"If you just allow your body and mind to rest, the healing will come by itself”. Thich Nhat Hanh
Join us for an afternoon of deep relaxation and healing as you immerse yourself into the sound vibration of the Gong.
The Gong is sometimes referred to as the instrument of healing. The incredible sound vibration of the Gong supports a deeper ability to relax, balances the nervous and glandular systems of the body, opens the Chakras to revitalize energy pathways, soothes emotional and physical pain, can even support an overall emotional transformation AND it just feels wonderful.
In this world of rapid change, incredible stress and uncertainty, isolation and disconnection from our true self; taking time to rejuvenate and heal yourself in mind, body and soul is crucial.
During our 75-minute practice, participants will engage in a warm up sequence of Kundalini inspired pranayama and physical movement, rest and rejuvenate to the sound current of the Gong and practice a healing meditation known as the Siri Gayatri Mantra - Ra Ma Da Sa, Sa Say So Hung.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In, Class Package or Membership. All levels and abilities welcome.
Are you interested in supporting people in a compassionate, integrative, client-focused, and professional way?
"Yoga Therapy is the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.” (IAYT).
Please join us for a 2-hour information session to learn more about Yoga Therapy training at PranaShanti!
With 15 years of experience in Yoga Teacher Training Education, PranaShanti has developed a unique and comprehensive module-based Yoga Therapy training program.
We invite you to our free Yoga Therapy Training Open House, a 2-hour experience where we will share some Yoga Therapy practices and tools, and enjoy refreshments and social connection together.
This is wonderful opportunity to visit the PranaShanti Education Centre, and meet our Director and Yoga Therapy faculty.
Cost:FREE. Everyone is welcome but sign up so that we know you are attending!
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.
A class for all Queer, Trans, Non-Binary & Gender Diverse people to connect with each other and with ourselves. Our intention is to create a brave space to move and explore inner and outer landscapes in community as queer people.
Our 60-minute practice will move us through a series of postures, breath-work, and meditation ending with a delectable, restorative rest. Following our class there is space for tea and community!
Led by a gender queer bisexual, Kim (They/She) acknowledges that all coming-out stories are unique. Wherever you are in your coming out (or not coming out) journey, know you are welcome here.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, (Chinatown), Ottawa, ON.
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.
Treat Yourself with Nourishing Massage and Restful Yin Yoga!
You will experience the warm and loving hands of Emily Desmarais, RMT, Amelia Schembri, RMT, and Yoga Teacher, Stephanie Turple, while being guided in Yin yoga poses.
Yin Yoga is practiced passively with longer held poses (3-5 minutes) mainly focused on the lower body. In the body, yin is represented by the stiffer connective tissues (ligaments, tendons and fascia) and joints.
Join us for 2 hours of Yin and Massage with our RMTs in the warm glow of candlelight! You are not going to want to miss this!
Cost: $80.00 per person in advance, $85.00 per person day of.
Maximum 24 participants to ensure everyone receives quality time and attention in this most blissful experience!
A class for all Queer, Trans, Non-Binary & Gender Diverse people to connect with each other and with ourselves. Our intention is to create a brave space to move and explore inner and outer landscapes in community as queer people.
Our 60-minute practice will move us through a series of postures, breath-work, and meditation ending with a delectable, restorative rest. Following our class there is space for tea and community!
Led by a gender queer bisexual, Kim (They/She) acknowledges that all coming-out stories are unique. Wherever you are in your coming out (or not coming out) journey, know you are welcome here.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, (Chinatown), Ottawa, ON.
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.
Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a type of meditation based on the ancient yogic anatomy of the Koshas, the 5 subtle bodies. Sometimes described as a long savasana, it is actually a combination of deep body relaxation and mental awareness.
Yoga Nidra is a quiet journey inward to stillness that transforms and releases old habits, fatigue, worry, and stress. Yoga Nidra is a technique for physical rejuvenation, mental relaxation, spiritual growth, and overall wellness.
Course Overview
This training is for those who would like to offer students the opportunity to experience a systematic method of conscious relaxation. Yoga Nidra has been found to be effective in treating many of the physical symptoms of stress, including insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It is also helpful in the treatment of PTSD and addictions.
During our weekend together, we will:
Explore the science, philosophy and practice of Yoga Nidra.
Gain a solid understanding of how this practice can assist different populations.
Learn how to practically present Yoga Nidra sessions in both group and individualized settings.
This introductory course is suitable for all Yoga students, Yoga Teachers, wellness instructors, mental health counselors, doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other health care professionals.
Course Outline
During the course you will learn:
Introduction to Yoga Nidra
What is Yoga Nidra?
What is consciousness?
How is Yoga Nidra different from meditation
The benefits of the practice
The Science of Yoga Nidra
The science behind the practice
Modern neuroscience and neuroplasticity
Nervous system regulation and vagus nerve
The Philosophy of Yoga Nidra
The history of Yoga Nidra
The Kosha’s, 5 subtle bodies
The stages of Yoga Nidra
Types of Yoga Nidra Practices
Yoga Nidra as a meditative practice
Creating Sankalpa: Intention and Visualization
Script preparation for effective classes
Leading Yoga Nidra Practices
The tools to teach Yoga Nidra
Enhancing your personal practice and/or Yoga Classes with Yoga Nidra
The important of voice and finding your voice
Creating a comfortable and safe environment; props, postures and music
Movement and breathwork practices to support the Yoga Nidra experience
Dates and Timings
Friday, October 13, 2023 to Sunday, October 15, 2023
Friday: 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Breaks will be provided. A reading list will be provided in advance of the start date of the training and contains required reading for the training.
Costs and Registration
$450.00 per person before August 31, 2023. $495.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual, certificate and access to additional resources including Yoga Nidra scripts and research information.
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.
A recording of the training is available until 7 days after the training ends.
This 15 hour training prepares and certifies you to teach a 1-hour introductory Yoga Nidra workshop and lead individual or group Yoga Nidra classes.
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.
300 Hour Program Elective Module: 15 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.
Using sound as a form of healing dates back to ancient cultures. Records of using gongs have surfaced from as early as ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times.
A Gong Meditation, is a form of sound healing designed to offer:
relaxation;
emotional release;
pain relief.
Participants lie down and get comfortable on their yoga mat in a yoga relaxation pose (savasana). As the teacher plays the gong or gongs, a disc-shaped percussion instrument, using a mallet, participants are invited to relax and to passively soak up the benefits of the sound and vibrations.
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.
Wednesday, October 18th to Wednesday, November 8th, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
In-Person Class Series
Yoga for Arthritis (YFA) is an evidence-based modality specifically designed by the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center as a safe and effective source of yoga. The program has been developed specifically for people living with Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis.
Participants will learn movements designed to target and reduce joint pain, improve joint health, flexibility and function.
The studies conducted demonstrated that the YFA program was found to improve balance, functional reach and upper body function as well as range of motion. It also reduces stress and increases positive feelings and overall wellbeing for those living with chronic pain. A focus on breathing and longer meditative/relaxation techniques can also help to reduce anxiety.
The YFA series helps provide students with support to adapt their yoga practice to meet their individual needs and abilities.
Dates and Times:
4-Week Series.
Wednesdays, October 18, 2023 to November 8, 2023.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Cost: $140.00 per person for the 4-week series.
No drop-ins as each session builds on the previous session in the series.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Wednesday, October 18th to Wednesday, November 8th, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Online Class Series
Yoga for Arthritis (YFA) is an evidence-based modality specifically designed by the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center as a safe and effective source of yoga. The program has been developed specifically for people living with Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis.
Participants will learn movements designed to target and reduce joint pain, improve joint health, flexibility and function.
The studies conducted demonstrated that the YFA program was found to improve balance, functional reach and upper body function as well as range of motion. It also reduces stress and increases positive feelings and overall wellbeing for those living with chronic pain. A focus on breathing and longer meditative/relaxation techniques can also help to reduce anxiety.
The YFA series helps provide students with support to adapt their yoga practice to meet their individual needs and abilities.
Dates and Times:
4-Week Series.
Wednesdays, October 18, 2023 to November 8, 2023.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Cost: $140.00 per person for the 4-week series.
No drop-ins as each session builds on the previous session in the series.
A class for all Queer, Trans, Non-Binary & Gender Diverse people to connect with each other and with ourselves. Our intention is to create a brave space to move and explore inner and outer landscapes in community as queer people.
Our 60-minute practice will move us through a series of postures, breath-work, and meditation ending with a delectable, restorative rest. Following our class there is space for tea and community!
Led by a gender queer bisexual, Kim (They/She) acknowledges that all coming-out stories are unique. Wherever you are in your coming out (or not coming out) journey, know you are welcome here.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, (Chinatown), Ottawa, ON.
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.
200-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training FREE Info. Session
Thursday, October 19th, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Online Session
FREE INFORMATION SESSION
This program is life-transforming and is for everyone. Whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge.
To find out more about our upcoming Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, please join Devinder Kaur for our FREE Information Session. Learn about our program and ask questions.
PranaShanti Yoga Centre offers internationally recognized Yoga Teacher Training programs in Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. We are an approved 200-hour Registered Yoga School (RYS) through Yoga Alliance.
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.
Journey Within: Exploring Somatic-Based Resourcing and Yoga Nidra
Saturday, October 21st, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Online or In-Person Workshop
Join Yoga Therapists Monique Newton and Devinder Kaur and for this 3-hour workshop!
We will explore the benefits of Yoga Nidra and somatic-based resourcing for our nervous system, building our self-awareness, and coping with challenging life experiences, as well as for being in a more grounded and attuned place to show up authentically for ourself and others.
In this workshop, you'll:
Learn the fundamentals of somatic-based resourcing and its application in Yoga Therapy.
Experience the profound relaxation and rejuvenation of Yoga Nidra.
Gain practical knowledge through hands-on, experiential practice.
Uncover the inner wisdom of your body-mind connection.
Explore techniques to enhance your overall well-being.
Whether you're new to Yoga Therapy or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore these vital practices firsthand.
Join us on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, as we unlock the potential for healing and transformation within.
Cost: $108.00 per person in advance, $130.00 per person thereafter.
Wednesday, October 18th to Wednesday, November 8th, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
In-Person Class Series
Yoga for Arthritis (YFA) is an evidence-based modality specifically designed by the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center as a safe and effective source of yoga. The program has been developed specifically for people living with Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis.
Participants will learn movements designed to target and reduce joint pain, improve joint health, flexibility and function.
The studies conducted demonstrated that the YFA program was found to improve balance, functional reach and upper body function as well as range of motion. It also reduces stress and increases positive feelings and overall wellbeing for those living with chronic pain. A focus on breathing and longer meditative/relaxation techniques can also help to reduce anxiety.
The YFA series helps provide students with support to adapt their yoga practice to meet their individual needs and abilities.
Dates and Times:
4-Week Series.
Wednesdays, October 18, 2023 to November 8, 2023.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Cost: $140.00 per person for the 4-week series.
No drop-ins as each session builds on the previous session in the series.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Wednesday, October 18th to Wednesday, November 8th, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Online Class Series
Yoga for Arthritis (YFA) is an evidence-based modality specifically designed by the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center as a safe and effective source of yoga. The program has been developed specifically for people living with Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis.
Participants will learn movements designed to target and reduce joint pain, improve joint health, flexibility and function.
The studies conducted demonstrated that the YFA program was found to improve balance, functional reach and upper body function as well as range of motion. It also reduces stress and increases positive feelings and overall wellbeing for those living with chronic pain. A focus on breathing and longer meditative/relaxation techniques can also help to reduce anxiety.
The YFA series helps provide students with support to adapt their yoga practice to meet their individual needs and abilities.
Dates and Times:
4-Week Series.
Wednesdays, October 18, 2023 to November 8, 2023.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Cost: $140.00 per person for the 4-week series.
No drop-ins as each session builds on the previous session in the series.
A class for all Queer, Trans, Non-Binary & Gender Diverse people to connect with each other and with ourselves. Our intention is to create a brave space to move and explore inner and outer landscapes in community as queer people.
Our 60-minute practice will move us through a series of postures, breath-work, and meditation ending with a delectable, restorative rest. Following our class there is space for tea and community!
Led by a gender queer bisexual, Kim (They/She) acknowledges that all coming-out stories are unique. Wherever you are in your coming out (or not coming out) journey, know you are welcome here.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, (Chinatown), Ottawa, ON.
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.
Sustainable Motherhood: A Field Guide to Postpartum | In-Person
Thursday, October 26th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
In-Person Workshop
This workshop will shift the conversation from baby and childbirth, to mama and post-birth, focusing on nourishing and supporting mothers in the often unrecognized and overlooked ‘fourth trimester’ of pregnancy.
We will discuss the needs of mothers in the days following childbirth and how to deliberately prepare for this unique time, with as much thought and care as one may invest into pregnancy and birth.
A ‘Field Guide to Postpartum’ is an invitation to slow down, be generous with yourself, thoughtful about what is allowed into your home and accepting of the many unique challenges to come.
Participants will come away with recommendations and strategies to mindfully seek out the care they deserve after bringing a baby into the world, lower the toxic load in their homes and incorporate sustainable practices into their everyday lives.
Cost: $40.00 per person in advance. $50.00 per person day of.
Tea and light snacks will be offered.
About Brittany:
Brittany Webster is a sustainable entrepreneur and mother. She is passionate about bringing awareness to the choices we make, how we interact with our environment and what we allow into our homes and lives.
With a background in Environmental Design and Art Conservation, Brittany created Consciously Curated Home to encourage others to seek out sustainable living alternatives, understand how our environment impacts our day-to-day lives and bring positive energy to those living spaces and the people that occupy them.
Her hope for this workshop is to empower mothers and caregivers to make informed decisions and set the tone for how the period following childbirth will unfold.
Whether this is your first child or fifth, or you are simply curious about how best to support someone during this time, A Field Guide to Postpartum will help identify and prioritize the needs of a mother during her fourth trimester.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street, (Chinatown), Ottawa, ON.
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.
This is a theoretical and practical course that will include group discussions, personal reflection, practical exercises and practice teaching.
We will review the basic blueprint of a Hatha Yoga practice and examine the following: different modalities by which students learn; how to manage time and set priorities when preparing classes of varying lengths and styles; how to create a safe and accessible physical space; how to hold space on a psychological and emotional level in order to create an environment for learning; and how to weave elements such as pranayama, mantras, meditation and mudras into yoga classes.
We will also examine the nature of the Teacher/Student relationship, the importance of boundaries and our personal motives as a teacher and finally, we will examine how to cultivate a vibrant inner life, and why this is essential to being an effective yoga teacher.
With some practice time, we will examine:
practical tools to create balanced and effective yoga classes;
how to create an environment for learning;
the nature of the Teacher/Student relationship and the importance of boundaries;
the value of, and how to cultivate a vibrant inner life.
Dates and Times:
Friday, October 27, 2023 to Sunday, October 29, 2023
Friday: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Saturday: 9 am ET to 6 pm ET
Sunday: 9 am ET to 6 pm ET
Cost: SAVE $50.00 with Early Bird Savings when registering before July 31, 2023 for $475.00 per person. $525.00 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 Yoga Teachers of all disciplines and levels of teaching experience including Yoga Teachers in training.
300 Hour Program - Core Module - 20 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.
Sound healing uses a variety of instruments, including crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, soft drumming, chimes and other acoustic instruments to create a relaxing soundscape where your body falls into a state of deep rest and, thus, your mind quiets down substantially. Several gentle and supportive yoga postures are woven through the experience to further relax the body and calm the nervous system.
Come to this 90 minute sound healing session ready to be guided into deep rest and rejuvenation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring along a shawl or blanket.
Cost: $40.00 per person.
Note: Please bring your yoga mat and any additional props you require to rest comfortably. We are providing bolsters and blocks. You may like to bring an eye pillow or cover, a blanket and meditation cushion.
200-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training FREE Info. Session
Sunday, October 29th, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online Session
FREE INFORMATION SESSION
This program is life-transforming and is for everyone. Whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge.
To find out more about our upcoming Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, please join Devinder Kaur for our FREE Information Session. Learn about our program and ask questions.
PranaShanti Yoga Centre offers internationally recognized Yoga Teacher Training programs in Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. We are an approved 200-hour Registered Yoga School (RYS) through Yoga Alliance.
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. Meditation 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.
Meditating 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 serves us.
During the class, we will clear our mind and balance our body’s chakras (energy centers) through a variety of Kundalini Yoga practices including breath work (pranayam), meditation, and a yoga nidra savasana (relaxation).
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
