Unlock the ancient art of Tai Chi with our immersive workshop, focusing on an adaptation of the traditional Yang Style form.
Seeking calm, improved balance, and enhanced well-being? Join us to explore the foundational principles of Yang Style Tai Chi, a gentle yet powerful practice for all levels.
What You'll Learn:
Core Tai Chi Principles: Understand essential concepts of posture, breathing, and internal energy (Qi).
Fundamental Movements: Learn key postures and transitions from the Yang Style form.
Mind-Body Connection: Foster a profound sense of inner peace and focus.
Improved Balance & Relaxation: Enhance stability and reduce stress through gentle, flowing movements.
You’ll get take home handouts each lesson so you can practice at home.
Dates and Times:
Thursdays, September 17 to October 8, 2026
4-Weekly Sessions
7 pm to 8 pm
No prior experience or equipment required. Dress in comfortable clothing that you can move in easily.
Cost: $180.00 per person for the 4-weekly sessions.
EARLY BIRD: Sign up before July 31, 2026 and SAVE $20.00, for $160.00 per person.
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 2, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026
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 August 15, 2026 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.
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.
Familiarity with how our bodies are put together, how their different systems function, and the mechanics of how they move can deepen our understanding of how to practice yoga safely, effectively, and efficiently. Learning anatomy, biomechanics and physiology can help us prevent injury, maintain a healthy, mobile body over our lifetime, and become more effective yoga teachers.
Program Outline:
In this course, we’ll examine Western anatomy through the lens of yoga by studying and applying to practice the following:
The ten systems of the body and how yoga can positively affect them
The anatomy and biomechanics of the breath and their central importance in how we practice asana and breathwork
The anatomy of the spine and how to practice asana safely and effectively by utilizing the biomechanics of the spine
The anatomy of the major joints of the body, the five primary causes of joint pain, and how yoga can help maintain healthy joints
This course will be a combination of lecture and applied practice of what we study so that students complete this course with a sense that knowledge of Western anatomy isn’t only information on a page but living, breathing concepts that can be practically applied to our yoga practice and teaching.
There is no pre-reading required for this course. Handouts for each subject will be distributed prior to our weekly sessions.
Dates and Times:
September 29, 2026 - October 27, 2026.
Five (5) Tuesday evenings from 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET.
Cost:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before August 31, 2026 for $475.00 per person. $525.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
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 general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga and/or meditation practice is recommended for participation.
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.
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, our Lending Library and Administration Offices.
Unlock the ancient art of Tai Chi with our immersive workshop, focusing on an adaptation of the traditional Yang Style form.
Seeking calm, improved balance, and enhanced well-being? Join us to explore the foundational principles of Yang Style Tai Chi, a gentle yet powerful practice for all levels.
What You'll Learn:
Core Tai Chi Principles: Understand essential concepts of posture, breathing, and internal energy (Qi).
Fundamental Movements: Learn key postures and transitions from the Yang Style form.
Mind-Body Connection: Foster a profound sense of inner peace and focus.
Improved Balance & Relaxation: Enhance stability and reduce stress through gentle, flowing movements.
You’ll get take home handouts each lesson so you can practice at home.
Dates and Times:
Thursdays, September 17 to October 8, 2026
4-Weekly Sessions
7 pm to 8 pm
No prior experience or equipment required. Dress in comfortable clothing that you can move in easily.
Cost: $180.00 per person for the 4-weekly sessions.
EARLY BIRD: Sign up before July 31, 2026 and SAVE $20.00, for $160.00 per person.
Familiarity with how our bodies are put together, how their different systems function, and the mechanics of how they move can deepen our understanding of how to practice yoga safely, effectively, and efficiently. Learning anatomy, biomechanics and physiology can help us prevent injury, maintain a healthy, mobile body over our lifetime, and become more effective yoga teachers.
Program Outline:
In this course, we’ll examine Western anatomy through the lens of yoga by studying and applying to practice the following:
The ten systems of the body and how yoga can positively affect them
The anatomy and biomechanics of the breath and their central importance in how we practice asana and breathwork
The anatomy of the spine and how to practice asana safely and effectively by utilizing the biomechanics of the spine
The anatomy of the major joints of the body, the five primary causes of joint pain, and how yoga can help maintain healthy joints
This course will be a combination of lecture and applied practice of what we study so that students complete this course with a sense that knowledge of Western anatomy isn’t only information on a page but living, breathing concepts that can be practically applied to our yoga practice and teaching.
There is no pre-reading required for this course. Handouts for each subject will be distributed prior to our weekly sessions.
Dates and Times:
September 29, 2026 - October 27, 2026.
Five (5) Tuesday evenings from 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET.
Cost:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before August 31, 2026 for $475.00 per person. $525.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
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 general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga and/or meditation practice is recommended for participation.
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.
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, our Lending Library and Administration Offices.
Familiarity with how our bodies are put together, how their different systems function, and the mechanics of how they move can deepen our understanding of how to practice yoga safely, effectively, and efficiently. Learning anatomy, biomechanics and physiology can help us prevent injury, maintain a healthy, mobile body over our lifetime, and become more effective yoga teachers.
Program Outline:
In this course, we’ll examine Western anatomy through the lens of yoga by studying and applying to practice the following:
The ten systems of the body and how yoga can positively affect them
The anatomy and biomechanics of the breath and their central importance in how we practice asana and breathwork
The anatomy of the spine and how to practice asana safely and effectively by utilizing the biomechanics of the spine
The anatomy of the major joints of the body, the five primary causes of joint pain, and how yoga can help maintain healthy joints
This course will be a combination of lecture and applied practice of what we study so that students complete this course with a sense that knowledge of Western anatomy isn’t only information on a page but living, breathing concepts that can be practically applied to our yoga practice and teaching.
There is no pre-reading required for this course. Handouts for each subject will be distributed prior to our weekly sessions.
Dates and Times:
September 29, 2026 - October 27, 2026.
Five (5) Tuesday evenings from 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET.
Cost:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before August 31, 2026 for $475.00 per person. $525.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
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 general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga and/or meditation practice is recommended for participation.
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.
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, our Lending Library and Administration Offices.
Inner Stillness: Monthly Meditation Group | In-Person
Wednesday, October 21st, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
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
Wednesday, October 21st, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
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.
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.
October 2026 to May 2027
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation focuses on the movement of energy to unite body, mind and soul. The types of practices used in Kundalini Yoga and Meditation allows for people of all ages and levels of mobility to have a powerful experience through the combination of yoga postures, simple rhythmic exercises, breathwork, and meditation techniques including sound and mantra.
Kundalini Yoga also has a direct impact on the major systems in the body, particularly the glandular and nervous systems. When these systems are activated and strengthened we can better manage the stresses of daily life, create greater peace of mind and improve our overall health and well-being.
During our time together you will become immersed in, and learn how to teach Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. With this program you will be able to teach confidently whether online or in-person. Upon successful completion you be able to teach yoga to people in your community, your family, the workplace and anywhere in the world.
This re-visioned and modernized program introduces the student to the principles and practices of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. A pragmatic approach is taken to explore how yogic lifestyle can harmonise and uplift the human experience and awaken our true potential. Key components in the program are:
Kriya and Meditation: The theory and practice of Kundalini Yoga kriyas (yoga sets), asanas, pranayam, mudras and bandhas. Explore the nature of the mind, its fluctuations, and consciousness through meditations, mantra and pranayam.
History and Philosophy: The history and tradition of Yoga, as well as the underlying philosophy behind all yogic practices such as the 8 Limbs of Yoga, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Shad Darshan and Vedic text references. The practices of Kundalini Yoga as they apply to daily life, including Ayurveda, doshic theory, yogic cleansing techniques, sadhana, and developing a personal yoga and meditation practice.
Anatomy and Physiology: Traditional Western Anatomy, its purpose and function, including the respiratory, nervous, immune, musculoskeletal, circulatory, glandular/endocrine, and digestive systems and their relation to the practice and teaching of yoga and mediation. Also, yogic anatomy and the energy systems of the body including the chakras, nadis, pranas and vayus, the yogic bodies and kundalini energy.
Teaching Methodolgy: The skills and techniques to become an effective instructor, including practical strategies for teaching beginners, offering online and in-person classes, teaching different populations (for example pre-natal, seniors, various health challenges), class and curriculum development, posture modifications and the effective use of yoga props, scientific research related to yoga, breathwork and meditation, ethical guidelines, diversity and inclusion in yoga, and the role of a yoga teacher.
The Practicum: Teaching from Day One - Practical experience instructing a yoga class with supportive feedback from the Teaching Team and course participants to assist you in creating your authentic voice and offering.
Teaching Team:
Believing that your learning is enriched and deepened by studying and learning from a variety of experienced teachers, PranaShanti includes a number of different teachers and trainers in every program. Our Teaching Team will lead you on your transformational journey of self awareness through the practice of Kundalini Yoga.
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.
Dates:
The format of the program is comprised of weekend practice time, 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 Live Stream option is available to you for the full program or join us In-Person, as you like.
October 23-24-25, 2026;
November 27-28-29, 2026
December 11-12-13, 2026;
January 22-23-24, 2027
February 19-20-21, 2027;
March 19-20-21, 2027;
April 23-24-25, 2027;
May 14-15-16, 2027;
Meditation Day - May 2027
Hours:
Fridays 6:00 PM ET - 9:00 PM ET;
Saturdays 9:00 AM ET - 6:00 PM ET;
Sundays 9:30 AM ET - 6:00 PM ET.
Cost:
SAVE $205.00 by registering before August 31, 2026 for $3,295.00 + HST;
$3,500.00 + HST after July 31, 2025; or
Payment Plan: $3,800.00 + HST. A deposit of $500.00 + HST plus 6 monthly payments (October 2026 to March 2027). All payments to be complete before the course concludes.
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.
The following is included in the course:
Course fees for all instruction;
All required manuals;
Access to the digital library of handouts, slide packages and reference documents;
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;
During training students receive 10% off purchases in the PranaShanti boutique for such items as books, yoga manuals, yoga clothing, yoga mats.
Secure your space with a non-refundable $500.00 deposit.
10% discount for full-time students, seniors and military members.
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.
An excellent workshop for runners, cyclists and those looking to ease knee pain and stiff hips, this MELT Method workshop will focus entirely on our hard-working lower half.
The MELT Method uses specially-designed foam rollers and balls to rehydrate fascial tissue (also called connective tissue). Areas of our fascia get dried out and stiff with repetitive motions and postures (in other words, just living life!), and the MELT Method is a technique to help hydrate this tissue back to functional health. As fascia is a distinct tissue from muscles, this is not a traditional foam rolling class! A pain-free technique, MELT is designed to ease fascial tension, bringing hydration to the tissue through gentle compression techniques.
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.”
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. You’re welcome to bring an eye pillow or anything that adds to your comfort. This class is held in our Education Centre on the 2nd floor. Please enter the building through the door under the red awning, and head up the stairs.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave. 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON. Studio: Education Centre.
Familiarity with how our bodies are put together, how their different systems function, and the mechanics of how they move can deepen our understanding of how to practice yoga safely, effectively, and efficiently. Learning anatomy, biomechanics and physiology can help us prevent injury, maintain a healthy, mobile body over our lifetime, and become more effective yoga teachers.
Program Outline:
In this course, we’ll examine Western anatomy through the lens of yoga by studying and applying to practice the following:
The ten systems of the body and how yoga can positively affect them
The anatomy and biomechanics of the breath and their central importance in how we practice asana and breathwork
The anatomy of the spine and how to practice asana safely and effectively by utilizing the biomechanics of the spine
The anatomy of the major joints of the body, the five primary causes of joint pain, and how yoga can help maintain healthy joints
This course will be a combination of lecture and applied practice of what we study so that students complete this course with a sense that knowledge of Western anatomy isn’t only information on a page but living, breathing concepts that can be practically applied to our yoga practice and teaching.
There is no pre-reading required for this course. Handouts for each subject will be distributed prior to our weekly sessions.
Dates and Times:
September 29, 2026 - October 27, 2026.
Five (5) Tuesday evenings from 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET.
Cost:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before August 31, 2026 for $475.00 per person. $525.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
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 general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga and/or meditation practice is recommended for participation.
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.
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, our Lending Library and Administration Offices.
Learn to assist safely, skilfully, and confidently
As a yoga teacher, you’ve learned verbal cues and have developed your own phrasing to guide students safely through a practice. Verbal cueing and verbal assisting are mainstays of the yoga teaching experience; however, it is sometimes helpful to physically show yogis how to be more stable and easeful in their asanas. Confident touch will communicate to your students that you see them and that you are there to support them. It will also help them enrich their practice.
In this course, you will learn to augment your verbal cues with physical adjustments and assists intended to stabilize the yogi’s stance and possibly introduce ease and openness in their asanas. With a deepened understanding of anatomy and alignment, you will learn how to “read” bodies to provide relevant guidance, given a yogi’s physicality and their level of experience and understand your biomechanics to safely assist students.
After a few years of virtual/no-contact teaching, the time has come to re-learn how to adjust and assist our yoga students. Your confident, purposeful touch will help your students open to their unique potential.
Learning Objectives:
Keeping yourself safe, and understanding the biomechanics of the teacher’s body and the student’s
The difference between an adjustment and an assist
Ethical touch: how to use your hands - how to be professional, neutral and intentional
Alignment vs respecting each student’s unique physiology: it is very important to be able to recognize whether offering an adjustment to one of your students is absolutely necessary
Using your breath in and as an assist
Asking for feedback, and being okay if it doesn’t work
Recognizing resistance in your students
Hands-on assists, when done with care and consent, can be a valuable tool for yoga teachers. By respecting boundaries, using appropriate techniques, and prioritizing student comfort, you can create a safe and supportive class environment for both student and teacher.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, October 31, 2026, and Sunday, November 1, 2026:
Saturday: 10 am ET – 4 pm ET
Sunday: 10 am ET – 4 pm ET
Breaks will be provided.
Cost: SAVE $30.00 by registering on or before September 15, 2026, for $495.00 per person. $525.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
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.
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, our Lending Library and Administration Offices.
