Flashes of Insight

Ananga-manjari Bauer

Ananga-manjari has been practicing hatha and bhakti-yoga for 15 years under the instruction of her spiritual teacher Swami Krishnapada, who initiated her into the Vaisnava lineage as a priestess. She is a graduate of Cultural Anthropology, certified Integral Yoga Teacher, Doula & Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor, Reiki master/teacher and Ayurvedic Thai Bodywork Practitioner. Her specialty is in teaching prenatal, postpartum and women’s yoga. She has created a style of yoga she calls Purnasya, meaning “Whole Being”. It incorporates aspects of Integral yoga, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Ecstatic movement and Belly dance.

Most recently, she has taught as an adjunct professor at Camden College in Southern, New Jersey for three years, at the renowned Yoga Child in Philadelphia, for the March of Dimes and at the Women’s Gathering in Medford, NJ. She is currently teaching yoga at the University of Florida and from her home studio, Whole Beings Wellness, in Alachua. For further information about Ananga-manjari please visit wholebeingswellness.com.

Purnasya Yoga
This class brings together wholistic tools for women to reawaken their own healing abilities and connection to their divine being. It is a healing circle held in a sacred space. Participants will practice poses that are effective in re-establishing balance in some aspect of their existence. The class will support women in creating a sense of community during a time set aside for them. The movements focus on increasing energy and stamina, working on strength and flexibility, and improving focus and concentration. Relax your mind and body, and connect with your inner self through meditation, breathing practices, visualizations and vocalizations