Prana Buzz Mission Statement
Prana Buzz thoughtfully creates and curates spiritual, cultural, and creative experiences that gently uplift, deepen, and expand prana—the universal life force described in the vedic tradition. We believe that when people cultivate positive energy within themselves, they naturally create stronger relationships, healthier communities, and a more compassionate world.
Our experiences are designed not only to inspire personal growth, but also to foster goodwill, meaningful human connection, and communities that thrive with kindness, creativity, and shared purpose. Just like healthy bee hives buzzing with good energy!
Service or ‘seva’ is at the heart of our mission. A portion of the funds raised through Prana Buzz experiences is dedicated to supporting charitable initiatives both locally and globally. These include organizations serving vulnerable street children in India, humanitarian efforts supporting children affected by the war in Gaza, and local nonprofits and community causes throughout Gallatin County.
By bringing people together in experiences rooted in mindfulness, culture, and creativity, Prana Buzz seeks to cultivate positive change—one gathering, one community, and one act of generosity at a time.
ABOUT VANDANA
Apart from being a media maker Vandana is also a qualified yoga ‘acharya’(scholar) from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in India. Vandana has completed training's in Reiki and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). She started yoga at the age of 21 and it has been a part of her life ever since. In 2006 she completed the 10 day silent 'Vipassana' Insight meditation course from Dharamkot, India. While in New York City Vandana took classes in various styles of yoga and also taught yoga to children as part of an after school program in Brooklyn.
Vandana won the Davis Peace Project for her project Stretching Towards Peace which focused on yoga and meditation as a counter to youth violence in post conflict areas around the world. In the summer of 2008 she traveled to Sombor, a small town on the border of Serbia, Hungary and Croatia and conducted a two week program for Serbian youth of two age groups.
Vandana has taught yoga and meditation in India, Europe and New York with a classical Hatha yoga style mixed with other influences for over 10 years now. She is currently based in Bozeman, Montana with her husband and baby boy. In 2017 she started Prana Buzz an organization that focuses on yoga and art related events in unconventional spaces.
STRETCHING TOWARDS PEACE
Awarded the 2008 Davis Peace Project.
Vandana traveled to Sombor, Serbia in the summer of 2008 to teach yoga, meditation and art to Serbian youth. She partnered with the Yoga Centar Sombor run by Slavica and Fabijan Periskic two well known yoga teachers. Stretching Towards Peace was conceptualized and implemented by Vandana. It included film screenings, daily yoga and meditation, lectures, art and craft workshops and discussions. The workshop was 10 days long and there were two separate age groups. For a detailed report about Vandana's work in Serbia download and read the pdf available on the Davis Peace Project website. Scroll through the gallery below to see some of the moments from the program.
Experience a one-of-a-kind nature concert where a local musician, Michael Rodriguez weaves together live instrumentation, sound healing, and the real-time biological responses of plants to create an immersive, ever-evolving soundscape. This spontaneous musical journey flows in harmony with the natural environment, offering a deeply grounding and restorative experience.
Yoga, chai & chats is a welcoming outdoor gathering in Bozeman where all-levels yoga, meaningful conversation, and warm chai come together to support connection, reflection, and personal healing.
Each gathering begins with an all-levels, hour-long yoga practice to ground the body and quiet the mind. In the second half, we come together in circle—sharing stories, reflecting deeply, and gently working through life’s challenges over cups of warm, spiced Indian chai. Held in nature, this space invites openness, connection, and healing. Vandana will guide this portion with thoughtful readings and light, engaging activities. Snacks will be provided.
Experience the creative sounds derived from the biological response of plants combined with various musical instruments creating a concert of music that is spontaneous and flows naturally through the ever changing environment.
VENUE: Lindley Park, Bozeman (parking available on Buttonwood Ave)
May 3rd, 2026
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Weather permitting
PAYMENT - $28 (on this site) Payment includes a $3 processing fee.
If you would like to avoid this fee, directly Venmo Vandana $25 - @VandanaSG
Paying with cash? Please email Vandana at crystalyogi@gmail.com to register beforehand.
NOTE:
Please bring your own yoga mat, water, empty cup and extra layers.
Please reserve your spot at least a day before each gathering. We need a final number beforehand to make fresh tea for everyone the morning of. No purchases the day of.
If you cannot have dairy in your chai then the alternative would be herbal tea. Please specify at checkout