Prana Yoga
Healthy Body, Happy Soul
Prana Yoga is a healing practice that focuses on activating and controlling prana, the vital life force energy. Using a combination of breathwork, movement, and meditation it helps to balance the chakras, calm the mind, and improve physical and emotional health.
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Prana
the vital life force
Prana Yoga is a practice designed to harness and manipulate prana, the vital life force energy, with the goal of enhancing physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This practice combines various elements, including breathing techniques (pranyamas), mindfulness practices (meditation), and physical postures, (yoga asanas) to cleanse and balance the body’s energy centers.
The core philosophy of Prana Yoga is the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, and seeks to achieve inner peace and harmony through deliberate cultivation and direction of energy flow.
Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit – the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.
healing the whole person
We use a holistic approach to well-being because people need more than a just a quick fix for their physical ailments. To fully heal we need to work on all levels of the person: physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual. Mental imbalances, such as nervousness and dark thoughts, often have their roots in the energy body.
Using a 3-step process that combines healing yoga with emotional release work, we help our clients first establish a positive relationship with themselves. This is the key to transforming lives.
an emotional and physical reset
During the 3-step process clients are freed from hurtful past relationships and life traumas. Stuck emotions need to be released these before creating a positive mindset, or it is easy to be sucked back into negative habits. This process opens the door to new possibilities: it is a complete emotional and physical reset.
We help you build a positive foundation for creating the kinds of relationships you long for. You create new relationships with more balance, more freedom and with an open heart.
the effect of stress
the invisible burden you carry
Accumulated stress is common in those who work high-stress jobs, or are in emotional distress, or suffering chronic health difficulties. It is a build up of stress factors such as heavy workload, poor communications, frustration, coping with feeling powerless, or having no time to relax. These create energy blockages, which worsen the effects of stress. The result is near constant feelings of tiredness, lack of focus and irritation.
As stress builds up, it can lead to physical and emotional problems such as anxiety, insomnia, depression, agitation, and chronic headaches. Left unchecked, stress has serious consequences, including an increased risk of suicide. It is essential to know the signs of cumulative stress and take steps to manage it. You need to: make changes that prioritize self-care, seek support from others, and find healthy coping mechanisms.
From breath to bliss
the benefits of prana yoga
Prana Yoga offers a variety of benefits, including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being. Some of the key benefits are:
By balancing the body’s energy centers, Prana Yoga improves overall physical health, boosts the immunity, and increases vitality and stamina.
Meditation and breathwork methods used in Prana Yoga can significantly reduce stress and promote relaxation. Even just on its own, this creates better mental health and emotional stability.
The regular practice of Prana Yoga brings more mental clarity, focus, and cognitive function.
By releasing blocked energy and balancing the chakras, Prana Yoga helps heal emotional wounds, especially deep hurts from the past, and creates emotional resilience.
By deepening the connection between mind, body, and spirit, Prana Yoga increases self-awareness, and a sense of purpose and inner peace.
The cleansing methods used help to detox both physical and energy body removing impurities and negative energy. Most feel more lightness in the body.
Optimizing the flow of prana reduces fatigue and raises energy levels, allowing for a more active and fulfilling life.
The relaxing and balancing effects of Prana Yoga improve sleep quality, helping clients wake up refreshed and rejuvenated.
To heal deeply we work on multiple levels of the person: physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual. Prana Yoga brings these aspects together and treats the whole person. You really do have to experience it to know just how wonderful it feels!
Emotional release is the gentle art of letting go, where the heart finds freedom and the soul discovers peace.
the path to inner peace
practices for wellness
Feel the surge of life energy as breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement nurture body and soul. Let the practice guide you into a deeper, more vibrant version of yourself.
These are some Prana Yoga practices we use at Yogi Living (click for comments):
1. Pranayama (Breathwork)
Pranayama balances the flow of prana in the body. Helps calm the mind, soothes the nervous system, and improves respiratory function.
2. Chakra Yoga (Asanas)
Chakra Yoga uses gentle asanas to help align the body, open energy channels, and facilitate the flow of prana. This process releases past experiences stuck in the energy body, balances the energy flow, brings greater self-awareness, and more mental clarity.
3. Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskara)
Sun salutation strengthens muscles, improves circulation, and enhances overall health.
4. Aum Chanting (Sound Healing)
AUM chanting aligns us with the fundamental vibration of the universe. Chanting stimulates the vagus nerve, which activates the relaxation response. The vibration of AUM helps calm the mind, lowers stress levels, balances emotions and creates a profound feeling of inner peace.
5. Meditation and Visualization
Meditation in Prana Yoga involves focusing the mind to achieve a state of deep relaxation and heightened awareness.
7. Mindfulness Practices
The practice involves being fully focused on “the now,” acknowledging and accepting thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment.
8. Yoga Nidra (Guided Imagery)
Visualization to evoke relaxation or calmness, and to promote healing and well-being.
8. Emotional Release Therapy
A 3-step process to free clients from hurtful past relationships and life traumas.
9. Lifestyle Advice
Lifestyle counseling may involve advice on stress management, sleep habits, diet and daily routines.
For a deeper look into yogic methods of healing click here: Healing Yoga Practices.
At Yogi Living we believe individuals have the power to overcome unhealthy habits through aligning mind and energy. However, this is a gradual process that requires guidance and consistent practice.
prana yoga tailored for you
It is essential to consult a qualified yoga teacher as certain practices can have counter indications. Yoga is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is important to consider each client’s personal needs before choosing the right combination of practices.
Regular practice of Prana Yoga will give a huge boost to your health. It also creates the kind of relationship with yourself and others that you know is possible but may have struggled to find. Welcome to your new life!
Yoga from the heart
how we teach yoga
We teach yoga from the heart. We teach the path of love. We believe laughter is as much a part of yoga as deep silence. We work to create deep connections: with your own essence and with others. We work to raise consciousness and ultimately help you achieve liberation. This is the meaning of yoga for us. We hope for you too.
Regular practice of Prana Yoga can give you to better health and create the kind of relationship with yourself and others that you know is possible but perhaps have struggled to find. Welcome to your new life!
Feel the love
Would you like to experience the healing power of Prana Yoga? Are you ready to jump right in or just dip your toes?
Choose an experience that is the best for your needs:
Whether you are an experienced yogi or a complete beginner you will leave our ashram with a smile and friendships that last a lifetime.
Message us or call for a chat to see if we are a good fit for you. We encourage you to reach out, but wherever you land we wish you happiness!
Ask Winnie
frequently asked questions
What is prana yoga?
Prana Yoga is a practice designed to harness and control prana, the vital life force energy. Its goal is to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being and help spiritual growth. The practice combines various elements, including breathing techniques, meditation, and physical postures, to cleanse and balance the body’s energy centers, known as chakras.
Prana Yoga highlights the connection between mind, body, and spirit, and seeks to achieve harmony and inner peace through managing life force energy.
What is emotional release?
Emotional release therapy focuses on helping individuals process and release pent-up emotions that are causing physical and emotional pain. The goal is to help individuals identify and release the underlying emotions that are causing their symptoms, rather than just treating the symptoms themselves.
It can help you develop a greater sense of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion, and helps you learn to manage emotions in a healthy way.
Can prana yoga help with weight loss?
Yoga is popular as a complementary therapy for weight loss. While on its own it may not lead to significant weight loss yoga has been shown to reduce cortisol production, which causes weight gain and difficulty losing weight. By encouraging mindfulness, individuals develop healthier eating habits and make better lifestyle choices. And yoga has been shown to improve sleep quality, which is essential for weight regulation.
Can prana yoga reduce blood pressure?
Yoga has been shown to effectively reduce blood pressure in individuals with hypertension. Through the combination of gentle physical postures, controlled breathing, and meditation, Pranic Yoga promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves overall cardiovascular health.
Do I need yoga experience?
Not at all. Yoga therapy is tailored to individual needs and does not involve complicated asanas.
Are classes held in English?
Yogi Living Ashram resident yoga teacher Winnie Winnetu speaks English, Swedish, Danish, French and German so don’t worry if you cannot speak Swedish!
Can I bring my partner?
Yes! Partners are always welcome, if space permits.
There is a small extra price to cover our costs if your partner does not wish to participate in the retreat.
How do I get to Yogi Living Ashram?
Yogi Living Ashram is located in Skåne, South Sweden close to the vibrant city of Malmö.
The closest international airports are Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (75 km) and Malmö airport, Sturup (30 km) with good rail connections to Malmö and on to Trelleborg (our closest town).
You can also come by car through Germany and take the ferry from Rostock to Trelleborg. There are 3 sailings (6 hours duration) per day.
Can I stay at the ashram?
You are welcome to stay if we have no retreats or guests. Keep in mind we are a small ashram with a limited capacity.
Yogi Living Ashram offers different forms of accommodation: caravans, glamping (summer only) and AirBnB rooms.
What is the local area like?
The surrounding countryside is picture-postcard Sweden. There are many small picturesque villages and a mixture of open farmland, woodland, and lakes. The wonderful coastline of the Swedish Riviera is only 5km away. When the weather allows we can arrange an excursion to places like the Ales Stones (the “Swedish Stonehenge”) and local castles.
You can also hang in the garden under where we have a treehouse meditation platform and a jacuzzi. There is a small ICA supermarket 5 minutes walk from the ashram.
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