Yoga Pranala with Chiara at Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio

GPS waypoint: 8°30'10.8"S 115°15'07.8"E

Location: Jl. Raya Tjampuhan, Penestanan Kaja, Ubud, Bali

Getting Curious
Yoga Pranala sounded like a proprietary name for a unique way of doing yoga...like Ashtanga Yoga or Sivananda Yoga. I was intrigued and attended Chiara's class at Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio to find out more.

Yoga Pranala
Yoga Pranala is a gentle form of yoga, incorporating asana, pranayama, meditation, Balinese qi gong and yoga nidra. It harmonizes the feminine and the masculine and moves energies (prana) within the body for self-healing.

Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio
Intuitive Flow was founded by Linda Madani in the outer northwest section of the Ubud city center, away from the noise and bustle. The 2nd level studio offers a stunning view of the countryside and the imposing volcano, Mt. Batur. Yoga classes, yoga teacher training and workshops are regularly offered.

Chiara
Chiara is a lovely Italian who discovered yoga in an Ayurvedic clinic in India in 2005. Her pursuit of therapeutic yoga with the Oneness Movement allowed her to be a 'master blender' of essential oils for healing. Her deepening practice has taken her to Ubud where she completed her Yoga Pranala certification in 2013 under Linda Madani. She carries a gentleness about her and it manifests as she conducts the class.

Sequence
Before any word was uttered, soothing music was played as students eased themselves onto their mats. Chiara explained many things before the sequence began - the visible and the non-visible, the mental thinking process and the intuitive feeling. She talked about energy flow and trusting in the practice if it didn't come instinctively. There was little asana as most of movement was through arms, hands and mudra fingers to shift energies and forces within the body. The movements were slow and graceful, focusing on intent with every movement. A lot of the movement was meditative, like Tai Chi, but we didn't move around. In the entire length of the session, Chiara's measured cuing and pace was reassuring for both guidance and understanding of the process.

Ending Thoughts
True, Yoga Pranala is unlike the conventional Hatha yoga where physicality of asana movement is underscored. Here, it's more slow and gentle, more of a mediative movement with intent on moving energies to strengthen and heal. I find it very Yin (feminine), in contrast to Ashtanga or Power Yoga being very Yang (masculine).

Thank you Linda Madani and Chiara for letting me experience this new form of healing yoga in the warmth and comfort of your lovely studio.

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Bali, Indonesia

tourist attractions

Pasar Seni Ubud (market) - main market in Ubud with everything touristy you can ask for
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) - 9th century Buddhist temple
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary - there really is a monkey forest right in the heart of Ubud!
Jalan Kajeng - animated street similar to Hollywood's Walk of Fame
Nyuh Kuning - wood carving village with a burgeoning chic cafe and resto scene along Jalan Nyuh Gading
Ubud Royal Palace - home of the royal family
Campuhan Ridge Walk - spectacular ridge view and hike ending 1km to the artists' village, Bangkiang Sidem | 8°30'13.0"S 115°15'16.9"E

- hotel

Ubud Backpackers Room - newly constructed, all new and clean, lockers, good water pressure, compli tea and coffee, spacious and alfresco chillout center
Jalan Nyuh Kuning, Pengosekan, Ubud, MAS, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali - 8°31'36.5"S 115°15'41.3"E
Nando House - free WiFi, restaurant, terrace, free private parking, pet-friendly accommodation, private bathroom, room service
Jalan Subak Sok Wayah, 80571 Ubud, Indonesia - 8°30'14.4"S 115°15'28.6"E

yoga

The Yoga Barn - full service yoga studio, holistic healing retreat center
PT. Yoga Barn, Jalan Raya Pengosekan, Ubud - Bali, Indonesia - 80571
8°31'08.4"S 115°15'52.4"E
Ubud Yoga House - yoga for Every Body...all shapes, sizes, ages & levels
Jl. Raya Ubud No.23, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
8°30'07.0"S 115°15'30.5"E | 0821-4418-1058
Taman Hati Yoga - Pranawayu yoga and Kundalini yoga
Jalan Nyuh Gading No.7, Ubud, MAS, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
8°31'32.7"S 115°15'24.6"E | +62 (0)361-974-058 | tamanhatiyoga.bali@gmail.com
Ubud Yoga Centre - Ashtanga Yoga
Jalan Nyuh Kuning Raya / Singakerta Raya, Ubud, MAS, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
8°31'43.0"S 115°15'15.5"E | +62 812-1020-389 | hello@ubudyogacentre.com
Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio - Healing, Yoga, Meditation with a breathtaking view
Jl. Raya Tjampuhan, Penestanan Kaja, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
8°30'10.8"S 115°15'07.8"E | +62-361-977-824 | contact@intuitiveflow.com
Ambar Ashram Laughter Yoga - Healing, Laughter Yoga, Meditation
Jl. Nyuh Bojog No.5, MAS, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
8°31'21.2"S 115°15'22.0"E
Radiantly Alive Yoga - Vinyasa Yoga, Tibetan Heart Yoga, Iyengar Inspired, Pilates, Fly High, Roll and Release, Ashtanga Mysore, Yoga Dance, Salsa, Arm Balance Foundations, Beginners Yoga
Jl Jembawan no.3, Padang Tegal Kaja Ubud, Bali, 80571
+62 (0)361 978 055 | 8°30'33.7"S 115°16'01.2"E
White Lotus Meditation Centre - Meditation classes | Meditation retreats
JL. Kajeng 23, Ubud, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
+62 899-0134-962 | 8°30'12.9"S 115°15'43.1"E
ONEWORLD retreats - yoga, meditation, spa and discoveries
Jl. Suweta, Banjar Sambahan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
+62 361 289752 | info@oneworldretreats.com

- restaurant

warung eateries - a cluster of roadside eateries, essential for those on a budget or those who want authentic Balinese everyday food at local prices
across the Pertamina Gas Station - 8°31'28.2"S 115°15'49.0"E
Nando's Warung - delicious Balinese food at local warung price in a garden setting
Jalan Subak Sok Wayah, 80571 Ubud, Indonesia - 8°30'14.4"S 115°15'28.6"E