“Learning to be present with yourself and to abide in that which is steady and comfortable does not allow space for self-judgment. When you live this way, you are practicing yoga: you are living fully.”
– Judith Hanson Lasater
We believe that in learning, there is life, and in self-discovery, there is growth which allows us to shed the practices and beliefs that no longer serve us. We aim to offer everyone the opportunity to know themselves better through comprehensive programs that serve the personal journey and the professional one.
We invite you to join us for courses and trainings that are open to practitioners of all levels of experience.
Online Courses & Trainings
Study with us from the comfort of your own home.
Online Community
Join a global community of teachers and students in the exploration of yogic teachings.
In-Person Courses & Trainings
Attend in-person courses and trainings at the PranaShanti Education Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Upcoming COURSES & events
How to Play the Gong & Singing Bowls
For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students!
Learn the basics of how to play the gong and singing bowls.
Explore the benefits of the sound and vibration produced by these instruments. During the workshop you will learn how to incorporate the healing sound and vibration of Gongs and Singing Bowls (crystal and metal) into your yoga practice and classes as well as how to play them for relaxation, meditation, healing and therapeutic uses.The workshop is suitable for all yoga teachers, yoga students, healers and therapists. An information package containing all the information you need to get started in playing is provided for you to take home.
Instruments are provided for you to play in the workshop, but if you have your own, you are most welcome to bring them along too!
This workshop is limited to 12 participants so please sign up early!
This workshop is open to ALL! 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga and/or meditation practice is recommended for participation.
For 200-hour certified Yoga Teachers this workshop provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
Deepening Asana: Alignment, Breath & Intelligent Exploration
Now that you’ve completed your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training — or have developed a consistent and dedicated personal practice — it is time to deepen your understanding of asana beyond the external shape of the pose.
This immersive 6-hour course is designed for yoga teachers and experienced students who are ready to slow down, refine their awareness, and explore postures through a more intelligent and embodied lens.
Together, we will examine the subtle layers of practice that create greater depth, clarity, stability, and confidence both on the mat and in your teaching.
This course is ideal for yoga teachers seeking continuing education and experienced students wishing to deepen their practice through mindful exploration and embodied learning.
Date / Time: November 6-8, 2026
Chair Yoga Training
For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students!
Chair Yoga adapts traditional yoga poses so that they can be done with a chair for support, making yoga more accessible for all people.
Our society is aging and there are many people unable to practice a standard yoga class. Chair yoga also provides a gentle but effective practice for those with mobility or disability issues.
The chair takes the place of the yoga mat, and poses are seated or supported by the chair. You get a warm-up, stretching and strengthening, whether you’re coming off a sports injury, challenged by the physical limits of aging, or have been sitting for too many hours at your desk.
Conscious Business for Yoga Teachers
For Yoga Teachers of ALL disciplines and Students interested in Teaching Yoga!
Yoga is growing, evolving, and becoming more widely available in studios, workplaces, schools, wellness settings, and online spaces.
Today’s Yoga Teachers are called to be of service to their communities while also creating a sustainable, rewarding, and financially viable path for themselves.
This course is designed to help you move beyond simply teaching classes and into building a meaningful, professional yoga career with confidence and clarity.
Meditation Training
For Yoga Teachers of ALL disciplines and Students interested in practicing and/or teaching meditation!
Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. While its highest and original purpose is to help us awaken our inner, spiritual nature, the benefits to body and mind are well established by medical research.Practiced on a daily basis, meditation produces profound results on all levels of your being—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It connects you with your own inner powers of vitality, clarity, and peace.
Join, PranaShanti Yoga Centre Director, Devinder Kaur, for an introductory course to learn more about the powerful affects of meditation and how to teach simple and effective meditation techniques to others.
This introductory course is suitable for all Yoga students, Yoga Teachers, wellness instructors, mental health counselors, doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other health care professionals.
Introduction to Sanskrit: The Sacred Language of Yoga
For Yoga Teachers of ALL disciplines and Students interested in practicing and/or teaching!
The Sanskrit language has a power like no other. Each word creates a specific vibration in the mind which is the essence of that word. Using Sanskrit terms in your class will resonate directly with the students on a level that is beyond the physical senses. Incorporating Sanskrit into your classes can be as simple as adding the names of a few postures to exploring philosophy with several terms.
In this course you will gain familiarity with the Sanskrit language through study of common words, pronunciations and common mispronunciations. Learn how to use potentially unfamiliar words with grace and smoothness to help students gain further understanding of the practice. We will explore the alphabet, its design and how it is written in the roman alphabet. Like this it will be easier to create the proper pronunciation as you read words and texts in transliterated Sanskrit.
The course will explore how to incorporate Sanskrit words into the theme of your class. This allows students to learn more words and also concepts that can deepen their practice. For example, how to use ahimsa or viveka as a theme that can carry through a class. Sanskrit Mantras: Om and beyond. We will learn several mantras, their meanings, stories and how to incorporate them into a class.
Date / Time: February 26-28, 2027
Friday: 6: pm ET – 9 pm ET
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am ET – 6:00 pm ET both days
Instructor: Laurie and Stephane
Friday: 6: pm ET – 9 pm ET
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am ET – 6:00 pm ET both days
Instructor: Laurie and Stephane
Yin Yoga Teacher Training – Level 1
Discovering the healing potential of a yin practice is becoming more popular. This 25-hour foundational certification training is designed for both yoga teachers and dedicated yoga practitioners to delve deep into the practice and theory of Yin Yoga, and explore anatomy, sequencing, safety in postures, introduction to meridian theory, and mindfulness.
This training will benefit teachers, practitioners and students alike. It can be used as a therapeutic treatment or as a personal practice. You don’t need to have the desire to teach, only the openness to fully immerse yourself in yoga.
More and more practitioners are exploring Yin Yoga. This is a natural reaction to what has become an extremely yang health culture. Yin yoga is the relaxed practice of floor postures for three to five minutes at a time. A yin practice emphasizes the connective tissues of the hips, thighs, pelvis and lower spine. It prepares the body and mind for longer meditation practices. By drawing the student’s awareness away from the muscles and deeper into the bones, a deep level of relaxed focus is achieved.
This 25-hour intensive is a strong complement for a current Yoga Teacher of any style. It can also be a springboard for the student who is ready to take the leap into a broader perspective and fuller appreciation of the practice of Yin Yoga.
Date / Time: March 10 to March 31, 2027
Wednesdays: 6: pm ET – 8:30 pm ET
Online Live Stream
Instructor: Dev Suroop
Wednesdays: 6: pm ET – 8:30 pm ET
Online Live Stream
Instructor: Dev Suroop
Mantra and the Yoga of Sound
Sound and mantra have been part of yoga for thousands of years. This practical, experiential course explores the foundations of mantra, drawing on yogic philosophy, historical context, yogic and western anatomy and physiology, and direct experience.
Through lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises, participants will deepen their understanding of the role of sound in yoga while building the skills and confidence to work with mantra in both personal practice and teaching.
Throughout the course, you will:
- Explore the nature of sound, vibration, and mantra within the yoga tradition.
- Deepen your understanding of the history, purpose, and practice of mantra.
- Learn breath practices, vocal techniques, and deep listening to support healthy, confident chanting.
- Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and skillful use of commonly used Sanskrit mantras.
- Develop or deepen your own sound and mantra practice.
- Explore practical ways to integrate sound and mantra into yoga teaching.
By the end of the course, you will have a strong foundation for bringing sound and mantra into your own practice and teaching with greater understanding, confidence, and care.