PRANA FLOW
This class is taught by:
Agastya Om
Agastya
As a young child in Italy, Agastya encountered yoga early on while his parents would bring him along to meditation and chanting practices. He was raised with exposure to the practices Siddah Yoga and received his spiritual name from his guru Swami Chidvilasananda (Gurumay) at age 11. Since then he has had an intuitive interest in all practices of yogic nature.
Over the past 7 years Agastya’s connection with yoga has transitioned closer to the limb of Asana (postures). Upon completing his 200 hour Vinyasa Certification at Yoga on Main Street (in Manayunk, Pa.), he deepened his practice by exploring a variety of classes; Iyengar, Bikram, Vinyasa and Power Yoga until finally discovering a superior calling to the practice of Astanga Yoga. Subsequently, Agastya taught at Temple University and continues to draw from this experience as the foundation for all of his teachings.In 2010 while living in Rome, Italy for 8 months, Agaysta was granted the opportunity to study at the prestigious Lino Miele’s studio, and in 2011 was invited to Mexico to teach at the Ashtanga Yoga Mexico Institute when their primary teacher traveled to India to assist teaching Ashtanga in Mysore for 5 months.
Today Agastya is looking forward to transcending his meditation and asana practices to a higher ground whilst attempting to share all he knows and may have to offer with his fellow travelers.
In addition to yoga, Agastya’s deepest interests include studies of Permaculture and Integral Philosophy.
He occasionally visits the Ashra Vidya Gurukulam in Saylorsburg, Pa. to remain in touch with Yogic Philosophy.
Namaste
Rachel Stine
Rachel Stine, E-RYT 500, Thai massage therapist, reiki master.
Rachel started her yoga journey in college where she quickly fell in love with the physical practice. In 2010, Rachel lost her brother to a drunk driver and she delved deeper into the practice of yoga; both physically, mentally, and emotionally. She completed her 200 hour certification in the Pocono's in 2010. In 2017, she completed her 500 hour teacher training at Kripalu in Massachusetts.
Rachel also holds her BS in early childhood, elementary, and special education from East Stroudsburg University. She is currently working towards her masters in education.
She loves working with children of all ages and introducing them to yoga. Rachel holds additional yoga certifications in Prenatal, kids, yin, restorative, meditation, Kripalu vinyasa, and is a reiki master.
She is also a Thai massage therapist.
In addition to teaching, Rachel loves to learn and has studied with Kino MacGregor, Seane Corn, Tao Porchon-Lynch, Jason Crandell, Tymi Howard, Michelle Dalbec, Sudhir Jonathan Faust, Coby Kozlowski, and Sudha Carolyn Lee. When Rachel’s not only her mat, you can find her
spending time with her husband, two daughters, one son, and three dogs. They enjoy hiking, exploring, and traveling.
Amy McMahon
Amy Lee McMahon found her passion of yoga and meditation at the age of 14. Exploring this unknown path she became aware of her breath, posture and outlook on life. Over 10 years of practicing yoga she healed her Scoliosis along with healing negative thoughts and emotions. Inspired by the positive light yoga creates, she decided to share her inspiration and become a 200 RYT from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2015. She is grateful for how Yoga has the power to transform all aspects of life as well as create a bonding community among people. Amy has a passion for painting, writing poetry, and studying Buddhism. Spiritually connected to each passing moment of the day, Amy always remembers to stop and smell the flowers, smile at the sun, and warmly greet creatures of all kinds. Amy has a genuine passion for nature, animals, and nutrition. She plans on continuing her education in Ayurveda and continue to train for her 300hr yoga teacher certification.
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change”- Buddha
Develop a stronger connection to the breath while transitioning through poses with deep intention.
"Pranayama" comes from two Sanskrit words: "prana" meaning the fundamental life force, and "yama" meaning to control. Practicing Pranayama creates a channel of life force. This class focuses on three fundamental types of Pranayama. The sequence is inviting to beginner and intermediate students, The Pranayama Flow class is a mindful way to strengthen and tone the body, spirit, and mind.
*This class is suitable for all levels.
*This class is suitable for all levels.