​Schedule
Friday, Nov 20th
6- 8 pm
West Wind Yoga Workshop Space
523 Bogart Place, Scranton, PA 18503
What is the Calm Balm Seasonal Workshop? ​
Fall, seasonal home of our energy body and the metal element, embodies unique qualities: sharp-edged, contracting, partially hidden, often surprising, and also strong, clear, and spacious.
Autumn is also the seasonal home of the holidays, with an energy that is bright, loud, full, generous, and expansive.
How can we reconcile these seemingly adverse energies? With the Calm Balm Seasonal Workshop!
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Unlike anything we've offered before. Interactive and soothing. Surprising and special. Created for you and your energy body this holiday season. Come home to yourself for this one night before it all begins.
Limited space. All levels welcome.
With Lara and Erin
We can't wait to see you on the mat!
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Registration and Pricing
$49
Questions? Please reach out: lara@laraalexiou.com
Prana Pathways
Seasonal Immersions
Prana Pathways is a seasonal practice series rooted in yoga, qigong, and Five Element wisdom. Each season offers an opportunity to reconnect, move, and explore what’s unfolding in your body and life through the lens of seasonal rhythm.
These workshops invite you into a deeper relationship with your physical body, your energy, and the natural cycles that influence how we feel, move, and grow throughout the year.
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“I feel so much more attuned and confident following this workshop.”
— Dyl R.​​​​​​​
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The Seasonal Insights
Spring Annamaya Kosha, our Physical Body, & Wood Element: inspiration, new beginnings, boundaries
Summer Anandamaya Kosha, our Bliss Body & Fire Element: connection, communication, manifestation
Late Summer Manomaya Kosha, our Mental/Emotional Body & Earth Element: finding balance
Fall Pranamaya Kosha, our Energy Body & Metal Element: letting go, refining, and recharging
Winter Vijnanamaya Kosha, our Wisdom Body & Water Element: inner knowing, intuition
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“I HIGHLY recommend! What I learned was fundamentally transformative. I cannot give enough praise to this program!
- Lynne D.
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Who This Is For
Prana Pathways is designed for yoga students and teachers of all levels who feel ready for something beyond regular classes.​ No prior teacher training or qigong experience is required, though a consistent personal yoga practice is helpful.​
Yoga teachers may apply this work toward Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours.
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Coming Up Next:
Calm Balm
A new Workshop for the Holiday Season
Meet Your Instructors
Lara Alexiou, E-RYT500, YACEP, Founder & Lead Teacher
Lara Alexiou is a seasoned yoga teacher and wellness mentor with over two decades of experience teaching yoga, qigong, and Taoist healing arts. As a 500-hour Yoga Alliance–certified teacher and a 10,000-hour Dao Yin Qigong Master Instructor, she has guided students from early-stage practitioners to advanced teachers.
Lara founded West Wind Yoga as a Yoga Alliance Registered Training School and leads yoga teacher trainings, international retreats, seasonal immersions, and mentorship programs. Her teaching blends ancient practices with modern insight, emphasizing relevance, embodiment, and real-life application.
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“Lara makes deep meaningful & sometimes intense lessons approachable & easily understandable in a very personal way.”
- EE
Erin Pica, RYT200
West Wind Yoga is pleased to welcome Erin Pica as a co-teacher for Prana Pathways. Erin brings over a decade of experience in yoga, qigong, and Taoist healing arts, and is a certified professional coach through the Hudson Institute of Coaching.
A long-time student of Lara’s since 2010, Erin has been teaching since 2019 and brings a grounded, compassionate approach to her work. She supports students in bridging inner awareness with outer action through mindful movement and breath-based practices.
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“Erin's honest and heartfelt style was wonderful" - KH
Student Testimonials
Lynn Green
Elemental Insights YTT Graduate, RYT 200
Owner, Now and Zen Wellness
Lara has a gift in teaching. She is extremely knowledgeable and fair. a caring heart paired with a deep understanding in the yogic philosophy made her one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. She utilized different teaching styles to ensure every student’s learning style was addressed. She has patience and kindness. I highly recommend her program.