreat

Sunday May 3rd
Noon to 4 p.m.
$36 by April 15th/$45 after that date
Camp Ketcha Scarborough, ME
Call (207) 874-111 x 112 to register

A peaceful and healing community yoga retreat. Prana and the other YMCA yoga instructors will be offering a series on 20 min sample classes. A 1/2 hr social gathering with light refreshments will follow. Bring your own yoga mat. This retreat is very popular and fills quickly, so preregister today. This is a fundraiser for the Greater Portland YMCA. Your donations and participation are appreciated.


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High School Yoga Class
With Prana

Monday May 18th
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Rm. 212 Deering High School

Free and Open to the Deering School Community. Sponsored by Deering's Wellness Team. For more information contact johnskr@portlandschools.org. Yoga classes are ongoing with other teachers throughout the spring.


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Spiritfire Festival

Wed. July 29th - Sunday August 2nd
For lowest entry fee, early registration deadline is April 10th
www.spiritfirefestival.org
Located at a sacred site on the NY, MA, CT borders

Join Prana and others for this spiritual community gathering. Prana will be offering a special yoga class on Friday morning. Deepen your connection with Self as Prana guides you to find the yoga within. Create your intention for this yoga practice, which can be carried throughout the day or gathering, adjusting as is needed, feeling who you are in each moment. Learn to find your center in every moment as you move through the festival, feeling what postures will serve your needs. Learn new poses, pranayama (breath) and meditation techniques and deepen your experience in the yoga that you already know. What moves your body today, tomorrow, the next day?


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Body Love Retreats for Women
Dates to be announced

Soul Sanctuary, Newton, MA
web.me.com/adunwell
For more info and to express interest, contact Anna Dunwell at annadunwell@comcast.net

Prana will be a workshop facilitator for Body Love Retreats to be held at the beautiful and inspiring Soul Sanctuary in Newton, MA. Join other women in loving your body that the ancestors have given you. Love it with heart, mind and spirit. Love it with yourself and with others. Love your Life. You are the beauty that makes life worth living. You are the power that renews. We are all connected. In fact, everything is connected. But finding that requires beginning from the inside out. Connecting to self, accepting that self and working on creating self love for all of who and what you are now. These Body Love Retreats allows you to do that, in safety, with the support of other women, exploring aspects of body love with an experienced team of workshop facilitators in sacred space.