Ottawa Yoga Blog - PranaShanti Yoga Centre Ottawa

Our 16 Year Anniversary

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by Devinder Kaur Comment Closed

Greetings and Happy 16th Anniversary! It's hard to believe we've reached this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! Whether you’ve been with us from day one or joined us along the way, each of you has helped shape PranaShanti into the warm, vibrant community it is today. What started as a vision 16 years ago has blossomed into a space where thousands of classes, workshops, and trainings have taken place—enriching lives and deepening connections. This year, we’re celebrating with extra excitement! Expect Class Package Savings, a Social Giveaway, a Sidewalk Sale this Saturday, October 5, 2024, and a few surprises that we can’t wait to share. Drop by for a class, sip some organic tea, and explore the Centre and our boutique. As we look back on these 16 wonderful years, we are so grateful for the love, energy, and community spirit you’ve brought into our space. Let’s keep building these beautiful memories together. Thank you for making PranaShanti...

Get Ready for an Incredible Fall at PranaShanti!

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 by Devinder Kaur Comment Closed

As the leaves begin to change, so does our class schedule! We’re excited to share some amazing updates that will make this fall your most mindful and rejuvenating season yet. Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, explore new styles, or simply relax, we’ve got you covered with refreshed offerings and brand-new additions. New and Improved Classes You asked, and we listened! This season, we’re bringing back some of your favorite classic classes with fresh updates to enhance your experience. Expect the perfect blend of tradition and innovation in every session, helping you connect deeply with your mind, body, and spirit. More Evening Options For those who love winding down after a long day, we’ve added more in-person evening classes! Our expanded Yoga Nidra sessions are the ultimate way to relax and recharge your mind and body. Let go of the day’s stress and enter a deep state of restorative rest with this calming practice. Sound Baths Galore Looking for a unique and transformative...

Guided Reiki Meditation: A Powerful, Yet Gentle, Compliment to Your Practice by Tara Mazurk

July 9, 2024August 31, 2024 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Imagine unlocking a deeper dimension of healing and serenity in your meditation and yoga practice, where the flow of energy becomes as tangible as your breath. This is the promise of integrating Reiki—a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation—into your routine. On July 20th, PranaShanti in Ottawa invites you to explore the transformative potential of Reiki through our Guided Reiki Meditation Class. This session will introduce you to the profound benefits of infusing your practice with personal energy healing. By aligning your mind, body, and spirit, you'll discover how to ease every cell of your being, even amidst life's daily challenges and stresses. During the session, not only will you receive direct Reiki healing, but you'll also learn how Reiki can enrich your existing routines. This includes enhancing your energy grounding, providing protective measures, and facilitating intuitive empowerment for those with sensitive and empathic natures. Reiki also supports easier clearing and recharging of your energetic field, promoting overall balance and well-being. What...

It’s time for Summertime Fun Savings!

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

We're always so impressed how dedicated our yogis are through the Ottawa winter, that when it comes to summer, we want to help you maintain the benefits of a regular yoga practice for health and vibrancy through the warm months. That's why between NOW and August 31st, 2024, when you purchase a 10 or 20 class package, you'll receive some FREE yoga in the month of August. The class packages do not expire and the bonus classes are valid for use between August 1 to August 31st, 2024. Our Class Packages and the FREE August classes can be used for In-Person and Online Classes. When you purchase... A 10 class package = 5 free August classes. A 20 class package = 10 free August classes. You can purchase online or at the Centre, and your classes will be added to your account. It's a tremendous thing to get extra support in maintaining your practice! Yoga's a little like regular tune ups and oil changes on your...

MELT Method®101

March 7, 2024February 22, 2024 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

If there was a way for you to maintain the health and longevity of your joints, wouldn’t you want to know about it? In the pain science world, there’s a new anatomical star on the street, and its name is fascia. Also called connective tissue, our fascia are bands of thin, flexible, and fibrous tissue that wrap around and support every single structure in your body. We’re talking organs, muscles, nerves, tendons, blood vessels, bones, and, yes, our joints. Fascia holds us up and sets the tone for our posture. It stabilizes our joints as we move, bear weight, and do all the things that we do. Our joints are emerged in and surrounded by connective tissue, and by keeping that tissue happy, we keep our joints happy. Unhappy joints become stiff and inflamed. They ache in the morning and after a long walk or run. But it’s not our fault! As biped creatures living within gravity’s pull who move and use our...

Reiki-Infused Yin Yoga

February 22, 2024July 22, 2024 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

In a world conditioned to do-do-do, finding balance and inner peace has become a precious commodity. They say the new wealthy is a regulated nervous system, one that can allow us to simply be, and move through our days with grace and peace.Stress, anxiety, and the demands of daily life can take a toll on our mental, emotional and physical well-being. Fortunately, there are holistic practices that offer a sanctuary for rejuvenation and self-discovery.Reiki healing and Yin Yoga, when combined, create a powerful synergy between all levels of being - spiritual, mental, emotional and physical - that can transform our inner state toward energetic regulation and protection. Join us on March 2nd to experience the somatic harmony between Reiki and Yin Yoga. The Blissful Power of Reiki Healing Reiki, a Japanese healing technique meaning ‘universally-guided life force energy’, focuses on channeling positive energy to promote relaxation and balance within the body. At the heart of Reiki is the belief that energy flows...

29-Day Yoga Challenge – Beat the Winter Blues

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

The Challenge runs from February 1 to February 29, 2024, and is a commitment to attend yoga classes for 29 consecutive days. The PranaShanti 29-Day Challenge is a great way to strengthen the body, unburden the mind, and begin a daily commitment to yourself - an opportunity to tap into your true nature which is deeper, wiser and more joyful. In 29 days, you can create a whole new way of being. Start with any class on February 1 and keep going with 1 class per day until the end of the month! Why should I take the PranaShanti 29-Day Challenge? This is an opportunity to awaken to your life, to tap into your true nature, to lighten and brighten from the inside outwards - all in the depth of Winter. Through daily practice, you will experience: increased strength & flexibility; stress reduction & improved focus; improved sleep patterns & eating habits; feelings of well-being and upliftment. Helpful Tips: Daily journaling can...

Annual Unlimited Holiday Special! Make a commitment to YOURSELF!

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Make a commitment to yourself! This package is truly UNLIMITED! With the PranaShanti Annual Unlimited Package Holiday Special you will enjoy: No limit to the number of classes you practice Choose from over 65+ weekly drop in classes (online and in-person) 10% off events, workshops and trainings 10% off boutique purchases 1 60-minute therapeutic massage 5 drop-in guest yoga passes FREE yoga mat and towel rentals This special is available from NOW to January 31, 2024, with the holiday special price of $1,495.00 (HST included) which includes all the goodies listed above for 365 days! A $200.00 savings just on the package price with more savings all year long! Buy Online ...

Our 15 Year Anniversary

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Greetings and Happy Anniversary! Being part of this fantastic community has been an honour and a blessing. But without YOU, there would be no PranaShanti. So many of you have been with us from the very start, and so many more of you have found us somewhere along your own yoga journey. It seems like yesterday that we opened our doors, and here we are 15 years later, saying “where did the time go?” We've offered thousands of classes, hundreds of workshops, and trainings and have hosted many incredible facilitators we now feel blessed to call friends. Everyone has inspired us to keep going and continue supporting us with their energy, time, and love. For this year's festivities, you will see we have some fun prizes, giveaways and Class Package savings. We also have some surprises too! Join us for class or drop by, enjoy some organic tea, and browse the Centre and PranaShanti boutique. As we celebrate 15 remarkable years together, we're grateful...

The Fourth Trimester: Postpartum Reflections

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

By Brittany Webster, owner of Consciously Curated Home As an expectant mother, I found that the focus of maternity seemed to be on preparing for childbirth and creating a beautiful nursery room for my baby. I could find books, guides, blogs and advice on morning sickness, birthing techniques, baby equipment and decorating - but those post-birth weeks when a mother is at her most vulnerable, when days are filled with feeding, changing, naps (and if you’re lucky you sneak in a shower) are shrouded in mystery. We don’t talk about the Fourth Trimester. Only a few select girlfriends imparted some honest words of wisdom having recently struggled through this time themselves. In the Western world, by and large, we’re encouraged to get back to routine, work, our ‘pre-baby’ body. These impossible standards, glorified in the media, on social, even by friends and family, are ridiculous. “You can’t even tell she had a baby!” “So when are you heading back to work?” In reality, we should be...