Join Us in Italy for an Unforgettable Retreat Experience
Experience the beauty, culture, and relaxation of Italy while deepening your connection to yoga, wellness, and community.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, delicious local cuisine, charming villages, and inspiring daily practices, this retreat offers the perfect balance of rest, adventure, and renewal.
Whether you are looking to slow down, reconnect with yourself, or share a memorable experience with like-minded people, our Italy Retreat is designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
What to Expect
Imagine starting your mornings with yoga on the grounds of an Italian Estate, spending afternoons exploring local markets and historic towns, and ending your evenings with beautiful meals, and meaningful conversations.
This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty and simplicity of Italy.
Beautiful accommodations in a stunning historic Italian setting
Three healthy and delicious meals each day, plus snacks
Daily yoga and meditation sessions in the morning and afternoon or evening
Time to relax, explore local villages, and take in the surrounding landscape
Five curated excursions throughout the retreat
Opportunities for connection, reflection, and personal growth
Retreat Excursions
Day 1 – Arrive and Settle In - Arrive in Rome or Pescara, where transportation will be provided to our Villa in Abruzzo. Enjoy welcome drinks, settle into your accommodations, explore Torre de’ Passeri, relax and join us for dinner and an overview of the week ahead.
Day 2 – Abruzzese Gastronomy Experience - Visit the town of Bucchianico and a centuries-old olive oil press. Learn about traditional extra virgin olive oil production before enjoying local wines and regional Abruzzese cuisine. Later, explore the beautiful town of Pretoro.
Day 3 – The Adriatic Coast - Spend the day along the Adriatic coast discovering fishing platforms unique to Abruzzo. Visit the Canadian WWII cemetery near Ortona, enjoy a seafood lunch on a fishing platform over the sea, and explore San Giovanni in Venere, a medieval abbey built on the site of a Roman temple.
Day 4 – Rest and Relaxation - Enjoy a slower day with a longer yoga practice. Relax at our Villa, unwind, journal, explore the local area, or simply take in the beauty of the villa and countryside.
Day 5 – Market, Ceramics, and Wine - Travel to Sulmona for market day and experience the town like a local. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, followed by a visit to a local ceramic artist’s studio.
Day 6 – Vistas and Villages - Start with a drive up the Gran Sasso Massive to a 10th-Century fortress overlooking the Tirino Vally. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit Santo Stefano where the buildings are stacked on top of each other. Then see the chapel with frescos done in 1263 – 250 years before that other chapel in Vatican City.
Day 7 – The Gorgeous Gorge - Visit the breathtaking Sagittario Gorge, a World Wildlife Fund reserve. Explore the charming town of Scanno, enjoy a lakeside picnic prepared by our chef, and discover the beautiful village of Villalago.
Day 8 – Arrivederci - Following breakfast, transportation will be provided back to Rome or Pescara.
Dates
Saturday, October 31, 2026 to Saturday, November 7, 2026
Cost and Booking
This is an inclusive package in Italy, once you arrive, food, lodging, transport during the retreat, and activities are covered within the fee.
What is included:
airport transfers (Rome and Pescara)
7 nights accommodation
8-day retreat experience (arrival day to departure day)
3 meals per day including house wine/beer and snacks
5 excursions including transportation
2 yoga/meditation practices per day (hatha, yin, kundalini, meditation, yoga nidra and more…)
all taxes and fees
Double Occupancy
€3,350 per person (12 spaces available)
Perfect for friends, partners, or anyone happy to share a room.
Single Occupancy
€3,950 per person (1 space available)
Ideal for those who prefer the privacy and comfort of their own room.
What is not included:
Airfare to Italy (flights are separate)
Personal extras (souvenirs, optional spending, etc.)
Booking Details
25% deposit required to reserve your space with balance due July 31, 2026
Deposit and fees paid are non-refundable
Travel Information
Suggested arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome Fiumicino Airport) or Abruzzo Airport in Pescara.
Suggested departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport or Abruzzo Airport.
Approximate transfer time from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abruzzo is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic.
Approximate transfer time from Pescara Airport to the villa area in Abruzzo is generally 30 minutes.
We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical coverage, and lost luggage protection.
Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date from Italy.
We also recommend arriving with some Euros for small purchases, tips, or personal spending.
Contact
Spaces are limited and early booking is encouraged.
Maximum 13 participants.
To learn more or reserve your place, contact us today:
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 200-hour trained yoga teachers of all disciplines.
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.
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!
Join Us in Italy for an Unforgettable Retreat Experience
Experience the beauty, culture, and relaxation of Italy while deepening your connection to yoga, wellness, and community.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, delicious local cuisine, charming villages, and inspiring daily practices, this retreat offers the perfect balance of rest, adventure, and renewal.
Whether you are looking to slow down, reconnect with yourself, or share a memorable experience with like-minded people, our Italy Retreat is designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
What to Expect
Imagine starting your mornings with yoga on the grounds of an Italian Estate, spending afternoons exploring local markets and historic towns, and ending your evenings with beautiful meals, and meaningful conversations.
This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty and simplicity of Italy.
Beautiful accommodations in a stunning historic Italian setting
Three healthy and delicious meals each day, plus snacks
Daily yoga and meditation sessions in the morning and afternoon or evening
Time to relax, explore local villages, and take in the surrounding landscape
Five curated excursions throughout the retreat
Opportunities for connection, reflection, and personal growth
Retreat Excursions
Day 1 – Arrive and Settle In - Arrive in Rome or Pescara, where transportation will be provided to our Villa in Abruzzo. Enjoy welcome drinks, settle into your accommodations, explore Torre de’ Passeri, relax and join us for dinner and an overview of the week ahead.
Day 2 – Abruzzese Gastronomy Experience - Visit the town of Bucchianico and a centuries-old olive oil press. Learn about traditional extra virgin olive oil production before enjoying local wines and regional Abruzzese cuisine. Later, explore the beautiful town of Pretoro.
Day 3 – The Adriatic Coast - Spend the day along the Adriatic coast discovering fishing platforms unique to Abruzzo. Visit the Canadian WWII cemetery near Ortona, enjoy a seafood lunch on a fishing platform over the sea, and explore San Giovanni in Venere, a medieval abbey built on the site of a Roman temple.
Day 4 – Rest and Relaxation - Enjoy a slower day with a longer yoga practice. Relax at our Villa, unwind, journal, explore the local area, or simply take in the beauty of the villa and countryside.
Day 5 – Market, Ceramics, and Wine - Travel to Sulmona for market day and experience the town like a local. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, followed by a visit to a local ceramic artist’s studio.
Day 6 – Vistas and Villages - Start with a drive up the Gran Sasso Massive to a 10th-Century fortress overlooking the Tirino Vally. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit Santo Stefano where the buildings are stacked on top of each other. Then see the chapel with frescos done in 1263 – 250 years before that other chapel in Vatican City.
Day 7 – The Gorgeous Gorge - Visit the breathtaking Sagittario Gorge, a World Wildlife Fund reserve. Explore the charming town of Scanno, enjoy a lakeside picnic prepared by our chef, and discover the beautiful village of Villalago.
Day 8 – Arrivederci - Following breakfast, transportation will be provided back to Rome or Pescara.
Dates
Saturday, October 31, 2026 to Saturday, November 7, 2026
Cost and Booking
This is an inclusive package in Italy, once you arrive, food, lodging, transport during the retreat, and activities are covered within the fee.
What is included:
airport transfers (Rome and Pescara)
7 nights accommodation
8-day retreat experience (arrival day to departure day)
3 meals per day including house wine/beer and snacks
5 excursions including transportation
2 yoga/meditation practices per day (hatha, yin, kundalini, meditation, yoga nidra and more…)
all taxes and fees
Double Occupancy
€3,350 per person (12 spaces available)
Perfect for friends, partners, or anyone happy to share a room.
Single Occupancy
€3,950 per person (1 space available)
Ideal for those who prefer the privacy and comfort of their own room.
What is not included:
Airfare to Italy (flights are separate)
Personal extras (souvenirs, optional spending, etc.)
Booking Details
25% deposit required to reserve your space with balance due July 31, 2026
Deposit and fees paid are non-refundable
Travel Information
Suggested arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome Fiumicino Airport) or Abruzzo Airport in Pescara.
Suggested departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport or Abruzzo Airport.
Approximate transfer time from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abruzzo is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic.
Approximate transfer time from Pescara Airport to the villa area in Abruzzo is generally 30 minutes.
We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical coverage, and lost luggage protection.
Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date from Italy.
We also recommend arriving with some Euros for small purchases, tips, or personal spending.
Contact
Spaces are limited and early booking is encouraged.
Maximum 13 participants.
To learn more or reserve your place, contact us today:
Anxiety can manifest itself in a myriad of different ways. Mental and emotional symptoms can range from mild to severe and are extremely common among the general population. These may include: worry, uneasiness, fear, withdrawal, avoidance, desire to control, mental and physical agitation, nervousness, compulsiveness, obsessiveness, panic, and more.
An anxious psychological state then has effects on physical and physiological functions, such as sleep, digestion, breathing, nervous system regulation, and more. When symptoms of anxiety become difficult to manage, they can also affect interpersonal relationships and life tasks - leaving one feeling more and more fearful and insecure as time goes on.
Whether symptoms of anxiety are new or familiar to you, and no matter to what degree, this 4 week class series will provide you with concrete tools and practices to ease your suffering.
Yoga Therapy is an integrative approach, working at the level of the body (physical), the breath (physiological), and mind (psychological) - a very effective course of treatment on its own for some students, or as a great adjunct to other courses of therapy or treatment for other students.
Although a yoga therapy practice is ideally adapted to the uniqueness of each individual, there are general principles that apply for all students suffering from a similar condition. Classes will be led with these guiding principles in mind, while modifications will be offered as needed, in order to maximize the desired effect of the practices.
Each weekly class includes:
A brief teaching on a topic related to the yogic perspective on anxiety and mental health
A yoga therapy sequence intended to address the multi-dimensional nature of anxiety (the physical, physiological, and psychological manifestation of symptoms). Asanas, pranayama, chanting, mantra, and meditation will be the primary tools practiced in these sequences.
A brief Q&A period after the practice along with guidance and resources to support students’ home practice between weekly classes.
Dates and Times:
Mondays, October 26, 2025, to November 16, 2026
6 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: SAVE! $165.00 per person for the 4 week series before October 12, 2026. $185.00 per person thereafter.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 650 Gladstone Ave, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Notes: Space is limited to ensure individual and personalized attention. Class size is 18 participants in order to ensure individual attention and time for questions each week.
Dress in comfortable clothes that you can move in easily. Although there are many props at PranaShanti, if you have some favourite ones at home, please bring them with you. This may include a yoga mat, blocks, a blanket or cushion.
Join Us in Italy for an Unforgettable Retreat Experience
Experience the beauty, culture, and relaxation of Italy while deepening your connection to yoga, wellness, and community.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, delicious local cuisine, charming villages, and inspiring daily practices, this retreat offers the perfect balance of rest, adventure, and renewal.
Whether you are looking to slow down, reconnect with yourself, or share a memorable experience with like-minded people, our Italy Retreat is designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
What to Expect
Imagine starting your mornings with yoga on the grounds of an Italian Estate, spending afternoons exploring local markets and historic towns, and ending your evenings with beautiful meals, and meaningful conversations.
This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty and simplicity of Italy.
Beautiful accommodations in a stunning historic Italian setting
Three healthy and delicious meals each day, plus snacks
Daily yoga and meditation sessions in the morning and afternoon or evening
Time to relax, explore local villages, and take in the surrounding landscape
Five curated excursions throughout the retreat
Opportunities for connection, reflection, and personal growth
Retreat Excursions
Day 1 – Arrive and Settle In - Arrive in Rome or Pescara, where transportation will be provided to our Villa in Abruzzo. Enjoy welcome drinks, settle into your accommodations, explore Torre de’ Passeri, relax and join us for dinner and an overview of the week ahead.
Day 2 – Abruzzese Gastronomy Experience - Visit the town of Bucchianico and a centuries-old olive oil press. Learn about traditional extra virgin olive oil production before enjoying local wines and regional Abruzzese cuisine. Later, explore the beautiful town of Pretoro.
Day 3 – The Adriatic Coast - Spend the day along the Adriatic coast discovering fishing platforms unique to Abruzzo. Visit the Canadian WWII cemetery near Ortona, enjoy a seafood lunch on a fishing platform over the sea, and explore San Giovanni in Venere, a medieval abbey built on the site of a Roman temple.
Day 4 – Rest and Relaxation - Enjoy a slower day with a longer yoga practice. Relax at our Villa, unwind, journal, explore the local area, or simply take in the beauty of the villa and countryside.
Day 5 – Market, Ceramics, and Wine - Travel to Sulmona for market day and experience the town like a local. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, followed by a visit to a local ceramic artist’s studio.
Day 6 – Vistas and Villages - Start with a drive up the Gran Sasso Massive to a 10th-Century fortress overlooking the Tirino Vally. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit Santo Stefano where the buildings are stacked on top of each other. Then see the chapel with frescos done in 1263 – 250 years before that other chapel in Vatican City.
Day 7 – The Gorgeous Gorge - Visit the breathtaking Sagittario Gorge, a World Wildlife Fund reserve. Explore the charming town of Scanno, enjoy a lakeside picnic prepared by our chef, and discover the beautiful village of Villalago.
Day 8 – Arrivederci - Following breakfast, transportation will be provided back to Rome or Pescara.
Dates
Saturday, October 31, 2026 to Saturday, November 7, 2026
Cost and Booking
This is an inclusive package in Italy, once you arrive, food, lodging, transport during the retreat, and activities are covered within the fee.
What is included:
airport transfers (Rome and Pescara)
7 nights accommodation
8-day retreat experience (arrival day to departure day)
3 meals per day including house wine/beer and snacks
5 excursions including transportation
2 yoga/meditation practices per day (hatha, yin, kundalini, meditation, yoga nidra and more…)
all taxes and fees
Double Occupancy
€3,350 per person (12 spaces available)
Perfect for friends, partners, or anyone happy to share a room.
Single Occupancy
€3,950 per person (1 space available)
Ideal for those who prefer the privacy and comfort of their own room.
What is not included:
Airfare to Italy (flights are separate)
Personal extras (souvenirs, optional spending, etc.)
Booking Details
25% deposit required to reserve your space with balance due July 31, 2026
Deposit and fees paid are non-refundable
Travel Information
Suggested arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome Fiumicino Airport) or Abruzzo Airport in Pescara.
Suggested departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport or Abruzzo Airport.
Approximate transfer time from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abruzzo is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic.
Approximate transfer time from Pescara Airport to the villa area in Abruzzo is generally 30 minutes.
We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical coverage, and lost luggage protection.
Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date from Italy.
We also recommend arriving with some Euros for small purchases, tips, or personal spending.
Contact
Spaces are limited and early booking is encouraged.
Maximum 13 participants.
To learn more or reserve your place, contact us today:
Join Us in Italy for an Unforgettable Retreat Experience
Experience the beauty, culture, and relaxation of Italy while deepening your connection to yoga, wellness, and community.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, delicious local cuisine, charming villages, and inspiring daily practices, this retreat offers the perfect balance of rest, adventure, and renewal.
Whether you are looking to slow down, reconnect with yourself, or share a memorable experience with like-minded people, our Italy Retreat is designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
What to Expect
Imagine starting your mornings with yoga on the grounds of an Italian Estate, spending afternoons exploring local markets and historic towns, and ending your evenings with beautiful meals, and meaningful conversations.
This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty and simplicity of Italy.
Beautiful accommodations in a stunning historic Italian setting
Three healthy and delicious meals each day, plus snacks
Daily yoga and meditation sessions in the morning and afternoon or evening
Time to relax, explore local villages, and take in the surrounding landscape
Five curated excursions throughout the retreat
Opportunities for connection, reflection, and personal growth
Retreat Excursions
Day 1 – Arrive and Settle In - Arrive in Rome or Pescara, where transportation will be provided to our Villa in Abruzzo. Enjoy welcome drinks, settle into your accommodations, explore Torre de’ Passeri, relax and join us for dinner and an overview of the week ahead.
Day 2 – Abruzzese Gastronomy Experience - Visit the town of Bucchianico and a centuries-old olive oil press. Learn about traditional extra virgin olive oil production before enjoying local wines and regional Abruzzese cuisine. Later, explore the beautiful town of Pretoro.
Day 3 – The Adriatic Coast - Spend the day along the Adriatic coast discovering fishing platforms unique to Abruzzo. Visit the Canadian WWII cemetery near Ortona, enjoy a seafood lunch on a fishing platform over the sea, and explore San Giovanni in Venere, a medieval abbey built on the site of a Roman temple.
Day 4 – Rest and Relaxation - Enjoy a slower day with a longer yoga practice. Relax at our Villa, unwind, journal, explore the local area, or simply take in the beauty of the villa and countryside.
Day 5 – Market, Ceramics, and Wine - Travel to Sulmona for market day and experience the town like a local. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, followed by a visit to a local ceramic artist’s studio.
Day 6 – Vistas and Villages - Start with a drive up the Gran Sasso Massive to a 10th-Century fortress overlooking the Tirino Vally. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit Santo Stefano where the buildings are stacked on top of each other. Then see the chapel with frescos done in 1263 – 250 years before that other chapel in Vatican City.
Day 7 – The Gorgeous Gorge - Visit the breathtaking Sagittario Gorge, a World Wildlife Fund reserve. Explore the charming town of Scanno, enjoy a lakeside picnic prepared by our chef, and discover the beautiful village of Villalago.
Day 8 – Arrivederci - Following breakfast, transportation will be provided back to Rome or Pescara.
Dates
Saturday, October 31, 2026 to Saturday, November 7, 2026
Cost and Booking
This is an inclusive package in Italy, once you arrive, food, lodging, transport during the retreat, and activities are covered within the fee.
What is included:
airport transfers (Rome and Pescara)
7 nights accommodation
8-day retreat experience (arrival day to departure day)
3 meals per day including house wine/beer and snacks
5 excursions including transportation
2 yoga/meditation practices per day (hatha, yin, kundalini, meditation, yoga nidra and more…)
all taxes and fees
Double Occupancy
€3,350 per person (12 spaces available)
Perfect for friends, partners, or anyone happy to share a room.
Single Occupancy
€3,950 per person (1 space available)
Ideal for those who prefer the privacy and comfort of their own room.
What is not included:
Airfare to Italy (flights are separate)
Personal extras (souvenirs, optional spending, etc.)
Booking Details
25% deposit required to reserve your space with balance due July 31, 2026
Deposit and fees paid are non-refundable
Travel Information
Suggested arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome Fiumicino Airport) or Abruzzo Airport in Pescara.
Suggested departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport or Abruzzo Airport.
Approximate transfer time from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abruzzo is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic.
Approximate transfer time from Pescara Airport to the villa area in Abruzzo is generally 30 minutes.
We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical coverage, and lost luggage protection.
Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date from Italy.
We also recommend arriving with some Euros for small purchases, tips, or personal spending.
Contact
Spaces are limited and early booking is encouraged.
Maximum 13 participants.
To learn more or reserve your place, contact us today:
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
There is no class on July 1, 2026, due to Canada Day.
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.
Join Us in Italy for an Unforgettable Retreat Experience
Experience the beauty, culture, and relaxation of Italy while deepening your connection to yoga, wellness, and community.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, delicious local cuisine, charming villages, and inspiring daily practices, this retreat offers the perfect balance of rest, adventure, and renewal.
Whether you are looking to slow down, reconnect with yourself, or share a memorable experience with like-minded people, our Italy Retreat is designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
What to Expect
Imagine starting your mornings with yoga on the grounds of an Italian Estate, spending afternoons exploring local markets and historic towns, and ending your evenings with beautiful meals, and meaningful conversations.
This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty and simplicity of Italy.
Beautiful accommodations in a stunning historic Italian setting
Three healthy and delicious meals each day, plus snacks
Daily yoga and meditation sessions in the morning and afternoon or evening
Time to relax, explore local villages, and take in the surrounding landscape
Five curated excursions throughout the retreat
Opportunities for connection, reflection, and personal growth
Retreat Excursions
Day 1 – Arrive and Settle In - Arrive in Rome or Pescara, where transportation will be provided to our Villa in Abruzzo. Enjoy welcome drinks, settle into your accommodations, explore Torre de’ Passeri, relax and join us for dinner and an overview of the week ahead.
Day 2 – Abruzzese Gastronomy Experience - Visit the town of Bucchianico and a centuries-old olive oil press. Learn about traditional extra virgin olive oil production before enjoying local wines and regional Abruzzese cuisine. Later, explore the beautiful town of Pretoro.
Day 3 – The Adriatic Coast - Spend the day along the Adriatic coast discovering fishing platforms unique to Abruzzo. Visit the Canadian WWII cemetery near Ortona, enjoy a seafood lunch on a fishing platform over the sea, and explore San Giovanni in Venere, a medieval abbey built on the site of a Roman temple.
Day 4 – Rest and Relaxation - Enjoy a slower day with a longer yoga practice. Relax at our Villa, unwind, journal, explore the local area, or simply take in the beauty of the villa and countryside.
Day 5 – Market, Ceramics, and Wine - Travel to Sulmona for market day and experience the town like a local. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, followed by a visit to a local ceramic artist’s studio.
Day 6 – Vistas and Villages - Start with a drive up the Gran Sasso Massive to a 10th-Century fortress overlooking the Tirino Vally. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit Santo Stefano where the buildings are stacked on top of each other. Then see the chapel with frescos done in 1263 – 250 years before that other chapel in Vatican City.
Day 7 – The Gorgeous Gorge - Visit the breathtaking Sagittario Gorge, a World Wildlife Fund reserve. Explore the charming town of Scanno, enjoy a lakeside picnic prepared by our chef, and discover the beautiful village of Villalago.
Day 8 – Arrivederci - Following breakfast, transportation will be provided back to Rome or Pescara.
Dates
Saturday, October 31, 2026 to Saturday, November 7, 2026
Cost and Booking
This is an inclusive package in Italy, once you arrive, food, lodging, transport during the retreat, and activities are covered within the fee.
What is included:
airport transfers (Rome and Pescara)
7 nights accommodation
8-day retreat experience (arrival day to departure day)
3 meals per day including house wine/beer and snacks
5 excursions including transportation
2 yoga/meditation practices per day (hatha, yin, kundalini, meditation, yoga nidra and more…)
all taxes and fees
Double Occupancy
€3,350 per person (12 spaces available)
Perfect for friends, partners, or anyone happy to share a room.
Single Occupancy
€3,950 per person (1 space available)
Ideal for those who prefer the privacy and comfort of their own room.
What is not included:
Airfare to Italy (flights are separate)
Personal extras (souvenirs, optional spending, etc.)
Booking Details
25% deposit required to reserve your space with balance due July 31, 2026
Deposit and fees paid are non-refundable
Travel Information
Suggested arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome Fiumicino Airport) or Abruzzo Airport in Pescara.
Suggested departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport or Abruzzo Airport.
Approximate transfer time from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abruzzo is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic.
Approximate transfer time from Pescara Airport to the villa area in Abruzzo is generally 30 minutes.
We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical coverage, and lost luggage protection.
Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date from Italy.
We also recommend arriving with some Euros for small purchases, tips, or personal spending.
Contact
Spaces are limited and early booking is encouraged.
Maximum 13 participants.
To learn more or reserve your place, contact us today:
Now that you’ve completed your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training — or have developed a consistent and dedicated personal practice — it is time to deepen your understanding of asana beyond the external shape of the pose.
This immersive 6-hour course is designed for yoga teachers and experienced students who are ready to slow down, refine their awareness, and explore postures through a more intelligent and embodied lens.
Together, we will examine the subtle layers of practice that create greater depth, clarity, stability, and confidence both on the mat and in your teaching.
In this course, we will explore:
Anatomical Cueing & Functional Awareness
Expand upon the foundational anatomy learned in your 200-Hour Training by exploring muscle actions, joint stability, and functional alignment within postures. Learn how thoughtful anatomical cueing can create safer, more effective, and more empowering experiences for students.
Breath as a Pathway Into the Pose
Move beyond the physical expression of asana and discover how breath awareness transforms the internal experience of a posture. Explore how pranayama and breath-focused attention can create depth, steadiness, and presence within practice.
Slowing Down the Practice
“Fast is just fast.” Through longer holds and mindful transitions, we will create space to observe, feel, and refine alignment patterns within the body. Slowing down allows for deeper exploration, nervous system awareness, and meaningful integration.
The Ladder Flow Method
Learn how to build postures progressively and intelligently by establishing a strong foundation before introducing more complex variations. This method supports accessibility, confidence, and sustainable progression for practitioners of all levels.
Intelligent Use of Props
Props are not only for beginners — they are powerful tools for awareness, support, resistance, stability, and deeper understanding. Explore how blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, and the wall can help practitioners access greater clarity and embodiment within postures.
This course will include:
Lecture and discussion
Guided experiential practice
Partner and self-exploration
Practical teaching applications
Posture breakdown and analysis
By the end of this course, you will gain:
Greater confidence in teaching and practicing asana
Enhanced anatomical understanding
More effective cueing techniques
A deeper relationship with breath and alignment
Practical tools to enrich your classes and personal practice
New ways to explore postures with intelligence, curiosity, and awareness
This course is ideal for yoga teachers seeking continuing education and experienced students wishing to deepen their practice through mindful exploration and embodied learning.
Dates:
Thursday, November 5 & 12, 2026 (2 evenings)
6 pm ET to 9 pm ET each evening
Periodic breaks will be provided
Cost:
SAVE with early bird pricing! $270.00 per person before September 15, 2026. $295.00 per person thereafter.
Notes:
This course is open to the general public. 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our Administration Office.
Join Us in Italy for an Unforgettable Retreat Experience
Experience the beauty, culture, and relaxation of Italy while deepening your connection to yoga, wellness, and community.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, delicious local cuisine, charming villages, and inspiring daily practices, this retreat offers the perfect balance of rest, adventure, and renewal.
Whether you are looking to slow down, reconnect with yourself, or share a memorable experience with like-minded people, our Italy Retreat is designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
What to Expect
Imagine starting your mornings with yoga on the grounds of an Italian Estate, spending afternoons exploring local markets and historic towns, and ending your evenings with beautiful meals, and meaningful conversations.
This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty and simplicity of Italy.
Beautiful accommodations in a stunning historic Italian setting
Three healthy and delicious meals each day, plus snacks
Daily yoga and meditation sessions in the morning and afternoon or evening
Time to relax, explore local villages, and take in the surrounding landscape
Five curated excursions throughout the retreat
Opportunities for connection, reflection, and personal growth
Retreat Excursions
Day 1 – Arrive and Settle In - Arrive in Rome or Pescara, where transportation will be provided to our Villa in Abruzzo. Enjoy welcome drinks, settle into your accommodations, explore Torre de’ Passeri, relax and join us for dinner and an overview of the week ahead.
Day 2 – Abruzzese Gastronomy Experience - Visit the town of Bucchianico and a centuries-old olive oil press. Learn about traditional extra virgin olive oil production before enjoying local wines and regional Abruzzese cuisine. Later, explore the beautiful town of Pretoro.
Day 3 – The Adriatic Coast - Spend the day along the Adriatic coast discovering fishing platforms unique to Abruzzo. Visit the Canadian WWII cemetery near Ortona, enjoy a seafood lunch on a fishing platform over the sea, and explore San Giovanni in Venere, a medieval abbey built on the site of a Roman temple.
Day 4 – Rest and Relaxation - Enjoy a slower day with a longer yoga practice. Relax at our Villa, unwind, journal, explore the local area, or simply take in the beauty of the villa and countryside.
Day 5 – Market, Ceramics, and Wine - Travel to Sulmona for market day and experience the town like a local. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, followed by a visit to a local ceramic artist’s studio.
Day 6 – Vistas and Villages - Start with a drive up the Gran Sasso Massive to a 10th-Century fortress overlooking the Tirino Vally. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit Santo Stefano where the buildings are stacked on top of each other. Then see the chapel with frescos done in 1263 – 250 years before that other chapel in Vatican City.
Day 7 – The Gorgeous Gorge - Visit the breathtaking Sagittario Gorge, a World Wildlife Fund reserve. Explore the charming town of Scanno, enjoy a lakeside picnic prepared by our chef, and discover the beautiful village of Villalago.
Day 8 – Arrivederci - Following breakfast, transportation will be provided back to Rome or Pescara.
Dates
Saturday, October 31, 2026 to Saturday, November 7, 2026
Cost and Booking
This is an inclusive package in Italy, once you arrive, food, lodging, transport during the retreat, and activities are covered within the fee.
What is included:
airport transfers (Rome and Pescara)
7 nights accommodation
8-day retreat experience (arrival day to departure day)
3 meals per day including house wine/beer and snacks
5 excursions including transportation
2 yoga/meditation practices per day (hatha, yin, kundalini, meditation, yoga nidra and more…)
all taxes and fees
Double Occupancy
€3,350 per person (12 spaces available)
Perfect for friends, partners, or anyone happy to share a room.
Single Occupancy
€3,950 per person (1 space available)
Ideal for those who prefer the privacy and comfort of their own room.
What is not included:
Airfare to Italy (flights are separate)
Personal extras (souvenirs, optional spending, etc.)
Booking Details
25% deposit required to reserve your space with balance due July 31, 2026
Deposit and fees paid are non-refundable
Travel Information
Suggested arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome Fiumicino Airport) or Abruzzo Airport in Pescara.
Suggested departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport or Abruzzo Airport.
Approximate transfer time from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abruzzo is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic.
Approximate transfer time from Pescara Airport to the villa area in Abruzzo is generally 30 minutes.
We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical coverage, and lost luggage protection.
Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date from Italy.
We also recommend arriving with some Euros for small purchases, tips, or personal spending.
Contact
Spaces are limited and early booking is encouraged.
Maximum 13 participants.
To learn more or reserve your place, contact us today:
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:
Friday, November 6, 2026 to Sunday, November 8, 2026
Friday - 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Saturday – 10 am ET to 4 pm ET
Sunday – 10 am ET to 4 pm ET
Cost and Registration:
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.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
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.
Join Us in Italy for an Unforgettable Retreat Experience
Experience the beauty, culture, and relaxation of Italy while deepening your connection to yoga, wellness, and community.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, delicious local cuisine, charming villages, and inspiring daily practices, this retreat offers the perfect balance of rest, adventure, and renewal.
Whether you are looking to slow down, reconnect with yourself, or share a memorable experience with like-minded people, our Italy Retreat is designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
What to Expect
Imagine starting your mornings with yoga on the grounds of an Italian Estate, spending afternoons exploring local markets and historic towns, and ending your evenings with beautiful meals, and meaningful conversations.
This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty and simplicity of Italy.
Beautiful accommodations in a stunning historic Italian setting
Three healthy and delicious meals each day, plus snacks
Daily yoga and meditation sessions in the morning and afternoon or evening
Time to relax, explore local villages, and take in the surrounding landscape
Five curated excursions throughout the retreat
Opportunities for connection, reflection, and personal growth
Retreat Excursions
Day 1 – Arrive and Settle In - Arrive in Rome or Pescara, where transportation will be provided to our Villa in Abruzzo. Enjoy welcome drinks, settle into your accommodations, explore Torre de’ Passeri, relax and join us for dinner and an overview of the week ahead.
Day 2 – Abruzzese Gastronomy Experience - Visit the town of Bucchianico and a centuries-old olive oil press. Learn about traditional extra virgin olive oil production before enjoying local wines and regional Abruzzese cuisine. Later, explore the beautiful town of Pretoro.
Day 3 – The Adriatic Coast - Spend the day along the Adriatic coast discovering fishing platforms unique to Abruzzo. Visit the Canadian WWII cemetery near Ortona, enjoy a seafood lunch on a fishing platform over the sea, and explore San Giovanni in Venere, a medieval abbey built on the site of a Roman temple.
Day 4 – Rest and Relaxation - Enjoy a slower day with a longer yoga practice. Relax at our Villa, unwind, journal, explore the local area, or simply take in the beauty of the villa and countryside.
Day 5 – Market, Ceramics, and Wine - Travel to Sulmona for market day and experience the town like a local. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, followed by a visit to a local ceramic artist’s studio.
Day 6 – Vistas and Villages - Start with a drive up the Gran Sasso Massive to a 10th-Century fortress overlooking the Tirino Vally. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit Santo Stefano where the buildings are stacked on top of each other. Then see the chapel with frescos done in 1263 – 250 years before that other chapel in Vatican City.
Day 7 – The Gorgeous Gorge - Visit the breathtaking Sagittario Gorge, a World Wildlife Fund reserve. Explore the charming town of Scanno, enjoy a lakeside picnic prepared by our chef, and discover the beautiful village of Villalago.
Day 8 – Arrivederci - Following breakfast, transportation will be provided back to Rome or Pescara.
Dates
Saturday, October 31, 2026 to Saturday, November 7, 2026
Cost and Booking
This is an inclusive package in Italy, once you arrive, food, lodging, transport during the retreat, and activities are covered within the fee.
What is included:
airport transfers (Rome and Pescara)
7 nights accommodation
8-day retreat experience (arrival day to departure day)
3 meals per day including house wine/beer and snacks
5 excursions including transportation
2 yoga/meditation practices per day (hatha, yin, kundalini, meditation, yoga nidra and more…)
all taxes and fees
Double Occupancy
€3,350 per person (12 spaces available)
Perfect for friends, partners, or anyone happy to share a room.
Single Occupancy
€3,950 per person (1 space available)
Ideal for those who prefer the privacy and comfort of their own room.
What is not included:
Airfare to Italy (flights are separate)
Personal extras (souvenirs, optional spending, etc.)
Booking Details
25% deposit required to reserve your space with balance due July 31, 2026
Deposit and fees paid are non-refundable
Travel Information
Suggested arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome Fiumicino Airport) or Abruzzo Airport in Pescara.
Suggested departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport or Abruzzo Airport.
Approximate transfer time from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abruzzo is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic.
Approximate transfer time from Pescara Airport to the villa area in Abruzzo is generally 30 minutes.
We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical coverage, and lost luggage protection.
Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date from Italy.
We also recommend arriving with some Euros for small purchases, tips, or personal spending.
Contact
Spaces are limited and early booking is encouraged.
Maximum 13 participants.
To learn more or reserve your place, contact us today:
Join Anne Wanda Tessier for a special 90-minute Restorative Yoga practice combined with the use hot stones and aromatherapy!
In this all-levels yoga practice, Anne will begin with aromatherapy and a meditation to calm the mind and allow you to drop in to the experience.
You will then be guided in a restorative yoga practice, which will be enhanced with essential oils and the use of hot stones. The heat and weight from the stones will help ground the body and assist is releasing muscle tension while we explore various supported poses.
Relax, restore and renew the body, and soothe the mind and nervous system with this unique yoga experience.
Cost: $65.00 per person in advance, $75.00 per person, day of.
Maximum 12 participants, so sign up early!
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
Immerse yourself in a deeply soothing experience that combines gentle yoga and a live harmonic sound relaxation.
You’ll be supported in releasing stress and tension through gentle yoga postures. As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is a beautiful way to reset and recharge.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
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).
Move your body, open your heart, and nourish your spirit in this uplifting 75-minute class blending physical fitness with mindful self-compassion.
Lindsay will guide you through a unique combination of:
Cardio and conditioning exercises to get your heart pumping and boost your vitality.
Breathwork and mindful movement to help you tune in to your body and release tension.
Compassion practices that cultivate "loving kindness" toward yourself and others, leaving you feeling grounded and open.
Combining "Loving Kindness" meditation techniques with high intensity exercises, fun music, and cooling yin poses, this workshop will create the perfect arc of energy to act as a reset for your heart, mind, and body. Be prepared to sweat but know that modifications will be offered to ensure an accessible experience for all levels.
You’ll be encouraged to listen to your body, move at your own pace, and explore the powerful connection between physical health and emotional well-being.
You’ll leave feeling energized, empowered, and more deeply connected to yourself and the world around you.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
Anxiety can manifest itself in a myriad of different ways. Mental and emotional symptoms can range from mild to severe and are extremely common among the general population. These may include: worry, uneasiness, fear, withdrawal, avoidance, desire to control, mental and physical agitation, nervousness, compulsiveness, obsessiveness, panic, and more.
An anxious psychological state then has effects on physical and physiological functions, such as sleep, digestion, breathing, nervous system regulation, and more. When symptoms of anxiety become difficult to manage, they can also affect interpersonal relationships and life tasks - leaving one feeling more and more fearful and insecure as time goes on.
Whether symptoms of anxiety are new or familiar to you, and no matter to what degree, this 4 week class series will provide you with concrete tools and practices to ease your suffering.
Yoga Therapy is an integrative approach, working at the level of the body (physical), the breath (physiological), and mind (psychological) - a very effective course of treatment on its own for some students, or as a great adjunct to other courses of therapy or treatment for other students.
Although a yoga therapy practice is ideally adapted to the uniqueness of each individual, there are general principles that apply for all students suffering from a similar condition. Classes will be led with these guiding principles in mind, while modifications will be offered as needed, in order to maximize the desired effect of the practices.
Each weekly class includes:
A brief teaching on a topic related to the yogic perspective on anxiety and mental health
A yoga therapy sequence intended to address the multi-dimensional nature of anxiety (the physical, physiological, and psychological manifestation of symptoms). Asanas, pranayama, chanting, mantra, and meditation will be the primary tools practiced in these sequences.
A brief Q&A period after the practice along with guidance and resources to support students’ home practice between weekly classes.
Dates and Times:
Mondays, October 26, 2025, to November 16, 2026
6 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: SAVE! $165.00 per person for the 4 week series before October 12, 2026. $185.00 per person thereafter.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 650 Gladstone Ave, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Notes: Space is limited to ensure individual and personalized attention. Class size is 18 participants in order to ensure individual attention and time for questions each week.
Dress in comfortable clothes that you can move in easily. Although there are many props at PranaShanti, if you have some favourite ones at home, please bring them with you. This may include a yoga mat, blocks, a blanket or cushion.
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
There is no class on July 1, 2026, due to Canada Day.
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.
Now that you’ve completed your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training — or have developed a consistent and dedicated personal practice — it is time to deepen your understanding of asana beyond the external shape of the pose.
This immersive 6-hour course is designed for yoga teachers and experienced students who are ready to slow down, refine their awareness, and explore postures through a more intelligent and embodied lens.
Together, we will examine the subtle layers of practice that create greater depth, clarity, stability, and confidence both on the mat and in your teaching.
In this course, we will explore:
Anatomical Cueing & Functional Awareness
Expand upon the foundational anatomy learned in your 200-Hour Training by exploring muscle actions, joint stability, and functional alignment within postures. Learn how thoughtful anatomical cueing can create safer, more effective, and more empowering experiences for students.
Breath as a Pathway Into the Pose
Move beyond the physical expression of asana and discover how breath awareness transforms the internal experience of a posture. Explore how pranayama and breath-focused attention can create depth, steadiness, and presence within practice.
Slowing Down the Practice
“Fast is just fast.” Through longer holds and mindful transitions, we will create space to observe, feel, and refine alignment patterns within the body. Slowing down allows for deeper exploration, nervous system awareness, and meaningful integration.
The Ladder Flow Method
Learn how to build postures progressively and intelligently by establishing a strong foundation before introducing more complex variations. This method supports accessibility, confidence, and sustainable progression for practitioners of all levels.
Intelligent Use of Props
Props are not only for beginners — they are powerful tools for awareness, support, resistance, stability, and deeper understanding. Explore how blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, and the wall can help practitioners access greater clarity and embodiment within postures.
This course will include:
Lecture and discussion
Guided experiential practice
Partner and self-exploration
Practical teaching applications
Posture breakdown and analysis
By the end of this course, you will gain:
Greater confidence in teaching and practicing asana
Enhanced anatomical understanding
More effective cueing techniques
A deeper relationship with breath and alignment
Practical tools to enrich your classes and personal practice
New ways to explore postures with intelligence, curiosity, and awareness
This course is ideal for yoga teachers seeking continuing education and experienced students wishing to deepen their practice through mindful exploration and embodied learning.
Dates:
Thursday, November 5 & 12, 2026 (2 evenings)
6 pm ET to 9 pm ET each evening
Periodic breaks will be provided
Cost:
SAVE with early bird pricing! $270.00 per person before September 15, 2026. $295.00 per person thereafter.
Notes:
This course is open to the general public. 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our Administration Office.
Elevate your restorative yoga practice and expand your knowledge of restorative yoga with Anne Wanda Tessier (E-RYT 500) in this upcoming training for experienced restorative yoga teachers.
We will review popular restorative yoga poses and explore many new ones which require the use of new props, chairs and the wall. This training is a great addition to the Foundational Restorative Yoga Training as many new poses will be explored. Learn how to safely support all body shapes in poses such as inversions, backbends, hero pose and several variations of savasana.
You will also learn new themes that can be incorporated in your yoga classes, explore the therapeutic benefits of this practice and how this practice can help sooth emotions and balance dosa types. Expand and diversify your repertoire of restorative yoga poses and dive deeper in the physiology of relaxation and the importance of rest.
Overview:
In this 20-hour training, we will have the opportunity to practice restorative yoga poses and explore how to use props to fully support the body, including variations and alternatives depending on injuries or other health conditions. We will explore how to safely support the body in inversions and backbends as well as how to modify or offer alternatives for various poses. We will learn how restorative yoga can help restore balance in our lives and how this practice can help to reduce stress, anxiety, anger and depression.
You will leave the training with knowledge on how to sequence a restorative class for their own practice, for private and group classes as well as teaching online.
What will we explore in this training?
New restorative poses & use of props
Therapeutic benefits of restorative yoga
Breathing techniques, mantras
How to elicit the relaxation response
Physiology of relaxation
Safe and supported Inversions
Offering modifications or alternatives in a class
Soothing emotions with restorative yoga
Poses to balance anger, depression and anxiety
Several back-bend variations
More than 5 variations of savanasa
Importance of supporting the head & variations of head support
Restorative yoga & the link to the spine, nervous system & organs
Restorative yoga with minimal props
Sequencing and teaching in-person and on-line restorative yoga
Schedule:
Friday, November 13, 2026, to Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Friday: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Saturday: 9 am ET to 5 pm ET
Sunday 9 am ET to 5 pm ET
Cost: $525.00 per person. SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before September 15, 2026, for $475.00 per person.
Includes pre-reading, 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.
Maximum Registration: 20 participants.
Note:
This course is recommended for teachers with a minimum of 1 year teaching experience with a basic understanding and practice of restorative yoga.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
300 Hour Program Elective Module: 20 Hours
Note About Props:
If you are attending online it will be useful to have the yoga props required to fully explore the poses.
Here are the props recommended for this training: 2 bolsters (flat and/or round), a yoga chair, 4-5 (Mexican) blankets, 2-3 blocks, 1-2 straps, eye pillow, 1-2 and sand bags.
Alternative props can also include additional blankets or thick towels to act as bolsters when rolled and folded, thick books as blocks, a scarf or belt as a strap, a face cloth or small folded towel as an eye pillow.
For those attending in-person, all props will be available for you to use during the training and you are also welcome to bring your own.
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 is kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, Lending Library and Administration Office.
Do you suffer from chronic jaw pain and tightness? Perhaps some teeth clenching at night?
Do you experience stiffness and pain in your neck?
Come enjoy this 1-hour MELT Method workshop focused on easing neck and jaw pain.
The MELT Method is a gentle self-care technique that is all about fascia - the fibrous, water-based tissue that traverses our body, envelops our muscles and organs and houses sensory nerves and our joints. Using specially-designed soft foam rollers and balls, MELT techniques help decompress fascial tissue, easing pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
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.”
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).
As autumn deepens and the colder days of late fall begin to arrive, join us for a 75-minute yoga experience inspired by the vibrant rhythms, rich traditions, and uplifting spirit of Latin music.
Featuring a curated collection of Latin beats — from soulful acoustic melodies and rhythmic percussion to energetic contemporary favourites — this class invites you to move with passion, presence, and joy. Latin music carries a unique ability to connect us to our bodies, awaken our senses, and celebrate life's many emotions. Through movement and breath, we'll explore that same sense of vitality and expression on the mat.
You can expect:
A thoughtfully layered yoga sequence that evolves from grounding and centering shapes into dynamic, flowing movement
Music-guided transitions inspired by the rich diversity of Latin rhythms, creating an engaging and uplifting practice
Opportunities to connect with your breath, your body, and the joy of movement through rhythm and flow
November encourages us to seek warmth and connection as nature slows and the seasons shift once again. This class offers an opportunity to cultivate both — inviting you to move, breathe, and reconnect with the energy and vitality that lives within.
Open to all levels, this experience offers a joyful and meaningful way to embrace the season — grounded, energized, and inspired.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
Anxiety can manifest itself in a myriad of different ways. Mental and emotional symptoms can range from mild to severe and are extremely common among the general population. These may include: worry, uneasiness, fear, withdrawal, avoidance, desire to control, mental and physical agitation, nervousness, compulsiveness, obsessiveness, panic, and more.
An anxious psychological state then has effects on physical and physiological functions, such as sleep, digestion, breathing, nervous system regulation, and more. When symptoms of anxiety become difficult to manage, they can also affect interpersonal relationships and life tasks - leaving one feeling more and more fearful and insecure as time goes on.
Whether symptoms of anxiety are new or familiar to you, and no matter to what degree, this 4 week class series will provide you with concrete tools and practices to ease your suffering.
Yoga Therapy is an integrative approach, working at the level of the body (physical), the breath (physiological), and mind (psychological) - a very effective course of treatment on its own for some students, or as a great adjunct to other courses of therapy or treatment for other students.
Although a yoga therapy practice is ideally adapted to the uniqueness of each individual, there are general principles that apply for all students suffering from a similar condition. Classes will be led with these guiding principles in mind, while modifications will be offered as needed, in order to maximize the desired effect of the practices.
Each weekly class includes:
A brief teaching on a topic related to the yogic perspective on anxiety and mental health
A yoga therapy sequence intended to address the multi-dimensional nature of anxiety (the physical, physiological, and psychological manifestation of symptoms). Asanas, pranayama, chanting, mantra, and meditation will be the primary tools practiced in these sequences.
A brief Q&A period after the practice along with guidance and resources to support students’ home practice between weekly classes.
Dates and Times:
Mondays, October 26, 2025, to November 16, 2026
6 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: SAVE! $165.00 per person for the 4 week series before October 12, 2026. $185.00 per person thereafter.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 650 Gladstone Ave, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Notes: Space is limited to ensure individual and personalized attention. Class size is 18 participants in order to ensure individual attention and time for questions each week.
Dress in comfortable clothes that you can move in easily. Although there are many props at PranaShanti, if you have some favourite ones at home, please bring them with you. This may include a yoga mat, blocks, a blanket or cushion.
For Yoga Teachers of ALL disciplines and Students interested in Teaching Yoga!
Yoga is growing, evolving, and becoming more widely available in studios, workplaces, schools, wellness settings, and online spaces.
Today’s Yoga Teachers are called to be of service to their communities while also creating a sustainable, rewarding, and financially viable path for themselves.
This course is designed to help you move beyond simply teaching classes and into building a meaningful, professional yoga career with confidence and clarity.
In this course, we will explore:
The key aspects to consider when developing a Yoga Teacher business plan and your personal approach to teaching
How to identify your unique strengths, values, voice, and teaching style
Ways to define your niche and determine who you most want to serve
The many pathways available to Yoga Teachers, including studios, private sessions, workshops, retreats, corporate yoga, schools, online teaching, therapeutic work, and specialty populations
Tools for effective day-to-day management of your Yoga Teaching business, including scheduling, pricing, time management, client communication, boundaries, and organization
Marketing basics for Yoga Teachers, including branding, social media, networking, referrals, websites, newsletters, and creating authentic connections with your community
How to establish yourself as a professional in a field with many Yoga Teachers
Determining the most practical and realistic paths to gain teaching experience, build confidence, and continue your professional development
How to create workshops, series, private offerings, and additional income streams
AI and tools such as ChatGPT to help with class planning, marketing, content creation, business organization, and productivity
Common challenges Yoga Teachers face, and strategies to avoid burnout while maintaining passion and sustainability in your work
Learning Objectives:
Identify your core strengths, values, and gifts as a Yoga Teacher
Learn about the various niche areas of teaching and explore where you want to take your teaching focus
Gain greater clarity around your ideal students and the communities you want to serve
Develop a practical understanding of how to create and manage a Yoga Teaching business
Build confidence in marketing yourself authentically and professionally
Receive guidance on your plan and approach for your yoga teaching career and business
Leave with actionable next steps to help you grow your confidence, experience, and professional presence as a Yoga Teacher
Dates and Times:
November 17 and 24, 2026
6 pm ET - 9 pm ET both evenings
Cost:SAVE with the Early Bird! $265.00 per person before August 31, 2026, $295.00 per person thereafter.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
There will be pre-reading and an assignment to complete.
300 Hour Program - Core Module - 10 Hours (6 hours lecture, 4 hours pre-reading and assignment)
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 kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have dining tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, Lending Library 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
There is no class on July 1, 2026, due to Canada Day.
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 18th, 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 18th, 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.
Women's Circle | A Sacred Space for Everything You're Carrying
Thursday, November 19th, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Class
This gathering, facilitated by Lindsay, is an opportunity to gather with like-minded women to explore rest, cultivate care for ourselves and each other, and celebrate our individual and collective growth. Whether you are carrying joy, grief, hope, fear, sadness, we will create a safe container to feel it all here.
“Treating each other and ourselves with care isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity if we’re going to thrive. Resting isn’t an afterthought, but a basic part of being human… Nothing we accomplish in life is totally free of the influence of spirit and community. We do nothing alone.” – Tricia Hersey, author of Rest is Resistance
The evening will start with some grounding meditation and long-held postures, to tune into our feminine yin energy and help us transition from the busy-ness of our daily lives into a place of rest. We'll then get creative with some simple art and journalling prompts, with an opportunity to share reflections.
Who is this for?
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this circle is open to all women and female-identifying folks seeking meaningful connection.
All movement practices will be as accessible as possible, with modifications offered and encouraged. Come as you are. Join us in holding space for celebration, reflection, healing, and growth.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing
A journal and pen
An object that you might like to put in the centre of our space as part of a co-created altar.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
At the intersection of Yin Yoga and Gong Meditation is a sweet spot where mind and body are totally relaxed and totally aligned. The Yin Yoga practice lengthens and opens the physical body, massaging deep connective tissue in a most relaxing way.
The gong’s warm vibrations envelop your entire being in wave after wave of preternatural sound that will affect you at the cellular level. Chances are you’ll feel pretty good after this practice.
Come share this experience, every third Saturday at 3:00 pm.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
This class is held in our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, with the lighting dimmed for a restful and restoring experience.
Yoga blocks, blankets and bolsters are available in the studio room. Please bring with you the additional props you require to rest comfortably for the 60 minute session. Dress comfortably.
The full moon can be a meaningful time for reflection and reset. Its natural cycle offers a helpful reminder to pause, reflect, release, and create more balance in both body and mind.
A full moon practice can also awaken our creativity and inner clarity. Whether you are working on creative projects or seeking fresh perspectives on life’s challenges, this is a beautiful time to let go of stagnant energy and make space for insight and renewal.
In this class, you will unwind and reset through slow, grounding yoga postures, allowing the body to open and the nervous system to settle. You will then move into a deeply restful Yoga Nidra—a guided, meditative relaxation that supports effortless release, inner healing, and integration.
This practice invites all to soften, to listen inward, and to welcome the spaciousness that the full moon brings.
You’re welcome to bring an eye pillow or anything that adds to your comfort.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
For Yoga Teachers of ALL disciplines and Students interested in Teaching Yoga!
Yoga is growing, evolving, and becoming more widely available in studios, workplaces, schools, wellness settings, and online spaces.
Today’s Yoga Teachers are called to be of service to their communities while also creating a sustainable, rewarding, and financially viable path for themselves.
This course is designed to help you move beyond simply teaching classes and into building a meaningful, professional yoga career with confidence and clarity.
In this course, we will explore:
The key aspects to consider when developing a Yoga Teacher business plan and your personal approach to teaching
How to identify your unique strengths, values, voice, and teaching style
Ways to define your niche and determine who you most want to serve
The many pathways available to Yoga Teachers, including studios, private sessions, workshops, retreats, corporate yoga, schools, online teaching, therapeutic work, and specialty populations
Tools for effective day-to-day management of your Yoga Teaching business, including scheduling, pricing, time management, client communication, boundaries, and organization
Marketing basics for Yoga Teachers, including branding, social media, networking, referrals, websites, newsletters, and creating authentic connections with your community
How to establish yourself as a professional in a field with many Yoga Teachers
Determining the most practical and realistic paths to gain teaching experience, build confidence, and continue your professional development
How to create workshops, series, private offerings, and additional income streams
AI and tools such as ChatGPT to help with class planning, marketing, content creation, business organization, and productivity
Common challenges Yoga Teachers face, and strategies to avoid burnout while maintaining passion and sustainability in your work
Learning Objectives:
Identify your core strengths, values, and gifts as a Yoga Teacher
Learn about the various niche areas of teaching and explore where you want to take your teaching focus
Gain greater clarity around your ideal students and the communities you want to serve
Develop a practical understanding of how to create and manage a Yoga Teaching business
Build confidence in marketing yourself authentically and professionally
Receive guidance on your plan and approach for your yoga teaching career and business
Leave with actionable next steps to help you grow your confidence, experience, and professional presence as a Yoga Teacher
Dates and Times:
November 17 and 24, 2026
6 pm ET - 9 pm ET both evenings
Cost:SAVE with the Early Bird! $265.00 per person before August 31, 2026, $295.00 per person thereafter.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
There will be pre-reading and an assignment to complete.
300 Hour Program - Core Module - 10 Hours (6 hours lecture, 4 hours pre-reading and assignment)
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 kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have dining tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, Lending Library 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
There is no class on July 1, 2026, due to Canada Day.
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.
Join us for an uplifting evening of Kirtan — the joyful practice of call-and-response chanting.
Guided by Michael Hutkins, we’ll come together in sound, devotion, and community to raise our collective vibration and open the heart.
No experience is needed — simply come as you are. Feel free to bring an instrument if you wish, or just your voice and presence. Together, we’ll chant, uplift, and share in community spirit, all while supporting our neighbours through the Parkdale Food Centre.
Come sing, connect, and be nourished — body, heart, and soul.
Cost: $11.00 per person donation with the proceeds in support of the Parkdale Food Centre.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd floor, Ottawa, ON.
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).
Move your body, open your heart, and nourish your spirit in this uplifting 75-minute class blending physical fitness with mindful self-compassion.
Lindsay will guide you through a unique combination of:
Cardio and conditioning exercises to get your heart pumping and boost your vitality.
Breathwork and mindful movement to help you tune in to your body and release tension.
Compassion practices that cultivate "loving kindness" toward yourself and others, leaving you feeling grounded and open.
Combining "Loving Kindness" meditation techniques with high intensity exercises, fun music, and cooling yin poses, this workshop will create the perfect arc of energy to act as a reset for your heart, mind, and body. Be prepared to sweat but know that modifications will be offered to ensure an accessible experience for all levels.
You’ll be encouraged to listen to your body, move at your own pace, and explore the powerful connection between physical health and emotional well-being.
You’ll leave feeling energized, empowered, and more deeply connected to yourself and the world around you.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
