Yoga and Healing in the beautiful Flint hills of Kansas!

Ana teaches the art and science of Yoga in the tradition of Patanjali. True yoga practice is always appropriate to the present circumstances of the person practicing. It is excellent for stress reduction, rejuvenation, and strengthening of the whole body and calming and focusing to the mind. One can apply the eight limbs of yoga according to personal needs, or choose to work with only one or two limbs. We can use yoga to help ourselves in many areas of our lives. Regular, frequent practice of yoga enhances and promotes the body's natural process of healing. As we learn to use yoga's breathing methods, we help the mind and the body to work harmoniously, as nature intended, and allow healing to happen. Movement, postures, breathing technique, chanting and other systems are all employed in a way that is appropriate for the individual. Ana's classes in the Lawrence and Manhattan, KS area are limited in size, so students can enjoy more personal attention. Instruction is available for all levels, including pregnancy, and post-partum and other special needs. Ana aims to inspire as many as possible to create their own regular yoga practice, thereby finding harmony for themselves and becoming promoters of a happy, healthy, peaceful world. Private lessons are available in addition to regular class time, and are recommended for those with special considerations or medical conditions. Those with medical conditiions are asked to check with their physician before attending classes.

Profile and Credentials

Ana's personal practice of yoga spans thirty years, and she began teaching in 1984. She has studied under Gary Kraftsow, T.K.V. Desikachar, Kausthub Desikachar and Sonia Nelson. Ana is certified as a teacher/mentor by the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation, www.khyf.net in Chennai, India.

Beyond this, she has studied natural and herbal healing including the Indian Science of Ayurveda and is a Certified Natural Health Consultant by Dr. Richard Schulze's School of Natural Healing in Santa Monica, CA.

For the past eight years Ana has done extensive work with her teacher, Sonia Nelson, Director of the Vedic Chant Center, www.vedicchantcenter.org. She is very enthusiastic about using the voice to enhance the benefits of yoga practice.

Philosophy and Comments

Health is more than lack of disease. When we are healthy we are loving, kind, joyful and full of vibrant energy. The Practice of yoga helps us to be more aware of our unconcious habits of body and mind. With this awareness of ourselves it becomes much easier to make the changes we desire in all areas of our lives.

"If the day and night are such that you greet them with joy,

And life emits a fragrance like flowers and sweet scented herbs,

Is more elastic, more starry, more immortal,

- that is your success! -

All nature is your congratulations,

and you have reason, momentarily, to Bless yourSelf."

Henry David Thoreau

Work Hours and Fee Schedule

Yoga Connection of Manhattan, Kansas, offers several classes per week at all levels. Some classes are on a "drop-in" basis with no registration needed.

You will be able to register in advance and plan ahead to be able to attend classes.

The following packages are available: Single Drop-in Class $15

Four classes $52

Six Classes $69

Eight Classes $90

Twelve Classes $108

Annual Unlimited $624

Six Month Unltd. $364

Three Month Unltd.$208

Private lessons,one on one In Studio $86

One on One At your Home $100

Group Semi Private $180

Available by appointment:785-537-8224.

July 2008 Schedule at Yoga Connection

Mondays 7:15 pm All levels

Tuesdays 5:30pm Yoga Challenge

Thursdays 5:45pm All Levels

Saturdays 10:00 am All Levels This class will NOT meet in August, 2008

Sundays 4:30 pm Kids' Yoga Note: This class will not meet on August 31st.

Some classes are 90 minutes.

Cost for six week sessions is $69 for one class per week and a discounted cost of $130 for two classes per week. Please send check to Ana Franklin, PO Box 1412, Manhattan, KS 66505

Class size is limited, so please register early.

Please call or email for a complete current schedule.

Sundays, Kids of all ages!

During the month of August, children may join us in our studio for a 4:30 pm class on Sunday afternoons. Kids eight and younger must bring an adult. Come enjoy our Family Yoga class! $5 for kids, free to accompanying adults.

There will not be a Sunday class on August 31st.

It is possible that this class may continue in the Fall, but this depends entirely on the input we get from people like you! Please register your interest by emailing or calling Ana to let her know and to help her plan the schedule.

Vedic Chanting

"Chanting is one of the most transformative and nonsectarian spiritual practices, especially since it almost immediately takes us out of our heads and beyond the mind, into realms of pure spirit and bliss." Lama Surya Das

Ana Franklin has been studying Vedic Chant with Sonia Nelson of the Vedic Chant Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico for the past eight years.

If you are interested in Vedic Chant and would like to participate in a class or receive private instruction, please call Ana Franklin, at 785-341-9908.

Yoga Class Schedule

Instructor, Ana Franklin, is founder and director of Yoga Connection in Manhattan, KS .

Most classes are taught to all levels, so if you have experience with yoga, you may feel free to take any class and see How much you can still learn! :) If you are new to yoga, please be assured that these classes are gentle and you will get careful individual instruction when needed.

Most classes last 90 minutes.

We offer a variety of classes and times.

Mondays 7:15pm Yoga for all

Tuesdays 5:30 pm The Yoga Challenge

Thursdays 5:45pm All Levels

Saturdays 10:00 am All Levels (this class does NOT meet in August or September).

Starting in October, occasional two hour Seminars on Sunday afternoon will be announced on this website. These workshops are free to currently registered yoga students or those with at least four classes on their tickets.

Pricing for registration classes:

All classes are available as eight week sessions If you are attending once-a-week cost is $86.

Those who wish to register for a double session, or twice-a-week, the cost is $162

Sunday 2-hour Seminars are $30.

Feel free to call for information: 785-341-9908.

Some students have asked for a more detailed description of classes, and I decided to add that here.

Yoga Therapy:

This class will concentrate on what can be done in your yoga practice to address specific individual difficulties such as injuries or structural concerns. It will also address the need for stress reduction, of course, as that is the basic underlying difficulty we all have to deal with.

The Challenge:

This class is not open to everyone. It is for experienced students who are practicing yoga or some form of daily practice. We will work on refining our use of postures and breathing.

Beginning Yoga

In this class we will be looking at transformation on many different levels, and how yoga is the perfect practice for making lasting changes in your life and your health. We will discuss each person's desired outcome and learn together how to apply yoga to our individual needs.

Mindful Yoga:

This is also labelled as "Pranayama", or lifeforce direction. We will be using asana, as well as pranayama, with more focus on pranayama than in the other classes. It is not recommended for those who have breathing difficulty, as it is better for them to take the beginner classes or even some private lessons first.

All Levels:

These classes are generic, and will be fine for anyone at any level.

Get Credit for yoga class! Call 785-539-8763 and find out about Ana's classes for Kansas State Credit.

Special Events!

Occasionally, Ana teaches yoga classes in Lawrence at the South Park Recreation Center (accross from the park with the gazebo) at 1141 Mass. Street. Please check the schedule of classes by calling Jo Ellis at Lawrence Parks and Rec. :785-832-7938

Look for our once-a-month workshops starting in October.

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