HARMONI FALL WORKSHOPS
RELAXATION MASSAGE Techniques in a Chair
Saturday October 4, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
The art of touch is a wonderful gift to share. Massage is an ancient way of relaxing the body, calming the nerves, increasing the body’s circulation and feeling connected. Learn simple seated massage techniques, (in a regular chair and without oils), to help soothe head, neck, shoulder, arm and back tension. Through various massage strokes such as percussion, kneading, pressure points and ponçage, you will learn to help calm the neuro-muscular system and relax the entire body. These are tools everyone can use to help de-stress at home with friends and family, and in the office! ** Bring a pillow ** and a buddy if you wish.
Price: $25.
Rukhshana Surty ~ Mind/Body Massage Therapist, Energywork, Meditation, Yoga
CREATE YOUR MANDALA
Saturday October 11, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Mandala, a Sanskrit word for circle, has been used as a tool for transformation since the beginning of time by every culture in the world. It has many purposes, healing and connecting us to Divine Energy, or our intuition, our creative self, the Source of unconditional love, our Higher Power, or whatever concept we use to describe that part of ourselves beyond knowing. When we are connected, we receive information in the form of healing symbols. Since the information is non-verbal, the mandala often gives us insights that we could get in no other way. In addition, the process is often fun and stimulates our creativity.
The creation of a mandala puts us into an altered or meditative state, which slows down time and helps us to become more mindful, more focused and more loving. We become channels for Divine Energy or find a deeper form of self-expression. The healing qualities of the mandala touch us on a physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual level. The guided meditation process often opens our hearts to unconditional love from a Source beyond ourselves not only for our healing, but also for others, and even the world.
Participants don't need to be artists to experience this exciting journey of self-expression, as Jessica offers guidance with the layout of the Mandalas and the expression of ideas.
$40.00
Jessica Romano ~ Visionary Artist, Musician, Shamanic student, Energyworker
Yoga Breath Intensive Workshop Series (once a month)
Opening the Second Chakra & Increasing Spinal Flexibility
Sunday October 12th ,
10am - 12 noon
Opening the Third Chakra & Conquering Sleep
Sunday November 2nd,
10am - 12 noon
Opening the Fourth Chakra & Raising Kundalini Energy
Sunday December 7th,
10am - 12 noon
Raise your energy and calm your mind using powerful breathing exercises from Kundalini Yoga! Kundalini Yoga is the Yoga of Consciousness. It strengthens the ability to see and resolve the causes of negative emotions. It intensifies the awareness of inner desires and needs and enables us to live our own truth with concentration and attentiveness.
In this workshop we’ll work on two breathing sets created by Yogi Bhajan – the master of Kundlini Yoga. The first set will loosen, stretch and bring flexibility to our spine. The second set will open our second chakra for creativity and sexual balance. (Energy that is not used for sexual activity is used by the body to strengthen the functions of our organs, the nervous system and the activity of our brain).
Price: $25. (pre-register, or cash/cheque only at the door)
Sabine McDonald ~ Yoga Instructor, Breathworker, Reiki, Thai Yoga Massage
REFLEXOLOGY for Happy Feet
Saturday October 25, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Learn the basics of this ancient, natural healing art to release tension and bring back balance to your entire body, through the application of finger pressure to reflexes found in the feet and hands. The reflexes (different zones) found in the feet and hands, correspond to every organ, gland and part of the body. Energize the whole body, improving circulation, hormonal balance and immune function. Have fun as you work on yourself, relax, rejuvenate and get to know your body better at this hands-on workshop! Bring a buddy and work on each other too!
$40.00
Eva Szasz ~ Reflexologist, Energy Therapist
CHI GONG – The Breath of Happiness
Saturday November 1st , 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Chi-Kung is a set of precise physical and mental exercises practiced with a relaxed body and spirit, focusing on a meditative state of mind. The fluid movements combined with gentle, rhythmic breathing will melt away tensions and bring a peaceful feeling of oneness. Students of any age or fitness level are welcome to enjoy the benefits of Chi-Kung ~ improved respiration and blood circulation ~ mental alertness and reduced stress ~ improved balance and coordination ~ better digestion and deep massage of the internal organs ~ develops patience, sensitivity and awareness.
Master Colin brings us his unique and fun style of teaching and shares his many years of experience and wisdom to guide you into a state of calm mind, flowing body and energized spirit! (Chinese tea with munchies and delights included)
$45.00
Colin Young ~ 3rd Generation Tai Chi & Chi Gong Master
Yoga Breath Intensive: Opening the Third Chakra & Conquering Sleep
Sunday, November 2nd 2008 from 10:00-12:00noon
Raise your energy and calm your mind using powerful breathing-exercises from Kundalini Yoga!
Kundalini Yoga is the Yoga of Consciousness. It strengthens the ability to see and resolve the causes of negative emotions. It intensifies the awareness of inner desires and needs and enables to live the own truth in attentiveness and concentration.
In this workshop we'll work on two breathing-sets created by Yogi Bhajan - the master of Kundalini Yoga -:
~ one set for conquering sleep
~ one set to open our third chakra to be energetic, organized, have a well developed sense of willpower, much personal strength and to see life as deeply meaningful.
$25.00
Sabine Macdonald, Meridian Yoga Teacher, Reiki, Breathwork, ThaiYogaMassage Therapist
CREATIVE VISUALIZATION: Unleashing the powers of your mind.
Saturday November 8th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Creative visualization is the practice of seeking to affect your outer world by changing your inner thoughts. It is a way of using your mind to create the life that you want. It is also a way to access the body’s own inner language. We all use it subconsciously. Using creative visualization is not simply positive thinking; it is a learning process about ourselves. It’s a hidden language that lives deep in our sub-conscious mind. Through this practice we learn what we really are inside, what our basic feelings are towards ourselves, and how we might be holding ourselves back from achieving our highest potential. Once we realize these views, we can start to change them to work towards a more harmonious life. In this workshop you will learn how to access your creative right side brain, hear your own inner language about yourself and learn how to create a detailed vision of the life you want, unleashing the powers of your mind to harmonize your life.
This is an experiential workshop.
$40.00
Francine Poirier ~ Spiritual Healing, Naturopathy, Energywork, Meditation
PILATES BACK CARE
Saturday November 15th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
People suffering with back pain stemming from instability and/or degeneration of the inter-vertebral discs can benefit from a Pilates program. Through Pilates, postural asymmetries can be improved, which decreases the wear and tear on the inter-vertebral joints due to uneven stresses from an imbalance in the muscular system. This workshop will teach you some of the simplest exercises of the Pilates system that reinforce correct movement principles important for back health. The exercises increase the activation of the deep postural muscles of the trunk, increase awareness of neutral alignment, and increase the mobility of the hips and shoulders, also vital to back health. It is important to understand that the spine takes time and commitment to heal. At the end of the workshop, you will walk away with notes on exercises you can practice at home.
$40.00
Samya Tatone, ~ Certified Pilates Instructor
The YOGA of BALANCED CHAKRAS for a BALANCED LIFE
Sunday November 16th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
The goal of this workshop is to explore and enhance the fluidity of KUNDALINI through the seven principal energy wheels or 'CHAKRAS' within the subtle body. Each participant will learn to recognize any imbalances within each chakra and relate them to their corresponding health and/or lifestyle issues. Through the application of sound, scent, colour & light, chant and asana we will also learn the adjustments necessary for continued internal and external balance in our lives. This is an excellent workshop for practitioners and instructors alike.
$40.00
Gail Dextrase,~Yoga Instructor (Ashtanga and Chakra Yoga)
The YOGA SUTRAS of Patanjali
Saturday, November 29th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
"This is the beginning of yoga. Yoga is the control of thought-waves in the mind. There man abides in his real nature." So begins one of the core texts of yoga philosophy, The Yoga Sutras, and our endeavour to understand it through lecture, discussion, mantra, movement, and breath. Bring a cushion, blanket or towel to make for a comfy seat!
$40.00
Valerie Kohos ~Yoga Instructor, student of Philosophy
Yoga Breath Intensive: Opening the Forth Chakra & Raising Kundalini Energy
Sunday, December 7th 2008 from 10:00-12:00noon
Raise your energy and calm your mind using powerful breathing-exercises from Kundalini Yoga!
Kundalini Yoga is the Yoga of Consciousness. It strengthens the ability to see and resolve the causes of negative emotions. It intensifies the awareness of inner desires and needs and enables to live the own truth in attentiveness and concentration.
In this workshop we'll work on two breathing-sets created by Yogi Bhajan - the master of Kundalini Yoga -:
~ one set to raise the Kundalini energy in quick order
~ one set to open our fourth chakra, the center of our awareness and home of our compassion which breeds kindness and goodwill to all
This set will strengthen your self-healing ability as well as the immune system.
$25.00
Sabine Macdonald, Meridian Yoga Teacher, Reiki, Breathwork, ThaiYogaMassage Therapist
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