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We’re Moving!

June 18, 2020December 12, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Greetings! We're moving! COVID is bringing many changes and one of those changes is that we have found the most amazing new location for PranaShanti Yoga Centre and yes, we will still be in the 'hood. It's a dream location for yoga, workshops, courses and trainings! During COVID our lease came to an end. While we have very much enjoyed our time on Armstrong Street, it became clear during COVID that we need to fully embrace the change that this time has created. Shortly after making the decision to relocate the perfect new space presented itself! With a fabulous designer and construction team, we are well into creating a beautiful new PranaShanti that will be ready for us soon. Our new space will continue to offer multi studio rooms and wellness services but we will be incorporating many of the lessons learned from 12 years plus new ones from COVID. The new space has an abundance of natural light, high ceilings, spaciousness,...

Re-Opening of Massage Therapy

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

New Procedures for COVID-19 We are happy to announce that Registered Massage Therapy resumes starting Monday, June 15! This is a gradual re-opening with a phased approach accepting appointments first for the clients that have chronic pain or had interrupted treatment plans. If you are booking online and you don't see the availability you are looking for please contact us. We are keeping a waiting list and may be able to open up additional time slots. Please note the following points on how we will be addressing appointments: All Massage Therapists will be wearing disposable surgical masks. Clients are requested to bring a mask (reusable cloth masks are fine). We ask that you arrive alone and wait outside the Centre until you are asked to enter. If there are any forms to be completed these will be emailed to you before your appointment. For contact-less payment, all services will be prepaid in advance of the appointment either online at the time of booking or...

Live Stream Yoga Education

April 12, 2020April 20, 2021 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Study with the PranaShanti Teachers at home! We believe that in learning, there is life. In self-discovery, there is growth and the shedding of practices and beliefs that no longer serve us. We want to offer everyone the opportunity to know themselves better through comprehensive programs that serve the personal journey and the professional one. We want you to explore; whether it is yoga, your profession or your deepest self. In response to the COVID-19 situation and to meet the needs of our current student body, we have made the shift to offer Online Live Stream study as part of our training curriculum. We believe that the addition of Online Live Stream trainings and courses in addition to our In-Person formats will allow us to better serve our current and future students’ needs. After many years of requests for Online study options, we have also come to understand and appreciate that it’s not always possible to commit to an In-Person course due...

We’re Delivering!

April 6, 2020October 26, 2024 by Devinder Kaur2 Comments

Our Online Store is NOW open and we're delivering! We've made yoga props - from mats to therapy balls available in our Online Store. If you make an order before noon, there's a really good chance that our good friend Bruce will deliver your Yoga goodies the same day. We have: Yoga Mats Bolsters and Cushions Meditation Benches Yoga Blocks Yoga Straps Blankets Eye Pillows Yoga Tune Up Balls Books Bath Booms and Bath Salts Beeswax Candles and more... Visit our Online Store today: https://bit.ly/3dDVOBb Free delivery in the Ottawa area. We'll continue to find ways to help you build a deep, and rewarding home practice. ...

NEW FREE Live Online Classes

March 19, 2020May 16, 2020 by Devinder Kaur11 Comments

UPDATE (22 April 2020): Thank you to everyone that joined us for the FREE Live Online Classes! We are grateful to have been able to offer FREE Live Online classes for 5 weeks as a community service. We continue to build our library of FREE classes at FREE Online Classes or join us for more Live Stream Classes by signing up through our Class Schedule. ***************** *NEW* FREE Live Online Classes - We've been missing you! But we are here for you and we've set up some online and real time Yoga Classes that are FREE for everyone to join! View the Class Schedule and then Sign Up Online with your PranaShanti account so we know you're coming to Class! After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to access the class. For those in Teacher Training, these classes count towards your practice requirement! We want to hear from you! What classes and times you would like to see? We will...

Your health is important to us!

March 14, 2020January 19, 2026 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Temporary Closure of PranaShanti Yoga Centre due to COVID-19 effective March 16, 2020. Email March 15, 2020: COVID-19 - Temporary Closure of PranaShanti Yoga Centre Greetings! Following, the announcement this afternoon, by Dr. Etches, Ottawa's Chief Medical Officer, it is with great sadness that we temporarily close PranaShanti Yoga Centre. While we have taken every measure and precaution to provide a safe space, we feel the best option to keep you, our Staff, Teachers, Wellness Providers and the Ottawa community healthy, is for us to close. Over the coming days we will place all memberships on hold for the closure period and we will extend Annual Unlimited Packages for the same duration as the closure. We will do this for each account so there is nothing for you to do. Our regular Class Packages do not expire so no action is required. Wellness Appointments will be cancelled and credited to your PranaShanti account. Class Series that are in progress will be date extended and upcoming...

Hands-On Assists – A Yogi’s Choice at PranaShanti Yoga Centre

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Have you seen these cards around the Centre? Place this card on the edge of your mat so the Teacher knows if it's okay to give you hands-on adjustments. One side of the card says "Yes, please" for assists, and the other side says "No, thank you." While hands-on adjustments can be a good way for a teacher to help students access alignment, they can also feel intrusive to those who are injured, have experienced trauma, or simply don’t like being touched. Here at PranaShanti, we want everyone to feel comfortable and respected in their practice. You can pick up an assist card today in your Studio Room. See you in class!...

Top Yoga Studio in Ottawa 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020

January 10, 2020December 12, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Grateful to be voted Top Yoga Studio in Ottawa for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020! PranaShanti Yoga Centre crowned Top Choice Award Winner for Top Yoga Studio in the 2019 Annual Top Choice Award Survey. Ottawa, Ontario, CA -- January 10, 2020 -- Top Choice Awards has announced that PranaShanti Yoga Centre has been crowned the winner for Top Yoga Studio of 2020 in the city of Ottawa. PranaShanti Yoga Centre has set new standards for quality, service, image, value and professionalism. We have excelled in our category through hard work and complete dedication to our customers. This award is a testament to the skill, passion and vision of our company. We truly appreciate this recognition and the association with the exclusive Top Choice Award circle of winners in North America. Top Choice Awards is an International market research firm, focusing on the experience of the customers. Since 2005, winners are released annually to recognize and showcase the most trusted and appealing service organizations and...

Annual Winter Solstice Celebration 2019

December 11, 2019April 23, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Our Annual Winter Solstice Celebration is Friday, December 20! 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 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 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 Ottawa duet Ataraxia, will enhance our sacred experience as we are guided along our walk with ambient soundscapes. Refreshments will be served afterwards including mulled spiced apple tea, delicious goodies...

Vote for PranaShanti Yoga Centre – Top Ottawa Yoga Studio in 2020!

November 1, 2019November 9, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Vote for Us! PranaShanti Yoga Centre has been nominated as Ottawa's Top Yoga Studio of 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, by Top Choice Awards! Thank you for your nominations and your support of PranaShanti Yoga Centre! We are deeply touched that so many voted for us as Top Yoga Studio for 2017, 2018 and 2019 and we are in deep gratitude for being nominated as Top Yoga Studio in Ottawa for 2020! We are here to set high standards within our category and within our community. 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. Please show your support and vote for us! Voting is OPEN until December 20, 2019! ...