Mindfulness for Men - Meditation + Qi Gong
Mindfulness is a cultivated way of being which, with practice, will enable
you to relax and stay aware in the present moment. This practice builds
resilience to stress and distress. The use of Qi Gong, breathing and concentration
exercises will move you from “knowing about” to “practicing” to “embodying”
mindfulness.
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- discussion and demonstration of the basics of mindfulness practice
- 40 minutes of Qi Gong (lead by Mark, based on the teachings of Dr. Aung)
- a guided meditation and meditation instruction
- a discussion of mindfulness teachings and how they can be beneficially
applied in your daily life
Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:30 to 7 pm
Cost: $130
Facilitators: Ariel Learoyd and Mark Perrin
Click to see Ariel's and Mark's bio
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Drumming Circle
Traditional and recreational drumming is healing, inspiring and fun. No
experience is necessary. Bring your own drum, or request the use one of
ours when you register.
March 8, April 12, 7 to 9 pm
Cost: $20, Come whenever you can.
Facilitator: Marsha Read
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Creative Codependence: Get more out of Life
Codependence is a label that many of us shy away from. It conjures up images
of helpless, needy souls begging, pleading to be liked. But what if that
wasn’t the whole picture? What if being independent, strong and in control
were also were also symptoms of codependence? What if codependence was
simply a creative way we learned as children to get our needs met? And
what if that same creativity could be used to meet those needs more effectively
today?
March 13, 10 am to 6 pm
Fee: $130;
Facilitator: Jo-Ann Svensson
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Couples / Friends / Partner Foot Reflexology Workshop
Learn to give a reflexology treatment to another person. You will receive a booklet showing areas of the feet that are worked to provide healing and/or relaxation. Each person will receive and provide a full treatment during the workshop. You will also learn cautions to watch for during treatments.
March 15, 7 pm to 10 pm
Cost: $70/couple
Faciitator: Kim Buckler
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Wild Vision Series
These regular ongoing evenings will deepen your relationship to your process
of unfolding: delighting, deeply dialoguing, dancing with your meaning.
Find voice in penning your vision where kindred energy is sought and birthed.
In this continuing series of Expressive Writing Workshops, Margot will
inspire, and you will encourage each other to dig ever-deeper into, with,
and for your Wild Vision, your authentic voices.
Fourth Tuesday of each month, March 22, April 26, May 24, 6:30 to 8:30
pm,
You can begin any time or come when it is convenient. We just need to know if you will be attending so Margot can have handouts, etc. planned.
Cost: $30/session
Facilitator: Margot Van Sluytman
Read Margot's interview in Maclean's Magazine.
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Why Not become Fire? The Power and Poetry of Prayer NEW
Awaken your poetic voice as you uncover the power, poetry and surprise of
prayer. Explore the Psalms, Songs of Solomon and various poets across time. Discover the metaphors of awe-inspired prayer. Connect with the sensual imagery of love prayers. Identify yourself with the imagery of anger and despair. Render a small clay vessel for ritual prayer. Ignite your imagination! Write with passionate fire!
All materials supplied.
April 14, 21 and 28, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Fee: $110 for all 3 afternoons; Earlybird before April 1, $90
Facilitator: Evelyn Heffernan
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Work/Life Balance NEW
"Never confuse having a career with having a life”, a slogan Eddie Bauer used in the 90’s still speaks to the tension we experience when trying to strike a balance in our lives.
In this experiential workshop you will:
- Develop an understanding of the current balance in your work and personal
life
- Discuss the nature of personal values and how your own values inform your
career and life choices
- Learn about the Kerwin Values Survey and discover how it can be used to help you answer questions about your own work/life balance
- Formulate a plan for creating more balance in your life.
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We will discuss some ways to for you find this balance, focusing on the
intersection of personal and career values. Some time will be spent in
personal reflection as you complete the Kerwin Values Survey (KVS)®
April 24, 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Cost: $70 includes cost of all materials
Facilitator: Sidney Craig Courtice
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Introduction to Kundalini Yoga for Self Reflection and Knowledge of the Divine NEW
Create a shortcut to knowing the Divine by combining self reflection with
spiritual practice. Swami Sivananda Radha, the author of the classic text
Kundalini Yoga for the West, describes kundalini yoga as a mind map to higher consciousness. You will receive the tools to deal with the issues arising in your life while examining the seven levels of Kundalini Yoga. Bring a journal and pen for writing your reflections.
May 3, 7 pm to 9 pm
Cost: $25
Facilitator: Marlene Roza
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Awakening Your Inner Hero NEW
This four week course will examine influential women throughout history.
By studying the heroic qualities of these women and asking yourself soul-searching
questions you will awaken your own inner hero. Empower yourself to act
with courage and positively impact not only your own life but the lives
of those around you.
Thursdays for 4 weeks; May 6, 13, 20 and 27 inclusive, 7 to 9 pm
Cost: $100 for all 4 evenings
Facilitator: Evelyn Heffernan
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Use Your Intuition for Personal and Professional Decision Making NEW
Learn to trust your “gut” feelings. The session provides an overview of the principles of intuition and illustrates how you can tap into your limitless creative potential to enhance decision making, learning and growth.
Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 to 9 pm
Cost: $69
Facilitator: Carole Kanchier, www.daretochange.com
Click to read about Carole's most recent award
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The Feminine Face of God NEW
In this 3 session workshop you will be using collage, mandala and clay
to explore the feminine aspects of a masculine God. You will uncover and
discover your own feminine understanding and worship of god, your relationship
to the cyclic feminine rhythm built into the cosmos, and your body, mind,
spirit inter-relationship.
- Collage workshop: will bring all the disparate parts of our female soul to bear upon a
patriarchal faith and acknowledge those needs by building them into a collage
composition. The collage will define our feminine understanding and
worship of God.
- Mandala workshop: will tune us into the metaphor of the circle and the cyclic feminine rhythm built into the cosmos (the universe viewed as an orderly whole).
- Clay workshop: will tune our bodies and minds into the relationship between water and clay.
We will explore the significance of these images in the feminine sacred
experience.
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All will leave empowered with a collage of hope, a mandala of feminine
sacred strength and a simple clay image or vessel signifying the feminine
worship experience. No artistic skill required.
3 Saturdays, June 3, 10 and 17, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Fee: $145 for 3 sessions; Earlybird before May 13, $125
Facilitator: Evelyn Heffernan
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Introduction to Wholistic Healing: Where to start? NEW
Ever wondered ”What the heck is Wholistic Healing?” This workshop will
explain what Wholistic healing is and where you can start if you want to
investigate more. We will explore aroma therapy, crystals, feathers, sage,
and how they are used. A booklet with useful terms and website links will
be provided.
TBA, 7 to 9 pm
Cost: $25
Facilitator: Kim Buckler
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Handling Conflict NEW
Understanding how you and those around you deal with conflict is the first
step towards coming and working together effectively.
In this workshop you will:
- Identify your preferred method of dealing with conflict
- Understand how others try to resolve conflict
- Develop skills to identify more appropriate ways to resolve conflict
- Learn about the 5 modes of conflict - competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, accommodating
- Develop techniques for resolving conflicts and building consensus.
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Some time will be spent in personal reflection as you complete the Thomas-Kilmann
Conflict Mode Instrument. (TKI)®
TBA, 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Cost: $100 includes all materials
Facilitator: Sidney Craig-Courtice
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Connection for Couples NEW
This series of 6 workshops will deepen your relationship and improve communication,
appreciation and understanding in a safe, loving, interactive environment.
You will gain an understanding of feminine/masculine energies, each others
individual “love languages” and a greater awareness of your goals as a
couple. Over the 6 workshops we will explore using:
- Dyads to clear energy and open hearts
- Written exercises and questionnaires to establish common ground
- Verbal sharing to increase understanding
- A Dream collage
- Understanding feminine/masculine energies
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Tuesdays for 6 weeks; TBA, 7 to 9:30 pm
Cost: 290 per couple for 6 sessions,
Facilitators: Tina and L. Neil Thrussell
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1407 - 10 Street S. W. Calgary, Alberta
T2R 1E7, Phone: 403-210-2802,
E-Mail: Spiritual Directions
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