Yoga and Osteoporosis: Mind-Body Principles and Practices for Safe Movement
Monday, December 1st, 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, December 4th, 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.
“Meditation: Because some answers can only be found on the Inner net.” – Shira Tamir
Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. While its highest and original purpose is to help us awaken our inner, spiritual nature, the benefits to body and mind are well established by medical research.
Practiced on a daily basis, meditation produces profound results on all levels of your being—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It connects you with your own inner powers of vitality, clarity, and peace.
Join, PranaShanti Yoga Centre Director, Devinder Kaur, for an introductory course to learn more about the powerful affects of meditation and how to teach simple and effective meditation techniques to others.
Overview:
In this training, you will learn how to integrate meditation into your lifestyle and learn how to teach simple and effective meditation techniques to beginner students with clarity and ease.
During our weekend together, we will:
Explore the science, philosophy and practicality of different meditation techniques
Gain a solid understanding of different meditations and how these practices can assist different populations
Learn how to practically present these teachings to your existing student base, work place or general public
This introductory course is suitable for all Yoga students, Yoga Teachers, wellness instructors, mental health counselors, doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other health care professionals.
Outline:
During the course you will learn:
Introduction to Meditation
If happiness is within, where do I find it?
Why people have a difficult time meditating and how to make it easy
The concerns that may arise in meditation practice and how to overcome them
The Science of Meditation
What are the stress reaction and the relaxation response?
The most recent research on the benefits of meditation
The Philosophy of Meditation
History of Meditation
How to answer your students’ challenging questions
Lesson plans for a meditation workshop and class series
Types of Meditation Practices
The most common styles of meditation
How to guide breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation
Mudra, mantra and sound meditation techniques
The Business of Meditation
Where to conduct your classes
How to create advertising that will bring results
How to attract a steady flow of students
Dates and Timings:
Friday, December 5, 2025, to Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 3 days.
Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Breaks will be provided.
Certification:
The training prepares and certifies you to teach a 2-hour introductory meditation workshop and lead beginner individual or group meditation classes.
Cost and Registration:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before September 30, 2025 for $525.00 per person. $575.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers the 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.
“Meditation: Because some answers can only be found on the Inner net.” – Shira Tamir
Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. While its highest and original purpose is to help us awaken our inner, spiritual nature, the benefits to body and mind are well established by medical research.
Practiced on a daily basis, meditation produces profound results on all levels of your being—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It connects you with your own inner powers of vitality, clarity, and peace.
Join, PranaShanti Yoga Centre Director, Devinder Kaur, for an introductory course to learn more about the powerful affects of meditation and how to teach simple and effective meditation techniques to others.
Overview:
In this training, you will learn how to integrate meditation into your lifestyle and learn how to teach simple and effective meditation techniques to beginner students with clarity and ease.
During our weekend together, we will:
Explore the science, philosophy and practicality of different meditation techniques
Gain a solid understanding of different meditations and how these practices can assist different populations
Learn how to practically present these teachings to your existing student base, work place or general public
This introductory course is suitable for all Yoga students, Yoga Teachers, wellness instructors, mental health counselors, doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other health care professionals.
Outline:
During the course you will learn:
Introduction to Meditation
If happiness is within, where do I find it?
Why people have a difficult time meditating and how to make it easy
The concerns that may arise in meditation practice and how to overcome them
The Science of Meditation
What are the stress reaction and the relaxation response?
The most recent research on the benefits of meditation
The Philosophy of Meditation
History of Meditation
How to answer your students’ challenging questions
Lesson plans for a meditation workshop and class series
Types of Meditation Practices
The most common styles of meditation
How to guide breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation
Mudra, mantra and sound meditation techniques
The Business of Meditation
Where to conduct your classes
How to create advertising that will bring results
How to attract a steady flow of students
Dates and Timings:
Friday, December 5, 2025, to Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 3 days.
Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Breaks will be provided.
Certification:
The training prepares and certifies you to teach a 2-hour introductory meditation workshop and lead beginner individual or group meditation classes.
Cost and Registration:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before September 30, 2025 for $525.00 per person. $575.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers the 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.
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).
“Meditation: Because some answers can only be found on the Inner net.” – Shira Tamir
Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. While its highest and original purpose is to help us awaken our inner, spiritual nature, the benefits to body and mind are well established by medical research.
Practiced on a daily basis, meditation produces profound results on all levels of your being—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It connects you with your own inner powers of vitality, clarity, and peace.
Join, PranaShanti Yoga Centre Director, Devinder Kaur, for an introductory course to learn more about the powerful affects of meditation and how to teach simple and effective meditation techniques to others.
Overview:
In this training, you will learn how to integrate meditation into your lifestyle and learn how to teach simple and effective meditation techniques to beginner students with clarity and ease.
During our weekend together, we will:
Explore the science, philosophy and practicality of different meditation techniques
Gain a solid understanding of different meditations and how these practices can assist different populations
Learn how to practically present these teachings to your existing student base, work place or general public
This introductory course is suitable for all Yoga students, Yoga Teachers, wellness instructors, mental health counselors, doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other health care professionals.
Outline:
During the course you will learn:
Introduction to Meditation
If happiness is within, where do I find it?
Why people have a difficult time meditating and how to make it easy
The concerns that may arise in meditation practice and how to overcome them
The Science of Meditation
What are the stress reaction and the relaxation response?
The most recent research on the benefits of meditation
The Philosophy of Meditation
History of Meditation
How to answer your students’ challenging questions
Lesson plans for a meditation workshop and class series
Types of Meditation Practices
The most common styles of meditation
How to guide breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation
Mudra, mantra and sound meditation techniques
The Business of Meditation
Where to conduct your classes
How to create advertising that will bring results
How to attract a steady flow of students
Dates and Timings:
Friday, December 5, 2025, to Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 3 days.
Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Breaks will be provided.
Certification:
The training prepares and certifies you to teach a 2-hour introductory meditation workshop and lead beginner individual or group meditation classes.
Cost and Registration:
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before September 30, 2025 for $525.00 per person. $575.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers the 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.
Discover Harmony and Flow: Yang Style Tai Chi | 6-Week Series
Sunday, December 7th, 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 and Osteoporosis: Mind-Body Principles and Practices for Safe Movement
Monday, December 8th, 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.
Inner Stillness: Monthly Meditation Group | In-Person
Wednesday, December 10th, 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, December 10th, 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.
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.
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.
Do you experience tightness in your upper back and shoulders?
From our hard-to-avoid modern day seated postures to the repetitive motions we do with our arms, it's easy for the upper back and shoulders to tighten up and crunch, leaving us stiff and achy.
Helping our fascia is the key to freeing up these areas of chronic stuck stress, and the MELT Method is designed to do just that. The MELT Method uses soft foam rollers, soft balls, and a series of techniques to rehydrate fascial tissue for easing pain, reducing inflammation, and supporting optimal joint function. This 1-hour workshop will give full focus to our upper back and shoulders, using multiple techniques to rehydrate the fascial tissue in these regions.
Cost: $40.00 per person in-advance, $45.00 per person day of.
Maximum of 12 participants.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
About Rachel:
Rachel Lipton is a Level 2 MELT Method® Instructor and Registered Acupuncturist.
“I found MELT during the pandemic while trying to find a cost-effective way to manage my posture-based pain and tension areas. After practicing for two years, and using it while training for a short tri-athalon, I decided I couldn’t keep it to myself any longer! As a registered acupuncturist, I found the overlap between fascial function and the ancient Chinese meridians thrilling. I’m delighted to be sharing this method with the Ottawa community.”
Immerse yourself in a deeply soothing experience that combines gentle yoga and a live harmonic sound relaxation.
You’ll be supported in releasing stress and tension through gentle yoga postures. As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is a beautiful way to reset and recharge.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
You’re welcome to bring an eye pillow or anything that adds to your comfort. This class is held in our 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, December 14th, 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.
Give yourself the gift of calm before the holiday season!
This one-hour workshop blends gentle restorative yoga movements with soothing yoga therapy ball work to release stress, reset your nervous system, and restore balance.
Through targeted pressure points and deep relaxation techniques, you’ll activate the parasympathetic “rest and digest” response—helping to quiet the mind, ease tension, and support better sleep.
Perfect for anyone wanting to reduce holiday overwhelm, build resilience, and experience a deep sense of calm.
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 and Osteoporosis: Mind-Body Principles and Practices for Safe Movement
Monday, December 15th, 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.
The winter solstice, a profound celestial moment, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. As we gather for this yoga and sound event, let us embrace the solstice's symbolism of inner reflection and the gradual return of light, inviting balance and renewal into our lives.
Our evening, in the glow of soft candle lighting, includes yin yoga, a sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, ocean drum and other sound healing instruments. The perfect ambience and soundscape to reflect on how we are experiencing this time in the ever-changing seasonal cycles.
Our celebration includes:
Welcoming and intention setting meditation
Yin Yoga with soundscape
Extended relaxation sound immersion
Closing and refreshments
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7 pm - 9 pm.
Cost: $65.00 per person in advance. $70.00 per person day of.
Included: Spiced hot apple drink, fruit and cookies.
Maximum 30 participants.
Please bring a blanket, eye pillow, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers. Yoga mats, blankets and bolsters are also available for you at the Centre.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Treat Yourself with Nourishing Massage and Restful Yin Yoga!
Sink into deep relaxation as Registered Massage Therapists Emily Desmarais, RMT and Amelia Schembri, RMT offer hands-on massage while Stephanie Turple guides you through calming Yin Yoga poses. Gentle aromatherapy will enhance the experience, soothing your senses and deepening your release.
Yin Yoga is a passive practice with longer-held poses (3–5 minutes), mainly targeting the lower body, connective tissues, and joints. Combined with massage and aromatherapy, this practice is designed to melt away stress, restore balance, and leave you feeling nourished.
Enjoy 90 minutes of Yin Yoga with massage in the warm glow of candlelight, followed by delicious tea and seasonal treats. A perfect gift of self-care for the holiday season.
Date and Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 1 pm - 3 pm.
Cost: $75.00 per person in advance, $85.00 per person day of.
Maximum 20 participants to ensure everyone receives quality time and attention in this most blissful experience!
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.
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.
On the longest night of the year, step into the sacredness of the Winter Solstice and nourish your soul with the heart-opening medicine of Cacao.
Revered for centuries by the Mayans and Aztecs as the “gift of the gods,” this beloved plant ally invites us into deeper connection, love, and presence.
Rich in antioxidants that strengthen the body, Cacao also supports emotional and mental well-being by naturally boosting oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin — the “feel-good” hormones. Spiritually, it opens the heart centre, creating space for Divine connection and inner clarity.
Together, we will consume ceremonial Cacao and embark on a guided shamanic journey into the heart of Haleakalā, believed by many to be the heart chakra of the Earth, resonating with the same frequency as the human heart. Through connection with the elements and the wisdom of animal spirits, we’ll cleanse, renew, and attune ourselves to the heartbeat of Mother Earth, and to the greater web of life.
Gather in community, and allow the portal of Solstice and the loving spirit of Cacao to carry you into the light of a new season.
Cost: $55.00 per person in advance. $60.00 per person day of. Fee includes the ceremony with instruction, guided meditation and a cup of ceremonial grade cacao to drink.
Waheeda Moses has completed Levels 1 through 3 of the Plant Medicine Mystery School with the Plant Medicine People, a program centred on working deeply with expanded states of consciousness through direct relationship with Plant Spirits. She has also trained with Pam Montgomery, a pioneer in the field of Plant Spirit Healing, completing an immersive program titled Co-Creative Partnership with Nature.
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).
