"Virtually all of the investigation a person ever does, whether of himself or of problems outside himself, consists for the most part of pyramids of answers to that basic question about the essence of his being."
- Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz

PRIVATE SESSIONS

 

Welcome to Wellness at Prana Mandir
An Oasis of Bliss in Midtown Manhattan

Did you know that Prana Mandir Yoga Studio offers a wide range of wellness services offered by our wonderful practitioners and staff? You can choose from many different modalities from nutritional counseling, private yoga instruction, massage therapy, energy and sound healing and much more! Here is a list of our Wellness Services and practitioners
All sessions by appointment *

One-on-One Yoga Instruction for Wellness and Health with Kimberly Flynn


Kimberly has dedicated herself to the fields of natural health and yoga for nearly 30 years. For the last fifteen years she has traveled to India 12 times for extended periods to study Classical Yoga. She brings this experience to bear in her private yoga classes and consultations; applying essential and foundational yoga practices with a therapeutic approach to cultivate enhanced health and well-being in each individual.

Since 1993 she has been a student of the celebrated yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. Since 1998 she has studied Sanskrit Recitation, Yoga Sutras, and Philosophy with Dr. M.A. Jayashree of Mysore.

Kimberly teaches Ashtanga Yoga and Sutra Chanting throughout the United States and Internationally. Through the judicious application of yoga, she has witnessed incredible changes in her students including those with MS, arthritis, weight challenges, diabetes and allergies.

Massage Energy and Sound Healing with Marianne Giosa


Marianne has an extensive background in the healing arts. Certifications in Sound Healing, Massage (Deep Tissue, Shiatsu and energetic modalities including Reiki Master and Quantum Touch. As a Sound Practitioner, she uses 5-element theory and places tuning forks on the meridian points of the body much like acupuncture. Color is used to cleanse the chakras and emotional body. All of Marianne's sessions are tailored to the individual needs of the client and are very helpful in uncovering different blocks within the body and emotional system.

Nutritional Herbal Counseling and Massage Therapy with Laura DuPonte


Laura De Ponte brings you an extraordinary experience in bodywork drawn from over 25 years in massage therapy, foot reflexology, aromatherapy, beautiful energy work, holistic health, yoga, self care and herbal wisdom ways from the Wise Woman Tradition.

Together with Laura, you will create a session tailored to your unique body-mind-being. Sessions may include therapeutic massage techniques (pressure is always within your comfort zone), myofascial opening, gentle stretches, foot reflexology, reiki, craniosacral balancing, Integrated Energy Therapy, breathwork, chanting, deep relaxation and visualization techniques.
Pregnant women and new moms, or women wishing to prepare for conception are always welcome!

For further information and to schedule appointments:


please contact Marianne Giosa, Wellness Coordinator
mariannegiosa@gmail.com or 917 582 9360

 

Private Yoga and Healing Sessions

 

The traditional transmission of Yoga is one on one, teacher to student. We can each benefit from time to time from the privilege of personal instruction, where the practices can be best tailored for the individual and for healing.

 
  • Anusara-inspired Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Kundalini Yoga
  • Ayurvedic Consultation
  • Yoga Consultation
  • Vinyasa Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Pranayama

  • Ayurvedic Consultation - with a Vaidya (an Ayruvedic doctor) or Ayurvedic counselor to determine your Dosha (Constitution) and discuss treatments for re-balancing, recovering from illness, or optimizing your health and wellness. Treatment modalities may include diet, herbs, massage, Yoga & Pranayama, daily routines, external & internal cleansing, etc.

    Yoga Consultation - with a Yoga master can touch on a broad range of topics incliding personal practice, concerns regarding diet, sleep, fertility, contentedness etc. Treatment modalities may include specific Yoga asanas (postures) for healing the system, Pranayama (Breath work) for opening the channels of the subtle body, Meditations given specifically to address personal transformation, daily routines such as waking and sleeping times and behavoirs, diet, Mantras (Chanting) for awakening consciousness and to establish harmony throughout the mind and body, personal affirmations, healing energy etc.

       

    Sessions


    $150/90 minutes    $520/4 sessions    $1200/10 sessions

    PRANA MANDIR has a 24 hour cancellation policy. Appointments not cancelled 24 hours prior to scheduled time require full payment.