PranaYoga and Ayurveda Mandala

10/18/2026

He broke through the shell. Wow. And now, to continue living, the sauropod needs to grow up fast, avoid many predators and live in a challenging environment. Kind of sounds like life doesn’t it?

How do we celebrate each success we have in life? How do we frame experiences and an opportunity to grow? Where do you find the "warrior" to live life with gratitude?

Explore reframing life into a moment to moment celebration by joining this November 14 for Art of Gratitude from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m (link in comments)

10/09/2026

It looks like a simple pumpkin, a big pumpkin though. Inside are seeds that can be roasted and 'meat' that can be made into pie, or a soup, or muffins or lots of things! The shell can become a jack-o-lantern. So much for something as simple as pumpkin!

Gratitude teaches us to look at what is inside a person. Not just the shell. Let’s gather and share a yoga flow and explore tools to create gratitude. We will find an āsana is more the a movement. Breath is more than the in and out movement of air. Meditation is more than trying to be quiet. Mantra is more than calling on a deity. What is the inside message of yoga tools? How do they lead us to be grateful for so much?

Register before 10/17 to save: https://www.facebook.com/events/1398148005543755

10/04/2026

This is connected to that, which impacts this, which feeds or blocks that, or ? ? ? ? There is a multitude of "things" going on within that make us into amazing beings. Join Hansa Knox Johnson for a discussion on the expansion of Spirit into form and the components that allow us to experience OurSelf in human form.

Plan ahead now for “The 108” series workshops in 2027! See more here: https://pyamandala.com/yoga-trainings-and-workshops/

January 9th: Why Yoga Works: Integration of Alignment, Breath, Prānavāyu, Anatomy
January 30th: What is a Cakra? Intro to the Inside Story
February 13th: YOU are Vibration: Why Mantra Works
March 20th: What is Śakti? What are Yogini?
April/May, the commencement of The 108: Vibration of Spirit

10/03/2026

I can give gratitude much easier than I can receive gratitude. It is important to learn to say, thank you. Yet, when I started the journey of simply saying thank you, I became more aware of the many things that happen daily in my life that are celebrating 'who I am." Now I have to say thank you a lot! This has taken me back to practices to learn gratitude and it is quite humbling. Join me as I share some gratitude, on the mat, and during prānāyāma through mantra and meditation practices. This November 14: Art of Gratitude from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m
https://pyamandala.com/art-of-gratitude

09/30/2026

This Sunday, October 4th, I look forward to teaching with Derik at Denver Yoga Underground.

In the morning session, Derik will approach Yoga of Wisdom based on the Yoga Sūtra. And then I will teach a yoga class. In the afternoon session, I will be teaching some introductory wisdom foundations from a ta**ra perspective and Derik will lead a yoga class. Attend the whole day, or choose which session works for your schedule:

YOGA OF WISDOM Ta***ic and Raja Yoga Teachings ThatAwaken Self-Understanding With Hansa Knox & Derik Eselius Sun. Oct. 4th, 9am-4:30pm (Morning & Afternoon Sessions) Wisdom comes in many forms. According to yoga, wisdom is enjoined with the simple truth and lived understanding of ‘I Am’, beyond ...

09/23/2026

Do you diminish your own magnificence? Why?! What can you do to name it and reframe your life?
You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop. Rumi

09/21/2026

These are the Violins of Hope — all were played by Jewish people during the holocaust. At the recent performance, the Lead Violinist said, " . . . we play for your enjoyment. They played to survive." Sometimes the way life shows up feels like we are being challenged to survive.

Satsaṅga is a time to come together, share and chant as community. It is a time to share our song. We all have a song to sing. Join Hansa Knox Johnson for this opportunity to come together as community on October 30th from 6 - 7:30 p.m. for our last satsaṅga with an option to zoom in - just let us know if you need the code.

09/14/2026

I'm really excited to be in Nischala's class tomorrow night at Samadhi Yoga Sangha. She is a dear friend and wonderfully presents this topic. I hope you can come!
There's also a zoom option if you are not in the area and unable to make it in person.
https://samadhiyoga.com/workshops-events

We are excited to welcome Nischala Joy Devi, author of A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit through the Yoga Sutras: the Secret Power of Yoga.

In this workshop, we will begin to understand the secrets of this sacred text in ways that resonate with our experience in today’s world.

Intuitively explore:

•how to rediscover the essential wisdom of the Yoga Sutras from a heart perspective.

•the venerable paths of Bhakti, Karma, Jnana and Hatha Yoga that are woven into the Sutras

•to use the great wisdom to develop meditations and simple practices, inviting the sacred text to bring peace and joy into our daily lives

•lively and insightful group discussion

…and more.

09/13/2026

We love this video of Derik from Denver Yoga Underground 🙏
Hansa looks forward to teaching with him on October 4th there! Choose from several registration options. Join in for a lively discussion and some experiences: https://www.denveryogaunderground.com/yoga-of-wisdom/

09/12/2026

Alignment in an āsana can free us from pain, move us into a new alignment for our body, mind or spirit, or can be a path of injury.

The more we can begin to sense our body, the more we can adapt our alignment and move towards greater well being. Join me and others as we explore the art of body reading and then fine tuning and adjusting our posture.

Save when you register by 9/12 for the 3-hour workshop on Body Reading and Partner Yoga on October 10th. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2044632553092707