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Magnetizing the Inner Spine

  • Ananda Temple 2171 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA United States (map)

Wednesdays, August 5-26 • 7-8:30pm • drop-ins welcome
Cost: $60 for series

Many of us move through life feeling tired, scattered, or depleted, without realizing that a deep wellspring of energy is already alive within us. The teachings of yoga offer a beautiful and practical way to reconnect with that inner source.

Yoga teaches that the spine is far more than a physical structure. It is the central channel through which life force, awareness, and inspiration flow. When we learn to work consciously with this current of energy, we begin to experience more vitality, calmness, clarity, and joy in our daily lives.

In this 4-week series, we will explore the yogic understanding of the spine as a foundation for both physical well-being and spiritual awakening. Drawing from the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, we will look at how posture, awareness, breath, and meditation can open the flow of energy and transform our everyday experience.

Together, we will practice simple, powerful methods for increasing energy, strengthening concentration, and developing inner magnetism. The goal is to bring more balance, inspiration, and upliftment into every part of life.

Contributing members of Ananda are welcome to join the class in-person, free of cost.

 
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Saiganesh Sairaman

Saiganesh is an Ananda minister and one of the co-managers of Ananda Palo Alto. He is a deeply thoughtful, clear speaker, and connects easily with people. He has a passion for sharing the teachings of Kriya yoga and meditation. A world citizen, he grew up in a traditional Hindu family in India and was trained as an Indian Classical musician. He is a former tech manager in the silicon valley, and applies his tech acumen to many Ananda projects.

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Brahmacharini Lakshmi

Lakshmi is an Ananda minister and one of the co-managers of Ananda Palo Alto. She also serves as an English teacher and a mediator at a local high school, dedicated to merging mindfulness and academics in a professional setting. She is a thoughtful and delightfully engaging teacher at Ananda, as well. Lakshmi serves Ananda Palo Alto in many ways, with a rare gift for organizing major projects with ease.

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James Noh-Kuhn

James Noh-Kuhn is a former senior executive with a San Francisco based coffee company. His calm, cheery management style in a fast-paced environment is born of many years of yoga and meditation practice. He directed the yoga program at Ananda Santa Rosa in 2003. In the corporate world, he was often asked how he remained so calm. He joyfully answered by sharing Ananda's breathing and meditation practices. He brings years of management and strategic planning experience to the Sangha staff.

Earlier Event: August 3
Kriyaban Group Meditation
Later Event: August 5
Guided Sadhana - Community Yoga & Meditation