PranaShanti Yoga Centre is proud to support the Yoga Freedom Project, a global Yoga month in January 2012 to raise awareness and funding to help bring an end to human sex trafficking.

Special by donation "Karma Flow" classes will be offered every Saturday in January from 4:00PM - 5:15PM. The classes will be taught by Megan Campbell (January 7th and 21st) and Elizabeth Eaton (January 14th and 28th).

Somaly Mam is a survivor of sex slavery from Cambodia who has dedicated her life to saving victims and empowering survivors of sex trafficking. Money raised during this month will go back to the Somaly Mam Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the eradication of sex trafficking and modern-day slavery and the empowerment of its survivors. SMF supports victim services, empowerment programs such as job skills and education, and advocacy and awareness campaigns. www.somaly.org

Cost: By donation. A minimum donation of $10.00 cash is encouraged. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Somaly Mam Foundation.

SAT NAARAYAN WHAA-HAY GUROO
HAREE NAARAYAN SAT NAM
Yogic science says that there are specific lengths of meditation time needed for certain desired effects to occur. A 31 minute meditation allows the glands, breath and concentration to affect all cells and rhythms of the body, allowing for a deep, transformative experience each time.
This class is open to all!

Cost: Use your PranaShanti Class Card or Drop-In Fee.

Every few weeks, on a Tuesday evening, we will be hosting some of Ottawa's best Health and Wellness practioners for a series of Wellness "chats". This is an incredible opportunity to investigate new modalities of natural and non-invasive healing in an informal and relaxed setting. This is a great way to learn more about Natural Healing Arts and to meet some wonderfully dedicated and talented healers within our community.

This session, meet Dr Dominic Vallee, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM), the oldest college of TCM in Canada, located in Victoria, B.C.

Dr Vallee also has additional training in Intra-Dermal Therapy, NADA Protocole, Sports Massage, and energy work and has studied and worked in South Korea. Dr. Vallee treats various health issues presented to him by his patients, although he has a great interest in pain management, stress and anxiety, and respiratory disorders.

Dr. Vallee’s philosophy: "It is with the utmost respect for the human body, mind, and spirit that I approach my patients. I believe that pain is the result of an imbalance of the whole body and treatments will be geared toward removing the pain and its root-cause, harmonizing yin and yang to find that balance given to us at birth."

Painkillers don't work anymore? Would you like to find out the root-cause of your headaches? In this session, Dr Vallee will explain the main cause of headaches, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view, and what can be done to eliminate them so you can be pain-free .... without pain-killers.

Cost: Suggested $20.00 per person donation for charity.

In this workshop we will explore the roots of Power Yoga and learn key concepts of the practice to deepen your Yoga experience. You will learn proper breath work, bandhas (energy locks) and precautions to take while practicing this vigorous style of Yoga. We will break down poses and show you variations that work for you.

This workshop will give you the tools to have a stronger and deeper Power Yoga experience – allowing you to safely challenge yourself and elevate your practice! You will leave with a solid understanding of the flow and concepts of Power Yoga.

Prepare to be uplifted in this fantastic sweaty practice!

Cost: $40.00 per person

Shake Your Soul is a class that inspires movement connecting body-mind awareness using music from around the world. Experience the healing benefits of gentle yoga and freeing dance movement in a fun and exhilarating class suitable for all levels, including non-dancers.

Take part in guided movement, as well as indulge and connect to your own rhythm within. The benefits reach beyond the physical into the emotional, mental and spiritual realms to restore a deep sense of well-being to one's entire being.

Cost: $15.00 per person or PranaShanti Class Card.