The full moon can be a meaningful time for reflection and reset. Its natural cycle offers a helpful reminder to pause, reflect, release, and create more balance in both body and mind.
A full moon practice can also awaken our creativity and inner clarity. Whether you are working on creative projects or seeking fresh perspectives on life’s challenges, this is a beautiful time to let go of stagnant energy and make space for insight and renewal.
In this class, you will unwind and reset through slow, grounding yoga postures, allowing the body to open and the nervous system to settle. You will then move into a deeply restful Yoga Nidra—a guided, meditative relaxation that supports effortless release, inner healing, and integration.
This practice invites all to soften, to listen inward, and to welcome the spaciousness that the full moon brings.
You’re welcome to bring an eye pillow or anything that adds to your comfort.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Do you suffer from chronic jaw pain and tightness? Perhaps some teeth clenching at night?
Do you experience stiffness and pain in your neck?
Come enjoy this 1-hour MELT Method workshop focused on easing neck and jaw pain.
The MELT Method is a gentle self-care technique that is all about fascia - the fibrous, water-based tissue that traverses our body, envelops our muscles and organs and houses sensory nerves and our joints. Using specially-designed soft foam rollers and balls, MELT techniques help decompress fascial tissue, easing pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Date and Time: Saturday, October 26, 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).
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, March 11th, 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, March 11th, 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 Anne Wanda Tessier, an experienced restorative yoga teacher and trainer for this 20-hour foundational Restorative Yoga Teacher Training and learn about the benefits of rest on the body, mind, and nervous system.
Everyone experiences various levels of stress in our daily lives, from having too much on our to-do lists, navigating through big life changes and challenging situations, or experiencing stressful environmental and physical conditions. We can sometimes feel overwhelmed, tired, depleted, or even burnt out. We need to rest.
Restorative yoga is a style of yoga which uses props to support the body in various poses to help the body relax and to facilitate health and overall well-being. This practice is useful to soothe the nervous system, help reduce anxiety and stress, and bring the body back to a state of calm where the body functions properly. It is an opportunity to find balance in our busy lives.
Through direct experience, practice teaching and feedback, you leave this training with the ability to confidently teach a restorative class and learn how you can incorporate restorative yoga in your personal practice.
Topics Covered:
In this training your will learn:The benefits and history of restorative yoga ;The short-term and long-term effects of stress;
Restorative yoga poses for various health conditions: menopause, digestion, headaches, insomnia, ADHD, tech-neck, reproduction, immune function, muscle tension, respiratory and heart conditions, chronic pain, back tension, circulation, etc.;
Variations on the use of props and support for ALL body types;
Practice setting up poses on others and yourself;
Contraindications for restorative yoga poses;
Modifications and use of props for various injuries;
Reducing anxiety, relieving stress with restorative yoga;
How to soothe the nervous system and elicit the relaxation response;
The physiology of restorative yoga;
Soothing emotions with restorative yoga (grief, sadness, anger);
Conditions for calm;
How to sequence and teach a restorative yoga class;
Breathing techniques to help calm the body and mind;
Mantras and guided meditations to use in your restorative yoga practice;
Gentle yoga movement to use in a restorative yoga practice;
Qualities of a restorative yoga teacher;
How to teach restorative yoga online and with minimal props;
Importance of self-care for yourself and others.
Learning Objectives:
How to sequence and teach a restorative yoga class.How to use breathing techniques to help calm the body and mind.
Learn mantras and guided meditations to use in your restorative yoga practice.
Learn gentle yoga movement to use in a restorative yoga practice.
How to teach restorative yoga online and with minimal props.
Dates and Times:
Friday, March 13, 2026, to Sunday, March 15, 2026. The training hours are:
Friday 6 pm ET - 9 pm ET
Saturday 9 am ET – 5 pm ET
Sunday 9 am ET – 5 pm ET
Cost: $525.00 per person. SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before January 15, 2026 for $475.00 per person.
Fee includes the training, manual, hand-outs, homework project (for 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Training participants) and certificate.
If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Please have and/or bring with you your own props (a bolster, 2 yoga straps, 2 blocks, 6 blankets) and eye pillow, if you have them.
This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 Hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
300 Hour Program Elective Module: 20 Hours
Testimonial:
Thank you so much for all of the valuable information you shared during the training. You are a true giver and I appreciate all the gifts you sent our way during your training. You teach from the heart, and that is what I valued the most from my experience. I will remember your teachings from it. Dominique, Yoga Teacher
Thank you so much for the amazing weekend – the course was highly informative and transformational for me. Your teaching style is wonderful: very clear, calm and patient, and warm as well. I will recommend studying with you to all my fellow yogis. Erin, Yoga Teacher
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 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).
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 spring equinox is a sacred moment to celebrate the harmonious balance between light and dark. It marks a transition of letting go of winter's end and welcoming a season of renewal and growth. It's a time to embrace our awakening, turning our focus outwards as nature reawakens all around us.
Our evening, in the glow of soft candle lighting, includes yin yoga, a sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls 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
Yin Yoga with soundscape
Extended relaxation sound immersion
Closing and refreshments
Cost: $65.00 per person in advance. $70.00 per person day of.
Included: Herbal tea and cookies.
Maximum 24 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.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is is kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle, dishwasher and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 quiet rooms, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our administration offices.
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.
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.
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.
Strengthen your most essential teaching tool: your voice.
This highly experiential, multi-session training is designed for yoga teachers and trainees who want to cultivate a clear, resonant, confident vocal presence—one that can guide, soothe, and hold space with ease.
Through breathwork, alignment techniques, vocal exercises, and mindful communication practices, you’ll learn how to use your voice as an embodied instrument. Participants will explore how physiology, breath, and emotional tone shape vocal quality, gaining skills that support longevity, authenticity, and vocal well-being.
In this program, you will learn to:
Speak with resonance, clarity, and stamina.
Align voice, breath, and posture for sustained endurance.
Adapt tone, pacing, and volume to meet diverse student needs.
Lead mantras and chants with confidence and ease.
Manage nerves, performance anxiety, and vocal fatigue.
Dates and Times:
Four 2-hour live online sessions over eight weeks:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to May 6, 2026:
Meeting every other week on: March 25, April 8, April 22 and May 6.
7 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Interactive exercises, small-group practice, peer feedback, and individual coaching moments.
Session recordings provided to all registered participants.
Cost: $275.00 per person. SAVE $25.00 by registering on or before February 15, 2026, for $250.00 per person.
Notes:
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.
300 Hour Program - Elective Module - 8 Hours
Location: Online only.
Whether you’re just beginning to teach or seeking to refine your presence, this program will help you find your authentic voice—steady, expressive, and fully supported from breath to resonance.
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.
This course introduces the basic guiding philosophies and methodologies of yoga including it roots, lineages and originating philosophy. Discover the evolution of the teachings and philosophy of the yoga tradition; The Yoga Sutras on Healing, Lessons from Patanjali, and their relevance and application to yoga therapy, including teachings from Vedic and post-Vedic periods, Samkhya, Yoga, Tantra, and Ayurveda are introduced.
Learn how the Yoga tradition is woven into Yoga Therapy through group discussions, readings and individual exploration.
Learning Objectives:
Have a deep knowledge of the evolution of the yoga philosophy and history.
Understand and explain the yoga perspectives of the mind.
Understand and discuss the conditions of the minds in a disturbed/distracted state.
Understand the Yoga Sutras on healing as related to Yoga Therapy.
Competencies: 1.1, 1.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Learning Materials:
PranaShanti Course PowerPoint Slide Package and Handouts
A Yoga Sutra book of the student's choice. (To be purchased/provided by the student.)
There are no additional fees, books, supply costs or other additional expenses beyond the course fee for this course.
Small Group Exercises: Pairs and triads reporting back to full group.
Self-reflective Exercise/Journal Reflection.
Homework: Series of questions to be answered in writing.
Dates and Timings:
Friday, March 27, 2026 to Sunday, March 29, 2026
Friday: 6 PM ET to 9 PM ET
Saturday: 9 AM ET to 6 PM ET
Sunday: 9 AM ET to 6 PM ET
Cost: $550.00 per person SAVE $55.00 by registering before January 31, 2026 for $495.00.
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.
Move with intention and nourish your joints in this gentle yet effective full-body yoga and mobility practice. This workshop blends mindful mobility movements with education, giving you a deeper understanding of how to support your body’s longevity and ease of motion.
You’ll explore:
How and why joint lubrication is key for mobility and injury prevention
Gentle, accessible techniques to increase your range of motion and keep you feeling mobile as you age
A guided movement practice designed to leave you feeling open, fluid, and pain-free
Whether you’re looking to ease stiffness, improve flexibility, or simply move more comfortably in daily life, this workshop will give you the tools to support your body with care. Open to all levels—come as you are!
If you enjoy Bren's Yoga & Mobility classes, you'll love this workshop.
Cost: $45.00 per person in advance. $50.00 per person day of.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room (regular temperature).
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).
