Welcome to PranaShanti Yoga Centre

• Fridays, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM - April 8th to May 27th, 2011
• Sundays, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - April 10th to June 5th, 2011

 * there will be no class on Sunday, April 24th, 2011 due to the Easter Weekend.

Tai-Chi, as it is practiced in the west today, can best be thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. The objective of Tai-Chi is to purify one's vital energy (chi) and at the same time to open oneself to a spiritual dimension. The "chi" is a vital energy that is in us, around us, and is the origin of the universe.

Yang style Tai-Chi consists of a series of 108 movements always executed in the same sequence to calm the mind, allowing a sense of peace to be instilled as well as to stimulate a harmonious circulation of this chi, this energy, throughout the body. The 108 movements of Yang style Tai-Chi are conceived to clear the body's meridians. This stimulates the circulation of the vital energy in the body to nourish and stimulate the body's organs. Tai-Chi is relaxation in continual movements.

This is a wonderful, unique opportunity for you to make your very own Traditional Drum. So much more than an instrument, although what a soulful instrument it does make. This is also an investment in a work of art and of history, that you will have for years to come.

Spend the afternoon with David Finkle, a 'Renaissance man' by those who know him best. An Award-winning recording artist, sound engineer, music producer, graphic designer, 'go-to-man' for various plays and TV soundtracks, traditional drum/rattle maker and finally, workshop facilitator. If you've ever left your house, chances are you've probably seen or heard David acting in one capacity or another. David can often be seen performing either solo, with his beautiful 9 year old daughter Aurora (Grand prize winner 2008 Canadian Jnr. Aboriginal 'We Got Talent' competition!) and with any host of musicians from as many different cultural backgrounds. David can also be seen performing with the popular 'genre-jumping' group 'Northern Voices' of which he is a founding member. David has a wealth of traditional knowledge and history and possesses an engaging yet unimposing sense of spiritual conviction.

The Drum: You will receive a 14 inch Canadian Sprucewood frame that has been pre cut, glued and sanded by David. The wild whitetail deerskin is presoaked with holes punched, ready for lacing. Together with David you will lace it on the hoop, as you gain a working knowledge of traditional materials that have gotten us through millions of years of evolution before such things as “duct tape” and “poly rope”! David will share inspiring stories about the significance of the drum, and how it relates to our spirit.

You will learn how to care for your drum, play your drum … and even paint your drum. The drum is then taken home to dry, which takes about a day and a half.

Don't miss this incredibly rewarding hands on workshop!

Your investment: $150.00 per person. Register early, spaces are limited.

Do you have the following questions or desires?

•  How do I create a healthy, happy body?
• I want a career that is satisfying to me, and makes a difference to others.
• I want to be in a meaningful relationship, or improve the one I have.
• Do you want to understand why you’re attracting the things you’re attracting?

Here are a few examples of what you will learn and more importantly experience while working with Marlene:

• What exactly is the Law of Attraction, and how does it work?
• What is the difference between my positive and negative thoughts (vibrations) and what is the relationship between my thoughts and the results I am getting?
• You mean there is a connection between what I am thinking/feeling and what I am receiving in life? Yes – our thoughts become things!

Marlene will help you understand that you can deliberately CREATE, in many areas of your life. Marlene will help you to simplify this Universal Law, by showing you how to utilize a 3 step process for deliberately attracting – a process that when understood, will become a way of life for you. All tools are demonstrated in a "hands-on" approach.

This workshop is ideal for individuals who want to make a positive change and attract more of what they want in their lives!

Over the 8 week series of classes you will practice a yoga style called Somayog and learn breathing techniques as part of the stress management system. You will be given a stress response journal and encouraged to write about your experiences with stress.

This series is designed for anyone, who suffers from stress and wants to reduce it, wants to learn more about their body and breath, to reduce or eliminate back and/or body pain or to move more freely and easily. You will leave feeling more relaxed and comfortable in your body. You will also have a better understanding of how your body reacts to stress and how prolonged, daily stress can impact your body.

Cost: March 17th Class is Free, 8 Week Series is $120.00 per person or one time Drop-Ins are welcome to join for $20 per person.

In 1969 we thought the Aquarian Age was going to be all peace and love, but Yogi Bhajan warned us that before we got there, we would have to journey through a very challenging transition period. Now that we are literally sitting on the cusp of this transition, we are feeling the full impact as the old breaks down to make for the new age.

As Kundalini Yoga Teachers, this is our time. This is what we have been trained for. Kundalini Yoga offers a unique technology not to survive, but to thrive in these turbulent and stressful times. Let’s take some time to share our experiences and lend one another mutual support as we usher in the Aquarian Age as students and teachers of Kundalini Yoga.

Whether you are a teacher or student of Kundalini Yoga, join our special guest Tarn Taran Singh Khalsa of New Mexico, for a evening of yoga, music and discussion about the coming Age of Aquarius.

Cost: Free community event. Open to everyone. Tea and light snacks to share after class.

About Tarn Taran Singh: Tarn Taran Singh became student of Yogi Bhajan in 1972. He has been teaching, training teachers and practicing Kundalini Yoga 38 years in USA, Europe and Latin America. He is the founder of 3HO Germany, the European Yogi Tea Company, the 3HO European Yoga Festival and first European Teacher Training program. He currently lives in New Mexico and is the Executive Director of the Aquarian Trainer Academy. Also, a musician, Tarn Taran Singh's CDs include Amrit Vela with Snatam Kaur, Mantras of Prayer with Gurudass Kaur, Ik Ardas and Soul Bride.