Calendar of Events – Spring 2020

MAR 1 – MAY 31   NONPAREIL NATURAL HEALTH: Organic Juice Fasting, Weight Loss, Yoga & Detox – 3, 5, 7, & 10-day programs (including June, July, August, September, October, November, December). This is The Fountain of Youth for improved health and vitality. Mano: nonpareil@sympatico.ca, (613) 395-6332, www.nonpareilholistic.com. See ad in Vitality magazine on pg. 56.

MAR 4, 11, 18, 25; APRIL 1, 8,15, 22, 29 & MAY 6, 13, 20, 27   LAUGHTER YOGA CLASSES: A fun way to release stress & experience joy. Join us! 6:30 – 7:30 pm, 662 Pape Ave., Toronto. http://www.laughyourselfhappy.com, (416) 469-2033

MAR 7 – 8   LAUGHTER YOGA TRAINING & CERTIFICATION. Eliminate stress – Spread joy – Change lives with laughing! Register here: http://www.LaughterTraining.ca, (416) 469-2033.

MAR 10   ART OF HEALING WITH ARROLE LAWRENCE: Connect with an ancient understanding to help you play the game of life. Access a road map for understanding your thoughts, feelings and emotional patterns. www.sugarridge.ca

MAR 11   YOGA SPA DAY: Soulful Prana Alignment: Learn to control your breathing patterns, ground yourself, develop mindfulness and begin to reduce your negative impressions, peeling back the veils that lead back to Self. 6 CECs eligible through Yoga Alliance for Registered Yoga Teachers. www.sugarridge.ca

MAR 14   HEALTH & WELLNESS SHOW: hosted by Brampton-Bramalea Lions Club. Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden St. E. Brampton, 10 am to 4 pm. Free Admission. Contact Eleanor (905) 230-1997.

MAR 14   MAKING OIL EXTRACTIONS & OINTMENTS with Michael Vertolli. 10 am – 5 pm. www.livingearthschool.ca

MAR 15 – 20   MARCH BREAK GETAWAY: Bring your family & friends, or come on your own and let us take care of you. Warm cozy cabins, fresh organic meals, hot chocolate by the fire   what more could you want? www.sugarridge.ca

MAR 16, 18, 23, 25; APR 20, 22, 27, 29; MAY 19, 21, 25, 27   HEALING TRANSFORMATION CLINIC: 7 – 9 pm. Hands-on bioenergy healing that gives remarkable results to a wide variety of conditions. Change everything in just four days a month. Please contact Ellen Lewinberg: (416) 203-2744, ellen@healingtransformation.ca, www.healingtransformation.ca

MAR 17   THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS TO TRANSFORM YOUR RELATIONSHIPS: Quickly find resolution for your relationship difficulties using a cutting-edge body-wisdom forgiveness process. Introductory Workshop: 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Details: http://www.NewDecisionTherapy.info, (416) 469-2033.

MAR 19   TORONTO – BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE SEMINAR BY NEAL ROUZIER, MD: Lead educator & advisory board member – Academy of Preventive & Innovative Medicine by Worldlink Medical. Optimal hormone levels prevent disease. Evidence based science & education, backed by the medical literature. Bring your problem cases, questions, doubts & concerns about hormones, along with your confirmation bias to discuss live. Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres – 5:30pm. Event open to MDs, OBGYNs, NPs, NDs. Disease prevention should be the goal of healthcare professionals.
TICKETS: donna@trubalancehealthcare.com, (647) 884-0663, www.trubalancehealthcare.com

MAR 20 – 22   MINDFUL SELF COMPASSION: Weekend Retreat- Using mindfulness activities and self-care exercises, yoga and meditation, you will discover new ways of nurturing yourself. www.sugarridge.ca

MAR 21   HOW TO GROW YOUR 4 CANNABIS PLANTS. 10 am – 5 pm Toronto. www.organigrowcanada.com

MAR 21   REIKI I CERTIFICATION Learn to treat yourself and others. Includes Principles of Healing, centering, chakras, endocrine glands & more. Illustrated Workbook. Virginia Hart Nelson, 25 years’ experience. (416) 960-1690, virginia@theinnereye.ca, www.theinnereye.ca

MAR 22   CANNABIS MEDICINE MAKING 10 am – 5 pm Toronto. www.organigrowcanada.com

MAR 25   REIKI II CERTIFICATION Learn more potent healing applications including Symbols and long-distance healing. Illustrated Workbook. Virginia Hart Nelson, 25 years’ experience. (416) 960-1690, virginia@theinnereye.ca, www.theinnereye.ca

MAR 25   HEALING CIRCLE 7:30 – 9 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

MAR 28   REIKI 11 9 am – 4 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

MAR 28   TREE SPIRIT MEDICINE: Cottonwood Medicine with Monika Ghent. 9:30 am – 5 pm. www.livingearthschool.ca

APRIL 4   HOW TO GROW YOUR 4 CANNABIS PLANTS 10 am – 4 pm Toronto. www.organigrowcanada.com

APRIL 5   CANNABIS MEDICINE MAKING 10 am – 4 pm Toronto. www.organigrowcanada.com

APRIL 7   ART OF HEALING WITH ARROLE LAWRENCE – Connect with ancient understanding to help you play the game of life. Access a road map for understanding your thoughts, feelings and emotional patterns. www.sugarridge.ca

APRIL 9   REIKI SHARE 6:30 – 9 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

APRIL 9 – 16   SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT 3, 5 or 7 nights – Be quiet to find clarity and inner peace. Become more self-aware and let go of the everyday distractions. www.sugarridge.ca

APRIL 16   HOW TO GENTLY MOVE BEYOND GRIEF & LOSS – Discover how to permanently resolve the painful emotions that come with sudden death, job loss, betrayal, divorce, loss of health, rejection, theft. Introductory Workshop: 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Details: http://www.NewDecisionTherapy.info, (416) 469-2033.

APRIL 18   REIKI I CERTIFICATION For more details, see the listing for March 21 Virginia Hart Nelson (416) 960-1690 virginia@theinnereye.ca

APRIL 18   LEARNING TO MOVE FORWARD 9 am – 5 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

APRIL 20   MINDFULNESS MEDITATION 7 – 8 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

APRIL 24 – 26   HEART FLOW RETREAT: Flowing with renewed life, embrace your child-like innocence as you nurture and grow the seeds of new dreams. Connect with your inner self & nature in this Heart Foundations retreat. www.NorthernEdgeAlgonguin.ca/Circle/Heart-Foundations

APRIL 25   REIKI II CERTIFICATION For details, see the listing for March 25 Virginia Hart Nelson (416) 960-1690, virginia@theinnereye.ca

APRIL 27   SELF ESTEEM TELECLASS 9 – 10 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101

APRIL 29   HEALING CIRCLE 7:30 – 9 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

MAY 3 – 8   RECLAIMING YOURSELF REBOOT RETREAT – Get on track with healthier habits for your body, mind & spirit and set goals for the rest of your life! www.sugarridge.ca

MAY 7   REIKI SHARE 6:30 – 9 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

MAY 11   MINDFULNESS MEDITATION 7 – 8 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

MAY 9   REIKI I CERTIFICATION For more details see the listing for March 21 Virginia Hart Nelson (416) 960-1690, virginia@theinnereye.ca

MAY 12   HOW TO TAME YOUR INNER CRITIC & BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE – Weathering harsh criticism from others can lead to a distorted, unkind perception of yourself. Are you ready to resolve the painful emotions & confidently shine? Discover the way at this Introductory Workshop. 6:30-9:30 pm. Details: http://www.NewDecisionTherapy.info, (416) 469-2033.

May 14   KRIYA YOGA LECTURE – Be in the presence of a self-realized master Paramahamsa Prajnanananda, who will be giving a free public lecture on Kriya Yoga at 7 pm. Venue is Trinity-St Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St. W. Toronto. info@toronto.kriya.org

MAY 15 – 18   YOGA & MEDITATION LONG WEEKEND RETREAT with Liz Frost: Enjoy time to relax. Learn how to deal with stress and find the balance in everyday life. www.sugarridge.ca

MAY 21   MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: An Introduction – Explore a variety of meditation techniques to reduce stress, improve mood and find inner joy to help you get through anything life offers. www.sugarridge.ca

MAY 23   REIKI II CERTIFICATION For more details see the listing for March 25. Virginia Hart Nelson – (416) 960-1690, virginia@theinnereye.ca

MAY 24 – 29   KNOW YOURSELF, FORGET YOURSELF: A Silent Week with Liz: Dive into self-exploration. Daily Yoga, meditation, journaling exercises, discussions and forest bathing, allow you to notice yourself on a deeper level. www.sugarridge.ca

MAY 25   HOW THE BODY COMMUNICATES to us through Pain. Teleclass 9 – 10 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

MAY 27   HEALING CIRCLE 7:30 – 9 pm www.marlenegeorge.com (905) 796-0101.

MAY 29 – 31   YOGA & MEDITATION: Address Your Stress Weekend Retreat: Emerge from winter hibernation and take time just for you, lose some stress, feel more centered and able to deal with whatever life presents. www.sugarridge.ca

MAY 29 – 31   NEW DECISION THERAPY COMPASSIONATE FORGIVENESS TRAINING – How to Heal the Past & Live Joyfully in the Present – an excellent adjunct process for any of the healing professions or a powerful, stand-alone system for helping clients live into the best version of themselves. Inquire about preliminary Monthly Introductory Workshops. Tuition Discount Deadlines: Apr. 10 & May 1. Details: http://www.NewDecisionTherapyTraining.com, (416) 469-2033.

JUNE 4   REIKI SHARE 6:30 – 9 pm www.marlenegeorge.com, (905) 796-0101.

JUNE 5 – 7   YOGA, CANOE & HIKE: The Essential Summer Retreat: Gentle yoga, paddling the local marsh, explore the forest! www.sugarridge.ca

JUNE 8 – 10   MINDFULNESS FOR LEADERS: Explore the impact of mindfulness on life and work. www.sugarridge.ca

JUNE 20 – 21   LAUGHTER YOGA TRAINING & CERTIFICATION. Eliminate stress – Spread joy – Change lives with laughing! Register here: http://www.LaughterTraining.ca (416) 469-2033.

JUNE 23   SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA & CANOE one-day retreat -Kick back for a day, relax and enjoy the outdoors. www.sugarridge.ca

JULY 17 – 19   HEART BLOSSOM RETREAT: Playing outside and daydreaming in nature, honour your ability to create in this time of abundance. Connect with your inner self & nature in this Heart Foundations retreat.www.NorthernEdgeAlgonguin.ca/Circle/Heart-Foundations

JULY 25 – 30   THE SPIRIT OF HERBS with Michael Vertolli. Deepen your connection with healing herbs and the Living World. A six-day intensive workshop. www.livingearthschool.ca

JULY 26 – 31  MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION – ONE-WEEK RETREAT. The whole curriculum in a one-week intensive – deepen your practice! www.sugarridge.ca

SEPT 28 – OCT 2   BECOME A MEDICAL INTUITIVE PRACTITIONER. Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY. YES! You can learn to do Medical Intuition for others. https://www.eomega.org/workshops/become-a-medical-intuitive? (845) 266-4444.

BIG CARROT SPEAKER SERIES: Join us Thursday nights at 7 pm for our Free Speaker Series. Hear experts deliver informative workshops on a diverse range of topics. Limited seating, 348 Danforth Ave., Room 212. More info: https://thebigcarrot.ca/events/ or call (416) 466-2129.

BUDDHIST TEACHINGS/MEDITATION CLASSES. Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm in Newmarket. See www.meditateinbarrie.org for details.

LAUGHTER YOGA CLASSES: Join us Wednesday nights 6:30 – 7:30 pm. A fun way to release stress, burn calories & experience joy. 662 Pape Ave., Toronto. www.laughyourselfhappy.com, (416) 469-2033.

HERBAL FIELD STUDIES WORKSHOPS with Michael Vertolli. Learn how to identify, harvest and use herbs growing wild in Ontario. Online Introductory Lecture and field workshops April – Oct. www.livingearthschool.ca

TAI CHI AND QIGONG CLASSES with Daniel Pikelin. Mondays: 9:15 am, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Wednesdays: 10:15 am, Tai Chi and Meditation Centre, 320 Broadview Ave. Beginners to intermediate students are welcome at both classes. For more information, contact: daniel@powerofbalance.com

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