“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

Date / Time: February 16, 2025
Saturday: 1 pm ET – 4 pm ET
Instructor: Devinder
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.
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.
 
This workshop is limited to 18 participants so please sign up early!
 

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Date / Time: February 22, 2025
Saturday: 1 pm ET – 4 pm ET
Instructor: Anne
Beat the Winter Blues Day Retreat
For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students!

Boost your energy ~ Connect with others ~ Nourish the soul
In this one day retreat you will enjoy guided meditations and discussions on how to boost your energy during this season and learn tips on how to cultivate joy during the winter months.
 
You will enjoy herbal tea and snacks, practice gentle yoga to move energy in the body, and close with restorative yoga with hot-stones to warm the body and sooth the soul.
 
This is a perfect opportunity to take time out for yourself, replenish your energy and learn tips on how to beat the winter blues this season. Our retreat day is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners, including those who are new to the practice.
 
Our Urban Day Winter Retreat includes:
  • 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
Date / Time: March 21-23,  2025
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.

 
Date / Time: April 1-29,  2025
Tuesdays (5): 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Instructor: Stephanie
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?

As yoga practitioners, we can explore, become familiar with and have an immediate impact on our energetic or subtle body through various techniques such as asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), mudras (hand gestures), mantras (repetition of sacred sounds or words) and meditation.
 
The state of our energy or subtle body affects everything from our physical health to our emotional and mental well-being, our sense of connection with others and the clarity (or lack thereof) of our purpose in life. In this course, we will examine the main yogic concepts of the subtle body: the koshas, prana vayus, nadis, chakras and five elements. We will explore these topics with a combination of practical exercises, discussion and theory.
 
This training is designed for yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, and all those wanting to learn more about the subtle body and its important role in physical, mental and emotional health, and as a powerful tool for spiritual evolution.
 
Date / Time: April 3, 2025, to April 6, 2025
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.
Dates and Times:
 
Thursday, April 3, 2025 to Sunday, April 6, 2025
 
4 days/3 nights
  • 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.
About Our Retreat Location:
 
Northern Edge Algonquin Nature Retreat & Wellness Centre
 
Come out and explore with us in Mother Natures finest beauty, Algonquin Park just a few hours north of the city. Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday life to find peace and tranquility on a weekend getaway.
 

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
Date / Time: May 2-4,  2025
Friday: 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am ET – 4 pm ET each day
Instructor: Michael
Yoga for Seniors and Healthy Aging
For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students!

In 2021, Canada’s Seniors officially out numbered children. With no signs of this trend lessening any time soon, learning to teach yoga to our Seniors safely and mindfully is becoming an increasingly important skill in the yoga teaching world. Understanding the common physical and mental issues and having the qualifications to teach yoga to this large segment of our population will provide yoga teachers and care givers with a unique and very rewarding way to serve our communities.
 
In the training we will address common physical issues that will need accommodation in class, for example: osteoporosis, arthritis, COPD or CAD. Learning to create skillful modifications for older students, some coming to yoga for the first time, will allow for teachers and care givers to offer the gifts of yoga with confidence. Adapting to the needs in the room will allow for a strong, challenging, but equally relaxed and meditative practice.