The Healing Garden at the Commercial Drive Festival
on Grant Street, just off Commercial. 12pm-6pm
A lovely oasis of healing and relaxation!
50% of all funds raised go to the Commercial Drive Festival Fund.
Below is a list of all confirmed practitioners and wellness services...
Try some free workshops in the Playshop Temple!
► Click here to see Free Workshop Schedule
2008 List of Wellness Services
Adar Birth Services
Adar Birth Services will provide information about doulas, Birthing From Within prenatal classes,
prenatal massage and accupressure, baby sign language as well as have one-on-one demos
on how to use robozos and birth balls to provide relief and to help labour to progress.
Aimée Sturley 778-847-2273
Email address: info [at] AdarBirthServices.com
www.AdarBirthServices.com
XOX Temple with Little Woo
Offering Sacred Love healings. Be held, kissed and received with Love.
Questions and Answers about Alchemy, Love and Healing.
www.littlewoo.org
Golden Dove Ascension Project
Relax in a temple style tent with an ordained Priestess of the Goddess. Ask any question you like and have a look at what the cards say.
On this special day all readings will be kept brief, you will have an opportunity to experience a "Taste of Tarot".
As well be sure to look through the menu of modalities for other mystical musings such as
Pendulum Dowsing, Crystal Attunements, Reiki Lightwork, Aura Readings or Soul Channellings.
This is a tent full of ways to contact the Divine within... Enchant yourself ~
Jasmin Starrchild 778~887~0713
www.goldendove.net
Indian Head Massage with Bliss Prema & the Happy Love Team
With this ancient ayurvedic healing art your chakras are balanced & auras cleansed
while you receive a relaxing back, neck, head & face massage.
For more information, visit: www.blissprema.com
Willpower Institute Meditation Center
The Willpower Institute will be providing information about meditation and about meditation courses.
In fact, they will be offering a free meditation course this year to promote peace and tranquility.
This course is also cultural immersion program that will introduce Canadians to Thai culture
and a basic meditative practice that will benefit their daily lives.
Address: 2004 East Pender Street
www.willpowerinstitute.com
Megan Prenty - Sentient Body (Massage Therapy)
Trained and focused in emotional bodyworking, I practice a variety of modalities that improve
inner communication and harmony as well as stress relief and relaxation. I have been trained in Deep Tissue,
Relaxation Massage, Joint release, Deep Flow, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Ayurvedic massage, Shiatsu and a variety of other modalities.
Through honoring and healing our bodies we can help heal our world.
778 896 9959
Email address: meeeguan [at] Hotmail.com
Turning Point Therapy Counselling and Psychotherapy
Delyse will provide information on counselling and psychotherapy.
She will be available for consultation to answer any of your questions about how counselling can benefit you.
604 329 6006
email: delyse [at] delyse.info
www.delyse.info
Todd Caldecott: Ayurveda
Todd Caldecott will be offering mini-consultations and free information on Ayurveda and herbal medicine.
In addition, our booth will also be highlighting and selling a new yoga-inspired functional/herbal beverage called "Chakra Cola".
email: todd [at] toddcaldecott.com
www.toddcaldecott.com
Simple Life Therapy: Kimberly Courchaine
Information about Hypnotherapy, EFT, HypnoBirthing and Vibrational sound.
Selling Relaxation CD's, and sage.
By donation : Mini EFT, vibrational sound and Hypnotherapy consultations/healings.
604-215-5544
www.simplelifetherapy.com
Christine Barrie, BodyTalk
Casey Onyett - Certified BodyTalk Practitioner
BodyTalk is a non-invasive, gentle and effective system that relies on the
client's own innate wisdom to determine the areas in their body, mind and
spirit that need better balance or synchronization. I invite you to come and try it for yourself!
604-734-5111
Email address: christine_barrie [at] hotmail.com
www.bodytalksystem.com
Registered Physiotherapy: Erin Macri
I provide physiotherapy services from an individualized, holistic perspective.
I can help people with identifying muscle imbalances, malalignments, and stiff joints as well as identify factors
contributing to their condition. For treatment, I can offer services that might include gentle manual therapy,
massage/trigger point release, exercise advice, and education on posture and body mechanics.
604-726-3999
Email address: erin_macri [at] hotmail.com
Oneness Blessing: Kathie Scott
Fresh from Oneness University in Fiji, Kathie Scott offers Oneness Blessings by donation
email: Kathie [at] kathiescott.com
Living Vision Retreat: Paul Scott
Transpersonal Counsellor Paul Scott will be there to talk about the very exciting Annual Living Vision Retreat for 2008
held the last weekend of September at Lake Sasamat in Port Moody.
www.livingvision.ca
Shakti Lounge: Healing Herbal Teas
We will be offering samples of a few of our teas at the Healing Garden on Grant Street!!
Also come visit Shakti Lounge at 1340 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604 255 0900
http://www.shaktilounge.com
HeartQuest Holistic Wellness Centre
Sandra Jewell (Medium and Spiritual Healer)
Sandra will be offering mini-readings which may be Psychic (about you and your life path)
and Mediumistic (communication from loved ones in spirit). She will also be offering mini-sessions of Reconnective Healing,
an amazing modality which uses a new frequency from the Universal Field to bring about healing of all four bodies:
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. (see www.thereconnection.com for more details).
Information about other healing modalities offered at Heartquest will also be available.
www.sandra-jewell.com
www.heartquestholistic.com
Sufi Meditation Center
Come and explore the ancient teachings of the Sufi Mystics! Learn how energy can transmit angelic blessings
into water which can be used for healing purposes. Journey into the realm of body, mind and soul meditation
and learn the benefits of 'Hu' breathing. Witness the secrets of mystic whirling and participate in this uplifting practice.
Experience the power of Sufi chanting and energize your heart.
Questions are welcome and will be answered by a true Sufi Master.
Also, we have programs at 1707 Grant st, Every Friday Evening at East Side Yoga!
www.sufimeditationcenter.com
Certified Medical Intuitive, Stephanie Lafazanos
Certified Medical Intuitive, Stephanie Lafazanos is offering mini energetic assessments.
Bring an issue you may have to gain more clarity on what other factors are related to it's cause mentally, emotionally, physically,
or receive a reading of all your chakras. As Shakti OM Training in Sacred Intimacy, Stephanie is also offering nurturing healing
and awakening sessions for individuals or couples to learn how to deepen intimacy through sacred presence.
For more information about Medical Intuitive Assessment or courses in Sacred Intimacy
please visit www.intuneholistics.com or call 604-739-0069
Active Meditation with Stephanie Walker
Come experience and discover the ultimate tool for your own healing & awakening - Active Meditation.
These meditations are potent, jetspeed methods of transformation that use breath, sound, movement, dance, expression
and other activity to release old patterns from the body-mind and clear space for the bliss of silent self-awareness to enter.
Information and demonstrations throughout the day.
Stephanie Walker ~ For more info on Active Meditation, visit www.madadalian.com
Sahaja Yoga
Sahaja Yoga will offer free demonstrations. For 25 years we have offered free meditation classes in Greater Vancouver Area.
www.freemeditation.ca
Healing with Mars
Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma, Reiki master
Namaste and blessed be. Creating peace and harmony
Michael Arthur Riel (Mars/DJ Diggity)
Travel Memories Nook with Katia
Most of my treasured memories of travel are recollections of sitting (Robert Thomas Allen).
Reawaken your travel memories: come sit and share your travel stories and help build a travel memories banner
with photos, drawings, quotations, etc. Also welcome are reflections on our global community
and those who do not have the same opportunities to lead healthy lives.
Karen Falkenspence: Naturopathic Doctor and Reiki Practitioner
Trained in Naturopathic Medicine, Reiki and Hypnotherapy, I combine many treatment modalities
to focus on your whole self, body, mind and spirit. Come and speak with me about Naturopathic Medicine
and how it can address your needs. By Donation: Intuitively given Reiki treatments
karen@harmonywellness.ca
www.harmonywellness.ca
Spiritual Readings and Blessings with Grandview Faith Community
Come and be blessed! Our practitioners will listen to the Divine One and share words of encouragement,
strengthening, and comfort for your life. www.gcbchurch.ca
Mini Crystal Healing & Chakra Rebalancing Sessions
Crystal Healing is a safe, gentle, non-invasive form of rock-on healing that increases energy, reduces pain,
produces deep relaxation and a general feeling of well-being. Aura cleansing and rebalancing, Chakra Blockage Removal and
Energy Leakage Patches are just a few of the services offered. Crystals clear, straighten and heal the energy pathways,
thus allowing the life force to flow in a natural and healthy way.
Email Lulu: positivelystoned@yahoo.ca for more info
Body Bliss Company: Therapeutic Flying Yoga massage
With 25 combined years in the Health and Fitness industry Anjel and Mane combine elements of Martial arts, Gymnastics,
Dance Yoga and Breath Work into this weekends focus of Partner/Contact yoga. This weekend we are offering Flying Yoga massage.
Using body weight, gravity and leverage, this juicy practice stimulates the organs and lubricates the whole body,
leaving you feeling energized and refreshed as you surrender into the arms (and legs) of another.
www.AcroYoga.wordpress.com
Cascades Green Challenge
Free samples of 100% Recycled Paper (Toilet paper and paper towel)
www.simplegreenaction.ca
the Living Medicine Project
healthy family - healthy community
Garliq is an herbalist and Plant Spirit Medicine practitioner offering Herbal First Aid services for a variety of illnesses.
If you've got an upset stomach, bad cramps, a headache, an asthma attack or something else, please come by the mini clinic.
Drop by to learn about Community Support Herbalism, up coming workshops, the Pay As You Feel model, and more.
for more information, contact garliq...778-329-1481 or livingmedicine [at] riseup.net
Free Workshop and Demos
At the Playshop Temple between 12pm-6pm
12:00pm-12:45pm
African Dance with Jacky Essombe
with drumming by Navaro Franco
If you can breathe, you can dance!
http://www.jackyessombe.com/
12:45pm-1:30pm
Sonic Temple: Navaro Franco & Pepe Danza
Drum Class & Earth Prayers Ecstatic Dance Class Demo
Navaro & Pepe (accompanied by students) will share in the sacred aspect of the work they teach and perform.
They each offer their own weekly classes in drum & dance.
email: navaro [at] tribal-bliss.com www.navarofranco.com
email: jdanza [at] direct.ca www.pepedanza.com
1:30pm-2:00pm
Sufi Meditation Center
Come and explore the ancient teachings of the Sufi Mystics! Learn how energy can transmit angelic blessings
into water which can be used for healing purposes. Journey into the realm of body, mind and soul meditation
and learn the benefits of 'Hu' breathing. Witness the secrets of mystic whirling and participate in this uplifting practice.
Experience the power of Sufi chanting and energize your heart.
Questions are welcome and will be answered by a true Sufi Master.
Also, we have programs at 1707 Grant st, Every Friday Evening at East Side Yoga!
www.sufimeditationcenter.com
2:00pm-2:30pm
Kids Yoga Workshop
Ready for a class of their own, little yogis will have fun learning how to stretch, breathe and relax by using their imagination.
Incorporating music, props, dance and stories, kids gain the experience of conscious movement, body awareness and coordination.
The class encourages non-competitive physical movement and age appropriate mindfulness, children get silly, work together
and begin to discover the life long lessons of yoga. East Side Yoga Studio offers drop-in vinyasa based classes for adults everyday.
Kids Yoga is one of the many specialty pre-registered classes. 1707 Grant st @ Commercial Drive.
www.eastsideyogastudio.com
2:30pm-3:00pm
Belly Dancing workshop
with Ashley and the Harem Dancers Troop
http://www.haremdancers.com
3:00pm-4:00pm
Tibetan Five Workshop with Paul Chevreau
The Tibetan Rites are a daily, 10 minute work-out practise developed by Tibetan monks in the 11th or 12th century
based on their discovery of yoga from India. It has been referred to as the fountain of youth and is focused on spinal fluidity,
profound breath and core strength. Each of the rites is easily modified so you can practise where you're at.
4:00pm-5:00pm
Tai Chi Demo with Kelly Maclean
Kelly Maclean has studied Chinese martial arts for 20 years, specializing in Tai Chi and Qigong.
She has won numerous national and international competitions, and is widely recognized as a teacher.
She teaches classes at Britannia Community Centre, as well as other locations in Vancouver.
She can be reached at (604) 708-1788 or by email: taijikelly@hotmail.com
5:00pm-5:30pm
Yoga Workshop with Adrienne Watson
Come and participate in a simple, restorative yoga session incorporating mantra, breathwork and gentle movement.
oneadrienne@yahoo.ca
5:30pm-6:00pm
Hula Hooping Workshop with Ariel
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