Movie Night - Finding Life on Mt. Everest by Elia Saikaly

(Photo above: Catherine introducing the film and Elia)

Last night we held our first of many Movie Nights at PranaShanti. The movie we featured last night is called "FindingLife on Mt. Everest". The filmmaker is Elia Saiklay.

It is an extrorindary movie about Elia retracing his teacher's or mentor's steps in a climb to the top of Mt. Everest. The film is about much more than the climb. It is about knowing yourself, finding out what is really important and as Sean Egan's moto says it, "Aim High"! Afterall, this is your life.

If you missed it this time please follow Elia's website, FindingLife, as he will be showing the film in a few different locations in Ottawa including schools.

(Photo right: Elia Saikaly, filmmaker)

Last night's movie was also a fundraiser for ChildHaven. Sean Egan was a great supporter of ChildHaven in Nepal and worked towards helping to build a school for orphaned children. Elia continues to help ChildHaven reach their goals.

Inspired by the ideals and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Child Haven International is a registered charity founded in 1985. They assist children and women in 4 countries, who are in need of food, education, health care, shelter and clothing, emotional and moral support.

Thank you to everyone who attended last night and donated so generously! Our donations will be sent to ChildHaven via Elia to help build a well for drinking water for the school in Nepal.

Thank you Elia for creating a beautiful and meaningful legacy for Sean and your continued work to inspire and uplift all. Your film opens the heart!

Also, thank you to Chandlar, Mike and Luc for all your hard work and technical support that allowed us to watch the film with amazing sound!

"Hot 26" - A New Class at PranaShanti

Banish the Winter Blues!

If you love Bikram Yoga you'll love our new class called "Hot 26".

Enjoy a series of 26 Yoga postures in the Body Room with the heat and humidity set to 105F. You'll feel like you're in the tropics!

Wednesdays 9:30 AM - Hot 26 with Kym;
Thursdays 7:30 PM - Hot 26 with Yannick;
Fridays 7:30 PM - Hot 26 with Kym;
Saturdays 10:45 AM - Hot 26 with Catherine; and
Sundays 11:30 AM - Hot 26 with Stephanie.

2009 Akara Numerology

What's in store for 2009? While, Akara Numerology isn't a way to predict the future, it can help us as an additional tool to be prepared for the changing times ahead.

2009 is an 11 year,(2+0+0+9=11). 11 is one of numerology's most spiritual numbers. 2009 brings a unique combination of sensitivity and intensity. With this increased sensitivity and intensity we will need more patience. This will be the challenge or the yoga for those of us who are naturally a little impatient - "patience please".

Along with being patient also comes being aware of our thoughts and actions and how our relationships are affected by our spoken and unspoken thoughts and communications. With patience and sensitity to yourself and others,, 2009 may be your best year ever!

If you would like to learn more about Akara Numerology or have a personal reading by Alison (Devinder Kaur) based on your day, month and year of birth, please contact us for more information at 613-761-9642.