Calendar of Events • December 2006

DEC 9    WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION. All proceeds to benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Saturday, December 9, 3 p.m. onwards. $45. Call Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838. emyers@interlog.com www.estheryoga.com

DEC 9    SINGLE NATURE LOVERS Kingsway Christmas Lights walk! Meet Royal York subway. Second Cup at Bloor. 4:45 p.m. See page 118. www.astrollinthepark.com (416) 484-WALK (9255).

DEC 9-10     BODYONE HEALTH SERVICES, clinic and spa, will have its annual open house and pre-holiday event on Dec 9-10. Our focus this year will include the "new light" natural skin care product launch and of course our popular mini session event. For more information visit us at bodyone.ca and go to Nov.-Dec. specials and events. Bodyone, suite 302 - 688 Richmond St.W. (416) 516-2114.

DEC 10    SINGLE MOVIE LOVERS NIGHT at SilverCity - Yonge & Eglinton. Meet first: Manchester Arms, 40 Orchard View Boulevard. 6 p.m. See page 118. www.astrollinthepark.com (416) 484-WALK (9255).

DEC 13    HU WORKSHOP - Wednesday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Ontario Eckankar Centre, 19 Yorkville Avenue. eckankar-ont.org (416) 926-8946.

DEC 14    HALF-DAY INTRODUCTION to Craniosacral Therapy and The Stillpoint Experience: Learn and feel why Craniosacral therapy is so effective. Immediately reduce pain, stress and insomnia. Easily enter profound zones of deep relaxation, therapeutic release, restoration, and meditation. Taught by Robert F. Harris, a co-director of The Cranial Therapy Centre and practitioner with 20 years of Craniosacral experience. He has been an instructor for 17 years and is the developer of the 'Stillpointer', an easy to use, wonderfully therapeutic, self-help tool included with the workshop (a $28.50 value). Thurs. Dec. 14; or Mon. Jan. 22; or Sun. Feb. 4. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $85 + gst. Space is limited. This 1/2 day course is a pre-requisite for further hands-on training. To register or for info (416) 971-4445. The Cranial Therapy Centre. Call (416) 971-4454 (f) www.cranialtherapy.ca

DEC 16    ANIMAL TOTEMS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the Seneca tradition, we have nine totem animals on the Earth Walk that reflect our unique and personal medicine. Each totem illuminates our individual gifts and how they relate to our environment. A Medicine Wheel Teaching open to new and skilled students. Whispering Song (416) 588-4503. i nfo@whisperingsong.com

DEC 16    WINTER SOLSTICE 7 to 11 p.m. Celtic and Medicine Wheel Festival. Join us as we explore the Wisdom of the Sun and Earth's cycles. Come celebrate the return of the Sun King and the Dream Time wisdom of Winter Mother. Whispering Song (416) 588-4503. info@whisperingsong.com

DEC 16    RESERVE NOW FOR YOUR YOGA VACATION to Cozumel with Archa Mati. Our 17th year! Join us for 1 or 2 weeks - beautiful beaches, amazing snorkelling, flowing yoga. February 25, $1669. All inclusive. www.yoga4life.org; call (416) 531-5688.

DEC 16    REIKI II CERTIFICATION Use of Symbols, Long-distance healing. Strengthen your capacity to channel Reiki. Review Principles of Healing, endocrine system, chakras and more. Attunements. Workbook. Certificate. Usui method. Virginia Hart Nelson (416) 960-1690. www.theinnereye.ca

DEC 16    SINGLE NATURE LOVERS Lawrence Christmas Lights Walk! Meet Lawrence subway @ Coffee Time 4:45 p.m See page 118. www.astrollinthepark.com Call (416) 484-WALK (9255).

DEC 17 & 18     PAY WHAT YOU CAN PSYCHOTHERAPY sessions. A no-risk way to expeience the benefits of psychotherapy. Ariel Garten, Gestault and NLP. All Proceeds go to charity. Call (416) 839-9943, ariel@neuroconsulting.ca

DEC 22    SINGLE NATURE LOVERS RSVP Christmas Dinner Date! 6:15 p.m. See page 118. www.astrollinthepark.com (416) 484-WALK (9255).

DEC 23    SPIRITUAL WISDOM ON CONQUERING FEAR - Saturday, 1 to 3:00 p.m. Free. Ontario Eckankar Centre, 19 Yorkville Avenue. Visit eckankar-ont.org (416) 926-8946.

DEC 31    SINGLE NATURE LOVERS Happy New Year RSVP. Group tables at Gala! See page 118 www.astrollinthepark.com Call (416) 484-WALK (9255).

Calendar of Events • January 2007

JAN 4    SPIRITUAL WISDOM ON HEALTH AND HEALING - Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Ontario Eckankar Centre 19, Yorkville Avenue. eckankar-ont.org (416) 926-8946.

JAN 4-5    NEW YEAR'S INTENSIVE with Monica Voss. $225, $120/day. Call Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838. emyers@interlog.com www.estheryoga.com

JAN 6    FELDENKRAIS® CLASSES winter term begins Saturday, January 6. You may join our on-going classes at any time. Monday 12, Tuesday 10 & 6:15, Wednesday 1, Thursday 10 & 6:15, Saturday 9:45 & 11, www.feldenkraiscentre.com (416) 928-3505. RMT -CEU eligible.

JAN 7    SINGLE NATURE LOVERS Taylor Creek walk! Meet Science Centre, 770 Don Mills 12:30 p.m. See page 118. www.astrollinthepark.com (416) 484-WALK (9255).

JAN 8 MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION program, beginning Monday, January 8th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Ajax - This 8-week program helps people to identify stressors in their lives, modify behaviour to interrupt stress-producing cycles, and meet life situations with increased awareness and options for action. Wednesday evening and Friday morning. Programs also available, beginning January 10th and 12th. Free consultations available. Call for pricing/schedule information, or to register (905) 428-1404.

JAN 9    A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU! Supercharge your year by redesigning your blueprint for health, happiness & success at a cellular level. An introduction. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., $10. (416) 469-2033.

JAN 10    HU WORKSHOP - Wednesday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Ontario Eckankar Centre, 19 Yorkville Avenue. eckankar-ont.org Call (416) 926-8946.

JAN 10    BONES FOR LIFE CLASSES. Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. On-going classes. A gentle yet powerful way to strengthen your bones, improve posture and restore balance.
www.feldenkraiscentre.com (416) 928-3505.

JAN 12-14 CRANIOSACRAL THERAPIST SKILL UPGRADE. Further heighten your sensitivity and accuracy. Increase your skills and results. Learn new techniques, variations and alternative methods. Preparation for Upledger and Milne trained therapists. Pre-requisite for upcoming (Jan.15) Pediatric Craniosacral Workshop or other intensives offered by Robert F. Harris. Includes a 'Stillpointer'. Jan. 12, 13, 14. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $495 + gst. (416) 971-4445. The Cranial Therapy Centre. www.cranialtherapy.ca

JAN 13 4 WEEKS MEDIUMSHIP UNDERSTANDING (416) 354-2721.
http://groups.msn. com/spiritualwisdom

JANUARY 13   REIKI LEVEL I CERTIFICATION Covers Principles of Healing, Centering, harnessing the Life Force, endocrine glands, chakras, treating self & others. Illus. Workbook, attunements + certificate. Usui method. Virginia Hart Nelson (416) 960-1690 virginia@theinner eye.ca www.theinnereye.ca

JAN 13   RESERVE NOW FOR YOUR YOGA VACATION to Cozumel with Archa Mati. Our 17th year! Join us for 1 or 2 weeks - beautiful beaches, amazing snorkelling, flowing yoga. February 25, $1669. All inclusive. www.yoga4life.org; call (416) 531-5688.

JAN 13 SINGLE NATURE LOVERS Cabbagetown & Allan Gardens walk! Meet Starbucks. N/W Yonge & College 12:30 p.m. See page 118. www.astrollinthepark.com Call (416) 484-WALK (9255).

JAN 14 SINGLE MOVIE LOVERS NIGHTS at SilverCity - Yonge & Eglinton. Meet first: Manchester Arms, 40 Orchard View Boulevard 6 p.m. See page 118. www.astrollinthepark.com (416) 484-WALK (9255).

JAN 15 PEDIATRIC CRANIO- SACRAL WORKSHOP. 4 Day Intensive. Hands-on, workshop practical and theoretical. Taught by Alix McLaughlin and Robert F. Harris, co-directors of The Cranial Therapy Centre. Pre-requisite: Skill Upgrade of Jan 12 or prior Advanced/ indepth training with Robert. Jan. 15,16 + 18,19. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $990 + gst. (416) 971-4445. The Cranial Therapy Centre www.cranialtherapy.ca

JAN 16 KI SHIN DO: THE WAY OF KI & HEART, introductory course. Experience the depth of the heart and the mystery of ki. Discover your life purpose! New Session beginning Tuesday, January 16th, 2007! 12 (2 -hour) weekly classes, 7 to 9 p.m. $200 Call (416) 925-7575. www.taoshiatsu.com

JAN 17 HEADLESS IN A HEADSTRONG WORLD. What is the mind, ego and enlightenment? Can we experience the deep fulfillment and inner strength of the Essential Self without taking on more intellectual constructs and dogma. Learn about an east/west, fast-track approach to enlightenment that is "beyond belief!" with Enlightenment Intensive Master Russell Scott at Wonder Works Bookstore, 79A Harbord Street, 7 to 9 p.m. Donation. 1-800-486-5460 or www.TrueSourceSeminars.com

JAN 18 PSYCHOTHERAPY AND NLP information night. Ariel Garten (416) 839-9943 ariel@neuroconsulting.ca

JAN 19   SINGLE NATURE LOVERS RSVP BAND NIGHT! 8:15 p.m. See page 118. www.astrollinthepark.com (416) 484-WALK (9255).

JAN 20 EMBRACING THE PRIESTESS WITHIN. In this workshop, we shall explore the true nature of the Priestess. Join us as we celebrate the Re-emergence of the Divine Mother as we empower ourselves beyond the box of our existing culture. Call Whispering Song (416) 588-4503. info@whisperingsong.com

JAN 20 REIKI II CERTIFICATION See December 16 listing for details. Virginia Hart Nelson (416) 960-1690. www.theinnereye.ca

JAN 21 HOT STONE MASSAGE CERTIFICATION COURSES, practical hands-on/theory, 1 day ($249), 60 page manual, 10 ceu’s, exceptional value. Visit www.thestonemassage.com (416) 849-1895

JAN 21 “STANDING IN THE LIGHT” FLOWER POWER. One day healing workshop to learn about the Bach and other remedies. Experience a special form of Vibrational Healing (done only in groups). Pre-registration $108. At door $150 if space allows. Repeaters $54. Tamara (416) 544-9244. info@tamarapenn.com www.tamarapenn.com Easy TTC access, central. Also Feb 18.
JAN 21    SOUL SPEAK. Spend a day of personal growth and healing, awakening to new and liberating understandings of Self, Life and Others. Solve lingering problems, find new direction, dissolve limiting mental concepts in the sacred space of listening to self and others using an age-old contemplation technique combined with modern communication. With Enlightenment Intensive Master Russell Scott. $35 for the first 15 people! 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wonderworks Bookstore. 1-800-486-5460 or www.TrueSourceSeminars.com

JAN 21 SINGLE NATURE LOVERS Bridal Path & Millionares row walk! Edward Gardens Centre. 777 Lawrence & Leslie, 12:30 p.m. See page 118. www.astrollinthepark.com (416) 484-WALK (9255).

JAN 22 HALF-DAY INTRODUCTION to Craniosacral Therapy and The Stillpoint Experience: see Dec. 14 listing.

JAN 23   BONES FOR LIFE CLASSES. Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A 6 week course. A gentle yet powerful way to strengthen your bones, improve posture and restore balance. www.feldenkraiscentre.com (416) 928-3505.

JAN 23-30 YOGA IN TOBAGO with Monica Voss. From $2395. Call Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838. emyers@interlog.com www.estheryoga.com

JAN 25 HEADLESS IN A HEADSTRONG WORLD see January 17th.

JAN 26-28   THE HEALTHY BREAST TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM 2007-Toronto. Fri. Jan. 26 (6-9 p.m.), Sat. Jan. 27 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Sun. Jan. 28 ( 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Learn how to teach and facilitate support groups based on Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur's (N.D.) Healthy Breast Program as described in her books "A Call to Women" and the new edition "The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer". This training was created as a tool to help women both prevent and treat breast cancer using naturopathic therapies, psychological and spiritual exercises, Kundalini yoga and environmental activism. Location: Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1255 Sheppard Ave E., Toronto, Ont. Canada. Contact Melissa Clements at (416) 498-1255 ext. 255 or mclements@ccnm.edu to register. Cost: $350 for health care professionals and general public + $30 materials fee. $150 for students and breast cancer survivors + $30 materials fee. NDs' will receive 17 CE credits for the training.

JAN 27 SPIRITUAL WISDOM ON CONQUERING FEAR - Saturday, 1 to 3:00 p.m. Free. Ontario Eckankar Centre, 19 Yorkville Avenue. Visit eckankar-ont.org (416) 926-8946.

JAN 27-28   A WEEKEND RETREAT IN THE CITY. When we step outside our daily routine, it allows something fresh to emerge. Reconnect with your inner-guiding Spirit, renew purpose and simplicity. Heated pool & sauna, park and ravine next door. Near subway, guest parking. Central Toronto. Virginia Hart Nelson (416) 960-1690. virginia@theinnereye.ca www.theinnereye.ca

JAN 28 LIVING FORGIVENESS INTENSIVE, 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Free yourself of guilt & anger. Transform your relationships. Experience the life-enhancing benefits of living forgiveness. Register (416) 469-2033, forgiveness.sites.toronto.com

JAN 28 THE HEALTHY BREAST PROGRAM - as designed by Sat Dharam Kaur, N.D. Learn about The Healthy Breast Diet, supplements for breast health, breast anatomy/physiology, hormonal and environmental links to breast cancer, detoxification programs, immune system support, emotional/spiritual connection to breast disease. Presented by The Breast Massage Clinic, Sunday 2 to 4:30 p.m. For more information call (905) 683-4371 or visit
www.thebreastmassageclinic.ca

JAN 31 REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA CERTIFICATION. Courses runs for four days: Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 and Feb. 28 & Mar.1, 2007. Diana O'Reilly (416) 767-6803.