Yoga
Pranayoga is a globally recognized yoga therapy training institute and neighborhood wellness center. Our campus is nestled in the charming neighborhood affectionately referred to as "the 07" by Fort Wayne residents. Pranayoga Institute offers a unique yoga experience as a yoga therapy school. Trauma-informed, therapeutic movement for stress reduction, improved well-being, and spiritual connection.

Pranayoga Institute is the home of the midwest’s first Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda collective featuring
Personalized Yoga Therapy Sessions
Ayurveda Lifestyle Counseling
Bodywork and Massage
Group Yoga Classes
Full-Service Online Yoga Studio
1000 hours of Teacher Training Programs
Continuing Education for Yoga Therapists
Sound Healing Sessions

Experience the benefits of yoga therapy
Individual Yoga Therapy Sessions




Yoga Health Benefits
Happier Mood
Stress Reduction
Increased Flexibility
Better Concentration
Pain Management
Balanced Mood
Stronger Bones
Quieter Mind
Enhance Athletic Ability
Healthy Weight
Better Digestion
Healthier Back
More Energy
Increase Muscle
Stronger Immune System
Overall Increase In Well-being and Vitality(Prana)

So what is the difference between Yoga and Exercise?
Yoga
- Parasympathetic nervous system dominates
- Subcortical regions of the brain dominate
- Slow dynamic and static movements
- Normalization of muscle tone
- Low risk of injuring muscles and ligaments
- Low caloric consumption
- Effort is minimized, relaxed
- Energizing (breathing is natural or controlled)
- Balanced activity of opposing muscle groups
- Noncompetitive, process-oriented
- Awareness is internal
- (focus is on breath and the infinite)
- Limitless possibilities for growth in self-awareness
Exercise
- Sympathetic nervous system dominates
- Cortical regions of brain dominate
- Rapid forceful movements
- Increased muscle tension
- Higher risk of injury
- Moderate to high caloric consumption
- Effort is maximized
- Fatiguing (breathing is taxed)
- Imbalanced activity of opposing groups
- Competitive, goal-oriented
- Awareness is external
(focus is on reaching the toes, reaching the finish line, etc.) - Boredom factor