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Sadie Nardini – My Yoga Style

June 5, 2017October 31, 2017 by Devinder Kaur2 Comments

What is Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga? By Sadie Nardini I prefer to call Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga a “perspective” on all yoga, rather than just its own style. I created it after years of training and study where I was seeing a lack of either understanding or focus on the core of our yoga poses on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and energetic. Along the way, I was fortunate to meet one of my formative teachers, Leslie Kaminoff of The Breathing Project in NYC, and author of the bestselling Yoga Anatomy. Under his expertise in yoga, philosophy, anatomy and pranayama, I continue to evolve my understanding of the multi-faceted core. Out of my journey into deep Center came my Core Principles, ways to clarify what the core is, exactly how to instruct it and activate the core within the yoga practice. To help students experience their Center, I created my Core Poses, specific movements, postures and sequences that bring the student into more...

Spring into Summer – 40 Day Yoga Challenge

April 27, 2017April 22, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Spring into Summer with our 40 Day Yoga Challenge! The Challenge runs from Saturday, May 13, 2017 to Wednesday, June 21, 2017 The PranaShanti 40 Day Challenge is a commitment to attend yoga classes for 40 consecutive days. Yogic science confirms that it takes 40 days to fully develop a new life-promoting habit or to drop a current destructive habit. The PranaShanti 40 Day Challenge is a great way to strengthen the body, unburden the mind, and begin a daily commitment to yourself. In 40 days, you can create a whole new way of being. Start with any class on Saturday, May 13! There are 3 optional team gatherings! 1. Saturday, May 13, 9 am ~ Kick Off Classes Join us for our Kick Off classes. We’ll follow the class with healthy snacks. This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow participants so that you can encourage each other along the way. You’ll be seeing a lot of each other! 2. Thursday, June 1 at...

Ana T. Forrest: Listening to the Stories in Our Bodies

April 19, 2017March 25, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Ana Forrest, as featured in "Spirituality & Health" magazine interview. Ana Forrest, based on Orcas Island, Washington, is the creator of Forrest Yoga, a unique method that combines physical practice with Eastern and Native American teachings. Ana believes that our personal stories as human beings are archived in our cells and that if we listen, our bodies will always tell the truth. Beyond teaching the ability to hold a pose, or to create strength and flexibility, Forrest’s “soul’s work” is to guide people―injured war veterans, those of us feeling afraid or numb, or abusing alcohol or drugs―through dramatic transformations, using the knowledge we hold in our bodies. In her book Fierce Medicine, Forrest writes, “Emotions have to be in motion to be healthy. If . . . they get stashed in the cell tissue . . . they morph into emotional pus balls. When you’re processing a difficult emotional situation, yoga can be powerful medicine.” Part of what inspired me to create Forrest Yoga...

Bring LoveYourBrain to Ottawa!

January 23, 2017February 14, 2021 by Devinder Kaur5 Comments

We believe that yoga has the potential to transform the well being of those living with traumatic brain injury by improving their ability to strengthen and reconnect their mind and body. Bring the LoveYourBrain Program to Ottawa! Join our LoveYourBrain Fundraiser Saturday, April 1, 2017 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm LoveYourBrain is a non profit organization that supports those affected by brain injury. LoveYourBrain is dedicated to connecting, educating, and empowering people to prevent brain injury, support brain injury recovery and most importantly promote a brain healthy lifestyle. The organization was born after Kevin Pearce, a former professional snowboarder, suffered a traumatic brain injury while training for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. His road to recovery has brought to light the severity of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and the need for everyone to love their brain. LoveYourBrain programs are designed to build community, foster resilience, and help people understand the importance of loving your brain. They enable people who have experienced a TBI and those...

Top Yoga Studio of 2017 in Ottawa!

December 30, 2016December 30, 2017 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

PranaShanti Yoga Centre is Nominated as Top Yoga Studio of 2017 in Ottawa Vote for us! Voting is OPEN until January 6! Your vote is important. It helps Top Choice Awards discover new, noteworthy businesses, and helps other people in Ottawa enjoy better overall products and services. By voting you are also thanking those who proudly serve you and our community every day. Show your support and vote for us! Vote HERE!...

Winter Solstice Celebration

December 16, 2016December 21, 2016 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 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 walk an incredible light-filled Labyrinth that is being created for us in the Spirit Room! The labyrinth is a metaphor for what is sacred in our lives. When we walk the path inward, we carry our burdens with us. When we meditate or pray in the center, we ask for grace, forgiveness, and understanding. When we walk the path outward, we are lighter, more joyful and ready yet again to take on life's challenges. Live music by the local musical group called Saturnfly and will enhance our sacred experience as we are guided along our walk with their ambient soundscapes and live...

Annual Unlimited Holiday Special!

November 29, 2016April 23, 2020 by Devinder Kaur4 Comments

Make a commitment to yourself! This package is truly UNLIMITED! With the PranaShanti Annual Unlimited Package Holiday Special you will enjoy: No limit to the number of classes you practice Choose from over 80+ weekly drop in classes 10% off special events, workshops and trainings 10% off all boutique purchases and Infrared Sauna sessions 10 complimentary yoga class passes to bring friends to class with you! Free yoga mat rentals This special is available from December 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017, with the holiday special price of $1,275.00 (HST included) which includes all the goodies listed above for 365 days! A $300.00 savings just on the package price with more savings all year long! Sign Up!...

Get to know Michael Stone!

November 10, 2016October 31, 2017 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

We are delighted to welcome Michael Stone back to PranaShanti on December 9-11, 2016 for a Master Class Weekend on Embodying Practices. Before Michael's arrival you may like to listen in on some of his podcasts to get a feel for his teaching. The Dharma Talks podcast with Michael Stone is a library of talks on a wide-range of topics, including bringing mindfulness and meditation practice into daily life; personal and community issues regarding mental health; and social change. The podcasts are recorded at live events so you might hear coughing, airplanes, cars, sirens, laughter, and peoples’ questions—all part of the intimate experience. Michael Stone is often described as a cross between a spiritual teacher and public intellectual. His ability to integrate traditional contemplative teachings from his studies in yoga, Zen, and Vipassana, with the insights of Western psychology, gives him a unique voice for a new generation of students integrating mindfulness with the demands of their busy lives. He is the author...

Ajeet Kaur Workshop and Concert

October 26, 2016April 22, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Ajeet Kaur Album Release Tour Featuring music from Ajeet’s new album "Haseya" Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm In this breakthrough album, Haseya, Ajeet Kaur takes a bold path into the healing world of sacred song. Haseya (which means to “rise up” or “she rises”) is deeply integrated with the rhythms of nature, the wisdom of our ancestors and an awakening of healing space, unlike any other music from the wealth of kundalini yoga inspired recordings. With attention towards the emergence of the sacred feminine and indigenous cultures, Haseya is a journey with sound to heal with the earth. "Heal Yourself, Heal the World" Workshop 6:00 – 7:30 pm Join Ajeet Kaur and her band for an experience of Kundalini Yoga, live music and deep reflection to tap into the most genuine way for your soul to live as a healing presence. Come Home to Your Soul! Please bring a yoga mat and meditation cushion. Pre-Album Release Live Music Concert 8 pm to 9:30 pm - Featuring...

Join Our Autumn 40 Day Yoga Challenge!

October 11, 2016December 14, 2016 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Our 8 Year Anniversary Celebrations continue with a 40 Day Yoga Challenge! The Challenge runs from Tuesday, November 1, 2016 to Saturday, December 10, 2016 The PranaShanti 40 Day Challenge is a commitment to attend yoga classes for 40 consecutive days. Yogic science confirms that it takes 40 days to fully develop a new life-promoting habit or to drop a current destructive habit. The PranaShanti 40 Day Challenge is a great way to strengthen the body, unburden the mind, and begin a daily commitment to yourself. In 40 days, you can create a whole new way of being. Start with any class on Tuesday, November 1! There are 3 optional team gatherings! 1. Tuesday, November 1, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM ~ Kick Off Classes Join us for our Kick Off classes. We’ll follow the class with healthy snacks. This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow participants so that you can encourage each other along the way. You’ll be seeing a lot of...