“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 and Singing Bowls
For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students!
Learn the basics of how to play the gong and singing bowls.
Beat the Winter Blues Day Retreat
For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students!
Boost your energy ~ Connect with others ~ Nourish the soul
- Welcome talk and introductions
- Gentle yoga and meditation practice
- Guided discussion on how to boost energy and tips to cultivate joy this winter season.
- Nourishing herbal tea and snacks
- Restorative Yoga with Hot Stones
- A goodie bag of treats
Friday: 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Saturday: 9 am ET – 6 pm ET
Sunday: 9 am ET – 6 pm ET
Instructor: Laurie and Stéphane
Yin Yoga teacher Training – Level 1
For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students!
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.
Who will benefit from this Training?
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.
The Energetic Anatomy of Yoga
For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students!
Everything is energy, including us. As solid and dense as our physical bodies may seem, when we observe the very particles that make up matter, atoms, we find mostly empty space. What is this space comprised of? What is the animating force that underlies physical reality, and can we become aware of and consciously direct this energy for greater health, emotional balance, mental well-being and spiritual development?
Thursday to Sunday: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Instructor: Devinder
PranaShanti Spring Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Connect with nature and unplug!
Absorb yourself in daily yoga practice and dive within through meditation, movement and healing sound vibrations. The weekend includes healthy meals, cozy accommodations, wood fired sauna, time in nature, yoga, meditation and evening symphonic sound immersions.
- Arrival time is 3 PM on Thursday.
- Departure time is 1 PM on Sunday.
- First meal is dinner on Thursday.
- Last meal is brunch on Sunday.
The weekend includes:
- 4 days and 3 nights private or shared accommodation
- All nourishing meals and snacks
- Morning yoga and meditation classes and evening sound immersions meditation/relaxations with Devinder
- Join the activities or enjoy quiet time
- Use of Northern Edge’s amenities
- Wood-fired sauna
- Nature walk
- Quiet time to unplug, relax and be
Friday: 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am ET – 4 pm ET each day
Instructor: Michael