Discover the ancient art of sound healing in this unique Breathwork Sound Immersion experience led by Devinder. This practice uses the transformative power of breath and sound to promote deep relaxation, emotional release, and pain relief.
In this 60-minute class, you'll be guided through a soothing journey of conscious breathing, complemented by the rich, ambient sounds of gongs and other instruments. As you lie comfortably in savasana (corpse pose) on your yoga mat, Devinder's calming voice and the resonant vibrations of the gongs will envelop you, helping to balance your nervous system and alleviate stress.
Our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, will be set with dimmed lighting to create a restful environment. Yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters are available for your comfort, but feel free to bring any additional props you need to fully unwind.
Whether you’re seeking to reduce stress, release tension, or enhance your overall well-being, this session offers a powerful and restorative experience. Each class is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the healing soundscape and emerge feeling renewed.
Come share in this experience the second Saturday of every month at 3 pm.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership
Dress comfortably and prepare to embark on a journey of profound relaxation and inner peace.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room
For Parents, Caregivers, Teachers, Yoga Teachers and Yoga Students!
"Teach your children meditation. It will help them learn to cope with life's challenges in a peaceful and constructive way, fostering a more harmonious world for generations to come." - Deepak Chopra
In today's fast-paced world, our children are often overwhelmed by school pressures, constant connectivity, and busy schedules. This can take a toll on their mental well-being and sense of happiness.
But there's hope! Research shows that introducing children to Yoga and Mindfulness can have a profound impact on their mental health and overall happiness. These practices help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression while improving concentration, self-esteem, and empathy.
This course is designed to equip parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone working with children with the tools and techniques to bring Yoga and Mindfulness into children's lives in a fun and engaging way!
Here's what we'll cover:
The benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness for children.
Strategies for sharing these practices with different age groups.
Fun and creative activities, games, and relaxation techniques.
Easy-to-implement Mindfulness exercises for home and the classroom.
Tips for creating and presenting a child-friendly yoga class.
Ways to integrate Yoga and Mindfulness into the community.
Dates and Timings:
Saturday, September 14, 2024
10 am to 5 pm
Breaks will be provided
Cost: SAVE with the Early Bird! $250.00 per person before June 30, 2024, $295.00 per person thereafter.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact on the next generation!
Let's join hands to empower our children and create a brighter, more mindful future together!
Note:
This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
300 Hour Elective Module: 6 Hours
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, Ottawa, Ontario, (Chinatown).
Our 2,500 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining/boardroom with conference table and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, reading room, mini Boutique and our Administration Office.
Sometimes life carries us on its whims and we find ourselves unconsciously moving fast. In this workshop, we'll explore the art of pacing and slowing down through a series of gentle exercises that support a mindful breathing and body connection, releasing the pressures of the mind and harmonizing it with heart, body, and spirit.
You'll discover benefits such as reduced stress, improved focus, presence and peace, enhanced emotional resilience, and a greater sense of overall wellbeing. By developing a mindful approach to life, we can understand how to simply be, working with the energies around us, rather than being swept up by them.
All levels are welcome!
Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 2 pm - 4 pm.
Cost: $55.00 per person, $60.00 per person day of.
Bring a yoga mat and dress in comfortable clothes. If you like, bring your favourite meditation cushion, eye pillow and blankets. Cushions and blankets are available in the studio room.
Maximum 10 participants.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
If you’ve been to her classes, you know that Melissa is passionate about proper core function!
Many people think of the core as the front or tummy muscles. They might think of 6-packs or flat stomach. But our core is much more than this! A healthy core is a functional core, regardless of what shape our body is!
Join Melissa as we delve into what the core really is (and isn’t)! We’ll take an in-depth look with topics such as the history of the fascination with the belly, anatomy & function, how posture & breathing affect the core, how to properly engage the core and what happens if we don’t, are crunches really a good idea, and “belly love”.
This is a fun and engaging course open to EVERY-body. It‘s great for anyone wanting to safely strengthen or rebuild their core including those with diastasis recti or recovering from abdominal surgery such as c-section. No yoga experience required.
Topics include:
Brief history of the “belly”
Anatomy of the core (it’s way more than you think!)
Functions of the core including proper breathing and pelvic floor
How posture and breathing affect proper core function
How to properly engage and strengthen the core & what happens if we don't
Crunches: Should we do them? Maybe. But there are other fun & safer ways to strengthen the core
How laughing is one of the BEST core exercises!
Putting it all into practice
Students can bring writing material, and prepare for practice with comfortable clothes, yoga mat and water.
Date and Time: Sunday, September 15, 2024, 1 pm - 3:30 pm.
Cost: $95.00 per person.
Maximum 15 participants.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Notes:
This workshop is also beneficial for instructors or professionals working with clients in this area. You will gain important knowledge to help serve your clients best, such as proper breathing, cuing at the right time, and signs that they may be doing too much. Yoga Alliance CEUs available.
More About Melissa:
Melissa is a registered Yoga Therapist, Yoga Instructor and Continuing Education Provider. She has worked in a pelvic health clinic, teaches classes, workshops, trainings and retreats, and works with private clients in areas such as pelvic health, core restore, pain care and stress management.
She draws on her 15+ years of working with clients in class and private sessions, her journey from pregnancy to motherhood, and her own experience with diastasis and core dysfunction. Her personal struggles became her passion, which led her to wanting to share her knowledge with others.
“The journey of healing can be frustrating with a lot of misinformation along the way (thanks doctor google). Anything we read or watch on videos cannot possibly address our own unique bodies. My goal is for people to understand that their core is a complex system, to help them discover their own core needs and empower them with knowledge and tools for their own journey of greater well-being”.
Tuesday, September 17th to Tuesday, September 24th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Online and/or In-Person Course
For Yoga Teachers of ALL disciplines and Students interested in Teaching Yoga!
Yoga is growing, evolving and becoming more widely available.
Yoga Teachers need to be of service to their communities but also need to navigate the challenges of ensuring their own sustainability.
In this course, we will explore:
The key aspects to consider when developing a Yoga Teacher business plan and your approach to teaching
Tools for the effective day-to-day management of your Yoga Teaching business
Identifying and articulating your unique offerings as a Yoga Teacher
How to establish yourself as a professional in field of many Yoga Teachers
Determining the most practical paths to gain teaching experience and professional development
Tips and techniques for teaching online classes
AI and tools such as Chat GPT
Learning Objectives:
Identify your core strengths as a Yoga Teacher.
Learn about the various niche areas of teaching and explore where you want to take your teaching focus.
Receive guidance on your plan/approach for your yoga teaching career and business.
Dates and Times:
Tuesdays, September 17 and 24, 2024
Two (2) Tuesday evening sessions: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Cost:SAVE with the Early Bird! $250.00 per person before June 30, 2024, $295.00 per person thereafter.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Note:This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
There will be pre-reading and an assignment between the 2 sessions.
300 Hour Program - Core Module - 10 Hours
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, Ottawa, Ontario, (Chinatown).
Our 2,500 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining/boardroom with conference table and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, reading room, mini Boutique and our Administration Office.
Wednesday, September 18th to Wednesday, October 23rd, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
In-Person Class Series
Practice postures that encourage a healthy, happy pregnancy and birth. Connect with other as you move your body in ways that feel good and help alleviate some of the common effects of pregnancy.
You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as simple postures that can be beneficial for your pregnancy, labour and motherhood!
Each week we will discuss topics such as pelvic health, incl. pelvic floor and pelvic stability, diastasis prevention, pain management and birth positions.
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, to October 23rd, 2024
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $180.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$35.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required. A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, Ottawa, Ontario, (Chinatown).
Our 2,500 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining/boardroom with conference table and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, reading room, mini Boutique and our Administration Office.
The full moon is a special time, especially for those who are following a yogic path, because it is an optimum time for clearing and balancing our mind and our energy.
The moon is deeply and intimately connected with our mind and our thoughts. Yoga, meditation and sound can help to cleanse feelings of agitation, and can even provide us with a great opportunity to let go of the mental or emotional baggage that has been weighing us down.
Practicing at the full moon also help us to unleash our creativity, whether we are focused on specific creative projects or we need new ways of thinking about the problems and issues we are facing. This practice can help us to release old, stuck, energy that no longer supports us.
During the class, we will clear our mind and balance our body’s chakras (energy centers) through a variety of yoga practices including postures (asana), breath work (pranayam), meditation, savasana (relaxation) and sound.
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 7 pm - 8:30 pm.
Cost: $40.00 per person in advance, $45.00 per person day of. Herbal tea and cookies included.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street. Ottawa, Ontario
Note: Each teacher brings their unique gifts to the class which may include singing bowls and/or Gongs for the sound bath.
An Experience-Based Exploration of Human Consciousness
Welcome to an interactive seminar where we will delve into the intriguing concept of illusionary self-generated perspective. We will use our sense of sight and explore how our current perspective shapes our reality. Through experiential and experimental exercises, thought-provoking discussions and breath practice we will aim to uncover the interconnected nature of existence and create new opportunities to broaden life's possibilities through expanded consciousness.
We will:
Explore the illusions created by our sense of sight and its impact on our perception of reality.
Understand how an exponentially growing global perspectives could shape a new understanding of interconnectedness and unity.
Experience an interactive exercise that demonstrates the interconnected nature of existence.
Learn a practical tool and technique for expanding consciousness and integrating new perspectives into daily life.
This workshop is designed for individuals interested in exploring consciousness, perception, and personal development. No prior knowledge is required, and participants are encouraged to engage actively in discussions and exercises. We aim to create a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and inspire participants to embrace expanded consciousness as a pathway to personal and collective growth.
Date and Time: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 6 pm - 9 pm.
Cost: $40.00 per person in advance. $45.00 per person day of.
For those who may need financial assistance, we kindly offer a sliding scale and 2 exchange opportunities (in-person) for this event. Please contact Carmen at carmen@pranashanti.com for more details.
Dress in comfortable clothes. Complimentary herbal tea provided.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, Ottawa, ON, (Chinatown).
Our 2,500 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining/boardroom with conference table and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, reading room, mini Boutique and our Administration Office.
An Experience-Based Exploration of Human Consciousness
Welcome to an interactive seminar where we will delve into the intriguing concept of illusionary self-generated perspective. We will use our sense of sight and explore how our current perspective shapes our reality. Through experiential and experimental exercises, thought-provoking discussions and breath practice we will aim to uncover the interconnected nature of existence and create new opportunities to broaden life's possibilities through expanded consciousness.
We will:
Explore the illusions created by our sense of sight and its impact on our perception of reality.
Understand how an exponentially growing global perspectives could shape a new understanding of interconnectedness and unity.
Experience an interactive exercise that demonstrates the interconnected nature of existence.
Learn a practical tool and technique for expanding consciousness and integrating new perspectives into daily life.
This workshop is designed for individuals interested in exploring consciousness, perception, and personal development. No prior knowledge is required, and participants are encouraged to engage actively in discussions and exercises. We aim to create a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and inspire participants to embrace expanded consciousness as a pathway to personal and collective growth.
Date and Time: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 6 pm - 9 pm.
Cost: $40.00 per person in advance. $45.00 per person day of.
For those who may need financial assistance, we kindly offer a sliding scale and 2 exchange opportunities (in-person) for this event. Please contact Carmen at carmen@pranashanti.com for more details.
Dress in comfortable clothes. Complimentary herbal tea provided.
Location: Online. The link will be sent to you 30-60 minutes prior to start time to join in via Zoom.
At PranaShanti Yoga Centre we have offered over 40 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings. This fall we will be offering a very special training experience that draws on the caliber and depth of specialization of our most experienced Teachers!
Our yoga programs are life-transforming and for everyone, whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge.
This Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Part-Time program is designed to help accommodate your busy schedule. It offers the possibility to really dive into the teachings: physically, mentally and spiritually while respecting your commitments to work, family, schooling and personal life.
This PranaShanti Teacher Training program is a total of 200+ hours including 180 contact hours and 35 personal hours so that you graduate a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). This format provides future teachers exposure to as much knowledge and hands-on practice teaching time as possible.
Our program provides you with a foundational background in yoga that draws on the Hatha and Vinyasa yoga traditions, as well as modern knowledge of bio-mechanics and movement, so that you can confidently teach holistic, all-levels classes in a clear, compassionate manner. You will deepen your understanding of asana (postures), develop a functional understanding of yogic and Western anatomy, yoga philosophy and theory, Ayurveda, meditation, personal development and communication skills.
Dates and Timings:
The format of the program is comprised of evening lectures, weekend lectures, self study and public yoga classes at PranaShanti Yoga Centre.
Practice Weekends:
Fridays, 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am to 6 pm each day. All evening sessions are available by Live Stream or In-Person.
September 20-21-22, 2024
October 18-19-20, 2024
November 22-23-24, 2024
January 10-11-12, 2025
February 7-8-9, 2025
March 7-8-9, 2025
April 11-12-13, 2025
Practice Evenings: Weeknight Evenings 6 pm to 9 pm. All evening sessions are available by Live Stream or In-Person.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Tuesday, December 10 and 17, 2024 (2 sessions in December)
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Self Study:
Complete homework (reading, writing, practice teaching) between group sessions.
Prepare a yoga research presentation and complete a yoga class journal for each of the 20 yoga classes attended.
20 Yoga Classes at PranaShanti Yoga Centre
Choose from over 80 classes per week to practice and observe various different teachers, teaching and yoga styles.
Program Outline:
Teaching Asana – Learn to teach safely, effectively and with compassion and confidence in person and online. Participate in Posture Clinics to breakdown the asanas, and learn about sequencing, props, cuing, music and holding space
Meditation – Practice a variety of meditation techniques to focus and quiet the mind and understand the benefits and science behind the practice
Pranayama – Explore powerful breath (pranayama) techniques such as ujayi, kapalabhati, nadi shodhana. Understand the bandhas or energy locks that direct prana
Anatomy – Study anatomy and the effects of yoga on the body, including physical and energetic postural alignment
Yogic Anatomy – Learn the energetic effects of yoga on the body and the chakra and meridian systems
Yogic History and Philosophy – Study Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and how these teachings provide a real model that can be applied to daily life. Explore Yoga’s rich history and language
Ayurveda – Experience yoga’s sister science for health and vitality, self care and nourishment
Diversity and Inclusion – Understand and recognise ourselves as transformation leaders through the teaching of yoga
Yoga for Everyone – Explore the topics of accessibility, adaptation, modification, trauma informed practice, and receive an introduction to various yoga styles
Business of Yoga – Take a peak behind the scenes to a day in the life of a yoga teacher and studio owner to understand the practicalities of this profession
Teaching Team:
At PranaShanti, the members of our Teaching Team range from all traditions of yoga and are committed to your study and learning. We offer a Teaching Assistant Program as part of our trainings so 200 hour level Teachers can continue to hone their skills in the training environment and be of service to the teachers-in-training.
We believe in the highest quality and caliber of training so that every student receives the time, focus and dedication of the trainers that is needed to create a solid foundation for practice and teaching. Although every effort is made to maintain consistency faculty may be subject to change.
Registration:
$3,295.00 + HST before August 15, 2024
$3,500.00 + HST starting August 16, 2024 onward and paid in full before our start date; or
Payment Plan: $3,800.00 + HST. A deposit of $500.00 + HST plus 7 monthly payments (September 2024 to March 2025). All payments to be complete before the course concludes.
What is Included:
Yoga manual, text book and handouts
An Unlimited Yoga Class Package that starts on the first day of the program and ends on the last day of the program to support you in completing the 20 Yoga Class requirement
Home study assignment/projects, presentation, journaling
Practice teaching
Personal mentorship
During training students receive 10% off purchases at PranaShanti for such items as books, manuals, clothing, yoga mats and bags.
Hold your space! A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space in the program.
Refunds for the balance of the course fees (minus a $500.00 Administration Fee) are available up to 5 days before the starting date.
No refunds or credits will be provided after the course has started.
50% discount for PranaShanti 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training graduates that would like to repeat the program.
10% discount for full time students, seniors and military.
Tax Receipts: PranaShanti is an ESDC Certified Educational Institution and can provide tax receipts for qualifying trainings.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, Ottawa, Ontario, (Chinatown).
Our 2,500 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining/boardroom with conference table and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, reading room, mini Boutique and our Administration Office.
At the intersection of Yin Yoga and Gong Meditation is a sweet spot where mind and body are totally relaxed and totally aligned. The Yin Yoga practice lengthens and opens the physical body, massaging deep connective tissue in a most relaxing way.
The gong’s warm vibrations envelop your entire being in wave after wave of preternatural sound that will affect you at the cellular level. Chances are you’ll feel pretty good after this practice.
Come share this experience, every third Saturday at 3:00 pm.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
This class is held in our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, with the lighting dimmed for a restful and restoring experience.
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available in the studio room. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
The Sanskrit word Prana literally means Life Force. It is the subtle energy we require as human beings to live this human experience. The practice of Pranayama teaches us how to regulate prana through the breath to create greater overall health and vitality.
Join Sharon Pitawanakwat for this two-hour, Kundalini Yoga Inspired experience, that is sure to elevate you. The session includes a pranayama practice, a warmup, a Kundalini Kriya (yogic postures), 11 minutes of meditation and a 30-minute Gong relaxation.
This workshop is designed to allow students the opportunity to maximize the pranic energy, power, and strength offered during these powerful periods.
Date and Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 2 pm - 4 pm.
Cost: $65.00 per person. Light refreshments will be served after the workshop.
All levels are welcome!
Location: All workshops are hosted at 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Build your life force and make 2024 your most powerful and transformational year yet!
“Pranayama initiates a process in the physical body whereby the energy molecules and the mental forces which interact with one another in life and consciousness are transformed”. Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati.
Menstruation offers a unique opportunity to deepen in yoga and spiritual practice. In our society, menstruation has often been seen as a kind of inconvenience or something to hide, but from the perspective of Tantra Yoga, menstruation is an extremely sacred time of release, renewal, and power which can be harnessed for more balanced living.
In this workshop, we will explore how to shift perspectives around menstruation, cyclical living, the tantra understanding of menstruation, how to best honour this empowering time, and yogic practices (on and off the mat) you can do to support this natural movement of energy, harnessing the fullest potential of this profound ability to release.
Date and Time: Sunday, September 22, 2024, 1:30 pm - 3 pm.
Cost: $60.00 per person in advance, $65.00 per person day of.
This workshop is open to women, non-binary, and trans folks as well as anyone wishing to learn more about menstruation through a yogic lens to better support those who do move through a cycle.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio Room: Soul Room.
The autumn equinox is a sacred time to pause and honour the balance between light and dark. It's a time to let go of the peak energy and intensity of summer and the festival season, preparing to slow down and turn inwards.
Our afternoon, in the glow of soft candle lighting and warmth of the Body Room, includes yin yoga, a sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, ocean drum and other sound healing instruments. The perfect ambience and soundscape to reflect on how we are experiencing this time in the ever-changing seasonal cycles.
Our celebration includes:
Welcoming and intention setting meditation
Yin Yoga with soundscape
Extended relaxation sound immersion
Closing and refreshments
Date and Time: Sunday, September 22, 2024, 2 pm - 4 pm.
Cost: $65.00 per person in advance. $70.00 per person day of.
Included: Herbal tea and cookies.
Maximum 25 participants.
Please bring a blanket, eye pillow, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers. Yoga mats, blankets and bolsters are also available for you at the Centre.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, Ontario. Studio: Body Room.
Tuesday, September 17th to Tuesday, September 24th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Online and/or In-Person Course
For Yoga Teachers of ALL disciplines and Students interested in Teaching Yoga!
Yoga is growing, evolving and becoming more widely available.
Yoga Teachers need to be of service to their communities but also need to navigate the challenges of ensuring their own sustainability.
In this course, we will explore:
The key aspects to consider when developing a Yoga Teacher business plan and your approach to teaching
Tools for the effective day-to-day management of your Yoga Teaching business
Identifying and articulating your unique offerings as a Yoga Teacher
How to establish yourself as a professional in field of many Yoga Teachers
Determining the most practical paths to gain teaching experience and professional development
Tips and techniques for teaching online classes
AI and tools such as Chat GPT
Learning Objectives:
Identify your core strengths as a Yoga Teacher.
Learn about the various niche areas of teaching and explore where you want to take your teaching focus.
Receive guidance on your plan/approach for your yoga teaching career and business.
Dates and Times:
Tuesdays, September 17 and 24, 2024
Two (2) Tuesday evening sessions: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Cost:SAVE with the Early Bird! $250.00 per person before June 30, 2024, $295.00 per person thereafter.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Note:This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
There will be pre-reading and an assignment between the 2 sessions.
300 Hour Program - Core Module - 10 Hours
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, Ottawa, Ontario, (Chinatown).
Our 2,500 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining/boardroom with conference table and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, reading room, mini Boutique and our Administration Office.
Wednesday, September 18th to Wednesday, October 23rd, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
In-Person Class Series
Practice postures that encourage a healthy, happy pregnancy and birth. Connect with other as you move your body in ways that feel good and help alleviate some of the common effects of pregnancy.
You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as simple postures that can be beneficial for your pregnancy, labour and motherhood!
Each week we will discuss topics such as pelvic health, incl. pelvic floor and pelvic stability, diastasis prevention, pain management and birth positions.
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, to October 23rd, 2024
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $180.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$35.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required. A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, Ottawa, Ontario, (Chinatown).
Our 2,500 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining/boardroom with conference table and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, reading room, mini Boutique and our Administration Office.
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga, incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine, with asanas (postures) that are held for longer periods of time than in other styles. The sequences of postures are meant to stimulate the channels of the subtle body known as meridians in Chinese medicine and as nadis in Hatha yoga.
Yin Yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body—the tendons, fasciae, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. A more meditative approach to yoga, its goals are awareness of inner silence, and bringing to light a universal, interconnecting quality.
Yin Yoga was founded in the late 1970s by martial arts expert and yoga teacher Paulie Zink Taoist yoga (Tao Yin) and has been gaining in popularity ever since.
Building on our Yin Yoga Teacher Training Foundations course, we will guide you to discover deeper facets of this quiet practice:
Understanding the Meridian System and Qi and how it relates to the practice of Yin Yoga;
Experiencing acupuncture to further appreciate the Meridian System and Qi;
Developing a meditative state through the practice of Yin Yoga and Mindfulness;
Exploring additional postures including contraindications, modifications and alternatives, the use of props and counter poses;
Sequencing for Yin Yoga classes for specific themes and needs.
Teachers:
Laurie Howe, Stéphane Ippersiel and guest teacher Blaise T. Ryan, RAc
Dates and Times:
Friday, September 27, 2024 to Sunday, September 29, 2024
Friday: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Saturday: 9 am ET to 6 pm ET
Sunday: 9 am ET to 6 pm ET
Outline:
The major meridians and the most common acupressure points related to Yin Yoga
The Five Elements and the Organs
Holding space and incorporating Mindfulness practices into Yin Yoga practice
Meditations, breath and relaxation techniques that enhance the Yin Yoga experience
Additional Yin Yoga asanas (those not covered in our Foundational course) including contraindications, modifications and alternatives, counter poses, posture clinics of each asana
Props and how to use them for the additional poses
Sequencing Yin Yoga classes for: the spine, hips, legs, upper body, major meridian pairs and their corresponding characteristics
Benefits of Yin Yoga - physical, mental, emotional, energetic
Breath and Yin Yoga - Anatomy of breathing related to Yin Yoga
$525.00 per person before June 30, 2024, $575.00 per person thereafter.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Course Material Included:
Pre-course reading assignment and homework.
Book: "The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga Philosophy & Practice" by Bernie Clark, if not already provided when attending Part 1.
A 5-Class Package for Yin Yoga Classes at PranaShanti Yoga Centre.
A recording of the training is available until 7 days after the training ends.
Certificate of Training upon successful completion of the course.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, Ottawa, Ontario. (Chinatown).
Our 2,500 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining/boardroom with conference table and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, reading room, mini Boutique and our Administration Office.
Prerequisite: This course is open to those who have completed our 25-hour Yin Yoga Part 1 foundational training or similar program or have a consistent Yin Yoga practice or other relevant movement training and/or experience.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
This mini yoga retreat does more than just that – it's our opportunity to care for YOU!
RELAX. RESTORE. RENEW
Partake in two yoga sessions, discover relaxation and massage techniques that you can incorporate into your daily routine, and mingle with fellow parents while enjoying tasty snacks and tea. Conclude your day with Bliss Yoga – a restorative session complete with massage and reiki by candlelight, leaving you feeling deeply nourished.
Open to everyone. No prior yoga experience needed.
Agenda:
Introduction: Meet and Greet
Guided self-massage using therapy balls
Yang & Yin practice - a gentle flow to activate the body followed by Yin poses to stretch and alleviate tension
Intermission featuring delightful snacks and drinks
Bliss Yoga: A restorative yoga session with massage and essential oils. Optional Reiki with Gabrielle available upon request.
Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 2 pm - 5 pm.
Cost: $95.00 per person if booked in advance. $108.00 per person on the day, inclusive of a gift bag!
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
This is an inclusive space for all parents, regardless how young or old your kids are!
Discover the ancient art of sound healing in this unique Breathwork Sound Immersion experience led by Devinder. This practice uses the transformative power of breath and sound to promote deep relaxation, emotional release, and pain relief.
In this 60-minute class, you'll be guided through a soothing journey of conscious breathing, complemented by the rich, ambient sounds of gongs and other instruments. As you lie comfortably in savasana (corpse pose) on your yoga mat, Devinder's calming voice and the resonant vibrations of the gongs will envelop you, helping to balance your nervous system and alleviate stress.
Our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, will be set with dimmed lighting to create a restful environment. Yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters are available for your comfort, but feel free to bring any additional props you need to fully unwind.
Whether you’re seeking to reduce stress, release tension, or enhance your overall well-being, this session offers a powerful and restorative experience. Each class is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the healing soundscape and emerge feeling renewed.
Come share in this experience the second Saturday of every month at 3 pm.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership
Dress comfortably and prepare to embark on a journey of profound relaxation and inner peace.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room
Do you experience tightness in your upper back and shoulders?
From our hard-to-avoid modern day seated postures to the repetitive motions we do with our arms, it's easy for the upper back and shoulders to tighten up and crunch, leaving us stiff and achy.
Helping our fascia is the key to freeing up these areas of chronic stuck stress, and the MELT Method is designed to do just that. The MELT Method uses soft foam rollers, soft balls, and a series of techniques to rehydrate fascial tissue for easing pain, reducing inflammation, and supporting optimal joint function. This 1-hour workshop will give full focus to our upper back and shoulders, using multiple techniques to rehydrate the fascial tissue in these regions.
Date and Time: Sunday, September 29, 2024, 2 pm - 3 pm.
Cost: $40.00 per person in-advance, $45.00 per person day of.
Maximum of 12 participants.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
About Rachel:
Rachel Lipton is a certified MELT Method® Instructor with a regular (and enthused) at-home practice. She teaches 1:1 MELT lessons out of her community acupuncture studio with the goal of helping others manage their chronic pain and tension.
“I found MELT during the pandemic while trying to find a cost-effective way to manage my posture-based pain and tension areas. After practicing for two years, and using it while training for a short tri-athalon, I decided I couldn’t keep it to myself any longer! As a registered acupuncturist, I found the overlap between fascial function and the ancient Chinese meridians thrilling. I’m delighted to be sharing this method with the Ottawa community.”
