Principles of the Therapeutic Relationship, Ethical and Therapist Considerations
Sunday, February 1st, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Online and/or In-Person Training
With Monique Newton and Bonney Elliott
Private yoga therapy sessions require a unique set of skills. Yoga Therapists must be able to adapt to the individual needs of each client while also cultivating a professional, ethical, and sustainable practice. The therapeutic relationship extends beyond the actual session—it includes how we present ourselves as professionals, how we market our services, and how we structure and manage our yoga therapy business.
In this course, you will learn and practice the essential skills of listening, presence, and both directive and non-directive dialogue. We will explore the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship and how to create a safe and welcoming space. Ethics as applied to yoga therapy will be addressed, including scope of practice, professional boundaries, the evolving therapeutic relationship, and the importance of referral to other health professionals when appropriate. The role of self-reflection, self-awareness, and peer support will also be emphasized.
To ensure both ethical integrity and long-term sustainability, this module also includes practical business and marketing components. You will develop a business and marketing plan, establish fee structures, and learn strategies for promoting your services as a Yoga Therapist. Record keeping, accounting practices, and other business considerations will be covered as essential elements that support professionalism, boundaries, and ethical conduct.
The field of Yoga Therapy is growing, evolving, and gaining recognition as an important part of holistic, complementary health care. This course integrates therapeutic, ethical, and business skills to prepare you for a sustainable, professional yoga therapy career.
Learning Objectives:
Understand and adjust to individual client needs and develop a trusting relationship that fosters dialogue.
Put into practice their skills of listening, being present and using directive & non-directive language.
Have a full understanding of the ethics of Yoga Therapy and how to create a safe space for clients while maintaining boundaries and self-awareness.
Communicate when they require peer support.
Create a working business/marketing plan that considers a fee structure, record keeping guidelines and accounting practices.
The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice by Adele Deborah. (Optional: To be purchased/provided by the student.)
Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice: A Comprehensive Textbook by by Matra Raj (Foreword), Melinda Atkins (Contributor), Sundar Balasubramanian (Contributor), Marsha D. Banks-Harold (Contributor), Judi Bar (Contributor), Kelli Bethel (Contributor), and numerous other contributors, Laurie Hyland Robertson (Editor), Diane Finlayson (Editor)
There are no additional fees, books, supply costs or other additional expenses beyond the course fee for this course.
Assessment:
Pre-course reading assignment that is discussed during course. Informal Observation: In-session. Open-ended Questions: In-session. Small Group Exercises: Role playing – pairs and triads reporting back to full group. Self-reflective Exercise/Journal Reflection. Homework: Written assignment with a 400-600 word summary essay. Case Study.
Dates and Timings:
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to Sunday, February 1, 2026:
5 consecutive full days
9 am ET - 5 pm ET each day
Cost: $795.00 per person SAVE $50.00 by registering before November 30, 2025, for $745.00.
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 ALL yoga students and teachers of all disciplines. For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is part of our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy Training Program.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our Administration Office.
The 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 Yin 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.
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.
Gently stretch, strengthen and relax areas of the body affected by parenthood, meet other parents & bond with your baby using songs, physical movements and simple infant massage. Focus is on proper breathing & posture and poses that safely rebuild the core. This class is beneficial for anyone with diastasis recti or c-section scars.
We will discuss pelvic health, diastasis recti, c-section care, proper sitting & standing posture plus lifting & carrying baby. Class is designed for all levels and stages of the postpartum period.
Cost: $130.00 per person for the 4 week series. $35.00 per person Drop-In.
Enjoy tea and community time after class!
***To Sign Up for Drop-In please call the Centre at 613-761-YOGA.***
This class is open to all parents and caregivers! No previous yoga experience is required.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave. Ottawa, ON, (Soul Room).
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.
An excellent workshop for runners, cyclists and those looking to ease knee pain and stiff hips, this MELT Method workshop will focus entirely on our hard-working lower half.
The MELT Method uses specially-designed foam rollers and balls to rehydrate fascial tissue (also called connective tissue). Areas of our fascia get dried out and stiff with repetitive motions and postures (in other words, just living life!), and the MELT Method is a technique to help hydrate this tissue back to functional health. As fascia is a distinct tissue from muscles, this is not a traditional foam rolling class! A pain-free technique, MELT is designed to ease fascial tension, bringing hydration to the tissue through gentle compression techniques.
Date and Time: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 2 pm - 3 pm.
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).
An extraordinary journey where every breath becomes a rebirth and live rhythm fuels transformation.
Join us for an immersive group breathwork experience designed to release stagnant energy, quiet the mind, and open the heart to the present moment.
This powerful practice is interwoven with live hand drumming and carefully curated music, creating a sonic landscape that deepens self-connection and expands awareness. The primal rhythm of the drums synchronizes with the breath, guiding participants into a state of deep relaxation, insight, and emotional release.
In this supportive space, you're invited to surrender to the rhythm of renewal—and experience the profound peace and vitality that comes with every conscious breath.
Cost: $40.00 per person in advance, $45.00 per person day of.
With Devinder Kaur, Dr. Mahan Righi Singh, Dev Suroop Kaur
Cultivate the caliber to guide yourself and others through life’s challenges.
This training is an amazing opportunity to look closely at how we react to, cope with and master stress in our lives. We will identify our stress personality and build our core vitality, mental endurance and spiritual clarity.
We will explore consciousness as a primary tool in building vitality and better understand the effects and downsides of too much stress. Then we will identify strategies to cope with stress and mitigate its ill effects.
This training focuses on developing the ability to recognize stress in ourselves and others, and to develop the tools to transform it and balance it with conscious relaxation.
Topics include:
Explore Your Vitality and Recognize Consciousness as the Core of Vitality
Identify Your Stress
Manage Depression and Emotional Fatigue
Relieve, Relax, Recharge through Meditation and Kriyas
This training will help you:
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress in yourself and others
Understand and compare the qualities of vitality, stress and relaxation
Profile your stress personality
Explore what your stress burden actually is
Realize the nature and origin of your basic elementary stress
Learn meditation tools to help you excel during the change of the Age
Enhance your vitality and rid your body and mind of the effects of stress through kriyas and meditations
We will also explore and discover the answers to these questions:
What is a positive and negative emotion?
What is the difference between an emotion and a commotion?
Can we call on positive emotions to handle stress better?
What characteristics and attitudes protect us from the effects of stress?
How does our personality and subconscious react in dysfunctional ways when?
Why are we stressed?
During the training you have time to study, reflect and absorb the concepts presented. You will have time to review information and practice the meditations and kriyas that are given in both the manual and home study guide.
This is a 50-hour training with independent study. It is an in-depth transformational experience with a well-designed curriculum, manual, and support materials. The seminar emphasizes carefully chosen meditations, kriyas, and readings. All the information is presented in highly interactive learning environments.
You will explore topics and discuss them with other students in both small and large groups. You will have the opportunity to practice meditations deeply over an extended time. You will test and observe the application of these techniques and attitudes in your life.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 to Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET each day
Requirements: Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the requirements including:
Passing grade of 75% or higher on the Exam
Attendance at all 48 hours of study
Completion of 12 hours of home study assignments within 12 months of start date
Home Study:
At least 6 hours of study group meetings or conference calls
Completion of 90 days of the assigned meditation
Completion of the exam questions
Cost:
$1,450.00 + tax per person.
SAVE $250.00 before December 31, 2025 - register for $1,200.00 + tax per person!
$625.00 + tax per person for course repeat fee.
10% discount for full-time students, military members and seniors.
Fee includes: lecture instruction, a manual, home study and a home study guide. A light lunch, snacks and herbal tea will be provided each day.
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 tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, lending library and our administration offices.
Note:
This program is tailored to individuals seeking personal transformation, offering insights and tools to help you tap into your full potential and find meaning in all aspects of your life.
WHETHER YOU ARE…
A Practitioner or Teacher of Meditation or Yoga; A Therapist, Psychologist or Health Professional; An Educator, Leader, Entrepreneur or Agent of Change…
...you can find energy and balance in your daily life with the Vitality & Stress program, guiding you towards a fulfilling and purpose-driven existence.
For 200 hour certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is part of the KRI Level 2 (300 Hour) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training.
With Devinder Kaur, Dr. Mahan Righi Singh, Dev Suroop Kaur
Cultivate the caliber to guide yourself and others through life’s challenges.
This training is an amazing opportunity to look closely at how we react to, cope with and master stress in our lives. We will identify our stress personality and build our core vitality, mental endurance and spiritual clarity.
We will explore consciousness as a primary tool in building vitality and better understand the effects and downsides of too much stress. Then we will identify strategies to cope with stress and mitigate its ill effects.
This training focuses on developing the ability to recognize stress in ourselves and others, and to develop the tools to transform it and balance it with conscious relaxation.
Topics include:
Explore Your Vitality and Recognize Consciousness as the Core of Vitality
Identify Your Stress
Manage Depression and Emotional Fatigue
Relieve, Relax, Recharge through Meditation and Kriyas
This training will help you:
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress in yourself and others
Understand and compare the qualities of vitality, stress and relaxation
Profile your stress personality
Explore what your stress burden actually is
Realize the nature and origin of your basic elementary stress
Learn meditation tools to help you excel during the change of the Age
Enhance your vitality and rid your body and mind of the effects of stress through kriyas and meditations
We will also explore and discover the answers to these questions:
What is a positive and negative emotion?
What is the difference between an emotion and a commotion?
Can we call on positive emotions to handle stress better?
What characteristics and attitudes protect us from the effects of stress?
How does our personality and subconscious react in dysfunctional ways when?
Why are we stressed?
During the training you have time to study, reflect and absorb the concepts presented. You will have time to review information and practice the meditations and kriyas that are given in both the manual and home study guide.
This is a 50-hour training with independent study. It is an in-depth transformational experience with a well-designed curriculum, manual, and support materials. The seminar emphasizes carefully chosen meditations, kriyas, and readings. All the information is presented in highly interactive learning environments.
You will explore topics and discuss them with other students in both small and large groups. You will have the opportunity to practice meditations deeply over an extended time. You will test and observe the application of these techniques and attitudes in your life.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 to Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET each day
Requirements: Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the requirements including:
Passing grade of 75% or higher on the Exam
Attendance at all 48 hours of study
Completion of 12 hours of home study assignments within 12 months of start date
Home Study:
At least 6 hours of study group meetings or conference calls
Completion of 90 days of the assigned meditation
Completion of the exam questions
Cost:
$1,450.00 + tax per person.
SAVE $250.00 before December 31, 2025 - register for $1,200.00 + tax per person!
$625.00 + tax per person for course repeat fee.
10% discount for full-time students, military members and seniors.
Fee includes: lecture instruction, a manual, home study and a home study guide. A light lunch, snacks and herbal tea will be provided each day.
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 tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, lending library and our administration offices.
Note:
This program is tailored to individuals seeking personal transformation, offering insights and tools to help you tap into your full potential and find meaning in all aspects of your life.
WHETHER YOU ARE…
A Practitioner or Teacher of Meditation or Yoga; A Therapist, Psychologist or Health Professional; An Educator, Leader, Entrepreneur or Agent of Change…
...you can find energy and balance in your daily life with the Vitality & Stress program, guiding you towards a fulfilling and purpose-driven existence.
For 200 hour certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is part of the KRI Level 2 (300 Hour) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training.
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.
With Devinder Kaur, Dr. Mahan Righi Singh, Dev Suroop Kaur
Cultivate the caliber to guide yourself and others through life’s challenges.
This training is an amazing opportunity to look closely at how we react to, cope with and master stress in our lives. We will identify our stress personality and build our core vitality, mental endurance and spiritual clarity.
We will explore consciousness as a primary tool in building vitality and better understand the effects and downsides of too much stress. Then we will identify strategies to cope with stress and mitigate its ill effects.
This training focuses on developing the ability to recognize stress in ourselves and others, and to develop the tools to transform it and balance it with conscious relaxation.
Topics include:
Explore Your Vitality and Recognize Consciousness as the Core of Vitality
Identify Your Stress
Manage Depression and Emotional Fatigue
Relieve, Relax, Recharge through Meditation and Kriyas
This training will help you:
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress in yourself and others
Understand and compare the qualities of vitality, stress and relaxation
Profile your stress personality
Explore what your stress burden actually is
Realize the nature and origin of your basic elementary stress
Learn meditation tools to help you excel during the change of the Age
Enhance your vitality and rid your body and mind of the effects of stress through kriyas and meditations
We will also explore and discover the answers to these questions:
What is a positive and negative emotion?
What is the difference between an emotion and a commotion?
Can we call on positive emotions to handle stress better?
What characteristics and attitudes protect us from the effects of stress?
How does our personality and subconscious react in dysfunctional ways when?
Why are we stressed?
During the training you have time to study, reflect and absorb the concepts presented. You will have time to review information and practice the meditations and kriyas that are given in both the manual and home study guide.
This is a 50-hour training with independent study. It is an in-depth transformational experience with a well-designed curriculum, manual, and support materials. The seminar emphasizes carefully chosen meditations, kriyas, and readings. All the information is presented in highly interactive learning environments.
You will explore topics and discuss them with other students in both small and large groups. You will have the opportunity to practice meditations deeply over an extended time. You will test and observe the application of these techniques and attitudes in your life.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 to Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET each day
Requirements: Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the requirements including:
Passing grade of 75% or higher on the Exam
Attendance at all 48 hours of study
Completion of 12 hours of home study assignments within 12 months of start date
Home Study:
At least 6 hours of study group meetings or conference calls
Completion of 90 days of the assigned meditation
Completion of the exam questions
Cost:
$1,450.00 + tax per person.
SAVE $250.00 before December 31, 2025 - register for $1,200.00 + tax per person!
$625.00 + tax per person for course repeat fee.
10% discount for full-time students, military members and seniors.
Fee includes: lecture instruction, a manual, home study and a home study guide. A light lunch, snacks and herbal tea will be provided each day.
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 tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, lending library and our administration offices.
Note:
This program is tailored to individuals seeking personal transformation, offering insights and tools to help you tap into your full potential and find meaning in all aspects of your life.
WHETHER YOU ARE…
A Practitioner or Teacher of Meditation or Yoga; A Therapist, Psychologist or Health Professional; An Educator, Leader, Entrepreneur or Agent of Change…
...you can find energy and balance in your daily life with the Vitality & Stress program, guiding you towards a fulfilling and purpose-driven existence.
For 200 hour certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is part of the KRI Level 2 (300 Hour) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training.
Gently stretch, strengthen and relax areas of the body affected by parenthood, meet other parents & bond with your baby using songs, physical movements and simple infant massage. Focus is on proper breathing & posture and poses that safely rebuild the core. This class is beneficial for anyone with diastasis recti or c-section scars.
We will discuss pelvic health, diastasis recti, c-section care, proper sitting & standing posture plus lifting & carrying baby. Class is designed for all levels and stages of the postpartum period.
Cost: $130.00 per person for the 4 week series. $35.00 per person Drop-In.
Enjoy tea and community time after class!
***To Sign Up for Drop-In please call the Centre at 613-761-YOGA.***
This class is open to all parents and caregivers! No previous yoga experience is required.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave. Ottawa, ON, (Soul Room).
Restorative Yoga & Live Music: A Celebration for the Heart
Thursday, February 12th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Workshop
Immerse yourself in a deeply nurturing 2-hour restorative yoga experience accompanied by heart-centred live music by Nathanael Larochette.
Gentle, fully supported postures invite your body to unwind while soothing live music melodic soundscapes create a sanctuary for rest, compassion, and emotional ease.
This special February offering blends softness, intention, and soulful music to help you connect with love in all its forms — self-love, gratitude, and the relationships that nourish you. Attend solo, with a partner, or with a dear friend, and leave feeling replenished and held in warmth.
Cost: $45.00 per person before January 31, 2026, $55.00 per person thereafter.
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.
With Devinder Kaur, Dr. Mahan Righi Singh, Dev Suroop Kaur
Cultivate the caliber to guide yourself and others through life’s challenges.
This training is an amazing opportunity to look closely at how we react to, cope with and master stress in our lives. We will identify our stress personality and build our core vitality, mental endurance and spiritual clarity.
We will explore consciousness as a primary tool in building vitality and better understand the effects and downsides of too much stress. Then we will identify strategies to cope with stress and mitigate its ill effects.
This training focuses on developing the ability to recognize stress in ourselves and others, and to develop the tools to transform it and balance it with conscious relaxation.
Topics include:
Explore Your Vitality and Recognize Consciousness as the Core of Vitality
Identify Your Stress
Manage Depression and Emotional Fatigue
Relieve, Relax, Recharge through Meditation and Kriyas
This training will help you:
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress in yourself and others
Understand and compare the qualities of vitality, stress and relaxation
Profile your stress personality
Explore what your stress burden actually is
Realize the nature and origin of your basic elementary stress
Learn meditation tools to help you excel during the change of the Age
Enhance your vitality and rid your body and mind of the effects of stress through kriyas and meditations
We will also explore and discover the answers to these questions:
What is a positive and negative emotion?
What is the difference between an emotion and a commotion?
Can we call on positive emotions to handle stress better?
What characteristics and attitudes protect us from the effects of stress?
How does our personality and subconscious react in dysfunctional ways when?
Why are we stressed?
During the training you have time to study, reflect and absorb the concepts presented. You will have time to review information and practice the meditations and kriyas that are given in both the manual and home study guide.
This is a 50-hour training with independent study. It is an in-depth transformational experience with a well-designed curriculum, manual, and support materials. The seminar emphasizes carefully chosen meditations, kriyas, and readings. All the information is presented in highly interactive learning environments.
You will explore topics and discuss them with other students in both small and large groups. You will have the opportunity to practice meditations deeply over an extended time. You will test and observe the application of these techniques and attitudes in your life.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 to Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET each day
Requirements: Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the requirements including:
Passing grade of 75% or higher on the Exam
Attendance at all 48 hours of study
Completion of 12 hours of home study assignments within 12 months of start date
Home Study:
At least 6 hours of study group meetings or conference calls
Completion of 90 days of the assigned meditation
Completion of the exam questions
Cost:
$1,450.00 + tax per person.
SAVE $250.00 before December 31, 2025 - register for $1,200.00 + tax per person!
$625.00 + tax per person for course repeat fee.
10% discount for full-time students, military members and seniors.
Fee includes: lecture instruction, a manual, home study and a home study guide. A light lunch, snacks and herbal tea will be provided each day.
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 tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, lending library and our administration offices.
Note:
This program is tailored to individuals seeking personal transformation, offering insights and tools to help you tap into your full potential and find meaning in all aspects of your life.
WHETHER YOU ARE…
A Practitioner or Teacher of Meditation or Yoga; A Therapist, Psychologist or Health Professional; An Educator, Leader, Entrepreneur or Agent of Change…
...you can find energy and balance in your daily life with the Vitality & Stress program, guiding you towards a fulfilling and purpose-driven existence.
For 200 hour certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is part of the KRI Level 2 (300 Hour) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training.
In today’s world, we not only crave deeper connections, but we need it!
Join us for a magical evening as we explore meaningful connection, subtle communication, and exploratory play.
Come on an adventure and discover simple tantric practices, yoga postures, breathwork & massage techniques that can deepen your relationships, enhance your communication skills, and invite more love into your life!
This is a welcoming space open to ALL lovers and partners. No yoga experience required. Please wear comfy clothes for the practice.
Maximum 14 couples.
Cost: $95.00 per couple in advance, $108.00 per couple day of.
Food and essential oils are provided. Please inform us of any allergies.
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.
With Devinder Kaur, Dr. Mahan Righi Singh, Dev Suroop Kaur
Cultivate the caliber to guide yourself and others through life’s challenges.
This training is an amazing opportunity to look closely at how we react to, cope with and master stress in our lives. We will identify our stress personality and build our core vitality, mental endurance and spiritual clarity.
We will explore consciousness as a primary tool in building vitality and better understand the effects and downsides of too much stress. Then we will identify strategies to cope with stress and mitigate its ill effects.
This training focuses on developing the ability to recognize stress in ourselves and others, and to develop the tools to transform it and balance it with conscious relaxation.
Topics include:
Explore Your Vitality and Recognize Consciousness as the Core of Vitality
Identify Your Stress
Manage Depression and Emotional Fatigue
Relieve, Relax, Recharge through Meditation and Kriyas
This training will help you:
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress in yourself and others
Understand and compare the qualities of vitality, stress and relaxation
Profile your stress personality
Explore what your stress burden actually is
Realize the nature and origin of your basic elementary stress
Learn meditation tools to help you excel during the change of the Age
Enhance your vitality and rid your body and mind of the effects of stress through kriyas and meditations
We will also explore and discover the answers to these questions:
What is a positive and negative emotion?
What is the difference between an emotion and a commotion?
Can we call on positive emotions to handle stress better?
What characteristics and attitudes protect us from the effects of stress?
How does our personality and subconscious react in dysfunctional ways when?
Why are we stressed?
During the training you have time to study, reflect and absorb the concepts presented. You will have time to review information and practice the meditations and kriyas that are given in both the manual and home study guide.
This is a 50-hour training with independent study. It is an in-depth transformational experience with a well-designed curriculum, manual, and support materials. The seminar emphasizes carefully chosen meditations, kriyas, and readings. All the information is presented in highly interactive learning environments.
You will explore topics and discuss them with other students in both small and large groups. You will have the opportunity to practice meditations deeply over an extended time. You will test and observe the application of these techniques and attitudes in your life.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 to Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET each day
Requirements: Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the requirements including:
Passing grade of 75% or higher on the Exam
Attendance at all 48 hours of study
Completion of 12 hours of home study assignments within 12 months of start date
Home Study:
At least 6 hours of study group meetings or conference calls
Completion of 90 days of the assigned meditation
Completion of the exam questions
Cost:
$1,450.00 + tax per person.
SAVE $250.00 before December 31, 2025 - register for $1,200.00 + tax per person!
$625.00 + tax per person for course repeat fee.
10% discount for full-time students, military members and seniors.
Fee includes: lecture instruction, a manual, home study and a home study guide. A light lunch, snacks and herbal tea will be provided each day.
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 tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, lending library and our administration offices.
Note:
This program is tailored to individuals seeking personal transformation, offering insights and tools to help you tap into your full potential and find meaning in all aspects of your life.
WHETHER YOU ARE…
A Practitioner or Teacher of Meditation or Yoga; A Therapist, Psychologist or Health Professional; An Educator, Leader, Entrepreneur or Agent of Change…
...you can find energy and balance in your daily life with the Vitality & Stress program, guiding you towards a fulfilling and purpose-driven existence.
For 200 hour certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is part of the KRI Level 2 (300 Hour) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training.
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).
With Devinder Kaur, Dr. Mahan Righi Singh, Dev Suroop Kaur
Cultivate the caliber to guide yourself and others through life’s challenges.
This training is an amazing opportunity to look closely at how we react to, cope with and master stress in our lives. We will identify our stress personality and build our core vitality, mental endurance and spiritual clarity.
We will explore consciousness as a primary tool in building vitality and better understand the effects and downsides of too much stress. Then we will identify strategies to cope with stress and mitigate its ill effects.
This training focuses on developing the ability to recognize stress in ourselves and others, and to develop the tools to transform it and balance it with conscious relaxation.
Topics include:
Explore Your Vitality and Recognize Consciousness as the Core of Vitality
Identify Your Stress
Manage Depression and Emotional Fatigue
Relieve, Relax, Recharge through Meditation and Kriyas
This training will help you:
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress in yourself and others
Understand and compare the qualities of vitality, stress and relaxation
Profile your stress personality
Explore what your stress burden actually is
Realize the nature and origin of your basic elementary stress
Learn meditation tools to help you excel during the change of the Age
Enhance your vitality and rid your body and mind of the effects of stress through kriyas and meditations
We will also explore and discover the answers to these questions:
What is a positive and negative emotion?
What is the difference between an emotion and a commotion?
Can we call on positive emotions to handle stress better?
What characteristics and attitudes protect us from the effects of stress?
How does our personality and subconscious react in dysfunctional ways when?
Why are we stressed?
During the training you have time to study, reflect and absorb the concepts presented. You will have time to review information and practice the meditations and kriyas that are given in both the manual and home study guide.
This is a 50-hour training with independent study. It is an in-depth transformational experience with a well-designed curriculum, manual, and support materials. The seminar emphasizes carefully chosen meditations, kriyas, and readings. All the information is presented in highly interactive learning environments.
You will explore topics and discuss them with other students in both small and large groups. You will have the opportunity to practice meditations deeply over an extended time. You will test and observe the application of these techniques and attitudes in your life.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 to Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET each day
Requirements: Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the requirements including:
Passing grade of 75% or higher on the Exam
Attendance at all 48 hours of study
Completion of 12 hours of home study assignments within 12 months of start date
Home Study:
At least 6 hours of study group meetings or conference calls
Completion of 90 days of the assigned meditation
Completion of the exam questions
Cost:
$1,450.00 + tax per person.
SAVE $250.00 before December 31, 2025 - register for $1,200.00 + tax per person!
$625.00 + tax per person for course repeat fee.
10% discount for full-time students, military members and seniors.
Fee includes: lecture instruction, a manual, home study and a home study guide. A light lunch, snacks and herbal tea will be provided each day.
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 tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, lending library and our administration offices.
Note:
This program is tailored to individuals seeking personal transformation, offering insights and tools to help you tap into your full potential and find meaning in all aspects of your life.
WHETHER YOU ARE…
A Practitioner or Teacher of Meditation or Yoga; A Therapist, Psychologist or Health Professional; An Educator, Leader, Entrepreneur or Agent of Change…
...you can find energy and balance in your daily life with the Vitality & Stress program, guiding you towards a fulfilling and purpose-driven existence.
For 200 hour certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is part of the KRI Level 2 (300 Hour) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training.
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, February 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, February 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.
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.
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.
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 Fiood Centre.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd floor, Ottawa, ON.
Join Anne Wanda Tessier (RYT500) for a deeply relaxing and nurturing Hot Stone Restorative Yoga Training. Learn about the history and benefits of this practice and find out how to sequence a restorative yoga class with the use of hot stones.
In this full day training, we will review various restorative poses which are ideal for placing hot stones as well as practice how to fully support the body and use props to ensure safety while placing stones. Explore how to use heated volcanic stones to help relax muscles, ground the body and provide comfort to your students.
You will learn how to set-up and clean up after a hot-stone restorative class and how to take care of the basalt stones and hot-stone heater. You will also obtain valuable insight on how to promote and manage hosting a hot stone restorative class for individuals, small groups and larger classes.
For those participating online, students will have the option to participate in a guided hot stone restorative class lead by Anne by either:
Practicing with partner at home (You will need your own heater and stones)
Practicing in the class without the stones or simply watch others practicing on-line
Practicing in the class with your own stones. (For training purposes, we will use warm water only)
Dates and Times:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
10 am ET to 4 pm ET
Cost:Early Bird SAVINGS before January 15, 2026, $245.00 per person, $275.00 per person thereafter.
A PDF manual and certificate will be provided to all students.
Note:
Students must have completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, any discipline. Prior certification to teach yoga is a prerequisite for this course. For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers the credits for this training are eligible for 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 tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, lending library and our administration offices.
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).
