Alleviating anxiety, depression and panic-attacks is one of the most pressing matters in today’s society. Conventional methods like talk-therapy do their part, but it’s often not enough. The Breathe to Heal system has proven highly successful at accelerating emotional healing and getting to the core of symptoms like anxiety, depression and panic attacks.
This seminar has been highly successful for therapists, social and health professionals, coaches, and (yoga) teachers who sought out Max’s method to add to their healing repertoire.
From September 10-14, 2025, Max will host his Breathe to Heal Facilitator in Ottawa ON, Canada. This 5-day seminar training will be held at our host PranaShanti.
This seminar reveals a new understanding of the interconnectedness between anxiety, loneliness, and unreconciled grief. These are all aspects of the central issue which is our relationship with others and with ourselves. By releasing and reconciling our suppressed emotions we enhance our ability to have deeper relationships and reclaim tranquility in our daily lives and body.
The seminar will give you the chance to personally experience and fully understand the impact of the Breathe to Heal system so that you can implement the techniques into your sessions authentically and effectively.
Understanding human connection, vulnerability, isolation, and intimacy.
Experiencing the interconnection of the emotions with the body.
Communication: How to quickly ascertain the cause of client/patient’s primary wound through a line of questioning.
Identifying symptomatic facial expressions, postures, and gestures.
Daily breathing patterns for alleviating and preventing anxiety and cultivating emotional health.
Evolutionary breathing patterns to access and release suppressed emotions.
Using guided visualizations for rapid emotional access and healing.
Contra-indications: when to avoid certain breathing exercises or visualizations.
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, to Sunday, September 14, 2025 (5 days):
9:15 am – 12:30 pm | Class 12:30 pm – 2 pm | Lunch break 2 pm – 5:30 pm | Class 1 hour of homework each evening
Follow-up Online Q&A – Sunday, October 19, 2025
10 am – 12:30 pm EDT | Class 4 pm – 6:30 pm CEST | Class
Investment:
Early bird: $1,995.00 CND per person excl. 13% HST, early bird is available until June 9, 2025.
Regular: $2,200.00 CND per person excl. 13% HST
Your tuition covers all classes and lectures, including manual and follow-up online Q&A.
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.
Join us for our Karma Community Flow, a weekly 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.
Alleviating anxiety, depression and panic-attacks is one of the most pressing matters in today’s society. Conventional methods like talk-therapy do their part, but it’s often not enough. The Breathe to Heal system has proven highly successful at accelerating emotional healing and getting to the core of symptoms like anxiety, depression and panic attacks.
This seminar has been highly successful for therapists, social and health professionals, coaches, and (yoga) teachers who sought out Max’s method to add to their healing repertoire.
From September 10-14, 2025, Max will host his Breathe to Heal Facilitator in Ottawa ON, Canada. This 5-day seminar training will be held at our host PranaShanti.
This seminar reveals a new understanding of the interconnectedness between anxiety, loneliness, and unreconciled grief. These are all aspects of the central issue which is our relationship with others and with ourselves. By releasing and reconciling our suppressed emotions we enhance our ability to have deeper relationships and reclaim tranquility in our daily lives and body.
The seminar will give you the chance to personally experience and fully understand the impact of the Breathe to Heal system so that you can implement the techniques into your sessions authentically and effectively.
Understanding human connection, vulnerability, isolation, and intimacy.
Experiencing the interconnection of the emotions with the body.
Communication: How to quickly ascertain the cause of client/patient’s primary wound through a line of questioning.
Identifying symptomatic facial expressions, postures, and gestures.
Daily breathing patterns for alleviating and preventing anxiety and cultivating emotional health.
Evolutionary breathing patterns to access and release suppressed emotions.
Using guided visualizations for rapid emotional access and healing.
Contra-indications: when to avoid certain breathing exercises or visualizations.
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, to Sunday, September 14, 2025 (5 days):
9:15 am – 12:30 pm | Class 12:30 pm – 2 pm | Lunch break 2 pm – 5:30 pm | Class 1 hour of homework each evening
Follow-up Online Q&A – Sunday, October 19, 2025
10 am – 12:30 pm EDT | Class 4 pm – 6:30 pm CEST | Class
Investment:
Early bird: $1,995.00 CND per person excl. 13% HST, early bird is available until June 9, 2025.
Regular: $2,200.00 CND per person excl. 13% HST
Your tuition covers all classes and lectures, including manual and follow-up online Q&A.
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.
Discover the ancient art of sound healing in this unique Breathwork Sound Immersion experience led by Devinder. 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, Devinder's calming voice and the resonant vibrations of the gongs will envelop you, helping to balance your nervous system and alleviate stress.
Our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, will be set with dimmed lighting to create a restful environment. Yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters are available for your comfort, but feel free to bring any additional props you need to fully unwind.
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
Dress comfortably and prepare to embark on a journey of profound relaxation and inner peace. This class is held in our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, with the lighting dimmed for a restful and restoring experience.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room (warm).
Alleviating anxiety, depression and panic-attacks is one of the most pressing matters in today’s society. Conventional methods like talk-therapy do their part, but it’s often not enough. The Breathe to Heal system has proven highly successful at accelerating emotional healing and getting to the core of symptoms like anxiety, depression and panic attacks.
This seminar has been highly successful for therapists, social and health professionals, coaches, and (yoga) teachers who sought out Max’s method to add to their healing repertoire.
From September 10-14, 2025, Max will host his Breathe to Heal Facilitator in Ottawa ON, Canada. This 5-day seminar training will be held at our host PranaShanti.
This seminar reveals a new understanding of the interconnectedness between anxiety, loneliness, and unreconciled grief. These are all aspects of the central issue which is our relationship with others and with ourselves. By releasing and reconciling our suppressed emotions we enhance our ability to have deeper relationships and reclaim tranquility in our daily lives and body.
The seminar will give you the chance to personally experience and fully understand the impact of the Breathe to Heal system so that you can implement the techniques into your sessions authentically and effectively.
Understanding human connection, vulnerability, isolation, and intimacy.
Experiencing the interconnection of the emotions with the body.
Communication: How to quickly ascertain the cause of client/patient’s primary wound through a line of questioning.
Identifying symptomatic facial expressions, postures, and gestures.
Daily breathing patterns for alleviating and preventing anxiety and cultivating emotional health.
Evolutionary breathing patterns to access and release suppressed emotions.
Using guided visualizations for rapid emotional access and healing.
Contra-indications: when to avoid certain breathing exercises or visualizations.
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, to Sunday, September 14, 2025 (5 days):
9:15 am – 12:30 pm | Class 12:30 pm – 2 pm | Lunch break 2 pm – 5:30 pm | Class 1 hour of homework each evening
Follow-up Online Q&A – Sunday, October 19, 2025
10 am – 12:30 pm EDT | Class 4 pm – 6:30 pm CEST | Class
Investment:
Early bird: $1,995.00 CND per person excl. 13% HST, early bird is available until June 9, 2025.
Regular: $2,200.00 CND per person excl. 13% HST
Your tuition covers all classes and lectures, including manual and follow-up online Q&A.
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.
Yin Yoga for the Seasons | Harvest + Earth Element
Sunday, September 14th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
In-Person Workshop
Harvest Season and Earth Element
A two-hour workshop exploring the connection between Yin Yoga, Daoism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
An opportunity to align your body and mindset with the changing seasons while learning about the philosophy and history behind yin yoga.
This workshop will begin with a 40-min lecture followed by an 80-min meridian-focused yin practice. The physical practice will emphasize hips, legs, and twists.
No previous knowledge of TCM or yin yoga is required to benefit from this workshop.
Cost: $50.00 per person in advance, $60.00 per person day of.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room (regular temperature).
200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training FREE Info. Session
Monday, September 15th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
This course provides an anatomy review that includes the key functional movement principles of biomechanics, and major components of the musculoskeletal system. The focus is on exploring principles of biomechanics, muscle structure, mechanical properties of connective tissues, and the injury repair process to better understand how to tailor a yoga practice to a client’s specific needs. Students will also learn appropriate terminology, and developing the tools to assess their client’s structural alignment and movement patterns.
We will also look at the development of appropriate practices to increase structural integrity, modifications to meet the needs of the individual, and how to predict and minimize risks of asana practice. In addition, attention is given to the development of a language for communicating observations to both clients and medical professionals.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the application of therapeutic tools to address conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system that includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and the skeleton. The focus will be on the study of how conscious biomechanical actions influence unconscious physiological responses.
Students will learn about observing musculoskeletal ailments, charting progress using SOAP notes, read and interpret doctor’s reports, synthesize intakes and assessments, and apply customized practices for specific musculoskeletal conditions.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the principles of biomechanics and the major components of the musculoskeletal system.
Use the appropriate terminology and read/interpret doctors’ reports.
Use the tools they have developed to assess the client’s body alignment and movement patterns.
Create client appropriate practices that meet particular needs with modifications.
Address conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints & the skeleton).
Competencies: 2.1, 2.4, 2.5
Learning Materials:
PranaShanti Course PowerPoint Slide Package
Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined by Jules Mitchell
Trail Guide to the Body by Biel. (Optional: To be purchased/provided by the student.)
There are no additional fees, books, supply costs or other additional expenses beyond the course fee for this course.
Assessment:
Informal Observation: In-session. Open-ended Questions: In-session. Small Group Exercises: Pairs and triads reporting back to full group.
Dates and Timings:
Tuesdays, September 16 to October 21, 2025
Six (6) Tuesday evenings: 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET each evening
Breaks will be provided.
Cost and Registration: $575.00 per person. SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before July 31, 2025 for $525.00 per person.
Fee includes the course and materials noted above.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Notes: This course is open to ALL yoga students and teachers of all disciplines. For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is part of our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy Training Program and is geared towards becoming a Yoga Therapist.
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.
Yoga on Parliament Hill is back! All level yoga with an iconic view of the Peace Tower.
Meet us on the front lawn of Parliament at noon with your yoga gear and your water bottle. Spread the word and invite your favourite people!
Weekly updates and weather notices posted here.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/691013306892875
— Le yoga sur la Colline du Parlement est de retour! Yoga à tous les niveaux avec une vue emblématique de la Tour de la Paix.
Rejoignez-nous à midi sur la pelouse avant du Parlement avec votre tapis de yoga et votre bouteille d’eau. Parlez-en autour de vous et invitez vos personnes préférées!
Les mises à jour hebdomadaires et les avis météorologiques sont affichés ici.
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: $180.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$35.00 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.
The Autumn Equinox is a sacred time to pause and honour the delicate balance between light and dark. As nature shifts, we are invited to release the peak energy of summer and the vibrant rhythm of festival season, and begin the gentle turn inward toward rest and renewal.
Join us for a deeply grounding and restorative evening in the warm glow of candlelight. This seasonal gathering blends Meditation, Yin Yoga with a live sound bath featuring gongs, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, ocean drum, and other sound healing instruments — creating the perfect atmosphere for inner reflection and connection to the rhythms of the natural world.
Our Equinox Celebration includes:
Welcoming and intention setting
Equinox-themed meditation
Yin Yoga accompanied by a rich soundscape
Extended relaxation and sound immersion
Closing with tea and light refreshments
Let this evening be a moment to soften, release, and align with the deeper wisdom of the changing season.
Cost: $65.00 per person in advance. $75.00 per person day of.
Included: Herbal tea and snacks.
Maximum 30 participants.
Please bring an eye pillow and yoga mat. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers. Yoga mats, blankets and bolsters are also available for you at the Centre.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
An extraordinary journey where every breath becomes a rebirth and live rhythm fuels transformation.
Join us for an immersive group breathwork experience designed to release stagnant energy, quiet the mind, and open the heart to the present moment.
This powerful practice is interwoven with live hand drumming and carefully curated music, creating a sonic landscape that deepens self-connection and expands awareness. The primal rhythm of the drums synchronizes with the breath, guiding participants into a state of deep relaxation, insight, and emotional release.
In this supportive space, you're invited to surrender to the rhythm of renewal—and experience the profound peace and vitality that comes with every conscious breath.
Cost: $40.00 per person in advance, $45.00 per person day of.
Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a type of meditation based on the ancient yogic anatomy of the Koshas, the 5 subtle bodies. Sometimes described as a long savasana, it is actually a combination of deep body relaxation and mental awareness.
Yoga Nidra is a quiet journey inward to stillness that transforms and releases old habits, fatigue, worry, and stress. Yoga Nidra is a technique for physical rejuvenation, mental relaxation, spiritual growth, and overall wellness.
Course Overview
This training is for those who would like to offer students the opportunity to experience a systematic method of conscious relaxation. Yoga Nidra has been found to be effective in treating many of the physical symptoms of stress, including insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It is also helpful in the treatment of PTSD and addictions.
During our weekend together, we will:
Explore the science, philosophy and practice of Yoga Nidra.
Gain a solid understanding of how this practice can assist different populations.
Learn how to practically present Yoga Nidra sessions in both group and individualized settings.
This introductory course is suitable for all Yoga students, Yoga Teachers, wellness instructors, mental health counselors, doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other health care professionals.
Course Outline
During the course you will learn:
Introduction to Yoga Nidra
What is Yoga Nidra?
What is consciousness?
How is Yoga Nidra different from meditation
The benefits of the practice
The Science of Yoga Nidra
The science behind the practice
Modern neuroscience and neuroplasticity
Nervous system regulation and vagus nerve
The Philosophy of Yoga Nidra
The history of Yoga Nidra
The Koshas, 5 subtle bodies
The stages of Yoga Nidra
Types of Yoga Nidra Practices
Yoga Nidra as a meditative practice
Creating Sankalpa: Intention and Visualization
Script preparation for effective classes
Leading Yoga Nidra Practices
The tools to teach Yoga Nidra
Enhancing your personal practice and/or Yoga Classes with Yoga Nidra
The importance of voice and finding your voice
Creating a comfortable and safe environment; props, postures and music
Movement and breathwork practices to support the Yoga Nidra experience
Dates and Timings
Friday, September 19, 2025 to Sunday, September 21, 2025
Friday: 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Breaks will be provided. A reading list will be provided in advance of the start date of the training and contains required reading for the training.
Costs and Registration
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS! $495.00 per person before July 31, 2025. $525.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual, certificate and access to additional resources including Yoga Nidra scripts and research information.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
A recording of the training is available until 7 days after the training ends.
This 15 hour training prepares and certifies you to teach a 1-hour introductory Yoga Nidra workshop and lead individual or group Yoga Nidra classes.
This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga and/or meditation 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.
Join us for our Karma Community Flow, a weekly 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.
This MELT Method® introductory workshop will guide you through science-based techniques that will re-hydrate your connective tissue from head to toe.
Connective tissue, scientifically known as fascia, is a tissue that stretches across the expanse of our bodies, encircles our organs, nerves and blood vessels. (It is at the exciting centre of new research on joint health, posture, pain management, and whole-body longevity). By regularly hydrating and caring for our fascia, we improve our joint health and mobility, our posture, we reduce inflammation, and help regulate our autonomic nervous system.
This workshop will go over the foundational moves in the MELT Method® using the specially-designed MELT Method® tools with a certified instructor.
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.”
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.
Come share this experience, every third Saturday at 3:00 pm.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
This class is held in our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, with the lighting dimmed for a restful and restoring experience.
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available in the studio room. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Yoga therapy is “the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.” (IAYT).
A Yoga Therapist is trained in the skills and practices needed for the therapeutic application of yoga principles and practices, for example asana, pranayama, the five koshas model, meditation, and understanding of yoga philosophy for self-awareness.
This point in time represents an exciting opportunity for yoga therapy! Yoga therapy is a relatively new profession that is gaining awareness and recognition as an effective healing modality. Yoga therapy is integrative and complements other healing modalities, including Western practices.
A Yoga Therapist may be one part of a person’s health and healing team. Yoga Therapists are trained to meet their client where they are and support their individual healing and wellness needs regardless of age, gender, health history, physical, or mental ability. Yoga Therapy supports physical, energetic, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being.
This course is the first course in the 800 Hour PranaShanti Yoga Therapy Program and is designed to introduce students to the foundations of Yoga Therapy, the role of the Yoga Therapist, the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), and to PranaShanti’s Yoga Therapy Program.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about Yoga Therapy as an integrative approach to wellness and as an accredited profession with a Code of Ethics, Scope of practice and key competencies set out by the IAYT;
Understand the vision, path, framework, tools & results of Yoga Therapy;
Explore the role and attributes of the Yoga Therapist in 1:1 or small group sessions;
Acquire an overview of the Modules and topics covered in PranaShanti’s Yoga Therapy Program.
Dates and Times:
Monday, September 22 and 29, 2025
6 pm ET to 9 pm ET both evenings
Short breaks.
The training content will be delivered through interactive lecture, reflection, experience, Q&A sessions and a Yoga Therapy intake session role play. Trainers will be modelling Yoga Therapist qualities throughout the course.
This introductory training is suitable for those who are interested in learning more about PranaShanti’s Yoga Therapy Program and/or participating in the program. Our program supports IAYT’s educational standards for yoga therapy. We received accreditation for our program on January 21, 2024, from IAYT.
Cost: $250.00 per person. SAVE $55.00 by registering on or before July 31, 2025 for $195.00 per person.
Fee includes the course, hand-outs, and suggested reading list.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Notes: This course is open to ALL yoga students and teachers of all disciplines. For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is part of our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy Training Program.
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.
This course provides an anatomy review that includes the key functional movement principles of biomechanics, and major components of the musculoskeletal system. The focus is on exploring principles of biomechanics, muscle structure, mechanical properties of connective tissues, and the injury repair process to better understand how to tailor a yoga practice to a client’s specific needs. Students will also learn appropriate terminology, and developing the tools to assess their client’s structural alignment and movement patterns.
We will also look at the development of appropriate practices to increase structural integrity, modifications to meet the needs of the individual, and how to predict and minimize risks of asana practice. In addition, attention is given to the development of a language for communicating observations to both clients and medical professionals.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the application of therapeutic tools to address conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system that includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and the skeleton. The focus will be on the study of how conscious biomechanical actions influence unconscious physiological responses.
Students will learn about observing musculoskeletal ailments, charting progress using SOAP notes, read and interpret doctor’s reports, synthesize intakes and assessments, and apply customized practices for specific musculoskeletal conditions.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the principles of biomechanics and the major components of the musculoskeletal system.
Use the appropriate terminology and read/interpret doctors’ reports.
Use the tools they have developed to assess the client’s body alignment and movement patterns.
Create client appropriate practices that meet particular needs with modifications.
Address conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints & the skeleton).
Competencies: 2.1, 2.4, 2.5
Learning Materials:
PranaShanti Course PowerPoint Slide Package
Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined by Jules Mitchell
Trail Guide to the Body by Biel. (Optional: To be purchased/provided by the student.)
There are no additional fees, books, supply costs or other additional expenses beyond the course fee for this course.
Assessment:
Informal Observation: In-session. Open-ended Questions: In-session. Small Group Exercises: Pairs and triads reporting back to full group.
Dates and Timings:
Tuesdays, September 16 to October 21, 2025
Six (6) Tuesday evenings: 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET each evening
Breaks will be provided.
Cost and Registration: $575.00 per person. SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before July 31, 2025 for $525.00 per person.
Fee includes the course and materials noted above.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Notes: This course is open to ALL yoga students and teachers of all disciplines. For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is part of our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy Training Program and is geared towards becoming a Yoga Therapist.
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.
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: $180.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$35.00 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.
This 4-week workshop series provides an in-depth learning of the foundational techniques of the MELT Method.
MELT is a simple self-treatment method that is clinically proven to reduce chronic pain & support joint health. It focuses on our connective tissue system, scientifically known as fascia, and is a gentle, pain-free technique.
Each class in the series will build on each other, providing you with an array of moves to help support your body. The specially-designed soft rollers and balls - integral to the method - will be able to go home with you over our weeks of practice, allowing you to master each technique & experience how MELT feels when done regularly.
Managing our chronic stiff areas requires regular tending, and MELT empowers you to do just that in 10-20 minutes a day. If MELT has piqued your curiosity and you are wanting to learn more, this series is absolutely for you.
Note: Credit card required for equipment borrowing.
Cost: $180.00 per person for the 4-week series. Each session is 75 minutes.
Drop ins are not possible as each session builds towards the next.
Maximum of 12 participants.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
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.”
Join us for a nourishing Community Circle — a space to connect, share, and support one another in a spirit of openness and kindness.
This monthly gathering, facilitated by Lindsay, is an opportunity to gather with like-minded community members to explore rest, cultivate care for ourselves and each other, and celebrate our individual and collective growth. This is an open invitation to practice holding compassionate space for others, and soften into compassionate space being held for you.
“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
Community Circles will generally start with some grounding meditation and movement practices, to help us transition from the busy-ness of our daily lives into a place of rest. Themes and activities will vary by month, but gatherings may include arts-based practices, guided journalling, oracle decks, or optional hands-on assists, all in support of your healing, dreaming, self-care. Each gathering will include an opportunity to share reflections on the previous month and priorities or curiosities for the month ahead.
All movement practices will be as accessible as possible, with modifications offered and encouraged. Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, these community meet-ups are is open to all folks seeking to strengthen their connection to self and to deepen their bonds within the community.
Cost: $40.00 per person in advance, $45.00 per person day of.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Please bring a notebook/journal and writing utensil.
Note: While yogic practice and connecting with community can be healing, this space is not a replacement for professional mental health support.
At PranaShanti Yoga Centre we have offered over 40 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings. This fall we will be offering a very special training experience that draws on the caliber and depth of specialization of our most experienced Teachers!
Our yoga programs are life-transforming and for everyone, whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge.
This Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Part-Time program is designed to help accommodate your busy schedule. It offers the possibility to really dive into the teachings: physically, mentally and spiritually while respecting your commitments to work, family, schooling and personal life.
This PranaShanti Teacher Training program is a total of 200+ hours including 180 contact hours and 35 personal hours so that you graduate a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). This format provides future teachers exposure to as much knowledge and hands-on practice teaching time as possible.
Our program provides you with a foundational background in yoga that draws on the Hatha and Vinyasa yoga traditions, as well as modern knowledge of bio-mechanics and movement, so that you can confidently teach holistic, all-levels classes in a clear, compassionate manner. You will deepen your understanding of asana (postures), develop a functional understanding of yogic and Western anatomy, yoga philosophy and theory, Ayurveda, meditation, personal development and communication skills.
Dates and Timings:
The format of the program is comprised of evening lectures, weekend lectures, self study and public yoga classes at PranaShanti Yoga Centre.
Practice Weekends:
Fridays, 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am to 6 pm each day. All evening sessions are available by Live Stream or In-Person.
September 26-27-28, 2025
October 24-25-26, 2025
November 28-29-30, 2025
January 23-24-25, 2026
February 20-21-22, 2026
March 20-21-22, 2026
April 24-25-26, 2026
Practice Evenings: Weeknight Evenings 6 pm to 9 pm. All evening sessions are available by Live Stream or In-Person.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Tuesday, December 2 and 16, 2025 (2 sessions in December)
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Self Study:
Complete homework (reading, writing, practice teaching) between group sessions.
Prepare a yoga research presentation and complete a yoga class journal for each of the 20 yoga classes attended.
20 Yoga Classes at PranaShanti Yoga Centre
Choose from over 80 classes per week to practice and observe various different teachers, teaching and yoga styles.
Program Outline:
Teaching Asana – Learn to teach safely, effectively and with compassion and confidence in person and online. Participate in Posture Clinics to breakdown the asanas, and learn about sequencing, props, cuing, music and holding space
Meditation – Practice a variety of meditation techniques to focus and quiet the mind and understand the benefits and science behind the practice
Pranayama – Explore powerful breath (pranayama) techniques such as ujayi, kapalabhati, nadi shodhana. Understand the bandhas or energy locks that direct prana
Anatomy – Study anatomy and the effects of yoga on the body, including physical and energetic postural alignment
Yogic Anatomy – Learn the energetic effects of yoga on the body and the chakra and meridian systems
Yogic History and Philosophy – Study Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and how these teachings provide a real model that can be applied to daily life. Explore Yoga’s rich history and language
Ayurveda – Experience yoga’s sister science for health and vitality, self care and nourishment
Diversity and Inclusion – Understand and recognise ourselves as transformation leaders through the teaching of yoga
Yoga for Everyone – Explore the topics of accessibility, adaptation, modification, trauma informed practice, and receive an introduction to various yoga styles
Business of Yoga – Take a peak behind the scenes to a day in the life of a yoga teacher and studio owner to understand the practicalities of this profession
Teaching Team:
At PranaShanti, the members of our Teaching Team range from all traditions of yoga and are committed to your study and learning. We offer a Teaching Assistant Program as part of our trainings so 200 hour level Teachers can continue to hone their skills in the training environment and be of service to the teachers-in-training.
We believe in the highest quality and caliber of training so that every student receives the time, focus and dedication of the trainers that is needed to create a solid foundation for practice and teaching. Although every effort is made to maintain consistency faculty may be subject to change.
Registration:
$3,295.00 + HST before August 15, 2025
$3,500.00 + HST starting August 16, 2025 onward and paid in full before our start date; or
Payment Plan: $3,800.00 + HST. A deposit of $500.00 + HST plus 7 monthly payments (September 2025 to March 2026). All payments to be complete before the course concludes.
What is Included:
Yoga manual, text book and handouts
An Unlimited Yoga Class Package that starts on the first day of the program and ends on the last day of the program to support you in completing the 20 Yoga Class requirement
Home study assignment/projects, presentation, journaling
Practice teaching
Personal mentorship
During training students receive 10% off purchases at PranaShanti for such items as books, manuals, clothing, yoga mats and bags.
Hold your space! A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space in the program.
Refunds for the balance of the course fees (minus a $500.00 Administration Fee) are available up to 5 days before the starting date.
No refunds or credits will be provided after the course has started.
50% discount for PranaShanti 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training graduates that would like to repeat the program.
10% discount for full time students, seniors and military.
Tax Receipts: PranaShanti is an ESDC Certified Educational Institution and can provide tax receipts for qualifying trainings.
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.
Join us for our Karma Community Flow, a weekly 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.
Only recently, pelvic floor or pelvic health has started to become a more common topic. Perhaps you heard about it and are curious to learn more. Or maybe you have dealt with pelvic issues of your own or know someone who has. This course is designed to bring awareness to the importance of your pelvic floor, simple practices that can help alleviate symptoms, prevent future issues, and overall lead to better health and quality of life!
Key Topics:
What IS a pelvic floor and WHY you should care
Functions of the pelvic floor (PF) including proper breathing and core control
Common conditions such as hyper & hypo-tonic PF, incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain
How posture and breathing affect the pelvic floor
Kegels: Should we do them? Maybe - but not for the reason you think!
Other topics include healthy bathroom habits and products like yoni eggs and PF weights
How Yoga can help
Workshop Format:
Introduction
Lecture
Discussion & Questions
Putting it all into practice including breathing and relaxation techniques, how to properly engage, strengthen, stretch and release your pelvic floor
Cost: EARLY BIRD SAVINGS! $95.00 per person before August 31, 2025. $108.00 per person thereafter. Includes handouts and resources.
Maximum 15 in-person participants.
This is a fun and interactive workshop open to ALL including men, children, and non-binary peoples and women in all stages of their life.
No previous yoga experience required. Variations and modifications will be offered for those with limited mobility.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
More About Melissa:
Melissa is a registered Yoga Therapist, Yoga Instructor and Continuing Education Provider. She teaches several styles of yoga and specializes in proper breathing, postural alignment and pelvic floor health, as well as prenatal and postnatal health and recovery. After working with clients in pelvic health for the last few years, she recognized a huge gap between healthcare and the general public. She has become passionate about bringing awareness to this topic and incorporates it in all her classes.
Experience the holistic and restorative benefits of combining Yin Yoga with traditional Thai Massage.
Join yoga teacher and Thai Massage Therapist Eric Desjardins as he shares his extensive expertise, skillfully guiding you through restorative Yin while addressing your aches and pains with traditional Thai Massage.
By systematically holding Yin poses designed to generate internal pressure and stretching the body's deep tissues and fibers with the aid of gravity, and simultaneously applying traditional Thai acupressure techniques to release tension, we will unlock and enhance the body's innate capacity to heal—physically, mentally, and emotionally—resulting in a profound sense of relaxation and well-being.
Indulge yourself in this 2 hour session of rejuvenating Yin and traditional Thai Massage, set in the comforting and grounded energy of the PranaShanti Yoga Centre.
Cost: $85.00 per person in advance, $95.00 per person day of.
Note:
Sessions held in the Body Room are warmly heated. Sessions held in the Soul Room are regular temperature.
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.
Unlock Your Hips: A Deep Dive into Anatomy, Alignment & Progression
Sunday, September 28th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
In-Person Workshop
Join us for an immersive yoga workshop dedicated to unlocking and understanding the hips—one of the most powerful and often misunderstood regions of the body. This session blends practical movement with anatomical insight to help you move with greater freedom, safety, and intention.
In this workshop, you’ll:
Explore hip anatomy and how it affects flexibility, stability, and mobility
Learn key alignment principles for common hip-opening postures
Refine transitions between poses to maintain integrity and flow
Discover progressive variations and modifications for different body types
Cultivate awareness of muscular engagement and joint positioning
Whether you’re looking to deepen your personal practice or enhance your teaching, this workshop will give you the tools to approach hip-focused postures with confidence, clarity, and curiosity.
Open to all levels – some yoga experience recommended. Bring a mat, a notebook, and your questions!
Cost: $65.00 per person in advance, $75.00 per person day of.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room (warm, heated).
Yoga therapy is “the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.” (IAYT).
A Yoga Therapist is trained in the skills and practices needed for the therapeutic application of yoga principles and practices, for example asana, pranayama, the five koshas model, meditation, and understanding of yoga philosophy for self-awareness.
This point in time represents an exciting opportunity for yoga therapy! Yoga therapy is a relatively new profession that is gaining awareness and recognition as an effective healing modality. Yoga therapy is integrative and complements other healing modalities, including Western practices.
A Yoga Therapist may be one part of a person’s health and healing team. Yoga Therapists are trained to meet their client where they are and support their individual healing and wellness needs regardless of age, gender, health history, physical, or mental ability. Yoga Therapy supports physical, energetic, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being.
This course is the first course in the 800 Hour PranaShanti Yoga Therapy Program and is designed to introduce students to the foundations of Yoga Therapy, the role of the Yoga Therapist, the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), and to PranaShanti’s Yoga Therapy Program.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about Yoga Therapy as an integrative approach to wellness and as an accredited profession with a Code of Ethics, Scope of practice and key competencies set out by the IAYT;
Understand the vision, path, framework, tools & results of Yoga Therapy;
Explore the role and attributes of the Yoga Therapist in 1:1 or small group sessions;
Acquire an overview of the Modules and topics covered in PranaShanti’s Yoga Therapy Program.
Dates and Times:
Monday, September 22 and 29, 2025
6 pm ET to 9 pm ET both evenings
Short breaks.
The training content will be delivered through interactive lecture, reflection, experience, Q&A sessions and a Yoga Therapy intake session role play. Trainers will be modelling Yoga Therapist qualities throughout the course.
This introductory training is suitable for those who are interested in learning more about PranaShanti’s Yoga Therapy Program and/or participating in the program. Our program supports IAYT’s educational standards for yoga therapy. We received accreditation for our program on January 21, 2024, from IAYT.
Cost: $250.00 per person. SAVE $55.00 by registering on or before July 31, 2025 for $195.00 per person.
Fee includes the course, hand-outs, and suggested reading list.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Notes: This course is open to ALL yoga students and teachers of all disciplines. For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is part of our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy Training Program.
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.
This course provides an anatomy review that includes the key functional movement principles of biomechanics, and major components of the musculoskeletal system. The focus is on exploring principles of biomechanics, muscle structure, mechanical properties of connective tissues, and the injury repair process to better understand how to tailor a yoga practice to a client’s specific needs. Students will also learn appropriate terminology, and developing the tools to assess their client’s structural alignment and movement patterns.
We will also look at the development of appropriate practices to increase structural integrity, modifications to meet the needs of the individual, and how to predict and minimize risks of asana practice. In addition, attention is given to the development of a language for communicating observations to both clients and medical professionals.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the application of therapeutic tools to address conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system that includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and the skeleton. The focus will be on the study of how conscious biomechanical actions influence unconscious physiological responses.
Students will learn about observing musculoskeletal ailments, charting progress using SOAP notes, read and interpret doctor’s reports, synthesize intakes and assessments, and apply customized practices for specific musculoskeletal conditions.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the principles of biomechanics and the major components of the musculoskeletal system.
Use the appropriate terminology and read/interpret doctors’ reports.
Use the tools they have developed to assess the client’s body alignment and movement patterns.
Create client appropriate practices that meet particular needs with modifications.
Address conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints & the skeleton).
Competencies: 2.1, 2.4, 2.5
Learning Materials:
PranaShanti Course PowerPoint Slide Package
Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined by Jules Mitchell
Trail Guide to the Body by Biel. (Optional: To be purchased/provided by the student.)
There are no additional fees, books, supply costs or other additional expenses beyond the course fee for this course.
Assessment:
Informal Observation: In-session. Open-ended Questions: In-session. Small Group Exercises: Pairs and triads reporting back to full group.
Dates and Timings:
Tuesdays, September 16 to October 21, 2025
Six (6) Tuesday evenings: 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET each evening
Breaks will be provided.
Cost and Registration: $575.00 per person. SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before July 31, 2025 for $525.00 per person.
Fee includes the course and materials noted above.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Notes: This course is open to ALL yoga students and teachers of all disciplines. For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is part of our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy Training Program and is geared towards becoming a Yoga Therapist.
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.
