YoKid Fundraiser
Sunday, May 31, 2009
3:00 - 4:00 pm
by donation (minimum suggestion $10)
no registration - just show up, support a good cause + enjoy the Yoga.


YoKid is a non-profit that brings low cost youga programs to schools and community centers in the Washington,DC area. The organization was founded by Pure Prana graduates Ellie Gompert and Michelle Mitchell, so we're thrilled to be working with them again.


The fundraiser will be comprised of two classes --- one Kids Yoga class will be taught by a Yokid trained teacher. A corresponding Adult Yoga Class will be taught by Jessica Silverman.

We encourage parents to come together (since your kids will have a class of their own).

Karmafest 2009
It's Not Just Yoga, It's a Movement!

At pure prana we value a balanced mind, body + heart. Each of our teachers is demonstration of this balance. So that each individual achieves that harmony, they pursue a deeper exploration of the Self through the study of Yoga. This extraordinary devotion for happiness, health + harmony for all is an investment in humanity. What teachers learn, students learn too.

Through our Karma Project, we aim to gather + give the resources towards the elevation of our teachers. The Project provides encouragement, support + financial aid toward an accredited, viable + creative form of Professional Development and is designed with the intention that supporting personal + professional development, supports betterment of the community and welfare of the world.

Kathy is at Omega, delving deeply into the study of Yoga. thank you for your every contribution you have made. she will return renewed, ready to share.

Jivamukti Yoga Training          

MC YOGI
One of our favorite discoveries of 2008 was MC Yogi - a yoga teacher, activist and musician, who blends hip hop music and inspirational messages for a whole new take on "yoga music." His "Vote for Hope" video had us in tears in the run up to the election. His new song,"Grassroots Movement," inspired by our new President's call for community service, is the theme of Starbucks' new "I'm In" campaign. Check out the new video or take the Starbucks pledge to give 5.
mc yogi's newsletter | starbuck's "I'm In" | youtube: vote4hope | youtube: grassroots movement      

PURE PRANA celebrated 5 years in Old Town
the community party , Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Mega thanks for being a part of our great community and enjoying the celebration with us.

Early Morning Yoga & Meditation
Morning Sadhana
Here's how Yogi Bhajan explained sadhana: http://www.3ho.org/lifestyle/yogapractice.html.

And here's how to do it:
Eat less for dinner the night before, and get to bed by 10pm.
Awake at 4am & take a shower, cold at least in part.
Put on white warm ups and a head covering, such as a bandana or ripped TShirt
(if you don't have white, no problem). If you're late, even by an hour, still show up - you'll still get the benefit.

Sadhana starts with a chant of a 15 minute sacred poem whose Sanskrit-like language incorporates
permutations of the mouth that directly stimulate the endocrine system - the guardians of health.
We then practice a 40 minute kriya workout like any typical kundalini yoga class.
For the final hour we sing seven mantras in meditation, reaching an incredibly elevated state.
By adhering to Yogi Bhajan's urging to practice yoga before sunrise, we work on our personal issues
in the most neutral time of the day (called the Ambrosial Hours), and we catch the awakening waves
of the earth which sustain us throughout the day.

With or without live music, sadhana occurs every week at:
Spiral Flight at 4 am Wednesdays
Yoga House at 5am Fridays
Herndon Kundalini Community (1727 Whitewood Lane) at 4am daily
for more local KUNDALINI YOGA Events : Kundalini Yoga DC Yahoo Group

Community Class Contributions each month go to these charities:

pure prana offers yoga for all stages of family life.

Becoming a mother is a very precious and amazing process and becoming a father an excellent
opportunity to support, learn and grow with your partner and child. In light of the changes and
transformation in becoming a family we promote a conscious, loving and supportive experience
and offer a variety of yoga classes, workshops and resources throughout the stages of growth and change.


Pre-Natal Resources

pure prana babies!
mommies are sending us pictures of the healthy, happy and beautiful babes they're bringing into the world and we were inspired to share them with you.
can you see how peaceful and yogic these little ones are already?!

keep up the good work mamas.
Blessings,
Natasha

Kerry & JP ..............................................Katie and Jack (3 days new) ..................Elizabeth (2 years, 6 months of age)


Tracey & Brandon.................................Jack (1 week of age) ......................... Jeanne's Little Cleo ...........


Lauren's laughing son Evan ..............Leela's joy Skyler safely sunning....& taking a cleansing bath


Karen's precious Alden .................Monica's isis Isabelle............Lauri's little sleepy nicholas


Mariams's heavenly hannah..........Malika's brilliant boy Naveen.........Cindy's precious Marin Amelia


Alison & Alden in peaceful svasana : Telly's totally resting Siena : Lukas lovingly gazing @ mom Lisa

Leslie's little Ethan in full relaxation : Amy's boy Finley is all smiles ::: Melissa's content Tennyson

Tara's kickin' Kihm ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Molly's sweet Makena

:Lynette's darling Estelle Rea......Diane's cherub Rowan....Allana's happy buddha baby Dashielle

Rachel's little pink flower Aviva........Sue's bodhisattva Cash...............Alishia's angel 'Elizabeth'

natasha's love bugs azul + hazel

send your pictures & baby's name and we'll add them to our photo gallery of pure prana little ones.