PranaShanti Education Centre

🌿 PRACTICE TIP: WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

How often do we tell ourselves:

“I’ll start when I have more time.”
“I’ll come when I’m feeling better.”
“I’m just not ready yet.”

Yoga reminds us that we don’t have to arrive feeling strong, flexible, confident or perfectly prepared.

We can begin exactly where we are.

Our practice meets us there. With each breath and movement, we have an opportunity to notice what we need, learn something new and make space for change.

And perhaps this is also a lesson in teaching and learning.

We can wait until we have more experience, more confidence, or feel completely ready before taking the next step.

But sometimes confidence comes from taking the step.

We learn by doing.
We grow through experience.
We discover what’s possible by beginning.

So this month, ask yourself:

✨ What am I waiting for?

Maybe it’s time to return to your mat.
Maybe it’s time to deepen your practice.
Maybe it’s time to take a course, explore Yoga Therapy, expand your teaching skills, or finally pursue something you’ve been thinking about.

You don’t have to have it all figured out.

Begin where you are.
The rest can unfold from there.

✨ CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT’S NEXT? YOU’RE INVITED. ✨

Thinking about becoming a yoga teacher? Curious about deepening your practice? Looking for meaningful continuing education or a new direction in your life and career?

Join us for the PranaShanti Training Open House on Wednesday, September 9 from 7:30–9:00 PM at the PranaShanti Education Centre.

For 18 years, PranaShanti has been educating yoga teachers and wellness professionals through comprehensive 200-, 300- and 800-hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs, along with continuing education and career-expanding courses.

What makes PranaShanti different? Our programs bring together Eastern and Western perspectives, ancient wisdom and modern understanding, tradition and practical application—all supported by an experienced and dedicated faculty.

But an Open House is about more than information.

🌿 Experience mindful movement
🧘‍♀️ Take time for meditation
💬 Meet our Director, Training Coordinators and faculty
🤝 Connect with graduates, current students and fellow seekers
✨ Explore upcoming training programs
❓ Bring your questions and get the answers you’re looking for
☕ Enjoy refreshments and time to connect

Whether you’re considering your first 200-hour training, looking to continue your education, or simply curious about where your yoga journey could take you, come and experience the PranaShanti Education Centre for yourself.

📍 PranaShanti Education Centre
950 Gladstone Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ottawa
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 7:30–9:00 PM
🎟️ FREE — everyone is welcome!

Please register so we know you’re coming.

Come with your questions. Leave with a clearer sense of what’s possible.

We’d love to see you there. 💫

🌿 Since 2008, we’ve guided over 50 training cohorts on their yoga teacher journey. Are you next? 🌿

Whether you’re called to teach or want to deepen your practice, our 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Fall Program offers a truly transformational experience — in a flexible hybrid format (online + in-person)!

📅 Training begins September 18, 2026. We have 3 spaces OPEN! 💜

🕊️ Join a welcoming community that honours depth, tradition, inclusivity, and modern-day application. Yoga Alliance Approved.

Ready to take the next step?
👉 Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/cu1Z50WoT2E

🎓✨ Celebrating Our Summer 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Graduates! ✨🎓

What a beautiful journey it has been.

This past weekend, we celebrated a very special group of students who have completed their 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at PranaShanti. 🌿

Over the course of their training, they immersed themselves in the many dimensions of yoga — from asana, pranayama and meditation to anatomy, yogic philosophy, Ayurveda, teaching methodology and the art of creating inclusive, compassionate classes.

But teacher training is about so much more than learning how to teach a yoga class.

It is an invitation to deepen your own practice, expand your understanding, question, explore, listen and grow — and to discover how the teachings of yoga can become a lived experience both on and off the mat.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication, curiosity, courage and heart this group brought to their training. We have watched them develop their voices as teachers, build confidence, support one another and become part of the growing PranaShanti teaching community.

🌱 From students to teachers. From learning to sharing. From practice to service.

Congratulations, graduates! May this next chapter of your journey be filled with continued learning, meaningful connections and many opportunities to share the transformative teachings of yoga.

We are so grateful to have been part of your journey. 💛

🌟 Calling All PranaShanti 200-Hour Grads! 🌟
Step back onto the mat — but this time, on the other side.

Are you ready to:
✨ Deepen your yoga knowledge?
🎤 Boost your teaching confidence?
🤝 Support a new generation of teachers?

The PranaShanti Teaching Assistant Program is your chance to grow as a teacher and leader while staying rooted in community. Assist during one or more weekends of our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and walk away with:

✔️ Deeper understanding of yogic teachings
✔️ Real-world teaching and leadership experience
✔️ Connection, mentorship, and impact

💌 Interested? Email [email protected] to receive your application.

📅 Application Deadlines:
🍂 Fall Hatha: September 1, 2026
⚡ Kundalini: September 15, 2026

Learn more: https://pranashanti.com/education/education-school-of-yoga/teaching-assistant-program/

You’ve walked this path. Now help light the way. 💛

🌟 Meet the heart and soul of our training programs – our incredible Training Co-ordinators! 🌟

At PranaShanti, we believe in the power of expertise and dedication, and our Training Co-ordinators embody just that! 💼They play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of our programs and providing unparalleled support to both participants and teachers.

🌈 It truly takes a village to create a transformative learning experience, and our Training Co-ordinators are the pillars of this educational village! Their commitment to excellence is unmatched, and we're grateful for the invaluable contributions they make every day.

💜Shannon Dobson: 200-Hour Hatha and Kundalini Yoga Training, 300-Hour Kundalini Training & 800-Hour Yoga Therapy Co-ordination.

💜Stephanie Turple: 300-Hour Hatha Yoga Training Co-ordination.

Join us in celebrating and acknowledging the hard work and passion of our Training Co-ordinators! 👏🎉

🌿 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS END AUGUST 31! 🌿

Ready to deepen your knowledge, refine your teaching skills, or take the next step in your yoga education?

For a limited time, save on three upcoming PranaShanti Education Centre programs—but you’ll need to register by August 31, 2026.

🧠 Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics

Sept. 29 – Oct. 27, 2026 | Tuesday evenings

Explore the human body through the lens of yoga—from the respiratory system and breath biomechanics to the spine, major joints and injury prevention.

✨ Early Bird: $475 — save $50
Regular price: $525

Open to yoga teachers and students. This is also a 300-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Core Module and provides CEUs for 200-hour certified Yoga Teachers.

🧘 Teaching Methodology

Oct. 2–4, 2026 | Weekend Intensive

Take your teaching to the next level.

Explore practical tools for creating effective classes, supporting different learning styles, creating safe and accessible learning environments, working with boundaries, and developing your authentic voice as a teacher.

✨ Early Bird: $475 — save $50
Regular price: $525

Open to yoga teachers of all disciplines and levels of experience, including teachers-in-training.

✨ 200-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training

Oct. 23, 2026 – May 16, 2027

Immerse yourself in the practices, philosophy and teaching methodology of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation.

Study kriya, meditation, pranayama, mantra, mudra, anatomy, yogic philosophy, subtle energy systems and teaching methodology—with practical teaching experience from Day One.

✨ Early Bird: $3,295 + HST — save $205
Regular price: $3,500 + HST

Online and/or in-person. The complete program can be attended 100% online.

🌱 Your yoga education is an investment in your practice, your teaching and the people you serve.

⏰ EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2026

Don't wait until the last day to secure your early bird rate.

📍 PranaShanti Education Centre | Ottawa
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Ready to keep learning? Your next chapter starts here.