Jai-Jagdeesh – Live in Concert – Down Come the Walls

Jai-Jagdeesh – Live in Concert – Down Come the Walls

Jai-Jagdeesh - Live in Concert Down Come The Walls - Album Debut Monday, October 22, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In a beautifully bold and vulnerable declaration of the glory of being human, “Down Come The Walls” explores divinity, passion, heartbreak, and authenticity in an exquisite musical journey. It is said that a person’s cracks are where the light gets in. In this case, Jai-Jagdeesh has decisively demolished her entire facade to reveal a blazing majesty that is nothing short of magnificent. Time:  Concert begins at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. No reserved seating. Venue: St. Paul's University, Amphitheater, 223 Main, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 1C4 Tickets: $35.00 per person before September 30, $45.00 per person thereafter. Tour Details: https://www.jaijagdeesh.com/tour/ "There is devotional music, and then there is music that is pure devotion. This is Jai-Jagdeesh. You can feel it. It flows from her lips like pure nectar of the Divine.” – Aykanna About Jai-Jagdeesh Jai-Jagdeesh's journey as a singer began nearly 25 years ago, in a temple in India. Spending her...
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Celebrating 10 Years!

Celebrating 10 Years!

Greetings! Saturday, October 6th, will be our 10 Year Anniversary! We have a fabulous day and evening of celebrations planned as we honour serving the Ottawa Community. Drop in for a class or pop by to take in some of the celebration activities. On Saturday, October 6 enjoy: - A draw for a special celebration gift prize in every class (PranaShanti Class Card or Drop In Fee) - Add your message or a small memento to our 10 Anniversary Time Capsule (to be opened on our 20 Year Anniversary!) - a complimentary henna tattoo! - 10% off our 10, 20 and Annual Unlimited Class Packages - 1 pm to 4 pm - complimentary delicious snacks, beverages & treats - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Celestial Sound Immersion Celebration with David Hickey (tickets available online or at the Centre) It's been a decade of truly inspiring connections. Thank you! Let's celebrate together and kick off another fabulous 10 years! Be well, Devinder Kaur...
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Practice Yoga for FREE in August with our Summertime Fun Savings!

Practice Yoga for FREE in August with our Summertime Fun Savings!

Our annual Summertime Fun Savings begins on July 1st! We're always so impressed how dedicated our yogis are through the Ottawa winter, that when it comes to summer, we want to help you maintain the benefits of a regular yoga practice for health and vibrancy through the warm months. That's why between July 1st to August 31st, 2018, when you purchase a 10 or 20 class package, you'll receive some FREE yoga in the month of August. The class packages do not expire and the bonus classes are valid for use between August 1st - 31st, 2018. When you purchase... A 10 class package = 5 free August classes. A 20 class package = 10 free August classes. You can purchase online or at the centre, and your classes will be added to your account. It's a tremendous thing to get extra support in maintaining your practice! Yoga's a little like regular tune ups and oil changes on your car: even if you do it really well...
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City of Om – Ottawa’s Yoga Festival – June 2

City of Om – Ottawa’s Yoga Festival – June 2

PranaShanti Yoga Centre is thrilled to be a key sponsor for the event again this year! Join us in the PranaShanti Practice Studio, also known as the Agriculture Building, for a day of inspiring classes. ****** City of Om is Ottawa’s vibrant festival destination for everything yoga and wellness! Join us for a day dedicated to connecting communities in the Ottawa area (and beyond!) to a larger network focused on mindful living. Beginner? Intermediate? Expert? Curious? All levels are welcome! We look to motivate individuals to incorporate the fundamentals of yoga into their daily lives to ultimately create a healthier & more sustainable lifestyle. Our focus is to unite communities while bringing forward awareness to health & wellness by highlighting what tools are accessible to all. Date: June 2nd, 2018 Time: 8:00AM – 7:00PM Nama(state) of mind: 7:00PM Location: Lansdowne Park City of Om is Ottawa’s largest health and wellness festival. Historically this festival attracts over 2,000 guests in a single day. This festival is ideal for folks...
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Yoga on Parliament Hill – Get Centered at Centre Block on Wednesdays in the Summer

Yoga on Parliament Hill – Get Centered at Centre Block on Wednesdays in the Summer

May 17, 2018 On Wednesdays during the lunch hour from May through August, yoga enthusiasts of all levels flock to Parliament Hill for a truly unique mass yoga class. Hundreds of people regularly participate in the free one-hour session hosted by Lululemon Athletica, the Canadian yoga apparel company. A lead instructor hosts the session over loud-speakers while other yogis roam through the crowds to help participants as required. Where else in the world can you practice your downward dog on the property of working federal government buildings? And who knows who you may encounter? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – a yoga enthusiast himself – has been known to walk by the event and greet participants! Bring your own yoga mat, a water bottle and sunscreen as the lawn in front of Parliament Hill is not shaded. The event is weather dependent. In case of questionable weather, verify the Facebook page for updates. Yoga on Parliament Hill details: Lawn in...
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Mirabai Ceiba Concert – Live in Concert Ottawa

Mirabai Ceiba Concert – Live in Concert Ottawa

Mirabai Ceiba - Live in Concert in Ottawa! Friday, March 23, 2018 Doors open at 7:00 PM for seating - Concert begins at 7:30 PM A gentle yet expansive spirit pervades all the music of Mirabai Ceiba. The delicate sounds of harp, piano, and guitar blend with lovingly intertwined voices amid lush celestial soundscapes. Their concerts are group celebrations for peace—joyous and loving occasions that embody the duo's profound belief in music as a universal language uniting all the world's peoples, cultures and traditions. Join Mirabai Ceiba for an intimate evening of heart opening chanting, conscious breath practice, meditations and spiritual songs to embody the Song of our Lives. About Mirabai Ceiba: Mirabai Ceiba is a duo consisting of guitarist/singer Markus Sieber and singer/harpist/pianist Angelika Baumbach. They come from different parts of the world. Markus is East German. Angelika was born in Tucson, Arizona, and grew up in a small village near Mexico City, the daughter of a Mexican mother and German father. Together, Angelika and Markus have...
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Beat the Winter Blues! 40-Day Yoga Challenge!

Beat the Winter Blues! 40-Day Yoga Challenge!

Beat the Winter Blues with the PranaShanti 40 Day Yoga Challenge!The Challenge runs from Friday, February 9, 2018 to Tuesday, March 20, 2018 The PranaShanti 40 Day Challenge is a commitment to attend yoga classes for 40 consecutive days. Yogic science confirms that it takes 40 days to fully develop a new life-promoting habit or to drop a current destructive habit. The PranaShanti 40 Day Challenge is a great way to strengthen the body, unburden the mind, and begin a daily commitment to yourself. In 40 days, you can create a whole new way of being. Start with any class on Friday, February 9! There are 3 optional group practice days! 1. Friday, February 9, 6 PM - 7:15 PM ~ Kick Off Classes Join us for our Kick Off classes. We’ll follow the classes with healthy snacks. This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow participants so that you can encourage each other along the way. You’ll be seeing a lot...
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Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Every Saturday morning in July and August come join us over at the Parkdale Market for Yoga in the Park.  We begin on Saturday, July 8th! Take classes with some of your favourite PranaShanti teachers and some of our recent Teacher Training graduates! These classes are FREE and ALL ages and levels are welcome!  Bring your yoga mat or beach towel and get ready to practice yoga outdoors in the summer sunshine! Rain or shine, we'll be there! ...
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What Are the Benefits of Power Yoga?

What Are the Benefits of Power Yoga?

Let’s start by defining Power Yoga: Since I coined the term (but never trademarked it), I’m a good source for its definition, kind of. Well, since it’s not trademarked (even though Beryl Bender Birch tried, but since my use and others’ use was first, she couldn’t or wouldn’t), Power Yoga is just a cool name or a stupid name, depending on your opinion, but it is NOT a system. So, anyone can call their yoga Power Yoga and lead any type of class they would like. This is what Beryl did. She actually led traditional Ashtanga yoga classes, as she learned from her teacher Norman Allen, who seems to be the first Westerner to have studied with Ashtanga yoga creator K. Pattabhi Jois. Yet the name “Ashtanga” seemed too esoteric at the time, so she changed the name to Power Yoga. So, if you happened to practice Power Yoga with her, you would actually be doing Ashtanga yoga. So, there...
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Summertime Fun Savings is Back! FREE Yoga in August!

Summertime Fun Savings is Back! FREE Yoga in August!

Our annual Summertime Fun Savings begins on June 15th! We're always so impressed how dedicated our yogis are through the Ottawa winter, that when it comes to summer, we want to help you maintain the benefits of a regular yoga practice for health and vibrancy through the warm months. That's why between June 15tht and July 31st, 2017, when you purchase a 10 or 20 class package or sign up for Auto-Renew, you'll receive some FREE yoga in the month of August. The class packages you purchase are good for a year from the date of purchase, and the bonus classes are valid for use between August 1 - 31st, 2017. When you purchase... A 10 class package = 5 free August classes. A 20 class package = 10 free August classes. The Monthly Unlimited Auto-Renew (studio membership) in June or July = one month of free yoga. Because the Auto-Renew is a minimum 4 month commitment, you'll pay for your first month at time of...
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