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Ushering in Heaven

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s a psychiatrist and seeker of truth, I always had the inner urge to contribute to my world family through writing and sharing the many insights gleaned from my personal and professional life. About eight years ago we met a book coach who encouraged us to write a book based on our life experiences and unique background in science and spirituality. We had been practising physicians for over twenty-five years in Ottawa area. Somehow in the conversation the word “Heaven” came up and it seemed to activate a dormant seed of a vision in my subconscious mind.

The book was recently released in mid-November and we had an amazing book launch on Dec 4th which happened to be my wife’s birthday as well. We always knew that Ottawa is a spiritual city but that day the community response surpassed all our expectations. We were hoping for about 100 people and were truly delighted when Ben Franklin Auditorium was packed with close to 300 people with standing room only. This was also a confirmation to us that this work is in alignment with the evolutionary impulse of the universe. For an afternoon all who attended experienced joy, peace, beauty and loving kindness towards each other. It was indeed an experience of “Heaven” as most attendees expressed in their feedback.

So what do I mean by Heaven? Allow the innocence and receptivity within to come forth as you read this story.

Once upon a time, there was a brave warrior who had fought many battles and survived them. Now that he was getting old in years, he found himself reflecting on his life and wondering about heaven and hell. He consulted many learned people in his area, but no one could offer him a satisfactory response. It was suggested that he seek counsel from a wise hermit who lived alone in a cottage on top of the mountain. The hermit’s cottage was in a secluded place, and the warrior had to climb a very steep and treacherous trail.

Upon arrival, he found the hermit sitting in a silent meditative pose.

Not wishing to disturb him, the warrior waited for a while before asking,

“Could you please tell me about heaven and hell?”

The hermit remained motionless, as though he had not heard the question. The warrior decided to repeat his question a second time, and once again no response. Even after several repetitions of the question, there was still no reply. The warrior felt insulted, and anger flared up within him like a raging fire. Without thinking, he took out his sword to strike the hermit.

Just as the sword was an inch from the hermit’s neck, the hermit opened his eyes and said, “This is hell.”

The warrior was stunned. He felt ashamed of his behaviour and bowed down in sincere apology, touching the hermit’s feet with tears in his eyes. The hermit lovingly lifted the warrior’s head, gazing gently into his eyes, and said “My beloved son, this is Heaven.”

The warrior now understood, where there is ego there is hell and the same situation can be transformed into Heaven when perceived through the eyes of the spirit.

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it, as if expressing “I don’t accept your doing that.” Or I may discover that my anger in this moment has a helpless wailing henever people are together, their quality to it as if asking, “Please help me, actions or inactions will affect each please don’t do that again.” If I continue to other, and in this sense control always stay with my experiencing, I may notice that exists in a relationship. Nevertheless, there my shoulders are raised as if to ward off a is a great difference between two people blow, and realise that I am afraid of your RESPONDING to each other and two people retaliation. Or I may get a strong image of a MANIPULATING each other - it is the previous situation in my life and realise that difference between a dance and a struggle. at least some of my anger is a response to RESPONDING this previous unfinished situation rather I am in contact with you and letting than the present situation. myself flow and happen without By staying with my awareness of s s thinking. what I am experiencing I can gradually le lnes w The only way out of this destructive become clearer and clearer about smokin struggle for control is through what is actually happening now in the frui awareness. I can become aware of all situation. the details of the struggle itself, and my MANIPULATING xie ty part in this control-madness.

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I can best pay attention to myself if I pause to contact my You can try to get what you want from me by withholding experiencing, stay with it awhile to discover more about it, and what I want from you, and you can disappoint me, frustrate then express it as my experience and not as an accusation or me, and punish me if I don’t give it to you. I get thoroughly some other veiled demand. For instance, I might discover that caught and controlled through my struggle with you.

I am tensing my shoulders and arms and clenching my jaw, Four basic types of manipulative role, each with countless and as I focus on this, realise that I am feeling anger. If I say variations and combinations: “you are a bastard”, I accuse and blame you and demand that PLACATING: Pacifying, smoothing over differences; being you change to make me feel better. I can take responsibility nice; being protective, defending others gently; covering up. for my feeling if I simply express it as my experiencing “I am e.g.”Oh, it’s not so bad really”; “We agree basically.” angry about what you did”. If I stay with this feeling of anger, AVOIDING: Being quiet; pretending not to understand; I can discover more details about it. I may discover that my changing the subject; playing weak, playing helpless. E.g. “I anger in this moment has a solid, strong, unyielding quality to can’t help it”; “I didn’t hear you.”

BLAMING: Judging, bullying; comparing; complaining. E.g.

“It’s always your fault”; “You never...” Why don’t you...”

PREACHING: Lecturing, using outside authority; saying “You should...” or “You must...”; proving that you are right by explaining, calculating, using logic, e.g. “Dr. Spock says...”, “What you’re actually doing is...”.

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Speak To Me Like You Love Me

By Rachelle Lamb

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ere we stand at the foot of 2012 while still basking in the afterglow of the festive season. What will the year bring? What manner of changes? What manner of discoveries, heartbreaks and celebrations? Whatever the flavour one thing is certain; it’ll be way more fun if our relationships can not only withstand but also buoy us through the more difficult days.

And let’s face it, there are plenty of difficult days. And have you noticed how the speed of our lives makes it very easy for us to forget how to relate lovingly? The abrupt morning alarm followed by an inhumane to-do list pulls our attention into a straightjacket and one of the symptoms is that we begin to sound like drill sergeants whether we’re speaking to ourselves or loved ones. We know all too well what it sounds like. We become preoccupied with getting things done and assigning blame when they don’t get done.

It’s no fault of our own really. Rather it’s the fact that life is a difficult proposition and we humans seem bound and determined to stay on top of it all with unreasonable deadlines and expectations. We create the very conditions that make it difficult to relate.

It’s time to take a deep breath. It’s time to remember that our tomb stones will not say, In memory of someone who got a lot done. What we usually see engraved on the granite is the word Beloved. What’s left of us is how we loved, memories of what we did and what we said. Having helped people through relationship and communication rough spots for over 10 years, I am struck at how language so often escapes our scrutiny when we work at improving our relationships.

People will admittedly say that they have communication problems but it’s rare for us to look at language itself as a primary culprit especially if it is not accompanied by a harsh or blaming tone.

Just to give an example, I’ve started asking people this question: Do you think we could get by without every again saying things like I feel disrespected, or manipulated or putdown? My experience is that people actually live far better without these words. It forces them to take a closer look at their existing dynamics and to look for what blocks rapport

and find ways to reestablish it. It invites them into deeper listening and honest expression instead of the defensiveness and alienation that such language stimulates. To this day I’ve never seen such words generate a favourable response except in rare cases where the listener had the skills to translate the words into a message they could eventually empathize with. Ultimately such language generates defensiveness and increases alienation. So let’s find there another way!

When we say we want to live in a non-blaming world, I’d like for us to take an objective look at our language and eliminate language that makes it easy for us to blame. Isn’t that what it would mean to speak to others like we love them or at the very least care enough about them that we wish them to be spared from suffering? Language in not a neutral medium. It closes doors or builds bridges. It inspires creativity or collapses our imagination. It carries enormous power. If you’re giving thought to how to live 2012 well, how about a word diet? Let’s let go of language that assigns blame and puts us in the victim position. Want to know more? Visit my website RachelleLamb.com and look around. Happy 2012!

Rachelle Lamb is president of Mindful Communication based in Victoria BC and a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication – a needs based model that helps people communicate in ways that inspire goodwill and cooperation. She will be presenting on Jan 21-22. See ad for details.

Intuitive Reading Question

Soul Mate

By Kerry Palframan RN

Is John my soul mate? John is energetically standing on your right side in the partnership position and this is currently how you view him (as a partner). You have walked with this man before and he has agreed to walk with you again in a partnership, so in essence, yes he is a soul mate. However, this does not mean it will be a smooth romantic relationship.

It simply means at a soul level he has agreed to interact with you again - perhaps teaching you some of your hardest lessons through this interaction.

How do we overcome our differences? We see a part of you is so frustrated at this point that it doesn’t want to overcome the difference so much as it would like to forget it all. This means only you have the choice and the power to make the decision to overcome or give up. Search both sides of yourself - the part that would like to overcome the differences and the part that does not. Then within yourself, negotiate something agreeable to both sides and act on this. Otherwise you will remain split, uncertain and frustrated. You cannot change him and you will have speak with him verbally and be honest about how you feel.

Does he love me more than I can ever love him? This man smiles at you and does feel affection for you. Does he love you more? He would feel, describe and experience love differently than you, so we cannot really say if it is more - just different. But he does indeed have fond feelings for you.

Do we part or move to a new level? This is a choice only you can make. We again refer to the split energy within you - one part wants to stay, one wants to leave. You are divided and must listen to both sides of your inner story. Observe yourself as you dialogue with these two sides Notice if there is feeling of peace, calm or any insights experienced as you ask your sides why each has the opinions and feelings it does. We will ask each side on your behalf. One part says “I should stay with him because I am supposed to” (this is the mental level speaking). The other side says it is fed up with the tension and feelings this relationship is generating. Do you recognize this? You need to talk to both sides and find out how you can proceed while meeting the needs of both sides of yourself (this is called negotiating inner peace).

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www.indigodreamer.com Do you see me having children with him at all in this lifetime? We ask and some part of you turns from this question in a clear “I am not interested in having children with this man” attitude. It even feels a bit lofty or arrogant as if you are “above him”. With this attitude you would not likely conceive with him. Because this part of you is not interested in walking that path with him, this affects our ability to see beyond it. The attitude blocks a future result at this point.

How did we relate in a past life? The life we are shown is one of a partnership where (you are female again but softer than your current presentation as female). You looked affectionately at each other and truly had a supportive loving relationship. He was a gentle man with more feminine qualities although in a male body. Each of you was soft and yielding. In this lifetime you are both a bit more male in energy and this creates a bit more friction than the previous life. At the soul level, both of you agreed to help each other in this lifetime with the current relationship to remember that place of melting and yielding. If you do not force this relationship - if you could retract the great outward pressure you are emitting from you field (towards him) - then you would see this relationship change dramatically.

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 Intuitive Healing, Readings and Coaching online, in-person, email or by phone. www.indigodreamer.com

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How Effectively are You Listening to Yourself?

by Amâeil (Melinda Urban RIHR) Energy Psychotherapist, ThetaHealing Facilitator, Vocal Healing Channel

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t this timing in our ascension, as mental body focus becomes less and less effective, learning to develop a clear relationship with your inner wisdom is paramount. My healing work is not only intended to help individuals live from their Spirit and release what stands in their way of this, but to build their confidence in hearing their truth through selfinquiry (asking a question of yourself and listening inward for the response.) So it’s fair to say that I’ve witnessed many resistance patterns in people that prevent them from staying focused inward, where their wisdom and truth is accessible.

Listening on the inner requires the willingness to be present with oneself in the moment, centered in the body and inner sanctum. This is a state of BEing that the ego dislikes and seeks to disrupt. A common first defensive reaction that I hear to any question posed to the inner self is “I don’t know”. Another protection against truth is to intellectualize the process by staying up in the mind, where egoic traps disguise themselves as truth. Sometimes people look to the logical responses to the inquiry or get wrapped up in the ego’s story of details and drama to create a tangent of distraction.

These expressions can reveal clues about a person’s pattern, but they are not intended to take the self-exploration deeper into healing.

Underneath these behaviours can be some fundamental issues. The need to control is quite common and more deeply rooted in some people than others. In collusion, there is often a part of the person that does not trust. This can be a mistrust of their body’s wisdom, or a mistrust of the very first response that reveals itself after the question is put forward.

This is related to a disconnection from their body and the conditioning to put feelings aside. In other words, if one isn’t practiced in relating to oneself, intimacy with oneself is a frightening proposition.

Tools and techniques for helping you to centre yourself abound, but you cannot deepen your ability to ‘hear’ your truth without practice. With practice you can also be witness to your own patterns. Pay attention to what happens when you sit with yourself, ask for your truth, and intend to allow

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the answer to come to you. Do you feel nervous? Do you want a specific outcome? Do you edit the first information that surfaces, or bypass it? Or do you wait patiently in trust?

If what you notice in yourself is blocking you from hearing, seeing, feeling, sensing or knowing your truth in self-inquiry, remember that it’s just energy. Energy can be transformed.

Uncovering and releasing the interfering, subconscious beliefs with ThetaHealing and energy psychotherapy can loosen the tight hold of your resistance, help you drop your defenses, and bring you into loving communication with yourself. Eventually you can carry on an entire dialogue and heal yourself. That’s empowering!

Copyright 2012 Melinda Urban All Rights Reserved Amâeil is an experienced, intuitive, energy psychotherapist. She is a master at unraveling the confusion in your concerns to heal the root cause, using an integration of counselling, energy work, vocal healing and Theta/DNA healing. We quickly, gently and easily get to the root cause of your concerns and simultaneously release 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, case studies, testimonials, and my upcoming learning circle on Honouring Communication – with Yourself and Others visit www.MelindaUrban. com or call 613-253-2888. Appointments in person or by phone.

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As the sky shifted to a deep blue November dusk, through the windows of the oriental zen studio space, students had a chance to feel, and even start to move from, their organs. Hands on tummies, the students swayed, eyes closed, melodiously.

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Healing The Child Within

Sherry Harris, MSW, RSW he inner child work is a prerequisite to finding the way home to the God Love that you are. I started healing my wounded child within when I left yet another abusive relationship in my early forties. I do not blame these partners.

I drew them to me to show me clearly how I did not love my self. I truly thought if I was cute, sweet and endlessly giving Love would come to me. Obviously that was completely wrong and I drew to my self the lack of love that I was.

First I started dialoguing with her. I wrote to her with my dominant hand and she, Sherbear, wrote back with her nondominant hand. The legibility of her printing or writing gave me a clue where she first became stuck. She could barely print.

I asked her to draw me pictures of how she felt. They were very primitive, stick like and always had tears or red gashes of anger in them. She drew her face with the big frown I had envisioned. I wrote to her and told her how sorry I was that she had not received the love, kindness and understanding that she wanted as a child. I promised her that I would love her and learn to love me by loving her. I imagined for 6 months that she was with me constantly. We slept together in a bed loaded with stuffies, we shopped together, went to work together and played together. I had never learned how to relax and play in childhood so this was fun. We coloured, skipped, climbed trees and swung on the park’s swings. I began to lighten up and move out of the perfectionistic place I had lived in for many years.

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Psychotherapist Insurance Receipts Available harris.sherry@gmail.com 613-236-8852 As I now visualized her I could see her frown was getting lighter and lighter. Her arms now swung freely at her side sometimes even doing little clapping hand games we did together and she seldom stamped her feet. She would if I didn’t make special play time for us. For six months we were literally joined at the hip. We both particularly loved skipping. We found it impossible to be angry or unhappy when skipping. I

Couple’s Coach Insurance Receipts Available harris.sherry@gmail.com 613-236-8852 found places where we could skip unobserved and we planned to go there every day. In the winter we skipped inside. One day I heard Sherbear laugh within me. I had just drawn something very badly and it made her laugh. What a joy that was to me.

As I looked in on her I saw the frown was gone and there was a slight smile emerging. She was happier and so was I. It was now time for us to grow up together. The four year old inside was ready to grow up a few years. She said she was ready to be eight, another year where she was very hurt and angry. I remembered being in grade three and having a teacher who hated me and hit be daily with a long ruler.. My already fragile self-esteem took a big hit that year. Inside and out I felt totally unlovable, incompetent and worthless. My job now as big Sher was to return little Sherbear to feeling good about her self at school. Not happy at home, school had been her saving grace. Big Sher and little Sher played school together.

We did our homework and I praised her work, which was very excellent indeed. We imagined telling the teacher that she was not allowed to hit us and if she did again we would report her to the school board. We empowered ourselves.

It felt wonderful and soon my injured little 8 year old had regained some confidence in her self.

I continued this process age by age, year by year until little Sher, not so little anymore, no longer felt rejected, unworthy and unloved. The years from 13 through 18 took us the longest as that’s when we were both really out of control. We built up a lot of shame and guilt around our rebellious unhealthy behaviours. We worked hard to love and support each other, but we did manage to do it. Sherbear eventually was able to grow up and join me as a loving, competent, balanced adult.

I no longer had a raging, destructive child within me that propelled me into foolish and sometimes dangerous positions.

Together we grew to be loving, kind and respectful.

If I had not made peace with the angry, hurt child inside I would never have been able to love my self. Learning to love my self, starting with the little girl inside has been a most wonderful rewarding journey to peace and contentment.

Together we grew into allowing and accepting each other, trusting each other and then learning to trust that the Divine Universe was there loving and supporting us. I encourage each one of you to get to know your inner child and offer him or her the safe, empowering, unconditionally loving parenting they deserved to have.

Sherry Harris is a psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, coach and counsellor who specializes in assisting people to love, honour and respect them selves.. For more information please call Sherry at 613-236-8852 or email her at harris.sherry@gmail.com.

Website is www.sherryharriscounselling.com

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Make Your Dream a Reality

“Whatever you do or dream you can, begin it.

Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

Begin it now.”

Goethe

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oethe declares that we can create our world. As a great writer and mystic, he believed there was a correlation between our world and deep thoughtfulness. Yet it’s difficult to actualize our goals through the superficial part of our mind.

This “small” mind is filled with self-doubt; it procrastinates and is good at sabotaging even the best of intentions. Through hypnosis, however, we can bypass the self-doubt and procrastination and make our dreams a reality in a concrete tangible way.

Hypnosis helps us take hold of the mental functions we use every day to zoom in on our objectives. Through it, our subconscious mind connects to our heart’s true needs and desires.

This may be something as simple as weight loss or developing a clear mind with which to make decisions without hesitation. Perhaps you want to de-clutter or reduce the amount of stress in your life. Remarkably, if you want to stop smoking, need more confidence, suffer from insomnia, or wish to let go of the past, hypnosis will help you achieve all of this and more in a natural way.

“My sessions with Lynne felt like enlightenment! I would definitely recommend her.”

Karen

Angel Healing

by Lisa Virtue

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’ve really been enjoying the healings and communications I’ve been doing since I took the leap to open my healing practice. It’s such a wonderful experience for everyone, and always leaves us with a warm feeling of closeness, after sharing such profound moments.

The extraordinary comes to pass with every session. It’s not something from a book or that I learned in a classroom. It’s a true gift that I believe I facilitate in happening one way or another. It’s angels.

As I perform energy healing, angels will appear and begin their own healing ministrations. Sometimes they work on specific areas, reaching right in to the problem area to heal it, like angelic doctors or surgeons. Other times they work directly in conjunction with me, as I feel their hands enter mine, guiding them through a process. Always there are messages, keying in on what an underlying issue is and what the client needs to hear. Sometimes there’s even homework. Wonderful, healing homework.

What a blessing it is, what a gift, to have angels voluntarily come in to perform healings, exactly as they’re needed.

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“In my first week I lost 4 pounds! I love the process of using both relaxation and motivation to reach my objectives.”

Susan Through hypnosis you have the opportunity to relax, both physically and mentally, while enhancing your capacity to learn and change in beneficial ways.

For more information, or to book an appointment contact Lynne at (613) 721-7888 or info@ kaivalya.ca (www.kaivalya.ca) Lynne Cardinal, Ph.D. Eastern Philosophy; certified with the Canadian Hypnosis Centre and with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH). She is also certified in Innovative Hypnosis Techniques and Client Based Weight Loss, by the National Guild of Hypnotists

Right Path Healing Energy & Crystal Healing Clears blocks and brings your system into balance Spirit Communication Receive messages from angels, guides or spirits lisa@rightpathhealing.com Lisa Virtue (613) 296-4271 RightPathHealing.com

I look forward to meeting more of you this coming year, and to the wonderful interactions with angels we will have.

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New Beginnings or Old Reruns?

Which do you want this year to be?

Each day of the year begins anew. Obviously a beginning is “new” you say. It is, but many times we begin a new task the same as we did before. We take the same actions and get the same result, yet we expect the outcome to be different.

Or we begin the day determined to break a pattern and make a positive change. We start fresh, but end up with yesterday’s rerun, repeating the habit we wanted to change.

Here are some other roadblocks to a new life you may identify with. We forgot who we really are.

Often we feel helpless, useless and worthless. We deny our truth. Or we complain, criticize and judge as an excuse for not taking action.

We buy into the idea there is a “quick fix”. It’s the delusion of looking outside ourselves for the solution instead of looking within, the only place for self discovery.

As T.S. Eliot said. “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.”

A new beginning is a rebirth. Indeed each time we wake we are reborn. If we are wise, we will treat each day as a new start to shape our lives. But it’s our choice as to how this birth will manifest itself.

Here are some resolutions to help you get a new voice.

First set your goals for 2012. Then affirm you will never give up until you have reached them.

Be true to yourself and you will awaken from the amnesia of your forgotten self.

Stop focusing on what might have been. This is self sabotage. Rather make your mind your friend and focus on what can be. Use the capacity you have been given and you will fulfill your purpose.

Make reframing part of your resolutions. Believe that you have the ability to change. This is the first step in reframing.

Then look at a situation you want to change and create a new dream around how you desire it to be. Then go to work with

your mind, your emotions and your body to bring the dream into reality.

Evaluate your progress constantly and course correct as necessary. Celebrate your every victory, no matter how small.

It does take discipline and determination to achieve our goals. But the accomplishment of every goal brings us closer to self mastery when each step brings us joy and satisfaction.

In the end it’s about the journey.

With steady progress, we move from fear to courage and from doubt to faith, determined never to give up. We move from our willful ignorance to clarity and focus.

Only then can we truly experience a new beginning.

When we develop unshakable faith in ourselves and in the Supreme Creator we become unstoppable.

Our part is to be ready, willing and eager.

We are on our own, but we can’t do it alone. Another person can inspire us and walk beside us and support us.

So I challenge you to become unstoppable. For just $147 + HST, with my Wellness Assessment and Health Recovery Strategy, I can help you get clarity on what you want and need so you can switch on your light, transform your life and start your “aha” journey.

Send me an email at JoyceFriesen@NovalisIntegra.com or call 613 841-3205 to discuss how you can get started.

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R a w F o o d a nd Weight Loss: A Special Report

By Sarah Ives

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here are many different reasons why people turn to a raw food diet.

Health reasons - anything from a serious illness to acne - are often top of the list.

But not far behind, you’ve guessed it – weight loss. But not just weight loss - the raw lifestyle isn’t you’re average package of pills or injections/solutions, prepackaged dinners or any of that – in fact, it’s a feel-ravishing, completely back to basics, phenomenal nourishment for your body and mind. But let’s leave the feel-good/healthy stuff behind for a minute. We all know that what is good for us isn’t necessarily motivation enough for us to actually do it. Let’s talk weight-loss.

While the exact reasons are still hotly debated in some circles, the bottom line is that your grandmother/mother was right when she said to eat your veggies. Our bodies respond positively to raw foods and it thanks us in many ways, the most obvious being weight loss (more aptly it is a return to optimal weight – raw foods facilitate weight-gain if needed). Still yet to be proven exactly why we need our veggies, scientists know we all do. I believe it has to do with fully oxygenating our cells. We all need oxygen to live and eating more fruits and veggies delivers this oxygen right where we need it, giving every cell in our body a mini-makeover by cleansing away waste that has likely accumulated for years. Washing away this waste helps the body rid itself of excess weight and other sludge that holds us back on a physical and mental level.

But, science aside, notice how you feel when eating a cleaner diet. Watch how the raw food diet has the power to transform you into a newer, cleaner, more alert and alive person than you may have felt in years (with clearer skin and brighter eyes). Many people report feeling better than they did in their early twenties while eating a diet high in raw foods (!). By learning some basic tips and tricks to successfully eat more raw food, you can also experience the happy benefits, like losing (or gaining) weight, while embarking on a journey that will truly nourish your body, mind and soul. That’s a nobrainer, right? Wishing everyone a wonderful new year!

Sarah Ives is a raw food educator and coach who teaches simple and easy ways to include more raw food in your life. Join her this month at her Green Smoothie Cleanse on January 9th, 2012 or her Raw Foods for Weight Loss class on January 14th, 2012.

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Crystal of the Month

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ets start 2012 with Selenite. I’m finding more and more of us are ready to work with this beautiful, high vibrating stone at this time. Yes, we need to remain grounded but if we are to remember who we are at the soul level, it’s time to open ourselves to those high, heavenly frequencies that we originate from.

I lovingly refer to Selenite as solidified starlight. It is most commonly seen in white, castle-like formations, although it also grows in orange, green and gold-brown crystals. It’s known for it’s lustrous, otherworldly glow. The white variety is especially luminous and angelic in look and feel. Selenite grows in vertically aligned striations. that help our Earthly selves to come into alignment with the higher realms. Selenite opens the third eye, the crown chakra and the soul star chakra above the head, aligning and creating connection all the way up to the 14th chakra.

Selenite’s intense, yet gentle energies effectively clear congestion and negativity from all levels of one’s being, opening the way for the Higher Self to come more fully into the body and establish itself there. Selenite greatly assists living in alignment and awareness of one’s life purpose.

Selenite opens channels of communication with Spirit Guides and Angels so that they can better support and protect us on our journey. It’s a wonderful stone to place on altars and to use in ceremony. It’s like an invitation for Angelic presence to come and anchor itself into your space.

Selenite lamps and candles bring energies of sweetness and purity that cleanse and energize homes and healing rooms.

Their natural purity connects to the pure Divinity within all of us, awakening the Light of creation at the core of our being, helping us to remember our true power as beings of love and compassion…

Selenite is a wonderful multi-purpose friend. It can be used for meditation, for cleansing and the sealing the aura, for cleansing space and in crystalline grids. Selenite is a traditional stone for protective gridding of space and property.

Just remember not to cleanse Selenite in water.

Since Selenite is a stone of such high and pure vibration, it’s best paired it with a grounding stone during use. Black Tourmaline is ideal for this purpose. It also forms in vertical

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striations and teams well with Selenite, grounding and anchoring the higher vibrations into our lower chakras and the Earth Star Chakra below the feet.

There are some absolutely amazing Giant Selenite Crystals that have been discovered in caves in Mexico. You can email me if you would me to send photos.

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by Aileen M. McKenna, Certified Quantum-Touch Therapy everything, although not understanding language per se, we Practitioner/Instructor, Certified Agent of Conscious certainly understand what is being transmitted as you may Evolution have noticed with your wee ones when they are sleeping will get the message uantum-Touch therapy works to if you tell them something and then ask heal old injuries of a physical as them in the morning. well as an emotional nature. As human beings we overcome many difficult I recently observed the resolution situations in our lives by compensating of a difficult birth with a client who Breakthrough in Energy Healing In Ottawa serving Ontario & Western Quebec for those issues we cannot heal, however, has suffered with severe headaches for the cellular memory of health as well Holistic Wellness Coach most of her life. She was born with the as the damage remains intact until we Aileen McKenna use of forceps and actually has a mark Certified Quantum-Touch® Practitioner find the pathway to recovery. I observe from that instrument still on her face.

Certified Quantum-Touch® Instructor this process of healing that some refer To observe her body going through Associate Polarity Practitioner to as ‘the unwinding’ regularly in the process of birth resolving that old Certified Aromatherapist my practice. And as students of my Certified Small Group Facilitator body memory is truly remarkable. I’ve Certified Facilitator – Open Space Technology Quantum-Touch classes have heard, observed the body resolving trauma we potentially carry within our cells from accidents and surgeries, however Aileen’s Oasis trauma from birth, gestation and/or the birth situation I had observed on 613-228-2272 conception. These issues don’t stand film but not personally until this event.

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Groups and is available to offer Open Space During some of my training we observed infants who were services….you can reach her at 613-228-2272, or continuously attempting to break through obstacles which by e-mail at aileen@aileensoasis.com or you can could replicate the birth canal. These obstacles may be the check our her website at www.aileensoasis.com space between mom upper arm and upper body, or the corner created where the arm of a couch met the back. The wee being spent a long time in the birth canal and was eventually brought back by way of a caesarean section and so did not actually resolve the dilemma of it’s birth. The resolution of this situation during Quantum-Touch therapy sessions is truly remarkable to witness, and it does indeed create the space for the resolution to occur.

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Voyage To Betterment:

Three amazing films on nutrition, health, and wellbeing

by Daniel Mauro

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s of January 2012, Speaking Visionaries will be screening (an average of) 2 films per month. To start the new year on a very positive and healthy note, we will offer 3 excellent documentaries on the theme of nutrition, health and wellbeing: Voyage to Betterment, Food Matters, and Forks Over Knives.

The film Voyage to Betterment follows an eclectic group of individuals (everyone from yoga instructors and RMTs, to bartenders and construction workers) as they embark on a 30 day holistic journey involving profound dietary changes, exercise, meditation, and intention-based rituals. Before and after blood tests at Biosignia reveal remarkable biological changes in each participant following the nutritional paradigm; in addition, each person in the group is able to shift their pH to normal using simple meditative-visualization exercises.

The film features insights from well known scientists such as Dr. T. Colin Campbell (lead researcher for the China Diet Study), Dr. David R Hawkins, MD, PhD (author of Power versus Force), Dr. Neal Barnard, MD and includes a cameo appearance by actor David Carradine as well as footage of Dr. Kam Yuen (the person who trained Carradine for the role of “Grasshopper”).

Much more than just another film about food and nutrition, Voyage to Betterment takes a multifaceted approach to health and wellness by addressing 10 core Principles of Well Being that span the physical, mental and spiritual realms: Nutrition, Exercise, Rest, Thoughts, Intentions, Beliefs, Attitude, Grace, Love, and Karma.

From the producers of “VOYAGE to BETTERMENT” (Saturday, January 28 @ 7 pm) “Viewers...were amazed to see: how a group of healthy young people were able to reduce their risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes by up to 50% in only 30 days; the pH levels of an entire group normalize simply by going into meditation; grass growing taller when exposed to love and shorter when ignored; an experiment where a medical intuitive provided accurate body, mind and spirit scans of everyone without knowing...anything about them; a practitioner pull negative energies out of a body; a tumor the size of an orange disappear in thirty seconds when treated with Qigong.”

What people are saying about “VOYAGE to BETTERMENT” “Excellent work! Very well done...Fully resonated with me.

Great characters, wonderful doctors, great anecdotes...I wanted it to keep going.”

- Bryce Wylde HD, “The Antioxidant Prescription”

3 amazing Health & Wellness Films in January! www.SpeakingVisionaries.com

SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY 7:00 pm start time $12 at the door

Forks Over Knives !

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Food Matters January 21

Voyage to Betterment January 28

“An amazing documentary that is informative and entertaining.

No matter what your knowledge of the mind-body connection, its message really hits home.”

- Joanna Tambakis “The film’s ‘selfless’ dedication to the multidisciplinary truths it highlights...creates a powerful holistic unity.”

- Lisa Chilvers, Nutritionist and Holistic Allergist “Everyone should see it!!! VOYAGE to BETTERMENT will make you look at your pre-programmed ways of living your life...and challenge it!”

- CinemaClock.com “FOOD MATTERS” Synopsis (Saturday, Jan. 21, 7 pm) “ ‘Let thy Food be thy Medicine and thy Medicine be thy Food’ - Hippocrates. With nutritionally-depleted foods, chemical additives and our tendency to rely upon pharmaceutical drugs to treat what’s wrong with our malnourished bodies, it’s no wonder that modern society is getting sicker. ‘Food Matters’ sets about uncovering the trillion dollar ‘sickness industry’ and gives people some scientifically verifiable solutions for overcoming illness naturally. Filmmakers, James Colquhoun and Laurentine ten Bosch, interviewed several leading experts in nutrition and natural healing who claim that...the right kind of foods, supplements and detoxification can be used to treat chronic illnesses as fatal as terminally diagnosed cancer. The focus of the film is in helping us rethink the belief systems fed to us by modern medical and health care establishments.

The interviewees...reveal many alternative therapies that can be more effective, more economical, less harmful and less invasive than conventional medical treatments.”

“FORKS OVER KNIVES” Synopsis (Saturday, January 14, 7 pm) “Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure...

Cases of diabetes are exploding...Major medical operations have become routine...Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the country’s three leading causes of death...Millions suffer from...degenerative diseases. Could it be there’s a single solution to all of these problems? FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. The research of Dr. T. Colin Campbell, a nutritional scientist at Cornell University, and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, head of the Breast Cancer Task Force at the Cleveland Clinic, led them to a startling conclusion: degenerative diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and several forms of cancer, could almost always be prevented – and in many cases reversed – by adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet. Throughout the film, cameras follow “reality patients” who have chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes – while the challenges and triumphs of their journeys are revealed.”

Screening Information: Join us at the St. Paul University Amphitheatre (223 Main St.) on the last 3 Saturdays of January to see 3 inspiring films on Health & Nutrition: Forks Over Knives (January 14), Food

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Matters (January 21), Voyage to Betterment (January 28).

Please visit: www.SpeakingVisionaries.com for detailed info about each of these films. 7:00 pm start time for all movies.

Show up early for a chance to win a FREE DVD movie prize!

About Speaking Visionaries Inc: Daniel Mauro is the founder of Speaking Visionaries Inc. www.SpeakingVisionaries.com ) a vibrant new company that promotes spiritually empowering events in the National Capital Region (e.g., Innovator Speaker Series, Spiritual Cinema Evenings, Science of Sound Workshops).

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Dancing as a Spiritual Practice

By Janet Burn

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ver the past eight years, Sacred Circle Dance has become part of my spiritual practice. In following the simple steps to ancient and contemporary dances, I have discovered a moving meditation which deepens the mind-body-spirit connection. It is a personal journey, yet done in a group, hands clasped as we move rhythmically together. I am held in community, connected to myself, to others, to the earth and to something much greater than all of that. When I’m finished dancing, I feel both relaxed and energized!

This ancient form of dance also connects us to our ancestors – we have been dancing in circle ever since we had fire. The father of Sacred Circle Dancing, Bernard Wosien, received guidance in the’ 60s to save and record the steps and music for dances done in a circle from all cultures, as they are needed on the earth again now to help us remember how to live in community, and to help heal the planet.

No partner or previous dance experience is needed for Sacred Circle Dance, and it is accessible to people of all ages.

Simple steps are taught and repeated each time. We hold hands and the circle moves as a unit, so it is easy to follow along.

The music is a stimulating mix of many styles – traditional, classical, reggae, pop, ethnic, etc.

All are welcome at the monthly dances of the Ottawa Sacred Circle Dance community at the Westboro Masonic Hall. For information contact Sheryl-Elaine, sherylelaine@gmail.com, tel. (613) 726-2026 or Catherine, cgee2013@gmail.com.

A special event, “Winter Revels: Dancing the Sacred”, will take place February 11-12, 2012, at the Carp Ridge Eco Wellness Centre, featuring two of Canada’s foremost Sacred Circle Dance leaders, Barbara Herring and Meaghan Way. For information contact Judy Henry, 613-832-8241, herbs@earthmedicine.ca.

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D E F E N S I V E N ESS

CREATE CLOSER LOVING RELATIONSHIPS

Part One

By Marlene and Bob Neufeld

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ne of the common problems that we encounter in our office is when one or both parties are defensive. One person says something, expresses a need or some feelings or even says something critical or blaming. While we don’t recommend blame or criticism, we also don’t support getting defensive. Getting defensive usually results in increasing escalation. The first person does not “feel heard” and either ups the ante by getting louder or more emphatic or gets defensive themselves. Defensiveness is one of the four indicators that researcher John Gottman found could predict relationship break-down.

The conversation may begin with “why are you always wasting your time?” Now there are a number of things about this sentence that are problematic. It includes a superlative “always” which is arguable. It asks a question that the person doesn’t really want to have answered. The first person doesn’t really want to know “why” the second person is doing what they are doing. It would be much more clear and direct for the first person to say, “I would like some of your attention.” We also teach people how to communicate clearly by speaking the unarguable truth.

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However, our partners are not perfect, and don’t always express themselves clearly. When that happens catching our defensiveness can be helpful.

What would be a typical defensive reaction to “why are you always wasting your time?” It could be with a logical explanation of why what the person is doing is important, or it could be “I’m NOT wasting my time, this is important!” or it could be bringing in evidence to prove that the other person is wrong for saying what they did, or it could include another kind of defensive move, such as storming out the door?

The first question we might ask of the person in our office is “Whom are you defending?” A client recently told us that if

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he didn’t refute his partner’s allegations they would become real. We asked whether refuting them ever actually got his partner to change her mind. He said “no, but at least it makes me feel better.” We suggested that if he didn’t already believe the allegations on some level he probably wouldn’t take them seriously.

If Marlene said to Bob “you’re fat” Bob probably would not have any inclination to get defensive. He doesn’t believe he’s fat. However, if Bob said to Marlene “you’re fat” she would be much more inclined to get defensive. Being a female in a society where thin is valued, and where she has put a lot of effort into maintaining a healthy weight, makes “you’re fat” a much more emotionally charged sentence for Marlene than it is for Bob. On the other hand, Bob has sometimes had a belief that he is not doing enough. Therefore if Marlene said, “you’re wasting your time” he would likely have a much more defensive reaction.

It is helpful to know and understand your partner’s sensitivities and not deliberately trigger them. It is not a good idea for Bob to call Marlene fat or Marlene to tell Bob he’s wasting his time. However, it is not always possible, nor is it healthy to be in charge of your partner’s defensive reactions. Ultimately, people can learn to challenge their own defensive reactions.

For more about how we do this, please see our article in next month’s Tone magazine.

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. For more information call 613594-9248 or see marleneandbob.com. Many of the ideas in this article are from Gay & Katie Hendricks, Lasting Love, Constellation, pages 213 to 225. See the articles on Marlene and Bob’s website for more about Gottman’s indicators of relationship breakdown (Four Horsemen of the APOCALYPSE), generous listening and how to speak the unarguable truth.

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January 2012

A Long Season of Sorrow Dealing With the Realities of Chronic Illness

By Jeannine Ouellette

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iving a life within the confines of a chronic illness can feel like an endless string of days without light. Much like we crave the sun to uplift our spirit and take us through the dreariness of a grey day, a person dealing with the daily realities of chronic illness craves gleams of hope within an interrupted life.

Near the end of his imprisonment in 1897, Oscar Wilde penned a poignant letter entitled De Profundis in which he wrote about his suffering in prison, and in life. Chronic illness is a prison of sorts, and a chronically ill person indeed faces what Wilde calls a long moment of suffering. Normalcy can become so deeply disturbed by chronic illness that we may no longer remember who we were before illness dismantled our way of life. When spontaneity, simplicity and serenity become qualities of the past, standing in the light of faith and optimism is a repeated act of renewed courage. The “season” that never ends casts a shadow of unhappiness as each day blends into the other. Will it ever change? When?

There are other life circumstances that, like chronic illness, can bleed the energy from our mind, body and soul. We can be persistently drained by a state of grieving, a drastic change of circumstances or a painful phase of existence which leaves us with a sense of despair running so deep that we feel like we are living someone else’s life. That can’t be me. This can’t be my life. It is challenging to feel peaceful, physically and mentally, when every hour of every day is focused on surviving pain, fatigue and suffering. How must we speak to the illness so it can hear our plea for release?

Yet amidst uncertainty, one thing is certain. We must always continue to believe that we — our life, our health — will improve. Our mind craves moments of respite from the darkness, the distress and the doubt. We must respond to this need for hope by infusing our heart with words of joy and extending agreeable sentiments to every part of our mind. We must allow sunlight and warmth to travel through our veins, and mend our spirit. We must connect with that place of power in our mind that is blessed with the ability to inject every cell of our being with the confidence of beginnings. And we must dream about happiness and health until it becomes real for us.

Every day, we must move as far away from the day’s misery as we can, and reach for the spirit of joy.

Out of compassion, we “become a friend” to our own Self.

We realize that we have choices about what we allow to take root inside us, and we begin to relate to our circumstances with intuitive kindness. Yes, we notice our sorrow, its devastation and its discomfort, but we also notice our soul’s wisdom and our body’s capacity for restoration. We warm our hearts with remembrance of all the goodness of our days, and in doing so, we take a step on our journey into healing.

Jeannine Ouellette is an Ottawa-based writer who deals with the realities of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome every day. You can visit her writing/production company at www.triyana.ca.

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Laura’s Numerology News For January 2012 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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 6 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. What can and should you excavate from your life this year?

The month of Jan. will start off with a new short term project or unexpected surprise. It will lead you to a new path that will be made clearer next year.

8. The perfect use of 2012 would be to take a year long sabbatical, alone, and totally focus on resting and repairing yourself. Can you do this? Probably not, so why not go back to school, or get a job that stretches you way beyond yourself by learning something new. Try to find ways to fix your mind, body and emotions. The material rewards will come next year. Zen out.

9. Use Jan. as an excavation or cleaning period to clear away the unfinished projects and chores that are clogging your world. All of your determination and fortitude will be required to eliminate the people, habits, attitudes, and your medical issues. Do it now, as it is full steam ahead in Feb.

2. Your main focus for 2012 should be repairing yourself and starting new endeavors. You will start the year off working on relationship issues. They will be in your face and very hard to ignore. New relationships are formed and old ones bite the dust.

3. You will feel like a circus juggler this month. First of all, finish the commitments from last year, then weed out the junk, and only then, take on more projects. It is normal if you feel like a nerve ending with legs this month. Some relationships will be very trying or ending.

4. Call your finance person and have them put you on a budge, ASAP. Left alone you might blow your wad on fun, and mindless pursuits. Make a decision to save your money now, so that you can try to take most of the summer off.

Do it now as you will not have the chance to do this next year.

5. You will find that the fun stops here and now. This is a hardcore, serious rebuilding year, on all fronts. Make friends with work and lots of it in 2012. This year will be packed with many frustrating restrictions and you will find that nothing will come very easy. Nose to the grindstone, my friend.

6. You can expect changes on the home front this month?

Your life is in flux for the whole year, but these changes are in the area of “all things domestic” in Jan. Try to be like a leaf on the water, and not get messed up with all of the crazy changes, just bob around and go with the flow.

7. Fill your own personal tank first this month. If you go into the balance of the year with little juice, you will set yourself up for a huge fall. Go to the spa, to a therapist, to the Doctor, whatever you need. You must prepare yourself, now for this demanding year. Next stop for gas is Nov. Domestic and family changes rule the year.

LAURA YOUNG IS AN INTUITIVE NUMEROLOGIST AND CORE BELIEF MODIFICATION COACH. SHE IS LOCATED IN OTTAWA, BUT CAN CONDUCT PHONE OR SKYPE CONSULTATIONS ANYWHERE. FOR PERSONAL CONSULTATION CALL 613-725-7232 OR EMAIL LBAIRD@ISTAR.CA

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Acupuncture:

Is Flu Shot Enough?

By Steve Ryu, L.Ac.

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nce again we are in not only the holiday season but also the flu season. But many of us are wondering about the effectiveness of flu shots and whether or not we need one.

Flu shots are vaccines, and like other vaccines, these contain weakened viruses or viral particles intended to help your body’s immune system recognize and fight off that particular virus. Viruses have an amazing ability to change form, or mutate, to avoid your body’s immune cells, and unfortunately flu vaccines are often based on types of viruses we have seen in past years that have since changed. Those viruses may not be circulating this year, and your shot wouldn’t help in avoiding the flu. In most cases, flu-like symptoms aren’t even caused by the influenza virus, and flu vaccination isn’t effective against those organisms. Additionally, some of these vaccines use chemical additives that have potentially harmful effects.

A recent Mayo Clinic study of 153 elderly people showed that 46 percent of the patients who received a vaccination containing three viral strains failed to develop antibodies to any of the strains. Only 17 percent developed antibodies to all three strains. This is one of the reasons why so many seniors get the flu despite having a flu shot.

From the perspective of Chinese medicine, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Doing everything you can to prevent illness is vastly superior to treating illness once it strikes. Does this mean it’s a good idea to have a flu shot?

Perhaps-but keep the following facts in mind.

Our immune system is created to protect you. You naturally and biologically are designed to fend off bacterias, viruses and flus. Regardless of whether you decide to get the shot, there are a number of things I recommend to all of you. Many of these are common sense and should be practiced year-round.

They are especially important during the holiday season when we tend to socialize more and are ever more likely to come into contact with any number of germs.

1. Drink plenty of water. Central heating, holiday libations and the hectic holiday pace all contribute to dehydration, which in turn lowers immunity. Have an extra glass of water before you start to feel thirsty.

2. Get plenty of rest. Historically, people rose when the sun came up and went to bed not long after the sun went down, which meant that in the winter people tended to hibernate more. Heed the urge to nap or go to bed earlier than usual, and give your immune system the rest it craves to stay strong.

3. Wash your hands often. The number-one method of flu transmission is hand to mouth. We are generally not even aware of how often we touch our faces. Think of every doorknob or other object we touch daily that any number of people may have also touched.

January 2012

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4. Get some acupuncture. Acupuncture is always a good idea for strengthening the immune system. It helps to maintain balance during the stressful “holi-daze.” Do yourself a favor and have a relaxing session. You’ll come away feeling renewed and refreshed. For a great holiday gift; give the gift of health.

Steve Eun Kyu Ryu, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist (NY) and certified herbalist at New Life Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Center in Ottawa. He is affiliated with Ottawa Fertility Centre and Riverside Acupuncture & Wellness Centre for infertility treatment. For further information or to make an appointment call 613-863-6906 or visit website www.freewebs.com/newlifeacu or www. acupunctureottawa.com

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Celebrate Humanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unity in Diversity + Oneness!

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30 p.m.

First United Church, Labyrinth Hall 347 Richmond Road (Richmond at Churchill)

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t is time now for humanity, led by the feminine energy, to unite in prayer and a common vision for our earth and her people. In celebration, a dynamic evening has been planned which will include drumming, singing, dancing and a potluck dinner. This event, co-partnered by Spiritual Frontiers Canada of Ottawa and the Heart + Soul Light Centre of Gatineau, will feature entertainer Aboriginal Singer Songwriter Bevan Skerratt. Also appearing will be Celtic/French inspiration singers Charles Gregoire and Heidi Brault. We will also be inspired by a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drumming group and four Peace presenters, male and female, who will speak on their initiatives. Messages from the presenters will affirm the wisdom of such great teachers as: Grandmother Abuela Marguarita Nunez Garcia - â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the women take back their voices, when they remember to honour themselves that is where change begins.â&#x20AC;?, and Grandfather Elder William Commanda - â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is time now â&#x20AC;&#x201C; men give the place to the women now.â&#x20AC;?

This will be our third Unity in Diversity evening, helping us to take root and grow the seed in our hearts planted by the vision and dream of Grandfather William Commanda â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to become one heart, one mind, one light, a culture of peace and a circle of all nations. We will continue our celebration of our authentic relationship with each other as we live from his spirit and legacy of forgiveness, compassion, peace, and inclusivity.

This will be an evening to enrich us on all levels.

Let us create and experience an evening of raised energy and consciousness. As the Mayan Prophecy states for these times: we are the ones we have been waiting for! Your contributions and sacred presence at this evening will build the foundation of a second joyous evening of celebration, to be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 in the Grand Hall of the Canadian Museum of Civilization. In the Spirit of Oneness Globally, we will honour the Birth in 2012 of a new humanity and Consciousness. We will honour that in these times, we are all called to bring forth the fruit of what is best in ourselves and to know that we are the mid wives and mid fathers of a new world!

To reserve your space for this evening, please send a cheque with names and number of persons to Judith Matheson, 128 Bordeaux St. Gatineau QC J9H 5G9. This request to please bring a pot luck dish and support contributions of $10 or more for adults and $5 for children under age 12 also covers costs.

Enter at the back of the church on Madison St. off Churchill St. and go upstairs. Contact Judith.Matheson@bell.net or 819-684-3099 for further information. Register early to prevent disappointment as space is limited to the first 80 registered people. By a star please also indicate your interest in supporting and attending December 22, 2012.

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Awaken Your Inner Magi How To Use The Universal Sacred Fire To Live Your Best Life

By Jennifer Clark he word magi means holder of divine wisdom. Divine wisdom and magick live inside of you. First, let me give you a brief history lesson. Most of us have seen a rainbow and been in awe of its presence. It is in fact this divine Presence that calls us to learn more about this sacred fire that has been talked about for thousands of years by countless religions and traditions and seen across a thousand skies. The Great Central Sun is our Source. It is called the Prime Creator; the Supreme Creator; the Divine Architect; the Great I AM; God. It also is sometimes called the Diamond Head; or Diamond Light for its strength, worth, beauty and power. This diamond light births from within itself 7 bands of sacred fire (the rainbow) from which all life is created from (remember your Grade 8

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science class with prisms)? Each band of light has a specific frequency and purpose. Each band of sacred fire is assigned an Elohim or creator god, an Ascended Master and Archangel to oversee its precipitation throughout the physical and nonphysical worlds. It is no coincidence then that we have 7 main chakras representing these 7 sacred rays within our bodies (as above, so below).

Each person has within themselves a three-fold flame of sacred fire (often called the sacred heart) that connects us eternally to the Great Central Sun or the Great I AM or God. This individual three fold flame is called the Individualized Presence or the Mighty I AM Presence. This threefold flame is the divine spark sent from the Great I AM as the gift of life, consciousness, and free will. Three plumed flames of Pink, Yellow and Blue sacred fire weave Itself as a divine trinity over the heart. Pink represents Divine Love; yellow represents Divine Wisdom and Blue, Divine Power.

All 3 of these qualities need to be fairly balanced before we can make real progress in any endeavour or to manifest the life we want to live. This balance is also the sign of our spiritual mastery and the outpicturing of our divine potential.

The definition of the Christ or Buddha Consciousness is when your threefold flame is perfectly balanced. Balancing our threefold flame is also a requirement for our ascension.

Using simple exercises and mantras or “calls” as they are referred to, anyone can activate the sacred fire healing to transmute negative and helpless feelings and limiting conditions. One of the most famous sacred fires is the Violet Fire or Violet Flame. First written about in the “I AM Mysteries” by Godfre Ray in the 1930’s, this Violet Flame is a universal sacred fire which can burn and consume negativity of all forms and can be used to shift any condition that is not what you desire or require. It is overlit by the Ascended Master Saint Germain and Archangel Zadkiel. It is highly recommended that for 15 minutes a day, you sit in meditation and imagine the Violet Flame or Violet Fire consuming all human discord in your life and in the world around you and the planet Earth beneath us. You can find numerous sacred fire calls on the internet. The simplest call is “I AM a Being of Violet Fire. I AM the Purity God desires”. As we begin our journey into 2012, it is imperative that we begin to align our mind, body, spirit, emotions and finances with the sacred fire of the Great Central Sun’s Presence. Our physical sun will become more prominent to us in 2012 as it starts to shift its axis and send more directly light to our planet. We can use sacred fire to align ourselves with our physical sun and to the Great Central Sun for a smoother and safer transition. We are living magical times of the great awakening. Using simple sacred fire techniques can exponentially help you create the life you desire to live.

Saturday, Feb. 11, (5-9:30 pm) “Third Celebration of Humanity's Unity in Diversity” at the First United Church Westboro, (please see article opposite page).

Sat Feb 18 (1-4 pm) Workshop: Augusto Vieira - Standing In Spirit and Peace Meditation Location: Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St. ($20.)

PLEASE NOTE: a few more books may be available free at sfc events Thurs Jan 5 (7:15 -9 pm) Talk : Jennifer Clark - Awaken Your Inner Magi: How to use the power of the sacred fire to live your best life.

Location: Ottawa Citizen, 1101 Baxter Rd, (Contributions welcome) Sat, Jan 21 (1-4 pm) Experiential Workshop: Jennifer Clark - Awaken Your Inner Magi: a continuation from the talk, with a hands-on workshop on how to use the power of the sacred fire to live your best life.

Location: Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St. ($20.)

Jennifer Clark is a Professional Spiritual Teacher who helps people just like you live with passion and purpose. Join her and Spiritual Frontiers Canada as she shares the simple and universal principles of the sacred fire of the Great Central Sun, learn the universal power of the “I AM” Presence that is within each of us and learn the simple healing techniques one can do to create the life you were born to live to transmute negative and limiting conditions. To learn more about Jennifer and her dynamic work, visit www.jenniferclark.ca Thur Feb 2 (7:15 - 9 pm) Talk: Augusto Vieira - The Greatest UFO Story Of Our Time Location: Ottawa Citizen, 1101 Baxter Rd, (Contributions welcome)

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2012 - Friday, Jan 6 - Specific Fri. Evenings (7:00 - 9:00 pm) FREE - ENERGY BALANCE EXCHANGE FRIDAY EVENINGS hosted by Thomas M. Tegtmeyer. Open to the general public for those who would like to give and receive energy balances. Good for people who have taken various courses and workshops and who would like to have opportunities to practice, e.g. Touch for Health, Brain Gym, Reiki, Results System, Body Talk, Colour Balancing, Reflexology (Hands, Face, Ears, Feet), Angel Cards, EFT, ImageStreaming, Acupressure, energy balancing, etc. with other like-minded people. Location: Ottawa Citizen Bldg., 1101 Baxter Rd. Note: For 2012 the gatherings will take place on the first Friday of the month: for example, Friday, January 6 and February 3, March 2 etc.

NOTE CHANGE: 2012 - FIRST FRIDAYS: JAN 6, FEB 3, MARCH 2, APRIL 6, MAY 4, JUNE 1, JULY 6, AUGUST 3, SEPTEMBER 7, OCTOBER 5, DECEMBER 14 (NOT DEC. 7) Do you or someone you recommend want to present at Spiritual Frontiers Canada in the new year? If so, there is a Presentation Form available at the back table or phone Jean-Louis Dube at 613 724-6021 or email jldube@rogers.com All are welcome to our events. Join us at the restaurant after the talk or workshop. Invite your friends. Chew over issues. Digest new ideas!

For volunteering please contact jldube@rogers.com or phone 613-724-6021 Dora Joseph, Article and Program Coordinator, SFC Volunteer

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More Vitality, Less Stress “AWAKENING THE THIRD EYE” Two-day Meditation workshop

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amantha Keen and Matteus Levell of Vital Switch, a New York based wellness company, are coming to Ottawa to present a dynamic Weekend workshop called “Awakening the Third Eye”.

The meditation techniques that are presented originate from the Clairvision School of Meditation. The Clairvision style emphasises the superiority of experiential knowledge over belief and dogma. See for yourself, know for yourself is the motto.

The techniques are straightforward, the first results immediate and tangible. They are tailored specifically for people living a busy western lifestyle, and result in an increase of alertness, awareness and focus.

Most people associate meditation with calmness and relaxation. This workshop shows how meditation- based techniques will increase focus, grounding, creativity and clarity. They are practical techniques that provide an antidote for the stressful, draining reality of city life. These techniques give drowsiness and stress the boot!

What makes this style unique are the ‘meditation skills’ that are to be used in your normal activities and that add a dimension of awakening to your life. The Meditation skills are methods for; centering, gaining inspiration, problem solving, and fostering creativity.

Students will be introduced to a straight-forward model of

Sedona Intensive Astrology Insights for the Capricorn Cycle 2011-2012 by Albert Clayton Gaulden Just in time to say ‘ta-ta’ to 2011, there is a New Moon at 2 degrees of Capricorn conjunct Pluto on Christmas Eve December 24. This portends great new beginnings for all Capricorns as well as earth signs, Taurus and Virgo. There will be a gentle push in the right direction for water signs, Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio. But what this requires is thoughtful integration of energies before the foundation is laid.

The best news is that all planets are direct in motion until Mars goes retrograde on January 23. This will be a lot of pressure on Virgos and Pisces because Mars is a troublemaker and a thorn in one’s side. This is the perfect season to trust God and clean house for these signs, as well as with other mutable signs, Gemini and Sagittarius.

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subtle bodies, the understanding of which gives a context for the techniques.

The skills learned in this workshop include how to: • How to use the third eye to quieten your mind • Ground and protect yourself • Make yourself impermeable to unwanted energies and prevent draining and fatigue • Connect to the deep reservoir of vitality that lies within you • get a deeper more reuvenating quality of sleep • improve your sitting meditation posture • Apply practical methods to alleviate headaches, insomnia and chronic fatigue.

• dowse and detect earth lines.

• make simple rods for dowsing.

• be more centered and focused when you need to be!

For more information about the upcoming Ottawa based workshop please contact www.clairvision.com or speak with Rachel Segal at rachelsegal@bell.net or 613-722-0889

The general forecast for 2012 is kinder, softer, gentler from the planets and their affect on all of us. The easier road we’ll tread is due to Saturn moving into latter degrees of Libra, easing the pressure of the opposition to Pluto in Capricorn that lasted umpteen months.

The continuing challenge is for Uranus in Aries opposing Pluto in Capricorn.

There are still going to be a lot of bumpy rides for the money markets and a need for Aries people generally to know where they are going and what they are going to do when they get there. Aries is famous to ‘run before they get the roadmap.’

Those days are over. We are moving into a Consciousness that not only requires the better mousetrap but also how can what Aries proposes that can stand the stress of the opposition from Pluto.

Gaulden will be coming back to Ottawa June 15 for workshops and private sessions.

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Visit www.pranashanti.com for more information Meditation (Integral Satsang) – 9 Week Series with Lynne & Jurgen Tuesdays, Beginning January 17th, 7:30 -9:00PM During the weekly sessions, explore different aspects of Yogic Philosophy that enable the deepening of your meditative experience.

Practice chanting, breathing and participate in group discussions. Cost: $135.00 per person for the 9 week Series. FREE Intro Class on January 10th.

Full Moon Meditation Thursday, January 12, 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM Join us for a special class that calls upon the powerful energy of the full moon. Balance your mind, calm your spirit, and uplift your soul! Cost: Class Card or Drop-In Fee. LIVE Music Sadhana with Dev Suroop Kaur of New Mexico Friday, January 13th, 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM One hour of yoga followed by one hour of meditation in the Kundalini Yoga Tradition.

Cost: $5.00 suggested donation or bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank.

Children’s Yoga – 7 Week Series with Jamie Reardon Saturdays, Beginning January 14th, 9:30-10:30 AM Join us for fun-filled yoga sessions that will stimulate and engage your child. We will use art, music, yoga games and imaginative storytelling to connect with our bodies, our breath, and our world. Cost: $70.00 per child for the 7 Week Series or $12.00 DropIn Fee per child, ages 3-8.

Naad Yoga: Expand with Sound & Mantra with Dev Suroop Kaur of New Mexico Saturday, January 14th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Internationally known musician and Teacher Trainer Dev Suroop Kaur will lead this upbeat evening of Naad Yoga, with music, sound and mantra. She’ll bring her guitar.... you just need to bring your enthusiasm!

Don’t worry if you think you can’t sing!

Come and create a new vibration - it might change your life! Cost: $20.00 per person.

Tai-Chi – 8 Week Series with Pierre Lefebvre Wednesdays & Sundays, Beginning January 18th or January 22nd. The 108 movements of Yang style Tai-Chi are conceived to clear the body’s meridians. Tai-Chi is relaxation in continual movements. Cost: $120.00 per person for 8 classes, $225.00 per person for 16 classes, $20.00 Drop In Fee. FREE Intro Class, Sunday, January 15th at 2:00 PM.

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Ashtanga Yoga – 5 Week Series with Kate Little Mondays, Beginning January 23rd, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Ashtanga Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs.

The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. Cost: $75.00 per person for the series, no DropIns. FREE Intro Class on Monday, January 16th at 6:00 PM. Intro to Breathwork and Meditation – 6 Week Series with Guy Tardif Thursdays, Beginning January 19th, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Will 2012 hold some unique challenges for you? Learn to breathe and meditate your way through them. This series is suitable for beginners and those wanting to learn additional skills to deepen and expand their current practice. Cost: $90 per person or $20.00 per person Drop In fee.

Friday Night Yoga and Chant with Elizabeth Friedman Friday, January 20th, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Begin 2012 with your most positive projections for health, happiness and prosperity! Join us for an invigorating Kundalini yoga set followed by a 31 minute mantra meditation to clear past errors and to cleanse your subconscious mind. Cost: Use your PranaShanti class card or Drop In fee.

30 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Joe Barnett Two 3-day weekends: January 20-22, 2012 and February 3-5, 2012.

More and more teachers and practitioners are exploring Yin Yoga. This is a natural reaction to what has become an extremely yang health culture. A yin practice emphasizes the connective tissues of the hips, thighs, pelvis and lower spine.

It prepares the body and mind for longer meditation practices. This 30-hour training is a strong complementary training for a current Yoga Teacher of any style or a spring board for the student who is ready to take the leap into a broader appreciation of the practice of Yin Yoga. Payment Plans and Student/Senior discounts available.

Double Gong New Moon Meditation Tuesday, January 24th, 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM Join us for these special classes that call upon the powerful energy of the new moon.

Balance your mind, calm your spirit, and uplift your soul! Cost: Class Card or Drop-In Fee.

Workshops

Kundalini Yoga 101 with Devinder Kaur Thursday, January 26th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM If you’ve never tried Kundalini Yoga, this workshop is for you! Not sure how to get started with Kundalini Yoga, this workshop is for you! Join us for this fun, light-hearted introduction to Kundalini Yoga. Cost: $40.00 per person. Includes a yoga mat rental, PranaShanti tote bag, 2 free classes, and an Intro to Kundalini Yoga Booklet.

Foundation & Alignment Posture Clinic through Vinyasa Yoga with Ichih Wang Sunday, January 29th, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM This session will focus on the small but powerful shifts in alignment which can make all the difference either in an asana practice or in your everyday living. Basic principles of foundation and alignment will be introduced and practiced in this workshop. Cost: $35.00 per person.

Conscious Relationships with Devinder Kaur Sunday, January 29th, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Come and learn what the yogis know about how you can shine in your personal and business relationships. We will practice a yoga set and a variety of meditations that will allow us to expand how we listen, communicate and create trust. Cost: $40.00 per person. Handouts provided.

Introduction to Yoga - 6 Week Series with Maria Figueroa Tuesdays, Beginning, January 31st, 6:30 - 8PM Learn the Basics from the ground up! This series is suitable for the absolute beginner to the more experienced regular practitioner looking to learn the basics of Hatha Yoga from the ground up. Cost: $90.00 per person for the 6 week series. Pre-registration required.

Beat the February Blues! ~ 40 Day Challenge Begins Feb 1st to March 20th Yogic science says it takes 40 days to create a new life-promoting habit or to drop a bad habit. The 40 Day Challenge is a great way to strengthen the body, unburden the mind, and make a daily commitment to yourself. Practice any style, any class (excluding pre-registered series), any time, (over a period of 47 days - 7 days grace!) Each participant who completes the Challenge will receive a 10 Class Package, a brand new yoga mat and other goodies!

All those who complete the Challenge will be entered into the GRAND PRIZE draw…50 Class Package and a $50 gift certificate to the PranaShanti Boutique.

Acro Yoga with Joe Barnett Saturday, February 4th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Acro Yoga combines acrobatic concepts with a yogic consciousness. The application of bandhas (internal locks) dristi (gaze) ujjayi breath (sounded breath) and vinyasa flow (synchronization of movement with breath) to a partner acrobatic practice gave birth to Acro Yoga. Being ‘in the moment’ and in balance with another person is the essence of Acro Yoga. Cost: $40.00 per person.

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340 Gladstone Ave. 613.234.7974 ottawayoga.com Kirtan! with the Bhakti Connection Friday, January 6th from 7:45 – 9pm Do you like listening to yoga music? Why not create your own?! Join the group for an interactive gathering - creating blissful vibrations with voice and instrumentation to open the heart.

Kirtan is an opportunity to experience Naad Yoga (the Yoga of Sound) and Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion), a type of Yoga that is whole and complete all on it’s own. Cost: By donation.

Chakra Healing with Shelley Harrison Sunday, January 8th from 4:30 – 6pm Awaken your awareness of your subtle body, take your knowledge of the chakras from book learning to a felt experience in your body. Learn ways to feel and perceive your own chakras - in each class we will focus on one of the 7 chakras, or energy centres in the spine. Cost: $20+hst Madonna Flow Party with Natalie Holst Friday, January 13th from 7:45 – 9:15pm Get into your groove and celebrate with a playful Ashtanga-based yoga class to the music of Madonna (yes, THE Madonna). Music arrangement by MixMaster Mike, (aka. Mike Block). During the 90-minutes you have a chance to work on your strength, flexibility and definitely lots of sweat. Show up early, this class is busy! Cost: By donation.

Intro to Restorative Yoga with Tara Porter Saturday, January 14th from 1 – 3pm For many of us, most of our daily life is expressed in a “go-go-go” manner focused on external activities and dialogues – taxing our mental, emotional and physical bodies. The result of this can be transferred into states of anxiety, insomnia, depression, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, dis-ease/uneasiness, impatience and much more. Cost: $15+hst in advance/student rate; $20+hst the day of.

Parenting with Yogic Principles with Jamine Ackert Sunday, January 15th from 1 – 4pm Yoga is much more than stretching your body.

Yoga postures can help us prepare for the stretch that life gives us when we become parents.

Besides yoga postures, there is a set of principles that is found in yoga to help us in our lives. Yoga has been around to guide people in all areas of their lives for thousands of years! Cost: $65+hst New Years Detox with Tania Frechette and Dr. Kristy Lewis ND Friday, January 20th from 7:45 – 9:15pm One of the simplest things you can do to improve your overall health and fitness is cleanse your body. Begin the new year by rebooting your body. Cost: $30+hst

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340 Gladstone Ave. 613.234.7974 ottawayoga.com Yoga & House Dance Fusion with Rise, Tangent & TaraVani Friday, January 20th from 8 – 9:30pm Come explore the house dance repertoire with Rise & Tangent, sandwiched in the middle of yang style yoga warm-up, and yin yoga cool down with TaraVani. Cost: $20+hst AcroYoga Playshop with Emily Baxter Friday, January 27th – Sunday, January 29th Acro Yoga is a beautiful blend of partner yoga and acrobatics. It combines the heightened, conscious awareness of a yoga practice, the union of two or more people and the thrill of acrobatics. You find yourself flying high, relying on, allowing and trusting other people to support you. The practice is great for team building, connecting, communicating and working through fears. The inversion aspect of flying inspires a rejuvenating energy boost, while the basing gives a sense of grounding - the sense of accomplishment when two people act as one is incomparable. Cost: $30+hst for a single workshop or $125+hst for the whole weekend.

Mother & Daughter Yoga with Jamine Ackert & Remy Ackert-Fraser Saturday, January 28th from 1 – 3:30pm Join 13-year old Remi and her mom, Jamine, for two and a half hours of yoga especially for mothers and daughters. We will do poses as a group and some as pairs. Come ready to stretch and have some fun!

Open to mothers and daughters of all ages, especially daughters ages 8-16. Please register in advance as space is limited. Cost: $25+hst per pair Intro to Thai Massage Saturday, January 28th from 1 – 5pm In this fun, interactive workshop you will be introduced to the basics of Thai Massage, while learning a short bodywork routine that you can practice among family and friends. Anyone with a reasonable level of mobility can participate.

Cost: $30+hst per person; $50+hst per pair.

Yoga for the Nervous System: Healing Anxiety & Depression Through Yogic Practices Sunday, January 29th from 1 – 5:30pm In this workshop, you will learn to use the nervous system as a vehicle for change by learning to identify signals & symptoms and how to recalibrate accordingly. This workshop is designed to offer you tools to experience relief both on and, most importantly, off the mat. Learn how Yoga, breathing, and, meditation amongst other yogic practices and daily life choices can unlock your own natural healing, release old patterns, and leave space for feelings of peace, contentment and well-being. Cost: $75+hst; $60+hst for registration before January 10th.

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Compassionate Communication Practice Group for NVC skill building January 18th, 2012, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and every 3rd Wednesday for 12 months We will come together to begin this process, to begin to feel the safe environment and energy in the field we are beginning to create together as a group of individuals choosing to learn and to practice Compassionate Speaking and Listening. We will begin our process to learn to be natural with the skill set that creates meaning and improvements relationships.

Information from Aileen’s Oasis, Aileen McKenna. www.aileensoasis.com or 613228-2272, by cell at 613-795-3751 or toll free at 1-866-493-0236 Quantum-Touch® therapy Introduction and Demonstration February 24th, 2012 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

James Street Wellness Centre, 20 James Street, Suite 300 Come to hear what this new work is all about and experience the feeling of energy, share stories, ask questions, feel relaxation and energy flow through your being Quantum-Touch therapy Level I Certificate Training weekend Saturday and Sunday, February 25th and 26th, 2012 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

James Street Wellness Centre, 20 James Street, Ottawa Information from Aileen McKenna Aileen’s Oasis www.aileensoasis.com www.quantumtouch.com 613-228-2272, by cell at 613-795-3751 Or toll free at 1-866-493-0236 In a few short hours you will learn how to run energy using meditation and special breathing techniques that will allow you to heal yourself, your friends, family, plants and animals. You will be learning from the first Canadian Quantum-Touch Instructor

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Do You Need to Change Access Consciousness How You’re Handling the Stress of Change?

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o you know that what ails you, physically or psychically, would be much better if you didn’t have so much stress?

As the changes around you accelerate, are you finding yourself ever more stressed, without knowing any way to make a significant change in it? Are you worried that you’ll break, physically or emotionally, under this level of stress, but you see no way out? If you’re worried that the stress you’re feeling is affecting your health, you are correct! There isn’t a single disease that doesn’t have as its root cause a stress that’s too great for your body to handle. Is this information adding to your stress? Would you like a way out? Is thinking and worrying and trying to figure it out not making it?

Your body, that friend of yours you’re currently abusing with all this stress, could actually be your guide in reducing this stress and returning to a state of more ease in every aspect of your life! To enlist your body’s assistance, you have to speak its language, and that language is touch. Access Consciousness offers some very special hands on processes that specifically use touch to promote consciousness, healing, and stress reduction in your body.

What Access Consciousness practitioners have found is that by providing this stress reduction and increased awareness to bodies, more consciousness in your body and your life and your being actually results. The deep relaxation provided by these techniques facilitates your ability to access your knowing. Your knowing is that brilliant place within you where you instantly know and do what is required for everything to flow. It’s being in the zone, living in the zone, having the zone as your life. Can you think yourself there, or does it just seem to occur, and not nearly often enough? By bringing consciousness to your body, your thinking mind actually shuts off, allowing your knowing to flow more easily. The body is your ticket to life in the zone. But what if your body is so far from the zone that the aches and pains and even diagnosed diseases are screaming to be dealt with? Good news! These same methods have worked for many to relieve what our society unfortunately considers the “normal aches and pains of aging,” as well as more life-threatening diseases, including cancer of the prostate, bone, ovaries, and bladder; HIV; and the muscle wasting disease Guillian Barre.

The hands on healing methods of Access Consciousness, in addition to being effective, also feel great to receive. (See, your body’s no dummy in loving this stuff!) Nothing more forceful or invasive than a laying of the practitioners’ hands on the body is required. It’s the energy, that

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Empowering People To Know That They Know LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP IN 2012 January 11 – Bars Class – Facilitated By Carol Sheehan January 12 – Access Consciousness Body Process Class – Facilitated By Susan Lazar Hart January 14 & 15 – Access Foundation 2 day class – Facilitated By Susan Lazar Hart February 18 & 19 – Access Level One 2 day class – Facilitated By Susan Lazar Hart May 4, 5, & 6 – 3 Day Body Class - Facilitated By Dr. Kacie Crisp

Certified Bars Facilitator Carol Sheehan 613 249-8418

www.AccessConsciousness.ca magnificent force that makes up everything in the universe, that does the healing, not pressure force or even “intention” on the healer’s part. Now you can sample this energy in your own backyard. One form of the Access Consciousness healing energy is the bars,” which is regularly offered in Ottawa by Bars Facilitator Carol Sheehan. The bars are 32 points on the head. When touched, they enable your body to effortlessly release 10,000 years of accumulated negativity.

Susan Lazar Hart, a licensed Access Consciousness facilitator from Montreal, regularly facilitates classes that enable you to practice several of these techniques.

If the possibility of immersing yourself in a new way of being with your body, spending three full days receiving and learning these techniques, sounds inviting, you might wish to consider the Access Consciousness three day Body Class, which will be offered in Ottawa for the first time May 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2012. Facilitating the 3 day class is Dr. Kacie Crisp, a licensed chiropractor and one of only four approved facilitators of this method world wide.

One of the most amazing things about this Access body work is that gifting and receiving are not separate,” says Dr. Crisp. “When you gift a session, you receive a session. Participating in this body class not only gives you a fantastic new toolbox of bodywork you can do on your clients and family, but it heals your body at the same time!

It’s really a delicious treat for YOUR body.”

For more information about all these classes, contact Carol Sheehan at 613 249-8418, csheehan52@gmail.com

Food for Thought Ian Prattis

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or the most part, the food we eat is driven by internal desires that have disastrous consequences, particularly for our connection to all living beings. Awareness about changing our consciousness around food consumption has yet to filter through to the North American mainstream, as the vast consumption of meat and alcohol constitutes an excessive ecological footprint, which is costly and damaging. Furthermore it is not good for our health – physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually.

The chronic degenerative diseases common in western civilization find their origins in the toxic food we eat. Yet if we know how to eat mindfully, we also know how to take care of ourselves, of others, and the environment. Mindful eating creates celebration as an alternate to violence. Before eating, simply look at what is there on the table, where it has come from, how it has been prepared, and whether it will truly nourish you, and at the same time protect the environment and future generations from harm. This advocacy around food consumption keeps compassion alive and creates the basis for joy and happiness. It means reducing as much as possible the violence, destruction and suffering brought to living creatures and to the planet, because if we bring violence into our own biological system and consciousness, then we inevitably bring violence to the other systems – political, economic, planetary – that we engage with through our thoughts, speech, actions and senses.

We consume much more than edible food. We consume with our senses, desires and cravings. This consumption feeds our consciousness, which “eats” everything we put into it. If we fill it full of toxins, violence and other negative energies, it will be this accumulation in our consciousness that drives us. Each of our sensory doorways is bombarded with toxins that feed our consciousness. The advertising on

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billboards and through the media flood our eyes and minds with desire, greed and lust. Our children take in violence through videogames and movies of wanton destruction and cruelty. The often vulgar and demeaning lyrics sounding through sectors of modern music create homophobia and hate. The taste and smells of fast food create such greed that obesity in young people is now a serious medical issue – and not only in young people. Eating disorders are promoted by the unrealistic norms for women artificially set by the fashion industry. Manufacturers’ cleverly design built-in obsolescence for the products we are encouraged to buy, solicited through vigorous advertising - now targeting small children to create a disposable society that has forgotten to re-use, recycle and even question the need to buy. If we do not guard each sensory doorway we get sick. We must warn the six senses to consume mindfully, discipline them to avoid self-intoxication and guide them to scrutinize what energies are allowed to penetrate our consciousness.

Our consciousness is reinforced by our patterns of consumption. This shapes our lives because we feed off it. It is the ground of definition for how our body, mind and spirit manifest and furthermore creates the environment we occupy.

Mindfulness is our protector. We must use it to distinguish consumption patterns that nourish our Science of Silence Yoga (SSY) Presents organism and spiritual well being, from those which do not. By eliminating toxins from our sensory diet we begin cultivating Founder of SSY Programs (Since 1980) patterns of consumption that enhance We can't change the destination - we can make the mindfulness and compassion. But we cannot see deeply into the interconnection journey of life easier with Joy-Therapy between consumption and consciousness Step by step 10 different ways of expanding your lung capacity: until we first of all come to a STOP. That is the first meditative step – to stop running BREATHING HELPS TO : Compliment the Kind of Exercises you choose - before deep looking and insight help us to Maintain your Diet - of your choice recognize the toxic nutriments that pollute Clarity and achieving your Career objectives, Healthy Relationships our bodies and mind. We then cultivate Above all ... Helps Experience the Fullness and Joyfullness in Life the foods that nourish us in a positive and wholesome way. We resist by waking up, Thousands have been helped from pains of Diabetes, Arthritis, Obesity, Heart, Cancer Committed practitioners have found different levels of relief from pain, medications and side effects. by knowing what to do and what to refrain from.

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Answering Your Questions

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n one of last year’s columns I set out some of the questions I feel it is important to ask my clients in mediation. This time I’m devoting my column to questions I have received from you about mediation.

1. What exactly is family mediation?

My definition of family mediation is “a voluntary process in which a separating couple meets with trained neutral professionals to discuss and resolve the issues arising from the breakdown of their relationship.” For me this means a mental health professional to settle parenting issues, and a lawyer to resolve property and financial issues.

I deliberately use the word “voluntary.” Although mandatory mediation exists in the court system, for me it is important that couples come to me freely of their own will. I have found over the years that this freedom of choice – even the choice of mediation as the “lesser of the evils” – is critical to reaching a settlement that will last over time.

2. Why is it best to have two mediators involved?

Family separations involve different kinds of problems.

Child-related issues include time-sharing arrangements and decision-making authority for children, and can include such other matters as which parent takes a child to medical and dental appointments, who keeps the children’s passports and health cards, what items will be duplicated and kept in both parents’ homes and which will go back and forth with the children, the role of grandparents and other extended family members, what will happen if one parent wants to move, etc.

Parenting mediators with expertise in children’s development and communication issues – not lawyers – are best equipped to deal with these matters.

Property and financial issues include the equal division of a couple’s net worth (assets minus debts) acquired during the marriage, and includes the valuation and division of such assets as the family home, cottage, pensions, investments and vehicles. Other assets like severance pay entitlements, accounts receivable (including expected income tax refunds), and business interests, if any, are also considered assets under the law. Debts include not just the mortgage and credit cards, but also the income tax that will be paid in the future on pensions and RRSP’s. Financial issues include spousal and child support, and deal with such questions as the length of time parents are obligated to support their children in Ontario, whether the Child Support Guidelines apply to joint custody situations, and whether support payments can be made retroactive. Lawyer mediators who understand and have experience dealing with the Family Law Act of Ontario – not mental health professionals – are best equipped to deal with these matters.

It is important to note that even though two mediators are involved, there are actually fewer professional hours spent overall because the mediators work efficiently within their areas of expertise.

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3. I have a lawyer. Can I bring him with me to the mediation sessions?

Normally, no. I prefer to have just the couple and myself in the mediation room. Even the best-intentioned lawyers change the dynamics of mediation just by their presence, and if one person’s lawyer comes, then I have to allow the other lawyer to be present also. The process then tends to become more about the lawyers debating the law and their clients deferring to them, rather than the two people occupying “center stage” and talking in their own words about the kind of settlement that will work best for them and their family.

I’ll deal with more of your questions to me next time. In the meantime, please join me at my next Divorce Straight Talk seminar on January 18.

See details at www.familylawinabox.com Evita Roche was Canada’s first full-time lawyermediator. Since 1979, she has helped over 5,000 couples mediate the issues arising from their separation. In the 1990’s Evita was a Professor of family law and mediation at the University of Ottawa Law School, where she received the first Excellence in Teaching Award. Her private practice is restricted to separation and divorce mediation, and she frequently delivers seminars on subjects related to family law.

Reflexology and its Benefits An Ancient Science

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t seems that a lot of people aren’t aware of Reflexology and its benefits. You will find in this article a brief description of Reflexology and its benefits.

Reflexology has been practiced for thousands of years in such places as India, China and Egypt. An ancient Egyptian wall painting of the 6th Dynasty (approx.2400 B.C.) found at Saqqara in the tomb of Ankhmahor, an ancient Egyptian physician, depicts two men working on the feet and hands of two other men.

Reflexology has been used as a healing therapy by the North American native people for generations, and was thought to have been passed down by the Inca civilization.

It seems that North America is slowly becoming more and more aware of these ancient healing techniques.

For those who are unfamiliar with reflexology, it is defined as a scientific art based on the premise that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all the body parts. The physical act of applying specific pressure using thumb, finger and hand techniques result in stress reduction which causes a physiological change in the body.

Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands, feet and ears that correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body.

Through application of pressure on these reflexes, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and promotes the natural function of the related areas of the body.

In ancient times we stimulated reflexes naturally by walking barefoot over rocks, stones and rough ground, or by using our hands more often to climb, build or work. In today’s modern world we have lost much of nature’s way of maintaining a balanced and healthy equilibrium. Reflexology helps to restore this balance and promote natural health and vitality.

Although Reflexology does not diagnose or treat specific ailments by definition, it has proven highly successful over time to relieve symptoms or ease pain or discomfort that have manifested themselves physically in the body - either as a result of stress, trauma or disease.

Reflexologists from the Ottawa Chapter will be launching their new website www.ottawareflexologist.ca on January 21, 2012 at the Health and Wellness Show at the Shankman Centre in Orléans. There will be reflexologists there for you to speak with and to offer mini treatments. This is a great opportunity for you to try it for yourself and ask an experienced Reflexologist your questions. I hope you will try it for yourself and enjoy a few moments of peaceful and stress free bliss.

For more information or if you have questions please contact a reflexologist in your area. The Ottawa Chapter of the Reflexology Association of Canada is a great resource for information. Their website www.ottawareflexologists.ca details the benefits, lists reflexologists and events that are happening in the Ottawa and surrounding areas. You can contact them at OttawaReflexology@ yahoo.ca

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Re-discovered

“I am more excited about this show than any other we have done this seasonbecause today we are changing the practice of medicine”Dr. Oz Show November 16, 2011 Most of us know that we need food, water, sleep and oxygen in order to survive, but there are very few people that understand that pulsed magnetic fields of the earth (PEMF) are just as important for life. Part of the reason is that we take it for granted that the earth provides us with natural pulsed magnetic frequencies. Just like a fish in water doesn’t realize it needs water until it is taken out, the realization of the vital importance of magnetic resonance stimulation was not truly embraced until man went into space. As a result both the American and Soviet space programs now use magnetic resonance stimulation in all their flights.

Magnetic field therapy is one of the world’s oldest forms of healing. Today, just like acupuncture and homeopathy, magnetic field therapy is enjoying a true renaissance in the world of complimentary and alternative medicine.

The reason for the acceptance of this amazing technology is twofold. Firstly, we as humans living in the current world environment are not receiving adequate amounts of healthy earth based PEMF’s. Secondly, there is an increasing awareness that “electrosmog” is becoming more prevalent in our society.

Fortunately, there is a solution to this magnetic deficiency syndrome. Low-intensity, pulsed, electromagnetic stimulation restores energy to our 75 trillion cells strengthening the function of all our bodily systems.

Free presentation and complimentary PEMF session. th January 19 7:00-8:00. Limited seating. Reservations by email: anneriopelle@hotmail.com ANNE RIOPELLE. As an energy healing practitioner and certified Lifestyle Consultant, Anne offers spa treatments, reflexology, and Reiki for women in her “Healing Room”. She is available to visit spas and clinics to demonstrate the new iMRS “Professional “ and explore potential business opportunities. “My passion is exploring the wisdom of the heart and spirit of the soul. My purpose is to be of service to help individuals achieve their goals and visualize their dreams”

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

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.

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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. Healing and Messages. Rev. S. Guimond 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 12:00 pm • YOGA FOR TEENS - preregistration. - core-elation.com 12:30 pm • A MOVING EXPERIENCE ‘MindBody-Spirit’ dance workshops 864-HEAL

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(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 French only. 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 INTERFAITH SPIRITUALIST CHURCH New Location 888 Byron Ave. Healing and Messages. Rev. S. Guimond 613-820-8231 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 • FELDENKRAIS classes at Glebe CC. Jill Ogilvie 742-8262.

07:00 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

Workshops

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

Santosha Centretown 9:30am • PILATES - Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 10:15 am • FELDENKRAIS Awareness through movement classes. Rockcliffe Park. Lisa Woolnough. 744-0868.

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 12-1pm • 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.

12:00 pm • PILATES - Mat/Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 12:15 pm • ASHTANGA LUNCH – New – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

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.

01:30 pm * CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Good Shepherd Parish, 3092 Innes Road, Katherine

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Le Lievre 613-746-2347 or Audrey Marshall 613-841-0339 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.

04;00 pm • YIN YOGR YOGA (Derek Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 04:00 pm • 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. 907, 100 Empress Ave, Cecile Dumouchel 613-234-2562 (French Group) 4:30 pm • PILATES - Mat/Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 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 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.

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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.

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 • 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, La Sangha Yoga, 400 boulevard Alexandre-Taché, 2nd floor, Hull, Quebec, 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.

07:00 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 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 07:00 pm – BIODANZA. bilingual sessions at Centre Jules Desbiens, 109 Wright St., Gatineau (Hull) with Maira Martinez and Éva Kyzirides. $20. (819) 317-0815. www. biodanza-o.ca 07:15 pm • HATHA YOGA (Angie Kendrick) OrleansYOGAShala

Workshops

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 613-863-5713 07:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Bill Meek 613-521-3234 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) 07:45 pm • POWER YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 08:00 pm • ADVANCED TEMPLE DANCING Anjali 745-1368 gaston@cyberus.ca) www. culturalhorizons.ca 08:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Holy Redeemer Church, 44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata, 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

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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.

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 • FORREST YOGA Rama Lotus.

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 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.

12:15 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION. Ottawa Hospital Riverside Campus, 1967 Riverside Dr., Prayer Room, Jeanette Deyell 613-733-6755

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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 04:00pm • KIDS YOGA www. surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 04:15 pm • HATHA hour (Derek Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 04:30 pm • HATHA YOGA Intermed. Scaravelli Approach – Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

04:30pm • HOT FLOW. 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 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 • 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

Workshops

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 • 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 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 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 pm • HOT YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974

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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.

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

08:15 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.

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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 09:30 am • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave., Prayer Room, Mary Power 613-722-0302 9:30am • PILATES - Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 10:00 am • GENTLE SOUL. Drop-in. www. surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 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.

11:00 am • HATHA yoga with(Angie Kendrick) at OrleansYOGAShala 11:00 am • SALLY MORROW Awareness 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 • HATHA FLOW - Tania Frechette.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

12:00 pm • DROP-IN MIXED LEVEL ASTANGA Astanga Yoga Ottawa 12:00 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 12:00 pm • KUNDALINI YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 12:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION. Jeanne Mance Building, Tunney’s Pasture, Jennifer Payne 613-952-2412 or Krister Partel 613941-9380 12-3pm 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 12:00 pm • PILATES - Mat/Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 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

Workshops

12:25 to 1:24pm • NOON MEDITATION. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 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 1:30- 3:30pm - THE DREAMING MIND Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 03:30 pm • BIKRAM YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974 04:00pm • 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.

04:30pm • HOT FLOW. Rama Lotus 4:30 pm • PILATES - Mat/Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 04:45 pm • FREE YOUR HIPS - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 05:00 pm • DROP-IN MYSORE Astanga Yoga Ottawa 5:30 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION. Parkdale United Church (Ladies parlour) 429 Parkdale Ave. (corner Gladstone).Jennifer Payne, 613692-0876. Elise Mennie 819-595-1294 05:30 pm • POWER YOGA. Rama Lotus 2347974 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 5:45pm STRENGTH & SOUL, Drop-In. www. surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 06:00 pm • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION in Almonte, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 70 Clyde St., Elizabeth Veninga 613-624-5931 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.

6:00 pm GNOSIS, weekly classes, Old Town Hall Community Centre, 61 Main Street.

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

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6pm-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 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) 06:30 pm • HOT FLOW. Rama Lotus 06:30 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.

6:30pm • PILATES - Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 06:30-8:30pm • THE DREAMING MIND. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 6:30-8:30pm COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION Practice Group for NVC skill building. Every 3rd Wednesday for 12 months. www.aileensoasis.com or 613-2282272, by cell at 613-795-3751 or toll free at 1-866-493-0236 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 3. Sereinity Counselling 224 - 0445 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.

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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 7:00pm • TAROT STUDY CIRCLE. Sharing interest and knowledge. west end 613-9861378, alienarrow@Yahoo.com 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.

7:30pm • GENTLE SOUL Drop-In. 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 761-7888 www.iyoga.ca 07:45 pm • YIN YOGA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 08:00 pm • HOT YOGA Rama Lotus.

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

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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 10:00 am • FORREST YOGA. Rama Lotus 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 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 • 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

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Centre. Sally Morrow 241-4665 12:00 pm • HATHA ALL LEVELS Rama Lotus 234-7974 12:00pm yogaTHRIVE© “Therapeutic Yoga for Cancer Survivors”. Drop-In. www. surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 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 04:30pm • 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.

5:30pm • HATHA BEGINNER. Rama Lotus 5:30-6:30 • HATHA YOGA & REFLECTION. Radha Yoga Centre 613.236.3545 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 05:45 pm • PRENATAL YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:45 pm • POWER VINYASA. Rama Lotus 234-7974 05:45 pm • POWER YOGA Mark Laham.

Santosha Yoga, 298 Elgin, 237-7447.

5:45-7pm - HATHA YOGA & REFLECTION, Radha Yoga, 613.236.3545 06:00 pm • PILATES with Lorraine Chamas at Dance Oasis

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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 6:30pm • PILATES - Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 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 07:00 p.m. • SPIRITUAL CONNECTION for more info 613-828-2836.

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 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 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

Workshops

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.

7:30pm • PILATES - Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 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 9:00am STRENGTH & SOUL Drop-in. www. surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 09:15 am • VINYASA FLOW - Core-elation YOGA studio - core-elation.com 09:30 am • HATHA YOGA (Derek/Angie Kendrick) OrleansYOGAShala 830-2224 oys.ca 09:30 am • HOT YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 9:30am • PILATES - Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 10:00 am • KUNDALINI YOGA AND MEDITATION. Sat Hari Kaur Khalsa, 727-0147 10:00 am • PILATES with Lorraine Chamas at Dance Oasis 10:30 am • PILATES - Mat/Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 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.

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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 • MEDITATION IN MOTION. Drop-in. www.surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 12:00 pm • PILATES - Mat/Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 12:30 pm • PILATES Drop In Class. Santosha Westboro.

02:00 pm • RESTORATIVE YOGA. Drop-in. www.surroundcircleyoga.com 613-730-6649 02:00 pm • COMMUNITY CLASS Rama Lotus 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 04:30pm • HOT FLOW Rama Lotus 05:00 pm • DROP-IN ASTANGA2 Astanga Yoga Ottawa 05:15 pm • HATHA BEGINNER YOGA Rama Lotus 234-7974 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.

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

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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 • STRENGTH & SOUL. Drop-in. www.surroundcircleyoga.com. 613-730-6649 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.

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 10:30 am • PILATES - Mat/Reformer. Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 10:45 am • POWER YOGA Rama Lotus 2347974

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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 11:30am • PILATES - Introductory at Pilates Patio 613-422-3638 lani@pilatespatio.com 12:00 pm • beginners Indian Classical Dance Taught by ANJALI 745-1368 www. culturalhorizons.ca 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.

Billings Bridge Shopping Center 2277 Riverside Drive Ottawa, ON, K1H 8K2 Telephone: 613-737-9330 billings@naturalfoodpantry.com

Kanata 5537 Hazeldean Rd

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

Westboro 205 Richmond Rd

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

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.

Ottawa info: www.pathwork.ca 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, the International School of the Golden Rosycross.

Those attracted to this school can immerse themselves here in self-activity in the transfiguristic path of rebirth as to body, soul and spirit • 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.

Thomas M. Tegtmeyer, BA (Hons Econs), 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.

VONNE SOLIS, AngelTherapy® Practitioner www.vonnesolis.com Tel: 613-258-0524

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SHERRY HARRIS, MSW, RSW, CHt, LM is a heart-focused psychotherapist, spiritual coach and counsellor, and energy therapist who specializes in teaching people to live with passion, joy and trust in the process of life. Sherry works with individuals from three to a hundred and three.

In addition, her unique approach to family and couple counselling has proven over and over again to be highly successful. She may be reached at 613-236-8852 or by email at harris.sherry@gmail. com. Her website is www.sherryharriscounselling. com. Insurance receipts covered by most benefit packages are provided. Weekend and evening hours are available as well as regular business hours. Home visits or phone sessions may be arranged if you are unable to come to me.

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

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 • 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.

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.

PAIN RELIEF; correction of chronic conditions; addiction relief; weight loss; pro-active tune-up for health maintenance. Meridians Clinic (613) 728-2579 www.naetottawa.com • Addictions SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (SAA). A 12 step group to stop compulsive behaviour. Phone 786-1060.

• 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 ßthe 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 • Alexander Technique ELENA CALVO. Certified teacher(England) Personalized mind and body work.

English, Spanish, and French spoken.

Health Insurance covered. (819) 771-0110.

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

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DIRECTORY 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.

• Angel therapy ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER® Diane Lanthier incorporates various modalities, including family constellation work, into a unique and compelling Emotional Freedom Techniques session. EFT is gentle yet powerful energy work that allows you to release any negative memories and feelings that are blocking you from moving forward in life. 613 297 8293, diane@reiki-light.com, reiki-light.com JENNIFER CLARK was Ottawa’s first Angel Therapy® Practitioner and Professional Spiritual Teacher certified by Doreen Virtue working in Ottawa. Visit www.jenniferclark.ca or call her at 613.297.2850 and see what your angels and guides have to say!

• Aqualead AQUALEAD ENERGY - Healing water, environmental healing. Level I, II and Master classes. Free of charge, donations accepted.

Sabine Blais, Aqualead & Reiki Master. email aqualead1@gmail.com for schedules, www. aqualead.blogspot.com (819) 230-6638.

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

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

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THERAPEUTIC SCULPTURE: A POWERFUL CREATIVITY PRACTICE. Hilde Paz, Steiner qualified, 20 years experience. Individuals and small groups. (819 684-4347) • Ascension ASCENSION HEALING Full-time Healing Practice Offering: Crystal Crystal Healing, Crystal Healing Classes and Workshops, Full Shamanic Healing Services, Clearing of Homes and Business Space, Crystal Retail, Ceremonial Plants, www.ascensionhealing.ca, karen@ ascensionhealing.ca, 613-798-2828.

• Art Classes/Workshops OPENING TO THE FLOW art classes & workshops. Hedda Sidla 613-445-5613, heddasidla@gmail.com • 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.

PERSONAL READINGS Astrologer Judy Jibb CertFAstrolS 613 304 4255, personalreadings@ gmail.com • 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 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.

• Birth Doula BIRTH DOULA offering 3 educational prenatal sessions, continuous birth support & 1 postnatal home-visit. Offering a wide range of holistic resources, including Hypnotherapy, Massage & Aromatherapy for pregnancy, birth & beyond.

Visit: www.empowerbirth.ca 613.282.6001 empowerbirth@gmail.com

• BodyTalk KRISTIN PETERSON: Registered Massage Therapist, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner & Certified Acupuncturist kristin_peterson6@ hotmail.com or http://kristinpeterson.weebly.com LORI HOLLOHAN, M.A. Advanced Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and Reiki II. Tel: (613) 866-7091; Email: info@ lorihollohan.com; Web: www.lorihollohan.com WENDY PHILPOTT, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, wendy@harmonyflow.ca. For more information see www.bodytalksystem.com • Books PLANET BOTANIX, 301 Bank (Somerset) 5674444, 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 FORCES IN THE AIR. An Autobiography of a Canadian Air Force Brat. A great little read of 108 pages, contact crowecreations.ca or gayelouise@rogers.com for info and a copy • Bowen Therapy CHRYSALIS THERAPIES / Christine Follows. www.chrysalistherapies.ca Certified Bowen Therapy Practitioner (advanced). Call (613) 523-0640 after 5 pm. or e-mail follows0640@rogers.com 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.

Pain relief and body balancing. 819-777-1818 (w) or 613-291-6651(c) info@bowentherapyhealing. ca; bowentherapyhealing.ca.

CAROLYNNE DOUCETTE - Professional Bowenwork Practioner. Effective for chronic and acute conditions and injuries.

Carolynne@bowenkemptville.ca 613-799-3315. www.bowenkemptville.ca • Buddhism 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 • Career Consulting FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS, JENNIFER CLARK has successfully navigated career transitions, mapped out career turning points and strategies for her clients. Get back in the flow!

Visit www.jenniferclark.ca or call613.297.2850.

• 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 and with you: weddings, funerals, baby and family ceremonies, rites of passage, pet funerals, shamanic journeys for ceremonies, and more.

613-237-1473. www.carrie.rathwell.com • Chakra Balancing with HOTSTONE, SOUND, AROMATHERAPY, REIKI www.wellbeingisyours.com. Rica Gerhardt 613-257-8362.

• Children JENNIFER CLARK is a Child and Youth Coach offering unique coaching and simple healing experiences to shift anxiety, fear, depression and physical conditions. Visit www.jenniferclark.ca or call 613.297.2850 • Chiropractic 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 SAGE MASSAGE THERAPY 340 Gladstone www.sagemassagetherapy.ca Book online or call 613-235-7243, Pain Relief, Headache, Injuries, Performance improvement, Arthritis, Health & Well-being • Cleaning GREEN CLEANING since1988. Completely insured and bonded. We clean both homes and offices. Personalized friendly service with all healthy products. www.beauclean.ca 613-7311532 or email beauclean@gmail.com ALL NATURAL CLEANING & CONCIERGE SERVICES We approach cleaning holistically and responsibly. Using effective non-toxic, eco-friendly products, and lots of old-fashioned athletic elbow grease we clean your home thoughtfully and thoroughly. Outsourse your Stress! We do more than just cleaning. We do EVERYTHING to make your life easier! www.TheEverythingGirls.com 613.897.1207 • 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 FROM CHAOS TO ORDER - bring on the Flow.

Edie Lane Feng Shui Consultant, DeClutter Specialist. 613-565-1919 abundantlivingbydesign. com

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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, heartconnected 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.

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 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/ ANNA MARANTA: Coaching, Counselling, and Spiritual Direction from an Integral Perspective.

Call: 613.867.5505 or email: maranta.anna@ gmail.com 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 37 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.

FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS, JENNIFER CLARK has been an Intuitive Life Coach combining the concrete and the esoteric offering you “soul solutions” that work. Visit www. jenniferclark.ca or call 613.297.2850

• Conscious Evolution MEDITATION ON BECOMING A UNIVERSAL HUMAN. Based upon the work of Barbara Marx Hubbard’s work Emergence. Learn to tap into your Higher Self to ask questions, receive guidance from your Essence Self and feel the confidence and peace that exists in that space. Information from Aileen’s Oasis, Aileen McKenna, Certified Agent for Conscious Evolution www.aileensoasis.com or 613-228-2272, by cell at 613-795-3751, or toll free at 1-866-493-0236 • Counselling ANN OHLMACHER, MA Body Psychology; Individual and group Body Centered psychotherapy and trauma work. 613-795-4836, annyrose@ embodyment.org, www.embodyment.org CAROLINE ELSON a Wholistic Lifestyle Counsellor. B.Sc M.Ed,CCC 613 282 7905, 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.

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 MARY O’KEEFFE, MA., MSc., Clinical member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists.

Mindfulness & Compassion-Based therapy, for emotional balance, anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, relationship and childhood issues. Experienced therapist, Integrative & Holistic...613-608-7809 www.mindfultherapyottawa.com SHERRY HARRIS, MSW, RSW, CHt, LM is a heart-focused psychotherapist, spiritual coach and counsellor, and energy therapist who specializes in teaching people to live with passion, joy and trust in the process of life. Sherry works with individuals from three to a hundred and three.

In addition, her unique approach to family and couple counselling has proven over and over again to be highly successful. She may be reached at 613-236-8852 or by email at harris.sherry@gmail. com. Her website is www.sherryharriscounselling. com. Insurance receipts covered by most benefit packages are provided. Weekend and evening hours are available as well as regular business hours. Home visits or phone sessions may be arranged if you are unable to come to me.

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

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DIRECTORY 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 Stress relief through artistic self-expression ..

Vers une meilleure contribution sociale *daytime or evenings (613) 741-5632 BRENDA GREY. B.A. Psychology (Honours) Registered Psychotherapist. Individual, Adolescence & Marriage. Depression / Past Abuse / Self Esteem Issues/ Interpersonal Conflicts / Anger Management / Eliminating Stress / Anxiety Author of : Mending a Wounded Life Gentle words for Healing. bgrey1@xplornet.com 613-623-1888. Serving: Ottawa West /Dunrobin/Carp/Kinburn/ Almonte/Arnprior. https://sites.google.com/site/ brendagreytherapy/home • 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 37 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.

LEARN THE ART OF MASSAGE. A registered massage therapist works alongside you as you learn a variety of techniques aimed at reducing muscle tension and inducing relaxation. Contact Janet Penny, RMT at 613-222-5367 or info@ focusmassagetherapy.ca SHERRY HARRIS, MSW, RSW, CHt, LM is a heart-focused psychotherapist who helps couples learn to respect and love each other again after falling out of love and losing their genuine concern and appreciation for each other. Her unique techniques encourage couples to find the value and goodness, not only in each other, but in themselves. Sherry may be reached at 613-236-8852, by email at harris.sherry@gmail. com. Please check out her website at www. sherryharriscounselling.com. Sherry is available evenings and weekends as well as regular business hours. Insurance receipts covered for most benefit packages are provided.

• 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.

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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 WELLNESS WITH MOIRA: CranioSacral and SomatoEmotional Release Sessions. Specializing in self empowerment for healing and health.

Insurance Receipts. www.WellnessWithMoira. com 613.432.1239 • Crystal Consultations DISCOVER WHICH CRYSTALS WILL BENEFIT YOU the most! Enjoy a complimentary crystal consultation with Linda Energy Healer, Tuesdays 7 pm – 9 pm Mambo Restaurant, 77 Clarence St , and on Veggie Wednesdays 7 pm – 9 pm at Kinki Restaurant, 41 York St in the Byward Market. Beautiful healing crystal jewellery also for sale. www. lindaenergyhealer.com lsteele1122@rogers.com 613-868-8468 • 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 ASCENSION HEALING • Full-time Healing Practice Offering: Crystal Classes and Workshops ▪ Full Crystal Healing Services ▪ Full Shamanic Healing Services including Soul Retrieval, Extractions, Protection and Space Clearing ▪ Crystal Store selling: tumbled stones, rough mineral specimens, clusters, geodes, cut and polished wands, pendulums, eggs, pyramids, obelisks, spheres and a wide variety of jewelry, ceremonial grade plants, smudging supplies, beeswax candles & Himalayan bath salts, Space Clearing, Spirit Crossing and Crystal Gridding of home and business space ▪ Group Healing Circles Karen Osborne is a Crystal Healer and Shamanic Practitioner certified in several modalities. She has been operating her Ottawa based business for almost 10 years. www.ascensionhealing.ca For appointments or more information call or email: 613.798.2828 or karen@ascensionhealing.ca • Dance 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 MOVEMENT ARTS OTTAWA STUDIO, at 111a Rideau, offers classes and a space for body-aware practices like Contact Improvisation, Body Mind Centering, Authentic Movement, Yoga and Dance, etc. and for moving artists exploring creation. See www.movementartsottawa.blogspot.com BELLY DANCING FOR FUN! Awaken your own Goddess of Dance. Tracey @ 613-241-3397 or www.bellydancingforfun.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 • Dentist DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa • Detoxification AQUA CHI FOOTBATH, easy+effective detox Rica Gerhardt 613-257-8362 rica11@sympatico. ca www.wellbeingisyours.com check Spa Days 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 OTTAWA WELLNESS & DETOX CLINIC. www.ottawawellness.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.

Serving people & pets. PayPal option • 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

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/

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• EMF Balancing P.W. EMF BALANCERS, Home, Work, Auto. Steve Priebe (613) 842-4758, spriebe@ sympatico.ca, www.emffreezone.ca • 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) 2978293 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 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.

MARTIN DESLAURIERS – Physical and emotional healing. From injuries to chronic diseases, pain, burnout, grief. Grounding and self-healing group sessions. 819 965-0108 ext 101 – www.MartinDeslauriers.com LINDA ENERGY HEALER - Highly effective energy medicine for healing emotional & physical pain at the root level. In person or distance, people & pets. Please call 613-8688468, email lsteele1122@rogers.com or visit www.lindaenergyhealer.com • Energy Kinesiology THOMAS M. TEGTMEYER. Information Medicine Balancing since 1995. For personal bests and gentle transformation through many ways by weaving coherence, focusing awareness,

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• 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 • Facial Rejuvenation Burnham Systems Facial Rejuvenation is a powerful AntiAging Holistic Therapy.

Realignment and toning of facial muscles; Release of physical and emotional blockages; Deep renewal of body and spirit • Jurlique Organic Skin Care. Gayle Mickelson 613.830.5764

“WOMEN UTILIZING MIND/BODY TECHNIQUES such as hypnosis have a 42 –55% increased rates of conception” Engage the power of your subconscious mind to enhance fertility with hypnotherapy. Visit: www. empowerhypnosis.ca 613.282.6001 johanna@ empowerhypnosis.ca • 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 • 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. spineandfoot.com • Frequencies of Brilliance Christine Follows / CHRYSALIS THERAPIES. Call (613) 523-0640 after 5 p.m. for appt. or email follows0640@rogers.com

• Feldenkrais Method KAREN MEREDITH, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practioner, www.beyondmovement. ca or 613-761-6200

• Gifts Planet Botanix, 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444: eco friendly, recycled, unique and inspirational ideas!

• 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 CLEARING THE ENERGY OF YOUR HOME can be magical. Move to the next level of your healing. Contact Edie 613-565-1919 abundantlivingbydesign.com

• Gluten Free SOUPE, HÉ! SEASONAL SOUPS -- delicious gluten-free, vegetarian soups and potages finally!

Sold in fine food and health food stores in the Outaouais. www.soupehe.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 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.

• 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 and Well-Being Consultant BELINDA ROUSSEL HOWES, Health and Well-Being Consultant, Connecting you with the people and tools for your well-being journey Tel: 613 720-6355; www.wellbeingottawa.com • 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

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• 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 registered 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 Ethics. See www.herbalists.on.ca. I has been studying, working, growing, sharing, teaching, journeying and playing with the plants since 1982. I specialize in the Art and Science of natural healing and am available for one-on-one appointments in downtown Ottawa at (613) 2371473. I also teach The Wisdom of Plants Herbal Apprenticeship Program (See its Facebook page) starting yearly in May. www.kathleenleeson.ca 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 • 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 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; nutrihom@gmail.com; (613) 842-9328 • Hotstone Healing CHECK Chakra Balancing/ Rica Gerhardt THERAPEUTIC HOT STONE MASSAGE. Deep, long-lasting changes to chronic muscle tension. Insurance receipts provided. Book online at www.focusmassagetherapy.ca or call Janet Penny, RMT at 613-222-5367 JOIN HOT STONE ENERGY THERAPIST and Reiki Master Pauline Brown N.N.A member for the utmost in healing, relaxation, and a wonderful state of well-being. call: 819-684-7886 or visit: www.healinghandswithpauline.ca. Receipts provided and gift certificates available • 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 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 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.

FOR WEIGHT LOSS, TO STOP SMOKING, confidence and much more. Lynne Cardinal NGH certified. (613) 721-7888 or www.kaivalya.ca

• 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 SAGE MASSAGE THERAPY 340 Gladstone www.sagemassagetherapy.ca Book online or call 613-235-7243, Detoxify, Treat injuries, Pain relief, Weight loss, Reduce Stress, Improve Skin THE PURPLE LOTUS www.thepurplelotus.ca.

The very latest in portable far infrared saunas, in the comfort of your own home. Our BioDomes are easy to set up and provide numerous health benefits. Excellent value, especially in households with multiple users! Call 613 795 1970.

• Intuitive Life Coach HELPING GUIDE YOU to live your best life!

Kerry Palframan RN www.indigodreamer.com • 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 ENJOY, LAUGH, GROW, discover, develop self-understanding, raise your consciousness, balance your body, mind, heart and spirit. An intuitive reading or counseling session can be the additional support you need to bring balance and greater happiness into your life. Over the phone or in person! Choose the type of session that suits you. An amazing journey begins again, in this moment…visit www.intuitivelight.com 613261-9128 Cheryl FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS, JENNIFER CLARK has been a powerful Intuitive guide offering you insight about your spirit guides and helpers offering you divine direction and guidance. Visit www.jenniferclark.ca or call 613.297.2850 GAIN INSIGHT, Guidance, Clarity, Direction, Validation and more. Kerry Palframan RN www.indigodreamer.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. Give yourself the gift of freedom, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Reclaim the truth of who you are. Works with children, teens and adults. Energy Medicine (Reiki Master, Shamanism, Universalis) NLP, WEL-Systems TM Institute Master Facilitator.

JeanBrazeau@sympatico.ca Phone: 613-295-2756.

• 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

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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 ervices 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 • 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 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 LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE TECHNIQUE gently assists your body’s natural ability to remove waste and maintain a healthy immune system Available at Focus Massage Therapy.

Insurance receipts provided. Book on-line at www.focusmassagetherapy.ca or call Janet Penny, RMT at 613-222-5367 • Magnetic Resonance Stimulation A UNIQUE AND EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO WELLNESS! Energize your cells with natural frequencies. Complimentary session available with the new iMRS. Exceptional business opportunity for spas and clinics. Anne Riopelle 613-744-5679 anneriopelle@hotmail.com • Manna MANNA JOURNEY with Miorita Pincu, Reactivate your natural ability to produce and ingest an energetic nutrition generated from

the Light of the Self. For info and testimonials, please visit www.pleiadianportal.com, or contact Layah at 613 859 3205.

• 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.

SAGE MASSAGE THERAPY 340 Gladstone www.sagemassagetherapy.ca Book online or call 613-235-7243, Swedish Massage, Sports, Prenatal, Myofascial, Bowen • Massage Therapy BODY POETS MASSAGE THERAPY, Registered Massage Therapists providing care for pain and injury, wellness and relaxation.

Deep tissue, TMJ, myofascial, sports, pre/post natal, lymphatic, hot stone, and more. Convenient downtown location near the Queensway, free parking, online booking, buy gift certificates online. 504 Kent Street (at Arlington). Please call 613-222-0465 or visit bodypoets.com. Enjoy your healthy body!

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 CALM CONNECTIONS Massage Therapy, 42 Holland Ave. Cathy Chatham RMT, Kirsten Greenleaf RMT. Tel: 613 792 3223 www. calmconnections.ca KAREN MUNRO-CAPLE, RMT. Providing Healing, Relief, Joy! 1105-85 Albert St. between Elgin & Metcalfe. (613) 230-3527. www.kmc-rmt.com 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 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 FOCUS MASSAGE THERAPY a treatment based practice, providing relief from headaches, muscle tightness and many chronic conditions.

Insurance receipts provided. Book on-line at www. focusmassagetherapy.ca or call Janet Penny, RMT at 613-222-5367. Downtown location

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• 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 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 KNOW ROOTS OF ILLNESS; Shift; Change; Heal.

Kerry Palframan RN www.indigodreamer.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 the Ottawa Area Coordinator at 613-8412894 or christianmeditation2011-ottawa@yahoo. 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 info.

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

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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 of chakras and energy fields. Call Jennifer Bernius at 613-7213787 jbernius1@hotmail.com.

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 3:30 Sundays at 57 Lyndale, Hintonburgh.

25 minute meditation starts at 3:45 pm and discussion after, bring your own cushion. dharmapunxottawa@hotmail.com THE SILVA METHOD. Lise Blouin, Certified Silva Method Instructor. silvamethod@bellnet.ca 1 800 226 4428 GROUNDING AND SELF-HEALING group sessions. Emotion integration and transmutation.

819 965-0108 ext 101 – www.MartinDeslauriers. com DOROTHY ALLEMANG offers Sonic Meditations For You. Four guided meditations for relaxation and healing. Gongs, crystal bowls, waterphone and ocean drum enhance the deep meditative state. Music by Johannes Welsch. www.sonicmeditationsforyou.com or phone 613864-3520 MEDITATION CLASSES: Explore great philosophical traditions and various meditation techniques. Contact us at (613) 721-7888 or www.kaivalya.ca Meditation on CD JENNIFER BERNIUS guides you through 5 soothing and inspiring meditations to calm your mind, relax your body and uplift your spirit. This CD, Into the Silence, with gorgeous musical accompaniment, will revitalize your daily meditation practice, helping to open your chakras and awakening you to the healing power of light. $20. 613-721-3787; jbernius@rogers.com • Merkaba Activation MBODY THE UNION OF HEAVEN AND EARTH WITHIN, Merkaba Activation and alibration for Life Path Alignment, Sexual Empowerment and Kundalini Rising, with Miorita Pincu, Sexual Alignment InitiationTM, For info and testimonials, please visit www. pleiadianportal.com, or contact Layah at 613 859 3205 • 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 & Healing FOR 29 YEARS have helped clients 2-82yr. with health concerns including ADHD, dyslexia, depression, cancer etc. Hands on approach using musical instruments. Call Shirley Schober @ 613-729-7758 • Music & 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. 613728-2579. 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. 613-728-9100, kandislocknd@gmail.com • Non-Violent Communication COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION Non Violent Communication is a communication model developed by Marshall Rosenberg to provide a means for families, colleagues,

neighbours and everyone everywhere who wants to have more meaningful relationships in their lives to focus on the feelings and needs as a way to remove the pain and aggravation from our communications. I will be offering a 3 hour per month 12-month support group for learning. practicing, and sharing about our experiences with Marshall’s work as we spend this time together. Beginning in September, we will come together to begin this process, and then have an experienced instructor spend a weekend with us, as we move forward leaning and feeling how amazing it is when we have the skill set to create more meaning, and less pain in our lives. Information from Aileen’s Oasis, Aileen McKenna. www.aileensoasis.com or 613-2282272, by cell at 613-795-3751 or toll free at 1866-493-0236 • Numerology DARLENE PLOUFFE - Reiki Master, Numerology Readings, Vibrational Healing Jewellery. 613-769-7313 www.timeforbeing.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. nutrihom@gmail.com; (613) 842-0373. www.nutrihom.com • Oral Health DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa • 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.

• 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

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• People MOIRA HUTCHISON CTACC DHP Acc. Hyp. Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching and Intuitive Guidance for personal development and support. www.WellnessWithMoira.com 613.432.1239 • Qigong LAMAS QI GONG exercise classes are held at 2 locations - McNabb Community Centre at 180 Percy St. (Sat. 9:20-10:15 am) and Plant Recreation Centre at 930 Somerset St. W. Thurs. 8:00-9:00 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 self-healing 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 TouchTherapy THE POWER TO HEAL Aileen M. McKenna, Certified Quantum-Touch, Instructor/Practitioner since 2004, first instructor in Canada improve physical strength, release physical and emotional stress, improve sleep, increase creativity, remove pain. Information on personal appointments and classes: Aileen’s Oasis 613-228-2272, 613-7953751, out-of-town enquiries at 1-866-493-0236, or by e-mail aileen.mckenna66@gmail.com and check out. www.aileensoasis.com. www. wellnessunlimited.ca • Radio OTTAWA’S ONLY SPIRITUAL TALK SHOW “The Namaste Show: Good News For A Change” on CKCU FM 93.1 or www.ckcufm.com Tuesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST airing live since 2001.

• Raw Foods & Hemp EAT RAW, CREATE HEALTH. Share Raw, Create Wealth! Try our hemp Pulse, 26 raw and clean whole foods in one sacred geometry, tasty treat! www.healthy-income.ca.

• Reconnective Healing 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

JACKIE LOGSDAIL, RECONNECTIVE HEALING PRACTIONER, and Reconnection™.

Allow the universe to give you an energy healing through the mind, body or spirit. For an appointment or information call 613-440-1204 or email, logsdailja@bell.net ALEXIS NICOL – Reconnective Healing® Practionner and the Reconnection since 2005.

613-263-7925 www.firstlighthealing.com • Reflexology Valcron Reflexology - the healing touch providing holistic reflexology to clients for over 13 years. Home-based practice in orleans.

Hospital, retirement & nursing home visits provided. RAC certified reflexologist, RN, SCM, MA, CCRP. For more information contact valerie cronin at 613 837 9435 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 ALEXIS NICOL – RCRT – Foot reflexology, receipts provided 613-263-7925 www. firstlighthealing.com

• 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 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

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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.

WindowtotheSoul.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 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 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 BRING BALANCE BACK INTO YOUR LIFE. Melt away stress. Nurture your soul. Reiki is an ancient alternative therapy used in the treatment of many conditions. Reiki will balance the chakras and eliminate blockages to help you reach the road to full health. Call today and begin the journey to healing. Elsy David, RP, IARP tel: 613-798-6865 or www.samsarareiki.com REIKI MASTER: I have been trained in the Usui method and have been practicing since 1989. Eleanor Ann Rowan 613-746-6778 WHAT A JOURNEY! Discover the great gift of Reiki! It is there…waiting to be expressed through you! Private training is available or come with a friend. All levels. www.intuitivelight.com 613-2619128 Cheryl 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 DARLENE PLOUFFE - Reiki Master, Numerology Readings, Vibrational Healing Jewellery. 613-769-7313 www.timeforbeing.com ALEXIS NICOL – RMTT, Reiki Master Teacher Trainer. Private sessions and training, receipts provided. 613-263-7925 www.firstlighthealing.com ANNA GREEN, MA - SPIRIT WELL HOLISTICS – www.spiritwell.ca - 613-729-2775.

Body-centered Process Work, Spiritual Care, Reiki & Training, Chakras, Aromatherapy, Bach Remedies, Muscle testing, SET, EFT, Meridians/ Qigong. Assisting your journey toward an energyfilled life. Daytime - Civic Hospital Area.

• Restorative Yoga 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

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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

• Room for Rent Workshop space and therapy rooms available at Planet Botanix, 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444

• 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 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 PLEIADIAN LIGHT CENTER, near Kemptville, On in a beautiful forest setting, with a powerful natural vortex and a Light Merkaba activated by the Pleiades and Sirius Light Beings, very supportive for light work, available for individual and small group retreats at affordable rates, more info www.pleiadianportal.com

• 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) 2743708 or www.The8thFire.com for more info.

• Rolfing ANN OHLMACHER, advanced practitioner, 28 years experience, 613-795-4836, annyrose@ embodyment.org, www.embodyment.orgß JULIA BERG, Certified Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner. 69 Holland Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0X9. (c) 613-894-3663.

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

• 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.

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 KATHLEEN LEESON RH, is a Shamanic Healer and Clinical Herbalist, since 1995 treating physical and energetic-based problems. I offer Shamanic processes in order to alter unwanted experiences or memories at the root of 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-on-one appointments in downtown Ottawa at 613-237-1473. I also offer the Wisdom and Happiness Program: Fulfilling Your Life’s Purpose, in order to aid soul growth.

Visit www.kathleenleeson.ca Facebook: Kathleen Leeson RH ASCENSION HEALING ▪ Full Shamanic Healing Services including Soul and Power Retrieval, Extractions, Protection, Journeying, and Space Clearing ▪ Smudging Supplies ▪ Karen Osborne is a full-time Crystal Healer and Shamanic Practitioner certified in several modalities. She has been operating her Ottawa based business for almost 10 years. www. ascensionhealing.ca, 613.798.2828 or karen@ ascensionhealing.ca JENNIFER CLARK has completed the 2 year program with the 8th Fire School of Shamanism and combines her shamanism training with her other healing expertise to offer you safe inner healing experiences. Awaken your destiny and

live the life you were meant to live. Space clearing also available. Visit www.jenniferclark. ca or call 613.297.2850 LINDA ENERGY HEALER. Combining natural healing & intuitive gifts along with 8th Fire School of Algonquin Shamanism training, my healing sessions clear emotional & physical pain from childhood issues, abuse, anxiety, grief, divorce & accidents at the root level. In person or distance with clients worldwide. Serving people & pets. Please call 613-868-8468 or email lsteele1122@rogers.com or visit www. lindaenergyhealer.com • Shiatsu NATURAL HEALTH THERAPEUTIC CENTRE. Shiatsu, Reflexology, 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 • 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.

• Spa Days HEALING SPA DAYS with Rica Gerhardt incl.

Aqua Chi Detox footbath. 613-257-8362 www. wellbeingisyours.com • 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 613-820-8850 • Spiritual Medium Facilitator & guide: ConstellationWork, Soul Talk, creative meditation practices., reiki. Workshops/individual sessions Diana ClaireDouglas. dianaclairedouglas@bell.net

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• Stress Management COUNSELLING AND LIFE COACHING: 819455-2397; www.waterfrontwellness.ca

yogaTHRIVE© is a Therapeutic Yoga program designed specifically for people (men & women) who have an experience with cancer (on & off treatment). This gentle style of yoga, offered weekly on a drop-in basis, will help improve body mechanics, breathing, ease, flexibility and strength. www.surroundcircleyoga.com * 613730-6649

• Systemic Constellation Work CONSTELLATIONS WITH SPIRIT: personal, family, & soul transformation individual & group sessions Diana Claire Douglas. www. inspiritworks.com dianaclairedouglas@bell.net 613-820-8850

• Vegetarian Cooking and Catering VEGETARIAN, SUGAR-FREE AND GLUTEN-FREE FOODS, Made Locally In Ottawa. Catering For Home/offices. Wholesale For Health/Good Food Stores And Cafes. www.vegetariantreasures.com 613-241-4822.

• Tapas Acupressure Technique Inner ease through energy-based healing. By phone or in person. 613-868-9642 www.shula.ca

• Vibrational Healing Jewellery DARLENE PLOUFFE - Reiki Master, Numerology Readings, Vibrational Healing Jewellery. 613-769-7313 www.timeforbeing.com

613-820-8850 FIND OUT HOW LOVED ONES ARE DOING on the other side and more. Kerry Palframan RN www.indigodreamer.com

• Tarot 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 PERSONAL READINGS Tarot-Astrology Judy Jibb 613 304 4255, personalreadings@gmail.com TAROT CARD consultant/educator/entertainer.

This time-honoured art enhances the understanding of life’s mysteries with integrity.

Perk: readings are notoreous for bringing happy tears and smiles! Individual/group consultations; lectures; workshops and private tutoring available. Gift certificates. Katherine is back!

(613) 421-0743 • 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 AVIVA COHEN, Thai Yoga Massage at the Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Center. info@ avivacohen.ca. 613-697-5644 • 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 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

• 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 AVIVA COHEN, Healing at the core. You may be experiencing seemingly unrelated symptoms of core issues. www.avivacohen.ca • Web Design A WELL-DESIGNED WEBSITE will help spread your message and grow your business.

Contact us, and get an effective online presence today! www.dewpoint.ca, info@dewpoint.ca, 613-236-5758.

• 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 IDEAL PROTEIN WEIGHT LOSS METHODDOWNTOWN OTTAWA. Quick & healthy protocol with proven long-lasting results. One-onone coaching helps you reach your goal & teaches you how to keep the weight off forever. Marilee Kennedy, Coach. James St. Wellness Centre. 613898-3937. 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

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• 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 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.

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 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.

Private instruction for Therapeutic Yoga and Shiatsu & Lymphatic Massage are 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 eco-

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friendly 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!

RADHA YOGA CENTRE, www.radha.org/ 617 Cooper St. at Bay/ 613.236.3545. Hatha, Kundalini, Dream Yoga, Noon Meditation, Hatha Yoga and Reflection, weekly Satsang, Monthly Karma Yoga, fall workshop: Discover Yourself through Karma Yoga.

ADI SHAKTI YOGA CENTRE IN ORLÉANS/ OTTAWA EAST serving with gratitude since 2003. Director/Owner: Lise Ram Das Latulippe.

Specializing in KUNDALINI Yoga: humanity’s most ancient yoga. Begin. & Interm. drop-in classes of uplifting, fun & highly informative Kundalini Yoga taught by professionally certified teachers. Enjoy our healing ambiance, heavenly music, a cup of tea & community spirit. Private classes; Personalized HealthLongevity-Vitality Program; Yogic Numerology readings; professional Nutrition & Homeopathic consultations; Reiki treatments & training; Vedic cooking classes; Yogic workshops; Annual Women’s Yoga Retreats; Concerts; Gong relaxation evenings; Pre-natal friendly yoga; Sunrise Kundalini Sadhana; Eng. & French classes; Books, CDs, DVDs, soaps, teas, mats, clothes. We are the Yoga gem of Ottawa East - Come Feel Great... One Breath at a Time!

1445-A Youville Drive, 2nd Fl., Orléans. www.

AdiShaktiYogaCentre.com Call 613 824-9189.

Free Report on-line. 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 (235-5378) and Dovercourt (798-8950). Anne Pitman, Namaste and Yoga Alliance certified. www.annesyoga.com 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 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 MAITREYA YOGA STUDIO offers you an amazing atmosphere where you can take a break from everyday life and find your own authentic mind/body experience. Over 25 classes weekly on our Open Class Schedule. Visit us online for our Registered Classes and Workshops at www. maitreyayoga.com or contact us at 613-692-1515.

• Yoga Party (Private) IMAGINE HAVING A YOGA CLASS DESIGNED JUST FOR YOU and your friends.

Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? Whether you need or want to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your body or bring a sense of ease and calm to your mind, whatever you desire, whatever you need ~ you will surely receive! To arrange a private yoga party call Maureen Fallis 613-730-6649. www.surroundcircleyoga.com • 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

CLASSIFIEDS • Massage Therapy

186, ave. de la Colline, Aylmer, Gatineau www.solbio.ca 819-684-0512

NINOM ROUZE, RHN. Traditional Brazilian Holistic Healer. Offers Massage Therapy (Anti-Stress, Shiatsu, Tui-Na, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, Reiki, Flower Essence Therapy and Nutritional Counselling. For Women Only. Call 613-295-6633 for an appointment.

Email: ninomrm@rogers.com

• Waterfront Dwelling I’M A FEMALE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO WOULD LIKE A PRIVATE DWELLING ON MY WATERFRONT COUNTRY PROPERTY within 50 minutes to Ottawa, at a very very low cost in exchange for your doing occasional help/light-housekeeping for me. Mature-years, quietly mellow, spiritual, cat-friendly, and non-smoker please. Please phone Virginia after 3 pm .. 613-332-1385

• Sharing SHARE CLINIC. Two large rooms facing south both with large window; plus large reception/ waiting room in beautiful Westboro. Very reasonable. Call Bette Madigan 613-722-4249.

BowenTherapyOttawa.ca • Books FORCES IN THE AIR. An Autobiography of a Canadian Air Force Brat. A great little read of 108 pages, contact crowecreations.ca or gayelouise@rogers.com for info and a copy • Nutrition NINOM ROUZE, RHN. Traditional Brazilian Holistic Healer. Offers Massage Therapy (Anti-Stress, Shiatsu, Tui-Na, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, Reiki, Flower Essence Therapy and Nutritional Counselling.

For Women Only. Call 613-295-6633 for an appointment. Email: ninomrm@ rogers.com

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A healing journey to a calmer state of mind...

WATERFRONT WELLNESS is looking for business partners.

Contact Wendy at 819-455-2397

• For Rent PRIME LOCATION OFFICE SPACE. Offices available for rent in downtown Ottawa, Somerset St. W. at Elgin. Shared with other alternative health care professionals.

Suitable for massage therapy, acupuncture, shiatsu, body work, counselling etc. Large attractive shared reception area. Includes voice mail box, spring water and utilities.

One year lease, 1st and last month’s rent. Call 613-230-4869.

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THE FOUNDATION FOR SHAMANIC STUDIES

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Shamanic Journeying, Power, and Healing The Basic Workshop in Core Shamanism

Ottawa (Almonte) February 25-26, 2012 Led by Glenn Campbell, M.Ed.

Faculty Member, Foundation for Shamanic Studies During this Basic experiential workshop, participants are introduced to Core Shamanism, the basic methods used by shamans to enter non-ordinary reality for problem solving and healing. Particular emphasis is on the classic shamanic journey.

Practice includes shamanic divination and healing. Participants are shown how to meet and study with their own individual spirit helpers, how the shamanic journey is utilized to restore spiritual power and health, and how shamanism can be applied in contemporary daily life to help heal oneself, others, and the Planet. This introductory workshop is a prerequisite for all advanced workshops offered by the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.shamanism.org.)

For more information, or to register for this workshop, please contact Glenn Campbell at gdcampbell@sympatico.ca or 905 430-4953.

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Interview With Grace Joubarne Clinical Hypnotherapist

PART 1 TONE: Today we are interviewing Grace Joubarne, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with specialty in medical and dental hypnotherapy. She has a busy main office in Ottawa and a part-time office in Belleville.

TONE: Thank you for agreeing to this interview Grace…we are excited to learn more about hypnotherapy and especially about your work in helping people resolve all manner of issues that many people may have presumed could not be resolved.

GRACE JOUBARNE: It is my great pleasure to share my passion with others. I was the beneficiary of hypnotherapy in the early nineties after trying to cope with the long-term effects of childhood abuse and neglect. It changed me from an angry, selflimiting, depressed, anxious, frightened person with almost zero self-confidence, to the happy, self-assured, confident individual I am today. The resiliency I experience is empowering. Now I truly enjoy life and know this is available to everyone.

TONE: What do you feel is the most important point that readers need to understand about hypnotherapy?

GRACE JOUBARNE: First and foremost, hypnotherapy is a self-healing modality and the hypnotherapist is only the guide.

To heal, a person must be absolutely ready and willing to do this for themselves. It is a dignified process, requires no labeling or stigmatization of people and their issues, and most assuredly does not rely on medications or diagnoses. It is not for the client whose attitude is “here, fix me!”. It is ideal for the person who says “guide me - I want control back over my life; I want to be happy with me”.

TONE: What sorts of issues is hypnotherapy ideal for, presuming the client is fully committed to healing themselves?

GRACE JOUBARNE: There are endless issues, from physical to emotional that seem to resolve with medical hypnotherapy when the practitioner is skilled and experienced. The more research confirms the link between emotional discord and physical issues, the more we find that medical hypnotherapy often succeeds where medications have not. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a perfect example. Because hypnotherapy is a well-kept secret of the health care world (at least in Canada), patients have endured months and years of trial and error drug-therapy for issues we are now learning are linked to our reactions to prolonged and severe stress and anxiety.

TONE: Can you give us an example or two?

GRACE JOUBARNE: There must be millions of examples, but some of the most common are those where clients present with severe anxiety, sadness, persistent worry about the future, fears of being judged, panic and anxiety attacks, low self-esteem and low self-confidence and who concurrently suffer physical issues of headaches, skin disorders such as eczema, hives, unexplainable rashes, unexplainable pains, chronic pain after a wound has healed, digestive issues such as acid reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, migraines and so on. Physical issues of course can include substance abuse and dependencies. Once clients have completed the hypnotherapy program I offer, which is designed to resolve emotional root issues that cause the persistent symptoms, clients typically report their physical issues have disappeared. Of course they are elated with this collateral benefit.

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TONE: Is it possible for you to elaborate on the importance of discovering root causes of issues and maybe give us an idea of what they could be?

GRACE JOUBARNE: There is a noticeable increase in the last few years of people waking to the importance of discovering ‘root causes’ in order to get the resolution they want. All emotional issues and most pain issues seem to be resolvable with competent medical hypnotherapy, which teases out the true subconscious root cause from amongst all the nested issues that we call ‘symptoms’. Most times I find that the ‘symptoms’ present in clusters. For example it is very common for a person suffering Irritable Bowel Syndrome to also experience headaches, depression, panic attacks, sleep issues, chronic anxiety, grinding or clenching of the teeth and so on. The symptoms forming the cluster are of course different for each client I see, both in number and type, but very rarely is there not a cluster. Ultimately the root cause seems to be a belief that one is not safe and/or not worthy, with the seeds typically planted in childhood. Over the years of early development, incidents provoking intense feelings of not being safe and secure become compounded into an unshakable belief system about the safety of the person and their world. Essentially, we become adults with logical minds trying to build a life on a belief system acquired entirely without logic when we were young.

TONE: What are some examples of incidents that would provoke feelings of being unsafe and or unworthy in a child?

GRACE JOUBARNE: Some of the more obvious ones I’ve encountered are: being subjected to fighting between parents, being yelled at, being openly criticized, break ups of caregivers, molestation, neglect, isolation and in young children, being left alone is terrifying and has long-lasting effects usually manifesting as an adult fear of being alone and/or abandoned.

Many incidents of intense feelings of not being accepted and therefore safe and secure are acquired at school at the hands of incompetent and/or impatient teachers and of other classmates.

Of course bullying at home and at school often causes life-long issues around feeling unsafe and unwanted. Children subjected to the rigors of environments where there is substance abuse predictably become very anxious due to years of having to deal with unpredictable behaviors and consequences.

TONE: Thank you for your time Grace! We will continue in Part II in the next issue of TONE. In the meantime, how can people reach you if they want more information?

GRACE JOUBARNE: Folks can call my toll-free number at 1-888-390-3553, locally at 613-422-7027. Better still, they can visit my website at www.graceplacewellness.com and get even more information about my work and how hypnotherapy can help people of all walks of life, live their lives unlimited. My email address is info@graceplacewellness.com I look forward to hearing from anyone who is suffering … no issue is too big or small. Thank you for this opportunity to reach people!

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Do You Need That Statin Drug?

By Dr. Richard Nahas MD

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illions of people are taking statin drugs to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of having a potentially fatal heart attack or stroke. When used properly and in the right people, these drugs belong to a very select group of pharmaceutical medicines that actually save lives. This has made them the most profitable drugs in history, and unfortunately they are over-prescribed.

If you are taking a cholesterol-lowering statin drug, you may not actually need it. If you do need it, you may not be taking it correctly. And if you are taking it correctly, you may be better off with the natural statin that doctors don’t prescribe but which may be even more effective - without the same muscle aches, increased risk of diabetes and other sideeffects seen with these drugs.

Statins are drugs that block the production of cholesterol in the liver. They do this by inhibiting an enzyme named 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase. This enzyme performs one step in the mevalonate pathway, which produces dozens of hormones and other chemicals. It is present in all life forms, and the substances it produces are essential to life.

One of the other chemicals produced by this pathway is coenzyme Q10. Many studies have shown that CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that lowers blood pressure, improves energy, reduces migraines and other kinds of pain and may

prevent heart disease. People who take statins are at risk of CoQ10 deficiency, so if you are one of them you should take a supplement.

Doctors love statins because dozens of studies have shown that they save lives. Drug companies have spent billions of dollars making sure that doctors find out about these studies because they help sell statins. But there is a part of the statin story they don’t want doctors to know.

If you are taking a statin, your genetics may make it a completely useless drug for you. This has been conclusively proven in seven large trials involving almost twenty thousand people. There is a gene named KIF6 that exists in different forms, and people with one version got a huge benefit from their treatment - but it did no good for those who had the other gene. The odds of having one or the other are about 50-50.

This is an example of how drug companies block scientific progress. The studies that help them sell their drugs are wildly promoted to every doctor in the world. The studies that get in the way of profits are still published, but they get no promotion. The only doctors who find out about them are the seekers.

There is a KIF6 test that can tell you whether your statin is worth taking, but it is only available from specialized laboratories. One of these is the US-based Berkeley Heartlab.

Our relationship with this lab allows us to provide our patients with a far better picture of their cardiac risk, and it helps us personalize treatment - like knowing whether they need a statin drug or not.

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Dangers Of Electropolution In 2012

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ow to protect your space your universe against electropollution from Smart Meters, Cell Phones, WiFi, Wirless, Computors. Join us on Sunday January 8th at 2pm for a Free EMF Testing and Presentation at the James St. Wellness Centre on 20 James St., 3rd floor Talk at 2:00 pm followed by testing by Ted Aloisio.

FREE COLOUR PRINTOUT before and after test for 10 of your electromagnetic sensitivities.

PAINLESS* ACCURATE* NON-INVASIVE Find out your sensitivity to Electric Smog. NOW IS THE TIME to think outside the box. With more and more technology surrounding us every day 24-7.

Peter Webb a pioneer in protection from Electropolution for 30 yrs. Has developed a EMF System for homes, schools, work, autos and farms.

Our EMF System (Made In Canada) has been installed in Schools, Health Clinics, Restaurants, Auto Dealerships and

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

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HAVE A BALANCED DAY! Health Food Stores, Farms and Private homes with great success.

Lets make 2012 a “EMF FREE ZONE” Year. For More info contact Sylvia Parker (613)721-0039. Steve Priebe (613) 842-4758 spriebe@sympatico.ca. www.emffreezone.ca

If you do need a statin, you may wish to consider red yeast rice instead. This fermented rice extract originated in China, where it has been used as a food and a medicine for centuries.

The yeast that ferment the rice produce dozens of chemicals called monacolins that appear to heal the liver and reduce cholesterol.

One of them was identified by the pharmaceutical industry and became the first statin drug. Studies show that red yeast rice lowers cholesterol just as well as statin drugs - and maybe better. But this humble herbal lacks the billion-dollar research and marketing clout that is needed to compete with the global corporate statin juggernaut.

Some cardiologists have heard about KIF6 testing, but it has not yet become a part of routine medical practice, even among specialists. We have put together an Integrative Heart Assessment that tests for KIF6, next-generation cholesterol, toxic INCLUDES ONE HOUR COMPLIMENTARY metals and other specialized risk factors.

It also includes 24-hour blood pressure DE-CLUTTERING/ORGANIZING valid Jan–Feb 2012 measurement, assessment of nutrition, exercise, stress and other lifestyle factors and a complete overview of other health problems.

An Integrative Heart Assessment can help you get a more complete picture of your heart health - and your risk. The assessment also forms the basis of our Heart Program, an in-depth integrative medicine lifestyle program that includes chelation therapy and natural medicines to reverse heart disease.

If you are one of the growing number of people who are ready and willing to play a more active part in their healthcare and their healing, then integrative Contact us for a free estimate medicine is for you. If you have heart disease or want to prevent it, now is the time to get started. theeverythinggirls.com | 613.897.1207

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The Importance of Breast Care

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aving worked as an RN for over thirty-five years, I have seen many changes in our health care system.

Chief among these changes is the focus on preventative care, which is in response to the rising incidence of chronic disease in our society. Diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and cancer are all rampant. In particular, breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions. According to statistics, one in eight women can “expect” to have breast cancer. That ratio is increasing.

There is hardly a person in our community who has not been touched, on some level, by breast cancer. Even little children are not immune to the ripple effect of our many breast cancer victims. This issue receives a great deal of media attention in support of research for a cure and, unfortunately, sometimes fear spreads as a result of this attention. In response to that fear I will tell you about a wonderfully relaxing and effective preventative therapy specific to the care of your breasts.

In 1997, I began training in Lymph Drainage techniques.

Lymph Drainage is a light touch therapy that gently and rhythmically stretches and releases the skin to stimulate the lymph system to increase its flow rate. I have watched burn blisters heal while a patient is receiving Integrated Lymph Drainage and have felt lumps in the breast tissues dissolve under my fingers. It is truly an amazing therapy. Within this specialty of Integrated Lymph Drainage I have focused on breast care.

In a brief overview of the anatomy of the breast you will see that the breasts usually contain one mammary gland each. This gland is an intricate and delicate system of lobes, lobules, alveoli, and ducts that are designed to produce milk. This lactation system is cushioned in fatty tissues and supported with muscles, tendons and ligaments. The breast also contains many lymph vessels which drain into lymph

Kathy Glover Scott M.S.W. www.ReikiOttawa.com

Specializing in classes and individual sessions for the advanced Lightworker UPCOMING CLASSES: Reiki 1st to Post-Master Degrees The 5th Dimensional Consciousness Program Reiki and Crystals I and II Advanced Energy Work including Matrix Energetics by appointment Email:

Kathy@kathygloverscott.com Phone:

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nodes under the arms and along the sternum (breast bone).

And what is lymph? Lymph is all of the clear fluid in the body and is responsible for general clean up duties, as well as bringing nutrients to the cells. It is also responsible for protecting the body from disease. It is the front line of our immune system.

Because the lymph system doesn’t have a pump of it’s own it relies on movement and gravity to get around the body. Sometimes, because of stress, trauma, constriction, or inflammation, the lymph flow becomes cut off and stagnant.

Toxins build up, lumps form, discomfort occurs and the breast is in need of some outside help.

The gentle Integrated Lymph Drainage techniques for the breast tissue are effective because they stimulate the flow of lymph through the tiny lymph vessels. The increased flow of lymph to the lymph nodes clears the breast tissue of toxins.

Decreased levels of toxins lead to better tissue perfusion.

Better tissue perfusion enhances breast health. Increased lymph flow also brings protection in the form of immune enhancing T-cells. These T-cells increase the ability of the body to fight off disease.

Many women report relief of the discomfort associated with the menstrual cycle after receiving Integrated Lymph Drainage for their breasts. There can be a decrease in the ropiness of the breast, as well as a decrease in the lumps that are a result of sluggish lymph flow.

The peace of mind that results from having regular breast care treatments is priceless. As an added bonus to healthier breast tissue, your breasts will feel more comfortable and look younger.

To learn more about ReJoyce! Breast Care contact Christine Joyce RN,CDT,RT at 613-267-2104 or christine.joyce.stott@gmail.com

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

Course outline for spiritual development Course Outline for Spiritual Development This is not a religious course, but spiritual. The difference is, in religion you participate in a group or community setting with a leader. When you develop spiritually you work individually on developing your own skills and soul. Everybody is welcome to these courses, regardless of background or religion.

You do not have to have been born with special skills or gifts. Every skill can be learned and developed at any age.

Life can be tough and painful at times, but it does not have to be. Everybody has a big support group of guides and angels. Whose only purpose is to support, guide, help and protect you.

During these courses you will learn how to communicate with and harvest all their help, support and love. We will go into the theory of how things work and then you will be guided through in practice. Do not worry, everybody can develop these skills. Skills that build strength and your faith. There is so much love and support here for you, why not learn to harvest it?

Week 1: energy and meditation. We will start the course by learning about energy; where it comes from, how to collect it, when we can use it, how we can channel it, and what we can use this energy for. Then we will be focusing on meditation, brainwaves, protection and grounding. We will then go through the steps of meditation in detail. The rest of the evening will be spent practicing meditation and collecting and using quantum energy.

Week 2: clairvoyance (clear seeing) and claircognisance (clear knowing) Week 3: clairaudience (clear hearing) and clairsentience (clear feeling) Week 4: angels and guides Weeks 5 through 8: totem animals and power animals; chakras; auras; and healing Weeks 9 through 12: psychic vampires; muscle testing; traveling out of body; and manifestation Weeks 13 through 16: energy boost; forgiveness; passion test; and secret sites Every evening will start off with the theory about the subject then you will be given exercises and information to help develop these skills which we will put it into practice. Meditation will be practiced at every class. At the end of the class you will be given exercises to practice at home during the week which will help develop and improve that week's skill.

Courses will be held monthly building on skills month by month.

Every course cost $100 (per month) Starting Wednesday February 1st at 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Classes are held in Kanata, at 7 Cheltonia way, Heritage Hills.

Contact Sonja Meblø at 615-599-5955 or sonjamelbo.artscape@gmail.com Now remember, be realistic and expect miracles!

Now remember! be realistic and expect miracles!

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Beating the Winter Blues

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re you feeling a little bit down in the dumps now that the holiday season is over? Do you oversleep frequently or struggle getting out of bed, even when you get enough sleep? Do you feel lethargic, or have poor concentration throughout the day?

Do tasks that usually seem simple feel overwhelming or difficult to complete?

Are you experiencing unusually strong cravings for sweets or starches? If so, you might wish to talk to your doctor about the possibility that you might be suffering from a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

While it is perfectly natural to experience slight ebbs and flows, ups and downs, in our moods, some people experience what might be termed severe downturns in their mood during the winter months. The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that one to three per cent of Canadians suffer from cases of SAD that are acute enough to affect their ability to cope with life.

With a total population of approximately 35 million, that equates to between 350 thousand and 1.05 million Canadian’s. While only a doctor can diagnose SAD, there are certainly natural ways to prevent and/or help reduce the severity of the symptoms of this mooddevastating disorder. Some of these include: • Full Spectrum Light Therapy. Light therapy is a widely accepted treatment for SAD, shown to be more effective than antidepressant drugs.

• Conscious dietary improvements that promote blood sugar balance. Emphasize a balanced diet composed of natural foods that provides adequate protein and essential fatty acids (e.g. fish oils, flaxseed oil, hemp hearts, etc.) and that is rich in complex carbohydrates (e.g. whole grains, beans, lentils, root vegetables, etc.) and is low in sugars.

• Eat more Vitamin D rich foods, such as eggs, fish, seafood’s, sea greens, and/or sunflower seeds. Alternately, talk to your

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doctor about a good quality Vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) has been shown to be well absorbed.

• Get some outdoor exercise every day. Not only has exercise been shown to help boost serotonin, a brain chemical linked to boosting mood and one’s perceived sense of well-being, natural light does wonders for the pineal gland, which is responsible for regulating the body’s circadian rhythm.

The times we live in induce symptoms of stress and tension for most of the people in our society. It is important to take time to take care of ourselves as we strive to complete the myriad of tasks most of us face day to day. Here are some simple tips to encourage feelings of well being and relaxation: fill a large basin with warm water and dissolve sea, or Epsom, salts into the water (about ½ a cup ). If you have marbles at home, put them in the bottom of the basin.

Combine essential oils (5 drops per 15 ml of carrier oil) like revitalizing peppermint or exotic lemongrass in the basin. These oils and immerse your feet for at least 15 minutes. Roll your feet over the marbles. This simple act alone gives you an instant reflexology point stimulus and a relaxing massage at the same time! Another quick trick is to infuse essential oils in the air. Citrus oils are particularly welcoming on mornings when your get up and go seems to have got up and went.

Grapefruit is energizing, bergamot is antidepressant and all citrus are antibacterial, helping to keep your environment clean and fresh.

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taboo and full of pain. Conversation that sensitively introduces the concept of healing into death can Katherine Willow N.D. change the whole framework for a his month’s question came from a family with a terminally dying person and their family. Even ill member: how can we help someone die? It’s an a person in a coma can heal. appropriate topic for this dark and cold time of year.

Rescue remedy, the most famous Naturopaths are taught to respect an individual’s spiritual Bach flower combination, as well path and therefore their concept of dying. But what happens as individualized single Bach when someone doesn’t have a spiritual path or philosophy remedies, can be a helpful tool for about death and is looking for answers at this poignant time calming trauma, current and old, of life? while being totally safe, even for The beauty is that all of our answers are already there in our babies. They are easily available in soul, the part of us that connects with most health food stores. the intelligence of the universe we call Homeopathic remedies can move a Spirit. The best thing we can do is still person through feelings that are stuck, ourselves and let that resonate with the such as anger and sadness as well as dying person’s mind. Our peacefulness physical pain. They are best prescribed is contagious. by someone who has studied these deepWhat if we are distressed and can’t acting medicines as they work on all come into our own peace because levels and can disrupt if wrongly given. we are overcome with grief, anger or Reiki or therapeutic touch can exhaustion? soothe and be applied by anyone That is where the role of a spiritual moved to put their hands on a loved facilitator comes in. Whether they be one. And craniosacral therapy, which priest, rabbi, shaman, spiritual director, I recommend for almost all conditions, energy worker or simply a person who helps unwind old tensions and deeply understands that we are actually already held emotions that may have been stuck safe at our core, they can profoundly for decades. Acupuncture, herbs and change the dying experience for an can alleviate physical pain O P E N H O U S E : supplements individual and their family by their while allowing mental alertness.

Holistic Death and calm, faithful presence and healing The final passing can be a time of energy. Not by trying to treat anybody great healing for all concerned and when Dying do they work their magic, but through this happens, it is one of the biggest January 14th • 1-3pm blessings in life. a love and acceptance that goes beyond fixing.

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Physical and Emotional “Meditation brings peace to my chaotic world. It rejuvenates me. I have found that through meditation, I can sooth achy joints by simple focusing my attention on the pain site. It has made me more centred and through its practice, meditation has allowed me to be in better control of my emotions. By this, I do not mean that I’m emotionless; I just don’t get as angry or upset as I used to. Meditation is a part of my life now. I see it as a life preserver in this topsy turvy world we live in.”

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Our Experience of Meditation or several years I have been leading the “Cosmic Mindfulness” meditation group based on the traditions of yogic meditation. In each class we practice simple yoga stretches and chi-gong movements followed by breath work and guided meditation. Yogic meditation is a body based practice which leads to relaxation and subtle states of awareness.

Many people have come to the classes, each with a unique motivation to find something. Some want relief from anxiety and stress. Some are dealing with high blood pressure or addiction. Others have dabbled in meditation and want to establish themselves in a practice and go deeper in their spiritual journey. Many find that they come away with more than they initially expected. I thought it would be inspiring to hear what some participants have to say about their own experiences.

Relaxation “After the first class I felt profoundly relaxed and slept more deeply than I can remember doing in a long, long time.” -A. Creativity and Intuition ”I am now a singer-songwriter. I had been singing covers of other people’s songs for about two years. One night last May during our meditation class with Chris (at the Church of Ascension) we were deep in a chant. I opened my eyes briefly and noticed two large sheets of paper tacked on a cork board. One said “Inside“, the other “Outside“. They were lists of spring tasks for church members to do inside and outside the church. Suddenly, the melody for a song, that was very different from the tune of the chant, came into my head. I also had complete lyrics and melody for a verse and the melody for a chorus. I rushed home to complete the lyrics. The meditation had led me to my first original song that became entitled “Inside/Outside”. It was about the dangers of internalizing things in life and the peace and contentment that was available to us if we only sought it out.

This was a profound moment for me, created through the experience of meditation. I have gone on to write over 40

Connecting to the Real “My personal experience of meditation is an awakening to a deeper link connecting me with the real, the true, the permanent light inside and around me. It’s not a dry, static experience or a thought-bound process, but goes far beyond all the mind-games to the root. It immerses me in deep peace and a rare sense of unmediated reality.”

- William Spiritual Support and Nourishment “For me, meditation is a physical experience. When I meditate I feel like I am in a bubble of air, where nothing touches me. I am isolated, yet part of a totality which supports and nourishes me. The outside world with its petty stimulations and threats has disappeared. I feel energy and vibrations travelling through me as if I was light as air.” - M. I feel inspired to hear these responses and hope they inspire you to take up meditation too.

- Chris Simmonds Chris Simmonds is an ordained meditation teacher in the Ananda Seva Mission, (an international network of meditation teachers and practitioners). He leads the “Cosmic Mindfulness” Meditation group in Ottawa. He also provides personal instruction in meditation techniques. A new series of classes will begin on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm starting February 1st through February 29th. For more information go to www.ottawameditation.ca

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Question: When you talk about peace are you talking about having no wars, or individual peace?

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SRI CHINMOY: Individual peace must come first. If I have peace of mind and you have peace of mind, then there cannot be war. But if I do not have peace of mind, then I am constantly insecure, jealous and afraid of you. I think that you are going to attack me at any moment, so I want to attack you first.

Or I feel superior to you and want to show my supremacy; I want to prove that I am greater and stronger than you, so I declare war. All this is coming from the mind. Indeed, war always begins in the mind. But if I live in the heart and feel my oneness with you, then I am not plagued by insecurity and jealousy. Then there is only oneness-peace. So I tell the world, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let us live in the heart, not in the mind. War is in the mind, but love and peace are in the heart.â&#x20AC;?

Unfortunately, the world is still living in the mind. Each country either is trying to show its supremacy or is afraid of other countries, and therefore the world is sorely lacking in peace. How can the world get peace? From prayer and meditation. If I get peace from my prayer and meditation, then I will not attack you or anybody else. And my peace of mind will inspire you also to pray and meditate and acquire peace of mind. So from individual peace we can have collective peace.

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a time when this world of ours will be flooded with peace.

Who is going to bring about this radical change? It will be you and your oneness-heart that will spread peace throughout the length and breadth of the world. Peace is unity. Peace is oneness, within and without.

My prayerful message to the world is this: let us first have individual peace, and from there we will go to collective peace. If there is one beautiful plant in a garden, then gradually other plants will grow from it. We cannot expect to all of a sudden get hundreds and thousands of beautiful plants from one plant; it is impossible. But if one person has peace of mind, then he will inspire somebody else to have peace of mind. If one country in this world has peace, then that country will inspire another country to have peace. And so forth. To complete the golden dream of peace, we must selflessly serve and unconditionally love.

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Activate the Light of Tibet in you. This workshop is healing, uplifting, and inspiring. Handouts and Tibetan Crystal included. Tuition: $99 ($20 per student donated to Ottawa Friends of Tibet) www.SoundCentres.com Classes taught by Sandy Stewart, MSW E-mail: Sandy@SoundCentres.com Location of workshops: Tao Crystals, 355 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa

Medicine Wheel Here is a photo taken at a medicine wheel gathering that took place on November 11, 2011 at my place in the country 10 minutes from Val-d’Or, Abitibi, Quebec.

Huge Angelic Portal Opening Medicine Wheel and Peace Dome Val dOr-Vassan, Abitibi, P. Que After one of our sacred ceremonies on the 11-11-11 during a Medicine Wheel

The photo was taken by digital camera by one of the participants at the gathering, Gathering under a full moon, we which was a magical day for us - the 11-11-11 portal opening. In the Medicine were blessed by hundreds of circles Circle (which I have been doing ceremonies in since last year--on solstices and of light (orbs) come to manifest their equinoxes) after the Ceremony of the four directions and playing native drums presence and help with ascension. around the fire with a full moon in the night sky we can see balls of light (which We experienced joy and magic as are called orbs) surrounding myself, and my friends as we experienced joy joining another dimension opened up to us in with the planetary meditations of that day. These circles of light are a growing confirming that our sacred space phenomena appearing to the naked eye but especially on photographs taken by has become a portal of healing digital camera. energy and Love capable of I had a photographer magnify the circles of light each individually to see if other touching anyone who comes to visit for transformation. It has become a things could be seen and sure enough there appeared brilliant designs and colorsgreat energy portal welcoming and -violet, pink, green, gold confirming them as authentic orbs. Photos taken two anchoring the energy for the New minutes before had absolutely none of these circles on them neither on the ones Earth.

It will hold the new frequency taken after. According to research these orbs are very electromagnetic in nature and coming in with the first Winter could be spirit entities attempting to manifest themselves especially if invited as we Solstice of the Aquarian Age on had done on November 11. They are often observed around sacred sites, medicine December 22, 2011. wheels, temples and ceremonies of joy.

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They came to show us tangible proof of another dimension opening up to us confirming that our sacred space has become a portal of healing energy and Love capable of touching those who come to visit for transformation. It has become a great stargate welcoming and anchoring energy for the New Earth. It will hold the new frequency coming in with the first Winter Solstice of the Aquarian Age on December 22, 2011.

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Well It’s Here! 2012!!!

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his is the year you’re going to get your finances in order, quit smoking, lose the extra pounds, exercise, clear the clutter out of your house, finish the unfinished projects, etc.

You’ve made your New Year’s resolutions and every year after several weeks your intentions slowly fizzle out and you give up. Believe me I’ve been there. In fact I no longer make New Year’s resolutions. I think they set you up for failure.

I see this pattern with my organizing/de-cluttering clients all the time. They start out highly motivated, determined to finally get their house in order and with the intention that this time it’s going to work. After a while they get bogged down.

They haven’t taken into account the time, effort and money it will take and were not aware of the hidden emotions that will be stirred up. I’ve had clients have heart palpitations and anxiety attacks when they are getting rid of excess stuff - even something as innocuous as empty boxes.

Be aware that part of you will be willing and excited to get things in order and part of you will be highly resistant and hanging on to the old patterns for dear life. When what you actually do is not what you had planned and you feel you’ve lost control of the driver’s seat then you are dealing with a limbic reaction. This shows up as avoidance, frustration, rebellion and procrastination. Doing other things that are

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The expression “Rome wasn’t built in a day” is apt here. It took a long time to get into this situation and it will take time to get out of it. Don’t get discouraged, just aim for one step at a time.

I often hear clients make remarks like “How could I be so stupid and let myself get into this mess?”. OK you messed up. So what. It won’t be the first time or the last time either.

Pick yourself up, look around and figure out how to correct the situation. Love yourself through it. Hard to do if you don’t love yourself in the first place. In fact the way you live is an

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indication of how you feel about yourself and no we are not looking for perfection. In fact the need for perfection is another sign of something you might want to take a look at.

This would be a good time to call on your guides or angels and ask them for help. Ask “What would it take to improve this situation?” or “What is the best thing I could do that would make a difference in my life?” or “What would be a fun thing to do to get me where I need to go?” or “What would be the next step that will improve my life?” As you go through your stuff ask “Will this item enhance my life?” See what thoughts or ideas pop into your head and follow through.

Have a picture in your mind of what you want your house to look and feel like. This would be your goal. When you get discouraged and you likely will at times, go back to this picture. See it, feel it, hear it and even smell it. That should help get you back on track and help you create it as your reality.

Once or twice a day work steadily for about 15 minutes towards your goal. Set a timer. If you are on a roll then work longer. Be consistent but don’t overdo it. Slow but sure wins the race. The expressions “You can eat an elephant one bite at a time.” or “The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step” are certainly true when you are dealing with an overwhelming mess. Remember to be gentle and loving towards yourself.

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Into the Silence Healing Journeys to Guide You Home

By Jennifer Bernius

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or you who feel you’d meditate more often if only you had a guide, this CD, with beautiful musical accompaniment, may be just what you need. It’s a collection of five meditations I’ve created and recorded to help you relax deeply – calming your busy mind, de-stressing and rejuvenating your body, and supporting your spiritual awakening.

As a longtime teacher of meditation in Ottawa, many students have told me over the years that they can’t meditate regularly without guidance. So to them and all of you who know just what they mean, this CD is my reply.

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Into the Silence A CD of 5 soothing and inspiring meditations with beautiful musical accompaniment to calm your mind, relax your body and uplift your spirit.

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Into the Silence, the title track, leads you in yoga-inspired mantra meditation. Use it to support your daily meditation practice or purely for relaxation. It includes a soothing visualization to help you relax and a simple, powerful breathing exercise. Next, you’ll focus silently on the mantra, OM, as you’re immersed in the stillness of universal consciousness. (31:24 minutes, including 17 minutes of silence.)

In the Light of Your Chakras, track 2, is a guided journey through your centres of consciousness, which you’ll visualize as beautiful radiant flowers. The meditation will help you feel expanded and vibrant as you relax and attune to your chakras, allowing them to open. (14:35 minutes) A Sunshine Meditation, track 3, invites you to totally let go as you imagine yourself in a special spot in nature, where you open to the warmth and healing power of light. Feel love and gratitude for your body, and listen to its wisdom.

(11:40 minutes) Homecoming, track 4, is a journey to discover your inner child, your feeling self, who longs for your nurturing and loves to play. Some people who have heard this meditation experience their inner child as a long-lost friend. This meditation can truly help you reclaim and cherish your emotional self. (10:58 minutes) Mindfully Now, track 5, attunes you to your breath to help you awaken in the present moment. Imagining your breath like waves of an ocean will take you into deep relaxation. And focusing in a detached way on your breath, body and mind is training for life, helping you to back away from judgments and intense reactions so you can enjoy life more. (10:19) For 25 years, I’ve inspired many people in Ottawa to realize their limitless potential and transform their lives through my yoga-based meditation classes and personal development workshops. I’ve taught for years through local

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school boards (continuing education), at Algonquin College, and to employees in industry and the federal government. I offer private classes, as well. The knowledge and practices I teach have helped many to overcome stress and anxiety, enabling them to enjoy more peaceful and fulfilling lives.

For information on my classes, call 613-721-3787 or email jbernius@rogers.com. To know more about my classes at Algonquin, visit www.algonquincollege.com/onCourse. For information on my classes at the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board, visit www.winterconnections.com.

About Sharon Howarth-Russell, composer The Musical Rainbow recordings written by Sharon Howarth-Russell are truly guided. Sharon teaches seminars about the vibration and colours of notes, and how they affect us on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels.

Her seminars include The Musical Rainbow in You; Soul Alignment; Chakra Toning; and Heart Toning.

Every song on this CD was specifically written for each meditation. This vibrational music is played in the key and notes of the words spoken by Jennifer for healing, stress reduction and balancing.

As I listen to Jennifer‘s voice and words for each meditation, I become totally immersed in the essence, and my hands start to play. I hear only pieces of the music as I’m playing. When I listen back and start analyzing the music, I’m always amazed at the accuracy of the notes and harmonics that are being played.

Sharon’s music has been documented in the Neurology Department at Brock University, where it was discovered to change and optimize brainwave patterns. The National Research Council of Canada supported this project.

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S n o w f l a k e s a n d Air I love the first snowfall of the season, everything looks brighter.

Walking to work the last few days felt like I was going to the office at midnight – it’s been so dark in the mornings.

This day was different though as it was the first snowfall of the season. The virginal whiteness of the snow made it seem much brighter. I made my way through the heavy wet snow watching the large, white and sparkly snowflakes as they gently floated softly onto the now frozen ground.

A thought came to me; what if each snowflake held an emotion. Similar to the way Masaru Emoto has shown with May the air that you breathe, the water you drink and the his beautiful photographs taken during his study of water.

I began to see that each snowflake was influenced by our snowflakes you see bless you with your love too. thoughts. So, I sent thoughts of Love and gratitude to each flake. Taking in the scene I imagined that each snowflake had Alexis believes in a Wholistic approach to a part in blanketing our city with Love. As I continued along healing mind, body and soul. She combines enjoying these thoughts, a large single snowflake brushed my Reiki, Reflexology, Reconnective Healing®, the eyelash. I felt as though I had just been brushed softly by a Reconnection® and A Course In Miracles in her butterfly’s wings. practice.

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Imagine the states of eating and being criticized inside your body.

Imagine the chain joining the two states. Check Osloda.com for a graphic image. Sit quietly and breathe slowly. Form a ball of white light around your body and your energy. Let the solid ball of light spin through you and around you like a hula-hoop spins, parallel to the floor.

Imagine letting the light spinning through you dissolve the chain linking the states inside your body. (Using the tool you’re letting the light dissolve the neural pathways that form the association. The imagery of the chain is to aim the light for your subconscious.)

Spin the light for a minute, then spin another minute to release anything that needs to go. This is a physical change; it’s good to help your body process and detox. Release the light.

It is more effective to do this for a minute every day, rather than longer periods. You already know positive thinking manifests good stuff. By using these tools you can naturally remove the negative, releasing your ability to have a great life.

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That’s an association linking the caller with negative expectations. At the mall a shop sells cinnamon rolls. Seductive smells permeate, increasing sales. Spotting a police car, your foot lifts off the gas even if you’re not speeding. Your foot moves automatically, without thought.

Eating behaviours are king of automatic reactions. You can be chewing something and thinking you shouldn’t eat it, and continue while you’re berating yourself. (You can change this.)

Some associations are useful. Routines allow you to get through the morning or put away laundry while thinking about other things. Some associations cause problems. Automatic eating behaviours probably trigger guilt. Past problems can poison a relationship by flaring up. Associations create subconscious resistance to change that sabotage goals.

If you’re struggling to make a change, you can remove associations blocking your goal. Sometimes you know your blocks: it’s pretty obvious automatic snarfing of Patricia Wall, Osloda.com 613-831-8956 cookies sabotages your waistline and binge shopping tanks Osloda : The Art of Dealing with Everyday Life your budget. Whether or not you know the block, you can make change by using energy tools that work with your subconscious. Here’s Take The Lid Off Inc presents the test: If what you’re thinking doesn’t match Spring Renewal One Day Workshops what you’re doing, you have a subconscious program interfering with your goals.

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