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PranaShanti Education Centre

Canada’s largest yoga education centre. Online & In-Person Trainings. 200-, 300-, 800-Hr Programs. Join us and feel the PranaShanti difference!

Online and In-Person Courses and Trainings

At PranaShanti Education Centre we offer a variety of trainings in different formats to suit all of our students’ needs. Through the School of Life, we aim to offer everyone the opportunity to know themselves better through comprehensive programs that serve the personal journey and the professional one. Through the School of Yoga, we offer life-transforming training designed for everyone, whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge. Through the School of Yoga Therapy, we provide training in both the techniques (asana, pranayama, chanting, philosophy or point of view and meditation) and the therapeutic applications of these techniques. Our format allows for you to physically, mentally and spiritually dive into the teachings while respecting your commitments to work, family, schooling and personal life.

09/14/2026

✨ You're Not Just Choosing a Yoga Teacher Training. You're Choosing Who You Learn From.

When you're investing in your education, the curriculum matters.

But so do the people guiding you through it.

At PranaShanti Education, our Yoga Teacher Training programs bring together experienced faculty and specialists who share their knowledge across the many dimensions of yoga.

Your education goes beyond learning poses and sequencing a class.

You'll learn from teachers with experience in areas including:

🧘 Yoga practice and teaching
📚 Yoga philosophy
🌬️ Pranayama and meditation
🦴 Anatomy and biomechanics
🌿 Ayurveda
🗣️ Teaching methodology and communication

Because great yoga education isn't about learning everything from one perspective.

It's about being exposed to different experiences, areas of expertise, questions, and ways of understanding yoga.

✨ Choose an education that can grow with you.

Whether your goal is to become a yoga teacher, deepen your practice, or continue your studies, your learning journey begins with the people who guide you.

📚 Explore Yoga Education at PranaShanti.

09/11/2026

What if your next chapter isn't about doing more... but becoming more of who you truly are?

Our 200-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training begins October 23, 2026, and whether your intention is to become a yoga teacher or to deepen your own personal practice, this program is designed to transform how you move through life.

Kundalini Yoga is often called the Yoga of Awareness. Through movement, breathwork, meditation, mantra, and ancient yogic wisdom, you'll learn practical tools to cultivate resilience, clarity, vitality, and inner peace—on and off the mat.

This is more than a teacher training.

It is an opportunity to:
✨ Develop a sustainable personal yoga and meditation practice.
✨ Explore the philosophy and science of yoga.
✨ Understand both Western and yogic anatomy.
✨ Learn to confidently teach in-person and online.
✨ Discover your authentic voice as a teacher and leader.
✨ Join a supportive community committed to learning and growth.

One of the unique strengths of PranaShanti's Teacher Training programs is our Teaching Team approach. Throughout your journey, you'll learn from experienced teachers with diverse backgrounds and specialties, giving you a rich and well-rounded education while discovering the teaching style that feels most authentic to you.

Whether you attend 100% Online, In-Person, or choose a combination of both, you'll receive the same comprehensive education, ongoing support, training manuals, digital resources, and an Unlimited Yoga Class Membership for the duration of the program.

📅 October 23, 2026 – May 16, 2027
📍 PranaShanti Education Centre, Ottawa
💻 Attend Online or In-Person
FREE Parking

This program is for aspiring yoga teachers, wellness professionals, health practitioners, and anyone ready to invest in their personal growth and discover the profound practices of Kundalini Yoga.

The journey begins with a single step.

Could this be yours?

🔗 Learn more and reserve your space today: https://ow.ly/gRPG50ZxIIC

09/09/2026

✨ 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. 💫

09/07/2026

🍂 FALL 2026 EDUCATION AT PRANASHANTI

September and October are filled with opportunities to learn, deepen your practice, expand your teaching skills and explore new directions in yoga.

Whether you’re a dedicated student, a yoga teacher seeking continuing education, or considering Teacher Training or Yoga Therapy, there’s a place for you.

🌿 SEPTEMBER
• Yoga Nidra Training | Sept 11–13
• Introduction to Yoga Therapy | Sept 14 & 21
• 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training | Begins Sept 18
• Yoga Therapy Philosophy & Methodology | Sept 25–27
• Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics | Sept 29–Oct 27

🌾 OCTOBER
• Teaching Methodology | Oct 2–4
• 200-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training | Begins Oct 23
• Art of Assisting & Adjustment | Oct 31–Nov 1

✨ 18 years of yoga education. One fall full of possibilities.

At PranaShanti, education is about more than collecting hours or certificates. It’s about deepening understanding, developing skills, asking better questions and continuing to grow—as a practitioner, teacher and human being.

📍 PranaShanti Education Centre | Ottawa
💻 Online + in-person options available

Explore the Fall 2026 Education Calendar and find your next step: https://pranashanti.com/education/

09/05/2026

🌿 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.

09/02/2026

🌿 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

08/31/2026

🎓✨ 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. 💛

08/30/2026

You don’t have to become a yoga teacher to go to yoga school. 👀

You might come because you’re ready for a change.

Because burnout made you realize something has to shift.

Because you’re looking for more ease.

Because life has taken an unexpected turn.

Because you want a fresh start, a deeper connection to yourself, or a community that feels like home.

Or maybe… you simply know there’s more to discover about who you are.

At PranaShanti Education Centre, we believe yoga education is about more than learning to teach.

It’s about learning to listen.
To yourself.
To your body.
To your intuition.
To what matters.

As Canada’s only multi-disciplinary yoga school, we bring together Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Yoga Therapy—creating multiple pathways into this incredible practice.

Whatever brings you through the door, we’re here. 🤍

Maybe this is your next chapter.

What if you started?

Address

950 Gladstone Avenue, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON
K1Y3E6

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+16137619642

Website

https://pranashanti.com/education/

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