The 5 Vayus and Why I Have Been Obsessed With Them for 2 Years

Two years ago Andrea started teaching the Vayus in her yoga classes and has not stopped since. Not because she ran out of things to teach but because she kept finding new layers. Every time she thought she had fully digested the material something new would reveal itself. In this episode Andrea breaks down the five Vayus, the subtle movements of Prana or life force energy that are happening inside your body right now whether you know it or not. These are the most accessible and digestible entry point into Ayurveda she has found and after two years of teaching them she is sharing everything in one place. In this 31 minute episode you will learn: What the Vayus are and why they matter in your yoga practice Apana Vayu and the art of letting go Samana Vayu and the art of integration and digestion Vyana Vayu and the art of circulation and flow Udana Vayu and the art of expression and rising Prana Vayu and the art of receiving Practical ways to work with each Vayu on and off your mat How the Vayus work together as one intelligent coordinated system inside your body Whether you are brand new to Ayurveda or have been practicing for years this episode will deepen the way you understand your own body and leave you curious to keep going. Resources Mentioned: 🌿 Divine Body Wisdom Retreat — A full day Ayurveda and yoga retreat to help you slow down, tune in and connect with your inner wisdom. April 12th, 10am to 4pm in Apple Valley MN. → 🧘‍♀️ The Sacred Meditation Circle — A monthly meditation group for women ready to stop dabbling and start deepening with a teacher, a lineage, and a community to return to every single month. → ✨ Free 5 Day Stillness Challenge — Not sure where to start? Begin here. A free and nourishing introduction to slowing down and tuning in. → Connect With Andrea: Website: 📱 Instagram: About Andrea: Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause and her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness and mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle.

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This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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