PranaShanti is a busy city yoga centre in Ottawa, Canada, now at 950 Gladstone Avenue, with heated and non-heated classes, an education centre and wellness treatments. It's best for people who live in or are visiting Ottawa and for anyone looking at yoga teacher or yoga therapist training.
What it's like
PranaShanti is a city yoga centre rather than a getaway in the countryside, and that's its strength. If you live in Ottawa or are spending time there, it's a place where you can practice almost any day of the week, study to teach, and book a massage under the same roof.
The centre has moved since we first wrote about it. It's now at 950 Gladstone Avenue in Ottawa, with the PranaShanti Education Centre on the second floor of the same building. In autumn 2026 the centre was marking its 18th anniversary.
The studio is set up for different kinds of practice. The Body Room runs hot classes at 32 to 35°C and warm classes at 26 to 30°C, while the Soul and Mind Rooms are kept for non-heated practice. The centre says it offers more than 65 drop-in classes a week, both in person and by live stream, so there's usually something on whatever your schedule.
The philosophy is broad and welcoming. The centre describes its aim as mindful living on and off the mat, with many methods of yoga and meditation under one roof. It also runs a Seva program, where students who can't afford classes can earn them by volunteering.
The programs
Classes. Daily drop-in classes, packages, live-stream sessions, and private or corporate classes. Check the online schedule for current times.
Teacher training. The School of Yoga lists a 200-hour Kundalini Yoga Training for 2026 to 2027, which you can take in person in Ottawa or online. A 300-hour program is also listed.
Yoga therapy. The School of Yoga Therapy lists 300-hour and 800-hour programs for people who want to work therapeutically with clients.
Workshops. The education centre runs shorter courses too. In late 2026, for example, it scheduled a two-day course on hands-on assisting for teachers, covering consent, boundaries and safety.
Wellness. Registered massage therapists offer therapeutic, myofascial, hot stone, pregnancy and Thai yoga massage, along with Abhyanga, Lomilomi and acupuncture. Other treatments include Reiki, holistic facials, energy healing and yoga therapy sessions.
Who it suits (and who it doesn't)
PranaShanti suits Ottawa residents who want a regular practice, travelers who want to keep up yoga while in the city, and anyone serious about training as a yoga teacher or yoga therapist. The live-stream option and online teacher training make it useful even if you aren't local.
It's not a residential retreat. There's no accommodation, no meals and no nature setting, so if you're after a week away in the woods or by the sea, look elsewhere and treat PranaShanti as your home studio instead.
Getting there
The centre is at 950 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 3E6. The website doesn't publish parking or transit details, so check with the centre by phone at 613 761 9642 before your first visit.
Frequently asked questions
Has PranaShanti moved?
Yes. Older listings show an address on Armstrong Street. The centre is now at 950 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa.
Can I do the teacher training online?
The 200-hour Kundalini Yoga Training for 2026 to 2027 can be taken either in person or online.
Are the classes heated?
Some are. Hot classes run at 32 to 35°C and warm classes at 26 to 30°C, and there are non-heated rooms for other practices.
Can I take classes from home?
Yes. The centre streams live classes as well as running in-person sessions.
Does PranaShanti offer accommodation?
No. It's a city studio and education centre, so you'll need to arrange your own place to stay.
