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Welcome to PranaShanti Yoga Centre
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Full Moon Meditation with Devinder Kaur ~ Thursday, June 7th, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM ~ this special class that calls upon the powerful energy of the full moon. We will learn the astrology for the Full Moon and do a short yoga set (kriya) and meditation that taps into the qualities of the full moon energy. Our class concludes with a deep relaxation with the healing sounds of the Gong and Crystal Singing Bowls!
Full Moon Meditation
with Devinder Kaur
Thursday, June 7th
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
"Experiencing yoga and meditation at the Full Moon when the energy of the universe is at its highest, will enhance the benefits of the meditation a thousand fold.”
Enjoy this special class that calls upon the powerful energy of the full moon. We will learn the astrology for the Full Moon and do a short yoga set (kriya) and meditation that taps into the qualities of the full moon energy. Our class concludes with a deep relaxation with the healing sounds of the Gong and Crystal Singing Bowls!
What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket/shawl & show up early! Complimentary homemade organic cookies and a warming cup of Yogi Tea served after class. All ages and abilities welcome!
Cost: $15.00 per person Drop In Fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.
Note: The day of the Full Moon is particularly good for fasting on lemon water with a natural sweetener because the secretions in your body will be at their maximum (thanks to the magnetism of the moon). You may not want your energy being used to digest food ... save your energy to reconstruct yourself. Try to drink only liquids on this day. Or, you could eat very lightly and drink the lemon & water.
Wellness Talk - The Spirit of Sneezing - Allergies and Consciousness with Dr. Julek Meissner ~ Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ~ You are invited to a fascinating exploration of the hidden body-mind-spirit power behind your symptoms. Whether or not you suffer from allergies, come and learn how insight can help you tap into your inner healer with Dr. Julek Meissner, N.D. With over 25 years’ experience in holistic healing, Dr. Meissner will share inspiring and thought-provoking stories from his practice.
Wellness Talk
The Spirit of Sneezing - Allergies and Consciousness
with Dr. Julek Meissner
Saturday, June 2, 2012
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
It’s that time of year, when seasonal allergies rear their lovely noses. Are you one of those blessed with this seasonal experience? If so, how do they make you feel; upset and helpless, or curious and empowered?
How we interpret our condition offers insight into our nature. Our nature creates symptoms. Why? Might there be a hidden spiritual value behind our suffering? Might our nature be trying to teach us something through our sneezing?
Insight into our body’s message can help us get more in touch with our self. Insight empowers us to see things outside the box, which in turn motivates us to evolve. Self-awareness can also help us find an ally in nature that nurtures our unique nature, a homeopathic medicine tailored to harnesses our inner healer.
You are invited to a fascinating exploration of the hidden body-mind-spirit power behind your symptoms. Whether or not you suffer from allergies, come and learn how insight can help you tap into your inner healer with Dr. Julek Meissner, N.D. With over 25 years’ experience in holistic healing, Dr. Meissner will share inspiring and thought-provoking stories from his practice.
Cost: Suggested donation of $5.00 to the local foodbank.
How we interpret our condition offers insight into our nature. Our nature creates symptoms. Why? Might there be a hidden spiritual value behind our suffering? Might our nature be trying to teach us something through our sneezing?
Insight into our body’s message can help us get more in touch with our self. Insight empowers us to see things outside the box, which in turn motivates us to evolve. Self-awareness can also help us find an ally in nature that nurtures our unique nature, a homeopathic medicine tailored to harnesses our inner healer.
You are invited to a fascinating exploration of the hidden body-mind-spirit power behind your symptoms. Whether or not you suffer from allergies, come and learn how insight can help you tap into your inner healer with Dr. Julek Meissner, N.D. With over 25 years’ experience in holistic healing, Dr. Meissner will share inspiring and thought-provoking stories from his practice.
Cost: Suggested donation of $5.00 to the local foodbank.
Raise your Vibration! with Marlene Keys ~ Tuesday, May 29th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM ~ Join Marlene Keys, Law of Attraction Trainer and motivational speaker, as she walks you through some very basic but powerful tools to tap into your inner joy, health, prosperity and personal success! Not to be missed!
Raise your Vibration!
with Marlene Keys
Tuesday, May 29th
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Attract more of what you want in your life - and less of what you don't!
You know those people whose presence glows with light and possibility? Nothing seems to burden them. They seem to have opportunities and good fortune everywhere they turn. Then you look at yourself. You compare – except that the comparison seems to absorb your light into their reflection.... But, you have the same potential!
You see, that person’s kind of glow is a high vibrational frequency that actually can exist within all of us. No matter how fortunate or unfortunate your experiences have been, you have the ability to raise your vibration, change a moment and have a different experience of life. Perhaps your interior life may be blocked or overwhelmed with struggles, frustration, pain and worry. People who resonate at a higher frequency are more in alignment with their inner joy. They have tapped into a core understanding that life has essential and positive possibilities. They have raised their vibration!
Learn to acknowledge that there is a higher vibrational frequency of living. Let go of the people, addictions, toxins and negative habits that are keeping you in a lower frequency. What would it be like to get out of the suffering spiral?
Join Marlene Keys, Law of Attraction Trainer and motivational speaker, as she walks you through some very basic but powerful tools to tap into your inner joy, health, prosperity and personal success!
Not to be missed!
Cost: $20.00 per person.
You see, that person’s kind of glow is a high vibrational frequency that actually can exist within all of us. No matter how fortunate or unfortunate your experiences have been, you have the ability to raise your vibration, change a moment and have a different experience of life. Perhaps your interior life may be blocked or overwhelmed with struggles, frustration, pain and worry. People who resonate at a higher frequency are more in alignment with their inner joy. They have tapped into a core understanding that life has essential and positive possibilities. They have raised their vibration!
Learn to acknowledge that there is a higher vibrational frequency of living. Let go of the people, addictions, toxins and negative habits that are keeping you in a lower frequency. What would it be like to get out of the suffering spiral?
Join Marlene Keys, Law of Attraction Trainer and motivational speaker, as she walks you through some very basic but powerful tools to tap into your inner joy, health, prosperity and personal success!
Not to be missed!
Cost: $20.00 per person.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Vinyasa Dance with Maria Figueroa ~ Friday, May 25th, 2012, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ~ Join Maria Figueroa in the body room (slightly heated) for 45 minutes of Vinyasa flow yoga postures, followed by 45 minutes of Zumba dance. This is a dynamic class meant to get you move’n and shake’n!
Vinyasa Dance
with Maria Figueroa
Friday, May 25th, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Maria Figueroa in the body room (slightly heated) for 45 minutes of Vinyasa flow yoga postures, followed by 45 minutes of Zumba dance. This is a dynamic class meant to get you move’n and shake’n!
The word ‘Vinyasa’ means breath-synchronized movement. This form of yoga covers a wide range of yoga style. The technique involves inhaling, when you move to one pose and exhaling, when moving to the next one and is known as Vinyasa Flow or just Flow because the movement forms like a smooth dance sequence.
Zumba is a fun and effective way to lose weight and tone up. It’s a cardio workout based on a mix of Latin American and international dances that will keep you smiling while you sweat!
Cost: $15.00 per person Drop In Fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.
Unleash Your "Core" Potential! - A 4-Week Core Strengthening Series with Monika Jakobik ~ Thursdays, May 24th to June 14th, 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM ~ A strong flexible core underpins everything that you do in your daily life …. and also in your physical activity, it makes you who you are.
Unleash Your "Core" Potential!
A 4-Week Core Strengthening Series
with Monika Jakobik
Thursdays, May 24th to June 14th
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM
If an apple does not have a core, does it exist? It may seem like a silly question but when you think about actually doing a type of physical activity and getting stronger, with toning the body and with bigger muscles, do you ever think about what is holding it all together? It is the core, your energy!
If you want to feel complete and balanced with lasting strength and body mass you need to peel away the muscle and hit the absolute middle by targeting every interconnected section in your body. A strong flexible core underpins everything that you do in your daily life …. and also in your physical activity, it makes you who you are.
Week 1 - The focus of this week will be on the belly; we will speak about the incredible benefits of strengthening your core, how having a strong core helps with your yoga practice and enhances balance and stability. We will work with some of the most beneficial belly strengthening postures, finally incorporating these into a core strengthening flow practice.
Week 2 - Low back pain affects 4 out of 5 people! This weeks’ focus will be on the back; and how having a strong core aids in prevention of pain and discomfort and prevents wear and tear on the spine. We will take you through some of the most beneficial back strengthening postures, incorporating these with the Week 1 belly exercises and some arm balancing postures into a fun core strengthening flow practice.
Week 3 - With Power Yoga as the foundation, the essence of Iron Yoga is the wonderful synergy between the weight training and yoga. Weight training is a discipline that requires a connection between mind and muscle, and yoga is the art form of connecting mind, body and spirit. When the two are combined, you benefit physically, mentally and spiritually.
Week 4 - This last weeks’ workshop we will be speaking about and practicing the postures from previous weeks and bringing the wonderful and challenging core strengthening postures and iron yoga together into one full practice - also incorperating some powerful warrior postures. A wonderful, strong way to end this incredible series!
Join Monika to unleash your full, core potential!
Cost: $70.00 for the 4 Week Series. Drop ins are welcome for $18.00.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Double Gong New Moon Meditation with Devinder Kaur - Tuesday, May 22, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM ~ Join us for a Double Gong experience. Two Gongs Played at the same time! The first half of our class will include an overview of the lunar astrology followed by a meditation for realising opportunities, openness and prosperity. The second half of our class will be a deep relaxation surrounded by the sounds and vibration of two Gongs.
Double Gong New Moon Meditation
with Devinder Kaur
Tuesday, May 22
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Join us for a Double Gong experience. Two Gongs Played at the same time!
All prosperity begins in the mind and is dependent only upon the full use of our creative imagination. Ruth Ross
Every New Moon, we have the opportunity to manifest a new beginning and when we come together with such an intention our efforts are enhanced. The first half of our class will include an overview of the lunar astrology followed by a meditation for realising opportunities, openness and prosperity. The second half of our class will be a deep relaxation surrounded by the sounds and vibration of two Gongs.
What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket/shawl & show up early! Complimentary homemade organic cookies and a warming cup of Yogi Tea served after class.
No previous yoga or meditation experience necessary. Everyone welcome!
Cost: $15.00 per person Drop In Fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.
Yoga for Cyclists with Stephanie Simoes - Sunday, May 20th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ~ Yoga gives you everything you want while you're on your bike: Strength, flexibility, power, and stamina. Yoga also makes you less injury-prone, promotes speedier recovery, reduces stress, and lengthens muscles to give you a longer, more powerful pedal stroke.
Yoga for Cyclists
with Stephanie Simoes
Sunday, May 20th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cycling is an inexpensive and extraordinarily efficient means of transportation, but it can be hard on the body. In this workshop you will learn easy ways to take care of your body before, during, and after rides in order to prevent pain and improve efficiency.
You will also learn which muscles are affected when you ride, how to alleviate common ailments associated with cycling and how to strengthen the supporting muscles. In addition, you will pratice the four best stretching routines that can easily be done at home, before and after your next ride!
Cost: $20.00 per person.
*** Please pre-register before May 19th as a minimum number is needed to run this workshop.
Replenish Energy and Vitality! with Elizabeth Friedman - Saturday, May 19th, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ~ Following this yoga set, learn how to replenish your vitality with live, enzyme-rich superfoods and to eat more consciously, in communion with the divine forces of creation.
Replenish Energy and Vitality!
with Elizabeth Friedman
Saturday, May 19th
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
FOOD AND PRANA
Join PranaShanti holistic nutritionist Elizabeth Friedman for a powerful workshop to increase your prana (life force energy).
In the Kundalini tradition, you will be uplifted by an invigorating yoga warm-up and guided in a 22 minute pranayam (breath) series to give you a lift in energy, clarity and balance.
Following this yoga set, learn how to replenish your vitality with live, enzyme-rich superfoods and to eat more consciously, in communion with the divine forces of creation.
Cost: $15.00 per person Drop In Fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Kundalini Teacher Training Open Weekend - Dr. Mahan Rishi Singh - May 12th and 13th - Be our guest at Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training! Join the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Program for a weekend to learn directly from our Guest Trainers. 3 Hour Ayurvedic Segment on Saturday, May 12th, 3PM to 6PM.
If you are already a KRI certified Teacher, join us as a refresher or for the opportunity to learn something new from our dynamic experienced guest trainers. Not a teacher, not to worry! Join us for a taste of Teacher Training or to learn more about a subject you enjoy.
Dr. Mahan Rishi Singh, Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA
Date: Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th.
Time: Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Subjects: Western Anatomy, Ayurvedic Approach to Health (3 hour segment, Saturday, 3 PM to 6 PM) and Yogic Diet.
Cost: $199.00 per person for the full weekend or $40.00 per person for the Ayurvedic Approach to Health segement only.
About Dr. Mahan Rishi Singh:
Mahan Rishi Singh co-founded The Khalsa Healing Arts and Yoga Center in Yardley, PA. USA in 1989. He began studying yoga and meditation in 1973-4 and entered the Guru Ram Das Ashram in 1975 as a student and teacher of Kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Having taught nationally and internationally, along with traveling numerous times to India, he seeks to bring the ancient wisdom and authentic devotional practices of yoga and meditation into everyday life. He has been leading retreats and yatras (spiritual pilgrimages) to India, Nepal and Tibet over the past 25 years. His experiences of the kundalini and subtle-energy currents of the etheric body have led him to guide his students toward Self-realization and illumination through Universal love and understanding. His vision is for each student to have an experience of vital energy, great joy, and liberating peace.
Mahan Rishi is also a doctor of Chiropractic and Herbal nutritionist. He graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 1988. Through natural healing practices and holistic health care he guides his client toward optimum health and well-being. Dr. Khalsa seeks to awaken the vital spirit and heart of each individual on their journey of wholeness and liberation.
He graduated from the International School of Polarity Therapy in 1978 as a certified practitioner of Polarity Therapy utilizing various techniques of energy balancing through bio-energetic synchronization, meridian balancing via pulse diagnosis using both Chinese and Auryvedic traditions, and auric balancing through breathwork and yogic practices he helps to enhance the vital life force of your body, mind and spirit. Also trained in Reiki, Yogic subtle body, crystal and aromatherapy healing practices he releases deep emotional and vibrational blocks, unleashing your profound potential and vital energy Dr. Khalsa has studied with healing masters from around the world for over 30 years, including some of the oldest known yogi’s and dharma teachers, Swami Bua who still lives today at 119 in New York, and the world renowned Green Monk Bhante Dharmawara Mahatera who lived to 110. Dr. Khalsa’s knowledge of herbology and nutrition is valuable for anti-aging as well as rejuvenation.
His experience over the past 20 years of tongue diagnosis and iridology give him deep insight into one’s internal bio-chemistry. By integrating herbology, and various orthomolecular therapies (vitamins and minerals) he is able to guide you toward optimum health. As a healthy vegetarian for over 30 years he is able to guide you toward creating healthy dietary habits which enhance your overall state of well-being. After thirty years of dedication Mahan Rishi was given the minister’s title of Singh Sahib by Yoga Bhajan to serve as a spiritual minister of Sikh Dharma officiating weddings and other sacred ceremonies.
Mother's Day Yoga - Treat Yourself! with Melissa Delaney ~ Saturday, May 12th, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM ~ Treat yourself this Mother's Day weekend and let us pamper YOU with a Special Mother's Day Yoga Workshop!
Mother's Day Yoga
Treat Yourself! with Melissa Delaney
Saturday, May 12th
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Treat yourself this Mother's Day weekend and let us pamper YOU with a Special Mother's Day Yoga Workshop!
Motherhood is an amazing gift and journey for women. You spend so much time taking care of others. This day is about Mom, so let us take care of you for a nurturing and relaxing class as we help you get back in touch and in tune with yourselves, honouring who we are as women and how special moms are. Incorporating meditation with a gentle Flow to recharge, Yin Yoga to rest and unwind and Restorative Yoga to fully relax while receiving the benefits of touch through massage.
Be suprised at what you will find in store with this class!
Cost: $30.00 per person. This class is for ALL moms!
Mother's Day Children's Yoga Class with Jamie Reardon ~ Saturday, May 12th, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ~ Hey kids! Bring your mom to this fun yoga class and learn some partner yoga poses together! (Dads are welcome too!)
Mother's Day Children's Yoga Class
with Jamie Reardon
Saturday, May 12th
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Hey kids! Bring your mom to this fun yoga class and learn some partner yoga poses together! (Dads are welcome too!)
Through yoga poses, children will also learn about animal babies and their mothers. Kids will make a special Mother's Day craft to give to their moms.
Cost: $12.00 Children's Drop-In fee per child or use the Children's 10 class PranaShanti Class Card. Parents, drop off your child or attend for free, one adult per child please.
Spaces are limited so please arrive early to ensure your spot!
Monday, May 07, 2012
Community Yoga Class with Gitanjali Adlakha-Hutcheon ~ Wednesday, May 9th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ~ As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the proceeds of this class will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Join Gitanjali for this funa nd inspiring class!
Community Yoga Class
with Gitanjali Adlakha-Hutcheon
Wednesday, May 9th
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Each month PranaShanti will donate 100% of the proceeds of 2 Yoga Classes to a local charitable organisation.As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the proceeds of the following 2 Yoga classes will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA):
Cost: $15.00 per person Drop In Fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.
Qi of Life ~ An Introduction to Qi Gong ~ 4 Week Series with Samer Hassan ~ Series begins Monday, May 7th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ~ The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qi Gong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions.
Qi of Life
An Introduction to Qi Gong
4 Week Series with Samer Hassan
Series begins Monday, May 7th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qi Gong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions. Those who maintain a consistent practice of Qi gong find that it helps one regain a youthful vitality, maintain health even into old age and helps speed recovery from illness. One of the more important long-term effects is that Qi Gong reestablishes the body/mind/soul connection.
Qi Gong contains the words “qi”, for breath and/or energy, and “gong”, which means work or cultivation. Thus, it means “energy cultivation”
Join Samer Hassan, Qi Gong and Tai Chi Teacher, Healer and Holistic Life Coach in these series of four two-hour classes. Healing embodiment will happen using a soft, gentle and relaxing fusion of meditation, dynamic meditation, Taoist Qi gong, Buddhist Qi gong and energy works - with the objective of mental, emotional, energetic and physical detoxing.
Cost: $75.00 for the 4-week series. Drop-ins are welcome for $20.00 per person.
*Please note that there will be NO class on May 21st (Victoria day).
Monday, April 30, 2012
Watering the Garden of Your Heart: Sufi Teachings About Love and Healing with Elissar Hanna ~ Thursday, May 10th ~ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ~ This evening will be an introduction to the teachings of Sufism, from the perspective of healing. We will explore a writing by a Sufi Master, we will learn about the basic teachings on healing, and we will apply these teachings to our personal situations with an exercise.
Sufi Teachings About Love and Healing
with Elissar Hanna
Thursday, May 10th
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Within the word Sufi., these two meanings are contained: The word ṣafā (صَفا) in Arabic means "purity" and the word ṣūf (صُوف) in Arabic means "wool". Safā refers to the purity of the heart which is liberated from dense and painful qualities such as jealousy, hatred, arrogance, greed, lust, and anger. Sūf refers to two things: first, to the simple wool cloaks that early ascetics wore, and second, to the quality of mutability of wool; a Sufi strives to be like wool between the hands of the Divine. “The wool has no will of its own. It is soft and easy and it goes with the waves of the will, whichever way the breath blows.” (Sidi Muhammad al-Jamal) And in so doing, his or her heart is purified.
In essence, Sufism comprises the teachings of how to allow Love to be the true guide of our lives. No matter what happens in our lives, we have the tools to find gentleness and peace. This so, not by denying the difficulties of life. Rather, by applying the teachings of Sufism and by learning how to rest our awareness in our deepest heart, and how to find the Love in every situation.
This evening will be an introduction to the teachings of Sufism, from the perspective of healing. We will explore a writing by a Sufi Master, we will learn about the basic teachings on healing, and we will apply these teachings to our personal situations with an exercise.
Please join Elissar on a warm Spring Night, for these special teachings. Snacks and tea will be served afterwards.
Cost: $15.00 or use your PranaShanti Class Card.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Open House with Guy Tardif ~ Tuesday, May 1st, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM ~ To find out more about our upcoming Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, please join us for the FREE Open House. Meet the Teacher Trainers, learn about our program and ask questions.
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Open House with Guy Tardif ~ Tuesday, May 1st, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
FREE INFORMATION SESSION
Interested in deepening your yoga practice on and off the mat? Interested in taking your experience to the next level by becoming a Yoga Teacher?
FREE INFORMATION SESSION
Interested in deepening your yoga practice on and off the mat? Interested in taking your experience to the next level by becoming a Yoga Teacher?
PranaShanti Yoga Centre offers internationally recognized Yoga Teacher Training programs in Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. We are an approved 200-hour Registered Yoga School (RYS) through Yoga Alliance.
To find out more about our upcoming Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, please join us for the Open House. Meet the Teacher Trainers, learn about our program and ask questions.
Cost: Free
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