CJ Ananda
Co-Founder of Pura Vidya and Present Moment Retreat, and ERYT 500 certified, CJ Ananda is a renowned teacher of yoga, dance and meditation. She has combined her joy of these self-healing therapies with her experience as a wellness leader and healing practitioner to create international retreats and trainings.
Ananda facilitates 200 hour and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, Shamanic Cleanses and Transformational Retreats giving each person the heartfelt attention and direct facilitation that cultivates ecstatic, healing and magical experiences. As a teacher, she sees each of her classes as an opportunity to hold sacred ceremonial space.
Integrating her teachings and passions, Ananda has developed a system of intentional-based healing that draws on the philosophy that we are all a part of a collective life force that is driving us towards greater consciousness. By exploring our gifts and expanding our relationship with higher Self, we come into alignment with our inner purpose of Awakening. Through our collaborative efforts and unified intentions, we magnify the richness of this life's experience.
Ananda and her husband, Coby created Pura Vidya as a way to invite individuals to explore the fusion of the two mystical traditions of Yoga and Shamanism and to step into their Wisdom of Self (Vidya). Yoga (union with the Divine) and Shamanism (interaction with the spirit world) are both practices designed to grant us access to the infinite wisdom we carry within ourselves.
She believes in the Hopi saying: “We are the ones that we’ve been waiting for.” Based on this belief, she trusts that we are each here to expand into the greatness of who we are and who we came here to be. She believes that as we more deeply connect to our inner essence, our Spirit Guides and our callings, we connect to the wholeness of All That Is. And it is from this place of truth, that we can serve all beings from our highest capacity. She is inspired to inspire... and to continue this journey moment to moment, breath to breath.
Ananda currently travels between Peru, Guatemala and Troncones, Mexico, the home of Present Moment Retreat, where she holds sacred space for individuals and groups as they journey toward Self Realization and Spiritual Oneness. AHO!
Upcoming Ytts with Ananda...
Surrounded by the wisdom of the ancient mountains and cleansing rivers, we peel away the layers of our shadows, understanding our passions to reveal our true authentic purpose. Here, in the heart of the Sacred Valley, we find a powerful space for opening and moving our hearts, supported by local healers and the deep wisdom of this earth. Moving through the three worlds of the Chakana in its homeland, we identify and connect with our root creative selves, our passions, and our life path.
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Upcoming Retreats with AnaNDA...
Pilgrimage is when a community ventures out of their homeland to travel to Sacred Sites (wacas) in order to leave offerings to Great Spirit. Join us for an extraordinary journey through the majestic Andes, where we will explore ancient sites, engage with potent plant medicines, trek to breathtaking altitudes, rejuvenate in hot springs, indulge in Peru's rich culinary heritage, participate in communal prayers, and so much more.
Part 1 : We will explore the Sacred Valley, the hot springs of Lares and Ausangate Mountain while staying in retreat centers and guest houses.
Pilgrimage is when a community ventures out of their homeland to travel to Sacred Sites (wacas) in order to leave offerings to Great Spirit. Join us for an extraordinary journey through the majestic Andes, where we will explore ancient sites, engage with potent plant medicines, trek to breathtaking altitudes, rejuvenate in hot springs, indulge in Peru's rich culinary heritage, participate in communal prayers, and so much more.
Part 2: We will hike and camp in tents while circumnavigating Ausangate Mountain climbing to altitudes over 5,200 meters (17,000 feet)
Pilgrimage is when a community ventures out of their homeland to travel to Sacred Sites (wacas) in order to leave offerings to Great Spirit. Join us for an extraordinary journey through the majestic Andes, where we will explore ancient sites, engage with potent plant medicines, trek to breathtaking altitudes, rejuvenate in hot springs, indulge in Peru's rich culinary heritage, participate in communal prayers, and so much more.
Part 3 We travel to the plateau of Marcahuasi, where we will camp and enjoy the breathtaking views of this natural wonder of the world.
Looking to take the next step towards holding your own ceremonies, retreats or transformational workshops? Ready to fine tune your space-holding skills to support deep work in your students? “Sacred Space” a 50hr Training in Spiritual Facilitation with Kula Collective founders Ananda, Coby and Jiya is a chance to work with three experienced space holders to learn the tools you need to know to master the fine art of ceremonial and transformational facilitation.
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Check out Ananda's Blog Posts here!
“Sitting with such a consistent feeling of blessed elation, I started to feel like I can’t actually call it “work” anymore. Instead, I feel it is more of an offering of the heart that is a gift from the Divine passed through me in service to the whole. I think the best word to describe this offering would be “Dharma”.”
"The primary ingredients are a clear, guiding intention, a willingness and belief in our ability to shift energy and a humble and receptive spirit."
“I sat for several hours on the Chocolate Shaman’s porch, observing many of the participants having individual and unique breakthroughs.”
“We can infuse our manifestations into our thoughts, our dreams, our conversations and our experiences, and at the same time, create space with awareness and accept what shows up as an opportunity and a gift.”
“We are always connected to the spirit world and have access to the wisdom that exists among the multidimensional beings that are all around us. The question is “how do we make a direct connection with our helping spirits and access the information we need in order to guide us toward the life changes we desire?”
“So, in order to live the life of our dreams, the greater question becomes, “What do we need to create in our lives NOW to manifest the next level of our awakening?””
“By spending time in nature, we can learn more about ourselves, and how to engage more fully in the cycles of life. Nature has informed our ancestors for ages, and those same teachings are informing us today…but are we listening?”
“In between these two fun-filled, energetic, family oriented trips, we decided to take a much needed break, camping in the backwoods of Maine… Pause.”
By: CJ Ananda
“While facilitating transformational retreats and trainings, I like to acknowledge that there is always a beginning, middle and an end to the process. When each part is honored as an important aspect of the offering, we experience the full expression of deep creation (at the beginning), transformation (in the middle) and integration (at the end).”