Calendar of Events

AUGUST

AUG 1  PLANT SPIRIT JOURNEYING with Plant Spirit Medicine practitioner Monika Ghent. In this workshop you will learn an easy & effective method to connect with plant spirits to access their teachings & medicine. 10 am - 5 pm; $75. Call (416) 537-8842; ghent7@sympatico.ca

AUG 1-30  30 DAYS OF UNIVERSAL FORGIVENESS with Master Sha. Throughout the month of August, join via teleconference in a Forgiveness practice that can significantly impact your life, your community, and ultimately, Mother Earth. Free. Teleconference. Mon-Sat, 8:30 - 9:00 pm EST. Register: www.DrSha.com

AUGUST 1 & 2  KUNDALINI: Changing Lives from Within. A two-day conference. 1-800-986-1857 or www.icrcanada.org/events.

AUG 5  RELIEVE STRESS THE NATURAL WAY and Build Resilience - Transformational Arts. 7 to 10 pm. Call (416) 484-0454 or send email: tac@transformationalarts.com

AUG 6  “MONEY IS MY FRIEND” Workshop with Sandra Moon Dancer, B.Sc., M.H.Sc., energy medicine teacher and shaman, 7-9:30 pm. Registration: info@circlewisdom.ca, (416) 538-7709. $50 if register before Aug. 4; $60 at door. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., Runnymede subway, www.circlewisdom.ca

AUG 7-9  YOGA FOR SMOKERS WHO DON'T WANT TO BE Weekend Retreat. See www.yogaqueen.ca

AUG 8  REIKI LEVEL I CERTIFICATION - For details, see July 18 listing. Virginia Hart Nelson, (416) 960-1690, virginia@theinnereye.ca

AUG 8  REIKI 11: 9 am - 4 pm. Marlene (905) 796-0101.

AUG 9  YOGA & COLLAGE with Monica Voss and Sarah Hunter. $85. Esther Myers Yoga Studio. Call (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com / visit www.estheryoga.com

AUG 8 & 9  SINGLE NATURE LOVERS WANTED. Toronto Islands Walk. Sat - Ages 18-35+ &  Sun - Ages 36-65+, Hanlan's Ferry Gate, 12:30 pm. See Movies, Canoeing, Dinner. Algonquin: www.astrollinthepark.com, call (416) 484-WALK (9255).

AUG 10-14  SOUL HEALING WEEK WITH Master Zhi Gang Sha. “Heal the soul first; then healing of the mind and body will follow.” Master Sha will offer advanced divine soul healing to remove soul, mind and body blockages for chronic and life-threatening conditions, emotional imbalances and even relationships. Attend for a day, an evening or the week. www.DrSha.com . Call Lynne (905) 420-6009.

AUG 11  WELCOME TO BUDDHAGROOVE, a gathering of like minded eco-aware people in a comfortable, relaxed & friendly atmosphere. Join Bellydancer, Roula Said, & music makers, Festive Friends. Dance to Middle Eastern Gypsy Funk at The Balmy Beach Club, overlooking the lake. www.buddhagroove.ca

AUG 11 & 12  LEARNING TO MOVE FORWARD: 9 am. Learn skills to identify, release and change our responses to the challenges in life (regardless of the circumstances) to create what you want. Marlene (905) 796-0101.

AUG 12  BEYOND BELLY DANCE: Where Therapy and Belly Dance Meet - Transformational Arts. 7 to 10 pm. Call (416) 484-0454 or send email: tac@transformationalarts.com

AUG 13  INFORMATION EVENING - Free. Transformational Arts College. 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Please RSVP at (416) 484-0454, or tac@transformationalarts.com

AUG 14  SILENT RETREAT, VISION QUEST, raw juice fasting and yoga weekend. (613) 395-6332, Mano.

AUG 14 – 16  WEEKEND  BLISS YOGA ECO RETREAT!  90 min. northeast of Toronto. Experience yoga, meditation, sharing, journaling, hiking, gourmet vegetarian meals in eco-friendly, off grid centre by Rice Lake. Beginners welcome. From 2 pm Fri., Aug. 14 to 2 pm Sun., Aug. 16. Cost: $375 Cdn. total due July 31. $120 non-refundable deposit to register. Contact Irena at: (416) 594-0004, www.aboutbliss.com / irenabliss@gmail.com

AUG 15  REIKI LEVEL II CERTIFICATION - For details, see July 25 listing. Virginia Hart Nelson, (416) 960-1690, virginia@theinnereye.ca

AUG 15  INTRO TO TRANCE MEDIUMSHIP WORKSHOP. Learn the basics of Trance Speaking.  Become a gateway for spirit energies to work through you. Contact Selina Khan at www.TorontoPsychicServices.com, (416) 855-5712.
 
AUG 15  MASTER SHA'S SOUL SONGS for Soul Healing and Rejuvenation, 10 am – 1pm. All welcome! Estonian House, 958 Broadview. $20. Sher @ (416) 461-2327, Sher@DrSha.com
 
AUG 16  INTUITION FOR REIKI HEALERS WORKSHOP. Boost your Reiki. Tap into your intuition while channeling through Reiki energy. Work with your Reiki Guides more effectively. Contact Selina Khan at www.TorontoPsychicServices.com, (416) 855-5712.

AUG 17 – 22  FIRST TIME IN CANADA - Elizabeth B. Jenkins, international best selling author of 'The Return of the Inka' will be teaching in Owen Sound. Introduction to Andean Mysticism, Inka tools for Developing Personal Power. Join us on a spiritual journey grounded in the elements to awaken the mind, heal the soul and open the heart. For course outline: www.inka-online.com or call Elinor (519) 379-5752.

AUG 19  ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS - Transformational Arts. 7 to 10 pm. Call (416) 484-0454 or email: tac@transformationalarts.com

AUG 21  SINGLE NATURE LOVERS - RSVP: The Keg Dinner Date! 6:15 pm. Book by Aug 18 (416) 484-WALK (9255) + Canoeing, Movies, Dancing, Galleries, Algonquin: visit website www.astrollinthepark.com

AUG 22 PSYCHOMETRY 7 pm http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpiritualWisdom3, call (416) 354-2721, jmmevolve@yahoo.com

AUG 22 & 23  SINGLE NATURE LOVERS WANTED - High Park Sunset Walk. Sat - Ages 36-65+ & Sun - Ages 18-35+, High Park station, Quebec, 6:45 pm. Book Algonquin: More fun events, www.astrollinthepark.com, (416) 484-WALK (9255).

AUG 22 & 23  WEEKEND RETREAT IN THE CITY - An affordable time to unwind and to restore purpose, simplicity & inner-direction. Central Toronto. For details: Virginia Hart Nelson, call (416) 960-1690, www.theinnereye.ca / send email to: virginia@theinnereye.ca

AUG 25  ALGONQUIN FALL COLOUR TRIP! Book Today. Fri. Sept. 25, 6 pm  to Sun. Sept. 27. Lodge/Cottages, Bus, Meals, Hikes, Party! Visit www.astrollinthepark.com Do hurry. Limited space. Call (416) 484-WALK (9255)

AUG 26  VOCAL EXPLORATIONS - Transformational Arts. 7 to 10 pm. Call (416) 484-0454 or send email to tac@transformationalarts.com

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 4 – 7  KITCHENER-WATERLOO LABOUR DAY WEEKEND Psychic Fair. Bingemans Conference Centre, Victoria St. N. and Lackner Blvd., Kitchener. Details at www.e-psychic.com

SEPT 5  ADAM DREAMHEALER - INTENTION HEALS WORKSHOP at Marriott Toronto Airport: Experience Self-Empowerment at Adam's one-day workshop as this molecular biologist, internationally renowned energy healer, best selling author and speaker orchestrates two unique group healings in this conference. Adam combines his First Nations healing background with channeled insights and academic background. What You Will Learn: 1. The Molecular Biology behind how our intentions create our reality; 2. How and why everyone should participate in their own healing; 3. How to create visualization routines for healing; 4. The use of visualizations as a healing tool; 5. Experience two unique group energy treatments. All event registration online: www.dreamhealer.com

SEPT 8  COACHING GROUP: 7:30-9 pm. Marlene (905) 796-0101.

SEPT 9  PEACEFUL LIVING: Eight Week Meditation Course - Thornhill. Wednesday evenings. $50. Contact Karen (416) 347-6540 / www.tripath.ca

SEPT 11 - 13  KUNDALINI YOGA RETREAT - with Paola di Paolo (KRI certified teacher) near Collingwood. Discover the rhythms of nature and Kundalini Yoga at Northern Lights Centre. Enjoy Sadhana, Kundalini Yoga classes, and an herbal workshop.  Accommodation: Dorm or tenting. Cost: Dorm - $395 / Tent - $350. Food: Vegetarian. Contact: Four Directions Yoga please call (905) 989-0392, www.fourdirectionsyoga.com / email: info@fourdirectionsyoga.com

SEPT 11 -13  BARRIE FALL PSYCHIC FAIR. Army, Navy & Air Force Club, 7 George St., Barrie. Find details at www.e-psychic.com 
 
SEPT 12  REIKI 1:  9 pm. Marlene (905) 796-0101.

SEPT 12  CERTIFICATION IN ENERGY MEDICINE - 10 month intensive course. Become certified as a Reiki Master while studying energy therapies and holistic helping strategies. Classes held one Saturday a month, taught by Registered Social Worker and experienced Reiki Master. Call Karen (416) 347-6540 / www.tripath.ca

SEPT 13 FEAST OF FIELDS - ORGANIC ADVOCATES 20th Anniversary Celebration: authentic organic food experience! Meet renowned TV chef Michael Smith, sip on wine from Le Clos Jordanne, take home the best of organic produce. www.feastoffields.org / (905) 859-3609 / Kortright Conservation Centre.

SEPT 13 OPEN HOUSE for the teacher training programme October 2009 - December 2009. Sunday, September 13, 7:30-pm - 9pm. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838.

SEPT 14  WELLNESS WORKSHOP: Shape Up Your Self Esteem! 7:30-9:30 pm. Marlene (905) 796-0101.

SEPT 15  PAST LIFE REGRESSION - Is it real and can it help you? Georgina Cannon, Director of the Ontario Hypnosis Centre and bestselling author of 'Return - Past Life Regression and You and Discovering the Interlife - Your Journey Between Lifetimes', will be teaching an Introduction to Past Life Regression workshop. Bring any and all questions you have on past lives and one of the Masters of this field will not only answer your questions, but also facilitate a past life group journey so that you can experience it for yourself. Georgina was the featured facilitator in the CBC documentary, 'Past Life Investigations'. Time: 6:30-9 pm. Fee: $55. Please call The Ontario Hypnosis Centre to register. (416) 489-0333.

SEPT 15   KI & HEART SCHOOL - 12 Week Course, Tuesdays, 7 to 9 pm, $200. Please visit www.taosangha.com, (416) 925-7575, or the Tao Sangha Canada Centre at 344 Bloor St W., #607.  

SEPT 15 - 19  FOUR ELEMENTS RETREAT - Join us at our wonderful lakeside Retreat Home in Haliburton for Self Discovery through the Four Elements. Transport from Toronto available, www.transense.ca or tel Stephanie (416) 916-2980 for more information. Transense Healing Arts.

SEPT 18 - 20   TEACHINGS OF THE FIRE. A clarity quest to explore and learn the Wisdom of the Earth and the Elemental Teachers via the balancing energies of Autumn Equinox. Working as Geomancers, we will build altars to honour the Elemental Teachers: Fire, Air, Water and Earth. We will vision for Re-birth in the Shamanic way, Empowering and Transforming limitations into Wisdom, Clarity and the Freedom to live your Dreams! Medicine Names will be given. Whispering Song (416) 588-4503, info@whisperingsong.com / visit www.whisperingsong.com

SEPT 21  FEAR AND ANXIETY - Your Clue to Change! 7:30-9:30 pm. Marlene (905) 796-0101.

SEPT 22  ABCs OF INTUITION DEVELOPMENT. Tuesdays, 6:45 - 9:15 pm, (Sept 22 - Oct 27). 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.

SEPT 23  WORKING WITH HIGHER BEINGS WORKSHOP. Wednesdays, 6:45 - 9:15 pm, (Sept 23 - Oct 28). Connect with Angels, Guides, Ascended Masters for guidance, www.TorontoPsychicServices.com, (416) 855-5712.

SEPT 23  DREAMWORK UNCOVERED - September 23 to November 25. Learn the process of understanding your dreams and how to find greater purpose and balance. Two sessions Wednesday evenings or Sunday afternoons. Limited to 11 participants. $375. Call (416) 246-0123 or e-mail: marina.quattro@sympatico.ca

SEPT 26  REIKI LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION. Call Karen at (416) 347-6540 / www.tripath.ca

SEPT 25 - 27  'FIND YOUR LIFE PURPOSE' RETREAT - Join us at our peaceful woodland Retreat House near Orillia for the chance to finally discover and align with your life purpose. Reiki and EFT treatments offered as part of the course. Transport from Toronto can be available. All meals and accommodation provided. Please telephone Carol for more information at (905) 820-3921 or visit: www.successtodaycoaching.com

SEPT 27  HOT STONE MASSAGE CERTIFICATION COURSE, practical and theoretical, 1 day ($289), 100 pg. manual w/DVD, 15 CEU's, 10 am - 5:30 pm at Sutherland-Chan. Visit: www.thestonemassage.com / (416) 882-1289.

SEPT 29  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

OCTOBER

OCT 3 & 4  SEEING CLEARLY© - In this unique workshop David Webber shares his personal experience of healing and improving his own eyesight after sudden blindness, using the principles of the Feldenkrais Method®. Reserve your place! This workshop fills up quickly. Please call (416) 928-3505, www.feldenkraiscentre.com

OCT 15  THE VIBRATION OF ABUNDANCE: Pain Relief with EFT and Vibrational Medicine with Carole Look, LCSW, DCH, EFT Master. This exciting one-day conference workshop will teach participants how to advance their skills in applying EFT to clients suffering from physiological pain and illness. While Carol is not a medical doctor, she applies EFT to a variety of emotional conflicts and limiting beliefs that have contributed to pain and illness. She helps clients connect their emotional struggles with their current or past diagnoses. This class will teach participants how to eliminate limiting beliefs about our physiology and break through emotional conflicts that have contributed to physiological distress in the body. This class will show participants how to combine the advanced innovations in the field of vibrational medicine with the basics of EFT for enhanced success with pain and illness. 9am-5pm. www.carollook.com and www.epccanada.ca; tel: (416) 221-5639.

OCT 15 ENERGY MEDICINE: A HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION - Donna Eden with David Feinstein, Ph.D. This demonstration shows participants how Energy Medicine can deepen their understanding of the ways Energy Psychology is a developing complementary modality within the mind/body interaction framework. 7:30-9:30pm. Info: www.epccanada.ca; tel: (416) 221-5639.

OCT 16 – 18  INTEGRATIVE HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION: Eleventh Annual Energy Psychology Conference - Since 1999, the Energy Psychology Conference has offered a warm, inspiring environment for learning, sharing and networking. Uniting practitioners, therapists, teachers and lifelong learners, this event is an ideal space to develop new skills, gain deeper knowledge of yourself, share your experience and meet like-minded friends and energy therapists from around the world. The connections you make, the ideas you encounter, the resources you discover will inspire you. Info: (416) 221-5639. PDF brochure: www.epccanada.ca

OCT 19 ENERGY MEDICINE: A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE - Donna Eden with David Feinstein, Ph.D. Energy medicine is an effective, powerful, and precise way of improving health, enhancing performance, and increasing the joy in one's life. It draws upon ancient healing and spiritual practices and adapts them for today's highly-stressed world. This class will be fun and spiritually uplifting while offering a rich bounty of tools you can use immediately. 9am-5pm. Info: www.epccanada.ca; tel: (416) 221-5639.

OCT 22 – 26   TRAIN THE TRAINER CERTIFICATION COURSE. Become the expert in your area! Learn to teach the 100 hour National Guild of Hypnotist's certification class by Canada's only accredited hypnosis instructor trainer - Dr. Georgina Cannon. By the end of this 5-day course you will fully understand the NGH core curriculum and how to professionally teach and inspire your students. Please call to start the registration process. The Ontario Hypnosis Centre (416) 489-0333

OCT 24 & 25   THE LONG & HEALTHY LIFE: Exploring Natural Strategies for Increased Longevity and Chronic Disease Prevention - The Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada presents this educational event for the public and health professionals on complementary/natural approaches to optimizing health and longevity. Hear from Canada's leading natural health practitioners, physicians and researchers about exercise and weight control, nutrition and longevity, childhood obesity, the mind-body connection, evidenced-based natural therapies and more. Ontario Science Centre. Tickets $65 - $199; discounts for seniors/students. www.HolisticHealthResearch.ca (416) 778-4443.

NOVEMBER

NOV 20 – 22  YOGA TEACHERS' RETREAT with Tama Soble at Swallow's Bridge, Alton, ON. $395. Esther Myers Yoga Studio call (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com / www.estheryoga.com

NOV 27 - 29 WHOLE LIFE EXPO 2009 Canada’s Largest Showcase of Natural Health & Alternative Medicine returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for 3 days of fun, food and new discoveries. 225 Exhibits and 60+ Lectures. $8 Wknd Pass to Exhibits/$15 Wknd lecture pass. For an overview of last year’s event, go to: www.wholelifeexpo.ca. Exhibitor inquiries, call the Expo hotline (416) 515-1330.

2010

FEB 22, 2010  YOGA IN TOBAGO with Monica Voss (February 22-March 1, 2010). Details TBA. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, send email to: info@estheryoga.com / or visit www.estheryoga.com
 
MAR 26 - 28, 2010  A WEEKEND OF YOGA with Monica Voss at Swallow's Bridge, Alton, ON. $385. Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838, info@estheryoga.com / visit website: www.estheryoga.com

ONGOING

DETOX CLASSES - Learn about health store products, healthy eating, toxicity symptoms, mini & extended detoxes. (416) 850-6615.

MACROBIOTICS - health consultations, classes, cooking services. Toronto; Ajax. Eleven years full-time experience. Level 4 Sr. Macrobiotic Counsellor, specializing in recovery from serious health conditions. Certification available. lidia@AponaHealingArts.com or please call (416) 964-8885.

REBIRTHING/BREATHWORK.  Individuals & groups. www.tamarapenn.com (416) 544-9244.

COOKING CLASSES - HEALING FOODS. Macrobiotic group and personalized classes. Toronto; Ajax. lidia@AponaHealingArts.com or call (416) 964-8885.

REIKI - Treatments, Classes, Support Groups - Toronto; Ajax. Eleven 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.

TAROT READINGS With Reiki Master Lorraine (416) 737-8383.

MEDITATION CIRCLES - Thurs. 7:30 pm & Sun. 2 pm. Minister available for weddings. http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/SpiritualWisdom3, call (416) 354-2721.

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.

TRUTH RADIO, Bryan Farnum, www.bluntfm.com

CANADIAN SPIRITUAL HEALERS ASSOCIATION (established 1961) non-denominational Spiritual Healing by request, (905) 834-0797, (905) 714-1324, csha995@yahoo.com

REIKI CLASSES ALL LEVELS - Dr. Usui method. Teaching Reiki in the beaches for over 10 years. With Reiki Master Lorraine Theed. Please call (416) 737-8383 today. Private treatments also available.

FREE TREATMENT OF VITILIGO WITH AN HERB - now recruiting 12 to 18 year old participants as part of a clinical study conducted by the University of Toronto in Mississauga, www.vitiligoresearch.org / Call (416) 722-9136.

REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA - Certification Courses - Diana O'Reilly (Teacher of the Year 2008/9) Foot, hand, ear and teacher training. (416) 767-6803 / send email: diana.o@sympatico.ca

PHOTONIC & LASER THERAPIST -  Certification course to practice the most effective therapy for pain relief, nerve regeneration and tissue healing: Photonic & Laser Therapy LEP2000, Doctors Norman and Natasha Salansky Protocols. Please call (905) 882-8181, (416) 882-0800, email: nsalansky@rogers.com

HOW TO ENJOY THE SHIFT - 14 FREE WEBINARS begin Aug 6. Learn about the Grand Shift occurring, ascension symptoms and tools to make an easier transition through this important time. Jim Self explains it in a way that makes it very possible to achieve. He co-creates these Tools with Archangels and Ascended Masters.  Mastering Alchemy is a system to experience the joy of the fifth dimension while walking in the third. www.MasteringAlchemy.com

CHAKRA BALANCING, Reiki, Multi-dimensional Healings, Meditation. Sylvia Oree, (416) 253-5004.

HAVE A HEALING SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE (Wednesdays, 7 pm): Intercessory prayers, Anointing, many healing miracles, etc., Lady of Sorrows Church, 3055 Bloor West at Royal York subway. Call (647) 201-2150.

CANADIAN SPIRITUAL HEALERS ASSOCIATION (established 1961). Seminar on Spiritual Healing as taught by Harry Edwards. Robert Miller, V.P., facilitating in St. Catherines, ON, August 8. Call for reservations + info (905) 834-0797, (905) 714-1324, csha995@yahoo.com