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by Jennifer Worley

Tanis McRae helps people heal themselves

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EDITORIAL

It’s okay to be kind to your soul I

well remember the hype that led up to the turn of the century a little more than a decade ago.

Reports on TV suggested we should have extra cash and food on hand just in case the bank machines and other essential systems went down at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 1999.

consultant to help me explore new concepts to enhance my life. I had no idea what to expect, but I was open. Her observations of the home I share with my husband were somewhat overwhelming, but in the end, they were very empowering. Her knowledge and gentle approach gave me insight.

On the 10-year anniversary of Y2K, a wired.com article recalled how, “Y2K fears were real enough to make governments around the world take remedial action before the event, which had the unintended benefit of actually strengthening the existing computer infrastructure.”

We had accumulated a collection of sentimental items throughout our 20-plus years together, and a good number of these treasures had made their way to an overflowing arrangement atop the hutch of our office desk. She pointed out the symbolic importance of some of these items, and I recognized how their placement was actually causing grief in certain aspects of our life. We explored several areas of our home and backyard that day, and I immediately made adjustments and continue to do so today keeping the concepts of feng shui in the forefront.

I personally anticipate December 21, 2012 to come and go just as Y2K did—without incident. The key to surviving the challenges of 2012 will be in our own preparations. During the months and years leading up to Y2K, governments took action. “Systems were upgraded or, when they couldn’t be replaced, were given additional backup,” wrote Tony Long in the wired.com article. “Billions of dollars were spent fixing the original source code in older computers.”

It’s very easy to get caught up in the global hype and drama that seems to surround us at times. Mary Rose Lessoway, in her article “2012 and Beyond” published in our Winter 2010 issue, wrote, “If you watch the Hollywood version of the movie 2012 or any other fear-based propaganda, remember that we need to be aware of what we take on as our beliefs, what we are creating in our individual and collective realities. We don’t know what will happen; we only know what is happening.”

The new paradigm or shift promises to bring more peace, joy and love to the world. So ask yourself this, “When that happens and the whole world is all happy and full of bliss, where will you choose to be? Stuck in misery, or happy and in harmony with the world?”

A few years ago, I hired a feng shui

Can we upgrade our own internal software and systems just as the government upgraded software in preparation for Y2K? We can—by taking courses on topics that will support the growth of our own infrastructure. Attending seminars, expos and workshops will also serve as backup as we prepare for the future and the changes ahead. Seeking out healers, teachers and consultants (techies) will provide us with the emotional and spiritual (software) support we so desperately deserve.

We can also examine our personal relationships with others and, of course, that all-important relationship within ourselves. What are your greatest desires? When was the last time you did something just for you? Ask yourself, “What is my soul seeking today?”

And let’s not forget to maintain our hardware (physical body) while we’ re at it. Add nourishment, regular exercise and hot sex to the routine. If and when you feel guilty about any of these things, give yourself permission. It’s okay to be kind to your soul!

“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.

Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drowned your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become.

Everything else is secondary.” ~ Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

My wish is that you will discover something within the pages of our Winter 2012 issue that will assist you with upgrading your software and enriching your soul this season and throughout the year!

Namaste, Linda Warwick, Editor

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Healing

the Emotional Body

Tanis McRae helps people to heal themselves

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WRITTEN BY JENNIFER WORLEY PHOTOS BY POPIK PHOTOGRAPHY

ou develop a pain in your knee or tailbone, or you’ve lived with asthma since your childhood, or you’ve struggled with a food allergy for several years. Many of us are familiar with these aches, pains and health issues. They are a fact of life; we just learn to live with them. Or we go to the doctor and get a prescription.

To Grande Prairie intuitive healer Tanis McRae, these maladies are just the tip of the iceberg. They represent the physical part of the body, but there is so much more to us than meets the eye. McRae

or expectations the label can bring, preferring the moniker intuitive healer.

“Intuitive by definition means having access to information without really asking for it, and healer describes where I want to go with somebody,” explains McRae, who is married with two teenage sons. “I don’t want to sit and talk about whether you are going to meet the man you love or where you’re going in five years. For me it’s more about the healing and letting go of what’s no longer serving you.”

Using the many tools at her disposal, including energy work, quantum touch,

“I don’t heal anyone; the person heals themselves, but I can provide the information for them to create it for themselves and that is empowerment.” compares the body to a dandelion. Above ground, the stem and flower relate to the physical and mental body, while below the surface, the roots correspond to the emotional and spiritual body.

“I think you get what you get, physically, last, which means it already exists in the mental, emotional and spiritual body,” says McRae, 47, a homegrown Peace Country native and former educator with the county school system. “If you deal with it only at the physical level, you haven’t got to the root of the problem.”

McRae’s expertise is in the emotional body. She works with clients and teaches workshops to help people delve beneath the surface to the core of their emotions, where, she says, true healing occurs. She shies away from the word psychic because of the potential distrust

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Reiki and the pendulum as a divination tool, she has touched thousands of clients and believes she sees a miracle every day.

But her first real experience in the power of healing was very close to home.

In 2004, McRae and her siblings were desperate to help their ailing mother, Gladys, who for many years was thin and languishing. Diagnosed with celiac disease, she had developed severe allergies to foods, synthetic materials and scents, to the point where her diet was limited to a dozen foods and she couldn’t walk across a carpet or lie on a bed. In the early 2000s, Gladys’s doctor told her she was going to die from her illness, and she started to give up.

That’s when McRae and her sisters took their mother to a local naturopath, who did kinesthetic muscle testing and

discovered she had parasites—and had likely had them since 1964. The naturopath prescribed a regimen of anti-parasitic foods and herbal remedies to help boost her immune system and Gladys started to get better physically.

However, McRae noticed she had forgotten how to live a healthy life and was struggling emotionally to find her way back.

The same year, an introduction to belief re-patterning opened a door for McRae, who was fascinated to learn how emotions play a role in what’s happening to the body. She read American motivational author Louise Hay’s book You Can Heal Your Life, which is based on the theory that our beliefs and ideas are often the cause of our emotional and physical problems. It became a springboard first to helping her mother heal emotionally and later to ridding herself of asthma and guiding her son Niklas on his journey to cure his severe milk allergy.

McRae became a sponge, learning anything that would give her additional tools for her new calling. She studied spiritual psychology with Steve Rother of lightworker.com; travelled to Sedona, Arizona, to hear Colette Baron-Reid, a Canadian intuitive counselor; and spent time with Neale Donald Walsch, American author of the Conversations with God series of books. All of these philosophies resonated with her, and she has morphed them into her own brand of healing. She also became certified in Reiki, spiritual psychology, quantum touch and energy therapy. At the same time, McRae was part of an inner circle of like-minded Grande Prairie women who were searching for reasons and understanding.

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FEATURE witnessed the return of some of his mobility and has seen continuing improvement over the last few months.

After a 20-year teaching career, McRae “came out of the spiritual closet” in 2006. She formed her own business, The Healing I, and began facilitating for clients outside of her immediate family.

But she didn’t leave teaching behind. As it turns out, her new workshop students aren’t unlike the kindergarten and Grade 1 students she taught in the past.

Another client, whose sister had died in a car accident when she was a young girl, had developed asthma.

“Asthma, I know, sits in the chest, and the chest is where we hold grieving. We talked about what happened and the grieving process. Then I did energy work on her chest and she was able to breathe freely and made peace around that death. She’s never had to use her asthma medicine again.”

“You can’t make someone read, but you can provide all the things that are needed for them to be a successful reader. It’s the same with being a healer,” explains McRae. “I don’t heal anyone; the person heals themselves, but I can provide the information for them to create it for themselves and that is empowerment.

That’s the heart of healing—taking control and responsibility for your own healing.”

Not every client McRae sees is healed in a single visit. Sometimes she is dealing with a belief system that no longer serves an individual and that can take more time.

Guided Synergy published its first issue in January 2005 and very soon after, Tanis began advertising in its holistic directory. In 2009, she became a regular contributor to the magazine as the expert behind the Ask a Healer column.

McRae is very excited about the advancement of the holistic industry in Grande Prairie and universally. Locally, she credits Guided Synergy magazine for giving the industry a forum, and says that with awareness has come participation and increased acceptance. On a broader scale, technology has brought us to a level where people are no longer simply surviving, but they are thriving. Instead of spending all of their energy on just staying alive, they have more time to understand who they are on a deeper level.

According to McRae, her gift is manipulating energy: channelling universal energies, bringing them through her own body and allowing them to flow into the person she is working on. With quantum touch, she raises the vibration of the energy, “spinning it,” and encourages the other person’s body to match the vibration.

“Just like water wants to find a level, so does energy. So it starts to let go of anything that’s holding it back,” she says. “It’s the only way you’re going to heal something; you bring a higher vibration and let go of what’s low.”

For her clients, working with McRae has translated into the release of emotions such as guilt, fear and grief associated with death or physical abuse, and of their physical

Self Healing For intuitive healer Tanis McRae, it’s all about getting back to basics, the meat and potatoes of understanding who you are. Self-healing, explains McRae, is self-evaluation, and that means getting acquainted with your emotions.

“At some point we just stuck out our hand and said, ‘Heal me.’ And so, they put a pill in it. We got disconnected from ourselves,” she says. “It’s not up to the doctor to heal 8 www.guidedsynergy.ca

Tanis McRae relaxing in the newly opened Escapes Bistro & Wine Bar, a beautiful restaurant in Grande Prairie serving moderately priced simple foods in a modest setting. manifestations, including knee and neck pain and asthma. She is particularly proud of the energy work she performed on her 93-yearold father, Tom, who after recently suffering a stroke lost the use of his right arm and leg.

After running some energy into his body, she

us; it’s up to us. A pill is physical support, but you need more than just that physical body. If you ignore the other parts of who you are, then your physical body can’t heal.”

At times, acknowledging your emotions requires letting go of those that are negative. Participants at the Experience the Peace Holistic Conference and Retreat, hosted by Guided Synergy magazine in Grande Prairie in October 2011, applauded McRae’s tips on how to remove the excess emotional baggage

“We’re absolutely evolving. There’s definitely an evolution of understanding.” ✾ Jennifer Worley is a Calgary-based writer with more than twenty years in the media industry. She has written on a wide range of topics, including health and fitness, travel and fashion. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the Calgary Herald, the Calgary Sun and Flare magazine.

from their lives. Just like there are objects banned from the carry-on bag you bring on a plane, there are things that are not safe to have in your emotional suitcase, namely pain, guilt, worry, judgment and criticism.

“When you are carrying those things for self or others, they deplete your energy.

They are a misdirection of your energy,” says McRae. “So many people carry those things around with them. It’s not my job, but my life purpose to help them eliminate these things from their lives.”

BOOK REVIEW I ENVIRONMENT

Bottlemania:

How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It AUTHOR ELIZABETH ROYTE BOOK REVIEW BY STACEY OLSON BLOOMBURY, U.S., 2008, ISBN-10: 1596913711, ISBN-13: 978-1596913714

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efore I read Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It, I was a tap water drinker but not exclusively.

After this enlightening read, I can now say that I am a fully converted tap water drinker with a “Bottled Water Free Zone” sticker on my refrigerator. This book is a serious habitchanger.

Elizabeth Royte is well-known for her previous books Garbage Land and The Tapir’s Morning Bath: Solving the Mysteries of the Tropical Rain Forest (both New York Times Notable Books), and her articles have appeared in The New Yorker, National Geographic and other prestigious magazines.

In Bottlemania, Royte dives into the complex world of commercialization of one of the most basic human needs: drinking water.

Her journalistic adventure starts in Maine, where water trucks drive 24/7, pumping and transporting water from aquifers around the state. These aquifers have the potential to deliver clean spring water to the citizens of Maine for many thousands of years; however, the 700 million gallons a year that Nestlé pumps from Maine is creating an uncertain future for the state.

The author paints a lucid and compelling picture of Fryeburg, Maine, the town that is trying to stop Poland Spring (a division of Nestlé) from “stealing” their water. Nestlé buys the water at the same price as any resident of Fryeburg; they then bottle and sell it back to consumers at rates approximately 4,000 to 6,000 percent higher. When the author arrives on the scene, the town is in an all-out water war.

Neighbours are mad at neighbours. Gossip of secret meetings creates an on-edge atmosphere for the town of 3,000. The ecology of their lakes is changing; fishing and swimming are no longer possible because of ever-polluted waterways.

In this divide, the author stands clear: Fryeburg water should not be for sale.

The author further explores the issues of marketing, the environment, economics and health surrounding water in a captivating manner. Bottlemania is a well-balanced pageturner that leaves the readers to make up their own mind about the water debate; and there certainly is a debate raging. By mid-read I was leaning towards my trusty glass of tap water for the ethical and economical reasons alone.

There were a few more questions I needed

answered before making my final decision on the liquid, however: Is bottled water cleaner?

And is tap water safe?

The answers to these questions were fully developed by the author and left me satisfied. The issue of the environment and the safety of bottled water cannot be explored without mentioning the bottles themselves. Approximately 40 billion bottled water containers are thrown into landfills or recycled every year in the U.S. alone. Do the chemicals from bottled water leach into drinking water as it is transported to store shelves? Absolutely, according to Royte. The longer bottled water sits in plastic before you consume it, the more BPA and other hazardous chemicals move from the plastic and into your water.

Rotye does not hide the fact that she is a tap water drinker and even comically filled up her Nalgene in front of Poland Spring higher-ups. It is no wonder that she included an eye-opening safety comparison in this concise read. Tap water in New York City has 2.8 parts per million of nitrate, while Perrier carries about 18 parts per million (much higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s limit of 10 ppm). What about bacteria? My tap water, for example, is processed four kilometres from my home, then runs through the tap and into my thirsty mouth. Is there time for bacteria to multiple and wreak havoc on my body?

Nope. Now Evian, for example, is bottled about 8,000 kilometres from my house and sat on a store shelf for an unknown amount of time in a toasty room temperature environment in which bacteria love to multiple. I’ll choose the faucet on this one.

Water is an essential human need that we are not thinking enough about. Bottlemania is an eye-opening book that will compel you to stand on one side of the water war or the other. As for me? I haven’t touched a plastic water bottle since finishing the book.

Water Aware Stacey Olson wanted to find more out about the tap water she ingests eight to 10 times a day. One simple phone call and she was touring her local water treatment plant. To her surprise, cleaning water to make it potable is a relatively, well, clean process.

One issue she was keenly aware of on the tour, however, was fluoride. While three chemicals are used to treat water, fluoride is added to treat people. The fluoride debate has raged for years in Canada.

Last spring, Calgary city councillors voted to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water, and last November, a bid to do the same in Fort St. John was defeated in an election referendum.

Stacey Olson wants the issue on the public agenda in Grande Prairie.

“I decided that if I was going to drink tap water, I wanted it to be as clean as possible,” says Olson. “The choice of which medications enter my body is mine alone.” She has started a petition entitled Stop Fluoridation in Grande Prairie’s Water and will be presenting it to city council in early 2012.

The Rabbit Hole in Grande Prairie has the book Bottlemania: How Water Went On Sale and Why We Bought It in stores now and also has copies of the petition available to sign. She is inviting people to sign the petition online at www.fluoridefreegp.tk or at any health food store around Grande Prairie.

Stacey Olson is a teacher in and around the Grande Prairie area. She continues to spread the word about fluoride in her community and hopes to have it removed from the water by the end of 2012.

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The Act of Forgiveness

Forgive and gain access to the energy of spirit F doesn’t help, what does? Are we ever able to redeem ourselves? If those around us do not practice forgiveness, we may start to avoid taking risks because we are scared of being wrong. We don’t admit our mistakes, we never feel that we are good enough and we have trouble maintaining relationships. However, we can forgive ourselves. This empowers us to create the changes we want in our lives by accepting full responsibility for our thoughts and actions.

orgiveness is the act of releasing our pain and anger over the past. It is a choice to live in the present, to let go of what—or who—was right or wrong in the past. By forgiving, we gain the freedom to live our own lives, no longer allowing someone else to control them.

The act of forgiving others releases their hold on us. When we choose not to forgive others, we allow them to hurt us over and over again. It is important to understand that forgiving others does not mean that we condone their behaviour. Nor must we continue a relationship with them or forget about their actions.

Many of our fears, anxieties and even physical health problems originate from an inability or unwillingness to forgive. When we forgive, we gain access to the loving energy of spirit, which can heal our deepest physical and mental wounds and help us create a future leading to love, health and happiness.

Forgiving becomes easier when we release both the expectation of an apology and the need for others to understand us or for us to understand them. In many cases, we need to forgive the person all over again each time we think of the situation. Over time, our anger and bitterness fades, eventually disappearing, and we are able to look at the situation with a soothing sense of peace.

Radical forgiveness enables us to view any situation with spiritual understanding.

We recognize that life is divinely guided, unfolding for each of us exactly as it should for our highest good. We see that everything happens for a reason. Spirit does not make mistakes. We are able to surrender to the flow of life and to learn that, ultimately, there is nothing to forgive.

The act of forgiving ourselves is one of the most loving things we can do for ourselves, but it can be harder than forgiving someone else. Forgiving ourselves does not necessarily mean that we would act differently given what we know now; it just means that we are willing to go forward and focus on the future.

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When I ask couples to explain what has drawn them to explore feng shui, the women often say something like “I really resonate with the philosophy,” while the men tell me that it was their partner’s idea. At first, the men reluctantly go along but, thankfully, they usually gain interest and show enthusiasm when we begin to discuss the effects their home might be having on their life.

Often, the man comes on board when I introduce the concept of the command position. Desks, both at home and at work, should be placed so that you have both a solid wall behind you and a clear view of the door, without being in direct line of the door.

Placing your desk in this position can directly affect your finances, success and influence at work.

I ask my clients to imagine walking into the office of Donald Trump. Where would the desk be? Would he sit facing the wall, with his back to the door? No, of course not.

Executives do not work in such a subordinate position. They command the room from their desks. This is an unspoken corporate rule— and for good reason.

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Feng Shui can be used to enhance every aspect of ones life encompassing: Family and Community Wealth Health both physical and mental Helpful People and Travel Children and Creativity Skills and Learning Fame and Self-knowledge Relationships

Placing your desk, as well as other important pieces of furniture such as your bed, in the command position can have a major impact on your success. Looking at it symbolically, this position represents protection from the unseen and the ability to see clearly, in advance, any situation that is coming your way.

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Microphages are small cells that destroy bacteria, foreign particles and debris from other cells.

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Let Earth and Water Comfort You Balancing the kapha dosha in winter and spring A

s I was writing this article on a cold, dry winter day, I had a peek at Facebook. My friends’ posts made me smile: “Making homemade soup and buns.” “Filled the crockpot with stew and the oven with biscuits.” “Chili and buns for dinner tonight!”

The balance of sweet, sour and salty tastes my friends were creating is perfect for the vata (wind season), or winter, months. This made me realize just how in tune with nature many of us are and how well we listen to our body’s needs. As we move from winter into spring (kapha season), we need to adjust our lifestyle to keep our dosha (body constitution) in balance.

Kapha (earth and water season) is almost two seasons in one. The heavy, cold dampness of the late-winter months transitions into the warmer dampness of spring. While it is still cold, we should continue with a diet of warm foods and drinks, as the kapha dosha does not agree with cold. To help balance the kapha in your body as the weather warms up, reduce or eliminate dairy products, salt, sugars, fermented foods and heavier meat products; these foods—known as the sweet, sour and salty tastes—build up congestion in your respiratory system. Changing to lighter foods with pungent, bitter or astringent tastes keeps springtime illnesses at bay.

The pungent tastes in foods such as hot peppers, herbs, spices and garlic energize digestion and metabolism. Bitter tastes, found in herbs and dark, leafy greens, lighten and detoxify tissues.

Astringent tastes, found in legumes, herbs and raw fruits and vegetables, tighten the tissues and absorb water.

A cleansing detox can also help in the seasonal transition. This can be as simple as a one-day-a-week cleanse in which you ingest only liquids or liquefied foods (soups, juices, fruits and veggies) for 24 hours. Or consider a sevenday cleanse to kick-start your metabolism.

In addition to changing your diet in early spring, increase your physical activity. Take a brisk walk outside, attend a yoga class—anything to get you off the couch!

Kapha imbalance tends to bring lethargy and congestion. Staying

active and eating lighter will help you to shed off winter and approach the warm days of summer (pitta, fire season) feeling clearer and lighter in the mind, body and spirit.

To learn more about Ayurveda, your dosha and the role of foods in maintaining dosha balance, some great books are Perfect Health: The Complete Mind/Body Guide by Deepak Chopra, MD, and Eat·Taste·Heal by Thomas Yarema, MD, Daniel Rhoda and Chef Johnny Brannigan.

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Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1/3 cup molasses

1/2 cup lemon juice

1/3 cup smooth peanut butter

2 teaspoons diced onion

2 eggs

1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2/3 cup vegetable oil

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1 cup toasted wheat germ 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup cashews

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1/4 cup dried cranberries

2 cups rolled oats

1 apple - peeled, cored and diced

1 cup raisins

1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts DIRECTIONS Cream the butter, sugar, molasses, and peanut butter in a large bowl. Blend in the eggs and vanilla. Mix the flour, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, until evenly blended.

Stir in the oats, raisins, choc chips, and nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

DIRECTIONS In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.

In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear.

Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

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3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons poppy seeds DIRECTIONS Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, onion powder, and salt in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in grapeseed oil, whisking constantly, until combined. Stir the poppy seeds into the mixture.

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Promoting balance through alternative therapies “H

and physical stressors that disrupt this balance. Primary-care physicians report that 75 to 90 percent of all patients’ visits are in some way related to long-term sympathetic Let’s start with a simple reactions to psychosocial stresses. definition of stress: Stress is Consider a patient who has been anything that throws your body coping well with a physical problem out of balance. Unfortunately, only to have his or her pain flare our bodies do not distinguish up during a stressful event, such as very well between mental and a divorce or the death of a loved physical stress. The mental stress one. The effects of these stressors you feel when caring for a sick build up over time, meaning that as child can affect your body as the population ages, we are seeing easily as the physical stress of a higher rates of chronic health sore back due to lifting a heavy problems due to accumulated stress.

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DR. BRETT HESSEL, The goal, then, is to reduce the CHIROPRACTOR Our bodies strive to maintain activity of the sympathetic nervous a constant internal balance system and encourage that of regardless of what happens around us the parasympathetic nervous system— physically or mentally. The scientific term that is, we want to decrease the fight-orfor this internal balance is homeostasis. flight response to long-term stress and Maintaining homeostasis is the responsibility increase the restorative responses of resting, of the autonomic nervous system, which is repairing and eating. Treating stress gives divided into two components: sympathetic different health-care professionals an ideal and parasympathetic. opportunity to work together. The following types of practitioners can help you improve The sympathetic component produces your health by reducing the negative impact the well-known fight-or-flight response to of stress on your body: stressors. For example, if you encounter a physical threat, like an angry, barking dog, • Chiropractor: Research your body gets physically excited, preparing has shown that chiropractic to run away from or fight the threat. The adjustments of the spine can parasympathetic component complements reduce sympathetic reactions. the sympathetic component, responding • Acupuncturist: Similar to stressors through eating, sleeping and repairing the body. When you are hungry, results have been shown your body reacts to this physical stress by for acupuncture. Many increasing your appetite. Likewise, when acupuncture points you are physically tired, the parasympathetic that are traditionally component encourages you to sleep in order used to balance the body are essentially to help restore balance. sympathetic or The autonomic nervous system copes well parasympathetic with short-term physical stress, but it is not switches. good at dealing with ill-defined, long-term Sedating mental or physical stress. For example, the sympathetic physical stress of bending over a computer all week is much harder to balance than the sudden stress caused by a barking dog. Over time, long-term stress pushes our bodies into a long-term sympathetic, or fight-orflight, reaction, which leads to a breakdown of homeostasis. That is, long-term or chronic stress causes physical problems that throw our bodies out of balance. ow does stress affect my physical health problems?” This is a question I get asked almost every day at the clinic.

Our fast-paced, modern life is full of mental

switches or activating parasympathetic ones promotes homeostasis.

• Reflexologist: Stimulating selected points in the feet calms sympathetic reactions and promotes parasympathetic responses • Massage therapist: Therapeutic massage treatment of tight and dysfunctional muscles quiets the sympathetic reaction.

• Counsellor or psychologist: Counselling can help you deal with the mental triggers of sympathetic nervous system reactions.

• Dietitian: Good nutrition nourishes your body. A dietitian can help you craft a nutritional program to promote homeostasis.

• Yoga and meditation instructor: Yoga and meditation enhance the parasympathetic component, helping it to balance an overactive sympathetic component.

While long-term mental and physical stress can lead to or aggravate physical health problems, many alternative therapies can be used to control or remove the stressors and heal our bodies. Talk to your healthcare practitioner to identify how stressors are affecting you and which therapies can promote balance in your body.

Brett Hessel, DC, CAFCI, graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) for medical acupuncture. Brett has also trained with the AFCI for traditional Chinese medicine and with the China Shanghai International Acupuncture Training Centre.

Brett and his wife, Jennifer, currently operate the Grimshaw Chiropractic Care Centre in Grimshaw, Alberta, and the Northwest Wellness Centre in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

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Reconnective Healing Practitioner™ parri@reconnect4life.ca

Laurie Marshall, ssyt, iyt

780.518.7291

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780.831.8921

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Ongoing Workshops & Individual Healing Sessions

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Massages are provided by Registered Massage Therapists

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Grande Prairie's best selection of whole leaf teas Monday -Thursday 9-8 p.m.

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HEALTH HINTS Monthly information evenings. First Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Introducing Éiriú Eolas (pronounced AIR-oo OH-lahss), the amazing scientific stress-control, healing, detoxing and rejuvenation program which is the key that will help you to change your life in a real and immediately noticeable way. Éiriú Eolas will enable you to rapidly and gently access and release layers of mental, emotional and physical toxicity that stand between you and a healthy, younger feeling and younger looking body!

Contact Carolyn or Irini for information about our classes in Grande Prairie and Edmonton at: 780-532-4022 & 780-539-7999 carolyn@eiriu-eolas.org irini@eiriu-eolas.org

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Are you... Tired, Stressed, Depressed or just not feeling well?

What to do... Quantum Biofeedback A COMPLETE HEALTH ANALYSIS AND BALANCING OF • Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies • Hormone Imbalances • Toxins/Fungi/Parasites • Allergies/Food Sensitivity • Mental/Emotion Block • ADD/ADHD And so much more!

Empowering people worldwide to live their dreams and passions

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Serving the Peace Country for 20 years!

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Sports Teams, Youth, Adults, Families, Couples and Corporations • Experience high levels of joy • Find your soul mate/life partner • Your passion will be rekindled for your life • Learn how to set goals and accomplish them • Create a plan for your career, family, relationships, finances This is a fantastic workshop for your personal and business life. I learned so much that I can use at work.

Catch Your World Of Dreams Kimberly ✴ Astrological Consultations and Guidance ✴ Meditation Workshops and Events ✴ Unique one of a kind Gifts and Keepsakes ✴

780.882.3863

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Ruby taps into the Universal Energy and connects with your guides through the medium of Automatic Writing.

Spiritual guides give you information about how to move forward in your life, and how to move through self limiting beliefs and old patterns. Ruby provides you with detailed information that expands the awareness of self!

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Aro m atherapy MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA For thousands of years, people have relied on the power of plants and scent to lift their moods, calm their minds and awaken their spirits. Restore your health at Mirage Holistic Spa. Located in the Holiday Inn – where it’s all about you! 9816 - 107 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.513.0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE Many of our treatments can be customized with pure essential oil blends taking your experience to the next level. Featuring Comfort Zone Aromasoul (Oriental, Mediterranean, Indian & Arabian)…a path to discover your ancient soul. 10612 – 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

Ar t MOOD MENDER Featuring Local Artists, Papaya Art, Fairy Art, Da Vinci and other well known Artists. 10024A - 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9950

A st rolog y CATCH YOUR WORLD OF DREAMS Astrological Consultations & Guidance, Meditation Workshops and Events. Unique one of a kind Gifts and Keepsakes. Believe in the Power of YOU! Kimberly Jolivet. Grande Prairie, AB 780.882.3863 www.catchyourworldofdreams.com

B io-Feed back NIKI LUCAS Tired? Stressed? Depressed?...just not feeling well?

A Complete Health Analysis and balancing of... *Hormones * Allergies *Mental/Emotional Blocks *Toxins/Fungi/Parasites*ADD/ADHD* And much more. To book an appointment call Niki Lucas BFS; DIHom. Unit 104, 9914 109 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.296.5373 nikil@telus.net PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE Quantum biofeedback - Electrodes are placed on the foreheads, wrists and ankles. The device searches for 9000 energetic frequencies or stressors, balancing vitamins and minerals, allergies, hormones, toxins and emotional blocks. Contact Sharon Dillabough for further information. 201, 11117 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com

Premium directory listings appear in each issue of the MAGAZINE and in Guided Synergy’s ONLINE holistic directory! http://guidedsynergy.ca/holistic-andnatural-health-directory Cost per listing is $50/category OR $120/year per category, (three issues) and includes up to 50 words. Additional words are .85 cents each to a maximum of 85 words. A great value for any advertising budget! Book your spot today. Email us at directory@guidedsynergy.ca SACRED ESSENCE The Biopulsar system gives immediate data on the vitality of 46 organs & glands. Full body Aura Picture & Chakra Analysis. Get accurate & instant biofeedback of your energetic health now. 904 2nd Avenue, Beaverlodge, AB 780.882.2584 vanwag@gpwins.ca www.sacredessence.ca

B o ok s M.J. DOMET ‘Waves of Blue Light, Heal the Heart and Free The Soul’ written by local author Marilyn Dometraschuk. This brand new release is an honest rendition of her life whereby she lovingly invites you to look into her heart and soul, empowering you to heal your own. Visit the authors website to find out where to pick up your copy or order online at amazon.com or amazon.ca Grande Prairie, AB & Beaverlodge, AB 780.505.1349 expecttobeempowered@gmail.com www.expecttobeempowered.com MOOD MENDER Gifts for the Mind, Body and Soul. Crystals, Books, Tarot, Candles, Incense, Crystal and Brass Bowls, Fountains, and much, much more. 10024A -100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9950 OPENING THE SENSES OF THE SOUL Healing Into Wholeness With Nature’s Vibrational Medicine is a look at how we can empower and heal ourselves by looking to nature’s equilibrium.... one chakra at a time! Order online!

63 Crowfoot Terrace NW, Calgary, AB 403.208.0812 www.sensesofthesoul.ca RABBIT HOLE Open late everyday, located in the heart of downtown Grande Prairie, the Rabbit Hole Bookstore features a wide selection of books. Classic Literature, Science Fiction, Canadiana, New Age, History, Psychology, Philosophy, Spirituality, Self Help, Mythology, Pregnancy and Parenting, Mysteries, Horror, Children’s Books, Gardening, Science and Nature, Outdoor Survivalist, Thriller, Romance, Beat Literature, Current Events, Conspiracy and Paranormal, Poetry and Plays. We also carry new and used Vinyl LP Records, Comics and Graphic Novels, Japanese Manga, Posters, T-Shirts, Leather Journals, Toys, Games and Gifts. We also host regular folk-music events, art shows and author readings. Come in and relax on our couches by the fireplace! 10020 – 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.539.7999

B owe n T h e ra p y HEALING HANDS THERAPY AND TEA The Bowen Technique is a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy that is revolutionizing health care worldwide. 9506 – 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.402.3292 www.therapyandtea.com

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THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGING A non-invasive, safe and painless procedure that can be used to monitor abnormalities in breast tissue for women of all ages including women with breast implants. For more information or to book an appointment please contact Suzanne Sutherland.

2566 Tempe Knoll Drive, North Vancouver, BC & 26 Discovery Heights SW, Calgary, AB 780.340.1947 www.breastthermography.ca

VERITY WELLNESS A variety of illnesses can be triggered by a toxic colon which can be relieved with colon hydrotherapy, a safe effective method of removing waste from the large intestine without the use of drugs. For more information or to book a consultation contact Wendy Davis Unit # 104 9914 109th Ave, Grande Prairie, AB

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REQUIRED: HIGHLY MOTIVATED PEOPLE TO WORK FROM HOME Partner with an International Wellness company to achieve your financial goals. Flexible hours allow you to work around the important things in your life. Visit our website to request a consultation. Fort St. John, BC 250.827.3884 Momof6@glide.net www.Mom2Six.com

SACRED ESSENCE Chromalive Colour Therapy uses concentrated colour to stimulate reflex zones. Register today for a Colour Workshop. Individual Colour Therapy Sessions & Colour Personality Tests available.Contact Leanne Van Wagner, Qualified Colour Energy Consultant. 904 - 2nd Avenue, Beaverlodge, AB 780.882.2584 vanwag@gpwins.ca www.sacredessence.ca

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CANDACE MCKIM Private Chakra Therapy determines which chakras are out of balance, are re-balanced and provided with tools to maintain optimal health. Yoga Soul Centre, 9022B-108th St., Grande Prairie, AB 780.814.9645 info@candacemckim.com www.candacemckim.com

COUNSELLING SOLUTIONS Professional, confidential ‘talk therapy’ counselling method has been proven to be more effective and longer lasting than medications for concerns such as depression. Fast, effective and safe results for adults, teens, children and couples. Call Joanna today! Grande Prairie, AB 780.296.1312 joannamoen@telus.net www.counsellingsoulutionsgp.com

C ha n n e l l i n g RUBY’S WRITINGS Ruby taps into the Universal Energy and connects with your guides through the medium of Automatic Writing. Spiritual guides give you information about how to move forward in your life. Serving Grande Prairie, Dawson Creek and area. Ruby Tunke. Grande Prairie, AB & Dawson Creek, AB 780.518.1406

C hi rop ra c t i c NORTHWEST WELLNESS CENTRE Balanced health for body, mind and spirit including Chiropractic Treatment, Family Medicine, Acupuncture, Registered Massage Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Reflexology,Reconnective Healing, Orthotics, Ayurveda Specialist. 10031 – 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.532.5520 www.northwestwellnesscentre.com

Cou r s e s / C l a sse s EIRIU EOLAS Experience the revived techniques of Ancient Knowledge, now proven by current scientific research. Relieve your stress with today’s most effective breathing and meditation program, Eiriu Eolas. Simple to learn and easy to add to your busy schedule. FREE introductory classes held at the Rabbit Hole Bookstore. DVD set available.

Contact Irini or Carolyn. 10020 - 100th Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.532.4022 carolyn@eiriu-eolas.org www.EEBreathe.com HOT ROCK MASSGE CLASSES The ‘Cadillac’ of all massages. It’s great! Learn for family or friends or to incorporate into your business. 2 Day workshops. Contact Sharon Dillabough at Peace Country Wellness Centre or visit our website. Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com

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INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE COURSE Are you a holistic practitioner, spa employee, RMT, aroma therapist, reflexologist, or hair stylist?

Indian Head Massage is a great way to add to what you are already doing. 2 Days of Instruction.

Classes scheduled throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan. Contact Marlene.

Edmonton, AB 780.991.6067

www.wholisticservicesbymarlene.webs.com

OPENING THE SENSES OF THE SOUL WORKSHOPS: Samantha Orthlieb, Herbalist and Nature/ Flower Essence Therapist teaches others about co-creation, chakra archetypes and vibrational medicine. Please contact her at customerservice@ nurturehealth.ca if you want to co-partner with her to host a workshop, practitioner training or special event in your hometown. 63 Crowfoot Terrace NW, Calgary, AB 403.208.0812 www.sensesofthesoul.ca/workshops PRISM ADVANCED LEARNING Ready Set Goals Workshops. Empowering people worldwide to live their dreams and passions. Sports teams, summer camps, youth groups, schools and corporations (ages 11-90). Visit us online for more information and to register. Fort McMurray, AB 780.750.0350 www.prismadvancedlearning.com RAINDROP CLASSES Very relaxing aromatherapy treatment. Therapeutic properties in each oil help to relax and soothe the muscles – a one day workshop you can’t miss.

Contact Sharon Dillabough at Peace Country Wellness Centre or visit our website. Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com REJUVENATING FACE MASSAGE COURSE Rejuvenating Face Massage draws on the wisdom of many different healing systems such as Ayurvedic Massage, Indian Head Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Acupressure, and Reflexology. 2 Days of Instruction. Classes scheduled throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan. Contact Marlene.

780.991.6067

www.wholisticservicesbymarlene.webs.com

SACRED ESSENCE Offering classes for Reiki, Quantum Touch & Colour Energy. Ongoing Workshops. Drop-in Guided Meditations & Healing Circles. Individual sessions by appointment. Book now to accelerate your healing on all levels. Leanne Van Wagner, Qualified Color Energy Consultant 904 - 2nd Avenue, Beaverlodge, AB

THE GEMINI POTENTIAL On demand classes in Reiki, Deep Healing and more. Introducing WAVES (Wisdom Awakening Vibrational Energy System) class. Find the class that empowers you by contacting Marilyn.

Grande Prairie & Beaverlodge, AB 780.505.1349 expecttobeempowered@gmail.com www.expecttobeempowered.com TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING Love Yourself Heal Your Life®. A powerful, life changing workshop based on the philosophy of Louise L. Hay. In this transformational workshop originally created by best-selling author Louise L. Hay (You Can Heal Your Life) you will discover the mindset that has limited your success in relationships, weight loss, financial abundance, business, spiritual growth and much, much more.

Workshops in Grande Prairie & Beaverlodge.

Molly Weleski, Certified ‘Heal Your Life’Teacher & Life Coach and Author of “Restoring Your Beautiful Life”. Grande Prairie, AB 587.297.8877 molly@mollyweleski.com www.mollyweleski.com YOGA & YOU Hatha Yoga, Gentle & Stress Reduction Yoga, Group & Personalized Yoga, Customized Classes for Seniors (one on one sessions) Find your confidence, your strength, and your flexibility.

Laurie Marshall, ssyt, iyt. Grande Prairie, AB 780.518.7291 YOGA SOUL CENTRE Candace McKim offers an array of Yoga, Chakra and Healing workshops and retreats that are appealing and open to everyone. Yoga Soul Centre, 9022B-108th St., Grande Prairie, AB 780.814.9645 info@candacemckim.com www.candacemckim.com

De tox if ic a t io n MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA Our seaweed baths, steam baths and marine body treatments detoxify and exfoliate your body for enhanced health. Located in the Holiday Inn – where it’s all about you! 9816 - 107 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.513.0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE Far Infrared Sauna offers deep heat therapy, detoxifies, improves circulation, boosts immune system, burns 600-900 calories in 30 min., increases metabolism, removes cellulite, reduces stress, and lowers blood pressure. Contact Sharon Dillabough.

201, 11117 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE On our new Vibra Pro 5500 you can shake your way to a healthier you OR enjoy our 5 person Far Infrared Sauna (benefits: improve your immune system while relaxing, stress relief, healthier skin, weight loss, pain relief & heart health). Members enjoy complimentary benefits. 10612 – 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca HOLISTIC DIRECTORY ONLINE 780.882.2584 vanwag@gpwins.ca www.sacredessence.ca

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E mo t i on a l He a l i n g THE GEMINI POTENTIAL Learn to clear emotional blocks, gently and permanently with acceptance and empowerment.

Sessions are available by phone. Contact Marilyn at The Gemini Potential or visit our website.

Beaverlodge 780.505.1349 expecttobeempowered@gmail.com www.expecttobeempowered.com

E n e r g y T he ra p y PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE On the body or off, Reiki Quantum Healing is very effective for aches and pains. Promotes healing and is very relaxing. Contact Sharon Dillabough.

201, 11117 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com

E ss e n ce s SENSES OF THE SOUL Flower and Gemstone Essences. Discover an archetypal essence that supports you to free yourself from unhealthy patterns/emotions and connects you back to your authenticity. Visit us in store or online today! 63 Crowfoot Terrace NW, Calgary, AB 403.208.0812 www.sensesofthesoul.ca

Fe n g S hu i WHITE LOTUS INTERIORS Feng Shui works! A Certified Feng Shui Professional and Educator, Mia helps you to create transformational change in any life area through this powerful, time honored method. Break up the energetic patterns which are holding you back from success! Calgary, AB 403.938.3359 mia@whitelotusinteriors.ca www.whitelotusinteriors.ca

PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE Gift Certificates now available for purchase online.

Give a gift of relaxing massage, reflexology, a hot rock massage, or a wonderful Seaweed Wrap, plus much more to loved ones. PayPal is available for your online purchases. Contact Sharon Dillabough.

201, 11117 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com RETRO RELICS Specializes in spiritual literature including Wicca, Paganism, Celtic, Astrology, Meditation, Yoga, Channeling, Auras, Dreams, Herbs, Alternative Health, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Shamanism, and others. Open daily. 10118A - 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.832.0110 THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE Eye pillows, neti pots, tranquility candles, meditation CD’s, Annual Memberships. Sign up for our “seat sale” email or text notifications.

Customized gift cards in any denomination. We can deliver or mail your gift anywhere. 10612 – 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

He a l t h Food S t o re s THE HEALTH HUT Serving Northern Alberta for more than 30 years carrying a complete inventory of quality health supplements, foods, vitamins & herbs. When you visit our store, you will find that we have the time and expertise to support your families choice to live a healthy lifestyle. Prairie Mall, Grande Prairie, AB 780.539.4339 1.877.539.4339 www.healthhut.ca

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F i t n e ss ANEW: ACTIVE NUTRITIOUS ENERGIZED WELLNESS Dee Bell is AFLCA & Can Fit Pro certified offering: Yoga Fusion, Cardio Fusion, Tri Fitness, HAM (Healthy Active Moms) & Diva-cise classes Plus: Nutrition and Wellness Coaching. Offering affordable private sessions and classes. Live Your Life ANEW and I can come to you! Grande Prairie, AB 780.518.9300 THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE Try our brand new Vibra Pro 5500 ~10 minutes a day can make a profound difference to YOUR health & well-being. Members enjoy complimentary benefits. We will be launching new fitness equipment in September. Come for a tour today!

10612 – 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

Gif ts MOOD MENDER Gifts for the body, mind and soul. Crystals, Books, Tarot, Incense, Singing Bowls, Pendulums and much more. 10024A -100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9950

AROMA BOREALIS HERB SHOP Home of the new book, The Boreal Herbal: Wild Food and Medicine Plants of the North written by owner and herbalist, Beverley Gray, who has formulated and created of over 200 different herbal healing products including natural skin care and herbal teas that have been inspired by the Northern Boreal Forest. Order online! 504B Main St., Whitehorse, YT 867.667.HERB (4272) www.aromaborealis.com

H y p n o t he ra py BEYOND BELIEF The subconscious mind holds the key to all of our limiting beliefs. Hypnosis can successfully change those beliefs, in an easy, natural way, so that we can live the life we consciously desire. Call Sandra today to start achieving your goals. Calgary, AB 403.306.0034

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FEEL YOUR LIFE- WALK BAREFOOT Helping you reconnect with yourself by releasing emotional, mental and physical pain. Call today and let YOUR journey begin! Vanessa Zieglgansberger, Intuitive Healer. Grande Prairie, AB

LIGHTS OF AVALON Unlock the magic of your human potential and open pathways using dimensional keys with Sabian Merlyn Agape, International Dimensional Healer, Angelic Practitioner, Jikkiden Reiki, Shaman, Pleiadian & Arcturian Lightworker, Empath, Medium and Clairvoyant. Grande Prairie, AB 780.832.5445 sabian@lightsofavalon.com

780.897.1196 feelyourlifewalkbarefoot@gmail.com THE HEALING I Empower Yourself! I will guide your healing journey and help show you how to realize your personal potential through Workshops, Healing circles and Individual Energy Therapy sessions. For more in-depth workshop information and prices please contact; Tanis McRae, Intuitive Healer.

Grande Prairie, AB 780.518.9530 thehealingi@gmail.com www.thehealingi.com

Jewel r y COYOTE MOON HEMP COMPANY Hemp products, soaps, lotions, incense, oils and burners, clothing, metaphysical books, tarot cards, beading supplies, and gifts. 9931 – 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.832.4008 MOOD MENDER Gifts for the body mind and soul. Crystals, Books, Tarot, Incense, Singing Bowls, Pendulums and much more. 10024A -100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9950

K in e si olog y EDIE KNIGHT Touch for Health, Body Management, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Equine and Pet Therapy. Please call for appointments. Little Smoky, AB 780.524.5518 780.524.8965

L ife Coach SOUL REMEDIES Tracy Persson, Chopra Centre Certified Ayurvedic Health Instructor, Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master. Discover the tools that Ayurveda provides by incorporating teachings that help you find the balance necessary in your life! Personalized individual sessions available. Grande Prairie, AB 780.933.6388 tracypersson@choprateachers.com www.soulremedies.com SOULFUL DISCOVERIES Denise is an intuitive energy healer and transformational life coach. She inspires and empowers her clients to transform their lives from mundane to “WOW”. Let her help you peel through the layers and discover your true purpose and passion. Contact Denise Ouellette. Grande Prairie, AB 780.814.7681 info@soulfuldiscoveries.com www.soulfuldiscoveries.com 30 www.guidedsynergy.ca

Ma ssa ge T h e ra p y ANNA KLYNKRAMER RMT, Certified Bowen Therapist. Anna works from two convenient locations offering relaxation, therapeutic, pregnancy, deep-tissue massage, lymphatic drainage and Bowen Therapy. Grande Prairie Therapeutic Massage, 10027B 100 Ave or in Wembley. Call for details.

Grande Prairie, AB 780.532.9106 Wembley, AB 780.766.2416 HEALING HANDS THERAPY AND TEA Where we SPECIALIZE in therapeutic massage.

Gift certificates are available. Call to book your appointment. 9506 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.402.3292 www.therapyandtea.com HELIOS SALON AND SPA Our registered massage therapists are skilled in therapeutic, relaxation, and Hot Stone Massage.

Every massage is customized with appropriate techniques to address your concerns. 10016 102 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.513.4071 helios-salonandspa@hotmail.com MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA Our specialty is our La Stone Massage. Using heated and chilled stones this Native American tradition goes beyond the physical experience of massage. Swedish, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue and Indian Head and more. Located in the Holiday Inn – where it’s all about you!

780.513.0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca NORTHWEST WELLNESS CENTRE Enhance circulation, increase mobility, reduce stress, tension, and pain. Our massage therapists are trained in therapeutic, Swedish relaxation, sports massage, pregnancy massage, integrated lymph drainage and Laser Therapy. Book today with Amie Tunke, RMT or Rachael Tabaka RMT 10031 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.532.5520 www.northwestwellnesscentre.com PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE Hot rock massage is the most soothing, sedating, relaxing, rejuvenating, awesome, nurturing massage you could ever experience, what a treat!

Manual Lymphatic Drainage stimulates the immune system, enhances lymphocyte cytotoxic response, increases the number of natural killer cells, decreases anxiety and increases relaxation. Helps with swelling, and promotes healing. Raindrop therapy is a great technique to relax and align your

spine. It’s like little raindrops of oil put on the back and massaged in, ending with a soothing hot towel.

Swedish massage uses five styles of long flowing strokes to massage and has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness and improving poor circulation. Contact Sharon Dillabough 201, 11117 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE L Spa Junkie members receive one 60-minute massage free/month & unlimited $59 (60 min) wellness massages AND a complimentary massage on your birthday. Check our website for a full listing of all of our massages. 10612 – 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

M e d i c a l Q i g on g MEDICAL QIGONG Looking for an Alternative Health option?

Medical Qigong Therapy is a 5000+ year old Chinese medicine discipline. It addresses the root cause of symptoms or disease, and is used very successfully throughout the world. Call Geoffry today! Canmore, AB 1.403.609.4460 1.855.609.4460 geoffryhirose1@gmail.com www.qigongenergyhealing.org

M e d i t a t i on EIRIU EOLAS Experience the revived techniques of Ancient Knowledge, now proven by current scientific research. Relieve your stress with today’s most effective breathing and meditation program, Eiriu Eolas. Simple to learn and easy to add to your busy schedule. FREE introductory classes held at the Rabbit Hole Bookstore. Contact Irini or Carolyn. 10020 - 100th Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.532.4022 carolyn@eiriu-eolas.org www.EEBreathe.com SACRED ESSENCE Hearing the sound of the Singing Crystal Bowls seems to awaken an ancient remembering, touching the essence of the soul. Guided Meditations may assist in transforming tension & stress to a state of deep relaxation & healing.

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Na t u ra l P rod uc t s GLUTEN FREE MARKETPLACE INC. One of the largest Gluten Free Stores in Calgary with over 1600 products including popular brands like Udi’s, Glutino, Stella’s, Natures Path, Green Beaver, Glutenfreeda. You won’t be disappointed!

222, 40 Country Hills Landing NW, Calgary, AB 403.984.9087 info@glutenfreemarketplace.ca www.glutenfreemarketplace.ca NURTURE HEALTH & WELLNESS We offer an apothecary of products for the mind, body, soul and spirit. Our products are consciously sourced from local, ethical fair-made and fairtrade sources when possible. Visit our store or online today! 63 Crowfoot Terrace NW, Calgary, AB 403.208.0812 www.nurturehealth.ca PARADIS VALLEY HONEY LTD We offer purely Canadian fresh local honey and pollen produced in the Peace River Region. With access to some of the best clover fields we can ensure our honey is the smoothest, whitest honey on the market. Visit us online today! Watino, AB 1.866.624.8175 forpollen@gmail.com www.paradisvalleyhoney.com PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE Amethyst Crystal BioMat is an FDA licensed medical device that combines state of the art Far Infrared and Negative Ion technology with the healing power of Amethyst Crystal. This trilogy delivers professional therapeutic results in a home or professional setting. The BioMat is a revolutionary tool ideal for health care professionals or anyone interested in improving their overall health and wellbeing. Get a massage with the amazing healing BioMat. It’s so relaxing, releases tired sore muscles and helps alleviate depression. Improves circulation, detoxifies and more! Himalayan Pink Salt is as essential for the body as is water. Containing 84 natural elements, it helps regulate blood pressure, balances pH and blood sugar levels, prevents muscle cramps, regulates sleep, and maintains libido. Natural Cellular Defense removes heavy metals, arsenic, mercury, lead, pesticides, and herbicides. Safe for long term use, this product supports a healthy immune system and is 100% natural and non-toxic. PayPal is available for your online purchases. Contact Sharon Dillabough 201, 11117 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com

SOUTHSIDE HAIR STUDIO Alison Lorenz, Reiki Master and Hair Stylist believes in a holistic approach and uses ESSENSITY natural hair colour by Schwarzkopf Professional. Colour contains the purest organic ingredients without compromising on performance. Call Alison today to book your hair appointment. Suite 110-7401 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie, AB 780.532.4531 STYLES & SMILES HAIR DESIGNS Detoxify, replenish, uplift with New Natures Rescue by Redken. Refreshing Detox Shampoo, Cool Deep Conditioner and Radiant Sea Spray with time touch hair fragrance. 100% FREE of Parabens, Sulfate and Silicone Visit Styles & Smiles Hair Design today – Guaranteed to keep you smiling! 9927A 100th Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.539.3898 stylesandsmileshairdesign@live.com THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE Stimulate your body’s natural collagen renewal for incredible skin tightening results and substantial improvement in the appearance of wrinkles. Try our new Tripollar Radio Frequency Treatment ~ non-invasive facial tightening and body contouring. Results are immediate & visible from the very first treatment. 10612 – 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

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Improve your vision, wean from glasses and enjoy clear natural vision. Call today or visit our website to learn how. Edmonton, AB 780.757.2774 www.csshealing.com

Or g ani c P roduct s HOMESTEADER HEALTH Our healthy lifestyle stores specializes in organic fresh produce, organic dairy and local fresh eggs.

We also offer gluten free products, nutritional supplements & vitamins, herbal remedies, homeopathy, and eco-cleaning products. Visit our Gateway location in Grande Prairie for beauty consultations & products.

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MIND MY SOUL BOUTIQUE Featuring organic clothing and fair trade soulinspiring goods. Our boutique offers unique clothing, jewelry and products. Located in the Yoga Soul Centre. 9022B-108th Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.296.3040 ORGANIC ALBERTA Are you looking for healthy organic foods?

There are more than 1400 organic producers in Saskatchewan and Alberta who produce everything from large green lentils to certified organic lamb! Visit our centralized database of Canadian Organic Farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan. www.organicfarmdirectory.ca PEACE COUNTRY PRODUCE We take pride in raising our animals in the most natural, environmentally sustainable manner possible and strive to produce the best quality ORGANIC 100% grass-fed beef at an affordable price. FREE DELIVERY to Grande Prairie and area. Call Soames Smith today! Grande Prairie & Rycroft, AB 780.765.2171 uddersmith@yahoo.ca www.peacecountryproduce.com PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE HEALTHIER COFFEE Gourmet Black, Latte, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, and Green Tea. Infused with 100% Certified Organic GANODERMA. THE MIRACLE OF GANODERMA Oxygenates Your Body. Provides more Energy and Vigor. Natural Body Detoxification.

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Supports Immune System. Promotes Health and Longevity. Provides over 150 Antioxidants to Fight Free Radicals. For more information about these products or about this amazing ground floor business opportunity please contact Sharon Dillabough, OrGano Gold Distributor. 201, 11117 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB. 780.538.9833 www.sharonsgold.organogold.com THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE It is a privilege and honour to be recognized as an Eminence Approved “Green Spa”. We carry Eminence Organic Skin Care & Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup for your organic beauty needs.

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THE LEADING LEASH Have you tried alternative healing methods for your animal behavior difficulties, illness or injury?

Consider Animal Reiki using traditional Japanese techniques, classes or treatment series. Available for Animals, Humans and Self. Contact Kristy @ The Leading Leash today! Grande Prairie, AB 780.533.5020 www.theleadingleash.ca

Pos t u re / He a l t h PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE Proellixe Machine benefits muscle tone - quick inch loss, body remodeling and reshaping, enhanced bone density and bone rebuilding as this is a weight bearing exercise, core muscles strengthened, increase flexibility, feel invigorated/ increased energy. Contact Sharon Dillabough 201, 1117 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE Try our brand new Vibra Pro 5500. Whole body vibration helps combat fatigue by increasing energy, osteoporosis by building bone density, and arthritis. 10 minutes a day can make a profound difference to YOUR health and wellbeing. 10612 – 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

Ps ych- K ZERO POINT PERSPECTIVES Kundalini Yoga Classes, Workshops & Retreats; PSYCH-K™ Belief Repatterning; Spiritual Response Therapy; Quantum Vibrational Pendants. Remove the blocks – CHANNEL YOUR TRUE SELF. Contact Angela Ditch. Grande Prairie, AB 780.882.2664 angela@zeropointperspectives.com www.zeropointperspectives.com

Ps ychi c I n t u i t ive s THE TRINITY EFFECT Connecting Mind, Body, & Spirit Together as One. Spirit Stone Readings in person or by phone.

Stone Reading Parties, invite 5 or more friends and receive your reading for free! A unique way to spend an evening with family and/or friends. Call Tracy for more information. Grande Prairie, AB 780.933.2370 780.532.2370

Q u a n t u m Tou ch Pe t T h e ra p y SACRED PAWS Reiki and Animal Communication can assist in dealing with your animal’s imbalances, illness and behavioral issues. Contact Val Majeau, Reiki Master, Certified Angel Practitioner and Medium at 403-803-7912. Animal Communication can be done over the telephone. Okotoks, AB 403.803.7912 sacredpaws@hotmail.com www.sacred-paws.com

SACRED ESSENCE Many clients experience immediate pain relief for back, neck, shoulder, hip, sciatica and more.

Improve posture and accelerate your healing process. Group workshops or individual sessions available. Contact Leanne Van Wagner 904 - 2nd Avenue, Beaverlodge, AB 780.882.2584 vanwag@gpwins.ca www.sacredessence.ca

Q u a n t u m V i b rat i o n al Pe n d a n t s ZERO POINT PERSPECTIVES Kundalini Yoga Classes, Workshops & Retreats; PSYCH-K™ Belief Repatterning; Spiritual Response Therapy; Quantum Vibrational Pendants. Remove the blocks – CHANNEL YOUR TRUE SELF. Contact Angela Ditch. Grande Prairie, AB 780.882.2664 angela@zeropointperspectives.com www.zeropointperspectives.com

Readings AKASHIC RECORDS The Akashic Records are the record keepers of all time for each soul and it’s journey. Through a series of questions that you devise you can uncover the reasons behind blocks you are experiencing in this life and resolve them Calgary, AB 403.826.2419 spiritoftheriverhealing@shaw.ca www.spiritoftheriverhealing.ca ANGEL CARD READINGS The Angels are around us all the time helping to guide and assist us in times of need. Find out what your Angelic team wants you to know right now to assist you on your path for your highest good. Calgary, AB 403.826.2419 spiritoftheriverhealing@shaw.ca www.spiritoftheriverhealing.ca

R e con n e c t ive He ali n g RECONNECT 4 LIFE A comprehensive spectrum of healing frequencies comprised of energy, light and information, which allows for healing on all levels – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Align to your true purpose through The Reconnection, which will bring you into the fullness of your inherent connection with the universe. Please contact Parri Ulrich, R.H.P. to book your appointment. Grande Prairie, AB 780.831.8921 parri@reconnect4life.ca

R e f l e xolog y MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA Reflexology neutralizes the effects of stress by inducing a deep state of relaxation that calms the nervous system and allows the body to achieve a state of equilibrium. Located in the Holiday Inn – where it’s all about you! 9816 - 107 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.513.0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE Specific points on the soles of your feet correspond to every structure, organ, and gland in your body. Reflexology improves blood circulation, lymph and nerves, and is very relaxing. Contact Sharon Dillabough 201, 11117 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com Winter 2012 l GUIDED SYNERGY 31

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE Balance of the body is achieved by manipulating and applying pressure to various zones promoting feelings of calmness & serenity. Also helps the body and organs work more efficiently, thus speeding up your natural healing process. 45 min $80. Members $68. 10612 – 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

Reg istered Di et i cia n NORTHWEST WELLNESS CENTRE Renee Little, Registered Dietitian providing personal, couples and family consultations, assessments and coaching including weight loss, sport nutrition and medical nutrition. Prevent disease; improve your health today! 10031 - 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.532.5520 www.northwestwellnesscentre.com

Reik i BEYOND BELIEF Reiki is a non-invasive, gentle, hands on, energy balancing skill. Reiki causes the energy channel through the crown chakra to open, clear and cleanse the chakras, making the universal energy flow very strong for the individual. Reiki Sessions, Sound Reiki, and all levels of classes available. Call Sandra today. Calgary, AB 403.306.0034

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www.beyondbeliefhypontherapy.com MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing therapy that deals solely with our ‘chi’ life force energy. Reiki is a non-invasive energy tool that helps release the tension and stresses we encounter on our journey.

Located in the Holiday Inn – where it’s all about you! 9816 - 107 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.513.0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca SOULFUL DISCOVERIES Ascend to another level of pure relaxation and healing beginning with a jade stone massage (a healing and detoxifying stone) followed with the divine and pure energy of Reiki. Contact Denise Ouellette. Grande Prairie, AB 780.814.7681 info@soulfuldiscoveries.com www.soulfuldiscoveries.com

VAL MAJEAU Reiki Master , Certified Angel Practitioner and Medium offering assistance to find balance through Reiki for you or your pet, intuitive angel card readings, mediumship, workshops and meditations. Contact Val Majeau at 403.803.7912.

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Messages can be passed via email or telephone.

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S ch o ol s/ Educ a t ion THE SACRED LOTUS SCHOOL OF FENG SHUI IFSG Gold Member. Practitioner Certification, Advanced classes, Dowsing and Introductory workshops. Our BTB Practitioner Certification program goes far beyond the basics, ensuring a strong foundation on which to build your successful practice. Calgary, AB 403.278.7475 info@fengshuiclasses.ca www.fengshuiclasses.ca

S p ir it ua l He a l th ZERO POINT PERSPECTIVES Kundalini Yoga Classes, Workshops & Retreats; PSYCH-K™ Belief Repatterning; Spiritual Response Therapy; Quantum Vibrational Pendants. Remove the blocks – CHANNEL YOUR TRUE SELF. Contact Angela Ditch. Grande Prairie, AB 780.882.2664 angela@zeropointperspectives.com www.zeropointperspectives.com

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We l l ne ss C e nt re s THE GEMINI POTENTIAL Reiki/Crystal Reiki. Experience the relaxation of Reiki. Promotes healing and releases emotional blocks. Usui, Karuna, or Komyo Reiki classes for adults and Crystal Reiki classes for kids are available. Contact Marilyn. Beaverlodge, AB 780.505.1349 expecttobeempowered@gmail.com www.expecttobeempowered.com

NORTHWEST WELLNESS CENTRE Balanced health for body, mind and spirit including Chiropractic Treatment, Family Medicine, Acupuncture, Registered Massage Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Reflexology, Reconnective Healing, Orthotics, Ayurveda Specialist. 10031 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.532.5520 www.northwestwellnesscentre.com

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PEACE COUNTRY WELLNESS CENTRE Established in 1999 the Peace Country Wellness Centre provides the surrounding community with holistic and alternative methods of healing the body, mind and spirit. Whether it is reflexology, reiki, hot stone massage or raindrop therapy, the result is a relaxed, rejuvenated and energized feeling. 201, 11117 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780.538.9833 www.peacecountrywellness.com THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE Northern Alberta’s Premier Health & Wellness Spa is a proud member of the Leading Spas of Canada, is an elite member of their coveted “Quality Assurance Program” and has just been recognized by SPAwards as one of Canada’s top 50 spas! We welcome you to experience tranquility in the spa ~ treat yourself to a luxurious massage, pampering pedicure, and sensational facial or indulge in one of our holistic therapies. In the name of “Wellness”, we’ve now grown to include whole body vibrational therapy, a far infrared sauna, and just recently we’ve added the new Tripollar Radio Frequency Therapy which is a new non-invasive facial tightening and body contouring system. Join one of our membership programs ~ we are home of the ORIGINAL “spa junkie” membership program. Spa’ing should be a healthy habit, not a luxury earmarked for once a year! We carry Comfort Zone, Jane Iredale, OPI, Davines, and Eminence and our most recent accolade is becoming a Green Spa through Eminence Organics showing that we care as much about the environment as we do about our clients.

Be sure to check our website daily for “Last Minute Seat Sales”. 10612 – 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca TRINITY NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC Michelle Golany, Naturopath, RNP Naturopathic Medicine for the whole family. Complete consultations & assessments, diagnostic testing, ongoing treatments and maintenance, practitioner grade supplements and medicines, all natural and non-invasive. 214 Place North Box 22 Suite 1126, Grande Prairie, AB. 780.538.1995 www.trinitynatural.com

We l l n e ss Coa chi n g ANEW: ACTIVE NUTRITIOUS ENERGIZED WELLNESS Dee Bell is AFLCA & Can Fit Pro certified offering: Yoga Fusion, Cardio Fusion, Tri Fitness, HAM (Healthy Active Moms) & Diva-cise classes Plus: Nutrition and Wellness Coaching. Offering affordable private sessions and classes. Live Your Life ANEW and I can come to you!

780.518.9300 Grande Prairie, AB NORTHWEST WELLNESS CENTRE Discover how your dosha can provide a personal nutritional plan that promotes health and wellness. Other Ayurveda components include posture, movement, breathing education and stress reduction programs. Julia Khaflzov, Ayurveda Specialist. 10031 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB 780.532.5520 www.northwestwellnesscentre.com

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Yog a JACKIE DUMAINE Trained in India and a Certified Akhanda Yoga Teacher, Jackie combines the physical postures of yoga along with calming meditation, inspiration and the 10 Sacred Secrets of The Yoga Code. Register for a class or workshop near you. Calgary, AB 403.860.7700 jackie@jackiedumaine.com www.jackiedumaine.com LIL PHAT YOGA We offer Vinyasa flow, Hatha, Restorative, Yoga Chi & Theraputic yoga. For current schedule, Like us on facebook. Classes now running in Valleyview & DeBolt. Contact Jackie Carter. Debolt, AB 780.512.8773 Jackie_carter@hotmail.com YOGA & YOU Hatha Yoga, Gentle & Stress Reduction Yoga, Group & Personalized Yoga, Customized Classes for Seniors (one on one sessions) Find your confidence, your strength, and your flexibility. Laurie Marshall, ssyt, iyt. 10108 - 104th Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB 780.518.7291 YOGA FOR EVERY BODY Introduction to Yoga, New to Yoga Hatha Yoga, Beginner Hatha Flow Yoga, Hatha FlowYoga, and Specialized classes can be designed for specific populations (Pre/Post Natal, Seniors, Chair, Special Populations, Schools & Corporate)Contact Wenda Housego.

780.402.3734 9917 112 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB www.yogaforeverybody.info YOGA SOUL CENTRE Formerly GP YOGA ZONE. Yoga Therapist Candace McKim teaches all-level VINYASA YOGA movement linked to breath. Receive modifications and personal instruction to enhance your practice.

Yoga Soul Centre, 9022B-108th St., Grande Prairie, AB 780.814.9645 info@candacemckim.com www.candacemckim.com ZERO POINT PERSPECTIVES Kundalini Yoga Classes, Workshops & Retreats; PSYCH-K™ Belief Repatterning; Spiritual Response Therapy; Quantum Vibrational Pendants. Remove the blocks – CHANNEL YOUR TRUE SELF. Contact Angela Ditch. Grande Prairie, AB 780.882.2664 angela@zeropointperspectives.com www.zeropointperspectives.com

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