Prana: Harnessing the Life Force of the Universe -
a 5-week online class series with Yamini Muthanna exploring the theory and practical aspects of PRANA and THE 5 VAYUS
This five-part class series offers a deep dive into the Prana Vayus, the five primary currents of vital energy described in yogic philosophy. Rather than treating prana as a vague or abstract force, the course presents the vayus as a living map of inner motion and consciousness, exploring how our lives are shaped by these pranic currents. Through classical Yogic texts and embodied movement practices, students are invited to gain a deeper understanding of this universal animating force that guides and directs not only our bodies, but our lives. Each class will feature both theory and practice, as Yamini guides us through Asana, Pranayama, and Mudra practices associated with the Prana Vayus.
Each class focuses on one vayu, illuminating its qualities, functions, and metaphysical significance within the larger framework of classical yoga philosophy. Drawing insights from the Upanishads, Hatha Yoga texts, and contemporary interpretations, Yamini will guide the group in gaining a greater understanding of how the vayus relate to posture, breathwork, meditation, digestion, communication, and emotional regulation.
This course is designed for practitioners, teachers, and philosophy enthusiasts alike. By the end of the series, participants will have a clearer conceptual and experiential grasp of the Prana Vayus, enhancing both personal practice and the ability to articulate yoga’s subtle anatomy with confidence.
Course Schedule:
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
8am USA Pacific Time
5pm Western Europe
8:30pm India Time
Course Fees:
$54 If registered by March 25 / $64 after March 25 (Regular Rate)
$27 if registered by March 25 / $37 after March 25 (Indian Citizens Rate)
Students will receive a Zoom link for live classes. If you can’t make the live classes, not to worry- class recordings will be provided after the live Zoom meeting, and you will have access for 1 year after the course concludes.
*Yoga teachers may claim 6 hours of continuing education credit hours through Yoga Alliance upon successfully completing this course.
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Yamini is a Bharatnatyam dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Her dance sadhana is blessed by Revered Guru Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy and her Yoga Sadhana is blessed by Yoga Visharadh Sri. BNS Iyengar. Yamini’s individual
approach to technique and creativity are characterised by a distinctive flow of
body movements, which comes from the rigorous and disciplined practice of
Bharatnatyam and Ashtanga Yoga. As a choreographer, Yamini’s presentations are
traditional and secular. Her strength in Choreography relies on her ability to stay
within the rubric of Bharatnatyam and use other forms of art like Yoga and
Kalaripayatu for her narrative. She puts in a lot of research and time for her work
and has so far produced some unique themes inspired by the shastras of Yoga
Sutra, Branches of Upanishad and the Bhagwat Gita. Her choreography on the
Nine Planets from the Sloka composition of Sri Adi Shankaracharya have won the
appreciation of the audience and press as well.
Yamini has established her reputation for sincerity and expertise in all art forms she
adopts into her dance presentations. She has performed in various venues in the
USA, Malaysia, UK, Netherlands, and Fiji Islands. She has performed at many Cultural festivals and
corporate events across the country. She recently traveled to Sweden to conduct
Yoga and Indian Classical dance workshops. She was one of the paneled speakers
at the Mysore Yoga Conference. Yamini is an impanelled artist with the ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations )
under the ” Established category “. She is, Graded A at Doordarshan,
National Channel. She is also a well-known stage actress and uses her theatre
skills for her dance, giving her presentation of the dignity of theatre as well as the grace of
dance. She has been conferred titles “Natya Kala Vipanchee” and “Sringaramani”.
for her expertise in Bharatanatyam. She has also won the title “Sarthak Naari” for
her contributions to books, dance, theatre, and Yoga, awarded by CNBC TV9.
Yamini resides in Bengaluru. She hails from the district of Kodagu and comes
from a distinctive culture which is a part of her personality as a dancer. She runs an
established Bharatnatyam and Yoga Shaala (School of Learning Ancient Arts) called
Kalasinchanam Yogastala Ancient Arts Trust (r). She conducts and organizes
workshops and discussions in Ancient subjects like Sanskrit, Yoga Sutra classes,
Karnatic Music classes, to name a few.
She has directed 26 TV episodes on therapeutic Yoga, which is being aired on Doordarshan in various Indian languages. She has also scripted and conducted Yoga programs on the popular TV networks of Tatasky and Disney Hotstar. She has authored a book on Yoga, “The Power of Yoga,” which is now an international bestseller and has been translated into various foreign languages.
Yamini is a dedicated Achaarya. She pursues her art with passionate precision and devotion that defines her approach toward perfection. Yamini regularly publishes articles in popular magazines and is invited as a guest speaker in various organizations to speak on Yoga. She has students from all over the world studying dance and yoga at her exclusive studio in Bangalore.