Question 1

What is Shunyasthiti?

Accepted Answer

Shunyasthiti is a 108-minute immersive yoga and sound bath meditation experience created by Align Your Prana. Each session combines gentle yoga, pranayama, chanting, yoga nidra, and a live immersive sound bath — guided by Austin, with live musicians whose compositions are original to every session. Sessions are held in Pune and Mumbai.

Question 2

What makes Shunyasthiti different from regular meditation?

Accepted Answer

Shunyasthiti is a full immersive yoga and sound bath meditation experience — not a seated meditation class. It moves through the body in stages: gentle yoga to open the muscles, pranayama breathwork, group chanting accompanied by live percussion, guided yoga nidra, and a complete live immersive sound bath. Musicians compose entirely new music for each session, guided by Indian classical ragas selected according to the time of day. During the sound bath, musicians physically move through the room with their instruments, surrounding participants in sound from every direction. The stillness at the end is arrived at through the body — not simply instructed.

Question 3

Who is Shunyasthiti for?

Accepted Answer

Shunyasthiti is for anyone curious about yoga, meditation, and immersive sound bath experiences — across ages — whether you have practiced for years or are attending for the first time. The experience is held in Pune and Mumbai and draws creatives, professionals, and practitioners who want to slow down with intention and depth.

Question 4

Can I attend if I have never meditated before?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shunyasthiti requires no prior experience with meditation, yoga, or sound bath sessions. Every stage of the 108-minute experience is fully guided by Austin. You do not need to prepare anything in advance.

Question 5

What happens during a Shunyasthiti session?

Accepted Answer

A Shunyasthiti session runs for 108 minutes and moves through six stages:

1. Gentle yoga — slow movement to gradually open the muscles
2. Pranayama — guided breathwork to deepen body awareness
3. Chanting with live percussion — a shamanic drum is played by a musician who moves through the room, moving from the base of the spine to the crown of the head while participants chant
4. Guided relaxation and yoga nidra — the body settles into stillness as the live music builds
5. Live immersive sound bath — musicians move through the room with instruments, including handmade pieces, surrounding participants with live sound from every direction
6. Silent integration — a period of protected quiet before participants are gently guided back

After the session, satvik snacks and herbal tea are served. Every participant receives a giveaway bag with Align Your Prana goodies.

Question 6

Will I need to move or do physical yoga poses?

Accepted Answer

The yoga in Shunyasthiti is gentle and slow. There are no advanced postures. You will never be asked to push the body beyond its comfort. The movement is designed to open the body gradually — not to challenge it.

Question 7

How long is a Shunyasthiti session?

Accepted Answer

Each Shunyasthiti session is 108 minutes long.

Question 8

What should I wear or bring to a session?

Accepted Answer

Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Yoga mats, freshly washed mat covers, and throws are provided at every session. All participants are asked to silence their phones — airplane mode or silent — and to disable smart watch notifications on arrival, so the space remains undisturbed throughout. You do not need to bring anything else.

Question 9

How do I book a Shunyasthiti session?

Accepted Answer

Shunyasthiti sessions in Pune and Mumbai are announced through Align Your Prana's Instagram page. Seats can be reserved through the link in bio or by sending a message on WhatsApp or Instagram. Seats are limited at every session.

Question 10

Where are sessions held?

Accepted Answer

Shunyasthiti sessions are held in Pune and Mumbai. Venue details for each session are shared with confirmed participants ahead of the event.

Question 11

Is Shunyasthiti available for corporate teams or private events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Align Your Prana offers Shunyasthiti as a private experience for corporate teams and curated groups in Pune and Mumbai. Offerings include corporate wellness sessions, wellness days, and leadership retreats. All private sessions are led by Austin. To enquire, contact Align Your Prana through Instagram or WhatsApp.

Question 12

What is Align Your Prana?

Accepted Answer

Align Your Prana is an experiential yoga studio founded by Austin, based in Pune and operating in Mumbai. The brand offers immersive yoga, pranayama, yoga nidra, and sound bath meditation experiences rooted in traditional yogic practice. Its signature offering is Shunyasthiti — a 108-minute immersive yoga and sound bath meditation experience featuring live original music. Align Your Prana also works with corporate organisations through private wellness sessions, wellness days, and leadership retreats.

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