Yoga Ottawa Archives - PranaShanti

Our 15 Year Anniversary

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Greetings and Happy Anniversary! Being part of this fantastic community has been an honour and a blessing. But without YOU, there would be no PranaShanti. So many of you have been with us from the very start, and so many more of you have found us somewhere along your own yoga journey. It seems like yesterday that we opened our doors, and here we are 15 years later, saying “where did the time go?” We've offered thousands of classes, hundreds of workshops, and trainings and have hosted many incredible facilitators we now feel blessed to call friends. Everyone has inspired us to keep going and continue supporting us with their energy, time, and love. For this year's festivities, you will see we have some fun prizes, giveaways and Class Package savings. We also have some surprises too! Join us for class or drop by, enjoy some organic tea, and browse the Centre and PranaShanti boutique. As we celebrate 15 remarkable years together, we're grateful...

Celebrating 14 years!

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

Greetings! This week we are very excited to be celebrating our 14-year anniversary! It is certainly a reason to celebrate as it has been through the incredible support of you, our community, our amazing staff, teachers, wellness team and volunteers, and lots of hard work and positivity that we are here - so please join us in celebration! There are 3 great ways that are available starting right now! It is our way of saying THANK YOU! 20% OFF on 10, 20 and Annual Unlimited Class packages until end of day Monday, October 10! SHOP ONLINE!20% OFF on boutique purchases until end of day Monday, October 10! SHOP ONLINE!On Saturday, October 8, all Online and In-Person Classes are FREE all day! Sign up early! For Online purchases use CODE: Gratitude14Years With gratitude, Devinder Kaur ...

Summertime Fun Savings is BACK!

June 18, 2022June 19, 2023 by superadmin superadmin2 Comments

Our annual Summertime Fun Savings is back! 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 NOW and August 31st, 2022, 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, 2022. Our Class Packages and the FREE August classes can be used for In-Person and Online Classes. 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...

We’re OPEN with 65+ IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL Classes per Week!

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

With Step 3 of the Ontario Re-Opening Plan we are happy to welcome you back for In-Person Classes in our Body (heated) and Soul (regular temperature) studios! The health and safety of our community is our top priority. We work extremely hard to keep our Centre pristine, and everyone who enters safe. Our NEW Centre at 950 Gladstone Ave., has a custom designed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system that includes the latest in air exchange and filtration so you will be breathing the cleanest, freshest air possible. Please refer to our COVID-19 Protocols for In-Person Indoor Classes and our Cancellation Policy: Our commitment to you during COVID With over 65+ In-Person and interactive Virtual classes per week, there is a yoga for everyone! Multiple Styles: Hatha, Power, Hip Opening Flow, Flow, Mobility, Somatic Movement, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, Meditation, Therapeutic, Yoga Nidra and more.... Many have asked and a resounding yes, that our Live Stream Online Classes will continue. Sign Up via the...

Free Guided Meditation

May 5, 2021May 6, 2021 by superadmin superadmin1 Comment

https://pranashanti.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Night-Time-022614.mp3 A meditation gift for you to enjoy from the album “Ease” by Devinder Kaur. Track: Night Time, 11 minutes. Enjoy! Available for purchase from the iTunes Store, search for "Devinder Kaur": Album: Ease by Devinder Kaur Album: Wave by Devinder Kaur Album: Echo: Meditations for Peace of Heart and Mind by Devinder Kaur Or the 'old school' album is available online in the PranaShanti Boutique with curbside pick up or delivery: Album: Ease by Devinder Kaur Album: Wave by Devinder Kaur Album: Echo: Meditations for Peace of Heart and Mind by Devinder Kaur ...

In Person Classes Resume Saturday, November 7, 2020

November 7, 2020November 8, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

As announced this week by Premier Ford - In Person Classes resume TODAY! We’re excited to welcome everyone back to class! We’re keeping it safe and cozy in our 45 Eccles Street space while our 950 Gladstone Ave. Centre is being renovated. Our Online live stream and In Person classes are 7 days a week with 45+ classes for you to choose from. In Person attendance is a maximum of 6 participants with ample social distancing. Here are our In Person Class procedures at 45 Eccles Street: Pre-registration for classes is required. When you arrive you will be asked a series of health check questions by our Front Desk Staff.Leave your footwear in the entrance and you will then be directed to hand sanitizer and our designated mat spaces that are spaced for ample social distancing.All props (blocks, vinyl bolsters, blankets and cushions) provided have been sanitized. You are most welcome to bring your own!After class leave any props used at your practice space...

Online Shopping

October 4, 2020October 5, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

We're here for you and our Online Store is OPEN! We've made yoga props - from mats to therapy balls available in our Online Store to support your practice. We have: Yoga MatsBolsters and CushionsMeditation BenchesYoga BlocksYoga StrapsBlanketsEye PillowsYoga Tune Up BallsBooksBath Booms and Bath SaltsBeeswax CandlesHerbal and Yogi Teaand more... Visit our Online Store today! FREE Curbside pick up and FREE shipping with purchases over $99.00! We'll continue to find ways to help you build a deep, and rewarding practice. In-Store Shopping With COVID safety measures.Monday to Friday: 10:30 am to 4:30 pmSaturday and Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm Free Curbside and In-Store Pickup Choose the "In Store Pickup" option and you can pick up your order from Monday to Friday (10:30 am - 4:30 pm) and Saturday and Sunday (11 am - 5 pm). All curbside and "In Store Pickups" are at 45 Eccles Street in Chinatown. Shipping We ship within Canada and the to U.S. We offer FREE regular shipping in...

Our NEW hOMe!

July 23, 2020December 12, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Where is our new hOMe? Many have been wondering. We've had tonnes of emails and social media questions about it and I've even heard there was a bet or 2 going! Drum roll please... Our new location is 950 Gladstone Avenue! We are thrilled and trust you will love it too! The location is central, close to the newest LRT, has free 3 hour street parking and designated parking for our use. We are easy walking distance to the restaurants on Preston Street and the shops and cafes we adore on Wellington Street. Our new hOMe was built in the late 1800's as a wholesale hardware warehouse. Built on a timber frame with post and beam construction, it is one of the only buildings of its kind remaining in Ottawa. We will have 3 studio rooms; Body, Mind and Soul. There are large windows, high ceiling and lots of interesting architectural features. It's a COVID-19 good news story with a fresh energy for a new...

PranaShanti at Home

April 16, 2020October 4, 2020 by Devinder Kaur2 Comments

Community connection has and will always be an important part of PranaShanti Yoga Centre's vision and mission. With the government mandated temporary closure of PranaShanti Yoga Centre on March 17, we quickly pivoted and on March 19 launched FREE Online Classes as our way to be of service to the community when so many faced uncertainty from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have now offered 1 month of FREE Online Yoga that has reached hundreds of people around the world everyday. We’ve had participants from as far as Egypt, New Zealand, Australia, Roatan, Bali, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, all across Canada and the US! We've received daily email and social media posts on how the yoga classes are a vital support to so many in this challenge time. While the classes over this past month have been free of charge, we have continued to pay the teachers. We are deeply grateful for the support that so many have...

What is Therapeutic Yoga?

August 27, 2019January 7, 2024 by Devinder Kaur6 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=601s4_k6yaw Hello, my name is Kathleen! I’m a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). You can find me guiding Therapeutic Yoga classes at PranaShanti Yoga Centre and helping to coordinate the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 300 Hour Program. The front desk receives plenty of questions about Therapeutic Yoga classes so I’d like to share information and dispel any misconceptions. People sometimes ask: “am I signing up for talk therapy?” or “is this physiotherapy?” – no, Therapeutic Yoga classes do not incorporate talk therapy or physiotherapy. Therapeutic Yoga weaves together ancient yogic tools including, breath techniques (Pranayama), hand gestures (Mudra), vocal tones (Mantra), gentle movement (Asana), and different forms of meditation. From my studies of Hatha Yoga at PranaShanti, Integrative Yoga Therapy at Kripalu and other training, I recognize that all facets of yoga contribute to health and healing on all dimensions of being. I’m passionate about creating inclusive spaces and sharing simple yet powerful self-healing practices. Therapeutic Yoga classes are trauma-informed...