Devinder Kaur, Author at PranaShanti

New Year’s Day Celebration 2019

December 17, 2018April 17, 2023 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

New Year's Day - Celebrate the start of 2019 the Yogi Way! Begin the year with Yoga at PranaShanti Yoga Centre! The beginning of the new year is traditionally a time of contemplating change, it is also a time to clarify your intentions for the coming year. Come steep in the wisdom of your heart and nourish your most auspicious projections for 2019! Our annual tradition is to kick off the New Year with some of your favorite PranaShanti Yoga Teachers. We will have 4 Yoga Classes at 12 pm and 4 Yoga Classes at 1:30 pm. Join the celebration with PranaShanti Teachers. Treats and joyful spirit included! 12 pm to 1 pm: Warm Yin with Steffi Slow Flow with Kate Yoga for Stress Relief with Stephanie Kundalini with Devinder 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm: Hot Flow with Laurie Yin with Stephane Yoga Nidra with Julia Hatha with Melissa Cost: PranaShanti Class Card or Drop-in Fee. Sign Up HERE!...

9 Reasons to Join our Mexico Yoga Retreat in the Riviera Maya!

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 by Devinder Kaur6 Comments

Our Mexico Yoga Retreat will let you rejuvenate in the ocean, lounge by the pool at our luxurious private retreat casa, and explore a quaint town on the Mayan Riviera. Here's 9 reasons why we think you should join our Mexico Yoga Retreat in the Riviera Maya! (Click on any image to enlarge) Learn more about our Mexico Yoga Retreat by clicking here!...

Annual Winter Solstice Celebration

November 21, 2018February 21, 2026 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Our Annual Winter Solstice Celebration is December 21! Midwinter's day has been an important time for celebration throughout the ages. On this shortest day of the year, the sun is at its lowest and weakest, a pivot point from which the light will grow stronger and brighter. This is the turning point of the year! To celebrate this sacred time we will gather in candlelight to create a personal and group intention to awaken to our unlimited potential. Sound and music by the talented band from Barcelona, Spain, Mantranima, will enhance our sacred experience as we are guided through our uplifting evening. Warming refreshments and a vegan dessert buffet will be served. Cost: $40.00 per person and includes a commemorative gift for each person to take home! Dress in comfortable clothes that you can move in easily and sit in for meditation. Sign Up HERE! ...

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

September 25, 2018February 22, 2022 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

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

Celebrating 10 Years!

September 21, 2018October 9, 2018 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

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

Boutique & Reception Makeover

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Boutique & Reception Makeover! This October we celebrate 10 years of serving the Ottawa community! As we near this milestone, the boutique and reception areas will have a makeover so we can serve you even better! The makeover starts Sunday, August 5 and will include: Expanded coat & shoe storage. New slate tile flooring and steel grate at doorway to minimize weather coming in. A new reception counter. New LED light fixtures. Upgraded seating/relaxation and tea area with new furniture. Fresh paint and decor. The boutique will be relocated to the Mind Room for the week of renovations. We will make every effort possible to minimize disruption of classes and wellness services. Some minor change will be needed but we are certain the refresh will make for a more enjoyable experience for you! SALE! To make way for new stock for the fall and our 10 Year Anniversary Celebrations, this month we're having a SUMMER SALE! SAVE up to 50% on select...

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

June 27, 2018June 20, 2018 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

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

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

May 19, 2018May 19, 2018 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

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

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

May 19, 2018October 26, 2024 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

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

Mirabai Ceiba Concert – Live in Concert Ottawa

March 14, 2018April 22, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

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