Former Head of the Ayuryoga Department of the World Renowned Ayurvedic Institute
Donna Papania is a nationally renowned Ayurvedic Practitioner and Educator and yoga instructor. Donna spent 10 years in the desert of New Mexico studying with and working for Dr. Vasant Lad, as his assistant consultant and therapist in the cleanse department, teaching his diet and lifestyle courses and most notably, serving as the head of the Ayuryoga department. She now empowers yogis to a deeper connection with themselves by learning to practice ayurveda on and off the mat. Weaving ayurveda and yoga back together with great attention to the energy body creates deep and lasting shifts for her students, unveils their authenticity and expedites the spiritual journey. In her personal journey she enjoys being a single mama to three, is a beach lover, devoted pet owner and fond of the quote by Ram Dass, ‘we are all just walking each other home.’
Degrees & Certifications
Masters of Nutrition from the University of New Mexico
B.S. Nutrition from the University of New Mexico
B.S. Exercise Science from the University of Southern Mississippi
Ayurvedic Studies Program Levels 1 and 2 from The Ayurvedic Institute
E-RYT 500
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist
Certified Reiki Master
Certified Ayurvedic Energy Point Therapist
Certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapist
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Prana underlies everything. It is essential that yoga teachers and ayurvedic practitioners have a deep knowledge of prana in order to create transformation.
Energy first. Everything else falls into place.
We all feel energy. We all know that yoga is a powerful tool for transforming our energy, and we have first hand experience of this transformation.
What I want to share with you is how to transform with purpose. Ayurveda teaches a very deep level of awareness of the 5 major pranas, and how to work with them for ourselves and our students.
Seeing with your own eyes the expression of energy in your students is a level of teaching that must be studied, practiced, and held in the highest regard.
