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The Healing Power of Words

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OUR WORLD HEALS. It’s been so exciting to receive some positive feedback from someone who recently had a reading! t’s exciting because life can be sooo amazing if we can find our way to lighten our load of things that may be bothering us or weighing us down. Most of us want to free ourselves so that we can create better ways to live or adapt to changes we have made, all in the name of Joy! And joy is our entitlement!

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A gentleman came to me this winter, having clearly stepped out of his comfort zone to try something new. He had been given a gift certificate for a reading. At the beginning, when asked what drew him to come, he simply expressed his willingness to be open to receiving whatever came through for him.

I shared some information about myself but there was no other exchange.

Today, exactly one month later, his wife came to me for a reading. When I asked her what prompted her interest in having a reading, she told me that the positive changes that she had witnessed in her husband, since his reading, had encouraged her to have her own done even though there were no apparent problems in her life. So here is what is becoming my version of a testimonial.

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The first night after her husband’s reading, he noticeably slept better. Despite his stressful job he found that he was handling things easier, was less affected by his work and he was happier overall, feeling lighter. He also felt relief for having spoken with someone removed from his “personal stuff”. His wife said that he is talking more with her now! (they’ve been married 25 years) and that he is happier. Apparently after this past challenging work week, he re-read his “words” (the reading), as I recommend to do repeatedly, and he slept better that same night and has felt lighter ever since. His wife referred to him as a “believer” now. Both she and a good friend who knows them well, has remarked at his positive changes!

You can learn more about the readings on my Facebook page or Feb & March’s Tone issues online.

Rua lives and practises in Burnstown and Ottawa area (on-site).

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Bringing Grief out of the Shadows…

Grief – Beacon of Light

By Vonne Solís, Angel Therapy Practitioner®

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am amazed and shocked even at the depth of pain and suffering people on this planet endure. While I feel very fortunate that I can talk with anyone about their painful experience, no matter what it is and no matter the depth of hurt they are feeling, I still feel overwhelmed at times by the atrocities humans are capable of and the lasting sorrow that many people hold onto from a wide variety of experiences. There is that poignant place within where many people tuck away the worst of their hurt. As anyone grieving will attest, it doesn’t take much more than a memory or a faded dream to surface that takes us right back to the moment that first trapped us in overbearing darkness, leaving us vulnerable to a host of unpleasant thoughts, feelings and situations.

While it is possible, over time, for any griever to feel elements of joy and happiness again without doing much inner work, this lightness of being cannot be sustained without a commitment to fully transforming all pain within, derived from any source, into a higher vibrating energy. This transformation underway subsequently produces improved emotions, leading

to experiences of much greater value that can last a lifetime, rather than one feeling mere periods of comfort that ultimately offer only minimal and temporary relief.

Spiritual practice (even hope can be considered spiritual) to any degree instantly ignites an inner spark of light from which the tiniest shift of energy vibration is born. It doesn’t take much of anything positive to continually re-energize this spark that eventually begins to transform the entire ethereal and physical body. As this shift occurs, we feel prompted to think more positively, seek help, assist someone else in pain, find something daily to hang onto that ensures we continue to feel hopeful, optimistic and confident of our successes, no matter how big or small. We may

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notice a bounce in our step or find ourselves humming a tune. An exquisite flower or scent of the rain may catch and hold our attention.

Smiling doesn’t hurt anymore.

Our eyes may look less dull. We may be able to give or accept a heartfelt hug. Our bodies may not hurt as much or break down as often. The sun may actually feel good, not blind us. We may feel stronger and doing activities may not seem as arduous.

This is how transformation begins.

Later on and after dedicated practice, it will feel natural to merge the experience of pain into one that is not; where we feel joyful more often than not, where we radiate peace from within, where we feel genuine love and trust, where the inner spark now acts as a beacon to others. It’s written all over our face; our energy emitting and attracting the light we have become.

As an energy being, imagine being out of body and peering down from an infinite distance onto our planet.

Energy-wise, what would we see? Would it be swirling masses of darkness that represent the pain and violence and negativity of so much this planet and her occupants suffer? Or would it be a brilliantly glowing pulsating white, interspersed only sporadically with this darkness that really cannot overpower when there is even the slightest trace of light in existence? We get to choose.

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The Laws of Similars:

minute portion is called an anti-dote. I ask my clients to imagine Odysseus acting as a mediator, or anti-dote.

Instead of killing off the Trojan “black army”, he instructs his Greek “white army” to surround rather than kill the sentries, and offer them the option of a “peaceful surrender”. I point out to my client that the choice about which army is black and which is white is arbitrary. Analogously, it is urgently important for a client in therapy to accept that, when he or she is challenged by a perceived enemy, the enemy is almost certainly their own self. Thus, once one gets inside the “camp of the enemy”, which is oneself, it is no longer necessary to kill off the challenger…oneself. One can literally apply self-love from s llnes e one part of the self to another. In w the analogy, Odysseus would offer smokin frui the population of Troy assimilation rather than annihilation.

The Trojan Horse Revisited

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he Trojan War was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans during the mid-1200′s B.C. According to Homer in his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta, fled to Troy, with Paris, the son of the Trojan king. The Greeks organized an army to attack Troy and bring Helen back to Greece.

The Greek army laid siege to Troy for 10 years and could not conquer the city. The famous and clever general, Odysseus, devised an ingenious plan that led to the defeat s of Troy. He built a huge wooden horse, which has become known as the Trojan Horse, and placed it outside the walls of Troy. Odysseus and a few other Greek warriors hid xie ty inside of the horse while the rest of self esteem the Greek army sailed away.

One of the most challenging aspects of therapy is sharing with a t client that ” if it happening to them, Meanwhile, a Greek prisoner, weigh then it is about them”. The client inside the walls, persuaded the COUNSELLING, COACHING generally wants desparately to disTrojans that the horse was sacred identify with any response-ability & HYPNOTHERAPY CENTRE and would bring the protection of for any of their undesirable traits Richard M. Haney the gods. The Trojans pulled the or circumstances. I ask them if they Ph.D.(Counselling), Hypnotherapist horse into Troy. That night they fell ” would be willing to” entertain deep asleep after celebrating their (613) 234-5678 (613) 726-3636 the possibility that we might be apparent victory. Odysseus and his Bank St. (in Centretown) Pinecrest Rd. at the entrance to “a gold mine of warriors then crept out of the horse www.ottawahypnosis.com information” about them. With their and opened wide the city gates for www.ottawacounselling.com permission I shine the light into the rest of their warriors, who had the old gold mine and gently invite secretly returned from a nearby island. The Greeks then them to explore the underground shafts and tunnels to slaughtered the Trojans and sacked and burned Troy. see if we can find any veins of gold missed by earlier Ironically, in modern times the medical research prospectors. Sometimes we strike a healing bonanza. establishment uses the same war-like model, for My fervent hope is that this technique will work for example, in its “fight against cancer” and in its slogan you, if and when all other previous approaches have “cancer can be beaten”. They also refer to “targeting” the failed.

Good luck. cancer cells and destroying them from within. Very little Perhaps we must now change the expression “Beware attention or funding is directed towards the concepts and techniques of prevention, attitudinal healing, of Greeks bearing gifts.” to “Welcome Greeks bearing societal and/or emotional support systems and more gifts.” benign and non-intrusive methods of early treatment.

Most of the attention is focussed at the output or the curative end of the spectrum rather than at the input or the preventative end of the spectrum.

In my counselling and hypnotherapy practice I have discovered an imaging technique of wholistic healing that psychically “grafts” a peaceful and non-violent resolution onto the Trojan Horse myth. This technique is analogous to the Law of Similars from the field of Homeopathy.

According to the Law of Similars, introducing a highly diluted portion of the original source of illness into the centre of the illness can cause healing. This

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Richard M. Haney, M.Ed., Ph.D. (Counselling and Mediation). Richard has been practising Wholistic Counselling, Coaching, Hypnotherapy and Mediation for the past 25 years in Ottawa. Richard by phone: (613) 2345678. By e-mail: richard@magma.ca

April 2014

Unconditional Love: The Highest Power “Only unconditional love enables you to see life.” – Thomas Hübl

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ife brings us daily challenges, which we can look at as annoyances or as an opportunity for growth. The ebbs and flows of life bring forth new experiences.

Actually, every instant is new, fresh and unique. If we can greet every instant as fresh we are living fully present. However, if we meet someone and expect the same person as before, we are living in the past.

Yet the mind’s tendency is to do so and expect it. It is hard to break this habit.

To live in the present moment is an appealing and popular objective. We all feel the pull from the past and the pull to the future. Yet we sense that we are missing out on the potential that rests right in front of us, in the present moment.

I was deeply inspired when I heard Thomas Hübl – the most inspiring contemporary teacher in my experience – teach that only unconditional love enables us to see life. I knew I wanted to contemplate on those words, as they felt like they contained a thread leading to a profound perspective. To download their complete information, I wanted to contemplate on them.

We usually think of power as having the ability to speak up for ourselves, and granted that is partly true, but there are many levels of power and the Highest Power is the one of love. That means self-love and an ability to remain connected to love with everyone and everything. The mind, however, will easily travel the roads of attraction and repulsion.

We are attracted to what we like and repelled by that which hurts us, or confuse us, or even seems to come from ignorance. For my Sanskrit scholar friends it is known as raag (attraction) and dwesh (repulsion).

Indeed even ancient scriptures, perhaps dating over 4,000 years ago, explored this human tendency. This tendency still reigns today probably because it does

take an extra effort to overcome it – to stay still, and stay with the pain, the frustration, the sense of ignorance or injustice. Yet to do so is good. It soon will morph into a new perspective, which can help us go beyond the egomind and its impulsive nature. Then we can access love – true unconditional love – that is rooted in self-love and starts from it. When the mind is free from the veils of concepts unconditional love can shine and we can truly and purely connect with life.

Self-love is probably everyone’s ultimate objective, knowingly or not.

Good hair day or not, I am life, pure unconditional love. Hypnosis can help reconnect with self-love, with a sense of healthy confidence; not superiority, nor inferiority, but just a sense of being “me” no matter what. Self-love is the ground from which the Highest Power can manifest. I believe that fulfillment will only come when we remain connected with our Highest Truth: Unconditional Love. From there we can make better choices, whether that is to eat less, drink

less, have better relationships or the ability to decide what is best for us.

Hypnosis can help you attain your objectives. From the depth of your own wisdom, your subconscious mind once accessed, makes it easy for you.

For more information contact Lynne Cardinal Lynne Cardinal is a fully Certified Hypnotist with the National Guild of Hypnotists, holding additional certifications in Hypnosis Innovative Techniques and Weight Loss. She is certified by Dr. Weiss in Past-Life Regression Therapy and she has a PhD in Eastern Philosophy. In person and Skype sessions are available to clients. Lynne has offered Stress Management and Burnout Prevention workshops at the government and private sector for over 30 years. Insurance receipts are available.

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How Do You Trust When Your Reality Has Turned Upside Down?

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

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ike many, you may have the most difficulty trusting Spirit when you are faced with a sudden or shocking experience such as a lost job, sudden illness, an accident, or an end to a significant relationship. It can create a jolt to your perception of reality and shake your foundation that is your sense of stability and security. You may want to trust, but struggle with fear. Unfortunately, the fear can stop you from receiving the most beautiful gift of all - to know that you are supported by God, always and all ways.

In your foundation exists both that which serves you and that which does not. Often, in part, you are living by what doesn’t serve you, such as ego identification (for example: I am my job, or my relationship is who I am), attachments to outcomes, or expectations. These create false foundations because they weak, external securities that can vanish in an instant. This is what can be shocking to realize; what you thought was secure is not. When these collapse so can you.

When your life gets shaken up like this, it exposes all that you need to see. If it’s too frightening, your ego will try to quickly regain familiar, solid ground, but once again, your house would be built on the same or similar illusions. However, if you take the time to survey the newly-turned landscape, it can provide you with deep insight into how that foundation can be excavated and rebuilt to create truer security. This is an opening to awakening consciousness.

You begin to heal and rebuild your foundation when you acknowledge to yourself what has been hidden.

The core illusions that I help clients uncover, and that I have seen operate in my own mind, come in the form of core self-perceptions, such as: I don’t exist, I’m invisible, I don’t matter, I’m nothing, I’m undeserving, I’m bad, I’m wrong, I don’t matter, I’m not enough, or I’m not valuable. These are the type of be[lie]fs that completely influence one’s life by permeating many aspects. If you are honest enough to sit with a core belief that you hold, you are likely to reveal to yourself just how deceptively it has served as an interference. Scan your life experiences, and you’ll see how it’s been there all along, but it’s just that now it’s out in the open.

To establish true security, you have to be willing to go beyond the mental programs and into the painful emotions that have served like cheap mortar to keep these weak beliefs in place. You’ve likely held onto these emotions for a long time, perhaps decades or much longer, and you seemed to be able to hold things together. But now your experience is confronting you

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with what you have been reluctant to do – face them and feel them.

It does not serve you to work around these emotions.

Instead, if, in focused awareness, you lean into the emotions - really feel them, accept them, not resist or try to change them - you will find that they dissolve because they are ego illusions that have little substance.

To truly free yourself you have to accept them in the moment – fully.

Underneath all the old structures that your ego would rather cling to in illusory safety is the truth: your only secure foundation is your unshakeable God-Self. In your letting go is the opportunity to remember that you are all possibilities. Will you gracefully accept the offer?

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April 2014

Things Your Doctor Never Told You: Making the System Work for You

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By: Judy Spence, RN, ND(QC) etting to see the right specialist can be an arduous process. Not knowing your way around the system can end up adding months to your quest. If you want a specific procedure and you are referred to a specialist, do not assume that you are being referred someone who does that specific procedure. Not every surgeon, for example, has an interest in doing every procedure.

Your family physician doesn’t necessarily know who is trained in, has an interest or is willing to do the specific technique that you want, yet they may refer you to a specialist on whose waiting list you often for wait months only to find you that s/he is a mist-match and will not do what that procedure. You’ll end up rebooking to see your GP to start the referral process all over from scratch and wait many more months to see the new referral.

Once your physician books your initial referral, you may call the specialist’s office to verify s/he does the procedure you want just the way you want it done. If the receptionist cannot answer your question or if you feel it was answered unconvincingly, you may ask to speak with the nurse. Explain that you have very expectations and that you want to be sure you are booked to see the right person for the job.

If the nurse cannot definitively answer your question, ask her to inquire on your behalf. If no, ask which other specialist you should be referred to who does the exact procedure you want.

If they do not know, it is your right to contact the hospital department head’s office, at the hospital your GP is associated to inquire who performs the procedure so that you may be referred to him/her by your GP. Even with a proper referral, it can take months to years until you are scheduled for the procedure. It is acceptable to be a knowledgeable, persistent consumer and to inquire so that you are in the ‘Right Line’. Doctors tend not to share they might unintentionally misdirect you especially when you require a unique procedure.

You may verify in advance that she/he is a good match.

If you or a family member are being discharged from hospital following a procedure but feel it is too soon or that you are inadequately prepared, you may inform the medical staff: nurses, doctors (residents or treating physician) and the homecare liaison. Every hospital unit has an associated liaison who is there to organize post hospital homecare. If due to your own health, you are not able to receive a family member home, raise this immediately with the liaison. With shortened hospital stays, discharge is quick and you need to be prepared.

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If you yourself develop complications such as infection following a procedure, call your treating physician and ask to be seen immediately, even if this is before your follow-up appointment. Of course, you can always present yourself to the emergency department where appropriate staff will assess and treat you. If you have no one who can speak out for you, be strong and advocate for yourself. Even emergency rooms have liaisons who are there to organize follow up home care before you leave the emergency department. You can always put pen to paper yourself, if you feel too shy or if you are too sick to verbalize your wants and your needs. We are each responsible for exacting what we need from the medical system. Being firm, persistent and respectful will enable you to achieve your goals, especially when things are going astray. Be your own best advocate and you will have the best friend watching out for you.

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Becoming a Steward of Life Rev. Sherry Harris, MSW, RSW, Psycho-spiritual counsellor, coach, teacher, healer

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hat does being a steward actually mean?

Caretaking, having dominion over, respecting, honouring, nurturing, encouraging, supporting? All of the above and way more. When I become a steward, not only of my life, but all life, I treat it with reverence as if it is the most precious gift in the world. And life is the most precious gift ever. No matter what is going on in our lives, we can wake up each day grateful for our breath, grateful that we are alive to experience another day; grateful to be alive to find new ways to experience the gift of being, of even just plain breathing and existing. Even being depressed and anxious, angry or fearful we can find one small thing to be grateful for.

We can put our thoughts aside and say “Thank-you for life, God/ Source/ All That Is. Thank-you for another opportunity to find the beauty, the mystery, the majesty.

Even if I cannot see it today, I have another day, another chance to connect to your grace, God.. Until then I’ll just breathe, center, go within and be still knowing that in the stillness awaits the peace, grace and balance I so long for. Thank-you, God, for giving me this day.”

Being a steward of life starts with me and my life and flows out from there. If I learn to love, honour and take good care of myself, I will have the loving energy to extend that love out to others. If I would not hurt myself, surely I would not dream of hurting others. And this expands to way more than people. Extending love as a steward includes being kind, caring, respectful and compassion to all life forms, from our mineral family, to plants, animals, the air, the waters, the environment: all life on this beloved Gaia. We are one life united.

What we do to this planet we do to ourselves. There is no separation. We are connected in all dimensions to all expressions of life’s energy. As above, so below. What I do to my brother, I do to myself.

The love I extend to myself, flows from me to all life. It surrounds, protects, heals the imbalances that conditioning has brought. Gratitude, appreciation, recognizing the incredible beauty we live with has such a high vibration it raises all that it touches. How easy it is to do this once we realize the value of seeing with eyes of gratitude the immense beauty, awe and wonder that is life. How blessed we are to be able to experience with our senses all that surrounds us. When we transition the gifts of physicality will not be present. Enjoy it now.

Open your eyes. Taste, touch, smell, embrace. For too long we have been locked in our heads forgetting the majesty of life we live in, wrapped up in our limiting thoughts of insufficiency. Our planet is conscious and abundant beyond our wildest imagination. Get out of your head. As the old expression goes: wake up and smell the roses.

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Abundant Life Coach Spiritual Counsellor Psychotherapist 2belight1@gmail.com www. sherryharriscounselling.com 613-236-8852 Insurance Receipts Available Being a steward of life means savouring every divine moment of it, being in awe, being innocent and open to what shows up knowing it is all consciousness, all life, moving through us, to us, from us. Share the joy of discovery. Radiate awe at each new expression of life. We lined up to be here in this incarnation. Let’s make a commitment to take off the dark glasses and let the light in. Celebrate. Your life is a gift and you are its steward. Treat yourself with the utmost kindness.

You are precious. There is no one exactly like you. You are unique, yet joined in consciousness to all that is.

Just as each snowflake is unique, so are you. Celebrate yourself. Treat yourself like the God expression you are and as you do that you will radiate that love and respect out to all life, to all of God’s expressions. That, to me, is being a steward of life. If you don’t know how to love yourself go to someone who can teach you how.

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Why does a person become sick?

Sickness is due to soul mind body blockages.

Soul blockages are bad karma. Karma is the record of services from one’s previous lifetimes and this lifetime.

Karma is divided into good karma and bad karma.

Good karma is accumulated from one’s good service offered in all lifetimes, including love, care, compassion, sincerity, honesty, generosity, kindness, integrity, purity, and more. Bad karma is accumulated from the mistakes one has made in all lifetimes, including killing, harming, taking advantage of others, cheating, stealing, lying, and more.

There is a karmic law in Heaven that applies to all souls: Good service brings rewards. Bad service brings lessons.

Mind blockages include negative mind-sets, negative beliefs, negative attitudes, ego, attachments, and more.

Millions of people have all types of mind blockages.

Body blockages are energy and matter blockages.

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Soul Power for Healing and Rejuvenation

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Divine Healing Hands remove soul mind body blockages for healing and rejuvenation, for relationships, finances, intelligence, and more in order to transform every aspect of life.

Divine Healing Hands carry divine frequency and vibration with divine love, forgiveness, compassion and light that can remove all kinds of soul mind body blockages. Divine love melts all blockages. Divine forgiveness brings inner joy and inner peace. Divine compassion boosts energy, stamina, vitality, and immunity. Divine light heals, prevents sickness, purifies and rejuvenates soul, heart, mind, and body, and transforms health, relationships, finances, intelligence, and every aspect of life.

Become a Divine Healing Hands Soul Healer If you are in the healing arts, grab this opportunity! If you are not in the healing arts, grab this opportunity! Anyone who wants to bring love, peace and harmony to humanity can receive the incredible honour and privilege of joining the global community of divine soul healers serving humanity and all souls.

The next Divine Healing Hands Soul Healer Certification Workshop is occurring in 28 cities around the world on April 11-13, 2014. Master Lynda is offering the three-day training workshop at Saint Paul University, 233 Main Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C4. To apply, contact Master Lynda.

For more information about the program, visit www.DivineHealingHands.com.

Master Lynda Chaplin is a Divine Channel, Disciple and Worldwide Representative of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha. She is offering a Free Soul Healing Miracles Evening at Saint Paul University on April 10. Every participant will receive Divine Healing Hands soul healing blessings and a free copy of Master Sha’s new book, Soul Healing Miracles. Contact Master Lynda at 647.654.7711 or Lynda.

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Helping Others

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elping others is a skill and something we can all abundantly give to everyone. Helping others means giving them what they need , not what you think they need. People often give what they think is best and expect the person whom is already in a compromised position then to be greatful for something they did not even want in the first place. Often advice is given , when most of the time the person just wants to be heard and their issue to be expressed.

Since a lot of new age thoughts and teachings are based on negative and positive it has also brought a new level of lets say, uncompassionate behaviour to peoples lives. People who truly are in the depths of suffering are rarely going to be helped by being told to go read the Secret, by telling them to stop being so negative, or by teaching them the law of attraction. Compassion is always the answer. I hear often the excuse that people think they should not help another because they do not want to interfere with that persons Karma. It is another big misconception and excuse. If an issue is being brought your way, you have been asked and made aware then the kindest and most compassionate thing you can do is then ask your inner self what you are to do . Then act on what feelings or response that comes your way. You most certainly can ask for divine help for the person and for all events that are occurring on this Earth. Prayer works. Nothing is stopping you also from sending that prayer out on a daily basis. Listen to a person, be mindful, really listen. Today I set the intent to be mindful in all my interactions with others. Today I set the intent to give the best I have to give to everyone I encounter.

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April 2014

Discovering Inner Strength

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ven though life can be a fantastic ride, sometimes it can also knock the wind out of your sails. When tough times trigger your insecurities, you can discover an inner strength that will get you through practically anything.

Here are some ideas to get you started: 1. Reflect on the rough times you’ve experienced.

Ask yourself how you got through it. What did you do? What did you think? What did you tell yourself? Your resilience will become more and more evident as you do this exercise and give you a sense of optimism for the future in dealing with any other obstacles that may arise.

• Acknowledge and recognize that you’ve made it through those difficult situations. Then think about what you’re experiencing right now. Is the current situation similar to or much different from your other tough times? Use what you’ve learned from your past challenges.

2. Learn to talk to yourself in positive, encouraging ways. This will help you build up your inner strength.

• As if speaking to your own best friend, tell yourself what will most help and encourage you. What do you most want to hear? What do you need to hear to help gather your strength?

Is there something specific you’re hoping will happen?

• Practice providing yourself with encouraging, uplifting messages. The messages you give yourself can be less than helpful or they can propel you through the roughest of circumstances.

• Talking to yourself with compassion, respect and positivity builds your inner strength so that it is there when you most need it. When the going gets tough, you’ll have yourself to fall back on.

3. Allow yourself time to think through whatever the situation is. It’s okay to feel confused.

• What are your ideas about how to weather the storm? Examine all the solutions you can come up with. Explain to yourself what you’ll do and how you’ll do it.

• A sense of your own resourcefulness can be found in your ability to problemsolve through challenging situations.

4. Consider who you regard as role models or mentors. You selected those people because you respect and admire them. They’re strong enough people that you want to emulate them.

• Think about their strength of character. How do you know they have it? What does that strength look like? How does it manifest?

5. Reflect on what you’ve done or been through that you’re most proud of. Was it making it through college although you had to work while you attended classes? Maybe it was moving out on your own for the first time and figuring out you could take care of yourself.

• Even though you might have felt afraid, uncomfortable, lost, or confused, you discovered your internal resources and made it through those experiences.

• When you examine what you did to handle those situations and how you made it through, you’ll recall your inner strength • You can get in touch with your own resourcefulness by re-visiting those events that bring you pride.

6. Sometimes, you’ve just got to “fake it till you make it.” You can probably recall a time when you felt afraid or weren’t sure you could succeed, but you stood up and met the challenge head on.

Discovering your inner strength is possible, even in the toughest of times. Following the steps I’ve outlined above will help you discover your courage and resourcefulness. And with this self-understanding, you can handle anything!!!

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Sabine Blais founded the International Centre of Aqualead, a non-profit organization based in Gatineau, Canada. She is a writer and teaches Aqualead classes in her home in Gatineau (Hull). Aqualead sessions and classes are free of charge, voluntary donations are accepted. There are currently over 1,400 Aqualead Masters in several countries worldwide.

Sabine inadvertently channeled Aqualead in Buenos Aires, Argentina in August 2008 and began teaching it in different regions of Argentina, spreading the modality quickly. The author is Canadian and lived in Argentina for five years. She has also taught Aqualead in Canada, the United States and in Iceland. The Story of Aqualead relates the discovery of this new energy and how it can help deepen our connection to nature and heal our world.

Copies of the book are available at Singing Pebble Books at 202A Main street, at Serendipity Books & Gifts at 1337B Wellington street in Ottawa, Ont., as well as on Amazon.com and through the author www.silgerond. blogspot.com . The eBook version is available on Amazon Kindle and Smashwords.com. The author will be at Singing Pebble Books in May to talk about Aqualead and her new book.

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everal readers have written in response to my November, 2013 column on Emotional Intelligence in mediation. In that article, I said that of all the key aspects of emotional intelligence I felt empathy was the most important.

Most of the comments I received were a variation of this one. “A mediator is supposed to be neutral.

How can you sympathize with one person and still be neutral?”

First, there is an important difference between being sympathetic and empathetic. Sympathy is a more “partisan” feeling, so to speak, that usually involves some measure of agreement with the other person’s view in a conflict. Empathy, on the other hand, does not imply agreement with the other person’s perspective.

It just means trying to understand that perspective. It should be noted that showing empathy is often not about doing or saying something. Most of the time it’s about simply listening empathically. Often we feel that all problems need to be immediately “fixed,” and we underestimate the benefits of just being listened to non-judgmentally, thoughtfully, and empathically. (I’m reminded of that old poster from the 1970s that said, “Don’t just do something. Sit there.”)

Second, a good mediator would not empathize with just one person, but would try to put herself in the shoes of both parties, to try to understand what it is like for each of them in the particular conflict in which they find themselves. I have found over the years that there is almost always something I can find to empathize with in each party, if only the fact that I can see he or she is having a hard time in mediation. In fact, when I say out loud the things I can empathize with in each person, the result is often that one person’s eyes are opened to the difficulties the other is experiencing and this helps him or her see the other spouse in a slightly different light.

Third, being empathetic does not mean that I am not impartial. Of course empathy must be balanced with impartiality, but I don’t need to shut down a natural empathetic response in myself in order to remain impartial. I’m not compromising my role as a neutral third party in the conflict by showing my humanity.

One of the key ways to do this is to make sure I show empathy to both parties, not just one.

Stephen Covey, in his book The 3rd Alternative, likens empathic listening to giving people “psychological air.” He writes, “If you were suffocating right at this moment, you wouldn’t care about anything except getting air – now! But once you get your breath, the need has been satisfied. Like the need for air, the greatest psychological need of a human being is to be understood and valued. When you listen with empathy to another person, you give that person psychological

• 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 air. Once that vital need is met, you can then focus on problem-solving.”

Over the years I have found these words to be very true. Parties in difficult family conflicts are stressed, and stress shuts down any possibility of empathy. But once each person is listened to empathically, and feels heard and valued, something that was hard in them softens, even just a little, and an internal shift takes place that allows him or her to focus on the solving the issues at hand.

“I seek you out, I hear you, and the walls come down,” writes Covey. “Think of the impact on our troubled marriages…when we can at last say, ‘Thank God, somebody hears me.” I couldn’t agree more.

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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DEATH BY SMART METERS

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ave you heard of Smart Meters? They are coming to your neighbourhood and they are not smart, but they can be dangerous and are creating a looming public health disaster. Smart Meters are usually attached to building walls and can be a few feet from where people sleep. Their signal range is around two miles for each meter. Sending out readings 24/7, 365 days a year. As a result, bills are skyrocketing, health and safety violations are being reported and privacy in out homes is being violated.

The new Smart Meters that are being installed across our country have many detrimental affects on your physical and emotional health that you should be aware of. The Smart Meters expose all of us to dangerous

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microwave like EMF/RF frequency on a continuous basis, that among other things can disrupt the brain, nervous system, endocrine system, immune system and hormones. Plants that grow beside Smart Meters die. If it kills a plant what is it doing to our bodies?

Many people across the country who don’t even have any pre-existing health conditions report that they are developing very serious and debilitating effects from the Smart Meters, like high blood pressure, severe headaches, migraines, exhaustion, high-pitched ringing in the ears, impaired memory and confusion, insomnia, nausea and heart palpitations, anxiety, and a reduced level of functioning experienced prior to installation of the Smart Meters.

Do you value civil liberties and the right to privacy?

When a Smart Meter is installed, your utility has success to a treasure trove of information about you, when you wake up in the morning, when you go on vacation, what kind of appliances you are using etc.

Do you value your health, and the health of your family and friends? Just as we are learning that cell phones cause brain tumors, why are we installing the same technology on everyone’s home with no right to op out? Smart Meters already violate high FCC limits on human exposure to microwave radiation and are being installed as “electro-sensitivity” skyrockets. Risk of developing serious symptoms, often referred to as “Electrical Sensitivity” increases the longer our chronic exposure to EMF’s and RFR’s continues.

Smart Meters are just another add-on to the Electropollution Grid.

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Check out my web site for testimonials. Our EMF Balancers work 24/7 (no batteries required). Protect your home, work, auto. www.emffreezone.ca spriebe@sympatico.ca Would love to see you at the Energy Exchange Meeting first friday of each month at the Ottawa Citizen Bldg from 7pm to 9:30 (by donation)

April 2014

Awaken Your Inner Goddess through Dance

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worshipped for it. Each had his or her own realm of responsibility, be it the creative, hands-on arts, the harvest, the dark places, birth, death, war, tranquility, pretty much everything.

For many people, this still applies today. And the elements these deities personify are reflections of what can find within ourselves in a sense of divine connection.

ccurate dance moves matter, the physical form is important, and finding those perfect combinations of dance elements to make a beautiful performance are always extremely relevant to the growth of any dancer.

Awaken Your Inner Goddess... through dance.

But what fuels that Connect to your ancient fire? What drives us, $49 for 6 weeks essence of femininity, May 1 to June 5 6:30 as dancers, to perfect while giving yourself an PM to 7:30 PM those movements? hour of gentle, yet What helps push us strengthening movement.

Routhier CC to dance even when Stretch, isolate, shimmy 172 Guigues we could easily be your hips while you work Free parking distracted by 100 your brain with basic other important daycombinations – all while Registration: ottawa.ca to-day things? awakening and or call 613-244-4470 embracing your inner Dancing has Course #: 900714 goddess of belly dance. been part of human celebration for a very For info these and on For women of all sizes, long time. It’s been other classes offered: ages and fitness levels, part of our worship, halyma.com/classes Halyma will guide you in part of our joy, a your journey. way to express our feelings and stories without words, and And touching that, through dance, to benefit it’s universal appeal helps bring us together. ourselves and our dance, exploring the light and dark, The dancer who performs for an audience has a the fear and the joy, what possibilities can emerge from big role in society, whether society realizes it or not. this?

There no limit!

She {or he} is a bridge connecting the etherial realm to the physical, connecting with powerful energy, Do you have to believe in goddesses to dance? No, you transforming it into a physical representation. Her do need to believe in you, or be willing to start. movements can express the deepest of emotions with Tracey “Halyma” Vibert will explore this with dancers a single gesture, a pause, an extension, while allowing of all levels - beginners through pros. By looking at those witnessing this journey to travel with her. the many archetypes of female aspects personified in The dancer who dances for herself also has a big role various goddesses worshipped around the world in in society. She is journeying to a place where she can the 6 week course, Halyma will be helping others bring explore all of those extremes of emotion we are asked their joy, their power, fear, anger, sensuality, creativity, to suppress in our daily lives and interactions. Through all of it, into their dance. dance, she can release the built up excesses, shaking it all off, being in that moment and then letting it go, come With over the 16 years teaching belly back to her daily life with a renewed sense of self. dance, through weekly classes, private Embracing that power and seeing the moments classes at women’s events, demos of connecting with something deep inside, that’s and lessons at cultural events as well fundamental to taking dance to a deeper, stronger level. as having co-facilitated a “movement mediation” workshop called Dancing With To what do we need to be open, so that our dance The Elements, Halyma has always been touches ourselves and others from more than just a blessed by the participants as much as technical perspective? she hopes to have gifted them.

Once upon a time, gods and goddesses personified our passions in a way external to our daily lives, so that You can find her classes and more online at we could get on with taking care of our basic needs. Halyma.com and bellydancingforfun.com These deities took care of the etherial for us, and were

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Tossing, i.e. More Conversations Worth Having

CREATE CLOSER LOVING RELATIONSHIPS

By Marlene and Bob Neufeld

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n previous issues of TONE Magazine, we explored conversations it’s not worth having, those that are worth having, and why people have the kind of conversations they do. If you want to read these articles they can be found on our website. With our clients, we often invite them to have a game of catch, tossing a ball back and forth. We like to use this as a metaphor for having a conversation. In any game of tossing the ball, there are many ways to play. You can play competitively, with a winner and a loser, and see if you can make the ball hard to catch, or see who can throw the ball faster or harder. Or you can play cooperatively, and see how long you can keep the game going. In our office, we look for what kind of conversation people are having. When they are playing competitively, they might be trying to prove something or to ask questions that they think they have the answer to. When a person asks a question like “what did I say to you?” and already thinks they know what they said, they are playing competitively.

If you see each conversation you are having as a game of toss, ask yourself some questions about the game: • What kind of game are you playing, competitive or cooperative?

• What do you do to stop the game?

• How can you keep the game going?

One way to keep the game going is to make invitations or ask questions which you don’t know the answer to, invitations or questions which will broaden the conversation and provide new information. Here are some examples of tosses which will keep the game going: • Tell me more about that.

• What interests you about that?

• How did you experience that?

• Then what happened?

• I’m curious and want to hear more.

ROLFING® Miranda (Dayvis) Greenacre

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• What was the hardest part of that?

• What was the most exciting/interesting/scary/ joyful part of that?

• It sounds like you felt (excited, scared, angry, sad, happy, etc.)

• I hear you say (summarize the gist of what you heard with an attitude of curiosity.)

We invite you to have a conversation where you use only tosses that will keep the game going. Practice the art of the toss, an art that cultivates curiosity and deeper intimacy.

Marlene & Bob Neufeld practice bodycentered Coaching and Psychotherapy.

They 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.

For articles mentioned above see www.marleneandbob.com/ articles.htm. Marlene and Bob learned the art of the toss from Drs. Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks, www.hendricks.com.

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Heart in Chinese Medicine

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

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hinese medicine, like Western medicine, believes that the Heart is responsible for the circulation of Blood and the health of the blood vessels. If the Heart is strong, circulation will be good, all of the body's tissues will be well nourished, and the pulse will be full and regular. Physiologically, both believe that a weak Heart can lead to palpitations and chest pain - even heart attack. Chinese medicine believes that the Heart controls sweating. So, it is no surprise that one of the main symptoms of a heart attack is breaking out in a cold sweat.

Chinese medicine also believes that the Heart “houses the mind”. This may be a difficult concept to grasp, but according to Chinese medicine, the health of the Heart energy has a lot to do with our mental activity – even consciousness. Actually it is not a very difficult concept to understand. When we are emotionally hurt by someone, we say “you broke my heart”. As all we know, emotional and mental activities are governed by brain; however, sometimes we feel it physically on our hearts.

The Heart governs our ability to sleep soundly, think clearly and have a good memory. A healthy Heart plays a big role in our emotional health and our ability to have meaningful relationships. When the Heart energy is weak and Blood is deficient, we may suffer from anxiety, insomnia, forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, and in extreme cases manic behaviour or coma.

The health of the Heart is reflected on the facial complexion. When the Heart is strong, the complexion is rosy. When the Heart Blood is deficient, the complexion is pale. When the Heart Blood becomes stagnated, the complexion has a purple cast. When the Heart has too much heat, the complexion will be too red. Heat in the Heart can be caused by chronic stress, emotional trauma or excessive grief and worry.

In Chinese medicine, each of the organs is said to “open to an orifice”. The Heart is said to open to the tongue.

Although, the state of all of the organs is reflected on the tongue, the Heart therefore has a particularly strong connection. Heart health is specifically reflected on the tip of the tongue, but the Heart governs the color, shape and overall appearance of the tongue in general.

Pathology of the Heart is clearly reflected on the tongue.

I see this every day in my clinic. A red tip indicates heat in the Heart and almost always is associated with restless sleep. Sometimes heat in the Heart will lead to tongue ulcers. Tongue tips that are pointed, curled up or under, are indented or have protrusions all indicate a Heart imbalance.

Because of the close affinity of the Heart to the tongue, the Heart controls the sense of taste. The condition of the Heart also effects speech. When the

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Heart is out of balance, a person may talk fast or laugh inappropriately. More serious Heart disharmonies may manifest in stuttering or aphasia.

The Heart is related to the emotion of joy. Excessive joy or excitement (like winning the lottery) can injure Heart Qi. Chinese medicine believes that the Heart is connected to the uterus and plays a crucial role in triggering ovulation.

The Heart, a yin organ, is paired with the Small Intestine, a yang organ. Heat in the Heart can be transmitted to the Small Intestine, and because if the Small Intestine's connection with the Bladder, this may lead to painful, bloody urinary symptoms.

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.

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How to beat depression naturally ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS

ave you tried everything you can imagine to beat depression? Medication, exercise, therapy, selfhelp books, standing on one leg and hopping in a circle with your eyes closed, laughter yoga… you get the point. If you’ve tried everything, and it’s not changing, is it possible that it may be time to try something totally different? If you’re willing to try something different and do a little bit of work, you’ll discover you have the power to change anything, including depression.

Depressed people are often highly aware and sensitive, and pick up the thoughts and feelings of everyone around them within a 100 mile radius. If you’re one of these people who are aware of the judgments, thoughts, feelings and emotions of everyone around you, do you think it could make you a little depressed?

Here are some simple tools for changing depression.

No drugs required. How does it get any easier than this?

One other thing: Just because these tools are simple doesn’t mean they won’t work for you. Give them a test drive and see for yourself.

Do • ask yourself, “Who does this belong to?” for 3 days • move your body • create your life • ask a question Do not • judge you or your body • hang out with unhappy people • assume your situation is impossible • feel ashamed or guilty about being abused • take on other people’s energy

Do ask yourself, “Who does this belong to?” for 3 days This is how it works; you are like a big psychic radio receiver picking up the thoughts feelings and emotions of everyone around you. 98% of everything that goes on in your head isn’t actually yours, so you want to ask, “Who does this belong to?” The simple answer is: It doesn’t matter. For three days ask yourself this question to every judgment, thought, feeling, emotion, and sense of depression you think you have. If it lightens up or lessens in its intensity or heaviness when you ask, it’s because it wasn’t yours in the first place. Just return it to sender. You don’t even have to know who the sender is.

You’re just picking them up and thinking they are yours.

If you’ll do this for three days, at the end of three days, you’ll walk around like a walking, talking meditation.

Do move your body Your body is meant to move! It loves to be mobile. It

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loves to run, jump, swim, play, walk, rock-climb, have sex, roller-blade and be enjoyed for the gift of movement it can be. Our sedentary lifestyles where we go from the box of our home travel in a box with wheels, to sit all day in a dimly-lit box while working all day, to repeat it again tomorrow is really, really stressful on our bodies and actually quite unkind to them.

Moving your body creates blood flow, gets the lymph flowing, so you don’t feel sludgy, it releases endorphins, and generally makes you feel better, even if it’s just quick walk around the block Moving your body just 3-4 days a week for at least ten minutes can create amazing changes—and it’s easy and fun.

Do create your life Even if you don’t feel like doing anything, just asking questions can get you started. “If I were truly creating my life today, what would I choose right away?” Then follow the energy. Whatever random idea comes. Do it! When you start to create your life, you’ll have more of you. More of you is more of the power and potency of you. And that changes depression. You can’t be depressed and in your potency at the same time!

Do ask a question Once again, it’s a really simple tool, but it can create amazing shifts - if you do it.

• Ask yourself these questions everyday: • What can I be or do different today to move beyond this depression?

• How does it get any better than this?

• Universe, will you please show me something beautiful today?

• What else is possible here that I’ve never consider?

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A question always empowers. An answer always disempowers. One of the problems with depression and unhappiness is that we don’t see any different possibility. When you ask a question, even such a simple one as, “How does it get any better than this?” you open other doorways of possibility that didn’t seem to exist before. “How does it get any better than this?” can change any bad situation into something better. & can also change any good situation into an even better situation.

Don’t take my word for it. Try it out for yourself and see if it works for you!

Do not judge you or your body We are conditioned to look for the wrongness of us. People judge us for not being happy. And judge us for being too happy. When you notice you judging yourself, just see a stop sign in front of your face, and stop. And then ask, “What’s right about me that I’m not getting?” What if there were truly nothing wrong with you, and what if you never had to try to prove you were right ever again? When you have gratitude for you, you can’t be in judgment of you!

Do not hang out with unhappy people Have you ever thought about how the people you’re around can influence your mood? What happens to you when you hang around someone who’s depressed? Do you get more depressed or happier? More depressed, right?

You know why? Because you are picking up on that pervasive energy of depression and if you don’t acknowledge that it’s not yours, you end up thinking you are depressed. Strange, eh?

So, if you want to be happy, spend more time around happy people.

Around people who don’t judge you, around people who see you as valuable and who truly get the gift that you are. It may take you some time to create these types of relationships with people in your life, but if you do, you will be richly rewarded with people around whom it’s ok to be happy.

Do not assume your situation is impossible If you see your situation as unchangeable, unsolvable or impossible, you go to a space of ‘I have nowhere to go.’ What if you would ask questions that could create change instead? “What is this? What do I do with it? Can it be changed? How do I change it?” You don’t need to come up with the answers. Just asking the questions opens more doors than you had open before! What if you would ask these questions just for fun?

Do not feel ashamed or guilty about being abused Many depressed people were abused physically, mentally or emotionally.

We figure abuse wouldn’t happen to a good person and so by default, we decide we must be ‘bad’ or ‘wrong’ to create this . What if you see yourself from a different perspective:” What if this could give you an awareness of the strength, the courage, and the capacities you have that you haven’t been willing to acknowledge? Many abused people become the kindest and most caring people in the world as their way of going beyond the abuse.

You are different. You are greater than anything that has been a part of your life. You are a gift to this world.

Do not take on other people’s energy If you are empathic or highly aware of energies you are intensely aware of everything that is going on for everyone around you for about 8,000 miles in all directions! So the first thing to do is acknowledge everywhere you are aware of other people’s stuff. Ask, “If I was being me, who, what, where, when, why and how would I be?! When you ask, the universe delivers. You

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don’t need to work it out. And keep asking yourself, “What resonance can I be that would allow me to be the me I truly be?”

Whatever your life has been like up until this point, please know it can change. These are simple tools that have worked for thousands of people to change the depression and anxiety they thought would never end. You are amazing. You are a gift to the world. And you have choice.

When you acknowledge that, you’ll start to shine the light that is you into the world.

Tools in this article are from Access Consciousness founder Gary Douglas & Dr. Dain Heer For more information contact: Carol Sheehan, Certified Facilitator csheehan52@gmail.com 613 249-8418

You have a choice for your life!

Do you choose Abundance?

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your life? Perhaps you procrastinate, or your fears keep you from moving forward. If you want more out of life, career, relationships, family life, etc., or desire more open creativity, fulfillment, selfexpression, love, financial security, joy…more Abundance!…then this is the workshop to attend! Key speakers, David Clouds, Thérèse Le Breton, and Gillian Cardillo, will cover Abundance and Frequency Resonance; Karma and the Cosmic Clock; and the Laws of Attraction and Creation. All proceeds will go towards disaster relief in the Philippines, an opportunity to co-create and manifest an Abundant life, benefiting both participants and recipients - the Law of Abundance made manifest!

Date 13 April 2014 10:00-5:00pm; Cost $80 Early Bird $70 by 15 Mar 2014; Contact: Louise Boucher 613-853-1632

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Ottawa Hypnosis: How It Works

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hen one mentions Ottawa Hypnosis, what comes in mind is a person holding a medallion and swinging it so as to bend the will of the other person.

The continuous swinging will make the hypnotized person to be in control of the individual. However, Ottawa Hypnosis and allergies are almost related. Many people only associate allergy specifically to ointments, antihistamines or diet, however, proper use of Ottawa Hypnosis will definitely limit or reduce allergies. This hypnosis works can be accepted by all standards as allergies reducer. Nevertheless, for easy understanding and mastery of the concept, one should have basic knowledge about Hypnosis and allergies.

An allergy is a condition on how our body reacts negatively to specific substance. Normally, many people experiences different reactions to various foods or other external conditions. That is the moment it is said that an individual is hypersensitive to particular meals or conditions.

In the other hand, hypnosis is a condition of consciousness. Since the mind is the most powerful organ of each individual body, therefore there are instances where some illnesses are conceived in the mind. Most people think that these mind illnesses are just but mere psychological. Nevertheless, just as CPU is the most crucial

part of a computer is the same way the mind is the center processor of almost all body processes. The mind is advanced to fit in any condition more so with the ever developing and progressing technological improvement. The mind will always perform as per its ability. The creativity, logics and emotions are some of the working of the mind that can never be emulated by any alternative creation.

The next fundamental point is to explain how Ottawa Hypnosis works in removing allergies. To begin with, numerous studies have tried to explain this concept, however, they are all in agreement that allergy is basically physical expression of traumatizing situations that occurred in the persons past. While it is easy to try and forget some traumatic events in a person’s life, the subconscious part of the mind never let the event to go that easily. Therefore an allergy experienced later in life is definitely the manifestation of these negative situations. In that case, Ottawa Hypnosis helps individuals to forget and let go of those negative and traumatizing experiences. In addition, the earlier it takes a person to forget those negative episodes the better.

Ottawa Hypnosis is not any magic; it is basically revolutionary way of treatment. Again, it only requires honest spirit and free mind.

Importantly, covering traumatic events is risky for anybody and creates great exposure to allergies.

You Can Lose Weight Without Painful Surgery Are you having trouble Losing Weight, Keeping it off & Killing Evil Cravings? Then Dr. Luke Michael Howard can help you even when nothing else has worked. With he's specialist brand of Gastric Band Weight Loss Hypnosis all the way from the UK. Dr. Luke, owner of the LUKEnosis, is a Hypnosis Weight Loss Specialist, has a Masters degree in Hypnotherapy as well as a Doctorate in Psychology.

Dr. Luke has been studying Hypnosis for over 17 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 been featured in all forms of media such as Tone Magazine, CTV Morning Live, and CBC Radio.

He has developed an advanced hypnotherapy technique that turns weak willed over eaters into empowered, slim & in control people in just 5 sessions. He says “This technique is so powerful we are achieving a 80% success rate. This is incredible when you think that Weight Watchers are only about 30% successful at best. This Powerful Non-surgical procedure has been well documented or FOX,CBS & ABC News as well as the Dr Oz Show.

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

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

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

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BASIC PRANIC HEALING WORKSHOPS April 22/23 (Tue,Wed), 10am-6pm June 28/29 (Sat/Sun), 10am-6pm These standardized courses teach: • 11 major chakras their relationships to the physical anatomy and personality.

• How the aura, chakras, and meridians correspond to the physical anatomy • Scanning to identify the quality and quantity of Prana/Life force • How to accelerate the natural healing process • Energy hygiene to prevent contamination • Specific protocols to heal physical and psychological ailments • Utilizing the Law of Karma as a tool to improve your life Faye Healey, authorized Basic Pranic Healing Instructor & practitioner (613) 282-0801 faye@pranichealingontario.ca

OTTAWA SPRING CRAFT AND WELLNESS SHOW

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May 3, 2014 10:am to 4:00pm RA CENTRE - 2451 Riverside Road, Ottawa There will be over 40 local vendors selling quality handmade items and gifts as well as vendors promoting health & wellness. We invite you to join us at this exciting event and help support our local artists, artisans, crafters and wellness enthusiasts. FREE door prizes and FREE parking. https://www.facebook.com/ottawaspringcraftandwellnessshow http://ottawacraftandgiftshows.blogspot.ca/

THE BIG CHOICE: DISTRACTION OR ATTENTION A silent retreat with Dom Laurence Freeman, OSB, director of the World Community of Christian Meditation.

May 30, Friday evening to June 1, Sunday lunch. Venue: Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa.

Cost $340 including accomodation and meals. See the Events webpage on website www.wccm-canada.ca or email silentretreat2014@bell.net

Family Yoga Saturday April 5 1-1:45pm Enjoy a creative, interactive blend of yoga poses, meditation, relaxation and games. This class is for children ages 4 to 8 and their guardians. $16 per family Life Lessons From Great Yogis Saturday April 5 4-6pm Join us for a series of meditations through story telling. Each month will be dedicated to one character and the qualities that exemplify them. $20 62 Minute Mantra Recitation Sunday April 6 11am-12:30pm Come experience a 62 minute meditation which stimulates the frontal lobe of the brain, pituitary and pineal glands. You work through the physical body, the emotional and mental states and are then in communication with aspects of the Divine within you. $11

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Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse: Real Food No Nonsense Sunday April 13 11am-1pm The science of Ayurveda recommends cleansing at every change of season. Now is a good time to cleanse, since your body’s natural cleansing and rejuvenating mechanisms kick into high gear in sync with all of nature. $40 $20 for Students

Yoga Nidra Fridays April 18 and 25 7:30-8:30 Yoga Nidra induces complete mental, physical and emotional relaxation and healing of the body by allowing it the rest and recharge it usually lacks in our all to busy lifestyles. $16 or a class from your class card

Angels and Arm Balances Friday April 11 7-9pm Connect you to your roots in order for you take flight.

This workshop is open to all levels. $20

Relax Into Bliss Friday April 25 7-9pm In this 2 hour class you will sink into a yin practice where tension and stress will leave the body. In this state of relaxed bliss you will then experience a gong meditation where the vibrations from this ancient instrument will wash over you and vibrate your very being. $20

Movie Night Friday April 11 8:30-9pm Join us as we come together for an uplifting and entertaining movie night.

Please bring a food bank donation to support our community.

Yoga For Birth Saturday April 26 11am-6pm This course is for a pregnant woman and her partner (in life and/or birth). Whether you are planning a hospital or a home birth, this session will be beneficial for you. $120

Kirtan with The Bhakti Connection Saturday April 12 1:30-3 All voices welcome, and no experience is necessary.

Children and babies encouraged to come! Vegetarian treats (prasad) will be available following to ground and connect - so feel free to bring a contribution! $15 free for children

Food For Your Mood: Stabilize the Highs and Lows Sunday April 27 12-1:30pm Simple changes to how you eat can stabilize mood swings and energy levels by regulating your blood sugar $20 each or $15 for students Full series $50 or $40 for students

Restorative Yoga for Chronic Pain and Fatigue Saturday April 12 1-4 This special 3-hour workshop will introduce a blend of gentle movement, restorative yoga poses, guided relaxation, and yoga philosophy. The tools and ancient wisdom introduced in this workshop are designed specifically to support students through chronic pain and fatigue.$40

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Come celebrate with us Ottawa Tai Chi & Qi Gong day Free demo Sat, May 3rd 9 am Mcnabb Comunity Center Prizes refreshments LamasQiGongCanada.com On April 5 at Library and Archives Canada, Gluten Free Utopia will bring together local businesses and specialists who know about living gluten-free. A Utopia is a place we all dream of where everything is perfect. For those who avoid gluten due to Celiac Disease, an intolerance, or sensitivity, Gluten Free Utopia strives to create a world without limitations.

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Soul Healing Miracles Evening with Master Lynda Thursday, April 10, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm, FREE Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street Experience the power of soul healing. You could be chosen to receive special healing and life transforming blessings.

Divine Healing Hands™ Certification Training with Master Sha and Master Lynda Friday – Sunday, April 11-13, 10am–8pm, $625 Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street This program empowers you to offer Divine Healing Hands blessings to self-heal and help others transform physical conditions, emotional imbalances, relationships, finances, and more. Master Sha will join each day via live webcast to offer teaching and high level blessings.

Soul Power for Healing and Rejuvenation with Master Lynda and Shirley Cheung Monday, April 14, 7:00 pm– 9:00 pm, FREE Tanglewood Park Community Ctr, 30 Woodfield Dr. Learn effective and practical techniques to self-heal, prevent sickness, boost energy, balance emotions, transform relationships, and more.

Information: Master Lynda Chaplin 647 654 7711 • lynda.chaplin@drsha.com Soul Power Group with Certified Divine Healing Hands™ Soul Healers Wednesday, April 9 and 23, 7pm – 8:30pm, FREE 2650 Southvale Crescent, Ring #99 Learn simple, daily practices to transform your health, relationships, finances, and more. Info: Sara at 613 620 1996 (evenings) or sara.pinkrose@gmail.com.

Soul Power Group for Healing and Rejuvenation Monday, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 7pm – 9pm, FREE Tanglewood Park Community Ctr, 30 Woodfield Dr. Learn simple, daily practices to transform your health, relationships, finances, and more. Info: Shirley at 613 292 2288 or soulhealer299@gmail.com.

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Visit www.pranashanti.com or 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information New Moon Meditation with Devinder Kaur – April 1, 5:45 pm Learn the lunar astrology, practice a prosperity meditation and then experience a deep relaxation surrounded by the sounds and vibration of two Gongs.

Kirtan with Jim Gelcer – April 4, 7:30 pm Call and response group chanting led by Jim Gelcer, an award-winning and internationally acclaimed musician and composer.

Building Bhakti with Jim Gelcer – April 5, 4:00 pm Delve deeper into mantra theory and practice. Learn how to build a chant using the elements of music, rhythm, and mantra.

FREE Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Open House with Laurie Howe – April 12, 2:30 pm Join the Open House to learn more about our upcoming training. Meet the Trainers, learn about our program & ask questions.

Ayurvedic Approach to Health with Dr. Mahan Rishi Singh Khalsa – April 12, 3:00 pm An excellent introduction to the fundamental understanding of the philosophy of Ayurveda, Yoga and Yogic Diet. Live your most vital life!

Master Class Weekend with Dr. Mahan Rishi Singh – April 12 – 13, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Be our guest at Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training!

Topics include: Western Anatomy, Yogic versus Ayurvedic Diet, and Ayurvedic Approach to Health.

Karma and the Four Paths with Michael Hutkins – April 13, 11:00 am Explore your personal karma which is created through the patterns and habits that shape you. Part theory and part practical - dress for a gentle yoga class, bring a pen and notebook.

Sexual Workshops This Couple’s on Fire! by SexiBliss Agenda: • Warming Up: Communication • Learn How to Simmer Your Partner • Tending the Flame: Five Love Languages • Increase the Heat in the Bedroom • Sizzling Fantasies (These can go on 1 line also) By: Sexual Educator Marie-Claire Thauvette, B.A., B.Ed. www.sexibliss.com 613.435.2834 April 26, May 24, June 7: 9-4pm $199 (small grps) Individual lessons also available

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Restorative Yoga 101 with Ruth Norfolk – April 13, 2:00 pm Learn, practice and experience the essential components of Restorative Yoga. There will be lots of time for Q & A. 2 free class passes included with the workshop!

Full Moon Meditation with Devinder Kaur – April 15, 5:45 pm Learn the astrology for the Full Moon, practice a short yoga set and meditation that taps into the qualities of the full moon energy, deeply relax with the healing sounds of the Gong!

Your Brain on Yoga: The Neuroscience of Love, Peace, and Wellbeing with Dr. Eileen Harris – April 23, 7:00 pm From Dr. Harris’ research, discover how the brain functions and how essential yoga, meditation and mindful practices are for the health of our brain. Learn how our brain can change and how we can learn to lead to a fuller life with greater happiness.

Vinyasa, Zumba & Yin! With Maria Figueroa – April 25, 7:30 pm Three incredible forms of movement blended into one great dynamic class.

New Moon Meditation with Devinder Kaur – April 29, 5:45 pm Learn the lunar astrology, practice a meditation for realising prosperity then experience a deep relaxation surrounded by the sounds and vibration of two Gongs.

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Sudha Lundeen – May 2 – 5 Open to ALL Teachers and Students! Learn a set of restorative postures, complemented with gentle stretching, breathing, and meditation. Through direct experience, practice teaching, and feedback, you leave with the ability to confidently teach a primary series of restorative poses to your students as well as incorporate them into your own practice. Yoga Alliance CEUs. Mouvement presents: Impermanence 5Rhythms® Movement Workshop with Evangelos Diavolitsis April 11 to 13, 2014 Friday 7 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 6 pm Dunrobin Sonic Gym $250 thereafter $35 Friday night Contact: Tatiana at info@studiomouvement.com or 613.219.9642 Register: studiomouvement.com “When we dance the 5Rhythms®, we naturally unfold and unravel towards our authentic self.”

Everything is changing. Sometimes faster that we wish. We never know what may come next. We try to hold on but nothing really lasts unchanged and we are never certain how things will unfold…

Using music and the 5Rhythms® Movement Wheel of Flowing Staccato Chaos Lyrical and Stillness we explore how life is a wave of changing vibrations all around.

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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

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• 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 SUNRISE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE clinic offers affordable treatments on a sliding scale from $15 to 35 ( +HST). You pay what you can, no questions asked. There is an additional $10 for the first treatment only. 20 years of experience. www.ottawaacupuncturestudio.com. 613-853-9099.

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, Intuitive Energy Therapist, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist. Akasha is the fundamental energy at the very core of creation. All that is created emanates from and returns to the energy of the Akasha. Held within the Akasha are the individual records of each soul from the time it leaves its point of origin until its return. Every thought, word, deed and intent generated by each soul’s experience is recorded within the Akasha in one’s personal Akashic Records as well as in a collective recording of the experience.

Accessing information from the Akashic Records gives us Divine insight as we create and manifest our desires. patriciavlacroix@sympatico.ca

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• 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 VONNE SOLIS. www.vonnesolis.com.

613-258-3550 DISCOVER YOUR WISDOM WITH SOUL COLLAGE®. Fun, creative workshops and one on one sessions. www.soulcollage.com, Elise Laviolette 613-864-6377, elise.respace@gmail.com 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

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DIRECTORY • Aqualead AQUALEAD ENERGY - Healing water, environmental healing. Level I, II and Master classes. Free of charge, donations accepted.

Sabine Blais, Aqualead & Reiki Master. email aqualead1@gmail.com for schedules, www.aqualeadinstitute.org (819) 230-6638.

• Aromatherapy PLANET BOTANIX fills all your pure essential oil needs! We carry over 100 oils and other supplies. Purchase products from our line of all natural bodycare. 301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444, www.planetbotanix.com PROMOTE WELLNESS with AROMATHERAPY! One hour sessions - $50.

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

• Art / Art Therapy

interpretation, Colour therapy, Clear blockages, Healing. Rina Soucy 613-841-8651

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

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

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

KRISTIN PETERSON: Registered Massage Therapist, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner & Certified Acupuncturist kristin_peterson6@hotmail.com or http://kristinpeterson.weebly.com

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 &

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BOWEN TRAINING ACADEMY, Janet Riley, RN. Licensed Bowenwork® Instructor www.bowentrainingacademy.com. Courses in Ottawa and across Canada. 613 848-2083 janet@bowentrainingacademy.com

• Buddhism

• B. O. S.

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

• Ascension Healing

613-331-3625, andree@abholistichealth.com www.abholistichealth.com

• BodyTalk

LORI HOLLOHAN MA, Advanced BodyTalk Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Cranial Sacral and Reiki. Contact: (613) 866-7091; lori@ energythrive.com and www.energythrive.com

• Bowen Therapy BOWENTHERAPY OTTAWA Bette Madigan. www.BowenTherapyOttawa.ca Certified Bowen Therapy Practitioner (advanced) 376 Churchill Ave. Suite 203 (Westboro Clinic) insurance receipts available. Call 613-722-4249 or e-mail bettemadigan@hotmail.com MARIANNA MEDVID, Registered Bowen Therapist, Homeoplus Outaouais Clinic, Hull. Pain relief and body balancing. 819-777-1818 (w) or 613-291-6651(c) info@bowentherapyhealing.ca; bowentherapyhealing.ca.

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

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PINE GATE SANGHA - www.ianprattis.com/ pinegate.htm - Engaged Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. 1252 Rideout Cr; 613 726 0881. Thursday meditation and study class 7:00pm; First Saturdays of each month - dharma talk and pot luck supper 5.00pm. Nucleus of Friends for Peace www.friendsforpeace.ca Resident teacher: Dharmacharya Ian Prattis True Body of Wisdom INTRODUCTION TO AUTHENTIC ZEN TRAINING through instruction in zazen (sitting Zen) and kinhin (walking Zen). First Saturday of each month, 2-4 PM. Pre-registration required: info@wwzc.org or 613-562-1568. Zen Centre of Ottawa www.wwzc.org

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

• 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 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

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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 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

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DIRECTORY • Courses

• 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.

• Crystals 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

• Dance DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Join us in simple, meditative multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases from the many sacred traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others.

For more information call 613-594-9248, checkour schedule at www.marleneandbob. com or email info@marleneandbob.com BELLY DANCING FOR FUN! Awaken your own Goddess of Dance. Tracey @ 613-241-3397 or www.bellydancingforfun.com PEACOCK DYNASTY DANCE STUDIO: Specializing in Bollywood, Indian Classical Dance Style-Bharata Natyam, Indian Folk, & Persian/Bollywood Fusion. Please contact Sem at peacockdynasty@gmail.com or 613-2866484 or visit www.peacockdynasty.com

• 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

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

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

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

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COMBINING THE POWER OF DONNA EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE AND EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE to release blocks and empower you to step into your magnificence.

Catherine McLenaghan, certified Donna Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner and certified Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner.

Call 613-730-0411. Private sessions and ongoing classes.www.energywellspring.com

• EMF Balancing P.W. EMF BALANCERS, Home, Work, Auto.

Steve Priebe (613) 842-4758, spriebe@sympatico.ca, www.emffreezone.ca

• Emotional Freedom Technique EMOTIONAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL PAIN AND STRESS can lead to physical pain and illness. Life is too short to live with pain of any kind! EFT is an important tool in getting rid of pain - and also in removing the negativity that blocks you from manifesting and attracting the positive and allowing for fullness of self and your divine plan. Tap into emotional freedom - try it

on EVERYTHING! Diane Lanthier (613) 2978293 www.reiki-light.com

Boehlen. 905.714.0298. www.indianheadmassagecanada.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

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

• Energy ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONAL FACILITATOR The Art of Neutrality - sessions available by phone, distance or in person Yvette Marie-Claire Guy 819 771-8858

• 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 QUANTUM HEALING -Past Life Regression; Any health issue, Any Question -Dolores Cannon Hypnotherapy Method - Contact Nancy McColl 613-237-4904 email: namccoll@hotmail.com VIOLETTA 613-808-4822 www.EFTottawa.ca The goal is for you to reduce or eliminate your pain rapidly & effectively. Let’s work on you using EFT along with other tools for your mental, emotional, and physical well being. EFT Certified DIVINE CURRENTS. ALS, MS, Alz, Neuro, Sensory. Also Herpes, all viruses. Carlos 613-231-6181

• 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

• Facial Rejuvenation

• 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 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.

“WOMEN UTILIZING MIND/BODY TECHNIQUES such as hypnosis have a 42 –55% increased rates of conception” Engage the power of your subconscious mind to enhance fertility with hypnotherapy. Visit: www.empowerhypnosis.ca 613.282.6001 johanna@empowerhypnosis.ca

• Flower Essences FLOWER ESSENCES can 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

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• Foot Orthotics DR. JEAN-FRANCOIS GAUTHIER B.Sc., D.C., C Ped (C) is a certified pedorthist, a trained foot health specialist. Providing solutions for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, etc. Restore proper foot, knee, hip and lower back balance with confortable 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

• Hadoscan HADOSCAN Sessions available by phone, distance or in person Contact Yvette Marie-Claire Guy 819 771-8858

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

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

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

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

Treat causes, not symptoms

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

• Herbalism 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

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- 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!

• 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,

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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 recordingGrace Joubarne, CCHt, LAPHP 613-422-7027 Toll-free 1-888-390-3553 info@ graceplacewellness.com RID YOURSELF OF OLD HABITS AND ADDICTIONS. Hypnosis and HypnoAcupuncture. SLEEP despite your partner’s snoring thanks to hypnosis. Weight loss, Drug, Smoking, Sex, Food and Gambling addictions.

Age regression to correct decades old influences. Hypnosis by Judy Spence (CH), National Guild of Hypnotists-certified. Ottawa 613-7282579 OR Gatineau: 819-661-1061. 1st session: $100. Subsequent $80. Insurance receipts. www.naetottawa.com

private sector for over 30 years. Insurance receipts. 613.721.7888 - info@kaivalya.ca www.kaivalya.ca

• Indian Head Massage Experience the rejuvenating power of REIKI & INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE (IHM) with Juane, Reiki Master and IHM Certified Practitioner Available Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at Classy Nails & Spa Inc., 260 Centrum Boulevard.

613-834-9922 $50/60 minutes, $30/30 minutes.

KYMBERLI KER, IHM Practitioner, Relaxing Treatments. www.saltpuddleyoga.com THE CANADIAN CENTRE OF INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE. Two day Certification course with Debbie Boehlen. 905.714.0298. www.indianheadmassagecanada.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

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

613-389-4344 or info@FusionNaturalHealth.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

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 819-3289128. www.intuitivelight.com

MOIRA HUTCHISON CTACC DHP Acc. Hyp.: With a blend of Hypnotherapy and Coaching, the focus is placed upon what YOU want and together we make it happen in the right way for you (613) 432-1239 www.WellnessWithMoira.com ACADEMY OF HYPNOTHERAPY www. ottawahypnosis.com When talking therapy is just not enough to dissolve old emotional blocks...Create new pathways by trusting and following fresh images, empowering suggestions and inspiring visions. Become whole again by re-membering and re-connecting forgotten parts of yourself. What inside!

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

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

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• 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 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 INTUITIVE COUNSELING, Reiki Training and Energy Therapies are accessible through practitioner and authour Cheryl Jiala Driskell. Please view my site for testimonials and details. Hope to see you soon. www.intuitivelight.com 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 SUZANNE WHITE Bilingual Psychic/Medium, Card & Photo Readings, Dowsing, Psychometry and House Clearing. 343-8826559 info@suesintuition.ca www.suesintuition.ca LINDA MEDIUM, Palm reader: for appt: Tele: 613-816-1808

• 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

• Life-Cycle Celebrant CERTIFIED LIFE-CYCLE CELEBRANT and trained labyrinth facilitator available for funerals, life event celebrations,memorials, anniversaries, naming ceremonies, special birthdays, pet funerals, pregnancies and other life events.

Visit www.thresholds. weebly.com or call Patti at 613-253-3099.

• Light Body Acceleration LIPHE DESIGN.COM. pH Nutritional Microscopy. Donna Porteous 613 253 7467

• Low Impact Yoga LOW IMPACT HATHA YOGA www.zenforyou. ca The Zen for You Hatha Yoga classes are easy to do for people who have never tried yoga before. Manali Haridas, Certified Yoga instructor progressively teaches the yoga postures and different relaxation breathing techniques in a period of 10 weeks.

• Lymphatic VODDER METHOD. Effective treatment for acute & chronic conditions. Judy Spence, DNM, RN. 613-728-2579 www.naetottawa.com NATURAL HEALTH THERAPEUTIC CENTRE. Lymph drainage (Vodder), Reflexology, Shiatsu, Massage. Twenty years experience.

Receipts for extended health plans. Free parking. By appointment only: 613-798-8385.

Lincoln Heights Rd. www.naturaltherapeutic.ca

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

Vibrant Health Massage, 190 Somerset St W (at Elgin), Suite 208. jenniferpresley@bellnet.ca 613-237-4400 www.vibranthealthmassage.ca NATURAL BALANCE MASSAGE THERAPY CENTRE Located in downtown Ottawa.

Specializing in deep tissue / sports massage, pre / post pregnancy care, relaxation / stress reduction, headaches & chronic conditions. Gift certificates available. B6 - 130 Albert Street (between Metcalfe & O’Connor) Phone: (613) 566-3000 www.naturalbalancemassage.ca RIDEAU MASSAGE THERAPY - Feeling stress, pain,or just need to relax? Therapeutic massage can help. Providing treatment for acute and chronic conditions and injuries.

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

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

Insurance coverage. Christianne Akyna 613842-3337 cakyna@rogers.com YONG KAI, RMT, Registered Massage Therapist. Stress & Tension, Back & Neck Pain,

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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

• Matrix Energetics MATRIX ENERGETICS - Facilitator in the Art of Transformation Certified Practitioner since 2007 sessions available by phone, distance or in person Yvette Marie-Claire Guy 819 771-8858

• 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,

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development of chakras. Call Jennifer Bernius at 613-721-3787; jenbernius@gmail.com.

approach using musical instruments. Call Shirley Schober @ 613-729-7758

THE SILVA METHOD. Lise Blouin, Certified Silva Method Instructor. silvamethod@bellnet.ca 1 800 226 4428

DEEP SOUL ENERGETICS – Deep core healing using sound, improvisation, creative visualization, DNA activation & energy healing. Connect with Archangels and Ascended Masters. Pamela Holm MTA. 613-820-1556 www.DeepSoulEnergetics.com

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

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• 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

• Nutrition MARILENA GAVRILA - NUTRIHOM RNCP, D.I.Hom(Pract.), Registered Nutritional Consultant and Homeopath; Nutritional and lifestyle consulting for your individual and unique health concerns. nutrihom@gmail.com; 613-842-0373. www.nutrihom.com BODY CHEMISTRY TESTING & BALANCING for optimal nutrient absorption & vibrant health.

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

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

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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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 JACKIE LOGSDAIL, RECONNECTIVE HEALING PRACTIONER, and Reconnection™.

Allow the universe to give you an energy healing through the mind, body or spirit. For an appointment or information call 613-440-1204 or email, logsdailja@bell.net ALEXIS NICOL – Reconnective Healing® Practioner and the Reconnection since 2005.

613-263-7925 www.firstlighthealing.com

• Reflexology VALCRON REFLEXOLOGY - the healing touch providing holistic reflexology to clients for over 13 years. Home-based practice in Orleans. Hospital, retirement & nursing home visits provided. RAC certified reflexologist, RN, SCM, MA, CCRP. For more information contact Valerie Cronin at 613 837 9435 valcronin@rogers.com BALANCE RELAXATION THERAPY. Reflexology, Ayurvedic Yoga & YOGA MASSAGE FOR BETTER HEALTH. Lori Chamberland, 613-2557934 balancerelaxationtherapy.com NATURAL HEALTH THERAPEUTIC CENTRE. Reflexology, Shiatsu, Lymph drainage, Massage. Twenty years experience. Receipts for extended health plans. Free parking. By appointment only: 613-798-8385. Lincoln Heights Rd. www.naturaltherapeutic.ca DEB DESJARDINS 613-435-2100. Homebased in Kanata. angelwingreflexology.ca REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF OTTAWA offers Individual sessions (foot, hand or ear reflexology), private or corporate events, as

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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.saltpuddleyoga.com, 613.897.9642

• 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 rainbowoasis@rogers.com or call 613-733-9481 MANUELA WERTHWEIN, Reiki Master/ Teacher. USUI system of Natural Healing.

Private treatment & classes, Level I, II & III. Spiritual and Emotional Counsellor. Medium.

Medical Intuitive. Soul Rescue. Body/Mind/ Soul Intuitive. Past-life Information. Colour healing. 613-231-4575 www.VisionofSpirit.com www.WindowtotheSoul.com 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

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

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

Receipts provided, www.saltpuddleyoga.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.

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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 Holographic Tibetan Reiki, Read what your heart has to say! Full-length detailed Report. Convenient, done through distance. (613)227-4497 or CeraGagnon@gmail.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 ALLAN & CATHERINE GREEN Personal customized Up-levelling Retreats for people using our services, on the Canadian Shield in OMPAH, 45 minutes North West of Perth. www.allangreen.ca www.catherinegreen. net www.crystalearthhealingspa.com 613479-0299 ascensionportal@xplornet.com iamthatiam@xplornet.com

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

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

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

• Shamanism (Traditional & Authentic) ALGONQUIN MEDICINE MAN - Spiritual Healing & Energy Medicine, offering a comprehensive listing of services and ceremonies to help facilitate healings on the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Traditionally trained Algonquin Healer available at (613) 274-3708 or www.The8thFire.com.

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 – Full-time Crystal Shamanic Healing Practice: Crystal Healing, Soul Retrieval, Entity Extraction, Ancestral Healing, Space Clearing ▪ 2-year Certification Training Program in Crystal Shamanism ▪ Crystal Workshops ▪ Sacred Travel ▪ Crystal Store: Geodes, Crystals, Jewelry, Books, Shamanic Supplies. Karen Osborne: www.ascensionhealing.ca, 613798-2828 karen@ascensionhealing.ca LINDA ENERGY HEALER - Highly effective Shamanic sessions for anxiety, childhood issues, depression, abuse, pain, grief. In person or distance, clients worldwide. People & pets. 613-868-8468 lsteele1122@rogers.com www.lindaenergyhealer.com 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

HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN provide organic skin care product that purifie the skin - incorage skin self regulate. 613-526-1255.

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

• 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

• 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) 8412597 or suzanne.duc1@gmail.com to arrange an appointment.

• 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

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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

• Web Design A WELL-DESIGNED WEBSITE will help spread your message and grow your business.

Contact us, and get an effective online presence today! www.dewpoint.ca, info@dewpoint.ca, 613-236-5758.

• Weddings WEDDING CEREMONIES. Rev. Evelyn Richter 613-596-2817; revev@sympatico.ca; www.revev.ca CO-CREATE THE GOWN OF YOUR DREAMS! Wedding, handfasting, commitment ceremony attire for all - bring your ideas to life for your special day. Tracey at 613-241-3397 or email tracey@tav-creations.com. Online portfolio: www.tav-creations.com MARTINO‘S BRIDAL ALTERATIONS AND TAILORING. 30 years experience Tailoring for the whole family .by app. 613-739-5034 Martino2527@hotmail.com

• Weight Management LOVE YOUR BODY WORKSHOP ~ discover the power of proven hypnosis techniques to easily re-pattern your thoughts, beliefs, habits about food, your body & yourself. Imagine what it would feel like to make friends with your body - forever. Visit: www.empowerhypnosis.ca 613.282.6001 johanna@empowerhypnosis.ca

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

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DIRECTORY • 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.

CLASSIFIEDS • For Sale MASSAGE TABLE. Professional, heavy duty, custom designed with hole for face, shelving for towels, quality wood/vinyl top, easily disassembled. $1200 negotiable.

Phone 613-829-2002 or 613-820-3743.

INDOBASKET.CA Need a special Mother’s Day present? 100% biodegradable hanging baskets complete with ready-to-use organic herbs! Order online or come pick one up in person at the Ottawa Farmers Market on Sundays on Bronson starting May 4th @ $15 or 2/$25 (del’y available) www.indobasket.ca (613) 304-1767

• For Rent

ROOM FOR RENT - Woodroffe/ Meadowlands. $495/mth. 40’s female seeks roommate to share tastefully decorated bsmt. apt. Two cats, so no other pets please. More info contact roomie@gmail. com or text 613-600-4136.

HELP PLAN new model farm/forest/mixed activity co-op, some housing, 100+ members, different levels of participation, easy join, efficient technologies, within 1.5 hrs SW of Ottawa. Carlos 613-231-6181

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WANTED: RMT, At an established (1998) Natural Health Centre. Very reasonable rates and great co-workers Please call Denise: 613-913-2803

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Check out WWW.PLANETBOTANIX.COM for a full listing of upcoming workshops/certifications!

301 Bank (Somerset) 567-4444

• 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, Kundalini, Yin, Prenatal, Restorative, 50+, Hatha flow, Meditation, Kirtan and Family Yoga. May your wishes come true. 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

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he power of starting from an organic viewpoint is that you are building a food system that works with rather than in conflict with nature. After all, despite our moon walking exploits and screen mesmerized faces, we are also part of Earth’s complex ecosystem.

Instead of keeping suboptimal fields filled with gargantuan parcels of monocrops alive with the heavy use of chemical fertilizers, irrigation from elsewhere and death-icides, we need to find ways to dance with the Earth so that she doesn’t kick us off the dance floor.

Organic growing is not about forcing the earth to conform but about creating diverse, resilient systems. This applies at any scale from the global food system to our home gardens. Start with untreated seed adapted to your local growing conditions and sow them in minimally disturbed soil well fed with organic matter. Know how to grow. Life is diverse and so are your vegetables. Some can be sown as soon as the snow melts whereas others will not stand the touch of frost. Include diversity into your planting. Not only will mixing it up by planting veggies in with your flowers or adding some herbs slow disease and confuse pests, it will create habitat for friendlies. Diverse plantings will add resiliency.

Whether the weather is wet and full of mildew or dry and tough, your harvest basket will not be empty just what’s inside may vary.

AFSOON GARDENS

We are looking for a person part to full time to work with us.

We design and maintain annual and perennnial flower gardens in central Ottawa. We love our work. Assets that are important to us. Love of gardening, good rapport with our clients, previous experience in gardening with an ability to identify annual and perennial flowers, flexibility.

You can contact us by email at bobcallhome@hotmail.com

At Canadian Organic Growers, we encourage growers, gardeners, consumers and producers to grow with nature. For inspiration, we have planted a demonstration garden at the Experimental Farm. This urban sized plot contains fruit trees and bushes, xeriscape and rock gardens, pollinator beds, herbs, raised bed vegetable patch and compost bins. Run entirely by volunteers, it is bountiful and bloomiferous. Don’t just ask us, ask the earthworms, bees and birds. In fact, visit yourself. We are always looking for volunteers to help maintain and develop the gardens.

No experience is necessary just a willingness to learn and a love of gardening organically. Check out http://cog.ca/ottawa/organicdemonstration-garden/ If you can’t wait for the gardens to open, join us for our series of seminars on organic gardening in the city. These instructors are experienced and passionate about their subject matter whether it is how to build beautiful soil or how to make space for pollinators and beneficial insects in your garden design.

From container garden to putting a garden in a school, we invite you to share with us our love of the earth.

Experienced and beginning organic gardeners, you are invited to find more information and to register here: http://cog.ca/ottawa/

Co-Dependent Relationships

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o-Dependent Relationships are the rule rather than the exception these days. In codependent relationships people either disclose too much too early or totally withdraw. They want to change and control their partners or close down, they expect others to change or make rigid agreements, they are intense or apathetic and the list goes on. In healthy relationships each person is allowed to be who they are in all situations. They have mutual friends and they also have their own friends. Good relationships are win win relationships.

Have you ever looked at the different relationships in your life. There are not only our romantic relationships but also relationships with our children, our friends our associates etc.

If you would like to have a closer look at relationships that are unhealthy and how to turn them around to be healthier, join us at the House of Hope and Healing April 12th and/or 26th from 9:00am-4:00pm.

The cost is $60.00 but don’t let that stop you as a free will offering is also acceptable.

Lynda Brooks (retired RN) HTP and Ruth Stanton at info@lifelinesofrecovery.ca or 613-858-7181.

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Benefits of Qi Gong

by Master Philip Lai

What is Qi Gong?

Qi Gong synergistically combines diaphragmatic breathing, mind relaxation, energy guiding and precise gentle exercise movements and can also include meditation, visualization, and chanting.

Benefits of Qi Gong With regular practice of Qi Gong we can effectively and efficiently calm the mind, reduce stress, improve wisdom, increase flexibility, increase strength and energy and alleviate chronic medical conditions. We can enhance the immune system, aiding in recovery from illness and improve the cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive function.

People with many different types of medical issues have benefited from Qi Gong practice and energy work that I have given them. I have successfully helped people recover from diabetes, fibromyalgia, being in a coma for 11 days, lung cancer and blood clots as well as to quit smoking to name a few.

Testimonial about relief from chronic pain Ora of Ottawa provided the following testimonial of how practising Qi Gong helped her: Since 1994 I had been in pain 24 hours a day, seven days a week due to various medical problems. This pain was so severe that it prevented me from sleeping and the most I was able to sleep at night was two to four hours. In addition, four years ago my bones started fracturing. I visited doctor after doctor, but none of them could tell me why—only that my bones were fracturing in my back and rib cage area. With this additional pain, I was hardly able to sleep at all.

A naturopath discovered that I had a condition called hyperparathyroidism where the parathyroid gland does not function properly and consequently, my liver and kidney leach calcium from my bones. The naturopath recommended that I participate in Qi Gong exercise classes. After attending my first LAMAS Qi Gong beginner class, I went home and had six hours of solid natural sleep. I slept again that night.

As a result of practicing Qi Gong exercises every day for two months as well as meditating twice a day using a meditation technique that I learned from Master Lai, my sleep pattern improved substantially. In addition, Master Lai was kind enough to give me several Qi energy healing treatments. As a result, I now experience periods of time with no pain! A recent test of the condition of my parathyroid gland shows that it has improved by 30%. These things have made a remarkable and wonderful difference in my life and I am really pleased about my medical progress so far.

LAMAS Qi Gong and Master Lai The LAMAS Qi Gong Association is a non-religious, non-profit organization in Ottawa that promotes Qi Gong and Tai Chi by offering ongoing classes and workshops. Its founder, Master Philip Lai, a certified naturotherapist with A.N.N., is both a Kung Fu and Qi Gong Master. Philip has over 40 years of experience practicing Qi therapy (sending healing energy), Qi pressure (acupressure with healing energy), Chinese massage, distant healing (treating people from a long distance) and teaching Qi Gong exercises/meditation and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is a kind-hearted and good-natured spirit who shares the benefits of medical Qi Gong through his classes. He has a passion to help people and is willing to teach all those who want to help themselves. Our association’s spring Qi Gong and Tai Chi courses are listed on our website www.lamasqigong.com/class.htm

World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day We invite you to attend our free Ottawa Celebrates World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day workshop on Saturday, May 3 Registration: 8:45 to 9:00 am, Workshop: 9:00–10:00 am at McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy St. (near Bronson and Gladstone Ave.) to try some exercises and learn more about the benefits of doing so.

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TOUCH

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ou may have heard by now that you are a community of 50 trillion cells, each a community of 20 trillion atoms, making you a universe of 1000 trillion atoms.

Those numbers are boggling – yet I can grasp them as a concept of relatedness, communication, intelligence and miraculous functioning. Beyond this, our science finds us to be pure energy.

When I touch you with the power of my intention to be loving and tender, every one of your cells understands this Communication and can begin to vibrate in concert with this Universal Love energy.

When I touch you with awareness of the fundamental sacredness of your Being, every one of your cells is recognized for, and recognizes, its highest purpose.

Discomfort, dysfunction and disease in your body are all processes of communication and intention, as are comfort, ease and ecstasy.

If we have missed out on our mother’s living loving touch, or the touch of a loving supportive spouse, we can heal those losses through touch. We can step into our rightful wholeness and watch as miracles of alignment unfold and emerge in our lives anew. If this sounds foreign or impossible, I can only invite you to suspend your wounded disbelief and offer yourself the gift of loving touch.

To the degree that you are willing, truly willing and open to allowing your individual Brilliance to shine through you; everything in your life can begin moving toward the wholeness/holiness of its original design.

The next step in embodying the wonder and wholeness that is YOU may be to get willing.

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Bellydancing your way to a healthier life

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ellydancing (also known as Oriental dance, Raqs Sharqi, or Baladi) is easily recognized as fun and sensual activity, but many people don’t realize that there are also some very real social, mental, and physical health benefits!

Most obvious perhaps is the benefit of Bellydancing as a great way to improve physical fitness. The lowimpact movements are very good for muscle toning and improving range of motion in the body and flexibility, but also provide cardio benefits as well. During the course of a dance class, dancers will burn fat and calories, increase circulation, raise the metabolism and improve resting heat rate. The stance, movements and isolations of Bellydance contribute to improved posture and balance. Overall coordination is improved through increased body and spatial awareness.

The mental benefits of Bellydancing include stress relief and mood elevation as well as improved brain function. Many students of Bellydance can attest that just entering a class and starting to dance raises their spirits and chases away the stresses of the outside world.

Exercise along with enjoyable music elevates the mood.

The thrill of dressing up in colourful sparkly costumes and being made-up with a glamorous look can raise the self-image and improve confidence. We can all use some more joy in our lives! Dancing also helps to challenge the memory when learning new combinations or routines. Some dance students even develop an interest in a new language so they can understand the lyrics to the songs played; the process of learning a language is very beneficial exercise for the brain.

There are also wonderful social benefits to Bellydancing. Classes provide a venue to meet new

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Contact us at duniya@orientaldance.ca to reserve a spot or for more information. friends, and opens up a new network to meet people in different career fields and with various experience and expertise. As a dance form that is dominated by women, the connections made through dance can serve as a strong female support group (though, men are not excluded! They are welcome as dancers and also to become involved in activities supporting the dance).

Many teachers organize informal events where students can perform in front of a supportive and encouraging crowd of fellow-students. This experience helps to improve confidence; giving presentations or public speaking can become much less intimidating after overcoming the nerves and experiencing the excitement of being part of a dance performance in front of an audience. At Duniya Studio, the teachers also make sure to provide cultural context about the countries of origin for this dance style, which helps raise awareness of other cultures and contributes to an enriched multicultural understanding. There is often the opportunity to give back to the community through dance, by donating a performance for charitable events, or sharing a performance with residents of nursing homes who always appreciate a little bit of sparkle being brought into their lives. Donating one’s time and art to charity can be a very satisfying and uplifting experience.

These are just some of the overall general physical, mental and social benefits. A quick internet search on the benefits of Bellydancing can lead the reader to an abundance of information about the benefits to specific muscle groups, relief from some common health issues, and inspiring stories of how dancing has improved the lives of so many people. Even just one class a week can have such a broad-reaching impact on improving our lives; this has been my personal experience with Bellydance over my past 18 years of enjoying the art, and it is my pleasure to share the beauty and joy of this dance with others.

April 2014

Cyberbullying in Schools and Teenage Suicide: Part II Ian Prattis

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Pine Gate Mindfulness Community Nucleus of Friends for Peace Canada

managed to convince him that his feelings and emotions were not fixed. They are self-created in his mind by triggers. The trick, I told him, is to notice when we are getting stuck on one or two heavy emotions.

Then we ask ourselves: “Do I want to go there, knowing what it will lead to?” He totally understood that he was letting one or two strong emotions get him down, when he had so many others to choose from. I repeatedly emphasized that with this kind of awareness we can begin to stop the process of causing harm to ourselves. His understanding was that triggers such as cyberbullying were a spark. He could either stamp it out or create a raging forest fire. He had turned the Two Arrows teaching into a personal tool and clearly understood the difference between responding rather than reacting. He was a smart teen.

I introduced him to parts of the Buddha’s teachings about the mindful use of the breath. The focus was on calming his feelings, emotions and mind. I asked him to write down the main feelings and emotions that drove him to think about suicide. There were three. Then I asked him to write down all the other feelings inside him. He took his time and wrote down thirty. Then I showed him the two figures, three versus thirty. He nodded his head and remarked “I get it. It’s an absurd decision.” He understood that the particular emotion that is overwhelming him is just one emotion in his vast ocean of consciousness. This insight undermines the predisposition to be totally crushed by one or two emotions, as there are so many positive emotions we can play with.

Nothing survives in our mind without our allowing the flow of nutriments to feed whatever occupies our mind. So he learned to investigate the nutriments that fed harmful notions in his mind, seeing them as an energy that requires serious surgery. We can immediately reduce their potency for harm. We first of all recognize the triggers that kept the affliction in our mind alive. Then we choose to cease feeding the harmful mental formations by cutting off the nutriments that fuels them with energy. We stop feeding our demons.

These practices to calm troubled teenage minds are derived from the teachings of the Buddha. They are tried, tested and true, totally relevant to 21st century realities of cyberbullying. In modern day Canada it is intelligent to refer to them as Mindfulness Practices, which complement the efforts of all levels of government, from City Hall to the Federal Government. There are many school boards with apps for anticyberbullying, dedicated educators and

Teachings every Thursday 7.00pm - 9.00pm 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 concerned parents offering their skills to deal with the spectre of cyberbullying.

From the experience with my young friend I highlight key factors, though do not claim they are a recipe for all situations of potential suicide by teenagers in schools. The causes are complex and each situation has to be dealt with uniquely. Nor do I think it is always possible for the components of the adventure with my young friend to be replicated. This young man had a prior exposure to Buddhist practice that helped him to be open to methods of breathing and walking that a street kid may find somewhat alien. Cyberbullying is a new phenomenon for our times, scarcely twenty years old. It coincided with the ramification of cell phones, chat rooms, iPads and the internet. This created an ecosystem of interruption technologies that many teens have become addicted to. In less than a generation the world has been fundamentally changed and we have yet to catch up with its consequences. Governments, school boards, parents and councillors are scrambling to deal with it. Parenting skills and legal restraints have to adapt radically in order to protect our young children.

Having this youngster leave a troubled environment was a great start. Consulting with his parents about his home situation was crucial. Surrounding him with love, attention and deep listening was a vital key. Teaching him how to be calm, in control of his feelings, and taking back his power through the teachings was an effective strategy. It worked well, as he has grown into a mature, thoughtful and caring young man. He was prepared to notice the behavior of cruel distractions that devastated him and then take steps to try something different. I pray that other teens suffering from cyberbullying will be so open.

April 2014

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

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Introduction to Biodynamics

By Rosemary Tayler

Eastern Ontario Biodynamic Education

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ecoming more connected with nature and starting to grow one’s own food may present a lifestyle shift that at first may seem overwhelming and unfamiliar.

Many of us have lost this connection with the land, the animals and the rhythms of nature. Instinctively we have this understanding deep inside, but over several generations it has been replaced with other more cosmopolitan and urban aspects of life.

Biodynamics is a practical approach to reconnecting with the earth and its living elements through observation and revitalization techniques. Becoming aware of cosmic and earthly forces and working with these rhythms and cycles, one can optimize basic growing practices and create abundance without chemicals.

These biodynamic principles and practices have evolved from a set of eight lectures on agriculture given in 1924 by Rudolf Steiner. Several farmers, who had already appreciated Steiner’s contribution to the understanding of human nature, education, medicine, science, art and spirituality, approached him asking for these lecturers. At that time, they were concerned that their soils were being depleted and their crops were decreasing in quantity and quality. Steiner’s lectures were intended as a “Spiritual Foundation for the Renewal of Agriculture,” not as a set of rules and recipes to be blindly followed.

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Introduction to Biodynamic Farming and Gardening This journey into the understanding of principles and practices of biodynamics takes place at Riverglen Farm, off Carling Avenue, west of Moodie Drive and Carling, in the Ottawa Greenbelt, on ten Sundays (10am to 4pm) beginning April 27.

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Over the past 90 years, Steiner’s life-affirming approach to agriculture has been further developed and refined by biodynamic farmers and gardeners around the world, including Australia, Canada, England, France, India, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States.

This year, together with my colleague, Hamo Hammond, I am presenting a series of ten teaching sessions, between April and November, on the “Introduction to Biodynamic Farming and Gardening” at the biodynamic certified Riverglen Farm on the outskirts of Ottawa between Kanata and Bell’s Corners.

Take the Moodie Drive exit off the Queensway, proceed north to Carling Avenue, turn left (west) and then after 2 or 3 kilometers turn right onto Davidson’s Side Road.

Riverglen Farm is straight ahead, at the end of this road.

We will look at cycles, rhythms and patterns, as well as soil science, compost and food vitality, all of which will enhance a shift of thinking from the conventional approach to agriculture. Participants will grasp ancient as well as modern concepts and practices that will allow them to continue their own journeys into working more in harmony with nature, soil, plants and animals.

This course program is offered under the guidance of the Society for Biodynamic Farming and Agriculture in Ontario.

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April 2014

Laura’s Numerology News for April 2014

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

Then you will add the number 2 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. Are you on the move to a new pad or thinking about renovations to update your look? Or maybe you have a burning desire for a new love? This all fits for April, so go to it.

2. Do you feel like you are about to lose it and burst into tears at any moment? You need a break, big time. If you can’t deal with the stress yourself get some help.

You need to rest and heal.

3. You will have a glow about you in April and others will notice. They will buy whatever you are selling or teaching. Get your new business ideas in the ground and water them hard. The birth of a new business endeavor, perhaps?

4. Do not even think of taking on anything new this month. Your focus should be cleaning, purging and finishing up projects, only. Do this now, and you will suck up a new and powerful energy that is racing your way in May. 5. So, big changes are what you what…eh? This is the month to see them, and you have to accept that they might not be the changes that you thought that you wanted. April could be big and very memorable.

Take the reins and look for new opportunities.

6. You will be yanked in every possible direction in April. These extra demands will have you spinning in circles. Relationships and domestic concerns are in your face and the main focus. Take an extra yoga class or two so that you can keep your balance.

7. Spend more time alone this month, if you can.

You need to regenerate and refuel yourself.

Many busy days are coming in May so pay attention and juice up, now.

8. You have major decisions to make, and you cannot put them off any longer! Make up your mind and get off the fence, immediately. New business opportunities are knocking on your door. OPEN THE DOOR!!!

9. I know that you are eager to put the past far behind you and start new things, but there is poop on your path and it must be clear off, first. Get down and dirty and deal with it, now. Sunny days are on the way. Get ready! .

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.

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April 2014

Ask a Naturopathic Doctor

Why Get Coaching?

Katherine Willow N.D.

CARP RIDGE Natural Health Clinic

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e have a new practitioner at the Carp Ridge Natural Health Clinic. Sandy Rawson is a life coach with additional training in the Journey, Quantum Touch, German New Medicine, NLP and EFT/tapping.

As naturopathic doctors, we tend to focus on the chief complaints of our patients and develop individualized programs to help them get well. Why we decided to include a coach: • Sometimes people need extra support to make the changes their naturopath suggests. A coach can offer tips to help get through the difficult humps, one step at a time.

• When there are emotional issues that are interfering with progress, coaching along with Sandy’s other tools can help identify and find a way through the blocks.

• Coaching with Sandy is affordable, with a sliding scale that starts at $40/hour.

• It’s practical, with flexible times and the possibility of phone work.

• Coaching puts us in touch with our life purpose, our dreams and what makes us happy. This in turn motivates us to stay on our program so that we are healthy enough to manifest our soul gifts.

• Human connection is one of the most important pieces in healing. We often need someone else to believe in us while we are learning to believe in ourselves.

Sandy also offers regular workshops on change. They come in packages of three in a day at $20 each and have been receiving rave reviews. They are held in small groups of up to eight people so that participants can feel safe to open up and connect with one another. The focus is to identify dreams that might have been lost and tools for moving toward them, maybe for the first time in a person’s life. There is support and encouragement for listening to oneself and differentiating messages from others that might not serve.

More specifically, Discovering the Gift Within uses guided meditation and enhanced awareness to identify where we want to go and what is holding us back.

Tapping/Emotional Freedom Technique is a powerful self-help tool to shift negative emotions, thoughts and physical sensations in a short period of time so that we can be positive and productive.

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Her relationship with her partner was problematic and communication with her children was not effective.

She was experiencing writer’s block, financial stresses and was in a job she no longer felt suited for.

Less than three months later, with weekly and biweekly coaching sessions, J.’s relationship with her partner and children have improved tremendously, she has been writing again since her first session, is pursuing a new career direction and her financial stresses have eased off.

K was unable to lose weight. Her daily schedule was gruelling and she had no time to commit to losing the weight she wanted to shed. Within one hour of coaching, K. finally understood what was holding her back and in less than eight weeks had lost 25lbs.

Katherine Willow N.D. is a fourth generation naturopathic doctor and practices at Carp Ridge Natural Health Clinic. www.ecowellness.com

Events at Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre Life coach Sandy Rawson is offering a set of 3 workshops on Saturday, April 12 & May 17: 9:00-10:30 Discovering the Gift Within 11:00-12:30 Tapping through Obstacles 1:30-3:00 Exercising the Power of Choice Each one is $20 and you can register for any or all.

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Sri Chinmoy Answers

SELF-DISCOVERY through

Question: When something painful happens in my life, it breaks my heart and it is very, very difficult to forget about it. Although I can forgive certain things fairly easily, how can I forget about them so that I no longer suffer?

MEDITATION

SRI CHINMOY: Yes, it is true that to forgive someone is easier than to forget the experience. But we can take it as a challenge. To forgive is the first challenge, and you have succeeded. Then accept another challenge—that you will forget what the person has done.

The key is love. You do not have to love the person. You have to love God infinitely more. Then the best thing is to follow God’s Way. He has inwardly inspired you to forgive the person, and you have forgiven him. If He says you must forget the experience, then you have to do it. Just because you love God and God always tells us, “Forgive, forgive, forgive,” you have done the first part. The second part is to say, “Since I am suffering whenever I think of that experience, the best thing is to forget.” You have to prove your love of God by forgetting. The more you can love God, the easier it becomes to forget the experience.

Another way to tackle this question is by having sympathetic oneness, by saying, “If I had been in his or her place, perhaps I would have behaved worse.”

When people misbehave towards us, we have no idea what went through their mind or what happened in their life. We judge people only by seeing their normal activities, but perhaps on that day something happened to destroy all their peace and joy.

When we establish sympathetic oneness, we see very few mistakes in the world. Always we see faults because we feel that we are perfect, while others are imperfect. But if we establish our oneness with others, we may see that we have more weaknesses

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than they have because we have one extra weakness—we criticise them.

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If we enter into competition, we will never get joy. Only our own progress gives us joy. In your case, you are able to forgive the person. Now you have to transcend yourself by forgetting the experience that he has given you. Always challenge yourself. Do not challenge the person who has done something wrong.

Nothing on earth is impossible if we persist. If we persist in our endeavour, if we continue, continue, continue, nothing is impossible in God’s creation. If the world has given me suffering, then God also is there to remove the suffering from me. There is always an antidote. If somebody strikes me, if somebody hates me, then immediately there will be somebody else to love me. Always there will be a positive and negative side. But we have to be wise. We have to pray and meditate, and love God and serve God. Then He will always give us the strength to accept the challenges of life and to overcome the challenges Visit www.srichinmoylibrary.com for further writings by Sri Chinmoy.

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April 2014

Find Your SPRING with Reflexology!!!!

By Kymberli Ker, RCRT Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist

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arch is approaching and although it’s still very cold here in Ottawa, people are anxiously awaiting the first signs of SPRING. I know I am!!!

Spring is a time of recharging, rejuvenating and restoring our health after the long winter months of hibernation. Just as the trees, grass and plants hibernate, we do as well and our bodies look for those signs of spring. When spring does arrive, people look for ways to detox their body of extra winter weight, to restore their vitality and energy and to rid their body of unwanted and accumulated toxins.

Typically detoxification includes a cleansing diet and perhaps a new exercise regime. These are great ways to detox. But consider adding Reflexology to your detox regime.

Reflexology has many extensive and potential benefits. One of them is detoxification. As the reflex points on the feet are stimulated and massaged through acupressure techniques, the body begins to release excess toxins from the internal organs, into the bloodstream and eventually out of the body through elimination. At the beginning of a cleansing diet detox, there are typically unwanted and unpleasant side effects such as headache, body aches, lessened energy and nausea. Reflexology treatments may help to lessen these side effects, bringing you closer to that state of balance.

During my Reflexology treatments, I focus on releasing toxins from the internal organs; especially the liver, kidneys and large intestine reflex points to further maximize the benefits of my clients detox. Depending on how their detox is affecting them, I may also focus on the reflexes of other areas, glands, or body systems.

So as the spring bulbs begin to pop up and you start your detox, consider adding a Reflexology treatment to the menu. Your BODY will love you for it!!

May 3, 2014 - 10:00 to 4:00 RA Centre 2451 Riverside Dr, Ottawa Over 40 local vendors selling quality handmade items and gifts as well as vendors promoting health & wellness.

Our focus is on being creative, being wholesome and improving our lives. We invite you to join us at this event and help support our local artists, artisans, crafters and wellness enthusiasts.

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Concept of “Holistic Health” in the realm of nutrition

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he holistic concept of health and wellness is spreading and that is a good and wonderful thing!

We know now that the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, environmental and vocational/professional aspects of health are all essential parts of the ultimate pursuit: a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. According to the Oxford Dictionary “holistic” means that the parts of an entity (may it be a person, an animal or a thing) are interconnected to form the nature and the purpose of that specific person animal or thing.

The same theory applies to foods and nutrition. Their parts (vitamins, fats, minerals…) define their nature (carbs, fats or protein) as well as their purpose (to give energy, to repair, maintain, protect and insulate).

This definition gives reason to Hippocrates when he declared: “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.”

If the goal of holistic health is to harmonise all aspects of life, all aspects of life must be worked on together. In the case of a weight loss journey, the mental is definitely challenged and to be appeased it will turn to the social and emotional parts of life.

By taking your physical wellbeing seriously, you are taking care of your emotional, social, professional and mental health; you are creating a healthy equilibrium in your life.

Companionship, communication, solidarity and stewardship elevate us to higher levels of wellbeing, thus, bringing us closer to the ultimate goal: a happy, healthy and fulfilled life.

Julie-Jeanne Darc, ©2014 Julie-Jeanne Darc, M.A. is a proud member of the Food-Wise Weight Loss Family. As a Certified Holistic Coach and Certified Nutritionist Julie-Jeanne, as well as her fellow workers, devote their time and skills to listen, guide and educate people towards understanding and healing their relationship with food.

Food-Wise Weight Loss has four clinics to serve you better: • 1200E Prince of Wales (Inside the Activator Chiropractor) • 876 Montreal Rd. (Inside Pro Physio) • 4275 Innes Rd., Suite 212 (Inside UC Baby) • 101 Sparks St. (Inside In Touch w/health) For more information or consultation: (613) 297-5090 • www.foodwisewl.ca

That being said, by itself, nutrition is not the way to a fulfilled life; it needs the involvement of all the parts of wellness to be of full service to the body.

Let me explain. If the other aspects are neglected or moderately developed, homeostasis (the equilibrium of the body’s internal environment) is lost. For example, a workaholic that eats well doesn’t make him a healthy and happy person.

When a person makes the decision to hire a weight loss coach, he or she is looking for guidance, encouragement and fellowship. Intuitively, he is looking to nurture more than one aspect of his well being. How so?

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nfortunately these complaints are all too common in our too busy lives. North Americans hold much of their tension in their upper bodies: upper back, neck, head and face, because they are huddled over computer keyboards for most of their working day, or the steering wheel of the car. Stress from rushing to complete all the various aspects of our day and handling all the emotional aspects of our lives can lead to physical symptoms before we know it. We have bad sleeping patterns, less patience, increases in blood pressure, hurried eating...all of which lead to diminished good health.

So the question is, how do we mitigate stress and tension before they affect permanent changes in our body?

There are many natural ways to combat stress and balance our moods. Essential oils can help us feel more energized and alert, or more relaxed and calm. Essential oils work because they travel to the most primitive part of the brain, the limbic system, which in turn releases chemicals that affect the brain, promoting feel good emotions of peace, relaxation, calmness and so on.

Here are some suggestions for self-care using essential oils for different conditions.

A general rule of thumb for blending when using essential oils on the skin is 5 drops of essential oil in 15 mL of carrier oil (olive, almond, jojoba, etc).

Essential oils are very concentrated plant substances. The rule of ‘less being more’ applies here. However, if you are simply diffusing the scents in the air, no dilution is required. There are also certain contra-indications for essential oils given certain health conditions. Please consult your health care practitioner if in doubt.

For lack of focus and energy in the morning, I love the scent of pink grapefruit. Imagine breaking open the peel and the fresh scent of citrus permeating the room. Peppermint is also a great morning energizer: it’s crisp, sharp scent is a quick pick-me-up.

Feeling groggy mid-afternoon?

Try rosemary or basil to bring focus and concentration to the task at hand. Try a hydrosol compress to relieve tired eye strain from computer glare.

Evenings should be time to unwind and get set for a beautiful stretch of deep rest while the body does its nightly repair.

A bath with essential oils certainly sets the scene, but if you don’t have the time or inclination, or a tub, a foot soak is also effective.

Essential oils like chamomile, vetiver, lavender, ylang ylang, marjoram and/or valerian are great choices to help you catch some zzzzs.

Lastly, let’s touch on tense and sore muscles. Essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus, sage, black pepper, chamomile and lavender can also offer pain relief. Be careful to choose sedative essential oils at days end-you want to get that good night’s sleep as well!

2014© Heather Garrod is a Certified Aromatherapist and owner of Planet Botanix at 301 Bank St in Centretown.

The store is a treasure trove of natural bodycare, DIY supplies and unique gifts, and The Wellness Clinic is the place to find holistic treatments which encompass body, mind and soul.

Visit us soon at 301 Bank St and online at www.planetbotanix.com 613.567.4444

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Nourishing Spirit, Mind & Body for Optimal Health Experience the Joy of Being a Conscious Creator

By Irish Sullivan

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or the past two hundred years or so, scientists have tried to confirm the objectivemechanistic world view of Descartes and Newton.

The paradigm of the Newtonian concept of man is finally merging into the staggering discoveries of Quantum physics which are showing that mystics have been describing “reality” quite accurately for millennia. We aren’t just humans who have souls, we are powerful Spiritual Beings who have chosen to in-carnate into this third dimensional realm in order to “experience” ourselves as co-creators with God/Allah/Yahweh.

We are continually “creating”. All of our experiences are the outward manifestations of our creativity. They announce to us how we are using our power of creation.

“You can choose to be a person who has resulted simply from what has happened, or from what you have chosen to be and do about what has happened.”

Meditations from Conversations with God: Neal Donald Walsh.

To create in the third dimension, our Spirit agrees to take on the illusion of physicality and we become triune Beings of Spirit, Mind and Body, subject to the Universal Laws that operate on this plane and determine what we “create” while we are here. This process was expressed in the Cayce readings, given to many people in the following way: “Spirit is the Life, mind is the builder and the physical is the result”. In Energy Kinesiology (also called Specialized Kinesiology) this Spirit- mindbody interaction is referred to as the triangle of health..

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We achieve and maintain optimal health when we activate and harmonize all 3 realms simultaneously.

It has been my experience, working with hundreds of people over the years that E-motions and beliefs can be the biggest blocks to optimal health & growth. They originate in the mind (mind is the builder) but are held, at the biochemical level within the cellular structure of the body (physical is the result).

Science now has the ability to demonstrate how thoughts and emotions change the neurology of the body. There are many techniques available to assist us in achieving optimal health. All have their place but can be more or less effective for different people depending largely on the mind-set with which they are used. We have a saying in Specialized Kinesiology : “energy flows where attention goes”.

The Allopathic medical system tends to focus on the physical component of illness and looks for ways to “cure” the symptom but that way rarely leads to health since the attention is on the dis-ease or symptom..

I have been truly blessed to have the opportunity to learn how this interaction occurs at the electro-magnetic, biochemical and cellular levels of our systems and how the use of simple but powerful techniques from the field of energy Kinesiology as well as other holistic modalities can restore harmony to a system within a matter of minutes in some cases. It is one of my greatest joys to teach these simple but powerful techniques to people and marvel at how they can restore their own energy fields to balance by activating these principles of the triangle of health. I believe that my greatest Soul purpose on this planet is to show people that they are their own best “healers” and to “empower” them by sharing tools that they can immediately use to support that goal if they so choose.

Join Irish Sullivan in a workshop presented by Ottawa Spiritual Pathways Centre on April 26th.

For more information on the Workshop and how to register, contact us at info@ottawaspiritualpathways.com

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April 2014

Understanding your Finances for Retirement

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

daniel@praxiswealthinstitute.ca www.praxiswealthinstitute.ca

he cornerstone to a successful retirement is to ensure that your finances are taken care of well before you make the transition into the next phase of your life. Financial wealth takes time to build up and it is impossible to accumulate sufficient funds in a short period of time. Robbing a bank or relying on lottery winnings are not some of the methods that I recommend my clients adopt in order to build their wealth. There are no sure things in life other than death and taxes but for me, having a saving plan that is in line with your objectives is the “safe” way to go. This slow and steady method is certainly one that will be able to generate positive results over time and get you to where you need to be long after you transition into retirement.

I continue to meet many clients in my financial planning practice who fail to understand these three fundamental elements about their finances: Know where your money is, Know what your money is doing and Know what your money needs to do. I will be the first to admit that the world of finances and investments can be overwhelming for most people. However, that should not be an excuse for you to not be engaged in the process of understanding the state of your finances.

Taking your bank and portfolio statements and putting them aside in a drawer when they come in is not the correct thing to do. You need to be in the know about how much money you have (including debt) and where it is located. If you live with a spouse, both of you need to be involved with the finances so that you can make decisions that are mutually beneficial. You need to adopt an attitude of engagement and be fully committed in knowing where your money is located.

Once you have located your statements, please open them up and see what they are invested in. Seek out the help of a qualified financial advisor to help you understand what your money is doing. Understand the

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types of investments that you hold and what they are producing. There is a multitude of financial instruments out there, each with their specific properties and corresponding rates of return. Educate yourself about these things so that you better understand what role they are playing in your portfolio. One of the better ways to mitigate “risks” in a portfolio is by educating yourself. Knowledge is key so start learning today about the various types of products that are available in the marketplace.

The third element in this trifecta is that you need to know what your money needs to do so that you can meet your stated goals. Over time, your investments must be able to produce the target rates of return that have been calculated for you. The selection of the appropriate investment vehicle is paramount here. If your portfolio needs to generate a 6% rate of return to meet your goals and you are invested in instruments that are only producing 3%, then you are at risk of not achieving your goals. You will either need to push back your target date, change your goal or contribute more of your capital in order to stay on track.

Having a positive attitude in life is a great thing to have. Having a positive attitude towards your finances is also key to achieving your goals. It will help keep you focused and engaged even when the financial markets go through very challenging periods like during the 2008-2009 global economic crisis. Get engaged with your finances and design your successful retirement today!

Daniel Roy is the principal instructor of the Ottawa based Praxis Wealth Institute. He is a Certified Financial Planner as well as a Certified Retirement Coach and public speaker. He conducts workshops and courses that are focused on helping people accumulate wealth as well as designing meaningful and rewarding retirements. daniel@praxiswealthinstitute.ca www.praxiswealthinstitute.ca www.yourretirementcoach.ca

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WORKING WITH THE ANGELS OF ATLANTIS Saturday and Sunday, April 19tht & 20th or Tuesday and Wednesday April 22nd and 23rd. Touch the divine within yourself and work with each of the twelve angels of Atlantis. Learn how to connect with them, how to work with them and what their teachings are for you. Understand the healing that will be yours as you practice the mantras and integrate their energies. Grace and reverence for these beautiful beings of light opens your heart and brings healing to the recesses of your body, mind and spirit. This two day workshop will bring profound changes to your life. The Angels of Atlantis oracle cards are included in the price. $299 + HST

CRYSTAL HEALING CERTIFICATION First module of six Presently taking applications for April 22nd & 23rd or April 26th & 27th 2014; There will be two groups, one over two days during the week and one on weekends so please let me know your preference when you sign up. This is an opportunity to invest in yourself...Learn the ancient art of healing with crystals and intent. God's treasures are here to work with us. Part of the investment includes 25 stones that become part of your healing bundle. Each module is $444 + HST.

ULTIMATE BEGINNER CRYSTAL WORKSHOP: Saturday May 3rd from 10 to 4 pm. Join Patty and explore these beautiful treasures, experience their energies and understand how and why they work! Learn to connect with crystal guides and the elements. We will complete two meditations and you will also leave with a picture of your aura and chakra system. Cost is $99 plus HST. UNDERSTANDING AND USING CRYSTAL ALLY CARDS Saturday May 11th. Use for personal divination and as an intuitive card reader. This workshop teaches you to work with the crystal ally cards. The readings learned will help you explore your path more deeply, your totem stones, your direction for the year, and so much more!

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $250.00 and includes a set of crystal ally cards.

Breakthrough in Energy Healing

In Ottawa area serving Ontario & Western Quebec

REIKI I; Sunday, Feb. 9th. Join Marquis who will teach you how to use the “laying on of hands” technique, along with the history, principles and background information. The emphasis is on healing one’s self and personal development, but the standard treatment is also taught (for use on family and close f riends) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price is $175.00 + HST

REIKI II: Sunday Feb. 2nd. 28th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join Marquis and continue your knowledge of Reiki. This level expands the use of Reiki energy and introduces Reiki symbols which will help you to expand your skills and increase your connection for healing and growth. Level I must have been completed Price is $230.00 + HST.

Holistic Wellness Coach Aileen McKenna

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

WORKSHOPS & HEALINGS WILL STILL BE OFFERED AS WELL AS CARD READINGS, PRIMUS, CRYSTAL & SHAMANIC HEALINGS AND REIKI AND CRYSTAL HEALING COURSES & CERTIFICATION

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What Would You Think?

By Alexis Nicol

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hat would you think if I told you that all your pain and suffering was fixable? How would you feel if you were told that your dis-ease, illness, pain, etc., was in effect caused by your own thoughts and beliefs and that they can be corrected by them as well?

You would probably think I was crazy and even be offended by me for suggesting that it is possible for you to cause your own dis-ease. The thing is, I’m not about blaming anyone or even blaming myself when I’m sick.

I did that and am not immune to it either. What I do want is for you to see that you are capable of your own healing.

I’m pretty much a skeptic and until I have seen something work for myself it’s hard for me to believe.

At first I felt that there was no way that I was choosing to be sick. I was insulted, angry, then I felt guilty and sad – all of which is exactly what keeps us from healing ourselves. So, instead of wallowing in my misery I chose to take the responsibility for my own healing.

The more I practice healing myself, the more I see the miracles happen. It can seem overwhelming and intimidating, but healing yourself is possible – when you believe. You can start with one thing in your life that you want healed, then dig deep within to discover the cause. This is where you’ll find the answer(s). It is from here where and when the healing process can begin. It’s as if by doing the action of just making the first move, you are inviting the changes necessary to begin your healing journey. You are allowing the Universe to work its magic. Things start to happen; meeting experts, finding that perfect book, watching a documentary or a T.V. program, a stranger brings you new insight; I could go on and on. The Angels and Guides are working, but ultimately you are the one responsible for accepting, reacting and changing old habits and thoughts. It is only you that can make the decision and take action towards your healing.

I can’t say that I never get sick anymore or don’t have problems, but it has become easier to catch myself when I go off track. For me, there is always work to do and many thoughts to correct. I am a work in progress and hopefully one day I will be rid of all my destructive self talk and become a shining example of pure health. It may not be in this lifetime, but I can always choose to believe!

I wish I could heal everyone, but I am only one of many instruments to assist you in your healing. Reiki is a great option as it can be a beautiful and gentle way to aid you along the journey. I cannot emphasize enough that it is possible for you to heal yourself and that it is your responsibility.

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 Reiki  Reflexology  Reconnective Healing®  ACIM www.firstlighthealing.com 613-263-7925 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

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CHANNELING

Why do we come through with Lisa? Lisa allows us to speak about

by Spirit via Lisa Virtue topics which are beneficial for many people. We wish to assist humans We would like to speak to you today in their journeys on Earth to come about channeling. How and why this into alignment with their positive, method can be used for communicating joyful selves, that they feel harmony between realms – Spirit and physical. in life. This is possible for many and This is a possibility as you are we enjoy assisting in this manner. attuned to the vibration / frequency We wish to encourage you to seek to receive our channeled thoughts. out that which vibrates in alignment We attune our frequency to align best with your true essence so that you with that receiver within, that Lisa may know more fully who you truly has attuned to a particular mode, or are on this physical plane.

Energy Healer & Medium vibration, or “station” as you will. We We wish to invite you to join us have learned this and attuned to it so at our live presentation where you that she may receive our thoughts. may speak with us directly. Present Receiving our thoughts is one part questions and we will respond. You of this equation, but the channeling may also access these soon via audio comes with her allowing we, here in recording. our state of existence, to utilize her physicality to create Find, Dear Ones, what aligns with your heart, your vocalizations. We do also use physicality to type and true selves. This is all we are encouraging you towards, have used handwriting in the past as well. These were as it is the essence of all. development tools towards the speaking. Right now With great love from we here in Spirit, we send to you Lisa is allowing us to download our thoughts and speak healing and aligning energy. Please receive it as you them out loud through her voice, which she is recording read. Great blessings. and will transcribe after.

Until next time, While everyone has the faculty to channel, not Spirit everyone is perhaps prepared to do so. There is selfknowing and understanding that is ideal to have before starting. There is discernment needed to understand who and what is being allowed to transmit. Safety and security are paramount, but the ability is resident in each human, as is the ability to heal with energy. Latent in all, yet underdeveloped in many.

Check www.LisaVirtue.com for information on upcoming Spirit Speaks events. Lisa is beginning a new group for spiritually minded people. If you wish to join our community please register and find details on the website www.LisaVirtue.com LisaVirtue is an Energy Healer, Channel, Medium and Teacher. To book an appointment call 613-296-4271 or email lisa@lisavirtue.com We wish you many blessings. Namasté.

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Meditation Events

Spring 2014

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All classes will involve simple stretching and breathing exercises followed by a guided meditation.

April 9, Introduction to Meditation April 16, Mindfulness and Breath (1) April 23, Mindfulness and Breath (2) April 30, Mantra and Meditation May 7, Meditation for Healing May 14, Sound, Chant and Meditation May 21, Meditation and Compassion May 28, Yoga Nidra, Profound Relaxation June 4, Meditation in Action June 11, Musical Meditation

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

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