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...
Make a Difference in Lives of Children! – The Awesome World of Kids Yoga.
By Victoria Lynes
After teaching my first couple of Yoga classes to kids almost a decade ago, and watching them close their eyes and practice calming breath work - that was it - I was hooked! I knew there was a gap here that I wanted to fill.
“Namaste Miss Victoria!”
Bright, smiling eyes. Tight knee and belly hugs from the kinders. High 5's from the older kids.
This is the reception I often receive when I arrive each week to teach at one of my public or private schools. I adore teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to children,whether they are classes for toddlers or young teens. Children need these tools now more than ever,especially in this world of hyper connectivity and “on-line, all the time” culture that they are being raised in.
Many people ask me how to get started with kids yoga. There are many different approaches. But if there...
10 GREAT reasons to do your Teacher Training at PranaShanti!
10. A Spacious Centre
Our Centre has four practice Studios, which means that Teacher Training is always in the largest space reserved just for trainings. The consistency and preparation of a space makes training a comfortable experience! You'll always have the kitchen available to you so you can bring your own food to prepare, and there's no moving around to other spaces to accommodate classes.
9. We're Well Equipped
We're really equipped because of the diversity of trainings and classes we host! Whether you want to teach Hot Yoga or Restorative Yoga in the future, your Teacher Training will have many yoga props so you can be supported in your training and learn the full spectrum of how to support yoga students.
8. In A Great Neighbourhood
Enjoy free parking evenings and weekends, so if you're not locking your bike up outside, you don't need to fuss with parking tickets. There are two vegan restaurants, two...
10 GREAT Reasons to do your 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at PranaShanti
1. Yoga Alliance
PranaShanti Yoga Centre is a Registered Yoga School. We are registered with Yoga Alliance for 200 and 300 Hour Programs. Upon completion, you are eligible to register as RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance.
2. Past Courses Count
Previous courses you have taken at PranaShanti Yoga Centre may count towards your 300 Hour certification. Check in with us because you may be well on your way to completion!
3. Our Faculty
We have an experienced teaching team of local and international faculty including Max Strom, Anodea Judith, Bryan Kest, Bo Forbes, Barrie Risman, and more...
4. Choose Your Path
The program is modular with a wide variety of course options to explore. A well-designed schedule means that you can customize your learning path based on your needs and interests.
5. Time is On Your Side
We know that learning is a process and acknowledge that life can have ups and downs so we allow...
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...
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...
300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
Announcing Our Program Launch – January 2018
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:
Monday, January 15, 2018 – 6 pm to 7 pm
Sunday, January 28, 2018 – 2 pm to 3 pm
Sign Up HERE!
PranaShanti Yoga Centre is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) and Registered Yoga...
Props can be used in yoga to help the body stretch, strengthen, balance, relax or improve body alignment. They can help students experience the pose more profoundly and safely. Students often ask me what is the difference between yin and restorative poses. In yin, we hold poses for a shorter amount of time (5-10 minutes) compared to restorative poses which can be held from 5-20 minutes. In yin poses, we are looking for a stretch in the joints and ligaments (connective tissues), while still relaxing the muscles in the body. However, in restorative poses we are looking for a more gentle opening of the body rather than a deep stretch in the connective tissues or muscles. In restorative poses, we also want to support the body in a way that the muscles in the body completely relax, and feel fully supported by the use of props. When the body is fully supported, we can let go.
In restorative poses, we are looking to calm...
What is yin yoga and why is it beneficial? Before the lovely and knowledgeable Joe Barnett returns to PranaShanti this month, let’s explore what this quiet, powerful yoga is and who will benefit from a yin yoga practice.
You’ve seen the Yin Yang symbol – a black and white circle divided by a curved line to form two intersecting teardrops, each with a drop of the opposite colour inside.
The yinyang concepts originate in ancient China where various schools of cosmology and astrology sought to explain cosmic harmony, but dominantly drew on the notion that the sun, warmth and daytime (yang) were balanced by the moon, coolness and nighttime (yin). The yinyang symbol itself has no known origin, but is also associated with the healing system of Traditional Chinese Medicine that integrates into yin yoga.
In India, yogis called the subtle energy of our beings prana and the pathways it flows along nadis. In China, the Taoists (adepts of the Tao philosophy, premised...
10 Reasons to Do Yoga Teacher Training at PranaShanti
A Spacious Centre
Our Centre has four practice Studios, which means that Teacher Training is always in the largest space reserved just for trainings. The consistency and preparation of a space makes training a comfortable experience! You’ll always have the kitchen available to you so you can bring your own food to prepare, and there’s no moving around to other spaces to accommodate classes.
We’re Well Equipped
We’re really equipped because of the diversity of trainings and classes we host! Whether you want to teach Hot Yoga or Restorative Yoga in the future, your Teacher Training will have many yoga props so you can be supported in your training and learn the full spectrum of how to support yoga students.
In A Great Neighbourhood
Enjoy free parking evenings and weekends, so if you’re not locking your bike up outside, you don’t need to fuss with parking tickets. There are two vegan restaurants, two locally owned coffee shops,...
