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.
Discover the nourishing power of Ayurvedic self-massage (Abhyanga) in this experiential workshop designed to support radiant skin, inner balance, and deep relaxation.
You will begin by learning to identify your unique Dosha and will create a personalized massage oil blend to take home and use in your daily self-care routine.
Through guided, hands-on practice, you will learn the full Abhyanga routine (performed over clothing during the workshop). Led by a Registered Massage Therapist, this session goes beyond basic self-massage and introduces therapeutic techniques you can integrate into your home practice, including:
Specific stroke directions to support healthy energy flow
Gentle lymphatic drainage techniques to assist detoxification
Pressure point awareness to help soothe and regulate the nervous system
Learn to nourish your body and calm your mind, creating a simple yet profound self-care ritual for your daily life.
In Sanskrit, the word for oil is Sneha, which also translates to love.
To practice Abhyanga is to perform Snehana—the act of saturating the self with affection.
This workshop is led by Amelia, a Registered Massage Therapist with specialized training in Ayurvedic Massage.
Cost: $60.00 per person in advance. $65.00 per person on the day of the workshop
“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 4, 2026, to Sunday, December 6, 2026 - 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, 2026 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.
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.
As winter begins to settle in and the year draws toward its close, join us for a 75-minute yoga experience inspired by the thoughtful lyrics, atmospheric soundscapes, and enduring artistry of R.E.M.
Known for their introspective storytelling, melodic depth, and ability to capture both vulnerability and hope, R.E.M.'s music invites us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. This class mirrors that journey, offering space to move inward while remaining grounded in the present moment.
You can expect:
A thoughtfully layered yoga sequence that progresses from grounding, reflective shapes into flowing, heart-opening movement
Music-guided transitions inspired by R.E.M.'s iconic catalogue, creating space for introspection, resilience, and renewal
Opportunities to pause, reflect, and honour the experiences of the year while creating space for what lies ahead
December often invites both celebration and reflection. As the pace of the season increases, this class offers a chance to slow down and reconnect with yourself. Through movement, breath, and music, we'll explore themes of presence, perspective, and quiet transformation.
Open to all levels, this experience offers a meaningful way to begin the winter season and approach the year's end with intention — grounded, reflective, and renewed.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
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, December 9th, 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 9th, 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.
Women's Circle | A Sacred Space for Everything You're Carrying
Thursday, December 10th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.
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).
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.
