Chair Yoga adapts traditional yoga poses so that they can be done with a chair for support, making yoga more accessible for all people.
Our society is aging and there are many people unable to practice a standard yoga class. Chair yoga also provides a gentle but effective practice for those with mobility or disability issues.
The chair takes the place of the yoga mat, and poses are seated or supported by the chair. You get a warm-up, stretching and strengthening, whether you're coming off a sports injury, challenged by the physical limits of aging, or have been sitting for too many hours at your desk.
Program Outline:
This program will offer you the tools to help you and/or your students build strength, awareness and confidence as well as to increase well-being both physically and mentally.
Learn how to work with this ever growing group who can get so much benefit from the practice of yoga with the assistance of a chair!
This program is Yoga Alliance recognized and consists of 15 hours of contact teaching.
Topics covered include:
Teaching a 30-60 min chair yoga class
Teaching to a group living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Teaching a group with Multiple Sclerosis and other causes of limited mobility
Teaching chair yoga for office workers
Working with other common issues that make a chair necessary
How to set up the class and how to teach from a chair
Practicum – Students will have the opportunity to practice teach
Anatomy of aging
Mental aspects of aging
Yoga Philosophy and aging
Meditation and Mantras
Storytelling and other ways to share the yogic philosophy
How to find work as a chair yoga instructor
Volunteer opportunities
Dates and Timings:
Saturday, November 1, 2025 & Sunday, November 2, 2025 (2 full days)
Saturday – 9 am ET to 5 pm ET
Sunday – 9 am ET to 5 pm ET
Cost and Registration:
SAVE $30.00 by registering on or before September 15, 2025, 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.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
Are you feeling the call of your Ancestors? Step into a powerful and transformative journey through the ancestral realms, guided by sacred rituals, ancient traditions, and the wisdom of your bloodline.
Join us for a 4-part immersive healing series designed to help you:
Release ancestral wounds and generational trauma
Reclaim the gifts and strengths of your lineage
Build a lasting connection with your Ancestors
Clear inherited emotional, energetic, and karmic imprints
Embody ancestral blessings in your everyday life
What You’ll Experience:
Opening Ritual to set sacred intentions
Guided Journey to meet a benevolent Ancestor or Spirit Guide
Hawaiian Ancestral Trauma Release to cleanse cellular memory
Ceremony and Guided Meditation to clear the energy body and open to ancestral wisdom
Algonquin Ceremony to transform maternal and paternal lineage patterns
Cord Cutting Ritual to dissolve karmic cycles
Shamanic Journey to retrieve ancestral gifts, wisdom, and strength
Andean Gratitude Ceremony to honour your lineage
Modern science confirms what ancient traditions have long known: trauma lives in the body and can be passed through generations. So too can strength, resilience, and deep wisdom.
If you are ready to break free from inherited limitations, heal long-held emotional patterns, reconnect with your roots, and reclaim your soul’s inheritance—this sacred journey is calling you.
Transform the past. Empower the present. Bless the future.
Dates and Times:
Four (4) Saturdays – November 1, 8, 15, and 29. Please note there is no session on November 22, 2025;
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm each session.
Cost: $333.00 per person before September 30, 2025. $375.00 per person thereafter.
About Your Guide: Waheeda Moses is an Ottawa-based Shamanic and Energy Medicine practitioner and ceremonial guide. With training in yoga, qigong, cross-cultural shamanic traditions, and multiple healing modalities, she creates sacred, transformative spaces for healing and spiritual growth. Her immersive workshops include spirit journeys, rituals, ceremonies, plant-spirit connection, wisdom teachings, and guided meditations. Waheeda’s grounded, heart-centered approach helps participants release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and deepen their relationship with Spirit in a safe and supportive container.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
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.
Discover powerful yoga and wellness techniques designed to enhance your immune system function, release excess fluid, and effectively process toxins in the body.
This 1.5-hour workshop with Bren will provide you with valuable tools and knowledge to support your health and well-being.
Boost Your Immunity: Learn specific techniques to strengthen your immune system, helping you stay healthy and resilient during the cold winter months.
Empower Your Self-Care: Gain a deeper understanding of your body's natural processes, such as recognizing and addressing swollen lymph nodes, empowering you to respond to your body's messages with confidence and knowledge.
Expand Your Wellness Toolbox: Leave the workshop with practical handouts, demonstrations, and asana practices that you can incorporate into your daily routine to maintain optimal health.
Prepare yourself for the winter season with new wellness methods and feel empowered to take charge of your health. Join us in the Soul Room for this enriching experience!
Cost: $45.00 per person in advance, $50.00 per person day of. Includes take-home materials, engaging conversations, live demonstrations of techniques and practice and guided practices to support lymphatic health.
Reserve your spot today and invest in your well-being!
As the season turns inward, give yourself time to steady your body and mind.
In this workshop, you’ll use gentle movement, restorative postures and yoga therapy balls to release muscular tension, ease stiffness, and invite deep relaxation.
Through mindful breathwork and targeted ball techniques, you’ll stimulate the body’s natural relaxation response, helping to calm the nervous system, restore energy, and create a sense of inner grounding.
Ideal for anyone seeking balance, stress relief, and a deeper sense of ease this fall.
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.
Yoga can offer amazing benefits for pregnancy, labour and parenthood. However, there are important things that yoga teachers and practitioners need to know!
This comprehensive training is open to anyone interested in working with this population, including yoga teachers, fitness instructors, doulas and other health professionals, as well as parents-to-be. We will look at practices for each stage of the pre & post-natal journey, including fertility, pregnancy and labour, postpartum recovery, and pregnancy loss. By taking this training, you are not only “teaching yoga”, you are helping people with their pregnancy and aiding in their recovery!
Get ready to have fun and learn interesting things such as:
The "Yoga Toolbox" and other complimentary practices to help with pregnancy & prepare for birth
The science of pain and tools to manage it
The importance of the postpartum period and the significance of "rest, restore & recover"
C-section and birth scar care
Pelvic floor health and how it affects breathing and posture
We even discuss birth partners and their role in all of this. It's more than you think!
Topics Covered:
Anatomy and physiology related to Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
Benefits of yoga for fertility, pregnancy, labour, postpartum, and parenthood
Teaching yoga classes for this population and adapting any class to meet the needs of prenatal and postnatal people (ie. best practices, things to avoid, modifications and contraindications)
Tools such as breathwork, postures, meditation, etc. for pregnancy, labour and postpartum period
Symptoms & conditions related to pregnancy and postnatal period incl. core and pelvic health
Teacher ethics & scope of practice
Business and marketing in this field
Other topics incl. birth partners & spouses, partner yoga for pregnancy & labour, parent & baby yoga, and complimentary practices
Learning Objectives:
Ability to confidently and safely teach prenatal and postnatal yoga classes
Capacity to tailor any style of class or practice for pregnant and postnatal people
Be able to understand and address prenatal and postnatal conditions, including practices that can help and things to avoid
Assignments:
At home reading and study, in-class mini practicums and written lesson plan for both stages.
Recommended Reading:
Recommended but not required: Book: Prepare to Push by Kim Vopni
Dates and Times:
Five (5) Monday evening sessions from Monday, October 20, 2025, to Monday, November 17, 2025
Mondays – 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Periodic breaks provided.
Cost:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before August 31, 2025, for $525.00 per person.
$575.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, detailed PowerPoint slides 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 practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides 20 CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
300 Hour Elective Module: 20 Hours
Here is what previous students have said about this program:
"This was beyond my expectation!"
"Melissa is very informed on pelvic floor and I really appreciated her knowledge and experience"
"I loved the content, the stories, the group, the practice. I wish we had more time!"
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.
Join us for a nourishing Community Circle — a space to connect, share, and support one another in a spirit of openness and kindness.
This monthly gathering, facilitated by Lindsay, is an opportunity to gather with like-minded community members to explore rest, cultivate care for ourselves and each other, and celebrate our individual and collective growth. This is an open invitation to practice holding compassionate space for others, and soften into compassionate space being held for you.
“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
Community Circles will generally start with some grounding meditation and movement practices, to help us transition from the busy-ness of our daily lives into a place of rest. Themes and activities will vary by month, but gatherings may include arts-based practices, guided journalling, oracle decks, or optional hands-on assists, all in support of your healing, dreaming, self-care. Each gathering will include an opportunity to share reflections on the previous month and priorities or curiosities for the month ahead.
All movement practices will be as accessible as possible, with modifications offered and encouraged. Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, these community meet-ups are is open to all folks seeking to strengthen their connection to self and to deepen their bonds within the community.
Cost: $40.00 per person in advance, $45.00 per person day of.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Please bring a notebook/journal and writing utensil.
Note: While yogic practice and connecting with community can be healing, this space is not a replacement for professional mental health support.
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: $180.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$35.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required.
A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Absorb yourself in daily yoga practice and dive within through meditation, movement and healing sound vibrations. The weekend includes healthy meals, cozy accommodations, wood fired sauna, time in nature, yoga, meditation and evening symphonic sound immersions.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 to Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Arrival time is 3 PM on Friday.
Departure time is 1 PM on Sunday.
First meal is dinner on Thursday.
Last meal is brunch on Sunday
About Our Retreat Location:
Northern Edge Algonquin Nature Retreat & Wellness Centre
Come out and explore with us in Mother Natures finest beauty, Algonquin Park just a few hours north of the city. Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday life to find peace and tranquility on a weekend getaway.
The weekend includes:
4 days and 3 nights private or shared accommodation
All nourishing meals and snacks
Morning yoga and meditation classes and evening sound immersions meditation/relaxations with Devinder
Price includes accommodation, all delicious, locally sourced healthy meals, equipment, all materials, and program fees.
Starting from $1,104.00 CDN per person based on type of accommodation. Stay privately, invite a friend, or we can set you up with another Yogi to room with.
Registration closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Register by contacting Northern Edge Algonquin directly at:
For all facility details including information on accommodations, gathering spaces, mealtime, social enterprise, policies, and FAQs please review the Northern Edge Algonquin website at: https://www.northernedgealgonquin.ca
The Sacred Season: Menopause Wellness & Empowerment | 5-Week Series
Thursday, November 6th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
In-Person Workshop Series
MENOPAUSE is one of the most significant times in a person’s life.
However, we weren't meant to do this alone.
This powerful series offers a sacred space for community, healing and transformation. It is a deeper dive into the theories and practices, all with the support of the sisterhood we are creating along the way.
Gather with like-minded sisters for connection, yoga, meditation, and holistic practices to embrace the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of menopause.
Each week, we will create a nurturing space for people to talk openly about their experiences, share their wisdom, and to honour and celebrate each other in whatever phase you’re in.
This is an inclusive and welcoming space for all sisters/siblings, Queens/Royals, non-binary and LGBTQ2+.
Weekly Agenda:
Opening ritual space
Sharing circle
Course topic & discussion
Embodiment practices to address symptoms
Closing circle
We will discuss topics such as:
Finding power in this phase of life
Honouring the wisdom of seasons and cycles
Cultivating fierce self-love and compassion
Emotional empowerment: riding the waves of anxiety, grief, anger etc
Embracing our shadows
Reclaiming pleasure, sensuality, and sexuality
Holistic tools for managing symptoms like stress, insomnia, brain fog, hot flashes etc
Pelvic floor health
My favourite core strengtheners
Lifestyle practices for well-being and vitality
Dates and Times:
Thursday, November 6 to December 4, 2025
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm each evening
There are five (5) weekly sessions. Each session is 2 hours with breaks included.
What to bring: Dress comfortable for yoga practice and bring writing material such as journal/ notebook, pen/pencil.
Cost: $65.00 per person Drop In Fee per week or sign up for all 5 weeks for $295.00 per person.
Yoga mats and all props are provided for use during the sessions. Herbal tea included.
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 Offices.
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga, incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine, with asanas (postures) that are held for longer periods of time than in other styles. The sequences of postures are meant to stimulate the channels of the subtle body known as meridians in Chinese medicine and as nadis in Hatha yoga.
Yin Yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body—the tendons, fasciae, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. A more meditative approach to yoga, its goals are awareness of inner silence, and bringing to light a universal, interconnecting quality.
Yin Yoga was founded in the late 1970s by martial arts expert and yoga teacher Paulie Zink. Taoist yoga (Tao Yin) and has been gaining in popularity ever since.
Building on our Yin Yoga Teacher Training Foundations course, we will guide you to further explore this quiet practice:
Understanding the Meridian System and Qi and how it relates to the practice of Yin Yoga;
Experiencing acupuncture to further appreciate the Meridian System and Qi;
Developing a meditative state through the practice of Yin Yoga and Mindfulness;
Exploring additional postures including contraindications, modifications and alternatives, the use of props and counter poses;
Sequencing for Yin Yoga classes for specific themes and needs.
Teachers:
Laurie Howe, Stéphane Ippersiel and guest teacher Blaise T. Ryan, RAc
Dates and Times:
Friday, November 7, 2025 to Sunday, November 9, 2025
Friday: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Saturday: 9 am ET to 6 pm ET
Sunday: 9 am ET to 6 pm ET
Outline:
The major meridians and the most common acupressure points related to Yin Yoga
The Five Elements and the Organs
Holding space and incorporating Mindfulness practices into Yin Yoga practice
Meditations, breath and relaxation techniques that enhance the Yin Yoga experience
Additional Yin Yoga asanas (those not covered in our Foundational course) including contraindications, modifications and alternatives, counter poses, posture clinics of each asana
Props and how to use them for the additional poses
Sequencing Yin Yoga classes for: the spine, hips, legs, upper body, major meridian pairs and their corresponding characteristics
Benefits of Yin Yoga - physical, mental, emotional, energetic
Breath and Yin Yoga - Anatomy of breathing related to Yin Yoga
$525.00 per person before September 30, 2025, $575.00 per person thereafter.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Course Material Included:
Book: "The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga Philosophy & Practice" by Bernie Clark, if not already provided when attending Part 1.
A 5-Class Package for Yin Yoga Classes at PranaShanti Yoga Centre.
A recording of the training is available until 7 days after the training ends.
Certificate of Training upon successful completion of the course.
Prerequisite: This course is open to those who have completed our 25-hour Yin Yoga Part 1 foundational training or similar program or have a consistent Yin Yoga practice or other relevant movement training and/or experience.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
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.
Join us for our Karma Community Flow, a weekly donation-based class that blends the power of yoga with the spirit of giving. This inspiring community offering is open to all levels and led by a rotating team of skilled teachers—graduates of our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program.
Each quarter, we partner with a local organization to donate class proceeds and raise awareness for important causes in our city. This quarter, your donations will support the Parkdale Food Centre, working to address food insecurity in Ottawa.
This is more than just a yoga class—it’s a chance to connect, practice, and give back. Your $11 minimum donation carries special meaning in yoga philosophy, symbolizing spiritual growth and collective upliftment.
Whether you're a regular or new to our community, we invite you to show up, move your body, and help make a positive impact—one breath at a time.
Donation: $11.00 per person for the Parkdale Food Centre.
Are you feeling the call of your Ancestors? Step into a powerful and transformative journey through the ancestral realms, guided by sacred rituals, ancient traditions, and the wisdom of your bloodline.
Join us for a 4-part immersive healing series designed to help you:
Release ancestral wounds and generational trauma
Reclaim the gifts and strengths of your lineage
Build a lasting connection with your Ancestors
Clear inherited emotional, energetic, and karmic imprints
Embody ancestral blessings in your everyday life
What You’ll Experience:
Opening Ritual to set sacred intentions
Guided Journey to meet a benevolent Ancestor or Spirit Guide
Hawaiian Ancestral Trauma Release to cleanse cellular memory
Ceremony and Guided Meditation to clear the energy body and open to ancestral wisdom
Algonquin Ceremony to transform maternal and paternal lineage patterns
Cord Cutting Ritual to dissolve karmic cycles
Shamanic Journey to retrieve ancestral gifts, wisdom, and strength
Andean Gratitude Ceremony to honour your lineage
Modern science confirms what ancient traditions have long known: trauma lives in the body and can be passed through generations. So too can strength, resilience, and deep wisdom.
If you are ready to break free from inherited limitations, heal long-held emotional patterns, reconnect with your roots, and reclaim your soul’s inheritance—this sacred journey is calling you.
Transform the past. Empower the present. Bless the future.
Dates and Times:
Four (4) Saturdays – November 1, 8, 15, and 29. Please note there is no session on November 22, 2025;
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm each session.
Cost: $333.00 per person before September 30, 2025. $375.00 per person thereafter.
About Your Guide: Waheeda Moses is an Ottawa-based Shamanic and Energy Medicine practitioner and ceremonial guide. With training in yoga, qigong, cross-cultural shamanic traditions, and multiple healing modalities, she creates sacred, transformative spaces for healing and spiritual growth. Her immersive workshops include spirit journeys, rituals, ceremonies, plant-spirit connection, wisdom teachings, and guided meditations. Waheeda’s grounded, heart-centered approach helps participants release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and deepen their relationship with Spirit in a safe and supportive container.
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.
You’re welcome to bring an eye pillow or anything that adds to your comfort. This class is held in our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, with the lighting dimmed for a restful and restoring experience.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room (warm).
Discover Harmony and Flow: Yang Style Tai Chi | 6-Week Series
Sunday, November 9th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
In-Person Workshop Series
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.
Six (6) Sundays: November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour) each week
Cost:Early Bird SAVINGS! $195.00 per person for the 6-week series when signing up before September 30, 2025. $225.00 per person for the 6-week series thereafter.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Move your body, open your heart, and nourish your spirit in this uplifting 90-minute workshop 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: $40.00 per person in advance, $45.00 per person day of.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
Yoga can offer amazing benefits for pregnancy, labour and parenthood. However, there are important things that yoga teachers and practitioners need to know!
This comprehensive training is open to anyone interested in working with this population, including yoga teachers, fitness instructors, doulas and other health professionals, as well as parents-to-be. We will look at practices for each stage of the pre & post-natal journey, including fertility, pregnancy and labour, postpartum recovery, and pregnancy loss. By taking this training, you are not only “teaching yoga”, you are helping people with their pregnancy and aiding in their recovery!
Get ready to have fun and learn interesting things such as:
The "Yoga Toolbox" and other complimentary practices to help with pregnancy & prepare for birth
The science of pain and tools to manage it
The importance of the postpartum period and the significance of "rest, restore & recover"
C-section and birth scar care
Pelvic floor health and how it affects breathing and posture
We even discuss birth partners and their role in all of this. It's more than you think!
Topics Covered:
Anatomy and physiology related to Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
Benefits of yoga for fertility, pregnancy, labour, postpartum, and parenthood
Teaching yoga classes for this population and adapting any class to meet the needs of prenatal and postnatal people (ie. best practices, things to avoid, modifications and contraindications)
Tools such as breathwork, postures, meditation, etc. for pregnancy, labour and postpartum period
Symptoms & conditions related to pregnancy and postnatal period incl. core and pelvic health
Teacher ethics & scope of practice
Business and marketing in this field
Other topics incl. birth partners & spouses, partner yoga for pregnancy & labour, parent & baby yoga, and complimentary practices
Learning Objectives:
Ability to confidently and safely teach prenatal and postnatal yoga classes
Capacity to tailor any style of class or practice for pregnant and postnatal people
Be able to understand and address prenatal and postnatal conditions, including practices that can help and things to avoid
Assignments:
At home reading and study, in-class mini practicums and written lesson plan for both stages.
Recommended Reading:
Recommended but not required: Book: Prepare to Push by Kim Vopni
Dates and Times:
Five (5) Monday evening sessions from Monday, October 20, 2025, to Monday, November 17, 2025
Mondays – 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Periodic breaks provided.
Cost:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before August 31, 2025, for $525.00 per person.
$575.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, detailed PowerPoint slides 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 practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides 20 CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
300 Hour Elective Module: 20 Hours
Here is what previous students have said about this program:
"This was beyond my expectation!"
"Melissa is very informed on pelvic floor and I really appreciated her knowledge and experience"
"I loved the content, the stories, the group, the practice. I wish we had more time!"
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.
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: $180.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$35.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required.
A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
An extraordinary journey where every breath becomes a rebirth and live rhythm fuels transformation.
Join us for an immersive group breathwork experience designed to release stagnant energy, quiet the mind, and open the heart to the present moment.
This powerful practice is interwoven with live hand drumming and carefully curated music, creating a sonic landscape that deepens self-connection and expands awareness. The primal rhythm of the drums synchronizes with the breath, guiding participants into a state of deep relaxation, insight, and emotional release.
In this supportive space, you're invited to surrender to the rhythm of renewal—and experience the profound peace and vitality that comes with every conscious breath.
Cost: $40.00 per person in advance, $45.00 per person day of.
The Sacred Season: Menopause Wellness & Empowerment | 5-Week Series
Thursday, November 13th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
In-Person Workshop Series
MENOPAUSE is one of the most significant times in a person’s life.
However, we weren't meant to do this alone.
This powerful series offers a sacred space for community, healing and transformation. It is a deeper dive into the theories and practices, all with the support of the sisterhood we are creating along the way.
Gather with like-minded sisters for connection, yoga, meditation, and holistic practices to embrace the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of menopause.
Each week, we will create a nurturing space for people to talk openly about their experiences, share their wisdom, and to honour and celebrate each other in whatever phase you’re in.
This is an inclusive and welcoming space for all sisters/siblings, Queens/Royals, non-binary and LGBTQ2+.
Weekly Agenda:
Opening ritual space
Sharing circle
Course topic & discussion
Embodiment practices to address symptoms
Closing circle
We will discuss topics such as:
Finding power in this phase of life
Honouring the wisdom of seasons and cycles
Cultivating fierce self-love and compassion
Emotional empowerment: riding the waves of anxiety, grief, anger etc
Embracing our shadows
Reclaiming pleasure, sensuality, and sexuality
Holistic tools for managing symptoms like stress, insomnia, brain fog, hot flashes etc
Pelvic floor health
My favourite core strengtheners
Lifestyle practices for well-being and vitality
Dates and Times:
Thursday, November 6 to December 4, 2025
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm each evening
There are five (5) weekly sessions. Each session is 2 hours with breaks included.
What to bring: Dress comfortable for yoga practice and bring writing material such as journal/ notebook, pen/pencil.
Cost: $65.00 per person Drop In Fee per week or sign up for all 5 weeks for $295.00 per person.
Yoga mats and all props are provided for use during the sessions. Herbal tea included.
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 Offices.
Join us for our Karma Community Flow, a weekly donation-based class that blends the power of yoga with the spirit of giving. This inspiring community offering is open to all levels and led by a rotating team of skilled teachers—graduates of our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program.
Each quarter, we partner with a local organization to donate class proceeds and raise awareness for important causes in our city. This quarter, your donations will support the Parkdale Food Centre, working to address food insecurity in Ottawa.
This is more than just a yoga class—it’s a chance to connect, practice, and give back. Your $11 minimum donation carries special meaning in yoga philosophy, symbolizing spiritual growth and collective upliftment.
Whether you're a regular or new to our community, we invite you to show up, move your body, and help make a positive impact—one breath at a time.
Donation: $11.00 per person for the Parkdale Food Centre.
Are you feeling the call of your Ancestors? Step into a powerful and transformative journey through the ancestral realms, guided by sacred rituals, ancient traditions, and the wisdom of your bloodline.
Join us for a 4-part immersive healing series designed to help you:
Release ancestral wounds and generational trauma
Reclaim the gifts and strengths of your lineage
Build a lasting connection with your Ancestors
Clear inherited emotional, energetic, and karmic imprints
Embody ancestral blessings in your everyday life
What You’ll Experience:
Opening Ritual to set sacred intentions
Guided Journey to meet a benevolent Ancestor or Spirit Guide
Hawaiian Ancestral Trauma Release to cleanse cellular memory
Ceremony and Guided Meditation to clear the energy body and open to ancestral wisdom
Algonquin Ceremony to transform maternal and paternal lineage patterns
Cord Cutting Ritual to dissolve karmic cycles
Shamanic Journey to retrieve ancestral gifts, wisdom, and strength
Andean Gratitude Ceremony to honour your lineage
Modern science confirms what ancient traditions have long known: trauma lives in the body and can be passed through generations. So too can strength, resilience, and deep wisdom.
If you are ready to break free from inherited limitations, heal long-held emotional patterns, reconnect with your roots, and reclaim your soul’s inheritance—this sacred journey is calling you.
Transform the past. Empower the present. Bless the future.
Dates and Times:
Four (4) Saturdays – November 1, 8, 15, and 29. Please note there is no session on November 22, 2025;
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm each session.
Cost: $333.00 per person before September 30, 2025. $375.00 per person thereafter.
About Your Guide: Waheeda Moses is an Ottawa-based Shamanic and Energy Medicine practitioner and ceremonial guide. With training in yoga, qigong, cross-cultural shamanic traditions, and multiple healing modalities, she creates sacred, transformative spaces for healing and spiritual growth. Her immersive workshops include spirit journeys, rituals, ceremonies, plant-spirit connection, wisdom teachings, and guided meditations. Waheeda’s grounded, heart-centered approach helps participants release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and deepen their relationship with Spirit in a safe and supportive container.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
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.
Discover Harmony and Flow: Yang Style Tai Chi | 6-Week Series
Sunday, November 16th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
In-Person Workshop Series
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.
Six (6) Sundays: November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour) each week
Cost:Early Bird SAVINGS! $195.00 per person for the 6-week series when signing up before September 30, 2025. $225.00 per person for the 6-week series thereafter.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
A two-hour workshop exploring the connection between Yin Yoga, Daoism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
An opportunity to align your body and mindset with the changing seasons while learning about the philosophy and history behind Yin Yoga.
This workshop will begin with a 40-min lecture followed by an 80-min meridian-focused yin practice. The physical practice will emphasize upper body postures, twists, and deep breathing to stimulate Lung and Large Intestine Organ Systems.
No previous knowledge of TCM or yin yoga is required to benefit from this workshop.
Cost: $50.00 per person in advance, $60.00 per person day of.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room (warm temperature).
Yoga can offer amazing benefits for pregnancy, labour and parenthood. However, there are important things that yoga teachers and practitioners need to know!
This comprehensive training is open to anyone interested in working with this population, including yoga teachers, fitness instructors, doulas and other health professionals, as well as parents-to-be. We will look at practices for each stage of the pre & post-natal journey, including fertility, pregnancy and labour, postpartum recovery, and pregnancy loss. By taking this training, you are not only “teaching yoga”, you are helping people with their pregnancy and aiding in their recovery!
Get ready to have fun and learn interesting things such as:
The "Yoga Toolbox" and other complimentary practices to help with pregnancy & prepare for birth
The science of pain and tools to manage it
The importance of the postpartum period and the significance of "rest, restore & recover"
C-section and birth scar care
Pelvic floor health and how it affects breathing and posture
We even discuss birth partners and their role in all of this. It's more than you think!
Topics Covered:
Anatomy and physiology related to Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
Benefits of yoga for fertility, pregnancy, labour, postpartum, and parenthood
Teaching yoga classes for this population and adapting any class to meet the needs of prenatal and postnatal people (ie. best practices, things to avoid, modifications and contraindications)
Tools such as breathwork, postures, meditation, etc. for pregnancy, labour and postpartum period
Symptoms & conditions related to pregnancy and postnatal period incl. core and pelvic health
Teacher ethics & scope of practice
Business and marketing in this field
Other topics incl. birth partners & spouses, partner yoga for pregnancy & labour, parent & baby yoga, and complimentary practices
Learning Objectives:
Ability to confidently and safely teach prenatal and postnatal yoga classes
Capacity to tailor any style of class or practice for pregnant and postnatal people
Be able to understand and address prenatal and postnatal conditions, including practices that can help and things to avoid
Assignments:
At home reading and study, in-class mini practicums and written lesson plan for both stages.
Recommended Reading:
Recommended but not required: Book: Prepare to Push by Kim Vopni
Dates and Times:
Five (5) Monday evening sessions from Monday, October 20, 2025, to Monday, November 17, 2025
Mondays – 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Periodic breaks provided.
Cost:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before August 31, 2025, for $525.00 per person.
$575.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, detailed PowerPoint slides 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 practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides 20 CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
300 Hour Elective Module: 20 Hours
Here is what previous students have said about this program:
"This was beyond my expectation!"
"Melissa is very informed on pelvic floor and I really appreciated her knowledge and experience"
"I loved the content, the stories, the group, the practice. I wish we had more time!"
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.
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: $180.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$35.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required.
A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Inner Stillness: Monthly Meditation Group | In-Person
Wednesday, November 19th, 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, November 19th, 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.
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.
The Sacred Season: Menopause Wellness & Empowerment | 5-Week Series
Thursday, November 20th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
In-Person Workshop Series
MENOPAUSE is one of the most significant times in a person’s life.
However, we weren't meant to do this alone.
This powerful series offers a sacred space for community, healing and transformation. It is a deeper dive into the theories and practices, all with the support of the sisterhood we are creating along the way.
Gather with like-minded sisters for connection, yoga, meditation, and holistic practices to embrace the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of menopause.
Each week, we will create a nurturing space for people to talk openly about their experiences, share their wisdom, and to honour and celebrate each other in whatever phase you’re in.
This is an inclusive and welcoming space for all sisters/siblings, Queens/Royals, non-binary and LGBTQ2+.
Weekly Agenda:
Opening ritual space
Sharing circle
Course topic & discussion
Embodiment practices to address symptoms
Closing circle
We will discuss topics such as:
Finding power in this phase of life
Honouring the wisdom of seasons and cycles
Cultivating fierce self-love and compassion
Emotional empowerment: riding the waves of anxiety, grief, anger etc
Embracing our shadows
Reclaiming pleasure, sensuality, and sexuality
Holistic tools for managing symptoms like stress, insomnia, brain fog, hot flashes etc
Pelvic floor health
My favourite core strengtheners
Lifestyle practices for well-being and vitality
Dates and Times:
Thursday, November 6 to December 4, 2025
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm each evening
There are five (5) weekly sessions. Each session is 2 hours with breaks included.
What to bring: Dress comfortable for yoga practice and bring writing material such as journal/ notebook, pen/pencil.
Cost: $65.00 per person Drop In Fee per week or sign up for all 5 weeks for $295.00 per person.
Yoga mats and all props are provided for use during the sessions. Herbal tea included.
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 Offices.
Join us for our Karma Community Flow, a weekly donation-based class that blends the power of yoga with the spirit of giving. This inspiring community offering is open to all levels and led by a rotating team of skilled teachers—graduates of our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program.
Each quarter, we partner with a local organization to donate class proceeds and raise awareness for important causes in our city. This quarter, your donations will support the Parkdale Food Centre, working to address food insecurity in Ottawa.
This is more than just a yoga class—it’s a chance to connect, practice, and give back. Your $11 minimum donation carries special meaning in yoga philosophy, symbolizing spiritual growth and collective upliftment.
Whether you're a regular or new to our community, we invite you to show up, move your body, and help make a positive impact—one breath at a time.
Donation: $11.00 per person for the Parkdale Food Centre.
Step away from the rush of daily life and gift yourself a moment to PAUSE — a day of gentle restoration, quiet connection, and deep nourishment.
This intimate retreat invites you to slow down and settle into presence through:
Guided meditation to ground your energy
Restorative yoga with hot stones to soothe the body
Somatic movement to awaken your inner rhythm
Creative journaling to explore your thoughts and feelings
A hand-made gift to support your practice
Whether you come alone or with a friend, PAUSE is an invitation to land softly in your body, reconnect with your breath, and savour the simple joy of being. Let this day be your reminder that slowing down is not a luxury — it’s a vital act of self-care.
Come rest. Come as you are. Your pause awaits.
Cost: $250.00 per person before October 15, 2025. $275.00 per person thereafter.
Healthy snacks, herbal teas and a wholesome vegan lunch will be provided and are included in the fee.
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.
The MELT Method is a fascia-focused technique designed to ease chronic tension, pain, and inflammation. Fascia, also called connective tissue, is a web-like system in our body that effects our muscular strength and function, joint health & stability, lymphatic flow, and autonomic nervous system. Chronic postures and movements dehydrate fascia, creating chronic tense areas in our body.
This workshop focuses on releasing tension and pain in the jaw and neck - areas of so much stuck stress! Techniques for restoring neural-fascial communication though the nervous system will also be incorporated, inviting in a full-body relaxing effect.
The MELT Method uses soft foam rollers and balls designed specially for its techniques which will be provided by the instructor.
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.”
Are you feeling the call of your Ancestors? Step into a powerful and transformative journey through the ancestral realms, guided by sacred rituals, ancient traditions, and the wisdom of your bloodline.
Join us for a 4-part immersive healing series designed to help you:
Release ancestral wounds and generational trauma
Reclaim the gifts and strengths of your lineage
Build a lasting connection with your Ancestors
Clear inherited emotional, energetic, and karmic imprints
Embody ancestral blessings in your everyday life
What You’ll Experience:
Opening Ritual to set sacred intentions
Guided Journey to meet a benevolent Ancestor or Spirit Guide
Hawaiian Ancestral Trauma Release to cleanse cellular memory
Ceremony and Guided Meditation to clear the energy body and open to ancestral wisdom
Algonquin Ceremony to transform maternal and paternal lineage patterns
Cord Cutting Ritual to dissolve karmic cycles
Shamanic Journey to retrieve ancestral gifts, wisdom, and strength
Andean Gratitude Ceremony to honour your lineage
Modern science confirms what ancient traditions have long known: trauma lives in the body and can be passed through generations. So too can strength, resilience, and deep wisdom.
If you are ready to break free from inherited limitations, heal long-held emotional patterns, reconnect with your roots, and reclaim your soul’s inheritance—this sacred journey is calling you.
Transform the past. Empower the present. Bless the future.
Dates and Times:
Four (4) Saturdays – November 1, 8, 15, and 29. Please note there is no session on November 22, 2025;
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm each session.
Cost: $333.00 per person before September 30, 2025. $375.00 per person thereafter.
About Your Guide: Waheeda Moses is an Ottawa-based Shamanic and Energy Medicine practitioner and ceremonial guide. With training in yoga, qigong, cross-cultural shamanic traditions, and multiple healing modalities, she creates sacred, transformative spaces for healing and spiritual growth. Her immersive workshops include spirit journeys, rituals, ceremonies, plant-spirit connection, wisdom teachings, and guided meditations. Waheeda’s grounded, heart-centered approach helps participants release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and deepen their relationship with Spirit in a safe and supportive container.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Discover the ancient art of sound healing in this unique Breathwork Sound Immersion experience led by Devinder. This practice uses the transformative power of breath and sound to promote deep relaxation, emotional release, and pain relief.
In this 60-minute class, you'll be guided through a soothing journey of conscious breathing, complemented by the rich, ambient sounds of gongs and other instruments. As you lie comfortably in savasana (corpse pose) on your yoga mat, Devinder's calming voice and the resonant vibrations of the gongs will envelop you, helping to balance your nervous system and alleviate stress.
Our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, will be set with dimmed lighting to create a restful environment. Yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters are available for your comfort, but feel free to bring any additional props you need to fully unwind.
Whether you’re seeking to reduce stress, release tension, or enhance your overall well-being, this session offers a powerful and restorative experience. Each class is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the healing soundscape and emerge feeling renewed.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership
Dress comfortably and prepare to embark on a journey of profound relaxation and inner peace. This class is held in our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, with the lighting dimmed for a restful and restoring experience.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room (warm).
Discover Harmony and Flow: Yang Style Tai Chi | 6-Week Series
Sunday, November 23rd, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
In-Person Workshop Series
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.
Six (6) Sundays: November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour) each week
Cost:Early Bird SAVINGS! $195.00 per person for the 6-week series when signing up before September 30, 2025. $225.00 per person for the 6-week series thereafter.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Yoga and Osteoporosis: Mind-Body Principles and Practices for Safe Movement
Monday, November 24th, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Online and/or In-Person
4-Week Series
Yoga and Osteoporosis: Mind-Body Principles and Practices for Safe Movement is aimed at people who have osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density), have some experience with yoga, and want to adapt their yoga practice and general movement patterns to prevent falls and fractures.
The program is based on the principles (guidelines) outlined by Osteoporosis Canada in the Basic Bone Fit™ certification program and Too Fit to Fracture: Managing Osteoporosis Through Exercise. Each 2.5 hour session will include education on relevant topics, the exploration and adaptation of commonly practiced yoga poses, a yoga practice, and guided relaxation to support bone health.
In this 4-week program you will learn and explore:
The principles of safer movement and how to apply them to yoga and general movement.
The role and importance of posture, balance, and strength for bone health.
Variations of commonly practiced yoga poses.
How to safely improve posture, balance, and back/core strength.
Mudrā, meditation, affirmations, and other yoga philosophy to support bone health.
If you don’t have osteoporosis or osteopenia but you know that you are at risk (e.g. it runs in your family, you are post-menopausal or you have another health condition that increases the risk of developing osteoporosis), you and your yoga practice will benefit from this program! This program is not a training course for yoga teachers/therapists.
Dates and Times:
Mondays, November 24, 2025 to December 15, 2025.
6:30 pm ET - 9:00 pm ET each Monday for 4 weeks.
Cost: $325.00 per person before October 31, 2025. $350.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes participation in the 4 weekly sessions and selected handouts/materials.
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: $180.00 per person for the 6 week series.
$35.00 per person Drop-In Fee.
No previous yoga experience is required.
A birthing partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
The Sacred Season: Menopause Wellness & Empowerment | 5-Week Series
Thursday, November 27th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
In-Person Workshop Series
MENOPAUSE is one of the most significant times in a person’s life.
However, we weren't meant to do this alone.
This powerful series offers a sacred space for community, healing and transformation. It is a deeper dive into the theories and practices, all with the support of the sisterhood we are creating along the way.
Gather with like-minded sisters for connection, yoga, meditation, and holistic practices to embrace the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of menopause.
Each week, we will create a nurturing space for people to talk openly about their experiences, share their wisdom, and to honour and celebrate each other in whatever phase you’re in.
This is an inclusive and welcoming space for all sisters/siblings, Queens/Royals, non-binary and LGBTQ2+.
Weekly Agenda:
Opening ritual space
Sharing circle
Course topic & discussion
Embodiment practices to address symptoms
Closing circle
We will discuss topics such as:
Finding power in this phase of life
Honouring the wisdom of seasons and cycles
Cultivating fierce self-love and compassion
Emotional empowerment: riding the waves of anxiety, grief, anger etc
Embracing our shadows
Reclaiming pleasure, sensuality, and sexuality
Holistic tools for managing symptoms like stress, insomnia, brain fog, hot flashes etc
Pelvic floor health
My favourite core strengtheners
Lifestyle practices for well-being and vitality
Dates and Times:
Thursday, November 6 to December 4, 2025
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm each evening
There are five (5) weekly sessions. Each session is 2 hours with breaks included.
What to bring: Dress comfortable for yoga practice and bring writing material such as journal/ notebook, pen/pencil.
Cost: $65.00 per person Drop In Fee per week or sign up for all 5 weeks for $295.00 per person.
Yoga mats and all props are provided for use during the sessions. Herbal tea included.
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 Offices.
Join us for our Karma Community Flow, a weekly donation-based class that blends the power of yoga with the spirit of giving. This inspiring community offering is open to all levels and led by a rotating team of skilled teachers—graduates of our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program.
Each quarter, we partner with a local organization to donate class proceeds and raise awareness for important causes in our city. This quarter, your donations will support the Parkdale Food Centre, working to address food insecurity in Ottawa.
This is more than just a yoga class—it’s a chance to connect, practice, and give back. Your $11 minimum donation carries special meaning in yoga philosophy, symbolizing spiritual growth and collective upliftment.
Whether you're a regular or new to our community, we invite you to show up, move your body, and help make a positive impact—one breath at a time.
Donation: $11.00 per person for the Parkdale Food Centre.
Are you feeling the call of your Ancestors? Step into a powerful and transformative journey through the ancestral realms, guided by sacred rituals, ancient traditions, and the wisdom of your bloodline.
Join us for a 4-part immersive healing series designed to help you:
Release ancestral wounds and generational trauma
Reclaim the gifts and strengths of your lineage
Build a lasting connection with your Ancestors
Clear inherited emotional, energetic, and karmic imprints
Embody ancestral blessings in your everyday life
What You’ll Experience:
Opening Ritual to set sacred intentions
Guided Journey to meet a benevolent Ancestor or Spirit Guide
Hawaiian Ancestral Trauma Release to cleanse cellular memory
Ceremony and Guided Meditation to clear the energy body and open to ancestral wisdom
Algonquin Ceremony to transform maternal and paternal lineage patterns
Cord Cutting Ritual to dissolve karmic cycles
Shamanic Journey to retrieve ancestral gifts, wisdom, and strength
Andean Gratitude Ceremony to honour your lineage
Modern science confirms what ancient traditions have long known: trauma lives in the body and can be passed through generations. So too can strength, resilience, and deep wisdom.
If you are ready to break free from inherited limitations, heal long-held emotional patterns, reconnect with your roots, and reclaim your soul’s inheritance—this sacred journey is calling you.
Transform the past. Empower the present. Bless the future.
Dates and Times:
Four (4) Saturdays – November 1, 8, 15, and 29. Please note there is no session on November 22, 2025;
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm each session.
Cost: $333.00 per person before September 30, 2025. $375.00 per person thereafter.
About Your Guide: Waheeda Moses is an Ottawa-based Shamanic and Energy Medicine practitioner and ceremonial guide. With training in yoga, qigong, cross-cultural shamanic traditions, and multiple healing modalities, she creates sacred, transformative spaces for healing and spiritual growth. Her immersive workshops include spirit journeys, rituals, ceremonies, plant-spirit connection, wisdom teachings, and guided meditations. Waheeda’s grounded, heart-centered approach helps participants release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and deepen their relationship with Spirit in a safe and supportive container.
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.
You’re welcome to bring an eye pillow or anything that adds to your comfort. This class is held in our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, with the lighting dimmed for a restful and restoring experience.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room (warm).
Discover Harmony and Flow: Yang Style Tai Chi | 6-Week Series
Sunday, November 30th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
In-Person Workshop Series
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.
Six (6) Sundays: November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour) each week
Cost:Early Bird SAVINGS! $195.00 per person for the 6-week series when signing up before September 30, 2025. $225.00 per person for the 6-week series thereafter.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
