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Hatha Yoga Teacher Training – 300 Hour

300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Background Since PranaShanti's inception in 2008, Devinder Kaur, envisioned Ottawa's first 300-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program. Seeing the need for advanced yogic studies in the region, in 2014, Devinder Kaur with Steffi Retzlaff's support and background in adult higher education began researching approaches for PranaShanti's newest training program. Following this initial stage, Kathleen Burr, with her expertise in program development, continued the work and formulated the program that we offer today. We are grateful to Steffi and Kathleen for their dedication and contributions to this exceptional program. Overview PranaShanti Yoga Centre’s 300 Hour Program is a comprehensive course of study that delves deeply into all aspects of Yoga to build 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. Please note: completion of a 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program is a prerequisite to the 300-Hour program....

Mexico Retreat

Mexico Yoga Adventure ~ A Yoga Retreat in the Riviera Maya January 27 - February 2, 2019 Dates Sunday, January 27 to February 2, 2019 About our Retreat Just steps from a pristine beach, we'll ignite our passion for life through Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and a variety of meditation practices. These ancient practices will open you to all the possibilities you can create in your life so you can live a life of balance, optimum health and joy. Daily yoga classes will be lead by Devinder Kaur and Laurie Howe. Rejuvenate in the ocean, lounge by the pool at our luxurious private retreat casa, and explore a quaint town on the Mayan Riviera. Typically daily schedule: 6:30 am to 7:15 am – Sunrise practice/meditation at beach or in Casa Om Yoga Studio 7:15 am to 8:30 am - Yoga Class in Casa Om Yoga Studio 8:30 am – Breakfast Open Time: Choose one of the optional excursions, lounge by the pool, spend time at the beach...

Italy Retreat

Yoga Retreat in Italy with Devinder Kaur & Kathryn Flynn Dates: Saturday, October 17th, 2015 to Saturday, October 24th, 2015 About our retreat: In the heart of the Sabine hills amidst olive groves and a rolling landscape, lies a peaceful haven of repose. With its spectacular views and magical setting, In Sabina lies in the midst of the Italian countryside less than an hour from Rome. The grounds are lush and abundant with a natural spring, gardens, pond, and swimming pool. The property is peaceful, rustic and ideal for spiritual practice and restorative vacation. This retreat is the perfect blend of engaging activity and peacefulness. Every day will include optional yoga classes of your choice with Devinder or Kathryn, including Kundalini, Hatha, and Restorative/Yin practices. All meals are provided onsite by our private chef who will turn the garden's abundant produce into spectacular vegetarian meals. One day will be a private wine tour to the vineyard covered hills with our guest sommelier, Andrew Rastapkevicius, whose...

Max Strom Seminar

Max Strom - Tedx Talks Technology has expanded at such a rate that nearly every aspect of our world has been affected — yet there has been no corresponding expansion of personal happiness. We are depressed, anxious, sleep-deprived and overmedicated. This talk explores the innate technology within us — the "apps" of our mind, body and emotional center that contain the inner-knowledge that can empower the most meaningful areas of our lives. https://youtu.be/LFjdog-ne9A There is No App for Happiness January 15-17, 2016 Join international Guest Speaker, Max Strom for a special weekend at PranaShanti with a four part series of seminars that will explore a transformational breath practice and gentle yoga, self-healing through strong vinyasa practice, and lectures and writing seminars inspired by his book: There is No App for Happiness - How to Avoid a Near-Life Experience. "There is No App for Happiness is the new playbook for how to survive THRIVE in our modern culture. It served as a great reality check for me...

Anodea Judith Seminar

Creating On Purpose: Manifestation Through the Chakras with Anodea Judith, Ph.D SOLD OUT! We hope you can join us next time Anodea is with us! Dates: Thursday, October 2, 2014 to Sunday, October 5th, 2014. Times: Thursday: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This 3.5-day seminar takes the chakra journey from the top down, honing your ability to bring your intentions and dreams into manifestation and completion. From beliefs to visions, expression to relationship, will, passion, and completion, we will show you step-by-step how to use powerful techniques for clearing away limiting beliefs, counter-intentions, negative voices, and distractions to create your dreams. Special focus is on using these techniques offering your gifts for the betterment of others. It’s the blocks that are a pain. Manifest through the chakras! Manifestation is joyous when you break through the blocks that stand in the way. Ecstasy comes from realizing your goals—whether it’s publishing a book, buying a house, taking a vacation, finishing a project,...

21 Stages of Meditation

Welcome to The 21 Stages of Meditation 2017 Dates Coming! This course is for anyone who wants to enhance the joy of their meditation experience. Meditators from all traditions are invited! You’ll clear your mind, sharpen your consciousness and strengthen your nervous system. Meditation is both a skill and an experience. It has stages, just as a flower grows from seed to sprout to leaves to bloom. Gurucharan Singh was guided through the stages of meditation at the feet of Yogi Bhajan and formulated this information into the ‘The 21 Stages of Meditation’ which is now part of the final training - Level 3 - in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan®. The 21 Stages of Meditation is a Journey To The Self along the meditative path to realization and is a component of the KRI Level Three certification within The Aquarian Teacher™ Training Program. ‘The Stages of Meditation’ are grouped into three ‘journeys’. They are: Experience & Crystallize the Self, Express and Distill...

Vitality and Stress

KRI Level 2 Vitality and Stress with Devinder Kaur and Dr. Shanti Shanti Kaur Cultivate the caliber to guide yourself and others through life’s challenges. Vitality and Stress is an amazing opportunity to look closely at how we react to, cope with and master stress in our lives. We will identify our stress personality and build our core vitality, mental endurance and spiritual clarity. We will explore consciousness as a primary tool in building vitality and better understand the effects and downsides of too much stress. Then we will identify strategies to cope with stress and mitigate its ill effects. This seminar focuses on developing the core skill for change of the Age - the ability to recognize stress in ourselves and others, and to develop the tools to transform it and balance it with conscious relaxation. Topics include: Explore Your Vitality and Recognize Consciousness as the Core of Vitality Identify Your Stress Manage Depression and Emotional Fatigue Relieve, Relax, Recharge through Meditation and Kriyas This seminar...

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training – Level 1

220+ Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training January 2021 to June 2021 ONLINE COURSE - Live Stream and/or In Person Challenge Yourself - Awaken Your Potential - Master Yourself - Touch Your Soul The Aquarian Teacher Training Level 1: Foundation is the first level of a three tiered Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) Certified Teacher Training Program of Kundalini Yoga. Upon the completion of this transformative course you will become a Certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and qualify to apply as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYS) at the 200hr-level by Yoga Alliance. Throughout this 220+ hour, 6 month program, you will be part of a supportive, yogic community who will share this deep experience into the teachings with you. Taking the time to meet over 8 weekends with manageable hours allows you to integrate the teachings gracefully into your daily life while respecting your personal, family and work obligations. You will be supported by a team of dedicated Teacher Trainers who are available to you locally between weekends...

Family Yoga

Prenatal Yoga Practicing Prenatal Yoga can be a powerful tool to prepare for labor and motherhood! Research suggests that Prenatal Yoga has many benefits for pregnant women, such as: Improved sleep Reduced stress and anxiety Increased strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth Decreased lower back pain, nausea, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches and shortness of breath In these sessions we will use meditation and practice yoga postures to strengthen and relax your changing body. We will explore different breath and focus techniques that are supportive for birthing and learn how to modify postures before and after baby arrives. Each session ends with a well-deserved relaxation, and is appropriate for new and experienced Yoga students. This is an opportunity to connect with your body, baby and other pregnant women. As well as, to prepare for the challenges of being a new parent. Parent & Baby Yoga Gently stretch, strengthen and relax areas of the body affected by parenthood, meet other parents & bond with...

Yin Yoga Ottawa

Yin Yoga is a passive style of yoga practice that uses longer holds in fully supported postures to bring release to connective tissue, specifically ligaments and tendons in the joints and spine. This practice is beneficial to all bodies and all levels, from those seeking ease and mobility due to tightness or chronic pain, as well as yogis looking to improve mobility and provide a complement to more Yang (active) styles of practice. Yin Yoga – Practiced in a regular temperature room; students may wish to wear long sleeves and socks during practice. Hot Yin Yoga - This class is practiced in a room heated to 103-105F to further facilitate the elasticity of fascia and connective tissues, as heat increases blood flow to the muscles. Warm Yin Yoga - Warm classes are heated to 80-85F for a therapeutic atmosphere. ...