We Are Pranamyra.
We are a growing team committed to healthful practices. We enjoy teaching people ways to improve their well-being.
Meet Eszter and Troy
Eszter Gozon and Troy Pyles are a happily married couple residing in a quiet Hilliard neighborhood. In the early 2000s, they survived very serious illnesses, including cancer. They both have been in the role of caregiver and patient. Educating the community on wellness and self-care has become a crucial part of their lives. Eszter and Troy, AHC, RYT 200 both offer the healthy lifestyle practices below and are certified Ayurveda Health Consultants, AHC and Registered Yoga Teachers, RYT.
Eszter is a Licensed Massage Therapist (OH lic. #33.023283), Registered Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner. She "retired" from a 20-year career in engineering to pursue her passion for alternative medicine. She has certifications in NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT), Ayurvedic bodywork, prenatal yoga and is a Reiki Master. She enjoys helping people find relief from various painful conditions through awareness of body and mind. Eszter feels that personal responsibility, through nutrition, exercise and self-care, is key to optimal health and vitality. Eszter recently graduated from Maharishi International University with her Master of Science in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine.
Troy is a Registered Yoga Teacher who studied at Yoga on High and an Ayurvedic Health Consultant. He is a cancer survivor who found a path to wellness using Yoga, Reiki, Ayurvedic lifestyle practices and alternative therapies. As a full-time engineer working in a manufacturing environment, Troy understands the everyday challenges of finding balance alongside the stresses of modern life. He enjoys teaching pranayama, yoga and mindfulness "off the mat" and feels that they should be applied in a practical way as part of everyday life. Troy recently graduated from Maharishi International University with his Master of Science in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine.
Meet Our Team
Beth Peer, LMT, CLT
Beth is a Licensed Massage Therapist (OH lic. #33.020606) and a graduate of The American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM), where she was an Instructor and Clinic Supervisor for many years. She is certified in lymphatic drainage/lymphedema, CranioSacral Therapy (CST), Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), prenatal and infant massage, Muscle Release Therapy (MRTH), cupping, Ayurvedic bodywork and Reflexology. Her goal is to use these skills to provide each client with a professional massage that is uniquely designed to meet their needs. Beth also recently graduated from Maharishi International University with her Bachelor’s in Ayurveda Wellness and Integrative Health.
Aaron Knaack, LMT, NMT
Aaron is a Licensed Massage Therapist (OH lic. #33.021532) and a graduate of The American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM), where he has been an Instructor and Clinic Supervisor for many years. He is certified in Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Kinesiology taping, and Usui Reiki. He uses a multi-faceted approach to tailor a session to the needs and desired outcome of each client. As a lifelong learner he is continuously researching to grow as a therapist and teacher. He is also a graduate of The Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) with a BFA in Photography & Graphic Design minoring in Renaissance Art History.
Ed Schnell - LMT, NMT
Ed is a licensed massage therapist (OH lic. # 33.026287) and graduated from the American Institute of Alternative Medicine. Certified in medical massage and NMT, Ed’s goal is to help your body help yourself. After bartending for the better half of a decade, Ed experienced first hand the type of effects that repetitive movements can have on the body. Ed wants to pay that experience forward, identifying postural imbalances, restoring range of motion, and helping you feel more like yourself again.
Vandana Baranwal, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)
Vandana is an Ayurvedic physician, educator, speaker and published author. Classically trained in India for 8½ years, she was a professor at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences before moving to the US. Her strength is her in-depth knowledge of Ayurveda, which she loves to simplify and make easy for everyone to practice. She has a Master’s in Ayurvedic Women’s and Child Health. She brings her 25 years of experience to her practice, listens with patience, and guides with compassion. She believes that everyone can create a better and healthy tomorrow while living a mindful life of balance and joy today.
You can visit her website here: AyurveDatri Women Wellness Solutions
Vandana Rajagopal
Vandana is a dedicated yoga teacher with a passion to inspire well-being in both adults and children. Through her life, she has come to understand the effects of life's continual changes on our bodies and well-being. This personal understanding has inspired her to create customized practices that nurture individuals' physical, emotional, and mental growth. Deeply passionate about the transformative potential of yoga, her practices provide a sanctuary for participants to ground themselves, find resilience, and navigate the shifting tides of life with grace and equanimity. Her journey as a yoga teacher extends beyond adults; it also encompasses sharing the benefits of yoga with children. With a certification in Children's Mindfulness and Yoga and experience teaching at schools, she has developed a unique ability to create engaging and enriching yoga experiences crafted specifically for young practitioners. This experience has equipped her with the tools to connect with children and introduce them to the world of yoga and mindfulness in a manner that is both enjoyable and age appropriate.
To learn more about Vandana’s offerings, visit her website here:
Charlene Grant
Our Collaborators
Charlene Grant enjoys teaching individual and small group yoga classes to adults of all abilities. She earned her certification through Integrative Yoga Therapy and has served at The Center for Wholeness and the Unitarian church in Clintonville as well as various gyms and yoga studios, earning the respect of students and teachers alike for her abilities. Her own practice has encompassed many different styles over the years, yet she is most comfortable teaching in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while emphasizing balance and flow within each asana.
During the pandemic, Charlene went online to offer her gifts of Sacred Sound Baths, which she called “Soundings”, and uses many instruments as well as voice, utilizing her education in music, to produce an atmosphere of relaxation, balance, regeneration and inspiration.
Kanchan Ambwani
Kanchan is passionate about Yoga. Her belief - Yoga is basically a “lifestyle” and a journey towards Self Realization with a lot of health benefits as by-products. Her style brings stability and strength with a sense of calmness and energization that remains throughout the day.
She is part of the Yoga fraternity for the last 8 years. Her love for nature and personal wellness fosters a community of connection, self-awareness and empowerment.
Kanchan has learned from the authentic school of yoga in India. She has done her Certification in Yoga and Teacher’s Training from the Government of India. She has a Master’s in yoga philosophy and has an international license in Yoga from the Quality Council of India.
She is qualified for the NET certification/Assistant Professor for Ph.D. in Yoga. Specializes in Posture Alignment, Pre/Post Natal Yoga and Integrated Therapy.
She is a Certified Pranic Healer from the Institute of Inner Studies.