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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, 2018May 19, 2018 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...

2018 Top Yoga Studio in Ottawa

January 15, 2018November 3, 2018 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

PranaShanti Yoga Centre Voted 2018 Top Yoga Studio in Ottawa In gratitude to everyone who voted for us! We are thrilled to announce that we were voted 2018 Top Yoga Studio in Ottawa with Top Choice Awards! We deeply appreciate your support and dedication and recognize that this award inspires us to uplift and serve the community more each and every day! We appreciate the opportunity to offer quality and authentic yoga classes, workshops, trainings and wellness services. Thank YOU! ...

Beat the Winter Blues! 40-Day Yoga Challenge!

January 9, 2018February 13, 2018 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Beat the Winter Blues with the PranaShanti 40 Day Yoga Challenge!The Challenge runs from Friday, February 9, 2018 to Tuesday, March 20, 2018 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 Friday, February 9! There are 3 optional group practice days! 1. Friday, February 9, 6 PM - 7:15 PM ~ Kick Off Classes Join us for our Kick Off classes. We’ll follow the classes 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...

300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program Launch

December 14, 2017November 5, 2018 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

We're excited to be featured in the December 2017 issue of ON Yoga Magazine. There's a great article about our upcoming 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program that we are launching in January 2018. The program is set and registration is 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. Read the ON YOGA article Learn more about the 300 Hour Program Meet the Teaching Team Program Schedule Program Registration...

Vote for PranaShanti Yoga Centre! Top Yoga Studio of 2018 in Ottawa!

November 5, 2017November 5, 2018 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Vote for Us! PranaShanti Yoga Centre has been nominated as Top Yoga Studio of 2018 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 and we are in deep gratitude for being nominated as Top Yoga Studio in Ottawa for 2018! 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 January 2! Vote HERE!...

What is Toning? By Kathleen Burr

August 30, 2017January 7, 2024 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Please join us in welcoming Kathleen Burr back to teaching at PranaShanti Yoga Centre. Kathleen returns to the Class Schedule with regularly scheduled classes and will be offering a variety of workshops and events. Known for her enjoyment of sound and mantra, please find below an article by Kathleen about toning. "At the heart of each of us, whatever our imperfections, there exists a silent pulse of perfect rhythm, a complex of wave forms and resonances, which is absolutely individual and unique, and yet which connects us to everything in the universe. The act of getting in touch with this pulse can transform our personal experience and in some way alter the world around us." – George Leonard Sound has been used as a healing tool for thousands of years in many cultures. Modern science confirms what the ancient mystics knew: everything in the universe is in a constant state of vibration. Think of the body-mind system as an orchestra with the potential to...