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Fall: Vata Season

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

Ayurveda considers a seasonal routine an important cornerstone of health year-round. Balancing the nature of your local climate with lifestyle choices that offset the potential for seasonally-induced imbalances is one of the simplest ways that you can protect your well-being. But keep in mind that the seasons vary widely from one place to another, as do the qualities that they engender. Vata season is whatever time of year most embodies the attributes that characterize vata dosha: dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile, and clear (or empty). Autumn is the classic vata season. However, depending on where you live, the dry and expansive qualities of vata may be the principal components of your environment in other seasons too—showing as early as summer, and if autumn is followed by a very drying, cold, isolating, or windy winter. Beginning to observe your environment from this qualitative perspective empowers you to respond to both daily and seasonal changes in your local climate. The truth is that many of...

Celebrating 14 years!

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

Greetings! This week we are very excited to be celebrating our 14-year anniversary! It is certainly a reason to celebrate as it has been through the incredible support of you, our community, our amazing staff, teachers, wellness team and volunteers, and lots of hard work and positivity that we are here - so please join us in celebration! There are 3 great ways that are available starting right now! It is our way of saying THANK YOU! 20% OFF on 10, 20 and Annual Unlimited Class packages until end of day Monday, October 10! SHOP ONLINE!20% OFF on boutique purchases until end of day Monday, October 10! SHOP ONLINE!On Saturday, October 8, all Online and In-Person Classes are FREE all day! Sign up early! For Online purchases use CODE: Gratitude14Years With gratitude, Devinder Kaur ...

Summer: Pitta Season

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

The most striking characteristics of summer—the heat, the long days of bright sun, the sharp intensity, and the transformative nature of the season—are directly in line with pitta dosha, which is why summer is considered a pitta season. And, despite the fact that some climates are exceptionally humid this time of year, the cumulative effect of intense heat is to dry things out, so summer is also considered dry. On a more subtle level, summer is a time of expansion and mobility—traits more characteristic of vata dosha. While there is plenty to celebrate about summer’s unique personality, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. A summer seasonal routine is aimed at fostering diet and lifestyle habits that will help prevent the over-accumulation of summer qualities and allow you to enjoy the unique gifts that summertime has to offer. General Recommendations for Pitta Season Your primary focus through the summer months will be to keep pitta balanced by staying cool, mellowing intensity with relaxation,...

Summertime Fun Savings in BACK!

June 18, 2022June 30, 2022 by superadmin superadmin2 Comments

Our annual Summertime Fun Savings is back! 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, 2022, 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, 2022. 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...

Yoga in Our Park

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

Take IN-PERSON Yoga Classes OUTDOORS with your favourite PranaShanti Teachers! Bring your yoga mat or beach towel and get ready to practice yoga outdoors in the summertime! All classes are OPEN to ALL levels, abilities and ages. Everyone is welcome. Classes are offered 4 days per week - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and bottle of water with you. Days and Times: Saturdays: 9 am to 10 amSundays: 10 am to 11 amTuesdays: 6 pm to 7 pmThursdays: 6 pm to 7 pm Location: Our Park at 950 Gladstone Avenue! Our NEW Centre has a lovely grass and garden area to the left of our building. Bike racks available at the front and rear of building. Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee Class Package or Membership. Sign Up on the Class Schedule. Pre-registration required and space is limited to 24 participants. Class Cancellation Policy: Due to limited spots for In-Person attendance,...

Celebrate Summer 30-Day Challenge

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

Let's Celebrate Summer! Let's Celebrate the Gift of Practice! Let's Celebrate Community Connection! We start on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, after the holiday weekend! Join the 30-Day Challenge for community connection, upliftment and good health! Create a positive and healthy habit with daily mindful movement. Join the challenge and give yourself the gift and experience of daily practice and see where it can take you! Use your Annual or Monthly Membership, Class Package or do Drop-Ins. How to join: 1. Make sure you have an Annual or Monthly Membership, Class Package or Drop-Ins on your PranaShanti account. 2. Sign up for class! Go to the Class Schedule and sign up for your choice of class each day. You can book in advance. 3. Your progress is entirely self-managed but we’ll be tracking the classes you attend! If you miss a day, not to worry. Catch up by doubling up on another day. You can do this up...

Voted Top Yoga Studio in Ottawa – 2022

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

Grateful to be voted Top Yoga Studio in Ottawa for 6 years in a row from 2017 through to 2022! PranaShanti Yoga Centre crowned Top Choice Award Winner for Top Yoga Studio in the 2022 Annual Top Choice Award Survey. Ottawa, Ontario, CA -- January 14, 2022 -- Top Choice Awards has announced that PranaShanti Yoga Centre has been voted Top Yoga Studio of 2022 in the city of Ottawa. PranaShanti Yoga Centre has set new standards for quality, service, image, value and professionalism. We have excelled in our category through hard work and complete dedication to our customers. This award is a testament to the skill, passion and vision of our company. We truly appreciate this recognition and the association with the exclusive Top Choice Award circle of winners in North America. Top Choice Awards is an International market research firm, focusing on the experience of the customers. Since 2005, winners are released annually to recognize and showcase the most trusted and appealing service...

30-Day Challenge for Community Connection

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Now more than ever we need our practice and community connection! On Monday, November 22, join the 30-Day Challenge for community connection, peace of mind and good health! Create a positive and healthy habit with daily mindful movement. Join the challenge and give yourself the gift and experience of daily practice and see where it can take you! Use your Annual or Monthly Membership, Class Package or do Drop Ins. How to join: 1. Make sure you have an Annual or Monthly Membership, Class Package or Drop Ins on your PranaShanti account. 2. Sign up for class! Go to the Class Schedule and sign up for your choice of class each day. You can book up to 7 days in advance. 3. Your progress is entirely self-managed but we’ll be tracking the classes you attend! If you miss a day, not to worry. Catch up by doubling up on another day. You can do this up to 3 times...

Writing to Write by Jessie Carson

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

Have you ever wanted to start (or re-start) a writing practice and just can’t seem to make it happen? Maybe you think you don’t have the time or you don’t think it’s productive or that there is no benefit unless you publish. Those roadblocks along with many other myths are just some of the excuses we tell ourselves to keep us from creating and reaping the benefits that come from a creative practice. Writing for no other purpose but ‘to write’ can be a helpful thing to do during times of uncertainty. It is a simple practice where writing for as short a time as three minutes can be beneficial after one session. While there are no guarantees, writing often helps people make sense of things going on in their lives. Writing can also help with processing and coping. No matter what ‘purpose’ we have for writing, many people know that writing can be settling and comforting. Franz Kafka, a writer of...

We’re OPEN with 65+ IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL Classes per Week!

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

With Step 3 of the Ontario Re-Opening Plan we are happy to welcome you back for In-Person Classes in our Body (heated) and Soul (regular temperature) studios! The health and safety of our community is our top priority. We work extremely hard to keep our Centre pristine, and everyone who enters safe. Our NEW Centre at 950 Gladstone Ave., has a custom designed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system that includes the latest in air exchange and filtration so you will be breathing the cleanest, freshest air possible. Please refer to our COVID-19 Protocols for In-Person Indoor Classes and our Cancellation Policy: Our commitment to you during COVID With over 65+ In-Person and interactive Virtual classes per week, there is a yoga for everyone! Multiple Styles: Hatha, Power, Hip Opening Flow, Flow, Mobility, Somatic Movement, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, Meditation, Therapeutic, Yoga Nidra and more.... Many have asked and a resounding yes, that our Live Stream Online Classes will continue. Sign Up via the...