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February 2010
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FEB 1 – 28 INDIVIDUAL CLEARING RETREATS - Get Away and Get Clear. Feeling overwhelmed by life? Stuck in an old emotional pattern? Confused about where to turn? Come to the Ecology Retreat Centre for 2-3 days for an individual Clearing retreat with Russell Scott. Focus solely on resolving your issues at their source rather than settling for temporary relief. How can it help? Check out: www.truesourceseminars.com/articles/clearing-case-study-12.html, call (519) 942-8339 for your free 1/2 hr. “Getting Clear/Getting Inspired” tele-session, info@TrueSourceSeminars.com, www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
FEB 18 – 22 TRUE AWAKENING - Are you searching for awakening, self-actualization or ultimate truth? Are you questioning, “Who am I?” or “What is the purpose of life?" Go beyond your concepts and directly experience the magnificence of your True nature with an East/West method that accelerates the path to enlightenment. Fill the emptiness of life with the fullness of your True Self! Awaken in 5 days! with Russell Scott. Phone (519) 942-8339, info@TrueSourceSeminars.com, or www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
FEB 19 SINGLE CLUB / PUB / BAND LOVERS Group Fun, Meeting details: www.astrollinthepark.com, or call (416) 484-9255.
FEB 19, 20, 21 THE ALCHEMY OF FORGIVENESS - A Training. Heal the past - create permanent shifts quickly. Start your year fresh! Pre-register: (416) 469-2033, http://lynn.sites.toronto.com
FEB 20 AKASHIC RECORDS LEVEL 1 Certification at Wonderworks. For more info visit www.souljourneys.ca
FEB 20 REIKI 1: 10 am - 4 pm. Marlene George (905) 796-0101, www.marlenegeorge.com
FEB 20 MONEY IS MY FRIEND Join Sandra Moon Dancer, B.Sc., M.H.Sc., at the beautiful Old Mill Inn and Spa, for a transformative workshop that will change your relationship with money. Learn how to make money work for you with new belief systems, Tibetan Feng Shui magic and practical lasting tools. $136.50, gst included. To register: info@circlewisdom.ca or call (416) 538-7709, see www.circlewisdom.ca/calendar.html
FEB 20 REIKI II CERTIFICATION - Learn more potent healing applications through harnessing the Life Force, use of symbols, including Long-Distance healing. Attunement. Workbook. Certificate. Virginia Hart Nelson, 15 yrs. experience. Call (416) 960-1690, www.theinnereye.ca, email: virginia@theinnereye.ca
FEB 20 OPEN HOUSE - ROSEMONT HEALING ARTS is celebrating our new studio and expansion with a day of health and vitality. We welcome you to join us for a class in hara breathing, somatic pilates, yoga, or Qi Gong for arthritis; or book a Zen Shiatsu, reflexology/reiki, craniosacral treatment, or massage by RMT. Seminar and 20 min. introductory private sessions by Zoe Pepler, Master NLP Practitioner and Hypnotist in positive body image, healthy weight management and self esteem for women. Learn how your thoughts affect your actions. Classes/treatments: one hour. Open House proceeds go to charity. (416) 489-9399, 446 Spadina Road, Suite 209, www.rosemonthealingarts.com
FEB 20 SINGLE MOVIE LOVERS WANTED - Silvercity Eglinton. Meet Second Cup, 40 Eglinton E. (Feb 20, Mar 6, Apr. 3, May 1), www.astrollinthepark.com, or call for time, (6:15-7:30 pm), (416) 484-9255.
FEB 20 – 28 YOGA IN TOBAGO with Monica Voss. From $1895. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
FEB 21 CONTEMPLATIVE MOVEMENT FOR CLOSET DANCERS with Denise Fujiwara. $50. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
FEB 21 FREEING YOUR CHEST AND UPPER BACK. 10 am-4:30 pm. A Feldenkrais® Method workshop: gentle and effective pathway to finding effortless movement and lightness in your chest, and greater freedom in breathing and voice. Please call (416) 928-3505, www.feldenkraiscentre.com
FEB 21 SINGLE NATURE LOVERS Ice Skating! (also Mar 7). Meet Second Cup, 145 Queen Quay & York, 2 pm. www.astrollinthepark.com, (416) 484-WALK (9255).
FEB 22 FREEDOM TO FORGIVE Or Not To Forgive! Marlene George (905) 796-0101, www.marlenegeorge.com
FEB 26 YOGA FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM with Sat Dharam Kaur. $45. Esther Myers Yoga Studio, call (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
FEB 27 PSYCHIC FUN Call at (416) 354-2721, / http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpiritualWisdom3
FEB 27 DAY OF RENEWAL - Set aside time for reflection, spiritual insights & practical applications to let love inform your decisions and life purpose. For details call Virginia Hart Nelson, C.CHt. (416) 960-1690, www.theinnereye.ca, email: virginia@theinnereye.ca
FEB 27 AYURVEDA EDUCATION WORKSHOPS in Indian Head Massage, 10 am to 5 pm. Email: info@ayurvedictouch.com
FEB 27 & 28 SINGLE NATURE LOVERS Beltline & Cedarvale Walk! Sat-Ages 18-35+ & Sun-Ages 35-65+. Meet Davisville subway, 12:30 pm. See the ad in the print edition, www.astrollinthepark.com, (416) 484-WALK (9255).
FEB 28 YOGA FOR LOWER BACKS and Knowing Your Knees and Feet with Mar Jean Olson. $60 for both. Esther Myers Yoga Studio call (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
FEB 28 AYURVEDA FACIALS (also March 1), 9 am to 4 pm. Email: info@ayurvedictouch.com
FEB 28 ANTHESTERIA: “A Festival of Flowers," 3 pm. An ancient festival of Spring and Dionysos. A celebration of new life, new wine, music and dance. Come and join us to ring in the upcoming season of spring. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St. Clair West at Avenue Road, Toronto. For more information contact Stephanie Gray, (416) 357-2193.
MARCH
MAR 1 WELLNESS WORKSHOP: Shape Up Your Self Esteem! 7:30-9:30 pm. Marlene George (905) 796-0101, www.marlenegeorge.com
MAR 2 ABCs OF INTUITION DEVELOPMENT: Tuesdays, 6:45 – 9:15 pm (Mar 2 - April 6). Beginner workshop. Start working with your intuition. Practical tools for everyday use. Learn how to give a psychic reading right away, www.TorontoPsychicServices.com, (416) 855-5712.
MAR 2 WICCA-101. A six-week class for those new to wicca. Learn wiccan fundamentals, rituals and more. Classes Tuesday evenings at Wonderworks. Visit: wicca-101.squarespace.com
MAR 2 – 7 AYURVEDA SPA SPECIALIST Course - available privately. Email: info@ayurvedictouch.com
MAR 5 THE ART OF SEQUENCING with Tama Soble. $40. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
MAR 5, 6, 7 CERTIFIED HERBALIST COURSE - $285, 1-800-334-1925.
MAR 5 – 7 LIVING OFF THE GRID - Learn to save 30 to 50% on energy costs, weekend seminar on: Solar water heating, Passive Solar design, Photovoltaics, Wood heat, Wind power, Radiant floor heating, Energy efficiency and more. Hand-outs, energy guides, product and service discounts, Ecology Retreat Centre, Orangeville, email info@TrueSourceSeminars.com, (519) 942-8339, www.truesourceseminars.com/living-off-the-grid.html
MAR 6 BECOME A METAMORPHIC Technique Practitioner. Workshop provided by Deborah Hannaford at The Rising Sun in Richmond Hill. Learn this simple yet highly effective form of energy release through foot, hand & head massage, see www.innersearchcentre.com, (705) 422-1215 to register. $150.
MAR 6 BEGINNERS ASTROLOGY WORKSHOP: 10 am - 4 pm, 717 Bloor St. West, call (519) 217-5842, kelly@kellysurtees.com
MAR 13 REIKI 11: 10 am - 4 pm. Marlene George (905) 796-0101, www.marlenegeorge.com
MAR 15 WELLNESS WORKSHOPS: Fear And Anxiety; Your Clue To Change! Call Marlene George (905) 796-0101, www.marlenegeorge.com
MAR 16, 17, 18 CERTIFIED IRIDOLOGY COURSE - $375, please call at 1-800-334-1925.
MAR 20 REIKI I CERTIFICATION - For details see Listing of Feb 13. Virginia Hart Nelson (416) 960-1690, virginia@theinnereye.ca
MAR 21 KUNDALINI YOGA SPRING EQUINOX CELEBRATION with Paola Di Paolo. $55. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
MAR 21 BUSINESS OF YOGA with Perry De Man. $35. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
MAR 21 ANNOUNCING SUNDAY EVENINGS - 7:30 pm, please call (416) 354-2721, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpiritualWisdom3
MAR 26 – 28 A WEEKEND OF YOGA with Monica Voss at Swallow's Bridge, Alton, ON. $395. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
MAR 27 REIKI II CERTIFICATION - For details see listing of Feb 20. Virginia Hart Nelson (416) 960-1690, virginia@theinnereye.ca
MAR 27 INTIMACY, SEX and the Spiritual Journey. Learn how to be in relationship from the place of the Soul. Explore the nature of Sacred Sexuality and integrate the Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine from within. Whispering Song (416) 588-4503, info@whisperingsong.com / www.whisperingsong.com
MAR 28 HOT STONE MASSAGE CERTIFICATION COURSE, practical and theoretical, 1 day ($299), 100 pg. manual w/DVD, 15 CEUs, 10 am - 5:30 pm at Sutherland-Chan. Visit: www.thestonemassage.com / (416) 882-1289.
MAR 28 YOGA FOR UPPER BACKS, NECKS & SHOULDERS and Yoga For Your Eyes with Mar Jean Olson. $70 for both. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
MAR 28 BOOT CAMP FOR HIGH HEELS. 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. No more wincing and wobbling; learn exercises to strengthen feet and ankles, and to move in more efficient ways in this fun new Feldenkrais workshop for all those who love their high heels. When you graduate from this boot camp you will be walking with grace & elegance. Call (416) 928-3505, www.feldenkraiscentre.com. This workshop will be held at 319 Dupont St., Toronto.
APRIL
APR 7 – 14 YOGA RETREAT AT LUNA LODGE, Costa Rica with Monica Voss and Tama Soble. From $2995. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
APR 9 – 11 JOIN DON MIGUEL RUIZ, the world renowned bestselling author of "The Four Agreements" and the recently released "The Fifth Agreement", who will be making a rare public appearance with his son, Don Jose Ruiz, in Toronto to conduct a powerful and life-transforming weekend workshop. Don Miguel and Don Jose will take you on an incredible journey of self-discovery and show you the way to change the world, your world, and to find deep and lasting peace and happiness. Please call (416) 963-8315 or see www.miguelruiztoronto.com for details!
APR 9 – 11 YOGA IN THE HOCKLEY VALLEY with Mar Jean Olson. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
APR 11 ADAM DREAMHEALER’S INTENTION HEALS WORKSHOP - Experience unique group energy healings with Adam, international speaker, Molecular Biologist, author and gifted First Nations energy healer. Learn techniques to focus intentions embracing self-empowerment and your own healing power. Toronto Marriott Airport. All registrations at www.dreamhealer.com
APR 11 BECOME A CHANNEL. Workshop provided by Deborah Hannaford. Trance Channel for ‘We Are One’. Location: WindSpirit in Orillia; $100. Register at www.innersearchcentre.com, (705) 422-1215.
APR 23 TEACHING PRANAYAMA with Monica Voss. $40. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
APR 24 – 25 THE POWER OF TOUCH: A Yoga Teachers' Weekend with Tama Soble and Monica Voss. $300. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com, www.estheryoga.com
APR 27 LEARN TO MEDITATE with Tracy, Richmond Hill, starting April 27, (905) 771-0033, or visit our website: www.drtracyaustin.com
MAY
MAY 15 – 19 AWAKENING THE HEART RETREAT. Come with us to Glastonbury England and stay at the Chalice Well World Peace Garden. Enjoy private access to Stonehenge, meditation and personal journeying. Share timeless and sacred places. For more information and photos / comments from 2008, visit: www.transense.ca or tel Stephanie (416) 916-2980. See the ad in the print edition.
MAY 15 – 22 ENERGY AWAKEN CARIBBEAN RETREAT. All Inclusive. Experience spiritual energy, oceanside meditations, energywork at historic site, Reiki certification, full program. www.energyawaken.com
ONGOING
A COURSE IN MIRACLES CENTRE TORONTO - a practical application. Process oriented weekly support groups are held in downtown Toronto, Aurora & North York. Please call (416) 398-6646.
MEDITATION: SUNDAYS 2 pm & THURSDAYS 7:30 pm. Call at (416) 354-2721, Minister available for weddings, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpiritualWisdom3
LEARN HOW TO RAISE YOUR VIBRATION! Counteract stress and find inner peace. Visit www.DawnJames.org/workshops.html for dates and locations.
MACROBIOTICS - health consultations, classes, cooking services. Toronto; Ajax. Twelve years full-time experience. Level 4 Sr. Macrobiotic Counsellor, specializing in recovery from serious health conditions. Certification available. lidia@AponaHealingArts.com or call (416) 964-8885. See the ad in the print edition.
COOKING CLASSES - HEALING FOODS. Macrobiotic group and personalized classes. Toronto; Ajax. lidia@AponaHealingArts.com or call (416) 964-8885. See the ad in the print edition.
REIKI - Treatments, Classes, Support Groups - Toronto; Ajax. Twelve years full-time experience specializing in recovery from serious health conditions. Apprentice training and support. All levels. lidia@AponaHealingArts.com or call (416) 964-8885. See the ad in the print edition.
CHAKRA BALANCING, Reiki, Multidimensional Healings, Meditation. Sylvia Oree, (416) 253-5004.
TRUTH RADIO, Bryan Farnum, www.bluntfm.com, International Forgiveness Day, May 24.
ELANA VINNIK RETURNS to Sound Healing - 1st Friday of each month. $20. (416) 488-6388.
ENJOY SELF-HYPNOSIS & RELAXATION MEETINGS every Thursday evening 7:15 pm. Clair Vaughan Medical Clinic, 553 St. Clair Ave. West, www.ronfuchs.com, (416) 979-9465.
INTRODUCTION TO HYPNOSIS, Self-Hypnosis and Meditation -1 day workshop, 10 am-5 pm. Please register. You will leave profoundly relaxed. Vegetarian lunch provided. Central Toronto, www.ronfuchs.com, (416) 979-9465.
ENJOY MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT with Hypnosis & Qigong's gentle flowing exercises. Every Wednesday evening at 7:15 pm. Clair Vaughan Medical Clinic, 553 St. Clair Ave. West, www.ronfuchs.com, (416) 979-9465.
CERTIFICATION COURSE “Photonic & Laser Therapist” to practice the most effective clinically proven therapy for pain relief, nerve and tissue healing, skin rejuvenation and non-surgical face lift (www.painrelieftoronto.com). Great business opportunities. (905) 882-8181, (416) 882-0800, email nsalansky@rogers.com
GROUP HEALINGS - We offer small, intimate Group Healings facilitated by Gaisheda Kheawok to individuals who are willing to work through real life issues from spiritual and energetic perspectives, calling on ancient wisdoms to shine new light onto our current processes and dramas. Whispering Song (416) 588-4503, email info@whisperingsong.com / visit www.whisperingsong.com
LAUGHTER YOGA: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, $8. Pure fun! 662 Pape Ave, (416) 469-2033.

