The Lotus Centre, operated by 35-year veteran yoga and meditation teacher Meranda Squires, is an inspiring yoga lifestyle training centre nestled in the heart of downtown St. John’s at 52 Prescott Street, Newfoundland, Canada.

 

For over two decades, The Lotus Centre has served as a sanctuary for sincere seekers—a place where the ancient wisdom of yoga is preserved, practiced, and lived. Rooted in authentic eastern traditions, the Centre offers a supportive community dedicated to yoga, meditation, philosophy, chanting, natural living, and authentic communication.

Yoga Alliance Certified Training School

The Lotus Centre is proudly recognized as a Yoga Alliance certified training school, graduating 10 to 15 yoga teachers each year. In addition to foundational trainings, the Centre provides continuing education and advanced studies for yoga teachers who seek deeper knowledge and refinement in their personal and professional practice.

Personal Development Programs

At its heart, The Lotus Centre is a hub for personal transformation. Students have access to a broad spectrum of classes, workshops, and immersive experiences designed to support self-inquiry, inner peace, and conscious living.

Offerings include:

• Yoga classes & Yoga Lifestyle workshops
• Meditation courses
• Dyads and authentic communication practices
• Chanting and philosophy gatherings
• Enlightenment Intensive retreats
• Empowerment programs
• Laya Yoga retreats
• Seasonal and weekend workshops
• Community groups and mentorship

These programs invite individuals to explore the deeper dimensions of yoga, strengthen self-understanding, and cultivate a life grounded in clarity, resilience, and truth.

Professional Development & Certifications

The Lotus Centre is also a respected provider of professional-level certifications, supporting practitioners who wish to refine their craft or become leaders in the field of yoga and meditation.

Professional offerings include:

• Yoga Teacher Training (200 hr Soma & 300 hr Laya)
• Meditation Teacher Training
• Mind Clearing Training
• Empowerment Facilitator Training
• Enlightenment Intensive Monitor and Master Trainings

These programs uphold the highest standards of integrity, wisdom, and experiential learning—equipping teachers and facilitators to serve with confidence, compassion, and authenticity.

A Community Rooted in Truth and Connection

The Lotus Centre continues to grow as a community devoted to inner freedom, conscious living, and the awakening of one’s highest potential. Under Meranda’s guidance, the Centre remains a living lighthouse—illuminating the path for those seeking deeper understanding, self-realization, and spiritual growth.