Practice postures that encourage a healthy, happy pregnancy and birth. Connect with other as you move your body in ways that feel good and help alleviate some of the common effects of pregnancy.
You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as simple postures that can be beneficial for your pregnancy, labour and motherhood!
Each week we will discuss topics such as pelvic health, incl. pelvic floor and pelvic stability, diastasis prevention, pain management and birth positions.
These classes are perfect for every stage of pregnancy. In fact, many women stay from beginning thru to their due dates!
Dates and Times:
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $190.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$40.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required.
A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Immerse yourself in a deeply soothing experience that combines gentle yoga and a live harmonic sound relaxation.
You’ll be supported in releasing stress and tension through gentle yoga postures. As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is a beautiful way to reset and recharge.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Now that you’ve completed your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training — or have developed a consistent and dedicated personal practice — it is time to deepen your understanding of asana beyond the external shape of the pose.
This immersive 6-hour course is designed for yoga teachers and experienced students who are ready to slow down, refine their awareness, and explore postures through a more intelligent and embodied lens.
Together, we will examine the subtle layers of practice that create greater depth, clarity, stability, and confidence both on the mat and in your teaching.
In this course, we will explore:
Anatomical Cueing & Functional Awareness
Expand upon the foundational anatomy learned in your 200-Hour Training by exploring muscle actions, joint stability, and functional alignment within postures. Learn how thoughtful anatomical cueing can create safer, more effective, and more empowering experiences for students.
Breath as a Pathway Into the Pose
Move beyond the physical expression of asana and discover how breath awareness transforms the internal experience of a posture. Explore how pranayama and breath-focused attention can create depth, steadiness, and presence within practice.
Slowing Down the Practice
“Fast is just fast.” Through longer holds and mindful transitions, we will create space to observe, feel, and refine alignment patterns within the body. Slowing down allows for deeper exploration, nervous system awareness, and meaningful integration.
The Ladder Flow Method
Learn how to build postures progressively and intelligently by establishing a strong foundation before introducing more complex variations. This method supports accessibility, confidence, and sustainable progression for practitioners of all levels.
Intelligent Use of Props
Props are not only for beginners — they are powerful tools for awareness, support, resistance, stability, and deeper understanding. Explore how blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, and the wall can help practitioners access greater clarity and embodiment within postures.
This course will include:
Lecture and discussion
Guided experiential practice
Partner and self-exploration
Practical teaching applications
Posture breakdown and analysis
By the end of this course, you will gain:
Greater confidence in teaching and practicing asana
Enhanced anatomical understanding
More effective cueing techniques
A deeper relationship with breath and alignment
Practical tools to enrich your classes and personal practice
New ways to explore postures with intelligence, curiosity, and awareness
This course is ideal for yoga teachers seeking continuing education and experienced students wishing to deepen their practice through mindful exploration and embodied learning.
Dates:
Thursday, November 5 & 12, 2026 (2 evenings)
6 pm ET to 9 pm ET each evening
Periodic breaks will be provided
Cost:
SAVE with early bird pricing! $270.00 per person before September 15, 2026. $295.00 per person thereafter.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Notes:
This course is open to the general public. 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our Administration Office.
Chair Yoga adapts traditional yoga poses so that they can be done with a chair for support, making yoga more accessible for all people.
Our society is aging and there are many people unable to practice a standard yoga class. Chair yoga also provides a gentle but effective practice for those with mobility or disability issues.
The chair takes the place of the yoga mat, and poses are seated or supported by the chair. You get a warm-up, stretching and strengthening, whether you're coming off a sports injury, challenged by the physical limits of aging, or have been sitting for too many hours at your desk.
Program Outline:
This program will offer you the tools to help you and/or your students build strength, awareness and confidence as well as to increase well-being both physically and mentally.
Learn how to work with this ever growing group who can get so much benefit from the practice of yoga with the assistance of a chair!
This program is Yoga Alliance recognized and consists of 15 hours of contact teaching.
Topics covered include:
Teaching a 30-60 min chair yoga class
Teaching to a group living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Teaching a group with Multiple Sclerosis and other causes of limited mobility
Teaching chair yoga for office workers
Working with other common issues that make a chair necessary
How to set up the class and how to teach from a chair
Practicum – Students will have the opportunity to practice teach
Anatomy of aging
Mental aspects of aging
Yoga Philosophy and aging
Meditation and Mantras
Storytelling and other ways to share the yogic philosophy
How to find work as a chair yoga instructor
Volunteer opportunities
Dates and Timings:
Friday, November 6, 2026 to Sunday, November 8, 2026
Friday - 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Saturday – 10 am ET to 4 pm ET
Sunday – 10 am ET to 4 pm ET
Cost and Registration:
SAVE $30.00 by registering on or before September 30, 2026, for $495.00 per person. $525.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, our Lending Library and Administration Offices.
Join Anne Wanda Tessier for a special 90-minute Restorative Yoga practice combined with the use hot stones and aromatherapy!
In this all-levels yoga practice, Anne will begin with aromatherapy and a meditation to calm the mind and allow you to drop in to the experience.
You will then be guided in a restorative yoga practice, which will be enhanced with essential oils and the use of hot stones. The heat and weight from the stones will help ground the body and assist is releasing muscle tension while we explore various supported poses.
Relax, restore and renew the body, and soothe the mind and nervous system with this unique yoga experience.
Cost: $65.00 per person in advance, $75.00 per person, day of.
Maximum 12 participants, so sign up early!
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Immerse yourself in a deeply soothing experience that combines gentle yoga and a live harmonic sound relaxation.
You’ll be supported in releasing stress and tension through gentle yoga postures. As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is a beautiful way to reset and recharge.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Move your body, open your heart, and nourish your spirit in this uplifting 75-minute class blending physical fitness with mindful self-compassion.
Lindsay will guide you through a unique combination of:
Cardio and conditioning exercises to get your heart pumping and boost your vitality.
Breathwork and mindful movement to help you tune in to your body and release tension.
Compassion practices that cultivate "loving kindness" toward yourself and others, leaving you feeling grounded and open.
Combining "Loving Kindness" meditation techniques with high intensity exercises, fun music, and cooling yin poses, this workshop will create the perfect arc of energy to act as a reset for your heart, mind, and body. Be prepared to sweat but know that modifications will be offered to ensure an accessible experience for all levels.
You’ll be encouraged to listen to your body, move at your own pace, and explore the powerful connection between physical health and emotional well-being.
You’ll leave feeling energized, empowered, and more deeply connected to yourself and the world around you.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
Yoga for the whole family to enjoy! Time to unplug and strengthen family bonds.
This class was created with the intention of: family connection, building confidence, improving emotional regulation, and having fun!
Create fun and lasting memories for the whole family while learning different relaxation techniques that will stay with you for a lifetime!
Cost: $45.00 per family (one household only), including up to 2 adults and 2 children. Each family must register separately; this rate does not apply to multiple families attending together.
Ages: Children ages 3-12 years with the company of parent(s) or guardian.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Practice postures that encourage a healthy, happy pregnancy and birth. Connect with other as you move your body in ways that feel good and help alleviate some of the common effects of pregnancy.
You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as simple postures that can be beneficial for your pregnancy, labour and motherhood!
Each week we will discuss topics such as pelvic health, incl. pelvic floor and pelvic stability, diastasis prevention, pain management and birth positions.
These classes are perfect for every stage of pregnancy. In fact, many women stay from beginning thru to their due dates!
Dates and Times:
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $190.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$40.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required.
A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
At the intersection of Yin Yoga and Gong Meditation is a sweet spot where mind and body are totally relaxed and totally aligned. The Yin Yoga practice lengthens and opens the physical body, massaging deep connective tissue in a most relaxing way.
The gong’s warm vibrations envelop your entire being in wave after wave of preternatural sound that will affect you at the cellular level. Chances are you’ll feel pretty good after this practice.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Now that you’ve completed your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training — or have developed a consistent and dedicated personal practice — it is time to deepen your understanding of asana beyond the external shape of the pose.
This immersive 6-hour course is designed for yoga teachers and experienced students who are ready to slow down, refine their awareness, and explore postures through a more intelligent and embodied lens.
Together, we will examine the subtle layers of practice that create greater depth, clarity, stability, and confidence both on the mat and in your teaching.
In this course, we will explore:
Anatomical Cueing & Functional Awareness
Expand upon the foundational anatomy learned in your 200-Hour Training by exploring muscle actions, joint stability, and functional alignment within postures. Learn how thoughtful anatomical cueing can create safer, more effective, and more empowering experiences for students.
Breath as a Pathway Into the Pose
Move beyond the physical expression of asana and discover how breath awareness transforms the internal experience of a posture. Explore how pranayama and breath-focused attention can create depth, steadiness, and presence within practice.
Slowing Down the Practice
“Fast is just fast.” Through longer holds and mindful transitions, we will create space to observe, feel, and refine alignment patterns within the body. Slowing down allows for deeper exploration, nervous system awareness, and meaningful integration.
The Ladder Flow Method
Learn how to build postures progressively and intelligently by establishing a strong foundation before introducing more complex variations. This method supports accessibility, confidence, and sustainable progression for practitioners of all levels.
Intelligent Use of Props
Props are not only for beginners — they are powerful tools for awareness, support, resistance, stability, and deeper understanding. Explore how blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, and the wall can help practitioners access greater clarity and embodiment within postures.
This course will include:
Lecture and discussion
Guided experiential practice
Partner and self-exploration
Practical teaching applications
Posture breakdown and analysis
By the end of this course, you will gain:
Greater confidence in teaching and practicing asana
Enhanced anatomical understanding
More effective cueing techniques
A deeper relationship with breath and alignment
Practical tools to enrich your classes and personal practice
New ways to explore postures with intelligence, curiosity, and awareness
This course is ideal for yoga teachers seeking continuing education and experienced students wishing to deepen their practice through mindful exploration and embodied learning.
Dates:
Thursday, November 5 & 12, 2026 (2 evenings)
6 pm ET to 9 pm ET each evening
Periodic breaks will be provided
Cost:
SAVE with early bird pricing! $270.00 per person before September 15, 2026. $295.00 per person thereafter.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Notes:
This course is open to the general public. 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our Administration Office.
Elevate your restorative yoga practice and expand your knowledge of restorative yoga with Anne Wanda Tessier (E-RYT 500) in this upcoming training for experienced restorative yoga teachers.
We will review popular restorative yoga poses and explore many new ones which require the use of new props, chairs and the wall. This training is a great addition to the Foundational Restorative Yoga Training as many new poses will be explored. Learn how to safely support all body shapes in poses such as inversions, backbends, hero pose and several variations of savasana.
You will also learn new themes that can be incorporated in your yoga classes, explore the therapeutic benefits of this practice and how this practice can help sooth emotions and balance dosa types. Expand and diversify your repertoire of restorative yoga poses and dive deeper in the physiology of relaxation and the importance of rest.
Overview:
In this 20-hour training, we will have the opportunity to practice restorative yoga poses and explore how to use props to fully support the body, including variations and alternatives depending on injuries or other health conditions. We will explore how to safely support the body in inversions and backbends as well as how to modify or offer alternatives for various poses. We will learn how restorative yoga can help restore balance in our lives and how this practice can help to reduce stress, anxiety, anger and depression.
You will leave the training with knowledge on how to sequence a restorative class for their own practice, for private and group classes as well as teaching online.
What will we explore in this training?
New restorative poses & use of props
Therapeutic benefits of restorative yoga
Breathing techniques, mantras
How to elicit the relaxation response
Physiology of relaxation
Safe and supported Inversions
Offering modifications or alternatives in a class
Soothing emotions with restorative yoga
Poses to balance anger, depression and anxiety
Several back-bend variations
More than 5 variations of savanasa
Importance of supporting the head & variations of head support
Restorative yoga & the link to the spine, nervous system & organs
Restorative yoga with minimal props
Sequencing and teaching in-person and on-line restorative yoga
Schedule:
Friday, November 13, 2026, to Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Friday: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Saturday: 9 am ET to 5 pm ET
Sunday 9 am ET to 5 pm ET
Cost: $525.00 per person. SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before September 30, 2026, for $475.00 per person.
Includes pre-reading, manual and certificate.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Note:
This course is recommended for teachers with a minimum of 1 year teaching experience with a basic understanding and practice of restorative yoga.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
300 Hour Program Elective Module: 20 Hours
Note About Props:
If you are attending online it will be useful to have the yoga props required to fully explore the poses.
Here are the props recommended for this training: 2 bolsters (flat and/or round), a yoga chair, 4-5 (Mexican) blankets, 2-3 blocks, 1-2 straps, eye pillow, 1-2 and sand bags.
Alternative props can also include additional blankets or thick towels to act as bolsters when rolled and folded, thick books as blocks, a scarf or belt as a strap, a face cloth or small folded towel as an eye pillow.
For those attending in-person, all props will be available for you to use during the training and you are also welcome to bring your own.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is is kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, Lending Library and Administration Office.
Do you suffer from chronic jaw pain and tightness? Perhaps some teeth clenching at night?
Do you experience stiffness and pain in your neck?
Come enjoy this 1-hour MELT Method workshop focused on easing neck and jaw pain.
The MELT Method is a gentle self-care technique that is all about fascia - the fibrous, water-based tissue that traverses our body, envelops our muscles and organs and houses sensory nerves and our joints. Using specially-designed soft foam rollers and balls, MELT techniques help decompress fascial tissue, easing pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Cost: $40.00 per person in-advance, $45.00 per person day of.
Maximum of 12 participants.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
About Rachel:
Rachel Lipton is a Level 2 MELT Method® Instructor and Registered Acupuncturist.
“I found MELT during the pandemic while trying to find a cost-effective way to manage my posture-based pain and tension areas. After practicing for two years, and using it while training for a short tri-athalon, I decided I couldn’t keep it to myself any longer! As a registered acupuncturist, I found the overlap between fascial function and the ancient Chinese meridians thrilling. I’m delighted to be sharing this method with the Ottawa community.”
Discover the ancient art of sound healing in this unique Breathwork Sound Immersion experience. This practice uses the transformative power of breath and sound to promote deep relaxation, emotional release, and pain relief.
In this 60-minute class, you'll be guided through a soothing journey of conscious breathing, complemented by the rich, ambient sounds of gongs and other instruments. As you lie comfortably in savasana (corpse pose) on your yoga mat, the resonant vibrations of the gongs will envelop you, helping to balance your nervous system and alleviate stress.
Whether you’re seeking to reduce stress, release tension, or enhance your overall well-being, this session offers a powerful and restorative experience. Each class is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the healing soundscape and emerge feeling renewed.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Join our monthly Kundalini Meditation Meet Ups for Kundalini Yoga teachers, teachers in training, experienced students, and dedicated practitioners. These gatherings are an opportunity to come together in community, reconnect with friends, and deepen your meditation practice.
Join us for a monthly Kundalini Meditation Meet Up, a gathering for Kundalini Yoga teachers, teachers in training, experienced students, and anyone with an established meditation practice.
These meet ups are an opportunity to reconnect with community, deepen your personal practice, and experience the transformative power of meditation in a supportive group setting. Each session will feature a carefully selected Kundalini meditation designed to cultivate awareness, resilience, vitality, and inner balance.
Unlike a regular class, these meet ups provide the opportunity to immerse yourself in longer meditation practices, ranging from 22 to 62 minutes. Longer meditations offer the space to move beyond the surface layers of the mind, strengthen your meditative capacity, and experience the profound benefits of sustained practice.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your personal sadhana, reconnect with fellow practitioners, or simply enjoy the energy of meditating together, you are warmly welcome.
Cost: Drop-In, Class Package, or Membership.
Note: Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Depending on the length and focus of the meditation, the session may include yoga, breathwork, or movement to prepare for meditation.
Join our monthly Kundalini Meditation Meet Ups for Kundalini Yoga teachers, teachers in training, experienced students, and dedicated practitioners. These gatherings are an opportunity to come together in community, reconnect with friends, and deepen your meditation practice.
Join us for a monthly Kundalini Meditation Meet Up, a gathering for Kundalini Yoga teachers, teachers in training, experienced students, and anyone with an established meditation practice.
These meet ups are an opportunity to reconnect with community, deepen your personal practice, and experience the transformative power of meditation in a supportive group setting. Each session will feature a carefully selected Kundalini meditation designed to cultivate awareness, resilience, vitality, and inner balance.
Unlike a regular class, these meet ups provide the opportunity to immerse yourself in longer meditation practices, ranging from 22 to 62 minutes. Longer meditations offer the space to move beyond the surface layers of the mind, strengthen your meditative capacity, and experience the profound benefits of sustained practice.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your personal sadhana, reconnect with fellow practitioners, or simply enjoy the energy of meditating together, you are warmly welcome.
Cost: Drop-In, Class Package, or Membership.
Note: Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Depending on the length and focus of the meditation, the session may include yoga, breathwork, or movement to prepare for meditation.
With Stéphane Ippersiel and Gugliemo Tita, (R. Ac)
Slow down, turn inward, and create space for release as you align with the energy of the Fall season.
As nature turns inward, this seasonal Yin Yoga and acupuncture experience invites participants to slow down, turn inward and embrace the practice of letting go. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fall is associated with the Metal element and the Lung and Large Intestine meridians, reflecting themes of breath, release and creating space for what matters most.
A thoughtfully sequenced Yin practice will be paired with acupuncture or acupressure points selected to complement the qualities of the Metal element and the energy of the Fall season.
Through long-held, supported postures and intentional stillness, participants will be invited to release tension, deepen their connection to the breath and cultivate a sense of inner balance as the body and mind prepare for the quieter months ahead.
Cost: $75.00 per person in advance, $85.00 per person day of.
Maximum 12 participants, so sign up early!
Note: After registration an acupuncture form will be emailed for your review and a form to sign the day of the workshop
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room (warm).
About Your Guides:
Stéphane: Stéphane’s teaching blends Yin and Yang with a grounded, unhurried approach, emphasizing strong foundations, mindful alignment, relaxed breathing and accessible variations that meet each student where they are.
Gugliemo: A Registered Acupuncturist and certified White Tiger Qigong instructor, Gugliemo grounds his clinical practice on a blend of traditional Chinese medicine and bioscience-based understanding, offering acupuncture and complementary therapies tailored to support musculoskeletal health, chronic disorders, and overall well-being.
A Community for Readers, Curious Minds & Good Books
Love to read? Curious about what other people are reading?
Our Open Book Club is a little different from a traditional book club. Rather than everyone reading the same book, bring whatever you’re currently reading — or a book you’ve been meaning to start — and come share it with the group.
Each gathering will be an opportunity to talk about books of all kinds: what you’re loving, what you’re not enjoying, what surprised you, what you can’t put down, and what you think someone else might enjoy.
You might come with a novel you’ve been immersed in, a memoir that changed your perspective, a book you’re struggling to finish, or a favourite you’ve returned to again and again. There are no assigned readings and no expectation to have finished anything.
Instead, this is a space to share ideas, discover new books, hear different perspectives, and connect with others through the simple pleasure of reading. Come with a book to talk about, come looking for your next great read, or simply come curious.
All readers and all reading levels are welcome.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
For Yoga Teachers of ALL disciplines and Students interested in Teaching Yoga!
Yoga is growing, evolving, and becoming more widely available in studios, workplaces, schools, wellness settings, and online spaces.
Today’s Yoga Teachers are called to be of service to their communities while also creating a sustainable, rewarding, and financially viable path for themselves. This course is designed to help you move beyond simply teaching classes and into building a meaningful, professional yoga career with confidence and clarity.
In this course, we will explore:
The key aspects to consider when developing a Yoga Teacher business plan and your personal approach to teaching
How to identify your unique strengths, values, voice, and teaching style
Ways to define your niche and determine who you most want to serve
The many pathways available to Yoga Teachers, including studios, private sessions, workshops, retreats, corporate yoga, schools, online teaching, therapeutic work, and specialty populations
Tools for effective day-to-day management of your Yoga Teaching business, including scheduling, pricing, time management, client communication, boundaries, and organization
Marketing basics for Yoga Teachers, including branding, social media, networking, referrals, websites, newsletters, and creating authentic connections with your community
How to establish yourself as a professional in a field with many Yoga Teachers
Determining the most practical and realistic paths to gain teaching experience, build confidence, and continue your professional development
How to create workshops, series, private offerings, and additional income streams
AI and tools such as ChatGPT to help with class planning, marketing, content creation, business organization, and productivity
Common challenges Yoga Teachers face, and strategies to avoid burnout while maintaining passion and sustainability in your work
Learning Objectives:
Identify your core strengths, values, and gifts as a Yoga Teacher
Learn about the various niche areas of teaching and explore where you want to take your teaching focus
Gain greater clarity around your ideal students and the communities you want to serve
Develop a practical understanding of how to create and manage a Yoga Teaching business
Build confidence in marketing yourself authentically and professionally
Receive guidance on your plan and approach for your yoga teaching career and business
Leave with actionable next steps to help you grow your confidence, experience, and professional presence as a Yoga Teacher
Dates and Times:
November 17 and 24, 2026
6 pm ET - 9 pm ET both evenings
Cost:SAVE with the Early Bird! $265.00 per person before August 31, 2026.
$295.00 per person thereafter.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation. There will be pre-reading and an assignment to complete.
300 Hour Program - Core Module - 10 Hours (6 hours lecture, 4 hours pre-reading and assignment)
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd floor, Ottawa, Ontario. Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have dining tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, Lending Library and our Administration Office.
Practice postures that encourage a healthy, happy pregnancy and birth. Connect with other as you move your body in ways that feel good and help alleviate some of the common effects of pregnancy.
You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as simple postures that can be beneficial for your pregnancy, labour and motherhood!
Each week we will discuss topics such as pelvic health, incl. pelvic floor and pelvic stability, diastasis prevention, pain management and birth positions.
These classes are perfect for every stage of pregnancy. In fact, many women stay from beginning thru to their due dates!
Dates and Times:
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $190.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$40.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required.
A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Inner Stillness: Monthly Meditation Group | In-Person
Wednesday, November 18th, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
In-Person Class
Join Devinder each month for a meditation gathering designed to nourish your inner life and support a consistent, grounded practice. Each month explores a different theme or aspect of meditation—such as breath awareness, mantra, mindfulness, visualization, or working with the mind.
The evening begins with a short session of mindful movement to prepare the body, followed by an insightful discussion topic, a meditation, and a period of deep relaxation to integrate the experience.
This welcoming space offers the opportunity to explore meditation in community, ask questions, and reconnect with your inner stillness.
Open to all levels. Bring a cushion, notebook, and your curiosity.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Inner Stillness: Monthly Meditation Group | Online
Wednesday, November 18th, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online Class
Join Devinder each month for a meditation gathering designed to nourish your inner life and support a consistent, grounded practice. Each month explores a different theme or aspect of meditation—such as breath awareness, mantra, mindfulness, visualization, or working with the mind.
The evening begins with a short session of mindful movement to prepare the body, followed by an insightful topic, a meditation, and a period of deep relaxation to integrate the experience.
This welcoming space offers the opportunity to explore meditation in community, ask questions, and reconnect with your inner stillness.
Open to all levels. Bring a cushion, notebook, and your curiosity.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In, Class Package or Membership.
Curious about Pilates? This pop-up class is the perfect place to start!
Pilates is all about building strength from the inside out, with a focus on core strength, flexibility, balance, and mindful movement.
At the heart of Pilates is your core — the deep muscles of your abdomen, back, and torso that help support your spine and keep you moving with control. Think of your core as your body’s powerhouse: when it’s strong and engaged, everything else can move more efficiently and with greater ease.
Throughout this class, you’ll explore the foundations of Pilates through simple, effective movements designed to help you feel stronger, more stable, and more connected to your body.
No Pilates experience? No problem! Come ready to move, have fun, and discover what Pilates is all about. You’ll leave feeling energized, lengthened, and hopefully a little more in tune with your body.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON.
Welcome to our Intro to Yoga class, the perfect way to get started or ease back into your yoga practice!
Whether you're new to yoga or returning after some time away, this class is designed to gently guide you through the essentials and prepare you to join our full schedule of 70+ weekly classes.
In this introductory class, we focus on building a strong foundation with key poses and simple breathing techniques. You'll learn how to align your body safely, connect with your breath, and find relaxation—all in a supportive and welcoming environment.
We'll cover foundational poses such as Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), and Warrior Poses (Virabhadrasana I and II), which are great for developing strength, flexibility, and balance. Each movement is explained with care, ensuring you feel confident and prepared as you continue your yoga journey.
Beyond the poses, you'll get a taste of the broader benefits of yoga, including mindfulness and the sense of calm it can bring into your life.
This Intro to Yoga class is your first step towards exploring everything we offer—join us and get ready to dive into our vibrant community of 70+ classes each week!
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Women's Circle | A Sacred Space for Everything You're Carrying
Thursday, November 19th, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Class
This gathering, facilitated by Lindsay, is an opportunity to gather with like-minded women to explore rest, cultivate care for ourselves and each other, and celebrate our individual and collective growth. Whether you are carrying joy, grief, hope, fear, sadness, we will create a safe container to feel it all here.
“Treating each other and ourselves with care isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity if we’re going to thrive. Resting isn’t an afterthought, but a basic part of being human… Nothing we accomplish in life is totally free of the influence of spirit and community. We do nothing alone.” – Tricia Hersey, author of Rest is Resistance
The evening will start with some grounding meditation and long-held postures, to tune into our feminine yin energy and help us transition from the busy-ness of our daily lives into a place of rest. We'll then get creative with some simple art and journalling prompts, with an opportunity to share reflections.
Who is this for?
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this circle is open to all women and female-identifying folks seeking meaningful connection.
All movement practices will be as accessible as possible, with modifications offered and encouraged. Come as you are. Join us in holding space for celebration, reflection, healing, and growth.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing
A journal and pen
An object that you might like to put in the centre of our space as part of a co-created altar.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Step away from the rush of daily life and gift yourself a moment to PAUSE — an afternoon of restoration, connection, and nourishment.
Many of us lead busy lives and it can be easy to keep pushing through — meeting demands, caring for others, and putting your own needs aside. Ongoing stress has an impact on our health and nervous system and can show up in many ways: physical exhaustion, emotional overwhelm, poor sleep, anxiety, digestive issues, muscle tension, headaches, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself and the things you once enjoyed.
These are the body’s signals that it’s time to pause.
PAUSE is more than an afternoon away from your busy life. It is an opportunity to intentionally invest in your health and wellbeing before stress and exhaustion take a greater toll.
This intimate afternoon retreat invites you slow down and reconnect with yourself. You’ll have space to listen to what your body may be telling you, learn ways to calm and regulate your nervous system, and explore practical tools that can support you long after the afternoon ends.
Through mindfulness, gentle movement, rest and reflection, you’ll be guided to explore how you can release tension in the body, soothe the nervous system, learn tools to promote self-care and prioritise your health and well-being.
Your afternoon includes:
Guided meditation
Discussions on the impact of stress and importance of rest
Gentle somatic movement to release tension in the body
Restorative yoga with hot stones to relax the body and soothe the nervous system
Creative journaling to reflect and reconnect with yourself
A handmade gift to support and continue your practice at home
Healthy snacks and herbal teas,
Cost:
$275.00 per person before October 31, 2026, $295.00 thereafter.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, lending library and our administration offices.
IN-PERSON - 40 Days to a New Beginning: A Kundalini Journey into the New Year
Saturday, November 21st, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In-Person and/or Online Class
With Devinder & Lynn-Marie
The way you end one year shapes the way you begin the next. Join Devinder and Lynn-Marie for a powerful 40-day Kundalini Yoga and Meditation journey designed to help you consciously close one chapter and intentionally create the next.
Beginning 40 days before December 31, this immersive experience combines an inspiring opening class, a daily meditation practice, community support, and a New Year's Day Kundalini Yoga class to help you enter 2027 with clarity, purpose, and an elevated state of awareness.
In the Kundalini tradition, a 40-day meditation is considered the time needed to establish a new habit, shift subconscious patterns, and strengthen your inner commitment. Through the consistent practice of one carefully selected meditation, you'll cultivate resilience, clear mental and emotional clutter, and develop a more conscious relationship with yourself.
During our opening class, you'll:
Reflect on the lessons, growth, and gratitude of 2026.
Start to clarify what you want to create in the year ahead.
Understand the purpose and power of a 40-day meditation practice.
Learn a Kundalini meditation that you'll practice each day through December 31.
Set your internal projection for the year ahead.
Halfway through the journey, December 10, 2026, we'll gather online for a live check-in to reconnect, ask questions, share experiences, and renew our commitment to the practice.
Finally, we'll come together on New Year's Day for a special Kundalini Yoga and Meditation class, completing the 40-day journey as a community. Together, we'll welcome the year with an open heart, a clear mind, and a renewed sense of purpose.
If you're ready to finish the year with intention instead of exhaustion—and begin the next one feeling grounded, inspired, and aligned—this journey is for you.
Your experience includes:
Opening 40-Day Class with Devinder & Lynn-Marie
40-day Kundalini meditation practice
Weekly email resources and inspiration to support your practice throughout the 40 days
Midpoint online community check-in: December 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm
New Year's Day Kundalini Yoga & Meditation class to complete the journey
Give yourself the gift of ending the year with presence and beginning the next from your highest self.
Cost: Attend the Opening Class and New Year's Day class with Drop-in, Class Package or Membership. Mid-point online community check in and weekly email resources included.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Online - 40 Days to a New Beginning: A Kundalini Journey into the New Year
Saturday, November 21st, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In-Person and/or Online Class
With Devinder & Lynn-Marie
The way you end one year shapes the way you begin the next. Join Devinder and Lynn-Marie for a powerful 40-day Kundalini Yoga and Meditation journey designed to help you consciously close one chapter and intentionally create the next.
Beginning 40 days before December 31, this immersive experience combines an inspiring opening class, a daily meditation practice, community support, and a New Year's Day Kundalini Yoga class to help you enter 2027 with clarity, purpose, and an elevated state of awareness.
In the Kundalini tradition, a 40-day meditation is considered the time needed to establish a new habit, shift subconscious patterns, and strengthen your inner commitment. Through the consistent practice of one carefully selected meditation, you'll cultivate resilience, clear mental and emotional clutter, and develop a more conscious relationship with yourself.
During our opening class, you'll:
Reflect on the lessons, growth, and gratitude of 2026.
Start to clarify what you want to create in the year ahead.
Understand the purpose and power of a 40-day meditation practice.
Learn a Kundalini meditation that you'll practice each day through December 31.
Set your internal projection for the year ahead.
Halfway through the journey, December 10, 2026, we'll gather online for a live check-in to reconnect, ask questions, share experiences, and renew our commitment to the practice.
Finally, we'll come together on New Year's Day for a special Kundalini Yoga and Meditation class, completing the 40-day journey as a community. Together, we'll welcome the year with an open heart, a clear mind, and a renewed sense of purpose.
If you're ready to finish the year with intention instead of exhaustion—and begin the next one feeling grounded, inspired, and aligned—this journey is for you.
Your experience includes:
Opening 40-Day Class with Devinder & Lynn-Marie
40-day Kundalini meditation practice
Weekly email resources and inspiration to support your practice throughout the 40 days
Midpoint online community check-in: December 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm
New Year's Day Kundalini Yoga & Meditation class to complete the journey
Give yourself the gift of ending the year with presence and beginning the next from your highest self.
Cost: Attend the Opening Class and New Year's Day class with Drop-in, Class Package or Membership. Mid-point online community check in and weekly email resources included.
At the intersection of Yin Yoga and Gong Meditation is a sweet spot where mind and body are totally relaxed and totally aligned. The Yin Yoga practice lengthens and opens the physical body, massaging deep connective tissue in a most relaxing way.
The gong’s warm vibrations envelop your entire being in wave after wave of preternatural sound that will affect you at the cellular level. Chances are you’ll feel pretty good after this practice.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Move, breathe, flow, and connect with the rhythm in this joyful 75-minute yoga experience inspired by the vibrant sounds and movement of Afrobeats.
Afrobeats Flow brings yoga, music, and Afrobeats-inspired movement into conversation, creating an energizing practice where breath and rhythm guide the way we move.
Beginning with grounding, breath, and mobility, we’ll gradually build into dynamic yoga flows infused with rhythmic movement, including pulses, weight shifts, hip and torso movement, and opportunities for playful expression. Familiar yoga postures become starting points for exploring movement in new ways as we move between structure and freedom, stillness and rhythm.
Throughout the practice, you’ll be invited to connect with:
Rhythm and Afrobeats-inspired movement, exploring accessible grooves and movement patterns without the need to learn choreography.
Dynamic yoga flows that build strength, mobility, balance, and coordination while responding to both breath and music.
Breath and embodied awareness, keeping attention connected to what you are experiencing as you move.
Playfulness and personal expression, with opportunities to explore movement rather than trying to perform it “correctly.”
Stillness and rest, as the energy of the practice gradually settles into slower movement, stretching, and Savasana.
As the class unfolds, movement will build in layers. Simple patterns may become rhythmic flows; yoga postures may become grooves; and familiar sequences may open into moments where you can make the movement your own. We’ll eventually reverse the journey, moving from rhythm toward quiet and allowing the practice to settle back into breath and stillness.
No dance experience is necessary, and you do not need to know Afrobeats choreography. Options will be offered throughout so that you can explore the practice at your own pace.
Whether you love yoga, love Afrobeats, or are simply curious about experiencing the two together, come ready to move, breathe, groove, and discover what happens when yoga meets the rhythm.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
The full moon can be a meaningful time for reflection and reset. Its natural cycle offers a helpful reminder to pause, reflect, release, and create more balance in both body and mind.
A full moon practice can also awaken our creativity and inner clarity. Whether you are working on creative projects or seeking fresh perspectives on life’s challenges, this is a beautiful time to let go of stagnant energy and make space for insight and renewal.
In this class, you will unwind and reset through slow, grounding yoga postures, allowing the body to open and the nervous system to settle. You will then move into a deeply restful Yoga Nidra—a guided, meditative relaxation that supports effortless release, inner healing, and integration.
As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
This practice invites all to soften, to listen inward, and to welcome the spaciousness that the full moon brings.
You’re welcome to bring an eye pillow or anything that adds to your comfort.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
For Yoga Teachers of ALL disciplines and Students interested in Teaching Yoga!
Yoga is growing, evolving, and becoming more widely available in studios, workplaces, schools, wellness settings, and online spaces.
Today’s Yoga Teachers are called to be of service to their communities while also creating a sustainable, rewarding, and financially viable path for themselves. This course is designed to help you move beyond simply teaching classes and into building a meaningful, professional yoga career with confidence and clarity.
In this course, we will explore:
The key aspects to consider when developing a Yoga Teacher business plan and your personal approach to teaching
How to identify your unique strengths, values, voice, and teaching style
Ways to define your niche and determine who you most want to serve
The many pathways available to Yoga Teachers, including studios, private sessions, workshops, retreats, corporate yoga, schools, online teaching, therapeutic work, and specialty populations
Tools for effective day-to-day management of your Yoga Teaching business, including scheduling, pricing, time management, client communication, boundaries, and organization
Marketing basics for Yoga Teachers, including branding, social media, networking, referrals, websites, newsletters, and creating authentic connections with your community
How to establish yourself as a professional in a field with many Yoga Teachers
Determining the most practical and realistic paths to gain teaching experience, build confidence, and continue your professional development
How to create workshops, series, private offerings, and additional income streams
AI and tools such as ChatGPT to help with class planning, marketing, content creation, business organization, and productivity
Common challenges Yoga Teachers face, and strategies to avoid burnout while maintaining passion and sustainability in your work
Learning Objectives:
Identify your core strengths, values, and gifts as a Yoga Teacher
Learn about the various niche areas of teaching and explore where you want to take your teaching focus
Gain greater clarity around your ideal students and the communities you want to serve
Develop a practical understanding of how to create and manage a Yoga Teaching business
Build confidence in marketing yourself authentically and professionally
Receive guidance on your plan and approach for your yoga teaching career and business
Leave with actionable next steps to help you grow your confidence, experience, and professional presence as a Yoga Teacher
Dates and Times:
November 17 and 24, 2026
6 pm ET - 9 pm ET both evenings
Cost:SAVE with the Early Bird! $265.00 per person before August 31, 2026.
$295.00 per person thereafter.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation. There will be pre-reading and an assignment to complete.
300 Hour Program - Core Module - 10 Hours (6 hours lecture, 4 hours pre-reading and assignment)
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd floor, Ottawa, Ontario. Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have dining tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, Lending Library and our Administration Office.
Practice postures that encourage a healthy, happy pregnancy and birth. Connect with other as you move your body in ways that feel good and help alleviate some of the common effects of pregnancy.
You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as simple postures that can be beneficial for your pregnancy, labour and motherhood!
Each week we will discuss topics such as pelvic health, incl. pelvic floor and pelvic stability, diastasis prevention, pain management and birth positions.
These classes are perfect for every stage of pregnancy. In fact, many women stay from beginning thru to their due dates!
Dates and Times:
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $190.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$40.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required.
A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Sankalpa: A Sound Meditation & Intention Setting Experience
Wednesday, November 25th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
In-Person Class
Experience the profound relaxation of Yoga Nidra paired with an immersive live sound bath.
Guided into a state of deep rest, you'll be invited to connect with your Sankalpa — This ancient practice, rooted in the wisdom of yoga, invites you to set a heartfelt intention while in a state of deep relaxation.
As you relax, you'll be surrounded by the soothing vibrations of gongs, crystal and metal singing bowls, gentle guitar, and Doug's handcrafted monochords, whose rich, resonant tones create a truly unique and deeply calming sound experience.
Suitable for all levels, this class offers a beautiful opportunity to rest, restore, and reconnect. Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring an eye pillow or anything that enhances your comfort.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular) temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training FREE Info. Session
Wednesday, November 25th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Info. Session
Interested in deepening your yoga practice on and off the mat? Interested in taking your experience to the next level by becoming a Yoga Teacher?
To find out more about our upcoming Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, please join us and bring your questions!
This will be an online session. In advance of the session, everyone signed up will be emailed the meeting link and access code.
PranaShanti Yoga Centre offers internationally recognized Yoga Teacher Training programs in Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. We are an approved 200-hour and 300-hour Registered Yoga School (RYS) through Yoga Alliance.
Join us for an uplifting evening of Kirtan — the joyful practice of call-and-response chanting.
Guided by Michael Hutkins, we’ll come together in sound, devotion, and community to raise our collective vibration and open the heart.
No experience is needed — simply come as you are. Feel free to bring an instrument if you wish, or just your voice and presence. Together, we’ll chant, uplift, and share in community spirit, all while supporting our neighbours through the Parkdale Food Centre.
Come sing, connect, and be nourished — body, heart, and soul.
Cost: $11.00 per person donation with the proceeds in support of the Parkdale Food Centre.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd floor, Ottawa, ON.
Energy Management for Everyday Living – Deepening Balance, Renewal & Connection
Saturday, November 28th, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
In-Person Workshop
This practical and experiential workshop offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and develop a more intentional relationship with your energy through three simple guiding principles:
Notice. Nurture. Navigate.
Across cultures and throughout history, people have turned to simple yet profound practices to restore balance, release what no longer serves them, and reconnect with themselves and the natural world.
Together, we’ll explore earth-based and shamanic-inspired practices that offer pathways for emotional well-being, energetic balance, and personal renewal. These practices are approached in a grounded, practical, and accessible way, with an emphasis on curiosity, self-awareness, and personal experience.
During this 3.5-hour workshop, you will:
Explore traditional approaches to cleansing and refreshing personal and environmental energy
Experience a compassionate energetic cord-release practice to support letting go of unhealthy attachments while honouring the relationships that matter to you
Participate in a guided journey to meet a Guardian Spirit as a source of inner wisdom, guidance, and support
Work with the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air through guided practices for clearing stagnant energy, restoring balance, and supporting everyday well-being
Reflect, journal, and engage in meaningful discussion in a supportive and welcoming environment
Discover additional practices and rituals to help maintain greater energetic balance in daily life
Throughout the workshop, we’ll continue developing the simple yet powerful practices of:
Noticing what is present.
Nurturing yourself with compassion.
Navigating your life with greater awareness and intention.
This workshop offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and explore practices that have been used across traditions to support renewal, reflection, and connection. You’ll be invited to discover what resonates with you and consider how these practices might become meaningful additions to your own well-being toolkit.
You will leave with a deeper understanding of earth-based and shamanic-inspired practices, along with practical ways to cultivate balance, release energetic heaviness, renew your vitality, and strengthen your connection with yourself and the world around you.
Cost: $111.00 per person before October 31, 2026, $135.00 per person thereafter.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Immerse yourself in a deeply soothing experience that combines gentle yoga and a live harmonic sound relaxation.
You’ll be supported in releasing stress and tension through gentle yoga postures. As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is a beautiful way to reset and recharge.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Join us for our Karma Community Flow, a donation-based class that blends the power of yoga with the spirit of giving. This inspiring community offering is open to all levels and led by a rotating team of skilled teachers—graduates of our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program.
Each quarter, we partner with a local organization to donate class proceeds and raise awareness for important causes in our city. This quarter, your donations will support the Parkdale Food Centre, working to address food insecurity in Ottawa.
This is more than just a yoga class—it’s a chance to connect, practice, and give back. Your $11 minimum donation carries special meaning in yoga philosophy, symbolizing spiritual growth and collective upliftment.
Whether you're a regular or new to our community, we invite you to show up, move your body, and help make a positive impact—one breath at a time.
Donation: $11.00 per person for the Parkdale Food Centre.
Move your body, open your heart, and nourish your spirit in this uplifting 75-minute class blending physical fitness with mindful self-compassion.
Lindsay will guide you through a unique combination of:
Cardio and conditioning exercises to get your heart pumping and boost your vitality.
Breathwork and mindful movement to help you tune in to your body and release tension.
Compassion practices that cultivate "loving kindness" toward yourself and others, leaving you feeling grounded and open.
Combining "Loving Kindness" meditation techniques with high intensity exercises, fun music, and cooling yin poses, this workshop will create the perfect arc of energy to act as a reset for your heart, mind, and body. Be prepared to sweat but know that modifications will be offered to ensure an accessible experience for all levels.
You’ll be encouraged to listen to your body, move at your own pace, and explore the powerful connection between physical health and emotional well-being.
You’ll leave feeling energized, empowered, and more deeply connected to yourself and the world around you.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
