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Robbie Wood 10/29/26 Robbie Wood 10/29/26

Embody Prana in Breath, Body, Mind and Beyond

Prana is more than breath, it is the subtle energy underlying all dimensions of our life. Join guest Prasad Rangnekar, author of Prana, as he invites us into a deeper relationship with our own vital force and explores how it flows through every part of our lives.

Prasad Rangnekar is a yoga educator based in India, with over 40 years of personal practice and study and 30 years of teaching experience. Grounded in a deep Yogic foundation shaped by his family and enriched by years of study across multiple philosophical and mystical traditions, his teachings bridge timeless wisdom with modern application. He holds a BS in Biology and two master’s degrees—in Philosophy and Business Management—which support his integrative and practical approach to Yoga.

🔗 Learn more about Prasad Rangnekar and his work: prasadrangnekar.com

📚 Discover the book discussed in this program: Prana: The Practice of Body, Mind, and Breath

Dr. Trujillo’s Comments

I highly recommend listening to this episode with Prasad Rangnekar about prana. I appreciated his expanded translation of the Sanskrit word prana in the Vedic tradition to include “life”, “movement”, “vibration” and “awareness”. I particularly enjoyed his discussion of prana in three dimensions: cosmic or divine, the elemental, and the innermost, individual experience. His discussion of the cyclic phenomenon of creation as an inhale and exhale, the breath of creation, was particularly beautiful. We can appreciate our prana, our breath and aliveness, as another thing that connects us to the One.

The Yoga Hour Team Comments

I really enjoyed the conversation today about the meanings beyond "breath" for a term we hear often in the Yoga world: prāṇa. One of my favorite parts of the conversation was when he talked about each of us being a part of the inhale and exhale of the universe. One will definitely come away with a deeper understanding of prāṇa and our role in it.

Robbie Wood 3/27/26 Robbie Wood 3/27/26

Discover the Vast Ocean of Yoga

Amy Landry, author of The Ocean of Yoga, shares how the teachings of Yoga are much more than sequences of postures. With insight and compassion, she honors the sacred, ancient philosophy while opening up the living wisdom of Yoga.

Amy Landry is a registered senior yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, and founder of Shruti School of Yoga. She is known for her sold-out international retreats and has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, OM Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA magazine UK, and Nature & Health magazine. Amy has presented across Australia at Wanderlust, Evolve Yoga festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga festival.

Learn more about Amy Landry at her website: amylandry.com

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Find the book discussed in this episode: The Ocean of Yoga

DR. TRUJILLO’S COMMENTS: My conversation with Amy Landry, author of the new book The Ocean of Yoga: A Complete Guide to Living the Teachings, Tradition, and Practice dove deeply into the ocean that is yoga. We discussed some history of yoga, the importance of prana, the five maya koshas, and how we can deepen our practice through our understanding of these more subtle aspects of ourselves. As Amy writes in her book: “Yoga can teach us to constantly experience an awe toward life, both the physical and subtle.” I particularly appreciated Amy’s advice to have patience, and to approach our practice lovingly. Listen in to this episode, and dive more deeply into your practice of yoga.

THE YOGA HOUR TEAM COMMENTS: This conversation with Amy Landry highlighted for me the depth of yoga that is more than the physical asana yoga practice. Yoga is so much more and the clarity about practices are helpful. The pancha koshas are discussed in detail, and for me, one of the helpful topics was on sadhana or daily spiritual practice. We can incorporate meditation, mantra, japa, puja and pranayama to daily practice while honoring the seasons of the year, the elements and the vedic calendar for festivities and worship. The encouragement to practice, whether you are new to yoga or a long time practitioner, will inspire.