Overview
PranaShanti Education Centre in Ottawa provides a dedicated space for yoga, meditation, and healing arts education. Founded by Devinder Kaur, the centre operates three schools: School of Life, School of Yoga, and School of Yoga Therapy, offering 200-hour and 300-hour teacher trainings, yoga therapy programs, and continuing education. The 3,000 square foot facility at 950 Gladstone Avenue features high ceilings, natural light, a kitchen, dining area, quiet rooms, and gender-neutral bathrooms. Courses are taught by experienced faculty, including international guest teachers, and cover Hatha, Vinyasa, and therapeutic yoga. The atmosphere is described as warm, grounded, and sacred, ideal for both personal and professional growth. Visitors appreciate the supportive community and thoughtful amenities, such as herbal tea and parking. The centre also offers virtual options for remote participation.
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Studio in Details
Overview
PranaShanti Education Centre in Ottawa offers a dedicated space for learning yoga, meditation, and healing arts. Founded in 2008 as PranaShanti Yoga Centre, the organization expanded in 2020 into two locations: the Yoga Centre and this Education Centre. Located at 950 Gladstone Avenue on the second floor, the centre occupies a 3,000 square foot open-concept space with high ceilings, abundant natural light, and excellent ventilation. It includes a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle, and dishwasher, a dining area, two quiet rooms, gender-neutral bathrooms, and administrative offices. Parking is available with 14 spots on weekdays from 7 am to 5 pm, plus free 3-hour street parking on side streets.
Programs and Training
The Education Centre runs three distinct schools: the School of Life, School of Yoga, and School of Yoga Therapy. Offerings include comprehensive 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training programs rooted in Hatha and Vinyasa traditions, incorporating modern biomechanics and movement knowledge. Yoga therapy trainings focus on empowering individuals toward improved health. The centre also provides continuing education and hosts top international teachers across various styles and lineages, including names like Ana Forrest, Krishna Das, and Seane Corn. Founder Devinder Kaur, a 500-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher and certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), leads with over 25 years of experience. The centre is recognized as the largest yoga training centre in eastern Canada.
Visitor Experience
The space is described by visitors as beautiful, cozy, and grounded, with a sacred feeling. For in-person courses, participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion, water bottle, sweater or shawl, socks, notebook, and pen. The centre offers a pot of herbal tea and a kitchen for light meal preparation. Numerous restaurants and markets are within walking distance. For virtual courses, a stable internet connection and the latest Zoom client are recommended, with cameras on for engagement. Participants are asked to minimize multi-tasking and keep eating to break times. The centre’s offerings range from teacher trainings and yoga therapy to workshops on personal growth and spirituality, making it a supportive community for deepening practice.