Welcome to PranaShanti Yoga Centre

Focus will be placed on alignment, safe adjustments to ease or deepen a pose, and use of props where necessary to avoid injuries. Poses included in the clinic are poses that are frequently seen in Hatha classes including Yoga Basics, Power, Hot Yoga, and Yin. Time will be provided for questions.

Dates and Focus:

The Spine – December 11, 2010 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Learn to prepare and perform back bends, twists, and spinal lengtheners. A great clinic for those wishing to increase back health or their posture.

The Core II – January 22, 2011 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Learn a combination of poses and tips to maximize strengthening of the core muscles.

Shoulders and Arms – February 19, 2011 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Learn to open the shoulders and strengthen the arms. Poses will include arm balances. A great clinic for golfers, baseball players, or anyone working in an office.

Sun Salutations – March 26, 2011 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Learn to move with ease and comfort through the classic and modified versions of sun salutations; realizing numerous health benefits from practicing just one series! Get ready for the Sun Salutation Mala for Spring Equinox!

Cost: $20 per person per Posture Clinic.

Join us for the Christmas Meals that Heal dinner party.

Come and taste new, gluten free, wheat free, yeast free, dairy free, refined sugar free, ALL NATURAL takes on some of the most traditional holiday favourites.

Cost: $35.00 per person. Take home recipes and info package provided.

Yoga Nidra is a body-centered form of meditation that can be practiced for many reasons: to deeply relax and release stress; to promote healing of the body-mind and to rediscover a greater sense of wholeness and balance that is naturally ours.

This method of guided self-inquiry is usually practiced in a comfortable lying down position, in which participants are guided into the deepest levels of relaxation and meditation.

The practice of Yoga Nidra reveals our innate intelligence and inherent wisdom which burns away negative patterns of conditioning – thus creating the space for the spontaneous physical, psychological and interpersonal transformations that can occur as a result of this practice.

Yoga Nidra has helped countless people to release chronic patterns of stress, to boost immune systems and overall health, to sleep better, and to lead more contented lives.

Cost: Use your PranaShanti Class Card or Sign Up with a Drop-In Fee.

No yoga or meditation experience required.

If you answered YES to any of these questions, let Richard guide you through this experiential workshop.

The focus will be, increasing body flexibility, enhancing the alignment of the spine and calming the nervous system before going to sleep. The yoga postures taught in this course will help reduce the discomfort of sore, tired and aching muscles and provide for a restful night of sleep. The added benefit of these postures is that you can use them in the morning to help energize the body. You will also learn what happens to your muscles when you become stressed and how to return to a relaxed state of body and mind.

Cost: $35.00 per person. Register early to ensure space.

About Richard:
Richard has been an educator for over 15 years and has been teaching yoga since 2007. He was introduced to yoga in Japan where he also studied Zen and Buddhist meditation. Richard has studied Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Iyengar and Somatic styles of yoga.

In Ottawa, Richard completed his Yoga Alliance Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and broadened his teaching through trainings with Eoin Finn, Paul Grilley, Rodney Yee, Ramanand Patel and Susan Randall. In addition to Hatha yoga, Richard also teaches Somayog, a therapeutic yoga style using the principles of somatic education. This style offers everyone the opportunity to explore the felt sense in their body and reconnect their breath with the arch and tilt of their pelvis.

Also, Richard has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (focusing on Sports Administration), a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Human Systems. He also has studied and practiced Somatic Experiencing, a modality for renegotiating and healing traumatic experiences in the body.

What is JourneyDance?  There is a universe of life dancing within each and every one of us. Each with our own rhythm, our own dance, and our own song. Stand firmly in the foundation of your own feet as we venture outwards in all directions, finding our rhythm with all things.

With the mother as the caretaker of our dance, we find the courage to let our guards down. The courage to yield. The freedom to be present in this moment and listen to our own inner voice. In grounded presence, we dance in community, finding that each person we encounter is sent as a teacher from beyond. Through improvised movement we ride our own creative wave in harmony with the dance around us.

Your journey will be gently guided, leaving each dancer the space to breathe, to simply be. Our dance is meditation in movement. A chance to play, a chance to pray. A chance to heal and reveal. Connect and respect. Sometimes pretty, sometimes gritty. A chance to practice the art of living consciously. Nothing fancy, nothing forced. One step in front of another. Our dance is accompanied by music of all kinds, with an emphasis on world beats.

We are all dancers, sharing the same dance floor of life, each offering our own unique and cherished gifts. This dance warmly welcomes all souls, with deep honour and respect for each and every person who graces us by their simple presence.

Cost: $15.00 per person.

Dates and Focus:

The Core – Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn to strengthen your entire core including the deep abdominal muscles. A great clinic for those looking for more core strength and better posture.

The Spine – December 11, 2010 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn to prepare and perform back bends, twists, and spinal lengtheners. A great clinic for those wishing to increase back health or their posture.

The Core II – January 22, 2011 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn a combination of poses and tips to maximize strengthening of the core muscles.

Shoulders and Arms – February 19, 2011 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn to open the shoulders and strengthen the arms. Poses will include arm balances. A great clinic for golfers, baseball players, or anyone working in an office.

Sun Salutations – March 26, 2011 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn to move with ease and comfort through the classic and modified versions of sun salutations; realizing numerous health benefits from practicing just one series! Get ready for the Sun Salutation Mala for Spring Equinox!

Cost: $20 per person per Posture Clinic.

The first hour of this workshop will introduce the affects of toxins on our body’s various systems, with a particular focus on the digestive system.


We will briefly talk about how stress – as a toxicity in the mind – effects the nervous system and digestion; how certain foods can bring our bodies out of balance (looking at both Ayurvedic and macrobiotic schools of thought); and how toxins or blockages along traditional Chinese meridian lines in the body can create stagnation and deficiencies in our organs and mind.

The second half of the workshop will be a dynamic class (all levels are welcome) that will help improve sluggish digestion and get rid of toxins that have built up in organs, joints and mind.

Participants will learn more about how yoga poses and breath work help tone and purify the body from the inside out. Interesting factoids about the how the body works and how yoga keeps it running smoothly will be scattered throughout the class.

Cost: $25.00 per person.

Integral Satsang is a multi-faceted approach to spirituality and personal development offered in a group setting. Learn more about meditation, including various meditation and breathing exercises as well as tools to deepen your meditation and develop regularity in your practice.

The group classes are a catalyst for deepening your meditation experience. Meditation awakens us to our inner Essence or Peace, calms mental activity and provides us with greater focus. It results in an overall feeling of well-being and peace of mind. During the classes, we will practice breathing exercises which are an important component of the practice of meditation.

Breathing exercises affect the central nervous system, furthering the transformation to a more positive mind-frame enabling us to reach a subtler and deeper state of consciousness. In addition, we use Sanskrit chanting as a method to relax and to create a calm, meditative atmosphere.

Chanting has grown in popularity since it allows us to get in touch with ourselves, as the sounds are soothing and lead to meditation. The integral framework helps us to assimilate our meditation experience and encourages self-reflection regarding all aspects of our lives. This facilitates a holistic personal growth and development path. Participants are encouraged to engage in dialogue and to share their own innate wisdom with the group.

Cost: $90 per person for the 6 week course. Pre-registration required.  One time drop-ins are welcome to come and try the class for $20 per person.

Whether you are new to meditating or have a regular practice this workshop is designed for anyone interested in enhancing their health and wellbeing through the practice of meditation.

With all of life's "to-do" lists we commonly forget about our own self care and nurturing. This 2.5 hour workshop is an opportunity for you to:

• learn what meditation is
• learn/review the benefits of meditation
• learn/review tips for meditating
• participate in three guided meditations for wellness and healing
• learn how to be more proactive in creating your own wellness
• learn strategies for creating more happiness in your life
• learn mindsets that enhance health and wellbeing
• learn how to be proactive in your own healing
• learn steps for self-healing through meditation
• ask questions, share your experiences and challenges

Cost: $30.00 per person. A minimum number of participants are required to offer this workshop, please register in advance, thank you.

"Learn to use the power of the mind positively for wellness. Each day create a desire to live life in a healthy body. Nurture this desire by your daily meditation. It is a joy to be alive and to enjoy this physical experience in a healthy condition. Think or desire your way to health!” Sri Vasudeva