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Upcoming Events
MAY 6
J. Krishnamurti with A. Anderson. Responsibility and Relationship. Free DVD showing, dialogue, refreshments. Vancouver Public Library downtown, 7th floor, Board Breakout Room, 2PM. Register at meetup.com krishnamurtigroup@live.com, 604-354-1534.
MAY 8
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Centre, Vancouver: Find peace, power and purpose through meditation. Learn to master your mind and senses. Introductory series of five lessons beginning May 8 at 7pm. Please call 604-436-4795 to register. All courses are free of charge. www.bkwsu.org/canada
MAY 11-13
EPIC Vancouver sustainable consumer show & eco-marketplace. An annual celebration of planet-friendly living. 300 exhibitors, inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment and smart shopping opportunities.
www.vancouver.epicexpo.com
MAY 11-13
Fair Trade Vancouver hosts the Fair Trade Pavilion at EPIC May11-13. For more information, visit www.vancouver.epicexpo.com. You can also participate in Fairtrade Canada’s “Take a Step” campaign by registering at www.fairtrade.ca/step
MAY 11-13
Introduction to Foot Reflexology commences Certificate Weekend Training Course. Introduction 7:30 PM, $10; Course $395. Pacific Institute of Reflexology (604) 875-8818, www.pacificreflexology.com
MAY 12-13
“Radiant relationships” $250, Heal pain and abandonment patterns and step into Radiant relationships with Dr. Newton Kondaveti. $50 off first 10 spots. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/239528 604-736-8522.
MAY 18-20
Explore Buddhism and Krishnamurti with Dr. Hillary Rodrigues. At Swanwick Centre, a beautiful 32-acre, ocean-front sanctuary near Victoria, BC. swanwick@shaw.ca, 250-744-3354, www.swanwickcentre.ca
MAY 19
Water Is Life Event: Roundhouse Community Centre, 1-4:30pm. Displays, presentations, talks & screening of Rise of the Salmon People by Jeremy Williams. More info at www.falsecreekwatershed.org
MAY 20
Friends for Life Fund-raiser with Constance Kellough, founder and publisher of Namaste Publishing: Constance shares the story of how she came to be Eckhart Tolle’s publisher and how to ensure your life is full of miracles. Hosted by Friends for Life, a non-profit organization that enhances the wellness of individuals living with very serious illnesses. Minimum suggested donation $5, 1459 Barclay Street, 2pm.
May 24
“Weight Loss – Lymphatic System Workshop”: Metropolitan Relaxation Studio, 304-350 East 2nd Ave., 7-8PM, $44. Buy 1 – get 1 free. 778-997-9642, www.metropolitanrelaxation.com
MAY 25
“Miracle Experience – Miracle Making”, magical stories and inspired song: a collaborative experience in consciousness, intention and love. With Lynn Woodland, author of Making Miracles and Constance Kellough, President of Namaste Publishing and Author of The Leap. Unity of Vancouver, 5840 Oak Street, 7:30pm. Tickets: $30, Banyen Books or sciencetosage.com
MAY 26
Open House: The Institute of Holistic Nutrition Info on course/curriculum career opportunities. Natural health exhibit, book sale, door prizes, complimentary lectures. 10am-3:30pm, 604 West Broadway, ste. 300. Visit www.instituteofholisticnutrition.com
MAY 26
“Miracle Making” – An Experiential Workshop with Lynn Woodland, author of Making Miracles. Come join the experiment in miracle-making. This day will surely boggle your mind, touch your heart and change your perception of reality. It also may just change your life! Vancouver Masonic Centre, 1495 West 8th Ave., 10-5pm. Tickets $125, Banyen Books or sciencetosage.com
MAY 27
Adam DreamHealer Heal Yourself workshop Vancouver. Experience Self- Empowerment as Adam orchestrates 2 group healing sessions & introduces his new DVD. All registration www.dreamhealer.com
MAY 27-JUN 1
Heal Body Memory & Trauma with Somatic Archaeology™! Intergenerational Healing Workshop with Ruby Gibson, Hollyhock, Cortes Island. www.rubygibson.com www.hollyhock.ca
MAY 29 & JUN 5 / JUN 11 & 18
Emotional Eating…you are not alone! An experiential 2-part workshop to explore your relationship with food. Port Moody or Vancouver. Registration/info: susan@intouchcounselling.ca or 604-813-2180.
JUN 1
Raise Your Vibration: Free Lecture 6pm, Paradigm Shift then Singing Bowl Sound Circle 7pm- $35. Register at www.richbc.eventbrite.com,
778-297-7870.
JUN 1-3
Three one-day Vertical Reflexology Courses with Lynne Booth (developer of Vertical Reflexology visiting from UK) Cost: $200 per course. Pacific Institute of Reflexology (604) 875-8818, www.pacificreflexology.com
JUN 2
Raise Your Vibration: Free lecture 11:30am, Reflections Books. 12:30pm: Honor Yourself/Wisdom workshop; 3pm Singing Bowl Circle. Register at www.reflectionbc.eventbrite.com, 604-939-6000.
JUN 3
Raise Your Vibration: Workshop & Sacred Sound Circle. Saskatchewan event. Refreshments incl. $50. See details/register at www.saltcoats.eventbrite.com 888-767-8423 ext 3.
JUN 5
Highpoint of the Spiritual Year: Festival of Humanity. Join us in meditation for world transformation. FREE. 7-9 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre www.taracanada.org, 604-983-0926.
JUN 22
Discover Your Goddess Archetype: A Shamanic Workshop for Women. Identify the essence of your true nature. Shamanic journeying, dance, & more. With Shamanic Practitioner Sonya Weir, www.eaglefireshamaniccoaching.com 7PM. Email sonyaweir@uniserve.com to register or call 778-227-2939. By donation.
JUN 29-JUL 2
Calm Abiding Meditation Retreat with Tibetan/Australian meditation master Lama Choedak Rinpoche at UBC Vancouver. Rare opportunity. Details at pnwretreats.com
SEPT 24-28
Relax & Renew Restorative Yoga Teacher Training in Vancouver with internationally renowned yoga teacher, physiotherapist and author Judith Hanson Lasater. www.soulspringwellness.ca
ONGOING
HU, A Love Song to God: Experience, free, a Community HU. 1st Friday 8PM, 333 Chesterfield, North Vancouver, 15996 84th, Surrey. 1st Tuesday 7:30PM, 6550 Bonsor, Burnaby, www.eckankar-bc.ca
Free demos of effective pain elimination. See the Yuen Method Work on the spot. With Colette Stefan. Email colette@crystalinvevision.com, 1-306-584-9135. Visit www.crystalinevision.com for dates.
SUNDAYS
Centre for Spiritual Living: Join us every Sunday @ 11 AM for practical spirituality with great music. Meditation: 10:15 AM. 1880 Triumph Street, Suite 8 (at Victoria Drive), Vancouver. Info: 604-321-1225,
www.cslvancouver.com
SOS (Science of Spirituality): See Resource Directory listing in Spiritual Practices for schedule in Richmond, Vancouver & Victoria. 604-277-1247. All Welcome. www.sos.org
TUESDAYS
Reflexology Student Clinic 6–10pm. One- hour sessions $20. By appointment only. Pacific Institute of Reflexology (604) 875-8818.
www.pacificreflexology.com
