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Your health is important to us!

March 14, 2020July 17, 2020 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! ...

Summertime Fun SAVINGS! Enjoy FREE Yoga in August!

July 1, 2019August 29, 2019 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, 2019, 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 1 to August 31st, 2019. 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...

Yoga in the Park 2019

June 9, 2019September 4, 2023 by Devinder Kaur7 Comments

Summertime Yoga in the Parkdale Market Park! Every Saturday morning in July and August come join us over at the Parkdale Market for Yoga in the Park. We begin on Saturday, July 6th! Take classes with your favourite PranaShanti Teachers! These classes are FREE and ALL ages and levels are welcome! Bring your yoga mat or beach towel and get ready to practice yoga outdoors in the summer sunshine! Rain or shine, we’ll be there! Time 9:45 am to 10:45 am Location Parkdale Park, Hintonburg - 223 Armstrong St., Ottawa, ON. From Parkdale Avenue, the park is located behind the Parkdale Market vendors. There is street parking available....

Community Yoga – Fridays at 7:30 pm

May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Every Friday evening enjoy a Yoga class that supports our Community. Each week different Teachers-in-Training from our 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program volunteer to guide an all levels Hatha Yoga Class. All of the teachers are already 200 hour trained Yoga Teachers and your participation helps them to further refine their teaching skills. Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities! Day: Fridays Time: 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm Cost: $5.00 + tax or use your PranaShanti Class Card. Community Yoga classes are a great way to connect with others, support a Teacher-in-Training and the ongoing PranaShanti Work Exchange and Scholarship programs. Sign Up...

Minecraft and Mindfulness

January 10, 2019February 4, 2021 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Minecraft and Mindfulness - Navigating our kids through the digital world and how yoga and mindfulness can help. By Victoria Lynes, Certified Children's Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Educator Maybe you have you heard the latest catchphrase in regards to kids and technology? “Digital Heroin”. Whoa. It’s a harsh term. Very scary if you are a parent watching your child loose themselves in cyberspace…and it plays into our parental guilt and fear. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, used this terminology recently in his article that went viral last summer from the New York Post, titled ‘It’s ‘digital heroin’: How screens turn kids into psychotic junkies’. The article suggests that, “iPads, smartphones and Xboxes are a form of digital drug. Recent brain imaging research is showing that they affect the brain’s frontal cortex — which controls executive functioning, including impulse control — in exactly the same way that cocaine does. Technology is so hyper-arousing that it raises dopamine levels — the feel-good neurotransmitter most involved in the addiction dynamic.” ...

300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training – Registration is Open!

December 31, 2018January 7, 2024 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program Registration is NOW Open! PranaShanti Yoga Centre’s HYTT 300-Hour Program is a comprehensive course of study that delves deeply into all aspects of Yoga, thus, building on the knowledge and skills developed at the 200-Hour Level. This self-paced modular approach to advanced Yogic education allows you to customize a pathway based on your own unique needs. Believing in studying with a variety of highly trained teachers increases everyone’s knowledge and depth of experience, our dedicated and skilled faculty deliver a well-rounded curriculum that enables you to refine your expertise in particular areas of interest due to their areas of specialization. Join us for our FREE Information Sessions Bring your questions, learn more and meet our Program Co-ordinator, Kathleen Burr, Our next dates are: Sunday, January 6, 2019 – 2 pm to 3 pm Monday, January 14, 2019 – 6 pm to 7 pm Sign Up HERE! PranaShanti Yoga Centre is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) and Registered Yoga Teachers are...