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Celebrating a Healthy Ottawa

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By Heather Garrod and Michael Calvert

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ealthy living is becoming a priority for more and more Canadians. The Public Health Agency of Canada defines healthy living as “the practice of healthenhancing behaviours, or put simply, living in healthy ways. This implies the physical, mental and spiritual capacity to make healthy choices.’’

Two obvious healthy choices we should all be making are improving our diet and exercising more. Across North America, two of the fastest growing and most widely-embraced healthy living movements are: adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet, and practicing yoga.

Vegetarianism and Veganism: Mindful Eating In 2005, it was estimated that 4 per cent of adults in Canada followed a vegetarian diet. This figure has certainly increased dramatically since then, evidenced by the tremendous growth in popularity of local farmers’ markets. A 2008 study in the United States indicated that over half of current vegetarians eat that way to improve their overall health. Their reasons varied from environmental, animal welfare, and foodsafety concerns to weight loss, weight maintenance, and “natural approaches to wellness.” Whatever the reason, people are adopting vegetarian or vegan diets at an increasing pace.

No wonder Ottawa VEG FEST has become an Ottawa tradition for foodies, vegetarians and vegans, and vegcurious alike. The capital’s premier vegan food and lifestyle event has attracted more than 10,000 visitors over the past four years, including more than 3,200 in 2012.

This year’s two-day Ottawa VEG FEST event will expand upon past festivals. Activities will include a series of informative presentations, and cooking demonstrations from experts in the vegetarian and vegan communities. A number of local vegetarian restaurants will also be represented on-site. Exhibition tents will include many local companies offering a wide selection of products and services related to healthy living.

Yoga: Mindful Exercise Another fast-growing healthy living pursuit is practicing yoga. People come to yoga for fitness, management of stress, and pain relief. Regardless of their motivations, most credit yoga’s physical component with improving their health and fitness,

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5th Annual VEG FEST Celebrating a Healthy Ottawa

1st Annual YOGA FEST Saturday & Sunday June 22-23, 10 am to 4 pm S Paul University, at St. 223 Main Street, Ottawa

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and yoga’s meditative component with allowing them to reach a deeper, more spiritual place in their lives.

Yoga has changed dramatically over the past decade, evolving from a counter-cultural oddity into a multibillion dollar “industry.”

The number and popularity of local yoga studios and sold-out yoga classes appears to bear evidence to the popularity of this modality. Even fitness clubs are adding yoga to their offerings. With yoga more in vogue than ever before, local yoga enthusiasts who have long envied yoga festivals in other Canadian cities now finally have an event to call their own: the first annual YOGA FEST. This inaugural event for the National Capital Region will include yoga demonstrations, presentations, and kirtans (music and chanting). Ottawa resident Ichih Wang will serve as the festival’s ambassador. Wang’s life travels and training experiences are infused in her yoga and life teachings, connecting people to their own abundant possibilities.

The Best Fest The 5th Annual VEG FEST and the 1st Annual YOGA FEST will take place at Saint Paul University in Old Ottawa East on Saturday and Sunday, June 22nd and 23rd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Come early for a free gift bag!) Two of its key sponsors are The Table Vegetarian Restaurant and the Main Farmers’ Market, and admission is by donation.

Make that weekend in June a mindful one!

Your body will thank you. You’ll find more event information at www.vegyogafest.ca.

Reprinted with permission from Healthwise Ottawa magazine.

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GIVING AND RECEIVING

love (Abraham Maslow’s self-actualization), the only way they can continue to grow emotionally and become more ift giving is an art form. For it to be meaningful it loving is WHILE loving their mate. Their relationship can needs to be done with compassion, sensitivity and then become the CRUCIBLE of a richer, deeper love. wisdom. Some cultures actually delay Some gifts are “keepers”. They are the opening of the gift and make a ritual somehow symbolic and represent a longceremony out of the transferring of the term cultural connection for the receiver. unopened gift to the receiver.

They are precious treasures to be The surprise gleaned from receiving safeguarded in a sacred space. the contents of the gift is then a second One of the hypnotherapy techniques chance to enjoy this giving and receiving that I use in my practice and that I learned event. from a South American shaman is related Many people give a receiver something to giving and receiving. Essentially that they themselves would like. It is it is about keeping all the wonderful important that the gift be something traits and “gold nuggets” that you s s that the receiver either needs, wants, llnes have received from family, friends, e w or would welcome. It is amazing teachers, etc. while simultaneously smokin how often people forget this very frui “composting” all the worthless, important principle. meaningless thoughts, feelings xie There is a very harmful societal and traits that you have received ty self belief that is rampant throughout from them. They do not have to -esteem our culture: “Give, give, give... know that you are transforming the t weigh until it hurts.” I have seen many “garbage” into useful material. In people’s lives destroyed by this way summary, you keep the good stuff COUNSELLING, COACHING of giving. What I suggest to friends and compost the bad stuff. and partners in healing is to let your & HYPNOTHERAPY CENTRE Most people believe that Richard M. Haney giving and receiving be roughly forgiveness is something you do Ph.D.(Counselling), Hypnotherapist equal over time. A person can give towards another.

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A good way to optimize our own physical/mental/ Their mate then becomes an indirect beneficiary. When Spiritual health is to choose to forgive ourselves for any an individual has reached the point of maximum selfanger, fears, etc. that we have displayed or engaged in previously. If people do not forgive themselves, they can become prisoners of their own self-imposed chains.

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June 2013

Bringing Grief out of the Shadows…

Grief – The Universal Lessons

By Vonne Solís, Angel Therapy Practitioner®

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ithout suffering, humans seem to have great difficulty learning about unconditional love, compassion and self-forgiveness. And the greater the loss, the more opportunity there is to master these fundamental lessons that are integral to everyone’s experience on the planet.

We choose varying degrees of suffering to give ourselves the opportunity to awaken to the inner need we have to express some of what the soul desires. Expressing through a broad spectrum of emotion (both joy and pain) helps us complete our experience on earth in a more fulfilling way. The more we awaken, the further we come in learning these bigger lessons that are universal to us all, rooted in our ability to forgive ourselves the pain and suffering we have experienced at every level.

Self-forgiveness, acceptance and unconditional love are the three lessons at the root of every challenge we set for ourselves that we come to this Earth to master, whether or not we are cognizant of this fact. Ultimately, we choose an incarnation that is painful to whatever degree, to remember the power we have to express as authentically high functioning beings, no matter what. Self-forgiveness is the first and critical step essential to this awareness.

Grievers often hold themselves responsible for the death of a loved one. This is especially true for more difficult and sudden deaths. Things are left unsaid; obligations left unfulfilled. Conjecture runs rampant.

Guilt can hold people to their suffering for countless months and years. It is hard, but necessary for grievers still coping with difficult loss to dig deep to fight the constant negative feelings and rediscover their selfworth; to trust that they deserve goodness once again.

Self-forgiveness is the best place to start.

If you are feeling guilty about circumstances beyond your control, it is essential that you learn to forgive yourself. Absolute forgiveness and acceptance of your circumstances naturally teaches you to feel unconditional love for yourself and others. Rather than face being stuck in an endless cycle of pain, by being willing to release just a little anger, hurt, blame and regret, you will eventually find the freedom to forgive the past and accept the present.

There is no freedom or joy in pain. Remember, that beyond your inner suffering is a beautiful, whole loving being that is the real you waiting to emerge. In times of intense pain, when it is difficult to remember your goodness, focus on your inner core (Spirit) that is the aspect of you that is loving and all forgiving. This is your Truth.

Remember that your spiritual Self is peaceful and perfect in its wholeness. Nothing happens that is not Divinely orchestrated.

You cannot control the actions of others. There is no right or wrong time for anyone to die. There is life beyond what we know in our limited human form.

Tips to help you find self-forgiveness: 1. Stay centered in loving thoughts, even through the challenges.

2. Remind yourself daily you are created from only loving energy. That’s what matters.

3. Choose to feel safe.

4. Love yourself for who you are.

5. Remember that a loving and forgiving heart can heal any situation.

6. In tough times, hang onto a tender moment.

7. Remind yourself of your wonderful attributes and everything that makes you feel proud to be exactly who you are.

8. Tell yourself “I love you” frequently.

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Three Syndromes Arising From Prescription Anti-depressants Can Cause FibromyalgiaType Pain and Inflammation; Aggression and Addiction By: Judy Spence, RN, ND(QC)

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hereas patients generally see me for reasons other than depression, I find that traditional medicine has not adopted nutrition-based medicine as I had hoped that it would have by now in the 30+ years since I trained as a Nurse. Instead of correcting nutritional deficiencies leading to depression, they prescribe antidepressants for even mild depression and I end up treating the adverse side effects experienced by people taking anti-depressants.

For a multitude of reasons, many people who take such meds have difficulty with the production and/ or the regulation of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. Orthomolecular Medicine corrects nutritional deficiencies that lead to psychological issues.

Poorer food quality combined with inadequate amounts of the body’s own digestive juices reduce the bioavailability of precursor nutrients needed to create the happiness neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. Alternative medicine practitioners always focus attention on the need to eat adequate amounts of quality foods; to chew (masticate) slowly since digestion begins in the mouth where salivary enzymes mix with foods as they are chewed. You may need to take digestive aids; to heal your liver; and to support your pancreas to improve your nutritional status.

Masticated foods full of salivary enzymes enter an acid bath in the stomach where fats, proteins and carbohydrates start being broken down by hydrochloric acid. Fats are emulsified (broken into fat bubbles) by bile from the liver. Lipase, a pancreatic enzyme further breaks down fat into fatty acids. Proteins are broken into amino acids. These are the basic building blocks of life that combine to make enzymes, proteins (skin, hair, mucous, eggs, organs) and to feed our cells.

Amino acids such as tyrosine, GABA and tryptophan are

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precursors of the key neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin. If your digestive ability is inadequate, your inventory of building blocks will be limited. If the quality of food you eat is void of healthy nutrients, you will be deficient in nutrient-tools. This leads to a downward spiraling of health over a period of months or years. For some, their adrenal gland (starter motor) or their thyroid gland (fuel injection system) gets worn out. For others, depression may result. Instead of prescribing antidepressants, Orthomolecular practitioners first correct the root causes, often being dietary inadequacy. This corrects digestion, ensures adequate sleep and eliminates depression. There are various foods and dietary regimes that help raise serotonin, dopamine and melatonin levels naturally. Do your own internet research for foods high in tyrosine, GABA, iodine and in B vitamins (B1, B3, B5, B6, B12 especially and include them in your diet. Instead of correcting mild depression with drugs, you might first want to work at reversing depression through diet, the Orthomolecular way.

Many prescribing physicians poorly recognize Serotonin Syndrome which is a negative outcome of taking antidepressants. In my practice I treat patients with mild Serotonin Syndrome using NAET, BioSET, homeopathics or acupuncture for their insomnia, painful muscles, cramps, diarrhea, mood swings, anger,

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aggressiveness, ADHD, out of control hunger and migraines.

Serotonin Syndrome is, at its worst, a severe syndrome of reactions that can lead to death (per the US National Institutes of Health) and is caused by “a drug that changes the body’s serotonin levels (serotonergic drug) and must have at least three of the following signs or symptoms: agitation; diarrhea; heavy sweating not due to activity; fever; mental status changes such as confusion or hypomania; muscle spasms; overactive reflexes; shivering; tremors; uncoordinated movements. Serotonin Syndrome is not diagnosed until all other possible causes have been ruled out, including infections, intoxications, metabolic and hormone problems, and drug withdrawal. Some symptoms of serotonin syndrome can mimic those due to an overdose of cocaine, lithium, or an MAOI”.

It is important when on anti-depressants to avoid taking St.John’s Wort or 5-HTP which raise serotonin levels. These are natural treatments for depression, weight gain, insomnia and fibromyalgia and could lead to serotonin syndrome in persons taking antidepressants or tryptophan.

Patients taking dopamine-increasing medications can develop ‘Dopamine Dysregulation Syndrome (DDS)’.

According to the NIH “Patients with DDS develop an addictive pattern of dopamine replacement therapy (DRT) use, administering doses in excess of those required to control their motor symptoms… Amongst the behavioural disturbances associated with DDS are punding, which is a complex stereotyped behaviour, and impulse control disorders (ICDs), such as pathological gambling, hypersexuality, compulsive shopping and compulsive eating”.

A third and very painful syndrome is the EosinophiliaMyalgia Syndrome (EMS) that arises from prescription Tryptophan. Symptoms of myalgia (pain), severe fatigue and a rash begin in the first 3-4 months of starting tryptophan. Adverse symptoms progress in the first year of taking prescription tryptophan and include muscle inflammation and pain in the shoulders, back, gluteal and thigh regions which can become incapacitating.

There may be stiffness, aches and cramps on exercise; shortness of breath, nonproductive cough and chest pain in the lung region; edema (swelling) of hands and feet; pain in the large joints; fever, weight loss or gain; extreme fatigue; skin rashes, hair thinning; numbness or burning in fingers and toes; poor memory, inability to concentrate, mood changes; dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, heartburn and diarrhoea.

Supplements and/or diets that increase serotonin or dopamine levels may trigger these syndromes if you are taking prescription medications.

You may wish to try the Serotonin Diet or the Dopamine Diet to see if they can reduce or eliminate your need for antidepressant medications. If so, you must advise your prescribing physician and be followed closely by him/her. By effectively increasing your level of serotonin or dopamine naturally your need for prescription anti-depressant medication will decrease and your dose will need to be adjusted downward which is your goal.

Judy and Gerry Spence are Adv.II and Adv.I NAET practitioners respectively. NAET treatments can help your body better regulate dopamine and serotonin levels.

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Sexuality, Gender and the Confusion

by Amâeil (Melinda Urban RIHR) Healing with Divine heart to awaken the deep truth within.

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hen it comes to sexuality and gender on Earth there is much that has been distorted and twisted about both. Our news headlines about sexual perversions and abuses reflect how commonplace and accepted this confusion is as today’s reality. Yes, it is our collective experience right now, but it need not be accepted.

Sex is often misused. Many people turn to sex when they have a need to fulfill: a need to release, a need to be loved, a need for stimulus, or a need for understanding, and the list goes on. And yet, sexuality is not about needing. Sex is intended as a natural and organic expression of Divine, heart-centered, sacred love, which generates healing for each partner and circulates life force. Notice that none of this speaks to abuse of the body, the fragmentation of the soul, or the disconnection from Spirit, and yet, worldwide, a great deal of sex is used to gain energetic power this way.

When abuses of power occur, there is a stream of dark energy that pervades the fields, accumulating each time there is an act of violence to go with it. This is common knowledge, and we often ask, “Why is it happening?”, or “Who did it?” However, the broader important question is, “Why is this so pervasive on this planet?”

Its roots are in the needs of the negative alien agenda to siphon energy. Manipulation and abuse are black magic and dark energies that fill the feedlines by draining life force. Now, ask yourself how often this occurs on this planet, and who needs this much dark energy? We see the individual acts of sexual abuse and frown on them, with good reason, but we still don’t collectively see that it’s an epidemic. The figures globally are staggering.

Gender inequality is a contributor. The distortions to the masculine and feminine energy principles lead to confusion in relating with oneself and therefore with another, violations of boundaries, fear of intimacy, and fear of differences. All this feeds the darkness. Where the feminine principle is quashed and subverted in misogyny and patriarchal domination we see that there seems to be a free-for-all for men.

But the rising consciousness is slowly changing this, and this is why the atrocities that were too hard to witness before are being seen and heard now. We cannot continue to deny the truth of what is the darkness of this world, anymore than we can continue to deny the Light of this intelligently God-created natural Earth.

If you personally have suffered from sexual abuse, please take the healing opportunity before you to clear your field of its energy, if you have not already.

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June 2013

Expressing Love:

From the mind to the heart

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ife is filled with great opportunities for growth. Throughout the day we make choices, which have repercussions on our lives. We experience and navigate through the many pulls in the world. In the process we learn about ourselves.

We grow tremendously through interactions with the people around us and in doing so we can learn the art of living, transforming rigid limiting patterns so as to fully experience love and joy. With this positive predisposition comes the ability to let go of the power that anger and fear may have on us. How

does one walk the fine line of respecting others while respecting one’s self? The mind holds grudges. The heart forgives and can love purely. We soon come to realize that the path of the heart is deeply fulfilling and the one worth pursuing.

Ultimately I see this path as reaching a level where our life is based on helping others. Our very own path of growth then reaches the path of growing through service. Helping others feels good as there are no real separations between all of us. Many of us are aware of the interconnectedness of all things and people. But to experience this fully the work starts with us. Do I love myself enough to allow my mind to open to its great possibilities? Or do I try to accept myself and limitations, perhaps afraid of my own potential? Self-love enables me to help others, as it will open and fill my heart with kindness. Everyone will gain from this.

It is wonderful to realize that we can love ourselves enough to address our vulnerabilities and learn to let go. We all experience our potential and cannot help but yearn to expand into it; expanding into success and expanding into joy. We do have that ability to love ourselves enough to stop smoking, to shed a few pounds or to give ourselves permission to rise to a life of confidence and success. All that can be achieved through hypnosis.

“Since I saw you last week, I have been a non-smoker. I still don’t fully understand the process of hypnosis but I am amazed as to how easy it was. Thank you! I breathe so much deeper and feel deeply energized.” G.P. Essentially, love is what it’s all about.

However, how to allow this natural flow of love from deep within is a complex process. As it is filtered through a mind that may have fears, anger, frustrations and ancient memories. In my experience hypnosis helps us to awaken to our potential in unparalleled ways. Hypnosis empowers us from within, helping us to achieve a concrete objective in a short amount of time. Hypnosis helps us to heal the past and to create the life that we like, through regression or simply moving forward.

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THE TRICK IS...

Rev. Sherry Harris, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist, Cert.

Spiritual Teacher, Coach, Counsellor, Healer

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here are two things you can do that will ensure you improve your life. They are 1) be grateful and 2) be enthusiastic. By being enthusiastic, I mean, love life. If you love life, it will love you back. If you show your gratitude to life, you will be rewarded with more to be thankful for. These two expressions of being bring more ease with life than anything else I have tried.

Enthusiasm is a very high vibration. When you emanate enthusiasm, Consciousness/God/Life mirrors it back to you. It has to by universal law. The energy at which you vibrate must be returned to you. If you are vibrating fear, discouragement, anger, hurt or depression, that is what the universe reflects back to you. And that becomes the field you are living in. Is that what you want for yourself? I doubt it. Conversely, if you are vibrating in love, allowance, acceptance, grace, joy, or compassion, that is likewise returned to you. It’s a no-brainer. If you don’t like what is showing up for you, change your vibration.

What can you do if you are not feeling loving, allowing, peaceful, etc? Sounds too easy, but chose differently. If you need to--fake it till you make it. Our emotions are ours to control. We have not been taught that we are can master our emotions; more so, we have been taught that we are prisoners of our emotions and we are stuck with them. Wrong. You are the co-creator along with consciousness. Same with your thoughts.

You think you create your thoughts. Wrong again.

Consciousness is thinking through you producing your thoughts, which in turn trigger emotional responses.

If you are not feeling loving, imagine something that makes you feel that way and let that feeling fill your energy field. Practice feeling that way until it becomes virtually habitual. Choosing to feel good is a habit we create. It is quite like affirmations---little white lies we tell ourselves until they get anchored in the subconscious and then inform the conscious mind of what is now true.

Creating new habits of feeling good, peaceful, loving is like that—we just do it until it becomes anchored in the subconscious and then it manifests in the conscious mind as a new behaviour. Hence: fake it till you make it. Chose differently.

Another part of enthusiasm is trusting the process of life, trusting that life is benevolent and that consciousness always has our best interest as its intent. .

We may not always be thrilled with what shows up, but if we truly believe it is in our highest good to experience it, we will meet it calm equanimity and grace. Trust that life is working on your behalf in order for you to experience the highest expression of your God-Self and you can relax into it releasing fear and resistance.

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Abundant Life Coach Spiritual Counsellor Psychotherapist 2belight1@gmail.com www. sherryharriscounselling.com 613-236-8852 Insurance Receipts Available What shows up may not always be easy, but it does provide the opportunity to experience more of ourselves and to grow more aware of all that we are: God in human expression. We did not come in to suffer.

We will experience pain, but suffering is not necessary, Suffering happens when we are in resistance to life, when we cannot accept what has shown up and we close off to it---thus closing ourselves off to life. I will say it again, if you do not like what has been showing up for you, challenge yourself by looking at what kind of energy you have been generating. If untrusting of life, change it. If your energy has been grateful and enthusiastic and you still don’t like what is showing up, then please realize it is a valuable life lesson that your soul and you arranged prior to your coming in to form. Trust it is always what you need. Relax into that knowing and see how much more easily, gracefully and positively life flows for you.

Sherry Harris is a psychotherapist, certified spiritual counsellor, coach, teacher and healer. If you would like to book an appointment, please call 613-236-8852.

June 2013

Insta-Karma

By Kerry Palframan RN

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he saying “what goes around, comes around” is indeed true and a simple law of physics and also a Universal law and principle. It has been my experience (from doing 20+ years of hands-on healing and intuitive readings) that karma is something we always choose out of free will and is never forced upon us.

Teachings differ on whether karma is “an eye-for-aneye” type of experience or whether it is a method for advancing oneself spiritually. Many believe you have to wait for your next life to atone and make amends for errors in this life.

I share with you this story of how karma came back and bit me in the proverbial butt instantly based on my own thoughts, words and actions.

It was 17 years ago and I was in a desperate situation in my life. After having just split up with my husband, declaring bankruptcy and being on long-term disability, I had exactly two days to find accommodations within my budget before being evicted.

In desperation I rented a bedroom from a woman who was planning to work out of province during the week.

The day after I moved in, she left, and her 25 year old son got released from prison. He decided to move into the house with me. He had 7 restraining orders against him from women. To say he had disdain and lack of respect for women would be an understatement.

It was a very stressful situation and environment but I put on a false face and tried to be nice to him and manage his emotions. I did everything but communicate clearly how I was really feeling.

At first, he also tried his best to be nice back to me.

This tactic worked for a while and gave me false hope that my false face would keep peace in the house.

My growing anger, resentment, hatred and fury about the situation were getting out of control and it was all pointing at him. He was wrong, he was bad, he was the root of all evil, he was at fault…etc…you get the picture. I was fuming inside and not expressing any of it on the outside. All smiles and false sweetness and light, thinking this would turn him around.

I was not taking responsibility for my own dark thoughts and negativity and believe me it was huge! So huge in fact that one day I was festering so badly, lost in a spiral of negativity and hatred towards him that I got the one of the biggest lessons about karma of my life.

I was sitting in my bedroom sending this man as much hatred energy as possible. I hated him and was bloody well going to send it all his way – even if it was only with my thoughts. I mean, what harm could it do anyway? And since I didn’t have the courage or skills to communicate it, this seemed the best outlet.

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www.indigowisdom.ca I became grossly aware of my directed negative dark thinking pointed like a laser through the wall into his bedroom and at him. I think it was the first time I really became aware of using my anger like a purposeful weapon at the thought level – like voodoo.

Well, he responded in like but with words and actions. When I walked out of my bedroom after my “voodoo session” he blocked my passage in the hallway and threatened to kill my dog if he ever heard her nails clicking on the on the hard wood floors again.

Yikes! This was instant karma in the happening! I had purposely sent him hatred, anger and fury thoughts and he responded immediately with a death threat. Wow, did I learn the power of my thinking on that day and have been as alert as possible since then about when my mind wanders off into a spiral of negative thinking and how to shift it with grace and ease.

Remember, Karma works instantly and it works both ways. Positive begets positive and negative begets negative.

Kerry Palframan is a registered nurse by profession who now follows her true calling as a gifted visionary, intuitive life guide, healer and spiritual teacher. She offers personal readings as well as teleseminars. Her book, Spirit Talk, is a “must” for understanding messages from your higher self and spirit guides. She has also produced a valuable guided meditation CD, Meeting Your Angels and Spirit Guides. www.indigowisdom.ca or www.indigodreamer.com

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Meditation Practice

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ne thing I teach all my students is meditation. If you want to become great healer, a great intuitive, a manifestor and just develop an easier, more peaceful and joyful, flowing life, I encourage you to please develop a meditation practice. Not just once or twice but as a regular daily practice. This step is so important in our growth of being creators of our own life.

I get this question all the time, “Why am I not manifesting my desires? Why is it so hard for me to stay positive? Or I get others telling me they are have been working on certain attributes about themselves, such as say being non-judgemental. However working on individual issues often does not work, it actually seems to illuminate the issue and makes them seem worse.

Through a daily practice of meditation you will notice (over time) you will naturally become a less judgemental person without even trying, you will become a naturally positive person, without even trying, because this is what meditation does.

Meditation will naturally align you with what needs to be corrected within your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual being. It will just naturally occur over time.

Remember though meditation only works if you do it.

When it comes to manifestation and developing intuitive abilities, meditation is a must. For sure silencing

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Marlene Stevens www.psychicmarstevens.com psychicmarstevens@hotmail.com the mind is key. You will begin to see guidance and syncronicities showing up in your life. This is when you know you are vibrating at a level that is best for your life, when you start seeing these syncroncities show up, and you just have a sense of knowing what to do.

I studied both from Master Ching Hai and Sri Chinmoy in Ottawa and can tell you both were outstanding experiences for me and I feel so blessed to have had such great teachers come into my life. You can find them both online, here in the Tone and in any city.

All their classes are free and you get the added benefit of the group energy and having an enlightened being to assist you. You do not have to become a disciple or vegetarian to learn the very simple and pure method of meditation they teach. Please give it a chance and make meditation a life-long practice, you will not regret it, and what better time now that spring is finally here.

Namaste

By Psychic, Healer & Teacher, Marlene Stevens Marlene Stevens is a well-known Psychic, Healer, Medical Intuitive and Teacher.

If you are interested in a reading, healing or learning to develop your own intuitive abilities contact her at www.psychicmarstevens@hotmail.com or www.psychicmarstevens.com

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The Illusion of Attraction – Pt 2

By Kim Barnwell

For many of us, our intuition is leading us much more that we realize. I’ve met lots of people who were very

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ack in January I wrote Part One of The Illusion of Attraction. In it I shared how the idea that we are solely responsible Intuitive Guide and Coach for practical minded, for creating our reality emotionally aware women. is an illusion and how Gain the clarity and confidence needed to move forward in creating impossible it would be the life you want now while developing and strengthening your trust for us to do so. Using in your intuition!

Contact Kim to book your complimentary 20 min David Copperfield’s act consultation. as a Master Illusionist, I Kim Barnwell PCC, CPCC – Professional Coach, MP NLP, compared how all that Holographic Reiki Master and Emotional Intuitive (613) 591-1173 is involved in making www.conscious-creation.com kim@kimbarnwell.com his illusions appear real, to all that is involved in our own creations appearing like we make them happen. intuitively directed, but when asked didn’t think so due While we do influence our reality with our thoughts, to a preconceived idea of what intuition is – crystal balls no one person makes things happen on their own. We and tarot cards. Not everyone recognizes their natural are co-creators with every other influencing factor that insightfulness as intuition, but it is and the more it’s contributes to reality. The good news is that we can all developed, the better influence one can have on the cocut ourselves some slack and not live in fear that every creation of not only their own reality, but the collective negative thought is going manifest. I’m sure you have reality as well. Developing our intuition empowers daily experiences of how that isn’t how it works, yet us to tune in and make more informed decisions for if you listen to some of Rhonda Byrne’s teachers from ourselves and be in the flow more often.

“The Secret” they would have you monitoring every Join me and Spiritual Frontiers Canada on June 6th thought. Try it – I did and just about drove myself nuts. to learn more about the importance of developing our intuitive skills and the pitfalls of ‘illusionary thinking’.

So what can we do, to have greater influence over our You’ll leave with a couple of techniques you can start lives? Develop our intuition! using immediately to tune into the of thousands of Your intuition is the key in indentifying the best influencing factors surrounding you every day, to more strategies to put in place, to have the most favorable wisely contribute to the co-creation of your reality. possible influence over the co-creation of your reality. Hope to see you there!

Tuning into and interpreting your own vibe and the Kim Barnwell CPCC, PCC is a Professional Certified energy around you enables you to acknowledge your Coach, NLP MP, Holographic Reiki Master and Emotional personal influence in any moment. Let your intuition Intuitive who offers workshops and one on one coaching inform you of the attitude or thoughts that need to shift to help people create more of what they want in life, and to bring your whole self into alignment with what you less of what they don’t. For a free 20-30 min. coaching are wanting. When you are clear with what you want, consultation contact Kim at (613)591-1173 or your intuition will guide you to it. kim@kimbarnwell.com. Visit www.conscious-creation.com Recently my honey and I were buying a new car. We made a list of “must haves” as well as the “would be nice to haves” allowing our inner feelings to guided us. With some research we narrowed our search to four models of cars. Following my intuition a call to my mechanic DDS, FAACP. FAGD, FICOI brought it down to two. Then one night we went to a Laser Holistic Dentistry & Integrative Medicine dealership and there is was, the first car we were shown had everything on the list down to the previous owners having been mature folks who had taken good care of 613 234-5758 it and had loaded it up with all of our “would be nice www.medicaldentistry.ca to haves”. Did we manifest this car? As fun as it is to think so, of course not! We knew what we wanted, what Downtown and Alta Vista locations was important and our intuition lead us to where the car we wanted already existed.

Dr Paul Greenacre

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Quantum-Touch® Therapy:

we observed students seeming to get taller, or more slender as these stuck places resolve. Late on Sunday afternoon, we have the toning part of the class when we work with the chakras. We observe once again, what Aileen M. McKenna, Certified Quantum-Touch Therapy powerful results we can expect when using our innate skills to hold the space for healing to occur.

Practitioner/Instructor, Empathic Life Coach We know that the body knows ecently I held a workshop here in how to heal itself, we simply need Ottawa, and although it was the to create the conditions whereby the most recent of many, was a profound Breakthrough in Energy Healing body has the support and safety to experience in many ways. We did move into that healing mode. In the In Ottawa serving Ontario & Western Quebec all the usual workshop processes work that I do, I witness physical, beginning with a grounding Quantum-Touch Practitioner/Instructor emotional, spiritual and mental Aileen McKenna meditation, and the talk about the healing every day. Everyone wants beginnings of Quantum-Touch See us for the Launch at Lucie’s with a special price In Touch with Health ~ 101 Sparks St. to live with high level wellness, and therapy and Richard Gordon and Call for an appointment at noon ~ 613-230-4972 we can have that when we are able to his friend Bob Rasmussen and then I www.intouchwithhealth.com heal ourselves and our own lives by began to work with the principles of Certified Quantum-Touch® Practitioner being exposed to that place where the Quantum-Touch and what is involved Certified Quantum-Touch® Instructor deeply held trauma can melt away Associate Polarity Practitioner with the work of this modality. gently and naturally in a supportive Certified Aromatherapist Several people were attending the Certified Small Group Facilitator environment. training to whom this work was new, Certified Facilitator – Open Space Technology and it is through their eyes that I am Aileen M. McKenna is a Certified QT Aileen’s Oasis writing this article, and to whom I can Instructor and Practitioner, certified 613-228-2272 attribute the ways in which I see my 613-795-3751 as the first Canadian instructor in work has changed. aileen@aileensoasis.com June 2004. She teaches classes to At the beginning of the formal www.aileensoasis.com 1,000s of students across Canada, www.quantumtouch.com training part, following the first in the Caribbean and Scotland and lecture, I demonstrated how we sees 100s of clients annually in her measure the occipital ridge and the hips to see if there private clinic in Ottawa. Aileen has been offering is alignment in these two very important aspects of energy healing in the Ottawa area for more that 20 the body. Most people have some misalignment in the years, initially with Polarity therapy and Craniohips, and following the determination that this exists, I Sacral prior to learning Quantum-Touch® therapy. simply hold my hands on each side of the lower body, You can reach her at 613-228-2272, or by e-mail at and after about 5 minutes, we check the hip bones again, aileen.mckenna66@gmail.com or you can check our her and in 95% of cases, the hips have now lined up…..they website at www.aileensoasis.com and the Quantumare now aligned.

Touch website at www.quantumtouch.com After ensuring that everyone knows the four breathing techniques, and are comfortable with doing the body sweeps, and linking them with their breath, they are ready to work with a partner. As the first step in Free Your Neck & Back... this practical session, they check the occipital ridge and ...Drop that STRESS hip bones of each other. If there is a misalignment, they spent some time running energy into the place where work is needed, and then they check the alignment again. Hearing the oohs and aaahs of the students • Relief of Physical pain when they witness how quickly the bones move back • Increased Energy into alignment, made me realize again, how utterly & Mental Clarity amazing this work really is. By using a soft touch, • Deep Relaxation doing our breathing techniques, and body sweeps, we raise the vibration of our system, and with resonance and entrainment, raise the vibration of our client, and For appointment and more information call voila, change happens that quickly.

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June 2013

What is EFT Therapy?

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FT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique and is a way for a recipient to gain nearly instant freedom from their pent up emotions.

Gary Craig is the founder of EFT Therapy. Craig is an ordained minister at the Universal Church of God located in southern California. He’s also a Stanford graduate from the college of engineering. However, he always had a deep interest in psychology and personal development.

EFT Therapy Defined: EFT is a type of therapy that uses an emotional form of acupressure. With EFT Therapy, you can tap on a certain part of the body with a finger and provide a therapeutic healing that may have taken years with other methods.

Your body has a tendency to store up past emotional problems. When this emotional form of acupressure is utilized on the body’s meridian energy points, the pent up emotional energy can then be released. If this seems too good to be true, you can refer to the testimonials of countless users who’ve described it as life altering.

The beauty of EFT is the ability to provide the client with instant healing. Many would have you believe that traditional conversational therapy is required in order to truly heal emotional problems, however, you can achieve excellent results even with online-based EFT systems.

A free manual about EFT is available for download at www.EmoFree.com in order to give you a full education on the Emotional Freedom Technique. It goes over information on how it came about and then describes the technique so you can try it for yourself. The actual technique is only two pages of instructions and easy to understand.

Some problems EFT Therapy has been known to solve include: • Insomnia and Anxiety. These two problems often go hand in hand. With EFT, you can learn how to quickly cope with these problems. You’ll also gain confidence, which will reduce the occurrence of both anxiety attacks and insomnia. Many long time sufferers are shocked by the easy results they can achieve.

• Phobias. Phobias can vary from minor and relatively harmless, up to major ones that interfere with daily life. EFT has been known to fully erase even debilitating phobias in a matter of hours.

• Anger. Anger management can also become easier with help from EFT therapy. Repressed anger is a common pent up emotion that can easily be released with EFT. • Addiction and Weight Loss. EFT therapy can be used on all kinds of addictions, from alcohol and drugs

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Are you ready to get unstuck? Call me! to excessive eating. This form of therapy can make dealing with cravings more bearable and – in some situations – the cravings can disappear entirely.

The Mind/Body Connection No matter what kind of therapy you engage in, you may begin to notice mind and body connections. Mental conditions such as stress can take a toll on the body.

Stress can cause all sorts of problems including: • Backaches • Headaches • Fatigue • Discomfort Once your stress has been relieved, you may also notice that these physical symptoms fade as well. Clients of the EFT Therapy method undergo simple procedures and then find that their physical symptoms vanish without having to endure longer or more emotionally painful treatments.

Like most things in life, EFT Therapy is not fail proof. The system is not perfect and there are certain individuals and situations that cannot be helped. On the flip side, there are certain people that have tried nearly everything without luck until they finally came across the Emotional Freedom Technique.

It could be the answer to your physical or emotional challenges and, since it’s a quick and painless process, it’s worth a try.

I have been using EFT in my practice for almost two years now with some amazing results.

Moira Hutchison CTACC CCHT Your Success Coach 613.432.1239 www.WellnessWithMoira.com Do you think loving, nurturing thoughts about yourself?

Probably not! Perhaps, it’s time to GET RELIEF FROM YOUR “INNER CRITIC” If you want to start feeling better about yourself and your life - hop on over to www.WellnessWithMoira.com and sign up for your free “Inner Peace Kit”. Use the power of your mind to get you on track for feeling energized and confident.

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Develop Your Kundalini for Healing, with Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha Rejuvenation and Longevity!

Experience the Power of Divine Healing Hands

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Dr. Sha is an important teacher and a wonderful healer with a valuable message about the power of the soul to influence and transform all life.

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Divine Healing Hands are helping people around the world experience relief from chronic pain, boost energy and stamina, increase mobility and agility, and even improve chronic conditions.

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n ancient Chinese wisdom there is a very important energy centre named Snow Mountain Area. This is a Buddhist term. In Taoist teaching it is named golden urn. In yoga it is named kundalini. In traditional Chinese medicine it is named Ming Men area. “Ming” means life. “Men” means gate. “Ming Men” means life gate. The Ming Men area is divided into Ming Men fire and Ming Men water.

Millions of people suffer from hypertension or diabetes. Millions of women suffer from menopause. In traditional Chinese medicine, hypertension, diabetes, and menopause may be caused by insufficient Ming Men water. Some people may think that they should drink more water to correct the condition. This is not the case. Drinking more water will not correct the condition. You have to do special spiritual and energy practices or ingest proper herbs or other remedies to nourish the Ming Men water in order to balance Ming Men water.

Doing the practice below could greatly assist you to heal hypertension, diabetes, menopause, and many other unhealthy conditions. There are so many sicknesses that are caused by insufficient Ming Men water or insufficient Ming Men fire.

Insufficient Ming Men fire can cause fatigue, cold extremities, sexual dysfunction, and issues within the reproductive system, urinary system, back, legs, and much more.

Increasing Ming Men fire and Ming Men water in order to balance them is the key for healing many sicknesses and for rejuvenation and longevity.

Here is how to locate the kundalini, which is the Ming Men area: Make a straight line from your navel directly to your back. Divide this line into three equal parts. Go back two-thirds of the way from your navel and then go down 2.5 cun (one cun equals the width of the thumb joint). This is the center of the kundalini, which is a fistsized area.

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The power and significance of the kundalini are as follows: • Kundalini is the Ming Men area, which includes Ming Men fire and Ming Men water. Ming Men fire is the most important yang in the whole body. Ming Men water is the most important yin in the whole body.

• Kundalini is the key energy centre for nourishing the kidneys.

• Kundalini provides energy food for the brain and Third Eye. • Kundalini is a key centre for rejuvenation and longevity.

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Use the Four Power Techniques® to develop your Kundalini. The Four Power Techniques are Body Power, Soul Power, Mind Power, and Sound Power. I will now lead you in a practice to develop your kundalini: Body Power

Soul Power

Sit up straight. Close your eyes. Place the tip of your tongue gently against the roof of your mouth. Place one palm over the navel and the other palm over the kundalini.

Say hello: Dear soul mind body of my kundalini, I love you. You have the power to balance my Ming Men fire and Ming Men water; nourish

my kidneys; brain; and Third Eye; rejuvenate my soul, heart, mind, and body; and prolong my life. Do a good job. Thank you!

Mind Power Visualize a golden light ball rotating in your kundalini and radiating golden light to your kidneys, spinal column, brain, and Third Eye. Sound Power Chant repeatedly, silently or aloud: Develop my kundalini. Thank you.

Continue to chant for fifteen minutes. If you have chronic or life-threatening conditions related to the kundalini, chant two hours or more per day (adding all of your practice time together). The key is to practice daily. The longer you chant and the more often you chant, the better the results you could receive.

Close your practice by saying: “Hao. Hao. Hao.” Hao is Mandarin and means perfect, or get well. It is an affirmation and a command. Then say “Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you.”

Master Lynda Chaplin is a Divine Channel, Disciple and Worldwide Representative of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha – world-renowned Master Healer, Spiritual Leader, Divine Channel and New York Times bestselling author. To learn more about the power of soul and to experience powerful soul healing blessings, join Master Lynda for a Soul Healing evening or workshop.

To contact Master Lynda call 416.255.8823 or send an email to LovePeaceHarmonyOttawa@gmail.com

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Free June Family Law Seminars – In Plain Language

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s I was thinking about a topic for this month’s column I received an email from Brian, a retired engineer and veteran of the “family law wars,” as he put it. After relating some of his difficult experiences with his own separation, Brian wrote something that really stood out for me.

“The laws need to be totally rewritten in concise, precise, brief, blunt, black and white, tabular/graphic format, non-legalese jargon, not by legal people, but by down-to-earth practical no-nonsense technical people, i.e. engineers and/or technocrats,” he wrote.

What Brian was demanding was that family law be written in plain language. The plain language movement has actually been underway in Canada for many years.

In 1986, the Canadian Law Information Council voted to establish the country’s first plain language centre. A few years later, the new Plain Language Centre sponsored the first plain language conference in Canada.

Despite these laudable efforts, however, most of the effort to write laws in simple, everyday language has been focused in the business and commercial arenas, not in the family law field. Yet, if ever there was an area of law that cried out for simple, easy to understand laws, it’s family law.

We urgently need a plain language movement for family law for the following reasons: 1. Simple, accurate information corrects misconceptions.

I’m still amazed at the misconceptions I hear every day about family law (many of which have been gleaned from American TV shows or websites from other Canadian provinces). “Joint custody means 50/50 time-sharing, right?” “After three years, common-law spouses have the same rights as married couples, right?” “I paid down our mortgage with $50,000 from my inheritance. I get this money back, right?” (The answer to all three questions is no, by the way.) Getting basic information in plain language early on in the separation process would go a long way towards helping couples make fair agreements in the most efficient way possible.

2. Simple, accurate information is empowering. Most people feel helpless as they traverse the rocky terrain of separation and divorce. It is particularly frustrating to have to pay large legal fees for a stranger to “translate” from legalese to simple English. Knowing they are getting accurate information about Ontario laws in a simple inexpensive way would be tremendously empowering for many couples and give them some measure of control over a situation where they so often feel powerless.

3. Simple, accurate information conserves resources.

Many families use up far too many resources getting separated. Resources include not just their hardearned money, but also their time and emotional

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energy. With plain language family laws many of these resources could be conserved for the benefit of all family members, particularly the children.

Brian’s email got me thinking. And so I have decided to offer a free series of seminars on the four main issues that need to be resolved in almost every separation: parenting arrangements, child support, division of assets and debts, and spousal support. In these seminars I will explain the law in simple, everyday language that everyone can understand and I will answer questions clearly and simply.

These seminars will be offered weekly in the month of June. Extensive handouts will be provided and lots of time set aside for your questions. Please contact me for details. I hope to see you there!

P.S. My new separation and divorce support group gets underway on Thursday, June 6, 7 – 9 pm. It includes legal information, emotional support, practical tips, storytelling, divorce coaching, separation rituals, videos, etc. Contact me for details and bring a friend – it’s free!

Evita Roche was Canada’s first full-time lawyer-mediator.

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.

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Survival Strategies for Conversations It’s Not the Wireless Age Worth Having Call the EMF Hotline (613) 842-4758

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By Marlene and Bob Neufeld

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n last month’s TONE magazine, we wrote about one of the conversations we recommend people not put energy into; i.e. “who said what”. For a copy of that article go to www.marleneandbob.com/articles.htm.

Another conversation we recommend not putting energy into is “Why did you do that?” It is common for people to ask this of their partners, especially when their partner has done something that they don’t like.

Asking “why” is one way we try to make our partners predictable and safe. However, it doesn’t work.

First of all, our partners may not be able to accurately explain “why” they did something. We often talk about the 80-20 rule, which says that maximum 20% of any issue is about the current content. The other 80% is about our past, about our history, our beliefs (many of which are unconscious), our perceptions, our imaginings, our schemas. When we answer “why” we are usually only aware of the current content, not about the rest, which may be unconscious.

As Solomon and Tatkin say in Love and War in Intimate Relationships, the book we mentioned in last month’s article: The left hemisphere confabulates, or fills in blanks in order to provide coherency or a reason for why things are the way they are. (Ask a child why he or she broke the vase and, lacking a real understanding, the child will answer with an implausible explanation. This is not lying: rather, it is the left hemisphere’s attempt to bridge the implicit realm with explicit reality in the service of interpersonal repair and pain relief.) page 146 Secondly, when we answer “why” we are often answering how we justified what we did to ourselves, and our partners may take exception to this justification.

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Master of the Sound Teaching

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ow do we know the master of sound? He or she is in our thoughts as if they were our brother or sister. This is the way that the energy is passed from individual to individual. The master is voiceless, as the vibratory essence of the manifestation of the God who resides within all Beings. The master is the One who gives the reason for the purpose in men. This is the reality expressed through you in the pursuit of self revealed knowledge. One who is the master contracts himself to become a vehicle of transformative love.

This is the same as the manifestation of the guru, or the satguru upon this plane. This satguru is the voice of the master. The voice is the Word of the manifested love in truth as the reality of God’s will. When this knowledge is given to men, the voice is soundless. The

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We then can get caught in an argument about whether what we did is justified or not, which totally by-passes what needs to be talked about, which may be our partners feelings about what we did, and the meaning they attribute to it. Another more useful conversation would be “what can I learn from what happened” and/ or “are there any new agreements that we can make?”

There are lots of great conversations that can assist you in feeling closer to each other. “Why did you do that” isn’t one of them. Contact us if you want to know about the kinds of conversations we have found helpful.

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word passeth from men to men in the teaching of the love which is transformed as the truth of the word into words of men. The satguru is a woman or man who has established the love of God fully, is reconciled and has received the “word” through the ritual of the lotus of life’s learning.

The Ritual of Lotus of Life’s Learning

May all who strive for love, become engaged by the Creator to fulfill love.

This is the promise of the satguru. Each satguru who established in Oneness gives himself to the task of love each day, comes to the Love of God by virtue of the planetary evolution which is the lotus of life’s learning. One is given love. One shares love.

One is given love to share and then teaches love.

One teaches love, then gives love in form through renunciation. Renunciation is the ritual of: Embracing love in all forms, by removing all attachments, desires, and motivation from actions, thoughts and deeds.Then the world becomes One to the satguru.

The Lotus of Life. What is the Purpose in it?

To reestablish the foundation of the work of the Peace Movement whereby an individual may contribute to the pursuit of realization by the virtue of acknowledgment of individual lives by contributing to the general work of brotherhood which is self-contained and reflects the greater whole. In this men and women are bound by a common goal which is peace as men or women who share self-hood as protectors of the road to the wellbeing of the Spirit as reconsciousness purveyors or the units of consciousness which are taken up into the evolutionary plan. In this all who are entering the lotus of life’s learning are manifested co-creators of light and sound as the satguru who gives each one his/her teaching and is the link to the soul of the Christ Body in man. Each one so named is the lightbearer and is called disciple of man as he/she is reconnected to the Divinity by his/her faith in God as the resurrection of love in Man.

Part 4 of Sonja Muller’s Sound and Light will be in the next Tone

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The Rishi and Arrisa Ian Prattis

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here was once a Rishi who lived in a remote part of northern India. Many people from the surrounding villages were drawn to this kind and compassionate holy man. They listened to the clarity and love in his talks, which were drawn from the universal wisdom tradition of the Vedas. His teachings and guidance became part of the fabric of village life and he conducted daily and seasonal prayers, and ceremonies, to honour the earth and sacred traditions he had immersed himself in since childhood. His spacious hermitage was set apart from the villages. It was like the central hub of a great wheel, the congregating point for the surrounding communities. He was honored and revered for the gentle manner in which he brought people to their own deep quiet communion with God. One morning a group of elders from the villages slowly approached, looking very grim and angry. They were accompanied by a young woman who was visibly pregnant. Arrisa was her name. Arrisa had always brought flowers to the hermitage, and her soft eyes, laughter and elegant demeanour gave a special grace to the gatherings there.

With downcast eyes and hesitant speech, Arrisa stated publicly, in front of the elders, that the Rishi was the father of her unborn child.

The Rishi paused in what he was doing and looked at Arrisa with deep compassion and love in his eyes.

He was silent for a while, then simply said “Very well.”

The elders left one by one, feeling deeply betrayed in the trust they had placed in the Rishi, and they and their villagers did not return. Arrisa stayed at the hermitage in a separate room, and not once did the Rishi rebuke her for her falsehood. She took upon herself household and garden responsibilities. At the time of her confinement, several women from her village came to assist with the birth. They saw the separate living arrangements, but brought neither offerings, nor respect to the Rishi. To all this the Rishi simply said “Very well.”

A healthy son was born to Arrisa, yet she was torn and tormented by what she had done. She took wonderful care of the hermitage, the farm animals and the garden, growing the most beautiful flowers ever seen in that region. She saw how the Rishi continued with his daily prayers and meditations. He diligently and joyfully conducted the seasonal ceremonies just as before. No one was present except for Arrisa and her son, or so she thought. Then she noticed how the farm animals would come closer to the hermitage, and sit nearby when the

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Arrisa could stand it no longer.

One morning she told the Rishi that she was taking her son to meet the village elders, and tell them that the father of the child was a young man in a neighbouring village. He had left the region to join the army and be posted to a far away location. The Rishi looked at her with the same compassionate eyes and simply said “Very well.”

Afterwards the elders and villagers began to return to the hermitage, full of apologies for their judgements, and for abandoning the teachings, saying how much they had missed his guidance and kindness. To all this the Rishi merely smiled and simply said “Very well.” Arrisa and her son continued living at the hermitage. The father of her child returned to the region and married her. He asked the Rishi if he could stay at the hermitage with his new wife and child, and serve the Rishi as his attendant for the rest of his life. The Rishi looked at the young man with the same loving and compassionate eyes that he had presented to Arrisa. And we all know that he smiled and simply said “Very well!”

His equanimity had revealed the truth of everything.

Equanimity is the fourth aspect of True Love in the Buddha’s teachings. The other components are Loving Kindness. Compassion and Joy and they all grow from the ground provided by Equanimity.

Ian is the Zen teacher at Pine Gate Sangha in Ottawa since 1997, and has given talks and retreats all over the world. He now stays local with Friends for Peace Canada www.friendsforpeace.ca to help turn the tide just a little in his home city so that good things happen naturally.

June 2013

What Would Your Day Be Like if ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS You Started it With A Question? Empowering People To Know That They Know

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o you wake up in the morning feeling like something the cat dragged in? Have you ever considered there might be another possibility?

What might happen if you started your day with a question?

No, “How much do I have to do today?” might not be your best choice.

First of all, does that dragged-through-the-mud feeling actually belong to you? There’s an easy way to find out. You could ask, “Who does this belong to?”

If you feel lighter in your body or in the space around your body when you ask that question, you’re acting like the neighborhood garbage collector and taking on garbage that isn’t even yours, but acting like it is.

What if you were to ask all of those feelings to return to sender? Now that your head is a bit clearer, you could ask an even more creative question, such as, “Who am I and what grand and glorious adventures await me today?” Wouldn’t that make your life more fun than your usual contemplation of the to-do list that’s a neverending story? Who knows, it could even turn your life into an adventure! How much fun could that be?

You can invite that adventure to keep improving by asking another question for everything that happens: “How does it get even better than this?”

This is a multi-purpose question. Of course, if something you don’t like shows up, you would love to transform it into something better, right? But if something you DO like shows up, do you want it to stop, or would you like it to show up with an ever-improving array of friends? What would happen if you applied this to the money you received during the day?

When the cool stuff shows up, there are several other questions you can ask. “How did I get so lucky?” invites you to look at how YOU created that cool stuff.

There’s another question you can use for those less desirable events. “That question is, ‘What’s right about this I’m not getting?’ Instead of wondering what’s wrong with you that the garbage is showing up, you could turn things 180 degrees and ask, “What’s right about this I’m not getting?”

In case you’re tempted to go somewhere else, like to “What’s wrong with me?” you could recognize that is NOT your best question! In fact, “What’s wrong with me?” is not even a question—it’s a statement and a judgment (there’s something wrong with me) with a question mark attached to the end.

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Another question that can turn around undesirable situations as well as make the good ones even greater is this: “What else is possible?”

And just for grins, whether things are going well or not, you could remind yourself that you’re not wrong by asking, “What’s right about me that I’m not getting?”

Are you tired of questions yet? There is one great Access Consciousness® tool that is not a question. It’s the mantra: “All of life comes to me with ease and joy and glory® .”

Saying this 10 times in the morning and 10 times at night will change your life, even if you don’t change anything else It will not guarantee that only “good” things will happen to you—no one or no thing can do that. How would you like the less than good things to show up—with ease and joy and glory, or would you prefer pain, suffering and gory?

“All of life comes to me with ease and joy and glory®” is not an affirmation, either Do affirmations work?

Have you noticed that they tend to have judgment in them? Did you know that very judgment guarantees that exactly the opposite of what you’re asking for has to show up? That’s the difference with the Access mantra—it invites everything to show up with ease and without judgment. How does it get even better than that?

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Live Life Unlimited by Unproductive Beliefs and Conditioning: Dissolve Anxiety, Fears, Addictions, Depression Safely

by Grace Joubarne, Clinical Hypnotherapist

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ypnotherapy refers to a process which utilizes the natural focused state of hypnosis to help ordinary people overcome the struggles of life…. sadness, worry, anger, unwanted habits, low self-confidence, depression and so on. And in the hands of qualified hypnotherapists it can also help resolve out-of-the-ordinary struggles like IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).

The Mayo Clinic singled out Hypnotherapy as the most effective modality for relieving IBS symptoms.

Many people don’t realize that regression hypnotherapy is about self-healing. In the willing individual, pain & weight can be eliminated or managed, unproductive habits ended, goals attained and most importantly, emotional struggles around childhood abuses, neglect and traumas dissolved painlessly and without drugs, needles, psycho-babble, labeling, long talk therapy and the need to be reliant on an ‘expert’ for years on end.

With the guidance of a qualified regression hypnotherapist who will guide you to the root cause of the issues- and please note I specify qualified Hypnotherapist - emotional struggles of all sorts can be dissolved permanently. As I’ve stated in previous articles, there is no such thing as a Doctor of Hypnotherapy program offered at real bricks & mortar universities and as this is a safe modality of healing and therefore unregulated, diligence must be exercised to avoid hypnotists who refer to themselves as ‘hypnotherapists’ or Dr. or Ph.D and so on, without the requisite additional and relevant training. (see Choosing a Hypnotherapist at my website: ww.graceplacewellness.com) A qualified regression Hypnotherapist must be a Master Hypnotist in order to properly relax clients to the correct depth and then maintain that depth so self-healing can be completed effectively; they must have advanced training to facilitate and guide the healing at the root level. As well, qualified and experienced hypnotherapists are not only fully versed on the role medications play in mental illness and pain issues, but they can provide essential resources.

Whereas years ago a hypnotherapist needed to educate their clients to dispel the persistent misconceptions generated by entertainment hypnosis, exaggerated credentialing and misleading advertising, clients are now often well-informed.

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Fasciatherapy, a gentle therapy

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y gently stimulating and relaxing our “fascia”, this manual technique calms physical and mental pain, alleviates fatigue and stress, and puts our body back in tune; a pleasant way to really reconcile ourselves with ourselves.

Originally, fascia is a Latin word meaning cloth, strip of cloth. In our body, this fine membrane envelopes muscles, bones, viscera, brain, spinal cord, ligaments and links them to each other like a spider’s web. This tissue is animated by a very slow micro-movement, which constitutes one of the expressions of vitality in the body. When this movement is disturbed, we become tired and the body becomes vulnerable. Fasciatherapy postulates that these fascias, which are hyper-sensitive, store all the emotions, shocks and stress the body receives, to the point where the body starts to compensate with pain, tension, functional disorders or joint problems.

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Unlike osteopathy, the fasciatherapist does not use manipulations, but with his/her hands, follows gently the flow of the movement inside the body and identifies in this way areas of blockages. He/ she is going to relax the fascia to re-establish a good flow of this vital pulsation with very precise movements (slow mobilisation of the tissues, pressure, holding points) whilst the patient is lying on the couch. And so these fine enveloping tissues find their own rhythm again, let the energy flow and ease the drainage of the body fluids.

The fasciatherapist may also ask the patient to do some sensorial training exercises to become aware of all the parts of his/her body and to learn again how to move freely and with pleasure.

Two or three sessions of 45mns to one hour are usually sufficient to help stress and tiredness and to alleviate pain. Sessions can either be regular (in the case of a serious or chronic disorder) or one off (for example to deal with stress before an important professional meeting).

The benefit of this gentle therapy?

Unlike other types of body manipulations, fasciatherapy is totally painless. Hard to perceive (which does not mean that it does not work), there are no contra-indications to it. In summary, it is suited to all disorders, whether one is following a heavy medical treatment, or simply experiencing an energy dip.

Besides digestive and respiratory disorders, migraine and sinusitis, fasciatherapy relieves muscular and joint problems like rhumatism, sciatica, arthrosis, lumbagos, stiff neck, sprains, whip lash and more. This gentle approach can also be used to support pregnancy or as a complementary treatment for depression.

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Hidden Cause of Back Pain

By Steve Ryu, R.TCMP, R.Ac.

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ack pain is one of the most common forms of pain in human anatomy. Unlike injuries such as fractures or dislocations, most disk herniations do not occur by accident, but rather gradually develop through cumulative degenerative processes. Thus, an important thing to remember is that back surgery is not a permanent solution for the condition in most cases.

Unless the cause of disk injury is addressed, there is a great risk of developing another disk herniation in another location.

For example, if facial acne was brought on by over eating of fatty, greasy foods, application of medicated ointment is only a temporary solution. The acne will reappear again if one continues to consume an excessive amount of fatty foods. If lung cancer was caused by smoking, surgery to remove cancer will provide little benefit unless the patient changes his/her lifestyle that brought on cancer in the first place such as smoking and other lifestyle issues.

So then what are the causes of disk herniations?

Everyone knows that a variety of biomechanical stresses such as standing and walking with poor posture, sitting for long periods, and heavy lifting can cause back problems.

Another less known cause of disk injury is emotional stress. The involvement of emotional stress causing disk degeneration or herniation is unrecognized by most back specialists; however a number of back pain patients can recall remarkable stressful periods in their life just before the onset of back pain. Prolonged emotional stress creates a sympathetic dominant state in the autonomic nervous system and leads to decreased blood flow to most of the organs, muscles and peripheral tissues. When blood flow to the lumbar muscles is decreased, the muscles become tight, lose flexibility, and are easily fatigued.

Most pain-relief and anti-inflammatory medications provide excellent short-term pain-relief by blocking the production of pain-causing substances called prostaglandins. In addition to inducing pain, however, prostaglandins are vasodilators which help enhance circulation. By inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, there will be decreased sensitivity to pain but blood supply to the muscles and joints will also be decreased, thus creating problems and prolonging true recovery. Acupuncture treatment, however, produces the complete opposite effect. Except in a few very acute cases, acupuncture treatments enhance blood circulation, especially in the area that there is pain or discomfort. This desired action can be achieved by regulating the autonomic nervous system (which is responsible for internal organ system functioning,

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regulation of blood circulation, and production of relaxation effects). When circulation in the tissue improves, muscle relaxation occurs and immediate pain reduction follows in many cases. In some other cases, however, when circulation improves, the pain in the affected area occasionally intensifies, and is then followed by repair of tissue and muscle relaxation.

It is impossible to avoid stress in this day and age.

Acupuncture rather focus on how to recover quickly from stress and manage it in order to avoid the harmful consequences of prolonged stress.

Steve Eun Kyu Ryu, R.TCMP, R.Ac is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner 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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Hypnosis for Anger

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here are several people that suffer a severe condition hence the fact that they lead a very stressful life. If you think it is about simply being stressed sometimes, you are wrong. Anger is much stronger than simply being stressed. Millions of people undergo stress every single day; however these stress acute moments come and go, come and go, as for anger it is not that simple.

Anger is a condition that makes the patient extremely irritable at all times. It does not matter where nor when, is this person going to be smoking angry, maybe for no reason at all. This issue is a very hard one to treat and administrate. It often affects the nervous system as well as damages the heart. This issue often makes its carriers have high blood pressure, what can cause severe heart damage and a future heart attack, or even worse, a stroke. Unfortunately some people still do not try to treat this condition as seriously as it should be treated.

There are several treatments available on the market today; however most of them involve the need of patients on taking medications. Some of the patients that had been taking these medications noticed that they felt better however they had some of their organs slightly damaged because of the continuous ingestion of medicines.

Nowadays it is possible to find neither the most modern types of treatment for this issue, treatments that do not involve medicine taking nor several hours

at the hospital per week. If you are looking to reduce the amount of anger you feel every day you can try a nice and rather relaxing hypnosis session. These hypnoses sessions allow patients to relive the anger they feel. The amount of anger can even disappear! The Ottawa Hypnosis team is a group of highly qualified professionals that have been on the hypnosis treatment market for several years now. The Ottawa hypnosis team knows exactly what to do depending on the patient. The team adjusts the techniques they have to better treat each and every patient. If you are wondering about pricing, this anger management treatment can cost you much less than an average treatment would cost you.

The Ottawa Hypnosis will be able to guide you through every single step of the treatment. With certified professionals, the Ottawa Hypnosis group always evaluates clients when they start the treatment and do a severe follow up as time goes by, after all the patient has the right to know how he is developing and what other techniques they can do at their own home to improve the way they feel on a daily basis. In case you got interested for this kind of anger management treatment through hypnosis, do not hesitate to give the Ottawa Hypnosis team a friendly call today. The team of professionals will more than glad to help you find out more about the techniques and treatments they offer.

Allow yourself to live and feel better every day, try the Ottawa Hypnosis group today and see for yourself.

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Dr. Luke explains, “This powerful breakthrough technique combines the latest discoveries in hypnosis and the new science of personal achievement known as Neuro Linguistic Programming. This takes the power of hypnosis to a new level in helping people take back control of their lives.”

Many local doctors are so impressed by the power of hypnosis that they are now referring many of their patients to Dr. Luke for his Accelerated Change Hypnoband Programme. Dr. Luke says, “I am currently building a Doctors Referral Network to keep local GP’s informed of my developments and to keep them informed of their patients’ progress.

Many celebrities, professional business people, nurses and housewives have benefited from Lapband hypnosis, SO CAN YOU! The good news is that this incredible method of Losing Weight is available locally. The bad news there usually is a three to four week waiting list for an appointment but even the medical profession believes it’s worth waiting for

613-878-5874 www.lukenosis.com

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“I walked out 25lbs Lighter!”

Kate had been over weight for the majority of her life- nearly 27 YEARS! She had tried every type of Weight Loss Gimmick, Diets, Supplements, Gym Memberships even Personal Trainers but nothing worked, until she met Dr. Luke. She recently sent him this follow up email: “I promised I would do a testimonial for you. Here it is: The hypnosis TOTALLY worked...not only have I lost 25lbs I have not eaten at timmies...I have had NO DESIRE TOO!!! It really has changed my life!” Check out more testimonials at: www.lukenosis.com you can contact Dr. Luke at 613-878-5874 to arrange an appointment.

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Stressed or Simply Scared? Why We Recommend eeling swamped? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling Rolfing To All Our Patients

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out of control ? Pressure creeping up on you? Have you become a “Stress symbol” ?

For many of us, being busy makes us feel somewhat empowered. To say that we are busy is our way of saying that we are important and that we belong to society. The more we run, the faster we have to do so, if we want to keep going. The more we run, the more important we feel! And the downward spiral starts...

• The more important we feel, the more we undertake • The more we undertake, the more we feel overloaded • The more we feel overloaded, the least productive we are • The least productive we are, the more inefficient we feel • The more inefficient we feel, the more we lose our self-esteem • When we lose our self-esteem, we become the victim!

• When we become the victim, we are no longer important!

And if stress were only fear...

Fear of not being or doing enough, of being judged, of not measuring up, of disappointing someone, of losing control, of not fulfilling others’ expectations and your own, and what else ? Take a moment and stop. Until you are fully conscious that it is fear that feeds your stress, pressure will continue to have its hold on you and the cycle never stops. Once you have identified the underlying fear(s), it is up you to choose how you will deal with them.

What if your brain needed to be talked to differently?

By repeating to yourself “I am stressed-out”, “it stresses me”, “I have too much stress”, “it is so stressful”, you end up identifying yourself with a permanent state of stress, and your brain starts to believe it. The brain sees itself stuck at a dead-end, powerless. Stress and you are one. The simple exercise of erasing the fixed sensation of “ I am stressed” and replacing it with expressions like “ I am afraid of…” “ right now, I am preoccupied with…”, “presently, I am tense, worried, “ I feel an enormous pressure right now”, will send to your brain the message that the situation is temporary. Changing your perspective and dealing with what is at stake at the present moment work marvelously to help you dedramatize the situation. Suddenly everything becomes less frantic, desperate or hopeless.

Our body, as well as our brain, need to be listened to.

The body, in a state of tension, is sending us messages , and ironically, we have trained ourselves to ignore the warning signs: tight jaws, shallow breathing, knots in the stomach, backache, etc. Listen to what it has to say: “What are you holding tight to ?” “What is choking you ?” “What are you churning over ?” “What mental load are you carrying on your shoulders? ” Once you make the link between physical and psychological symptoms, you will notice how your brain decompresses and your body relaxes.

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ur practice depends heavily on a specific new type of physical therapy called Rolfing. It is named after Dr. Ida Rolf who developed a 10 session rehab program to re-posture the body in gravity by rejuvenating the fascial integrity of the body. I have had Rolfing sessions and the results are amazing. I am 65 and still play 5 hours of hockey every week and my body is completely without pain. I consider myself lucky to have discovered this form of physical therapy because when I was 45, I was ready to quit dentistry due to neck and back pain.

I have worked with several Rolfers in Ottawa. First my wife, Miranda Dayvis-Greenacre, Dylan Saikin and also Anne Ohlmacher.

Dr. L. Dossey M.D. author of “Reinventing Medicine” and “Healing Words” states emphatically about Rolfing “There is one reason to take Rolfing seriously: It works!

Rolfing is powerful stuff” Even doctors involved in the Olympics recognize the unique value of Rolfing.

“I send people to get Rolfing that have had chronic problems that have not been helped by anything else.” Dr. J. Montgomery M.D. Olympic physician and orthopaedist.

The next two doctors are both neurologists and they have shared our feelings about Rolfing.

“One key reason I refer is that Rolfing offers relief to patients who think their left over pain is due to failed surgery, scarred tissue needs to be released. Rolfing can help greatly with this.” Dr. R. Tarrell DO, Neurologist.

Dr. Norman Shealy is not only a world famous neurologist, founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, Inventor of the TENS Unit, President of the Holos Institutes of Health and author of many books. He has also had Rolfing sessions over the last 40 years. He uses Rolfing as one of his primary health maintenance Listening to the emerging fears, acknowledging them and being willing to face them, as well as listening to your body will bring you a calmer mind and body and will lower the intensity of the stress that has been eating you. The” Stress symbol” that you were will lose its power and will give yours back.

Christiane Kirkland is a Trainer/ Speaker specialized in Human Interactions.

For more information on Christiane Kirkland’s services, please contact her: Tel.: 613-265-1855 cgkirkland@rogers.com ca.linkedin.com/in/christianek/

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Clutter - Free from A to Z!

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have come to notice in my work as professional space clearing and clutter clearing practitioner that my clients are choosing increasingly healthier lifestyles, including leaner food choices, yoga, sports, meditation. Yet, back in their homes, some struggle in keeping up that energized feeling and are challenged in breaking old habits. Did you ever find yourself surprised why that is so? Clutter might be one of the probable causes here. Clutter makes us feel tired and less motivated. The more we have around us, the more it confuses us and we become unable to get to the very root of our stuff.

We don’t own our stuff any longer, our stuff owns us!

And with this I don’t mean only physical stuff, clutter practices. At one session Dr. Ida Rolf chided him saying “ You are not supposed to become addicted to it!” Dr. appears on an emotional, mental and spiritual level, too.

I am very pleased to be visiting Ottawa in June and be Shealy comments in the foreward he writes to Noah teaching a workshop on this fascinating topic of clutter, Karrasch’s new book on Rolfing “Freeing Emotions clutter clearing and the respective energetic effects. and Energy Through Myofascial Release.” “ Because of In this one-day workshop you will learn all about multiple spinal injuries and surgeries, I have had many kick-starting your own journey in becoming clutterkinks in my body. Indeed, because of the many benefits free!

I will show you simple yet effective ways how to in function, I could become addicted.” recognize clutter and how best to clear it out of your life.

I have base my practice on good medical advice and You will learn what clutter is and become aware of its I believe Rolfing is good advice. very impact on your life and your well-being. For your life to flow well, I recommend you best keep around you that which is supporting and inspiring you!

Dr. Paul Greenacre FAGD, FAACP, FICOI, DDS McGill 1970 You will enjoy the energizing effect clutter clearing Orthodonticsottawa.com brings! You will leave inspired and empowered with tried and tested techniques that have lasting effects.

This will be an interactive workshop, please bring your floor plans along. There are no prerequisites for this class. Simply Our vision bring your curiosity together with A world where all people are free to your wish of wanting change and choose their own spiritual path making space in your life for what www.spiritualfrontiers.ca really matters.

My workshop is based on Karen Thursday, June 6 (7:15-9:00 pm) Talk: Kim Barnwell: The Illusion of Attraction.

Kingston’s international bestseller Ottawa Citizen Building, 1101 Baxter Road (donations welcome) “Clear your Clutter With Feng Saturday, June 15 (1-4 pm) Workshop: Kim Barnwell: Co-Creating Through the Chakras – Connecting to the Wisdom Within www.conscious-creation.com or www.kimcocreation.blogspot.com Shui”.

Hintonburg Community Centre, (1-4 pm), 1064 Wellington St. $20.

Thursday, July 4 (7:15-9 pm) SFC MUSIC-FEST: With Charles Gregoire And Heidi Brault Ottawa Citizen Building, 1101 Baxter Road (donations welcome) Thursday, August 1 (7:15-9 pm) Talk: Allan Green: We are Becoming Homonoeticus Beings www.allangreen.ca. Ottawa Citizen, 1101 Baxter Rd (donations welcome).

Thursday, Sept. 5 (7:15-9 p.m.) Talk: Remembering Your Soul Purpose, A Part of Ascension with Eva Jeannine Meloche Workshop - Sept. 21 (1-4): How to Create a Business That Will Fulfill Your Soul Purpose. www.womenworkingsoulfully.com. Hintonburg Community Centre (1-4 pm) 1064 Wellington $20

SFC Canada website: www.spiritualfrontiers.ca • jldube@rogers.com

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To register for this event on Jun 22nd, 2013 from 10am - 4pm please contact bennasegal@gmail.com or call her at 613 761 5722. Early bird registration is until Jun 8th, fees are CAD 100.- and CAD 120.- thereafter, payable by check or via paypal. The venue is La Grange, 37 Rockhurst Road. Wakefield, Quebec.

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Calendar ... Conferences ... Workshops

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more info Facing Change with Ruth Norfolk – June 1, 1:00pm Learn how Yoga reduces the severity of menopausal symptoms, helping you feel calmer, stronger, and less fatigued by your menopausal and peri-menopausal experiences.

Just in time for Summer Solstice!

Meditation Meet Up – June 16, 11:30am PranaShanti will be hosting a quarterly Meditation Meet Up for all KRI certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers and Teachers in Training. This is a time to come together, to catch up with old friends and practice a meditation that helps to develop our calibre, projection and depth as Kundalini Yoga Teachers.

Prana Flow with Greg Kaps – June 1, 15 and 29, 1:00pm Prana Flow classes are breath inspired journeys that offer a complete spectrum (ha-tha) of rhythms from meditative and rejuvenating to the challenging and empowering.

Father’s Day Yoga with Mike Hutkins – June 16, 11:30am Bring your dad to yoga! No flexibility necessary! Can’t touch your toes? No Problem! Enjoy a class open to everyone and focusing on areas of the body where men tend to hold tension. Mike Hutkins is the host of “Yoga for Men” on RogersTV.

Double Gong New Moon Meditation with Devinder Kaur – June 6, 5:45pm Two Gongs played at the same time! Every New Moon, we have the opportunity to manifest a new beginning and when we come together with such an intention our efforts are enhanced.

108 Sun Salutations with Gitanjali and April – June 22, 9:00am Every year on Solstice, yoga practitioners from around the world gather in local Global Mala events to celebrate and demonstrate unity and peace. We all wish for happiness, we all long for peace.

Pelvic Power for Core Integration with Rowena Hall – June 8, 2:00pm With the Franklin Method®. This workshop focuses on the practical application of imagery techniques to increase the power, alignment and flexibility of the pelvic joints and muscles.

Full Moon Gong Meditation with Devinder Kaur – June 25, 5:45pm Learn the astrology for the Full Moon and do a short yoga set (kriya) and meditation. Class concludes with a deep relaxation with the healing sounds of the Gong and Crystal Singing Bowls!

FREE Open House for Hatha Yoga Teacher Training – June 11, 7:30pm Interested in deepening your yoga practice on and off the mat? Come out to meet our trainers, learn about our program and ask questions.

Vinyasa, Zumba & Yin with Maria Figueroa – June 28, 7:30pm Three incredible forms of movement blended into one great class. Join Maria Figueroa for this unique, energetic and joyful blend of Vinyasa flow, Zumba dance and Yin postures set to a consciously selected blend of music.

Soul Healing Evening with Divine Healing Hands Blessings with Master Lynda Chaplin Thursday, June 27, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Love Offering.

Learn powerful Soul Healing techniques and receive Divine Healing Hands Blessings to help transform your health, relationships, finances, and more. PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 52 Armstrong St., Ottawa K1Y 2V7.

For information, contact Susan McNeely at 613-2767132 or Sara Brauner at 613-620-1996, or email LovePeaceHarmonyOttawa@gmail.com.

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training – Summer Intensive Begins July 13th – 8 Day Retreat + 3 Weekends! EARLY BIRD Pricing until June 13th – SAVE $250.00!

Our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program offers the possibility to really dive into the teachings, physically, mentally and spiritually. The PranaShanti Teacher Training program is a total of 200+ hours including 180 contact hours and 35 personal hours held during an 8-day retreat and 3 weekends. This format provides future teachers exposure to as much knowledge and hands on practice teaching time as possible.

Divine Healing Hands Training Program with Master Lynda Chaplin Friday – Sunday, June 28-30, 10 am – 7 pm, $625.

This unique and extraordinary program empowers you to offer Divine Healing Hands Soul Healing blessings to transform physical conditions, emotional imbalances, relationships, pets, finances, and more. You may use this treasure to self-heal and to help others, either individually or as a group, in person or remotely.

PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 52 Armstrong St., Ottawa K1Y 2V7. For information, contact Susan McNeely at 613-276-7132 or Sara Brauner at 613-620-1996, or email LovePeaceHarmonyOttawa@gmail.com.

Tune Up and Flow with Caterina Dattilo-Caron – June 12 & 23, 7:30pm This class is divided up into a yin and yang session.

The first part will follow the techniques of a Yoga Tune Up® with therapy balls followed by a Hatha flow practice.

One Night Only with Eddie Nataraj and KC Solaris – June 13, 7:30pm Canadian Summer Tour featuring an upbeat and unique style of kirtan. We will be opening the doors to our Garden for this one-night only live performance.

Are You Ready for Instant Relief?!

Feel Instant Relief from Energetic Blocks Preventing You from Achieving Total Health! FREE demonstration hosted by Certified Yuen Method™ Mastery Practitioner/Instructor Colette Stefan. Receive the Abundance You Deserve in: Health, Relationships, Finances, Career & Purpose. See Results LIVE! Bring in an issue & experience how the Yuen Method™ delivers... Instantly!

Thurs, June 6th at 7pm.

The Crystal Dawn, 217 Dalhousie Street. 613-2412262. For more info: www.CrystalineVision.com

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LifeForce Yoga® Master Class Weekend with Amy Weintraub – September 27-29, 2013 LifeForce Yoga® weaves the power of an ancient discipline with current scientific findings to help you release what’s no longer serving you—without a story attached! In this inspiring workshop, you will learn and practice breathing exercises, easy postures, guided meditations, and other experiential yogic tools for managing your mood.

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Love Peace Harmony Ottawa Calendar Listings June 2013 Soul Masters: Dr. Guo & Dr. Sha Film Screening & Divine Healing Hands Blessings Friday, June 7, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm, FREE. This inspiring documentary reveals breakthrough techniques using Soul Power to heal. Meet Master Zhi Gang Sha and his beloved spiritual father, Master Zhi Chen Guo – two extraordinary healers and spiritual teachers. Your heart and soul will be deeply touched as you witness their commitment to serve others. For information, contact Sara Brauner at 613-620-1996, or email sara.pinkrose@gmail.com.

JOURNEY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP with Dr. Marie-Sylvie Roy June 8-9, 2013 – Ottawa-Gatineau - $395 The Journey: a simple step-by-step roadmap that clears out and heals the root cause of physical or emotional life issues. Discover the radiant essence of your own being and the incredible – even miraculous – healing potential of your own body.

Call toll free 1-855-625-6876 canada@thejourney.com • www.thejourneyna.com

Calendar ... Conferences ... Workshops 340 Gladstone Ave. 613.234.7974 ottawayoga.com Sadhana Approx. 1-hour yoga/postures plus 1-hour beautiful chanting meditations. Challenging and exquisite, it gives you victory and strength in your life.

June 2, 5-7am • Free Kripalu Let Your Yoga Dance Experience a unique approach to movement, combining the time honored traditions of yoga and dance in a 90 minute class.

June 7, 7:30-9pm $12+hst in advance $20+hst day of innergiZing Together This is a high-energy fun class for kids and adults of all ages. Participants will experience Latin rhythms, hip hop and grooving music while you also exercise the smile muscles.

June 8, 2-3pm $12 (pair) and additional participants $5 Sustainable Yoga for Longterm Happiness – Slow Flow practice From hips to heart, the concept of this class is to bring profound awareness to unique needs and ever changing body.

June 14, 7-9pm $20+hst or $120+hst for the weekend with Yasmin 14th Annual Shake up Your Chakras!

This workshop has been designed for you to take steps toward or totally remove negativity and work through blocks in your chakras that would otherwise manifest in your life.

June 15, 11am to 5pm $90+hst Immunity Flow Yoga In this afternoon workshop, Yasmin will teach a creative series of yoga postures intended to optimize immune function and strengthen the digestive fire.

June 15, 2:30-4:30pm $60+hst (includes a netti pot) or entire weekend with Yasmin for $120+hst

BREAKTHROUGH IN ENERGY HEALING In Ottawa Area serving Ontario and Western Quebec: Holistic Wellness Coach, Aileen McKenna AILEEN’S OASIS 613-228-2272 • 613-795-3751 aileen@aileensoasis.com www.aileensoasis.com • www.quantumtouch.com

340 Gladstone Ave. 613.234.7974 ottawayoga.com Aging Gracefully with Yoga & Ayurveda Through a fluid series of simple postures and specific exercises to strengthen bones and muscles, this workshop will teach you how to reverse biological age with yoga and ayurvedic principles. Open to all ages and all levels of yoga practice, this course will leave you feeling limber, relaxed and refreshed.

June 16, 2:30-4:30pm $60+hst or $120+hst for the entire weekend with Yasmin Intro to Lymphatic Massage Jan will walk you through the dynamics of the lymphatic system by discussing basic anatomy and physiology. You will later experience and learn how to give a basic lymphatic massage.

June 22, 11am–6pm $125+hst per person UPCOMING TEACHER TRAINING: 40hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Begins September 11 This program is designed for certified 200hr yoga teachers, prenatal educators, doulas, and anyone who works pregnant woman and their families. This program will allow you to deepen your knowledge of yoga principles and practices as related to pregnancy and birth. It is suitable for yoga teachers and body workers wishing to strengthen their skills when working with pregnant women.

200 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training: Summer Intensive With Abe Cartland and Matthew Harper Two 12 day modules: July 8th - 19th and August 12th - 23th Monday through Friday - 8am-5pm Saturday and Sunday11am-6pm Your investment: $2700+hst or Early-bird: $2500+hst if registered before June 8th

Certified Quantum-Touch® Practitioner Certified Quantum-Touch® Instructor Associate Polarity Practitioner Certified Aromatherapist Certified Small Group Facilitator Certified Eco-Village Design Consultant Certified Facilitator – Open Space Technology

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www.indigodreamer.com 613-795-1970 Only 6 participants per workshop How to Connect With Your Angels and Spirit Guides Sunday June 2nd, 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Learn how to hear, see, sense and communicate with your Angles and Spirit Guides. Kerry brings forth message for participants from their guides.

Dreams & Daytime Messages From Spirit Mon. June 3rd, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. You receive more guidance during the day than in your dreams! Learn to easily see, sense and recognize your daily and nightly messages.

How To Improve Your Relationships Workshop Tue. June 4th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Kerry uses her intuitive gifts to stand in your shoes and those of others to bring you guidance from your higher-self and guides on how to improve your relationships.

Messages From Passed Over Loved Ones Sun. June 9th, 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Kerry brings forth messages from you passed over loved ones. Where they are and what they are experiencing.

Channelling & Mediumship Event Mon. June 10th, 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Kerry brings forth messages from your higher-self, guides and angels on any topic you desire.

June 22 & 23 Energy Awaken Weekend presented by Kay Aveling & Green Spirit, Manotick.

Join Energy Awaken for a weekend program that includes meditations, exercises, energy work and an introduction to the new Energy Awaken modality. (includes Reiki certification) Light lunch incl. www.EnergyAwaken.com www.green-spirit.ca/ 613 613 692 2800 kay@green-spirit.ca Quantum-Touch therapy Level I Certificate Training weekend Saturday and Sunday, June 22nd and 23rd, 2013 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Aileen’s Oasis, Ottawa, Ontario Information from Aileen McKenna Aileen’s Oasis aileen.mckenna66@gmail.com aileen@aileensoasis.com 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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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 laqyers of our defenses, denial and fear, guided by our own inner authority.

Ottawa info: www.ottawapathwork.ca SUFI ORDER OF OTTAWA http://sufiorderofottawa.webs.com/

• People RON CHAPMAN. Classes and seminars, meditation all levels, private consultations 232-1160.

NADINE LA BELLE, M.A. Body, mind, spirit Integrative Healing®. 613-258-7492.

T. M. (THOME-us MARTee) TEGTMEYER, coaching and teaching transformation: balance@thomasMtegtmeyer.com; Phone: 613.769.5575.

BARBARA WATERFALL, MSW, Ph.D., Reiki Master Founder of Institute of Divine Justice, Transformational Healer, Spiritual Teacher, Singer/Musician and Song Writer, and Community Builder. (613) 523-5367 bwaterfall8@gmail.com instituteofdivinejustice.com

• Places 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 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.

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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 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, Psychic Medium, Empath, Intuitive Energy Therapist, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist. Akasha is the fundamental energy at the very core of creation. All that is created emanates from and returns to the energy of the Akasha.

Held within the Akasha are the individual records of each soul from the time it leaves its point of origin until its return. Every thought, word, deed and intent generated by each soul’s experience is recorded within the Akasha in one’s personal Akashic Records as well as in a collective recording of the experience. Accessing information from the Akashic Records gives us Divine insight as we create and manifest our desires. 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.magma.ca/~alextech 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

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& 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 THREELIGHTS HEALING INC I am a Certified Angel Therapy Practitioner/ Certified Intuitive Life Coach/Usui Reiki MasterTeacher/Certified Magnified Healer/Clairvoyant Medium. Integrated Healing Therapy Sessions with messages from your angels. Contact: 613.271.8775 or www.threelights.org VONNE SOLIS. www.vonnesolis.com.

613-258-3550 DISCOVER YOUR WISDOM WITH SOUL COLLAGE®. Fun, creative workshops and one on one sessions. www.soulcollage.com, Elise Laviolette 613-864-6377, elise.respace@gmail.com BARBARA WATERFALL is a conduit for the Ascended Master, Angelic and Elemental Realms, offering empowered Higher Guidance, as well as profound Transformational Healing Sessions, using the modalities of Wholistic Rebirthing, and Advanced gTummo (Sacred Fire) Blessings.

(613) 523-5367 bwaterfall8@gmail.com

• 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. aqualeadinstitute.org (819) 230-6638.

• Aromatherapy 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) 567-4444, www.planetbotanix.com PROMOTE WELLNESS with AROMATHERAPY! One hour sessions - $40.

Available Thurs., Fri. and Sat. at Classy Nails & Spa Inc. (613-834-9922) 260 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa

DIRECTORY • Art / Art Therapy SCULPTURE FROM THE HEART: a powerful creative process working with the whole person, energizing and grounding.

Free introductory session. Hilde Paz - BA Visual Arts, qualified Steiner sculpture therapist, Tobias School of Art, UK (1988). individuals and small groups. Info: 613 829-3408 JOURNEY THROUGH THE RAINBOW: Participants gain a greater understanding of themselves by exploring the seven colours of the rainbow through art, visualization, sound and food. A “sense”-ational experience! Tammy Smith 613-799-1022 Tammy_reiki@hotmail.com

• Ascension Healing NEWLY-ACCESSIBLE LIVING TECHNOLOGY INTELLIGENCE for clearing stubborn, limiting energies from your 12-D Divine blueprint. www.MelindaUrban.com

• Astrology 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.

JUDY JIBB, Astrologer CertFAstrolS 613 304 4255, personalreadings@gmail.com

• Aura Photography AURA PHOTO & Chakra Balancing Aura pic & interpretation, Colour therapy, Clear blockages, Healing. Rina Soucy 613-841-8651

• Ayurveda NOEL SMITH-SPARROW: Ayurvedic lifestyle Consultant, phone: (613) 294-7798 noelsmith-sparrow@hotmail.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. 613-721-3781

• Beauty and Health HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN. Non-surgical Facelift hydrate, rejuvenate, healing your skin.Pure organic skin care product. Call Dina 613-526-1255 NATURAL BODYCARE by a certified aromatherapist. Natural makeup, cleaning products: Planet Botanix, 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444

• 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

• Bowen Therapy 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.

THE BOWEN APPROACH - Gently restoring your health. PAIN, digestive & respiratory issues and more. Certified Bowen Practitioner (Advanced) 613-799-3315. www.TheBowenApproach.ca BOWEN TRAINING ACADEMY, Janet Riley, RN, Licensed Bowenwork® Instructor. www.bowentrainingacademy.com. Courses in Ottawa and across Canada. 613 848-2083 janet@bowentrainingacademy.com BOWENWORKS OF KINGSTON, Andrée Boisvert, Certified Bowenwork® Practitioner, 920 Princess St., Suite 105, Kingston, 613331-3625, andree@abholistichealth.com www.abholistichealth.com

• Buddhism PINE GATE SANGHA - www.ianprattis.com/ pinegate.htm - Engaged Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. 1252 Rideout Cr; 613 726 0881. Thursday meditation and study class 7:00pm; First Saturdays of each month - dharma talk and pot luck supper 5.00pm.

Nucleus of Friends for Peace www.friendsforpeace.ca Resident teacher: Dharmacharya Ian Prattis - True Body of Wisdom INTRODUCTION TO AUTHENTIC ZEN TRAINING through instruction in zazen (sitting Zen) and kinhin (walking Zen). First Saturday of each month, 2-4 PM. Pre-registration required: info@wwzc.org or 613-562-1568. Zen Centre of Ottawa www.wwzc.org

• Ceremonies CARRIE RATHWELL, CEREMONIALIST. Personalized ceremonies created for and with you: weddings, funerals, baby and family ceremonies, rites of passage, pet funerals,

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shamanic journeys for ceremonies, and more.

613-237-1473. www.carrierathwell.com

• Chakra Balancing www.wellbeingisyours.com Rica 613-257-8362

• Channelling DONNA KINNIBURGH, Internationally Renown, Deep Trance Medium (Edgar Cayce Style) Is now accepting Limited Appointments – 613 649-8245 donna@rainbow-lady.com www.rainbow-lady.com

• 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.

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• Church CHURCH OF PERFECT LIBERTY, Ottawa,ON. www.perfectliberty.ca (613-225-1850)

• Cleaning GREEN CLEANING since 1988. 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

• 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.

PHYSICAL DYNAMICS PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE now offering cranio-sacral therapy and somato-emotional release with Mélanie Mainville RPT, CAFCI. Other services include orthopedic and sports physiotherapy, acupuncture, dry needling and massage therapy by RMT. Covered by most extended health care plans.

By appointment 613-741-0923.

• Clubs OWLS Club: socially-responsible club for ladies 40+, for friendship, support and co-creation. For info or to join: www.owls-club.com

• 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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• Co-dependence Issues YOU CAN RECOVER FROM CODEPENDENCE. Your guide and spiritual counsellor, Deanna Rutherford, invites you to call for a consultation – 613-829-9102.

• Coaching ACADEMY OF PERSONAL AND RELATIONSHIP COACHING www. ottawacounselling.com Coaching concentrates on healing and empowerment and deemphasizes being clinical and helping. Richard Haney is a wholistic coach who brings a wide range of skills, techniques and modalities to each coaching interaction. He provides warm, heart-connected and empathetic coaching. Please contact Richard Haney to enhance your life and make the most of each moment. Listening well is the most eloquent sign of caring. Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D. (Counselling Therapy), 234-5678 or 726-3636.

T. M. (THOME-us MARTee) TEGTMEYER, Functional, Integrative and Vibrational transformation. By appointment only. Phone: 613.769.5575 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-chargeto you initial consultation see www.marleneandbob.com or phone 613-594-9248.

• Counselling 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.

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 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. Richard is an empowerment counsellor who is heavily influenced by Roberto Assagioli (Psychosythesis), C.G. Jung, Fritz Perls (Gestalt Therapy), Alfred Adler, Milton Erickson, Ken Wilber and Stanislov Grof (Holotropic Breathwork). 234-5678 or 726-3636.

Web: www.ottawacounselling.com

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NURTURING A LOVING RELATIONSHIP with your embodied wisdom thru Focusing, NVC & Yoga. Phone/Skype, in person. Shulamit Day Berlevtov 613-868-9642 www.shula.ca 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 REV. SHERRY HARRIS, MSW, RSW is a heart-focused psychotherapist, certified spiritual coach, counsellor, teacher, minister and energy therapist. She works 7 days a week and offers receipts reimbursable by most insurance providers. She may reached by phone at 613-236-8852 or by email at 2belight1@gmail.com. Her website is www,sherryharriscounselling.com. If you cannot come to her, appointments may be done by phone or Sykpe or in your home (travel costs added to the session fee) Hourly fee: $120.

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 LUC DUMOUCHEL, MA, CCC. INDIVIDUALS/ COUPLES. Anxiety, ACoA, communication, depression, emotional dependency, infidelity, loss, separation, sexual problems, GLBT issues, self-care, spirituality. Ottawa/Hull.

Insurance/sliding scale. Bilingual. 613-2359813 counselling@lucdumouchel.com SONJA MULLER, R.N, Healer, Sat Guru Teacher Ashtanga Yoga Therapist, and Health Coach. Practicing the Path of the Rose in the Lotus of Life as a teacher of the Revealed Teachings of Christ. Renewal of faith, and spirit through conversion and the path of the rose of spiritual understanding and awakening. 613 795-4583. Retreats, personal therapy, path work, initiation, workshops, trainings by appointment.

GET RESULTS @ www.SpiritualCounselling.ca FREE COUNSELLING AVAILABLE for people dealing with death and dying. 613-828-2836 BARBARA WATERFALL, MSW, Ph.D. Explore the transformational and powerful practice of Wholistic Rebirthing. Described as “the

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Grandmother I have always been looking for,” Barbara gently facilitates the release and the removal of the cause, effect, record and memory of trauma, and other emotional residue of distress.

(613) 523-5367 bwaterfall8@gmail.com

• 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.

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

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

Tutorials are offered to students of CST and SER. By appointment. Tel. 613-738-9080 WELLNESS WITH MOIRA: CranioSacral and SomatoEmotional Release Sessions.

Specializing in self empowerment for healing and health. Insurance Receipts. www.WellnessWithMoira.com 613.432.1239 AVIVA COHEN, Happy Body Works on Main Street, happybodyworks@gmail.com, 613-6975644. Receipts available. Light-touch soft tissue and nervous system therapy. Targets dysfunction and honours body’s own intelligence for healing. Also decreases depression, anxiety, stress. Increases range of motion, longevity, quality of life.

BODY POETS MASSAGE THERAPY - Skilled RMTs - Many Modalities - Convenient Hours - Online Booking - Downtown Location - Free Parking - Gift Certificates. 504 Kent St. (At Arlington) Visit www.bodypoets.com or call 613-222-0465. Step into the Circle of Care!

• Crystal Healing LINDA ENERGY HEALER - Beautiful hand-picked crystals & jewellery. Workshops. Home parties.

Crystal Healing sessions. 613-868-8468. www.lindaenergyhealer.com. Join my mailing list, send an email to: lsteele1122@rogers.com.

• Crystals ASCENSION HEALING – Full-time Crystal Shamanic Healing Practice: Crystal

DIRECTORY Healing, Soul Retrieval, Entity Extraction, Ancestral Healing, Space Clearing ▪ 2-year Certification Training Program in Crystal Shamanism ▪ Crystal Workshops ▪ Sacred Travel ▪ Crystal Store: Geodes, Crystals, Jewelry, Books, Shamanic Supplies. Karen Osborne: www.ascensionhealing.ca, 613798-2828 karen@ascensionhealing.ca

• Dance DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Join us 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 BELLY DANCING FOR FUN! Awaken your own Goddess of Dance. Tracey @ 613-241-3397 or www.bellydancingforfun.com PEACOCK DYNASTY DANCE STUDIO: Specializing in Bollywood, Indian Classical Dance Style-Bharata Natyam, Indian Folk, & Persian/Bollywood Fusion. Please contact Sem at peacockdynasty@gmail.com or 613-286-6484 or visit www.peacockdynasty.com

• Dementia AN ALTERNATIVE, UNCONVENTIONAL, AND HOLISTIC approach to Memory Loss. Mark Andrews 613-257-0003 www.karmaiskarma.com

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

• Detoxification www.wellbeingisyours.com Rica 613-257-8362 ION CLEANSE” Foot Bath Detox, fast, easy, effective way to detox the body in 30 min.

Also offering “CHI MACHINE and FAR INFRARED DOMES’ sessions. Insurance coverage. Christianne Akyna-Foley 613-842-3337 cakyna@rogers.com OTTAWA WELLNESS & DETOX CLINIC. www.ottawawellness.com IONCLEANSE™ FOOT BATH with full nutritional support for the ongoing process of detoxing. Nancy 613-596-0260 stonetreehaven@yahoo.com ION CLEANSE FOOT BATH - Removes accumulated toxins from your body through the pores in your feet. Linda O’Connor 4406 Old Kingston Rd. Lombardy. (613)272-2739

• Dowsing OTTAWA DOWSERS, 2nd Wednesday of the Month Routhier Community Centre 172 Guiges St.(Cumberland/St. Patrick) 7-9:30pm.

Pendulum, L-rod, Y-rod, bobbers and more. www.ottawadowsers.org 613-596-0260 LEARN THE ART OF DOWSING using various tools and techniques. Individual and group classes. Nancy 613-596-0260 stonetreehaven@yahoo.com

• Doula DEATH DOULA and End-of-Life Shaman, Oneon-one consultations, workshops, mediumship.

Trained to aid and support individuals in their dying processes. Debbie Charbonneau, 613823-0384, www.debbiecharbonneau.ca

• Dreams ROSEMARY MURRAY-LACHAPELLE, M.L.S., M.A., Dipl. Analyt. Psych. Jungian Analyst and psychotherapist. Therapy practised with sensitivity to material from the unconscious such as dreams. (819) 568-0282

• Ear Candling EAR CANDLING - HYGIENIC. Fireresistant head cover. Riverside Health Centre. Dina (613) 526-1255.• Eco-Friendly

• Eco-Friendly ADORIT BOUTIQUE. Fair Trade Eco-fabric Boutique. Tarot Readings every Saturday 12:00 - 6:00pm. 153 York St. Ottawa. (613) 241-8354

• EFT & 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

• 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) 297-8293 www.reiki-light.com VIOLETTA BOROWSKI, BEd, CHt, EFT Cert-1, SPHE-RE Through this gentle tapping technique, release emotional, mental, spiritual blockages and im-balances on all levels that were preventing you from experiencing peace, happiness and success in your life. A healthy emotional state, will immediately activate

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physical healing and well being. 613-808-4822 www.SacredPeaceHealing.com

• Energy ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONAL FACILITATOR The Art of Neutrality - sessions available by phone, distance or in person Yvette Marie-Claire Guy 819 771-8858 EXPLORE THE USE OF ARCHETYPAL ENERGY FREQUENCIES to clear-change-enhance patterns-take action rather than reaction.

Nancy 613-596-0260

• 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. 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. Stress, childhood issues, depression, pain, grief. In person or distance, people & pets lsteele1122@rogers.com 613-868-8468 www.lindaenergyhealer.com QUANTUM HEALING -Past Life Regression; Any health issue, Any Question -Dolores Cannon Hypnotherapy Method - Contact Nancy McColl 613-237-4904 email: namccoll@hotmail.com VIOLETTA 613-808-4822 www.EFTottawa.ca The goal is for you to reduce or eliminate your pain rapidly & effectively. Let’s work on you using EFT along with other tools for your mental, emotional, and physical well being. EFT Certified HEALING FROM WITHIN. Energywork and Bodywork through Inner Knowing. Contact Jim Holland at 613-824-1181 THREELIGHTS HEALING INC Experience the amazing healing benefits of integrating your Healing Sessions with messages from your Angels. Private treatments & Classes/ Workshops for all levels. Contact: 613.271.8775 or www.threelights.org

• Face Massage FACE MASSAGE (REJUVENATING) The Canadian Centre of Indian Head Massage.

Two day Certification course with Debbie Boehlen. 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.

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Jurlique Organic Skin Care. Gayle Mickelson 613.830.5764

• 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 FENG SHUI OTTAWA. Maggie Huang, Feng Shui Master practitioner and Consultant, have been providing professional consultations for homes and business-es since 2001, with a proven track record of success. She also offers workshops at East Wind in Westboro in the 4th Saturday of each month. Maggie has studied under Lillian Too, the world’s foremost Feng Shui Master from Asia. She applies her expertise using a combination of traditional and contemporary technique, practical on uplifting and envisioning your life. E-mail: fengshuiottawa@rogers.com, or visit 361Richmond Rd. 613 729-8813. www.eastwindottawa.ca

• 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 fertility-wheel @hotmail.com.

“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

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• 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

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

• 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

• Healing From The Core AVIVA COHEN, Happy Body Works on Main Street, happybodyworks@gmail.com, 613-6975644. Receipts available. Tools for whole body presencing, pain and trauma releasing.

• Healthy Bra HEALTHY BRA - Orthopaedic and Post-Surgical Bra (Medical Device License). No wires. No elastic. Custom-fit. Where health, comfort and shape matter most – Sizes 28A to 44KK. Comfy Posture Solutions 613-521-9100

• Health Kinesiology www.wellbeingisyours.com Rica 613-257-8362.

Treat causes, not symptoms

• HeartMath® 1:1 Coaching BREATHE THROUGH THE HEART AND STOP REACTING UNCONSCIOUSLY. Self Regulation, Energy Management, Optimal Performance. Contact Robbin Zrudlo at healandevolve@gmail.com. www.healandevolve.ca

• 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,

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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) 237-1473. 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 613-6121181 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 including Premium Herbs from our gardens, vibrant tinctures, oils & vinegars, custom formulas, Ayurvedic herbs, Best-Tasting Krispy Kelp, DEET-Free Insect Repellent, Poison Ivy Remedy, fresh Ginseng, Vita-Mix, LiteBook, Chi Machine, Far Infrared Hot House, large selection of books & more. Mailed to your home or office. Free e-newsletter. Consultations available by appointment. www.earthmedicine.ca 613-832-8241 613-832-8241

• Holistic Dentist DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa

• Hotstone Healing www.wellbeingisyours.com Rica 613-257-8362 JOIN HOT STONE ENERGY THERAPIST and Reiki Master Pauline Brown A.N.N. member for the utmost in healing, relaxation, and a wonderful state of well-being. $75.00 for 90 minute session. Call: 819-684-7885 or visit: www.healinghandswithpauline.ca. Receipts provided and gift certificates available

• Hypnotherapy WHAT DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE? Do you need help doing it? Holistic hypnosis guides you to your unique solutions and a better life! Priscilla Corcoran, Radiant Changes, in west end at Vitallife (613) 798-9994; east end at (613)859-3902, www.radiantchanges.com AVOID THE MEDICATION ROULETTE! Advanced Clinical Medical/Dental Hypnotherapist successfully treating anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, unwanted habits, fears, pain, smoking cessation, weight mgmt, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, low self-esteem,

self-sabotage and more. Specialist in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Fibromyalgia, Migraine Headaches. Visit www. graceplacewellness.com for info, verifiable credentials & free Tranquility recording- Grace Joubarne, CCHt, LAPHP 613-422-7027 Tollfree 1-888-390-3553 info@graceplacewellness.com 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 613-7282579 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 . 819-2056670 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.

AYURVEDIC HEAD MASSAGE certification with Jackie Cave, Fusion School of Natural Health.

613-389-4344 or info@FusionNaturalHealth.com Experience the rejuvenating power of REIKI & INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE (IHM) with Juane, Reiki Master and IHM Certified Practitioner Available Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at Classy Nails & Spa Inc., 260 Centrum Boulevard.

613-834-9922 $40/60 minutes, $25/30 minutes.

• Infrared Sauna SAGE WELLNESS 340 Gladstone www.sagewellness.ca. Book online or call 613-235-7243, Detoxify, Treat injuries, Pain relief, Weight loss, Reduce Stress, Improve Skin

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

Kerry Palframan RN www.indigodreamer.com THREELIGHTS HEALING INC I am a Certified Intuitive Life Coach/Usui Reiki Master-Teacher/Magnified Healer/Certified Angel Therapy Practitioner/Clairvoyant Medium. Take control of your Life now.

Contact: 613.271.8775 or www.threelights.org

• 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. (613824-4548) www.lifehealthhealing.com

• Intuitive Readings MARLENE STEVENS 819 483 9915 Intuitive readings & tarot. Medium & Angel card readings. Marstevens@sympatico.ca

JAIME PALLEN CERTIFIED Hypnotist N.G.H member. Past lives interfering with your present explore how and what you can do to change it. Make an appointment @613-454-1429) or www.hypnosis-in-ottawa.com

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

FOR WEIGHT LOSS, TO STOP SMOKING, confidence and much more.

Lynne Cardinal NGH certified.

(613) 721-7888 or www.kaivalya.ca

GAIN INSIGHT, Guidance, Clarity, Direction, Validation and more. Kerry Palframan RN www.indigodreamer.com

• Indian Head Massage THE CANADIAN CENTRE OF INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE. Two day Certification course with Debbie Boehlen. 905.714.0298. www.indianheadmassagecanada.com

INTUITIVE COUNSELING, Reiki Training and Energy Therapies are accessible through practitioner and authour Cheryl Jiala Driskell. Please view my site for testimonials and details. Hope to see you soon. www.intuitivelight.com

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MICHELLE VEZEAU spiritual guidance to your life’s questions - insightful, profound clarity.

Michelle.Vezeau@sympatico.ca 819 827-2579

• 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.

EVELYNE LEMIEUX-NAULT, Accredited Journey Practitioner/Visionary Leadership Coach. Address the root cause of emotional and physical issues. Open to the wisdom, freedom and love within yourself. English and French.

613-824-3368. evelyne.lemieux-nault@rogers.com

• 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 T. M. (THOME-us MARTee) TEGTMEYER. Instructor: Touch For Health,® Brain Gym®, “Beyond Belief Synthesis”, “Ultimate Efficiency”, other. Phone: 613.769.5575

• Labyrinth 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 ARCHETYPAL DOUBLE ENERGY LABYRINTH learn the benefits and processes to utilize the emanating energy from two and three dimensional double labyrinths. Nancy 613-596-0260 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

• 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

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itself last up to three hours. Martine Brisson, hypnosis and alternative therapies Gatineau, 819-205-6670 www.martinebrisson.com

• Life-Cycle Celebrant CERTIFIED LIFE-CYCLE CELEBRANT and trained labyrinth facilitator available for funerals, life event celebrations,memorials, anniversaries, naming ceremonies, special birthdays, pet funerals, pregnancies and other life events. Visit www.thresholds.weebly.com or call Patti at 613-253-3099.

• LifeLine Technique 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: 613-8507780 email: judy@masteryunlimited.ca

• Light Body Acceleration 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 LYMPH DRAINAGE, MASSAGE. Detoxify body. Reduce cellulite, edema. Effective for fibromyalgia. Dina (613) 526-1255.

• Massage BODY MASSAGE & Manual Lymph Drainage.

Reiki. Insurance coverage available. Riverside Health Centre. Dina (613) 526-1255. Also in Valdes-Monts, Québec.

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.

LEARN INFANT MASSAGE. Kind gentle woman would like to teach infant massage to a parent

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and young child, aged birth to crawling (IAIM curriculum.) The classes will be 5 consecutive Wednesdays at a time convenient for you. We can meet in my south end studio or I may be able to travel to your centrally located home.

There is not cost. Friends also welcome. For additional details please call 613.304.3427

• Massage Therapy LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE FOR CHRONIC ILLNESS Effective treatment of many chronic conditions. Judy Spence, DNM RN. 613-7282579 www.naetottawa.com

• Medical Intuitive 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

CALM CONNECTIONS Massage Therapy, 42 Holland Ave. Cathy Chatham RMT, Kirsten Greenleaf RMT. Tel: 613 792 3223 www.calmconnections.ca

KNOW ROOTS OF ILLNESS; Shift; Change; Heal.

Kerry Palframan RN www.indigodreamer.com

JENNIFER PRESLEY, RMT. Massage Therapy, Craniosacral, Reiki lll, Shamanic energy work.

Vibrant Health Massage, 190 Somerset St W (at Elgin), Suite 208. jenniferpresley@bellnet.ca 613-237-4400 www.vibranthealthmassage.ca

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION COMMUNITY – There are about 40 groups in the Ottawa area that meet weekly 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 613-841-2894 or christianmeditation2011-ottawa@yahoo.ca or consult www.wccm-canada.ca

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 RIDEAU MASSAGE THERAPY - 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. Free Parking. 418 Rideau St. 613-241-3434. More info at www.lorirmt.ca or contact Lori at lorirmt@gmail.com BODY POETS MASSAGE THERAPY - Skilled RMTs - Many Modalities - Convenient Hours - Online Booking - Downtown Location - Free Parking - Gift Certificates. 504 Kent St. (At Arlington) Visit www.bodypoets.com or call 613-222-0465. Step into the Circle of Care!

KAREN MUNRO-CAPLE, RMT. Providing Healing, Relief, Joy! 1105-85 Albert St. between Elgin & Metcalfe. (613) 230-3527. www.kmc-rmt.com RE - SELF - ING, a Journey to Wholeness, orthotherapie, swedish massage, reiki.

Insurance coverage. Christianne Akyna 613842-3337 cakyna@rogers.com YONG KAI, RMT, Registered Massage Therapist. Stress & Tension, Back & Neck Pain, Stress & Tension, Muscle Strains, Headaches & Migraines, Sciatica, Tendonitis, Sport Injuries (613) 435-6988, cell (613) 852-4852. Insurance Accepted. yongcai.rmt@gmail.com

• Matrix Energetics 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

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• Meditation

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 613730-2622 or contact@ottawameditation.ca. Visit www.ottawameditation.ca for more info.

DYNAMIC MEDITATION. Learn the lifechanging techniques of deep mantra meditation and mindfulness for peace and wellbeing.

Introductory and advanced classes for individuals, groups, workplaces. Courses on mastering thoughts, healing emotions, self-care and empowerment, consciousness expansion, development of chakras. Call Jennifer Bernius at 613-721-3787; jenbernius@gmail.com.

MEDITATION CLASSES: Explore great philosophical traditions and various meditation techniques. Contact us at (613) 721-7888 or www.kaivalya.ca 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 A FORMAL INTRODUCTION TO AUTHENTIC ZEN TRAINING through instruction in zazen (sitting Zen) and kinhin (walking Zen). First Saturday of each month, 2-4 PM. Preregistration required: info@wwzc.org or 613562-1568. Zen Centre of Ottawa www.wwzc.org LEARN TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES that will bring the meditative process into daily living...

ISUL method...Nancy 613-596-0260

• 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. Cost: $20.

613-721-3787; jenbernius@gmail.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 BARBARA WATERFALL, MSW, Ph.D., Reiki Master -- Find your voice and take your place in the Universe, through Drumming and Healing Circles, Rituals, Advanced gTummo (Sacred Fire) Blessings, and Meditations with Crystal Bowls. (613) 523-5367 bwaterfall8@gmail.com DEEP SOUL ENERGETICS – Deep core healing using sound, improvisation, creative visualization, DNA activation & energy healing. Connect with Archangels and Ascended Masters. Pamela Holm MTA. 613-820-1556 www.DeepSoulEnergetics.com

• Music Therapy PAMELA HOLM MTA - Exploring creativity unblocks stagnant energy/problems. Supports insight & healing. www.DeepSoulSinging.com 613-829-1556

• 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-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: 819-661-1061. www.naetottawa.com. On parle francais.

• 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

• 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 BODY CHEMISTRY TESTING & BALANCING for optimal nutrient absorption & vibrant health.

Physical & Emotional healing begins at the cellular level. Sensible, Sustainable, Effective Nutritional & Lifestyle recommendations.

Iridology, testing for Heavy Metal Toxicity, Adrenal Function, & Free Radicals. 613-7259013; www.magma.ca/~PerfectBalance

• 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.

DILEEP KORAH, BSc, BEd, ND. Classical osteopathy. Naturally treating the cause of pain and imbalance in order to re-establish optimal health. 200-2211 Riverside Dr. 613-521-5355

• Past Life and Spiritual Journeys ALLAN GREEN, Master Past Life and Spiritual Journey Facilitator since 1982; Allan sees what you see & feels what you feel. Eliminate Fears, Blockages, Pain from Past Life wounds. Find your Mission/Purpose, Meet Spirit Guides. Talk with People crossed over. Clear up people issues, that holds you back. www.allangreen.ca journeys@allangreen.ca 1-877-213-7576.

• Physiotherapy MELANIE MAINVILLE RPT, CAFCI. Offering an integrative practice which weaves traditional orthopedic physiotherapy with craniosacral therapy, somato-emotional release and acupuncture. Gently guiding self-correction of the nervous system to facilitate maximal recovery from injury and chronic ailments. Covered by most extended health care plans. By appointment 613-407-3449. www.iahp.com/MelanieMainville

• Pranic Healing NO-TOUCH HEALING that works on the energy body (the blueprint of the physical

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body). Treats physical injuries & diseases, emotional, & mental ailments. (Broken bones, migraines, poor vision, liver disease, muscle pain, general fatigue, stress, anger, PTSD, neurological disorders, etc. as well as blocks to career, relationships, & financial success, and for maintenance of good health. The list is endless.) Email or call Faye Healey to book a session: faye@pranichealingontario.ca, 613282-0801. Visit pranichealingontario.ca

• Qigong LAMAS QI GONG Association offers Qi Gong and Tai Chi courses at various locations in Ottawa. The classes are taught 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 and private consultations with Master Lai 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

• 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, 613-795-3751, out-of-town enquiries at 1-866-493-0236, or by e-mail aileen.mckenna66@gmail.com and check out. www.aileensoasis.com. www.wellnessunlimited.ca

• 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¨. patriciavlacroix@sympatico.ca Visit: 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

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ALEXIS NICOL – Reconnective Healing® Practioner 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 BALANCE RELAXATION THERAPY. Reflexology, Ayurvedic Yoga & YOGA MASSAGE FOR BETTER HEALTH. Lori Chamberland, 613-2557934 balancerelaxationtherapy.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 DEB DESJARDINS 613-435-2100. Homebased 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: www.ottawareflexology.ca ALEXIS NICOL - RCRT - Foot reflexology, receipts provided 613-263-7925. www.firstlighthealing.com ENJOY AN HOUR OF HEAD, FEET & HANDS REFLEXOLOGY. Great for stress, relaxation and general well-being. Nancy 613-596-0260

• Reiki DINA. Usui Reiki Master. Harmonize body. mind and emotional system. Bring peace of mind. Sessions and training for all levels.

Riverside Health Centre. 613-526-1255.

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 VISION REIKI- CATHERINE BASTEDO Holographic-Usui Reiki Master. Personalized Reiki classes in English or French; individual sessions, daytime/week ends. Online Healing Your Chakras clas­ses; Bird Vibes meditation decks. Nature Retreats in Muskoka. www.visionreiki.com. Call 819-778-2590 cbastedo@visionreiki.com RAINBOW OASIS: Usiu Master / Teacher / Practitioner. Experience the natural healing, relaxing and balancing effect of Reiki Energy. For personalized sessions, contact

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Dianne at rainbowoasis@rogers.com or call 613-733-9481

DEB DESJARDINS 613-435-2100. Homebased in Kanata. angelwingreflexology.ca

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

FINDING YOUR SELF - Reiki is a gentle technique for restoring and balancing your body’s natural energy to encourage better health. Reiki treatments are available on the Amethyst Bio-Mat. A true mind, body and spirit experience. Reiki Master, Linda O’Connor 4406 Old Kingston Rd. Lombardy.

(613) 272-2739

WENDY ARMSTRONG, CRA-RT, Usui & Karuna Reiki Master. Sessions & training for all levels. 613-823-3316 wendy@wellness-centre. com www.wellness-centre.com

JIKIDEN REIKI – FRANCINE MINEAULT, Reiki Master and Shihan, teaches Jikiden Reiki in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, in French or English. www.espacereiki.com / info@ espacereiki.com / 613 446-7307.

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 VERA & PESI SHROFF TRADITIONAL USUI Reiki Master/Teachers, are committed to selfempower individuals who commit themselves to healing & personal growth. They offer Reiki Treatments and Reiki Level I & II courses & Reiki Masters. Reiki is used for: Pain, Stress & Chronic Medical Condition Management, Anti-aging & Health maintenance, Improving Immunity, Increasing Vitality to bring Peace, harmony, balance, love, joy in one’s life. Reiki Exchange Healing Group every Thursday 7:00 p.m. Contact: Vera or Pesi at (613) 8290224 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 ALEXIS NICOL – RMTT, Reiki Master Teacher Trainer. Private sessions and training, receipts provided. 613-263-7925 www.firstlighthealing.com UNIVERSAL LIFE FORCE-MASTER REIKI CLASSES 3 in 1 based on Usui Method...individual and small classes. Nancy 613-596-0260 ANNA GREEN, MA - SPIRIT WELL HOLISTICS – www.spiritwell.ca - 613-729-2775. Bodycentered Process Work, Spiritual Care, Reiki & Training, Chakras, Aromatherapy, Bach Remedies, Muscle testing, SET, EFT, Meridians/Qigong. Assisting your journey toward an energy-filled life. Daytime - Civic Hospital Area.

REIKI IN THE WEST END Stressed out?

Aches and pains? Reiki can help you relax and feel better. Flexible sessions from 10 to 60 minutes. Contact Barb at 613-228-9176 or barbmartin2010@gmail.com

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KIM SWAN, Reiki Master Certified BodyTalk Practitioner & doTerra Product Consultant. www.filosofi.ca, kim@filosofi.ca, 613 225-1127

• Restorative Yoga PATHWAY YOGA, Wednesday 1-2:30pm, Ease, Soothe mind and body through a series of supported postures nourished by the breath. This Iyengar yoga class is a haven if your energy is low, your stress is high, or you just want to be quiet and go inward. www.pathwayyoga.ca 613 806-9642 346 Richmond Road, 2nd floor

• Retreats 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 613-625-2200. www.lindenpondcottage.com ALLAN & CATHERINE GREEN Personal customized Up-levelling Retreats for people using our services, on the Canadian Shield in OMPAH, 45 minutes North West of Perth. www.allangreen.ca www.catherinegreen. net www.crystalearthhealingspa.com 613479-0299 ascensionportal@xplornet.com iamthatiam@xplornet.com

• Rolfing JULIA BERG, Certified Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner. 69 Holland Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0X9. (c) 613-894-3663.

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

• 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 certification offered, among the most comprehensive Shamanic Training programs in the world, taught by a Traditional Algonquin Medicine Person. Many teachings are unique and exclusive to this training alone. Phone 613) 274-3708 or www.The8thFire.com for more info.

• Shamanism (Traditional & Authentic) ALGONQUIN MEDICINE MAN - 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.The8thFire.com.

• Shamanism 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-time Crystal Shamanic Healing Practice: Crystal Healing, Soul Retrieval, Entity Extraction, Ancestral Healing, Space Clearing ▪ 2-year Certification Training Program in Crystal Shamanism ▪ Crystal Workshops ▪ Sacred Travel ▪ Crystal Store: Geodes, Crystals, Jewelry, Books, Shamanic Supplies. Karen Osborne: www.ascensionhealing.ca, 613798-2828 karen@ascensionhealing.ca LINDA ENERGY HEALER - Highly effective Shamanic sessions for anxiety, childhood issues, depression, abuse, pain, grief. In person or distance, clients worldwide. People & pets. 613-868-8468 lsteele1122@rogers.com 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 HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN provide organic skin care product that purifie the skin - incorage skin self regulate. 613-526-1255.

• Sound Healing DEEP SOUL SINGING – Healing Vocals & Singing Bowls. Body/Soul/Mind. Individual/ group. Singer/songwriter/musician: Pamela Holm MTA www.DeepSoulEnergetics.com 613-829-1556.

• Spa Days www.wellbeingisyours.com Rica 613-257-8362

• SPHE-RE NEW TO OTTAWA! In Pain? Experience this new Divine healing energy. www.SacredPeaceHealing.com

• Spiritual Centre OTTAWA SPIRITUAL PATHWAYS CENTRE, Weekly services, Sundays 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Nicole Moronval, President and Founder, Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill ave. N. ottawaspiritualpathways.com

• Spiritual Counselling

• Tai Chi WEEKLY TAI CHI (Yang style) classes at PranaShanti (PS) Yoga Centre. Every Sunday from 1:30-3 pm. Suited for intermediate and advanced practitioners. For more info call Jurgen Portz at 613-721-7888 or PS at 613-761-9642.

• 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 READINGS with DAVID CLOUDS. If you’re looking for a Reading, it’s a good indication that you would benefit from having one. I no longer . Read at Oh So Good Cafe but have moved to a home practice & house calls. Please visit my website, davidclouds. com, or ring 613 619 5977 TAROT INTERPRETATION BY SUZANNE DUC. Private consultation and party readings available. Home page at www.facebook.com/ sdtarot. Contact (613) 841-2597 or suzanne. duc1@gmail.com to arrange an appointment.

• Thai Massage

FACILITATOR & GUIDE: ConstellationWork, Soul Talk, creative meditation practices., reiki. Workshops/individual sessions Diana ClaireDouglas. dianaclairedouglas@bell.net 613-820-8850.

LORI MACKAY RMT- Thai massage stretches the whole body and helps remove deeply held tension in the muscles. 418 Rideau St.613241-3434 Free Parking. For more info contact Lori at lorirmt@gmail.com or www.lorirmt.ca

YOU CAN RECOVER FROM CODEPENDENCE. Your guide and spiritual counsellor, Deanna Rutherford, invites you to call for a consultation – 613-829-9102

BODY POETS MASSAGE THERAPY - Skilled RMTs - Many Modalities - Convenient Hours - Online Booking - Downtown Location - Free Parking - Gift Certificates. 504 Kent St. (At Arlington) Visit www.bodypoets.com or call 613-222-0465. Step into the Circle of Care!

• Spiritual Direction A ONE YEAR ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM for spiritual directors. The program is grounded in the Jewish wisdom tradition with an integrated interfaith component.

Visit our website trainingforspirituality.ca or email us at trainingforspirituality@gmail.com

• Spiritual Medium FIND OUT HOW LOVED ONES ARE DOING on the other side and more. Kerry Palframan RN www.indigodreamer.com ANGELA OHLMAN, PSYCHIC MEDIUM & SPIRITUAL COACH, angela@loveheals.ca, 613 913 8511, www.loveheals.ca

• 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

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• 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

• Theta Healing FILOMENA LAVIGNE is a spiritual - intuitive, advanced certified Theta Healing Practitioner, Reiki-Master and IET Master-Instructor: She believes wherever you are is always the perfect place to start uncovering, healing and evolving into the song of your truest heart. The song that declares your divinity and wholeness and brings forth into your life the beauty that is residing in your truest brilliant-self. Appointments in person or by telephone at 613-596-9249 or email at aura.bella@hotmail.com

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• Visceral Manipulation

• Wholistic Dentist

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

DR. PAUL GREENACRE. tel: (613) 234-5758; info@dolphindentistry.com; 100-152 Gloucester Street, Ottawa

AVIVA COHEN, Happy Body Works on Main Street, happybodyworks@gmail.com, 613697-5644. Receipts available. Gentle hands-on abdominal treatment dialogues with body’s proprioceptive awareness, facilitating physical and emotional trauma release. Improves structure and function. Complements conscious eating, exercise and supplementation for optimal health.

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 613-228-2272, or by e-mail at aileen@ aileensoasis.com

BODY POETS MASSAGE THERAPY - Skilled RMTs - Many Modalities - Convenient Hours - Online Booking - Downtown Location - Free Parking - Gift Certificates. 504 Kent St. (At Arlington) Visit www.bodypoets.com or call 613-222-0465. Step into the Circle of Care!

• Visionary Art SPIRITPAINTING® – using the Lightwolf method. Offering workshops, exhibitions, books, reproductions, and originals on paper and larger pieces on canvas. Commissioned spiritpaintings® and readings are also available. For more information contact: Jen 613266-8063 spiritpainting2002@yahoo.com or see www.spiritpainting.com

• 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 MARTINO‘S BRIDAL ALTERATIONS AND TAILORING. 30 years experience Tailoring for the whole family .by app. 613-739-5034 Martino2527@hotmail.com

• Weight Management 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

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• Workshops

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 KERRY PALFRAMAN RN offers a wide variety of esoteric, metaphysical, spiritual and personal growth topics, including: angels, spirit guides, past lives, intuition, dreams, chakras, your soul’s purpose and much more. www.indigodreamer.com

• Yoga MOUNTAINGOAT YOGA CENTRES serving Ottawa’ west end in Nepean and Kanata since 2003. Over 30 classes per week per location. Hot Power, Hatha, Yin, Prenatal, Restorative. Workshops and teacher trainings. www.mountaingoatyoga.com PRANASHANTI YOGA CENTRE. A full-service wellness centre in the Hintonburg area of Ottawa near the Parkdale Market minutes from downtown and numerous public transportation stops. In our custom designed eco-friendly 8,000-sq.ft centre, our dedicated team of teachers and therapists offer a wide variety of classes in 4 spacious studios and specially designed therapies in our Consultation spaces.

Our soothing atmosphere and inspiring setting will help you cultivate a deep inner state of body centered restful awareness that will benefit every aspect of your life. Our spa-like change rooms with ample showers, Infrared Sauna and full service boutique further support your healthy lifestyle. Open 7 days/week, 80+ classes/week. Workshops, teacher training programs, concerts and events offered throughout the year. 100+ free parking spaces, complimentary tea served all day. Relax, take your time, leave feeling renewed. Drop in for a visit!

613.761.9642 (YOGA) www.pranashanti.com

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RAMA LOTUS YOGA CENTRE. www.ottawayoga.com/ 342 Gladstone Ave 613.234.7974.We have been providing yoga classes in a beautiful and nurturing environment since 1994. Choose from over 100 drop-in classes per week, plus several weekly workshops and a diversity of yoga teacher training opportunities. Practice the following styles of yoga: Ashtanga, Baptiste, Baby & Mom, Bikram, Hatha, Hot, Kripalu, Kundalini, Power, Prenatal, Sivananda, Therapeutic, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Yin/ Yang and Yoga Nidra. The Rama Lotus Yoga Centre is one of the largest studios in Canada.

There are 4 spacious yoga rooms, and seven changing rooms for your comfort. Come relax and connect with others in our dedicated community space, and have a cup of complimentary tea. Our boutique offers a full line of yoga accessories, yoga clothing, related books, DVDs, CDs, meditation props, jewelry, snacks and other lifestyle items. We offer yoga with the intention of uplifting the global community. We invite you to become part of the Rama Lotus Yoga Centre!

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

Ottawa’s Home of KUNDALINI Yoga: humanity’s most ancient yoga. Beginners & Advanced 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 Health-Longevity-Vitality Program; Yogic Numerology; Nutrition 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, clothing. 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 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 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 & TEA STUDIO. Located on 10 acres of land in the beautiful village of Carp, near the Carp Farmer’s Market. Over 20 classes a week, for all ages, sizes and life-stages! Beginners, Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, Hot, Gentle, Restorative, Prenatal, Baby&Me, Kid’s yoga and more! Yoga Teacher

DIRECTORY Training certification course available - see website. Nice selection of yoga mats, bolsters and other props, DVDs, CDs. Complimentary tea after each class! Experience yoga in the country fresh air just minutes from the urban outskirts!

Conveniently close to Kanata, Stittsville and Almonte! Beautiful drive, peaceful setting, lots of free parking, why go downtown? 613-304-6320, www.yogaandtea.com PATHWAY YOGA. A beautiful, welcoming studio in the heart of Westboro. Learn how Iyengar yoga can lead body and breath, heart and mind along a brighter, healthier pathway. www.pathwayyoga.ca 613 8069642 346 Richmond Road, 2nd floor

• Zenith Omega CATHERINE GREEN, CANADIAN REGIONAL: Teacher/Facilitator Dissolve Emotional, Mental, Physical Blocks. Embrace Positive Change.

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WANTED: RMT, At an established (1998) Natural Health Centre. Very reasonable rates and great co-workers Please call Denise: 613-913-2803 OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Riverside Health Centre. Excellent rate and wonderful co-workers. Located at Bank & Riverside.

Dina 613-526-1255 for more info.

GARDENERS NEEDED. We are looking for 2 persons to work with us this season experienced in the care of perennial and annual flower gardens. Positions would be part to full time. First and foremost we would be looking to work with someone who really loves to work with plants and has some professional experience. Also, gardening is part of a spiritual practice for us so we hope to find persons who could resonate with this veiw. We are a small team. Financial compensation for services will depend on experience and further discussion. For more info you can contact us by email at bobcallhome@hotmail.com

Astrology is not about planets

by William Bezanson locks and astrology both seem to work. But when a clock’s hands both point to 12, do you believe that the clock causes you to be hungry for lunch? No! That would be silly! It is not the clock that causes it to be noontime or that makes us hungry for lunch; it merely indicates the current time. Our digestive cycle, plus our cultural tendency to eat at noontime, are the causes of our feeling hungry.

Similarly, when the planets align in stellar constellations in certain patterns, do you believe that the planets cause you to behave in certain ways? No! That would be silly! Planets do not cause anything to happen in our lives; they simply indicate the current cosmic state of your archetypal energies.

The clock analogy is from Richard Tarnas and the archetypal explanation is from Carl Jung.

Archetypes are autonomous plexuses of energy residing in the collective unconscious, often having more impact on our lives than do our thinking egos. For example, when we are inexplicably aggressive, we are likely being dominated at that time by the archetype of Mars, the god of war.

It is not the planets or constellations that rule our lives. The signs of the zodiac are psychological projections on the heavens from our deep unconscious. (Some say that everything we perceive is a projection from our unconscious.) The motion of the planets through the various zodiacal signs corresponds to influences that we feel from the unconscious, that is, from the various archteypes that project externally as deities.

The planets are indicators, not causes, of our behavioural tendencies; the archetypes are the causes. As above, so below; as within, so without.

I hope that my explanation here might trigger your curiosity to explore further along these fascinating lines. My intent is to nudge readers towards recognizing the difference between illusory reality (such as planetary astrology) and true actuality (archetypal astrology).

William Bezanson is a retired engineer, fulfilling his passion for writing. His most recent book is Abandoned Shopping Carts: Personal and Spiritual Responsibility, available on Amazon.ca. His membership in a Rosicrucian order helped him discover his Mission in life: to help to bring about a spiritual state in this mundane world. He lives with his wife in Ottawa, and they have six adult children. To learn more about his writings, visit www3.sympatico.ca/bezanson1

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Parenting With Wisdom Yes Breath

Concept: You and your child learn to practice full breathing that allows you to utilize your most precious resource, oxygen, at any time you choose. This creates a sense of relaxed alertness.

Objective: You will be able to refresh yourselves with a simple breathing and moving practice whenever you choose.

The Movement Part Sit on the edge of your seat so that you leave room for your back to move. Move your pelvis in a rocking motion, as if your body is a glider rocking chair or a porch swing. As you move out, you arch your back and gently lift your chin upward. As you move your pelvis back, you contract your back and gently drop your chin towards your chest.

Note that you are putting your body in a Yes movement, saying Yes with your body.

The Breathing Part Place your hands on your belly to feel where the breath begins in the body. This is like filling air into a balloon. The balloon fills up (belly moves out) with the inhale (air in balloon); and then the balloon deflates (belly comes back in) with the exhale (air not in the balloon.)

Movement and Breathing Together Now, as you slide out with your pelvis, take a nice, slow inhale (four seconds), and as you roll back with the pelvis you exhale (four seconds.) Continue an easy flowing movement with breath in and out for one to five minutes.

A Lesson in Compassion

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ompassion has not come easy for me.

Whether towards my ongoing commitment to raw veganism, or towards friends and family and my expectations of how they should be, it has always required continuous effort and focus.

Sympathy and compassion towards animals, on the other hand, comes with great gusto. People tend to call my 8-year old bulldog, Georgia, “chubby” or “lazy”; in fact she has low body fat and her “laziness” is a symptom of severe progressive arthritis.

She’s taught me the importance of questioning our assumptions.

Of late she’s decided she won’t walk anywhere that isn’t ‘carpeted.’ And my condo is exclusively laminate flooring. It was funny at first . . . another manifestation of her spoiled ways as I laid down the red carpet to honour her path to the kitchen; but when walking inside from the balcony caused great anxiety and grief, I knew something else was going on.

So I asked around. My chiro told me that dogs with severe arthritis (or people for that matter) Concept Summary: This activity allows you and your have problems with their child to oxygenate your brain bringing more vitality, equilibrium; so to balance aliveness and a greater sense of wellbeing. themselves, they take a wider stance, and the Check out a video of Gay Hendricks showing the Yes Breath: wider stance allows for www.hendricks.com/body-free-resources/the-yes-breath/ less of a grip on laminate flooring. Ah ha.

Rabia Wilcox is a Certified Conscious Living Coach with the So I went home and lined the floors with yoga mats Hendricks Institute www.hendricks.com. (what else), so that Georgia could walk with ease She specializes in parents, children from one room to another. and teens.

Sometimes the road to success seems so long, when 613-293-7909 (Please note 613all we need is a little help from someone who cares 234-7561 is temporarily on hold enough to listen. due to major home renovations st until July 1 , 2013.)

Eryn resides in Ottawa, Ontario, where For upcoming events and she offers workshops and classes for workshops or to order the students of all levels of ability. Writing Conscious Kids’ Curriculum as an for Eryn is a passion that began at age e-book for $27.95 (US) please visit: eight with her first journal. To say hi www.rabiawilcox.com and for more information, see www.ErynsYoga.com

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June 2013

You’re Not the Boss of You… and YOU Know it!

• Ever wonder why you say or do certain things you really didn’t want to?

• Why is it so hard to quit a well-established habit, like smoking, overeating, or TV watching, when you really do want to stop?

• Do you lie awake in bed at night wanting to sleep, but unable to shut off the judgemental replay of your past or worries about the future?

In the amazing movie Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, there is a very revealing scene where they discuss the power of the mind. To illustrate this, the character is told to “try and not think of elephants for the next minute”. Fat chance! We’d all have more elephantine thoughts in those subsequent seconds than at any other point in existence! But why? And why do we struggle to be truly ‘in charge’ of our thoughts, actions and addictions? What’s going on in our heads?

There is only one ‘YOU’…right?

ABSOLUTELY! And here lies the key to the grand illusion of life. What all the enlightened masters have been going on about forever: ‘YOU’ are not the voice in your head. Sounds crazy – I mean, who else could be that voice but you?

As we seekers of truth work to answer this question it can seem a lifetimes-long process. The inner territory is unfamiliar and we’re missing reference points within our awareness to guide us. We can collect books, talk to spiritual leaders, Google it ’til the cows come home, and even understand it fully in our minds…but what we seek remains out of grasp. What is really “YOU” is something that simply must be experienced, over and over, deeper and deeper, until that inner relationship between you and the voices (there are lots!) just changes.

And it will because you are not that incessantly babbling fool ‘up there’! You are that which can be aware of said voices. I say ‘can’ because so often we are not, as we have heard the chatter so often for so long that it has become our default/background. Yet we all do ‘hear’ it at times…right? Research pegs it at about 90,000 thoughts/day...and trust me, it’s mostly negative. Such reinforcement has a huge effect on our experience of daily life.

The Ishaya’s Ascension is a profound yet simple meditation practice that can support you on this journey. As teachers of Ascension, we’re available to offer guidance based on our own experience of playing in the inner realm. Ascension is not religion or magic, and is not reserved for any special kind of person.

The practice is accessible to everyone: a universal and natural healing process that is opened inside us, easily and effortlessly. The techniques are automatic – if used

Madhura and Vasistha

Teachers of the Ishayas’ Ascension

Meditation for Everyone H: (613) 631-0541 ~ vasistha@thebrightpath.com C: (613) 717-1225 ~ www.thebrightpath.com as instructed, they help to clear accumulated stresses from the nervous system and expand consciousness, completely and permanently. You can play with ascension with eyes-opened during the day and with eyes-closed in formal meditation. Before long, the practice evolves into a whole state of being, a new way to live and breathe; paradoxically, it is also familiar from our innocent, magical days of childhood. Nothing new…simply forgotten!

Despite our resistances, deep down we all truly want to be free of our busy minds, to live fully as we’re meant to. By accessing this very truth, Ascension works!

Please join us for a Free Introductory Discussion at The Village Clinic, 361 Churchill Ave. N. in Westboro on Saturday July 13th at 3 pm. Contact us anytime, but remember that NOW is always the time!

What can Numerology do for you?

Numerology is a study of numbers. There is evidence that numerology was in use thousands of years ago in China, Greece and Egypt even before the time of Pythagoras, who is generally accepted as the "father" of numerology. Why is numerology still in use and of interest to so many? It is because it works, that is why.

• Are you currently at a major cross-road in your life? Should you make a decision or move forward now or wait?

• Numerology can help you uncover hidden talents and turn them into a career.

• An analysis of partners, children, friends or co-workers can help you deal with them more efficiently.

• Numerology can help you heal from past issues and move on.

• Help you understand how you can use the current year, month and day for its best influence.

• Be more aware of your own areas of weakness and learn how to turn them into strengths. Stop repeating history once and for all.

Laura Young is an intuitive numerologist/life coach living in Ottawa. She has written “Laura’s numerology News” in Tone Magazine for over 8 years. To book an appointment or receive Laura’s monthly newsletter please email L.BAIRD@ISTAR.CA or call 613-725-7232

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In the House of the Twins

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he third house, Gemini. Natural ruler: Mercury......

All about the mind. Communication. Short distance travel. Primary education, as opposed to higher education, the purview of the ninth house, directly opposite. Siblings. Words. Words and more words. The third house is the house of the perpetual child, habitual prevaricators, pilgrims and thieves. It’s the house that’s built on wheels. In terms of but one of many variables, if you have planets in Cancer in the third house, think trailers, motorhomes, recreational vehicles.

Everything’s relative, of course. One man’s short trek across the city would be someone else’s odyssey. When I was living in Vancouver, I met a lot of people who had never made the short four hour drive across the border to visit Seattle, one of the more interesting American cities.

Geminis, or Mercury types, or people with loaded third houses, tend to be writers. Or talk show hosts. Art Bell and George Norry, two of the hosts of Coast to Coast AM, past and present, the late night talk show about paranormal, metaphysical, and Fortean phenomena, are both Geminis. If you see someone walking fast down a street, fast food sandwich in hand, computer satchel slung over his shoulder, the newspaper page bearing a half-finished crossword puzzle under one arm, maybe on his way to a book launch or scrabble tournament, it’s a pretty good bet he’s a Gemini, or has some major Gemini energy in his chart.

In terms of education, the third house rules elementary education, including home-schooling, whereas the ninth house, directly across the zodiac, rules higher education, and the sixth house rules night school, workshops, avocational training, and the twelfth house rules metaphysical education.

Probably the most talked about planet in the solar system is Mercury. Which makes perfect sense.

And it’s thanks to a little phrase called Mercury retrograde.

Things are going haywire in the office? There’s always some flake like me who has their finger on the metaphysical pulse and he or she is apt, more often than not, to say something like, wouldn’t you just know it, Mercury’s gone retrograde.

Three times a year Mercury slows down and comes to a halt and then starts slowly going backwards for three weeks. At least it looks like it does. It’s just a trick of perception related to the relative speeds of the earth in its orbit and Mercury in its. Kind of like a car passing another car on the highway.

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Mercury retrograde periods are good times to do most things that began with the prefix, ‘re’: relax, revise, review, rewind, rewrite, renovate, research, remove, renew, revisit, well, you get the idea. Well, sometimes, revisit, but, generally speaking, it’s not a good time to travel. Things can get wacky. Miscommunication, appointments missed, maps and compasses lost, car computers screwing up, these are all traditionally associated with a Mercury retrograde period.

The thing about retrograde periods is that people don’t tend to think about the period of time when Mercury goes direct and retraces its retrograde path – this takes another three weeks.

And it is still a very wonky time.

Mercury goes retrograde on June 26th, at twenty-three cancer. On July 20th, it goes direct, at thirteen cancer, and it doesn’t get back to twentythree Cancer until August 3rd.

Six particularly nutty weeks.

Because unpredictable Uranus is going retrograde too, mid-July, in a direct square to the thirteenth degree of Cancer, from Aries. So. A good time, this summer, to maybe ‘revisit’ some old favourite haunts. New places?

Not so much. And if you have natal planets within these ten degrees of Cancer, well, consider yourself placed on high retrograde alert.

Craig Grant is the astrologer-in-residence at the Crystal Dawn, on Dalhousie, and will be in-store on the evenings of June 5th, 19th and 26th. To make an appointment, phone 613-241-2262.

In June and July, he will also be doing readings at the Churchill’s Pub, in Westboro, under the zodiac pantheon, and at the Planet Café, in the Market, by appointment only, grant207@gmail.com or text 613-697-9055.

Edgar Cayce (Ottawa)

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Laura’s Numerology News for June 2013 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 3 to your number. NOTE – If your 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

6. Your attention will be focused on loved ones, in June.

This whole year will focus on endings, and the month of June is about ending issues around the house or family. Dress light as your emotions could run hot.

7. Have you been thinking about your goals, for the future, yet? What are you waiting for? You are in the first year of a nine year chunk of time, and a 7 month, so it is all about you. Do you want a new career, new home or a new love? Make a plan.

8. Career or money restrictions will stop you from either taking a vacation or enjoying it. There will be a surplus of work thrown in your face, this month.

You are being stretched beyond yourself. The result 1. Have you found that this year is a total grind so far? will be a new and better you, but you will work hard Get used to it, although, you may find a very small for it. window of opportunity to factor in a BIT of fun, this month. The entire year’s events will create a very 9. Pack your bags as it is time for you take a well deep knot in your forehead. Hard work and duty to deserved holiday. If money is low, kick back have you. a few buddies in for a BBQ. You could experience endings in June, but this is important, so new doors 2. This would be a perfect month to travel or spend can open as early as July. Do not start anything new, quality time with the people in your life. Get the heck just tie up loose ends and get ready for a light switch out of the office, as everything come to a big halt, and to be thrown into the ON position. will only add frustration to your life. Slow down.

3. There will be a spring in your step and you will feel a new life in your exhausted bones. The world will seem brighter and there will be more opportunities for fun. Try to focus on creative pursuits around the home, or with your family.

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 consultations please email: lbaird@istar.ca or call 613-725-7232.

4. Have you placed issues connected to your body and mind on hold for far too long? I know that you are very, very busy, but you cannot ignore it any longer.

If you do you will get a big slap in the head. Pay attention.

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5. Is your work life in a state of chaos or change? Watch your mouth and be very careful what you say as it might get you in trouble later. If there are changes needed at work, take the reins and move forward and promote yourself, now. This is a super business influence. Use it well.

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The Inconvenient Facts about Psychiatric Drug Treatment of Children

by Grace Joubarne, Clinical Hypnotherapist ne of the best sources of independent information about pharmaceutical drugs, and on the topic of psychiatric treatment of children in particular, is Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHRINT.org).

WARNING: never stop any psychiatric drug abruptly!

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Here are the facts: • 20 million North American kids have been prescribed psychiatric drugs in the last year alone; • According to IMS Health Canada, the use of ADHD drugs increased almost 46% in the period1999–2004. No current figures on the numbers of children on antipsychotic drugs or antidepressants in Canada are available, though it is widely known that thousands of children are on cocktails of psychiatric drugs; • 120 million people are taking psychiatric drugs; 57 million in the US alone; • The disability rate has shot up 12-fold since psychiatric drug treatment started in 1950; • Every 8 hours a baby is born with birth defects due to psychiatric drugs; • Every week a child goes into a coma caused by psychiatric drugs; • Every month 4 children die from psychiatric drug side-effects; • Every week a child commits suicide, an act directly attributed to psychiatric drugs; countless more try unsuccessfully; • Health Canada issued a public warning in 2004 that the use of seven anti-depressants Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Celexa, Remeron and Luvox in children increased the risk of self-injury and suicide in children.

In May 2006, it warned that ADHD drugs have a strong association with cardiovascular complications; • Despite Health Canada ‘warnings’, doctors still routinely prescribe ADHD drugs and others never approved for use in children, even to toddlers; • 12 International Drug Regulatory Agencies have issued warnings on stimulants like Ritalin, advising they cause addiction, depression, insomnia, mania, psychosis, heart problems, stroke, bi-polar disorder, sudden death and suicide, hostility and aggression; • 172 Drug Regulatory Warnings & studies have warned that antidepressants are addictive and cause hallucinations, paranoia, apathy, obesity, aggression, agitation, hostility, violence, homicidal ideation and suicide; • Drug Regulatory Agencies from USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand warn that antipsychotic drugs can cause death;

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• Prior to drug treatments, bipolar disorder was unheard of in children; now drug-induced bi-polar is an epidemic.

Were Parents Duped into Drugging Their Children? ü $4.4 Billion was spent on pharmaceutical advertising to patients and doctors, all of which has been proven in court to be manipulative, misleading and often an outright lie. ü Joseph Biederman, Harvard Professor and Psychiatrist was discovered to have been paid $1.6 Million by Johnson & Johnson in 2008 to skew his research to ‘create’ Bipolar Disorder in little children and to promote the company’s brain-damaging antipsychotic treatment, Risperadol. ü Parents have been misled to believe that their child’s behavior is caused by a chemical imbalance. Multiple studies since 1970 have proven chemical imbalances, like ‘mental illness’ do not exist. ü Slick marketing has equated normal human emotions to ‘mental illness’ and ‘mental illness’ to brain disorder - it’s all a myth to push drugs. Childhood is now a ‘mental illness’ in need of treatment. ü Parents have been misled to believe that psychoactive drugs are safe and non-addictive…the statistics show the contrary is true for both adults and children. ü Health Canada rubber stamps pharmaceutical drug approvals and ignores reliable independent studies. ü The diagnosis of ADHD/ADD is a proven fraud, ‘created’ after Ritalin was ready for market. ü A Toronto Star report (Sept 26, 2012) “ADHD drugs suspected of hurting Canadian kids” highlights that (a) Health Canada does not act on adverse drug reports (b) Health Canada relies on drug companies for safety information and follow up (c) the adverse reactions are seriously underreported. The databanks are cleared of all drug names, doctor’s names and important data, mixed into a general database and effectively minimized.

Advertisements Won’t Tell You: • that studies have proven medication will not improve a child’s behavior, concentration and will not provide academic and behavioral benefits long-term; • that all children and adults diagnosed with ‘mental illness’ actually have a perfectly normal brain. Once drugged, the brain functions abnormally, often permanently; • that in North America (Canadian statistics are either not available or understated) the following statistics were attributed to psychiatric drugs each year: 470,000 adverse reports; 207 International Warnings, 221 Drug Studies highlighting drug damage; 61,000 deaths; 19,000 birth defects; 25,000 suicides; 550 homicides - just for starters.

95-99% of adverse effect incidents do not find their way into the databanks at all; • that pharmaceutical companies rake in obscene profits on psychiatric drugs: $88 billion/year - $7 Billion/ month - $246 million/day - $171,000 every minute; • that drugs cause psychosis, mania, suicide, violence, homicide, death, stroke, diabetes, massive weight gain, rage,

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Sri Chinmoy Answers Question: From a spiritual point of view, what should our attitude be when disasters take place in the world?

SRI CHINMOY: When a disaster or catastrophe takes place we often ask, “Why is God so unkind? Why did He allow this to happen if He is all Love?” But in God’s Eye, it is only an experience that He is having in and through us. God is infinite and inside Him this particular experience is taking place. If we enter into His Will and try to identify ourselves with the Inner Pilot, then we will see that there is a reason. If we live in the soul, we will see that everything that happens here on earth has some meaning because God does not do anything contrary to His own ultimate Fulfilment.

When a disaster happens, our human eyes see unbearable pain and sorrow; the whole world is full of suffering. But when we pray and meditate, when we go deep within, we see that there is no such thing as suffering or joy. It is all the operation of God’s Will. A spiritual person tries to identify himself with the experience that God Himself is having, and not with what is taking place in the outer manifestation. If we identify ourselves with the outer manifestation, we will lose all faith in ourselves, in God and in the creation. There will be every possibility for our mind to mislead and misguide us.

We have to know that for everyone who has died their hour of death has been sanctioned by the Supreme.

Without the approval or tolerance of the Supreme, no human being can die. So if we have faith in the Supreme, if we have love and devotion for the Supreme, we will feel that the Supreme is infinitely more compassionate than any human being, and that those who have died are infinitely dearer to Him than to us.

depression, coma, addiction, aggression, severe agitation, impotence, amnesia, birth defects, blackouts, serious skin disorders and that’s just for starters (www.cchrint.org) For assistance with behavioral problems, ethical doctors such as Dr. Thomas Szaz, Dr. Peter Breggin, Bruce Levine, Dr. Fred Baughman and Robert Whitaker highly recommend avoiding useless conventional diagnosis and dangerous drug treatments.

Instead, access assistance from those who can offer safe, child-centered resources, parenting guidance, homeschooling advice and nutritional and environmental assessments.

I have assisted many parents in avoiding the drug machinery and bullying tactics of school authorities while preserving their child’s spirit and individuality.

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If the Supreme wants to take somebody away from our life, we must accept this. “Let Thy Will be done.” If this is our attitude, then we will have the greatest joy, and this joy does the greatest service to the ones who have departed. When we totally surrender to the Supreme, this surrender becomes additional strength and power for the departing souls. If we really surrender our will to the Will of the Supreme, then this surrender will verily bring peace, an abiding peace, to the souls that have left the earth-scene.

If we want to have real joy, we must know that we can have this only by surrendering our life to the Will of the Supreme. In our spiritual life, we try to live in the soul. In the soul there is Light. When we become part and parcel of this Light, we become one with God’s Universal Will. There we will see that it is God who is the Knower, the Known and also the Knowledge. God is the Experience, God is the Experiencer and God is the One who is constantly offering the Experience to us.

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Together we have identified and corrected issues that were provoking unwanted behaviors. We found that much of the behavior was a normal response to unrecognized issues in the home, food and water and with the school experience. I have assisted parents in managing the withdrawal effects of drugs, as all too often doctors will simply claim that the distressing effects of the drugs are proof the child is ‘mentally ill’, despite hundreds of studies to the contrary.

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ALLERGIES: Your Body, Asking for Help

By Similar Solutions e live in the era of the ‘quick fix’. Solutions must come ready-made and deliver now! The cultural norm is one of disconnection from the earth and our bodies, and these subtle environments are often treated with disrespect and outright abuse – though often unintentionally. Even the most attentive can forget that the nourishment we seek lies in reconnecting with the ever-present, all-patient, gentle source found within us and all of nature. I mean, how’s that going to get me where I want to go – now?!

With the onset of spring, we may begin to experience the impending doom of allergies, those pesky, persistent reactions that deplete us of energy and joie de vivre.

Our commonplace allopathic approach is to stuff the symptoms by taking a pharmaceutical anti-histamine, suppressing the body’s natural defense system. We want to function and get better quickly, feeling so awful as we do! But perhaps you are one who’s been discovering the limitations and ineffectiveness of this approach. You are recognizing the value in listening to your body more closely, noticing when it asks for help.

The allopathic treatment of allergies ignores the overall health of the body, placating our symptoms, but not the root cause of disharmony. Over time, we develop resistances to anti-histamines and require stronger doses for relief. Symptoms return immediately without the pills, or we may even react to the pill itself.

Ignoring the larger context, allopathic treatment fails to address why our bodies are reacting; we become weakened with time.

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Homeopathic treatment recognizes the complex nature of allergic response. Our bodies react to allergens as invaders, producing histamine (runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes) and adrenaline (fight or flight), which work to balance the neuroendocrine and immune systems.

Most often, the reaction is overkill. Burdened with accumulated toxins from food, water and air, our bodies overreact, causing perpetual discomfort. Weakened immune systems can even render us susceptible to autoimmune disorders, the foundation of chronic disease.

Seasonal allergies are just one manifestation, the body’s earliest sign of imbalance and a call to action.

Homeopathy – based on principles aligned with nature – can relieve allergies, strengthen our immune systems and treat the root cause of imbalance. Much like “allergy shots”, homeopathy can be used to desensitize us to allergens, but gently and without the side effects of shots. Comprehensive detox protocols and remedies help us detoxify and restore our natural defenses. Ideally, treatment begins early (2 months before onset); it can prevent immune dysfunction or even stop symptoms coming! If you’re already suffering, treatment is still worthwhile and can begin immediately to strengthen your body and reduce reaction.

While it’s tempting to appeal to immediate ‘fixes’ when relieving our pains, a much deeper level of sustained health can be accessed through the wisdom of gentle treatments, such as homeopathy. At Similar Solutions, we begin this process using Electrodermal Screening (EDS), a system that helps to locate and identify toxins in your body. We then use homeopathics to rebalance your body systems and decrease allergic reaction using specific dilutions - no side effects. Restoring your body’s natural defenses, we support you in preventing the onset of disease and facing environmental stresses with gentle strength. Similar Solutions – (613) 326-0048 – kchristlmeier@gmail.com Karin Christlmeier has a Bachelor of Engineering and worked 15 years as a senior project manager before being called into healing arts. After losing both parents to cancer, Karin felt compelled to promote alternatives in health. She completed her Practitioner’s Diploma in Heilkunst and Homeopathy from the Hahnemann College for Heilkunst in 2004, and has been practicing since then.

June 2013

Awakening the Illuminated Heart

Do you want to live from your heart, but do not know how?

Awakening the Illuminated Heart from Drunvalo Melchizedeck A four-day workshop with Patrick Godin August 30 – September 2, 2013 The training will go far beyond the Mer-KaBa and is a living-ness process.

The Mer-Ka-Ba, including all possible forms of it in existence, needs to be connected within the body including the heart and brain with external connections that were not presented in earlier teachings. This is in order for human potential to reach the levels that are necessary for ascension to higher levels of consciousness. If you have only taken a MerKa-Ba training, you have much, much more to realize.

By itself, the Mer-Ka-Ba is incomplete. It is the heart that contains the original instructions of Life, and when the heart is again in control of a person’s life, Life responds with joy and power. When the Mer-Ka-Ba is directly connected to the Sacred Space of the Heart, that person’s life becomes interconnected to all life everywhere and moves into higher consciousness naturally.

Let go of the mental and emotional blockages that prevent you from living from the heart; Enter the sacred space of the heart and discover the little sacred space of the heart where you are one with creation; Learn how to connect your mind and your heart to open your third eye and activate your Merkaba; Learn how to create from within the unit; This workshop is authorised by Drunvalo Melchizedeck

Energy exchange: $344.00 for four days (includes lunches) Workshop location: Foret la blanche, 300 chemin Saddler, Mayo, Qc. To register or for more information: www.patrickgodin.com ~ godinp@ymail.com (514) 649-9075

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“You Make Me Want to Be a Better Man”

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he famous quote uttered by Jack Nicholson to Helen Hunt in “As Good As It Gets” speaks to the motivation for change and what a person is willing to do to change. What motivates you to change? What are you willing to do in order to change? Sometimes we’ll change who we really are in order to get our need 83 9 S o m e r s e t S t r e e t W e s t , O t t a w a for love fulfilled. Sometimes we’ll avoid change all together by telling ourselves we should love ourselves … g lu t e n f r e e just the way we are. Sometimes we’ll settle for less, for a lower standard, just so we don’t rock the boat or feel o p t io n s , uncomfortable ourselves. It can get complicated. v e g a n When we’re wanting to change, it makes sense s n a c k s , to prepare. There are several points that are worth o r g a n ic mentioning about preparing: The Greater Your Perspective, the More You See It All in g r o c e r ie s , Perspective. c o f f e e s & Take any book, iPad or newspaper and put it right in t e a s , front of your face so that your nose is touching whatever a lt e r n a t iv e you’re trying to read. Now try and read. As you move the print further away from your face, you can start b a k in g seeing it more clearly. How do you gain perspective in g o o d s , lo c a l your life? Do you decide what your priorities are from a t r e a t s … place of scarcity or do you decide from an empowered and prosperous place inside of you?

Is this change just about You or is it also about Others?

O p e n in g Ho u r s : M o n d a y 8: 0 0 6 : 0 0 T u e s d a y – T h u r s d a y 8: 0 0 8: 0 0 F r id a y 8: 0 0 6 : 0 0 S a t u r d a y 1 0 : 0 0 6 : 0 0 S u n d a y 1 2 : 0 0 5 : 0 0 Finding the intent behind the change is key. Are you doing this to just serve yourself or is this change going to serve others around you or in your community as well? The bigger your circle of influence that your change has, the more fuel you’ll find to break through any barriers. What will happen if you don’t change?

Other than you, who will stand to lose something?

One of the reasons I believe we share this journey is to inspire each other to new heights. If it’s only about you and if you don’t see the change benefiting anyone else other than you, what’s the point?

Who’s in the Driver’s Seat?

Is it you trying to see yourself big or is it your bigness working through you? This one combines the previous two in a way. If you’re working from your mind, you will find limits to how far you can go with change.

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SPHE-RE – Sacred Peace Healing Energy

by Violetta Borowski he demands of everyday life can bring tremendous stress, discomfort and dissatisfaction of life. More and more people are experiencing depression, anxiety and lack of energy and find themselves unable to cope.

People are reaching out and trying different forms of healing in order to ease their ways and begin to feel better.

One form of a new healing modality, that can bring you back to your true state of being is “Sacred Peace Healing Energy” (SPHE-RE). SPHE-RE heals all aspects of your being, clears blockages, restores perfect balance and connects you to God, the Source, at the very core of your Soul. SPHE-RE is a gentle, hands-on energy healing technique that brings you back to a place of Peace and Love which is already deep within you. This beautiful Sacred Peace Healing Energy encourages you to re-connect, re-new, re-establish, re-member, re-store, re-commit, re-affirm, re-claim your Divine heritage.

SPHE-RE is complementary to other healing modalities and does not interfere with anyone’s religious beliefs. It is a Divine Energy available to anyone! To learn more about how SPHE-RE was inspired and how this new healing modality was brought forth in order to help humanity at this time visit www.SPHE-RE.com Consider creating Peace in your day to day life.

• RE-place feelings of grief, insecurity, inadequacy, with Peace, Love and Joy. • RE-place sadness and hopelesness with Happiness and Hope.

• Stop worrying about stuff that doesn’t deserve your energy.

• Achieve emotional balance in your life and the lives of others.

• Establish a state of mental wellbeing.

• Find the spiritual center and soul’s purpose in yourself and in others.

• Diminish the effects of physical ailments with SPHE-RE.

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To experience Divine Sacred Peace Healing Energy, please contact Violetta at 613-808-4822 or email Violetta@ SacredPeaceHealing.com to set up an app’t. Each session lasts 45 minutes to an hour, $60. Visit Violetta’s beautiful healing sanctuary to experience the peaceful & relaxing atmosphere while experiencing a SPHE-RE session, and/ or spiritual counselling with EFT. Violetta Borowski, BEd, C.Ht, EFT Cert – 1

SPHE-RE Level I Workshop

Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Kanata, ON 9:30 – 1:30 p.m. • Cost: $ 125 In a SHE-RE Level I Workshop you will receive...

• History of SPHE-RE • Introduction to Sacred Peace • Attunment to SPHE-RE level I • Hands on experience with SPHE-RE • Guided Meditation • Sacred Peace Circle • Group World Healing You will be graced with Divine Light bringing Peace, Love, Joy and Compassion to your life. Sacred Peace Healing Energy will flow through you, bringing Peace and Energy that you will be able to give to your family, to your friends, to your co-workers and others.

You will be prepared to take Level II and become SPHE-RE PRACTITIONER Register at Violetta@SacredPeaceHealing.com

2013 Spiritpainting® Workshops Intro to Spiritpainting®:

June 28, 1-4 – Ottawa $65.00

Basic Spiritpainting®:

August 29, 9:30–5:00: Manotick

Advanced Spiritpainting®:

August 30 & 31, 9:30-4:30 Manotick

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Sept 1, 9:30-4:30 Manotick

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Full Day workshops are $120.00 - Cost includes supplies Certificates for full day To register and for more info: www.spiritpainting.com or call: Jennifer ‘Lightwolf” Jones (613) 266-8063 spiritpainting2002@yahoo.com

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John of God

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ohn of God Crystal Bed Therapy, is an energy healing modality from the Casa de Dom Inácio in Brazil.

All major civilizations recognized the importance of light, colour and crystals in healing. The Assyrians, the Babylonians and the Egyptians all practiced therapeutic sunbathing. The Greek city of Heliopolis was renowned for its coloured windows in temples and light rooms.

Different colours and crystals were used for their therapeutic, healing powers during the centuries of different civilizations.

With John of God’s crystal light bed there are crystals, coloured lights, pulses and his spirit guides that work to create • chakra balancing • detoxification of mind and body • promotion of emotional and physical healing with restoration • deepening connections for insights offered by spiritual realms Seven specially cut crystals are suspended above you, positioned twelve inches above each of the major chakras of the body. You lay under the Crystal Bed Lights with a small cloth over your eyes while listening to soothing music.

Light flows through each crystal in alternating patterns and generates a field of energy from the root to the crown chakra. In all probability you will start to feel something occurring in your body as soon as the lights interact with your body. The crystals will help produce a stable, consistent stream of energy that raises the body’s vibrational frequency by interacting with the water in your cells. This in turn increases the surface tension in each cell and the bonding properties of water in the tissues and organs of the body. The energy stream serves to amplify the body’s natural systemic functions for increased physical, emotional, and mental health.

The Crystal Bed is a portal through which healing is made possible by the Casa’s Spiritual Entities. It promotes energy healing and is tailored for your individual healing and awareness. Each session is unique and people report a variety of experiences. It is also an occasion for you to open up, heighten and develop more of your sensitivities. You might start to experience: • a tangible awareness that a presence is working on the body- experienced either as heat, movement, or tingling sensations…..

• feelings of great expansion in areas of the body where there was severe constriction • insights into past behavioural issues and the causes of ill health • release of hurtful/harmful memories and emotions • feelings of relaxation and peace • a deep, restful sleep

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It is advisable to limit caffeine 24 hours before and after each session and drink sufficient amounts of water to assist in the release of toxins and residual energies from the body. Come wearing comfortable, white coloured clothing for the session.

Developing intuitive power s might assist you during your sessions where the ability to step out of your limited experience to a much broader view. Stepping back within your mind to feel more than the limited individual you have imagined yourself, knowing more than you would ordinarily know. It is the ability to tap into the larger truth around you, and to sense, feel, hear or see a different energy.

This sense must be developed as it really is just like muscles. Everyone has muscles, yet some choose to develop them, whereas some choose to remain undeveloped. To develop this “muscle” you must use it everyday. Perhaps if the muscle is there but is it small, weak , under-used, you may get some intuitive “hits”, but won’t realize it or act on it. Under the lights you may have a dream, an “inspiration,” a message, a feeling or sensation. Catch it and pay close attention .

One exercise to develop a heightened intuitive is: Scanning – with eyes closed, take a moment to breathe, relax and ground, then visualize yourself as a ball of light or pure energy. Use your inner eyes to look into the ball of light and scan yourself top to bottom, bottom to top, noticing any words, images, colours, thoughts, sensations in your body,... anything at all that comes up. Pay very close attention. Especially during the crystal bed therapy. This exercise can also be done with other people, animals, parking spots, the list is endless.

For more information or to book a session with the Crystal Bed Therapy in the ByWard Market contact crystalbedtherapy@yahoo.com

June 2013

Summer Solstice Celebration in Ottawa

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round the world and across the span of thousands of the ages of man, diverse cultures have celebrated Summer Solstice. When the sun reaches its apex each year on or about June 21 in the northern hemisphere, this date has held spiritual significance of the great power of the sun. It also marks the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. Astronomically and astrologically speaking, the declination of the Sun is known as the Tropic of Cancer.

‘’Solstice’’ is derived from the two Latin words: sol meaning sun, and sistere, to stand still. This is because, as the summer solstice approaches, the noonday sun rises higher and higher in the sky on each successive day. On the day of the solstice, it rises at such an undetectable amount that it seems to stand still.

In ancient times, many structures were built in Europe for ritual or spiritual purposes. Perhaps the best known summer solstice site for celebrations in ancient times were those held at Stonehenge. On the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire England, this megalith monument was believed to have been built in 3 stages between 3000 and 1500 BC. The sun rises at a particular point on the horizon as viewed from the center of the stone circle on the day of the June solstice.

In ancient China, the summer solstice ceremony celebrated the earth, the feminine, and the yin forces.

It complemented the winter solstice, which celebrated the heavens, masculinity and yang forces. In ancient and modern times, in the northern hemisphere, when the Sun reached its peak of power, mother earth is lush and green and fertile. Nature holds the promise of an abundant harvest in the fall. Mother Earth or Mother Goddess is thus viewed as expectant with or heavy with child. The God, the Sun, viewed at the zenith of manhood, is honoured as a supreme power.

In modern times the celebrations of summer solstice observances have carried over. These observances are held by groups such as new age, aboriginal and neopagan, both in northern Europe and in North America.

With the warmth of the season and the sun glowing on mother earth, the celebration is considered a joyful recognition of the importance of the sun.

Just as the summer is a time for growth on mother earth so too is it a time to plant and grow seeds of personal and spiritual renewal and growth within our souls. The cycles of growth on earth are reflected within the cycle of growth of body, mind, heart and soul.

Ottawa Spiritual Pathways Centre is pleased to offer a Summer Solstice Celebration as a way of giving back to the community for all the support and encouragement it has received since its opening in January 2013. The event will take place at McKellar Park Field house, at the corner of Wavell and Byron Streets, on Saturday, June 22nd, from 6:45 to 10:00 pm. We are very pleased to have Algonquin Medicine man, Pete Bernard as our keynote speaker and special guest.

Creative corners will be set up with activity tables for both children and adults. There will be a demonstration of crystal bowls, as well as individuals offering tarot, astrological, and tea leaf readings, along with information on the vibrational healing powers of stones and crystals. The evening will close with an outdoor labyrinth walk and will include a talk about the meaning and spiritual practices of labyrinth walks as well as a guided meditation.

The evening will be by donation, with private readings available at a nominal fee set by the readers.

Refreshments will be available.

Come and enjoy an evening of community and learn more about the Ottawa Spiritual Pathways Centre.

Suzanne Tellier - Director of Events

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rtfest Kingston is one of Ontario’s favourite summer art and craft shows. Now located in beautiful City Park, Artfest will host Artists and Artisans from across Ontario and Quebec for three days on Canada Day Weekend. Walk the shady paths throughout the park. Enjoy outstanding pottery, glass, wood, leather, clothing, jewellery, gourmet food and much more. Artfest Kingston 4.3” x 3.5” will also include unique family programming such as the Artfest Kids art activity centre, the new International Food Area, live music and dance, and the Celebrate Canada Mural Project where everyone can contribute by adding paint to the 80’ Canada Day themed art piece.

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The Enneagram; An Owners Manual

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ou’re committed to personal growth but every time you try to make a change, somehow you end up sabotaging yourself. Or your relationships are fraught with conflicts and misunderstandings. Don’t you wish humans came with an Owner’s Manual?

Most of us work on the principle that creating new habits is simply a case of “Mind over Matter”. And yet, when we “decide” to change our behavior, whether it be getting fit, completing a project or having a difficult conversation, we are often rudely reminded that so much of what runs us is an enigma to our rational minds.

And while we are struggling to internally beat ourselves into submission, we often suspect that we are the only ones who are so deeply flawed. We deeply yearn for validation. This isolation is often exacerbated by what can seem to be, totally incomprehensible behaviour, opinions and demands from our colleagues and loved ones that can lead to a further sense of confusion and alienation.

Enter the Enneagram, a fascinating and surprisingly accurate system that combines esoteric wisdom with psychology to describe 9 archetypal personality templates. For me, discovering the Enneagram 10 years ago was like being handed the Owner’s Manual that I had longed for.

What sets the Enneagram apart is that it describes, not just the outward behaviour of the nine types, but also the underlying (and generally subconscious) motivators that drive their actions. These cognitive, emotional and behavioural patterns include strengths, blindspots, beliefs, fears, values, and reactions to stress.

Each Enneatype is associated with a specific type of intelligence, and has a unique strategy for resolving the themes common to that Intelligence Centre. Types of the Mental Centre (Five, Six, and Seven) are oriented towards issues of support, guidance and safety. Twos, Threes and Fours (the Emotional Centre) have issues around creating a self image that will get affirmation and love from others, while those in the Gut Instinctive Centre, (Eights, Nines and Ones are oriented towards autonomy & boundaries between the world and themselves.

The Enneagram provides a structure that helps us see, understand and integrate all the aspects of our personality - those we know and like, those we have been unaware of, even those we ignore or reject. By making us consciously aware of our underlying beliefs & assumptions, we have the opportunity to mindfully update outmoded ways of thinking.

Opening up to all our innate wisdom through presence (physical-instinctual), awareness (mental) and compassion (emotional), reawakens purpose and

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direction in our lives, provides a catalyst for reaching our unique potential, and increases our flexibility and capacity for transformation.

The Enneagram can provide numerous practical applications in virtually all areas of life including relationships, spiritual development, therapeutic settings, business and government. It affords a window onto the inner experience of others, assisting us to communicate and connect more profoundly and compassionately in a way that works for those around us.

As a Coach, using the Enneagram with my clients isn’t exactly the same as giving them their own personal Owners Manual, but in terms of insight and creating lasting change, it’s the closest thing I’ve found.

Anne Milligan took early retirement as an Executive Coach from the Public Service to follow her passion – supporting deep personal transformation. Anne is a certified Solution Focused Coach, Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) Practitioner, Professional Enneagram Practitioner, Enneagram Coach and Teacher as well as a Transformational Facilitator Trainee with Inner Journey Canada. Her embodied coaching approach uses the Enneagram and a variety of modalities to help clients create fulfilling lives on the Path with Heart. anne@theEnneaPath.com or 819-459-3819 http://www.theEnneaPath.com

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Socially Responsible Investing: Bangladesh 2013

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By Daniel Roy CD, BA, MA, CFP, EPC, CIM, FCSI, CSWP

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he recent collapse of the building in Bangladesh which, at the time of this writing, had claimed over 700 lives brings to light a new unforeseen issue for companies wanting play their role in promoting economic development in emerging economies. I watched with great interest as Mr. Galen G. Weston, chairman of Loblaw and Mr. Joe Mimran, head designer for the Joe Fresh label held their news conference to explain their position in sourcing products from that country. Unless proven wrong, I have no reason to doubt the statement they made saying that they have continuously engaged in “ethical” sourcing standard for the manufacturing of their clothing in “developing” countries like Bangladesh and other locations. They have ensured that the employees were being treated properly, had a fair wage and that children were not employed. Mr. Weston also stated that he would work diligently to help the families of this great tragedy. That is the right thing to do.

The unforeseen consequence of this building collapse is even more overwhelming for any company wanting to source the fabrication of goods in emerging economies.

Over the years, Loblaw hired high quality global inspection teams to perform continuous inspections to certify the “ethical” standards present in these locations.

They would, amongst other items, verify the conditions of the workplace to ensure that they were healthy and the machines had many safety features to prevent unwanted accidents. They would also verify the pay standards to ensure that the local workforce was not being exploited. And as Mr. Weston stated, “Is it now our responsibility (Loblaw) to have building inspectors as part of these inspection teams to ensure that local buildings will not collapse?”

The evidence provided thus far has indicated that this building was not built to proper standards therefore exposing the occupants to unwanted dangers.

If that claim is found to be true, then how do we ensure the structural integrity of these building? We in Canada live in a society in which all of our levels of government have worked to ensure our safety through the enactment of appropriate laws, regulations and enforcement possibilities. The collapse of the Quebec Bridge in 1907 brought new engineering standards for bridge construction in this country and around the world. Accidents are tragic but they do serve to make our society safer over time.

The debate has now started amongst professional investment managers who invest using SRI screens: what do they do about building standards in developing

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countries? These managers are responsible for billions of dollars globally and they have been quite successful over the years in advocating for positive changes within companies that they invest in. Changes can be slow in coming but they are nevertheless being implemented for the greater good of all concerned. Will these global SRI managers be equally successful in influencing local governments in adopting greater standards or even enforcing existing ones needed to ensure the safety of their population? If these standards are not increased or enforced, it is then possible to see a slow but gradual exodus of companies sourcing products in the emerging economies out of the “unsafe” jurisdictions to other “safer” areas of the world in order to mitigate their exposure to this type of risk. The consequence of this will be the unfortunate loss of wages for the affected local workforce, an event that will slow down or even halt the economic development of that community.

Tragedies can serve as catalysts for positive changes.

Let us hope that this one does.

Daniel Roy is the principle instructor of the Ottawa based Praxis Wealth Institute.

He conducts workshops and courses that are focused on helping people accumulate and manage their wealth. daniel@praxiswealthinstitute.ca www.praxiswealthinstitute.ca

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Ask a naturopathic doctor...

Healing our Digestive System

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n naturopathic practice digestion is central and often the function we start treating first. The reason is that poor digestion can be responsible for so many other symptoms—joint pain, headaches, general inflammation, fatigue, PMS, allergies, urinary tract problems, deficiencies and many more.

Digestion is also very accessible to treatment for people in the developed world in that most of us eat and can choose our diets, at least to some extent.

Assessing and treating digestive disorders such as heartburn, bloating, ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, cancers, constipation and diarrhea can be divided into three main categories: 1. What we eat--if it suits our constitution and whether we are sensitive/allergic to it.

2. How we eat, as in timing, chewing, quantity, food combining, liquids with meals and relaxation.

3. Interfering factors that need more in-depth treatments such as dysbiosis (imbalance of bacteria in the colon), parasites, specific stressors, structural issues (muscles, fascia, joints related to digestive organs), toxicity, lack of hydrochloric acid &/or pancreatic enzymes &/or bile and more.

To start, I recommend replacing irritating substances in a person’s diet with healthier versions. It is common to see a patient’s main complaint disappear with this step and the culprit is often what the person craves and “can’t live without”!

The list to avoid, at least temporarily, includes: sugar, wheat (even whole wheat), dairy, all chemicals (artificial flavours, preservatives, sweeteners), caffeine, oils/fats that aren’t cold-pressed/organic, normal meat/chicken/eggs in favour of organic/grass-fed or sometimes going vegan for a time. Make changes gradually for best results.

To individualize the diet, I suggest an electronic food (and vitamin) test called the Biotron, which we run out of our clinic and consider the most accurate food test available. This is for three reasons: the results match the patient’s condition; the test patterns are consistent for each person, even years later; and most importantly, people typically have great results in following this test, after which their food sensitivities start to decrease.

In parallel, we suggest healthy eating habits: slow down chewing so that food is more easily absorbed instead of becoming an irritant; eating three main meals without snacks—or in some cases six small meals—and not eating in the evening to give the digestive system a rest; limiting liquids with meals to ½ cup warm or hot

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www.ecowellness.com water as cold and excess fluids dull digestion (but we do need some sipped liquid to help absorb our food); for some people eating fruit alone and not combining heavy starches and proteins is helpful for a time; and maybe the biggest factor is to learn relaxation practices before eating, such as deep breathing, in order to optimize digestion, which shuts down when we are overly upset. Maybe hardest of all is to eat moderately, which provides enormous gains to our health with time and patience.

When there are indications that the problem lies deeper, we can ask for a Reams test (urine & saliva) to screen for digestive capacity; stool investigations for flora, yeast, parasites and enzymes; scope tests to check for ulcers/ inflammation which can be treated with special diets, herbs and homeopathy; or structural assessments to rule-out interfering tensions.

Most importantly, we can correlate a person’s digestive complaints with the emotional shocks described by German New Medicine, mostly issues relating to anger.

If these are identified and healed, all other therapies are more successful. And vice versa.

Katherine Willow N.D. practices at the Carp Ridge Natural Health Clinic with several other naturopathic doctors, massage therapists and the best food sensitivity tester ever!

Check us out at www.ecowellness.com

EVENTS AT THE CARP RIDGE NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC Mind-Body Intro (German New Medicine) Tuesday, June 25 ~ 7-8:30pm $20 Staying Healthy through the Seasons Retreat including a solstice sweat Saturday, June 22 8 or 9:30 to 3:30 with delicious lunch and snacks ~ $120 RSVP 613-839-1198 or colette@ecowellness.com

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From the Kitchen to the Cosmetic Counter

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ustomers often ask me what they can do about their dry skin. I always start out answering by asking what they cook with. Do they have organic vegetable oils? If so, I recommend that they feed their skin the same nourishing ingredients they can find in their kitchen. Olive oil, rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants, is wonderful to apply to the skin just after bath or shower during the winter months. As we approach spring, our skin is able to hold more moisture, so perhaps grapeseed or sweet almond are oils of choice because of their lighter consistency.

What else is in the kitchen? Fruits and vegetables! Avocados are easily absorbed into most skin types, are smoothing and soothing to the dermis and packed with nutrients. Use as a moisturizing mask for chapped skin by applying some of the fruit directly onto the affected area and leaving it for about 10 minutes or so. Cucumbers are cooling and the peel has anti- inflammatory and firming properties. Loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, cucumber can help keep skin healthy. Cucumber sections also help revive tired eyes. Fruits like papaya, pear and apple contain enzymes that help exfoliate dead skin cells while providing nourishment to the skin. Adding bananas to your treatment helps moisturize dry skin, while strawberries help with acneic conditions. Strawberries contain high amounts of Vitamin C, excellent for skin stability. Using organic fruit is always best, especially with fruits that may be heavily sprayed with pesticides and do not have a removable skin.

Yogurt is alkaline in nature, and applying it to the skin can help with conditions like acne and eczema (do use a plain yogurt without added flavours or sugar).

The naturally occurring probiotics in yogurt are a real boon to the skin as well as the gut. What else is good for acne-prone skin?

Honey! I recommend this as a spot treatment a lot. Honey is drawing and antibacterial in nature, so it is a very gentle way to address acne inflammation. And it is a humectant, bringing moisture to the skin. I stay clear of alcohol-based treatments because they can cause the skin to produce more oil by their drying nature, setting up a vicious cycle.

Oatmeal baths have been used for hundreds of years to soothe irritated skin. They are especially nice for children suffering from chicken pox or diaper rash. Just make sure to use a cheesecloth or muslin bag to keep the oatmeal from messing up the tub. Apple cider vinegar is another household skin remedy. It restores the skin’s acid mantle, which helps protect it from infection. A diluted vinegar rinse in the hair will remove all shampoo residues, tone the scalp, and leave your hair feeling silky soft. It is also fantastic as an after-sunburn remedy! ©2013 Heather Garrod is a Certified Aromatherapist and owner of Planet Botanix at 301 Bank St in Centretown.

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Re-Invent Your Relationship

By Patricia Wall ©Take the Lid Off Inc t’s a huge gift when someone who has managed thirtyfive years of marriage and feels solid as a couple gives you a “how.” Recently a lovely couple told me their trick was to reinvent their marriage every seven years.

How can you reinvent your relationship?

Reinventing may seem scary – if you’re doing fine, why rock the boat? If you have problems, you’ve probably tried to solve them, and you’re doing your best. Great relationships can become mediocre relationships because people are afraid to demand more from life. What if you’ll both be happier when you demand more of life?

The first step in reinventing is letting go. Download the free Unlock at ttloinc.com to help your letting go process. Sometimes life is so tied up in expectations that it’s hard to imagine how it can be different. Unlock frees your tomorrows from your yesterdays, so that something new is possible.

The second step in reinventing is to dream. You may limit possibilities by considering personalities, circumstances and history. What if you had no limits?

What if you weren’t involved with someone? What if you could live wherever you want, with unlimited resources, and all the time in the world? What would you want in a partner? What would you like to do with a partner? Who would you like to be as a partner? When you allow your dreams to go past what is possible, you find the seeds for creating impossible in your life. Use the Unlock again, with a different aim in mind: let the Unlock help you clear anything that interferes with bringing your fantasies into reality. Let go of blaming yourself, your partner, your circumstances for what is possible so that you can change what is possible. Yes, it is more letting go!

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The third step in reinventing is to define your requirements of yourself, of your partner, and of your relationship.

Deep down, you know what your “right” is, and that defines your values. When you allow yourself to define your requirements of yourself in your roles in your relationship, you are able to express your identity, which is key to your happiness. Defining your own requirements insulates you from shoulds and expectations, giving you the confidence in your choices.

Every requirement of yourself must be quantifiable to allow you to feel fulfillment. “More time” is not quantifiable. “I must be home on Tuesday evenings” is quantifiable.

Defining your requirements of your partner in their roles in your relationship allows them to be successful in a relationship with you. When you have clear requirements, you allow your requirements to be fulfilled. Have you ever heard someone say “Nothing I do is enough?” This is a symptom of requirements that cannot be fulfilled.

Every requirement of your partner must be quantifiable, so that they can be successful in fulfilling it. “Pay attention to me” is not quantifiable. “Call me at lunch time” is quantifiable. It’s easy to sabotage a relationship with vague requirements, so make a point of evaluating whether or not it is possible to fulfill your requirements.

Make all your requirements real.

Defining your requirements of your relationship may impact your other requirements. If you want a relationship that provides companionship, what requirements does that specify for you and for your partner? It may feel as if you can’t quantify something like companionship, which is a sure way to sabotage your happiness. Start by making a space and a time for companionship, even if you have to meet at a coffee shop to make that space happen in your life. When you define a clear requirement, it’s much easier to identify what is necessary to allow success to occur.

Sandra said that their marriage was completely redefined every seven years, which allowed this lovely couple to reach thirty-five years giving off that vibe of solidity in their relationship. Are you willing to give your relationship the power to endure the challenges of life and the fuel to renew itself for your happiness? What if you reinvented your relationship every anniversary to allow more in your life? What do you need to let go to make space for happiness?

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June 2013

SUMMER WORKSHOPS with Lisa Virtue

Right Path Healing

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Connect Through Nature

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Gatineau Park Join Lisa for a brief stroll as she guides you along a beautiful forest trail. As you begin to de-stress and unwind, you will learn to tune in more deeply to the nature that surrounds you, and connect to its wisdom.

This is a very peaceful practice, settling your mind and energy in the now, while opening you to greater insights.

A beautiful alternative, or addition to, standard meditation.

Self Healing

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Lisa Virtue Studio, 66 Muriel St, Ottawa Limit: 8 people Taking your health into your own hands is such an empowering thing! By connecting with your body in a new way, you will learn to communicate with it and interpret the messages it sends you. Discover what the body needs from you in order to heal.

You will also be introduced to the life changing skill of deeply grounding and why it is imperative to our wellbeing.

Your body can help you in so many ways you could not imagine. We’ll delve in to applied kinesiology (muscle testing) and tap in to a great resource of information you didn’t know was at your fingertips.

The skills you’ll learn will be valued tools used throughout your lifetime.

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Connect with your Spirit Guides

Date: Saturday, July 6 & Sunday July 7, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Lisa Virtue Studio, 66 Muriel St, Ottawa Limit: 8 people This workshop was conceived by Spirit Guides who wish to reveal the simple steps you can take to connect with your own Guides.

Spirit Guides can help you make choices that will serve you and your purpose here, bringing you joy and fulfillment. They encourage you towards that which is best for your soul and in alignment with the experience you wished to have here on Earth.

Past participants thoroughly enjoyed the workshop.

Here is a little of what they had to say: “Lisa Virtue’s Spirit Guide Workshop gave me many tools to help understand and to connect with the spirit world.

The exercises practiced in session increased my awareness and yielded immediate results. New to these practices, I felt safe and left with a desire to continue to discover new dimensions.” – C.W. of Ottawa “Hi Lisa. You possess a truly rare gift - the ability to connect with everyone on a deep, spiritual level. Thanks again for all your help. I left your workshop filled with immense gratitude!

Sincere regards, L.C of Ottawa” Lisa Virtue is an Energy Healer, Medium, and Teacher.

Formerly known by Right Path Healing, Lisa can now be found as Lisa Virtue – connect – heal – grow.

To book an appointment, call 613-2964271 or email lisa@lisavirtue.com For more information visit www.LisaVirtue.com Join her uplifting community at www.facebook.com/LisaVirtue01

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