PranaShanti Education Centre - The Kula

✨ 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. 💫

🎓✨ 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. 💛

🌿 Volunteer Yoga Teaching Opportunity – Shepherds of Good Hope 🌿

We’ve been contacted by Richcraft Hope Centre, operated by Shepherds of Good Hope, about a volunteer opportunity for a recent yoga teacher training graduate who would like to gain teaching experience while giving back to the community.

They are looking to introduce weekly, volunteer-led yoga sessions for residents in their supportive housing community.

Details:
🧘 Class length: Approximately 1 hour
📅 Days Available: Friday through Monday
⏰ Time: Anytime between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, depending on instructor availability
🌱 Class style: Low-impact yoga with a focus on groundedness, presence and calmness
🏠 Location: Resident lounge at Richcraft Hope Centre, 216 Murray Street, Ottawa
💛 Format: Welcoming and accessible, with residents encouraged to participate at their own pace

This could be a meaningful opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to build teaching experience, serve the community, and share the benefits of yoga in an accessible setting.

If you are interested, please contact Kimia Faal directly at [email protected] to discuss the opportunity and availability.

Thank you to everyone who continues to take the teachings of yoga beyond the studio and into the wider community. 🙏

✨ A Rare Opportunity to Study In-Person with Max Strom ✨

For over two decades, Max Strom has been one of the world’s most respected voices in breathwork, emotional healing, transformation, and personal growth.

This June, PranaShanti is honoured to welcome Max Strom to Ottawa for a powerful weekend immersion:
🌀 On & Beyond the Mat | June 5–7, 2026

Max is an internationally recognized teacher, speaker, author, and creator of the Inner Axis method — a deeply transformative approach integrating breathwork, movement, emotional health, and human connection.

His work has inspired thousands around the world through:
✨ 3 TEDx Talks
✨ International keynote presentations
✨ Wellness and leadership conferences
✨ Yoga festivals and global trainings
✨ Bestselling books including There is No APP for Happiness and A Life Worth Breathing

Students often describe his workshops as:
💛 “Life-changing”
💛 “A turning point”
💛 “Healing beyond words”

Throughout the weekend, Max will guide participants through transformational sessions exploring:
🌿 Stress and sleep support
🌿 Emotional healing
🌿 Breathwork and nervous system regulation
🌿 Forgiveness and relationships
🌿 Anxiety, inspiration, and resilience
🌿 Deep inner transformation

Whether you are a yoga teacher, wellness professional, or someone seeking greater clarity, healing, and connection, this weekend offers a truly rare opportunity to learn from one of the most impactful teachers of our time.

📍 PranaShanti Education Centre | Ottawa, Canada
950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor - FREE Parking
📅 June 5–7, 2026
🎟 Attend individual sessions or the full weekend immersion

Learn more and sign up at: https://pranashanti.com/max_strom_ottawa/

🌟 Celebrating Our First 300-Hour Yoga Therapy Graduate! 🌟

Two years ago, we launched our 300-hour Yoga Therapy program, and from the very start, Shebah jumped in with dedication, curiosity, and heart. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate her as our first graduate! 🎉

Shebah has embraced every module, every practice, and every lesson, and we have no doubt she will now share this incredible knowledge with her students, expanding the depth and reach of her yoga teaching. It has been a true joy to share her insights and generosity along this journey.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity for this experience with Shebah and to see the positive impact she will continue to bring to her community. 💛

✨ Yoga Therapy empowers individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being, guided practice, and mindful support. Shebah now carries this transformative knowledge forward.

Join us in celebrating this milestone and stay tuned for more inspiring stories from our Yoga Therapy 300-hour and 800-hour programs!