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The day will include over 25 exhibitors, speakers, workshops and healthy lifestyle demonstrations.

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The Living Well Show is an exciting community event that will showcase new ways for people to invest in their health and well-being.

Attendees will learn and experience all that the Ottawa community has to offer those seeking help for prevention or cancer care.

The OICC is a not-for-profit regional centre of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

It is the first integrative cancer care and research centre in Central and Eastern Canada. The OICC is focused on improving quality of life for people living with cancer, by providing naturopathic medicine and complementary care alongside conventional treatment. The Centre also works with those seeking prevention.

Hear from Experts on Latest Research and Hot Topics!

Learn about cancer care for the whole person; mammography screening and why early detection is critical; research in integrative cancer care regarding Vitamin D and acupuncture; reducing risk with nutrition, natural health products and exercise; linking the everexpanding grid of EMFs to cancer; and organic methods to grow foods, and why pesticides and GMOs are unsafe.

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The speaker series features an exciting roster of experts from The Ottawa Hospital (Dr. Jean Seely, Head of Breast Imaging), The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre (Diane Manii, Clinical Manager & Regional Lead Psychosocial Oncology Program), the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (Dr. Meg Sears, Senior Clinical Research Associate), the OICC (Naturopathic Drs. Dugald Seely and Craig Herrington), and Progressive Nutritional Therapies (Nelson Narciso, Director of Education).

Receive a Free Health Assessment Visit the OICC show booth for a complimentary assessment from on-site health care professionals.

Complete a mini health and lifestyle questionnaire, and be guided with valuable tips to reduce stress, eat well, implement exercise and change habits. Quick on-thespot measurements to calculate your disease risk will be scored and targets recorded for you to take home. This will help you to enjoy good health and prevent disease!

Explore Art Therapy Workshops, Music, Nutrition and Exercise Demos Learn about anti-cancer foods and how to prepare healthy meals at a demo with nutritionist Kylie Delfino.

Feel good with a short exercise demo to release tension, gain flexibility and enhance cardio. Experience an art therapy workshop with Jennifer’s Flying Colours. Make sure you come mid-day to hear Ottawa’s Babes4Breasts singers performing live!

Buy your Living Well Show tickets for $10 in advance at www.oicc.ca/livingwell or at the door.

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mate, have “finished their business” with their crosssex parent. “Finishing their business” means radically accepting the relationship that they have or had with that parent. Even if it was very bad and/or abusive, ne of the first things I say it is critically important to maturely to couples who come to my come to terms with it. Then, and relationships practice is that a good s ess only then, are they ready for a n l l coupling is one of the best rewards we fruitful, meaningful relationship k o in our lives and a bad coupling is sm in with another person. Many women f r ui one of the worst dilemmas in our complain that they are treated like lives. Two people can be excellent a mother by their male mate. This x iety partners without being a couple. means that he has not yet accepted s Two people can be soul-mates elf-esteem his mother. It is imperative for without being a couple. Not all t h couples or partners to be emotionally g i e w couples are soul-mates. Soul-mates available for each other. are connected Spiritually forever.

COUNSELLING, COACHING Many couples and partners They are one Spirit in two separate & HYPNOTHERAPY CENTRE run aground because they have bodies. Couples are incredibly loyal, exhausted their relationship skills Richard M. Haney honest and capable of negotiating Ph.D.(Counselling), Hypnotherapist and are not able to grow together extensively. Couples are very likeemotionally.

One or both of them minded. Partners can have huge (613) 234-5678 (613) 726-3636 authentically believes that there are areas of difference and disagreement Bank St. (in Centretown) Pinecrest Rd. limits to how much two people can without the need for negotiation www.ottawahypnosis.com grow together. www.ottawacounselling.com because they may not have as strong a commitment to closure in There are no limits unless negotiations as couples do. Mature couples someone projects that there are.

Some often wed successfully. It is best if partners relationships are more amenable to coaching do not wed because they are not sufficiently than counselling. Counselling is mostly about bonded. emotional problem solving. Coaching is more about skill-building and learning techniques of When I hear the expressions “get engaged” communication and negotiation. Just because and “get married”, I ask people to proceed a person runs out of skills does not mean that carefully and consider that it is a process and there is something wrong with them. They are not just a goal. I suggest the following mature, simply skill-deficient in this area. mutual, patient and step-by-step process of becoming emotionally closer: Dating...Courting...

May you experience wonderful, deep and enriching Engaging...Marrying...Wedding...Deepening... relationships for which you can be eternally grateful.

For most intelligent, sensitive and loving individuals it takes between 3 and 5 years to reach the intimate This article was written in August of 2014 by: Richard M. Haney, M.Ed., Ph.D. (Counselling and Mediation). marrying stage.

It takes at least this long for them to readily see the stark Richard has been practising Wholistic Counselling, differences in their personalities, negotiate and finally Coaching, Hypnotherapy and Mediation for the past accept these valid differences. Note that Shakespeare’s 25 years in Ottawa. Richard by phone: (613) 234-5678.

Romeo and Juliet realized their stark differences as a By e-mail: richard@magma.ca Montague and a Capulet only when they went “inside” the walls of Verona!! Romantic love was eclipsed and destroyed by the human tragedy of family feuding. The common expression is, “When you marry someone you are marrying their whole family.” Most young people do not fully realize this and rush head-long into what later becomes a broken relationship.

In the English language, we have the words: “independence”, “dependence and “interdependence”. Interestingly, there is no such word as, “inter-independence”. I suggest this concept when two highly independent people connect in a mature, deep relationship. I also suggest to my relationship coaching clients they they ask themselves if they, and/or their

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many of us may feel at times disconnected from the sacred beauty of the small things in our lives. We find many “good” reasons to remain busy—maybe a little too busy—while sensing that there is something not quite right. In this way, an overactive mind and a sense of being disconnected from our body and surroundings, can rule our existence. This is common and generates

either towards compassion, kindness, appreciation, acceptance, or towards rejection, anger, resentment, bitterness. This mental state does not mean that we are inactive. Our mind is the basis from which we can make decisions and experience life.

“When you are mindful of having a thought, you can step back from the thought and not act on it. When you are mindful of an emotion, you step back from the emotion, observe it, and decide if you need or want to act on the emotion and if so in what way you want to act.” - Karyn Hall Ph.D. Just like the birds are singing at dawn to fill the space with enchanting melodies, rays of gentleness, kindness and beauty, we can learn to slow down and fill our space with a peace which heals our souls. It is truly a choice.

Perhaps this seems difficult. However, from the depth of our subconscious we can develop new neural pathways, trends and habits, and therefore a better life.

In my experience, the most effective and efficient method of empowerment is hypnosis. I encourage you to give it a try. Our time together is pleasant, relaxing and your unique objectives are clearly honoured.

You will also be provided with a recording of our sessions for the benefit of listening to it.

“I have seldom felt so relaxed, yet so inspired! Everything seems so easy from this perspective. I am deeply impressed, hypnosis has exceeded my expectations!” - S. P. Come and meet Lynne at the Mystical Fair on September 13-14 at the DoubleTree Hilton (used to be called Chateau Cartier) 1170 Aylmer Road, boot A4. Lynne is giving a talk Saturday Sept. 13 at 11 am and Sunday at 10 am at the Mystical Fair. Come and ask your questions, and listen to Lynne’s talk on her journey into Meditation and Hypnosis. It will be great to meet all of you!

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Never Mind

by Rev. Nicole Moronval

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ately I have been guided to reread some of the great classics of the New Age, and recently I came across Isabel Hickey’s It Is All Right, published back in 1977, which also happens to be the year that I was first exposed to esoteric teachings. A very simple phrase caught my attention: “Never mind! We say it all the time and never hear what it is saying.”

The phrase resonated with me because it is something I often tell my students. My much-repeated mantra is, “get out of your head and into your heart.” When learning to develop one’s intuition and mediumship abilities, it is a truism that we can never hope to intellectually achieve our way through the course; instead, we must learn to feel our way through. Spiritual truths simply cannot be mastered using the head.

Similarly, as a Human Design Specialist, I have learned that humans are simply not designed to make major life decisions with the head. Decisions are better reached using other tools we have been born with based on our Human Design Chart. For example, Generators and Manifesting Generators must learn to use their Sacral Authority – their gut knowing is their best indicator of which direction is right for them. Those of us with Emotional Authority must wait for emotional clarity before making a decision, and our emotionallybased decisions are the best ones for us. There are other authorities that can be found in one’s chart, but the point is that, from the way we are designed, the best decisions are made everywhere but in the head.

In our relationships, “we cannot relate to one another on a head to head basis, only heart to heart,” is another Isabel Hickey quote. Over time, we have come to understand that our feelings towards others come from our impressions, and impressions are emotionally-based.

They are instinctive and intuitive. Our impressions

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are always right, unlike our head-based judgments, assumptions, perceptions and expectations, which are cloudy and riddled with error.

The head is the domain of the ego. It is so full of chaotic thoughts that it has earned the nickname “the monkey mind.” If we allow ourselves to be caught up in our monkey chatter, then we are constantly thinking, rationalizing, analyzing, judging, criticizing, and generally mis-perceiving every circumstance that comes our way. When our mind is full, we are easily distracted and become forgetful, fretful, anxious and stressed. We have lost our focus, and we are no longer thinking straight.

The heart, on the other hand, is the domain of the Spirit. When we are heart-based, we see only beauty around us and we feel only love. Marianne Williamson said that when we fall head-over-heels in love, we can’t believe our good fortune, we want to give ourselves completely to pleasing our partner and everything he/ she does is perfect – and it is only in this moment that we are perceiving Truth. When we fall out of love, we fall into illusion, delusion and despair.

Whenever we find ourselves caught up in an unpleasant situation, never mind! Think about those two words and realize that this may be the greatest advice you have ever been told. You are, in effect, being given the solution to your problem. Never mind.

Always heart. It is your reminder to get out of your head (get outside of that part of yourself that created the problem) and into your heart (allow yourself to be part of the solution, by going to the place where the solution can be found).

Never mind! Bring yourself gently and lovingly back to the domain of the Spirit, where you will find beauty, peace and love, and where you can re-connect with your Highest Self, your divinity. You do this simply and easily by breathing deeply, into your heart. To breathe is to inspire, literally, it is how your inspiration comes to you. Breathe, and allow your well-being to float back into your heart consciousness.

When life goes wrong, never mind! And life will go right.

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Do You Say What You Mean?

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

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have a cellular memory of times when communication was more telepathic and so much easier. Our words now are often inadequate and confuse our communications. We can beat around the bush or trip over our words. It seems to distill down to a difficulty that we do not say what we mean.

One significant obstacle to effective communication is the distortion in our ability to feel and name our own emotions. The most fundamental limiting belief about emotions is that our emotions are not okay. Therefore, we tend not to acknowledge our emotions when they are stirring, let alone accept them. If we do not stay in present moment connection to our emotional selves during a conversation, then our emotions fail to inform as to how we want to respond. We lose touch with what we exactly want to say so that we can be heard. If we don’t know ourselves, how can we possibly expect the other person to understand us?

We are masters at being indirect. We sometimes fear that if we are too honest about our feelings we will offend, or if we express authentically we will be disliked. We have difficulty claiming our truth.

So we find ways to hide from ourselves and soften the harshness with others, but we can end up being obscure. Depersonalizing statements is a common strategy: “you know how you feel when…”. Expressing incomplete thoughts is another, requiring the listener to draw out the clarification. A third strategy is to mumble the part of the sentence that would actually drive the point home, as if to speak with conviction would be too daring.

We can be particularly adept at being indirect about anger. One client of mine wisely called sarcasm “oblique aggression”. Since she grew up in a home where any honest expression of her painful emotions was met with a shaming, abusive attack, she learned to hide her emotional vulnerability. Much later in life, she still feared being hurt if she was direct about her anger, so she used sarcasm to speak up and protect herself at the same time. She could make her emotions known without having to openly admit and state the painful truth.

Sarcasm can be a substitute for requesting to have our needs met. If our requests were not respected as a child, we eventually become afraid to stand up for ourselves, and express with forthrightness. While sarcasm can be bitter and cutting, I’ve noticed that some people don’t like to receive an honest, straight-forward request either; they respond with defensiveness, avoiding emotional connection.

Of course, there is also the polarity to expressing too circuitously: being very direct without tact. Throwing

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words out without mindfulness or meaning attacks and wounds, leaving behind psychic debris. The person delivering such words can feel the need to protect themselves and strike out, so much so that they don’t bear in mind the sensitivity of another.

There are other times when we are just not expressing in integrity with ourselves. We can sell ourselves short by saying something as simple as, “I’m no good with money”, when in truth, when we apply discernment, it’s that we were never taught those skills. Or we make light of what matters to us, pre-judging that others will think we are foolish. On other occasions, we can speak a half-truth, embellishing or detracting from the facts, in order to please or entertain.

Words carry a frequency, and this begins with a thought-form. A thought-form disconnected from heart will be delivered and received as such. It’s our choice: to express more confusion and create separation, or pause for inner clarity, align with our fullest God expression, and then speak - say what we mean, with honesty, openness and humility.

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was also provided with the opportunity to connect the choices I had made in relationships, to the experience Alignment, Intention and Living of having by a younger sibling born when I was 3-1/2 years of age and unresolved emotions connected to with High Level Wellness that event that would not been resolved until they reAileen M. McKenna, Certified Quantum-Touch Therapy emerged with these three losses during the Christmas Practitioner/Instructor, Empathic Life Coach season of 2013.

I know that with the benefit of Since discovering Quantum-Touch Quantum-Touch therapy, as well as therapy I’ve recognized that much the NVC technique of self-empathy I more was going on when I worked have an opportunity to not only create with my clients than we could the space to heal my own unresolved possibly have imagined. I would issues, I now know and understand witness painful parts move and shift the process that clients continue as I held the space until at the end of to enter into while experiencing In Ottawa area serving Ontario & the session, and there would be no ongoing sessions. While on the table, Western Quebec more pain. Often the painful part and while experiencing the healing had been injured earlier in life, and benefits of resonance and entrainment may indeed have been exposed to a AILEEN MCKENNA during a Quantum-Touch therapy surgery as part of the healing process, Certified Quantum-Touch® Practitioner session, the vibration of their system and had potentially been corrected. Certified Quantum-Touch® Instructor is increased, thus releasing all that Associate Polarity Practitioner At times the body has been left is of a lower vibration including old Certified Aromatherapist with several serious misalignments unresolved emotional events that but at that time, the correction that can be fully interfering with their AILEEN’S OASIS had been done was the best anyone ability to manifest the good in their 613-228-2272 would have expected, and the limb life, including financial wellbeing, 613-795-3751 was able to work again. relationship wellbeing, and wellness aileen@aileensoasis.com I’ve developed a new appreciation in all ways. www.aileensoasis.com for the meaning of the word alignment www.quantumtouch.com As a result of my own experience, and intention. As I’ve observed how and the freeing of my own childhood efficiently the legs find a new level of alignment where emotional experiences that have been impeding my the entire leg from the pelvic girdle to the toes line up, total wellbeing in all parts of my life, I am finding that I’ve also witnessed the upper body, the spine, as well my energy sessions with clients are becoming more and as the emotional component and the part of humans more powerful, without those lower vibrational body that takes care of finding the proper work, or the place memories interfering with my own process. I am also where we find success and financial satisfaction. As we experiencing a rejuvenation and de-aging in all aspects move into that place of a higher vibration in one area of my life, physical, emotional, mental and even my of our lives, we move into that place in all areas of our thought processes are becoming vigorous as when I was life. It is not possible to have success and alignment in at least 25 years younger. our physical body without finding the same results in all areas.

Aileen M. McKenna is a Certified QT On the personal side, recently, I experienced the loss Instructor and Practitioner, certified as the of several family members. Although I would not have first Canadian instructor in June 2004. She anticipated the great shift in my own consciousness with has taught classes to 1,000s of students these losses, I was totally thrown off by my reaction to across Canada, in the Caribbean and the death of my former husband. I had not adequately Scotland and sees 100s of clients annually dealt with my divorce 25 years ago, and all that is in her private clinic in Ottawa. Aileen has involved in the grief of the loss of a relationship, as been offering energy healing in the Ottawa survival and earning a living was the main focus at that area for more than 20 years, initially with time, however, during this time, as well as dealing with Polarity therapy and Cranio-Sacral prior some physical pain, I was provided with the opportunity to learning Quantum-Touch® therapy. to heal that part of me that was emotionally abandoned You can reach her at 613-228-2272, or by all those years before, long before I chose to divorce, e-mail at aileen.mckenna66@gmail.com but clearly a situation I had unconsciously replicated or you can check out her website at www. seeking a different outcome, but as we usually do, I aileensoasis.com and the Quantum-Touch kept repeating that behaviour until recently, I healed website at www.quantumtouch.com that part and now no longer need to seek a solution. I

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The Joy of Laughter

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he joy of laughter is truly magical to me…”Laughter is the best medicine” is a phrase that dates back to biblical times as an old Proverb and it’s still widely used today all over the world. That’s because it’s true!

Let’s take a look at what happens inside your body, mind and soul when you laugh.

Laughter’s Effect on Your Body Endorphins are released throughout your body, stimulating muscles, nerves, organs and tissues when you laugh. Studies show these endorphins give relief to chronic pain, help to relieve stress and promote functioning of the immune system. Laughter literally helps heal your body.

Laughter and Your Mind Happy thoughts lead to a more positive outlook on life. When you’re hanging out with friends and having good conversation that produces smiles and laughter, your mind’s producing happy thoughts.

On the other hand, if you’re always around people who never smile and always find something to complain about, you’ll lean toward a more negative outlook on life.

Strengthening Your Inner Being Laughing causes your inner being to be emotionally and physically strengthened. When you laugh or even smile, your inner being is stimulated in an affirmative way, producing a more positive outlook on life. This helps your body produce more self-healing endorphins, which actually helps your body remain healthy and running optimally!

Boosting Your Spirits Laughter causes a lift in your spirits, helping you feel uplifted. Laughter not only helps you personally, it’s also very contagious and infectious, which helps those around you feel less stress and anxious.

Don’t you just love it when you hear a baby or toddler laugh? What happens to you? You can’t help but laugh too! Laughter begins to develop in humans as early as 3 months of age and a baby’s laughter is one of the most contagious of all human sounds.

In a marriage, studies show couples that laugh together stay together much longer, if not for life. Think about a truly happy couple you know. Sure, every family has their issues and marriage takes work, but chances are they spend a lot of time laughing together.

This doesn’t happen by accident either. It can be created and fostered!

When you choose to embrace laughter, you’ll be able to get through many more rough spots in life and come out a happier and healthier person.

Life can be tough, so why not choose to make it more joyous? You can if you choose to.

Always try to find joy in every situation and laugh as often as possible each and every day. Also, by spending more time around positive people, who love life and love to laugh, you’ll be amazed at how you begin to feel on the inside and out!

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Laughter and Your Relationships When two people share a funny story or a silly situation arises between two people, there’s a unique bonding that is created. Something special is formed between the two that only they can relate with. It’s an inside joke that is special to those who’ve shared in the moment.

When two people spend a lot of time together in laughter, a stronger, more ever-lasting relationship develops.

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You Are More Grand Than You Could Ever Know Rev. Sherry Harris, MSW, RSW, Psycho-spiritual Counsellor, Coach, Teacher, Healer, Wedding Officiant

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ppearances are not even a vague flicker of the truth of reality. If we could see what we truly are we would be blinded by our magnificence. We are great and powerful beings cloaked in a super-imposed shell of false beliefs and conditioning. At birth we dropped into the veil of illusions temporarily forgetting our grandness. Slowly, like a butterfly emerging from the cocoon, we have unwrapped the threads of forgetfulness that has trapped us and kept us small. As we remove and release the trappings of false perceptions, the brilliance of our light that has always been there, is allowed to shine forth like the sun coming in through a newly washed and shined window. Letting go allows our magnificent Being to escape the bonds of limitation that has kept us trapped in fear, shame, guilt, anger, grief and anxiety for hundreds of birth cycles. As the truth of our grandness reveals itself we are free to shine the fullness of our infinite, unbounded light inside and out, deeper and wider. The joy that comes from this expansion is unparalleled. The freedom of being that is awakened is manifest in blissful love, praise and gratitude for the One Life masquerading as a multitude of expressions, all different, all Divine, all connected in the One Life, Source.

Wake up, put on your rose-coloured glasses and see life teeming out of every leaf, every blade of grass, every pore of skin. When you can do this, the joy you will have when you look at human expression in all its many presentations will be great. Love all of life from the grain of sand shining with pink flecks in the sun to the withering leaf falling from a tree in autumn. Every bit of life is precious. Breathe it in, relish it, swim in it, roll in it, walk in it----live it. There is a vast divergence of expression, so we, like the Divine Mother, may experience it all. To paraphrase Marianne Williamson, “don’t play small, it is our light that scares us, not your darkness.” When we realize what vast expanded Beings we are we will know there is nothing we cannot draw to us from the wildly abundant universe of divine intelligence of which we are a part. When you realize who you truly are you will be surprised at how little you truly want. Recognizing your vast Beingness is such a tremendous gift, what more could you ask for?

When you realize everything is inside of you and you are separate from nothing what do you need? We are abundant Beings living in an abundant universe. What keeps us from living that abundance is not knowing and acknowledging it. Say to yourself. “ I am abundance.

My life is rich in every conceivable way. G-d, my inner Beingness, is my supply, my source and my abundance.

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Sherry may be reached at 613-236-8852 for sessions for emotional issues, inner child work, transformational spiritual growth and or energy healing sessions attuning you to the wisdom of your higher self. My email at 2belight1@gmail.com I am happy to share that I am a registered wedding officiant in Ontario and am available to do weddings from religious to non-religious to spiritual to quick and simple. I love doing weddings so call if I can give you more details. A quick wedding at my home is $150 and prices vary from there depending on complexity, rehearsal needed and distance. Same sex couples, last minute and elopements are joyfully welcomed. We will make it a day to remember. 613-236-8852

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Joah Bates, D.O. (UK)

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Over 25 years experience

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Experience Soul Healing Miracles™ with

Master Lynda Chaplin

Worldwide Representative of Master Zhi Gang Sha

Master Lynda Chaplin Divine Channel and Worldwide Representative

Dr.and Master Zhi Gang Sha Receive a free copy of Soul Healing Miracles!

World-Renowned Master Healer, Soul Leader, Source Channel New York Times Bestselling Author

You Have the Power to Heal Yourself

Thursday, September 25, 7 – 9 pm • $15 Learn Soul Power to heal chronic conditions such as anxiety, depression, hypertension, diabetes, back pain, and more.

Soul Healing Miracles Evening

Friday, September 26, 7 – 9:30 pm • FREE Experience the power of soul healing. Receive healing and life transforming blessings for any aspect of your life.

Open Your Spiritual Channels

Sunday, September 28, 10 am – 5 pm • $50 Open your spiritual channels and connect with your soul in a very powerful way. Learn how to communicate with your spiritual guides to receive their guidance and blessings for your physical life and spiritual journey.

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By Master Lynda Chaplin

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oul healing techniques are extremely simple. They could be too simple to believe. Open your heart and soul to give them a try. Apply the techniques. If you want to know if a pear is sweet, taste it. If you want to know if soul healing works, experience it. If you experience instant results, you will believe soul healing works. If you do not experience instant results, be patient. Continue to practice. Transformation is on the way.

Millions of people on Mother Earth suffer from emotional imbalances. I wish that everyone who suffers from an emotional imbalance would practice and create their own soul healing miracles.

Five thousand years ago, traditional Chinese medicine clearly shared the connection between the physical body and the emotional body. The physical body and emotional body are connected through the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water).

For example, anger in the emotional body connects with the Wood element. The authority organ of the Wood element is the liver. Anger is the emotional body; the liver is the physical body. They are interrelated.

Anger could cause liver sickness. Liver sickness could cause anger. To heal anger is to heal the liver. To heal the liver is to heal anger. Other emotions connect with the physical body in the same way.

The relationships between the physical organs and the unbalanced emotions through the Five Elements are as follows: • Wood Element: Liver—anger, irritation, frustration, annoyance, rage, fury, resentment • Fire Element: Heart—depression, anxiety, nervousness, self-love issues, guilt, misery, unhappiness, melancholy, gloominess • Earth Element: Spleen—worry, concern, apprehension, burden • Metal Element: Lungs—grief, sadness, sorrow, heartache, anguish, angst, pain, unhappiness, woe • Water Element: Kidneys—fear, fright, terror, panic, distress, trepidation

Divine Healing Hands Training Workshop

Saturday-Sunday, October 18 – 19, 10 am – 8 pm Contact: Sara 613 620 1996 • Susan 613 276 7132 This program empowers you to offer soul healing blessings to self-heal and help others transform physical conditions, emotional imbalances, relationships, finances, pets, and more.

Everyone can be a miracle soul healer. Learn how!

Master Lynda • 647 654 7711 • Lynda.Chaplin@DrSha.com www.ottawakiosk.com/MasterLyndaChaplin.html Facebook.com/LovePeaceHarmonyOttawa

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Location for events Saint Paul University, Guigues Hall, Room 104 223 Main Street, Ottawa K1S 1C4

Soul healing technique to balance your emotions

Apply the Four Power Techniques for healing the emotional body. For example, if you have any emotional issues related to the heart such as depression, anxiety, nervousness, self-love, guilt, misery, unhappiness, melancholy, or gloominess, this is the way to practice.

You can adapt this technique for any emotion and the related organ that needs healing.

Body Power Sit up straight. Close your eyes. Place one palm on your lower abdomen. Place the other palm over your heart.

Soul Power Say hello: Dear soul mind body of my heart, I love you.

You have the power to heal my ___________ (name the emotional imbalance).

Do a good job! Thank you.

Mind Power Visualize golden light from Heaven radiating in and around your heart.

Sound Power Chant repeatedly, silently or aloud: Divine Light heals my heart and transforms my depression to joy. Thank you.

When you chant, divine light comes in to clear the blockages. Practice by chanting at least five minutes per time, three to five times per day. The key is to practice daily – the longer and more often you practice, the better!

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.”

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Master Lynda is a Divine Channel, Disciple and Worldwide Representative of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, world-renowned miracle soul healer, soul leader, and Source Channel. Join Master Lynda September 25-28 for events at Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street, Room 104, Ottawa K1S 1C4. Receive free Divine Healing Hands soul healing blessings and a copy of Master Sha’s book, Soul Healing Miracles. Contact Master Lynda at 647.654.7711 or Lynda.Chaplin@DrSha.com

Dr Paul Greenacre DDS, FAACP. FAGD, FICOI

Laser Holistic Dentistry & Integrative Medicine 613 234-5758

www.medicaldentistry.ca Downtown and Alta Vista locations

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AGING GRACEFULLY: The Value of a Ten Year Plan

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llergy textbooks tell us that at 60 years of age people develop new allergies.

In NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique), we consider allergy as any adverse response to an allergen so long as that reaction is evoked every time one is exposed.

In my experience, it is often the same allergies that simply change in how they are behaving. That which used to cause sneezing and a stuffy nose may now cause water retention and headaches. It is not that an allergy is necessarily new but rather its expression changes. Allergies are one of the causes of inflammation in the body and they can weaken any organ or system.

I have developed a program of prevention for those approaching their 60’s. This program boosts the immune system so that “hanger-on” retroviruses (i.e.: the childhood virus that causes chickenpox can re-emerge in seniors and cause Shingles) do not morph into something more serious. It also boosts the digestive system which feeds every cell in your body. The corollary of that is that it can also starve them from deficiencies due to poor digestion. The digestive tract is also known as the second brain. At no other time of our lives does this become so very significant a factor.

Through my program, people are better able to fight off microbes that live within the body and they age well.

By assuring all cells receive the nutrients they require for repair and maintenance, my clients enjoy seamless, graceful aging. This is precisely my focus with clients 50 and older.

At no other time of one’s adult life is having strong immune, neurological, musculo-skeletal and digestive systems more important. This is the time when virus, yeasts and bacteria can provoke cancers, hip and joint issues, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, etc. Long term, low-grade infections are like a smouldering fire at a campsite. It can either be extinguished, can run its natural course and burn itself out or, it is when it could build itself into an inferno. The local environment impacts on how the fire will survive. So too, our internal environment can be strong and able to withstand a number of battles or it can be weak leaving itself open to escalating health issues.

When I turned 60, I gave myself the gift of

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some very in-depth lab testing so that I could establish what my strengths and my vulnerabilities were so that I could create my next ten year plan of action. If one knows how one’s various bodily systems are working, one can shore up one’s deficiencies and plan strategically for the next decade. I never wait for illness to happen. I always work proactively on my health. Turning 60, I armed myself with specific knowledge of how my body was doing, in a way that no Canadian lab testing can provide and as a result, I made some lifestyle changes that will allow me to continue enjoying freely moving hips and knees, to control the microbes I have within me and, to put out smouldering fires of inflammation within me so that I am best able to control my destiny.

Is 60 is the new 50? Well yes, if you learn your specific needs for foods and supplements that enable your brain to function sharply, your bones to be strong, your muscles to be pliable, your joints to be fluid in movement, your digestion to be enhanced where mother nature leaves off. Like anything else, if you are regular about your maintenance, it may only require a tweak here and there rather than a whole body overhaul if and when you are faced with some of life’s biggest challenges yet.

If you like me, want to know more about the functional status of your body’s systems so that you can better manage and direct your own destiny, contact the NAET Clinic of Ottawa or of the Outaouais and book a free,

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Shaman in the City Training Rev. Josée Davis

Soul retrieval, communicating with guides, journeying, soul cosmology, extraction, exploring ancestral and past lives.

Shamanism is a way of life as well as a healing journey!

Josée is a Shaman, Hypnotherapist and Ordained Minister.

She has led group workshops and guided individuals for 20 years.

Her gift is to give you a strong sense of presence.

Josée has trained with many acclaimed Shamans including Alberto Villoldo, Steven Farmer, Hank Wesselman, Sandra Ingerman, Robert Moss, Martha Lucier and Llyn Roberts.

Next series of monthly workshops for 1 year begins October 25, 2014 9:30 to 5:00 Embrun Ontario To register & for more information call Josée at 613-930-9121 www.revjoseedavis.com

Intuitive Readings

Intuitive Development Classes Psychic Readings Medical Readings Healing Sessions Life Coaching

LUCASNAULT ECO-URBAN ORGANIC HAIR STUDIO

Marlene Stevens www.psychicmarstevens.com psychicmarstevens@hotmail.com no obligation, 20 minute consult with me where I will review with you the MSA computer testing that we do in our two local clinics. As well, I will provide you with information about some of the US lab testing available to you, your spouse or your parents. If ever there was a time to invest in your health, this is it. Keeping your body strong and any internal fires in-check is without a doubt, the key to healthy aging.

Contact Judy Spence, RN, R.Ac., ND(QC) and Gerry Spence, R.Ac., P.Eng, MBA at the NAET Clinic Ottawa (613) 728-2579 and the NAET Clinic Outaouais, (819) 661-1061 or reach us on-line at www.naetottawa.com to book your complimentary consultation.

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12th Anniversary Friends For Peace Day Saturday, September 27, 11am – 4pm Jean Pigott Place, Ottawa City Hall

All Nations, All Traditions - A Circle of Friendship

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n the 12th anniversary of Friends for Peace Day, the 2014 Peace Awards will be presented to Romola Thumbadoo, Circle of All Nations, for fostering Grandfather William Commanda’s Vision and to Maha Rath Sam Viriyadhammo, Abbot of the Cambodian Temple, for community building.

Peace Awards are given annually to outstanding citizens. Douglas Cardinal, Max Keeping, Bruce Cockburn, Dave Smith, and Jack Layton to mention only a few.

It is a day to celebrate the consciousness of peace, social justice and planetary care rather than bemoan their scarcity. There will be music, speeches, dancing - all day. Treasures to bid for at the Silent Auction, fabulous food and a chance to learn and connect with like-minded people. It’s a day for young and old as the diversity of Ottawa turns up for a great time.

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Friends for Peace Canada is a registered nonprofit organisation. Donations fund Peace Grants to organizations making a difference. In Ottawa grants have gone to OrKidstra, the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, Child Haven International, USC Canada, Minwashin Lodge and Physicians for Global Survival.

Globally, there are projects supported in Africa, India and Nepal. One planetary care project supported the campaign that made the Dumoine River watershed a protected conservation park.

The onstage program includes SIFA A Cappella choir, Yoga for Peace with Ichih Wang, Drums4Life, the KLEO Weaving Project, Salvadorian guitar, OrKidstra chamber ensemble, The Bhakti Connection, International harp artiste Lucille Hildesheim, and many others with a rousing closing by the Trinity H.S. Jazz band.

A Silent Auction, Connection Centre, Community Tables and Servery with delicious food, complete the extravaganza of sharing unity of purpose. Folk leave at the end of the day with confidence and hope. Please join us for this important 12th anniversary.

No admission fee, donations accepted to support local organizations making a difference.

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Friends For Peace Day

T R U S T YO U R I N T U I T I O N !

Inner Peace Movement presents

R E TA B U N B U R Y

3rd Tuesday of each month Tuesday, September 16th • 7:00 pm 100 Bronson Avenue Have more energy! Accomplish with ease! Reta Bunbury speaks on finding inner balance and harmony, learning to be patient, having fun and making the most of your life, communication with your guardian angels, 7 year cycles, four psychic gifts, finding your life purpose and more.

For entrance to the building Ring 0070 613-915-9048 EVERYONE WELCOME 1.5 hours, Tickets at the door $ 21.00 + HST www.innerpeacemovement.ca

September 27

Pine Gate Mindfulness Community

Building Community to Heal the World. Keeping Vision Alive. Taking Action.

Celebrating.

Nucleus of Friends for Peace Canada Teachings every Thursday 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Ian Prattis is the founder of Friends for Peace, with a mandate for Peace, Planetary Care, Social Justice and Community Building.

Pine Gate Meditation Hall 1252 Rideout Cr, Ottawa, ON K2C 2X7 Contacts: iprattis@bell.net chill.carolyn@gmail.com • 613 726 0881 www.ianprattis.com/pinegate.htm

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John of God Crystal Healing Bed Light Therapy Do you want to change unwanted patterns, beliefs, navigate life transitions, or heal?

Do you want to discover and live from your strengths, truth, power and life purpose?

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et on track towards healing, insights and experiencing more about spiritual evolution, purpose and direction with the energy and vibrational medicine of the Crystal Light Bed from John of God in Brasil. It is the ultimate life enhancing experience While under the lights there are so many possibilities. because of the profound work being done on all levels Crystal Light Bed Therapy is a tool for on going self of the body, by the spiritual doctors who work through development, understanding and healing, and because the lights and through John of God. space and time are an illusion, the entities are able to be This profound healing system pulses coloured light present here in this location of Ottawa to work directly through 7 clear quartz crystals into your energy field with those who seek their healing and guidance through and the 7 main chakra centers. A treatment session is the crystal lights. The same healing energy that works very relaxing and comfortable. The client lies down on through John of God also works through the Crystal a massage table with 7 clear quartz crystals suspended Light Bed providing individuals with an opportunity above the body emitting healing frequencies. The to experience this unique and powerful healing energy process opens, cleanses and balances your etheric field, without leaving Ottawa. raising the frequency of your energy bodies to enable All Crystal Light Bed practitioners must be approved a team of spiritual surgeons to perform deep healing by the Entities to work with a genuine Casa Crystal Bed work on all levels of your body, physical, mental, which brings the energy and healing vibration of the emotional and spiritual.

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John of God personally guarantees the energy of the Crystal Beds and thinks of them as his children.

In addition, the practitioner carefully follows their guidance from the Entities in how to best use the Crystal Beds and work with clients. Always keep in ALL ARE W E L C O M E WITHOUT EXCEPTION mind that one of John of God’s primary messages to those who seek healing from him is this, ‘God will do 50% of the healing for you, but you must do the other 50% yourself.’

John of god is a full trance psychic medium, who has healed millions of people from around the world for over 50 years. He channels over 30 highly evolved Beings of Light and Love, known as Entities, who perform spiritual healing as a service to humanity.

John of God says “I do not cure anybody. God heals, and in his infinite goodness permits the Entities to heal and console my brothers. I am merely an instrument in S U N DAYS God’s divine hands.”

4:30 Beginning September 14 The first time Sylvia Leifheit went to see John of God in 2012, the Entities told her that she would develop Eucharist in the Round. a gift. When she returned home, her hand started to Sing, Reflect, Pray, Feast, Become, Love. move while meditating and with pen and paper she With children’ Montesorri based program. started to write. She has now written a book about her communication with the entities that assist John of God 760 Somerset West | 613-235-3416 which is called “Interviews with the Spiritual Entities of Abadiânia”. These very personal interviews, with each entity giving their own perceptions offers a unique and at the same time, holistic insight into their work, and WWW.STLUKESOTTAWA.CA

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Elevation In Mediation As I sat in my first mediation session with Katerina and Josef a thought was nagging at the back of my mind, but I couldn’t put my finger on it.

This was my first session with them, and a decision to sell their home had been made before they came to see me. At this moment they were calculating the profit they were likely to receive from the sale, which they planned to divide equally between them.

It was then that I realized what was bothering me, and I quietly flipped back through my notes. Yes, there it was, two key facts that legally changed everything.

First, the house was registered in Josef’s name alone.

Second, and most important, he and Katerina had never legally married. For over 20 years they had lived in a common law situation. This meant that under the family law of Ontario Katerina did not have an automatic right to receive one-half the profit. The circumstances of the case were such that, from a strict legal viewpoint, she might get only 10% of the profit in a court of law.

As I explained this to them, as clearly and gently as I could, I saw Josef mentally calculating what this meant in financial terms. I was doing the same and quickly realized that Katerina stood to lose about $200,000 if the strict rule of law were applied. Katerina’s mouth hung open, aghast as she contemplated how her future had just changed. I waited to see what Josef would do.

After a few moments he slowly and gently took Katerina’s hand in his. “It doesn’t matter,” he said. “To me we were always married in my heart. You are the mother of my children and I want you to be all right. Of course we will share the profit equally.”

As Katerina’s face lit up with gratitude I suddenly remembered how the late film critic Roger Ebert had talked about the feeling of “elevation” he experienced when watching a great movie. “Elevation may be the emotion caused when we see people giving themselves up, if only for a moment, to caring about others,” he wrote. He went on to quote the psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who coined the term elevation. “Powerful moments of elevation sometimes seem to push a

their reasons for coming to Abadiânia, their previous lives as human beings and their transition into the spiritual world. From higher perspectives, the entities also share their views of the current state of the world, its inhabitants and the religion of the world.

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• 34 years’ experience as family lawyer-mediator • Mediation of Separation Agreements, Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements • Evening and weekend appointments available • Sliding fee scale • Free initial consultation Evita M. Roche 33 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K2P 0H3 email: evitar@sympatico.ca

613.237.7335 mental ‘reset button,’ wiping out feelings of cynicism and replacing them with feelings of hope, love, and optimism, and a sense of moral inspiration.”

In the weeks to come Josef’s lawyer would try to talk him out of his in-the-moment generosity, but Josef never wavered in his belief that he was making the right decision for his family. He and Katerina went on to settle all their legal issues in the same way, in accordance with their innate sense of fairness, not necessarily in accordance with the law.

Instead of arguing in an adversarial way about who might “win” under the law, they talked in a different way, and in doing so, they – and I – experienced that all too rare feeling of elevation.

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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Acupuncture For Chronic Pain

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

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hronic pain can be debilitating to live with and can interfere with all aspects of daily life. Pain is generally considered chronic if it lasts 6 months or more, and chronic pain may remain constant, or it can come and go. The quality of the pain can be tingling, jolting, burning, dull, aching or sharp.

The cause of chronic pain often isn’t well understood.

There may be no evidence of disease or damage that points directly to pain. Or pain may remain after the original injury shows every indication of being healed. It can be due to a chronic condition, such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, but often there is still no clear understanding of the physical cause of the pain.

Damage to a peripheral or spinal nerve may also lead to chronic pain, where the damaged nerve, not the original injury, is causing the pain. Nerve damage can result from accidents, infections or surgery.

Researchers think chronic pain may be partly caused by sensitization, a process where the nervous system amplifies and distorts pain, resulting in pain that is severe and out of proportion to the disease or original injury. Sensitization may affect all the pain-processing regions of your nervous system, including the sensing, feeling and thinking centers of your brain. When this occurs, chronic pain may be associated with emotional and psychological suffering.

Treatment for chronic pain often means managing the pain through over-the-counter pain relievers, prescription opioids, cortisone, or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories). Unfortunately for many, medications often have undesirable side-effects and may offer only limited effectiveness for dealing with the pain. Other treatments may include physiotherapy, massage, chiropractic, counseling, and acupuncture, therapies which aim more at resolving the pain. Often, a combination of approaches is needed to effectively treat this problem.

Acupuncture is an excellent option for chronic pain.

Although Western medicine has not yet uncovered the mechanisms of acupuncture, it is clear that acupuncture is very effective for treating all kinds of pain, both acute and chronic. This goes beyond the “placebo effect”, as acupuncture works just as well on animals (who bring no expectation to the treatment table). One of the reasons that acupuncture is good for pain is the way in which it stimulates the production of endorphins, the body’s natural pain relievers.

In addition, acupuncture focuses on correcting imbalances in the body and encouraging normal, healthy functioning of the body’s various systems, which may help the body to correct the sensitization

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New Life Acupuncture &SteveOriental Medicine Center (Eun Kyu) Ryu

, R.TCMP, R.AC Pre-Med at McGill University (B.Sc.), Master Program of Acupuncture at Mercy College, NY (MPA)

Specialized in...

• Infertility • IVF Support • Menopausal Syndrome • Women's Health • Allergies • Pain Relief

2211 Riverside Dr., Suite 106 For appointments call

613-863-6906

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process as described above, or changes or disruptions to the body as a result of injury or illness. In this way, it can help both to manage and relieve the pain in the short term, and help to address the underlying causes of the pain to help to resolve chronic pain over time.

I have seen patients with chronic pain respond very positively to acupuncture, with a reduction in pain symptoms and the overall level of pain. As pain diminishes, acupuncture helps open the door for healing, allowing a person to regain aspects of their former lifestyle and quality of life. It is very rewarding to see patients who have lived with debilitating pain on a daily basis for many years begin to see improvements in their pain and to see their pain slowly resolve, as is often the case with acupuncture treatment. Although chronic pain is a complex problem, acupuncture is a treatment option certainly worth considering 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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Just Being Me Written by Alexis Nicol

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fter many years of doing, being, saying what parents, teachers, friends and basically everyone I met expected of me - I blew!

The anger and frustration in me was unrecognizable, especially to me. One night I guess I prayed; to God, Jesus, whoever up there or in there would listen to me.

Asking why I was so unhappy and would I ever be happy. Why couldn’t I just be myself? Was I that bad?

Yes, to me I was a terrible person – I must be, why else would I have to be told how to act from as far back as I could remember.

I screamed so loudly within – WHY CAN’T I JUST BE ME?!!! Thinking and fearing that if I was just me I wouldn’t be loved.

Then sometime afterward I decided to begin being me. It took such courage for me to stand up for what I believed in and stick with it. Step by step I began to build my self-worth. It has been many years now and it still takes courage and inner strength to go deep within and ask myself why I really feel the way I do. While discovering who I am, I become more authentic and I am much more relaxed and confident being just me.

By allowing myself to be vulnerable and listening to others and to that beautiful inner voice I am allowing that wisdom and knowledge of truth to flow through me.

Every once in a while I have to do a self-check as to why I’ve said something that was perhaps on impulse rather than truth. It will often remind me of a situation that requires a little more love and forgiveness.

Alexis Nicol

 Reiki  Reflexology  Reconnective Healing®  ACIM www.firstlighthealing.com 613-263-7925 When I’m being authentic I realize that it’s OK to be “wrong” or not know everything. That’s why we have each other, to teach, guide us and learn from.

By listening we show our respect to others as well as ourselves. We are all teachers as well as students.

I’m definitely a work in progress and will probably continue to be until my last days upon this earth. I write this from a loving space in my heart where it is my hope that by sharing some of my journey it will help others or at least remind them of how beautiful each of us really, truthfully is!

Alexis believes in a Wholistic approach to healing mind, body and soul. She combines Reiki, Reflexology, Reconnective Healing®, the Reconnection® and A Course in Miracles in her practice. www.firstlighthealing.com 613-263-7925

RAMTHA WORLD TOUR OCTOBER 22-26

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amtha’s School of Enlightenment will present “Masters of Divine Jazz” at Château Mont Ste-Anne Beaupré, Qc. starting October 22. Open to the public, the seminar will include instruction on how to Create Your Day®, a technique created by Ramtha and much more. To register visit: www.ramtha.com or http://www.ramtha.com/events/event. aspx?id=806. Info: Denise sublime@xplornet.ca 819.422.1989 “Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment (RSE) 2014 World Tour was created out of a demand for us to travel there, as we have 26,000 students currently worldwide in almost every country,” says founder JZ Knight, the channeler for Ramtha. “We have not been to some of these countries in four to five years. Our students have shared with us the challenges of traveling only to Yelm to be with Ramtha in person.”

The title, “Masters of Divine Jazz,” was chosen because when everyone is born, we have infinite opportunities and choices. “As we age, we settle into a rut that narrows us down to one choice — living in the past, not the future,” says Knight. “Divine Jazz means you can do anything. There are infinite possibilities.”

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I am a suicide survivor: Robin Williams, Suicide & Depression

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sit here this morning sad and confused. What kind of world are we in when someone who has it all chooses to kill themselves. I am talking about Robin Williams.

Williams has had a long history of Addiction, Depression and Self Doubt as detailed in this eye opening article on this blog page: http:// alkhallanonymous.com/tag/robin-williams-aa/ Many people have expressed their Surprise that somebody who seemed to be so successful and appeared to have everything anyone could ever want in life, would ever feel so down, depressed and/or worthless as to consider suicide as the only option.

Unfortunately on an all too often basis, what we see people projecting outwardly into the world bears absolutely no relation to what they are truly feeling inside.

In his last moments on earth everything he had was not enough to overpower depression and drug addiction. In that moment all the years of therapy and rehab failed. Every psychiatrist, every mood enhancing drug, every bit of rehab he ever had .... failed

What I think the big topic should be is how what passes for the mental health system today failed Robin Williams. It is not that he did not seek out help. He did repeatedly. He was just in rehab last month.

All the money and success and fame in the world cannot buy you true happiness and most certainly cannot buy you that inner feeling of calmness, contentment, Self Worth and Positive Self-Image and Self Esteem that pretty much all human beings crave so much.

Some are lucky enough to achieve this inner peace, sadly many do not and, as is illustrated by the tragic death of Robin Williams and many other people (both Famous and Non Famous) who decide that taking their own life is the only way to escape from the Painful Psychological Prison that they find themselves trapped within, this can be a most serious issue indeed.

It is one whereby my Experience in the World of Hypnotherapy have shown me that these methods can help people to change their life’s positively for the better and to such an extreme that people who may once have felt so trapped that they might have considered Suicide the only option, after treatment, their whole inner feelings about themselves and their outlook on life can change so much that they never think of or contemplate suicide ever again and instead start to live a truly Happy and fulfilling life both on the inside (how they truly feel) as well as outwardly (the illusion they may project to others)

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“I Can Make You Stop Smoking in One Hour” If you’re having trouble kicking the Evil Habit Dr. Luke Michael Howard can transform even the most ardent smoker into a healthy non-smoker IN JUST ONE HOUR.

been featured in all forms of media such as Tone Magazine, CTV Morning Live, and CBC Radio.

Dr. Luke, owner of the LUKEnosis Complete Mind Therapy organization, is a Smoking Cessation Specialist, has a Masters degree in Hypnotherapy as well as a Doctorate in Psychology.

He has developed an advanced hypnotherapy technique that turns weak willed smokers into empowered Non-Smokers in just one hour. He says “This technique is so powerful we are achieving a 95% success rate.

This is incredible when you think that patches are only about 16% successful. We are so confident in the success of this treatment that we offer a free backup session for the remaining 5%.

In fact, if after the session any one should need an extra session, it’s theirs, FREE OF CHARGE.”

Dr. Luke has been studying Hypnosis for over 16 years now and has trained all over the world. After over a decade, Dr. Luke is still the youngest person certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy. Dr. Luke has

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

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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 Stop Smoking 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 stopping smoking with hypnosis, SO CAN YOU! The good news is that this incredible method of stopping smoking is available locally. The bad news there usually is a two or three week waiting list for an appointment – but even the medical profession believes it’s worth waiting for.

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“I walked out a nonsmoker!”

Caroline had been a smoker for the majority of her lifenearly 30 YEARS! She had tried every type of stop-smoking aid possible, tried using ‘will power’ to quit cold turkey but to no avail-that is until she met Dr. Luke. She recently sent him this follow up email: “I promise I will totally do a video testimonial for you in the future though, as the hypnosis TOTALLY worked...not only have I not smoked...I have not even WANTED to!!! It really is amazing” Check out more testimonial videos on: www.lukenosis.com and you can contact Dr. Luke at LUKEnosis to arrange an appointment at 613-878-5874.

It certainly helped me when I was a suicidal teen and didn’t think I had any options to save my life when all else had failed.

Robin Williams... A different point of view. He had it all... or did he?

I sit here this morning sad and confused. What kind of world are we in when someone who has it all chooses to kill themselves. I am talking about Robin Williams.

I sit here reading about what a great entertainer he was. What a great guy he was. How talented he was.

What he had accomplished. How much he will be missed.

What I am not reading is this. Even with all of that he chose death.

In his last moments on earth everything he had was not enough to overpower depression and drug addiction. In that moment all the years of therapy and rehab failed. Every psychiatrist, every mood enhancing drug, every bit of rehab he ever had .... failed.

What I think the big topic should be is how what passes for the mental health system today failed Robin Williams. It is not that he did not seek out help. He did repeatedly. He was just in rehab last month.

Why do we keep thinking that a system that constantly fails is any good at all? We are told that we can take a pill and be happy. We are told we need to examine our past to find answers. We are told that we need to understand the problem then accept it. When that all fails they blame the patient I am not sure what Robin Williams’ final thoughts were. I am guessing that he viewed his life as so terrible that he could no longer face it for another moment. That makes me more sad than anything. Thinking of a guy who brought so much happiness into my life being in that much torture even though he sought out help. That help failed him.

I have to admit that I am angry. I am angry at Robin Williams because suicide is a angry act. I am angry at them mental health system because in all the years he was in it they failed to fix his problem. I am angry that so few people are asking the questions that need to be asked.

I personally will never be able to watch him on TV again without thinking about his last moments. He was a great guy, great entertainer and very successful. He will be missed.

THE FOUNDATION FOR SHAMANIC STUDIES a non-profit public charitable and educational organization

Is offering Michael Harner's

The Way of the Shaman®

Shamanic Journeying, Power & Healing The Basic Workshop in Core Shamanism Ottawa (Almonte): September 13 & 14 Sudbury: October 25 & 26 Peterborough: November 15 & 16

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

For more information or to register, contact Glenn at glenn@shamanspiritpath.com, 905 430-4953 or www.shamanspiritpath.com

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T h e B u r n i n g Tr u t h

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e use candles to celebrate birthdays, get togethers, holidays and to bring a little calm and serenity into our otherwise hectic lives. Â So it might be surprising to know that you may be, unknowingly, introducing a toxic ingredient into the household.

Most candles, especially cheap ones, are made from paraffin wax. Paraffin is created from the sludge waste when crude oil is refined into gasoline. Not what you would want for you or those you love. The petroleum is blended with other additives like toluene and benzene, which are known toxins.

So a lit candle actually releases the petroleum and chemicals into the air you breathe, and the soot it produces is also very harmful. Unfortunately, this is not the end of the story. The wicks in many candles are metal: some may contain lead, which is released as the candle is lit! As for scented candles, the story does not improve. Most synthetic fragrances are petroleum-based as well. According to statistics, up to 95% of fragrances have this as their origin.

These chemicals can cause all sorts of damage to humans and pets as well.

Many of the compounds are derived from benzene, which has the reputation of being one of the most carcinogenic ingredients known to mankind. At the very least, these chemicals can contribute to asthmatic conditions and dermatitis. I should also point out that detergents that are described as unscented or fragrance free may still contain some of these chemicals which neutralize the odours produced during their creation (say what?!!).

Are there alternatives? Absolutely! Are they easily available? Yes, right here in town! The first place to start is by questioning the ingredients and origin of the candles you already have. Some of the better waxes that are clean burning include soy, palm and beeswax. And use candles that are scented with pure essential oils instead of fragrances.

Not only will they smell better, but essential oils actually contribute to overall health and keep the air at home cleaner and fresher.

Another alternative is to make your own candles. If you have access to a local beekeeper, you can purchase beeswax to melt and pour into molds or other containers (and yes, being aware of the precarious position the bees are finding themselves in may influence whether you choose a plant based wax instead). Soy wax comes in flakes, easily blended with your favourite blend of essential oils! The general rule of thumb is 10 drops of essential oil for every 25g of soy flakes.

Use caution when heating and pouring to avoid burns. And where can you find these goodies? Why, Planet Botanix, of course! Š2013 Heather Garrod is a Certified Aromatherapist and owner of Planet Botanix at 301 Bank St near Somerset. She gives workshops on creating natural bodycare and has been creating natural bodycare for over eighteen years. The shop offers natural alternatives to commercial products and features a holistic therapy clinic. www.planetbotanix.com

Our core sexual energy must integrate with our authentic spiritual power to fully address our daily issues.

As an integrative consciousness teacher, coach and counsellor, I have 20 years of training and life experience supporting this emerging paradigm.

Access the root of your sexual pleasure and spiritual power through Divine Tantric Touch and Meditation Sessions.

I cater to individuals and couples of all ages and backgrounds.

Devi Bliss, Tantric Educator, Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga thetantrictouch@gmail.com ~ www.divinetantrictouch.com

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Life/Business Coaching: Preparing For A Coach

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he truth is coaching isn’t a quick fix and in this world that we live in where instant gratification is so prevalent, it’s a true statement to say that coaching may not be for everyone. Evoking excellence from people is a process, one that can be exciting and fulfilling, but at the same time demanding and frightening. Some people look at coaching as a collection of techniques to apply or teachings to adhere to, when really it’s a practise that requires freshness, variations, and relentless correction according to the outcomes being produced. Both client and coach have to be committed to the same results. The commitment and enthusiasm of the coach do energize the coaching effort, but what makes such energizing possible, is the commitment of the client. That being said, there are some practices one can put into place to prepare themselves for coaching.

1. Take some time for self-care, even if it’s just time for a walk or to sit and read or enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at your favourite patio or café.

2. Establish regular routines of sleep, eating and exercise.

3. Simplify your life by decluttering and reorganizing wherever possible.

4. Establish a strong network of support staff, i.e. family, friends, co-workers etc.

5. Ask yourself what you can cut back on in order to make time for this coaching commitment.

6. For those who are overstimulated, think about how you can “disconnect” from your electronics in order for your world to be quieter.

By putting some or all of these principles into practise, this will get you into condition for change and your coaching experience will not only be successful, but enjoyable as well.

Now that you have yourself ready for a coaching experience, it’s time to pick your coach. When seeking a coach, there are four elements the must be present: 1. Mutual Trust 2. Mutual Respect 3. Mutual freedom of expression 4. Connection/Chemistry Trust and respect for each other and the whole process are essential for the coach/client relationship to be successful. The connection/chemistry is about compatibility for the coaching program to be powerful enough for positive, long lasting results. It should also be mentioned at this time that there are no uncoachable clients, just stubborn and ridged coaches. A coaches’ job is to always speak about and show what can happen and to do so in a way that frees people to take action.

This action will produce both short-term and longterm results. Short-term in the sense that the client is supported in reaching their goals and long-term in the sense that when the client has more challenges later on they will now have the tools to deal with these situations as they arise.

I am certain that everyone at one time or another has wanted to help someone else improve at what he or she was doing. Whether it’s parents watching their children grow, teachers working with students, supervisors and managers on the job, friends supporting each other in a common endeavor, and countless other examples that show our basic human desire to contribute. My day is fulfilled when one of my clients or a group have a breakthrough or an Aha moment! My soul is deeply satisfied and my heart dances when I am coaching. I love people and I believe that we are all capable of living our soul purpose and finding out what makes us happy.

We just need some guidance and some tools to help us along the way. Whether its business coaching or life coaching, lets explore together your new journey, lets find your point of entry into this wonder called your life. Please contact me for a get acquainted call to see if there is a fit for you and I. I look forward to restoring excitement and clarity back into your life. sharonkavanagh@sympatico.ca www.winthedaycoaching.com

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Calendar ~ Conferences ~ Workshops A Course in Miracles and The Bible 6 Mondays, September 8 – October 20, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fee: $60

If you were raised Christian but have become disillusioned with traditional Christianity, and if you relate to Jesus but feel that his teachings have been distorted and misunderstood, consider joining us for an in-depth comparison of A Course in Miracles and the Bible, both of which are considered the inspired word of God and feature Jesus as their central character.

For more information, call Course Oasis at 613726-0195 or email courseoasis@primus.ca Website: courseoasis.org

Introduction to A Course in Miracles 6 Mondays, October 27 – December 1, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

A Course in Miracles appears in the writings of spiritual teachers such as Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson, and Wayne Dyer. But what is it? This course will provide a solid introduction to this path of spiritual awakening, focusing on its transformative teachings on love, forgiveness, miracles, inner peace, and healing, and on their powerful effect on our lives and the lives of others. $190.

For more information, call Mary Anne Buchowski at Course Oasis, 613-726-0195 or email courseoasis@primus.ca Website: courseoasis.org

8th Annual Ottawa Peace Festival September 21 to October 2 Peacing Together the Canada We Want 29 events, hosted by 20 groups for 12 days at 17 locations around the capital.

Open to the public. Free admission www.ottawapeacefestival.blogspot.com Pathwork Lecture Discussions Saint Paul University, 233 Main St Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2/14, Jan 13/15, 7 - 9 pm Suggested donation: $15, members free Contact Jean: jmillar@rogers.com, 613-829-1254. All welcome

October 18 & 19

Energy Awaken Practitioner Program Energy Awaken is a new energetic modality which deepens our earth connection for more energetic capacity. Program includes client coaching and meditation leading instruction.

Ottawa. $250 includes certification and manual. www.EnergyAwaken.com

“Law of Attraction”

Creating Harmony with Money Workshop will focus on removing financial blockages, creating the right energy to attract financial abundance and a positive relationship with Money

12th Anniversary Friends For Peace Day

Saturday, September 27, 2014, 11am – 4pm Jean Pigott Place, Ottawa City Hall

The Mystical Event September 13 & 14

Chateau Cartier, Gatineau www.themysticalevent.com

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

Saturday September 20: From 11:30am to 1:30pm (Fee: $45) Venue: 32 Colonnade Road, North Suite 200, Ottawa, K2E 7J6 Contact: BlissfulSoul88@gmail.com, 613-799-6763

Adam McLeod in Ottawa September 13th!

www.dreamhealer.com September 2014

Shiatsu Thai Yoga Massage Ayurvedic Therapies Reiki Reflexology Lomi Lomi Sound Healing Tree Essences Couples Services Crystals Advanced Skin and Body Care Therapeutic Massage RMT Organic Skin, Body and Hair Care

45 Rideau at Sussex, 2nd floor Telephone: 613.241.7770 email: info@holtzspa.com

www.holtzspa.com

My encounter with Qigong Master Sifu James

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started practicing Qigong seventeen years ago due to multiple health challenges. Qigong has given me back my control over my own health. I have met and learnt from many great Qigong Masters.

Sifu James, founder of Qi-Matic Research Centre is born with special ability to see energy flow and color in the body and the aura. Because of this ability, he has been asked to find out why something works by healers in alternative medicine as well some medical doctors.

He learned a lot through these kind of consultations..

He has degrees in Atomic Energy, Computer science and Ph.D in Electrical Engineering. With a kin scientific mind and love to experiment, he has been constantly discovering new and easier way of practicing Qigong and healing techniques by experimenting on himself.

These discoveries are mostly unheard of and he wholeheartedly shares them in the workshops.

I first met Sifu James four years ago in Toronto on recommendation of a Qigong friend to attend his class.

He said, “whatever we talked about here, has to go out.

It doesn’t stay!” This really resonant with me! When I learn something good, I have to tell others so they can benefit. After attending his free weekly class on and off for about 6 months, I had a private consultation.

He helped and showed me how to get rid of some emotional baggage that I wasn’t even aware of. Felt so much lighter!!

He did not want to come to Ottawa until one day I brought the write up by one of the group members of what I was sharing of his teaching. He started to explain how and why and I was feverishly writing it down.

Then, he stopped and said, “You work too hard. Maybe I should go to Ottawa.” Hurray!! He has been coming to Ottawa since and I become his Ottawa coordinator, loving every moment of it: so much learning, sharing and so much fun! My vibration has been rising since!!

Life has become joyful and meaningful!

His workshop is always full of information and enjoyable. He can explain scientifically how Qigong works in many levels, from basic level to harness universal Qi (energy) to do self-healing, to healing using transposing technique and DNA transformations as an example. Plus any new information he learned from his recent experiments.

I have witnessed many healing professionals reaching higher potential and become more effective in their work because of Sifu James’s teaching and individual attention. When he sees one is ready, he will show him/ her the way, usually spontaneously. He likes to make people’s life easier as he told me. During break time he is always surrounded by students looking for help.

He always stops and listens, giving help as necessary.

Qi-matic Research Center Presents

Workshops given

by Sifiu James September 13-14 • 9:30am - 3:30 pm How to sense QI (energy), harness universal energy for healing oneself and others

November 22 -23 • 9:30am - 3:30 pm how Structure and Emotions affect health and ways to return to wellness At The International Academy Of Health Education 380 Forest St. Ottawa For information and registration contact Angela Fung at afung46@hotmail.com or call 613 762 8893.

Many students have private consultation because of physical, emotional or spiritual concern. Because of his abilities and spiritual connections, he is able to find out the true cause of their concern, helping and guiding them to wellness. Sometimes he would talk to their soul or guide or he was shown related events. He always gives them the time they need.

During the Retreat last May, he wanted to create an energy to bring peace and joy to the world with the 16 of us participating. During the process, I felt great joy deep inside, seeing the group holding hands and dancing with joy and first time in my life I felt myself rising to another universe, looking down at planet earth, so peaceful!! He then created a new energy and download it to us which I have used often resulting with a calming effect on myself and others.

Sifu James is knowledgeable but humble, powerful, generous and caring with a great sense of humour. “I am here to serve”, says he. To help everyone to stay well with the continuing rising vibrations on earth, he has created an energy paper where anyone can download, print and use it according to instruction to raise their vibration, from his website www.jamesfoo.ca I have gained tremendously at every aspect of my life, with full support from my once skeptical husband. With Sifu’s guidance, I have found my path!!

Sifu James will be in Ottawa Sept. 13-14 and Nov. 22 and 23, 2014 giving workshops at the International Academy of Health Education.

By Angela Fung Retired R.N , BA psychology. Qigong practitioner, coordinator of Sifu James and Bowen practitioner in training.

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Calendar ... Conferences ... Workshops

Love Peace Harmony Ottawa Calendar Listings – September 2014 You Have the Power to Heal Yourself Thursday, September 25, 7 – 9 pm, $15 Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street, Room 104 Learn Soul Power techniques to self-heal chronic conditions such as anxiety, depression, hypertension, diabetes, back pain, and more.

Soul Healing Miracles Evening Friday, September 26, 7 – 9:30 pm, FREE Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street, Room 104 Experience the power of soul healing. Receive healing and life transforming blessings for your health, emotional imbalances, relationships, finances, and more.

Open Your Spiritual Channels Sunday, September 28, 10 am – 5 pm, $50 Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street, Room 104 Open your spiritual channels and connect with your soul in a very powerful way. Learn how to communicate with your spiritual guides to receive their guidance and blessings for your physical life and spiritual journey.

Information: Master Lynda Chaplin 647.654.7711 • lynda.chaplin@drsha.com www.ottawakiosk.com/MasterLyndaChaplin.html Divine Healing Hands Training Program Saturday-Sunday, October 18-19, 10 am – 8 pm Contact: Sara 613 620 1996 • Susan 613 276 7132 This unique and extraordinary program empowers you to offer Divine Healing Hands blessings to self-heal and help others to transform physical conditions, emotional imbalances, relationships, finances, pets, and more.

Master Sha’s Soul Healing Groups Learn and practice the teachings of Master Sha with Certified Divine Healing Hands Soul Healers!

Mondays • September 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-9 pm, FREE Tanglewood Park Community Centre, 30 Woodfield Drive, Ottawa Contact: Shirley at 613.292.2288 or soulhealer299@gmail.com Tuesday • September 2, 9, 23, 30, 7 – 9 pm, FREE Queenswood Villa, 370 Kennedy Lane East, Ottawa Contact: Susan at 613.276.7132 or ahealingjourney@rogers.com Wednesday • September 3, 10, 17, 24 7 – 8:30 pm, FREE 2650 Southvale Crescent, Ring #99, Ottawa Contact: Sara at 613.620.1996 (evenings) or sara.pinkrose@gmail.com

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Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information PranaShanti Community Kirtan – September 5, 7:30 pm The form is simple: a lead group calls out the melodies and the mantras. The rest of the group responds, clapping and dancing as the rhythms build and accelerate.

How to Play the Gong with Devinder Kaur – September 7, 11:30 am For all yoga teachers, yoga students, healers and therapists. Info pkg to take home with all the info you need to get started in playing the Gong.

Full Moon Healing Meditation with Devinder Kaur – September 9, 5:45 pm Join Devinder for this nurturing class which includes an overview of the astrology of the Full Moon, breath work, a short yoga set, a healing meditation and a deep relaxation with the soothing vibration of the Gong.

FREE Intro to Tai-Chi with Jurgen Portz – September 10, 7:30 pm Meet Jurgen, try out some moves and feel the benefit of this form ancient art form that combines movement and meditation.

Cultivating Awareness through Yoga Christiane Parcigneau – Sept. 20, 3 pm Understand more about your body as you move in and out of poses, modify poses safely and effectively and learn how to bring more awareness and joy to your practice.

New Moon Intention Setting with Devinder Kaur – September 23, 5:45 pm Includes an overview of the astrology of the New Moon, breath work, a short yoga set, a prosperity meditation and a deep relaxation with 2 Gongs played at the same time.

The Sound of Ashana – Fall Equinox Concert – September 23, 7 pm Weaving together renditions of sacred chant, song and poetry from the world’s traditions with passionate soaring vocals and the luminous sound of crystal singing bowls, Ashana’s live events are a heart-opening journey of joyous song and mantra, inspiration, love and the transcendent healing sounds of masterful crystal bowl playing.

Join us on Sunday, September 14th, 2014 for the 3rd annual Women Wisdom and Wellness (W3) Event at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orleans.

Created by women for women, W3 is a fun, informative and impactful event that focuses on the importance of a healthy body, mind, and soul.

Throughout the day you will be inspired by our successful female speakers, connect with likeminded women, experience a Yoga and Zumba class and enjoy a healthy lunch.

For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit our website: www.w3ottawa.com

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Crystalline Activation to Heal and Uplift with Ashana & James Kawainui – September 25, 5:30 pm A 4 hour sound immersion experience with the sacred sound currents of crystal singing bowls and ancient mantra. This is a high frequency karmic clearing created to release core patterns and sub-conscious beliefs that no longer serve you.

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Open House with Devinder Kaur Sept. 21 & October 12, 11:15 am This program is life-transforming and is for everyone.

Whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge.

To find out more about our Training, please join us.

Bring your questions!

Quantum-Touch® Therapy Level I Certificate Training weekend Saturday and Sunday, September 27th & 28th, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Aileen’s Oasis Information and Registration Aileen McKenna aileen@aileensoasis.com or aileen.mckenna66@gmail.com www.aileensoasis.com www.quantumtouch.com 613-228-2272, by cell at 613-795-3751 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 Meditation and Mandalas Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

During this eight week workshop, participants will experience the relaxation of guided meditations, learn a process for silent meditation, as well as a process of allowing that which is within our inner beings to express itself in the sacred circle spontaneously while in that relaxed state thus the creation of a Mandala, Sanskrit for Sacred Circle which becomes your very own art creation. We will use various media for doing this creation, depending upon the preference of the group.

For further information, a flyer and registration form call Aileen’s Oasis at 613-228-2272, 613-795-3751 or by e-mail at aileen.mckenna66@gmail.com www.aileensoasis.com Compassionate Communication Practice Group for Non-Violent Communication skill building Beginning on the second and 4th Wednesday of October 8th, 2014, to April 22nd, 2015, 7:00 - 9:00 pm We will come together to begin this process, to work within a safe environment to create an energy field together as a group of individuals choosing to learn and to practice Compassionate Speaking and Listening. We will begin our process to learn to be natural with a skill set that creates meaning in our own lives as we witness improvements in all our relationships.

Information from Aileen’s Oasis, Aileen McKenna www.aileensoasis.com or 613-228-2272, by cell at 613-795- 3751

DIRECTORY • Groups ISUL GROUP INTERNATIONAL. RON CHAPMAN. Meditation classes and seminars. 232-1160.

PATHWORK® Practical spiritual wisdom that lays out a step-by-step journey into personal transformation and wholeness. A challenging yet compassionate voyage of discovery to the Real Self through the layers of our defenses, denial and fear, guided by our own inner authority. Ottawa info: www.ottawapathwork.ca SUFI ORDER OF OTTAWA http://sufiorderofottawa.webs.com/ SPIRITUAL FRONTIERS CANADA (Explorations) SFC offers monthly explorations as: Talks (1st Thurs.) and Workshops (3rd Sat.). *To attend, see / confirm info on latest and future events in 2 ways: 1. our SFC exclusive email list which has been active for past several years. For new spiritual, evolutionary, wellness seekers, please send ‘email address’ request to jldube@rogers.com (JeanLouis ). Removals on request. and/ or 2. See our ongoing website www.spiritualfrontiers.ca

• 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.

CELESTE SUSAN VERMETTE, Naturotherapist, Reiki Master, Life Coach, Tantra Instructor Bodywork ~ chair massage, reflexology, reiki, lymphatic drainage, swedish, Upledger cranio-sacral therapy.

Treatments and Consultations 613-5659303. touch_therapies@rogers.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, Arthritis, 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.

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 BLAISE T. RYAN, R.TCMP, R.Acu. Specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Qigong and Child Psychology.

Experienced & Registered. Adults & Children. Insurance receipts available.

Located in Westboro at The Village Clinic.

Book online at www.drblaiseryan.com or call 613-702-5377

• Adiewa ACCESSING DEEP INTENTION AND ENERGIZING WISE ACTION Intuitive, embodied inquiry process for deep personal and spiritual growth. Experience your innate knowing, energetic intelligence, Source guidance. Private sessions, healing circles, workshops with Jane Lindsay.

613.761.9249 adiewacentre.ca

• Akashic Records PATRICIA V. LACROIX Psychic Medium, Empath, Akashic Records Counselor, Destiny Card Readings.

Email - 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 & 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 ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER® Diane Lanthier offers Angel Readings, EFT and Reiki. For guidance and help releasing negative emotions and patterns, contact Diane at diane@reiki-light.com. 613 297 8293 www.reiki-light.com 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 HEALING ANGELS OF THE ENERGY FIELD, Integrated Energy Therapy-Master Instructor and Journey Practitioner. Learn how to connect with your angels and be the best you can be. Contact Susan at 613-220-6551 or email me at angeltherapy_12@hotmail.com

• Aqualead AQUALEAD ENERGY - Healing water, environmental healing. Level I, II and Master

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DIRECTORY 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 AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE, Aroma-Zone Touch, Indian Head Massage, Reiki and healing attunements, Hot Stone Therapy and massage, Bio-Touch, Crystal stone energy. For appointments with Juane at Classy Nails & Spa, please call 613-834-9922 For information, please email relax.and.renew@outlook.com

• Art / Art Therapy AWAKEN YOUR CREATIVITY - clay workshops. Discover the mystery and power of self expression. Find meaning and truth in what your hands have to say. Hilde Paz 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 11TH HOUSE ASTROLOGY GROUP, open to all levels, to exchange & learn, 2nd Monday of month (Sept.-June), 61 Main St. Ottawa. Info: 613-821-4839.

INSIGHTFUL, INSPIRING, and in-depth Astrology Readings. Over 15 years experience. Eve Mari Crete 819-457-1694 www.astrologereve.ca

• Aura Photography AURA PHOTO & Chakra Balancing Aura pic & interpretation, Colour therapy, Clear blockages,

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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 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 MA, Advanced BodyTalk Practitioner, Certified Coach, Yoga Teacher & Author. Contact: (613) 866-7091; lori@ energythrive.com and www.energythrive.com TRANQUIL SWAN Holistic Health Services.

Kim Swan Reiki Master, Certified BodyTalk practitioner - offers a variety of alternative therapies and classes. Visit www.tranquilswan.com, tranquilswan@gmail.com or 613-240-9716

• 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

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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 BOWEN TRAINING ACADEMY, Janet Riley, RN. Licensed Bowenwork® Instructor www.bowentrainingacademy.com. Courses in Ottawa and across Canada. 613 848-2083 janet@bowentrainingacademy.com INTEGRAL HEALTH CLINIC: Chronic pain, stress, carpal tunnel, PMS, TMJ, cancer patient support & more. Gentle touch through clothing, powerful healing. Madeline McBride, Certified Bowenwork® Practitioner.

Downtown Ottawa 613.241.0005 or book online www.integralhealthclinic.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

• Business Consulting NEED HELP ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS? Experienced in research, writing, organizing events, web sites and more – reasonable rates. 613-222-1711

• Ceremonies CARRIE RATHWELL, CEREMONIALIST. Personalized ceremonies created for and with you: weddings, funerals, baby and family ceremonies, rites of passage, pet funerals, shamanic journeys for ceremonies, and more. 613-2371473. www.carrierathwell.com

• Chakra/Aura Balancing www.wellbeingisyours.com Rica 613-257-8362 THE BOUTIQUE offers a 30 minutes Chakra/ Aura Assessment and modification session.

Also the Boutique offers many more services, please refer to www.arc-ange-ciel.com or call the Boutique at 613 424 9094.

• 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

• Child Care Conscious, healthy, heart-centered care and support for your child(ren) and family. Julia Horvath: faeriesfly@yahoo.ca 613-724-8228

• Chiropractic ACTIVATOR CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC. Restore proper spinal balance safely and comfortably with the precise low-force activator analysis and instrument. Dr. Stephani S.Dunk 613-226-9800.

Baseline @ Prince of Wales

• 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 613-731-1532 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 practitioner. Other services, Osteopathy, Vodder Lymphatic Drainage, Vestibular Rehab, Urinary Incontinence Rehab, Massage Therapy, Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapy. www.killensreid.com (613) 594-8512.

• 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

• 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-charge-to you initial consultation see www.marleneandbob.com or phone 613-594-9248.

ANNA EARLE GREEN, MA CCC - providing Personal & Spiritual Growth Coaching, Mindfulness & Body-Mind Healing Therapies. 613-295-9987 www.spiritwell.ca www.annagreen.ca LIFE SKILL WORKSHOPS INCLUDESAnger, Communication, Denial, Roles, ACOA, Co-dependency, Relationships and Spirituality. Every second Saturday from November 9 at The House of Hope and Healing. www.lifelinesofrecovery.ca Lynda @ 613-858-7181 BREATH COACH. LIFE, LOVE, HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIP COACHING. Life begins and ends with a breath – as does everything in between. Celeste S. Vermette, Certified with the Hendricks Institute.

613-565-9303 tantracanada@gmail.com

• Cold Laser Therapy CERTIFIED COLD LASER THERAPIST offering mobile services. $30.00 for 45 min session.

Effective and safe for pain relief. Speeds healing process. Musculsketal disorders.

Degenerative joint conditions and general pain.

Based on meridian points. Non invasive treatment. http://www.ottawacoldlasertherapy.ca

• Colonic Therapy DETOX AND STRENGTHEN THE COLON. Gentle, safe, effective. Experienced Colonic Therapist and Holistic Nutritionist, SatDaya WIlliams at 815 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, 613-761-5982, www.holisticottawa.com, satdaya@sympatico.ca

• 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

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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 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 613236-8852 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.

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 ANNA GREEN COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY (MA CCC) Counselling couples and individuals toward more peaceful, loving relationships. LIVE, LAUGH, PLAY. Develop more insight and happiness - improve intimacy and reduce conflict. Counselling and mediation services

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DIRECTORY are available. Receipts available, clinically supervised therapy. Downtown area. 613295-9987 www.annagreen.ca GET RESULTS @ www.SpiritualCounselling.ca FREE COUNSELLING AVAILABLE for people dealing with death and dying. Also, guidance to achieve your goals in life. 613-828-2836 INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING SERVICES (ICS) offers Counselling and Psychotherapy for Depression, Anxiety, Trauma Grief & Bereavement. To set an appointment please call 613-720-9003 or email us at soula.k@sympatico.ca www.soulakorovessiscounselling.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.

ANNA GREEN COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY (MA CCC) - Improve emotional attachment , connection, and communication - reduce stress and conflict. Counselling and mediation services: receipts available, clinically supervised therapy. Downtown area.

613-295-9987 www.annagreen.ca

• Courses

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.

spiritual essence within ourselves and others.

For more information call 613-594-9248, checkour schedule at www.marleneandbob. com or email info@marleneandbob.com

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

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

WELLNESS WITH MOIRA: CranioSacral and SomatoEmotional Release Sessions.

Specializing in self empowerment for healing and health. Insurance Receipts. www.WellnessWithMoira.com 613.432.1239 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!

ANNA EARLE GREEN, MA CCC Cranio-sacral therapy (Upledger), reiki and body-mind healing from life’s mishaps.

CALM. RELAXED. CENTERED. Assists the body’s natural healing intelligence and optimal restoration of immune and nervous system functions for many conditions.

Downtown area. 613-295-9987 www. spiritwell.ca

• Crystal Healing LINDA ENERGY HEALER - Beautiful handpicked 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.

THE CANADIAN SCHOOL OF NATUROTHERAPIES AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT offers distance education courses in Reiki, Intuitive Development/ Counseling, Energy Therapies and Spiritual awareness. Take Individual Courses or become a Registered Integrative Naturotherapist R.I.N. 819-328-9128 www.canadiannaturotherapies.co

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

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• Crystals ASCENSION HEALING - Comprehensive Crystal Shamanic Healing services for people, animals and land offered for more than 10 years | Crystal Store | 5-Day Crystal Healing Certificate includes “laying on of stones” | 2-year Certification Program provides complete training in Crystal Shamanic Healing | Call Karen Osborne at 613-798-2828 karen@ascensionhealing.ca | www.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

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BELLY DANCING FOR FUN! Awaken your own Goddess of Dance. Tracey @ 613-241-3397 or www.bellydancingforfun.com

SACRED CIRCLE DANCE. Experience joy in movement, well-being, and harmony with others. No dance experience required for this fun, accessible exploration and practice of unity and alignment. Ottawa Circle contact: Anne, annabell2@primus.ca. Aylmer Circle contact: Jen, jenboyes@videotron.ca

• 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

• 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

• 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 ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER® Diane Lanthier offers unique EFT work to help you release anxiety, grief, anger, fear, sadness, PTSD, etc. diane@reiki-light.com. 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 imbalances on all levels that were preventing you from experiencing peace, happiness and success in your life. A healthy emotional state, will immediately activate physical healing and well being. 613-808-4822 www.SacredPeaceHealing.com

• 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.

HEALING FROM WITHIN. Energywork and Bodywork through Inner Knowing. Contact Jim Holland at 613-824-1181 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 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 DIVINE CURRENTS. ALS, MS, Alz, Neuro, Sensory. Also Herpes, all viruses. Carlos 613-231-6181 BIO-TOUCH, Reiki and healing attunements, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy massage, Aroma-Zone Touch, Hot Stone Therapy and massage, Crystal stone energy. For appointments with Juane at Classy Nails & Spa, please call 613-834-9922 For information, please email relax.and.renew@outlook.com

• Enneagram JANE LINDSAY,MSOD, Riso-Hudson trained, experienced teacher of the profound Enneagram system of personality type and consciousness development. Type identifying, coaching, training. 613.761.9249 adiewacentre.ca janelindsay@sympatico.ca

• 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.

Jurlique Organic Skin Care. Gayle Mickelson 613.422.5701

• 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 613-5651919 abundantlivingbydesign.com

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

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Meditation with crystals. Call: 613-824-4548 or visit www.lifehealthhealing.com

• Family Planning 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.

• Flower Essences FLOWER ESSENCES can offer support in every area of life. Gentle release of stubborn patterns and blockages, healing of trauma, assistance in acute or chronic issues, physical or emotional. Californian, Pacific and Bach Essences. Will treat animals. Barbara Schuster, FES-certified practitioner; 613-8204303, www.theflowersofaeksulap.com

• 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 custommade 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

• 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.

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• Herbalism 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

• Homeopathy J.B. HOMEOPATHIC DISPENSARY. Jo-Anne Bazinet, homeopath. Member of S.P.H.Q., C.S.H., H.M.C.C. 2062 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, ON, K1C 1E6. (613) 830-0487.

Consultations & products available.

MARILENA GAVRILA - NUTRIHOM D.I.Hom(Pract.), RNCP, Registered Homeopath for acute and chronic conditions and Registered Nutritional and Lifestyle Consultant; www.nutrihom.com; nutrihom@gmail.com; (613) 842-9328

• Hotstone Healing 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 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!

HOT STONE THERAPY and massage, Reiki and healing attunements, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy massage, AromaZone Touch, Bio-Touch, Crystal stone energy.

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For appointments with Juane at Classy Nails & Spa, please call 613-834-9922 For information, please email relax.and.renew@outlook.com

• Hypnotherapy WHAT DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE? Holistic hypnosis guides you to your unique solutions and a better life!

Priscilla Corcoran, www.radiantchanges.com 613-859-3902 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 Toll-free 1-888-3903553 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!

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

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 HYPNOSIS WORKS! Reach your objectives with Lynne Cardinal, a fully Certified Hypnotist with the National Guild of Hypnotists, holding additional certifications in Hypnosis Innovative Techniques and Weight Loss. She has a PhD in Eastern Philosophy from India. Lynne has been offering Stress Management, Burnout Prevention and Meditation workshops at the government and private sector for over 30 years. Insurance receipts. 613.721.7888 - info@kaivalya.ca www.kaivalya.ca

• Indian Head Massage INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE, Reiki and healing attunements, Aromatherapy massage, Aroma-Zone Touch, Hot Stone Therapy and massage, Bio-Touch, Crystal stone energy.

For appointments with Juane at Classy Nails & Spa, please call 613-834-9922 For information, please email relax.and.renew@outlook.com KYMBERLI KER, IHM Practitioner, Relaxing Treatments. www.OttawaReflexologist.com THE CANADIAN CENTRE OF INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE. Two day Certification course with Debbie Boehlen. 905.714.0298. www.indianheadmassagecanada.com AYURVEDIC HEAD MASSAGE certification with Jackie Cave, Fusion School of Natural Health.

613-389-4344 or info@FusionNaturalHealth.com

• Infrared Sauna SAGE 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 Energy Counselling INTUITIVE ENERGY THERAPIST/COUNSELOR and Author Cheryl Jiala Driskell helps you BENEFIT from an ‘Intuitive Approach’ to your health. What is out of balance is immediately made clear and energy therapies bring you back to flow! 15 mins from Island Park 819328-9128. www.intuitivelight.com

• Intuitive Numerology A NEW SCHOOL OF THOUGHT. Psychic Consultation. Laura Young 725-7232 lbaird@istar.ca

• Intuitive Psychic Readings LINDA THERRIEN World Known Medium Clairvoyant. Using Crystals, Chinese Astrology

and Channeling Cards, my Readings consist of guidance in your work, health, love and Spiritual Healing. I am accurate, dependable and gifted. I am Founder of Dimensional Meditation with crystals, Past Life Regression Channeling Facilitator and a Reiki Master Teacher Practitioner. (613824-4548) www.lifehealthhealing.com

• Intuitive Readings MARLENE STEVENS 819 483 9915 Intuitive readings & tarot. Medium & Angel card readings. Marstevens@sympatico.ca MOIRA HUTCHISON CTACC DHP Acc. Hyp.: Connect to your Higher Self and your Inner Wisdom. For insight, guidance, validation, inspiration and support. On-line, by phone and in person (613) 432-1239 www.WellnessWithMoira.com MICHELLE VEZEAU spiritual guidance to your life’s questions - insightful, profound clarity.

Michelle.Vezeau@sympatico.ca 819 827-2579 KERRY PALFRAMAN RN specializes in a unique intuitive modality, which offers both healing and profound personal insight into the vast depths of your Being. Session recorded on mp3. www.indigowisdom.ca LINDA MEDIUM, Palm reader: for appt: Tele: 613-816-1808 SUZANNE WHITE Bilingual Psychic/Medium, Card & Photo Readings, Dowsing, Psychometry and House Clearing. 343-8826559 info@suesintuition.ca www.suesintuition.ca DEREK VAN DER LIGHT. What are you looking for? Love? Money? Satisfaction? Let me help you meet your needs. Call or text me: 613.252.7509 Email: derek.vanderlight@gmail. com Blog: derekvanderlight.wordpress.com

• Iridology LANE JENSEN is a certified Iridologist and a certified Nutritional/Herbal counselor.

Trained in (ERT) Emotional Reflex Technique Assessment, an advanced form of Muscle Testing for Emotional and Nutritional support.

For more information and consulting call (613)424-1647 or (613)-406-8798 Email: thevitalist@yahoo.com www.transitionalhealth.ca will be coming soon!

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

• 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

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NATURAL HEALTH THERAPEUTIC CENTRE. Lymph drainage (Vodder), Reflexology, Shiatsu, Massage. Twenty years experience.

Receipts for extended health plans. Free parking. By appointment only: 613-798-8385. Lincoln Heights Rd. www.naturaltherapeutic.ca

• Massage MOVEMENT HARMONY MASSAGE. Spinal alignment work, employing osteopathic techniques, attunement, Swedish & acupuncture massage. 33 years experience treating injuries and chronic back challenges in Orleans.

Contact Heather Brown (613) 878-6480.

ANN receipt available for insurance.

LEARN INFANT MASSAGE. Kind gentle woman would like to teach infant massage to a parent 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 CALM CONNECTIONS Massage Therapy, 42 Holland Ave. Cathy Chatham RMT, Kirsten Greenleaf RMT. Tel: 613 792 3223 www.calmconnections.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

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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 MAITLAND MASSAGE THERAPY: a healing company.Online booking. www.MaitlandMassage. ca Free parking. Melanie Ransom, RMT, BHSc. 878 Maitland Ave. 613-722-6423 RACHELLE BEHRENS RMT now accepting new patients at cozy home based clinic in Kanata. www.behrensrmt.com DIANA M SHELDRICK, Registered Massage Therapist since 2005. Also available, Maya Abdominal Therapy treatments. Please contact Diana at 613 265 7681 or www.arvigotherapy.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 ANGELA KEHLER, Certified Medical Intuitive www.soulbirdconsulting.com/

• Meditation 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 613-725-1328 or ottawachristianmeditation@gmail.com or consult www.wccm-canada.ca COSMIC MINDFULNESS, Meditation in the Yogic Tradition. Ongoing classes and guided meditations, Wednesdays at 7:30pm given by Chris Simmonds, including chakra awareness, Pratyahara and Yogic Meditation techniques. Attend an ongoing class or practice group. Advanced personal instruction is also available. Call Chris at 613-298-2447 or email ottawameditation@gmail.com. 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.

THE SILVA METHOD. Lise Blouin, Certified Silva Method Instructor.

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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 enhance your growth and development to bring the meditative process into daily living.

Individual and group classes-daytime/evening. ISUL method. Contact Nancy 613-5960260 stonetreehaven@yahoo.com MEDITATION ON TWIN HEARTS. A beautiful & healing technique for illumination that works on the physical, mental, and spiritual levels to open the heart chakra (emotional heart) and the crown chakra (spiritual heart), making us a channel of divine energies, which we use to bless the earth & every being. Sandy Hill, WEDNESDAYS, 7pm. Cost: on donation.

RSVP: faye@pranichealingontario.ca, http://bit.ly/TwinHearts SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION. Awaken your Kundalini energy to balance you, connect you to cosmic consciousness, and bring about your spiritual rebirth. Visit us at freemeditation. com or sahajayoga.ca. Saturdays 3:00 pm Ottawa Public Library 120 Metcalfe (FREE)

• 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

• Mentoring Program FOR OVER 20 YEARS KERRY PALFRAMAN has been a spiritual teacher and healer. This program offers you her personal support and guidance in any area of your choosing.

Empowering you towards you your next level of mastery. www.indigowisdom.ca

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

• Music & Healing FOR 29 YEARS I 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 DEEP SOUL ENERGETICS – Deep core healing using sound, improvisation, creative

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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). 210-190 Somerset St. 613-627-3880, kandislocknd@gmail.com PURE MED NATUROPATHIC CENTRE Licensed Naturopathic Doctors focusing on Digestive Disorders, Fatigue and Stress, Pain, Menopause, and Healthy Aging. Come in for a free 15 minute consultation to find out how naturopathic medicine can benefit you (no treatment provided). 298 Dalhousie St., Suite 150 613-216-4661, info@puremednaturopathic.com, puremednaturopathic.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

www.wellbeingisyours.com Rica 613-257-8362

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

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

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

• Past Life and Spiritual Journeys ALLAN GREEN, Master Past Life and Spiritual Journey Facilitator since 1982; 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.

I AM YOUR CERTIFIED GUIDE TO YOUR PAST LIFE MEMORIES. I am trained by Brian Weiss MD and certified in advanced regression by Mary Elizabeth Raines in Sedona AZ. Eliminate fears,start healing,unexplained pain or just curious? I will walk there and back with you. Three Hr. sessions. For inquiries, Tlunam@live.ca or Call 613 769 1312 FOR PAST LIFE REGRESSION THERAPY in Ottawa contact Monica at 613.864.4724 or Email contact@MonicaDumont.com or visit www.MonicaDumont.com

• Pranic Healing FAYE IS A FULL-TIME PRANIC HEALER offering in-person healing sessions at a studio in the Byward Market, as well as distant-healing sessions. Through distant healing, she has successfully treated clients all over Ontario and Quebec, and as far as Saudi Arabia, Paris, Thailand, Japan, England, and Morocco. Whether in-person or remotely, Faye sees clients for a broad range of physical and psychological ailments, which may include anything from broken bones to PTSD, Pranic facelifts or weight-loss programs, and helping people enrich their homes or businesses through Pranic Feng Shui.

Inspired by the benefits of Pranic Healing in her life and the lives of others, Faye now teaches Basic Pranic Healing and Superbrain Yoga courses in Ontario and Quebec. As part of her service to her community, Faye holds a weekly Twin Hearts Meditation in Sandy Hill every Wednesday at 7pm. (www.pranichealingontario. ca, faye@pranichealingontario.ca, Facebook. com/ECPranic, 613-282-0801)

• 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 naturotherapist 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 QI-MATIC RESEARCH CENTRE; Workshops by Sifu James: 2014: Nov. 22-23 Qi and Structure.

2015: Jan.17 9am-noon Free seminar; Jan.1718 Information Healing; Mar.7-8 Basic Level; April 18-19 Transposing and Mapping; May 22-24 Retreat; July 11 9-noon Free Seminar; July 11-12 information Healing. Contact Angela at afung46@hotmail.com or 613 762 8893

• 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

• Reconnective Healing PATRICIA V. LACROIX, Reconnective Healing Practitionerª. The Reconnectionª and Reconnective Healing¨. patriciavlacroix@sympatico.ca Visit: www.TheReconnection.com ALEXIS NICOL – Reconnective Healing® Practioner and the Reconnection since 2005.

613-263-7925 www.firstlighthealing.com GISÈLE COSSETTE, Reconnective Healing & Reconnection Practionner since 2009.

819-431-3888.

• 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

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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 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. Contact Nancy 613-596-0260 stonetreehaven@yahoo.com KYMBERLI KER, RCRT, Foot Reflexology.

Receipts provided, www.OttawaReflexologist.com, 613.897.9642 LAURIE BERG, RCRT - Hand & Foot Reflexology with Reiki www.rootessence.net - 613-722-4004 REFLEXOLOGY BY RISHMA is a home based practice in Westboro. Sessions offered for 1 hour or 45 minutes. Receipts provided.

By appointment only. House calls available.

(613) 890-1062 www.reflexologybyrishma.com

• Reiki 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 Dianne at 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

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www.WindowtotheSoul.com WENDY ARMSTRONG, CRA-RT, Usui & Karuna Reiki Master. Sessions & training for all levels. 613-823-3316 wendy@wellness-centre. com www.wellness-centre.com iHEALING CONNECTION: Usui & Karuna Reiki Master, Lightarian Reiki, QuantumTouch, Intergrative Energy Therapy, EFT and Magnified Healing. These holistic therapies will help you to relax, relieve stress and heal on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Roger, 613 322 7585, email; rlrivera1111@yahoo.ca 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 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 the Usui Method.

New and all levels welcome...individual and small classes. Contact Nancy 613-596-0260 stonetreehaven@yahoo.com 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 DEBRA DESJARDINS at Angel Wing Reiki.

Kanata; Morgan’s Grant. Reiki sessions for all ages. Reiki for animals. Classes for levels 1 and 2 and children. www.angelwingreiki.com 613-435-2100 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 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.

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KYMBERLI KER, RCRT, Foot Reflexology.

Receipts provided, www.OttawaReflexologist.com HEAL. GROW. THRIVE. I am an IET and Usui/ Karuna Reiki Master teacher offering healing sessions, Reiki and IET classes. Frederic Papillon 613 805-3733 www.crystalheartlotus.com ANNA EARLE GREEN, MA CCC SPIRIT WELL HOLISTICS – Body-centered process work: Reiki & Classes, Craniosacral, SET, EFT, and more. Assisting your journey toward an energy-filled life. Daytime. Downtown area. www.spiritwell.ca 613-295-9987 FIND YOUR WAY, HEAL YOUR PAIN, and move forward with intuitive messages from your Angels. Visit www.threelightshealing.com to begin your powerful healing journey.

ASCENSION REIKI HEALING SESSIONS and training for Mastery, accompanied by Spirit.Celeste S. Vermette, Reiki Master 613-565-9303. touch_therapies@rogers.com THE WRITTEN REI! Written Clairvoyant Readings. Read what your Heart has to say!

Detailed Report, English or French. (613) 227-4497or ceragagnon@gmail.com REIKI AND HEALING ATTUNEMENTS, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy massage, Aroma-Zone Touch, Hot Stone Therapy and massage, Bio-Touch, Crystal stone energy. For appointments with Juane at Classy Nails & Spa, please call 613-8349922 For information, please email relax.and. renew@outlook.com

• 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 613625-2200. www.lindenpondcottage.com

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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 MIRANDA GREENACRE (Dayvis) Advanced Rolfing Practitioner 400 Pleasant Park Rd. Ottawa, On. K1H 5N1 (613) 866 2427

• 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.

ASCENSION HEALING - 2-Year Certification Program provides complete training in the ancient arts of Crystal and Shamanic Healing | 5-Day Crystal Healing Certificate | Drunvalo Melchizedek’s Awakening the Illuminated Heart Workshop and more… | Call Karen Osborne at 613-798-2828 | karen@ascensionhealing.ca | www.ascensionhealing.ca

• 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.

TIM YEARINGTON NATIVE TEACHINGS Algonquin Traditional Knowledge: Medicine Wheel teachings, Thunderbird medicine, Serpent medicine, Seven Grandfather teachings, Manitous & Animal totems, Fire Bird healing ceremonies, Sacred Fire ceremonies, spiritual counseling, personal medicine work & training, guided medicine walks in nature & wildereness vision quests. Also public speaking & storytelling. timyearington@yahoo.ca 613-725-5225 www.timyearington.com

• Shamanism ASCENSION HEALING - Comprehensive Crystal Shamanic Healing services for people, animals and land offered for more than 10 years | 2-year Certification Program provides complete training in Crystal Shamanic Healing | Call Karen Osborne at 613-798-2828 | karen@ascensionhealing.ca | www.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 IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, experience traditional ceremonies and medicine that promote physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Distance Healing also available.

SatDaya Williams at 447 Holland Ave Unit 3, Ottawa, 613-761-5982, www.holisticottawa.com, satdaya@sympatico.ca

• 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

• 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.

• Sound Healing Massage COMBINING CRYSTAL BOWLS, tuning forks and other sound healing instruments to enhance your relaxation experience. Julie certified Orthotechnician (massage) since 1994. 613-254-8469.

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

• 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 ANGELA AZARIA, PSYCHIC MEDIUM & SPIRITUAL COACH, angela@loveheals.ca, 613 913 8511, www.loveheals.ca

• Stress Reduction EXPLORATION OF 4 THEMES and simple strategies to reduce stress. Gisèle Cossette, B.A.,Wellness & Life Coach, 819-431-3888, cossette.gisele@gmail.com

• 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

• Tai Chi WEEKLY TAI CHI (Yang style) classes at PranaShanti (PS) Yoga Centre. Every Tuesday night from 7:30-9pm. Suited for both beginner and intermediate practitioners.

For more info call Jürgen Portz at 613-7217888 or PS at 613-761-9642.

• Tantra YOGA OF LOVE AND RELATIONSHIP. The pleasurable way to Enlightenment.

Course and consultations for individuals and couples. Celeste S. Vermette, certified with the Chandra Bindu Tantra Institute.

613-565-9303. tantracanada@gmail.com

• Tarot TAROT AND CARTOUCHE READINGS: I have been reading cards since 1986 and use the Mother Peace Tarot deck as well as the Cartouche deck. Eleanor Ann Rowan 613-746-6778 PERSONAL READINGS Tarot-Astrology Judy Jibb 613 304 4255, personalreadings@gmail.com TAROT READINGS with DAVID CLOUDS. If you’re looking for a Reading, it’s a good indication that you would benefit from having one. I have a home practice and make 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.

HAVE AN ORACLE CARD READING with Daniel Tigner.

Look into relationships, career, money, where things may be

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going, what are your best choices, tools to transform.... Call or email to book a reading inperson, by telephone or Skype: 819-682-0205, dt@essences.ca

• Thai Massage 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 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!

• Therapeutic Touch THERAPEUTIC TOUCHª - profound relaxation, pain relief, supports healing all levels.

Can be applied in acute, chronic or emotional conditions. House calls, hospital visits available. Will treat animals. Barbara Schuster, TTNO-Recognized Practitioner. 613-8204303, www.theflowersofaeskulap.com

• 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

• Visceral Manipulation DENISE GAULIN, B.A., CST offers visceral manipulation sessions for adults, children and infants. She is a certified CranioSacral therapist and has a specialization in pediatric CST and VM. By appointment. Tel. 613-738-9080 AVIVA COHEN, 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.

• 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

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DIRECTORY • 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

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

• Workshops GROUNDING AND THE ART OF CREATING SACRED SPACE A two-day workshop about creating boundaries, clearing the aura, learning how to clear a space, how to be present and secure in your own energy field. Ideal workshop for energy workers, massage therapists, lawyers, social workers and anyone anywhere who works with or lives closely with others. For information and registration call Aileen’s Oasis at 613-2282272, or by e-mail at aileen@aileensoasis.com QUANTUM-TOUCH: The Power to Heal Certificate workshop in Quantum-Touch therapy, a powerfully simple modality that will transform your ideas about your health and your life. This wonderful modality can be used with other modalities and is very helpful for self-healing, distance healing, working with clients, friends, family, pets, water, and gardens. For information, call Aileen’s Oasis at 613-228-2272, aileen@ aileensoasis.com and www.aileensoasis.com.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS with an esoteric approach using hypnosis and NLP. For more info visit www.

TheSuccessRoom.ca or call 613.699.4555 Check out WWW.PLANETBOTANIX.COM for a full listing of upcoming workshops/certifications!

301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444

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• 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 RAMA LOTUS YOGA CENTRE is your yoga studio. Are you stressed? Anxious?

Overwhelmed? Exhausted? We’ve got you covered. With 100+ weekly yoga and meditation classes in a variety of styles there is something for everyone (sometimes even soup!). Not in the mood for yoga just yet?

Come shop, socialize, sip on our house tea, read from our community library or drop off a food bank donation. Can’t afford yoga rates?

Let’s talk. Work exchange, student rates, early morning, donation, like we said, we’ve got you covered, because yoga is for everyone. www.ottawayoga.com 613.234.7974 342 Gladstone Ave 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 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 GENTLE YOGA AND MEDITATION. Mondays in Crystal Beach (just west of Bayshore). 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Maki House Community Centre. 19 Leeming Drive. Julie 613-254-8469 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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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.

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 WISHINGTREE YOGA CENTRE—Yoga in Kanata. For all ages, beginner to experienced practitioner. Traditional, Hot Power, Hatha, Sound, Yin, Ashtanga, Restorative, 50+, Hatha flow, Meditation, Kirtan and Family Yoga. 200h Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. www.wishingtreeyoga.ca GENTLE YOGA, YIN & MORE. Right in Osgoode, drop in or registered classes. www.innerathletes.net

• Zenith Omega CATHERINE GREEN, CANADIAN REGIONAL: Teacher/Facilitator Dissolve Emotional, Mental, Physical Blocks. Embrace Positive Change. DNA Upgrade Long Distance Available. ascensionportal@xplornet.com 613-479-0299 www.catherinegreen.net

It’s None of My Business

CREATE CLOSER LOVING RELATIONSHIPS

By Marlene Neufeld

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recently got caught in an old familiar pattern. I righteously tried to point out to a dear friend the problem with some choices she was making. Somehow, I convinced myself that I had the right to tell her where she was wrong. She hadn’t asked for my advice, but I gave it anyway. What made my position even more ridiculous was that some of the choices she was making were choices I wished I could make. I was jealous (which, of course, I didn’t realize at the time).

Of course, she didn’t take my advice well. Drama ensued.

Eventually, I got curious and open to learning. I asked myself the question, “how am I organizing myself to participate in this drama right now?” I realized I was trying to control something that I couldn’t control, it wasn’t my business. What made me think that I was entitled to giving advice, even though it wasn’t asked for? I guess I was scared watching my friend and the choices she was making.

And, yes, I love my friend and could tell myself that it was my love speaking. If I didn’t care so much about my friend, then the choices she was making wouldn’t matter to me. But surely there was a better way of doing it.

And then there was my jealousy. By not looking at it and realizing it was a projection I wasn’t fully open to change for myself. I wasn’t able to learn from what was going on. I hadn’t identified this as my own learning edge.

I’ve since re-committed to noticing when I’m scared and speaking unarguably. I’ve since re-committed to asking my friend if she wants to hear my opinion, before I tell her. And, what seems even more important, I’ve committed to exploring my own learning edges, about making choices that I want to make. My jealousy was pointing to unmet and disowned needs of my own from the past. My friend was modelling for me how I could live in a more expanded state. A whole new

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opportunity for my own growth opened up before me.

The hardest part of this for me is to not beat myself up for what happened.

My teacher, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, once said to me “Self-flagellation is optional.”

I have learned how beating myself up actually keeps me stuck. It gives me the illusion that I am doing something about my mistakes. But it doesn’t actually allow me to learn anything. I am focusing on loving myself for acknowledging my learning edge, even though it was messy and threatened my friendship.

If you find yourself in a drama, I invite you to get curious and open to learning something from it. Ask yourself the question, “how am I organizing myself to participate in this drama right now?” This can only be done if you are simultaneously giving yourself healthy doses of self-love and acceptance.

Marlene works with her husband Bob Neufeld and practices body-centered Psychotherapy. Marlene and Bob are a couple who help couples learn life-changing skills and create closer, more loving relationships with one another. To learn more, see www.marleneandbob.com or call 613-594-9248 to arrange a complimentary 1-hour introductory session.

Ottawa Spiritualist Temple Christian Spiritual Ministries Inc.

Olde Forge C.C., 2730 Carling Avenue Sunday Service at 1:30 pm Worship, Healing & Message Service

Rev. E. Stoddard

& Various Guest Mediums

for Information call 613-521-9711

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Your sexuality is a gift ~ Unwrap it!

as a vibrant and healthy woman, I was experiencing low sexual desire and when I broached the topic with a medical professional, I was told oday, I dare to start a conversation nothing was wrong. My hormone about embracing our sexuality levels were normal. No one dared as a gift. Let’s be real when it comes asked me what my thoughts and to talking about sex: many feel beliefs were about my sexuality. No uncomfortable, giggle, feel ashamed one dared to ask me what was I feeling and or guilty, get shy or start making or experiencing in my life at that inappropriate jokes. In a world that time. No one dared to ask me if I felt appears progressive in many ways, connected to my life or disconnected. the topic of sex is still taboo. Have you The few medical professionals that ever taken a moment to ponder why I did consult, simply focused on the that may be or where that came from? physical body. Not one of them asked I wholeheartedly believe its time to me to look at the whole picture. Tired change the conversation. Our sexuality CANADA’S GODDESS COACH of feeling this way and deeply desiring Certified Professional Sex Coach is meant to be celebrated! to change this aspect in my life, I chose Here’s the thing, our sexuality is to embrace a new journey: that of our birthright. We were born a sexual becoming a certified professional sex being and we will die a sexual being.

(613) 270.0267 coach in the hope that I would find Exploring the spectrum of our sexuality www.dianemerpaw.com some answers. What an incredible is a gift that we have been given by the diane@dianemerpaw.com journey it was. When I consciously Divine. Unfortunately, many people began to integrate spirituality into my have received negative messages when it comes to their sexuality my whole perspective on life changed. sexuality, especially women. Many women have often I began by embracing fully that I am a sexual being been made to feel “less than” when it comes to their and that it’s important to celebrate this within myself. sexuality. Also it’s truly unfortunate that our model I chose to let go of feelings like shame and hurt. I also for sex is based on that of performance. What do I started looking deep within myself o explore my limiting mean? Many of the surveys in the public domain ask beliefs and stories which had weaved their way into my us to answer questions about frequency, performance subconscious mind over time and were impacting me and desire. In reading the results of these surveys, in a ways that were not serving me nor my relationship many women often feel inadequate on one level or with my Beloved. I realized more deeply that sexual another. For the most part, many believe that there energy is our life force energy and that if we choose to is something wrong with them because they did not shut it off, turn it down, or put it on hold we can choose meet the standards published by the survey. Not so! to press the reset button at any time. Sexual energy fuels It’s my belief that these surveys have failed to look at us in all aspects of our lives. It’s vitally important to our sex from the woman’s perspective. Women look, see health and well being on many levels. Firing up your and feel very differently about sex than men. It’s not sexual energy consciously helps you to live a turned on right or wrong. It simply is. It seems like much of the life; one that is filled with sensuality, spirituality and world has forgotten, that we are to look at our sexuality pleasure rather than one focused on the next orgasm. from a holistic perspective, meaning, that we are so Every moment of every day offers you the opportunity much more than our physical bodies. We need to look to experience life as a blissful orgasm, one where your at our mind, our emotions (heart), our spirit and our senses are engaged, one where pleasure and the sacred energy. I became aware of this holistic concept a year or are at the heart of your choices. Your sexuality is a gift so ago when I began my journey to become a Certified will you dare to unwrap it and discover its many layers Professional Sex Coach. A light bulb went on within of deliciousness? me. Yeah, that makes a whole lot of sense. Why do some doctors and therapists not see it this way? It still baffles Diane Merpaw is a Certified Professional Sex Coach me to this day. helping women to heal their sexual wounds (limiting Though I had been on a spiritual path for some beliefs, stories, myths) so that they may discover, time, a part of me had not made the connection that explore and bask in the fullness of their sensuality, all of the pieces were integrated. Looking back on my spirituality and sexuality. Will you dare to awaken journey and embodying this new concept in my daily the inner mistress that lies within you? life, it makes so much sense. One of my deepest wishes is that someday this is a model that everyone chooses www.dianemerpaw.com to embrace. Why have I chosen to follow this concept 613.270.0267 of integrating spirituality and sexuality? In my 30’s diane@dianemerpaw.com

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Important Differences between Approaches to Dispute Resolution

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Arnold Zeman, M.A., Acc.FM (OAFM) Transformative Mediator

an Simon of the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation, Inc. recently highlighted a column that appeared on-line last June 26 in Verdict-Justia.com.

The column was written by Sherry F. Colb of Cornell University Law School about her experience training to be a volunteer mediator with the Community Dispute Resolution Center. While seemingly a neophyte in the field of mediation, Colb is a full professor of law and the Charles Evans Hughes Scholar at Cornell; she teaches courses in constitutional criminal procedure, evidence, and animal rights and has published widely • Downtown location in a variety of law reviews. So when she has something to say “[about] the important differences between • Sliding fee scale mediation and litigation, and the possibilities that those – no retainer required differences offer for approaching human conflict in a more empowering way”, one would do well to listen.

• Free consultation In his blog post, Simon sets out a list of a dozen “insights that the [mediation] training inspired” in Professor Colb: “1) Transformative mediation can be much more than a 613-203-5346 way to avoid court – it can be both empowering and arnold@conflictconversations.org connecting. www.conflictconversations.org 2) Transformative mediation can address any sort of conflict, not just ones that are [suitable for] litigation.

3) Transformative mediation can lead to both parties 10) The transformative mediator’s support of the feeling much better about the situation, regardless of conversation leads to clarity for the parties and often to whether they decide to reduce an agreement to writing full-blown changes in how they see the situation, each as part of the process. other, and themselves.

4) Transformative mediators participate in a conversation, 11) Litigation appeals to our childhood fantasy that as opposed to a formal process with formal components, Mommy or Daddy will fix things when we’re in such as opening statements. conflict, by making our sibling understand that we 5) Participants in transformative mediation have control are right. Transformative mediation is more realistic of the process.

– it leaves the decisions in the hands of those whose 6) “Knowing that someone (perhaps only the mediator perspectives are at the center of the conflict. [who is committed to impartiality and confidentiality]) 12) In transformative mediation, ‘parties routinely learn will hear what they have to say in a nonjudgmental that they are far more competent and capable of figuring and open manner” helps parties feel safe in expressing things out than they could have previously imagined.’” themselves.

7) When people settle a lawsuit without transformative mediation, they are far less satisfied with the settlement I am passionate about the transformative approach to mediation and would be happy to offer you a free and the process. consultation. I can be reached at 613-203-5346 or 8) The transformative perspective assumes that when a arnold@conflictconversations.org party asks a 3rd party “what do you think?”, the party is expressing their sense of weakness; and the most helpful response is to support the party as she finds her own strength (that is, the third party does not answer Erin Lamont is a registered massage the question, but rather acknowledges the party’s therapist (RMT) and owner of uncertainty).

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Laura’s Numerology News for September 2014

Add the day of your birth to the month of your birth.

Then you will add the number 7 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

1. Big changes and new beginnings are in your face this month. If you have been sitting on the fence about an issue, prepare to move now or lose the opportunity.

You can finally put the past behind you and move on in any area now. Now, now, now!

2. Your projects will come to an agonizing halt in Sept., so be patient. You are in a wait state. This is a month of delays and frustrations so get ZEN early and stay there, no matter what.

3. This is a time of renewal and healing. It could also be the rebirth of you after some very trying times.

This would be a great period for selling, writing and promoting yourself, or your ideas. Visit your healer if you feel the urge.

4. No more fun for you, my friend. I really hope that you had some down time in Aug., as Sept. is a hard working period that requires discipline and fortitude.

Put your nose on the grindstone and keep it there.

5. Keep your hips flexible as there will be lots of twists and turns this month. Be ready to take advantage of opportunities to advance and make radical changes in your life. Watch your mouth, as you might say something that gets you into trouble.

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.

Public Lecture Medical Doctors from North America and Europe report about:

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Healing on the Spiritual Path - medically verifiable A higher power exists that is the essence of life, and it can heal.

Bruno Groening (1906 - 1959), had very precise, intuitive knowledge of this energy, and through his teaching made it freely available to everyone. Many people have been helped by this ancient knowledge.

Bruno Groening (1906-1959)

Lecture contents:  Medically documented healings will be explained  People who have been healed, even from so-called “incurable” diseases will share their experiences

 Hear stories about liberation from addiction, depression and anxiety  Learn more about this ancient knowledge that has helped thousands of people

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The event is free of charge. Donations are appreciated.

Organizer: Bruno Groening Circle of Friends

7. What have you been focusing or stressing about this year? Whatever it is, your head will be filled to bursting, now. Remain calm and take care of yourself.

Get help if you cannot do it yourself. Save any major decisions until Oct. 8. Do you feel that you are being tested and evaluated?

The chance of recognition or advancement is emphasized, so watch your posture. Career and money issues are in the spotlight. Make that important decision now.

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Medical doctors and psychologists in all major specialties work together in the Medical Scientific Group (MWF), a part of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends, to record and verify these spiritual healings.

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6. It might feel like everyone needs a chunk of you, and there might not be enough chunks to go around. Use this month to do house work, renovations, and focus on any family issues that need to be resolved.

9. If you can’t take a trip, put a big effort into finishing your TO DO list and clear a path so that you can start new endeavors in Oct. Finish, excavate and prepare, only. There may be an ending or major drama that causes you to panic. Remain calm and let it go

A Course in Miracles and The Bible

by James Gregory

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A Course in Miracles and The Bible DO ANY OF THESE APPLY TO YOU?

n a recent contest to write the most dramatic • Raised Christian but disillusioned with traditional Christianity newspaper headline ever, the winner was “Jesus • Puzzled by conflicting teachings in the Bible • A fan of Jesus, but feel that his teachings have been distorted Returns!” And no wonder…although he travelled no and misunderstood more than a few hundred kilometers from his birthplace, • Ready to let go of sin and all the guilt associated with it held no political office, commanded no army, Jesus • Heard of A Course in Miracles and want to find out more was one of the most influential persons to have ever If so, then consider joining us for an in-depth comparison of A lived. His teachings turned the status quo on its head Course in Miracles and the Bible, both of which are considered the and have been influencing our belief systems for 2,000 inspired word of God and feature Jesus as their central character. years. Time literally restarted when he was born. The Offered by Course Oasis, A registered charitable organization Bible is one of the best selling and most widely read dedicated to A Course in Miracles books in the world. And whether you are Christian or Six Monday evenings, September 8–October 20, 7 to 9 p.m. not, references to Jesus and his teachings permeate all Fee: $60. aspects of our culture.

To register, or for more information, call Course Oasis Yet many Christians feel disenchanted with the (613-726-0195) or email courseoasis@primus.ca teachings of traditional Christianity, which seem website: courseoasis.org irrelevant and confusing and leave them wanting more. If Jesus were to return, what would he say and sense of a confusing and fearful world and our place in how would he go about saying it? A Course in Miracles it. It contains passages that are as familiar as a forgotten may very well be his message for the modern world. song, and others that will challenge your current belief Considered a modern spiritual classic, “The Course” system to its very foundation. appears to be a complete spiritual path authored by Is A Course in Miracles the “Third Testament”? Come Jesus himself. It includes hundreds of references to the and find out for yourself as we spend six weeks this fall Bible, correcting, clarifying and adding new insights. In exploring the teachings of the Course and its connection the same way that the New Testament is the fulfillment with the Bible. (See the of the teachings of ad on this page for more the Old Testament, details.) One thing is the Course seems to A Course in Miracles certain, once you have represent a natural At been exposed to the progression from the Course, you will never be Course Oasis New Testament. the same again.

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Pathwork: Support for a More Fulfilled Life

by Jean Millar realize that many of my life choices have been partially motivated by an inner search for authenticity and a desire to live life as fully as my capacities allow. From career and recreational choices to personal growth programs of various kinds, I have been looking, sometimes consciously, for answers to the BIG questions about life purpose, how to be fully human and how to love better and be happier. The self-help books and programs took me towards some understanding in these areas. But it is the Pathwork™ that has provided the tools and direction towards the emotional and spiritual maturity I’ve been seeking in my life. Here are some reflections from a Pathwork friend, Beth Hedquist, from Virginia, USA: “Pathwork offers me a lens through which I can see life, relationships, and even pain and conflict as sacred and meaningful. Everything and everyone matters, but very little is life or death, and I can learn to bear it all – the joy AND the sorrow. It is not a path that has told me what I should believe in order to qualify as righteous or worthy; rather it has taught me that I can really listen to and trust my own instincts, my inner guidance, my highest self. . .. The Pathwork offers me . . . the real possibility of experiencing life with an open heart, of loving myself and others more deeply and intimately than I ever dreamed possible, and expanding my understanding of and connection to God beyond what I even knew I longed for.”

The Pathwork had its beginnings in the 1950s when people in the New York region were attracted to lectures being delivered by Eva Perriakos who had come to the US from Vienna. The lectures were about how to be fully human on all levels: mentally, psychologically and spiritually. They covered a wide range of topics and were full of wisdom and downto-earth practical guidance. The original small group that gathered around Eva grew into many groups in

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many countries worldwide – Europe, Australia, Latin America and Canada, including Ottawa. People were, and are, thirsty for this approach to a fuller way of being – seeing the causes and effects in our life patterns and understanding their origins, looking squarely at the shadow self, becoming thoroughly selfresponsible and coming to know and live from the very best in ourselves.

People work with the lectures in various ways – individually, one-on-one or in groups.

In Ottawa, there is an active Pathwork community which offers programs and holds monthly community gatherings.

Open lectures are offered to discuss one of the lectures.

And there are trained Pathwork therapists (Helpers) who offer individual sessions providing emotional and spiritual guidance using the Pathwork tools and concepts.

The Pathwork lectures are available for free download from www.pathwork.org.

For more information about the Pathwork in Ottawa, go to www.ottawapathwork.ca.

Jean Millar is a Pathwork Helper in Ottawa. jmillar@rogers.com or 613-829-1254.

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hildren are like beautiful, unique rainbows as they experience the varied colors of the world. Every child brings his/her own unique color and natural state of being to the world. How often have you noticed your children do info@clubyoga.ca this? They naturally create their 613 228 9235 own bubble to experience the 36 Simcoe St. www.clubyoga.ca world and yoga and meditation teacher training ~ child, teen & family yoga helps them do this in a balanced way. special needs ~ counselling ~ workplace Children are like sponges as they learn about the world through their senses. Have meditation to balance the body and mind. One evening you noticed that they can sit quietly for a long time with she saw a movie and ran to her room after seeing a their toys, puzzles and building blocks? Observe your scary movie. She sat on her bed and started doing this children during quiet time and let them experience their meditation and within a few minutes she was happy own creative selves, uniqueness and inner wisdom. and secure again.

As a yoga teacher I have observed children develop Let them explore the world by playing, a time with no concentration and focus by learning just this mantra demands, dead-lines or expectations to perform.

Children have their own bubble, empty with no mind which has hand movements along with the voice and not thinking about how to do anything? They just expression. They close their eyes and do their best immerse themselves into the flow of the moment and to move their hands correctly. One day I arrived at a discover themselves with the stimulation of the senses. Mother’s Day class and the toddlers were sitting in a They might need to release some pent up energy as they row doing the meditation with a smile on their face. jump on a trampoline non-stop. Children also love to So children pick up the beautiful vibration of mantras, create their own magical world, either alone or doing establish the habit of being with their inner self – calm, with a friend. Their imaginations are stimulated with focused, content and able to respond to the movement the help of colorful objects or toys representing various of the senses.

At home the best way to do this is through a regular aspects of the world.

One 3-year old I know has been collecting a fleet of routine - having quiet play time and time for some yoga fire trucks for a few months now. At his birthday party and a short meditation. You can learn various yoga tools he was very focused as he checked out the all parts of his and teach them to your children or other groups in a fun new fire truck. He is developing his creativity, a sense and spontaneous way. Club Yoga offers an interactive, of self and the world and logical thinking by learning/ creative training program where you can experience experiencing everything he can about fire trucks and how to peak the imagination and engage children in fireman. The color red and the role of the fire truck are yoga, co-creating the class together. helping him learn about the qualities of the fire element, how it manifests in the world and his role is e.g. helping people that bring out qualities of caring, compassion and sharing. He told his mother recently that he saved some babies. He often wears a red shirt, his fireman hat and boots and sounds his fireman loud speaker.

As children grow older they are pushed out of their bubble by their senses as they explore the world with parents, school, teachers and friends. They need tools to maintain connection to their natural state of being and to be self-aware and what better way to do this then with meditation. Children of course are natural meditators because they have not yet lost their innocence and joy.

One of my yoga students loved doing “Sa Ta Na Ma”, a

For more information about Club Yoga Teacher Training and parenting workshops - www.clubyoga. ca Registration - call Anamda at 613-228-9235 or email info@clubyoga.ca.

The next teacher training will be September 26, 27 & 28th at the Bioenergetics Institute. Don’t miss our “Open House” at the Bioenergetics Institute, September 6th from 2-4 p.m.

Anamda Sly is a Club Yoga master teacher and is a graduate of the Bioenergetics Institute holding two certificates in Club Yoga teacher training (children & teen yoga).

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Trillium Pronaos of the Rosicrucian Order Celebrates 60 Years of Service, 1954 to 2014 A Short History of Trillium Pronaos of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC No one is free whose mind is not like a double-acting hinge, swinging outward to release their own ideas and inward to receive the worthy thoughts of others.

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Trillium Pronaos is celebrating 60 years of service in Ottawa, 1954 to 2014, with a special event on October 4th.

Come and enjoy workshops presented by special guest Julie Scott, Grand Master of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC (North America) and Dr. Hugh McCague, Ph.D., FRC.

The Timeless Wisdom of the Ages

- Validivar

he Rosicrucian Order, AMORC (Ancient Mystical Order of the Rosae Crucis) has had a presence in Ottawa for the past 60 years with the local group, or affiliated body, which is currently called “Trillium Pronaos”, and the Rosicrucian Order itself is currently marking its 3,367 year. AMORC is a philosophical, worldwide, non-sectarian, fraternal body of men and women. The purpose of the organization is to enable everyone to live in harmony, health, happiness and peace through the development of the full potential of each individual. To best serve its members around the world, the organization is divided into several international language jurisdictions. The headquarters of the Rosicrucian Order’s English language jurisdiction for the Americas is at Rosicrucian Park in San Jose, California. Also in the National Capital Region, Rose de l’Est Pronaos operates under the French language jurisdiction and meets in Gatineau.

As the local affiliated body here in Ottawa, we began as a small group. The first meeting was held on January 5, 1954 and we were called the Ottawa Pronaos. There were 24 members present at that meeting.

In 1977 we became a Chapter of AMORC and chose the name Trillium Chapter. On our 30th Anniversary we published Trillium Leaves, a book containing all our history, up to that point. We have had booths at various Shopping Centers and local Fairs, where we would give out information about AMORC, plus a booklet entitled The Mastery of Life. This is now available on the Internet. In the 1980’s and 1990’s we celebrated “Rosicrucian Day” with a proclamation from the Mayor of the City of Ottawa and a day of public lectures. These events generally coincided with the awarding of the Rosicrucian Humanitarian award to someone from the National Capital Region for their service to humanity.

In the last five years at Trillium Pronaos, the frequency of meetings for the general public has increased. At these public meetings, we have discussed such subjects as World Peace, Mystics Who Have Influenced Our Modern World, Perception and Reality, and Interpersonal Relations from a Mystical Perceptive.

Day long workshops, held at the University of Ottawa,

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How the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC Perpetuates the Ancient Mystery School Tradition Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 41 Rosemount Avenue, Ottawa

The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC offers a system of study that enables people to achieve their highest potential on all levels of being: physical, mental and spiritual.

Early Registration: $25 (Regular), $15 (Student) After Sept 25th: $30 (Regular), $20 (Student) Lunch and refreshments will be served. See website or call 613-745-8731 for further details and info on how to register.

http://tinyurl.com/trillium1111

dealing with the topic of Alchemy have also been presented to members and the public over the years.

While Trillium here in Ottawa is celebrating 60 years with some special events (see below), AMORC is celebrating 400 years since the publication of the famous Fama Fraternitatis manifesto that was simultaneously published in France, England and Germany in 1614.

On the 400th Anniversary of the publication of that first Rosicrucian Manifesto, AMORC published the fifth Rosicrucian Manifesto: the Appellatio Fraternitatis Rosae Crucis - an Appeal for Ecology, Humanism, and Spirituality. To see the new manifesto, please go to: http://www.rosicrucian.org/appellatio_manifesto/ appellatio_manifesto.pdf The Timeless Wisdom of the Ages You are invited to celebrate our 60th Anniversary and learn more about the Rosicrucian teachings by joining us on Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 41 Rosemount Avenue in Ottawa for a very special Mystical Day open to the public on the topic “The Timeless Wisdom of the Ages - How the Rosicrucian Order Perpetuates the Ancient Mystery School Tradition”. Come and enjoy workshops presented by special guest Julie Scott, Grand Master (North America) and Dr. Hugh McCague, Ph.D., FRC. Lunch and refreshments will be served. Please register early as space is limited. Seating is limited. See website http://tinyurl.com/trillium1111, or call 613745-8731 for further details and info on how to register.

Researched and written by Morris Redman F.R.C.

September 2014

Clutter Clearing Grief, is it possible?

GOOD NEWS, the answer is YES!

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e are identical twin sisters that discovered the “Grief Recovery Method” (GRM) through a devoted interest in the exploration of clutter clearing our lives. The discovery of the mental and emotional components of our clutter clearing process opened the door to a whole new world of what it means to complete unfinished significant communications and painful losses.

It is with pleasure that we offer to our community, the Grief Recovery Method Outreach Program. Our deepest desire is to help empower those who are ready to take responsibility for their feelings and to implement correct actions to create the change, they aspire to experience in life.

The GRM teaches 6 myths that our society live by and innocently pass from one generation to the next. These beliefs develop a repertoire of avoidance techniques that we call “STERBS”(short term energy relieving behaviours) that prevent us from completing the pain attached to our losses.

Recovery from loss is accomplished by discovering all of the undelivered communications that accrue in relationships.

Death and divorce are the most obvious examples of grief but there are 42 different types of loss experiences, for ex. death of pet, health, moving, change in financial status, retirement and many more. Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss.

Life Flow Clutter Clearing and Grief Recovery offer one-to-one and small group programs in Ottawa.

For more information about our scheduled programs this fall please contact info@lifeflowclear.com or call 613-413-1449.

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Have too much stress? Can’t sleep? Are you experiencing moments of pain or discomfort, My mission is to assist clients by providing have respiratory, digestive problems or other relaxation reflexology and ailments preventing you to being healthy and relaxation music therapy enjoying life? Philippe Kabengele can help you that will create a balance and wellbeing for their by providing relaxation reflexology and body, mind, and spirit. relaxation music therapy.

Relaxation Reflexology is a pressure point massage through the feet, hands and ears to assist in restoring the health of the body, mind and spirit as they connect to the nervous system which in turn connects to the organs, glands, etc. of the body. Relaxation Music Therapy is used to address physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual needs of individuals of all ages. Relaxation music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses.

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Reconnecting: Women’s Weekend Getaway In Wine Country Heart & Soul’s Women’s Weekend Getaway in Wine Country, October 10, 11 & 12, 2014, consult the Heart and Soul Coaching and Retreats website at www.heartandsoulcoaching.ca. To register, contact Christine at 613-739-0009 or email to retreat@heartandsoulcoaching.com. $530 CDN + HST)

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Healing The Invisible Wound

Dr. Steven Weiss

• Are you interested in learning to attune yourself and listen more deeply to your clients’ bodies?

• Would you want to acquire a map to guide you to where the Invisible Wounds exist and finally develop the skills to support their healing?

• Are you called to better support the deeper healing of your patients/clients?

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want to talk with you about Invisible Wounds... and how working with them will increase your effectiveness as a healer.

This Invisible Wound work has proven so profoundly important that I founded a school to train other healthcare professionals in this system... and I call it The Altar of Creation. It represents a distinctly unique approach to healing: a different way of preparing ourselves for work, a different way of looking at our patients and their symptoms, and a different way of evaluating and treating symptoms in the context of the whole body based upon how it is put together and what it requires to be healthy. Check out my website www. altarofcreation.com if you want to learn more.

So what do I mean by this term “Invisible Wound” and why is it so important?

First of all, it is trauma. Trauma that has silently invaded the body and shattered its defenses… and then manifested as some kind of invisible but profound disruption that not only cannot be healed on its own, but also causes unspeakable trouble. The trauma itself can be either physical, emotional, or energetic/ spiritual. And The Invisible Wound can manifest as either physical or energetic.

Second, being invisible it is hidden and unseen… unless you have an understanding of where to look for it and the eyes and hands to see it.

Third, the Invisible Wound is not the suffering itself, but rather the silent thing or things that starts the chain reaction that eventually leads to pain and symptoms.

The source of the problem is (almost) never where it hurts!

Fourth and maybe most important, The Invisible Wound must be identified, and removed FIRST, before any true healing of the pain or symptoms can take place!

This is the most often missed element in both alternative and conventional health care systems that mostly focus upon treating symptoms rather than trying to get at the root cause behind the suffering.

So what does The Invisible Wound look like? Well, for starters, the person carrying the Invisible Wound may not appear that different, nor do their problems necessarily appear serious on the surface. Yet, in spite of appearances, they are in a kind of shock… which in my world means that they have lost the ability to self-heal and self-regulate. They become predisposed to injury,

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defy proper evaluation, and cannot really respond to treatment. Often they have a response to a trauma that is typically far more serious than the actual trauma itself appeared to be.

As an example of one kind of Invisible Wound, I have seen a climber break 18 bones in a fall and be back to training and climbing in 6 weeks. (No Invisible Wound there!) And in contrast I have seen a seemingly healthy young woman end up in a wheelchair with a serious neurological disorder one month after a “routine” ankle sprain (simply after stepping off of a curb in the wrong way). Think about it! What is the difference between these two people? It is not the severity of the trauma, is it? Guess which one carried The Invisible Wound and was unable to process the data of the trauma? This particular collection of Invisible Wounds that the young woman carried was inflicted through childhood abuse, her parents’ alcoholism, a kind of postural collapse, and two car accidents... and was present long before she sprained her ankle… and set her up for the horrible outcome!

Successful treatment did not focus upon her ankle, but rather upon her silent, invisible, energetic constitutional shock - damage that was inflicted by the multiple layers of traumas that prevented her body from healing the ankle sprain and set her up for the ensuing tragedy.

Once the energetic constitutional shock was successfully treated, her nervous system began to heal, and finally her ankle was able to recover healthy structure and function.

To help you understand more about Invisible Wounds and how important it is to identify and work with them, I have to take you back with me to New York City after September 11th, 2001. You see, prior to the September 11th I was able to help nearly everyone who came to me… by mostly treating the places that hurt. And then, bizarrely, in the aftermath of 9/11, people suddenly

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Come and find out for yourself, October 17-19th; I invite you to join me in Almonte, just 40 minutes west of Ottawa, for a workshop on Healing The Invisible Wound; Sacred Geometry and the Treatment of Shock. Our strongly hands-on Journey together in this weekend training will include some lectures with lots of slides, demonstrations and labs, and what I refer to as direct transmission where I teach by putting my hands on and directly treating each class participant so that they get a direct experience of what the work feels like.

To register for this event, please call 1-212-414-9435 For course details see http://www.soundswept.ca/ StevenWeiss.html . For more information on Dr Weiss and The Altar of Creation go to www.altarofcreation.com stopped getting better! Patients were coming in with mostly the same complaints as before however nothing I did seemed to help them! When I skillfully treated the places that hurt in the ways that had worked before, people did not get better.

I was forced to accept the fact that I was missing something huge, and needed to change what I did if I was to have any hope of once again helping my patients. In that “dark night of the soul” I worked at surrendering; at getting out of the way and listening deeply for the differences between those who healed and those who couldn’t. And after months of careful research, consultation with my teachers, and a lot of Grace, I became suddenly aware that the people who could not heal lacked integrity of a silent, subtle energetic geometry at their core as if a key internal circuit had been broken… whereas with those people who were able to heal and respond to treatment this geometry was totally intact!!!! The specific geometry to which I refer relates to the development of the early human embryo… and is the root of how the embryo develops and organizes itself. This energetic structure had apparently been shattered by the unimaginable magnitude of the trauma from the terrorist attacks! And most importantly, as I learned how to work effectively with this subtle “invisible” geometry, this one kind of Invisible Wound, my patients, as if by magic, began to heal. What I did as a healer once again began to work!!!

Appreciating, seeing, hearing, and healing Invisible Wounds has changed my entire approach as a healer… and changed the lives of so many patients whom I was able to help… that had found no help anywhere else!!

My job is to help you to develop the eyes to see… the hands to feel, and the ears to hear… properly… and get out of the way… so that discovering, tracking and healing The Invisible Wounds becomes possible… even easy. It is like suddenly having the right map and guide book, or a really good GPS monitor to support your healing, opening doors to entirely new levels of clinical success that you never thought possible… on so many different levels!

“The Altar of Creation work is an astounding contribution to the field of healing, taking the effectiveness of hands-on healing to a remarkably new level. I feel very blessed to have been able to participate in the program. It is truly sacred work.”

J. C., M.D.- Bozeman, Montana “(Steven is) a master of Spiritual healing, as well as an extremely gifted healer on the Physical plane and has had a natural ability to combine both skills into a unique healing modality all his own.”

J. M.- Montague, Massachusetts

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askatoon Power is removing 105,000 smart meters due to a fire hazard. Conventional energy meters (Hydro) are being updated and replaced with start meters, smart meters record all your energy consumption in detail. Because how smart meters operate they are becoming a huge source of electromagnetic radiation.

We all know how dangerous and hazardous wireless technology is becoming (check out our schools) just as we are realizing the negative effects the smart phones have on our lives (texting and driving).

They are now placing the same technology on all of our homes and business. This increased exposure from radio wave and microwave radiation is caused by the smart meters is now non-stop, 24/7 and is the source of many ills.

Most meters transmit as far as two miles. In many locations they are installed in clusters as in apartment buildings and condos. This is a gigantic amount of electrical pollution and can cause many negative effects on the human; body, mind and spirit. Some of these effects include headaches, sleep problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, dizziness, concentration problems, blurred vision as well as more serious physical illnesses.

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t took me decades to realize there’s no room for dogma in diet or downward dog. I’ve attended many traditions, each with their variation of the RIGHT way to do this. There’s profound wisdom in each of these offerings and much to be learned, especially as a newcomer to yoga. But none of it compares to your inner guru: she trumps ALL. With that being said, a certain amount of “spring cleaning” must be done to recognize your voice of wisdom. We might think it says, “My body NEEDs chocolate/beer/or steak.” Wrong. That’s the voice of years of accumulated toxins and bad habits.

Your deep wisdom is hidden beneath the layers of toxicity, stress, pain, emotional trauma, preconceived ideas, memories, biases, prejudices, blocked energy, processed food, junk food, drugs, prescription drugs, pollution, self-criticism, and so on. For decades you’ve been listening OUT THERE to the media, your teachers, parents, peers, friends, family, and other authorities.

You might have learned a lot of great stuff. You’ve also likely learned a lot of garbage. Either way, these voices speak louder than the inner guru, and thus sometimes we must tune them out in order to TUNE IN.

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Yoga. That’s the language I speak and my solution to everything. It’s not the only way, but it is my way.

The template is as follows: 1. Deep breathing to calm the mind and enliven your cells with fresh oxygen.

2. Yoga postures to dissolve energetic and physical blockages that keep us stuck in patterns of pain and thus unable or unwilling to ask the more important questions.

3. Meditation to enhance intuition and develop/ strengthen a connection with Spirit.

4. Vegan eating as conscious recognition that not everyone and every thing on this planet is here to entertain me, appease me, and tickle my tastebuds.

Particularly not when it means causing the deep and profound pain of other beings.

What you buy, you vote for.

Compassion gets my vote.

Be wary of those who claim they have the «only» solution to deep inner peace, contentment, and infinite joy. Instead, clear out the cobwebs to around your inner guru and follow her guidance.

With it you can’t go wrong.

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ccording to Statistics Canada, about six million Canadians are stressed out most days, often because of debt, work, and health and relationships issues. Unfortunately, stress is a part of life that can have serious consequences on a person’s well-being, including depression, poor health, lack of healthy relationships, addictions and job loss, to name a few.

The Mystical Event will demonstrate how stress can be addressed, alleviated and surmounted People that feel stressed will learn how to identify symptoms of stress and deal with them in ways that will improve their lives and help them enjoy life to the fullest.

The Mystical Event will feature 50 esteemed exhibitors, plus phenomenal healers, a dozen informational conferences, fun outdoor activities and a concert that will leave attendees feeling relaxed and refreshed. The entry fee is $17 per day with free on-site parking.

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Reiki, shamanism, angel therapy, past life regression, dowsing, hypnotherapy, and much more.

In addition, for $30 per ticket, a number of special guests will facilitate and activate healings in the evenings of September 11 to 15, to help attendees alleviate stress and improve their lives.

• Pete Bernard – Algonquin Medicine Man is a renowned Healer and Master Trainer that offers the only shamanism training of its kind in North America; • Jennifer Clark is a well-known Spiritual Leader, Teacher and TV Host of Jen’s Zen on Rogers; • Sylvie Brûlé is a Master Trainer and Angel Therapist certified by Doreen Virtue; • Matthew Stapley is a popular Psychic-Medium; and, • Nathalie Renaud is a Spiritual Guide and Medium.

Dr. Effie Chow, an internationally recognized Qigong Grandmaster Energy Healer, Acupuncturist, Author, Speaker, Humanitarian, Futurist, and Visionary will be the Honorary Guest. She mentored Adam McLeod, Naturopathic Doctor, also known as Adam the Dream Healer. Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD said that “Effie Chow is one the strongest energy-based healers and acupuncturists I have met and I have seen with my own eyes some of the remarkable results in her Qigong work.” And, she has been a guest on Hay House Radio.

Attend a 2 hour vibration raising and healing music concert with Patrick Bernard who is an Award Winning Music Composer and Singer.

Attendees to the event will have the opportunity to explore everything that exists to improve their well-being. They are sure to discover new ways to improve your life physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

The event is a healing well-being haven that connects the mind, body and soul with a mysterious touch.

Different modalities are effective, but often beyond human comprehension. Attendees will discover the benefits of different products, services and programs that practitioners offer to help you achieve wellness on a mental, physical and spiritual level. They are waiting for you to share their passions, their knowledge and expertise.

Invest in your well-being by attending the event. If you don’t invest in yourself, then who will? Is it better to continue to live life with stress or finding out ways to alleviate and surmount it? And, would you rather live stress or nip it in the bud? in For further details, consult the website at www.themysticalevent.com or if you have any questions, please email info@themysticalevent.com

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Taking Time to Stop

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very journey begins with a first step. The question is, which step. Do we stay put, step right or left, maybe back?

If we believe the messages we get everyday from the world, the answer is move, move now. Life is fast, keep up. So at first glance, it’s surprising to see Runes that advise the opposite: slow down, stay put.

They turn up more and more in readings and often draw an immediate “really?” response. We don’t consider that often, and readings with this category of Runes beg the question “why not?”

The meaning of the stones depends on the sequence they’re drawn in - the space in between matters. Think of it literally, like crossing a stream. You need to keep your balance as you step from stone to stone and get your footing again once you actually have. Both take time. Not taking it is asking to fall in.

These Runes are about preventing that. When they appear at the beginning of a casting, they signal us to pause, observe and reflect before moving forward.

At the end, they’re about verifying and gathering additional information before going further.

In both instances they speak to the stillness selfknowledge requires that’s so often missing in our lives.

We need to look inward and outward. We need to be self-referent just as much as we’re other referent.

Outward isn’t a challenge. We’re very good at constantly scanning others and our external environment and reacting immediately. It’s our internal environment we have trouble with. It’s complex, not clearly defined, and that makes us uncomfortable, almost threatened. So we switch our focus and get busy meeting the demands of everyday life. There’s a superficial safety in the familiar, and automatic. That’s the answer to “why not”.

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What these Runes ask is what we’ve turned our attention away from, why, and what deep need and inner knowing is calling out to us now, in the present moment. They’re usually associated with water, often as ice at the moment between it’s being solid and melting. They’re signs of imminent transformation and a reminder that we have the wisdom we need and the power to extend that moment and stay there.

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Homeopathic Medicine

Dr. Shahram Ayoubzadeh, MD (Senegal), ND, HD What is homeopathy? ven though homeopathy is the fastest growing and the second most used system of healing in the world, it is probably the least understood and most misunderstood healing modality. It is often confused with herbal medicine, naturopathic medicine or just a synonym to all natural medicines. Homeopathy is not an old or traditional system of medicine; it is only about 200 years old. It was originated in Germany

by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann who was a Medical Doctor, a Biochemist and a prolific writer and translator.

Homeopathy has been developed to what it is today by thousands of MDs and non MDs from around the globe.

Homeopathy is based on sound, scientific and logical principles and laws. The highest goal of the homeopathic physician is to produce a rapid yet gentle and permanent cure of the whole body, not just a temporary relief or treatment of a few symptoms, while simultaneously making sure not to cause any harm to the system. From the homeopathic point of view, the “right” medicine cannot be good for one part of the body yet harmful to another.

Rather than adopting a mechanistic and reductionist view of the human being, in which a person is considered as being made of different parts, each part needing to be treated separately by a different substance and a different specialist (three or more different medications for someone suffering simultaneously from asthma, knee pain and depression for instance), the homeopathic physician knows that the wholeness of a human being has started from ONE original cell which has grown and evolved into all these highly communicative interconnected intelligent organs.

Parts and pieces of a machine are built separately and then put together so if one part malfunctions, it can be replaced or repaired. Even though this mechanistic analogy can be applied to a human being and produce some beneficial results, these benefits are often short lived and lead to either side effects or suppression of the disease which will cause it to manifest in another part of the body. Perhaps it would be more beneficial to compare a human being to another living organism like a tree which also originates from a single seed but as it grows and evolves it produces a tree with a multitude of branches. In this view, all the symptoms of a patient, be it physical or emotional, are viewed as various branches of the same tree, all connected intimately to a common trunk. Rather than treating each branch with a different

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substance an experienced homeopath will try to find the link between all the symptoms of a patient and find a remedy for the trunk, the core original imbalance, which is the “real cause” of all the disorders of the patient.

In homeopathy the symptoms of the patient are seen as a highly intelligent and logical language that the body is using to communicate how it is fighting the disease.

The symptoms show the observing and experienced eye what needs to be cured. All physical and emotional symptoms are seen as the first expression of the body’s attempt to heal itself and therefore these symptoms need to be studied in depth and should never be suppressed.

The goal of a homeopath is to analyze first what is the patient’s defence mechanism (his healing vital force) “already” doing to get rid of either the innate weaknesses (predispositions with which we are born) or the disease causing factors (pathogens, be it bacterial, emotional, environmental, genetic,…) and then to administer a substance that is able to act exactly in the same direction of the patient’s vital force in order to assist the immune system to create an environment in which the body can do what is already doing in a more efficient way.

Homeopaths think: “Assist and encourage” rather than “fight and oppose”. The word “Homeo” means “similar” and it refers to this concept of finding something in nature that is able to “mimic” and produce symptoms that are the most “similar” to the “totality” of all the past and present physical and emotional symptoms of the individual. Therefore we say homeopathy is based on the “law of similars” as opposed to allopathic (conventional) medicine, which is using the “law of opposites” to resist and suppress symptoms.

Shahram has been the Clinical Director of Integral Health Clinic since 1991 and the founder of the Canadian Homeopathic Institute, where he has taught aspiring homeopaths for over a decade. For more info, please call 613-241-0005

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Traditional Yoga and Meditation

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oga nowadays is such a popular word that a lot of things are labeled as “Yoga”. So, what is Yoga and what is Yoga for? When we look at the root of Yoga, we will actually benefit more from Yoga, than what we have now.

Modern Yoga is often regarded as posture exercise.

Also, we should know that Yoga was developed more than 5,000 years ago. Traditional Yoga is a means of cultivating our body, mind and spirit to understand and experience our inner spiritual nature, and to link to Divine Presence.

Yoga is not a religion, but a spiritual practice and a science of Self-realization. A very important method is Meditation. Some might think meditation is hard, because they try to let the mind be “blank”, or try to let go of all thoughts. Actually, during meditation our mind is active and we act as a witness to watch what is happening in the mind but not be effected. Like watching a movie, we enjoy watching the story and sometimes we might merge ourselves as one of the characters. When the movie is over, we talk about the plot and know the movie is just a movie. Meditation is similar, we witness

the activities of our mind and let them come and go, allow them to flow freely but still Self controlled.

Our mind, like the body, needs exercise to improve its strength, flexibility and balance. Meditation is a skill that is meant to improve the function of the mind, to gain the ability to control the senses; to face whatever happens in our daily life. We learn to choose, to guide the mind to a way we like it to go. The action we take will be with full awareness and clear consciousness.

When we are able to do that, we will experience peace and bliss from inside.

There are different degrees of Meditation: Sense control (pratyāhāra), Concentration (dhāraṇā), Meditation (dhyāna), Trance (samādhi) and Integration (saṁyama). These have been mentioned at the most known and authoritative Yoga classical texts: Bhagavadgītā and Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras. Different techniques of Meditation can be practiced so we can understand and experience the modes of Nature and obstacles to higher awareness and fulfillment.

When we practice or study Yoga, we should know that posture (asana) exercise is only a tiny part of Yoga.

When we look at Yoga as the greater tradition, we then are able to know what is Yoga, what Yoga is for.

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“Peacing Together the Canada We Want” At the 8th Ottawa Peace Festival

by Dan Mauro his year 19 organizations will host 29 programs about peace, health and environment for the annual Ottawa Peace Festival. Events include films, music, dance, forums, panels, a photo exhibit, walks, vigils, and peace awards.

The Festival will be be held in the capital for 12 days, from September 21 to October 2. All events are free and open to the public.

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Wishingtree Yoga Centre’s 200h Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training focuses on Yoga Tradition. Rupa Manjari Devi Dasi (Ivy) has been practicing Yoga since 1996 in China. Her Chinese background and training gives her a natural understanding of this ancient eastern wisdom; her living, studying and teaching in Canada has provided her the opportunity to develop the practice in a modern western way. Join Rupa in 2015 for an unforgettable journey towards Self-realization. The experience will let you understand this amazing scientific knowledge and give you practical skills and techniques to use on and beyond the mat! It is all about Your SELF. For more information, visit www.wishingtreeyoga.ca

Topics include making Ottawa a compassionate city, First Nations, violence against women, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), modern wars, climate change, lessons from World War I, Afghanistan, banning nuclear weapons, and high school students organizing a protest.

Four peacemakers are featured: Algonquin leader Grandfather William Commanda, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela.

The Festival opens on the International Day of Peace, Sunday September 21, 10 am on Victoria Island. The annual Peace Walk ceremony joins the Paddle for Peace ritual (in canoes). The Festival will be inaugurated with diverse prayers and a proclamation of Ottawa as a City of Peace.

The largest event will be held at Ottawa City Hall on Saturday September 27 by Friends for Peace. The 5-hour program includes 10 music performances, dance, a silent auction, local community tables, peace awards, and delicious food.

ClimateFast is hosting a 5-day program detailing how world peace is threatened by climate change.

The festival symbolically begins on the United Nations International Day of Peace, September 21, and ends on the UN International Day of Nonviolence (Gandhi’s Birthday), October 2.

“With friendly events taking place throughout the 12day festival, we hope to give folks a chance to know what’s happening in Ottawa in building a community of peace,” says festival co-convenor, Bill Bhaneja.

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The Importance of Being Happy

By Daniel Roy CD, BA, MA, CFP, EPC, CIM, FCSI, CIWM, CRC

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or the past year I have been conducting research for my upcoming book on Retirement Planning. Much of my efforts have been focused on understanding the key elements that make for a successful and rewarding retirement; that is Finances – Health – Relationships – Life Purpose. Intuitively, I knew that these four pillars were vital and, in a previous article, I did outline their importance in properly preparing for one’s retirement.

I have come to understand that these findings are relevant for all the stage of our lives as well.

The evidence from this research is very supportive of my hunch. For example, the 17 year study (still ongoing) conducted at the Rush Medical Center in Chicago on Memory and Aging has validated the notion that seniors who stayed active and had a life purpose would delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other cognitive impairments. Another benefit to staying active and having a life purpose was having a far greater life expectancy.

Professor Patrick Hill of Ottawa’s Carleton University Psychology Department and Nicholas Turiano from the University of Rochester Medical Centre in New York, studied 6,000 participants 20 years of age or older over a 14 year period. This long duration time study published in the journal Psychological Science in 2014 concluded that people who had a lower sense of life purpose were prone to die off sooner than people who had a stronger sense of purpose. There is also a growing body of evidence coming from the field of positive psychology that is supportive of these findings.

Happiness is an emotional state that does not come easily for many people. We need to become masters at developing the ability of being happy whatever life throws at us. That is called being resilient. We all have the ability of being happy. It is up to us to make the decision to consciously live our lives in a state of gratitude, contentment and happiness. And as the evidence is indicating, developing a very strong sense of life purpose, doing meaningful things for other people and doing random acts of kindness will help us change our physiology in a very positive way.

Eckart Tolle swept the world with his book The Power of Now in which he explained the importance of living in the present moment. It is only in the present moment where you can find refuge from all the troubles of daily life. We can’t change our past so why ruminate on these past things? The future has not yet arrived so why worry about events that might never materialize?

By being fully present and unconditionally appreciating the things, the people and the events that are with you right now, you will find that happy place within yourself.

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Principle Instructor / Certified Financial Planner

Journal on Facebook and I think this is a wonderful thing. Doing it in a public forum or in your private journal over a long period of time will help you develop that happiness set point. The more you do it, the greater the happiness maker will become imbedded in your system. Sing and dance a lot and don’t focus on being in tune or in step. Instead of looking at your cell phone when you are stopped at a red light, do the “car dance” when a good song is being played on the radio (my teenage daughters hide when I do that). Laugh loud and often.

Prof. Daniel Gilbert of Harvard’s psychology department found that greater happiness is found when people spend money on having “experiences” rather than on buying material things. Spend money on yourself once in a while and don’t feel guilty about it. Enjoy the experience! Regardless of your current age, act and think young. Remember that your age is only a measure of how many times the moon has gone around the earth. Discover your life’s purpose and through it make a meaningful contribution to society.

Cultivate your positive outlook on life by thinking and saying positive things to yourself and to others. And as Bobby McFerrin’s signature song says, Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

Daniel Roy is the principal instructor of the Ottawabased Praxis Wealth Institute. He is a Certified Financial Planner as well as a Certified Retirement Coach and public speaker. He conducts workshops and courses on the subject of wealth management as well as designing meaningful and rewarding retirements.

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BodyTalk: What it can do for you!

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odyTalk is a consciousness~based energy therapy that acts as a tool to help uncover whatever is currently blocking our total health and well~being, while simultaneously shifting those blocks. It facilitates our journey to greater wholeness, happiness and integration of whatever requires this at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

What do most clients tell me after 1~3 sessions?

The things that used to make me feel stress just don’t anymore. The difficulties that I used to have with emotional ups and downs are gone and/or nowhere near as prevalent. I feel less anxiety and mental disturbance and can sleep much better these days. That back pain has left me and I can move more easily and do the things that I love to again. My awareness is deepening and I am making better choices about my overall health and diet, e.g. I don’t even buy chips at the grocery store anymore! The symptoms of trauma that I once had, e.g. feeling overwhelmed and anxious and experiencing ongoing digestive upsets, have faded significantly or left me completely.

Way of the Medicine Pine

A five week personal empowerment course rooted in the power of Algonquin spiritual knowledge from the Medicine Wheel teachings to the Thunderbird.

Starts: October 23 -­‐ November 20, 2014 Thursday evenings 7pm – 9pm Location: Westboro, Ottawa Cost: $400 per person For more information please contact: Shannon Parsons & Tim Yearington Phone: 613.725.5225 Ottawa

www.medicinepinehealing.ca

The philosophy behind BodyTalk is that the body is able to heal itself and shows us this ability on an ongoing basis whenever we recover from a small wound or cold or flu. When the body and/or mind seem unable to regulate various stressors, which often show up in the body and/or mind as symptoms, energy therapies, like BodyTalk can do a phenomenal job at helping the body to do regain its dynamic equilibrium.

BodyTalk helps to address physical and emotional symptoms at the causal level, while simultaneously helping to shift the patterns that support them in our conscious and subconscious minds. This helps to move us beyond the need to manifest symptoms in order to listen to the wisdom of our bodies and into greater health, freedom and vitality in our beings.

My BodyTalk sessions with Lori have been both magical and liberating. Lori has helped me to heal old wounds, emotional and physical, in a process that is gentle and non-intrusive. It is so simple: Lori ‘listens’ to the intelligence of my cells and uses BodyTalk processes to heal what my body says needs healing.

I have practiced yoga for years and done psychotherapy but with BodyTalk I have uncovered deep healing. ~ Joan Gamble, Retired, Ottawa For more information on BodyTalk, please go to www.bodytalksystem.com and/or to book a BodyTalk session online, please go to Lori’s website at: www. energythrive.com or email her at: lori@energythrive. com. On her website, you will find her Guided Meditations and in the upcoming months, a book on conscious living that she is currently writing including: tools, tips and meditations to help uncover greater happiness and health in all aspects of life; as well as e~yoga classes to address anxiety and trauma in the body and mind.

Lori Hollohan M.A. is a Certified Advanced Parama BodyTalk Practitioner, Cranial Sacral, Lymphatic Drainage, Conscious Life Coach and Reiki II Practitioner and a Hatha Yoga Teacher. Her practice is located at a BodyTalk office within a healing arts house at 484 Gladstone Ave. (at Lyon St). Lori is able to provide insurance receipts for her clients.

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Meditation

Events Fall Class Series 2014

The Inward

Journey – Class Series Each class will incorporate stretching, yoga breathing exercises and a guided meditation.

Sptember

-Breath and Mindfulness. Sept. 10 -Breath and Mindfulness. Sept. 17 -Breath and Mantra. Sept. 24

October

-Yoga Nidra-Profound Relaxation. Oct. 1 -Meditation for Healing. Oct. 8 -Chanting Toning and Sacred Sound. Oct. 15

November

-Chakra Meditation. Nov. 5 -Seeking the Inner Guide. Nov. 12 Heart Opening Meditation. Nov. 19 Musical Meditation and Celebration Nov. 26

Wednesday Evenings Time: 7:30pm to 9pm Location: 253 Echo Drive (Church of the Ascension)

for more information please visit: September 2014 www.ottawameditation.ca 64 $10 Cost: or find us on Facebook and Meetup (pay what you can students and seniors)

Meditation for Spiritual Growth

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t is widely reported that stress reduction and numerous other health benefits result from a daily meditation practice. Those that take it up, however, soon discover that meditation can take them on a path of personal awakening, a spiritual journey.

Our society teaches us that we are primarily a physical body, that has evolved to have thoughts and feelings. As a result, in our daily lives, we may not be aware of the complexities of the human subtle energy body.

By practising meditation one becomes aware of the layers of the human mind and its essential core, which is pure consciousness. In meditation one discovers that all thoughts, feelings and sensations are transitory, and not always “real” or meaningful. In meditation we discover that our real identity is the consciousness that witnesses all of the inner and outer experiences that flow through us and around us. Through practice we can grow and develop that witnessing aspect of our self; the pure conscious awareness out of which all other expressions take form.

At first, as we try to settle in meditation, so many thoughts, memories and sensations may come bubbling up into our awareness. One may feel daunted, thinking that tranquility is not attainable. However, regular practice brings the experience of calmness and joy.

The yogic map of human consciousness says that the body is the outermost layer of the mind and that the mind and body are linked by the breath. By practicing simple stretching and breathing exercises as a prelude to meditation, the mind flows more easily into a calm state. Meditating with others can also bring a positive synergistic effect which brings a boost to one’s own experience.

As one continues in the practice of meditation, the experience arises that ones own consciousness is not only personal, it is part of a greater, transpersonal consciousness which extends through each of us and through all things. This consciousness is cosmic in nature and is the source of all expressions in the universe.

Having had this experience of the interconnection of all things, the fundamental structure of self changes. We see ourselves in others. We understand that we are a spiritual being having a physical experience.

Chris Simmonds

The Laws of Attraction Your thoughts are energy vibrations that attract what you put out. You have to feel good about yourself to attract what you want.

Using The Law of Attraction to your advantage is your divine right.

Most of us were taught to believe in our limitations and to doubt our strengths. We learned to focus on our problems and deny our divinity.

Essential everyday applications of the Law of Attraction that will help you create the abundant life, excellent health, and loving relationships you so richly deserve.

Discover yourself Transform yourself

Chris is also known by his spiritual name, Acharya Chandranath, and is an ordained teacher in Ananda Seva Mission. He teaches group classes and gives advanced individual instruction in yogic meditation techniques.

For more information go to www.ottawameditation.ca

Healing the Past, Relationships, Financial and Health issues with Healing Energy.

Paul Mokha is trained by Spiritual Masters from the East and the West.

One to one sessions available by appointment September 2014 Workshop- Law of Attractions 613-799-6763 or blissfulsoul88@gmail.com September 2014

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Sri Chinmoy Answers Question: How can I know who I truly am?

SRI CHINMOY: Each individual has to know himself.

He has to know himself as the infinite, eternal and immortal Consciousness. The concept of Infinity, Eternity and Immortality is absolutely foreign to us.

Why? The reason is quite simple. We live in the body, rather than in the soul.

To us the body is everything. There is nothing and can be nothing beyond the body. The existence of the soul we consider sheer imagination. But I assure you that the soul is not imaginary. It is at once the life and the revelation of the Cosmic Reality. Most of us live in the body, in the earthbound physical consciousness.

Our teacher is Darkness; our professor is Ignorance. But if ever we live in the soul, we shall see that our teacher is Vision and our professor is Illumination.

“Life is effort.” So says the body. “Life is blessing.” So says the soul. The human in man does not want to go beyond morality, society and humanity.

The divine in man comes down from divinity into humanity—from unity into multiplicity.

In order to know oneself, one has to discover oneself first. What is self-discovery? Self-discovery is GodRealisation. Yoga means man’s conscious union with God. Without Yoga there is no self-discovery. Yoga is not a religion. Yoga is the Universal Truth. It is the most important experience of life. True Yoga and life go together. They cannot be separated. If you try to separate them, you will fail. Yoga and life are as inseparable as the Creator and the Creation.

Is Yoga another name for severe asceticism?

Positively not. Is Yoga another name for self-discipline?

Decisively yes. Does Yoga demand the rejection of the world and the starvation of the senses? No, never. Does Yoga demand the acceptance of the world and mastery

SELF-DISCOVERY through

MEDITATION Free Ongoing Classes Relaxation, concentration & meditation Developing calmness, confidence & poise S Creating a life of inspiration & happiness S S

Sri Chinmoy

Call for dates & locations: 613-232-2387 Offered as a free community service by students of Sri Chinmoy.

over the senses? Yes, a mighty Yes. Is Yoga for everybody? Yes and no. Yes, because each human soul has come from God and inwardly aspires to return to Him. No, because some people, at their present stage of development, feel they can live without God. Mental learning and reasoning cannot offer man self-realisation because mere book knowledge ends in self-deception. Why? Because although a man of knowledge feels that he has achieved the infinite wisdom, he does not know that the real Infinite Wisdom can come only from God. Sri Ramakrishna, the great spiritual Master of India, once remarked, “He who says day and night, ‘I am a sinner, I am a sinner,’ verily becomes a sinner. One must have such burning faith in God that one can say, ‘I have repeated God’s name, so how can sin still cling to me?

How can I be a sinner anymore?”

We must cherish positive thoughts, positive ideas, positive ideals. Only then will our Goal no longer remain a far cry. Each person has to feel, “I am at the Feet of God. I am in the Hands of God. I am in the Heart of God.” Visit www.srichinmoylibrary.com for further writings by Sri Chinmoy.

ROLLANDE THOMPSON Since 1974. Renowned bilingual tarot card reader, palmistry, numerology. Accurate, honest and dependable. My readings consist of guidance in your work, health, love and your finances. I respect my work and will give you only my best. Individual consultations at your service. House parties and my own psychic line. Only a phone call away.

Formerly on CFRA, CHIP & Rogers TV Telepsychic Show To book an appointment, please email: info@themystical event.com Rollande is looking forward to seeing you at The Mystical Event September 13 & 14 at the Chateau Cartier, 1170 chemin Aylmer, Gatineau.

To book an appointment during the day before, during and after The Mystical Event, please contact info@themysticalevent.com For more information please visit www.themysticalevent.com

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September 2014

Artists from Chelsea and Wakefield area are opening their studios to the public for two weekends: September 27th and 28th, and October 4th and 5th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What better reason to take a drive through the breathtaking Gatineau Hills in their autumnal glory?

Artists in Their Environment is in its 26th year, having

become one of the most anticipated events of the area, and the name still aptly describes the deep connection these artists are creating with the unique landscapes and waterways, as well as the stimulating and diverse cultures of these two renowned and beloved villages.

This year’s line-up: paintings by Lynne Bedbrook, Melanie Lavoie, Janice Moorhead, Elizabeth Rutledge, Marjolin Thie, Lisa Thomas, and Derek Wilson. Mixed media works by Margit Hieg, John Pagani, Denise Coker and Marilyn Smith; fiber arts by Diane Lemire and Donna Troop; jewellery by AnneMarie Bertrand and Suzan Glazer; &2.+%.%'+3'."#+2 blown glass by Jennifer Bennett and glass art by Janice Moorhead; leather

by Jean-Pierre Doyon; woodwork of Oliver Drake and Glen Foster; sculpture and ceramics of AnneMarie Bertrand, Tracy Carefoot, Lisa Creskey, Lisa Thomas, Raymond Warren; photography by Glen Foster.

Explore the website (tourcw.com) to find more information on each of the artists and to get an area map, or look for a brochure at local businesses throughout Ottawa, Gatineau, Chelsea and Wakefield.

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ll artists, including “artists” of business and science, share certain traits and approaches to life. The Artist’s Way course explores the artist inside each of us through individual and group exercises in writing, collage, simple sketching and the creation of playful “living sculptures.”

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In the process, some core attributes artists have in common are explored: the habit of daily reflective practice, the ability to reframe failures, and a way to identify and leverage personal strengths and talents. In other words, find and come to trust your innate wisdom.

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to draw out your inner artist for a heightened sense of authenticity, adventure, and creative power in your everyday life.

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Fall-Winter-Spring Courses in Ottawa and Gatineau with the Canadian School of Naturotherapies and Spiritual Development

Reiki Level I Oct. 18th & Nov.15th 2014 Reiki Level II– TBD Be In Your Heart Training Oct. 25th 2014 Energy Relationships Oct.26th 2014 Quantum Touch Level I Nov. 1st & Dec 13th 2014 ANGEL Access Certificate Training Nov. 8th and 9th 2014 Heart Whispering Module 1 Nov. 16th 2014 Qi Gong – Creating Incredible Energy Flow Nov. 23rd 2014 Free NeurOptimal® presentation: Hope for families coping with ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities and more Nov. 29th 2014 Be In Your Heart Training Jan. 31st 2015–Aylmer, QC Heart Whispering Module 1 Feb. 7th 2015– Aylmer, QC Energy Therapies – Principles and Practices Mar. 7th 2015 Chakras, Earth Resonance and the Living Matrix Mar. 8th 2015 Quantum Touch Level II - TBD Heart Whispering Module 2 April 11th 2015

Helping Children with ADHD, Autism and Learning Disabilities to Become the Best They Can Be

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s a parent of a son with ADHD and early trauma, I know what it is like to frequently live in crisis. We tried many alternative methods to help our child and, along the way, we learned that there is no magic bullet.

What I do know is that our journey with NeurOptimal® has resulted in a family that no longer operates in crisis, and a boy who is no longer on any medication and is much happier, calmer and more confident. He happily engages in summer camps independently, is a member of sports teams without any difficulties, and is engaged in his life in a way that we marvel at every day.

With NeurOptimal®, children with ADHD can often focus and concentrate better, have greater selfcontrol, improve upon organizational skills and school grades, and they feel more confident at school. Their social skills and enjoyment of relationships tend to improve, and medication is often reduced or no longer required.

Children on the autism spectrum often show improvements in reading, writing, listening and speaking, sleeping, adapting to change, recognizing nonverbal cues and expressing emotions. Children with learning disabilities often experience improvements in auditory processing, memory, focus and alertness, processing speed, overall academic performance and confidence.

What is NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback? How does it work?

NeurOptimal® neurofeedback is a brain training program that focuses on calming the central nervous system (CNS). As the CNS becomes more resilient and flexible, symptoms and issues related to a wide range of health conditions start to fade away.

NeurOptimal® is 100% non-invasive, safe and drug free. During a 33 minute training session the client listens to music and relaxes! The system monitors the client’s brainwaves and, over a series of sessions, the client’s brain learns to “reset” itself and to work more efficiently.

NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback

We also have DISTANCE EDUCATION in Reiki, Intuition and Energy Therapies!

See our EVENTS page for more details... www.canadiannaturotherapies.com 819-328-9128

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Services MHA, BA Psychology chris@2Beinflow.com

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In the Meantime

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ou want something really badly.

Some desired change in your life.

Perhaps a new job, relationship, ability or state of mind (i.e happiness?). Asking, planning, visualizing, its all been done.

Despite our best efforts to ‘let go and let god’, we still are left with this burning desire for a change. Where do we go when the Universe doesn’t deliver on time as expected? Who do we call, what can we do? Disappointments can be crushing and are enough to make people abandon an idea, even a really, really good one. But, what if, just what if the ducks were starting to line up, things were slowly moving into place behind the scenes, and unbeknownst to you were actually getting primed and ready for the change to come?

Maybe we should not abandon altogether a desire or a burning for change that hangs around a long time and seems determined. Perhaps we are not ready for it when we think we are, perhaps we need more time for the idea to really sink in and for us to be able to physically express or accept what we want. Sometimes, the Universe also throws out other options too. Perhaps we keep wanting the roller blades and everyone keeps Fight, Flight or Reset Many people today have a central nervous system (CNS) that is in the “fight or flight” response setting – even when there is nothing going on to externally cause this. Through NeurOptimal® training, the brain learns each time the CNS is in this state and the CNS then calms or resets. Over time, the overall level of alertness in the CNS decreases and clients find that they can respond to everyday events – from a calmer place.

offering us free bicycles? Maybe after the third offer we should accept the bike, get started with it and see where it leads. It might, just might lead somewhere spectacular while we are waiting for the roller blades to come along. We haven’t given up on our original request, but have stopped fighting and have accepted whatever way the world has chosen to respond to it.

That’s what I have to do, we all have to do. It can be exhausting to push against the obvious, the obvious coincidences that keep piling up before you, the free offers or suggestions or clues on how to move forward.

Really, the only main thing is that you do move, move forward, somehow, and know that your wish is making its way to you; maybe not always in the exact way you want or expect. Our higher self knows the best way, let it lead.

AUM. Written Intuitive Readings, expressing the Inner-Voice, the landscape, the current ‘story’, of one’s highest self.

See where obstacles to success lay hidden! Sessions include a 1-2 page written report. Also available in French. Please call (613) 227-4497 for more information.

Who else can benefit from NeurOptimal®?

In addition to increasing the quality of life for children and their families, NeurOptimal® has had positive outcomes for people of all ages coping with a myriad of health conditions including depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, PTSD, concussions, trauma, Alzheimer’s disease, and the “brain fog” associated with chemotherapy.

For more information, please visit us on the web at www.2Beinflow.com or give us a call at 613-327-8840.

You can also attend a NeurOptimal® presentation, at no cost, at the Hintonburg Community Centre on Sat. November 29th from 10am - 1pm sponsored by the Canadian School of Naturotherapies and Spiritual Development. To register, go to www. canadiannaturotherapies.com/events

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Ask a Naturopathic Doctor

The Healing Power of Nature in the Modern World

CARP RIDGE Natural Health Clinic

Naturopathic Doctors Cancer Care • IV Clinic Open until October 31st

Katherine Willow N.D.

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n this mechanized electronic culture it is possible to balance ourselves with the natural world: air, sun, ground, trees, water and stars. A few hundred years ago, being out in nature wasn’t an issue except for the “privileged” few. And there weren’t the dangers of civilization to contend with: electromagnetic fields (emf’s), pollution of air, water and soil, genetically modified and over-processed food, artificial lighting, mechanized travel and schedules that make it hard to stop and smell the roses.

How to start getting out into the elements when buried in commitments that don’t include being outside? Consider some motivating and hopefully inspiring studies: • walking on the ground with bare feet for 20 minutes drains off the emf’s we pick up from our screens/ Wi-Fi (I’m considering an extension with a dirt floor to experiment with this.)

• walking in the forest increases our white blood cells; in Japan they call it forest bathing and use it for chemo patients • earth emits vibrations that are identical to those used in hospital machines to help heal bones, identical to those emitted by our hands (think of preventing/ reversing osteoporosis) • sunbathing moderately between 10 and 4pm between May and September in our latitude allows our skin to produce substantial amounts of vitamin D, boosts our spirits and helps us stay healthy • children attending outside schools have fewer illnesses • negative ions by the seashore and waterfalls invigorate us • sleeping early and in complete darkness, as we did before artificial lighting, helps greatly to restore depleted glands, the immune system and energy Then consider some ancient wisdom: • trees take in our negative thoughts and feelings as they do our carbon dioxide, giving positive energy in return (a role for depression and grief) • animals seen in our daily lives can bring us messages for our soul (Last spring my yard was invaded by woodpeckers of many kinds for 3 days. When I finally looked up their message and followed it, they all disappeared within 1 hour.)

• lying on the ground, we receive energies from earth and sky, recharging our cakras/energies; lying on the ground for 10 minutes a day increases energy by 30% within 3 weeks (even inside!)

• air contains vital energies which we can learn to optimize with yogic breathing techniques/ pranayama

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613-839-1198

2386 Thomas Dolan Parkway, Carp

just up the hill where Thomas Dolan intersects with Carp Rd.

www.ecowellness.com This all makes common sense, but sometimes our primal instincts are buried under layers of civilization and being outside doesn’t appeal. Bugs, unpleasant temperatures, rain, snow, time pressures and boredom combine to make staying inside in front of a screen preferable. It’s like starting to exercise after not doing it for a while—there’s a strong resistance and it feels too hard. It may take getting sick to propel our habits back into what we need for body, mind and spirit. The old nature cure practitioners used all the elements for healing disease.

One of the activities we do at retreats is to send participants into the wild to find a power spot and sit, letting the mind calm and the sounds speak to their inner side, resonating with gifts that may have gone stagnant with disuse, inspiring them to shake off the heavy, over-stimulating life that they may have been trapped in.

No need to go on retreat for this—it can happen in a park or in our back yards if we take the time when the time is right.

Katherine Willow N.D. has been a naturopathic doctor for 30 years and just retired from patient practice to do some personal and family work and consider her next step. www. ecowellness.com for more info.

Cancer Care & IV Clinic with Leesa Kirchner N.D. until October 31.

New locations for practitioners will be posted at www.ecowellness.com Cabins, a yurt and two tents with heat and toilets will be available for small businesses/healing spaces.

Contact info@ecowellness.com for more info.

Creativity in Nature Saturday, September 20 • 10-3

By donation • Food available See www.ecowellness.com for more information or call 613-839-1198.

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What Is Love?

Channeled by Lisa Virtue

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ou’ve heard it asked in song, you may have questioned it when your heart was broken. What does love truly mean?

We from this non-physical perspective of existence view love as a state of consciousness. It is a state Energy Healer & Medium of being. It is when all of the essence of who you are aligns coherently. Meaning, all parts, all thoughts, all aspects of who you are, are in harmony with each other.

It is a state of being in which there is no resistance or negative judgements. There is no self-criticism.

What you term as love from a physical being, western culture perspective, is the condition of satisfying wants and needs. Perceived or actual. So, whereas a nonphysical essence, such as ourselves, finds love is what we are, a human often chooses the perspective of love being a temporary state, a conditional state of feeling.

Before you begin to judge yourselves as not being up to the “standards” of we in non-physical, know that you are simply in a different “place”. You are creating from the perspective of a physical being. That is meant to be a different experience than existing in the state of nonphysical.

How we can help you in terms of the love experience, is to help you realize that your true nature is that of being love. Your role here in life is to express that love which you are in many ways. To release it from the few places you may think of love currently and begin to apply it to all, or at least more, areas of your experience.

Why hold back? What is the taboo on loving? You can choose the degree to which you fear being judged by others in showing, demonstrating or living love in new ways. Keep it hidden if you must, but you will come to find that if you begin applying love to new things, you may not be able to contain it. It will effuse everything

about you. How do you truly think others will feel being around you then? A good mood is contagious.

How do you find love in new things? Come in to appreciation. You may find concentrating on appreciation has you in a state of comparison at first.

“I appreciate this being in my life because I can imagine the lack of it being terrible.”

What we encourage you to evolve towards in your thinking is an appreciation of things and situations and states of being for simply being what and as they are. There is great beauty in items you habitually pass by. There is great use in the emotions you feel. (They bring awareness and release and are you expressing authentically.) Situations take on the colours you paint them with. So, as the metaphorical life artist that you are, start choosing a pallet that contains love more often. Choose to colour your experience from a place of joy, of appreciation, of good-feeling. Who says something has to be seen as tragic or difficult, or ugly? Use your love to see in a new way. Find that blessing that lies in all things. Decide to look for the beauty in the thing you once deemed ugly.

For it lies there to be witnessed, if you choose your filter to be that of love.

With great blessings and joy to you all, we are humbly and happily in service, Great Spirit Lisa Virtue is an Energy Healer and Channel.

Heal tough life issues, feel like a day at the spa. www.LisaVirtue.com www.Facebook.com/LisaVirtue01 Book today: 613-296-4271.

Lisa will be at the MYSTICAL EVENT on September 13th and 14th. FREE Spirit Speaks presentation at 1pm on Saturday the 13th, and 2pm on Sunday the 14th. You don’t want to miss this! Limited private channeling sessions for Spirit to answer your questions. SHOW ONLY DISCOUNTS on products and services. (Credit cards accepted at event booth.)

‘Soul Support’ Crystal Sets and jewelry, Blessed Himalayan Bath Salts, Spirit Speaks CDs, Yoga DVDs. Discounts for new clients who book Healing or Spirit counselling sessions.

“LEARN TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES AND ANGELS” – WORKSHOP Saturday, September 27th & Sunday, September 28th Day One – Fundamentals Day Two – Connecting, Connecting, Connecting $350 for both days, or $200 for Day One only (prerequisite for Day Two) Limited seating – sign up today!

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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September 2014 Tone mailing address: 680 Eagleson Rd, PO Box 45024 Kanata South PO, Kanata, ON K2M 2Y1