Devinder Kaur

12/10/2025

✨ December Reflections: Preparing for 2026 ✨

As we approach the close of 2025, our practice turns inward, guiding us to release what no longer serves us and create space for the year ahead. This month, my teaching theme is all about:

🌿 Letting go – of old patterns, limiting beliefs, and what we no longer need.
🌿 Reflecting – on lessons learned, healing and joys experienced.
🌿 Preparing for 2026 – stepping into the new year with clarity, intention, and gratitude.

I love how yoga and meditation travel with us—here I am meditating on the plane, carrying the calm and focus of our practice wherever I go. Just finished our Meditation Training last weekend—what an incredible 3 days! Thank you to everyone that joined in. I learned so much! Doing this course in December is such a gift, giving us space to gather our thoughts and intentions before the holidays and the new year.

In numerology, 2026 reduces to 1 (2+0+2+6 = 10 → 1+0 = 1), a number of new beginnings, leadership, and fresh starts. It’s the perfect moment to shed the old and step forward with confidence and courage.

Join me this December as we release, reflect, and ready ourselves for a year of growth and alignment. Let’s honour the journey, honour ourselves, and step into the next chapter. 🌟

11/27/2025

Every Saturday afternoon with me, Stéphane Ippersiel or Venus! 🎶🎼🎵

🎶 Weekly Sound Baths at PranaShanti! 🎶

Unwind, restore, and recharge your mind and body every Saturday afternoon from 3:00 – 4:00 PM in the Body Room at PranaShanti Yoga Centre, led by Devinder (Breathwork Sound Immersion), Stephane (Yin + Gong), and Venus (Yoga + Harmonic Sound Relaxation) .

✨ Why a Sound Bath?
Sound bathing is a deeply relaxing experience that uses vibrations from crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments to:

Reduce stress and anxiety

Soothe the nervous system

Promote mental clarity and emotional balance

Enhance mindfulness and inner calm

💫 Who is it for?
Anyone looking to pause, reset, and experience profound relaxation. No experience necessary — just bring yourself and an open mind!

🌿 Join us and let the healing sounds carry you into deep relaxation, restore your energy, and leave you feeling renewed for the week ahead.

📍 Where: Body Room, PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON
🅿️ Free parking available
📅 When: Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

11/27/2025

This origami lotus in my hand—a gift from a retreat participant years ago—sits on my window sill of my home office. I look at it almost everyday.

The lotus grows through mud and murky water, yet blooms with effortless beauty. It’s a gentle reminder that even in life’s challenges, we have the capacity to rise, transform, and shine.

Every fold of this little flower reminds me of resilience, growth, and the quiet strength that comes from facing what feels difficult and emerging with grace.

I keep this little lotus as a symbol of hope: that no matter where we start or what happens, we can rise, bloom, and find our light. 💛

BeautyFromAdversity

11/21/2025

🧘‍♀️ Meditation Training with Devinder Kaur 🧘‍♂️
📅 December 5–7, 2025 | Online + In-Person

“Meditation: Because some answers can only be found on the Inner net.” – Shira Tamir ✨

Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human practices. In this immersive 20-hour training, you’ll:
🌿 Explore the science, philosophy, and practice of meditation
🌿 Learn how to teach simple techniques to beginners with clarity and ease
🌿 Discover different styles of meditation: breathwork, mantra, sound, mudra, and more
🌿 Gain tools to integrate meditation into your life, classes, or workplace

This course is open to yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and anyone ready to deepen their practice. No teaching experience required.

Certification: Prepare to confidently teach beginner meditation classes and workshops. CEUs available with Yoga Alliance.

👉 https://pranashanti.com/education/education-school-of-life/meditation-training-ottawa/

10/20/2025

✨ Inner Stillness: Monthly Meditation Group ✨
Wednesday, October 22 | 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Join In-Person or Online

There’s a quiet place within each of us—a place of steadiness and peace that’s always there, even when life feels full. I created this monthly meditation gathering as a space to reconnect with that inner stillness, together in community.

Each month we explore a different meditation theme—like breath, mantra, visualization, or working with the mind. We begin with gentle movement to prepare the body, then move into reflection, meditation, and deep relaxation to integrate the experience.

Whether you're building a consistent practice or simply craving a pause in your week, this gathering is for you. You are welcome exactly as you are—curious beginner or lifelong meditator.

🧘‍♀️ Open to all levels
📍 In-Person at PranaShanti Education Centre, 2nd Floor at 950 Gladstone Ave., free parking.
💻 Online via livestream
🕯 Bring an open heart
💫 Drop-in, class passes, and memberships all apply

I’d love for you to join me.

👉 Save your spot: https://tinyurl.com/4z386f5a

— Devinder

10/15/2025

Something magical happens when we unplug from the noise of daily life and return to nature. 🍂✨

Every year I witness it—the moment when someone arrives feeling tired, overwhelmed, or a little disconnected from themselves… and by day two, their shoulders soften, their breath deepens, and their inner light flickers back on.

This is why I’m inviting you to join me for a heart-centered escape into nature:

🌲 PranaShanti Fall Yoga & Meditation Retreat

📅 November 6–9, 2025 (Thursday–Sunday)
📍 Northern Edge Algonquin, Ontario
🧘‍♀️ With me, Devinder

For four days and three soul-nourishing nights, we’ll step away from screens, routines and responsibilities—and step into presence, stillness and joy.

Together, we’ll explore:

✔️ Daily yoga + meditation
✔️ Evening symphonic sound immersions
✔️ Nutritious, wholesome meals
✔️ Nature walks under towering pines
✔️ Wood-fired sauna under the stars ✨
✔️ Cozy lakeside cabins
✔️ Quiet time to reflect, reset and renew

This isn’t just a retreat—this is a homecoming to yourself.

If your heart’s been whispering “I need a break…”
If your body is craving rest and grounding…
If your soul is ready for peace and connection…

This retreat is your invitation. 💛

This weekend always fills up—if you’re feeling the call, trust it.

🎥 https://vimeo.com/946623956?fl=pl&fe=sh

👇 learn more: https://pranashanti.com/yoga-meditation-retreat/

🏡 register: https://northernedgealgonquin.ca/retreats/pranashanti-yoga-meditation/

Let’s wander into the forest together, and come back changed. 🍁✨

— Devinder

PranaShanti Yoga Centre PranaShanti Education Centre Northern Edge Algonquin

10/09/2025

10/05/2025

🌿 A Message from Devinder — Celebrating 17 Years of PranaShanti Yoga Centre 🌿

Seventeen years ago, I opened the doors to PranaShanti Yoga Centre with a simple dream — to create a space where people could come together to breathe, heal, learn, and grow. I could never have imagined how this vision would blossom into the incredible community we have today. ✨

From those very first classes in 2008 to the thousands who now call PranaShanti home, I am filled with deep gratitude for every student, teacher, guest teacher, staff, volunteer, and friend who has shared this journey with us. Each of you has added to the light and spirit of this place — and it’s because of you that we continue to thrive. 💛

To all of the teachers and guest teachers, thank you for sharing your wisdom, heart, and dedication over the years. You are the soul of PranaShanti — your guidance and presence continue to inspire and uplift our entire community. 🌟

This October marks 17 wonderful years of yoga, growth, and connection. I invite you to celebrate with us — to practice, to connect, and to share in the joy of what we’ve built together. 🙏

🎉 Join us for celebrations October 10–17, 2025
Watch for details here and in our newsletter — we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Here’s to many more years together! 💛

With love and gratitude,
Devinder
Founder & Director

📍 PranaShanti Yoga Centre | PranaShanti Education Centre
950 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON

10/01/2025

🌱 October Teaching Theme: Growth & Nourishment 🌱

As the season deepens into autumn, we’re reminded by Ayurveda that this is a time to nourish our roots, tend to our inner fire, and create space for steady growth. Just like the trees newly planted this year through the “Free Spring Tree” initiative with the Hintonburg Community Association, we too need grounding and care to flourish.

October’s classes will focus on sustaining creative energy, nourishing body and mind, and building resilience as we move through seasonal shifts. Together we’ll explore practices that balance Vata dosha — cultivating steadiness, warmth, and nourishment through breath, movement, and meditation.

✨ Growth isn’t about rushing forward — it’s about deepening our roots so we can expand with ease. ✨

This month is also a special milestone — PranaShanti Yoga Centre’s 17 Year Anniversary! 🎉 Keep an eye on for fun details, celebrations, and offerings throughout October.

🧘 Join Me for Class:
📍 PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave
• Sundays | 9:30 am (in-person + online)
• Thursdays | 6:00 pm (in-person + online)

🎶 Special Event:
✨ Breathwork + Sound Immersion
🗓 Saturday, October 11 | 3:00 pm
📍 PranaShanti Yoga Centre

“Like the trees we plant, our practice becomes strong when we nurture the roots.” – Devinder

09/30/2025

🧘‍♀️ Meditation Training with Devinder Kaur 🧘‍♂️
📅 December 5–7, 2025 | Online + In-Person

“Meditation: Because some answers can only be found on the Inner net.” – Shira Tamir ✨

Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human practices. In this immersive 20-hour training, you’ll:
🌿 Explore the science, philosophy, and practice of meditation
🌿 Learn how to teach simple techniques to beginners with clarity and ease
🌿 Discover different styles of meditation: breathwork, mantra, sound, mudra, and more
🌿 Gain tools to integrate meditation into your life, classes, or workplace

This course is open to yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and anyone ready to deepen their practice. No teaching experience required.

💫 Early Bird Pricing: $525 (Save $50 when you register by September 30)
💫 $575 after September 30

Certification: Prepare to confidently teach beginner meditation classes and workshops. CEUs available with Yoga Alliance.

👉 https://pranashanti.com/education/education-school-of-life/meditation-training-ottawa/

09/21/2025

✨ This past weekend I had the honour of receiving The Breathe to Heal Facilitator Training Certificate from the world-renowned Breathwork teacher, Max Strom.

How amazing it feels to be in the seat of the student — a reminder that we never stop learning. Every training, every practice keeps the mind active, the heart open, and the spirit growing. 💫

Breathwork continues to transform not only my own life, but also the way I can serve others. Deeply grateful for the wisdom shared, the supportive community, and the reminder that learning is a lifelong journey. 🌬️🙏


PranaShanti Yoga Centre PranaShanti Education Centre Max Strom