April 2011 Tone Magazine

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By Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D. (Counselling Therapy)

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he Trojan War was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans during the mid-1200’s B.C. According to Homer in his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta, fled to Troy, with Paris, the son of the Trojan king. The Greeks organized an army to attack Troy and bring Helen back to Greece. The Greek army laid siege to Troy for 10 years and could not conquer the city. The famous and clever general, Odysseus, devised an ingenious plan that led to the defeat of Troy. He built a huge wooden horse, which has become known as the Trojan Horse, and placed it outside the walls of Troy. Odysseus and a few other Greek warriors hid inside of the horse while the rest of the Greek army sailed away.

Meanwhile, a Greek prisoner, inside the walls, persuaded the Trojans that the horse was sacred and would bring the protection of the gods. The Trojans pulled the horse into Troy. That night they fell deep asleep after celebrating their apparent victory. Odysseus and his warriors then crept out of the horse and opened wide the city gates for the rest of their warriors, who had secretly returned from a nearby island. The Greeks then slaughtered the Trojans and sacked and burned Troy.

Ironically, in modern times the medical research establishment uses the same war-like model, for example, in its “fight against cancer” and in its slogan “cancer can be beaten”. They also refer to “targeting” the cancer cells and destroying them from within. Very little attention or funding is directed towards the concepts and techniques of prevention, attitudinal healing, societal and/or emotional support systems and more benign and non-intrusive methods of early treatment. Most of the attention is focussed at the output or the curative end of the spectrum rather than at the input or the preventative end of the spectrum.

In my counselling and hypnotherapy practice I have discovered an imaging technique of wholistic healing that psychically “grafts” a peaceful and non-violent re-solution onto the Trojan Horse myth. This technique is analogous to the Law of Similars from the field of Homeopathy.

According to the Law of Similars, introducing a highly diluted portion of the original source of illness into the centre of the illness can cause healing. This minute portion is called an anti-dote. I ask my clients to imagine Odysseus acting as a mediator, or anti-dote. Instead of killing off the Trojan “black army”, he instructs his Greek “white army”

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In the analogy, Odysseus would offer the population of Troy assimilation rather than annihilation.

One of the most challenging aspects of therapy is sharing with a client that “ if it happening to them, then it is about them”. The client generally wants desparately to dis-identify with any response-ability for any of their undesirable traits or circumstances. I ask them if they “ would be willing to” entertain the possibility that we might be at the entrance to “a gold mine of information” about them. With their permission I shine the light into the old gold mine and gently invite them to explore the underground shafts and tunnels to see if we can find any veins of gold missed by earlier prospectors. Sometimes we strike a healing bonanza.

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SCHEMAS PART 3

By Marlene and Bob Neufeld

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n the last two issues of TONE magazine, we have been describing the work we are doing with early maladaptive schemas, which are lifelong, self-defeating patterns. We have been sharing with you Bob’s subjugation EMS and Marlene’s self-sacrifice and emotional deprivation schema.

Different people cope with their schemas in different ways. This explains why children raised in the same environment can appear to be so different. For example, two children with abusive parents may respond differently.

One could become a passive, frightened victim and the other child could respond by becoming openly rebellious and defiant. Partly this is because we have different temperaments at birth. Our temperaments push us in certain directions. Partly this is because we may unconsciously choose different parents to “copy” or model ourselves after.

There are three broad coping styles, which ultimately reinforce the schemata through avoiding experiencing painful emotions associated with schema activation. Both Bob and Marlene have an “unrelenting standards” schema.

However, we didn’t realize this until we did the schema questionnaire, even though we had known each other 44 years. This is because we had different coping styles to our “unrelenting standards” schema.

Schema surrender is everything the person does to keep the schema going, by remaining in the situation and unconsciously recreating the schema, e.g. if someone has a defectiveness schema and they stay in a relationship with someone who has criticized them, they are surrendering to the schema, they are staying in the situation but allowing themselves to be criticized thus enhancing the schema.

Marlene surrendered to the “unrelenting standards” schema for most of her life. She believed that was the only way to live, and didn’t see other options. If anyone pointed out to her that her standards were high she would agree but not see a problem with that.

Schema avoidance is avoiding the schema either by avoiding situations that trigger the schema or by psychologically removing yourself from the situation so you don’t have to feel the schema. An example of avoidance might be the person with a mistrust schema who avoids making friendships because of the fear of being hurt or taken advantage of. This action only tends to reinforce the belief when others pick up the coolness and distance themselves.

Bob responded to his “unrelenting standards” schema with more avoidance. He would avoid situations throughout his life that would call forth his high standards. He felt uncomfortable with them and didn’t want to face them or his potential inability to meet them.

Schema overcompensation is an excessive attempt to fight the schema by trying to do the opposite of what the schema

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would tell you to do. So if someone has a subjugation schema, they might rebel against the people who are subjugating them. If the overcompensation is too extreme it ultimately backfires and reinforces the schema. A form of overcompensation is externalizing the schema, by blaming others and becoming aggressive. Another way can be achieving at a very high level, whereby, a person who feels defective works 80 hours a week to overcompensate. Bob also responded to his “unrelenting standards” schema with overcompensating; seeing Marlene as the person who had high standards and not recognizing his own.

Before we became aware of our patterns we had countless arguments in which Marlene would be attempting to force her high standards onto Bob and he would either be avoiding them, or seeing them as hers. Marlene would try to “police” Bob into being more accurate, or politically correct, or more grammatical. None of these were effective as they all put us on the drama triangle. In next month’s issue we will share creative responses to our schemas Marlene & Bob Neufeld practice body-centered Coaching and Psychotherapy. They are a couple who help couples learn life-changing skills and create closer, more loving relationships with one another. To learn more, see www. marleneandbob.com or call 613-594-9248 to arrange a complimentary 1-hour introductory session. You can also contact Marlene and Bob to take the current version of the schema questionnaire and receive an analysis of your scores.

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ThetaHealingTM to Shift You into Your Heart-Brain

by Amâeil (Melinda Urban RIHR) Energy Psychotherapist, ThetaHealing Facilitator, Sacred Sound Channel

ThetaHealingTM quickly, gently and easily gets to the root cause of your concerns and simultaneously releases energy from current life experiences, past generations, past lives and soul, to create deep and lasting change in your DNA! For previous articles explaining Theta/DNA Healing, and an overview of all my other services visit www.MelindaUrban.com Currently, the planet’s brain and nervous system are being reconfigured. Dormant and damaged neural networks are being reactivated to allow the eternal God Source to flow through more pathways in a tri-wave format (versus bi-wave/polarity format). This means that our entire nervous system is also being regenerated and the frequency ‘broadband’ for our brain is expanding. Our brains have been receiving impulses/thoughts from the first 3 chakras of the aura, the ego/mind matrix. As the reconfiguration unfolds, the brain will now receive its messages from a higher frequency, merging the brain and heart, allowing us to perceive feeling and sensory intelligences and anchoring the soul matrix. The brain will operate differently. Mental processing will lose some cohesiveness, and this may already be apparent to you. Symptomatically, Starseeds and Indigos who are the first ascending beings to experience these changes, may have already or will be experiencing heart beat changes, and a sense of constriction and expansion in the chest, as well as discomfort around the cranium and brain stem (9D chakra). Further, as parts of the brain are turned on, the traumatic memories that were lodged into these areas when the brain was shut down are also surfacing.

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impulses. An example of the undisciplined mind is mental looping, expressed as repeating thoughts without conscious awareness. When you are ruminating on an issue, obsessive in your thoughts, or hold thoughts of superiority or inferiority, it’s a signal that you are caught in control programming and generating fear. Sometimes the person experiencing this has difficulty bringing themselves out of the recycling. At its extreme, the looping results in addictive patterns, that can be subtle.

The ancient teachings are most valuable now; shift into your heart and away from your mental focus, maintaining your connection to your inner Spirit. The neutral mind in the present moment is critical. Be conscious of which thoughts and emotions you allow into yourself and do not identify with them – they are not you. This simple formula is helpful to move into your observer self and disrupt limiting thoughts: STOP (catch yourself), CHALLENGE (ask yourself if this is what you want) and, if the answer is “no”, FOCUS (on what you want). In some cases, it’s helpful to separate yourself from the trigger or environment. In other instances, it may be necessary to remove entities to create relief (an entity is anything outside of yourself that feeds off of your energy or emotions).

ThetaHealing is a very effective means of releasing old limiting programs that are seemingly locked in the brain, freeing up any trauma memories, and clearing any discarnate energies. I’ve facilitated many sessions whereby the ThetaHealing process uncovers the structure of the core issue, and my ascension teams assist with the release; everything from simple worry obsessions to more complex issues such as polarized patterns still being held in consciousness from the galactic Orion Race Wars.

Remember, when you go into your heart you move through the Universe. That’s becoming truer than ever before. Are you prepared to travel?

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April 2011

Healing Through Music

by Sylvia Moscovitz

www.SpiritualFrontiers.ca PLEASE NOTE: SFC is giving away two, free books to each person attending a Talk and Special Event Thursday, April 7 (7:15 - 9 pm) Talk: "Healing Through Music: An Introduction to Music Therapy" with Sylvia Moscovitz, BA, MEd, B Mus, Dip. Special Ed., RMT Learn about the many healing aspects of music and rhythm: Music used as a tool in a therapeutic setting can effect positive neurological and physiological changes; guide people to relaxation and spiritual contemplation; provide a memorable individual or group creative experience; lead to improved cognitive, social, physical and sensory function, and serve as a conduit to self-expression and self-knowledge.

This will be an interactive introduction to the workshop entitled "Healing Through Music".

Location: Ottawa Citizen Building, 1101 Baxter Rd (Contributions welcome) Saturday, April 16, (1 - 5 pm) Workshop: Healing Through Music Sylvia Moscovitz, BA, MEd, BMus, Dip. Special Ed., RMT Music Therapy is a therapeutic practice which uses music as a tool for healing. In this workshop, you will experience some of the exercises, techniques and activities which are used to relax or energize, or to inprove cognitive function, memory and learning. You will learn how music can work in concert with guided imagery and visualization to help you toward the achievement of your goals; how it is used to shepherd the dying into a state of peace and acceptance; how it can help you mark significant occasions in your life; how it can serve as a strong voice for those who can no longer speak; how it can lead to improved immune function; and how it unites all of us in a joyful shared group experience which allows for the creative process and self-expression in a non-threatening and nurturing environment. Most of all, you will share in the joy of making music with others! Participants are asked to bring any musical or percussion instruments they may have. At the end of the workshop, participants will have: • Experienced for themselves how music can bring peace, joy, energy, healing and catharsis to their daily lives; • Learned various techniques and skills to create music or to be an active listener; • Explored some of the current music therapy techniqus found to be effective and in which situations they are best applied.

• Please bring your muscial instruments, singing bowls, drums, flutes etc to the workshop.

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Music is as old and as timeless as the human race itself.

From our earliest beginnings, we used music and rhythm to accompany rituals, celebrate rites of passage, spur warriors to battle, put babies to sleep and bring healing. We don’t have to go further than the Old Testament to learn about the soothing effects of David’s lyre on the tortured spirit of King Saul. It seems as though our forefathers and mothers may have been right: recent research has established a link between strumming a stringed instrument across the right side of the upper body and improved immune function.

The great philosopher Plato wrote that “rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.” As a Therapeutic Music Consultant, I have seen the true alchemy of music as it works to improve spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and physiological function in toddlers, youth, adults and seniors. And I am convinced that those “inward places of the soul” are often more accessible to music and rhythm than to other forms of communication.

Music speaks to our innermost feelings and answers our primeval need to express ourselves in another way when speech will not suffice.

Explaining music therapy is a bit like explaining a hot, buttery croissant. Words can somewhat do it justice but it’s only through sinking our teeth into it that it becomes that sensory experience unique to each person who “tastes” it. The uses of music to bring about positive, therapeutic change are as varied and specific as the situations in which music is used. I have witnessed improved social function and an easing of perseveration and certain “stimming” behaviours when I have sung, chanted, played, listened to or improvised music with children and adults on the Autism Spectrum. In my work with people with dementia, I have seen music evoke long-forgotten memories and feelings no longer expressible through speech. I have seen music help people with Parkinson’s and other degenerative neuromuscular disorders to improve their coordination and gait.

Music in and of itself is healing. It can distract from pain; lower one’s blood pressure; enhance rote learning and improve memory performance; speed post-stroke recovery; and fight fatigue. Research bears out that singing in a group, playing an instrument or relaxing to music can bring many benefits.

What I believe music therapy must do is to take all these known benefits and transfer them to specific health situations and conditions. As an example: I have worked with ergonomics experts to create or adapt musical instruments which can help those who have problems with their pincer grip to recover fine-motor skills. By being guided to develop and reinforce the skills to manipulate various sizes of mallets, for instance, these people can often transfer those skills to necessary everyday tasks such as feeding themselves or picking up objects.

When used in palliative care, music can help the dying comes to terms with their imminent passing, or celebrate their lives by leaving a testament to their having been here (as with the writing and recording of “Life Songs”, or used in conjunction with photos and “Reminiscence therapy”).

And ultimately a music therapist can, to use the words of Deborah Salmon, a well-known Montreal palliative care music therapist and professor, “midwife the dying person” into the next stage, sitting behind her and holding her in support and compassion just as a midwife might have done during a birth.

It would take several articles to address the healing effects of listening to the vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls. Or of working with a music therapist to compose a song which acts as a catharsis for releasing past negative experiences, or serves as a life-plan toward a more positive future.

Or of participating in a drumming circle, absorbing the vibrations and tonalities of the drums and feeling part of a group creative process. Or of being able to focus on to the lovely sounds of a harp instead of the beeps of machines and all the other depressing reminders of a hospital stay. Or of transcending a wheelchair by being taken on a “walk in a rainforest” or “an airplane ride in the clouds” through guided visualization with appropriately-selected music. ” Music therapists work closely with clients or patients who may often be in physical or emotional pain or psychological distress. It therefore has to be part of the music therapist’s job to create an atmosphere of trust before any attempt to heal through music can begin. Often, at the beginning, she will use musical instruments to “speak” for her until the client feels comfortable enough to engage in dialogue. And with clients who cannot speak, the therapist can give them a voice through those instruments. And giving a person in pain a voice to express needs, wishes and desires is the first step in helping that person to heal.

Sylvia Moscovitz works as a Therapeutic Music Consultant with individuals and groups, using music as a tool for improving social, physical, cognitive, sensory, spiritual and emotional function. She can be reached at sylvia.moscovitz@gmail.com or at 613-728-2333.

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etting go can be hard to do. The major challenge of letting go is releasing our attachments. Attachments are those energetic links you have to people, events, and/or objects which have had an impact on (or are still impacting) your life on some level. No matter the level, it is wise to let go of the attachments in a timely way in order to reclaim your energy so that it can be available elsewhere in your life.

The energy being used to keep the attachment alive is, therefore, “tied up”, so to speak. Sometimes we don’t notice the attachment until we face losing the object of our attachment, and then we may realize that we need to find a way to address it. Other times we are conscious of an attachment and we can recognize that we are not able to let it go; yet we know that we need to come to some peaceful resolution for our own sense of wellbeing.

Such attachments can be with people who are in your life presently or with people who are now deceased. Part of my work is to be a bridge between the living and the dead; hence, I can facilitate a conversation between the two individuals which can lead to a completion process for both souls involved. If, however, the deceased person is not willing to participate I can still create a completion process that is meaningful to my client.

The process involves interacting with all parties (living and deceased) which leads me to look at what is the true need for everyone concerned in that situation. The intention is to address what is keeping the souls tied together and to offer a way to heal and complete the unfinished business. The purpose is to create more harmony for everyone.

The process is dependent upon the client’s commitment to free themselves of the attachment and it is not dependent upon the deceased person’s willingness to participate in the process.

If you need help to create a completion process in your life, call me to discuss possibilities that would be meaningful to you.

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What Are Your Personal Needs?

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Although these Personal Needs are very important… very few people are aware of what they are for them and as a result they generally go about having their needs met unconsciously… and at times – in ways that go against living a fulfilling life.

By spending a wee bit of time discovering what your Personal Needs are and how to have them met in ways that work… your life tends to work much better.

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Characteristics of Personal Needs: • They are critical for you to thrive and live a life you love • They are neither ‘good’ or ‘bad’ • They can be met in positive or negative ways relative to your desired results It is useful to think of Personal Needs as the underlying experience or feeling that you are trying to create through your actions.

Some examples of Personal Needs: • Acceptance • Control • Accomplishment • Creativity • Connection • Excitement • Contribution • Freedom

• Influence • Power • Recognition • Security

Positive Ways to Meets Your Needs: To allow you to thrive in your best way… it is important to meet your Personal Needs in positive ways that enhance your enjoyment of life and the quality of your relationships.

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Negative Patterns and Possible Needs Being Met: Identifying the patterns, behaviours and outcomes that you tend to repeat which take away from your enjoyment of life and the quality of your relationships can also help you determine what your Personal Needs are.

Whether we are conscious of it or not… we spend much of our lives trying to meet our Personal Needs.

Everything we do in our lives is a quest for new experiences; the experiences that are most important to us are our Personal Needs. The more you know about yourself and what is important to you – the more likely it is that you will opt for positive ways to get your needs met so that you get what you really want.

Awareness of your Personal Needs is the first step to taking full responsibility for yourself, your health and your journey… it contributes greatly to the likelihood that you will thrive and achieve that sense of alignment with ALL components of YOU. Moira Hutchison CTACC DHP. Acc. Hyp. -- Is a Health & Wellness Practitioner; a Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Holistic Practitioner & Light Worker. It is her mission to empower and inspire YOUR personal responsibility and goal achievement.

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Lungs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

By Steve Ryu, L.Ac. As a last organ in 5 Yin Organs in Chinese Medicine, we talk about the Lungs today.

The Lung’s task is that of making a boundary between the inner and the outer world. The inner environment needs to be protected by a clear boundary which both defends and defines the person. Across this boundary vital materials can be taken in and waste materials excreted. The most vital and obvious material that the Lung takes in is oxygen; but as we shall see, the Lung, in Chinese medicine, is more than the respiratory system. The Lung has to do with boundary, breath and renewal.

At the physical level, boundary, breath and renewal are expressed as the lungs, the skin and the Large Intestine. The Lung refers to the whole respiratory system and includes the nose and sinuses. Across the boundary of the lungs oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide waste is excreted. Since most human energy is derived from air, the Lung is primarily responsible for physical vitality and is said to govern Qi in the body.

The skin is like an outer lung and the pores are seen as the ‘doors of Qi’. The skin also breathes and exchanges substances with the outer environment. Its healthy functioning is seen as an aspect of Lung function. Beneath the skin the protective energy known as Wei Qi is said to circulate, defending the body against invasion from pathogenic forces.

The Lung’s paired organ, Large Intestine, is concerned with release and elimination. The Lung and Large Intestine together are related to immunity, the strength of the protective boundary. Pathogens most easily enter through the respiratory and digestive systems and the Lung and Large Intestine are responsible for maintaining the integrity of these systems so that they are not penetrated by invaders.

According to Chinese medicine, the body’s defensive energy is directly dependent on the strength of the Lung and Large Intestine.

The Lung’s physical expression as the boundary between the organism and its environment is expressed at the psychological level as a sense of one’s personal boundary.

A clear psychological boundary enables us to know who we are, to meet another and to establish clear relationship. When the sense of boundary is strong, we can receive experience through the boundary and communicate outwards through it; the boundary is flexible and responsive, opening to receive ‘good’ influences and closing to screen out ‘bad’ influences.

It enables us to say ‘yes’ to what we want and ‘no’ to what we don’t want.

Whereas the Spleen is archetypally related to the mother, the Lung is archetypally related to the father. Traditionally it is the father who teaches a sense of self-value and helps us to leave home and find our place in the world. Good

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fathering teaches boundary, and helps with individuation and separation from the mother. The Lung is therefore concerned with feelings of self-esteem and respect for both ourselves and others. Knowing who we are, believing in our self-worth and taking our place in the world are all part of the realm of the Lung.

The Lung is also said to be the residence of the corporeal soul, or Po. The corporeal soul is the most dense and tangible aspect of the soul which dies with the body at death. The Po gives us awareness of the physical body, of our own aliveness and the physical rhythms of our bodily life.

In dysfunction the Lung is either weak or obstructed.

Physically weak Lung energy will manifest as low vitality and a poor immune system. The breathing may be shallow, not expanding the lower part of the lungs or the sides, and there may be respiratory problems. The skin may appear unhealthy and circulation of Qi and Blood may be weak.

Emotionally there is likely to be constraint and sadness, perhaps a hiding within one’s boundary. There may be lack of self-esteem, harsh judgment of both self and others and failure to respect or understand one’s own and others’ boundaries. Dignity may turn to false pride, leaving a person feeling alone and separate. It may be hard to claim a place in the world.

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NAET® Treatment to Eliminate Sensitivities Make Sure You Are Getting Authentic NAET® Treatment

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NAET is a non-invasive technique based on Chinese Medicine that, when practiced according to Dr. Nambudripad’s protocol, is a safe and effective method to treat food, environmental and chemical sensitivities.

NAET® was invented in 1983 by Dr. Nambudripad and is one of the oldest techniques of its kind. It is gaining mainstream recognition. For example, the NAET® Autism study has been recently accepted for publication in “Integrative Medicine: a Clinician’s Journal”, a peerreviewed journal.

Why be concerned about whether you are receiving authentic NAET® treatments? With more than 25 years experience, Dr. Nambudripad has determined that, if sensitivities are cleared in the wrong order, or no avoidance is done after a treatment, or the wrong substances are treated together, the effectiveness and permanence of your NAET® treatments can be greatly reduced.

If your practitioner says he or she will be modifying NAET® protocol or is “treating according to what the body needs”, rather than treating sensitivities to any of the following Basic 15 mixtures first and in this order, one mixture per treatment, chances are you are not receiving authentic NAET® treatments.

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NAET® treats “according to what the body needs” after the Basic 15 mixtures are cleared. Advanced-2 NAET® practitioners have taken at least one of Dr. Nambudripad’s fifteen advanced classes that teach how to ‘Treat by Priority’ for various conditions such as Autism, Bowel Disorders, Asthma, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibromyalgia, or Hormonal Imbalance. The NAET protocol defines which substances can be treated together in a single treatment. For example, treating all environmental substances such as dust, animal, pollens and molds together in a single treatment is not NAET® protocol. Or again, treating a sensitivity to heat before the Basic 15 mixtures are cleared is not NAET® protocol. If you suffer from a complex health condition beyond simple food, environmental or chemical sensitivities, please be sure your NAET® practitioner has taken the appropriate Advanced-2 NAET® class to treat your condition, if they intend to use NAET® as the modality to treat you. See www.naet.com for currently certified NAET practitioners on the ‘Find a Practitioner’ listing.

Another common error in the practice of inauthentic NAET® treatments is that patients are not being asked to avoid the treated substance after a treatment. NAET® protocol requires a minimum of 25 hours avoidance of a treated substance. You will have been given or asked to purchase, as part of the materials helping you to be effectively treated with NAET®, a copy of Dr. Nambudripad’s “The NAET Guidebook” (2010 edition).

This recently updated Guidebook contains the treatment avoidance information as well as other important information about NAET®. You will have also been asked to read a copy of one of Dr. Nambudripad’s books or listen to the CD version to help you understand more about how NAET® works. Singing Pebble Bookstore keeps “The NAET Guidebook” and several of Dr. Nambudripad’s books in stock, or you can order from www.naet.com.

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requirements and continuing education requirements, if applicable. There have been many changes to the NAET® protocol in the last 3 years, and you want to make sure you are receiving the benefits from the advancements in the practice of NAET®. Ask questions about your practitioner’s NAET® training, if their certificates are not on display. If they have been practicing NAET® more than one year, they should have certificates for NAET® Basic and Advanced-1 classes (the minimum training to be a NAET® practitioner). If they have practiced NAET® more than 3 years, they should also have at least one Advanced2 class certificate and be meeting the NAET® continuing education and Neuromuscular Sensitivity Testing (NST) recertification requirements.

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Spiritual Awakening

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hile life may lead you on a straight course, it can also be the worse time to neglect whether you are walking on your true path or following someone else’s. Embarking in a new romance normally gives you this effect. Think about it, your path intertwines with your new lover. If you’re relationship is truly meant to be, you both can walk on your own individual paths as well as walking together, making both courses parallel. However, if you aren’t strong enough mentally and spiritually to live out this way, there’s a great chance you will follow your lover’s path over time only to come to realize you’ve lost yourself. Losing yourself can leave a terrible impact on your soul. The sense of not knowing where you are going in life or why haven’t you the same mind frame you once had in your earlier years.

People change as they get older and if you aren’t focused with your own course in life, you will start to lose that focus within yourself. A spiritual awakening will normally come into play and at that time you will seek advice about where to go or what to do. The only problem is you don’t know yourself, therefore how can someone else tell you? You have lost the inspiration of life as a result you will do anything to get it back. While all this has built up over an extended number of years, it will take more than an overnight solution. There will be stages you must go through. The reason why this is called a spiritual awakening is because your spirit has been in a stall mode for so long you’ve lost track of who you really are and asking yourself why this happened?

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thought that because he/she is your soul mate it would make sense to give your reign up and declaring you both as being one. Metaphorically, you are both behind the wheel of the car and your spirit allows it to be taken in another direction.

The problem you face in the long run is that you may not feel like going in that direction, but you give in because you have become accustomed to following instead of leading.

A spiritual awakening will slowly aim to peek through when you are somewhat happy with yourself. While questions arise within yourself others will begin to wonder why you look a bit depressed. An emotion at first you will deny and push to the side. Give it a year or two and you will feel like you are going crazy inside wondering why you aren’t happy with what you have around you.

Beginning a healing process will open up and there will be a few things you will undergo to reconstruct who you’ve been pushing aside for so long. Seeking professional mental and spiritual guidance, finding your true passions in life, connecting with them and healing yourself as time goes on.

You will be given the chance to think deeper within yourself by learning who you truly are and why you were put on this earth in the first place. Understanding your mission is essential for your soul to successfully awaken!

If this article speaks out to you and your spirit then take CONTROL and WORK IT! Thanks for reading!

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Boomer Yoga

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hile change is a natural part of life, it is not always easy to let go of our expectations or our attachment to certain outcomes. As we grow older - and hopefully a bit wiser - we either accept change more easily or struggle illogically to control things over which we have no power. As we search for ways to gain understanding, we come to realize that the easiest way to find peace of mind is by letting go. One way to learn non-attachment and acceptance is through the practice of yoga. Be it asanas (postures), pranayama (breath work) or meditation, yoga offers a way to channel our energy and relieve our mental and physical stresses.

A newer type of yoga making its way into the mainstream is Boomer Yoga. Founded by Beryl Bender Birch, an American yogi who studied and taught yoga since the 1970s, it is a practice that allows you to embrace life and the changes it brings. By combining specific asanas with exercises in mindfulness, this balanced program is helping adults in their 40s, 50s, 60s and even 70s maintain their physical health by improving mobility, presence of mind and a stronger sense of well-being.

If you are in this age group, you have probably spent most of your adult years raising children, working stressful jobs and caring for aging parents (and maybe still are!). Isn’t it time you focus on your self? Your physical body is aging but it is your prerogative to keep it healthy. You are only as young as you feel, right?

Whether you are new to yoga or a skilled practitioner, boomer yoga classes are developed with all levels of physical ability in mind and specialized teachers, like Derek and Angie Kendrick at the Orleans Yoga Shala, are there to support your needs and guide you through a well-balanced practice. You will not need special equipment or clothing. Come dressed comfortably in breathable fabrics that allow for movement, bring a bottle of water and a yoga mat (which you can also rent at most yoga studios).Yoga can improve high blood pressure, high cholesterol, muscle and joint pain, bad circulation, can detoxify your system and relieve stress. So what are you waiting for?

The Orleans Yoga Shala is the largest studio in eastern Ottawa. Located at the Orleans roundabout, its spacious rooms provide a calmness of mind and spirit that allows you to focus on your practice. The studio will soon specialize in Boomer Yoga, offering more classes during the day, at a reduced rate for Boomers. Derek and Angie will also be welcoming Beryl Bender Birch for workshops in July 2011. Be sure to visit the website for more details: www.oys.ca.

As you continue your practice regularly, you will begin to notice an awareness and stillness that may not have existed before. Embrace all that yoga has to teach you and make the most of the many years ahead by maintaining optimal physical and mental health. The important thing to remember is to move into a new regime slowly, safely and consciously Yours in yoga, Jennifer Chauhan

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Carried by a Promise: A Life Transformed Through Yoga

“Carried By A Promise is a story about the guru-disciple relationship and the transformative power of yoga,” says yoga blogger Rosanne Harvey. “At the core of this story is the message that no matter how much we want to unite iscover the power of a promise. Swami Radhananda, with the Divine, commit to our practice, follow a teacher President and Spiritual Director of Canada’s oldest – there are real world things we have to take care of. Swami Yoga Ashram, will be in Ottawa from April 1-3 reading Radhananda shows us that the spiritual path is not an escape from her new book Carried by a Promise and telling the from our day-to-day concerns – it’s a recognition of our full story of how yoga changed her life. capacity, and this includes the mundane details of life as well as the transcendental.”

Last year, the yoga community was immersed in questioning itself. What is “real” yoga? Who is doing it and Rich in honesty and self-reflection, Carried by a Promise who isn’t? Is the commercialization of yoga inevitable in our is “ultimately a story of dedicated love and surrender to Western culture or has it gone too far? the Divine,” says Tenzin Palmo, Tibetan Buddhist nun and It is a refreshing contrast to read Carried by a Promise: A founder of a nunnery for young Tibetan women in India.

Life Transformed Through Yoga. Instead of arguing the pros Swami Radhananda will be telling her story in Ottawa. and cons of what yoga is or isn’t, we enter into a very real Her workshops are inspiring and practical, as she offers us and personal story about a woman living her practice and the tools to bring yoga into our daily life and to realize our about the transformation of her life through yoga. And by potential. yoga, we’re not just talking about who can do what poses.

• April 1 - Book Launch and Signing, Mother We meet Mary-Ann in 1977, as she tentatively attends Tongue Books, 7-8:30 pm, 1067 Bank Street (at a women’s course at Yasodhara Ashram in Kootenay Bay, Sunnyside), Ottawa, www.mothertonguebooks.ca BC. Through eighteen years of her journal entries, we watch her transform from wife, mother and educational consultant • April 2 – Work­shop: Yogic Tools for Trans­for­ to Spiritual Director of the Ashram. She becomes Swami ma­tion, Rama Lotus Centre, 11 am-6 pm, 342 Radhananda, successor to her teacher, Swami Radha— one Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, www.ottawayoga.com of the first Western women to be initiated as a swami and the founder of Canada’s first ashram.

• April 3 - Work­shop: The Yoga of Reflec­tion – Learning from Life, Ottawa Radha Yoga Centre, 1- 4 pm, 617 Cooper Street (at Bay), www.radha. org/ottawa

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What Is Ayurvedic (Indian) Head Massage, and How Can It Help Me?

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An Ayurvedic Head Massage affects every system of the body. On a physical level the nervous, cardio-vascular, digestive, respiratory, skeletal, immune, lymphatic, circulatory, and endocrine systems are all positively influenced.

On a psychological level Ayurvedic Head Massage returns the mental/emotional/spiritual aspect of ourselves back to balance; by restoring energy, relieving feelings of anxiety and tiredness, and clears the mind, resulting in improved alertness and concentration. Inner peace and calm is experienced after a session which refreshes the spirit, rejuvenates the body, and balances the body’s energy centres (chakras).

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It can be offered either in a seated position or in a lying position. In my experience, most if not all clients prefer the massage table version as they are able to fully relax. There is something to be said for the clothed chair session for health fairs and other locations which are not as private or as lengthy as the massage table session.

The treatment begins by having the client lay face down on the massage table wearing a robe and covered by blankets. A moment of quiet ensues as the client begins to relax and our energies come in unison with each other.

Light oil is massaged into the stress related areas including the upper back, shoulders, arms and neck. Using specific massage techniques, muscle tension and pain is relieved and stress is reduced. This type of massage combines physical massage with subtle energy balancing. The client then turns over and massage continues on the shoulders, neck, scalp, ears, and face. A range of pressures and rhythms are used to stimulate the head and neck area thus releasing built up stress and providing relief.

The efficiency of the circulatory and lymphatic systems improves dramatically, toxins are dispersed from tense muscles and flexibility and fluidity of movement is restored.

The session takes approximately 45 minutes. An extended session of 60 minutes is available and spends more time on the back and shoulder areas.

Caregivers who carry around infants or toddlers daily may not realize the strain on their shoulders and neck. Office workers or anyone that uses computers on a daily basis are well aware of the neck and shoulder stiffness this occupation creates. Anyone with duties in which they carry/lift heavy items or use their upper body extensively can also benefit from this form of therapy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to reduce any upper body stress/tension for anyone at anytime.

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Sri Chinmoy Answers Question: Why do you tell people to stay in the heart and not in the mind?

SRI CHINMOY: There are many reasons why I tell people to stay in the heart and not in the mind. The heart knows how to identify itself with the Highest, with the farthest, with the inmost. In the case of the mind, this is not so. The mind tries to identify itself with an object, with a person, with something limited. But this identification is not pure or complete. When the mind tries to identify, the mind looks at the object with an eye of hesitation, if not actual suspicion.

But when the heart wants to identify itself with something or someone, it uses the feeling of love and oneness.

The heart simplifies; the mind complicates. The mind unconsciously gets pleasure in things that are complicated and confused, but the heart gets joy in things that are simple.

In our day-to-day life we use the earthbound physical mind, which is constantly contradicting itself. Unfortunately, we seldom use the heart, which is all love, all sympathy, all concern, all purity, all harmony, all oneness.

Why do I tell people to pay more attention to the heart and less to the mind? Because the heart expands. The soul represents our illumination and it is inside the heart that the soul abides. In the spiritual life our treasure is the soul. It is only with the help of the soul that we can make the fastest progress in the inner life and we can contact the soul only by meditating on our heart. All paths lead to the Goal, but there is a particular road that will lead us there faster than the other roads. That road is the heart. It is faster, safer and surer than any other road.

We are the possessors of two rooms. One room is known as the heart-room; the other is known as the mind-room.

Right now the mind-room is obscure, unlit, impure and unwilling to open to the light. So we have to remain in the heart-room, the room of light, as much as we can. This is why I tell my students first to strengthen their inner being by meditating on the heart. The soulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s light is available in the heart. If we concentrate on the heart, sooner or later the light of the soul is bound to come to the fore. At that time, we will know that we are in possession of the inner light, and we will be able to use it at our own sweet will. Then we can enter into the mind-room to illumine it.

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Lots to learn at Ottawa Veg Fest

By Pamela Eadie

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he food we eat plays a huge part in how we feel overall.

It affects our health and well-being in a multitude of ways.

Learn about the multitude of benefits of eating lower on the food chain, and all of the Ottawa businesses and organizations that make it easier at Ottawa Veg Fest ‘11.

Whether someone is already vegan or vegetarian, or just interested in learning more about the lifestyle, there’s no better place to do so than at Veg Fest ‘11. Organized by the National Capital Vegetarian Association and sponsored by The Table Vegetarian Restaurant, Veg Fest demonstrates the vibrancy and variety of vegetarian food and lifestyle in Ottawa.

This is the festival’s third year, and each of the past years have been resounding successes, attracting a combined 4,000 attendees. From fun costumes, to free samples, to guest speakers and a silent auction, there is something for everyone at this family-friendly, grassroots event.

Ottawa Veg Fest ‘11 will take place on Sunday, May 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue. Admission is free and parking is available nearby.

To Achieve Your Dreams, Remember Your ABC’s Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits.

Believe in yourself.

Consider things from every angle.

Don’t give up, and don’t give in.

Enjoy today; yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come.

Family and friends are hidden treasures, Seek and enjoy them.

Give more than you planned to give.

Hang on to your dreams.

Ignore those who try to discourage you.

Just do it.

Keep on trying. No matter how hard it seems, it gets easier.

Love yourself first and most.

Make it happen.

Never lie, cheat or steal. Always strike a fair deal.

Open your eyes, and see things as they really are.

Practice makes perfect.

Quitters never win, and winners never quit.

Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.

Stop procrastinating.

Take control of your own destiny.

Understand yourself in order to better understand others.

Visualize it.

Want it more than anything.

X Accelerate your efforts.

You are unique as God’s creation. Nothing can replace you.

Zero in on your target, and go for it.

Create your life/career dream and follow the ABC’s. You will end up living your dream!

Eva Jeannine Meloche, MCCC, CLTMC Master Certified Career Coach, Certified Dream Coach, Soul Purpose Coach, Certified Transformational Leadership Coach, MBTI & True Colors Practitioner, and Branding & Business Coach. Living with purpose and passion for the last 16 years.

This year’s guest speakers include former NHL-player turned vegan Georges Laraque, Dr. Kerrie Saunders MS, LLP, PhD, authour of “The Vegan Diet for Chronic Disease Prevention,” who will discuss how plant-based diets can ward off disease, and local holistic nutritionist and activist Deb Gleason, who will present Vegan 101: Everything you need to know to start preparing delicious vegan food. Food demonstrations will also occur throughout the afternoon.

Dozens of exhibitors will help inform visitors about the benefits of a vegetarian diet and how to make healthier dietary choices. Silver level sponsors include ZenKitchen, Rainbow Foods, Green Earth Vegetarian Restaurant and Market Organics.

To learn more visit the NCVA’s Web site at www.ncva.ca or follow the NCVA’s blog at www.vegottawa.wordpress.com

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1st Annual FaeryFest 2011 - Perth, ON

By Cheryl Sinfield

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his Festival is for the young at heart and children-alike. It will re-capture that child-like feeling again! Come dress in your finest Faery garb or mystical creature! Faery wings are most welcome! We all need to play and have fun from our daily lives. What a way to do it by stepping into the Realm of Faeries for the day on Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. It will be held at a healing centre in Perth, ON called Lotus Wings. It is located on 30 North Street, just off Gore Street. In the Faery tradition of healing the planet and helping the amimals, there will be free admission to the Festival but a donation to L.A.W.S..would be greatly appreciated. Through out the day there will be Faery Healing Circles for the planet and the animals too.

Local artists, authors, and vendors,will be there to tempt you with their wares. This list includes Doug MacDonald of Rue Royale will have a wide array of cast cement sculptures of mushrooms. If you need a Faery door or house to attract the Faeries, Cheryl Sinfield’s art will meet that need! Cheryl’s one of a kind creations would be a lovely home for any funloving Faery! Christine Joyce is among the artists showing work at the FaeryFest this April. Her work is done in a number of different mediums and styles.

The Faeries in her pieces have been inspired mostly by the landscape in the Lanark Highlands and informed by her private yoga practice. Her unique style is worth having a look at. Christine Joyce is also showcasing her talent of Storytelling in the afternoon at FaeryFest! We can not wait to her hear stories about the Faeries! An artist that works with amimals and nature is Cindy Keary. She knits shawls etc...and weaves wall hangings with the wool from her very own sheep! She also raises geese and in return they provide her with the feathers that she makes into artistic objects.

A self-taught artist Connie Burke, will be showcasing her whimsical paintings of Faeries, horses, unicorns, etc.....

Connie’s art displays both magical and Faery energy! At FaeryFest we are honoured to have three authors to promote and sell their books. Author Denise Carpenter from Reiki Associates presents her new book “Reiki Wings”. It will be accompanied with the student’s notebooks. Mary-Ellen Dick, author of “A Tribute To Some Special Whitetails”, a book that reveals the hidden world of whitetail deer through short stories and eye-catching photos. Along with her book, Mary-Ellen will also be showcasing additional wildlife images and artwork. Come join local Children’s Author - Nancy Lee Amos in celebrating the unveiling of her 3rd and final book in her 3 part series of Isabella and the Healing Faeries: Isabella/Rules Like the Wind! Nancy’s interest in children and the ‘healing aspect of life’ has lead her to

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create this Scottish Faerytale to give children and adults alike ‘hope” and in turn the Faery faith they need in order to make their ‘dreams come true’! The one thing that Nancy has discovered is it’s the ‘simple things in life’ that heal us and the universal bond that joins us together to find ‘peace and happiness’ in our lives! Angela Gayle Readings will be at FaeryFest offering Oracle Card Readings all day. Jenni Dumoulin of J27 Creations will be tempting you with her custom jewelery designs. Along with Faery music playing throughout the day, Adya Ishaya will have Faery Food creations to satisfy any mystical creatures stomachs! She will be offering treats, snacks, drinks, and lunch. From 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm across from Lotus Wings, at Yoga Connections, children and the young at heart can make a Faery craft at the Faeryland Craft Zone. The cost to do a craft is $2.00 each for materials. The oganizer Cheryl Sinfield says “There will be something for everyone that BELIEVES in the Faery Realm and Faery energy! It will certainly be a magical, whimsical day!”

The First Annual FaeryFest will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Lotus Wings, 30 North Street, Perth, ON. For more info or to rent a space please call or email Cheryl Sinfield at 613-283-9877; 613-812-2025; faeriecece@hotmail.com.

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Earth Day Celebration Saved

The other â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? event that comes to town in the spring is just not affordable for most small businesses. ECO EXPO will provide an opportunity for *U T MJLF 5)3&& 4)084 JO POF businesses from the local community #& (3&&/ &"5 -0$"- #& )&"-5): to promote their products and services to their customers. The award-wining or many years, residents of the national &YIJCJUPST EFNPOTUSBUJPOT XPSLTIPQT local vegetarian The Table Restaurant GSFF TBNQMFT EJTDPVOU QSJDFT BOE NPSF has generously come on board as the capital region celebrated Earth Day every April at the annual Eco-Fair at main event sponsor. the RA Centre. Up to 5000 attended this The new City Councillor for Capital popular event to learn how they could Ward was also excited when he heard â&#x20AC;&#x153;think global and act localâ&#x20AC;? to benefit the the news. David Chernushenko is 4QPOTPSFE CZ planet and our community. no stranger to environmental action.

The Table Vegetarian Restaurant First ... thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some bad news. This past â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I heard the event had been December, the long-time organizers of cancelled I was disappointed. Hats the Eco-Fair unexpectedly announced that off to those in our community who they would no longer hold their popular stepped up to revive such an important April event in 2011, but reschedule it for September. This celebration and exchange of solutions. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be there with my announcement sent shock waves throughout the community. family.â&#x20AC;?

Their decision was based on pressure they received from Since the announcement of the new event was made, sponsors and exhibitors who felt that two spring events word has spread quickly and planning for the event is well barely a month apart was too much. underway. The organizers are mobilizing to make this The good news... actually, the great news, is that the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event the best ever.

April event at the RA Centre has been revived. A group of To get involved, or for more information, please visit the long-time Eco-Fair exhibitors, supporters and local small ECO EXPO website at ECOEXPO.CA businesses have banded together to save what has become an important Ottawa tradition. The national capital region will continue to have an annual Earth Dayevent, now called ECO EXPO, Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healthy Living Show.

First launched over 40 years ago, Earth Day (April 22nd) is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide.

More than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries by having events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity.

When contacted about the plans to save this community tradition, Jed Goldberg, President of Earth Day Canada was ecstatic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ottawa has always been a hotbed of environmental initiatives. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so glad to hear that the community has banded together to save this popular local event.â&#x20AC;?

Not only will the event be saved, but it will be expanded to two days and broadened in focus. ECO EXPO will continue to celebrate environmental action, but will place a new emphasis on the importance of local food and healthy living. ECO EXPO will be held on Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th, from 10 am to 4 pm at the RA Centre on Riverside Drive. It will offer more than 100 exhibits and a series of informative workshops and presentations.

There will be free samples of local foods, interesting demonstrations and lots of bargains for the enlightened shopper.

The community is all â&#x20AC;&#x153;abuzzâ&#x20AC;? with anticipation of this new expanded local event. Their website (ECOEXPO.CA) is already getting lots of traffic. This is an important local event not just for the public but also for small businesses.

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turn to my teacher Thich Nhat Hanh (Reconciliation: 2010: 64) to open this essay on Healing the Inner Child.

“Dealing with suffering is like handling a poisonous snake. We have to learn about the snake, and we ourselves have to grow stronger and more stable in order to handle it without hurting ourselves. At the end of this process, we will be ready to confront the snake. If we never confront it, one day it will surprise us and we will die of a snake bite. The pain we carry in the deep levels of our consciousness is similar. When it grows big and confronts us, there’s nothing we can do if we haven’t practiced becoming strong and stable in mindfulness.

We should only invite our suffering up when we’re ready.

Then, when it comes we can handle it. To transform our suffering, we don’t struggle with it or try to get rid of it.

We simply bathe it in the light of our mindfulness.”

First we have to develop and nurture our mindfulness, which means waking up to the reality of our suffering that we would rather avoid. There are clear warning signals if we choose to pay attention. We get caught in our dramas and find ourselves telling and retelling our stories to whomever will listen. We also court our suffering and keep it alive.

We often engage in a competitive aspect – my suffering is bigger than yours. The courtship of suffering can be an ugly romance for we enter into a co-dependent relationship, which has to be called by its true name – Addiction.

Physiologically and emotionally we become so tightly tied into our suffering that we cannot be without it even though it is destroying our well being. We grasp at brief insights that “Yes – this is suffering” – but deal only with surface appearances. Yet the surface exposure has a long history of gathering momentum and energy until it actually surfaces.

The small snake has become a monster. The addiction to suffering is now embedded in our mental state. We respond to any glimpse of suffering with such destructive emotion that we reinforce the causes and conditions that created the suffering in the first place. And so we continue shooting ourselves in the foot, torpedoing our lives – over and over again.

Our suffering is caused by abuse – emotional, physical and sexual – and it becomes an organizing template in our mind.

We then create an abusive relationship with that template’s qualities – addiction; fear; codependency. To stop the cycle of harm we need an OMG moment. The insight that: OH MY GOD THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN DOING ALL MY LIFE. HOW DO I STOP IT? That insight has to arrive in the mind before we can apply ourselves to developing mindfulness as an antidote to the abusive relationship established with our suffering. It is an awesome realization to penetrate the darkness and realize that the abuse you have suffered has created an abusive relationship with yourself. Mindfulness practice can bring the abusive relationship to a halt.

This is the required OMG moment that propels you to get to work. To go backwards from the surface and investigate the causes and conditions that placed you in such suffering.

And so we learn the practices, tools and concentrations that support this journey of understanding suffering and taking care of it. We break the cycle through re-training and mindfulness practice. We equip ourselves for a journey to be well that requires our determination to practice mindfulness daily and ensure that we take refuge in wise support.

Ian is the resident teacher at Pine Gate Sangha. On Facebook search “Pine Gate Sangha” for program, discussions, events and humour.

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Business and Shaping Personal Realty

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usiness. In defining it, are we even on the same page?

As you define it for yourSelf, what do you associate with the word? If you were to list what business means and does not mean for you, what would these evoked associations, now made conscious, awaken in you? Would you find yourSelf contemplating the threads of an infinite tapestry of meaning that is uniquely you? The answer is always, Yes. The word, business is a nominalization, a process word that has been turned into a noun so that we can easily apply meaning to it... make sense of it. And, it is through these unique meanings that we propel ourSelves forward or keep ourSelves static, even in the face of chomping at the bit to create a different experience. It is all driven by context.

Here’s the thing: I can’t put a pound of business into the trunk of my car. We make real that which is really an illusion... and to that we apply meaning/association.

And, then, we model for, and not for, that meaning... and, most of the time, that modeling is out of our awareness.

Such is the nature of the central nervous system and its consummate ability to transfer energy and information in the body, as its vehicle for expression. Neither good, bad, right or wrong, any nominalization has multiple associations and those associations carry other multiple meanings... and, so it goes. In a quantum world, everything is connected to everything else. There are more neural connections in the body than there are grains of sand on the planet or stars in the sky.

Safety is the name of the game for all living beings.

When, for example, threat to financial security is a lawsuit in business, it actually shows up everywhere; there is no separation. Yet, in the presence of kids, does anyone choose to talk about its implications for both business and family (another nominalization)? Do we realize that children feel safer in knowing, rather than in not knowing? Or is the truth of ones experience forced into hiding through avoidance, denial and mindless repetition so that it becomes a lie?

What eventually gets anchored to that choice? What does a child model out of her awareness that eventually shows up in her life as an adult? What are her associations in that?

At age 13, I was told that the lawsuit (another nominalization), which my dad’s business attracted, was nothing that I need worry about. However, I could feel, hear, and see the vacillating shifts from fear to outrage to fear, again and again, between my parents, knowing, internally, that it had already generalized to other areas of our lives.

Still, I was living the parody that I wasn’t supposed to know.

Everything was OK. Multiple untruths. That was the model!

Well, more than 40 years later, in my own business, I was still lying to mySelf about these untruths and I created a lawsuit on my holodeck. Incredible... and, yet completely predictable. A cycle come full circle.

Modeling is a process of habituated response; it is either the mindful, awakened choice to create or it is

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the mindless, comatose default to what we have always known, yet is, so often, no longer working. We think that we are all grown up; however, are we? How many children (denied the truths of their own experiences as ‘not so’), in the alias of adults, are driving a bus called business. What are their unique associations for business and how many women are, now, really awake to ‘I am all grown up and can chose differently’? Choosing differently evokes different associations... and these effect different results.

Modeling by children, realizing the safety of fitting in, comes home to roost as adults... only, this time, its maturation comes with teeth, fully realized, in one’s derriere, as a wake-up call. That was me, the adult, starting business, totally unconscious to the meaning/association that I held for it... and unawake to what I had modeled unconsciously, as a child. I am now sufficiently awake to remove those teeth from my ass, as I discover more of whom I AM! Nominalizations are the contextual suitcases of meaning we carry for our individual experience. Business, entrepreneurship, leadership, association, deceit, lie, lawsuit. mindless, modeling... in fact, virtually all the words in this article... hold unique, intimate and personal distinctions for each of us. Do we care enough to own what we know - and to discover more - warts and all? And, awakened, are we open to a different model?

So, are we even on the same page? That occurs, only when we choose, meaningfully, to breathe and to speak, with courage, the truth of our own experience.

Look for more, next month!

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A Different Perspective on Chakras and Aura’s

each energy centre. And each person holds lifetimes of patterns that are emerging to be healed and remembered as part of your soul’s journey.

Understanding your own chakras will assist you in

By Kerry Palframan RN understanding yourself and your soul’s purpose.

Your aura is the boundary around you or your personal Kerry teaches classes on chakras and aura’s differently than anything you have read in books about the chakra space. It contains the energy that keeps you separate from system. Her understand of chakras and auric fields has the rest of creation. Your aura pulses and vibrates according come from 18 years of hands-on healing practice and doing to which chakras are most activated. spiritual Mediumship and intuitive readings.

You can easily train yourself to see aura’s (and Kerry During her years of hands-on healing and readings Kerry teaches this in her classes) but it is the translation of the has learned to focus on the molecular level of reality and, colours that most people are not familiar with or understand. not only observe the nature of energy, but actually becomes Emotions surge through your auric field and it is quite the energy, thereby giving her a unique understanding and easy to pick up other people’s perspective on how energy flows and emotions because they are quite works according to Universal laws and principles. literally surrounded by them and emitting their emotions into their auric field (so are you!).

Because your chakras and auric field Kerry teaches about the colours are energetic in nature (molecules in and what they mean and how to see, motion) this has given Kerry a unique Spiritual Medium and sense, feel and experience your own advantage in understanding the way Intuitive chakras and aura’s as well as those of your spirit energy and the earth’s Intuitive Readings by Phone, In-Person or others. energy enter your physical body.

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Understanding your soul’s purpose To understand chakras, it’s important is a natural extension of knowledge to know that when you emerged into Workshops – 6 participants only per class that comes when you learn about this universe, you emerged as light, Mediumship and Intuitive Readings your chakra system. The information as a soul. And you emerged in the Class – Mon. Apr. 11th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. about you and the world around Connecting With Your Angels & Spirit rainbow of creation according to the Guides – Wed. Apr. 13th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm you is boundless when you begin vibration that best suited and described Past Lives & Reincarnation Workshop – to understand the nature of reality th your inherent nature.

Wed. Apr. 20 , 6:30 to 9:30 pm through the eyes of the chakra system Chakras are the patterns of refracted Develop Your Intuition & Psychic Powers Workshop Intensive – Begins Wed. Apr. light created by your spirit energy as 27th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm for 10 Wed. evenings it beamed its light towards the earth Kerry Palframan, a registered Learn Your Soul’s Purpose Workshop plane and attracted the atoms of the nurse by profession, began delving th Intensive – Begins Thur. Apr. 28 , 6:30 to earth to form your physical being. You into the world of the unseen to help 9:30 pm for 9 consecutive Thurs. evenings are a combination of the light of your her overcome a life threatening Spirit Talk – Dreams & Messages From Spirit – Begins Tue. May 1st, 7:00 to 9:30 spirit and the atoms of the earth. illness. A gifted teacher, healer, pm for 8 consecutive Tue. evenings intuitive and spiritual medium, she Chakras are literally rays of light now offers the wisdom of the esoteric (like a rainbow), sometimes seen as and sacred ancient teachings in vortexes or spinning discs, but all those Kerry Palframan, a powerful series of workshops, layers and levels of light (composed a registered nurse by profession, began delving texts, book and a guided meditation of molecules in motion), tell the into the power of the seen CD. She brings forth information story of your soul and contains all the and unseen to help her overcome life-threatening from Spirit as a service to all and information there is to know about you illnesses. An inspiring gifted offers readings online, in-person, at all levels of your being. teacher, healer, intuitive and spiritual medium, she now or by phone. Her next workshop on As unique as a fingerprint, each offers the wisdom of the esoteric and mystery Discovering Your Soul’s Purpose and person’s chakra system is a frequency school teachings in a powerful series of workshops, intuitive readings, and through her Chakra Workshop Intensive begins of vibration manifesting as colours. book and meditation CD. Thurs. Apr. 28th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm for Each colour is an intense focus 9 consecutive evenings. See Kerry’s of energy that radiates and pulses Kerry Palframan, RN workshop schedule online at www. according to how you feel physically, indigodreamer.com, 613-715-9411 (613) 715-9411 mentally and emotionally. www.indigodreamer.com How you view yourself and the Order a copy of Kerry’s book, Spirit Talk: world around you depends on which Understanding Spirits’ Messages or her guided meditation CD, Meeting Your Angels and Spirit lens (chakra) you are using and what Guides. Order online or by phone. you are holding (which patterns) within

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It Is What It Is Sherry Harris, MSW, RSW

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ccepting what is is a tremendous gift of being. In every moment, I have choices. I can rail against circumstances or I can accept them, make the best of it, and seek understanding of the value presented by the occasion.

Life is never unfair. It may seem hard, but it is never unfair.

We are always given just what we need to take the next step in our evolution. We can scream injustice or we can take a deep look and see why the situation was presented to us. I truly believe everything comes to me for my highest good and the opportunity it presents me to grow if I so choose.

The Couple’s Coach Insurance Receipts Available harris.sherry@gmail.com 613-236-8852 Love, allow, accept, understand and move forward with the new learning is what I believe life is about. I have a choice to stay stuck or to do the inner work and progress.

It is always my choice. No one can make that choice for me or do it for me. I am truly and completely the captain of my own ship. Things will happen in my life. Only I can decide how I will react to them. Brian Covey put out an email on the 90/10 principle. Ten percent of my life is what happens to me, ninety percent is how I respond to it. We, with intention, move from reacting to life to responding to life. Responding means reflecting and choosing how we will connect with a certain circumstance.

My clients are hearing it so much from me they are beginning to say “I know, I know. It is what it is. So how are you going to choose to respond to it?” This reminds me of one of the most helpful sayings I have ever heard. It is the Serenity Prayer from AA and for any of you that don’t know it, it goes like this: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Amen. It doesn’t get any better than that for a blueprint for living a peaceful, loving life. I put it right up there with the golden rule of do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

And love yourself as God loves you and as the God Being you are.

I find resistance to accepting what happens to us in life the biggest barrier to spiritual growth. If I cannot accept life as it presents its self then I become a victim. If a become a victim, I am separating my self from God. If I feel separate from God, how can I grow into the loving, compassionate person I desire to be and I already really am.?

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Psychotherapist Insurance Receipts Available harris.sherry@gmail.com 613-236-8852 Love, allow and accept is the easiest way to stay heartcentered. I learned from my Voice for Love course to extend love to every thought I experience. A thought is anything I notice, be it a feeling, an awareness, anything I see, hear, taste, or touch. By doing this I extend the love that I am into everything I perceive to be outside of my self and by doing so become one with all that is. Then there is no separation.

There is only God/ Love/ Light. When I make the conscious choice to allow all that is to be the perfect expression of God no matter how it appears to me, I once again move beyond separation into Oneness. When I accept everything just as it is, knowing that there is only perfection in God’s world, I stay in my heart, feel the Oneness and Love of all life and feel peace.

Choose to love, allow and accept all that comes your way. You do not have to like it, but you do have to work with it. It is what it is and the It is God being there for you so you can grow through the gifts and challenges that come.

Celebrate the easy times, but really celebrate the tough times. That is where we go within, connect and find out who we are….God expressing.

Sherry Harris is a psychotherapist, spiritual teacher and counsellor and energy therapist. She may be reached at 613-2368852 or by email at harris.sherry@gmail .com. Sherry works from the loving, cozy environment of her home and provides insurance receipts. She has very flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

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The following events will be offered at the McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy St. (near Bronson and Gladstone), Ottawa.

Kerry Palframan, RN www.indigodreamer.com napb@rogers.com Note: Kerry will now only be accepting 6 participants per workshop. See new protocol on her website under Workshops.

Mediumship and Intuitive Readings Class Mon. Apr. 11th, 7 to 9 pm.

Ask any questions of your choosing: passed over loved ones; soul’s purpose; past lives; soul mates; relationship issues; finances; illness; career; pets and more. Kerry brings forth answers from your angels, spirit guides and helpers in the unseen realms.

Connecting With Your Angels and Spirit Guides Workshop Wed. Apr. 13, 6:30 to 9:30 pm Learn how to hear, see, sense and communicate with your angels and spirit guides. Be lead on a journey to meet one of your guides.

Past Lives and Reincarnation Workshop Wed. Apr. 20th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm Learn how your past lives may be influencing you today and how reincarnation plays a part in your spiritual journey. Be lead on a journey into a past life experience.

Develop Your Intuition & Psychic Powers Workshop Intensive Begins Wed. Apr. 27th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm for 10 consecutive Wed. evenings You will learn what your unique ways are of receiving intuitive and psychic guidance and how to foster and trust these senses. Lots of in class practice. Includes 125 page manual.

Learn Your Soul’s Purpose Workshop Intensive Begins Thur. Apr. 28th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm for 9 consecutive Thurs. evenings Learn your soul’s purpose in this intensive look at self, the history of your soul, its mission and your chakra system. Includes 90 page manual.

Spirit Talk – Dreams and Messages From Spirit Workshop Intensive Begins Tue. May 1st, 7 to 9:30 pm for 8 consecutive Tue. Evenings A life changing workshop that reveals the deeper meaning behind all events in your life and why they are happening. Learn to recognize and understand: signs; signals; repetitive numbers and objects; animal encounters; coincidences and any attention getting occurrences. Guaranteed to open your 3rd eye!

Free World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day Workshop

Sat. April 30, 9:15 to 10:15 am McNabb Community Centre - Assembly Hall 180 Percy St. (near Bronson and Gladstone), Ottawa http://www.lamasqigongcanada.com/work.htm

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Free World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day Workshop on Sat. April 30, 9:15-10:15 am Beginner Qi Gong Training, cost $80 for 6 Saturday classes - May 7, 14, 28, June 4, 11, & 18, 8:45-10:15 am There are also Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes offered at 4 other locations in Ottawa. To find out more, please visit our website www.lamasqigongcanada. com or e-mail philip.lai@rogers.com ESP PSYCHIC FAIR and Holistic Show SOUTHWAY INN 2431 Bank St., Ottawa (@ Hunt Club)

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T-Line Services (613) 612-6581

www.T-Line.ca USUI REIKI CLASSES Usui Reiki 1: Apr. 1/2 Usui Level 2: Apr. 10 (Intensive), Apr. 29/30 Learn this easy, gentle technique for stress relief, relaxation & the promotion of healing!

Integrated Energy Therapy® Classes Harness the power of the violet Angelic Energy Ray! Basic Level: Apr. 16 Intermediate Level: Apr. 17 Advanced Level: Apr. 9

April 8, 9 & 10

Fri: 2-10; Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 11am-7pm Ottawa Sound Healing Conference Opening concert with David Hickey Friday 27th May, 8pm Sound Healing Conference is all day Saturday and Sunday May 28/29 St. Paul’s University, 223 Main Street Early Bird Ticket Price $78 until April 15th For ticket outlets and more info please visit: www.OttawaSoundHealingConference.com

ECOLOGICAL DESIGN & GARDENING: INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1 Ottawa East Permaculture is an eco-logical approach to design based on observing nature, which can be applied to gardens, landscapes, businesses, communities and our lifestyles. Learn permaculture ethics, principles, and the basic design process, as well as sheet mulching, chop and drop, and the basics of forest gardening.

Cost: $170 includes HST. Work Exchange: $60 includes HST. (3 positions available. Applications due by March 1.)

Spring 2011 Organic Gardening Workshops!

Learn about organic gardening through four workshops at Sandy Hill Community Centre by Canadian Organic Growers Ottawa.

Permaculture Institute of Eastern Ontario (PIEO) www.eonpermaculture.ca Instructors: Sébastien Bacharach & Bonita Ford Sponsored by Sustainable Living Ottawa East www.sustainablelivingottawaeast.ca 613-267-1926 or bas2bach@gmail.com

Visit our web site:www.cog.ca/ottawa, contact us at ottawachapter@cog.ca or call 613 244 4000, Extension 2.

Registration is open 613 564-1062

Hours and cost can be applied towards the PIEO Permaculture Design Course in fall 2011.

Mindfulness Retreat in the tradition of Zen Master & Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh

PERMACULTURE TALK Saturday, April 2, 7:30pm

May 13-15, 2011 Pembroke, ON Please join us for a weekend retreat led by monastics from Blue Cliff Monastery.

Walking and sitting meditation, dharma talks, opportunities to meet the monastics and have private consultations.

All at the Marguerite Centre in Pembroke. Information: dharma.ncf. ca/pagoda/retreat2011.html

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Holistic approach to design - for gardens, farms, lifestyles and communities - based on nature. with Sébastien Bacharach & Bonita Ford Cost: $6 www.arborgallery.org

Women, Cancer & Healing

6 week program beginning Tuesday, April 19th 10:00a.m. - 12:00 Cost is $25/session Space is limited Contact Johanna to register today 613.282.6001

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Visit www.pranashanti.com for more info Introduction to the Law of Attraction with Marlene Keys Friday April 1st, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Marlene will help you understand that you can deliberately CREATE, in many areas of your life.

Marlene will help you to simplify this Universal Law, by showing you how to utilize a 3 step process for deliberately attracting – a process that when understood, will become a way of life for you. All tools are demonstrated in a “hands-on” approach. Cost: $20.00 per person.

Children’s Yoga – April is Earth Month with Jamie Reardon Saturdays 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Through special yoga games children will learn about the importance of keeping planet Earth clean. Kids will also explore the four elements, how to create a nature mandala, learn about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees....

As always, the yoga kids will create special Earth Day crafts using recycled material to take home.

Cost: $11.00 Drop in Fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.

Traditional Drum Making with David Finkle Saturday, April 2nd 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM A unique opportunity for you to make your very own traditional 14” wood and deerskin drum.

Learn the history and the art of drum making.

Take home your drum to enjoy for years to come.

Cost: $150.00 per person, all materials provided.

Your Joyful Rainbow: An Introduction to the Chakras with Debra Huron Sunday April 3rd, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Come to this workshop for an afternoon of light learning. We’ll play with sound, taste, visuals, and touch to get a better understanding of the chakra system and how we can bask in the glow of our rainbow body. You will leave with a handout and bibliography to set you on a path of more learning. You may find yourself dipping into a pot of gold! Cost: $30.00 per person.

Tai-Chi with Pierre Lefebvre FREE INTRODUCTION CLASS Sunday, April 3rd 2:00 PM -3:30 PM Two 8 Week Series Available Fridays at 10 AM or Sundays at 2:00 PM Tai-Chi, as it is practiced in the west today, can best be thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. The objective of Tai-Chi is to purify one’s vital energy (chi) and at the same time to open one self to a spiritual dimension.

The “chi” is a vital energy that is in us, around us, and is the origin of the universe. Cost: $120.00 per person for the 8 week series. Pre-registration required.

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Candlelight Yoga & Meditation Class ~ 1st Wednesday of every month Wednesday, April 6th, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Warm your spirit with Candlelight Kundalini Yoga and Meditation with Victoria/Atmabir Kaur. Cost: Class Card or Drop-In Fee. “Shakti Ma” ~ A Kirtan Concert with Brenda McMorrow and Lea Longo Friday, April 8th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM An evening of divine chanting, singing and sound with White Swan Recording artist Brenda McMorrow and Montreal based Kirtan Wallah Lea Longo! Cost: $20 per person in advance; $25 per person day of the event.

Yoga for Runners with Kumari Karunaratne Sunday, April 17th, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Whether you are looking to help prevent injuries, find new ways to deeply stretch for before and after your run, improve your breath while running or improve your alignment—this workshop is for you! Cost: $20.00 per person.

Discussion from a Buddhist View with Kelsang Rabjor Sunday, April 17th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Join Kelsang Rabjor, Resident Teacher at Joyful Land Buddhist Centre for a series of monthly afternoon talks. April’s Topic: “The Enemy From Within.” Cost: By donation. Suggested donation of $5.00 per person.

Healing Meditation ~ 4th Sat of every month Saturday, April 23rd , 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Create your healing message and meditate to the healing vibrations of sound and mantra during this class with Jennifer Stackhouse. Cost: Class Card or Drop-In Fee. Easter Children’s Yoga Class with Jamie Reardon Saturday, April 23rd , 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Join an Easter egg hunt - yoga style - and a very special craft to take home for Easter celebrations.

Get active, get creative, get smart and cute, and come have a hoppy time! Cost: Drop in fee of $11.00 per child or PranaShanti Class Card.

Parents attend for FREE. Welcome to Prenatal Yoga! With Erin Bidlake Saturday, April 30th, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM ...for anyone interested in learning more about Prenatal Yoga! Whether you are pregnant, your partner is pregnant; you plan on becoming pregnant soon or teach Yoga, this workshop will help you to deepen your understanding of Yoga during pregnancy. Cost: $30.00 per person.

Crystal Bowl and Planet Gong Concert with David Hickey Saturday, April 30th, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Join David Hickey for an incredible evening.

Crystal Journey, an improvised sound journey with Paiste Planetary Gongs, Crystal Bowls, Santoor and Vibraphone. Two sets of incredible music that allows the listener to be fully immersed with their spirit. Cost: $30.00 per person. Register early to ensure your space.

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Full and New Moon Meditations Join Alison/Devinder Kaur for these special classes that call upon the powerful energy of the full and new moons. Balance your mind, calm your spirit, and uplift your soul! Cost: Class Card or Drop in Fee. • Tuesday, April 5th, 5:45 PM – Double Gong for the New Moon • Tuesday, April 19th, 5:45 PM - Full Moon Gong & Meditation Group Sadhanas ~ By Donation “Sadhana is a discipline of the mind and body to serve the soul. Sadhana keeps the mind clear to accurately guide our actions.” The Aquarian Teacher. Cost: By donation to the Food Bank.

• Morning – Friday, April 8th, 5am to 7am • Evening – Sunday, April 17th, 4pm to 6pm Hatha Yoga Teacher Training – 220+ Hour Program July 2011 to November 2011 1 Week Retreat + 7 Weekends Dive into the teachings physically, mentally and spiritually with our 220+ hour program (YA RYT-200 approved) that includes 1 week of intensive training at a private water front retreat property less than 1 hr from Ottawa, followed by 7 weekends of training at PranaShanti. Early Bird Rate, Work Exchange, Scholarship & Payment Plans available. Open House Info Sessions: May 31st 7:30 PM-8:30 PM, June 12th 1:00 PM-2:00 PM.

April 15-16, 2011 7.30 pm

INDIAN DANCE and YOGA Anjali, Basia Going, Blair MillerArts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave. info/ tickets $25 and $22 613 564 7240 www.culturalhorizons.ca

Historic Churches of Quebec Saturday April 16 All Day Bus Trip

Ride in our motor coach and visit historic churches of Quebec as Chorus Ecclesiae and the Symposium Choir, conducted by Lawrence Harris, sing a seasonal repertoire of Gregorian chant and Renaissance choral music. This all-day trip leaves in the morning and includes lunch and dinner, in addition to spectacular scenery, beautiful churches, choral music and Gregorian chant.

For info. and reservations, call 613-567-7729

Gregorian Chants For Meditation An Ottawa tradition: Five hours of deeply spiritual music sung by Chorus Ecclesiae and the Symposium Choir, conducted by Lawrence Harris. Good Friday night, April 22, from 7:00 p.m. until midnight. Drop in for a while or stay the whole evening Canadian Martyrs Church 100 Main Street (just south of Lees) Free admission, donation requested Free parking in the adjacent parking lot Information: 613-567-7729

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340 Gladstone Ave. 613.234.7974 ottawayoga.com The Power of Now with Guy Aube Friday, April 1st from 7:30-9pm Open yourself up to the transformative experience of being fully present in your life.

Based on the popular book, written by Eckhart Tolle. Cost: $8 (tax incl).

Madonna Flow Party with Natalie Holst Friday, April 1st from 7:30-9pm Get into your groove and celebrate with a playful Ashtanga-based yoga class to the music of Madonna (yes, THE Madonna). Cost: By donation – all proceeds will go to CARE Canada.

Kripalu Yoga Dance Friday April 1st from 8-9:15pm Kripalu Yoga Dance is a unique approach to movement, combining the time-honoured traditions of yoga and dance, in a 90-minute class. The class begins and ends with a yoga based foundation, with guided and freestlye movement and exploration throughout. Cost: $15+hst Master Your Moods with Meherbani Kaur Saturday, April 2nd from 1-4pm In Canada alone, between 13 million and 14 million people will experience a depressive disorder. In this workshop you will experience asanas and meditation that focus on depression and help alleviate symptoms that are characteristic of mood disorders. Cost: $54+hst Yogic Tools for Transformation with Swami Radhananda Saturday, April 2nd from 11am-6pm In this workshop, suitable for both beginners and experienced yoga practitioners, Swami Radhananda shares the spiritual tools that helped transform her life into an extraordinary one. Cost: $125+hst Community Coffee House with Tara Porter and Michael Fahey Saturday, April 2nd from 6:30-8pm Bring your guitar, bring your drums, songs and your favorite pieces of poetry! Join us as we sing, listen, play and recite in a room full of warmhearted friends.

Meditation and Healing with Chris Simmonds Saturday, April 2nd from 1-3pm This 2-hour workshop is for both beginner and experienced meditators. We will explore the fundamental relationship between body, breath and mental clarity through simple Asanas and breath awareness exercises. Cost: 15+hst Introduction to Thai Massage with Devin Johnstone Sunday, April 3rd from 2-6pm Graceful and profound, Thai massage is a traditional style of bodywork with a history as

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old as the Buddha -whose personal physician was its first practitioner. The recipient leaves relaxed and energized, as though having done a perfect yoga session - having received a wonderful massage, all while drifting in a dream-like state. Cost: Single - $30+hst Couple - $50+hst Hoop Yoga with Jennifer Anderson Sunday, April 3rd from 11am-1pm Join Hooper Extraordinaire and Yoga Teacher - Jenny Anderson, for this special exploration of the hoop craze and how it relates to your yoga practice. Cost: $30+hst Chakra Yoga with Shelley Harrison Sunday, April 3rd from 4:30-6pm Take your knowledge of chakras from book learning, to a felt experience in your body.

Learn how to feel and perceive your own chakras. Cost: $20+hst The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Lynne Cardinal and Jurgen Portz Sunday, April 3rd from 1-5pm The philosophical system of Yoga finds its origin at the heart of oriental spiritual traditions in ancient times. Since then, the Sanskrit verses called sutras have been studied in depth and chanted. The sutras attain a great part of their meaning in the vibration and consciousness which emanates from them. Cost: $130+hst Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: Movie Viewing and Lecture Fridays April 8th & 29th from 7:30-9pm Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras contain the aphorisms on practical and philosophical wisdom regarding the practice of Yoga. Cost: $15+hst Yoga Unveiled: Movie Night with Megan Campbell Friday, April 8th from 7:30-9pm Harnessing the colourful commentary of the most prominent yoga scholars, teachers, and medical experts, Yoga Unveiled reveals how yoga began, tells the story of yoga’s passage to the West, describes its numerous branches, and recounts the fascinating biographies of the foremost yoga masters. Cost: By Donation – proceeds will go to CARE Canada aLIVE Yoga: Live Music & Yin Yoga with Tara Porter Sunday, April 10th from 4-5:30pm Stretch away the tensions of your week and breathe into the present moment in this special yoga class that will flow to and be fueled by the sound scape of Live music. Cost: $15+hst in Advance; $20+hst at the Door Kundalini Chanting Circle with Jasvinder Kaur Friday, April 15th from 7:45-9pm Join Jasvinder for a blissful evening of chanting as we meditate on the healing sounds of these ancient mantras. Cost: 15+hst in Advance; $20+hst at the Door

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Enrich Your Childrens or Family Yoga Practice with Props with Anamda Sly Saturday, April 16th from 1-3pm This experiential two-hour Club Yoga workshop introduces you to creative ways to use props in your family or childrens yoga class! You will learn how to use various teaching aids to engage children in a fun and creative way. Cost: $45+hst Kirtan! with the Bhakti Connection Friday, April 22nd from 7:30-9pm Join the group for an interactive gathering - creating blissful vibrations with voice and instrumentation to open the heart. Cost: By Donation Partner Yoga with Jamine & Karina Ackert Friday, April 22nd from 7:30-9pm Yoga for two! Enjoy this fun and interactive class with your partner, friend, workout buddy - everyone is welcome to attend! Cost: 30+hst per pair Journey Dance with Dodie Sobretodo Friday, April 29th from 8-9:30pm What is JourneyDance? Inspired by Kripalu Yoga Dance, JourneyDance is a groovy celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Cost: 17+hst Beats & Bliss with Megan Campbell Friday, April 29th from 7:30-9pm This is an all levels Vinyasa class set to fun, inspirational, modern music! Cost: Drop in fee or class card.

Kirtan with Jim Gelcer & Friends Saturday, April 30th from 1-3pm Join special guest Jim Gelcer and Friends for an unforgettable Kirtan experience! Kirtan is an ancient form of call and response singing. Cost: $25+hst in Advance; $30+hst at the Door

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Kanata 442 Hazeldean Road

Kanata, ON, K2L 1T9 Telephone: 613-836-3669 kanata@naturalfoodpantry.com

Westboro (NEW LOCATION) 205 Richmond Rd

Ottawa, ON, K1Z6W4 Telephone: 613-728-1255 westboro@naturalfoodpantry.com

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Sundays 08:45 am • FALUN DAFA (Falun Gong) - a classical Chinese meditative exercise for people of all ages. Free to learn, free to practice. #226 Simard Building, University of Ottawa. (613)789-0819, ottawa@falundafa.ca, www.falundafa.ca 09:00 am • DROP-IN ASTANGA3 Astanga Yoga Ottawa 09:00 am • FAMILY ABSOLUTE BEGINNER YOGA (bring your children) with (Derek/ Angie Kendrick) OrleansYOGAShala 8302224 oys.ca 09:00 am • CHURCH OF PERFECT LIBERTY 999 Arnot Rd.; Rev. Takashi Goto; 225-1850.

09:00 am • KUNDALINI YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 09:00 am • HATHA Intermediate at Rama Lotus 234-7974 09:00 am • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 9:15 am • YIN YOGA Ichih Wang. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

9:15am • ASHTANGA YOGA. Rama Lotus 9:15am • YIN YOGA. Rama Lotus 09:30 am • ASHTANGA YOGA All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

9:30 am • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION. Parkdale United Church (Ladies parlour) 429 Parkdale Ave. (corner Gladstone).Jennifer Payne, 613692-0876 10:00 am • SITTING MEDITATION PRACTICE. Meditation instruction is available Tuesday evenings or on request. All instructors are trained senior students of Ch gyam Trungpa, Rinpoche.

Please call 725-9321 for an appointment. There is no charge. 984 Wellington St. near Bayswater.

Everyone welcome!

10:00 am • IYENGAR YOGA – Level 1. Glenda Murphy. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 10:30 am • HOT VINYASA FLOW - Coreelation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 10:30 am • MEETING FOR WORSHIP Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) - 91A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 10:30 am • OTTAWA INTERFAITH SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, 430 Churchill Ave. (new location). Healing and Messages.

Rev. S. Hill 613-820-8231 10:30 am • UNITY CHURCH OF OTTAWA Celebration Service. 312 Parkdale Ave. N..

Info. 613-723-5852. www.unityottawa.org 11:00 am • HATHA YOGA Tania Frechette.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

11:00 am • DROP-IN ASTANGA1 Astanga Yoga Ottawa 11:00 am • ASHTANGA Yoga (Derek Kendrick) OrleansYOGAShala 11:00 am • HOT YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 11:25 a.m. Holistic Belly Dance (beginner and intermediate) Glebe & Bank 613.265.4048 Divineimagedance.com 11:30 am • HATHA YOGA - All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro

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12:00 pm • YOGA FOR TEENS - preregistration. - core-elation.com 12:30 pm • A MOVING EXPERIENCE ‘MindBody-Spirit’ dance workshops 864-HEAL (4325), DancingHeals@cyberus.ca, www.Tipi. byregion.net 12:30 pm • PRENATAL YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 02:00 pm • BEGINNERS TEMPLE DANCING Anjali 745-1368 gaston@cyberus.ca) www. culturalhorizons.ca 02:00 pm • STUDY A COURSE IN MIRACLES Bilingual. Lucille @ 819-777-8437.

02:30 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 02:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 02:30 pm • OTTAWA SPIRITUALIST TEMPLE, C.S.M. Inc. 888 Byron Ave. Service every Sunday. www.iamspirit.org 02:30 pm • SPIRITUALIST’S CHURCH. Rev. R. Nowakowska. Service and Clairvoyance.

Unitarian House- Yellow Room, 20 Cleary Ave 02:30 pm • INTRO TO YOGA David Jewitt.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

03:00 pm • PRE_NATAL YOGA with Michelle Schubert OrleansYOGAShala 03:00 pm • RUNNERS YOGA - Pre Registered Class. Santosha Westboro 04:00 pm • EGYPTIAN BELLYDANCE Professional Coaching at Dance Oasis 04:15 pm • VINYASA FLOW - with meditation.

Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 04:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 04:30 pm • HOT FLOW Kate Little. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

05:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION 7 pm in summer. St. Patrick’s Fallowfield, 15 Steeple Hill Cr., Barrhaven, Eva Hegmann 613-5969480 05:00 pm • HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE .

Meditation, Yoga and Vegetarian dinner. 212 Somerset St. E. 565-6544.

05:00 pm • GROUP MEDITATION An evening of meditation with music, dinner and video lecture. Free of charge. In Hull. French and English. For info 1-866-433-3833 06:30 pm •HATHA All Levels Rama Lotus 234-7974 06:30 pm • SOMAYOG Rama Lotus 234-7974 06:30 pm • YIN YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 06:30 pm • POWER VINYASA YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:00 pm • A COURSE IN MIRACLES gathering for practice, meditation, prayer, and sharing. For more information, call 613-7260195.

07:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Blessed Sacrament Parish, 194 Fourth Ave. George Brown 613-614-0539 07:00 pm • SATSANG - RADHA YOGA CENTRE. 617 Cooper st. 613.236-3545.

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07:00 pm • FELDENKRAIS classes at Glebe CC. Jill Ogilvie 742-8262.

07:15 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION in Kemptville, Holy Cross Parish, 505 Clothier St. West. Peter Collins 613-258-5720 07:30 pm • BAHA’I PERSPECTIVES For more information Please call 746-5498 07:30 pm • BAHA’I PERSPECTIVES. Vanier - Call Al at 746-5498 07:30 pm • CANADIAN PHILOSOPHERS SOCIETY. Bethamy Cultural Centre, 1803 St. Joseph Blvd., #113, Orleans. 830-6836.

08:45 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA - Mysore. Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown

Mondays 05:45 am • POWERFUL WOMAN BOOT CAMP – Pre Registered Class. Santosha Westboro.

06:15 am • PRE-BOOKED MYSORE Astanga Yoga Ottawa 06:30 am • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 07:00 am • HATHA YOGA All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

09:15 am • VINYASA FLOW - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 09:30 am • HATHA YOGA Sivananda with (Angie.Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 8302224 oys.ca 09:30 am • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Laurier Ave. East, RoseMarie Morris or George Martin, 613-7300108 09:30 am • BONES FOR LIFE - NEW - program to strengthen bones. Metta Massage and yoga Clinic, 421 Richmond Rd. Ottawa 724-4747.

For information call R. Murnaghan 820-2546.

09:30 am • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 09:30 am • YIN/YANG YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 09:30 am • HATHA YOGA - All Levels.

Santosha Centretown 10:00am • PRE-SCHOOL YOGA. Rama Lotus 10:15 am • FELDENKRAIS Awareness through movement classes. Rockcliffe Park. Lisa Woolnough. 744-0868.

10:15-11:45 am • WALK & STRETCH. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www.mettamassage. com 11:00 am • POWER yoga with(Julie Lefebvre) at OrleansYOGAShala 11:45 am • POWER YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 12:00 pm • DROP-IN MIXED LEVEL ASTANGA Astanga Yoga Ottawa 12:00 pm • HOT VINYASA FLOW - Coreelation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 12:00 pm • GENTLE LUNCHTIME YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www. mettamassage.com

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12-1pm • HATHA FLOW Various Teachers.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

12:00 pm • KUNDALINI YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 12:00 pm • PILATES – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

12:15 pm • ASHTANGA LUNCH – New – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

12:15 to 1pm • HATHA YOGA. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 1:00-2:30 • IYENGAR YOGA Level I. Karin Holtkamp 761-7888 www.iyoga.ca 01:30 pm • FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement (ATM) class. Dovercourt Comm. Ctr. Rosa Murnaghan 820-2546.

02:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. John Chrysostom Church, 295 Albert Street, Arnprior, Jean Anderchek 613-832-3436 03:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St Richard’s Church, 7 Rossland Ave, (at Merivale) Marg Dumbrille 613-225-0806 Gayle Ascah 613-226-8161 03:30 pm • HATHA I - JOYYOGA at Blue Crane Studio - 297-8456 03:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 03:30 pm • HATHA - EASY YOGA – New – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

4;00 pm YIN YOGR YOGA (Derek Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 4:00pm • YIN YOGA. Rama Lotus 04:15 pm • HATHA hour Sivananda (Angie Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 04:15 pm • HATHA YOGA Loren Crawford.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

04:30 • HOT YOGA Rama Lotus 04:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Apt. 911, 100 Empress Ave, Yvette Fournier 613230-2618 Cecile Dumouchel 613-234-2562 05:00 pm • DROP-IN ASTANGA2 Astanga Yoga Ottawa 05:00 pm • FELDENKRAIS Classes. Ottawa Hospital 738-8400 x2227.

05:15 pm • HATHA II WITH YIN - JOYYOGA at Blue Crane Studio - 297-8456 05:15 pm • BELLYDANCE CARDIO-FIT with Johara at Dance Oasis 5:30 to 6:30pm • HATHA YOGA. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 05:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION First United Church, 347 Richmond Road Joyce Hardman; 613-729-2647 Cathy Nobleman 613-244-0728 05:30 pm • POWER YOGA. Rama Lotus 2347974 05:30 pm • KUNDALINI YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:30 pm • HATHA All Levels – Drop In Class.

Santosha Centretown 05:30 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA - Level 2 Santosha Centretown 05:30 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA - Level 1. Drop in class. Santosha Westboro

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05:30 pm • BEGINNERS YOGA. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

05:30 pm • Centering Prayer at St Luke’s 5:30 pm 760 Somerset Street West 05:45 pm • VINYASA FLOW - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 05:45 pm • IYENGAR YOGA, Lvl 1, Donna Forelli. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 05:45 pm • KRIPALU YOGA/MINDFUL YOGA, in Sandy Hill. Call Catherine Matthews 521-5634 or www.mindfulyoga.ca.

05:45 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:45 pm • HATHA FLOW at Rama Lotus 2347974 5:45 pm • POWER YOGA Leona Alexander.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

5:45-7:15 pm • PRENATAL YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. 421 Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www. mettamassage.com 06:00 pm • BELLY DANCE Beginner with Johara at Dance Oasis 06:15 pm • FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement (ATM) class. Brookfield H.S. Rosa Murnaghan 820-2546.

06:30 pm • ANUSARA INSPIRED HOT YOGA. Rama Lotus 06:30 pm • BEGINNERS TEMPLE DANCING Anjali 745-1368 gaston@cyberus.ca) www. culturalhorizons.ca 06:30 pm • SELF ESTEEM / FAMILY THERAPY (visitor night), Satir Learning Centre of Ottawa, 3427 Greenbank. Dr. Janet Christie-Seely, 613-823-0366; satirinfo@ satirottawa.ca; www.satirottawa.ca.

06:30 pm • FELDENKRAIS Awareness through movement classes. R.A. Centre. Lisa Woolnough. 744-0868.

6:30 PM • KRIPALU YOGA FLOW, Communaute Chrettienne St. Medard, rue Vanier, Alymer, (south of Lucerne), Eileen Scully 613 858 8177 06:45 pm • JOYFUL EXPRESSIVE DANCE Joyful Expressive Dance. Creative dance for healing and relaxation. West End. Julie 2548469 07:00 pm • EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE Intermediate 2 with Denise Enan @ Dance Oasis 07:00 pm • SELF HELP GROUP FOR SCHIZOPHRENICS Carlington Comm. Ctr. Info 737-7636.

7 pm • GNOSIS, new weekly classes (in English), James Street Wellness Centre, 20 James St., 3rd floor, near Bank, behind James St. Pub. For French classes call 613-299-0029.

Contact 613-864-7687 or e-mail: gnosis. ottawa@ageac.ca.

07:00 • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. Margaret Mary, 7 Fairbairn St. (at Sunnyside) Flora Benoit 613-789-7138. Joan McGuinness 613-731-4041 7 to 9 pm • KUNDALINI YOGA. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545

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07:00 pm • LAUGHTER YOGA- THE OTTAWA SUNFLOWER LAUGHTER CLUB Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues av, Ottawa - Fees : 5$ Sophie Terrasse, CLYT 842-9771 terrasse@rogers. com 07:00 pm • GROUPE D’ƒTUDE DU LIVRE D’URANTIA, tous les mardi, ouvert ˆ tous, appeler Bernard au 523-3558 07:15 pm • HATHA YOGA (Angie Kendrick) OrleansYOGAShala 07:15 pm • VINYASA FLOW Intermediate Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 07:15 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA Level 1 Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 07:15 pm • PRE-NATAL Yoga– Drop In Class.

Santosha Centretown 07:15 pm • HATHA All Levels – Drop In Class.

Santosha Westboro 07:15 pm • ADULT CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Brewer Park Complex, 100 Brewer Way (the swimming pool building), near south-east corner of Bronson & Sunnyside. Free Parking. OC Transpo Buses # 4, 7, 117, O-Train (Carleton station). (Inner Peace Group / Courage to Change Group) 07:30 pm • BAHA’I DEVOTIONAL MEETING. Bethamy Cultural Centre, 1803 St. Joseph Blvd., #113, Orleans. 830-6836.

07:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. Matthews Anglican Church (Chapel), 217 First Avenue. Kevin Flynn 613-236-1393 x2427 07:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. John the Evangelist, 154 Somerset St. W. at Elgin Cynara Desbarats 613-594-5713 07:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Emmanuel United Church, 961 Smyth Road, Ron Dicks 613-739-1046 07:30 pm • BONES FOR LIFE - NEW - program to strengthen bones. Brookfield H.S. For information call R. Murnaghan 820-2546.

07:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 07:30 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:30 pm • YIN YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:30 pm • INTERMEDIATE YOGA. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

07:30 pm • ASHANGA Daniel Mendoza.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

7:30-9:00 • IYENGAR YOGA – General class (remove Level 2 designation – all other info same) 7:30-9:00 pm YOGA FOR EVERY BODY. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. 421 Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 07:45 pm • POWER YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 08:00 pm • ADVANCED TEMPLE DANCING Anjali 745-1368 gaston@cyberus.ca) www. culturalhorizons.ca 8:00pm • Rama Lotus. HOT LOGA 08:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Holy Redeemer Church, 44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata,

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Archie Boyd 613-828-4718 Rita Leduc 613836-5324 08:00 pm • ISUL CLASSES. Meditation & Associated Processes. Ron Chapman (advanced). 232-1160.

08:00 pm • MEDITATION GROUP. Free of charge. West End. Julie 254-8469.

8:00 pm • FREE MEDITATION PRACTICE GROUP. 19 Leeming Drive, West of Bayshore. Julie 254-8469.

08:15 pm • EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE Intermediate 3 with Denise Enan at Dance Oasis

Tuesdays • ISUL CLASSES - Meditation et Processus Relies. Gatineau: Lise 663-5692; Hull: Lucie 770-6263.

• ISUL CLASSES - Meditation and Associated Processes. Ottawa South: Mary 730-4833; Smiths Falls: David 565-3458; Ottawa East: Natalie 565-3458; Brockville: Dianne 3483165; Ottawa West: Mary Lou 225-4675; Centretown: Diane 232-9045; Orleans: Victoria 596-5227 05:45 am • POWERFUL WOMAN BOOT CAMP – Pre Registered Class. Santosha Westboro.

06:15 am • PRE-BOOKED MYSORE Astanga Yoga Ottawa 06:30 am • ARISE ANS SHINE - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 06:30 am • KUNDALINI YOGA at Rama Lotus 234-7974 06:30 am • POWER EXPRESS YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 09:15 am • FELDENKRAIS classes at Glebe CC. Jill Ogilvie 742-8262.

09:30 am • GENTLE SOUL. Drop-in 613-7306649 www.surroundcircleyoga.com 09:30 am • HATHA YOGA (Angie.Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 830-2224 oys.ca 09:30 am • IYENGAR YOGA, Lvl 2, Donna Forelli. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 09:30 am • BONES FOR LIFE - NEW - program to strengthen bones. St Basil’s Parish Hall, Maitland N. of Queensway. For information call R. Murnaghan 820-2546.

09:30 am • HOT FLOW YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 09:30 am • ASHTANGA YOGA All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

10:00 am • HATHA YOGA - Tania Frechette.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

11:00 am • POWER yoga with(Angie Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 11:00 am • PILATES with Lorraine Chamas at Greta Leemings Studio of Dance, 1460 Merivale Road 2288215 jalilah@rogers.com 11:45 am • YIN YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 11:45 am • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 11:45 am • ASHTANGA YOGA - Level 1 Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown

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12:00 pm • HATHA FLOW - Tania Frechette.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

12:00 pm • DROP-IN MIXED LEVEL ASTANGA Astanga Yoga Ottawa 12:00 pm • FREE YOUR HIPS - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 12:00 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 12:00 pm • POWER Yoga Lunch – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

12:00 pm • GENTLE LUNCHTIME YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www. mettamassage.com 12:15 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION. Ottawa Hospital Riverside Campus, 1967 Riverside Dr., Prayer Room, Jeanette Deyell 613-733-6755 12:30 pm • A MOVING EXPERIENCE ‘MindBody-Spirit’ dance workshops 864-HEAL (4325), DancingHeals@cyberus.ca, www.

Tipi.byregion.net 01:00 pm • IYENGAR YOGA, Special needs, Donna Forelli. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 01:00 pm • BONES FOR LIFE - NEW program to strengthen bones. Soloway Jewish Community Centre. Info: R.Murnaghan 613.820-2546. Register: 613.798-9818: 1:00 pm • IYENGAR YOGA – Level I. Karin Holtkamp 761-7888 www.iyoga.ca 01:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Marguerite Centre, 700 Mackay Street, Pembroke, Margaret Conroy 613-623-2963 03:30 pm • KRIPALU Rama Lotus 234-7974 03:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 04:00 pm • HOT YOGA at Rama Lotus 2347974 04:15 pm • HATHA hour (Derek Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 04:30 pm • HATHA YOGA Intermed. Scaravelli Approach – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

4:30pm • ANUSARA INSPIRED HOT YOGA. Rama Lotus 5:00 pm • DROP-IN ASTANGA1 Astanga Yoga 05:00 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA - Level 1. Drop in class. Santosha Westboro 05:15 pm • BELLYDANCE CARDIO-FIT with Jocelyne Khan at Dance Oasis, 05:20 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA - Mysore. Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 05:30 pm • KUNDALINI YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 05:30 pm • HATHA YOGA - Level 1 Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 05:30 pm • INTERMEDIATE YOGA. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

05:30 pm • HATHA YOGA. All levels. Rama Lotus 234-7974 5:30 to 6:15pm • YOGA FOR YOUTH ages 612. 613.236.3545

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05:45 pm • STRENGTH & SOUL. Drop-in. www.surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 05:45 pm • YIN YOGA Ichih Wang. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

05:45 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA (Derek Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 05:45 pm • HOT VINYASA FLOW - Coreelation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 05:45 pm • IYENGAR YOGA, Lvl 2, Cathie Lewis. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 05:45 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA Basics Rama Lotus 234-7974 5:45 pm • THERAPEUTIC YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www.mettamassage. com 5:45 pm • CENTERING PRAYER GROUP at Church of the Epiphany 1290 Ogilvie Road.

5:45 • IYENGAR YOGA General Class 7617888. www.iyoga.ca 06:00 pm • TUESDAY NIGHT YOGA @ 6 Small classes, kundalini yoga & Meditation to open your heart And to clear your head. www. downtownbb.com 613-563-4399 06:00 pm • BELLY DANCE Beginner with Gilane Yassa at Dance Oasis 06:00 pm • PRE-NATAL YOGA. Drop in class.

Santosha Westboro 06:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Private Home, Jockvale near Tartan, Peter Collins 613-258-5720 06:30 pm • INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION Philosophy and Practice.

Everything you need to know to add meditation to your life. Free of charge. In Hull and Ottawa. French and English. 1-866-4333833 (small groups) 06:30 pm • EVOLUTIONS: The Unfolding of Greatness. A process designed to move you to full expression of the authentic self. Partners in Renewal. 692-1211, nlp@ottawa.com www. partnersinrenewal.com 6:30pm • POWER LEVEL YOGA. Rama Lotus.

6:30 to 7:30 pm • YOGA FOR YOUTH ages 1320. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 06:45 pm • DROP-IN FULL VINYASA Astanga Yoga Ottawa 7:00 pm • CENTERING PRAYER GROUP at St John the Evangelist 154 Somerset Street West.

07:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Marguerite Centre, 700 Mackay Street, Pembroke, Barbara O’Reilly 613-732-9523 07:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION 324 McLean St. Arnprior, Mary Sue McCarthy 613-622-7783 07:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. Barnabas Anglican Church 70 James St. at Kent. John Miller 613-225-8768 07:00 pm • SITTING MEDITATION PRACTICE. Meditation instruction on request.

All instructors are trained senior students of Ch gyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Call 725-9321 for an appointment. No charge. Ottawa Shambhala Centre, 982 Wellington near Bayswater

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07:00 pm • KUNDALINI YOGA AND MEDITATION. Sat Hari Kaur Khalsa, 727-0147 07:00 pm • EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE Advanced 2 with Denise Enan at Dance Oasis 07:00 pm-08:30 pm • WOMEN’S YANUMOJA YOGA, Nikki, 770-6734.

07:00 pm • QIGONG CLASS. Aylmer. Exercises (8 Brocade) and Meditation(5 Elements). For more info call Claudette. 684-8414.

07:00 pm • MEDITATION using the self-inquiry practice (Who am I?) as taught by Ramana Maharshi. Call Saroja 596-2857 07:00 pm • MEDITATION COURSE (8 Weeks) – Pre Registered Class. Santosha Westboro 07:00 pm • URANTIA BOOK STUDY GROUP, every Monday, call Bernie at 523-3558 07:00pm • Centering Prayer Group at St John the Evangelist 154 Somerset Street West 07:15 pm • HOT VINYASA FLOW - Coreelation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 07:15 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA - Level 1 Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 07:30 pm • ASHANGA INTRO Daniel Mendoza.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

07:30 am • HOT YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:30 pm • BEGINNERS TEMPLE DANCING Anjali 745-1368 gaston@cyberus.ca) www. culturalhorizons.ca 07:30 pm • WIDOWED and DIVORCED CLUB. Bethamy Cultural Centre, 1803 St. Joseph Blvd., #113, Orleans. 830-6836.

07:30 pm • HATHA MEDITATION (Michelle Schubert) at OrleansYOGAShala 07:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 1940 Saunderson Dr. Rita Kuiak 613-739-4020 07:30 pm • RESTORATIVE YOGA . Drop-in.

613-730-6649 www.surroundcircleyoga.com 07:30 pm • IYENGAR YOGA, Lvl 1, Cathie Lewis. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 07:30 pm • FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement (ATM) class. West-end.

Rosa Murnaghan 820-2546.

07:30 pm • NICOTINE ANONYMOUS smoking-cessation support-group. Dalhousie Community Centre, 755 Somerset West at Empress Avenue. Smokers are most welcome – just bring your desire to quit smoking.

Richard 859-1210.

07:30 pm • HATHA BEGINNER. Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:30 pm • YIN YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:30 pm • HATHA YOGA – Beginners Scarvelli Approach –Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro 07:30 pm • BEGINNERS MEDITATION. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

7:30 pm YOGA UNWIND. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill.

613-724.4747 www.mettamassage.com 07:45 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 160 Main, Aylmer, Quebec, Lise Brooks 819-827-2943

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07:45 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 8:00pm • FORREST YOGA. Rama Lotus 08:30 pm • BELLY DANCE Intermediate 2 with Farida at Dance Oasis

Wednesdays • ISUL CLASSES - Meditation et Processus Relies. U. d’Ottawa: Lise 663-5692; • ISUL CLASSES - Meditation and Associated Processes. Nepean (Parkwood Hills): Sallie 225-7279; Kingston: Ron 232-1160; Montreal: Ron 232-1160; Ottawa U.: Marlene 232-1160; Ottawa West: Mary Lou 225-4675; Manor Park: Suzanne 748-7064.

05:45 am • POWERFUL WOMAN BOOT CAMP – Pre Registered Class. Santosha Westboro.

06:15 am • PRE-BOOKED MYSORE Astanga Yoga Ottawa 06:30 am • BIKRAM YOGA. Rama Lotus 2347974 08:00 am • MEDITATION Bethany Quinn $5 donation. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

08:00 am • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave., Prayer Room, Mary Power 613-722-0302 08:15 am • HOT VINYASA FLOW - Coreelation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 09:00 am • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Holy Spirit Parish, 2 Lazynol Court, Stittsville.

Marian Charbonneau 613-836-7109.

09:00 am • KRIPALU YOGA/MINDFUL YOGA in Elmvale Acres. Call Catherine Matthews 521-5634 or www.mindfulyoga.ca.

09:00 pm • CENTERING PRAYER at St John’s 325 Sandhill Rd. 09:30 am • POWER YOGA (Derek Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 830-2224 oys.ca 09:30 am • IYENGAR YOGA, Gentle, Karin Holtkamp. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 09:30 am • YIN/YANG YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 09:30 am • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 09:30 am • HATHA YOGA - All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 10:00 am • GENTLE SOUL. Drop-in. www. surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 10:00 am-12:00 pm • QUANTUM-TOUCH HEALING CIRCLE (2nd Wednesday of each month 7 - 9 pm) For more information, please contact Aileen McKenna 228-2272 aileen@ aileensoasis.com 1-866-493-0236 10:00 am • BABY AND MOM YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 10:30 am • HATHA YOGA All Levels Anusara Approach – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

10:30am • BALL YOGA Rama Lotus 11:00 am • HATHA yoga with(Angie Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 11:00 am • SALLY MORROW Awareness

Workshops

Through Movement (ATM) classes at St. Laurent Complex (Vanier).Tel: 613-241-4665.

11:00 am • FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT for fibromyalgia.

Don Gamble Comm. Ctr. Winnifred Platt 7455549.

11:45 am • HOT YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 12:00 pm • GENTLE LUNCHTIME YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www. mettamassage.com 12:00 pm • HATHA FLOW - Tania Frechette.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

12:00 pm • DROP-IN MIXED LEVEL ASTANGA Astanga Yoga Ottawa 12:00 pm • PILATES PLUS w/ Leona Alexander, RMT at Metta Massage STUDIO 421 Richmond Rd 724-4747 12:00 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 12:00 pm • KUNDALINI YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 12-3pm & 6-9pm Quantum-Touch Healing Circles: First Wednesday of month for Quantum-Touch therapy students Call for information and registration: 613-228-2272, 613-795-3751 12:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St Matthews Anglican Church (Chapel) 217 First Ave. Susan Rayner 613-233-8380 12:00pm • yogaTHRIVE©. “Therapeutic Yoga for Cancer Survivors” www.surroundcircleyoga.com. 613-730-6649 12:15 to 1pm • HATHA YOGA. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 12:20 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION. St. Paul University Room 245, Laframboise Bldg (2nd floor across hall from main chapel) 223 Main St., Kevin Flynn 613-236-1393 Ext 2427 12:30 pm • PILATES – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

01:00 pm • IYENGAR YOGA, Lvl 1, Leigh Stevenson 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 01:00 pm • CENTERING PRAYER at St James Carp 613-839-3195 2:15 pm BABY & ME YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill.

613-724.4747 www.mettamassage.com 03:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 4:00pm • KIDS YOGA www.surroundcircleyoga. com. 613-730-6649 04:00pm • YinYang Rama Lotus 04:15 pm • HATHA hour at OrleansYOGAShala 04:15 pm • ASHANGA INTRO Daniel Mendoza.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

4:30pm • HOT FLOW. Rama Lotus 04:45 pm • FREE YOUR HIPS - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 05:00 pm • DROP-IN MYSORE Astanga Yoga Ottawa 05:30 pm • POWER YOGA. Rama Lotus 2347974

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05:30 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:30 pm • HATHA YOGA - Level 1 Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 05:30 pm • POWER HATHA Drop In Class.

Santosha Westboro.

05:30 pm • HATHA YOGA All Levels Anusara Approach – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

05:30 pm • INTERMEDIATE YOGA. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

05:45 pm • HOT YOGA Ichih Wang. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

05:45 pm • HATHA YOGA (Derek Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 05:45 pm • YOGA FOR RUNNERS. Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:45 pm • HATHA INTERMEDIATE YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 5:45 pm • GENTLE STRENGHTEN & BALANCE. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic.

Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www.mettamassage.com 06:00 pm • FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT at Don Gamble Comm. Ctr. Winnifred Platt 745-5549.

06:00 pm • FELDENKRAIS Awareness through movement classes. Rockcliff Comm. Hall. Lisa Woolnough. 744-0868.

06:15 pm • VINYASA FLOW Intermediate Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 06:15 pm • BELLY DANCE Beginner 2 with Marie-Eve at Dance Oasis 06:30 pm • INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION Philosophy and Practice.

Everything you need to know to add meditation to your life. Free of charge. In Hull and Ottawa. French and English. 1-866-4333833 (small groups) 6:30 pm • HOT FLOW. Rama Lotus 6:30 pm • FELDENKRAIS classes at Crichton Cultural CC. Jill Ogilvie 742-8262.

06:30 pm • EVOLUTIONS: The Unfolding of Greatness. A process designed to move you to full expression of the authentic self. Partners in Renewal. 692-1211, nlp@ottawa.com www. partnersinrenewal.com 06:30 pm • SELF ESTEEM / FAMILY THERAPY (visitor night), Satir Learning Centre of Ottawa, 3427 Greenbank. Dr. Janet Christie-Seely, 613-823-0366; satirinfo@ satirottawa.ca; www.satirottawa.ca.

6:30-8:30pm • THE DREAMING MIND. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 7:00 p.m. HEALING YOGA, GENTLE YOGA For those seeking healing postures, peaceful meditation, flexibility and inner balance, an intimate class environment, and the healing vibration of the Symphonic Gong. 10-week packages available. To reserve, call: Wendy Saunders, Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher and Certified Kundalini and Yin Yoga Instructor, 613-435-0750, wendysaunders@ rogers.com , Stittsville.

07:00 pm • GATHERING OF MEN Beyond Anger and Addictions, 8 week program beginning Nov

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3. Sereinity Counselling 224 - 0445 07:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION 84 Sprucedale St., Barry’s Bay, Zophie Zawidzka 613-756-2552 07:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION SacreCoeur, 591 Cumberland St. at Laurier Ave. E., Florence Marquis-Kawecki 613-523-1309.

French group.

07:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION 434 Moffatt St., Carleton Place, Terry Skillen 613253-2651 07:00 pm • IYENGAR YOGA, Lvl 3 & 4, Donna Forelli. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 07:00 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA - Level 1 Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 07:00 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

07:00 pm • HEALING YOGA, GENTLE YOGAª, for those seeking calmness and healing, a deeply meditative experience, and a small, intimate class environment. Packages available. Powers Enclave, Stittsville. Register with Wendy Saunders, Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher and 3HO Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor, 613-435-0750 07:00pm • CENTERING PRAYER GROUP at All Saints Westboro 347 Richmond 07:15 pm • BELLY DANCE Intermediate 1 with Marie-Eve at Dance Oasis 07:15 pm • PILATES – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

07:15 pm • ASHTANGA Introductory Course– Pre Registered Class. Santosha Centretown 07:15 pm • TAOIST YOGA (Yin & Yang) – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

07:15 pm • Intro to ASHTANGA Vinyasa - Pre Registered Class. Santosha Westboro.

07:30 pm • YIN YOGA Mark Laham. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

07:30 pm • BEGINNERS TEMPLE DANCING Anjali 745-1368 gaston@cyberus.ca) www. culturalhorizons.ca 07:30 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA (Derek Kendrick) OrleansYOGAShala 07:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. Pauls Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd. Kanata Marg McGowan 613-599-1326 07:30 pm • ASHTANGA BASICS YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 07:30 pm • HATHA All levels. Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:30 pm • BEGINNERS YOGA. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

7:30 pm • PRENATAL YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill.

613-724.4747 www.mettamassage.com 7:30pm • GENTLE SOUL www. surroundcircleyoga.com 7:30PM • KRIPALU YOGA FLOW Lindenlea Community Centre,15 Rockcliffe Way, Ottawa Eileen Scully 613 858 8177 7:40 • IYENGAR YOGA Level I. Donna Fornelli

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761-7888 www.iyoga.ca 07:45 pm • YIN YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 08:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. Patricks Basilica, 277 Nepean St. side entrance Jack Murta 613-314-7628 08:00 pm • HATHA YOGA. In a peaceful Glebe home. 237-4375.

08:30 pm • BELLY DANCE Beginner 1 with Marie-Eve at Dance Oasis

Thursdays 05:45 am • POWERFUL WOMAN BOOT CAMP – Pre Registered Class. Santosha Westboro.

06:15 am • PRE-BOOKED MYSORE Astanga Yoga Ottawa 06:30 am • KUNDALINI YOGARama Lotus 234-7974 06:30 am • POWER XPRESS YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:00 am • GENTLE SOUL. Drop-in. 613-7306649 www.surroundcircleyoga.com 07:00 am • VINYASA FLOW –Drop In Class.

Santosha Westboro.

07:45 am • HOT VINYASA FLOW - Coreelation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 08:00 am • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church. 125 Mackay Street (Promptly starts at 8 am; approx.

30 min. duration) Rev. David Clunie/Ruth Honeyman 613-745-7834 09:30 am • YOGA 55+. Drop-in. 613-730-6649 www.surroundcircleyoga.com 09:30 am • HATHA YOGA (Derek/Angie Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 830-2224 oys.ca 09:30 am • IYENGAR YOGA, General Class, Cathie Lewis. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 09:30 am • POWER YOGA. Rama Lotus 2347974 09:30 am • HATHA YOGA - All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 09:30 am • BABY AND ME –Drop In Class.

Santosha Westboro.

10:00 am • HATHA YOGA - Lauren Crawford.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

10:00 am • MINDFUL YOGA for Arthritis/ Pain Management in Fisher Heights. Call Catherine Matthews 521-5634 or www.mindfulyoga.ca 10:15 am • THERAPEUTIC YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www.mettamassage. com 11:00 am • POWER yoga with(Derek Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 11:00 am • PILATES with Lorraine Chamas at Greta Leemings Studio of Dance, 1460 Merivale Road 2288215 jalilah@rogers.com 11:30 am • BEGINNERS YOGA. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

11:45 am • EGYPTIAN BELLYDANCE BEGINNER with Denise Enan at Dance Oasis 11:45 am • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974

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11:45 am • ASHTANGA YOGA - Level 1 Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 12:00 pm • HATHA FLOW - Lauren Crawford.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

12:00 pm • DROP-IN MIXED LEVEL ASTANGA Astanga Yoga Ottawa 12:00 pm • GENTLE LUNCHTIME YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www. mettamassage.com 12:00 pm • BEGINNER BELLY DANCE with Jalilah at Greta Leemings Studio of Dance,1460 Merivale Road 2288215 jalilah@ rogers.com 12:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Apt. 708-470 Laurier Avenue West, Paul Harris 613-236-9437 12:00 pm • VINYASA FLOW - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 12:00 pm • FELDENKRAIS (Awareness Through Movement) Glebe Community Centre. Sally Morrow 241-4665 12:00 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 12:15- to 12:45 • MANTRA CHANTING. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 01:30 pm • ISUL CLASSES. Meditation & Associated Processes. Nepean Library, Emerald Plaza Branch. Sallie 225-7279.

02:00 pm-03:00 pm • FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement Classes.

Ottawa Hospital 738-8400 x2227.

02:30 pm • HATHA YOGA All Levels –Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

03:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 04:00 pm • YIN YOGA at Rama Lotus 234-7974 04:15 pm • HATHA hour (Derek Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 4:30pm • HOT BASICS. Rama Lotus 05:00 pm • DROP-IN ASTANGA1 Astanga Yoga Ottawa 05:15 pm • BELLY DANCE CARDIO-FIT with Jocelyne Khan at Dance Oasis 05:15 pm • KRIPALU YOGA/MINDFUL YOGA in Sandy Hill. Call Catherine Matthews 521-5634 or www.mindfulyoga.ca 05:30 pm • BEGINNER BELLY DANCE with Jalilah at Studio Oasis, 200 St.Joseph, Hull (819) 7765033 05:30 pm • HOT YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:30 pm • ASHTANGA Level 2/3 – Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 05:30 pm • HATHA Introductory Course- Pre Registered Class. Santosha Centretown 05:30 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA Level 1 –Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

05:30 pm • INTERMEDIATE YOGA. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

5:30 • HATHA BEGINNER. Rama Lotus 5:30pm • HATHA YOGA & REFLECTION. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545

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05:45 pm • POWER YOGA (Brandi) at OrleansYOGAShala 05:45 pm • HOT VINYASA FLOW - Coreelation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 05:45 pm • IYENGAR YOGA, Lvl 1, Karin Holtkamp. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 05:45 pm • BONES FOR LIFE - NEW - program to strengthen bones. Dovercourt Comm Ctr. R. Murnaghan 613.820-2546 5:45 pm • HEALTHY BACK YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www.mettamassage.com 05:45 pm • PRENATAL YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:45 pm • POWER VINYASA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:45 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:45 pm • POWER YOGA Mark Laham.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

06:00 pm • PILATES with Lorraine Chamas at Dance Oasis 06:30 pm • INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE with Jalilah at Studio Oasis, 200 St.Joseph,Hull (819)7765033 06:30 pm • FELDENKRAIS Awareness through movement classes. Sandy Hill CC. Lisa Woolnough. 744-0868.

6:30 pm • HOT FLOW. Rama Lotus 06:45 pm • DROP-IN MYSORE Astanga Yoga Ottawa 07:00 pm • beginners Indian Classical Dance (tel 745-1368, gaston@cyberus.ca) www. culturalhorizons.ca (intermdiate 8-9) 07:00 pm • BIOLOGICAL SLEEP THERAPIES, Healing for chronic insomnia beginning Nov 23. Sereinity Counselling 224 - 0445 07:00 pm • SITTING MEDITATION PRACTICE. 725-9321. 982 Wellington St. near Bayswater. Everyone welcome.

07:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Paroisse Sainte Marie, 4831 Innes Rd. Darquise Poupart 613-830-3156 (French) 07:00 pm • BELLY DANCE Beginner 2 with Jalilah at Dance Oasis 07:00 pm • KRIPALU YOGA/MINDFUL YOGA, in Sandy Hill. Call Catherine Matthews 521-5634 or www.mindfulyoga.ca 07:00 pm • BELLY DANCE FOR FUN & FITNESS Intermediate Almonte call Julie 254-8469 07:00 p.m. REIKI EXCHANGE HEALING Group - Call Vera or Pesi to confirm (613) 829-0224 07:15 pm • DANCING WITH CHI - Coreelation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 07:15 pm • ASHTANGA Level 1 – Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 07:15 pm • Intro to HATHA (6 weeks) – Pre Registered Class. Santosha Westboro.

07:15 pm • BACK CARE YOGA Core-Elation Yoga Studio 418 Richmond Road, Ottawa Eileen Scully 613-858-8177

Workshops

07:30 pm • HOT YOGA Louise Sattler. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

07:30 pm • ANGER RESOLUTION WORKSHOP. Bethamy Cultural Centre, 1803 St. Joseph Blvd., #113, Orleans. 830-6836.

07:30 pm • ADVANCED BELLY DANCE with Jalilah at Studio Oasis, 200 St.Joseph,Hull (819)7765033 7:30 pm • YOGA BASICS. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill.

613-724.4747 www.mettamassage.com 07:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Good Shepherd Parish, 3092 Innes Road, Blackburn Hamlet, Barry Dunn 613-830-9545 Gail Lussier 613-830-4221 07:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Holy Spirit Parish 1489 Shea Road Stittsville.

Deborah Poitras 613-831-2658 07:30 pm • IYENGAR YOGA, General Class.

Karin Holtkamp. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 07:30 pm • CHURCH OF MSIA Services, followed by fellowship, at 103 Westpark Drive, in Ottawa: call to reserve. 841-1458, fax 841-3578, e-mail: msia@rogers.com 07:30 pm • KUNDALINI YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 07:30 pm • YIN/YANG YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:30 pm • MEDITATION SATSUNG. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

07:45 pm • HATHA CORE Rama Lotus 2347974 08:00 pm • ABSOLUTE BEGINNER YOGA (Julie Lefebvre) OrleansYOGAShala 8:00 pm • HOT YOGA. Rama Lotus 08:00 pm • ISUL CLASSES. Meditation & Associated Processes. Ron Chapman (advanced). 232-1160.

Fridays 05:45 am • POWERFUL WOMAN BOOT CAMP – Pre Registered Class. Santosha Westboro.

06:15 am • PRE-BOOKED MYSORE Astanga Yoga Ottawa 06:30 am • HOT YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 07:00 am • HATHA YOGA - All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro 08:00 am • MEDITATION Bethany Quinn. $5 donation. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

08:15 am • MEDITATION - no pre-registration Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 09:00 am • HATHA Beginner Scaravelli Approach – Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 09:15 am • VINYASA FLOW - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 09:30 am • STRENGTH & SOUL. Drop-in. www.surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 09:30 am • HATHA YOGA (Derek/Angie Kendrick) OrleansYOGAShala 830-2224 oys.ca

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09:30 am • HOT YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 10:00 am • KUNDALINI YOGA AND MEDITATION. Sat Hari Kaur Khalsa, 727-0147 10:00 am • PILATES with Lorraine Chamas at Dance Oasis 11:00 am • POWER yoga with(Julie Lefebvre) at OrleansYOGAShala 11:15 am • FELDENKRAIS classes at Beacon Hill CC. Jill Ogilvie 742-8262.

11:45 am • YIN YANG Rama Lotus 234-7974 11:45 am • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 11:45 am • ASHTANGA YOGA - Level 1 Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 12:00 pm • HATHA FLOW Tatiana Nemchin.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

12:00 pm • DROP-IN MYSORE Astanga Yoga Ottawa 12:00 pm • POWER YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 12:00 pm • HATHA GENTLE YOGA at Rama Lotus 234-7974 12:00 pm • GENTLE LUNCHTIME YOGA. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www. mettamassage.com 12:00 pm • MEDITATION IN MOTION. Drop-in. www.surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 12:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Good Shepherd Parish, 2170 Auburn Ridge Drive, Ron McRae 613-841-4698 12:30 pm • PILATES Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

02:00 pm • RESTORATIVE YOGA. Drop-in. www.surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 03:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 04:15 pm • POWER YOGA Tania Frechette.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

04:15 pm • HATHA hour Sivananda at OrleansYOGAShala 05:00 pm • DROP-IN ASTANGA2 Astanga Yoga Ottawa 05:15 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 5:30-6:30pm • HATHA YOGA (charity class).

Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 05:30 pm • PILATES with Lorraine Chamas at The Studio School of Dance 74 Jamie Avenue 225-6820 05:30 pm • IYENGAR YOGA, Open Practice.

761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 05:30 pm • HOT YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:30 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA - All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro 05:30 pm • HATHA YOGA Level 1/2 - Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 05:30 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA Level 1- Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 05:30 pm • KUNDALINI YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:45 pm • HATHA FLOW David Jewitt.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

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05:45 pm • HOT VINYASA FLOW - Coreelation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 05:45 pm • YING/YANG YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 06:00 pm • HATHA (intermediate) Alison Finney OrleansYOGAShala 06:15 • Power Yoga Rama Lotus 7:00 pm • Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) meeting info www.SLAA-ontario.org or 1 877 486 8261 07:30 pm • AA STUDY MEETING. Joy of Living. Bethamy Cultural Centre, 1803 St. Joseph Blvd., #113, Orleans. 830-6836.

07:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION St. Joseph’s Church 151 Laurier Ave. E., Francie D’Annunzio 613-236-0155 07:30 pm • GONG PERFORMANCE at theDunrobin Sonic Gym 1-877-863-6544 07:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA. Rama Lotus 2347974 07:45 pm • HATHA YOGA (Jamie Reardon) OrleansYOGAShala 830-2224 oys.ca

Saturdays 07:45 am • FREE YOUR HIPS - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 08:00 am • IYENGAR YOGA, General Class.

Donna Fornelli. 761-7888. www.iyoga.ca 08:30 am • ASHTANGA YOGA - with Yin – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro 08:45 am • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 09:00 am • DROP-IN ASTANGA2 Astanga Yoga Ottawa 09:00 am • HATHA YOGA (Derek/Angie Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 830-2224 oys.ca 09:00 am • SATURDAY MORNING YOGA. Drop-in. www.surroundcircleyoga.com. 613730-6649 09:00 am • PRENATAL YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 09:00 am • ASHTANGA YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 09:00 am • KUNDALINI YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 09:00 am • HATHA All Levels – Drop In Class.

Santosha Centretown 09:00 am • PRE-NATAL YOGA. Drop in class.

Santosha Westboro 09:00 am • INTERMEDIATE YOGA. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

09:15 am • VINYASA FLOW - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 9:30 a.m. • HEALING YOGA, GENTLE YOGAª: For those seeking healing postures, peaceful meditation, flexibility and inner balance, an intimate class environment, and the healing vibration of the Symphonic Gong.

10-week packages available. To reserve, call: Wendy Saunders, Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher and Certified Kundalini and Yin Yoga Instructor, 613-435-0750, wendysaunders@ rogers.com , Stittsville.

Workshops

09:30 am-11:00 am • OPEN YANUMOJA YOGA CLASS, Nikki, 770-6734.

09:45 am • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Our Lady of Fatima Church 153 Woodroffe Ave. Eva Hegmann 613-596-9480 10:00 am • IYENGAR YOGA – Restorative.

Donna Fornelli 761-7888 www.iyoga.ca 10:15 am - 11:45 am : KUNDALINI Yoga with Sandy, drop-in classes. Centretown. 613-6682375.

10:30 am • HOT FLOW Kate Little. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

10:30 am • BELLY DANCE Beginner with Farida at Dance Oasis 10:30 am • HATHA YOGA - All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro 10:45 am • POWER YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 11:00 am • ASHTANGA Yoga (Janice Roscoe) OrleansYOGAShala 11:00 am • YIN Yoga at Rama Lotus 234-7974 11:00 am • HATHA beginner at Rama Lotus 234-7974 11:00 am • PRE-NATAL Yoga– Drop In Class.

Santosha Centretown 11:00 am • ASHTANGA Level 1/2 – Drop In Class. Santosha Centretown 11:00 am • BEGINNERS YOGA. Essential Services, Batya Winer 567-7522.

11:30 am • EGYPTIAN BELLYDANCE BEGINNER with Denise Enan at Dance Oasis 12:00 pm • beginners Indian Classical Dance Taught by ANJALI 745-1368 www. culturalhorizons.ca 12:00 pm • YOGA FOR EVERY BODY. Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic. Richmond Rd near Churchill. 613-724.4747 www.mettamassage. com 12:15 pm • YIN YOGA Kate Little. Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

12:30 pm • BELLY DANCE IntermediateAdvanced with Denise Enan at Dance Oasis 01:45 pm • ASHTANGA YOGA All Levels – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

02:00 pm • POWER VINYASA YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 04:00 pm • YIN YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 04:00 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 04:00 pm • ASHTANGA Bethany Quinn.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

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DIRECTORY • Groups ISUL GROUP INTERNATIONAL. RON CHAPMAN. Meditation classes and seminars.

232-1160.

PATHWORK® Practical spiritual wisdom that lays out a step-by-step journey into personal transformation and wholeness. A challenging yet compassionate voyage of discovery to the Real Self through the layers of our defenses, denial and fear, guided by our own inner authority.

THE AETHERIUS SOCIETY is a worldwide spiritual organization dedicated to help heal and uplift humanity. Founded in 1955 by the late Western Yogi Master Dr. George King, The Aetherius Society practices a powerful new form of Karma Yoga. This new yoga is based on the wisdom of the spiritual traditions of old as well as new wisdom released by advanced spiritual masters in response to humanity’s scientific advancement and today’s dire need. ~ For the first time the connection between the science of yoga, the theology of all major religions, the knowledge of radionics and the mystery of UFO’s is revealed. For more information please contact: Michael Hickey - Ottawa representative ottawa@aetherius.org - 613-679-4474 www. aetherius.org LECTORIUM ROSICRUCIANUM. What is Gnosis? True Gnosis, the Knowledge that comes firsthand from God, descended with us at the time of the Fall, so that those willing to “decrease” and letting the divine spark within “increase”, could return to Gnosis, the divine Life, God, www.lectoriumrosicrucianum.org; 613-353-7444; ontario@goldenrosycross.org • People RON CHAPMAN. Classes and seminars, meditation all levels, private consultations 2321160.

JENNIFER CLARK, Spiritual Success Coach, certified Risk Manager, certified Angel Therapy¨ Practitioner (ATP), certified Angelspeakeª Facilitator, Reiki Master, Professional Spiritual Teacher, Integrated Energy Therapyª MasterInstructor, NLP Practitioner, Jennifer Clark, provides in depth strategic coaching sessions for people who want to live with passion and purpose. To learn more, visit www.jenniferclark. ca or call 230-4869 ext 1.

RICA GERHARDT, www.wellbeingisyours. com Spa Days, Reiki, Health Kinesiology, Brain Gym Integration, Self-Empowerment workshops, FlowerEssences, AquaChi DetoxFootbath, Private sessions (Insurance),OneDayRetreats, 613-257-8362; rica11@sympatico.ca NADINE LA BELLE, M.A. Body, mind, spirit Integrative Healing®. 613-258-7492.

RICHARD MERRILL HANEY, Ph.D. (Counselling Therapy) Specializing in individual and couple counselling and in comprehensive family mediation. Also specializing in bereavement, career and stress counselling.

234-5678 or 726-3636. Web site: www. ottawacounselling.com Thomas M. Tegtmeyer, BA (Hons Econs),

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TPN, CEnKP, RTFHI, RBGI/LPC. If distance is a factor, I will come to your house via: balance@ thomasMtegtmeyer.com; Phone: 613.769.5575; SKYPE-video: display: sky_imb; ID: KJI_IMB; ichat; or remote session.

• Places FIRST UNITARIAN CONGREGATION. 30 Cleary St. 613-725-1066.

HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE. 212 Somerset St. E. 565-6544.

Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA) (an ecumenical church), Ottawa-Morin Community. Weekly, Thursday, 7:30 pm services, followed by fellowship, at 103 Westpark Drive, in Ottawa: call to reserve. Marriages and spiritual counselling by appointment. Peace Theological Seminary Courses: as scheduled locally, by correspondence and by internet. For information or to reserve: msia@rogers.com or 613-841-1458 SHAMBHALA CENTRE. Secular and Buddhist meditation practice and programs are offered, as well as events related to contemplative arts and traditions. 984 Wellington near Bayswater.

Welcome! www.shambhalaottawa.ca. 725-9321.

• A Course in Miracles COURSE OASIS. Courses, support and study groups, spiritual gatherings, individual mentoring, books. Mary Anne Buchowski and James Gregory, 613-726-0195. Email: courseoasis@primus.ca; Website: www. courseoasis.org • Acupuncture CAPITAL ACUPUNCTURE HEALING CLINIC. Ya-Zhen GUO, a certified traditional Chinese acupuncture specialist & former chief physician with 29 yrs clinical experience in China & Canada. Disposable needles, free consultation & parking. 69 Spencer St. Ottawa (Between Holland & Parkdale). 613-798-0595.

CHINESE TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE & NATURAL MEDICINE CENTRE. TCM. DAC. Jia Jun Huang & Annie Huang. Graduate of Shanghai Medical University (1960). Over 45 years experience. Member of Chinese Acupuncture Association of China & Canada.

Acute & chronic pain, Accident. Sports injuries, Arhtritis, Fibromyalgia, Depression, Insomnia, Stop smoking, Menopause, etc. Disposable needles are used. Insurance coverage. Free parking. One of the largest herb stores in Otawa.

613-235-5504. 867 Somerset St. W. Ottawa.

Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic – Health Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture. www.luminaottawa.com, 613.216.2135.

Lori Mackay Rmt, Cama – Trained in Medical Acupuncture at McMaster University.

Providing treatment for acute and chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders and injuries such as, joint, neck, shoulder and back pain, headaches, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, arthritis, and more.

Acupuncture can be performed alone or in conjunction with massage therapy treatment. 2 convenient locations: 418 Rideau St. Please call:

(613)-241-3434. Please call: (613)-727-7246 for more info contact Lori at lorirmt@gmail.com or www.lorirmt.ca HARMONY ACUPUNCTURE, Rural Kanata location, Alice Kwasniok, Dr. Ac. and TCM, MSc, member of CMAAC, graduate of ACOS, Nelson, BC. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for prevention and treatment of a variety of acute and chronic conditions.

Weight loss and detoxification, anti-aging facial rejuvenation. 613-832-0658. www. harmonyrevival.com DR. LI PAN ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC. Cancer, infertility, arthritis, stress, tinnitus, herpes zoster, stroke sequela, depression, sciatica, sports injuries, impotence, hepatitis, diabetes, asthma, quit smoking, various paralysises, pain, palpitation, headache, anxiety, dizziness, insomnia,aging,high blood pressure, facial paralysis, menopausal syndrome, fatigue.

2760 Carousel Crescent 613-569-7177. drlipanchineseacupuncture.com CENTRE OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE. Dr. Gasan Askerow, C.M.D., Ph.D., Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, Pain & Sports Related Injuries, 125 Somerset W (Suite 202), 613 569-8947.

• Addiction/Detoxification NUMEROUS DETOXIFICATION PROCESSES EMPLOYED. Super Charger Health Spa Light Beam Generator EPFX/SCIO Quantum Biofeedback Intermitent Hypoxic Therapy Essential Oils Aura Light Therapy Hypnotherapy Doug Henderson Phd 613-2333888 www.quantumru.com • Addictions SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (SAA). A 12 step group to stop compulsive behaviour. Phone 786-1060.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (S.L.A.A.) A 12 step program for those who wish to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. For information on Ottawa meetings go to www.SLAA-ontario.org or call the S.L.A.A. help line 1 877 486 8261.

• Akashic Records PATRICIA V. LACROIX, Akashic Records Consultant, Clairvoyant Medium, Certified Hypnotherapist. Akasha is the fundamental energy at the very core of creation. All that is created emanates from and returns to the energy of the Akasha. Held within the Akasha are the individual records of each soul from the time it leaves its point of origin until its return. Every thought, word, deed and intent generated by each soul’s experience is recorded within the Akasha in one’s personal Akashic Records as well as in a collective recording of the experience. Accessing information from the Akashic Records gives us divine insight as we create and manifest our desires. Expect information to continue to filter into your consciousness through your dreams and in the form of sudden insights in the days and weeks following a consultation. Gift Certificates available. 613-592-2520 patriciavlacroix@ sympatico.ca

DIRECTORY • Alexander Technique THE OTTAWA-HULL SCHOOL FOR THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE, Richard Albert, Director. Health insurance covered. I now offer Alexander lessons in my office or at your home 819-456-3484 alextech@magma.ca; or visit www.beingcarefulwhatwewishfor.ca ELENA CALVO. Certified teacher(England) Personalized mind and body work.

English, Spanish, and French spoken.

Health Insurance covered. (819) 771-0110.

BRIGITTE CARON fully bilingual, certified teacher (also speaks Spanish). 317 Chapel (@ Laurier). 789-7972.

• Allergy treatment ALLERGY & CHRONIC CONDITIONS. 10th year serving Ottawa-Outaouais. Judy Spence’s Medical background assures your program is tailored to your individual health needs. NAET is excellent for treatment of allergy & infection as well as Autism, CFS, FM, MCS, ADD & other chronic and conditions including pain. Doctorate of Natural Medicine (DNM), Acupuncturist., Advanced Level 2 NAET, Advanced 2 BioSet, Laser Acupuncture Detox & Lymphatic Drainage. Western medicine meets Eastern medicine to correct persistent and acute health issues. State-of-the-art computerized testing. The NAET Clinic of Ottawa is a full service, full time practice and also offers Hypnosis, Homeotoxicology, Auricular Medicine, Ion Detox Foot Baths, Sauna Detox, Weight Loss and Stop Smoking Programs.

613-728-2579. Quebec location: 819-6611061. www.naetottawa.com. On parle francais.

SUNRISE HEALTH CENTRE Sunrise uses a holistic team approach to wellness. Our services include naturopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy and homeopathy. Ottawa’s original N.A.E.T. clinic. Allergy elimination and ADVANCED N.A.E.T. treatments for food and environmental sensitivities, pain, digestive problems, asthma and migraines. Computerized, BioEnergetic allergy testing. Call for details.

Evening appointments available. Scent-free environment. 2211 Riverside Dr., Suite 104 (Bank and Riverside). 736-5200 www.sunrisehealth.ca • Angel therapy ANGEL WELLNESS, Vonne Solis, Angel Therapy Practitioner¨, certified by Doreen Virtue, PhD. Receive amazing tools through channeled angel messages. Find out what’s holding you back, how to easily handle temporary challenges or discover what you really want. Read about on-going workshops, angel meditation audios and audio courses available online at www. angelwellness.ca or call 613-258-0524 for more information.

• Aromatherapy EARTHLYESSENTIALS. Organic essential oils, custom formulas, diffusers & blends, organic handmade soap, organic massage oils.

870-A Notre Dame, Embrun, 613-443-9635. www.earthlyessentials.ca

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Planet Botanix fills all your pure essential oil needs! We carry over 100 oils and other supplies. Purchase products from our line of all natural bodycare. 301 Bank (Somerset) 5674444, www.planetbotanix.com • Art PAINTING WITH SPIRIT intuitivepainting/art as meditation.Workshops/individual sessions Diana ClaireDouglas www.paintingwithspirit. com; dianaclairedouglas@bell.net. 613-820-8850 BRUSH MEDITATION. Oriental Brush Painting. www.lilithohan.com 613-521-0041.

• Ascension Ascension Healing Services Crystal Healing Sessions Algonquin Shamanism Crystal Boutique Courses on How to Use and Care for Crystals Also offering Crystal Elixirs, Therapeutic Crystal Jewelry and Crystal Gridding of home and business space. Karen Osborne is a crystal healer certified in several modalities. She has studied with - Katrina Raphael, Crystal Healing Academy, Hawaii - DaEl Walker, Crystal Awareness Institute, California - Naisha Ahsian, Crystalis Institute, Vermont, Marilyn & Tohmas Twintrees, Ahhhmuse, New Mexico, Robert Simmons – Heaven and Earth, Vermont Karen is currently training with Pete Bernard - School of 8th Fire, Algonquin Shamanism. www.ascensionhealing. ca/ For more information call or email Karen Osborne at 613.798.2828 or karen@ ascensionhealing.ca • Astrology 11TH HOUSE ASTROLOGY GROUP, open to all levels, is a gathering to exchange, learn and participate. 2nd Monday each month (except holidays) @ 61 Main St., Ottawa. Info: call 8214839 or 731-9844.

JACQUES GIASSON: Professional Astrologer with a background in psychological counseling and 28 years of experience. Become aware of your path and take advantage of your challenges and opportunities, natal, actual and future. Call: 819-770-9259.

• Aura/Light Therapy REVOLUTIONARY THERAPY! Subtle energy balances the Auric Field And you feel great!

Single or Group Sessions: $40.00/person/1/2 hr. session. Doug Henderson Phd 613-233-3888 www.quantumru.com • Ayurveda SHREE MA AYURVEDA INSTITUTE & WELLNESS CENTRE INC. Founder & director Vaidya H. Gupta, MD Ayurveda, DNM. Natural, complementary, Ayurveda promotes an art of living for health & longevity. Pulse reading for body-type evaluation and root cause of symptoms; balance through herbs, diet & lifestyle plan; education for prevention. New: student clinic under V. Gupta’s Supervision $25 per visit. Rejuvenation therapies: Shirodhara, Head massage, Abhyanga, Ayurveda facial, Sinus Care. Courses & Once a mth. free lectures.

2596 Carling Ave, Ottawa (Lincoln Heights) 613-422-0936 www.divineayurveda.org

• B. O. S. LAURIE FRASER, certified B.O.S. practitioner.

Excellent results: emotional issues (depression, anxiety, grief), pain, disease, allergies, mould, menopause, infection, insomnia, etc. Spiritual development, chakra work. $45.00 613-721-3781 • Beauty and Health NATURAL BODYCARE by a certified aromatherapist. Natural makeup, cleaning products: Planet Botanix, 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444 NATURAL BEAUTY AND HEALTH CLINIC. The best personalized European aroma- and spastile Natural Face Lift programs. Healing restores skin’s innate wisdom and power of SELFREGENERATION. Our organic skin product without skin damaging, dehydrating glycerin or other unwanted chemicals. Call Natural Beauty & Health Clinic 613-526-1255 FREE HOME DELIVERY of hundreds of top quality green products available from www.

ECOOTTAWA.com on orders over $35.

ESSENCEHAIRSTUDIO.CA - modern grey natural blending, vegan hair care, aromatherapy nebulising diffusers 613-837-3569 • Bed & Breakfast LA GRANGE COUNTRY INN & YOGA STUDIO – Historic barn converted into spectacular 4-star inn and studio. Located on the edge of Gatineau Park in the village of Wakefield, only 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. www.lagrangecountryinn.com (819) 459-3939.

• Biofeedback Internationally Certified Quantum Biofeedback Therapist. Doug Henderson Phd 613-233-3888 www.quantumru.com • Biorhythms Your physical, emotional and intellectual cycles. an for the ups and downs in your life. $40 per chart. Call 819 684-4347 • BodyTalk KRISTIN PETERSON: Registered Massage Therapist, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner & Certified Acupuncturist kristin_peterson6@ hotmail.com or http://kristinpeterson.weebly.com • Books Planet Botanix, 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444, www.planetbotanix.com: Gardening, self help, spiritual, cards, cds, dvds RAMA LOTUS YOGA CENTRE. www. ottawayoga.com/ 342 Gladstone Ave 613.234.7974. Yoga & Lifestyle, Meditation, DVD’s and More HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE. Books & tapes. 212 Somerset St. E. 565-6544 • Bowen Therapy CHRYSALIS THERAPIES / Christine Follows. www.chrysalistherapies.ca Certified Bowen Therapy Practitioner (advanced). Call (613) 5230640 after 5 pm. or e-mail follows0640@rogers. com

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BowenTherapy Ottawa Bette Madigan. www.BowenTherapyOttawa.ca Certified Bowen Therapy Practitioner(advanced) 376 Churchill Ave. Suite 203(Westboro Clinic) insurance receipts available. Call 613-722-4249 or e-mail bettemadigan@hotmail.com MARIANNA MEDVID, Registered Bowen Therapist, Homeoplus Outaouais Clinic, Hull.

Safe, Gentle, Effective, Relaxing. 819-777-1818 (w) or 613-291-6651(c) mariannamedvid@ yahoo.ca CAROLYNNE DOUCETTE - Professional Bowenwork Practioner. Effective for chronic and acute conditions and injuries.

Carolynne@bowenkemptville.ca 613-366-3338. www.bowenkemptville.ca • Buddhism OTTAWA SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTRE. Meditation and free meditation instruction. On-going classes and events. Public welcome. www.shambhalaottawa.ca 725-9321 PINE GATE SANGHA - Zen Buddhist Community: www.ianprattis.com/pinegate.htm - practices Engaged Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Pine Gate Meditation Hall is at 1252 Rideout Cr in the west end; 613 726 0881.

Thursday meditation and study class at 7:00pm; First Saturdays of each month - dharma talk and pot luck supper at 5.00pm. Other activities: Retreats, Days of Mindfulness, pilgrimages, hikes, sweatlodges. Nucleus of Friends for Peace www.friendsforpeace.ca Dharmacharya Ian Prattis - True Body of Wisdom - is the resident teacher INTRODUCTION TO ZEN WORKSHOP A formal introduction to authentic Zen training through instruction in zazen (sitting Zen) and kinhin (walking Zen). First Saturday of each month, 1:45-4 p.m. Pre-registration required.

613-562-1568 or info@wwzc.org. Zen Centre of Ottawa www.wwzc.org/ • Career Consulting ACADEMY OF CAREER COUNSELLING Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D.(Counselling Therapy) Career Specialist. Do what you love to do and be who you really are and money and success will follow. Being radically present during the career planning process ensures access to your ideal career-life path. 234-5678 or 7263636. Web site: www.ottawacounselling.com • Catering WE WILL CATER your small to medium event tailored to your specific dietary needs and liking ie. Vegan,Vegetarian, Living Food, Low Fat, Ciliac, etc Eager to learn more about cooking?

- ask me about some theme cooking classes. tel 613 668 4223. e-mail.: thefitnesschef@rogers. com • Ceremonies CARRIE RATHWELL, Ceremonialist Personalized ceremonies created for you & with you: weddings, funerals, baby & family ceremonies, rites of passage, house blessings, pet funerals, shamanic journeys for ceremonies, personal ceremony consultations & more! 613237-1473. www.ceremonialist.blogspot.com/

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• Chakra Balancing with HOTSTONE, SOUND, AROMATHERAPY, REIKI www. wellbeingisyours.com. Rica Gerhardt 613-2578362.

• Chiropractic DR. GINGER ANDREWS, DC Experience the gift of chiropractic...connecting mind, body & soul. Opening hearts to discover the magnificence within. Healing From The Heart.

356 MacLaren St. (at Bank) (613) 594-8576.

ACTIVATOR CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC. Restore proper spinal balance safely and comfortably with the precise low-force activator analysis and instrument. Dr. Stephani S.Dunk 613-226-9800. Baseline @ Prince of Wales BODYMIND WELLNESS STUDIO Want to live an Extraordinary Life? Find out how pain and symptoms tell you to stop, pay attention and take a new direction in your life. Experience the life changing and healing benefits of Network Spinal Analysis and Somato-Respiratory Integration. Attend a FREE Discover Workshop. www.bodymindstudio.com • Cleaning WE CLEAN HOMES. Using only healthy and earth friendly products. Relax and treat yourself to a natural home cleaning. Since 1988. Beaulieu Home Cleaning. 613-731-1532. Suzanne. beauclean@gmail.com • Clinics PLANET BOTANIX, 301 Bank (Somerset) 5674444: visit our website for a list of practitioners www.planetbotanix.com KILLENS REID PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC now offering TCM with acupuncture practioner. Other services, Osteopathy, Vodder Lymphatic Drainage, Vestibular Rehab, Urinary Incontinence Rehab, Massage Therapy, Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapy. www. killensreid.com (613) 594-8512.

• Clutter ABUNDANT LIVING BY DESIGN. From Chaos to Order – Bring on the Flow. By clearing the energy of your home, removing your excess stuff, and moving things around you release an energetic block thus allowing you to move to the next level of your spiritual journey. It can be magical. Give me a call. I would love to work with you. Edie Lane - Feng Shui Consultant, Professional Organizer and De-Clutter Specialist.

613-565-1919 www.abundantlivingbydesign.com GAIN FREEDOM FROM CLUTTER and save precious time and energy. Let me help you get organized so you can find exactly what you need when you need it. Jobs may be as small a linen closet or as large as a garage. It is said that 25% of what we buy is spent on things we already own but can’t find them. Increase your peace of mind. Call for a free consultation: 613-762-1704 or gsmetta@gmail.ca • Coaching ACADEMY OF PERSONAL AND RELATIONSHIP COACHING www. ottawacounselling.com Coaching concentrates on healing and empowerment and de-emphasizes being clinical and helping. Richard Haney is

a wholistic coach who brings a wide range of skills, techniques and modalities to each coaching interaction. He provides warm, heart-connected and empathetic coaching. Please contact Richard Haney to enhance your life and make the most of each moment. Listening well is the most eloquent sign of caring. Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D. (Counselling Therapy), 234-5678 or 726-3636.

MARLENE NEUFELD, MSW, RSW, AND BOB NEUFELD, M.ED., help couples create closer loving relationships. We specialize in two-on-two couples coaching/psychotherapy.

Experience our life changing approach which will help you learn skills and techniques that facilitate lasting personal change in a faster and easier way than traditional talk-therapy. We each have over 36 years experience in helping couples/ people create more satisfying relationships/lives.

For more information or to arrange a one-hour no-charge-to you initial consultation see www. marleneandbob.com or phone 613-594-9248.

Thomas M. Tegtmeyer. Kimaya Joy International (KJI) Information Medicine Balancing (IMB) at: Mother Earth Natural Health 747 D Richmond Road (at Cleary). By appointment only. Phone: 613.769.5575; http:// thomasmtegtmeyer.energyk.org/interview.html; http://www.energybalanceexchange.org/; http:// www.cicr-icrc.ca/; http://www.adrontario.ca/; http://www.imimediation.org/ MOIRA HUTCHISON CTACC DHP Acc. Hyp.: Blending her intuitive gifts with Life Coaching, Moira concentrates on awakening your true potential, inviting and supporting change for your highest good. To inspire your life and get on track (613) 432-1239 www.WellnessWithMoira. com BERYL ALLPORT, MCC, TRC, Master Coach, Facilitator, Author, Certified Retirement Life Coach. Mid life transition coaching, workshops and speaking. Finding a deeper meaning of self and life. 613-421-3042 www.beallucanbe.com MYLÈNE SURPRENANT M.A, *bilingual, Life and Career Transition Coach, also assisting mothers returning to the workforce, OserSaVoie@gmail.com, 613-304-1369 GRAHAM WISEMAN, Coaching for LIFE. If you’re going round in circles, doing the same thing over and over and wanting a different outcome; If you’re Stuck or Confused; If you’re feeling like there must be more to life than this; I will offer you new perspectives, tools and assistance. Call or email me to set up your first complimentary session. (819) 483-0667 graham@masteryunlimited.ca ANNA MARANTA: Coaching, Counselling, and Spiritual Direction from an Integral Perspective.

Call: 613.867.5505 or email: maranta.anna@ gmail.com • Cosmetic Rejuvenation NUMEROUS QUANTUM THERAPIES employed. All non-invasive. Remove wrinkles, cellulite Improve skin condition. Enlarge/ reduce Breast size, Weight Management. Doug Henderson Phd. 613-233-3888 www.quantumru. com • Counselling CAROLINE ELSON a Wholistic Lifestyle Counsellor. B.Sc M.Ed,CCC 613 282 7905,

DIRECTORY caroline.elson@gmail.com Starting where you are, moving to create the life you want. Explore the physical, mental and emotional through traditional and alternative forms of counselling.

Individual and Couple.

100TELEPHONE COUNSELLING/ COACHING. Johanne Guitard, M.Ed., C.C.C., *bilingual. Take action steps to transform your life. coach@jguitard.ca, 819-684-7360.

LINDA ADVOKAAT, MSW, RSW. Individual and relationship counseling. Feminist, lesbian positive. Learn to be more fully yourself, living from your own core wisdom. Enhance your connections with others through mutual relationships and building a sense of community.

Sliding fee scale. www.advokaatcounselling.com 613-237-6127.

ALISON KIAWENNISERATHE BENEDICT, MSW, RSW Wolf Clan, Mohawk Peaceful Living: Life Beyond Belief Individual, family and group counselling. Understanding and helping residential school survivors, people dealing with anger and stress, or childhood and relationship matters. 613 686-3731 peace@ myplace4peace.com www.myplace4peace.com LUC DUMOUCHEL, BA(PSY), MA, CCC. INDIVIDUAL & COUPLE therapy. Anxiety/ stress, codependency, burnout/depression, grief/loss, self-care, sexual orientation/GLBT, spirituality. Communication, conflict resolution, emotional dependency, relational intimacy, sexual difficulties, separation, unfaithfulness.

Ottawa/Hull locations. Insurance coverage.

Bilingual. 613-235-9813 www.lucdumouchel. com counselling@lucdumouchel.com ACADEMY OF COUNSELLING. Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D. (Counselling Therapy) Specializing in individual and couple counselling and in comprehensive family mediation. Also specializing in bereavement, career and stress counselling. 234-5678 or 726-3636. Web: www. ottawacounselling.com KATHY GLOVER SCOTT M.S.W., professional, experienced Reiki Master/Teacher (Ascended Levels). www.ReikiOttawa.com.

Reiki to the 21st degree, 5th Dimensional Consciousness Program, Reiki and Crystals and Root Cause Release Work. Classes and individual appointments (some covered by extended benefits). 613-271-8636 SHERRY HARRIS, M.S.W., CHt: Spiritual Psychotherapist specializing in all issues around anxiety and depression, anger management, grief and loss. Anger Management courses offered for individuals, couples, and families. Classes and counselling for spiritual development and using the Law of Attraction in your life. *613-236-8852 * sherryharris@bellnet.ca ROSEMARY MURRAY-LACHAPELLE, M.L.S., M.A., Dipl. Analyt. Psych. Jungian Analyst and psychotherapist. Individual therapy to address your unique concerns. (819) 568-0282 ALYCE SNOW - M.Psy. (over 40 yrs exp.)

Grandir ensemble au rythme des saisons ..

Developing one’s feeling of wholeness/harmony Famille - couple - individuel - mini groupes Growing pains -relationships -life transitions Mieux traverser les moments imp/ difficiles

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Stress relief through artistic self-expression ..

Vers une meilleure contribution sociale *daytime or evenings (613) 741-5632 • Couples MARLENE AND BOB NEUFELD help couples who want to create a closer, more loving relationship with one another. Learn how to avoid the common relationship problems of criticism, defensiveness, or just drifting apart. Experience Bob and Marlene’s life changing approach, which includes their ability to bring a couple’s perspective to helping other couples. We each have over 36 years experience in helping couples/ people create more satisfying relationships/lives.

For more information see www.marleneandbob. com or phone 613-594-9248.

• Courses CHAKRA BASICS, ONLINE. www. wisewomanuniversity.org. $49.95 for 4 classes.

Start anytime. Covers the chakras, how they affect your physical, mental and emotional health. Try fun exercises, assignments and meditations. Catherine Bastedo. www. visionreiki.com. Email: info@visionreiki.com • Cranio-Sacral Therapy JOAH BATES, D.O.(UK) Biodynamic Osteopathy. Creating a space for self-healing through structural balance. Over 25 years experience. 613-742-0011.

Denise Gaulin, B.A., CST Since the early 1990’s, Denise offers individual CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and SomatoEmotional Release (SER) sessions; she also has a specialization and a vast experience in pediatric CST and Visceral Manipulation (Barral). Denise is a certified CranioSacral therapist and certified teaching assistant for all levels of coursework (Upledger).

Tutorials are offered to students of CST and SER. By appointment. Tel. 613-738-9080 ELOISE GRAHAM regPT Craniosacral practitioner, centretown clinic or home visits.

Insurance receipts. For more information please visit www.eloisegraham.ca info@eloisegraham. ca or call 613-234-3920 WELLNESS WITH MOIRA: CranioSacral and SomatoEmotional Release Sessions. Specializing in self empowerment for healing and health.

Insurance Receipts. www.WellnessWithMoira. com 613.432.1239 Stephan Giunta is a holistic therapist that relies on the understanding that the body is a unit and on the natural ability of the body to self heal and to self regulate. Through the use of physical techniques such as osteopathy, cranio sacral therapy and/or massage, removes tensions and restrictions in the body. This is done in order to encourage structural and physiological harmony, self healing and overall better being. 613 884 2331.

• Crystal Singing Bowls & Intuitive Voice DEEP SOUL ENERGETICS Pamela Holm.

Intuitive voice and Crystal Singing bowls sessions. Group and individual. Music Therapist, Karmic Master. Also DNA/karmic healing. www.PamelaHolm.ca 613-264-8671 pamela_ holm@yahoo.com

• Crystals Crystal Classes. Namasté. Sandy Stewart, MSW, RSW, Founder, SoundCentres. com warmly invites you to participate in and experience her Sacred Earth Teachings: Crystals, Sound, Melchizedek and Metatron workshops.

Sandy offers the ‘Original Crystal Practitioner Certificate Program’, Levels I-IV, as well as other workshops designed to inspire and uplift you no matter where you are on your spiritual journey.

Sandy has been a student of crystals since 1984, and a teacher of crystals since 2004. She is the author of the free, monthly, e-newsletter, ‘The Crystal Times’ – Crystal of the Month for these transformational times. New 2011 workshops include: THE SACRED PATH OF INITIATION – A Spiritual Journey through the Temples of Egypt. TIBETAN QUARTZ CRYSTALS – Come Surf the Compassion Matrix. MELCHIZEDEK, METATRON, AND THE EMERALD FIRE – Awaken and Embolden the Sacred Alchemist in You. Private soul alignment sessions are also available at very reasonable rates. For more information, to book a private session, to register for classes, or to sign up for ‘The Crystal Times’ (Crystal of the Month newsletter), please e-mail Sandy@SoundCentres.com.

ASCENSION HEALING SERVICES • Crystal Healing Sessions • Crystal Boutique • Courses on How to Use Crystals to Heal and Transform your Life and to Enhance your Healing Work (no experience with crystals required). Also offering Crystal Elixirs, Therapeutic Crystal Jewellery and Crystal Gridding of home and business space.

Karen Osborne is a crystal healer certified in several modalities. She has studied with - Katrina Raphael, Crystal Healing Academy, Hawaii - DaEl Walker, Crystal Awareness Institute, California - Naisha Ahsian, Crystalis Institute, Vermont, Marilyn & Tohmas Twintrees, Ahhhmuse, New Mexico • www.ascensionhealing.ca For more information call or email Karen Osborne at 613.798.2828 or karen@ascensionhealing.ca • Dance Divine Image Dance “The Future of Dance & Wellness” We introduce to you the power of Holistic Belly Dance. Dance and move with your feminity to transform your body and mind resulting in: Increased energy, Connecting with your femininity, Stay Fit, Meditate, Connect with other women. Release your full divine and feminine potential with us. Sessions offered weekly. Divineimagedance.com 613.265.4048 DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Joinus in simple, meditative multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases from the many sacred traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. For more information call 613-594-9248, checkour schedule at www.marleneandbob.com or email info@marleneandbob.com ANJALI ACADEMY, DANCE AND YOGA: Asana Adavu and Mantra: a unique synthesis of yoga postures and Indian temple dance, mudras, facial expressions and tala set to mantras. Also traditional Indian Classical Temple dance classes. www.culturalhorizons.ca gaston@cyberus.ca 613 745-1368

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DANCE WITH ALANA STUDIOS: We offer FUN & FRIENDLY dance classes in: Swing, Tap, Dance Fusion, Zumba, Bollywood, Belly Dancing, Burlesque, Ballroom, Hip Hop and Salsa. Dance With Alana has a wide range of classes for adults, seniors, children & teens.

The studio is at 858 Bank St @ 5th Ave. For more information call 613-233-3456 or visit our website at dancewithalana.com JOURNEY DANCE OTTAWA - Conscious Ecstatic Dance. Stand firmly in the foundation of your own feet as we venture outwards in all directions, finding our rhythm with all things.

Through improvised movement we ride our own creative wave. Your journey will be gently guided, leaving each dancer the space to breath and simply be. Our dance is a chance to play, a chance to pray. To heal and reveal. Connect and respect. Sometimes pretty, sometimes gritty. A chance to practice the art of living consciously.

Nothing fancy, nothing forced. This dance warmly welcomes all souls, with deep honour and respect for each and every person who graces us by their simple presence. Honest facilitation by dodie & live DJ’ing by brian. www.

JourneyDanceOttawa.com YOGADANCE. Windhorse Yoga. 1338 1/2 Wellington St. 798-9642 www.windhorse-yoga.ca BELLY DANCING FOR FUN! Awaken your own Goddess of Dance. Tracey @ 613-241-3397 or www.bellydancingforfun.com • Dentist DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa • Detoxification DETOXIFICATION AND RELAXATION through our Far Infrared Sauna, Natural Aloe & Herb Body Wrap ad Dead Sea mineral Treatments Open Daily at 2900 Woodroffe Ave 613-823-9051 Your Wellness Your Way, Where It’s All About Balance AQUA CHI FOOTBATH, easy+effective detox Rica Gerhardt 613-257-8362 rica11@sympatico. ca www.wellbeingisyours.com check Spa Days Numerous Detoxification processes employed. Super Charger Health Spa, Light Beam Generator, EPFX/SCIO Quantum Biofeedback, Intermitent Hypoxic Therapy, Essential Oils, Aura Light Therapy, Hypnotherapy. Doug Henderson Phd 613-2333888 www.quantumru.com ION CLEANSE” Foot Bath Detox, fast, easy, effective way to detoy the body in 30 min.

Also offering “CHI MACHINE and FAR INFRARED DOMES’ sessions. Insurance coverage. Christianne Akyna-Foley 613-8423337 cakyna@rogers.com • Distance Healing LINDA ENERGY HEALER—Highly effective energy healing sessions available distantly for physical & emotional pain such as childhood issues, abuse, grief, divorce, & accidents. Current distance healing clients range from Toronto and Montréal to Australia and Asia. For further info, please visit www.lindaenergyhealer.com email lsteele1122@rogers.com or call 613-868-8468.

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• DNA DNA: Clears Lifetime Blocks, Soul Restoration to Original, Initial Blueprint, Opening and Allowing Integration of Gifts and Balance/ Wholeness on All Levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical. Cathryn Green www.cathryngreen.ca www.crystalearthhealingspa.com 613-479-0299 • DNA/Karmic Healing/Sound Healing DEEP SOUL ENERGETICS Refresh the spirit & progress on ascension path through releasing problems at the root, within the DNA, from this and other lifetimes, and throughout the existence of the soul. Intuitive sound work with Crystal Singing bowls & voice with Music Therapist, Karmic Master. www.PamelaHolm.ca 613-2648671 pamela_holm@yahoo.com • Doula Death Doula and End-of-Life Shaman, One-on-one consultations, workshops, mediumship. Trained to aid and support individuals in their dying processes.

Debbie Dharbonneau, 613-823-0384, www. debbiecharbonneau.ca • Dreams ROSEMARY MURRAY-LACHAPELLE, M.L.S., M.A., Dipl. Analyt. Psych. Jungian Analyst and psychotherapist. Therapy practised with sensitivity to material from the unconscious such as dreams. (819) 568-0282 DREAM INTERPRETATION: Using Jungian approach and method of working with dreams.

Eleanor Ann Rowan 613-746-6778.

• Ear Candling EAR CANDLING - HYGIENIC. Fire-resistant head cover. Riverside Health Centre. Dina (613) 526-1255.

• Effective Communication NON-VIOLENT per Marshall Rosenberg: www.cnvc.org Coaching, Mediation,Training, Families, Restorative Circles www. embodyingempathy.com. Gina 450-297-3799; gincen@sympatico.ca; http://oorcfn.blogspot. com. Lucie 613-324-3244 laroselmn@yahoo. com • EMF Balancing P.W. EMF BALANCERS, Home, Work, Auto. Steve Priebe (613) 842-4758, spriebe@ sympatico.ca, www.emffreezone.ca • EMF Pollution ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM MIGRAINE HEADACHES, Having difficulty sleeping, thrown out of balance Wireless technology?

Doug Henderson Phd 613-233-3888 www. quantumru.com • Emotional Freedom Technique EMOTIONAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL PAIN AND STRESS can lead to physical pain and illness. Life is too short to live with pain of any kind! EFT is an important tool in getting rid of pain - and also in removing the negativity that blocks you from manifesting and attracting the positive and allowing for fullness of self and your divine plan. Tap into emotional freedom - try it on EVERYTHING! Diane Lanthier (613) 297-8293 www.reiki-light.com

• Energy ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONAL FACILITATOR The Art of Neutrality - sessions available by phone, distance or in person Yvette Marie-Claire Guy 819 771-8858 • Energy Healing MAUREEN KELLERMAN – Uses Healing Touch to work directly with the energy of the body, mind & emotions. Compassionate, experienced practitioner. m.kellerman@rogers. com or visit www.innerspa.ca LINDA STEELE - Highly effective energy medicine for healing emotional, physical & spiritual pain at the root level. In person or by distance, people & pets. Please call 613-868-8468, email lsteele1122@rogers.com or visit www. lindaenergyhealer.com Insurance receipts available.

LAURIE FRASER, B.O.S., holographic healing, Reconnective, facade healing, past life. Excellent results: anxiety, depression, insomnia, hormones, disease, allergies, pain, addiction, spiritual blocks. $45.00 613-721-3781.

• Energy Kinesiology Thomas M. Tegtmeyer. Information Medicine Balancing since 1995. For personal bests and gentle transformation through many ways by weaving coherence, focusing awareness, balancing priorities, mapping energy. If distance is a factor, I will come to your house via: E/ M: balance@thomasMtegtmeyer.com; Phone: 613.769.5575; SKYPE-video: display: sky_imb; ID: KJI_IMB; ichat; or remote session. By appointment only. http://thomasmtegtmeyer. energyk.org/interview.html www.canask.org/ class_listings.htm www.braingym.org/ www. energybalanceexchange.org/ • Energy Medicine Combining the power of Donna Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Technique to release blocks and empower you to step into your magnificence. Catherine McLenaghan, certified Donna Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner and certified Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner. Call 613-730-0411. Private sessions and ongoing. classes.www.energywellspring.com • Erectile Dysfunction HYPNOSIS WORKS! Call Suzi: 613-878-4235 www.creatingbalancenow.com • Face Massage FACE MASSAGE (REJUVENATING) The Canadian Centre of Indian Head Massage.

Two day course with Debbie Boehlen.

Certification available. 905.714.0298 www. indianheadmassagecanada.com • Family FAMILY YOGA Windhorse Yoga. 1338 1/2 Wellington St. 613-798-9642 www.windhorseyoga.ca KIDS YOGA Windhorse Yoga. 1338 1/2 Wellington St. 613-798-9642 www.windhorseyoga.ca MOM & BABY YOGA. Windhorse Yoga. 1338 1/2 Wellington St. 798-9642 www.windhorseyoga.ca • Feldenkrais Method KAREN MEREDITH, Guild Certified

Feldenkrais Practioner, www.beyondmovement. ca or 613-761-6200 • Feng Shui BALANCE - HARMONY - ENERGY Enhancing spaces that transform your life.

Registered Interior Designer and Certified Feng Shui Consultant. Specializing in Space and Clutter Clearing, Space Planning, Design and Decoration, Colour and Light, Renovation and Construction. Pamela Burns, ARIDO, IDC, Reiki Master (613) 741-4055 ABUNDANT LIVING BY DESIGN. From Chaos to Order – Bring on the Flow. By clearing the energy of your home, removing your excess stuff, and moving things around you release an energetic block thus allowing you to move to the next level of your spiritual journey. It can be magical. Give me a call. I would love to work with you. Edie Lane - Feng Shui Consultant, Professional Organizer and De-Clutter Specialist.

613-565-1919 www.abundantlivingbydesign.com • Feng Shui Workshops PRACTITIONER/FACILITATOR LINDA THERRIEN from Life Health Healing Center provides two workshops. Introduction to Feng Shui with compass and Advanced Feng Shui with crystals both include certificates. Let Feng Shui in your home and in your life help you achieve Harmony, Abundance, Happiness and more. Workshops are held on the third Saturday or Sunday of each month from 1pm to 5pm.

Pre-registration required. Linda is the founder and teacher of Dimensional Meditation with crystals. Call: 613-824-4548 or visit www. lifehealthhealing.com • Fertility THE MIND/BODY CONNECTION using hypnosis to help with fertility www. creatingbalancenow.com Contact Suzi 613-8784235 creatingbalance@rogers.com FAMILY PLANNING CONSULTING using the highly successful Lunar Phase Method. One time fee of $100.00 includes personalized profile and follow up. Nancy at 613-324-4458 or fertilitywheel @hotmail.com.

• Flower Essences FLOWER ESSENCES can support you through all phases of life. Gentle release of blocks and patterns, healing of old wounds, assistance with acute or chronic issues. Californian, Pacific and Bach essences. Will treat animals. Barbara Schuster, FES-certified practitioner; 613-8204303 or barbaraschuster2000@yahoo.ca • Focusing With FOCUSING, no matter what you do, it will go better. Guided sessions by phone or in person.

613-868-9642 www.shula.ca • Foot Orthotics Dr. Jean-FranCois Gauthier B.Sc., D.C., C Ped (C) is a certified pedorthist, a trained foot health specialist. Providing solutions for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, etc. Restore proper foot, knee, hip and lower back balance with confortable custom-made foot orthotics. Conveniently located near Rideau Center, free parking: 418 Rideau St. Please call 613-241-3434. For more information contact us at dr.gauthier@sympatico.ca or www.

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spineandfoot.com • Frequencies of Brilliance Christine Follows / CHRYSALIS THERAPIES. Call (613) 523-0640 after 5 p.m. for appt. or email follows0640@rogers.com • Gifts Planet Botanix, 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444: eco friendly, recycled, unique and inspirational ideas!

• Grief ANGEL WELLNESS, Vonne Solis, Angel Therapy Practitioner¨. Alternative grief therapy.

Visit www.angelwellness.ca or call 613-2580524 for more information.

• Grief Counselling NUMEROUS QUANTUM, Non-invasive Technologies Employed to reduce Stress and Rebalance Body, Mind and Spirit! Doug Henderson Phd Ordained Non-Denominational Minister 613233-3888 www.quantumru.com • Guided Imagery PERSONALIZED SESSIONS TO ADDRESS HEALTH CONCERNS OR LIFE TRANSITIONS. Promote healing, manage pain, connect with inner guidance. Email Maureen at m.kellerman@rogers. com or visit www.innerspa.ca • Gum Disease DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa • Hadoscan HADOSCAN Sessions available by phone, distance or in person Contact Yvette Marie-Claire Guy 819 771-8858 • Head & Neck Pain DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa • Health Kinesiology RICA GERHARDT, Specialized Holistic Health Kinesiologist. Treat causes, not symptoms.

Install empowering beliefs. Nutrition. Detox.

Private sessions.(Insurance). Workshops. Spa Days www.wellbeingisyours.com 613-257-8362 rica11@sympatico.ca • Herbal Healing JUDY HENRY is a skilled herbal practitioner and healer with 25 years of experience in holistic healing. She combines knowledge, intuition and guidance, as she weaves together the sacred wisdom and spirit of the plants, as well as many ancient & modern healing modalities. Health Coaching program: In-depth Individual coaching, personalized protocols &custom-blended herbal formulas. Single consultations are also available. www.earthmedicine.ca 613- 832-8241 • Herbalism KATHLEEN LEESON RH, is one of two certified clinical herbalists in the region with the Ontario Herbalists Association, a professional regulating body. We have developed educational standards, a Professional Scope of Practice, a Professional Code of Practice and a Professional Code of Ethis. See www.herbalists.on.ca She has been studying, working, growing, sharing,

teaching, journeying and playing with the plants since 1982. Her specialty is in the art and science of healing and she is available for one-on-one appointments in downtown Ottawa at(613) 2371473. She also teaches The Wisdom of Plants Herbal Apprenticeship Program starting yearly in May from her garden. www.kathleenleeson.com ANNE DRISCOLL R.H. is a traditional herbalist wise in the healing ways of plants. In her practice she blends the wisdom of herbcraft with modern scientific knowledge. She works with individuals to restore the innate balance and strength of the body. All remedies are custom created to address each person’s unique health needs. For both chronic and acute conditions - let plants walk with you on the journey to wellness.

Call the Avalon Herbal Clinic at 613-612-1181 or drop by on Saturday to Mother Earth Natural Health (747 D Richmond Road.)

• Herbs JUDY’S ORGANIC HERBS Canada’s favourite source for medicinal herbs & health items. Huge selection of highest-quality organic bulk herbs, tinctures, oils & more including vibrant premium herbs from our gardens. Mailed to your home or office. www.earthmedicine.ca 613-832-8241 MOTHER EARTH NATURAL HEALTH, 747D Richmond Road, 613-321-3557 - large selection of bulk herbs, over 180 different organic and wildcrafted herbs, resins and spices. Ask us about special orders. Qualified / knowledgeable staff available to assist you.

• Holistic Dentist DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa • Homeopathy J.B. HOMEOPATHIC DISPENSARY. Jo-Anne Bazinet, homeopath. Member of S.P.H.Q., C.S.H., H.M.C.C. 2062 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, ON, K1C 1E6. (613) 830-0487.

Consultations & products available.

M. AYUB KHAN, B.A, DHM (UK), HD (Home of affordable, safe and alternative Health care System for acute & chronic diseases) Telephone: (613)746-6248 (R), (613)282-2660 (B) E-mail: khanhomeopathy@rogers.com ARCANUM WHOLISTIC CLINIC. Comprehensive Heilkunst and Homeopathy approach used with great success for all forms of chronic illness. Modalities include Sequential Therapy, Dynamic Nutrition, Medical Orgonomy, Anthroposophical Medicine, and CoReInergetix assessment and treatments (radionics).

Jeff Korentayer DMH, B.A. Psych; Allyson McQuinn, DMH, author of ThePathToCure.com; 234-4604 info@arcanum.ca www.arcanum.ca.

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RENAISSANCE HOLISTIC HEALTH Zosia Religa, RN. RCSHom New possibilities in your health can exist through trusted Classical Homeopathy. www.renaissanceholistic.com, Insurance receipts available. Parking, 235 King Edward Ave. (613) 667-7777 ELIZABETH WIGGINS, Reg. Hom., -- for your acute and chronic health concerns. I also offer Nutritional Counselling, Life Coaching, Reiki, & The Lifeline Technique (613) 222-6922 or visit www.elizabethwiggins.com

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MARILENA GAVRILA - NUTRIHOM D.I.Hom(Pract.), RNCP, Registered Homeopath for acute and chronic conditions and Registered Nutritional and Lifestyle Consultant; www. nutrihom.com; gavrilamarilena@rogers.com; (613) 842-9328 • Hotstone Healing CHECK Chakra Balancing/ Rica Gerhardt • HypnoBirthing® LEARN SELF-HYPNOSIS for an easier, more comfortable birthing. Visit www.innerspa.ca or email Maureen at m.kellerman@rogers.com • Hypnotherapy RID YOURSELF OF OLD HABITS AND ADDICTIONS. Hypnosis and HypnoAcupuncture. SLEEP despite your partner’s snoring thanks to hypnosis. Weight loss, Drug, Smoking, Sex, Food and Gambling addictions.

Age regression to correct decades old influences.

Hypnosis by Judy Spence (CH), National Guild of Hypnotists-certified. Ottawa 613-728-2579 OR Gatineau: 819-661-1061. 1st session: $100.

Subsequent $80. Insurance receipts. www. naetottawa.com Martine Brisson, hypnosis and alternative therapies. REDISCOVER THE JOY OF LIFE with the help of hypnosis, EFT, NLP, Eye movement Integration therapy, Psych-K, Reiki and IET. I get to the source of the problem to eliminate it. Only certified 5 Path (5 phase advance transformational hypnosis) in the region.

Teacher of 7 Path self-hypnosis. Stress reduction, remove fears, anxiety, self-esteem, traumas and more. Insurance receipt available. Gatineau . 819918-6670 www.martinebrisson.com WENDY ARMSTRONG, CHt, MHt, Master Consulting Hypnotist, CCIr. You can create the life you desire NOW! 613-823-3316 wendy@ wellness-centre.com www.wellness-centre.com ACADEMY OF HYPNOTHERAPY www. ottawahypnosis.com When talking therapy is just not enough to dissolve old emotional blocks...Create new pathways by trusting and following fresh images, empowering suggestions and inspiring visions. Become whole again by re-membering and re-connecting forgotten parts of yourself. What inside! What outside!

Consider the Whole... Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D.(Counselling Therapy) Hypnotherapist, 234-5678 or 726-3636.

HELP FOR ORDINARY EVERYDAY PROBLEMS WITH HYPNOSIS Sandra Marian B.A., T.E.S.O.L., N.L.P,(3), Reiki, I.E.T., C.C.P., C.C.H.,(2), C.M.P.,n.d.,Lay School Theology & Pastoral Care certified. National Guild Hypnotists & New England Institute of Hypnotherapy certified. Credit cards accepted Naturopathic (extended) health insurance receipts. 2211 Riverside Drive-Suite 402. 613-866-8471 MOIRA HUTCHISON CTACC DHP Acc. Hyp.: With a blend of Hypnotherapy and Coaching, the focus is placed upon what YOU want and together we make it happen in the right way for you (613) 432-1239 www.WellnessWithMoira. com PATRICIA V. LACROIX, Certified Hypnotherapist. Member of The National Guild of Hypnotists and National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists. Specializing

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in Suggestion and Regression Therapy.

Gift Certificates available. 613-592-2520 patriciavlacroix@sympatico.ca RELAX, DE-STRESS, QUIT WORRYING! Rid yourself of anxieties and start enjoying life again!

Adam Hacker, Consulting Hypnotist, can guide you down a better path to personal happiness and success in stress management, smoking cessation, weight control and self-confidence!

Contact us for the beginning of a new and better you! Phone: 613-316-7575 E-mail: ajhacker@ mail.com. www.adamhackerhypnosis.com.

Hypnosis. For life TAUGHT BY DOLORES CANNON One of the World’s Most Respected, Hypnotherapists.

Author of Convoluted Universe -Books 1,2 & 3. Doug Henderson Phd 613-233-3888 www. quantumru.com • Indian Head Massage THE CANADIAN CENTRE OF INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE. Two day course with Debbie Boehlen, Certification available. 905.714.0298 www.indianheadmassagecanada.com AYURVEDIC HEAD MASSAGE certification with Jackie Cave, Fusion School of Natural Health. 613-389-4344 or info@ FusionNaturalHealth.com • Infrared Sauna YOUR SAUNA STORE where you can try Before you Buy! Open Daily at 2900 Woodroffe Ave 613-823-9051 Your Wellness Your Way • Intuitive Counseling and Energy Healing INTUITIVE COUNSEL AND ENERGY WORK is available to support individuals with compassionate and gentle processing for increased health of your body, mind, and spirit.

Discover your inner conflicts through intuitive counseling, and then resolve these internal barriers to optimal health with energy work.

Intuitive Development Workshops, Reiki training and Love and Light Workshops are also available throughout the year. I look forward to working with you. Please see my website for further details, www.intuitivelight.com Cheryl Jiala Driskell: 613-761-6773 • Intuitive Numerology A NEW SCHOOL OF THOUGHT. Psychic Consultation. Laura Young 725-7232 lbaird@ istar.ca • Intuitive Psychic Readings LINDA THERRIEN World Known Medium Clairvoyant. Using Crystals, Chinese Astrology and Channeling Cards, my Readings consist of guidance in your work, health, love and Spiritual Healing. I am accurate, dependable and gifted. I am Founder of Dimensional Meditation with crystals, Past Life Regression Channeling Facilitator and a Reiki Master Teacher Practitioner. (613-824-4548) www. lifehealthhealing.com • Intuitive Readings MARLENE STEVENS 819 483 9915 Intuitive readings & tarot. Medium & Angel card readings. Marstevens@sympatico.ca MOIRA HUTCHISON CTACC DHP Acc. Hyp.: Connect to your Higher Self and your Inner Wisdom. For insight, guidance,

validation, inspiration and support. On-line, by phone and in person (613) 432-1239 www.

WellnessWithMoira.com • Iridology WENDY ARMSTRONG, MHt, CCIr, Certified Clinical Iridologist 613-823-3316 wendy@ wellness-centre.com www.wellness-centre.com • Journey JEAN BRAZEAU, Ottawa’s first Accredited Journey Practitioner by Brandon Bays. Whether your issue is Physical, Emotional, or Spiritual, I will assist you in accessing and dissolving the cellular memory and kharmic debris creating your dis-ease, dis-comfort or self sabotaging behavioral patterns. Works with children, teens and adults. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE, GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF FREEDOM! Energy Medicine (Reiki Master, Shamanism, Universalis Modality), Cellular Healing, Neuro Linquistic Programming, Accredited Journey Practitioner,WEL-Systems R Institute Master Facilitator. Contact JeanBrazeau@sympatico.ca Phone: 613-295-2756 PHYLLIS WEDDING, Accredited Journey Practitioner: Come fly with me, and discover the freedom in your soul, your Self. 819-467-3800 phylliswedding@yahoo.ca.

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• Jungian Analysis ROSEMARY MURRAY-LACHAPELLE, M.L.S., M.A., Dipl. Analyt. Psych. Jungian Analyst. Depth psychology to address your unique concerns. (819) 568-0282 • Kinesiology CHECK Health Kinesiology / Rica Gerhardt • Labyrinth HEALING CIRCLE LABYRINTH Set amid 1,000 evergreen trees surrounded by a garden sanctuary overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

Paths are lined with chakra coloured plants and stones. Now scheduling workshops and candlelit evening walks. Call Liz at 613-925-1278 or healingcirclelabyrinth@hotmail.com QUIET GARDEN, includes an 11 circuit replica of Chartres Labyrinth. St. John’s Anglican Church, Richmond, 65 Fowler St. 838-6075. http://members.eisa.com/~ec088706/ ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Parish of March, 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata offers an outdoor, 11 circuit, paver Chartres design labyrinth open to the public at all times. We also offer an indoor, 7 circuit Petite Chartres permanent,painted labyrinth in the church hall.

Contact the Parish Office for availability of our indoor facility. ( 613) 592-4747 or www. stjohnskanata.ca • Laughter/Happiness Coaching WWW.LAUGHWITHME.CA LAUGHTER is the best medicine! Learn the skills to make yourself HAPPY! For individuals, groups, work places, clubs EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE HAPPY! Contact Suzi 613-878-4235 or laughwithme@rogers.com • Life Between Lives This is the space between your current life and the one before.

The times between death and re-entering the womb for another life. But what goes on in that

time-space? What happens to the soul? This is journey to the other side to better understand the reason for which we came on earth. The process is profound, the session itself last up to three hours. Martine Brisson, hypnosis and alternative therapies Gatineau, 819-918-6670 www. martinebrisson.com • LifeLine Technique ELIZABETH WIGGINS, Certified Lifeline Practitioner. The Lifeline Technique changes lives. Let me help you change yours. Any symptom can be addressed. For real change, call 613-222-6922 or visit www.elizabethwiggins.com MASTERY UNLIMITED The LifeLine Technique™ offers you the opportunity to view symptoms of Pain, Fear, and Challenges as gifts for self-healing using the power of Infinite Love and Gratitude. To learn more visit: www. masteryunlimited.ca and call Graham Wiseman: 819-483-0667 email: graham@masteryunlimited. ca or Judy MacLeod: 613-850-7780 email: judy@masteryunlimited.ca • Lifestyle Wellness THE ZEN FOR YOU HOLISTIC APPROACH to health combines nutrition and lifestyle counseling, bodywork and yoga packages tailored to your body’s true needs. Zen for You stresses the importance of identifying the client’s lifestyle issues and trains/teaches them to connect better with themselves and acquire a more positive and healing attitude towards a healthier, fitter and balanced life. To know more Zen for You services and programs please visit www. zenforyou.ca • Light Body Acceleration RECONNECTION OF DNA Blueprint. Clears Soul Karmic Contracts from All Lifetimes/ Planes. Cathryn Green www.cathryngreen.ca www.crystalearthhealingspa.com 613-479-0299• Live & Dried Blood Cell Analyses LIPHE DESIGN.COM. pH Nutritional Microscopy. Donna Porteous 613 253 7467 • Live Blood Analysis CRYSTAL KOZOWY, N.H.P., C.N.C., L.B.C.A., C.I., C.H., Holistic Nutrition Ottawa 613.762.7962, now is the time to take responsibility for your own health let us show you how!! www.holisticnutritionottawa.com crystal@holisticnutritionottawa.com THE BLOOD IS A MIRROR OF HEALTH! Portable microscopy at various locations, including your office or home! Giselle Rivest DHHP, DMH, DynBC, DynN, B.Sc. (613) 2850724 or gisellerivest@hotmail.com • Low Impact Yoga LOW IMPACT HATHA YOGA www. zenforyou.ca The Zen for You Hatha Yoga classes are easy to do for people who have never tried yoga before. Manali Haridas, Certified Yoga instructor progressively teaches the yoga postures and different relaxation breathing techniques in a period of 10 weeks.

• Lymphatic LYMPH DRAINAGE, MASSAGE. Detoxify body. Reduce cellulite, edema. Effective for fibromyalgia. Riverside Health Centre. Dina (613) 526-1255

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VODDER METHOD. Effective treatment for acute & chronic conditions. Judy Spence, DNM, RN. 613-728-2579 www.naetottawa.com NATURAL HEALTH THERAPEUTIC CENTRE. Lymph drainage (Vodder), Reflexology, Shiatsu, Massage. Twenty years experience. Receipts for extended health plans. Free parking. By appointment only: 613-798-8385. Lincoln Heights Rd. www. naturaltherapeutic.ca • Massage MOVEMENT HARMONY MASSAGE. Spinal alignment work, employing osteopathic techniques, attunement, Swedish & acupuncture massage. 33 years experience treating injuries and chronic back challenges in Orleans. Contact Heather Brown (613) 878-6480. ANN receipt available for insurance.

ROSE B. CHAMPAGNE, Orthotherapy, Reflexology (RAC), Deep tissue work, Energy work, CranioSacral Therapy, Insurance receipts, located in Bells Corners. Therapies Sante/ Therapies for Health - (613) 596-5001 Stephan Giunta is a holistic therapist that relies on the understanding that the body is a unit and on the natural ability of the body to self heal and to self regulate. Through the use of physical techniques such as osteopathy, cranio sacral therapy and/or massage, removes tensions and restrictions in the body. This is done in order to encourage structural and physiological harmony, self healing and overall better being. 613 884 2331.

BODY MASSAGE & Manual Lymph Drainage. Reiki. Insurance coverage available.

Riverside Health Centre. Dina (613) 526-1255.

Also in Val-des-Monts, Québec.

• Massage Therapy BODY POETS MASSAGE THERAPY, Registered Massage Therapists providing care for acute and chronic pain and injury, wellnessoriented massage, and relaxation. Therapeutic massage, Thai massage, Rolf Method of Structural Integration, hot stone, craniosacral, lymphatic drainage, pre/post-natal, scar rehabilitation, and more. Free parking. 504 Kent Street (at Arlington). Call 613-222-0465 or visit bodypoets.com to book online.

Lori MacKay RMT, CAMA – Feeling stress, pain, or just need to relax? Therapeutic massage can help. Providing treatment for acute and chronic conditions and injuries. Also trained in Acupuncture and Thai Yoga Massage. Receipts issued. 2 Convenient locations: 418 Rideau St. Please Call (613)-241-3434. Please call: (613)-727-7246 For More Info Contact Lori at lorirmt@gmail.com or www.lorirmt.ca LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE FOR CHRONIC ILLNESS Effective treatment of many chronic conditions. Judy Spence, DNM RN. 613-7282579 www.naetottawa.com Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic.

Specializing in therapeutic massage, prenatal, deep tissue, sports injuries, relaxation and many other massage techniques. Registered Massage Therapists: Karina Ackert RMT, Leona Alexander RMT, Christopher Boyd RMT, Craig Curran RMT, Angela Hayward RMT, Christine Liebregts RMT. 421 Richmond Rd, Suite 201, Call or book online: (613) 724-4747 www. mettamassage.com

CALM CONNECTIONS Massage Therapy, 42 Holland Ave. Cathy Chatham RMT, Susan Alexander RMT. Tel: 613 792 3223 www. calmconnections.ca HEATHER CURRY, BSC., RMT Therapeutic, relaxation, pregnancy and deep tissue techniques, Hot Stone and Thai massage. Located at 2249 Carling Ave., near Woodroffe. 613-8685228 or heather.curryrmt@gmail.com for an appointment. www.massagetherapyinottawa. webs.com KAREN MUNRO-CAPLE, RMT. Providing relief from stress, injuries & chronic pain. #230-171 Nepean St. (613) 230-3527. www.kmc-rmt.com NINOM ROUZE is a Traditional Brazilian Holistic Healer offering women Massage Therapies, Reflexology and Reiki. The following therapies are offered: Anti-Stress (Relaxes Muscles), Traditional Shiatsu & Tui-Na, Reflexology (Feet), Lymphatic Drainage, Reiki I & II and Flower Therapy (Dr. Bach). For a totally unique and spiritual experience, call or email for an appointment at 613-680-2558 or ninomrm@rogers.com. See my display ad in this issue.

JENNIFER PRESLEY, RMT. Treatment & relaxation, deep tissue, craniosacral, Reiki.

Injuries, pregnancy, migraine TMJ. Vibrant Health, 20 James St., Top Fl. 613-237-4400 www.vibranthealthmassage.ca LOTUS HANDS. Massage therepy in the Glebe.

613 762-1274 RE - SELF - ING, a Journey to Wholeness, orthotherapie, swedish massage, reiki. Insurance coverage. Christianne Akyna 613- 842-3337 cakyna@rogers.com NATURAL BALANCE MASSAGE THERAPY CENTRE Located in downtown Ottawa.

Specializing in deep tissue / sports massage, pre / post pregnancy care, relaxation / stress reduction, headaches & chronic conditions. Gift certificates available. B6 - 130 Albert Street (between Metcalfe & O’Connor) Phone: (613) 566-3000 www.naturalbalancemassage.ca • Matrix Energetics ALGONQUIN SHAMAN - Experience the wave of healing and transformation. This healing can help make instant, observable changes in a person or situation, and is based on the laws of subtle energy physics, consciousness, and focused intent, which is why it is called the science and art of transformation. Phone (613) 274-3708 or www.AlgonquinShaman.com.

MATRIX ENERGETICS - Facilitator in the Art of Transformation Certified Practitioner since 2007 sessions available by phone, distance or in person Yvette Marie-Claire Guy 819 771-8858 • Medical Intuitive JJ WALDEN - Over 30 years experience. Energy Medicine, Energy Readings, Counselling, Past Life, Diet 4 Blood Type, Brain Gym, Bodywork, Aroma-Touch, Ear Candling. Find and resolve the source(s) of your issues to enable healing.

Office and phone appointments. 613-273 -7507 www.TheRanchRetreat.ca

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MANUELA WERTHWEIN 613-231-4575. www.VisionofSpirit.com. Medical Intuitive, Medium, Spiritual and Emotional Counsellor.

Soul rescue. Reiki Master & Teacher. Colour healing. Teaches intuitition skills (private or classes). Releasing blockages and stagnated energy grids within the Human Energy Fields takes place regardless of hereditary, environment or inherent factors that may endure. Manuela will access the information in your biology and soul using clairvoyance as well as energy scanning with healing and Past Life Information. www.

WindowtotheSoul.com • Meditation CHRISTIAN MEDITATION COMMUNITY – There are about 40 groups in the Ottawa area that meet weekly (see Daily Listings) to practice a way of silent, contemplative prayer using a prayer word or mantra, as taught by the late Benedictine Fr. John Main. For more information contact Flora Benoit, Ottawa Area Coordinator at 613-789-7138 or florab@sympatico.ca or consult www.meditatio.ca.

COSMIC MINDFULNESS, Meditation in the Tantra Tradition. Ongoing classes and guided meditations given by Chris Simmonds including, chakra awareness, and Sahaj Meditation techniques in the Tantra tradition. Attend an ongoing class or practice group. Advanced personal instruction is also available. Call Chris at 613-730-2622 or contact@ottawameditation. ca. Visit www.ottawameditation.ca for more information.

ART-AS-MEDITATION intuitive painting with acrylics. Workshops/individual sessions Diana Claire Douglas www.inspiritworks.com inspiritworks@sympatico.ca 613-820-8850 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION (TM) — A completely effortless meditation technique revived by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi from the ancient Vedic tradition of knowledge.

Transcendental Meditation is taught by highly trained instructors in a standardized 7-step course, with ongoing followup. Transcendental Meditation allows your mind to settle inward beyond thought to the most silent and peaceful level of consciousness, your innermost self. It is deeply restful and is backed by hundreds of published studies. See www.doctorsontm.com or www.tm.org. Ottawa center: 613-565-2030; email: Ottawa@maharishi.ca MEDITATION COURSE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME (individual/groupe) facilitate by a Bouddhist-Priest of Mahajrya Tradition.

Info: Sandra 613-327-2093 . akashatay@ akashatay.com MEDITATION and MOTION. A blend of gentle asana, powerful pranayama, guided visualization, and silent seated meditation. Drop-in classes at Surround Circle Yoga are on Fridays 12:00 – 1:15pm. www.surroundcircleyoga.com 613730-6649 Dynamic Meditation. Discover the peace and joy you’ve always longed for through the timeless art of deep meditation. Introductory and ongoing classes offered to groups, individuals and corporations on the philosophy and practice of this life-changing technique. Workshops also given on cultivating intuition; self-care and empowerment; mastering thoughts; development

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of chakras and energy fields. Call Jennifer Bernius at 613-721-3787 jbernius1@hotmail. com.

OTTAWA SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTRE. Meditation and free meditation instruction. On-going classes and events. Public welcome. www.shambhalaottawa.ca 725-9321.

OTTAWA DHARMA PUNX is a peer-led meditation group. We offer a casual space to meditate in community, explore Buddhist teachings, and share personal experience. Meet 3:00 Sundays at 57 Lyndale, Hintonburgh.

25 minute meditation starts at 3:15 pm and discussion after, bring your own cushion. dharmapunxottawa@hotmail.com INTRODUCTION TO ZEN WORKSHOP A formal introduction to authentic Zen training through instruction in zazen (sitting Zen) and kinhin (walking Zen). First Saturday of each month, 1:45-4 p.m. Pre-registration required.

613-562-1568 or info@wwzc.org. Zen Centre of Ottawa www.wwzc.org/ • Meditation on CD KERRY PALFRAMAN offers Meeting Your Angels and Spirit Guides, a guided meditation journey on CD. Use to communicate with higher self, angels and spirit guides. www.kerryp.ca or 613-715-9411 • Mind Kinetics ANNY TENBULT coaches physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually to groups or individuals. Science has proven that habits and behaviors’ will only change if there is a physiological shift in our thinking cells. Mind Kineticsª means putting the brain into action. Call Anny @613-745-1274 or goalsgal@sympatico.ca or www.powerfocuscoaching.com • Migraines DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa • Music and Meditation FOR CHILDREN & TEENS, including those with autism, emotional challenges; adults for personal growth & healing, palliative care, with Pamela Holm, Accredited Music Therapist and healing intuitive. 613-829-1556, pamela_holm@ yahoo.com, www.PamelaHolm.ca • N.A.E.T. ALLERGY & CHRONIC CONDITIONS. 10th year serving Ottawa-Outaouais. Judy Spence’s Medical background assures your program is tailored to your individual health needs. NAET is excellent for treatment of allergy & infection as well as Autism, CFS, FM, MCS, ADD & other chronic and conditions including pain. Doctorate of Natural Medicine (DNM), Acupuncturist., Advanced Level 2 NAET, Advanced 2 BioSet, Laser Acupuncture Detox & Lymphatic Drainage. Western medicine meets Eastern medicine to correct persistent and acute health issues. State-of-theart computerized testing. The NAET Clinic of Ottawa is a full service, full time practice and also offers Hypnosis, Homeotoxicology, Auricular Medicine, Ion Detox Foot Baths, Sauna Detox, Weight Loss and Stop Smoking Programs.

613-728-2579. Quebec location: 819-661-

1061. www.naetottawa.com. On parle francais.

• Natural Foods SOL NATURAL FOODS. 186 Ave de la Colline, Aylmer, QC. 684-0512.

WHEAT BERRY. 206 Main St. 235-7580.

• Naturopathic doctors ANN LAWRENCE BSc, ND Licensed & Registered Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario.

We offer services for the whole family! Bowen Therapy, chronic or adrenal fatigue, pediatrics, ear infections, women’s & men’s health, fertility, menopause, diabetes, allergies, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, weight loss, digestive disorders, heavy metal testing, detoxification and STRESS! Covered by extended health insurance plans. The Dragonfly Family Health Centre @ 171 Old Colony Rd. in Kanata Free parking and extended hours available.(613) 831-2661 www.dragonflynaturopathy.com, www. kanatanaturopath.ca • Naturopathic Medicine DR. KANDIS LOCK, ND. Licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Digestive Disorders, Allergies, Headaches, Womens Health, Chronic Disease, Cancer.

Come in for free 15 minute consult to find out how naturopathic medicine can benefit you (no treatment provided). 300 Preston St. 613-7289100, kandislocknd@gmail.com • Nutrition MARILENA GAVRILA - NUTRIHOM RNCP, D.I.Hom(Pract.), Registered Nutritional Consultant and Homeopath; Nutritional and lifestyle consulting for your individual and unique health concerns. gavrilamarilena@rogers. com; (613) 842-0373. www.nutrihom.com • Nutritional Counselling CRYSTAL KOZOWY, N.H.P., C.N.C., L.B.C.A., C.I., C.H., Holistic Nutrition Ottawa 613.762.7962, now is the time to take responsibility for your own health let us show you how!! www.holisticnutritionottawa.com crystal@holisticnutritionottawa.com • Oral Health DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa • Organic Products ORGANICS DELIVERED by www.

ECOOTTAWA.com. Sustainable and reliable service. Ethical products, great prices. Proudly serving Ontario since 2006.

• Organizing ABUNDANT LIVING BY DESIGN. From Chaos to Order – Bring on the Flow. By clearing the energy of your home, removing your excess stuff, and moving things around you release an energetic block thus allowing you to move to the next level of your spiritual journey. It can be magical. Give me a call. I would love to work with you. Edie Lane - Feng Shui Consultant, Professional Organizer and De-Clutter Specialist.

613-565-1919 www.abundantlivingbydesign.com • Orthodontics DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa

• Osteopathy JOAH BATES, D.O.(UK) Biodynamic Osteopathy. Creating a space for self-healing through structural balance. Over 25 years experience. 613-742-0011.

Stephan Giunta is a holistic therapist that relies on the understanding that the body is a unit and on the natural ability of the body to self heal and to self regulate. Through the use of physical techniques such as osteopathy, cranio sacral therapy and/or massage, removes tensions and restrictions in the body. This is done in order to encourage structural and physiological harmony, self healing and overall better being. 613 884 2331.

• Osteropathy/Ortho-Bionomy EFFECTIVE, GENTLE RELIEF for acute and chronic pain, stress, injuries and structural imbalances. Judith Miller,D.O., Osteopath, Reg’d Ortho-Bionomy Advanced Practitioner & Instructor. For sessions or training: 613 235 2687, ob@magma.ca Insurance receipts issued.

• Past Life and Spiritual Journeys ALLAN GREEN, Master Past Life and Spiritual Journey Facilitator since 1982. I have the ability to see what you see and to feel what you feel.

YOU CAN Eliminate fears, Blocks and pain.

Find your mission or purpose. Meet with your spirit guides, talk with people passed over. View your inner child, see and feel your Wings. Clear up people issues that originated in past lives.

Travel to your home planet. Remove Curses and Vows that hold you back from Abundance and healthy relationships. www.allangreen.ca; email: journeys@allangreen.ca 1-877-213-7576 toll free. Sessions in Ottawa, Kingston, Carleton Place, Perth, Westport, my home in OMPAH and throughout Eastern Ontario, Phone sessions available.

• Past-life Regression GO BACK to an earlier time to retrieve memories to help resolve current issues, unblock emotions, discover your purpose, develop yourself. Wendy Armstrong, MHT, Master Consulting Hypnotist.

613-823-3316. wendy@wellness-centre.com www.wellness-centre.com OTHER LIVES REGRESSION: SOUL-MATE MATCHING. Through trance work we uncover the basic art of making ourselves who we really are. By the telling of the enchanting story we develop a strategic view of our issues and evolve plans to resolve them. Abuse- Stress- AddictionsSmoking- Weight. Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D. (Counselling Therapy) 234-5678 or 726-3636.

Web site: www.ottawahypnosis.com EXPLORE YOUR PAST LIVES with certified Regression Worksª facilitator Diane Lanthier. www.reiki-light.com. 613-297-8293 • People LINDA STEELE, SHAMANIC ENERGY HEALER – Trained in the 8th Fire School of Algonquin Shamanism. Utilizing a variety of powerful native healing ceremonies such as Energy Medicine, Journeys, Extractions, Past Life/Karma Clearings, and Power Retrievals to heal emotional, physical & spiritual pain.

Protection services/Undoing sorcery also available. Sessions equally effective in person or by distance for people & pets. Please call 613-

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868-8468, email lsteele1122@rogers.com or visit www.lindaenergyhealer.com Insurance receipts available.

MANALI HARIDAS www.zenforyou.ca Owner and Founder of Zen for You is a Certified Nutritionist & Trainer, Certified Yoga & Reiki Consultant, with more than 10 years of work experience in the field of Clinical, Sports and Holistic Nutrition and Fitness. To know more about Manali please visit www.zenforyou.ca.

For a free health assessment consult email at manali@zenforyou.ca or Call 613-276-3996 to book your appointment.

MOIRA HUTCHISON CTACC DHP Acc. Hyp. Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching and Intuitive Guidance for personal development and support. www.WellnessWithMoira.com 613.432.1239 • Personal Care products Certified Vegan products; personal care, skin care, hair care, baby care etc. 100% botanicle, no chemically enhanced fragrance. contact Sue e-mail sueieradi@rogers.com • Pilates PILATES SPACE, 208 Slater Street @ Bank Street (Above Suisha Gardens). Certified Pilates Trainers offering Private, Group Mat and Reformdarlaineer classes. Now offering massage therapy. Energize your body, invigorate your mind & elevate your spirit! www.PilatesSpace. com; info@PilatesSpace.com; (613) PILATES (745-2837)• Pregnancy PRE-NATAL YOGA. Windhorse Yoga. 1338 1/2 Wellington St. 798-9642 www.windhorse-yoga.ca • Products THREE WORLD FAMOUS CLASS 2 MEDICAL DEVICES. The Original Chi Machine, Hot House and Electro-Reflex Energizer. Visit www.chidvd.com/rob • Psychic Healer LET MY HIGHEST SELF, COMMUNICATE WITH THE LOVED ONES. I do a variety of powerful native and spiritual healing, crystal healing and heal through massage. Restore health through past life regression, balance chakras, card reading, clairvoyance and group seance. Carol 613-745-8672.

• Qigong LAMAS QI GONG exercise classes are held at 2 locations - McNabb Community Centre at 180 Percy St. (Sat. 9:30-10:15 am) and Plant Recreation Centre at 930 Somerset St. W. (Wed. 6:00-7:00 pm, Thurs. 6:00-7:00 pm & Sat. 10:30-11:30 am). The classes are led by Master Philip Lai (a certified naturopath therapist) who has 30 years of experience teaching Qi Gong, Kung Fu and traditional Chinese medicine and associates. Qi Gong helps to reduce your stress, control pain and allergies, strengthen your selfhealing ability and increase your energy level.

Training to become a certified instructor, as well as private training and consultation sessions, are also available. For more information, contact Catherine at (613) 737-0553 or visit www. lamasqigongcanada.com CHOW QIGONG. Chow Medical Qigong exercises and meditation classes held at McNabb Community Centre, 180, Percy Street since 1986.

Tuesdays 9:15-10:45am, Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm.

Chow Qigong is taught by certified instructors and helps to relieve stress and promote self-healing.

Complementary 1st class. For more information contact OttawaChowQigong@gmail.com NIANLI Mind Power Healing (Taiji Five Element Self Recovery System): ancient Chinese meditative qigong by Master Binhui He. No steps to remember. Teaching individually or in small groups. For information: www.nianli.ca or info@ nianli.ca or call Katherine 613-828-3236 • Quantum Therapy NUMEROUS QUANTUM, Non-invasive Technologies Employed by Elite Athletes To enhance performance and reduce stress. During the recent Beijing Olympic Games. China won 14 Gold Medals they did not expect. And have committed to purchase 20,000 units of this subtle energy technology! Over 200 healing modalities!

Doug Henderson Phd 613-233-3888 www. quantumru.com • Quantum TouchTherapy THE POWER TO HEAL Aileen M. McKenna, Certified Quantum-Touch, Instructor/Practitioner since 2004, first instructor in Canada increase physical strength, relieve physical and emotional symptoms of stress, improve sleep, increase creativity, remove pain. Information on personal appointments and classes: Aileen’s Oasis 613-228-2272, 613-795-3751, out-of-town enquiries at 1-866-493-0236, or by e-mail aileen. mckenna66@gmail.com and check out www. aileensoasis.com • Reconnective Healing CATHERINE GEE, The Reconnectionª and Reconnective Healing¨ practitioner.

613.296.6288, Email: cgee2013@gmail.com Let the universe give you what you need. Receive energy as vibration, light and information.

PATRICIA V. LACROIX, Reconnective Healing Practitionerª. The Reconnectionª and Reconnective Healing¨. Gift Certificates available. 613-592-2520 patriciavlacroix@ sympatico.ca For additional info: www.

TheReconnection.com Reconnection¨ and Reconnective Healing¨ sessions now available at 221, chemin Freeman, Gatineau. Bilingual services. Receipts available. Gis le Cossette.

Naturotherapist and Life coach. 819-664-6642. www.thereconnection.com MICHELLE HAMELIN, The Reconnectionª and Reconnective Healing¨ Sessions. Reconnective Healing is healing by reconnecting to the grid system of light/energy of the body and the DNA. James Street Wellness Centre. Info: www. michellehamelin.com Tel: (613) 295-2191. info@ michellehamelin.com. www.thereconnection.com • Reflexology MARY THORNE, RRPr, RCRT is the Director of Reflexology Therapy/Orthotics Consultant for Ottawa-based, Family Physiotherapy Wellness Centers. Mary is a nationally certified and provincially registered Reflexology Therapist with over 10 years experience. Professional offices in Westgate Shopping Centre, Barrhaven Town Centre and Bank/Heron Sts For a consultation or to make an appointment, please call 613-715-9000. For further information, kindly visit our website www.familyphysio.com

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ALLIE FAIRFAX - RAC Certified Foot Reflexologist. Manotick - 613-692-3025 email: Foot_Reflexology@rogers.com HELP YOUR BODY HEAL WHILE YOU RELAX, Rachel Fournier, R.R.Pr. Foot Reflexologist. Mobile service available: home, office, hospital. Service: Centretown, Vanier, Orleans, Hull, Gatineau. Call 819-329-5198.

Valcron Reflexology RAC certified reflexologist with over 12 year’s experience.

Evening and weekend appointments and home visits available. Practice is in the Orleans area.

Insurance receipts provided. Contact: Valerie Cronin, RN, BA, SCM, MA, CCRP. 613-8379435 valcronin@rogers.com NATURAL HEALTH THERAPEUTIC CENTRE. Reflexology, Shiatsu, Lymph drainage, Massage. Twenty years experience.

Receipts for extended health plans. Free parking.

By appointment only: 613-798-8385. Lincoln Heights Rd. www.naturaltherapeutic.ca PETRA ZANGERL-VAN VEEN, RCRT is a registered Reflexology Therapist and has been practicing Reflexology in Europe and Canada since 1992. Service available at - Noir Salon & Spa 613-688-6647 Lift! Stress Management Solutions.

Reverse the stress response with reflexology.

Lori Chamberland, R.R.Pr. 613-255-7934 www. liftstress.ca DEB DESJARDINS 613-435-2100. Home-based in Kanata. angelwingreflexology.ca REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF OTTAWA offers Individual sessions (foot, hand or ear reflexology), private or corporate events, as well as fund raising events are available.

We offer training towards certification as well as membership for professional Reflexology practitioners and students of Reflexology.

Contact: ottawareflexology@yahoo.ca • Reiki VISION REIKI- CATHERINE BASTEDO Holographic-Usui Reiki Master. Personalized Reiki classes in English or French; individual sessions, daytime/week ends. Online Chakra Basics clas­ ses; Bird Vibes meditation decks. Nature Retreats in Muskoka. www.visionreiki.com. cbastedo@ visionreiki.com Call 819-778-2590 ALGONQUIN SHAMAN - Reiki Master offering private sessions and Reiki Training (613) 274-3708 or www.AlgonquinShaman.com.

RAINBOW OASIS: Usiu Master / Teacher / Practitioner. Experience the natural healing, relaxing and balancing effect of Reiki Energy.

For personalized sessions, contact Dianne at rainbowoasis@rogers.com or call 613-733-9481 DINA. Usui Reiki Master. Harmonize body. mind and emotional system. Bring peace of mind. Sessions and training for all levels.

Riverside Health Centre. 613-526-1255.

MANUELA WERTHWEIN, Reiki Master/ Teacher. USUI system of Natural Healing.

Private treatment & classes, Level I, II & III. Spiritual and Emotional Counsellor. Medium.

Medical Intuitive. Soul Rescue. Body/Mind/Soul Intuitive. Past-life Information. Colour healing.

613-231-4575 www.VisionofSpirit.com www.

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ERIC, CERTIFIED PRACTIONER IN REIKI, Quantum-Touch and EFT. Those healing therapies will regenerate, balance and heal your body and mind. Personalized consultations. 819 776 0374 eirikrrauda@gmail.com WENDY ARMSTRONG, CRA-RT, Usui & Karuna Reiki Master. Sessions & training for all levels. 613-823-3316 wendy@wellness-centre. com www.wellness-centre.com KATHY GLOVER SCOTT M.S.W., professional, experienced Reiki Master/Teacher (Ascended Levels). www.ReikiOttawa.com.

Reiki to the 21st degree, 5th Dimensional Consciousness Program, Reiki and Crystals and Root Cause Release Work. Classes and individual appointments (some covered by extended benefits). 613-271-8636 ANGELIC REIKI Let the Energy of the Angels transform you into divinity! In this Hands on Healing Manner. BY: Rev. Gordon Olmstead.

FREE OF CHARGE! My will is to serve humanity! gordonolmstead@yahoo.ca 613-7263385 (H); 613-323-0057 (C). Located in Nepean ANNA GREEN, Reiki Master/Teacher, RYT, BA Human Relations & Spirituality, MA Insight Mediation. SPIRIT WELL HOLISTICS. Healing Modalities & Classes: Reiki, Body-Mind Process Work, Shamanic Techniques, Meridian & Chakra Cleansing, Aromatherapy, Bach Flower Remedies, Acupressure, Muscle Testing, Spiritual Development, Insight Mediation &Yoga. Anna is experienced, genuine and present to your spiritual journey. www.spiritwell. ca for stories, classes and workshops. (613) 7292775 Civic Hospital Area.

FLOWING EASE. Usui Reiki Master/ Practitioner: Let the soothling, gentle art of Reiki clear your mind, ease you into deep relaxation and restore your well-being. Call Sandra at 613820-6399.

PATRICIA V. LACROIX, Reiki Master/ Teacher. Certified Hypnotherapist, Clairvoyant Medium. Divine healing for body, mind and spirit. Certified training in Reiki I, II, Advanced and Master Levels. Gift Certificates available.

613-592-2520 patriciavlacroix@sympatico.ca iHealing Connection: Usui & Karuna Reiki Master, Lightarian Reiki, QuantumTouch, Intergrative Energy Therapy, EFT and Magnified Healing. These holistic therapies will help you to relax, relieve stress and heal on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Roger, 613 322 7585, email; rlrivera1111@yahoo.ca HOLOGRAPHIC REIKI AND REFLEXOLOGY. Enjoy a relaxing, healing Holographic Reiki Treatment or Reflexology Treatment in Lincoln Fields. Parking available.

On the transit route. Afternoon and evening appointments available. Holographic Reiki Level III. Women only. 613-667-9170 MICHELLE HAMELIN, Reiki works on clearing energy blocks in the body, mind and spirit to restore your balance. Relax and recharge with an energy vacation. James Street Wellness Centre. Info: www.michellehamelin.com Tel: (613) 295-2191. info@michellehamelin.com REIKI Initiation I, II, III. Reiki treatments.

Suzanne Patry B.A., B.A.Ed., M.A.Ed. At your convenience. Bilingual. (613)744-8612. Cell: 298-1023. Manor Park area.

LIFE HEALTH HEALING CENTER Linda Therrien, Usui-Tibetan Reiki Master/ Teacher.

Weekly classes and treatment sessions. Founder of Dimensional Meditation with crystals, weekly private classes. Call: 613-824-4548 www. lifehealthhealing.com T-LINE SERVICES offers Reiki for stress relief, relaxation, and healing. Maria Trumbach, Founder, has practiced Reiki since 1995 and is a Registered Master Teacher (Can. Reiki Assn. & Intl. Assn. of Reiki Professionals) of both UsuiTibetan and Karuna Reiki ¨. Regularly scheduled/ private classes & treatment sessions are always available. Info: 613-612-6581 or www.T-Line.ca REIKI EXCHANGE/HEALING GROUP is held every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for World Peace, situationsand individuals. Those who wish toparticipate or have requests, please call Vera or Pesi at (613) 829-0224 or email: divinelight21@hotmail.com REIKI MASTER: I have been trained in the Usui method and have been practicing since 1989.

Eleanor Ann Rowan 613-746-6778 VERA & PESI SHROFF TRADITIONALUSUI REIKI MASTER/TEACHERS, are committed to empowering individuals who commit themselves to healing & personal growth. They offer Reiki Treatments and Reiki LevelI & II courses.

Reiki is used for pain, stress & chronic medical condition management. Anti-aging & Health maintenance, Improving Immunity, Increasing Vitality to bring Peace, harmony, balance, love, joy in one’s life. Contact: Vera or Pesi at (613) 829-0224 or email: divinelight21@hotmail.com HEALING HANDS FOR THE BODY AND SOUL JOIN USUI REIKI Practitioner Pauline Brown, for a 90 minute combination Reiki treatment and relaxation massage for $50.00 or 90 minute combination Reiki treatment with a Hot Stone Massage for $75.00. Taking time to pamper yourself today, makes for a better tomorrow! Call: 613-858-0039, 819-684-7885 or healinghandswithpauline@hotmail.com • Relaxation RESTORATIVE YOGA Windhorse Yoga.

1338 1/2 Wellington St. 613-798-9642 www. windhorse-yoga.ca LEARN SELF-CARE SKILLS TO ADDRESS STRESS, anxiety and burnout. Visit www. innerspa.ca or email Maureen at m.kellerman@ rogers.com RESTORATIVE YOGA. Are you challenged by everyday stress, limited mobility, suffering from chronic fatigue or recovering from illness or injury? Although the principles are the same as in classic yoga (moving the spine in all directions), the practice is different. Here the body is fully supported by bolsters, blankets, straps, blocks and eye pillows. Come and experience ‘active relaxation’ and be guided into a deep state of bliss! Two group classes to choose from at Surround Circle Yoga: Tuesday evenings 7:30 – 9:00pm & Friday afternoons 2:00 – 3:30pm. www.surroundcircleyoga.com * 613-730-6649

• Retreats THE RANCH RETREAT - Appointments and custom retreats for individuals and small groups. Beautiful 65 acres on the Canadian Shield provides a tranquil and personalised setting for those dedicated to their healing / spiritual growth journey(s). Meditation, Medical Intuition, Energy Medicine, Counselling, Bodywork, Brain Gym, Diet 4 Blood Type etc. Located near the scenic village of Westport, ON. 613-273 -7507 www.

TheRanchRetreat.ca TARA SHANTI RETREAT CENTRE Near Montebello, Qc. Large property, quiet location.

Open year round. Max 5 persons. Yoga, polarity and Esalen massage. Also silent retreats. m_ dekking@yahoo.com MAPLE KI FOREST * SPIRIT WATERS Unwind, Unfold, and Emerge Renewed. Secluded lakefront/woodland setting. Restorative, soothing atmosphere. Beautiful accommodations. Superb whole foods / Veg. cuisine. Yoga / Healing Bodywork / Infrared Sauna / Jacuzzi / 700 sq.ft.

Yoga space, Workshop Studio. Welcoming individuals, couples & groups. 2 1/4 hrs. S.W. of Ottawa, near Tamworth. (613) 379-2227 info@ mapleki.com www.mapleki.com RENDEZVOUS RUPERT in the beautiful Gatineau hills only a 40 minute drive north of Ottawa. Come and enjoy this year round, charming, self contained space on your own or with others. Perfect for individual, couple and team retreats - self led or facilitated. Contact us for more info at (819) 459-3580 www. rendezvousrupert.org BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN by a pond in a wooded area, private, ideal for retreat or peaceful getaway. Located near Killaloe, close to Algonquin Park. For rent all seasons call 613625-2200. www.lindenpondcottage.com THE GODDESS AND THE GREEN MAN CRYSTAL EARTH RETREAT AND HEALING CENTRE – Customized and Personalized retreats on Canadian Shield in Land o’Lakes. In Ompah 45 minutes North West of Perth. Spa Packages, Past Life and Spiritual Journeys, Karmic Massage, Drumming, Kayaking, Fire Ceremonies, Meditation, Sacred Portals, Choice of Foods, Bio Mat, Ionic Foot Bath, Chi Machine all Possible and more. www. crystalearthhealingspa.com & Allan Green www.allangreen.ca Cathryn Green www. cathryngreen.ca 1-877-213-7576 • Rolfing ANN OHLMACHER, “advanced practitioner, 28 years experience”, and for counseling, put “Ann Ohlmacher, MA Body Psychology; Individual and group Body Centered psychotherapy and trauma work.”

JULIA BERG, Certified Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner. 1142 Wellington St West. (w) 613-722-2929 www.renuspa.ca. (c) 613-894-3663.

• Room for Rent Workshop space and therapy rooms available at Planet Botanix, 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444 FULL – TIME TREATMENT ROOM in the James Street Wellness Centre downtown Ottawa.

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For more information please contact Jenna at 613.237.4192.

• Runes RUNECASTREADINGS BY LEONA. Groups or individual readings. Please email runecastreadings@gmail.com for information.

• Schools THE 8TH FIRE - School for professional training and development in the Algonquin Healing Arts of Shamanism, Spiritual Healing, and Energy Medicine. Two-year professional training program and certificate offered, among the most comprehensive Shamanic Training programs in the world, taught by a Traditional Algonquin Medicine Person. Many teachings are unique and exclusive to this training alone.

Phone 613) 274-3708 or www.The8thFire.com for more info.

• Scrying SCRYING: Find Peace For Your Soul with crystal ball and Tarot readings and classes with Marilyn, kingstonpsychic.com 613-549-2438.

• Shakuhachi SHAKUHACHI MASTER DEBBIE DANBROOK is offering private Shakuhachi flute lessons at Centretown United Church.

No musical experience is necessary. Flutes available. Debbie also offers meditation sessions for individuals and groups. e-mail: info@ healingmusic.com tel: 1-888-MUSIC-38 • Shamanism ALGONQUIN SHAMAN - Spiritual Healing & Energy Medicine, offering a comprehensive listing of services and ceremonies to help facilitate healings on the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Traditionally trained Algonquin Healer available at (613) 274-3708 or www.

AlgonquinShaman.com.

EARTHWISE HEALING AND WELLNESS Shamanic healing facilitation for the release of emotional, mental and energetic blockages, limiting patterns, effects of trauma, physical symptoms and for moving through life’s transitions. Please visit www.earthwisehealing. com or call 613-234-8846 for more information.

SWEETGRASS HEALING – Gentle, noninvasive healing facilitation for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Shamanic Healing Ceremonies, Energy Medicine, Space Clearing in Centretown, Ottawa. Please call (613) 371-2688 for more information.

KATHLEEN LEESON RH, is a Shamanic Healer and Clinical Herbalist, with 18 years of experience treating physical and energetic-based problems. I offer Shamanic processes in order to alter unwanted experiences or memories at the root of the disease. If needed, we may do Extraction, Soul Retrieval or other types of repair work to restore balance. I also design appropriate light- and life-filled botanical formulations for your health, if needed. I am available for one-onone appointments in downtown Ottawa at 613237-1473. I also teach Wisdom and Happiness: Fulfilling Your Life’s Purpose in order to aid soul growth. Visit www.kathleenleeson.ca JEFF LANTZ: SHAMANIC COACH. Offering a variety of tools, techniques, and teachings to

enliven and enjoy! Personal Ceremony, Power Animals, Drum Journeys, Dream Teachings, Assemblage Point work, Recapitulation, Medicine Wheels, and much more. Clients may also choose to participate in performances by the Fifth World Theatre. Trained and certified by the Institute of Shamanic Medicine. First session free. West End Ottawa. Please contact jeffrey. lantz@gmail.com • Shamanism/Energy Healing LINDA STEELE Combining natural healing & intuitive gifts along with 8th Fire School of Algonquin Shamanism training, my healing sessions clear emotional & physical pain at the root level. Sessions are equally effective in person or by distance. Serving people & pets...

Call 613-868-8468 or email lsteele1122@ rogers.com or visit www.lindaenergyhealer.com for further info. Space clearing of homes and businesses also available.

• Shiatsu NATURAL HEALTH THERAPEUTIC CENTRE. Shiatsu, Reflexology, Lymph drainage, Massage. Twenty years experience.

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By appointment only: 613-798-8385. Lincoln Heights Rd. www.naturaltherapeutic.ca RENAISSANCE HOLISTIC HEALTH Kasia Skabas- Certified Shiatsu Therapist. Needle-free acupressure work that will deeply relax your body & mind while balancing the energy within. www.renaissanceholistic.com. Insurance receipts.

Parking. 235 King Edward Ave. 613 667-7777.

• Skin Care Natural bodycare by a certified aromatherapist. Natural makeup, cleaning products: Planet Botanix, 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444 JURLIQUE - The Purest Skin Care on Earth Organic, Biodynamic, Australian. Holistically formulated, preserving the life force and vibration of natural herbs, enhancing potency to rejuvenate your skin. Luscious aromas.

Gayle Mickelson 830-5764 • Soul Retrieval ALGONQUIN SHAMAN - Feeling separate from yourself, or that something is missing?

Through journeying, discover the source of your wounding; understand the Soul promises that you have made, even before you were born; claim the source of your passion & bliss; & discover the Soul treasures that you can bring forth into the world. Soul Retrieval can accomplish in a few sessions what can sometimes take years to achieve in psychotherapy - (613) 274-3708 or www.AlgonquinShaman.com.

• Sound Healing KARIN JOY SCOTT – Let Joy be the guide to your Inner Light! Join me on a sacred journey into the healing power of sound. Bring your mind, body and spirit back into harmony and balance through the therapeutic application of sound. 613-526-9114 or visit www.karinjoy.ca • Spa Days HEALING SPA DAYS with Rica Gerhardt incl.

Aqua Chi Detox footbath. 613-257-8362 www. wellbeingisyours.com

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• Space Clearing ALGONQUIN SHAMAN: Providing traditional ceremonial cleansing of spaces such as homes, property, or businesses to heal heavy or negative energies, creating sacred space for protection, and blessings to allow the energy of renewal to enter the space. Also offering a ceremony which brings new energy of the universe into a place. (613) 274-3708 or www.AlgonquinShaman.com • Spiritual Counselling Facilitator & guide: ConstellationWork, Soul Talk, creative meditation practices., reiki. Workshops/individual sessions Diana ClaireDouglas. dianaclairedouglas@bell.net 613820-8850 SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE: Serving your personal journey toward enlightenment. Contact Rev. Robert Meagher at 613-204-0299 or rmeagher@ istar.ca. Visit www.servingyourjourney.com for more information.

• Spiritual Growth Workshops JOSE SILVA ULTRAMIND ESP SYSTEM Let the Divine in You Blossom! Awakening your natural intuition & psychic abilities. Learn to manifest what you want. 2-day workshops. www. jillsilva.com Jilll@hotmail.com • Sprouting KARIN JOY SCOTT – Let Joy be the guide to your Inner Light! Come and learn how to grow your own delicious and nutritious sprouts. It is a fun and affordable way to improved health and greater vitality. Call for more information on upcoming workshops or to arrange your small group workshop. 613-526-9114 or visit www. karinjoy.ca • Stress Management NUMEROUS DETOXIFICATION PROCESSES employed. Super Charger Health Spa. Light Beam Generator. EPFX/SCIO Quantum Biofeedback. Intermitent Hypoxic Therapy. Essential Oils. Aura Light Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Doug Henderson Phd 613-2333888 www.quantumru.com • Sufism SUFI ORDER OF OTTAWA. Phone: 613-7210863 email: johnmroberts@rogers.com website: www.sufiorderofottawa.webs.com • T’ai Chi TAI CHI (Chen Style) - Qigong, forms, silkreeling, push hands. Ottawa Chen Workshop 730-7590, chenworkshop@yahoo.ca • Tapas Acupressure Technique Inner ease through energy-based healing. By phone or in person. 613-868-9642 www.shula.ca • Tarot MADAME MONIKA Astrological, Psychic, Tarot reading (613) 746-5455 TAROT READING AND TEACHING. Suzanne Patry B.A., B.A.Ed., M.A.Ed. At your convenience. Bilingual. (613) 744-8612. Cell: 298-1023.

TAROT AND CARTOUCHE READINGS: I have been reading cards since 1986 and use the Mother Peace Tarot deck as well as the Cartouche deck. Eleanor Ann Rowan 613-746-6778

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• Thai Massage Lori MacKay RMT, CAMA - Looking for a way to reduce stress and relax? Thai massage stretches the whole body and helps remove deeply held tension in the muscles. Convenient downtown location: 418 Rideau St. Please Call (613)-241-3434. For More Info Contact Lori at lorirmt@gmail.com or www.lorirmt.ca BODY POETS MASSAGE THERAPY. Registered Massage Therapists providing care for acute and chronic pain and injury, wellnessoriented massage, and relaxation. Therapeutic massage, Thai massage, Rolf Method of Structural Integration, hot stone, craniosacral, lymphatic drainage, pre/post-natal, scar rehabilitation, and more. Free parking. 504 Kent Street (at Arlington). Call 613-222-0465 or visit bodypoets.com to book online.

• Therapeutic SOMAYOG (Therapeutic Yoga for the spine).

Windhorse Yoga. 1338 1/2 Wellington St. 7989642 www.windhorse-yoga.ca • Therapeutic Touch THERAPEUTIC TOUCHª - profound relaxation, effective pain relief, supports healing on any level. For acute, chronic or emotional conditions.

House calls, hospital visits available. Will also treat animals. Barbara Schuster, TTNORecognized Practitioner, 613-820-4303 or barbaraschuster2000@yahoo.ca • Therapeutic yoga Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic.

Specializingin Therapeutic Yoga for people with limited mobility due to illness or injury. Small class size provides individualized attention.

Begin with an Initial Assessment before attending a class by booking an appointment online or call (613) 724-4747. 421 Richmond Rd. Suite 201 www.mettamassage.com THERAPEUTIC YOGA. If you have hips, shoulders or knees that prevent you from doing things you used to do; if you are suffering with pain that won’t simply go away; if you are an athlete with a desire to improve your personal performance; or if you simply want to learn how to move better and get on with your life in a healthier more fluid way ~ this form of yoga is for you! Improving mobility, flexibility, increasing stability and strength in the body are the focus of these private Therapeutic Yoga sessions. Call Maureen Fallis for a free consultation. www.surroundcircleyoga.com * 613-730-6649 yogaTHRIVE© is a Therapeutic Yoga program designed specifically for people (men & women) who have an experience with cancer (on & off treatment). Scientifically proven, this 8-week series will help improve body mechanics, breathing, ease, flexibility and strength. It is progressive and builds slowly yet deliberately so that by the end of the course you will feel betterstronger, more relaxed and in more control. www.surroundcircleyoga.com * 613-730-6649 • Vegan Products Certified Vegan products; personal care, skin care, hair care, baby care etc. 100% botanicle, no chemically enhanced fragrance. contact Sue e-mail sueieradi@rogers.com

• Vegetarian Cooking and Catering I have several years of restaurant experience and have also taught cooking classes. Would like to cook in your home for any type of vegetarian dietary preferences. Also will cook for workshops, retreats, and get-togethers.

Sutapa Adelman 614-241-4822.

• Vegetarian Restaurants GOVINDA’S. 212 Somerset St. E. 565-6544.

PEACE GARDEN. Gourmet international coffee and tea house and catering. 47 Clarence St. 5622434.

• Visceral Manipulation Denise Gaulin, B.A., CST offers visceral manipulation sessions for adults, children and infants. She is a certified CranioSacral therapist and has a specialization in pediatric CST and VM. By appointment. Tel. 613-738-9080 • Weddings WEDDING CEREMONIES. Rev. Evelyn Richter 613-596-2817; revev@sympatico.ca; www.revev.ca CO-CREATE THE GOWN OF YOUR DREAMS! Wedding, handfasting, commitment ceremony attire for all - bring your ideas to life for your special day. Tracey at 613-241-3397 or email tracey@tav-creations.com. Online portfolio: www.tav-creations.com SHAUGHNESSYPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Weddings, Portraits, etc. connecting with you to capture your spirit 613-837-3569 • Weight Management BEEN DIETING MOST OF YOUR LIFE And just keep getting Bigger. Discover Why! And What to do About it! Learn how to lose weight safely Doug Henderson Phd 613-233-3888 www. quantumru.com IDEAL PROTEIN WEIGHT LOSS METHODDOWNTOWN OTTAWA. Quick & healthy protocol with proven long-lasting results.

One-on-one coaching helps you reach your goal & teaches you how to keep the weight off forever. Marilee Kennedy, Coach.

James St. Wellness Centre. 613-898-3937. marileekennedycoaching@gmail.com. www. idealprotein.com LOVE YOUR BODY WORKSHOP ~ discover the power of proven hypnosis techniques to easily re-pattern your thoughts, beliefs, habits about food, your body & yourself. Imagine what it would feel like to make friends with your body - forever. Visit: www.empowerhypnosis.ca 613.282.6001 johanna@empowerhypnosis.ca • Wholistic Dentist DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa • Workshops GROUNDING AND THE ART OF CREATING SACRED SPACE A two-day workshop about creating boundaries, clearing the aura, learning how to clear a space, how to be present and secure in your own energy field. Ideal workshop for energy workers, massage therapists, lawyers, social workers and anyone anywhere who works with or lives closely with others. For information

and registration call Aileen’s Oasis at 613-2282272, or by e-mail at aileen@aileensoasis.com QUANTUM-TOUCH: The Power to Heal Certificate workshop in Quantum-Touch therapy, a powerfully simple modality that will transform your ideas about your health and your life. This wonderful modality can be used with other modalities and is very helpful for self-healing, distance healing, working with clients, friends, family, pets, water, and gardens. For information, call Aileen’s Oasis at 613-228-2272, aileen@ aileensoasis.com and www.aileensoasis.com.

Check out www.planetbotanix.com for a full listing of upcoming workshops/ certifications! 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444 • Yoga ASTANGA YOGA OTTAWA Traditional Astanga Vinyasa Yoga as taught in Mysore, south India. 200-1/2 Bank Street Ottawa 613722-6860 astangaottawa.com CALM CONNECTIONS Massage Therapy Centre. Weekday evenings and Saturday morning Yoga classes. Sam Shortt, Certified Instructor.

Small group classes. 42 Holland Ave, 792 3223 www.calmconnections.com HEALING YOGA, GENTLE YOGAª: For those seeking healing postures, peaceful meditation, flexibility and inner balance, an intimate class environment, and the healing vibration of the Symphonic Gong. 10-week packages available.

To reserve, call: Wendy Saunders, Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher and Certified Kundalini and Yin Yoga Instructor, 613-435-0750, wendysaunders@rogers.com , Stittsville.

SURROUND CIRCLE YOGA A delightful place to practice and receive the healing benefits of YOGA! Classes are small enough for individual attention and diverse enough for all levels of fitness and abilities. New students are always welcome. We offer a variety of classes on a drop-in basis: from a slower-paced gentle class to a more challenging flow-style of vinyasa yoga. We specialize in classes that are aimed at restoring the body and refreshing the soul: Restorative Yoga, Meditation & Motion and yogaTHRIVE (a therapeutic yoga program designed for cancer survivors). Private instruction is available by appointment. www. surroundcircleyoga.com *613-730-6649.

PRANASHANTI YOGA CENTRE A clean, fresh, beautiful and healing environment for your Yoga practice. PranaShanti offers one of the largest selections of yoga classes in Ottawa.

Located near the Parkdale Market, 52 Armstrong St., PranaShanti offers over 70 yoga classes and workshops per week: Anahata, Ashtanga, Children’s, Dharana, Flow, Gong Meditations, Hatha, Hot, Hot 26, Kundalini, Meditation, Power, Pre-natal, Yin, Yang, Yoga Basics, specialty workshops, Hatha and Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Programs and more. Featuring an ecofriendly professionally designed environment with 3 large yoga rooms, spa-like change rooms with ample showers, yogi tea/juice bar, full service boutique for all your yoga lifestyle needs, over 100 free parking spaces and easy bus access.

Complimentary tea served all day, every day.

Relax, take your time, leave feeling renewed. Drop in for a visit. Free eNewsletter, 613.761.9642 (YOGA) www.pranashanti.com

RAMA LOTUS YOGA CENTRE. www. ottawayoga.com/ 342 Gladstone Ave 613.234.7974. Over 100 Weekly Drop-In classes, Teacher Trainings, Workshops and Community Classes. Styles: Ashtanga, Baptiste, Hatha, Hot, Kripalu, Kundalini, Partner Yoga, Power, Prenatal/Postnatal, Sivananda, Viniyoga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Yoga For Children. Specialties: Meditation, Private / Individual, Therapeutic, Workshops. The Rama Lotus Yoga Centre is one of the largest yoga studios in Canada. We have been providing yoga classes in a beautiful and nurturing environment for over 14 years. With five spacious yoga studios in our one location including seven changing rooms for your comfort our classes are taught by over 30 professional and nurturing teachers. It is our pleasure to serve you Yogi Tea during our weekday classes. In the past 10 years, we have certified hundreds of students in our Teacher Training programs. To complement your yoga practice we host weekly workshops with Canadian and international instructors. Our boutique offers a full line of yoga accessories, several lines of yoga clothing, related books, DVDs, CDs, meditation props, snacks, jewelry and many other lifestyle items.

We offer yoga with the intention of uplifting the global community. We invite you to become a part of the Rama Lotus Yoga Centre!

ADI SHAKTI YOGA CENTRE IN ORLƒANS Feel Great... One Breath at a Time! Specializing in KUNDALINI YOGA. We’re at 1390 Youville Drive, 2nd Fl., Orleans (Wheelsport bldg).

Beginner & Intermediate drop-in classes of uplifting, fun & informative Kundalini Yoga taught by certified teachers. Come enjoy our healing ambiance, heavenly music, a warm cup of tea & community spirit. Also: Private yoga consultations; Nutrition & Homeopathic consultations; Reiki treatments & training; Kirtan singing; Vedic cooking classes; Yogic workshops; Concerts; Gong relaxation evenings monthly; Pre-natal friendly yoga; Sunrise Yoga Sadhana monthly; Bhangra dance classes; English & French classes; Yoga books, CDs & DVDs; Bath products; Yoga mats/bags.

The Yoga Gem of Ottawa East. www.

AdiShaktiYogaCentre.com Call 613 824-9189 SHANTI YOGA - Infinite time and no ambition; based on the work of Vanda Scaravelli, Shanti yoga is a process of reverent awareness, making strong connection with the earth, following the natural breath and allowing the body to release in it’s own wisdom. Beginner, Intermediate and Prenatal classes at Santosha Westboro (2355378) and Dovercourt (798-8950). Anne Pitman, Namaste and Yoga Alliance certified. www. annesyoga.com MOUNTAINGOAT YOGA CENTRES serving Nepean and Kanata. Over 25 classes per week.

Hot Power, Hatha, Yin, Prenatal, Basics and All Levels. Workshops and teacher trainings. Start today. www.mountaingoatyoga.com Metta Massage & Yoga Clinic.

Specializing in Therapeutic Massage & Yoga.

We offer prenatal, therapeutic & drop-in yoga classes. 421 Richmond Rd, Suite 201 (613) 7244747. Visit www.mettamassage.com for more information.

SATTVA YOGA - A Kanata Yoga Experience Classes taught integrating a variety of yoga styles (Kripalu, Viniyoga, Structural Yoga, Vinyasa)as well as Somatic Movement & Pilates. A practice of balance, integration and compassion is offered: centering, breath work, warm-ups, flowing & static poses, relaxation, meditation and reflection.

All levels welcome. Jo-Anne Stasiuk, MA. Professional Level Yoga Certification. 592-5936 or sattvayoga.ca WINDHORSE YOGA STUDIO AND BOUTIQUE Classes for beginner and intermediate students: hatha, flow, yin, hot, restorative, therapeutic (Somayog), core, pre-natal, kids, family, Tai Chi and YogaDance. Yoga parties, corporate and private classes. Boutique offers yoga and meditation supplies, clothing, books, jewellery, giftware and more. Enrich your yoga practice and your life. 1338 1/2 Wellington St. 798-9642 www.windhorse-yoga.ca YOGA & TEA STUDIO. LOCATED ON 10 ACRES OF LAND in the beautiful village of Carp. Offering over 20 classes a week, located in West Carleton and conveniently close to Kanata, Stittsville and Almonte! Beginners, Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, Gentle, Power, Nia Dance, Prenatal, Baby&Me, Family Yoga and more! Monthly Gong meditations, Laughter Yoga, workshops and special events. Come experience yoga in the country fresh air just minutes from the urban outskirts! Complimentary tea and cookies after each class as part of our country charm! Beautiful drive, lots of free parking, why go downtown?

613-304-6320, www.yogaandtea.com RADHA YOGA CENTRE, www.radha.org/ 617 Cooper St. at Bay/ 613.236.3545. Hatha, Kundalini, Yoga for Kids & Youth, Dream Yoga, Mantra Chanting, Hatha Yoga and Reflection, weekly Satsang, regular workshops.

• Zenith Omega ANY EMOTIONAL, Physical, Mental Blocks can be dissolved All Levels/Lifetimes/Planes.

Direct/Precise/Easy using Light Colour Frequency & Sacred Geometry. Over 400 Clearings available to move ‘negatives’ and restore ‘Positives’. Personalized Sessions and Teachings and Long Distance Clearings.

Cathryn Green Canadian Regional Teacher Levels 1-5, Practitioner 1-6 Levels, Includes Light Body Acceleration & DNA Restructuring to Original Blueprint www.cathryngreen. ca ascensionportal@xplornet.com www. crystalearthhealingspa.com 613-479-0299 or 1877-213-7576 toll free

Peace Garden

International Vegetarian Gourmet Coffee House Power Juice Bar BREAKFAST & BRUNCH SPECIALS CATERING

47 Clarence St. � 562-2434

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April 2011 For more information call (613) 738-3044

Unity Ottawa, a spiritual community inspiring abundant and meaningful living If you enjoy reading the writings of people like Eckhart Tolle, Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson or Deepak Chopra, then you'll love a Unity Service.

Join us on Sundays at 10:30 312 Parkdale Avenue N. Ottawa ~ Call 613-723-5852 or go to www.unityottawa.org for more information.

Rosemary Murray-Lachapelle, Jungian Analyst, ML.S., M.A. Dipl. Analyt. Psych.

(819) 568-0282

Ontario Association of Jungian Analysts, International Association of Analytical Psychology

CLASSIFIEDS • For Rent PRIME LOCATION TREATMENT ROOM. Central Downtown location. On Somerset St W @ Elgin. Two treatment rooms for health professionals available March 1st. One room 12x7 $565/month. 2nd room 8x8 $350/ month. Marble floors throughout. Includes large, attractive reception area, shared with other health professionals, shared office services, voice mail & phone line. Suitable for massage therapy, bodywork, reflexology, acupuncture and/or counselling. Contact Donna or Phyllis 613-230-4869, ext 4.

TREATMENT ROOM FOR RENT. Westboro area, to share with RMT. Suitable for holistic practitioner, great location, free parking, quiet environment, reasonable rates. Contact John @ 613 277-5356

• For Sale Certified Organic Natural Food Manufacturer for Sale. 31 yr old company with deep roots in the organic food movement in Canada. Located in the Ottawa Valley, moveable. Eastern Canadian distribution. Sales $166,000+ Info: rootbound@xplornet.ca

• Reflexology DEB DESJARDINS 613-435-2100. Home-based in Kanata angelwingreflexology.ca

• Products NEW, ALL NATURAL FAT LOSS PRODUCT. No need to diet. Call (613) 880-6505

• Sharing SHARING AN APARTMENT/HOUSE- June 1st. Looking for a female, holistic/spiritual roomate, 40+, to share a sunny, spacious flat, preference around Green Door, Old Ottawa East, or Glebe. Am a professional, vegan, who enjoy, kundalini yoga, meditation, astrology and healing modalities.

Member of holistic/conscious meetup groups. Parking needed.

Call Eva 613-668-3865

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OUT TO LUNCH

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lectro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Are they Hazardous to Our Health???

Can electromagnetic fields (EMF) from power lines, home wiring, airport and military radar, substations, transformers, computors and appliances cause brain tumors, leukemia, birth defects, miscarriages, chronic fatigue, headaches, cataracts, heart problems, stress, nausea, chest pain, forgetfulness, cancer and other health problems?

Simply put, we are all bioelectric beings. Each cell in the human body contains positive a negatively charged ions tatty are kept in a delicate balance inside and outside each cell. Electromagnetic (EMF) energy from outside the body disrupts this critical balance and plays havoc with the millions of electrical impulses that the body uses to regulate all cell activity.

Did you know it’s now estimated that three quarter of the electricity we now use goes through devices (computors, all electronic devices, transformers etc.) that create poor power quality resulting in high frequency “dirty electricity” that rides on the electrical wiring in our homes, work and schools?

Today, high levels of “dirty electricity” can be found in most homes, schools and workplaces. Many people may have a chronic low level exposure to EMF’s even if they aren’t using equipment, through others cell phones, wireless devices and WIFI …an “electromagnetic soup” that is like second smoke. Electricity is an inseparable part of our modern day society. Aside from making our life easier, is electricity also making out lives more polluted? In addition to the long term health concerns, buying a house with high fields will be an economic disaster.

In a few years when power line radiation is as well known as asbestos ands radon, a house with high fields will be practically impossible to sell. Already there are hundreds of lawsuits regarding EMF’s and property devaluation.

Instead of being “Out to Lunch” It is time to head into 2012 with an open mind. This EMF Pollution is a real threat to all mankind, our children and there children. The time to act on this information is NOW. Join us with your children for a Free EMF Testing and Presentation Sunday April 3 2pm at the James St. Wellness Centre 20 James St. 3rd Floor at 2pm. Special Guest Speaker Peter Webb.

For more info Steve Priebe (613) 842-4758 Sylvia Parker (613) 721-0039 www.emffreezone.ca

BALANCE YOUR WORLD  EMF BALANCERS Work-Home Schools-Cars-Farms  Cell Phone ADR Disc  Gold Card with Heart Steve Priebe spriebe@sympatico.ca

613-842-4758 333.emffreezone.ca

HAVE A BALANCED DAY!

Dr. Paul Greenacre Dentist : holistic approach tel: (613) 234-5758 info@dolphindentistry.com

100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa K2P 0A6

Looking for a Unique Gift?

Ottawa Artist

Will draw your family and pets from your favourite photos.

Starting from $40.00 Contact: Dev 613 728 1699 or visit www.newlieffilms.com

to submit enquiries

Edgar Cayce (Ottawa) Search for God groups Success for the soul Meditation, study and application in a small group format

(613) 731-4901 April 2011

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Simple Techniques to Calm Your Mind and Improve Energy Flow

By Master Philip Lai

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ome people have difficulty calming their mind, relaxing their body, releasing their stress and feeling good about their life even though they have been doing Qi Gong exercises and/or meditation for many years. When you bring calmness and tranquility to your mind, you can stop wasting some of your body’s precious life force or energy. Here are a few simple and easy to learn techniques that can help you do so.

1) Tap your teeth 36 times. Open and close your mouth so your teeth tap together gently and rhythmically. The vibrations will resonate in your head, stimulate the brain and help to clear your mind.

2) Rub your index finger with your thumb. Rotate the thumb gently and rhythmically around the end of the index finger. Do this simultaneously with both hands.

3) Activate your “inner smile” and breathe slowly, smoothly, gently and rhythmically.

Practising these techniques will help your sub-conscious mind settle your energy and bring yourself to a state of peace and harmony. Use them before you get into or out of bed, during a meeting, when you get upset or nervous, or when you are having a stressful time. You can use #2 and 3 when you walk, talk, before bed, before a meeting, or listening to music.

To cultivate a higher level of mental and spiritual energy in one’s body (as traditionally done in China), it is important to a) practise and remember three virtues, and b) forget four things. The three virtues to be exercised towards yourself and others are: kindness or compassion; love without condition; and acceptance and respect. The four things for you to forget about (or not focus your attention on) are: your illnesses or health complaints; your worries and unwanted negative feelings; the negative things happening in your immediate environment or in the world around you; and your ego. Doing so will help to lead you to a more conflict-free and peaceful life, and allow good karma to be established.

Below are some tips to improve your energy flow and concentration while doing most types of exercises (including Qi Gong): 1) Breathe smoothly and gently with your mind in a calm and relaxed state; 2) Allow your body to feel grounded, balanced and harmonious; and 3) Encourage your mind and breathe work together to coordinate each movement and move with grace and rhythm.

Master Philip Tai-Foo Lai (A.N.N., C.M.A.), a Certified Naturopath Therapist, Qi Gong and Kung Fu Master, has 51 years of energy healing experience and over 30 years of experience instructing Qi Gong and basic Chinese medicine.

He and the LAMAS Qi Gong Association offer a range of Qi Gong courses from beginner to advanced.

The following events will be offered at the McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy St. (near Bronson and Gladstone), Ottawa.

Free World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day Workshop on Sat. April 30, 9:15 – 10:15 am Beginner Qi Gong Training, cost $80 for 6 Saturday classes - May 7, 14, 28, June 4, 11, & 18, 8:45-10:15 am There are also Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes offered at 4 other locations in Ottawa. To find out more, please visit our website www.lamasqigongcanada.com or e-mail philip.lai@rogers.com

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REFLEXOLOGY

By Debra Desjardins

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eflexology is an ancient, holistic, natural healing art... a gentle and non-invasive practice. It is based on the belief that there are specific reflex points or areas on the feet and hands which are connected to every organ, gland and tissue in the body. A variety of thumb, finger and hand techniques are employed to apply pressure to these reflexes. When the reflex points are activated, the body’s own electrical energy follows the nervous system pathways to effect a change within the body. Each part of the body can be mapped out onto the feet and hands. Even though reflexology cannot be used to diagnose or cure any health problems, many people will use it as a compliment to other treatments Reflexology goes back many centuries. Evidence has been found that points to the use of reflexology by different cultures around the globe. One of the earliest pieces of this evidence is a pictograph discovered in the burial tomb of Ankhmahor (the highest official after the king) located near Saqqara, Egypt. It has been named “The Physician’s Tomb.” The “relief” shows a person clearly working on the foot of someone else. It is believed that reflexology spread from Egypt throughout the Roman Empire. Across the ocean another particular form of reflexology was being passed on to the Native Americans via the Incas of South America. Zone therapy, a precursor to modern reflexology, was introduced to North America by Dr. William Fitzgerald in 1913. He designed a chart showing the body divided into ten longitudinal zones. During the 1930’s, physiotherapist Eunice Ingram continued to chart the feet and was able to develop her foot reflexology theory. She kept reflexology alive by touring and lecturing throughout America. With help from her niece and nephew, she opened The National Institute of Reflexology (St. Petersburg, Florida); later renamed The International Institute of Reflexology.

Through the feet and hands, we have a chance to reach into the body and work with our internal environment. Feet are very sensitive as they contain over 7,000 nerve endings.

Each foot is composed of tissues, 26 bones, 100 ligaments, 20 muscles and a fine network of nerves and blood vessels.

The average person will walk the distance from Earth to the moon and back during their lifetime. Feet reflect our state of health. The condition of our feet gives us inside information as to our physical and mental health. At the same time, how much care we put into our feet will determine the performance of the feet and, therefore, the functioning of our body and mind. The feet are the first places that disorders will show up; and often the evidence is there long before the problems appear with the body itself. The hands are not as sensitive as the feet. They are composed of 27 bones each. Hands are important in that they reach out to touch the world. Our hands allow us to interact and communicate with others.

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Reflexology is a gift of touch! This use of touch allows positive messages to be sent throughout the body via the nervous system. There is then created a sense of relaxation and balance for the body, mind and spirit. The body will be encouraged to heal itself naturally. All manner of health conditions can be improved. Reflexology works on the root causes of your disease. Pain relief, improved blood supply and nerve conduction are all benefited by reflexology.

Physical and mental stress can be eased. Detoxification, through improved elimination of waste products, helps the body to operate much cleaner. As well as helping sick people to become well, reflexology is useful for maintaining health and keeping the body in its best possible condition.

Reflexology can be practised on all age groups Debra Desjardins is a registered certified reflexologist.

Her business, Angel Wing Reflexology, is focused on offering reflexology treatments based on your specific wants and needs. You receive personalized sessions guided by Debra in a relaxing, healing atmosphere with a goal of helping you to reach and maintain your natural state of well-being. To learn more, please see www.angelwingreflexology.ca or call 613-435-2100 to arrange an appointment.

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Gratitude Keeps Giving!

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efore all of the beautiful creative projects begin there is a seed, A Light, A sparkle that exists in the heart of a teacher, and in the eyes of a student. An inner knowing that the imagination is an all powerful resource that can guide you into a world of beauty and inspiration.

Radha Yoga Youth Outreach ( RYYO) is a not for profit organization whose classes offer a safe space for children and young adults to learn about self care, and connect with simple practices that release tension from mind and body, inviting a sense of relaxation and well-being. Often we find that its not even about what we teach, sometimes the most important thing is showing up, being a consistent and reliable person in someones life who is willing to listen, to the good and the not so good things about our participant’s day.

Before our classes even begin there is often an extensive process of preparing a plan, exploring poses and creating a fun story or theme to accompany the lesson. Some classes involve going out to round up supplies at local stores for a class project like making a journal, a dream-catcher or a bracelet as a reminder of what you love about yourself.

Last week in a class for girls aged 5-13 Rachel offered reflections around who we are as individuals. “I am strong, and smart. I am funny and I have a lot of beauty inside people don’t know about.” are the words of one 9 year old girl. I was inspired at how easily most of them could connect to what is special about themselves and move past their resistance to share this with the group.

Our present students are from ages 3-24. Some new immigrants to Canada, others living in transitional housing or shelters fleeing abuse, high school students, after-school program attendees, and parenting & pregnant teens. These youth have a lot to deal with. Stress, difficulties with emotional regulation and lack of healthy coping strategies and a lack of safe space where they can comfortably explore who they are, and who they have the potential of becoming.

This is where we at RYYO come in.

In a recent class at an Alternative High School Andrew challenged the youth to dedicate the class to themselves, making it an opportunity to get in touch with their bodies, minds and their energy. Youth love to be challenged.

What followed was probably the most focused, silent, intent class that I have been a part of. Seeing so many of the same faces returning week after week, and hearing their learning at the end of class is inspiring. Whether it’s “I feel more in control”, “I feel even”, “I feel relaxed and alert”, or “I feel calm”, it’s energizing to see these young men and women gain something so tangible and helpful.

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Our job is a gift, giving back to the community is a constant inspiration that we hold gratitude for everyday. Our experiences and the experiences of the children would not be possible without your support.

We are having our annual Yogathon fundraiser on Saturday April 16th 2011.

You can participate and support our programming in many ways...

1. Make a donation to RYYO - Each donation of $10 or more can receive a charitable tax receipt.

2. Join in on April 16th - Fun for all ages. 108 Sun Salutations, classes for children and youth, mala making, Silent Auction, Raffle and more!

3. Promote the Yogathon! (Be creative!)

On behalf of our students and the entire RYYO team we Thank the Ottawa community for all of your kind and generous support over the past 7 years and we look forward to sharing seeds of gratitude together in the near future!

Namaste and Much Light, Andrew Baerthel & Rachel Barrett RYYO Outreach Co-ordinators

Unprecedented Earth Changes & the New Energy Potential

by Lesley Cochran-Hulcoop

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s we head into the crux of the Shift and are fast approaching Topics include:the end of the Mayan Calendar the  Positive Self Analysis Aileen’s Oasis implications for the earth and its  Balance & Boundaries 613-228-2272 inhabitants becomes more unclear.  Self Control 613-795-3751 What is understood is that the shift in  Letting go of the Baggage aileen@aileensoasis.com consciousness of the earth and humans  Anti-Procrastination Tool www.aileensoasis.com  Inner Peace Evaluation alike is what is fueling the monumental www.quantumtouch.com  Formula for Happiness change we are seeing in almost every …and much more! aspect of our world. Many of the things we have come to know and take When: Sunday Apr 17th 11am – 4 pm for granted are now being questioned at a deep level.

Peter’s Where: Riverside Wellness Centre Over the next two years the earth will continue to go passion is Moira (613.432.1239) Call: through tremendous change and rebirth. The increase agriculture. $75 per person Cost: in unprecedented world events, unusual weather patterns He has been and the departure of many animal species has also caused working with  us to stop and take a closer look at our world and what is farmers in  happening to it. The year end solar and lunar eclipses of Ontario and the 2010 saw great change in the magnetics of the earth with U.S. for many wide spread implications for all. These eclipses appeared years increasing to mark a further increase in the acceleration of the change yields for crop and milk production and re-balancing their for the earth. The Mayan Calendar and many visionaries farms. Peter has a deep understanding of the magnetics predict that the rate of change will continue to accelerate of the earth and how to create balance in the various until the end of 2012. systems. Jean Hirst’s life passion has been the study of the In order to stay out of the vortex of fear and chaos, it is earth energy patterns. She has been a recognized teacher more important than ever to stay grounded and to look at of astrology for many years and is able to integrate these things from a higher perspective. As human consciousness teachings with the New Energy perspective. Jean also has a expands to a whole new level the potential that can be keen understanding of geology and agriculture. assessed by humans is becoming limitless. It is by accessing this New Energy potential that the solutions for the earths Please join us on Saturday, April 2nd, from 10:00 until problems will be created. It is time to take responsibility 3:00 at the Mill of Kintail Gate House, Almonte (30 for what we have created and remember the master minutes west of Kanata). Admission at the door is $30.00 creators that we are. We all have the ability to transform and includes three vegetarian dishes. Please contact our individual lives and to shift our perspective to one of Lesley at interrevelations@gmail.com or 256-9373 to compassion and acceptance for others and the world we live reserve your seat or get further information. in.

The New Energy Group would like to invite interested individuals to join us in an open discussion about the recent earth changes and the tremendous shift in consciousness.

We are pleased to announce that Peter Webb and Jean Hirst will join together to lead the discussion and will share their personal insights on the changes they see happening. They have both spent a lifetime working with and learning about the earth energy. Peter and Jean will also share experiences 1487 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON of how they see the potential changing as it is beyond 613-726-9200 • www.rainbowfoods.net anything ever imagined!

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Exploring the Secret of Rhythm and Sound

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aike Dombrowsky (Ottawa Sound Healing Conference) is interviewing Johannes Welsch founder of the Dunrobin Sonic Gym (D.S.G.), a professional venue devoted to the exploration of sound in Ottawa’s suburbs.

While the D.S.G. is an ideal space encompassing events of sound and rhythm ... many gatherings different in nature can benefit from its beauty. Situated on over 150 acres the venue offers everything a workshop, conference, seminar or performance could ask for. Simply contact them to explore how your event can benefit from being hosted at the D.S.G. Q: What is your vision behind the D.S.G. and what philosophy of sound are you implementing in this project?

A: We built the D.S.G. following years of reflection on and devotion to the phenomenon of sound. Our vision is to provide a platform to everybody who shares the same passion: learning to master a musical instrument and taking its sound to a new level. At the same time we offer the facility to the community to host events different in nature.

We believe that the Sonic Gym is a special venue in Ottawa to host your reception, seminar, or conference.

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Q: Which events took place so far at the D.S.G. and who is scheduled for this year?

A: We were blessed with the opportunity to host many amazing events since starting the Sonic Gym in 2008. The ones which stand out are Glen Velez and Lori Cotler’s concerts, the Symphonies Of Sound with Jeremy Sills, the groovy performance by Ottawa’s percussion ensemble “Kunundrum” and many others. On March 18 we have one of the planet’s most profound sound pioneers, Pauline Oliveros, conduct a “Deep Listening Intensive”.

Q: Are there any local and international institutional affiliations with the D.S.G. ?

A: The Sonic Gym invites schools, colleges and universities to visit for a field trip to explore one of the constituting forces in the universe: sound! The institution which has benefitted most from our mission is Ottawa’s Carleton University.

Groups from this fine institution have come in to study the architecture of sound and the magic of musical improvisation.

These events are certainly at the core of our mission.

Q: Is the D.S.G. open to the public for workshops, performances and seminars and what would be the first step to host an event?

A: The Sonic Gym features a specialized library, a conference area, a 2400 square foot auditorium, a recording studio and

a reception area with a juice bar. The layout permits us to host many types of events from small group meetings to conventions with hundreds of participants. Yes, we are all about hosting workshops, seminars, retreats, and performances ... and are only one step away from hosting any event which would benefit from this venue: call us at 613-832-0896 or send an e-mail to DunrobinSonicGym@ gmail.com. For further information please visit: dunrobinsonicgym.googlepages.com

flutist Kaoru Watanabe (former member of Kodo), and contemporary dancer Tomomi Morimoto. Rheo features adventurous group compositions and solos, live electronics, and improvisation in a performance that explores pulse, movement, colour, in a constant crosscurrent between cultures.

Definitively an event NOT to be missed!!! There will also be regular performances of the Symphony Of Sound throughout the year.

Q: What else does the D.S.G. offer?

A: The Sonic Gym offers a professional recording studio for musicians of all genres. After having operated a recording studio in Maryland, which during 5 years produced quality recordings for over 300 artists, we decided to build the ideal environment for song writers, improvisational artists and small ensembles to record their music. Again, we’re just one phone call away! In addition we invite everybody who wishes to study the phenomenon of sound in any of its aspects (i.e. philosophy, psychology, sociology, physics, economics, architecture, ...) to touch base with us as we offer a professional environment including a self-study library to explore these subjects.

Q: Johannes, thank you for this interview!

A: You’re welcome and, please, let me add that I could not have asked for a better friend to ask these questions. Your work in the field of sound and rhythm, especially initializing the “Ottawa Sound Healing Conference”, is much in the Spirit of the Dunrobin Sonic Gym. Thank YOU! Coming up on April 9th, Montreal based percussionist Patrick Graham performs pieces from his seminal album “Rheo”.

This is an Ottawa premiere and a unique opportunity to experience one of Canada’s foremost artists accompanied by three outstanding collaborators: electro-acoustic hurdy-gurdy player Ben Grossman (Loreena McKennitt, BT), Japanese and western

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Unacceptable behaviour: a case of energy healing

by Laurie Fraser Uncooperative female, age 8: ”Stephanie” was born “with behaviour patterns that I don’t recognize” in the gentle words of her mother. She is stubborn and self-centred, in sharp contrast to her older sister. “Stephanie” doesn’t live in Ottawa; all sessions were done long distance. (We’re all connected; distance is an illusion.)

First session: Stephanie’s energy came in with great eagerness and love. Her energy led me to a BOS procedure for anxiety.

Next, I was led to a past life. She was a married woman, 1568- 1598, Central Europe. She had 6 children and died of a contagious disease. The following energetic blocks were removed (from that lifetime but the same emotions may have resonated in this lifetime as well.) apathy- large intestine irritability- liver reckless- kidneys distrust- pineal gland indifference- lg. intestine greed- stomach

Next I was led to “Reconnective Healing” (Eric Pearl).

A very high frequency energy comes through me and to the client where it seems to re-organize the client’s energy.

It is a blissful connection felt by both the client and I as unconditional love. I worked over her heart chakra.

Messages: Stephanie needed to hear that her older sister loves her. Also: “Some friends aren’t a good influence over you. You are the boss of yourself. Stop and think.”

Second session: Stephanie’s energy requested crystal work- something I’m not often asked to do. In this case, the crystals were used to move excess energy from her third chakra to her depleted second chakra.

The third chakra is about self-esteem, confidence, honouring Self. The second chakra is about relationships with other people, sexuality, creativity, reproduction.

Third session: I was asked by Stephanie’s energy to remove a mass of dysfunctional energy (almost an entity and removed the same way an entity is removed- this is not BOS)

I built a pillar of light around her, called in Archangel Michael and Jesus, built some sacred geometry, then communicated with the dysfunctional energy. It was mostly

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bitterness. It had attached to her sometime in her second year of life. It had been travelling around, looking for a home and it chose her for reasons I don’t know.

The mass chose healing and wanted to leave, so it was an easy one for me. With love, I took it out of her navel- it looked like a black octopus with tentacles or roots all through her body. It was SO grateful to go! I gave it to Archangel Angel and he took it for healing.

SAve for April 2011 Fourth session: 1- Removed anxiety.

2- Cleared anger about “no” at age 8, held in the bladder (pissed off). She felt this as frequent urination. Similar block at age 2.

3- Emotional block in the throat because of an inability to figure something out. It was connected to screaming behaviour at home. Similar block occurred at age 2.

Cleared by balancing the thyroid.

4- Reconnective healing over the throat and thyroid. I saw her wrapped in a white towel or maybe a terry-cloth robe, being comforted by this healing frequency/love.

These healings occurred over a three month period. In that time, Stephanie “has become easier to reason with” and “has a longer fuse”.

I share these four sessions with you to illustrate that a “problem” may have many causes and that there are a variety of ways to clear them. The client’s energy leads the way and chooses the most appropriate healing path.

When healing I communicate with the clients’ energy by muscle testing (kinesiology). This gives me direction and sets priorities. I muscle test through lists (menus and submenus) of options: hundreds of B.O.S. procedures, façade healing, holographic healing, Reconnective Healing and various hands-on techniques. BOS (created by Harvey Steel, 40 years ago) is based on the premise that the body can and will heal itself when energy is flowing harmoniously. BOS developed from the old and the new: acupuncture, Body Alignment TM, TBM (Total Body Modification), and NET (neuro-emotional technique). It addresses physical, emotional, structural, chemical, and spiritual issues. Muscle testing leads to present and past causes.

I give thanks to my guides and teachers and to Archangel Michael and Eloheim for clearing that which is released.

Laurie Fraser is a teacher, writer and certified BOS practitioner. A session is $45.00. Call 721-3781.

Edgar Cayce Canada

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Canadian Fellowship Conference

539 Wavell Ave – Ottawa

Presents the 28th Annual

Christian Spiritual Ministries Inc.

May 13 -15, 2011,

Sunday Service at 1:00 pm Worship, Healing & Message Service

Awakening Your soul’s Intuition

& Various Guest Mediums

St. Lawrence College, Kingston With

Rev. E. Stoddard

for Information call 613-521-9711

Linda Schiller-Hanna

www.iamspirit.org

• The Seven Steps to Intuition, Your on/off switch • Practical Application: Using your intuition to make skilful decisions •You can do a health reading, too!

•The Future: How to read and change it

Daughter of Professor Krishnamurthy

International lecturer and long-time student of the Cayce Readings

15 Volunteer Workshops planned for Saturday include: • The Important Role of 2011 As We Approach 2012 • The Automatic Drawings of Alma Rumball • A Practical Guide to Spiritual Numerology • Past Life Regression: Your Soul’s Journey • The Sacred Language of Light • Dream Workshop • Crafting Your Life with the Universal Laws

Our 4th Annual Youth Program!

The Youth Conference is planned for youth ages 11-18, although other ages* are welcome. A few features: • Aura viewing exercises • Psychic butterfly art with Rev. Bob Johnstone • Time with keynote speaker • Spiritual workshops for youth • Arts and crafts • Nature hike •Working on dreams

* Youth younger than 15 must have a parent or guardian registered at the Canadian Fellowship Conference.

Soundara Rajan

Practicing and Teaching Stellar and Vedic Astrology Guiding people since 1959 in Finances, Career, Investment, Relationship and Family.

Teaching meditation Individual service as well as follow-up queries 1 Woodthrush Green, Ottawa, ON, K1V 0A9

737-5206 • Fax: 739-2973

Explore the Healing Paradigm of the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path with John Thunder Wolf

Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 22, 23, 24 Discover how this ancient system is useful in today's society and how the principles of Shamanic healing can change your life.

For more information call or email Olga 613-769-6005 moonelksings@yahoo.ca

Edgar Cayce Canada’s Store, The Higher Shelf, will be present with Cayce books and gifts available for purchase. For a sampling of books, see the ECC website.

For more information or to register: Phone, toll free: 1 866 322 8209, ext 715 Email: cfc@edgarcaycecanada.com Website: www.edgarcaycecanada.com April 2011

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Tell me “ The No. 1 question about your life you want answered right now?”

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ealthy aging can be an artful and joyful journey building on the lessons of our life’s experiences.

We can deepen our interests and Go to: www.NovalisIntegra.com/question explorations, while embracing new and send me your question now!

Joyce Friesen opportunities and discovering new passions.

Our body’s naturally long for balance or homeostasis. So But there’s so much information on how to achieve this we if we nourish our bodies with a wide variety of whole life can be overwhelmed in our journey, particularly if we have giving foods and support our body to cleanse it will regain health challenges. it’s balance.

What’s even worse is we often discover contradictory We can nourish our emotions, our thoughts and our hearts information, with vested interests promoting their “one too. When we eliminate our negative thoughts and emotions size fits all” solution as to what’s best for you without even we can have inner balance and peace too. knowing who you are.

Step 5: Change Your Beliefs Change Your Life On my journey I have found seven key steps or speed When we transform our self limiting thoughts and beliefs bumps to prevent unhealthy aging. we choose freedom to live our passion and be of service to others.

Step 1: Begin With The End In Mind A lot of emphasis is placed in our society on our financial Step 6: Walk In The Light legacy. But little value is placed on how we want to be What kind of speed bumps are you putting into your remembered. This in my view is a more meaningful legacy. aging process? Unless you have a clear vision of how you It could be a video, a written memoir or a life journal. want the rest of our life to go, you will be at the mercy It is also the life you have lived. When someone thinks of of forces that direct you instead of you directing them. you, what will they think or say—you were loving and kind, When you develop strategies and take action you create a always cheerful or…. When we are clear about our purpose foundation for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual we can live the life we were destined to live and leave the well being so you can walk in the light instead of the world a better place than when we arrived. shadows.

Step 2: Build Harmonious Relationships In every moment of our existence we are in relationship with family, friends, community, ourselves and God. When we are conscious of these relationships, we can evaluate their kind and quality and make an effort to enhance them.

Step 3: Love the Skin You’re In The condition of our skin shows how comfortable we are with who we are. When we take care of our inner self and feel good about who we are on the inside, it will be reflected in our outer self, particularly our skin.

Step 4: Regain Balance Even if we’ve not made the best choices in our lives, and have a degenerative condition such as being overweight, having diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis or pain, we can reverse the process and regain your balance by following the magic formula.

Step 4: Follow The Magic Formula: Nourish+Cleanse=Balance There is so much information about different eating styles and diets that it can be stressful just trying to figure out what our body needs to feel good.

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Step 7: Each Step Is A Transition Each step is both an end and a new beginning. If we continually tie up the loose ends of our life, we can take the next step in joy, without baggage.

While death is inevitable, how we live our lives is not.

If we face each day from our light instead of our fears our transitions will be easier for ourselves and our loved ones.

Why not join me and create your own strategy? I’m offering a Healthy Aging For Ages 40+ evening course as part of the Ottawa-Carleton School Board’s Spring General Interest Program.

Joyce Friesen (JoyceFriesen@NovalisIntegra.com or call 613-841-3205) is passionate about inspiring people to eat whole, nutrient dense pure foods, to combat fatigue, balance hormones, alleviate depression, support healthy slenderness and overall well being. She wants you always to remember the 3 R’s: Replenish with whole foods, pure water, and ASEA (www.PowerUpYourCells.com) to rejuvenate and regenerate so you can create the life you were destined to live while you age gracefully.

Afghan Walking

Going uphill sharply -- Take 2 steps breathing in -- Take 2 steps beathing out -- Repeat

I was told a year ago to take up Afghan walking as a way to help balance my sugar level so my hypoglycemia would be better controlled.

Going down -- Take 4 steps breathing in -- Take either 6 or 4 steps breathing out -- Repeat

by Pierre Huot

I tried and adopted it instantly as its effects were immediate.

Afghan walking can help you stay healthy or improve your physical and mental conditions. You simply walk and breathe and count, all at the same time. Counting your breaths will help you focus, bring you in a meditative state rapidly, and calm yourself emotionally. The more you do it, the better you’ll feel. You can do it anywhere, at any time, and for as long as you like.

You will find below the essential techniques to Afghan walk. In case of any serious health conditions, please consult with a health care professional. If you go for a long walk, make sure you dress appropriately. Good footwear for the road and weather conditions will help you walk more safely.

Also, stretching before and after your walk is a good way to prevent injuries.

Basic techniques

-- Breathe in and out by the nose -- Suspend from the crown -- Look straight ahead -- Allow your whole spine to slightly arch up and backward with the in-breath and bend forward and round down with the out-breath -- Synchronize your breath with your steps -- Count as you step forward and breathe, until you become familiar with your pattern -- Respect your limitations and health conditions -- Walk only as far as you can and make any increases in distance or other challenges gradually -- Learn one technique at a time, until you are fully familiar with it, before adding another one

On flat land

-- Take 3 steps breathing in -- Hold the breath for 1 step -- Take 3 steps breathing out -- Hold the breath for 1 step -- Repeat

Going uphill -- Take 3 steps breathing in -Take 3 steps breathing out -- Repeat

Afghan walking, like its name implies, is said to have come from Afghanistan. It is how merchant camel drivers would walk so they could cover great distances over rapidlychanging harsh wheather conditions and difficult lands as fast as they could and still stay in shape.

Afghan walking could be an easy way to live better, healthier, and longer lives, as it helps us walk longer, more naturally, and at a faster pace.

Pierre Huot teaches taiji and qigong on land and in the water in the Ottawa-Gatineau area at Marshall’s, Hummingbird House, the Jack Purcell Community Centre, and La Sportheque.He also teaches French and English privately. You may reach him at pierrehuot67@yahoo.ca

OPEN HOUSE May 15, from 1 to 3pm 63 Beechwood Ave. Shunnya Centre

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Benefits of Essential Energy Balancing

Celebrate Spring through Sacred Circle Dance with

June Watts April 15 - 17 $250

For further information, contact Linnéa at (613) 728-8221 linneasr@gmail.com

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Do you believe in miracles? I do.

I have seen them happen on a daily basis. When a person one day is reticent to tell me anything, and then on the next day shares her life story, I consider it a miracle.

I sensed angelic presence today, for out of the woodwork, highly protective people came out to participate in some silly fun. Residents at a seniors’ facility where I work took leadership out of the blue and those who rarely participate jumped in. Little things, like helping to make a top hat for an upcoming race of stuffed animals, in this case are big, as the person has deep depression. Joy and satisfaction erased the old negative thoughts for a few moments and started off a chain reaction in which participation led to self esteem building. How beautiful can it get!

In the past few years, my music therapy training and experience has been greatly enhanced by learning the processes of Essential Energy Balancing (a modality for karmic release), Reiki and intuitive development. The transition has been remarkable.

Being able to tune into a client’s higher self helps me to find the best way to approach many hard to reach clients, whether due to autism, depression or dementia. I am often inspired to sing a song only to find out after that it holds special significance for someone. Another time, reading an aura helps me to have a conversation with a nonverbal elder.

There are the times when the “healing voice” is elicited. This occurred first with an autistic child who was inconsolable in a school setting. The energy released through my voice resulted in his immediate calming. Then I experienced it again with an elderly woman with dementia.

These experiences led to me exploring sound healing and working with crystal and Tibetan

singing bowls in partnership with my voice.

Whether it’s the engagement of an autistic child in a music therapy session, or witnessing a client getting to the core of an issue in an energy session, it is an honour and privilege to assist in my clients’ growth and the adventure of self discovery. After all my years of singing, to know that my energy and intuitive work has been integrated with my voice for sound healing still amazes me, as I hear of people’s responses to my music.

When I started my intuitive development, I had no idea it would have such a profound and helpful role in my work, or lead me to developing new techniques and approaches to working with clients. I am deeply grateful to the clients who have been open to exploring new techniques and the archangels and others of the spirit realms for their assistance. I encourage others to open to their own intuitive development and see how it transforms their lives.

Pamela Holm, MTA, coaches people through the Essential Energy Balancing processes, as part of her private practice 613-829-1556 www.DeepSoulEnergetics.com www.DeepSoulSinging.com

Laura’s Numerology News For April 2011

*NOTE: PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE THIS FORECAST SENT TO YOUR EMAIL BOX ON THE FIRST OF THE MONTH. This is a general numerology forecast. You have many other numbers connected to your name and birthday that will give you a better understanding of what this year will bring you and so much more. Contact me for a 90 minute personal numerology consultation if you are at a major cross-road in your life.

How to calculate your personal monthly number Add the day of your birth to the month of your birth. Then you will add the number 8 to your number. NOTE – If you’re final number adds up to double digits, add the numbers together again, and again, if you have to, until you get a single number. If you still have trouble, email me at lbaird@istar.ca 1. Finally, your mind will be a bit brighter and a bit more optimistic as of April. Try to spend more time with your loved ones, if you can. There is a possibility that you may move into a new home, but feel free to rework the old one. Many new relationships are formed now, so get your hook in the water.

2. Do you feel like you are about to lose it and burst into tears at any moment?

It might be best if you did, as it will let off some of the pressure. This whole year is not going to be labeled “easy”, by any means, so get in control of your restless mind and emotions, now. If you do nothing, they will master you.

Get help and take time for yourself, now.

3. You need a break so lighten up and have a bit fun. Your skills will make you shine and people will notice you and they will buy whatever you are selling. Get new business ideas or seeds in the ground, and water them with anticipation and lots of work in April. There is a good chance that you will create a bountiful material crop by the end of Nov. 4. Do not even think of taking on anything new, yet. You must dig to bottom of the pile and eliminate the junk now. Old projects around the house demand attention, also. If you do this, now, you will suck up new, powerful energy that is coming at you in May. 5. Big changes are what you what…eh? This is the month to see them, and you have to accept that they might not be the changes that you thought that you wanted. April will be a memorable month, for sure, and will begin a new journey for you. Get ready to spring on any new opportunities that come your way.

6. You will be pulled in many, many directions, and all of these extra demands will have you spinning in circles. All of this will leave you feeling rather emotional and drained. Get used to the fact that your life will be on the back burner for the whole year and this will be amplified in April. Relationships and domestic concerns are the focus.

7. Try to spend more time alone this month, if you can. You will need to regenerate and refuel a bit. Calm your mind and relax as much as possible.

You will be really busy in May so pay attention and juice up and get ready.

8. What the heck are you waiting for? You have major decisions to make, and they need to be made now. You have stewed and gathered enough information, long enough. Make up your mind and get off the fence, immediately. New business opportunities are knocking on your door. OPEN THE DOOR, AND SEE WHAT IS THERE.

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9. You are eager to start new things and put the past behind you, but there is junk on your path and it must be clear off, first. Get down and dirty and ditch all that you do not need, or cannot take with you on your new journey.

Laura Young is an intuitive numerologist and core belief modification coach. Located in Ottawa. For personal consultations please email: lbaird@istar.ca or call 613-725-7232. www.anewschoolofthought.com

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Jen’s Zen©: Soulful Solutions With Jennifer Clark

Intuitive counsellor Jennifer Clark offers her en-light-ening and inspiring soulful solutions to life’s challenges.

Q: Dear Jen, I need your advice. I want to talk to my own angels. I know people like you can talk to them for me but I want a direct relationship with them myself. Does that sound greedy? Any advice?

She Talks To Angels, Orleans, ON A: Dear Sue, Talks To Angels, of course I understand and so you should! You don’t need anything or anyone else to have a direct relationship with God, with your Angels or your Guides. You don’t need a guru or an intermediary. Each one of us is an individualized aspect of Source Energy and have an internal connection to that internal Source. Angel communication is just an off shoot of that divine and eternal connection. When I do angel readings for people, I try to make sure they are leaving with tools that they can use at home alone to continue their relationship with their personal helpers. First, sit in a quiet space and imagine that roots of a great tree are growing out of your feet. Second, breathe deeply in and out and imagine your heart opening like a flower. Third, imagine a silver cord of energy shooting out of the top of your head, the crown chakra, going all the way up to the sky as high as you can imagine. Fourth, using your breath, imagination and focused intention  see all three  

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connected. Breathe up from the earth, up to your heart, up and out of the top of your head. Fifth, say a silent prayer inviting your angels and guides into your life. Here’s the one I use which is a version of Dael Walker’s Invocation of Light prayer: I invoke the Spirit of Light within. I am a clear, perfect, grounded channel. Light is my guide. I call upon my angels and guides to guide me, direct me, protect me and show me the way. Let me serve and show me how now”. Sixth, pay attention to how you are feeling, what you are thinking and what thoughts pop up in your mind.

Your angels are now talking to you using symbols, images and metaphors. To learn more, I am teaching a certified Angelspeake™ workshop at St. Elmo’s Fire Art Studio in Stittsville on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

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Jennifer Clark was Ottawa’s first Angel Therapy® Practitioner and Professional Spiritual Teacher certified by Doreen Virtue.

She is a certified Angelspeake™ Facilitator and was rated top 30 Integrated Energy Therapy® Master-Instructors of 2010. If you need her help, visit www.jenniferclark.ca. © Jennifer Clark, 2011

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hether it’s the container of screws in the garage, or the purse that is not working for you anymore, it can be hard to purge. At some point, that container might contain exactly the screw you need. At some point, you might want to use that purse - you wanted it enough to buy it in the first place, so it might become appealing again. Often it’s not hurting anything to hang on to something that might be useful – which is why you may not be able to tell what is actually blocking you.

Often you know exactly what you want, and feel a great frustration that it isn’t happening for you. Whether it’s abundance, or health, or fitness, you may be very clear on your goals – or very frustrated with your own shoulds.

When you feel certainty about what you want, you probably don’t want to hear that subconscious resistance is not only interfering with your ability to move forward into what you want – it’s interfering successfully. Trying can be exhausting and exasperating, because it doesn’t allow you to break through where the real problems occur – in those primitive subconscious programs.

If you’ve been doing personal development work you’re probably even aware of your own resistance, and may even know the why of the resistance – that hasn’t allowed you to break free of trying.

There are many useful tools for identifying and clearing your hidden resistance. For now, allow yourself to use energy to break out of the spring doldrums so you can take action. Spring is not the time for why, it’s the time for what.

Rather than delving into the why, just for now allow yourself to focus on raising your personal frequency so you can know what you want, and what will work for you. You can always explore why later.

Singing Bowl is a great tool for raising your personal frequency and breaking free of the doldrums. Sit quietly and focus on your breath. Imagine a bowl in the cradle of your pelvis. Imagine a stream of liquid light flowing into the bowl and overflowing it like a glass left under a running tap. As you allow that light to flow through you and overflow your bowl, let it give you soothing, and comfort and lightness.

Imagine you can sing the bowl in the cradle of your pelvis, the same way you’d sing a wine glass by running your finger around the rim. You might imagine running your finger around the bowl, or simply allowing your awareness of the natural tone of that bowl, or you might think of the vibration of the bowl as a sound or a note. Take a little time to get used to that feeling and being with that vibration.

Imagine you can raise the vibration. You might imagine playing a higher pitched note, or imagine the flow of light is increasing the vibration, or feel the bowl glowing more with a faster flow of light – whatever imagery works for you is fine. As you allow yourself to feel that higher pitched note, or vibration, you are allowing your personal vibration to rise.

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We are already in 2012

By Bernard Rouch f all the subjects that originated in alternative movements few have had such a major impact on society at large.

Once the domain of specialists of Mexican history, as was the case in the 90s, it is now in the public sphere. There is at present much talk of what should happen in the year 2012.

Unfortunately spreading information is often synonymous with misinformation. What was at the start a close and enriching consideration has sometimes become a rather simplistic vision that spreads an age-old reflex of fear.

The origins Since today’s major religions appeared, the notion of “the end of the world” has been prevalent. This eschatological vision has kept developing within Christendom. Then came fears connected with the year 1,000 when many people thought the world was coming to its end. Common to all these movements is the announcement of a deadline beyond which nothing will be as before. What the post-deadline period will be like remains unclear, which leaves room for all sorts of unconscious fears.

The end of the world?

We cannot help being surprised by the mass of sometimes contradictory information circulated. Major climactic upheavals, earthquakes, cataclysms of all sorts are being predicted.

Welcoming such ideas is filling up a reservoir of fears.

The descendants of the Mayas have it that this has nothing to do with the end of the world but of the end of a world.

Certain ways of thinking, old reflexes are being transformed.

As it is with ourselves so it is with mankind. Changes take time to mature. A quick and sudden change would be of no avail.

We have to be coherent with our inner commitment. This makes us peddlers of hopes through our words bur also through real acts. Be part of the change, accompany it and also sometimes anticipate it.

What change to expect?

A great number of apocalyptic narratives have in common the description of a state of confusion which prevails as the change approaches. This confusion is made up of a mix of all sorts of information. Are we not witnessing just that today?

Prevalent information channels spread the message of all those who crave sensationalism or wield the lever of fear. We hear all sorts of information, which invites us to be ever more discerning. We do not have to reject anything. We have to identify what makes us grow.

We must be able to return to our inner self so that we can feel the silent “signal”. It allows us to know if an assertion is heard within ourselves or not.

When will this happen?

Over the past 20 years the number of people in search of answers has kept growing steadily. The growth of alternative medicines, and books and magazines devoted to selfdevelopment is unprecedented Once limited to the spiritual domain, this movement has now taken a social and political dimension. Real action is on the way.

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Demystifying the Predictions of 2012 What is the meaning of all these prophecies?

How will it impact us?

How can we prepare for this transition?

These are some of the questions that will be addressed during the presentation. Bernard brings a new insight from the various prophecies which spans from the Mayan civilization to other cultures such as the ancient Egypt, India and Christianity.

It offers a wonderful opportunity to learn: • Mayan Calendar Predictions • Alignment of the Planet and the beginning of the Aquarian Age • Perspectives from other cultures • Rising of the earth female energy

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Saint-Paul University Contact: Monelle Ross at 613-806-2144; monelleross@yahoo.com Michèle Gagnier at 613-852-4041; mimi23@rogers.com Bernard has been involved in the approach of energetic healing for now 23 years. As an adolescent, he was sensitized to the approach of reading the subtle bodies, the realities of energy and metaphysical nature. Since over fifteen years he has been teaching the Ancient Egypto-Essenien Healing Arts to an increasing number of students in various countries among which are Italy, France, Spain and Quebec, and now Bernard is responding to an English language demand.

The message is plain: we can see signs that a new world is being born. A renewal has already started and is moving forward irreversibly. If old shamanic traditions are anything to go by, things are being closely watched at the level of the heart of mankind that is the central sun Inside the earth. The one who has been hailed as “king of the world” in Tibet’s buddhism or also “Mahatma of the earth”.

Conclusion In these times of change I believe we have a special responsibility. If our ideals are not matched by real acts, what discourse can we hold? Words are vain unless they are matched by facts.

The disease that affects us, human beings, today is that we do not fully assume our ideas. We embark on a line of reflection but never reach its consequences. Out of fear or a sense of guilt we hold back the strength of what is beating within our chests.

More than ever life requires us first to change in ourselves what we would like to change in others. Very appropriately Gandhi use to say “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

Today we experience dividing forces at work. Their role is to teach us how important inner coherence is. They incite us to lie, to lie to ourselves to teach us the strength of inner truth.

Knowing that the earth is getting closer to a period of mutation must not make us forget the present moment.

Far from it. Knowing this gives us a keener insight into reality. We can then wonder what makes us live and breathe.

Constantly aware of our lives we can fully control them.

Enjoying the Journey By: Jane Miller, BSc, PhD, ACC (Associate Certified Coach) www.JaneMillerLifeCoach.com

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hen I was a child, I had a recurring dream in which I was leaping from the top of one pillar to another and each pillar started to fall the moment I landed on it, so I had to keep leaping. As an adult, this is the way I’ve lived my life - leaping from one accomplishment to another – degrees, accreditations and many different careers. My mother used to say it made her tired just listening to me, because I was always pursuing new challenges. But one day when I was saying to her, “I can’t wait ‘til I finish this program and get my certification”, she said “Don’t wish your life away!” She was so right! I was failing to enjoy the journey.

I also realized how different my husband’s attitude is!

He truly enjoys the moment. When we went to England to do our PhD’s, I was always focused on the goal, while he simply enjoyed the process itself. To him, the goal was incidental but not that important. He was simply enjoying the research he was involved in. This difference in attitude was even more evident when we returned from England and searched for employment. For six months, I was frantic and impatient to find a job, while my husband enjoyed our little ‘vacation’. He said “Relax and enjoy this time. Before you know it, we’ll be back in the grind, with very little time off.”

We have both accomplished many things in our lives, but I lived in a state of “gotta get THERE” and he lived in the state “Isn’t THIS wonderful”. So many people live all their lives, waiting for the future. You hear them say “when I graduate…”, “when I have a family…”, “when the kids are grown up…”, “when I retire…”. Life happens but we’re not there.

Here are five steps that may help you to live and enjoy life fully in the present: 1. Take responsibility for where you are now. Some people say “Well I have to provide for my children”, but you decided to have children and you did that for a reason! So your next choice is to decide HOW to provide for them.

No matter what limiting beliefs you have, you DO have choices about where to go next.

2. Set your next goal, creatively finding a way to achieve a joyful life, while fulfilling your responsibilities. This requires: introspection (to find what makes your heart sing), research (to investigate the possibilities) and courageous leaps of imagination (to overcome limiting beliefs about what is possible).

3. Focus on the moment and savor the journey. As my mother said, “Don’t wish your life away”. Appreciate what you have now and find the joy in every moment. If your children are little, take a moment to appreciate them,

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4. Welcome challenges and failures as skill-building opportunities. Challenges help us to get creative.

Sometimes you will seek out a mentor. These experiences will also help you to become a mentor to others. All the best teachers tell us about their challenges and failures because these were the times when they learned the most.

5. Remain flexible. If at some point, you feel that this is not the direction you want to go, allow yourself to reconsider and modify your goal to something that truly inspires and energizes you. I have changed careers many times in my life and everyone thought I was crazy, but what others think does not matter – as long as you follow your heart, you can never go wrong.

“Enjoying the journey” does not mean “not planning”.

It means planning with both your heart and your mind and then immersing yourself in the journey with all your heart, learning and changing direction as you go, accepting all the ups and downs and always moving in the direction of your joy.

Jane Miller is an accredited Life Coach, supporting people in their quest for a meaningful and fulfilling life.

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hat comes to your mind when you think of freedom?

Independence? Sovereignty? License to do, as you desire? The right to do something or go somewhere without being controlled? Living fully, openly, and mindfully?

For me, freedom is irrevocably connected to the sense of being in charge of one’s own life. “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul,” to use words of the British poet, William Ernest Hanley.

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limitations, on what’s not possible or how what we really want is beyond our reach. Remember the time when you got an evaluation from your boss who listed twenty-nine things that you do really well and one that could benefit from improvement? And all you could think of is that need for improvement? Likely, this one thing stayed with you and you kept dwelling on it totally forgetting the rest.

There was a time when I felt especially limited by life. I could think of nothing else but what’s impossible.

What I cannot have or do. I complained about it to a friend presenting a long list of things I could not do as an immigrant in the new country. “Indeed” replied my friend.

“All these things are not available to you. Can you now think of what IS available?”

His simple question shifted my attention. It allowed me to move out of that stuck place and see that life wasn’t limiting me at all - I was limiting myself!

When we concentrate on what’s not working, when we start comparing or looking at what others expect of us, we arrest our uniqueness. Even though we gain the sense of security by doing what’s expected, the cost is pretty steep.

It bears the price tag of silencing our integrity and giving up authenticity. In pursuit of security we don’t think about that price tag. Time after time, whenever we feel unsafe, fear takes centre stage. Some fears have a tendency to linger and after a while take permanent residence within our inner homestead.

Uncertain economic times, the stresses of modern life, and the constant race for more time, breed frustration, tension, distress, and provide fertile ground for worries, concerns, and fears. Various roles that we assume - for example a parent, friend, employee, boss, or spouse/partner - engender additional demands. And even though we do the best we can, we find ourselves caught in a struggle. We get to the end of our ropes and realize that we’re really stuck.

While we yearn for change it dawns on us that in the process of adjusting to life’s incessant demands, the dreams and aspirations we once had became distant memories. Yes, of course we want them back! But… Here we encounter our common go-to response: “Yes, but” - the shortest way to express doubts. Interestingly, these doubts give free reign to fear. Sound familiar? With two three-letter words we set aside our amazing abilities.

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BodyTalk with Kristin Peterson

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odyTalk is a consciousness-based healthcare system that balances accumulated stress and resulting disease within the bodymind. By reconnecting lines of communication within the body, its internal mechanisms are able to function at optimal levels, thus allowing the body to repair and prevent disease while rapidly accelerating the healing process.

Your body is designed to heal itself. When all parts and systems of the body communicate with each other, healing happens naturally, which is shown by the healing process that occurs when we cut our finger. However, the stresses of everyday life can cause communication breakdowns, resulting in discomfort and disease. BodyTalk works by identifying these breakdowns and using a light tapping technique to restore overall communication, thus helping the body heal itself.

Conditions that Typically Improve with BodyTalk: • Allergies • Headaches/Migraines • Back Pain • Insomnia • Stress/Anxiety/Depression • Viruses & Infections • Digestive Disorders • Arthritis • Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue • Phobias & Emotional Disturbances • Hormonal Imbalances & Fertility Issues Why I Get BodyTalk Sessions: I continue to receive BodyTalk sessions to help manage the stresses of everyday life. BodyTalk helps me feel more relaxed, confident, and comfortable in my own skin. It allows me to be more productive and efficient by increasing my ability to focus on the task at hand. Sessions have helped me perform better on exams, interviews, and in sports, while also helping recover quickly from injuries, headaches, and colds, which I have noticed occur very rarely since learning BodyTalk Access.

BodyTalk has exponentially increased my body awareness and has allowed me to understand what my symptoms are telling me. Sessions give me insight and understanding as to what issues are affecting my body. BodyTalk allows me to be proactive with my health and keeps me feeling happy and healthy!

Since I started receiving BodyTalk sessions, I’ve noticed that I rarely catch a cold or the flu, I get injured less often, I have overcome my sleeping problems, I recover more quickly from muscle soreness, and I no longer use medication for anything. BodyTalk helps me get to sleep faster and feel more rested.

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I receive a BodyTalk session once every 2-3 weeks or more often if something specific is bothering me. I also perform the daily BodyTalk Access routine to help manage daily stressors. I recommend new clients commit to three sessions to allow them to see the amazing benefits that BodyTalk can have. I am also a firm believer in follow-up maintenance sessions every 2-4 weeks – you take your car in for tune-ups, you should do the same for your body!

In closing, the connection between the mind and the body is unfathomable. The mind and body are in constant communication, which allows our body to function properly.

BodyTalk is an incredible and very reliable system that was designed to help facilitate, achieve and maintain all aspects of health and wellness!

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By Kerry Palframan RN our intuition is an innate part of the human being design. Every person has an intuitive centre, also referred to as the 3rd eye, 6th chakra or indigo centre.

The function of your indigo chakra is to receive information from the crown chakra (located on the top of your head) where information from you higher self, soul, guides and Your God constantly stream subtle light and energy which you then interpret as thoughts.

These higher thoughts and ideas are received from the purple crown chakra to take form as image. Your 3rd eye also receives information from the lower chakras and will also form images.

When this indigo intuitive chakra receives information it now gives you something to work with to use towards the manifestation of your desires.

Unfortunately most people are still operating unconsciously or on autopilot. Kerry explains how you can open your indigo chakra function and begin to consciously (with awareness) co-create your reality and bring your dreams into manifestation (reality).

Whatever you imagine can become your reality, but you cannot think your way through reality. You must learn how to take that intuitive information you receive and use it to create in the physical world. Understanding how your intuition works and flows as part of the ecosystem of Who You Are is an important and pivotal factor in negotiating the waters of your life.

There are many techniques and ways to assist in opening your 3rd eye and it is Kerry’s intent to help each participant in her workshops to discover what their unique ways are of receiving intuitive and psychic messages and to strengthen and trust their innate abilities.

What you see with you inner eye (3rd eye) is as real as what you see with your physical eyes. Both your inner and physical eyes respond to energy, movement and thought. Both eyes are manifestations of the indigo chakra.

Imagery, creative imagination and visualization are the natural and

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inherent functions of the 3rd eye. The more you open this chakra the more you can “see” what is going on around you and within you. This is where vision takes the form of clairvoyance. The more you acknowledge the images, the more you will strengthen your indigo (intuitive) self.

As things continue to shift and change rapidly on the earth plane, it will continue to create chaos on the planet.

It will also push previously hidden issues of yours to the surface for you to “see”. At this time of great transition on the planet (and within yourself) it is impossible to not see what you have created thus far in your life.

Most people do not wish to know or “see” what is going on around them or within them. Most people are trying to ignore the turmoil and chaos. By refusing to “see”, you cannot heal and the cycle will perpetuate and worsen.

This culture has taught you to ignore your senses, feelings, intuition and visions. Many are afraid of the overwhelming information they are receiving and do not have the skills or tools necessary to move through the rough waters of their life at this time.

One must be prepared to see what is really going on and be willing to take responsibility for what they “see”.

Kerry can teach you the tools and skills to help you move through these challenging times. And she can help you understand the function of your intuitive indigo chakra so that you can empower and enrich yourself and reach your enlightenment in more effortless, beneficial and positive ways.

Kerry Palframan, a registered nurse by profession, began delving into the world of the unseen to help her overcome a life threatening illness. A gifted teacher, healer, intuitive and spiritual medium, she now offers the wisdom of the esoteric and sacred ancient teachings in a powerful series of workshops, texts, book and a guided meditation CD. She brings forth information from Spirit as a service to all and offers readings online, in-person, or by phone. Her next workshop on Developing Your Intuition and Psychic Powers Workshop Intensive begins Wed. Apr. 27th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm for 10 consecutive Wed. evenings. See Kerry’s workshop schedule online at www.indigodreamer.ca 613-7159411.

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Gateways To Freedom: 5Rhythms Movement Workshop

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went to my first 5Rhythms workshop because I love to move my body and express myself physically. To my surprise, I discovered that the 5Rhythms has a lot more to offer than a good time moving to great music.

On the first evening, with no talking and very little instruction we quickly morphed into a cohesive group – each person doing their own thing but affecting and being affected by everyone else. The 5Rhythms had already started working its magic.

Over the weekend, I had many helpful insights. I saw that I had habitual ways of moving to and interpreting the music.

I watched my tendency to want to perform, to be “seen” and to look good. I noticed that I had ideas about what each of the rhythms should “look like” and that I often overrode what my body wanted to do in favour of these concepts. At some point I started to ask questions. What does this music really evoke in me? What is happening in my body right NOW? How does my body want to respond? I went from willful ignorance (how am I going to move?) to responsive awareness (how does this move me?).

I had stepped through the first Gateway to Freedom.

Since that workshop, the 5Rhythms has become an ongoing exploration of my dance between will and surrender. Always I come to a delicious discovery: I am not who I think I am. In fact, I am much more. Now in my daily life I see how I am constantly moving through these universal rhythms. “Oh yes, this is Chaos. It’s OK – I know how to be in this. I know it won’t last forever.” The work also teaches me to not cling. “Oh yes, this is lyrical. It is

light and delicate, too fragile to clutch. I can watch it move through me and let it go. I know it will come again.”

Always the 5rhythms cultivates in me a willingness to be in the here and now moment, participating in the ebb and flow of life. From the gathering of Flowing and Staccato, through tumultuous, uncontrolled Chaos, into airy, evanescent Lyrical, and finally into deep Stillness, I am free.

I invite you to step into this joyful exploration through movement. Dance is sweet medicine – no spoonful of sugar required. Evangelos is a master ACCESS YOUR INNATE WISDOM & CREATIVITY at putting together the “waves” of sound that will Transform your limiting beliefs carry, support, and transform you. This work is safe for all ages and physical abilities, nor do you CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE have to be a ‘dancer’. Even people in wheelchairs can reap the benefits of this work.

Starting APRIL 13th Gateways to Freedom will be held at the MANDALA Workshops and ARTIST’S WAY Workshops Crichton Cultural Community Centre, Dufferin Rm., 2nd Floor, 200 Crichton St., Ottawa (enter 3 hour workshops $ 45 Avon Lane door.) Dates: Fri., May 6, 7-9:30 p.m.; 6 WEEK Course $180 Wednesday afternoons 1:30 to 4:30 pm Sat., May 7, 2:30-9:30 p.m.; Sun., May 8, 11-6.

Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 9:30 pm Registration: Susan Fisher, 613-257-2164; susanna. fisher@gmail.com Cost: Early Bird Rate by April Individual and Group Coaching $150/hr.

22 is $210, and $245 thereafter (75% refundable to Personalized Mandala (incl.consultation) $145 May 1). Details: www.dharmainmotion.com Christine Dixon is a Registered Massage louise@coCreations.ca Therapist, yoga instructor and student of Buddha accredited facilitator, designer and artist Louise Lalande Dharma. She appreciates how 5Rhythms work CALL 613.565.2013 www.coCreations.ca supports all areas of her life.

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Passion on a lay-away plan

By Louise Lalande, coCreations

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hen it comes to doing things we love, how many times do we have to hear ourselves say “I’ll do this when…” or “I wish I had time for this,” before we actually do what brings us joy? Or do we even get to it at all?

In the busy lives we lead, being in the here and now is often a challenge. Occasionally I remember to stop and take a full breath, allowing my surroundings to reveal themselves simply as they are. This momentary, nonjudgmental state brings about a peaceful spaciousness that permeates through thoughts and activities that follow.

Other times, within the flurry, I manage to immerse myself in moments that captivate my spirit and my heart: being totally present and alive.

As an architectural lighting designer, it often occurs to me that light is akin to the way we illuminate our life. Light shapes the space, controls the atmosphere and focuses the attention.

Light is an integral part of how we see and, most notably, how we perceive our world. Darkness is much more than the absence of light: it’s an entire universe of concealed form.

When light emerges, it brings form out of that darkness, having meaning in relationship to its backdrop.

Symbolically, just as lighting needs to be thoughtfully organized to be effective and valuable, shedding light unto our own lives bestows order and presents insights. It is vital to know our own highlights and shadow sides: Illumination, as with enlightenment, allows us to create an artful, passionate life.

Capturing the essence of passion for life is a compelling manifesto by Dave Culiner: LovethisLife... is about celebrating the moment and that we’re not guaranteed or owed another day and how cool it is that what we hide can actually be the fuel towards our glory and that it’s not so bad being proven wrong LovethisLife... is about welcoming the blind turn and the possibility that there’s no such thing as coincidence and that empathy is incredibly sexy and that it’s never too late to pick up a guitar or a paintbrush

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or to make an amend or to make a new friend LovethisLife... could be about rekindling a past flame or igniting a new one or shapeshifting from a dreamer into a doer or savouring the caress of a love long gone LovethisLife... means whatever it is you want it to mean because LovethisLife... is a celebration of you and your path LovethisLife... cuz it could go at any second you rock.

What is the special reward for putting everything ahead of our own dreams? Which incentives are worthwhile? Since responsibilities, family, financial survival and work are essential to our wellbeing, the question might be reframed: “What is it that makes me feel great about being alive?” or “What share of time can be spent on what matters to me most?”

Perhaps finding large chunks of time is not the answer. Finding ways to alter our perceptions and reframe our actions in the smallest of ways is a beginning to lighting a path to wellness. It takes time and practice but it doesn’t mean it has to be arduous or joyless!

Being aware of the times we feel a deep uncluttered sense of joy, ease, or boundlessness brings us essential clues. Then, including small, manageable habits in our day to day builds a foundation for the dwelling we dream of, literally and figuratively! Making time to slow down long enough to “stop to smell the roses” is key.

Perhaps the most precious time to stop and smell blooming buds is spring, when Mother Nature shakes off winters’ gloominess and calls us to run barefoot through the re-discovered grass. Smelling spring magnolias is a curiosity, uplifting and grounding simultaneously. And they are almost ready to burst out of their soft furry husks, offering us marvelous moments!

Louise is committed to individuals who wish to express their full potential by providing lighthearted mindful tools and opportunities to retrieve their innate wisdom and creativity. She is an artist, designer, Artist’s Way facilitator, and coach. For more information call her at 613.565.2013 or visit www.coCreations.ca

Ask a Naturopath K a t h e r i n e Willow N.D.

side would tell you if the issue involved another person, either mother or child (non-dominant side) or partner (dominant side—but partner can be anyone close other than mother and children or occasionally pets). Both sides simultaneously would indicate a general situation rather than separation from a specific person. Sometimes the separation issue is that the person desperately wants to separate, ie walk away from someone.

If there are hanging separation issues in a person’s life, which is actually very common in our society where families are often torn apart in various ways, then plantar’s warts is one way they can manifest, c get triggered and heal, get retriggered and heal again. If there is a constant trigger, the healing can be difficult and the warts can be chronic.

From a naturopathic viewpoint, I’d like to apply the principles of constitutional homeopathy where warts can be part of a specific remedy picture which corresponds to a potential “stuck level” in a person. Once the remedy helps them move out of that “stuckness”, that particular way of thinking and acting, their predisposition to warts will go away.

Similarly, when we undertake general self-improvement, with diet, intelligent supplements, exercise, sleep, positive thinking and increased self-awareness appropriate to our body type, we grow stronger and we lose that predisposition to warts!

All of these perspectives are really saying the same thing: becoming emotionally aware and resilient strengthens our immune system.

These are not quick fixes, and require consistent effort and often help from another person—mainly to be a mirror for self-awareness but also in providing technical support around remedies, supplements and lifestyle advice.

It’s important to treat plantar’s warts sooner rather than later. My favourite method is to immediately take them out manually. One simply needs to be careful to prevent any infection if there is bleeding (there rarely is in my experience). Another way is to cover the wart with the inside of a banana peel with tape for several days in a row, changing the peel morning and evening.

To really eradicate planter’s warts one needs to go more deeply.

Q: Why do some people get plantar’s warts and others don’t? Is there something I could do to treat them internally, before they appear?

C.S. A: Hi there. The standard answer to your questions is that plantar’s warts are caused by a virus called human papilloma virus or HPV and that to prevent them one is counselled to avoid going barefoot in areas like pools or showers where one is likely to pick them up from others who have them. To make matters ambiguous, the virus is said to be able to hibernate for months or years, so there is never a clear correlation with where one gets it. The standard spiel is that it takes people up to 2-3 years for their immune system to overcome this virus and there is no successful treatment or prevention that keeps plantar’s warts from coming back.

This is an extremely interesting topic from the point of view of natural medicine and German New Medicine (GNM), both of which have quite a different story to tell.

If we start with GNM, we discover that warts in general are part of the healing phase of a separation shock. Here is an example: A young man came to my office with small warts all over the right side of his body and the diagnosis of molluscum contagiosum from his dermatologist. He was told there was no cure, but the warts could go away by themselves within a year or two. I explained to him about warts being associated with the resolution of separation issues, and he mentioned there had been the possibility of a divorce from his wife a year ago. He told me the relationship had got back on track in the summer, late August to be specific.

The warts appeared at the beginning of September. The room was electric with awareness.

I sent him away with some naturopathic remedies to support his healing and never saw him again.

Instead, I received a phone message saying: Thank you, the warts are all gone. On a further note, he was righthanded, so the warts had appeared on his “partner side” according to GNM. Thursday, April 28 Taking this back to plantar’s warts, their location is a clue to the nature of Katherine Willow hosts a monthly informal the separation issue, in other words, presentation about diagnostic and healing something to do with feet: touch on the principles of GNM. $20 donation. feet that is lost, being somewhere and not being able to be there anymore, 2386 Thomas Dolan Parkway (at Carp Rd.) doing something that involves the feet www.ecowellness.com • 613-839-1198 that can’t be done anymore. And the

Intro to German New Medicine

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Katherine Willow N.D. is a fourth generation registered naturopathic doctor with over three decades of experience.

She is founder and director of Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre (www.ecowellness. com) and has a specific interest in German New Medicine and how emotions relate to disease, about which she is currently writing an introductory book. She can be reached at clinic@ecowellness.com

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Finding the rhythm of your Body, Mind and Soul through Drumming

exercises for me is to play a heartbeat rhythm on a drum; the primordial beat, echoing the sound we all felt for nine month in our mother’s womb; it will soothe, nurture and recreate feelings of a safe place. One of the benefits of drumming is n my belief, as a community and in the macrocosm of that, even in its simplest form, it can facilitate healing on society, it is very important to move forward and use more all levels of our body, mind and soul. Being in touch with of the tools of our natural environment to become “one” your intuitive drummer you will realize that rhythm exists with Mother Nature and our planet. The use of sound and throughout your being and that your natural inner rhythms rhythm is fundamental in this majestic orchestration. I very will guide you during your journey with the drum. much believe in this and have had life changing experiences Other benefits of drumming I have experienced are: through sound and rhythm, they are especially powerful • feelings of joy, fun and happiness when combined with drumming. One may wonder how • getting in touch with my inner child and feeling sound and rhythm can have such a strong impact on our tremendous playfulness lives? We all have a heartbeat ~ therefore we all have an • feelings of freedom, physically, mentally and emotionally internal rhythm. Rhythm is in every kind of music. Even • being able to focus and concentrate better when you eliminate pulse and rhythmic patterns from music, • feeling of belonging and community the tones itself create certain vibrations (ie. a gong) and these • the ability of coping better with stress are felt in our entire body deep down into every single cell.

• faster reaction time of my body as well as physical There are drumming exercises like “Intuitive Drumming” strength and endurance improved were trusting that because rhythm is occurring within us Please join us for a fun and exciting 3 hour drumming at every single moment, we are all inherently rhythmicworkshop with Jody of “The Rythym Room” which will beings. One of the most powerful and simplest drumming include:

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• learn basic hand techniques and rhythm patterns and explore fun team building games • learn group compositions with a variety of percussion instruments and drums • experience the power of a large 28 inch native pow wow drum as we play, dance and chant • get introduced to a variety of percussion instruments including rattles, shakers and other instruments from around the world ie. singing crystal bowls and gongs • hand out material will be supplied to take home for practicing Djembe drums will be supplied during the workshop, please RSVP to reserve your spot.

No drumming experience is necessary.

Djembe drums are for sale during the event.

To register please contact Maike@ 613 614-1611 or email sonicspiritottawa@gmail.com For more information please visit www.TheRythymRoom.com.

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Channeled Message

By Marlene Stevens asked for the most enlightened message for everyone in this region at this time. It is important to obtain wealth, power, health, and spirituality in equal proportion in your life. Guard yourself against pursuing activities that are useless for your life and guard yourself against flurries of activities that are against what is good for your life, humanity, and the planet. Are you chasing after false possibilities, grabbing greedily, exploiting others, or immolating yourself in self-indulgence?

Avoiding such temptations is easier for those who remain modest, accessible, open, and compassionate. By communicating and working with others to serve all of mankind and Mother Earth, everyone benefits and the risk of selfishness is minimized.

Neither wealth nor power is useful to you if you do not have health. You cannot fulfill yourself without having the possession of great health.

Spirituality is the greatest possession of them all! Spiritual power is not imaginary but is a force that you can hold, channel, and accumulate. People of great spirituality can heal others and see into the future. These are not mystical occurrences but are the natural effects of spirituality. However, it can be misused and dissipated if not used properly. The need for moral strength in spiritual endeavours is of great importance. Remaining modest and accessible to others and sharing what you have learned on your own spiritual path is the right way to use your spirituality. Use your intelligence and these cannot be robbed from you. The more you give with a pure heart, the more will be returned to you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is universal law. Use this to extend greatness in our world, but first you must possess spirituality, health, wealth, and power.

Look at your life. Are you equally giving attention, time, and devotion to all four areas? If you have all four, you must be especially careful when working with others to make no mistakes. Choose not to mix with harmful elements and not to be tempted by difficulty. The ultimate use of these four areas is to curb evil and foster good. Only then can you avoid falling into excess when your fortunes are high. If you can succeed in doing this, you will be very blessed, and all you do will be in accordance with divine will.

We must be enlightened to use what we possess. The call is now to take your life up a level. Act like heaven, which creates, acts, and furthers all things but never seeks to accumulate for itself. This is the great secret of life. By following this great secret, you will never be without wealth, power, and spirituality, and your health and well-being will blossom. This will lead to the establishment of substance and social reforms that will serve all citizens. You will become like an empty vessel that serves others and becomes the ideal person. Like a great sage, you will be able to nourish others and guide them in wisdom.

You will create a revolution that expels the old, and then a new order will follow (much needed in Ottawa and globally). In order for great change to come, enlightened leaders are needed in our government and in all areas. As you become enlightened, you feel you need to leave your place of work to leave the negativity behind, but the call for those of you in this region is to stay in your current position and use your spiritual power to effect and make invisible change at your workplace.

A time of integration of all levels of society with heaven and earth is upon us if we heed the advice of the oracle. You will take civilization to its height.

It is time for the enlightened ones to take their seats as leaders, but this can only happen if you rise up and develop yourselves equally in all four areas: spirituality, health, wealth, and power. Be committed to who you are and be stable and strong.

Becoming an empty vessel to serve all takes the greatest of strength and dedication and takes the greatest humility. You need only to develop spirituality, health, wealth, and power equally in your life.

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Crop Circles:

Crossovers from another Dimension

by Daniel Mauro

Sacred Initiatives is proud to feature another screening from Norwegian based film producer, NEW PARADIGM FILMS. “Crop Circles” features breathtaking footage of the most recently photographed crop circles along with testimonials and explanations from leading crop circle researchers, scientists, and visitors. In this feature length documentary you will hear eye-witness testimony from an individual who observed (and caught on video) an actual crop circle in the making, discover how a crop circle has solved a mathematical theorem that has eluded mathematicians for 2000 years, find out about an alleged ET crop circle response to an an encoded message NASA sent into space decades ago, and see marvelous video footage of mysterious balls of light flying above crop circle fields!

What People are Saying “This is the best documentary on crop circles I have ever seen and I consider it essential viewing for anybody interested in this phenomena. . . Terje Toftenes has created a masterpiece!”

Phillip Carter (Sydney, Australia) “I just saw this and it is absolutely amazing. EVERY PERSON on the planet should see this documentary.”

R. Pena (Los Angeles, USA)

Saturday, APR 30 @ 7 pm SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY

“By far the best crop circle DVD available. Anybody who sees this film will be convinced that crop circles are a truly miraculous unexplainable phenomenon with grandeur and Tickets: $12 at the door beauty.” eThos 108 (USA) Sacred Initiatives Daniel Mauro is the founder of Sacred Initiatives, a Screening Information flourishing organization that promotes and organizes Please join us on Saturday, April 30th, 7:00 pm at Saint Paul uplifting educational workshops and events (e.g., Fearless University (223 Main Street) for the exciting Ottawa premiere Speaking, Accelerated Learning, Musical Medicine, of “Crop Circles: Crossovers from another dimension.”

Devotional Chanting, Heart Intelligence) in the Nations Tickets are $12 at the door. Discussion after the film. Doors Capital. To subscribe to our eNewsletter please contact: open at 6:30 pm. sacred@sympatico.ca or visit www.sacredinitiatives.ca

Barbara Brennan Healing Science Lecture & Weekend Workshop

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Lecture on April 30, 7PM to 9PM • $25 (Lecture only)

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Weekend Workshop on May 1, 8:30AM to 5:30PM & May 2, 9AM to 4PM • $340 (includes April 30 lecture; $390 if registering after March 25.)

Roland Bérard: 514-710-3870 • www.rolandberard.com

Roland Bérard

Roland is passionate about healing and personal growth. He has a healing practice in Montreal that incorporates Brennan Healing Science, Hakomi, Emotional Freedom Technique, Reiki and DNA work. He has been teaching Reiki since 1998.

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PARIKRAMA: a journey in Indian Dance, Yoga, Tabla

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ndian artistic and performing arts give form to profound philosophical ideas. According to Hindu philosophy the world was both created and destroyed by the dance of Shiva/ Nataraja. The small hour glass shaped drum (damaru) in Nataraja’s right hand provides the rhythm for the creation of the universe, while the fire of destruction held in his left hand is unleashed during his cataclysmic dance of destruction.

The semi-circular ring of fire (tiruvasi) which surrounds the dancing Shiva emphasises the cyclical nature of the universe.

At Arts Court Theatre on 15 and 16 April, Cultural Horizons presents a show based on both philosophical and environmental themes. Three Ottawa artists, Anjali, Basia Going and Blair Miller, collaborate to create a colourful and spiritually moving experience. Inspired by the philosophy of ancient texts (Upanishads and Shiva Puranas) and based around the cyclical structure of the cosmos, Anjali (dance), Basia (yoga), and Blair (tabla) explore the symbolism of Nataraja, performing in front of exquisite images and unique video of Hindu art, temples and the dynamic scenery of the Himalayas, where Shiva performs his eternal cosmic dance.

Anjali has studied in India with some of the most famous hereditary masters. In this performance, she includes dances presented from the traditional classical Indian repertoire using innovative choreography recently presented in New Delhi, India. The show is an exploration of our relationship with the Earth and is set to the poetry of the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Blair Miller (tabla) highlights Anjali’s dance in the Kathak and Sufi Dance traditions. The evening concludes with a unique collaboration between Anjali and Basia, exploring the rich mythology of the God Shiva through dance and yoga. Basia (Adishesha Yoga) is one of Ottawa’s leading yoga teachers.

Blair Miller has trained and performed in India.

April 15-16, 2011 7.30 pm

INDIAN DANCE and YOGA Anjali, Basia Going Blair Miller Arts Court Theatre 2 Daly Ave. info/ tickets $25 and $22 613 564 7240 www.culturalhorizons.ca Vimeo links to previous work: Dance meets Yoga: http://vimeo.com/17657936 Dance of Time: http://vimeo.com/17749006

Indian snacks and a chance to meet the artists after the recital is included in the price of admission...”This is art without borders. Anjali and Tony [Gaston] are part of an international group of artists whose artistic expression belongs to world art. .. transnational work.. resonates with diverse audiences be they from India Canada or elsewhere. At this moment in history.. these artists are speaking globally.” Arshiya Sethi Kri Foundation, New Delhi, India

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Food Cravings

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he path to nutritional wellness is a journey; just like the path to enlightenment, it is one that is ongoing.

The small steps taken and the resulting epiphanies lead us towards a better state of health.

More often than not, when creating a health profile for someone, it becomes apparent that there is a connection between the disorders from which they are suffering and their nutritional status. This is quite evident with such ailments as acne, rosacea, eczema and skin allergies.

Elevated inflammation is at the root of all of these conditions however it can manifest differently in each person. Whether we are addressing skin problems or other physical issues, an improvement in nutritional habits can be powerfully beneficial.

I commonly hear “I eat a very good diet,” but even after having incorporated great organic fresh foods into our regime, have we accounted for eliminating the toxic foods?

Are we fully absorbing the foods that we are consuming?

Are they being prepared in a manner that facilitates optimal absorption? How do we know if we need detoxification and what exactly does that encompass? These are all components in ensuring an actual ‘good’ diet.

What is it about food that is so comforting? I am convinced that the act of consuming comfort food, [whatever that might be for you] momentarily takes us back to the nurturing, warm, comforting feeling of being cradled and nourished as babies.

What would your daily diet look like without that comfort food? Take cheese, for instance. What would happen if you let it go from your diet? When we want to distract a child away from something to which he/she is attached, we often do so by introducing a new attraction. What if we could still have the texture and taste of cheese but have it made with something healthier? This is achievable by using other foods to innovatively create a creamy, comforting, yet nutritious replacement.

Maybe cheese is not your weakness. It may be that you crave something completely different. Regardless, we need to constantly “burn away” old habits that prevent us from becoming our best in this lifetime. Cravings for refined foods and stimulants often result from spending most of our day in a state of low grade stress that eventually exhausts our adrenal glands. The fallout is a cascade of effects that upsets the balance of cortisol, blood glucose levels and minerals, especially magnesium. The result is that we often end up reaching for something to melt the cares of the day away as our body craves renewed balance.

Examining your health and nutrition profile, I use nutrionnaires, food logs, hormone and symptom reviews. With a thorough examination of your skin, scalp, feet and nails and other physical markers, I can better understand the “why’s” of the food cravings

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Susan Walters BSc (Holistic Nutrition)

Holistic approach to

nutrition and the skin

6 1 3 - 2 4 8 - 8 2 2 8 you might be experiencing. Within a skin treatment, I can incorporate many elements that work on the sources of imbalances. Aromatherapy offers a unique tapestry of active components that directly affect the hypothalamus of the brain. Acupressure helps to restore the free flow of chi by pressing points on the skin called acupoints. Reflexology on the feet, hands and ears stimulates specific pathways of sensory nerves. Herbal therapy is the use of medicinal plants for health and healing and is one of the oldest forms of alternative medicine.

Perhaps I can help you discover some healthier alternatives for your nutrition so that you will be able to incorporate healing nutrients even in the “comfort foods” you choose. At the very same time, these food choices can promote optimal healing of your skin and all the cells of your body. When you need stamina and comfort, know how to choose life giving and sustaining food choices. Become knowledgable of the foods that heal the skin and every cell of the body and feel confident about how to prepare them. It would be a pleasure to help you on your journey.

With a BSc in Holistic Nutrition combined with 26 years experience and a passion for holistic healing, Susan Walters provides her clients with a unique balance of nutritional counselling along with treatment of the skin, custom aromatherapy and herbal remedies. She offers group workshops, private sessions, stand-alone treatments and combo treatment/nutrition/lifestyle consultations. For more information and/or to book an appointment, please contact Susan.

Offices in Westboro for rent to practitioners of natural and holistic therapies Space will be available as of April 613-724-3010

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Living from Infinite Choice

Joanne Thompson (613-258-4567) and Carol Sheehan hat would you choose if you knew you could not fail? (613-249-8418) are Certified BARS Facilitators serving What if every judgment and limiting point of view that Ottawa and surrounding area you had about what you could be, do, and have was gone?

Would that add more possibility to your life, or less?

The BARS is a gentle, hands on body process that allows you to release all of the limiting judgments and points of view that you have been functioning from in life, thereby allowing you the freedom of infinite choice and possibility.

During a BARS session the facilitator gently touches 32 points on the head. There are BARS for money, healing, awareness and creativity, just to name a few. Clients report that a BARS session is one of the most deeply relaxing experiences they have ever had. At worst you will feel as if you just spent a day being pampered at a spa, at best your whole life will transform in ways that allows you more ease, joy and abundance in all areas of your life. Have you ever thought to yourself “I would really like to have that in my life.” and then forgotten about it?

The next thing you know it shows up with total ease?

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