Refresh Your Energy ~ Align with 2027 ~ Find Inner Balance
Join Devinder for an enriching mini day retreat to start the new year with clarity and balance. This retreat will focus on setting positive intentions for 2027, aligning with the energies of the year through numerology, gentle yoga, meditation, and a calming sound bath.
Retreat Highlights:
Numerology for 2027: Begin with an insightful discussion on the numerological significance of the year, helping you align your personal goals with the energetic patterns of the year ahead.
Gentle Yoga: Move through a gentle yoga practice designed to balance the energy centers (chakras), releasing tension and promoting inner harmony.
Guided Meditation: Centre yourself with a peaceful meditation session to promote mindfulness and calm for the year ahead.
Sound Bath: Immerse in the soothing vibrations of a sound bath to deepen your relaxation and restore energetic balance.
Nourishing Chai Tea and Snacks: Enjoy a warm tea break and light snacks to nourish your body and soul.
This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to take time for self-care, connect with like-minded individuals, and begin the year feeling refreshed and balanced. Suitable for all levels, including beginners.
Date and Time: Saturday, January 2, 2027, 10 am to 1 pm.
Cost: Early Bird Savings:$105.00 per person when registering by December 15, 2026. $125.00 per person thereafter.
Our 3,000 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 kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our Administration Office.
Rejuvenate and align with the energies of 2027 in a supportive and calming environment! 🌿✨
Join Anne Wanda Tessier for a special 90-minute Restorative Yoga practice combined with the use hot stones and aromatherapy!
In this all-levels yoga practice, Anne will begin with aromatherapy and a meditation to calm the mind and allow you to drop in to the experience.
You will then be guided in a restorative yoga practice, which will be enhanced with essential oils and the use of hot stones. The heat and weight from the stones will help ground the body and assist is releasing muscle tension while we explore various supported poses.
Relax, restore and renew the body, and soothe the mind and nervous system with this unique yoga experience.
Cost: $65.00 per person in advance, $75.00 per person, day of.
Maximum 12 participants, so sign up early!
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Immerse yourself in a deeply soothing experience that combines gentle yoga and a live harmonic sound relaxation.
You’ll be supported in releasing stress and tension through gentle yoga postures. As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is a beautiful way to reset and recharge.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, and watch your goals and dreams for the year ahead resolve into focus with proven meditation and visualization techniques.
Vision boards are a collection of images and words collaged together to represent our goals. They are the visual reminder of the bigger picture, they help to motivate us by activating our subconscious mind to take small actionable steps toward our big goals.
This January, using Meditations for self-inquiry, you will clear the mind of clutter to reveal what’s truly important to live a life in alignment with your desires. With renewed clarity, you’ll create a personal vision board that excites you about the year ahead and inspires you to focus on what truly matters to you.
Be guided through a visualization meditation.
Leave feeling clear, inspired, and motivated.
Take your vision board home & place it somewhere you will see it often.
Cost: $65.00 per person in advance. $70.00 per person day of. Includes all supplies.
Dress in comfortable clothes.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
With 18 years of experience in Yoga Teacher Training Education, PranaShanti is an accredited school offering 200-, 300- and 800-hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs along with continuing education and career-expanding courses and programs.
Our programs blend eastern, western, ancient and modern philosophy and practice. Our curriculum are as distinctive and comprehensive as our faculty that delivers our courses and programs.
We invite you to our Training Open House, an experience that includes mindful movement, meditation, refreshments and social connection.
This is wonderful opportunity to visit the PranaShanti Education Centre on the 2nd floor of 950 Gladstone Ave., right above the Yoga Centre. You will also meet our Director, Training Co-ordinators and some of our faculty.
Bring your questions about our upcoming and ongoing training programs, meet up with folks you know from past trainings and make some new friends!
Cost: FREE. Everyone is welcome but sign up so that we know you are attending!
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.
These classes are perfect for every stage of pregnancy. In fact, many women stay from beginning thru to their due dates!
Dates and Times:
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $190.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$40.00 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, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Sankalpa: A Sound Meditation & Intention Setting Experience
Wednesday, January 6th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
In-Person Class
Experience the profound relaxation of Yoga Nidra paired with an immersive live sound bath.
Guided into a state of deep rest, you'll be invited to connect with your Sankalpa — This ancient practice, rooted in the wisdom of yoga, invites you to set a heartfelt intention while in a state of deep relaxation.
As you relax, you'll be surrounded by the soothing vibrations of gongs, crystal and metal singing bowls, gentle guitar, and Doug's handcrafted monochords, whose rich, resonant tones create a truly unique and deeply calming sound experience.
Suitable for all levels, this class offers a beautiful opportunity to rest, restore, and reconnect. Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring an eye pillow or anything that enhances your comfort.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular) temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Welcome to our Intro to Yoga class, the perfect way to get started or ease back into your yoga practice!
Whether you're new to yoga or returning after some time away, this class is designed to gently guide you through the essentials and prepare you to join our full schedule of 70+ weekly classes.
In this introductory class, we focus on building a strong foundation with key poses and simple breathing techniques. You'll learn how to align your body safely, connect with your breath, and find relaxation—all in a supportive and welcoming environment.
We'll cover foundational poses such as Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), and Warrior Poses (Virabhadrasana I and II), which are great for developing strength, flexibility, and balance. Each movement is explained with care, ensuring you feel confident and prepared as you continue your yoga journey.
Beyond the poses, you'll get a taste of the broader benefits of yoga, including mindfulness and the sense of calm it can bring into your life.
This Intro to Yoga class is your first step towards exploring everything we offer—join us and get ready to dive into our vibrant community of 70+ classes each week!
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Join us for an uplifting evening of Kirtan — the joyful practice of call-and-response chanting.
Guided by Michael Hutkins, we’ll come together in sound, devotion, and community to raise our collective vibration and open the heart.
No experience is needed — simply come as you are. Feel free to bring an instrument if you wish, or just your voice and presence. Together, we’ll chant, uplift, and share in community spirit, all while supporting our neighbours through the Parkdale Food Centre.
Come sing, connect, and be nourished — body, heart, and soul.
Cost: $11.00 per person donation with the proceeds in support of the Parkdale Food Centre.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd floor, Ottawa, ON.
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.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Move your body, open your heart, and nourish your spirit in this uplifting 75-minute class blending physical fitness with mindful self-compassion.
Lindsay will guide you through a unique combination of:
Cardio and conditioning exercises to get your heart pumping and boost your vitality.
Breathwork and mindful movement to help you tune in to your body and release tension.
Compassion practices that cultivate "loving kindness" toward yourself and others, leaving you feeling grounded and open.
Combining "Loving Kindness" meditation techniques with high intensity exercises, fun music, and cooling yin poses, this workshop will create the perfect arc of energy to act as a reset for your heart, mind, and body. Be prepared to sweat but know that modifications will be offered to ensure an accessible experience for all levels.
You’ll be encouraged to listen to your body, move at your own pace, and explore the powerful connection between physical health and emotional well-being.
You’ll leave feeling energized, empowered, and more deeply connected to yourself and the world around you.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training - Winter Program
Monday, January 11th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Online and/or In-PersonProgram
In the past 18 years we have offered over 50+ 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings!
This Winter we are offering a very special training experience that draws on the caliber and depth of specialization of our most experienced Teachers!
Yoga programs at PranaShanti are life-transforming and for everyone, whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge.
Our Winter Program is designed to help accommodate your busy schedule. This format allows for you to really dive into the teachings: physically, mentally and spiritually while respecting your commitments to work, family, schooling and personal life.
Our program provides you with a solid 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 and compassionate manner.
You will deepen your experience of postures and meditation, expand your understanding of yogic and western anatomy, yoga philosophy, and Ayurveda, and you will refine your communication and listening skills all while being part of a supportive community that fosters inquiry, creativity and lifelong learning.
With a total of 200+ hours including 180 contact hours and 35 personal hours you will graduate as a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). This format provides you with as much knowledge and hands-on practice teaching time as possible.
Dates and Timings:
The format of the program is comprised of evening lectures, weekend practice time, self study and yoga classes self study and yoga classes with PranaShanti Yoga Centre.
The program can be attended 100% online. Whether you live a distance away or simply prefer to join in virtually, the online option is available to you for the full program.
Practice Evenings:
Weeknight Evenings from 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET:
Mondays, January 11, 18 and 25, 2027
Mondays, February 8 and 22, 2027
Mondays, March 8, 15 and 22, 2027
Mondays, April 12 and 26, 2027
Mondays, May 3, 10, and 17, 2027
Mondays, June 7, 2026
A total of 14 evenings.
Practice Weekends:
9 am ET to 6 pm ET each day for 3 full days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday):
February 12-13-14, 2027
April 2-3-4, 2027
May 21-23, 2027
June 18-19-20, 2027
A total of 4 3-day weekends.
Self Study:
Complete homework (reading, writing, practice teaching) between group sessions. Prepare a yoga presentation and complete a yoga class journal for each of the 20 yoga classes attended.
25 Yoga Classes at PranaShanti Yoga Centre
Practice and observe various different teachers, teaching and yoga styles. Offered online and in person.
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
Ayurveda – Experience yoga’s sister science for health and vitality, self care and nourishment
Conscious Community – Understand and recognise ourselves as transformation leaders through the teaching of yoga
Yoga for Everyone – Explore the topics of accessibility, adaptation, modification, and receive an introduction to various yoga styles
Teaching 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
Your Teachers:
At PranaShanti, the members of our Teacher Training Team are Yoga Alliance certified at the 200 hour or 300 hour level or our specialists in their fields of study and profession. Our Teachers 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.
Registration:
Hold your space! A $500.00 + HST non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space in the program.
$3,295.00 + HST before November 30, 2026;
$3,500.00 + HST December 1, 2026 onward and paid in full before our start date; OR
Payment Plan: $3,800.00 + HST. A deposit of $500.00 + HST plus 5 monthly payments (January, February, March, April, May). All payments to be complete before the course concludes.
50% discount for PranaShanti 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher graduates that would like to repeat the program
10% discount for full time students, seniors and military.
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. Shipping fees apply. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
There is no refund for the $500.00 + HST deposit.
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.
What is Included:
Yoga Manual, 2 text book and numerous handouts and slides
Access to our digital library of supplemental information and recordings
Membership in a private Facebook Group for participants and teachers in the program
Home study assignment/projects, presentation, journaling
Practice teaching and mentorship
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
During training students receive 10% off purchases at PranaShanti for such items as books, manuals, clothing, yoga mats and bags.
During the training receive a 10% discount when registering and paying in full for upcoming courses and trainings offered at PranaShanti.
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, trainers, guest speakers and faculty may be subject to change.
Tax Receipts: PranaShanti is an ESDC Certified Educational Institution and can provide tax receipts for this training.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, (above the Yoga Centre).
Our 3,000 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 kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with table and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, a lending library, and our Administration Offices.
With Devinder Kaur, Dev Suroop Kaur, & Mantra Simran Kaur
Empower your speaking & Deepen your listening!
Conscious communication is the creation of instantaneous resonance with the other person that simultaneously acknowledges them and their reality, and expresses ourselves. Our words communicate, and yet they are surrounded by a host of energies that also communicate. Our gestures and tones communicate. Our presence communicates. Our aura communicates.
Each one possesses the potential of a newly planted seed. In this transformational Kundalini Yoga Level 2 teacher training, we will explore the following themes of Conscious Communication:
The experience of Conscious Communication
Meditative & Intuitive Speaking
The Art of Deep Listening: Sunnia-ai
Mastery of the Fifth Chakra & Applied Consciousness
Shadow & Light: Letting Your Presence Speak
Communicating with the Flow of Spirit
Conscious Communication is a 50-hour course with classroom hours and independent study. It is an in-depth transformational learning and teaching experience with a well-designed curriculum, manual, and support materials. Conscious Communication is one of the five modules required for Level 2 certification as a Kundalini Yoga Practitioner.
The training allows time to study, reflect and absorb the concepts presented. You will have time to review information and practice the meditations and kriyas that are given in both the manual and home study guide.
The course emphasizes carefully chosen meditations, kriyas, and readings. All the information is presented in highly interactive learning environments. You will explore topics and discuss them with other students in both small and large groups. You will have the opportunity to practice meditations deeply over an extended time. You will test and observe the application of these techniques and attitudes in your life.
Your Trainers:
Devinder Kaur, Teacher Trainer, Owner and Director of PranaShanti Yoga Centre
Dev Suroop Kaur: Teacher Trainer, Professional Musician and Vocalist
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 to Sunday, January 17, 2027.
6 full days of training
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET each day
Home Study:
At least 3 study group meetings
At least 40 days of journaling
Completion of 90 day meditation
Completion of the exam questions
Requirements:
Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the requirements including:
Passing grade of 75% or higher on the Exam
Attendance at all 48 hours of study
Completion of 1 home study assignments, group meetings and 90-day meditation
Cost:
$1,450.00 + tax per person.
SAVE $250.00 before October 31, 2026 - register for $1,200.00 + tax per person!
$625.00 + tax per person for course repeat fee.
10% discount for full-time students, military members and seniors.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Fee includes: 6 days of lecture instruction, a manual with home study guide. Snacks and herbal tea provided each day.
Our 3,000 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 kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, lending library and our administration offices.
Note:
This program is tailored to individuals seeking personal transformation, offering insights and tools to help you tap into your full potential and find meaning in all aspects of your life.
WHETHER YOU ARE…
A Practitioner or Teacher of Meditation or Yoga; A Therapist, Psychologist or Health Professional; An Educator, Leader, Entrepreneur or Agent of Change…
For 200 hour certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is part of the KRI Level 2 (300 Hour) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training.
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.
These classes are perfect for every stage of pregnancy. In fact, many women stay from beginning thru to their due dates!
Dates and Times:
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $190.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$40.00 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, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Immerse yourself in a deeply soothing experience that combines gentle yoga and a live harmonic sound relaxation.
You’ll be supported in releasing stress and tension through gentle yoga postures. As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is a beautiful way to reset and recharge.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Inner Stillness: Monthly Meditation Group | In-Person
Thursday, January 14th, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
In-Person Class
Join Devinder each month for a meditation gathering designed to nourish your inner life and support a consistent, grounded practice. Each month explores a different theme or aspect of meditation—such as breath awareness, mantra, mindfulness, visualization, or working with the mind.
The evening begins with a short session of mindful movement to prepare the body, followed by an insightful discussion topic, a meditation, and a period of deep relaxation to integrate the experience.
This welcoming space offers the opportunity to explore meditation in community, ask questions, and reconnect with your inner stillness.
Open to all levels. Bring a cushion, notebook, and your curiosity.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Inner Stillness: Monthly Meditation Group | Online
Thursday, January 14th, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Online Class
Join Devinder each month for a meditation gathering designed to nourish your inner life and support a consistent, grounded practice. Each month explores a different theme or aspect of meditation—such as breath awareness, mantra, mindfulness, visualization, or working with the mind.
The evening begins with a short session of mindful movement to prepare the body, followed by an insightful topic, a meditation, and a period of deep relaxation to integrate the experience.
This welcoming space offers the opportunity to explore meditation in community, ask questions, and reconnect with your inner stillness.
Open to all levels. Bring a cushion, notebook, and your curiosity.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In, Class Package or Membership.
Come treat your body to a head-to-toe fascial rehydration experience!
The MELT Method is a ground-breaking self-care technique focused on rehydrating connective tissue, scientifically known as fascia. The fascial system connects, protects and stabilizes our entire body, wrapping around muscles, housing our joints, and enveloping organs and nerve tissue alike. By working on our fascia, we can reduce pain, stiffness, inflammation, and optimize our joint health and overall body mechanics.
This workshop will guide you through MELT's most foundational techniques, giving your body an awesome once-over using specially-designed soft foam rollers and balls.
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 Level 2 MELT Method® Instructor and Registered Acupuncturist.
“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.”
Sankalpa: A Sound Meditation & Intention Setting Experience
Saturday, January 16th, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
In-Person Class
Experience the profound relaxation of Yoga Nidra paired with an immersive live sound bath.
Guided into a state of deep rest, you'll be invited to connect with your Sankalpa — This ancient practice, rooted in the wisdom of yoga, invites you to set a heartfelt intention while in a state of deep relaxation.
As you relax, you'll be surrounded by the soothing vibrations of gongs, crystal and metal singing bowls, gentle guitar, and Doug's handcrafted monochords, whose rich, resonant tones create a truly unique and deeply calming sound experience.
Suitable for all levels, this class offers a beautiful opportunity to rest, restore, and reconnect. Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring an eye pillow or anything that enhances your comfort.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular) temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
The full moon can be a meaningful time for reflection and reset. Its natural cycle offers a helpful reminder to pause, reflect, release, and create more balance in both body and mind.
A full moon practice can also awaken our creativity and inner clarity. Whether you are working on creative projects or seeking fresh perspectives on life’s challenges, this is a beautiful time to let go of stagnant energy and make space for insight and renewal.
In this class, you will unwind and reset through slow, grounding yoga postures, allowing the body to open and the nervous system to settle. You will then move into a deeply restful Yoga Nidra—a guided, meditative relaxation that supports effortless release, inner healing, and integration.
As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
This practice invites all to soften, to listen inward, and to welcome the spaciousness that the full moon brings.
You’re welcome to bring an eye pillow or anything that adds to your comfort.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
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.
These classes are perfect for every stage of pregnancy. In fact, many women stay from beginning thru to their due dates!
Dates and Times:
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $190.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$40.00 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, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Discover the ancient art of sound healing in this unique Breathwork Sound Immersion experience. 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, the resonant vibrations of the gongs will envelop you, helping to balance your nervous system and alleviate stress.
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.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Introduction to Sanskrit: The Sacred Language of Yoga
Thursday, January 21st, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Online an/or In-Person
The Sanskrit language has a power like no other. Each word creates a specific vibration in the mind which is the essence of that word. Using Sanskrit terms in your class will resonate directly with the students on a level that is beyond the physical senses. Incorporating Sanskrit into your classes can be as simple as adding the names of a few postures to exploring philosophy with several terms.
In this course you will gain familiarity with the Sanskrit language through study of common words, pronunciations and common mispronunciations. Learn how to use potentially unfamiliar words with grace and smoothness to help students gain further understanding of the practice. We will explore the alphabet, its design and how it is written in the roman alphabet. Like this it will be easier to create the proper pronunciation as you read words and texts in transliterated Sanskrit.
The course will explore how to incorporate Sanskrit words into the theme of your class. This allows students to learn more words and also concepts that can deepen their practice. For example, how to use ahimsa or viveka as a theme that can carry through a class. Sanskrit Mantras: Om and beyond. We will learn several mantras, their meanings, stories and how to incorporate them into a class.
Learning Objectives:
Feel the vibration, power and beauty of Sanskrit
Why using Sanskrit terms is a benefit to your students and yourself
How to incorporate Sanskrit into your teaching with comfort and skill
Gain more familiarity with the names of asanas in Sanskrit
Learn how to use Sanskrit names along with English to keep the class accessible and also true to its roots
Introduction to the Sanskrit alphabet including common pronunciations and mispronunciations
How to read transliteration (Sanskrit written in the roman alphabet)
How to use the Sanskrit words you already know to gain more understanding of sacred texts
Mantra pronunciation and meaning
How to use a glossary of common terms in yoga philosophy with their meanings and how to incorporate them into a themed class
Dates and Times:
Thursdays, January 21 and 28, 2027
Two (2) Thursday evening sessions: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Breaks will be provided.
Cost:
SAVE $45.00 by registering on or before November 30, 2026, for $250.00 per person. $295.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Notes:
This course is open to general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga and/or meditation 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.
Our 3,000 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 kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, 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.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
A restorative yoga workshop for meeting grief with tenderness
Grief is not only an emotion. It lives in the body, in the breath, the chest, the throat, the bones and it needs space to move.
Loss can make us feel small, withdrawn, and unable to open. Yoga meets us there. Through supported postures, breath, sound, and stillness, we create the conditions for grief to soften and move. Yoga philosophy also reminds us of something tender and steadying: there is a part of us that is deathless. The great texts speak of an essence that is never born and never dies, a light that loss cannot touch.
Loss also unsettles the story we have been living. Contemporary grief psychology describes much of grieving as meaning reconstruction: slowly rebuilding a sense of who we are, what matters, and how our bond with who or what we have lost continues. Yoga philosophy has long known this terrain. The Bhagavad Gita opens with Arjuna collapsing in grief, and treats that despair not as a failure but as the doorway to deeper understanding. In this workshop, we bring these two lenses together gently, without needing grief to make sense before it is ready.
Grief is rarely a gift in the raw days after losing someone or something we love. But held with acceptance, support, and community, grief can become one of life’s most profound teachers. It can open the heart rather than close it.
In this workshop you will:
Explore how yoga philosophy understands grief, attachment, and the deathless nature of the heart
Bring yoga philosophy into conversation with grief psychology, reflecting on how loss reshapes meaning and identity, and how a new story can begin to form.
Practise a gentle, well-supported sequence with many restorative postures so the nervous system can rest and grief can be felt safely
Work with breath, mantra, and meditation as ways of tending what hurts
Hold space to explore what a grief ritual might look like for you, a personal way to honour and stay connected to who or what you have lost
Anna will offer space for reflective journaling This isn’t about getting over your loss. It’s about learning to carry it with more presence, more spaciousness, and more compassion for yourself.
Open to anyone carrying grief, recent or long held, for a person, a relationship, a place, or a life that has changed. Yoga teachers who want to better support grieving students are warmly welcome. No advanced experience needed; all postures are fully supported.
Required Materials: Please bring a journal and writing utensil. All props will be provided at the studio, but you’re welcome to bring any personal blankets, pillows, or other items from home to help you feel extra comfortable during this restorative practice.
Cost: $75.00 per person in advance, $80.00 per person day of.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
About Anna Karuna:
Anna Karuna is a devoted student of yoga and a lover of yoga philosophy, with more than 20 years of practice across Iyengar, Hatha, Tibetan, and Kundalini traditions. She has taught on numerous yoga teacher trainings, and is also a Registered Psychotherapist whose work centres on the body, the nervous system, and healing. In this workshop she brings her clinical understanding of grief together with the wisdom of the yoga tradition, exploring how it offers insight into both our suffering and our ultimate freedom.
A restorative yoga workshop for meeting grief with tenderness
Grief is not only an emotion. It lives in the body, in the breath, the chest, the throat, the bones and it needs space to move.
Loss can make us feel small, withdrawn, and unable to open. Yoga meets us there. Through supported postures, breath, sound, and stillness, we create the conditions for grief to soften and move. Yoga philosophy also reminds us of something tender and steadying: there is a part of us that is deathless. The great texts speak of an essence that is never born and never dies, a light that loss cannot touch.
Loss also unsettles the story we have been living. Contemporary grief psychology describes much of grieving as meaning reconstruction: slowly rebuilding a sense of who we are, what matters, and how our bond with who or what we have lost continues. Yoga philosophy has long known this terrain. The Bhagavad Gita opens with Arjuna collapsing in grief, and treats that despair not as a failure but as the doorway to deeper understanding. In this workshop, we bring these two lenses together gently, without needing grief to make sense before it is ready.
Grief is rarely a gift in the raw days after losing someone or something we love. But held with acceptance, support, and community, grief can become one of life’s most profound teachers. It can open the heart rather than close it.
In this workshop you will:
Explore how yoga philosophy understands grief, attachment, and the deathless nature of the heart
Bring yoga philosophy into conversation with grief psychology, reflecting on how loss reshapes meaning and identity, and how a new story can begin to form.
Practise a gentle, well-supported sequence with many restorative postures so the nervous system can rest and grief can be felt safely
Work with breath, mantra, and meditation as ways of tending what hurts
Hold space to explore what a grief ritual might look like for you, a personal way to honour and stay connected to who or what you have lost
Anna will offer space for reflective journaling This isn’t about getting over your loss. It’s about learning to carry it with more presence, more spaciousness, and more compassion for yourself.
Open to anyone carrying grief, recent or long held, for a person, a relationship, a place, or a life that has changed. Yoga teachers who want to better support grieving students are warmly welcome. No advanced experience needed; all postures are fully supported.
Required Materials for Online Participation:
Please have a journal and writing utensil, along with any props that will help you feel supported and comfortable during this restorative practice, such as bolsters, blocks, blankets, or towels.
Cost: $75.00 per person in advance, $80.00 per person day of.
Location: Online.
About Anna Karuna:
Anna Karuna is a devoted student of yoga and a lover of yoga philosophy, with more than 20 years of practice across Iyengar, Hatha, Tibetan, and Kundalini traditions. She has taught on numerous yoga teacher trainings, and is also a Registered Psychotherapist whose work centres on the body, the nervous system, and healing. In this workshop she brings her clinical understanding of grief together with the wisdom of the yoga tradition, exploring how it offers insight into both our suffering and our ultimate freedom.
Women's Circle | A Sacred Space for Everything You're Carrying
Tuesday, January 26th, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Class
This gathering, facilitated by Lindsay, is an opportunity to gather with like-minded women to explore rest, cultivate care for ourselves and each other, and celebrate our individual and collective growth. Whether you are carrying joy, grief, hope, fear, sadness, we will create a safe container to feel it all here.
“Treating each other and ourselves with care isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity if we’re going to thrive. Resting isn’t an afterthought, but a basic part of being human… Nothing we accomplish in life is totally free of the influence of spirit and community. We do nothing alone.” – Tricia Hersey, author of Rest is Resistance
The evening will start with some grounding meditation and long-held postures, to tune into our feminine yin energy and help us transition from the busy-ness of our daily lives into a place of rest. We'll then get creative with some simple art and journalling prompts, with an opportunity to share reflections.
Who is this for?
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this circle is open to all women and female-identifying folks seeking meaningful connection.
All movement practices will be as accessible as possible, with modifications offered and encouraged. Come as you are. Join us in holding space for celebration, reflection, healing, and growth.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing
A journal and pen
An object that you might like to put in the centre of our space as part of a co-created altar.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
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.
These classes are perfect for every stage of pregnancy. In fact, many women stay from beginning thru to their due dates!
Dates and Times:
6-week series
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm each evening
Cost: $190.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$40.00 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, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
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.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
Introduction to Sanskrit: The Sacred Language of Yoga
Thursday, January 28th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Online an/or In-Person
The Sanskrit language has a power like no other. Each word creates a specific vibration in the mind which is the essence of that word. Using Sanskrit terms in your class will resonate directly with the students on a level that is beyond the physical senses. Incorporating Sanskrit into your classes can be as simple as adding the names of a few postures to exploring philosophy with several terms.
In this course you will gain familiarity with the Sanskrit language through study of common words, pronunciations and common mispronunciations. Learn how to use potentially unfamiliar words with grace and smoothness to help students gain further understanding of the practice. We will explore the alphabet, its design and how it is written in the roman alphabet. Like this it will be easier to create the proper pronunciation as you read words and texts in transliterated Sanskrit.
The course will explore how to incorporate Sanskrit words into the theme of your class. This allows students to learn more words and also concepts that can deepen their practice. For example, how to use ahimsa or viveka as a theme that can carry through a class. Sanskrit Mantras: Om and beyond. We will learn several mantras, their meanings, stories and how to incorporate them into a class.
Learning Objectives:
Feel the vibration, power and beauty of Sanskrit
Why using Sanskrit terms is a benefit to your students and yourself
How to incorporate Sanskrit into your teaching with comfort and skill
Gain more familiarity with the names of asanas in Sanskrit
Learn how to use Sanskrit names along with English to keep the class accessible and also true to its roots
Introduction to the Sanskrit alphabet including common pronunciations and mispronunciations
How to read transliteration (Sanskrit written in the roman alphabet)
How to use the Sanskrit words you already know to gain more understanding of sacred texts
Mantra pronunciation and meaning
How to use a glossary of common terms in yoga philosophy with their meanings and how to incorporate them into a themed class
Dates and Times:
Thursdays, January 21 and 28, 2027
Two (2) Thursday evening sessions: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Breaks will be provided.
Cost:
SAVE $45.00 by registering on or before November 30, 2026, for $250.00 per person. $295.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Notes:
This course is open to general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga and/or meditation 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.
Our 3,000 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 kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our Administration Office.
Beyond the Basics: Props for Therapeutic Practice, Sequencing & Alignment
Friday, January 29th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
In-Person and/or Online Course
For Yoga Teachers, Teacher Trainees, and Dedicated Practitioners
Take your understanding of yoga props far beyond basic support and modification.
This training explores the intelligent and intentional use of props as powerful teaching tools that enhance alignment, refine proprioception, deepen embodiment, and create transformative experiences for every body.
Rather than simply making poses easier, you'll discover how props can reveal hidden movement patterns, awaken underused areas of the body, improve functional stability, and support the subtle energetic body. Through thoughtful exploration, you'll learn when to use props, when not to use them, and how to integrate them skillfully into both therapeutic and dynamic classes.
Together we'll investigate sophisticated applications of blocks, blankets, bolsters, straps, chairs, walls, sandbags, and other supportive tools to create practices that are accessible, intelligent, and profoundly effective.
Whether you teach group classes, work one-on-one, or simply wish to deepen your own practice, this course will expand your teaching vocabulary and elevate the way you think about movement, alignment, and the purpose of props.
Props are not crutches—they are teachers. They invite awareness, cultivate sensitivity, and create opportunities for every practitioner to experience yoga with greater intelligence, confidence, and ease.
Come discover how to teach—and practice—with greater precision, creativity, and depth.
Program Highlights
Beyond Traditional Alignment
Refining alignment through functional movement principles
Understanding when classical alignment serves—and when it doesn't
Using props to develop stability before flexibility
Applications of Yoga Props
Creative use of blocks, blankets, bolsters, chairs, walls, straps and sandbags
Layering multiple props for therapeutic and restorative applications
Progressions and regressions for varying abilities and intentions
Props for Therapeutic Practice
Supporting common movement restrictions and postural patterns
Creating safe and sustainable practices for aging bodies, injuries and limited mobility
Improving joint health, balance and proprioception
The Nervous System and Embodied Awareness
Using props to regulate the nervous system
Supporting restorative and trauma-sensitive practices
Enhancing breath awareness and interoception
Exploring the Koshas Through Prop Work
Working beyond the physical body
Supporting energetic flow and subtle body awareness
Deepening meditation through supported postures
Intelligent Sequencing
Designing prop-centred classes with purpose
Integrating props naturally into flow classes
Knowing when props enhance—and when they distract from—the practice
Teaching Methodology
Language and cueing that encourages exploration rather than dependence
Observation skills for selecting appropriate prop interventions
Hands-on practice teaching and peer feedback
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Apply advanced prop strategies to improve movement quality, stability, mobility and awareness.
Confidently use props to support therapeutic, restorative, accessible and dynamic yoga practices.
Assess when props are beneficial and select the most appropriate prop for individual students.
Design intelligent, inclusive sequences that integrate props with intention rather than habit.
Utilize props to deepen awareness of breath, nervous system regulation and subtle body practices.
Teach with greater confidence, creativity and precision while supporting practitioners of varying abilities.
Expand your understanding of functional alignment and individualized movement.
Create meaningful learning experiences that empower students to develop greater independence and self-awareness.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Certified Yoga Teachers
Yoga Teacher Trainees
Yoga Therapists and Wellness Professionals
Dedicated yoga practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of prop-based practice
A minimum of one year of consistent yoga practice is recommended.
Dates and Times:
Friday, January 29, 2027, to Sunday, January 31, 2027
Friday 6:30 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Saturday 9 am ET – 5 pm ET
Sunday 9 am ET – 5 pm ET
Cost:
$530.00 per person with our EARLY BIRD SAVINGS! Save $45.00 when register before November 30, 2026.
$575.00 per person thereafter. Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Note:
This course is open to 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.
Our 3,000 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 kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, Lending Library and our Administration Office.
Discover the ancient art of sound healing in this unique Breathwork Sound Immersion experience. 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, the resonant vibrations of the gongs will envelop you, helping to balance your nervous system and alleviate stress.
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.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Studio Room: Saturday afternoon held in the Body Room (warm temperature). Wednesday evening held in the 2nd floor Education Centre (regular temperature).
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
