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.
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 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 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.”
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.
Move your body, open your heart, and nourish your spirit in this uplifting 75-minute workshop blending physical fitness with mindful self-compassion.
Lindsay will guide you through a unique combination of:
Cardio and conditioning exercises to get your heart pumping and boost your vitality.
Breathwork and mindful movement to help you tune in to your body and release tension.
Compassion practices that cultivate "loving kindness" toward yourself and others, leaving you feeling grounded and open.
Combining "Loving Kindness" meditation techniques with high intensity exercises, fun music, and cooling yin poses, this workshop will create the perfect arc of energy to act as a reset for your heart, mind, and body. Be prepared to sweat but know that modifications will be offered to ensure an accessible experience for all levels.
You’ll be encouraged to listen to your body, move at your own pace, and explore the powerful connection between physical health and emotional well-being.
You’ll leave feeling energized, empowered, and more deeply connected to yourself and the world around you.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package or Membership.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room.
Ground & Restore: Deep Release Using Yoga Therapy Balls
Sunday, April 12th, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
In-Person Workshop
As the season turns inward, give yourself time to steady your body and mind.
In this workshop, you’ll use gentle movement, restorative postures and yoga therapy balls to release muscular tension, ease stiffness, and invite deep relaxation.
Through mindful breathwork and targeted ball techniques, you’ll stimulate the body’s natural relaxation response, helping to calm the nervous system, restore energy, and create a sense of inner grounding.
Ideal for anyone seeking balance, stress relief, and a deeper sense of ease this fall.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop In Fee, Class Package or Membership
Maximum of 12 participants.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Soul Room.
The Power of You: Authentic Marketing for Yoga Teachers | Online
Monday, April 13th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Course
For ALL Yoga Teachers!
As yoga teachers, we often assume that only the most charismatic instructors are sought after and have consistently full classes.
But that is far from the truth! The reality is that every yoga teacher can – and should – inspire passion, commitment, and loyalty.
In this course you will:
Clarify your intention and purpose as a yoga teacher;
Identify your niche and the people you are meant to serve;
Articulate your story and examine your experiences in yoga to uncover your unique and authentic voice as a teacher; and
Learn how to share your passion and love for yoga with students to in ways that inspire them.
Topics covered include:
Discover your most meaningful expression of yoga and the precise ways you wish to impact your students.
Troubleshoot challenges to sharing your authentic voice so you can step forward with confidence and conviction.
Share with power and passion what you bring to teaching that’s uniquely yours because it comes from your lived experience.
Touch the hearts of your students (and build demand for your classes) by making your teaching impactful, unforgettable, and powerful in ways that are yours and yours alone.
You can expect to participate in interactive lecture, individual exercises, small group sharing in breakout rooms, “all group” sharing, and Q&A.
Date and Time:
Monday, April 13, 2026
6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
1 evening session
Cost:
$120.00 per person before March 15, 2026, $135.00 per person thereafter.
There will be a personal reflective assignment to complete after the session. You will receive a manual and copy of the presentation slides.
Location: Online only. A link will be providing the day of the course.
Note:
This course is open to the Yoga teachers of all disciplines.
For certified 200-hour Yoga Teachers, this course qualifies for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with Yoga Alliance.
It also counts as an Elective Module in our 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
Holding space is a continual learning process. Although teachers and other wellness practitioners show up with positive intent, offerings may have an unexpected impact. Many folks do not feel welcome, face obstacles of all kinds, and are sometimes adversely affected by what happens in yoga and mindfulness classes.
Through discussion about the dynamics of power and privilege, participants will learn to offer yoga in a way that honours the tradition of yoga and celebrates the spectrum of human diversity. By understanding the connections between trauma and yoga, we can take skillful action.
Participants will develop a trauma-informed lens and come away with resources to integrate into their own lives and to support the well-being of others. This course is an experiential learning opportunity designed to build on current capacities and empower sustainable service.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to design trauma-informed offerings by co-creating spaces and practices that welcome diverse lived experiences.
Gain awareness of social justice and the importance of strengths-based approaches to creating safe and supportive yoga spaces.
Develop an expanded understanding of trauma—including types of trauma and their impact—and critically examine mainstream narratives about healing and resilience.
Connect the teachings of yoga, including the Yoga Sutras and Polyvagal Theory, to trauma-informed and responsive service, supporting healing and growth from a nervous system perspective.
Build care capacities to address issues as they arise and serve in a sustainable, compassionate way.
Practice applying trauma-informed approaches through class sequences and 1:1 sessions using key elements of safety, responsiveness, and empowerment.
Support the well-being of others by fostering resilience and connection within yoga communities.
Competencies: 1.3, 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Learning Materials:
PranaShanti Course PowerPoint Slide Package
Film: The Wisdom of Trauma with Gabor Mate (by donation)
Book: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy: Bringing the Body into Treatment by David Emerson
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. Practice Teaching with Feedback. Small Group Exercises: Pairs and triads reporting back to full group. Group Project.
SAVE $50.00 when you register on or before February 28, 2026, for $475.00 per person.
$525.00 per person thereafter
Fee includes training, manual, and certificate of completion.
If you're attending from outside Ottawa, Canada, and wish to receive printed training materials by mail, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure delivery. E-documents will be provided otherwise.
Note:
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 and our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy 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.
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, April 15th, 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, April 15th, 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.
Absorb yourself in daily yoga practice and dive within through meditation, movement and healing sound vibrations. The weekend includes healthy meals, cozy accommodations, wood fired sauna, time in nature, yoga, meditation and evening symphonic sound immersions.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, April 16, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026
4 days/3 nights
Arrival time is 3 PM on Thursday.
Departure time is 1 PM on Sunday.
First meal is dinner on Thursday.
Last meal is brunch on Sunday.
About Our Retreat Location:
Northern Edge Algonquin Nature Retreat & Wellness Centre
Come out and explore with us in Mother Natures finest beauty, Algonquin Park just a few hours north of the city. Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday life to find peace and tranquility on a weekend getaway.
The weekend includes:
4 days and 3 nights private or shared accommodation
All nourishing meals and snacks
Morning yoga and meditation classes and evening sound immersions meditation/relaxations with Devinder
Join the activities or enjoy quiet time
Use of Northern Edge's amenities
Wood-fired sauna
Nature walk
Quiet time to unplug, relax and be
Registration:
Contact Northern Edge directly to register.
Price includes accommodation, all delicious, locally sourced healthy meals, equipment, all materials, and program fees.
Starting from $1,244.00 CDN per person based on type of accommodation. Stay privately, invite a friend, or we can set you up with another Yogi to room with.
Registration closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Absorb yourself in daily yoga practice and dive within through meditation, movement and healing sound vibrations. The weekend includes healthy meals, cozy accommodations, wood fired sauna, time in nature, yoga, meditation and evening symphonic sound immersions.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, April 16, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026
4 days/3 nights
Arrival time is 3 PM on Thursday.
Departure time is 1 PM on Sunday.
First meal is dinner on Thursday.
Last meal is brunch on Sunday.
About Our Retreat Location:
Northern Edge Algonquin Nature Retreat & Wellness Centre
Come out and explore with us in Mother Natures finest beauty, Algonquin Park just a few hours north of the city. Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday life to find peace and tranquility on a weekend getaway.
The weekend includes:
4 days and 3 nights private or shared accommodation
All nourishing meals and snacks
Morning yoga and meditation classes and evening sound immersions meditation/relaxations with Devinder
Join the activities or enjoy quiet time
Use of Northern Edge's amenities
Wood-fired sauna
Nature walk
Quiet time to unplug, relax and be
Registration:
Contact Northern Edge directly to register.
Price includes accommodation, all delicious, locally sourced healthy meals, equipment, all materials, and program fees.
Starting from $1,244.00 CDN per person based on type of accommodation. Stay privately, invite a friend, or we can set you up with another Yogi to room with.
Registration closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The practice of yoga dates back at least 1,000 years and continues to this day to be an experiential path to spiritual enlightenment.
Understanding the history and evolution of this practice can shed more light on its current iteration and allow us to explore its various aspects in more depth, as yoga was meant to be much more than exercise.
This training will explore central themes in some of the most significant historical texts on yoga and yoga practice such as the Rig Veda, the Upanishads, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in order to gain a better understanding of yoga’s beginnings and cultural roots.
We will examine in more detail the larger context of yoga practice beyond asana and pranayama, as well as the origins of the physical practice of yoga postures and its evolution as the central focus in the West’s adoption of yoga.
This training is designed for yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, and all those wanting to learn more about the origins of yoga, its historical and cultural context, and philosophical underpinnings.
Learning Objectives:
A better understanding of the cultural context of yoga’s origins and its overall aims.
A clearer picture of how yoga has evolved to what it is today, especially in the West.
How we can apply classical yoga philosophy concepts to modern-day practice to enrich our experience and that of our students.
Dates and Times:
Friday, April 17, 2026, to Sunday, April 19, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026 - 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET;
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 10 am ET to 5 pm ET;
Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 10 am ET to 5 pm ET.
Breaks will be provided.
Cost: SAVE $30.00 by registering on or before February 28, 2026, for $495.00 per person. $525.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
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.
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.
Absorb yourself in daily yoga practice and dive within through meditation, movement and healing sound vibrations. The weekend includes healthy meals, cozy accommodations, wood fired sauna, time in nature, yoga, meditation and evening symphonic sound immersions.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, April 16, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026
4 days/3 nights
Arrival time is 3 PM on Thursday.
Departure time is 1 PM on Sunday.
First meal is dinner on Thursday.
Last meal is brunch on Sunday.
About Our Retreat Location:
Northern Edge Algonquin Nature Retreat & Wellness Centre
Come out and explore with us in Mother Natures finest beauty, Algonquin Park just a few hours north of the city. Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday life to find peace and tranquility on a weekend getaway.
The weekend includes:
4 days and 3 nights private or shared accommodation
All nourishing meals and snacks
Morning yoga and meditation classes and evening sound immersions meditation/relaxations with Devinder
Join the activities or enjoy quiet time
Use of Northern Edge's amenities
Wood-fired sauna
Nature walk
Quiet time to unplug, relax and be
Registration:
Contact Northern Edge directly to register.
Price includes accommodation, all delicious, locally sourced healthy meals, equipment, all materials, and program fees.
Starting from $1,244.00 CDN per person based on type of accommodation. Stay privately, invite a friend, or we can set you up with another Yogi to room with.
Registration closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Absorb yourself in daily yoga practice and dive within through meditation, movement and healing sound vibrations. The weekend includes healthy meals, cozy accommodations, wood fired sauna, time in nature, yoga, meditation and evening symphonic sound immersions.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, April 16, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026
4 days/3 nights
Arrival time is 3 PM on Thursday.
Departure time is 1 PM on Sunday.
First meal is dinner on Thursday.
Last meal is brunch on Sunday.
About Our Retreat Location:
Northern Edge Algonquin Nature Retreat & Wellness Centre
Come out and explore with us in Mother Natures finest beauty, Algonquin Park just a few hours north of the city. Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday life to find peace and tranquility on a weekend getaway.
The weekend includes:
4 days and 3 nights private or shared accommodation
All nourishing meals and snacks
Morning yoga and meditation classes and evening sound immersions meditation/relaxations with Devinder
Join the activities or enjoy quiet time
Use of Northern Edge's amenities
Wood-fired sauna
Nature walk
Quiet time to unplug, relax and be
Registration:
Contact Northern Edge directly to register.
Price includes accommodation, all delicious, locally sourced healthy meals, equipment, all materials, and program fees.
Starting from $1,244.00 CDN per person based on type of accommodation. Stay privately, invite a friend, or we can set you up with another Yogi to room with.
Registration closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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.
“Saman’s Breathwork + Drumbeats experience is deeply powerful and beautifully guided—his intuitive live drumming woven with a curated playlist feels like breathing to the heartbeat of the Universe itself. The breath suspensions toward the end add a magical element at exactly the right moments, and the spacious, open-ended closing (no sharing circle) allows you to remain inward or connect with others over tea. Truly a magical inner journey.” - KD
Holding space is a continual learning process. Although teachers and other wellness practitioners show up with positive intent, offerings may have an unexpected impact. Many folks do not feel welcome, face obstacles of all kinds, and are sometimes adversely affected by what happens in yoga and mindfulness classes.
Through discussion about the dynamics of power and privilege, participants will learn to offer yoga in a way that honours the tradition of yoga and celebrates the spectrum of human diversity. By understanding the connections between trauma and yoga, we can take skillful action.
Participants will develop a trauma-informed lens and come away with resources to integrate into their own lives and to support the well-being of others. This course is an experiential learning opportunity designed to build on current capacities and empower sustainable service.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to design trauma-informed offerings by co-creating spaces and practices that welcome diverse lived experiences.
Gain awareness of social justice and the importance of strengths-based approaches to creating safe and supportive yoga spaces.
Develop an expanded understanding of trauma—including types of trauma and their impact—and critically examine mainstream narratives about healing and resilience.
Connect the teachings of yoga, including the Yoga Sutras and Polyvagal Theory, to trauma-informed and responsive service, supporting healing and growth from a nervous system perspective.
Build care capacities to address issues as they arise and serve in a sustainable, compassionate way.
Practice applying trauma-informed approaches through class sequences and 1:1 sessions using key elements of safety, responsiveness, and empowerment.
Support the well-being of others by fostering resilience and connection within yoga communities.
Competencies: 1.3, 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Learning Materials:
PranaShanti Course PowerPoint Slide Package
Film: The Wisdom of Trauma with Gabor Mate (by donation)
Book: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy: Bringing the Body into Treatment by David Emerson
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. Practice Teaching with Feedback. Small Group Exercises: Pairs and triads reporting back to full group. Group Project.
SAVE $50.00 when you register on or before February 28, 2026, for $475.00 per person.
$525.00 per person thereafter
Fee includes training, manual, and certificate of completion.
If you're attending from outside Ottawa, Canada, and wish to receive printed training materials by mail, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure delivery. E-documents will be provided otherwise.
Note:
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 and our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy Training.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our Administration Office.
Immerse yourself in a deeply soothing experience that combines gentle yoga and a live harmonic sound relaxation.
You’ll be supported in releasing stress and tension through gentle yoga postures. As your body settles, you’ll be enveloped in the healing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, Gong, and other meditative instruments—designed to quiet the mind and restore your energy.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is a beautiful way to reset and recharge.
Cost: PranaShanti Drop-In Fee, Class Package, or Membership.
You’re welcome to bring an eye pillow or anything that adds to your comfort. This class is held in our warmly heated studio, the Body Room, with the lighting dimmed for a restful and restoring experience.
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON. Studio: Body Room (warm).
Join us for our Karma Community Flow, a weekly donation-based class that blends the power of yoga with the spirit of giving. This inspiring community offering is open to all levels and led by a rotating team of skilled teachers—graduates of our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program.
Each quarter, we partner with a local organization to donate class proceeds and raise awareness for important causes in our city. This quarter, your donations will support the Parkdale Food Centre, working to address food insecurity in Ottawa.
This is more than just a yoga class—it’s a chance to connect, practice, and give back. Your $11 minimum donation carries special meaning in yoga philosophy, symbolizing spiritual growth and collective upliftment.
Whether you're a regular or new to our community, we invite you to show up, move your body, and help make a positive impact—one breath at a time.
Donation: $11.00 per person for the Parkdale Food Centre.
Holding space is a continual learning process. Although teachers and other wellness practitioners show up with positive intent, offerings may have an unexpected impact. Many folks do not feel welcome, face obstacles of all kinds, and are sometimes adversely affected by what happens in yoga and mindfulness classes.
Through discussion about the dynamics of power and privilege, participants will learn to offer yoga in a way that honours the tradition of yoga and celebrates the spectrum of human diversity. By understanding the connections between trauma and yoga, we can take skillful action.
Participants will develop a trauma-informed lens and come away with resources to integrate into their own lives and to support the well-being of others. This course is an experiential learning opportunity designed to build on current capacities and empower sustainable service.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to design trauma-informed offerings by co-creating spaces and practices that welcome diverse lived experiences.
Gain awareness of social justice and the importance of strengths-based approaches to creating safe and supportive yoga spaces.
Develop an expanded understanding of trauma—including types of trauma and their impact—and critically examine mainstream narratives about healing and resilience.
Connect the teachings of yoga, including the Yoga Sutras and Polyvagal Theory, to trauma-informed and responsive service, supporting healing and growth from a nervous system perspective.
Build care capacities to address issues as they arise and serve in a sustainable, compassionate way.
Practice applying trauma-informed approaches through class sequences and 1:1 sessions using key elements of safety, responsiveness, and empowerment.
Support the well-being of others by fostering resilience and connection within yoga communities.
Competencies: 1.3, 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Learning Materials:
PranaShanti Course PowerPoint Slide Package
Film: The Wisdom of Trauma with Gabor Mate (by donation)
Book: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy: Bringing the Body into Treatment by David Emerson
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. Practice Teaching with Feedback. Small Group Exercises: Pairs and triads reporting back to full group. Group Project.
SAVE $50.00 when you register on or before February 28, 2026, for $475.00 per person.
$525.00 per person thereafter
Fee includes training, manual, and certificate of completion.
If you're attending from outside Ottawa, Canada, and wish to receive printed training materials by mail, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure delivery. E-documents will be provided otherwise.
Note:
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 and our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy 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.
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.
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.
