kirtan ottawa

Saturday, May 7th, 7:30 PM ~ Dave Stringer in Concert with Brenda McMorrow, Morgan Doctor and Chris Gartner

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Saturday, May 7th, 7:30 PM

Dave Stringer in Concert

with Brenda McMorrow,

Morgan Doctor and Chris Gartner

Dave Stringer has been profiled publications as diverse as Time, Billboard, In Style, and Yoga Journal Germany as a leader of the new American kirtan movement.

Dave Stringer’s sound marries the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented sensibility of American gospel. He is regarded as one of the most gifted singers in the genre of kirtan.

To listen to Dave’s amazing music please visit Dave Stringer’s Website.

Cost: Tickets $30 per person advance or $35 per person day of.

“Dave Stringer has integrated his interest in Kirtan, an Indian tradition of devotional chanting, with his masterful grasp of Western popular music, creating an exciting style of psychedelic pop as informed by traditional Eastern music as the Beatles.” - All Music Guide

Sunday, May 8th ~ The Inner Musician Workshop with Dave

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

This workshop is ideal for yoga teachers who wish to incorporate chanting in their yoga classes, but it is also appropriate for those who aspire to lead kirtan, or to simply deepen their experience and understanding of chanting.

PranaShanti Yoga Centre

52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON

613-761-9642 (YOGA), www.pranashanti.com

"Shakti Ma" A Kirtan Concert with Brenda McMorrow and Lea Longo ~ Friday, April 8th, 2011 from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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"Shakti Ma" A Kirtan Concert

with Brenda McMorrow and Lea Longo

Friday, April 8th, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

"Shakti Ma" ~ A very special evening of divine chanting, singing and sound with White Swan Recording artist Brenda McMorrow and Montreal based Kirtan Wallah Lea Longo! Brenda and Lea will both share their own styles of call and response devotional chants!

Kirtan – a practice of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion) - is a call and response form of singing which is expanding throughout North America as westerners discover its uplifting, healing and joyous effects.

Kirtan is easy to learn and participate in. The lead singer sings simple and beautiful melodies and the crowd responds either by memory or by using lyric sheets provided. Brenda explains, “Singing together– chanting the Divine names – encourages our hearts to open and the beauty of our true beings to shine!”

To learn more about Brenda and her music visit Brenda McMorrow's Website.

To learn more about Lea and her music visit Lea Longo's Website.

Join us for this uplifting evening, tea and treats served after the concert!

Cost: $20 per person in advance; $25 per person day of the event.

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON
www.pranashanti.com
613-761-9642
info@pranashanti.com

Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

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Sunday March 6th 2011
6:30pm - 8:00pm
36 Simcoe St. Ottawa

This New Moon is the Shiva moon - that which returns us to our origins ...destroys the old ...making room for the new ... elegantly revealing all that which is no longer serving ...as we return to pure presence....

Hope to see you Sunday Please RSVP 613-228-9235

Girish Weekend of Events - March 11th to 13th - Live Music!

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Girish is back in Ottawa for a Weekend

of Yoga, Music and Chanting

Girish's latest CD, which we will be hearing songs from at the Concert, "Diamonds in the Sun" is a monumental offering of transcendent melodies and earthy grooves, Girish joins his lush, soulful vocals with a global cast of award winning musicians. Sanskrit chants and English lyrics weave with instrumentation from Portland to Pakistan in a fresh, eclectic blend that is by turns intimate, peaceful, and inspiring, and then vibrant, passionate, and playful. A welcome reminder that just below the surface of who we think we are, we all are "Diamonds in The Sun". The CD features special guest vocalists Donna Delory, C.C. White, & Riffat Sultana.

Friday, March 11 - 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM - Hatha Flow with Maria and Live Music by Girish

$18.00 per person

Saturday, March 12 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Hatha Flow with Jennifer and Live Music by Girish

$18.00 per person

Saturday, March 12 - 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM - Girish in Concert at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre, Studio Theatre, GCTC 1233 Wellington St. W. (Corner of Holland and Wellington),

accompanied by his band

$30.00 per person in advance, $35.00 per person day of

Sunday, March 13 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Chant Workshop with Girish

$40.00 per person

“With Diamonds in the Sun Girish has found the perfect blend of musical styles, pure inspiration, tender ballads, and that awesome combining of chant form and English lyrics. This is infectious, encompassing music to lift your spirits and soothe your soul.” Lloyd Barde, Backroads Music

PranaShanti Yoga Centre

52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON

613-761-9642 (YOGA), www.pranashanti.com

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - Saturday 12 FEB 2011

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BLISSFUL KIRTAN

A SOULFUL CELEBRATION OF LOVE

Enhance your Bhakti Yoga practice with the Blissful Kirtan group this weekend! Experience inner peace & bliss through devotional chanting, facilitated in a call & response or chorus style. Everyone can participate in such an easy and simple practice that requires no previous experience.

Let the music and the potent syllables from ancient sacred songs flow freely and stir your Soul into the delightful remembrance of its true identity in the Divine. All spiritual paths are honoured and all voices & instruments are welcome.

Come and open your Heart to the Love that you embody. On the eve of Valentine's Day, celebrate your Self and help us create healing vibrations of Love to send throughout the cosmos.

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SATURDAY 12 February 2011

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Santosha Westboro Yoga studio

346 Richmond Road, 2nd floor

Ottawa (Westboro area - near Churchill)

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*** FREE ACTIVITY ***

Donations welcome to benefit the Seva Canada Society (http://www.seva.ca),
a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to restoring
sight to the blind & visually impaired in developing countries.

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Our future chanting circles will be held in the Westboro area on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Santosha Yoga and on the 4th Saturday of every month at Windhorse Yoga. Your name can be added to our distribution list by contacting blissfulkirtan@hotmail.com.

BLESSINGS of PEACE & LIGHT

Kiratn with Wade Moriseetee - Saturday, February 12th at 7:30 PM at PranaShanti

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Kirtan with Wade Morissette

Saturday, February 12th

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Join international Kirtan artist Wade Imre Morissette for an uplifting evening celebrating Valentines Day
with heart opening Kirtan!

Although the kirtan involves music, the underlying art of kirtan chanting is not actually about musical ability or training-it is about the heart. Everyone can participate, regardless of age or cultural background.

The purpose of this music is to get us out of our heads and into our hearts. Typically, the songs can last for 20-30 minutes each with a few moments of silence in between each song so you can soak it all up. The longer songs allow for deeper experience of the effects, and with the simple, repetitive lyrics.

Participate in an evening of powerful Kirtan with Nutone artist Wade Imre Morissette. A sing until you can’t sing anymore bliss out mantra call and response expression fest!

Wade has been practicing and teaching yoga for 13 years. He has completed Iyengar, Classical Ashtanga and Ashtanga-Vinyasa yoga teacher training. He has studied Vinyasa, Viniyoga, Anusara, and Kriya yoga, as well as zazen, Vedic Chanting, and active movement and sound meditations with some of the best-known teachers in Canada, North America, and India.

He is also a Reiki master, certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, and Viniyoga Therapist. He leads teacher trainings, workshops, retreats, and music-dance evenings internationally.

Cost: $25.00 per person in advance. $30.00 per person day of the event.

Wade will be in Ottawa for a full weekend of events including 3 dynamic workshops featuring yoga and music. Full Weekend Savings! Sign up for all 4 Events on or before February 10th and SAVE $20 off the advance price and SAVE $40 off the day of price.

You pay just $140.00 per person for your full weekend experience!

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, near the Parkdale Market
Ottawa, Ontario
613-761-9642 (YOGA), http://www.pranashanti.com/

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Winter Solstice Celebration of Light

Sunday, December 19th

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

"There are two ways of spreading light: To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." Edith Wharton

Midwinter's day has been an important time for celebration throughout the ages. On this shortest day of the year, the sun is at its lowest and weakest, a pivot point from which the light will grow stronger and brighter. This is the turning point of the year.

Join PranaShanti Owner, Devinder Kaur, and friends from different spiritual and devotional paths for a Winter Solstice Celebration to welcome the light!

•Buddhist - Kelsang Rabjor, Joyful Land Buddhist Centre

•Christian - Father Jack Lau, Galilee Retreat Centre

•Aboriginal - Cindy Gaudet, Metis woman, Global Heartbeat

•Yogic/Sikh - Devinder Kaur, Yoga Teacher

Experience the healing qualities of meditation, prayer, blessing and song from these sacred and spritual traditions. Be surrounded by joy, peace and upliftment in the soothing and restful glow of candlelight.

Warming spiced mulled apple juice and a special Winter Solstice dessert buffet with decadent chocolate fountain, fresh fruit and holiday treats served afterwards.

Cost: $22 per person. Proceeds donated to the Food Bank. Children's Winter Solstice Celebration with Jmaie Reardon occurs at the same time with a special program for ages 3 to 8. $11.00 per child.

Everyone welcome! Bring a meditation cushion/pillow and show up early! Chair seating available. Please call ahead to reserve a chair, if needed. Yoga mats not required.

Sign Up Online or call PranaShanti at 613-761-9642 (YOGA) to reserve your space.

Let's celebrate this special time together in peace and understanding!

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2V7
613-761-9642 (YOGA), http://www.pranashanti.com/

Kirtan with Bhava ~ Friday, December 17th, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at PranaShanti

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Kirtan with Bhava

Friday, December 17th

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

BHAVA is Sanskrit for devotional state of mind; the mood of ecstasy and self-surrender that comes through the loving divine embrace!

Friends, family and all folks are welcome to come sing with us as we celebrate the Winter Solstice. There's room to dance and clap your hands! Snacks and tea for all.

Bhava is:
•Naomi Guzman Poole (voice)
•Elissar Hanna (voice & harmonium)
•Jeremy Sills (voice, crystal bowls & gong)
•Guy Tardif (voice)
•Stephane Laurence-Pressault (darbouka)

Cost: A suggested donation of $11.00. No chanting or singing experience needed - just an openness to beautiful sounds. All ages welcome.

Location:
PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2V7
613-761-9642 (YOGA), http://www.pranashanti.com/

Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

2010-11-03T11:00:00.002-04:00

Sunday November 7th, 2010
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Guided by Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

Location: Bioenergetics Institute 36 Simcoe Street (Off of Lees Ave.)
RSVP : Anamda info@clubyoga.ca
613-228-9235

Donation: $8 – $15

The NEW MOON is with us this weekend, a magical time of new beginnings! We invite you to join us for "HEART SOUNDS NEW MOON" artistic jamming. Tune into the moment to express your creative self through movement, art, voice & instruments. In this place of meditation our hearts will whisper in our ears new beginnings, ideas, intentions and goals.

Jeremy Sills will guide the experience bringing his healing music, crystal bowls, drumming and harmonic overtoning to the evening. Anamda & Satkiana will use voice, harmonium, singing bowls and a special healing ceremony to support the evening.

Crystal Bowl and Planet Gong Concert with David Hickey Date: Sat 10/30/2010 at 8PM

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Crystal Bowl and Planet Gong Concert
with David Hickey
Saturday, October 30, 2010

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join David Hickey for an incredible evening. Crystal Journey, an improvised sound journey with Paiste Planetary Gongs, Crystal Bowls, Santoor and Vibraphone.

Two sets of incredible music that allows the listener to be fully immersed with their spirit.

A few words from David:
Based in Mount Hope, Ontario, I perform with Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, 15-20 of them. Each produces a pure note or tone, the purest there is. You have to hear them to believe it. I play them in combination with a Vibraphone, Santoor and 8-18 Paiste Planet, Symphonic and Sound Creation Gongs. Every gong features a strong fundamental note tuned to represent a natural harmonic series based on the orbital properties of the Sun, the Earth, the Moon and the other planets. It's like having a full orchestra.

I have been touring Canada coast to coast for the past seven years and have performed over 700 shows, having released 7 CDs to date. I have played the Bowls and Gongs accompanied by various musicians as well as with the Winnipeg Chamber Orchestra in June of 2006.

Crystal Journey has dedicated its intention for the music to help raise awareness to our environment and such social causes as Tibet and Burma, raising funds for these and various other charities. Crystal Journey also works with cancer support groups such as Well Spring Calgary. As 2010 unfolds, I am looking forward to taking my music to ever increasing numbers creating conscious awareness across Canada and the Globe with a message of peace. By year's end, Crystal Journey will have performed over 150 concerts.

The intent of the performance is to create soothing, meditative and healing music. Each one of my performances is completely improvised, and unique. The music attracts a full range of listeners. My concerts are in two sets, each lasting an hour in length.

My musical inspirations are, Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead, John Lennon, George Harrison, Bob Marley, Miles Davis, and Frederick Chopin to name a few.

Cost: $25.00 per person. Register early to ensure your space.

Location:
PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street (near Parkdale Market)
Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2V7
613-761-9642 (YOGA), http://www.pranashanti.com/

Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

2010-10-12T14:02:00.002-04:00

Artistic Jamming to uplift the sacred within

Sunday October 24th, 2010
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Guided by Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

Location: Bioenergetics Institute 36 Simcoe Street (Off of Lees Ave.)
RSVP : Anamda info@clubyoga.ca
613-228-9235

Donation: $8 – $15

We will be celebrating the harvest full moon, Aries/Libra this Sunday at Heart Sounds.

Have you noticed how all the squirrels have been scampering about as they store their harvest for the winter? Lets JAM together to release those sound vibrations that will help us stay warm and have all the necessities for the winter season. It is a time to begin that inward heart journey of reflection, to reflect on our accomplishments during this radiant year and to take time to rest and regenerate.

Jeremy Sills will guide the experience bringing his healing music, crystal bowls, drumming and harmonic overtoning to the evening. Anamda & Satkiana will use voice, harmonium, singing bowls and a special healing ceremony to support the evening.

www.clubyoga.ca
www.jeremysills.com

Divine Sound Weekend with Brenda McMorrow - Concert, Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 PM, Chant Workshop, Sunday, October 17th at 1:30 PM

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Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 PM

Kirtan Concert with Brenda McMorrow and

Special Guest Errol Starr Francis

Kirtan – a practice of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion) - is a call and response form of singing which is expanding throughout North America as westerners discover its uplifting, healing and joyous effects.

Kirtan is easy to learn and participate in. The lead singer sings simple and beautiful melodies and the crowd responds either by memory or by using lyric sheets provided. Brenda explains, “Singing together– chanting the Divine names – encourages our hearts to open and the beauty of our true beings to shine!”

Canadian Devotional Chant artist, Brenda McMorrow, began her musical career in the early 1990’s as a singer/songwriter. She co-founded the London, Ontario folk/rock band Julia Propeller – a campus radio and CBC favourite – which opened for and shared festival rosters with acts like Ani Difranco and Bruce Cockburn.

Brenda’s rich musical exploration led her from folk to bluegrass to jazz and now - as meditation, yoga and expanding consciousness have become integral parts of her life – her true heart offering is to share her unique blend of original melodies, world beats and sacred Indian devotional chants.

To learn more about Brenda and her music visit Brenda McMorrow's Website.

Join Brenda and PranaShanti for this uplifting evening, tea and treats served after the concert!

Cost: $20 per person in advance; $25 per person day of the event.

Sunday, October 17th, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

"True Being Through Chanting”

A Chant Workshop with Brenda McMorrow

Join devotional chant artist Brenda McMorrow in this special workshop where we will explore the sacred sounds of ancient mantra and the joyous singing of kirtan (a practice of devotional or Bhakti Yoga). A special focus will be put on how this powerful practice serves to remind, awaken and enliven the truth of Who We Are!

Open to people interested in singing, meditation, yoga, sound healing and anyone wanting to try something heart-opening and new! No experience necessary!

To learn more about Brenda and her music visit Brenda McMorrow's Website.

Cost: $30 per person in advance; $35 per person day of the event.

Event Location and Contact Information:
PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2V7
613-761-9642 (YOGA), http://www.pranashanti.com/

Fall Equinox Full Harvest Moon Toning

2010-09-17T02:07:00.000-04:00

Thursday September 23rd, 2010
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Guided by Jeremy Sills

Space for 33 Voices RSVP

Location: 383 Ravenhill Avenue in Westboro
RSVP: jeremy@jeremysills.com
Fee: Suggested Donation $11.00

Music Celebration with Lea Longo - Saturday, Sept. 18th, 7:00 PM at PranaShanti Yoga Centre

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Music Celebration with Lea Longo

Saturday, September 18th at 7:00 PM

PranaShanti Yoga Centre

Awaken the fullness of your heart with this dynamic duo who passionately live their lives to the love of Kirtan and living that joy with others! Join Canadian Kirtan Chant Artist Lea with Rad for an amazing, heartfelt musical evening of call-response chanting of devotional mantras, a journey to invoke divine presence.

In celebration of their new CD, Peace Chants, Lea and Rad will embark you on a meditative path with Lea’s captivating vocals accompanied by Rad ‘s infectious guitar effects. Performing and sharing devotional Sanskrit and Gurmukhi Mantras, Lea’s voice has been described as “spiritually rewarding, soothing and mystifying".

This is an event not to miss!

About Lea and Rad:
Lea (Nam Jiwan Kaur) is a Kirtan chant artist, kundalini teacher and an award winning singer/songwriter with music featured in Numerous TV shows and movies as Cheaper by the Dozen, Dawson’s Creek, Party Of five, Summerland and more. Lea and Rad travel throughout Eastern Canada and US sharing the Bhakti Yoga & devotional song mantras.

Cost: $20.00 per person in advance. $25.00 per person day of.

Listen to Lea's music at http://www.lealongo.com/.

Please join us for another great kirtan event in Ottawa!

Be well,
Devinder Kaur

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2V7
613-761-9642 (YOGA), http://www.pranashanti.com/

Thunder Full Moon Symphony of Sound ~ Johannes Welsch & Jeremy Sills

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Saturday July 24th 2010 Dunrobin Sonic Gym

Doors Open @ 7pm

Solar Eclipse Cancer New Moon Toning

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many voices make light work

Sunday July 11th, 2010
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills

Space for 33 Voices RSVP

Location: 383 Ravenhill Avenue in Westboro with A/C
RSVP: jeremy@sacredsound.ca
Fee: Suggested Donation $11.00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 11 JULY

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BLISSFUL KIRTAN

“He is the One God; the Creator, the Initiator, the Designer. To Him belong the most beautiful names. Glorifying Him is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, Most Wise.” [Qur'an 59:24]

Whether you conceive of the Divine with a form – be it male or female – or in a formless aspect, let us praise the One who dwells within as our very Self.

Come and nourish your Soul with the sacred manna of the many divine names!

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SUNDAY 11 JULY 2010

6 - 8:30 p.m.

SANTOSHA YOGA WESTBORO

346 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor

Ottawa (near Churchill Avenue)

http://www.santoshayoga.com/

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*** FREE ACTIVITY ***

Donations gratefully received to benefit community

service projects in South Africa

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BLISSFUL KIRTAN SCHEDULE (6:30 - 8 p.m.)

Sunday, JULY 25: Adi Shakti Yoga, Orleans (Guru Purnima: full moon gathering dedicated to all embodied and ascended masters/teachers/guides from every spiritual path)

Sunday, AUGUST 8: Santosha Yoga, Westboro

Sunday, AUGUST 29: Adi Shakti Yoga, Orleans

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 12: Santosha Yoga, Westboro

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 26: Windhorse Yoga, Westboro (tentative)

*** MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDARS ! ***

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 (6-10 p.m.)

ONE HEART-ONE LOVE Benefit Sankirtan

Location: The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place

home of the Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa's west end

[special evening of multifaith devotional chanting and fundraising activities, in support of Sai Nilayam ashram's global volunteer service initiatives in South Africa]

FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Kirtan with Bhava at PranaShanti - Friday July 9th, 7:00 PM

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With a shared love of Devotional Yoga (Bhakti Yoga), Elissar, Naomi, Tanya, Guy, Arif and Stephane first came together in May 2010 to see what they could form with this love. Singing traditional chants together on Spring evenings and afternoons lit a warm and inviting flame, which grew into an evening of Kirtan at PranaShanti Yoga Centre.

Come join us for an evening of Kirtan with traditional Hindu and Sufi call and response.

BHAVA means sheer ecstasy, a condition caused when the heart is seized by the divine embrace. Bhava are students of Yoga, Ayurveda, Sufism, Shamanism, and of all of Life's Mysterious Instruments, whether musical or mystical!

Bhava will carry beautiful ancient songs, through their voices, sitar, harmonium and darbouka. Printed lyrics provided so everyone can follow along and join in with the melodies. All ages and muscial abilities are welcome!

The Bhava group members are:

Arif Jinha: Sitar
Stephane Laurence-Pressault: Darbouka
Naomi Guzman-Poole: Shaker and Voice
Tanya Nash: Voice
Elissar Hanna: Voice and harmonium
Guy Tardif: Voice

Cost: $15.00 per person. No chanting or singing experience needed - just an openness to beautiful sounds.

Date and Time: Friday, July 9th, 7:00 PM

Location:

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON
613-761-9642, http://www.pranashanti.com/

BLISSFUL KIRTAN Sun 27 June

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BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Celebrate Unity in Diversity

Join us for another inspiring interfaith gathering, in loving remembrance of the One with many different names - Great Manitou, ParaBrahma, Jagadambe, Elohim, Allah, Ahura Mazda, etc. Devotional chanting is an easy practice centred in the Heart. Let the music, sacred chants and voices calm your mind and free it from the worries and anxieties of mundane affairs. Focus your thoughts on the Divinity that dwells within you as YOU, and experience your true nature. Realize the unifying principle inherent in every one and every thing in this phenomenal world.

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SUNDAY 27 JUNE 2010

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Windhorse Yoga studio

1338 1/2 Wellington St. W.

Ottawa (Westboro area)

http://www.windhorse-yoga.ca/

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*** FREE ACTIVITY ***

Voluntary donations to benefit Ottawa Riverkeeper

(http://ottawariverkeeper.ca)

Strawberry Full Moon Toning Eclipse Grand Cross

2010-06-23T16:40:00.002-04:00

Friday June 25th, 2010
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills

Space for 33 Voices RSVP
many voices make light work

Location: 383 Ravenhill Avenue in Westboro
RSVP: jeremy@sacredsound.ca
Fee: Suggested Donation $11.00

Double Gong New Moon Meditation - Sunday, June 13th, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

2010-06-09T18:16:00.006-04:00

Join Devinder Kaur and Guru Inder Kaur for a Double Gong experience.
Two Gongs played at the same time in harmony & rhythm!

"A new moon teaches gradualness and deliberation and how one gives birth to oneself slowly." By Rumi

Every New Moon, we have the opportunity to manifest a new beginning and when we come together with such an intention our efforts are enhanced. This class will include a Meditation for Prosperity and a Double Gong relaxation/meditation - all in the energy of the New Moon.

What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket/shawl & show up early! Complimentary homemade organic cookies and a warming cup of Yogi Tea served after class.

No previous yoga or meditation experience necessary. Everyone welcome!

Cost: Use your PranaShanti Class Card or Drop In Fee ($7 for first visit, $14 regular).

Be well,

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON
http://www.pranashanti.com/
613-761-9642 (YOGA)

2010-06-09T15:12:00.007-04:00

Heart Sounds with Club Yoga
Artistic Jamming to uplift the sacred within

Sunday June 13th, 2010
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Guided by Anamda & Satkiana

Location: Bioenergetics Institute 36 Simcoe Street
RSVP : Anamda info@clubyoga.ca
613-228-9235 Donation: $8 - $15

Dear Kirtaners,
Let your HEART bloom with the June flowers & RELEASE, RELAX & REGENERATE through the creative flow of "Heart Sounds" this Sunday, June 13th from 6:30- 8:00 p.m.

Anamda & Satkiana are guiding this Kirtan with healing sounds, crystal bowls, harmonium, healing Fire & Art. Together we will explore personal movement, creativity and our sacred center. You are welcome to bring an instrument and/or object to play during the art jamming. A selection of art supplies & acoustic instruments will be available to share.

Afterwards, we look forward to sharing this special evening's experience with you over some spiced Tea and yummy Ayurvedic snacks.

RSVP: Anamda - info@clubyoga.ca or 613-228-9235

June 13th Blissful Kirtan CANCELLED

2010-06-05T23:17:00.003-04:00

Namaste

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT THE June 13th Blissful Kirtan HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR NEXT SACRED CHANTING CIRCLE AT THE Windhorse Yoga studio ON Sunday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE VERIFY THIS SITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS, TO APPEAR IN DUE COURSE.

Blessings of Peace, Joy, Love & Light to everyone!

Mirabai Ceiba In Concert - Sat. June 5th at 7:30 PM at PranaShanti Yoga Centre

2010-05-29T13:43:00.002-04:00

This is a night you will not want to miss!

Mirabai Ceiba will be presenting songs from their new release “A Hundred Blessings.” Their artistry flows through this album on a wind of rich creativity, musical depth and sacred spirit. With a beautiful blend of mantras and songs, this album includes the prayers and mantras of Guru Nanak and Yogi Bhajan blended with the poetry of Rumi, Thich Nhat Hanh and Mirabai Ceiba’s own gentle poems.

Mirabai Ceiba is a musical project created by Angelika Baumbach from Mexico (vocal and harp) and Markus Sieber from Germany (vocal and guitar). They perform a compilation of original songs in Spanish and English as well as chants from different traditions of the world and Gurmukhi Mantras. Their albums include “Flores”, “Mountain Sadhana”, “Ocean”, and their latest "A Hundred Blessings".

Snatam Kaur: "Mirabai Ceiba's latest release "Ocean" is a testament to the pure devotion they embody as musicians, chanting to God from their hearts..."

Deva Premal and Miten: "Mirabai Ceiba have created a beautiful, natural, warm album that we have found to be both inspirational and uplifting ... we look forward to seeing them in concert."

Cost: $25 per person in advance, $30 per person day of the event. Children under 12 free admittance.

To listen to Angelika and Markus' beautiful music please visit Mirabai Ceiba Website.

For a peek at what you will experience please watch Angelika and Markus in concert at Mirabai Ceiba Concert at Cardiff by the Sea, California.

Looking forward to seeing you for an evening of heavenly chants and songs!

Be well,

Devinder Kaur
PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON (near the Parkdale Market)
http://www.pranashanti.com/
613-761-9642 (YOGA)

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 23 MAY

2010-05-19T22:43:00.010-04:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Honour your Self! Celebrate your Self!

Since Sri Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on the Full Moon day this month (May 27th), we will pause to honour a great Soul whose life and teachings have been an inspiration and beacon of Divine Light for many weary pilgrims on the path to Self-realization.

Join us to praise the Divine,

in gratitude and surrender.

All voices & instruments are welcome! Song sheets and some percussion instruments are provided. Bring your own to enhance the sacred vibrations. No previous experience is required.

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SUNDAY May 23, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.
Santosha Yoga Westboro
346 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor
Ottawa (near Churchill Avenue)
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*** FREE ACTIVITY ***

Beautiful framed sacred images of deities and small

Buddha statues will be offered in exchange for

donations to benefit the Sai Nilayam Spiritual

Organization’s humanitarian service initiatives

in South Africa.

BUDDHAM SHARANAM GACCHAMI

Mirabai Ceiba - In Concert, Saturday, June 5th, 7:30 PM

2010-05-12T20:46:00.003-04:00

Mirabai Ceiba In Concert!

This is a night you will not want to miss!

Mirabai Ceiba will be presenting songs from their new release “A Hundred Blessings.” Their artistry flows through this album on a wind of rich creativity, musical depth and sacred spirit. With a beautiful blend of mantras and songs, this album includes the prayers and mantras of Guru Nanak and Yogi Bhajan blended with the poetry of Rumi, Thich Nhat Hanh and Mirabai Ceiba’s own gentle poems.

Mirabai Ceiba is a musical project created by Angelika Baumbach from Mexico (vocal and harp) and Markus Sieber from Germany (vocal and guitar). They perform a compilation of original songs in Spanish and English as well as chants from different traditions of the world and Gurmukhi Mantras. Their albums include “Flores”, “Mountain Sadhana”, “Ocean”, and their latest "A Hundred Blessings".

Snatam Kaur: "Mirabai Ceiba's latest release "Ocean" is a testament to the pure devotion they embody as musicians, chanting to God from their hearts..."

Deva Premal and Miten: "Mirabai Ceiba have created a beautiful, natural, warm album that we have found to be both inspirational and uplifting ... we look forward to seeing them in concert."

Cost: $25 per person in advance, $30 per person day of the event. Children under 12 free admittance.

To listen to Angelika and Markus' beautiful music please visit the Mirabai Ceiba Website.

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON
613-761-9642 (YOGA)
www.pranashanti.com
FREE Parking

Kirtan with Divya - Saturday, May 15th, 7:30 PM

2010-05-12T20:39:00.001-04:00

Join Divya Prabha for a wonderful evening of Kirtan. Kirtan is a practice of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion) - is a call and response form of singing which is expanding throughout North America as westerners discover it’s uplifting, healing and joyous effects.

Chanting is a way of getting in touch with yourself. It's an opening of the heart and letting go of the mind and thoughts. It deepens the channel of grace, and it's a way of being present in the moment.

Divya was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1971 she underwent a life-altering spiritual awakening which caused her to leave her job at a local university and take up intensive study of Yoga and Yoga philosophy.

She has composed a wealth of chants that are sung around the world, and has made 5 CD's of Sanskrit chanting and one CD of original songs about the spiritual path.

Divya travels the world giving courses and concerts and satsangs, and resides with her husband, artist Michael Fernandes, at her home Shining Bay Retreat, a summer Yoga facility overlooking a quiet ocean cove in East Dover. When not traveling, she leads satsang and offers programs at her Retreat and elsewhere in Nova Scotia.

Cost: $15.00 per person.

Visit http://www.divya.net/ to listen to this most amazing music!

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON
http://www.pranashanti.com/
613-761-9642 (YOGA)

Mothers' Day Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

2010-05-06T12:09:00.000-04:00

Mothers' Day Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga
Artistic Jamming to uplift the sacred within

Sunday May 9th, 2010
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills

Location: Bioenergetics Institute 36 Simcoe Street
RSVP : Anamda info@clubyoga.ca
613-228-9235
Donation: $8 - $15

Connecting to mother earth and our birth mother, through the water element, and tone, we sing appreciation from and to the womb of creation, the heartbeat of seven generations...... JAI MA !

Come experience Bhakti Yoga with a creative, intuitive approach, to invite the intuitive flow of voice, breath, music to co-create the oneness, silence in between the notes and sounds!

Jeremy Sills will be bringing his healing music, crystal bowls, drumming and harmonic overtoning to each evening, and ClubYoga's Anamda will contribute to the meditation with her voice, harmonium and singing bowls. The vibration of sound and color will bring us into perfect harmony as a group and allow individuals to express their own authentic voice from the heart, to restore the sound connection within our own consciousness.

We will co-create together with voice, instruments, art and movement to create a sacred space in the flow of the moment. Anyone is welcome to join with instruments, voice, dance, or art to create a space for healing and celebration! Bring your pastels, paints, watercolours and sketchbooks!

For more information about "Heart Sounds Kirtan" please contact Anamda at 613-228-9235 or email info@clubyoga.ca

Kirtan, Chant and Yoga at the Ottawa Sound Healing Conference

2010-05-06T11:56:00.002-04:00

It all began with an OM...

Creation, as the story goes, was vibrated into being through sound. Every atom in our being continues to vibrate, singing the song of our karmas and dharmas. When in resonating with nature, our cells harmonize with the primal sounds of creation. The ancient mystics taught these sounds as mantras and prayers, and brought forth the movements and dances that opened our bodies to these vibrations, so that we can always return to our essential nature. From teacher to disciple, these movement and sound practices were shared, coming to form the practices we know as yoga and meditation. As these sounds where shared in community, music came to be, and the Love that was experienced came through as Kirtan.

The Ottawa Sound Healing Conference invites you to move and sound your heart open. For the Yogi in all of us, this weekend will feature the sonic practices of India.

Enter the Secret Chamber of the Heart through Sacred Sound and Kundalini yoga. Join mysticsJeremy Sills and Tanya Nash as they co-create a soundscape that will help your body mind and heart connect to this place far beyond and deep within. Together we will sit back and lay down, bathing in the healing frequencies of crystal and tibetan singing bowls, readying our bodies for a gentle kundalini yoga practice to root our heart in our body, and our body in the earth.

Kirtan recording artists, The Bhakti Connection, will share their divine bliss through songs of devotion from India and beyond. An established group since 2007, the collective strives to explore in depth both the traditional and more modernized world of Chanting and Devotional music – the result a blissful fusion of sound, voice, intricate and/or simple musical adaptations that are inspiring to the ear and heart; as well as alluring arrangements to unite the body, mind and spirit. Check out their myspace page to taste the sweet nectar of their divine harmonies which dance upon worldly instrumentation.

Goddess Vocal Circle - Invoking the Goddess through Sounds. The many aspects of the Goddess sing the song of the sacred Feminine within us all – an expression of life’s divine play of bountiful love and wild energy. In this sonic meditation, the creative energy of the group will tell the story of the Goddess, enchanting you into feeling your radiance and creative flow.

The circle begins with an opportunity to open the voice, releasing the tensions of the body and mind in a safe sacred space of sisterhood. In this state of openness, we invoke the Goddess energy with ancient sanskrit chants, then let our voices tell our stories and that of our archetypal sisters, carrying us through our journeys into unity and peace.

All lovers of the divine feminine, male and female, are welcome to hold space in silence or share their voice (no singing or musical experience necessary).

These amazing experiences are offered along side sound healing concerts and participatory workshops using contemporary sonic arts and other ancient sound traditions, including performances and workshops by David Hickey, Michael Moon, Barclay McMillan, Ann Marie Boudreau and many more.

Advanced tickets are available by contacting Tanya at sonicmystikama@gmail.com or Maike atsonicspiritottawa@gmail.com. For more information, please visit the Ottawa Sound Healing Conference website at: www.ottawasoundhealingconference.com

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ Sun 25 Apr

2010-04-20T23:20:00.003-04:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Honour your Self! Celebrate your Self!

Come sing your Heart open! Experience the inner peace and joy that are your true nature. Express your love, reverence and devotion for the Divine, whatever name or form you may wish to adopt to call on the One that is in All and Everything. All spiritual traditions are honoured in the sacred chanting circle. Realize the unity that lies beyond the diversity of the phenomenal world. We all smile in the same language! True masters proclaim that there is only one universal religion... the Religion of LOVE! Let us all endeavour to live it... in every moment.

No previous kirtan experience is necessary to participate. All voices and instruments are welcome to join other kindred Souls in creating healing sound vibrations.

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SUNDAY 25 April 2010

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Windhorse Yoga Studio

1338 1/2 Wellington Street W.

Ottawa (Westboro area)

http://www.windhorse-yoga.ca/

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* * * FREE ACTIVITY * * *

Loving donations to benefit Ottawa Riverkeeper

(http://ottawariverkeeper.ca)

FUTURE BLISSFUL KIRTANS:

Sunday, May 9: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, June 13: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, June 27: Windhorse Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, July 11: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, July 25: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)

Sunday, August 29: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)

http://www.santoshayoga.com/

http://www.windhorse-yoga.ca/

http://www.adishaktiyogacentre.com/

elemental awakening - classical kundalini yoga experiential workshop

2010-04-15T12:33:00.006-04:00

Description:

Ritual, bandhas, breath, movement and sounds from classical kundalini yoga of the tantric tradition are interwoven to experience the five elements and embody the Goddess Shakti within. Taught in an intimate setting, please email Tanya to reserve your space at embodyyoga@gmail.com Suggested donation $11-$33.

Presenter

This experiential workshop will be taught by Tanya Madhavi Nash. For Tanya, Yoga is a life of Sadhana – living each moment with conscious awareness. The movements, breath, mantras and stillness on the yoga mat are the practices that cultivate this awareness; bringing harmony to life off the mat. Tanya shares these teachings around the world through her work as a teacher, healer and volunteer in Canada, the United States, Europe and India.

Current Schedule

Saturday, April 17th

12:00pm - 2:00pm

60 McLeod, Ottawa, Ontario

Registration

Taught in an intimate setting, please email Tanya at embodyyoga@gmail.com to save your space. A suggested offering of $11-$33 is welcome.

PranaShanti - Live Music in Yoga Classes with Girish - April 23rd and 24th

2010-04-12T20:27:00.001-04:00

Girish is a cutting edge Sanskrit chant and kirtan singer, will be performing live at PranaShanti Yoga Centre in Ottawa, April 23-25, 2010, to celebrate his new release Diamonds in the Sun.

Girish will be performing solo in Maria Figueroa’s class on Friday April 23 at 7:30pm, and in Jennifer Stackhouse’s class on Saturday April 24 at 1pm. Live music and yoga classes are a magical experience with Girish singing powerful Sanskrit chants set to his original modern melodies, allowing for a deeper yoga experience.

Saturday, April 24 at 7:30pm, Girish will be performing with his talented and eclectic band for an evening of inspired kirtan. You’ll find yourself singing, dancing, moving and grooving as you join the band in ecstatic chant.

Sunday, April 25 at 3pm, Girish will be offering a three hour chant workshop for those who would like a more intimate experience with Sanskrit chants, hymns, and Bhakti Yoga.

Live Music in Yoga Classes - It's a magical experience!

Friday April 23, 7:30pm, Yoga with Maria Figueroa, Live Music with Girish
Saturday April 24, 1pm, Yoga with Jennifer Stackhouse, Live Music with Girish

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street
Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2V7
www.pranashanti.com
613-761-9642 (YOGA)

Ottawa Sound Healing Conference - EARLY BIRD TICKETS until THURSDAY APRIL 15th!

2010-04-09T22:32:00.002-04:00

A very special gathering of sonic co-creation and community. For tickets and more information, please contact Tanya at sonicmystikama@gmail.com.

workshops, leading edge speakers, sound journeys, concerts, kirtan,

sound yoga, soulful musicians, african drumming, dancing,

music therapy, meditation and a variety of vendors and instruments

featuring:
David Hickey of Crystal Journey, Jeremy Sills, The Bhakti Connection, Melinda Urban, Theda Phoenix, Pamela Holm, Dan Mauro, Gary Baker, Ann-Marie Boudreau and many more!!!

Pure Art Foundation Presents an Earth Day Celebration with David Hickey

2010-04-09T16:18:00.002-04:00

Pure Art Foundation is proud to announce a benefit concert with special guest, David Hickey. Experience the uniquely pure and powerful acoustic instrumentation of Crystal Journey on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the Colisée Kirkland (Cineplex) at 7:30 pm.
The cost of the ticket is $20 and all proceeds will go the Pure Art Foundation CAST (Construct a Structure Today) program, providing shelter for the homeless of Peru. Read more

You can purchase your tickets on line

If you prefer to speak with a Pure Art member, or need more info, please call our toll free number 1-866-567-HEAL(4325) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Experience the healing power of music that connects humanity on a quest to alleviate poverty and make our planet a better place.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

Visit Crystal Journey's Website

Directions to the Colisee Kirkland (Cineplex)

~ The 5 elements in sound & movement ~ with Jeremy Sills

2010-04-08T15:32:00.006-04:00

Workshop 2010: Crystal Bowls with Jeremy Sills (guest)
Location: Elgin Street
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Cost: $20 per person (plus GST)

~ The 5 elements in sound & movement ~ Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls, Drum, and Voice

Beginning in stillness, in silence, introducing the bowls, and inviting the impulse of slow slow slow, breath.....as chimes, and drumming, and melody, we begin to call the soul into carnation....ether, air, fire, water, and earth.....to invite the whole Self into the present moment...giving voice to each element....moving deeper and deeper into the body....sounding the frequencies of the chakras....we then begin to sound our way around the room, with subtle, and gross movements, on the floor, on all fours, standing, swaying, dancing to the Muse, and freeing the creative artist within each of us...

Chakra Crystal Bowl Meditations with Jeremy Sills

2010-04-08T15:29:00.005-04:00

III ~ The Solar Plexus Chakra Crystal Bowl Meditation
with Jeremy Sills

April 15th Thursday 7:00 – 9:00pm
Pre-registration required $20.00 – seating 15

Location: Serendipity Books & Gifts
1337B Wellington St. West

VIII ~ The 8th Chakra Crystal Bowl Meditation
with Jeremy Sills

April 19th Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm
Pre-registration required $20.00 – seating 15

Location: Serendipity Books & Gifts
1337B Wellington St. West

Aries New Moon Toning

2010-04-08T15:28:00.001-04:00

Aries New Moon Toning
many voices make light work

Tuesday April 13th, 2010
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills

Space for 33 Voices RSVP

Location: 383 Ravenhill Avenue in Westboro
RSVP: jeremy@sacredsound.ca
Fee: Suggested Donation $11.00

next FULL MOON Toning - Tuesday April 27th 2010

COMING SUNDAY APRIL 11: SACRED SOUND AND CRYSTAL BOWLS WITH JEREMY SILLS

2010-04-08T15:24:00.000-04:00

To launch our Spring Healing Series, the mystical voice and musical talents of Jeremy will integrate with crystal bowls to provide an experience in healing music and sound. Following the service, a 2 hour introductory workshop in sound healing will be held to show how the application of sound and music works within the framework of health and well being. It is an opportunity to discover how sound and music directly affect us, on every level, and to begin to consciously select what we allow into our lives in the form of sound and music.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW

Date: Sunday April 11th 2010 10:30am Service ~ 12:30pm Workshop
Location: 312 Parkdale Avenue North (Parkdale & Spencer) OttawaON
Unity Ottawa Centre: 613-723-5852 E-mail: officeunityottawa@yahoo.ca

For more information about our courses, programs and activities, visit our website at http://www.unityottawa.org/

In gratitude and service,

UnityChurch of Ottawa

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 11 APR

2010-04-07T21:49:00.005-04:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Honour your Self! Celebrate your Self!

You are cordially invited to join us in the inner exploration of the creative power of sound and vibration. Every vowel and every consonant in the sacred chants, as well as the tone and rhythm of the music has its effect upon the mind and body. As they become "refined" by this simple practice, the Self reaches a higher state of perfection and is led to a subtler, divine world of sound and "be"ing where a type of ecstasy can be experienced, a Bliss of happiness and inner peace, which is the Soul's true nature and everyone's birthright.

All voices and instruments are welcome, and no previous kirtan experience is necessary to participate. HARI OM!

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SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2010

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Santosha Yoga Westboro

346 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor

Ottawa (near Churchill Ave.)

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*** FREE ACTIVITY ***

Charitable donations gratefully received to

benefit a non-profit organization

Future BLISSFUL KIRTANS
(time: 6:30 - 8 p.m., unless otherwise specified)

Sunday, April 25: Windhorse Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, May 9: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, June 13: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, June 27: Windhorse Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, July 11: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, July 25: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)

Sunday, August 29: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)

http://www.windhorse-yoga.com/

http://www.santoshayoga.com/

http://www.adishaktiyogacentre.com/

David Hickey - Sounds of the Solar System Crystal Bowl and Planet Gong Concert

2010-04-06T22:29:00.000-04:00

Theda Phoenix Crystal Calm CD Release Concert

2010-04-06T22:22:00.000-04:00

Girish - Concert & Workshop - April 24/25, 2010 at PranaShanti

2010-03-29T18:29:00.003-04:00

Girish In Concert - Saturday, April 24th, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Girish is coming back to Ottawa. He was at PranaShanti for the opening Concert weekend in October 2008. Joins us for this very special night as Girish is accompanied by Juno Award winner, Errol Starr and his band. Girish is just about to release a new CD called "Diamonds in the Sun". We're sure to hear some of the wonderful tracks from his new CD.

Girish sings traditional Sanskrit mantras with a modern, funky, yet deeply devotional twist. Accompanied by his amazing band, Girish invites his audience to participate by singing along, call and response chanting, and dancing. If you think you haven't hear him before - check out most of your New Age and Kirtan/Chant CDs and you'll find him there as one of the most sought after musicians and vocalists.

Cost: $25 per person in advance. $30 per person at the door. Children under 12 free admittance. Please book early, space is limited! Complimentary treats and tea served aftwards.

Chant Workshop with Girish

Sunday, April 25th, 2:00 to 5:00 PM

Girish's chanting immersion is for anyone seeking to bring the bliss of Sanskrit chanting into daily life or to deepen an existing chanting practice. You'll explore several of the most powerful Sanskrit mantras and offer practical guidance on integrating them into your yoga, meditation, or pranayama practice.

Girish's chant workshop will cover:

•The tradition of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion);

•The sacred power of Sanskrit;

•The Gayatri Mantra;

•Chants to the Goddess;

•Bija Mantras (mystical seed sounds);

•The Hanuman Chalisa;

•Meaning, pronunciation, and yogic application of all the chants; and

•Resources for further study and inspiration.

Cost: $40 per person. No previous chanting or yoga experience necessary.

To listen to Girish's amazing music please visit Girish Music.

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2V7
www.pranashanti.com
613-761-9642 (YOGA)

Libra Full Moon Toning

2010-03-28T00:01:00.001-04:00

Libra Full Moon Toning
many voices make light work

Monday March 29th, 2010
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills

Space for 33 Voices RSVP

Location: 383 Ravenhill Avenue in Westboro
RSVP: jeremy@sacredsound.ca
Fee: Suggested Donation $11.00

next NEW MOON Toning - Tuesday April 14th 2010

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 28 MAR

2010-03-27T22:30:00.002-04:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Honour your Self! Celebrate your Self!

Immerse your mind in an ancient devotional practice rooted in potent, healing sounds and vibrations that awaken the Self to its innately blissful nature and true identity in the Divine. A chanting circle is not a forum for performance, but is intended to be a sacred inner practice pursued with kindred Souls in an atmosphere of sincerity, humility and gratitude, in remembrance of the One that is in all and everything. Voices and instruments blend together and harmonize within the loving principle sustaining the human heart and breath.

We look forward to welcoming you to our next gathering in the spirit of Love.

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SUNDAY 28 March 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Windhorse Yoga Studio
1338½ Wellington Street W.
Ottawa (Westboro area)

www.windhorse-yoga.ca
_____________________________________

*** FREE ACTIVITY ***

Charitable donations received to benefit Ottawa Riverkeeper
(http://ottawariverkeeper.ca)

BLISSFUL KIRTAN schedule
(6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., unless otherwise specified)

THIS SUNDAY, March 28: Windhorse Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, April 11: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, April 25: Windhorse Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, May 9: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, June 13: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, June 27: Windhorse Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, July 11: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)

Sunday, July 25: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)

Sunday, August 29: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)

Please refer to the following websites for maps and directions:

www.santoshayoga.com

www.windhorse-yoga.ca

www.adishaktiyogacentre.com

Please inform us if you wish for your name to be added to our distribution list at blissfulkirtan@hotmail.com

Dev Suroop - Sadhana, March 19th & Workshop March 21st

2010-03-17T20:31:00.002-04:00

Free - Early Morning Sadhana
Friday, March 19th, 5 AM to 7 AM
Kundalini Yoga Tradition

Join us for sadhana on March 19th. It's a powerful one as we celebrate the Spring Equinox! I hour of Yoga and 1 hour of Chanting in the ambrosial hours!

We will also be joined with world renowned recording artist Dev Suroop Kaur who will be performing live music for the sadhana chants! Let's give her a warm and friendly welcome to the Ottawa community through the spirit of our voices!

Cost: Everyone welcome, as always. A donation to the Food Bank is appreciated. Complimentary tea and treats served after.

The POWER of ONG with Dev Suroop

Sunday, March 21st
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Yogi Bhajan has said that the sound ‘Ong’ must be mastered. After mastering 'Ong', when you chant ‘Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo’, the universe will open up to you. 'Ong' makes things happen.

In this Naad Yoga (the yoga of sound) session, we will embark upon a deep exploration and experience of the vibration of 'Ong', one of the keystones of Kundalini Yoga mantras. We will also learn about the differences between 'Ong' and 'Om'.

About the Teacher: Dev Suroop Kaur delights in sharing the pure practicality of nurturing a successful and deeply authentic life through the teachings of Yogi Bhajan. An accomplished musician, recording artist, and KRI Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer, Dev Suroop Kaur strives to break it down, keep it real, and guide students to their own empowered authenticity. She deeply enjoys training others in the science of Naad Yoga, conscious communication, and how to access the beauty and power of their personal voice. She currently lives with her husband in Espanola, New Mexico and, in addition to her teaching and music activities, works to maintain a peaceful mind as a business executive. For more information, go to www.devsuroop.com.

Cost: $28 per person.

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street (just a few short blocks from the Parkdale Market)
Ottawa, ON
613-761-9642 (Yoga), www.pranashanti.com
FREE parking

Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

2010-03-17T15:52:00.009-04:00

Sunday March 21st, 2010
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Bioenergetics Institute 36 Simcoe Street
RSVP: Anamda info@clubyoga.ca 613-228-9235
Donation: $8 - $15

Come experience Bhakti Yoga with a creative, intuitive approach, to invite the intuitive flow of voice, breath, music to co-create the oneness, silence in between the notes and sounds!

Jeremy Sills will be bringing his healing music, crystal bowls, drumming and harmonic overtoning to each evening. The vibration of sound and color will bring us into perfect harmony as a group and allow individuals to express their own authentic voice from the heart, to restore the sound connection within our own consciousness.

We also welcome, MarJoli, "I Am Joy" artist, teacher and photographer who will be bringing the vibration, temperature and color of sound to the canvas during the kirtan with everyone invited to join in. She will create 2 canvas paintings, and both will be given away in a raffle at the end of the evening. Tickets for the raffle are $5 each.

For more information about "Heart Sounds Kirtan" please contact Anamda at 613-228-9235 or email info@clubyoga.ca

Spring Equinox Concert with Crystal Singing Bowls

2010-03-14T11:42:00.005-04:00

Jeremy Allan Michael Sills presents
a live in concert healing ~ equal day equal night equal rite

Spring Equinox Eve
Friday March 19th 2010
7:30pm $25 at the door

St. Luke's Sanctuary
760 Somerset St. W

Ottawa, ON

Pisces New Moon Toning

2010-03-14T11:38:00.004-04:00

Pisces New Moon Toning
many voices make light work

Monday March 15th, 2010
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills

Space for 33 Voices RSVP

Location: 383 Ravenhill Avenue in Westboro
RSVP: jeremy@sacredsound.ca
Fee: Suggested Donation $11.00

next FULL MOON Toning - Monday March 29th 2010

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ Sun 14 MAR

2010-03-07T01:31:00.003-05:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Honour your Self! Celebrate your Self!

Sacred chanting is a devotional practice common to all world religions, dedicated to the remembrance of the Divine. The repetition of potent words and phrases entrains the mind into a higher awareness, opens the heart, and serves to deepen one’s understanding of the Soul’s true nature.

Come and experience the sweet nectar of the many names of the ONE that is in all and everything. Create healing sound vibrations, and bask in the inner joy and peace that are pure manifestations of the Self.

All voices & instruments are welcome!

No previous experience is required!
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Sunday MARCH 14, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
SANTOSHA YOGA WESTBORO
346 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor
Ottawa (near Churchill Avenue)
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*** FREE ACTIVITY ***

Voluntary donations always gratefully accepted to
benefit a charitable organization or project

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To assist in the planning of your Bhakti Yoga practice, please review the following Blissful Kirtan schedule (to August) and mark the dates on your calendar. You will be informed as others are added, in due course. If you would like to be on our distribution list to receive timely reminders of upcoming kirtans, please send a request to: blissfulkirtan@hotmail.com. We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our sacred gatherings.

BLISSFUL KIRTAN SCHEDULE 2010

TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., unless otherwise specified.
Kirtans confirmed, unless otherwise specified.

This Sunday, March 14: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)
Sunday, March 28: Windhorse Yoga (Westboro)
Sunday, April 11: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)
Sunday, April 25: Windhorse Yoga (Westboro)
Sunday, May 9: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)
Saturday, May 22: Bodhi Tree Yoga (Kemptville - to be confirmed; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Sunday, June 13: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)
Sunday, June 27: Windhorse Yoga (Westboro)
Sunday, July 11: Santosha Yoga (Westboro)
Sunday, July 25: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)
Sunday, August 29: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)

Please refer to the following websites for maps and directions:
www.santoshayoga.com
www.windhorse-yoga.ca
www.adishaktiyogacentre.com
www.bodhitreeyogacentre.ca

Full Snow Moon Toning

2010-02-26T15:49:00.006-05:00

many voices make light work

Sunday February 28th, 2010
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills

Space for 33 Voices RSVP

Location: 383 Ravenhill Avenue in Westboro
RSVP: jeremy@sacredsound.ca
Fee: Suggested Donation $11.00

next NEW MOON Toning - Monday March 15th 2010

David Hickey Gongs and Bowls: Adi Shakti Yoga

2010-02-26T10:56:00.007-05:00

Gong & Crystal Bowl Concert with David Hickey
Sunday April 25, 2010
7-9 p.m.
Adi Shakti Yoga Centre
1390 Youville Drive, 2nd floor, Orléans
Ample Free Parking

Sound therapy virtuoso, David Hickey, will be playing several Gongs, a variety of Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls and other toning instruments while you relax either in a seated pose or lying down. David travels across Canada and the USA bringing the healing gift of Sound. His gongs & bowls come in various sizes, hence producing a multitude of sounds to access every chakra, organ, nerve, cell and neuron. An evening spent in this sound current can barely be described... it must be experienced. But know that you WILL be transported! Your experience will be unique and profound. Definitely mark your calendar and bring friends. Space will be limited, and spots will very likely not be available at the door. No experience is required for this type of healing & unique concert. Seating will be on a carpeted floor with many cushions available.
$20 in advance, $25 at door
Register with Paypal here: http://www.adishaktiyogacentre.com/david_hickey.html

PranaShanti Welcomes Wade Morissette, Saturday, Feb. 27th, 7:30 PM

2010-02-23T20:02:00.004-05:00

Join international Kirtan artist Wade Imre Morissette for an uplifting evening!

Saturday, February 27th, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Participate in an evening of powerful Kirtan with Wade Imre Morissette. A sing until you can’t sing anymore bliss out mantra call and response expression fest!

Wade has been practicing and teaching yoga for 13 years. He has completed Iyengar, Classical Ashtanga and Ashtanga-Vinyasa yoga teacher training. He has studied Vinyasa, Viniyoga, Anusara, and Kriya yoga, as well as zazen, Vedic Chanting, and active movement and sound meditations with some of the best-known teachers in Canada, North America, and India.

He is also a Reiki master, certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, and Viniyoga Therapist. He leads teacher trainings, workshops, retreats, and music-dance evenings internationally. He is currently releasing his yoga book "Transformative Yoga: 5 Keys to Unlocking Inner Bliss" with New Harbinger Publications.

Yogi tea and treats will be served after Kirtan

Cost: $25 per person in advance, $30 per person day of event.

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5 Keys to Unlocking Inner Bliss

An afternoon with Wade Morissette in a workshop based on his newly released book!

Sunday, February 28th, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Transformative Yoga reveals the key transformative process embedded within the yoga tradition. This book offers a complete set of beginner, intermediate, and advanced yoga posture sequences with photographs, and includes yoga meditations for boosting energy, releasing stress, and accessing your inner bliss.

The afternoon will combine the power of a vigorous flow practice, mindfulness meditation, and energizing live music, while Wade transforms your ordinary yoga practice into the extraordinary.

Experience deep connection through a journey of the 5 koshas: physicality (asana), meditation, energy (pranayama), awareness (integration) and profound inner peace (music and sound).

These powerful and potent practices will awaken your inner wisdom, ignite your passion for living, and open your heart to pure bliss. Open to all levels of students and teachers. Leave feeling empowered, connected and truly alive!

Copies of Wade's book will be available for sale at Pranashanti.

Cost: $40 per person in advance, $45 per person day of workshop.

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street (near the Parkdale Market, free parking)
Ottawa, Ontario
http://www.pranashanti.com/
613-761-9642 (YOGA)

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ Sun 14 FEB

2010-02-10T21:28:00.000-05:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

A Celebration of LOVE !

This Valentine's Day, please join us for sacred
chanting to help calm the mind and experience
the bliss that lies within. Explore your voice,
play instruments and sing your heart open!
Share your loving energy and create
peaceful and healing vibrations
for the benefit of all.

Revel in the remembrance of who you are!
You are an embodiment of Divine Love!
Feel Love! Manifest Love!
Dive deep within the inner ocean of Love
and Bliss, and experience the
Truth about your very own Self!

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SUNDAY February 14th
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
SANTOSHA YOGA WESTBORO
346 Richmond Road, suite 205
Ottawa (near Churchill Avenue)
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* * * FREE ACTIVITY * * *

Voluntary donations will be gratefully received,
to benefit a charitable organization. We sincerely
thank everyone who supported our fund-raising
initiative at the last Blissful Kirtan gathering. Your
generous contributions were directed to the

Haiti emergency relief efforts.

Valentine's World Sound Healing Day

2010-02-10T17:24:00.009-05:00

New Moon Toning & Musical Meditation
many voices make light work

SPECIAL EVENT ! A collaboration with Jeremy Sills & Dan Mauro & guest Melinda Urban

Sunday February 14th, 2010
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills & Dan Mauro

Please do not arrive before 7:20pm

Space for 33 Voices RSVP

Location:
View Larger Map">99 4th Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Adishesha Yoga Zone
RSVP: jeremy@jeremysills.com
Fee: Suggested Donation $15.00

Heart Sounds

2010-02-04T15:31:00.006-05:00

Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga
Artistic Jamming to uplift the sacred within

Sunday February 7th, 2010

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills

Location: Bioenergetics Institute 36 Simcoe Street
RSVP: Anamda info@clubyoga.ca 613-228-9235
Donation: $8 - $15

Come experience Bhakti Yoga with a creative, intuitive approach, to invite the intuitive flow of voice, breath, music to co-create the oneness, silence in between the notes and sounds!

The next session is:

March 21st

For more information about "Heart Sounds Kirtan" please contact Anamda at 613-228-9235 or email info@clubyoga.ca

Healing Sound Yoga - Gentle Flow with Sheila Craig and Jeremy Sills

2010-02-03T12:53:00.018-05:00

Healing Sound Yoga - Gentle Flow with Sheila Craig and Jeremy Sills
Fri. Feb 5, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Fee: $30

Discover the magic of yoga practiced to live music. Join Sheila and Jeremy for an evening of gentle flow yoga practiced to healing sound music. Jeremy's intuitive style, combining singing bowls, vocalizations and other soothing instruments will delight your soul as you flow through gentle yoga postures and find stillness in meditation. This class is suitable for all levels of practice.

You can learn more about Jeremy Sills here
... and about Sheila Craig here.

Crystal Bowl Meditation with Jeremy Sills

2010-02-03T12:46:00.004-05:00

I ~ The Root Chakra Crystal Bowl Meditation with Jeremy Sills

February 4th Thursday 7:00 – 9:00pm
Pre-registration required $20.00 – seating 15

call 613-722-3400 to register

Location: Serendipity Books & Gifts 1337B Wellington St. West

What a Joy to be coming to Chant in Ottawa!

2010-01-24T14:47:00.002-05:00

I'm so pleased to be visiting Ottawa for the first time to share a Kirtan concert and a Kirtan Workshop at the beautiful PranaShanti Yoga Studio! My band Julia Propeller and I used to adore coming to Ottawa back in the '90's. I have such fond memories of the fabulous people in this city!! And I'm very excited to see that there is a vibrant Kirtan community in Ottawa! Jai Jai!!!

Hope to see you this weekend!

Blessings,
Brenda

Kirtan: Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:00 p.m. with very special guest Errol Starr Francis
Concert Cost: $20 per person in advance; $25 per person day of the event.

Workshop: Sunday, January 31st, 2010 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
An Introduction to the Art and Practice fo Kirtan with Brenda McMorrow
The next day, join Brenda in this special workshop where we will explore the sacred sounds of ancient mantra and the joyous singing of kirtan (a practice of devotional or Bhakti Yoga.) Open to people interested in singing, meditation, yoga, sound healing and anyone wanting to try something heart-opening and new! No experience necessary!

Workshop Cost: $40 per person in advance; $45 per person day of the event.

Looking forward to chanting with you!

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2V7
613-761-9642 (YOGA), www.pranashanti.com,info@pranashanti.com

Kirtan Concert with Brenda McMorrow - Saturday, January 30th, 2010 - 7 PM

2010-01-22T11:09:00.003-05:00

Kirtan – a practice of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion) - is a call and response form of singing which is expanding throughout North America as westerners discover it’s uplifting, healing and joyous effects.

Kirtan is easy to learn and participate in. The lead singer sings simple and beautiful melodies and the crowd responds either by memory or by using lyric sheets provided. Brenda explains, “Singing together– chanting the Divine names – encourages our hearts to open and the beauty of our true beings to shine!”

Canadian Devotional Chant artist, Brenda McMorrow, began her musical career in the early 1990’s as a singer/songwriter. She co-founded the London, Ontario folk/rock band Julia Propeller – a campus radio and CBC favourite – which opened for and shared festival rosters with acts like Ani Difranco and Bruce Cockburn.

Brenda’s rich musical exploration led her from folk to bluegrass to jazz and now - as meditation, yoga and expanding consciousness have become integral parts of her life – her true heart offering is to share her unique blend of original melodies, world beats and sacred Indian devotional chants.

To learn more about Brenda and her music visit Brenda McMorrow's Website.

Join Brenda and PranaShanti for this uplifting Concert. Tea and treats served after the concert!

Concert Cost: $20 per person in advance; $25 per person day of the event.

Workshop: Sunday, January 31st, 2010 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
An Introduction to the Art and Practice fo Kirtan with Brenda McMorrow
The next day, join Brenda in this special workshop where we will explore the sacred sounds of ancient mantra and the joyous singing of kirtan (a practice of devotional or Bhakti Yoga.) Open to people interested in singing, meditation, yoga, sound healing and anyone wanting to try something heart-opening and new! No experience necessary!

Workshop Cost: $40 per person in advance; $45 per person day of the event.

Looking forward to chanting with you!

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2V7
613-761-9642 (YOGA), www.pranashanti.com, info@pranashanti.com

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 14 FEB

2010-01-19T21:28:00.015-05:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

A Celebration of LOVE !

This Valentine's Day, please join us for sacred
chanting to help calm the mind and experience
the bliss that lies within. Explore your voice,
play instruments and sing your heart open!
Share your loving energy and create
peaceful and healing vibrations
for the benefit of all.

Revel in the remembrance of who you are!
You are an embodiment of Divine Love!
Feel Love! Manifest Love!
Dive deep within the inner ocean of Love
and Bliss and experience the
Truth about your very own Self!
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SUNDAY February 14th

6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Santosha Yoga Westboro

346 Richmond Road, suite 205

Ottawa (near Churchill Avenue)

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* * * FREE ACTIVITY * * *

Voluntary donations will be gratefully received,
to benefit a charitable organization. We sincerely
thank everyone who supported our fund-raising
initiative at the last Blissful Kirtan gathering. Your
generous contributions were directed to the
Haiti emergency relief efforts.

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 14 FEB

2010-01-19T21:28:00.014-05:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

A Celebration of LOVE !

This Valentine's Day, please join us for sacred

chanting to help calm the mind and experience

the bliss that lies within. Explore your voice,

play instruments and sing your heart open!

Share your loving energy and create

peaceful and healing vibrations

for the benefit of all.

Revel in the remembrance of who you are!

You are an embodiment of Divine Love!

Feel Love! Manifest Love!

Dive deep within the inner ocean of Love

and Bliss, and experience the

Truth about your very own Self!

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SUNDAY February 14th
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Santosha Yoga Westboro
346 Richmond Road, suite 205
Ottawa (near Churchill Avenue)
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* * * FREE ACTIVITY * * *

Voluntary donations will be gratefully received,

to benefit a charitable organization. We sincerely

thank everyone who supported our fund-raising

initiative at the last Blissful Kirtan gathering. Your

generous contributions were directed to the

Haiti emergency relief efforts.

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 24 JAN

2010-01-19T21:28:00.007-05:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Honour your Self! Celebrate your Self!

Manifest your Divinity!

This devotional gathering will be especially dedicated to all of our Sisters & Brothers affected by the natural disaster in Haiti.

As always, we will invite Blissful Kirtan participants to sing their hearts open, but with a special intention to send the potent and healing vibrations of love and compassion created by sacred chanting, to support all who are suffering in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

In the spirit of Bhakti Yoga which includes humanitarian service, we will be gratefully accepting donations to benefit Haitian emergency relief efforts. The value of the collected funds will be doubled, as the federal government has pledged to match all contributions received by Canadian charitable organizations until February 12th.

Invite your friends and family, as we hope to welcome you in large numbers at this Sunday's special Blissful Kirtan.

No previous experience is necessary!
All voices and instruments are welcome!

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SUNDAY 24 January

6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Adi Shakti Yoga
1390 Youville Drive, 2nd floor
(unit 5) Orleans

http://www.adishaktiyogacentre.com/

* * * FREE ACTIVITY * * *

Voluntary donations to benefit
Haitian emergency aid initiatives
would be greatly appreciated.

Heart Sounds ~ Artistic Jamming with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

2010-01-11T17:42:00.003-05:00

Artistic Jamming to uplift the sacred within

Sunday January 17th, 2010
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

manifesting from our inner heart for this 2010 year and beginning of a new decade !

Location: Bioenergetics Institute 36 Simcoe Street
RSVP: Anamda info@clubyoga.ca 613-228-9235
Donation: $8 - $15

Come experience Bhakti Yoga with a creative, intuitive approach, to invite the intuitive flow of voice, breath, music to co-create the oneness, silence in between the notes and sounds!

BLISSFUL KIRTAN Sunday 10 JAN

2010-01-08T00:43:00.007-05:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Honour Your Self! Celebrate Your Self!

HAPPY NEW YEAR Dear Friends!!!

Let us resolve to make 2010 a year in which to strengthen our Bhakti Yoga practice with love and sincerity, support each other in our understanding and spiritual growth, and in the process, help make the world a better place.

It has been our great joy and privilege to facilitate the Blissful Kirtans, in order to provide more opportunities for group worship through devotional chanting, and we sincerely hope that you will continue coming regularly to bask in the divine bliss of this sacred practice! We thank everyone who participated in the Blissful Kirtan series last year, and added their beautiful energies, voices and musical instruments to the chanting circles.

We look forward to welcoming you again and are delighted to present the first half of our 2010 schedule. It is a work in progress, so please mark your calendars with the following dates and plan on joining us whenever you can. We will keep you apprised of additional kirtans as they are confirmed. To better serve devotees of Ottawa east, we are making some kirtans accessible at an Orleans location. All gatherings are held from 6:30 - 8 p.m., unless otherwise specified, and are free activities, open to everyone. No experience is necessary, and all voices and instruments are welcome. So invite your friends and family members to benefit from the inner peace and joy derived from this simple devotional practice! The sacred mantras and chants honour all spiritual paths and traditions.

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THIS SUNDAY, 10 JAN 2010

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Santosha Westboro Yoga Studio

346 Richmond Road (2nd floor)

Ottawa (near Churchill)

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Future Blissful Kirtans:

Sunday, January 24th: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)
Sunday, February 14th: Santosha Westboro
Sunday, March 14th: Santosha Westboro
Sunday, April 11th: Santosha Westboro
Sunday, April 25th: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)
Sunday, May 9th: Santosha Westboro
Sunday June 13th: Santosha Westboro
Sunday, July 11th: Santosha Westboro
Sunday, July 25th: Adi Shakti Yoga (Orleans)

* * * FREE ACTIVITY * * *

Voluntary donations accepted to benefit charitable projects.

Blissful Kirtan details will be posted on this site as dates approach, but if you wish to receive email notices, please make a request at blissfulkirtan@hotmail.com and we will ensure your name is added to our distribution list.

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 13 DEC

2009-12-10T22:53:00.009-05:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Namaste ~ Salaam ~ Shalom

Benefit from the last opportunity this year to gather with us to chant and praise the many names of the Divine, in celebration of Hanukkah, the advent of the Islamic New Year and of Christmas. During this very auspicious period, let us join with all of humankind in love and compassion, and pray for abundant blessings to be showered upon all of creation.

Together, let us create healing vibrations with our voices and music, and send them with loving intentions to all Souls who are suffering and in need of our support. Let us recognize the Divinity within each other and live in the awareness of the One that is in all and everything.

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SUNDAY December 13, 2009
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Santosha Westboro Yoga Studio
346 Richmond Road, 2nd floor
Ottawa (Westboro area)

*** FREE ACTIVITY ***

If your Heart dictates, please bring

a non-perishable item to benefit

the Ottawa Food Bank.

Candlelight & Sound - A Winter Solstice Celebration, Sunday, Dec. 20th, 6:30 PM

2009-12-10T14:09:00.000-05:00

"The beauty of music and the power of sound can uplift our spirits, bring us an experience of joy and peace and can heal our bodies."

Join PranaShanti Owner, Devinder Kaur, Energy Psychotherapist and Sound Healing Facilitator Melinda Urban, and gifted musician, Catriona Sturton, for a celebration in Sound and Light for the Winter Solstice.

Experience the healing qualities of a group meditation for World Peace and then relax or meditate to the variety of celestial sounds: Classical stringed instrumentation with Catriona, Vocal Toning and Crystal Singing Bowls with Melinda, and Symphonic Gongs with Devinder, all by the soothing and restful glow of candlelight.

Warming spiced mulled apple juice and a special Winter Solstice dessert buffet with decadent chocolate fountain, fresh fruit and holiday treats served afterwards.

Everyone welcome! No previous yoga or meditation experience needed. Bring a meditation cushion/pillow or shawl to cover up and show up early!

Cost: $22 per person. Children under 12 free.

Sign Up Online or call PranaShanti at 613-761-9642 (YOGA) to reserve your space.

Let's celebrate together!

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street (near the Parkdale Market)
Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2V7
613-761-9642 (YOGA)
http://www.pranashanti.com/

Sunday Dec 6th ~ Heart Sounds Kirtan ~ 7:00PM

2009-12-04T09:50:00.001-05:00

Heart Sounds Kirtan
A singing circle for cultivating bhakti ~ infinite love & gratitude

Sunday December 6th, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills
Location: Bioenergetics Institute 36 Simcoe Street
RSVP: Anamda info@clubyoga.ca 613-228-9235
Donation: $8 - $15
Introducing "Heart Sounds"
hosted by the Bioenergetics Institute
Come experience Bhakti Yoga with a creative, intuitive approach, to invite the intuitive flow of voice, breath, music to co-create the oneness, silence in between the notes and sounds!
Jeremy Sills, is leading our fall Kirtan and will be bringing his healing music, crystal bowls,, drumming and harmonic overtoning to each evening. The vibration of sound and color will bring us into perfect harmony as a group and allow individuals to express their own authentic voice from the heart, to restore the sound connection within our own consciousness.
We also welcome, MarJoli, "I Am Joy" artist, teacher and photographer who will be bringing the vibration, temperature and color of sound to the canvas during the kirtan with everyone invited to join in.
We will co-create together with voice, instruments, art and movement to create a sacred space in the flow of the moment. Anyone is welcome to join with instruments, voice, dance, or art to create a space for healing and celebration!
For more information about "Heart Sounds Kirtan" please contact Anamda at 613-228-9235 or email info@clubyoga.ca

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - SAT 5 DEC 09

2009-12-01T23:54:00.005-05:00

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A BLISSFUL KIRTAN THIS WEEKEND, SATURDAY DECEMBER 5th, AT THE HOME OF
MS SONYA DE VRY. PLEASE READ POSTING DATED NOV 23 FOR DETAILS, OR eMAIL: blissfulkirtan@hotmail.com.

May all Love surround you!

Sounds Of The Solar System: A Crystal Bowl And Planet Gong Concert

2009-11-30T02:11:00.009-05:00

Special Winter Solstice Concert with special guest

The Secret World of Crystals

projecting amazing crystal imagery.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

7:00pm - 10:00pm

St Paul's University, Amphitheatre

223 Main Street

Ottawa, ON

View Map

Doors open at 6pm Cost $ 22 in advance and $ 25 at the door.

Info: sonicspiritottawa@gmail.com or 613 614-1611

Tickets: Serendipity Gifts and Books, 1337 Wellington Street West or Singing Pebble Books, 202 Main Street.

David Hickey has been performing throughout Canada and the United States for over 6 years, with hundreds of shows to date, released 6 CDs and continues to blaze a trail for his unique blend of improvised music with sonically pure and powerful, all acoustic instrumentation.

Visit http://www.crystaljourney.ca/performances.html for more information and other tour dates.

Tickets are available at the door but its best to reserve ahead of time to ensure seating.

What You Can Expect
The shows will take place in two 40 to 50 minute sets. David's usual set up includes 15-20 quartz crystal bowls, 8-10 Paiste Planet gongs, a vibraphone and an assortment of other tuned percussion instruments. Nothing is amplified, pre-recorded or rehearsed. Each set and performance is sonically pure and unique (visit http://www.crystaljourney.ca/video.html to see some past performance video clips). David records the shows on his high quality portable recorder and can make that recording available to you. You can purchase CDs and other merchandise at the shows with cash or cheque or online with a credit card.

We invite you to take a seat or lay down as close to the instruments as possible to get the greatest effect. Remember to bring a yoga matt, blanket and/or pillow as most venues will have floor space to lay down. Chairs for regular seating are also available. Where possible we encourage you to share rides and car pool. It not only saves gas but helps to reduce our carbon foot print on the earth and traffic.

Musical Medicine Series: Lecture #2

2009-11-25T16:13:00.003-05:00

Musical Medicine Series: Lecture #2
Exploring the Musical Wisdom of Ancient Cultures
Thursday, December 3 @ 7:30 pm
(Saint Paul University Amphitheatre, $12 at the door)

The Musicial Medicine Series comprises 9 talks on the science of sound healing. The opening lecture, "The Cosmic Symphony" provided a big picture framework for the entire series. Lecture 2 delves into the music of ancient cultures. Over the last few decades, the field of sound-musical healing has become increasingly validated in diverse professional disciplines as people begin to recognize the amazing transformative properties of sound. This re-emerging musical wisdom was grasped more than 2000 years from cultures who understood the importance of linking their musical activities with cosmic harmonies according to systematic sonic principles.

Should music have the capacity to influence human morality? Does a culture's music impact the behaviour of its society or does society constrain its musical development? What is a musical physician? To find out the answers to these and other psycho-musical questions, come join us for an edutaining (entertaining and educational) evening as we probe the musical wisdom of ancient cultures as diverse India, Greece, and China.

NOTE: This event requires advanced registration. Please contactsacred@sympatico.cato reserve your space.

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - SAT 5 DEC 09

2009-11-23T01:48:00.017-05:00

HONOUR YOUR SELF!

CELEBRATE YOUR SELF!

Manifest your Divinity!!!

Our true nature is 'blissful', but, due to the incessant vagaries of the mind, we seldom experience sustained periods of this natural state of Being. It is not an elusive, transcendental condition attained only by sages who are great yogis/yoginis and master meditators. In fact, it is not something to be achieved, for that is what we truly are! Sat - Chid - Ananda... Truth - Consciousness - Bliss. BLISS lies dormant at the core of our very essence, which is Divine! Devotional chanting is a way of awakening and sustaining the remembrance of our own Divinity, of our inner inexhaustible source of Peace, Love and Bliss. It is an effortless expression of Bhakti Yoga in its simplest form of prayer and devotional chanting. It is the Path of the Heart that gently removes all obstacles to the manifestation of one's Higher Self.

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Join us this weekend in an intimate setting, for a couple

of hours of blissful chanting and remembrance of

our true identity in the Divine.

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All voices and instruments are welcome.

Please bring a cushion/pillow!

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Refreshments and snacks will be served afterwards.
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SATURDAY 5 DEC '09

7 - 9 p.m.

Home of Ms Sonya de Vry

2 - 864 Connaught Avenue

Ottawa (Lincoln Fields area)

across from Carling Avenue and the Lincoln

Fields shopping centre

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*** FREE ACTIVITY ***

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Please remember to bring a non-perishable food

item as a donation to benefit the Ottawa Food

Bank during the Holiday Season.

Due to limited space, we ask you to send us a

confirmation of your attendance before midnight

on Thursday December 3rd

at: blissfulkirtan@hotmail.com

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We look forward to chanting with you!!!

Deva’s Gift Crystal Bowls Sing As We Align with the Earth Elementals ∞≈ Guided Meditation ≈∞

2009-11-22T08:22:00.000-05:00

Deva’s Gift Crystal Bowls Sing

As We Align with the Earth Elementals

∞≈ Guided Meditation ≈∞

Wednesday December 9^th, 2009

71 Somerset Street, 7:30pm

Together, Let US Anchor the New Earth Paradigm – Humans living and co-creating with love and respect for each other and all Earth Kingdoms (Plant, Mineral, and Animal).

This event is by donation. Donations are happily received and the abundance will be offered to the Peace Across the Planet Project (www.peaceacrosstheplanet.org). RSVP at mitsicardinal@gmail.com.

2009-11-20T11:32:00.002-05:00

This Sunday Nov. 22 (7-8:30 pm)
Gong Bath & Meditation Relaxation Evening
Adi Shakti Yoga Centre (1390 Youville Dr., 2nd Fl., Orleans)
Gong to shatter blocks. Meditation for Inspiring Meaningful Life's Work.
'This meditation will help the aspirant find the source of creativity that is in their heart. It creates a connection to meaningul work. It solves the problem of figuring out how to make a lucrative livelihood and satisfy the soul at the same time.' quotes Yogi Bhajan
The Gong, played one blissful hour this Sunday, impacts the body by releasing blocks, reducing tension and stimulating circulation.
Within 90 seconds the mind relaxes and lets go to the healing sound of the Gong!
Afterwards, a Special (11 min.) Meditation for Meaningful Life's Work
Price: $15
Tea & cookies served after class
http://www.adishaktiyogacentre.com/gong_bliss.html

Heart Sounds Kirtan ~ A singing circle for cultivating bhakti ~ infinite love & gratitude

2009-11-08T14:34:00.004-05:00

Sunday November 15th, 2009

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Guided by Jeremy Sills
Location: Bioenergetics Institute 36 Simcoe Street
RSVP: Anamda info@clubyoga.ca 613-228-9235
Donation: $8 - $15
Introducing "Heart Sounds"
hosted by the Bioenergetics Institute
Come experience Bhakti Yoga with a creative, intuitive approach, to invite the intuitive flow of voice, breath, music to co-create the oneness, silence in between the notes and sounds!
Jeremy Sills, is leading our fall Kirtan and will be bringing his healing music, crystal bowls,, drumming and harmonic overtoning to each evening. The vibration of sound and color will bring us into perfect harmony as a group and allow individuals to express their own authentic voice from the heart, to restore the sound connection within our own consciousness.
We will co-create together with voice, instruments, art and movement to create a sacred space in the flow of the moment. Anyone is welcome to join with instruments, voice, dance, or art to create a space for healing and celebration!
For more information about "Heart Sounds Kirtan" please contact Anamda at 613-228-9235 or email info@clubyoga.ca

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - 8 NOV 09

2009-11-04T22:17:00.004-05:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Honour your Self! Celebrate your Self!

You are cordially invited to participate in another Blissful
Kirtan this weekend. Come and enjoy the healing
vibrations of sound. Singing simple yet profound chants
from various spiritual traditions opens the heart and
uplifts the spirit. All voices and instruments are welcome.

Experience the divine bliss that lies within!
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SUNDAY November 8, 2009
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Santosha Yoga Westboro
346 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor
Ottawa (near Churchill Avenue)

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FREE ACTIVITY
Donations of non-perishable food items gratefully
accepted to benefit the Ottawa Food Bank

for further information
email blissfulkirtan@hotmail.com

-:¦:- Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation Sessions-:¦:- in Ottawa at Serendipity Books & Gifts

2009-11-04T17:11:00.009-05:00

V ~ Throat Chakra Crystal Bowl Meditation with Jeremy Sills
November 9th Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm
Pre-registration required $20.00 – seating 15

VI ~ Third Eye Chakra Crystal Bowl Meditation with Jeremy Sills
November 23rd Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm
Pre-registration required $20.00 – seating 15

Location: Serendipity Books & Gifts 1337B Wellington St. West

Facilitated by Jeremy Sills, you will have the opportunity to engage your source energy flow through practical and intuitive meditation. Are youe ready and willing to explore your innate nature and connection to source energy? Each of the Chakras are worlds unto themselves; and when connected they have the capacity to co-create wholistically with the entire system that is our consciousness.
You will have the opportunity to work through the major theme/issue of your chakra with affirmation, intention setting, vocal toning, and the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls. Your spirit will guide you back to a place of harmony and gratitude. Whether it is to a place of appreciation and joy, or to a place of grateful understanding for the pain that has been with you, teaching you to be present with what is as you learn to accept yourself for who you are, wherever you think you may be on this journey
www.sacredsound.ca

Singing Bowls and Sound Healing with Pamela Holm

2009-11-04T16:51:00.002-05:00

Hi friends,

On Remembrance Day, Nov 11 again I am offering a special meditation intended for "Healing the Wounds of War" with singing bowls and music. This is at Lotus Wings, 30-C North Street, Perth at 7:30. Again the price is $20-15.

Sliding scales are always welcome as no one who wants to come is to be excluded.
In either case if there are special songs you would like to have, or instruments suitable for the meditation, please bring them.
In some cases some soft drumming has been done, and sometimes I bring out the guitar at the end. People have brought their own bowls to join in.

November 25, 7:00 I will lead a drumming circle at Lotus Wings. Bring your drums, chants and be ready for fun and letting loose. $15.

Bless you all,

Pamela Holm,

Phone 613-264-8671

Deep Soul Energetics: Music Therapy, Karmic Release & DNA Activation

Crystal Singing Bowls and Intuitive Voice,

www.DeepSoulEnergetics.com

Offices at James Street Wellness Centre in Ottawa & LotusWings in Perth, Ontario, Canada

Musical Physicians & The Music of Ancient Cultures

2009-11-04T16:01:00.007-05:00

POSTPONED Until Future Notice ~ Sorry for any inconvenience

Sacred Initiatives

Bridging Science & Spirit

The Cosmic Symphony

a presentation by Daniel

Thursday, November 12 @ 7:00 pm

During this 1.5 hr presentation, we examine the marvelous musical wisdom of three ancient cultures: Greece, India, China, and the concept of the musical physician. Such cultures understood the importance of harmonizing their societies music with cosmic realms.

Please join me for "Musical Physicians & The Music of Ancient Cultures," the second in a series of nine exciting lectures on the science of music therapy and sound healing: this presentation serves as a conceptual framework for the entire Musical Medicine Series (planned for 2009 & 2010). During our extended musical journey, we will uncover some intriguing information relating music, mind and matter.

Amazingly, the principles underlying sound/musical healing appear to be mirrored in the physical fabric of the universe at many levels. These musical-universal correspondences capture a wide range of phenomena including: planetary sound vibrations, sacred geometry, harmonics, animal sounds, holography, and musical molecules.

Musical Medicine Lecture Series

The Cosmic Symphony (october 12)
Musical Wisdom of the Ancients (november 12)
Bach and Mathematical Codes
Exploring The Musical Brain
Science of Sound-Musical Medicine
The Magic of Mozart
The Healing Power of Voice
Mystical Effects of Lofty Music
Beethoven: The Sound & the Fury

Saint Paul University

Amphitheatre ~ 223 Main St. Ottawa

Tickets: $12 at the door

To register for this event, please send an email to:sacred@sympatico.ca

Musical Meditation

2009-11-04T15:59:00.008-05:00

POSTPONED Until Future Notice ~ Sorry for any inconvenience

Sacred Initiatives Bridging Science & Spirit

Musical Meditation

Sunday, November 8th & 22nd @ 7:00 PM
Adishesha Yoga Zone (by Donation)

99 Fourth Avenue

Please join us for a mesmerizing musical experience this Sunday at 7:00 pm. Feel free to bring along your percussion devices (e.g., drums, tingshaws) to help us create a rhythmic atmosphere.

Meditation Format:

fun guitar-accompanied chants from a variety of traditions;
Taize harmonies, flowing rounds, aboriginal & sanskrit pieces
heart-centered toning supported by singing bowls;
several minutes of peace and stillness;
soothing Shakuhachi flute

The Power of Synchronized Meditation:
Engaging heart-centered feelings induces coherence in multiple body systems, resulting in more efficient communication between the heart, brain and immune system. Group singing combined with toning and meditation are an excellent way of reducing stress, enhancing health, and promoting inner-bliss!

Look forward to sounding with you on Sunday!

Namaste,
Daniel

For more info: sacred@sympatico.ca; (613) 204-5229

Invitation to a Sound Journey Experience

2009-11-04T13:25:00.002-05:00

with Ann-Marie Boudreau from Toronto

Saturday, November 14th

Recline and relax for 90 minutes while being surrounded by a rich blanket of sound and the soulful vocals of Ann-Marie Boudreau from Toronto while instruments from traditions around the globe are played around and over you.
Melodic, sometimes dissonant, the sound journey is created utilizing an intimate knowledge of the chakra system, shamanic traditions and the vibrational nature of our bodies to enhance and deepen the experience. Some have considered this live-surround-sound journey as a deep meditation and others a sound massage or a visioning experience.

*Important: Bring along a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and water for your comfort.*
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $25
DOORS CLOSE AT 6:50 SHARP ~ PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY (6:30)

Please RSVP! call Maike 613 614 1611 or email: sonicspiritottawa@gmail.com

Location: James Street Wellness Center

300-20 James Street, Ottawa, K2P 0T6

http://www.annmarieboudreau.com/

2009-10-23T11:47:00.002-04:00

See you this Sunday Oct. 25

Gong Bath & Mantra Relaxation Evening

Adi Shakti Yoga Centre, 1390 Youville Dr., Orleans
7 - 8:30 pm

Gong to shatter blocks. Meditation for Clear Intuition, &

to Enhance intelligence and Strategic vision: Prospector Meditation

'If you know your purpose and goal, you can prospect for what is useful and what is not. Every coincidence is a larger pattern in action. Relax and see beyond the surface to catch useful currents and be in the best position to act intelligently.' quotes Yogi Bhajan

The Gong, played one blissful hour this Sunday, impacts the body by releasing blocks, reducing tension and stimulating circulation. Within 90 seconds the mind relaxes and lets go to the healing sound of the Gong!

Afterwards, a Special (11 min.) Prospector Meditation for Strategic Vision

Price: 15

Tea & cookies served after class

http://www.adishaktiyogacentre.com/gong_bliss.html

BLISSFUL KIRTAN, 25 OCT 09

2009-10-18T21:39:00.003-04:00

BLISSFUL KIRTAN

Honour your Self! Celebrate your Self!

Come bask in the potent energies of ancient

mantras and devotional chants from

various spiritual traditions…
add your voice and instrument to the

entraining, healing vibrations of sound…

let love expand your heart…
experience the divine bliss that lies within!
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SUNDAY October 25, 2009
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Windhorse Yoga Studio
1338½ Wellington Street W.
Ottawa (Westboro area)

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Everyone is welcome!
FREE ACTIVITY
Voluntary donations will be gratefully accepted to
benefit a local non-profit organization.

for further information, please call 613.798.9642
or email: blissfulkirtan@hotmail.com

Singing Bowl concert with sound healing demonstration ~ Saturday, 17th October 09

2009-10-14T13:50:00.000-04:00

Singing Bowl concert with sound healing demonstration

by Shaman John Orr

Saturday, 17th October 09

Starting time: 6pm

Price: $ 33

Location: Adishesha Yoga Center, 99 Fourth Ave/ Bank St. in the beautiful Glebe

To bring: Water bottle, blanket and if you like a pillow.

You may bring your own Yoga mat, there will be some at the studio.

For more information and to RSVP please contact

Maike @ 613 614-1611 or email: sonicspiritottawa@gmail.com

PS: John is open to book clients on Sunday for a one on one consultation and private sessions.

I am also looking for a space/healing room for Sunday where John can see clients, he is open to bartering either a session or "treasures" from India.

John Orr - Master Healer, Shamanic Teacher

Introduction to John Orr

Nearly 30 years ago, a radical shift in consciousness occurred in John Orr’s life. His “Ego” crossed the bridge of illusion and he discovered that there is not death on the subtle, psychic and soul level. Several natural gifts and latent talents unfolded as he started to observe reality in a new way. All his psychic senses explored the plants, the minerals and the animal kingdom.

He further developed and practised his newly acquired abilities all over Europe, Asia and America and investigated the field of quartz crystals. He travelled and received several initiations in England, India (Himalayas), Peru (Lake Titikaka), Bolivia and Hawaii. He has encountered special beings on different planes of awareness and has been deeply touched by the Native Aboriginal traditions of North America.

In January, 1987, he graduated as a specialist from the School of Natural Therapeutics in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He visited many sacred sites and experienced their energies and wisdom. He acknowledges humans as innate clairvoyants and healers and his dream is to bring the feeling of Earth and the Stars in a way to harmonize and bring peace and joy in the hearts of mind of mankind.

Areas of Wisdom and Knowledge

1. Psychic – Soul reading, spiritual intersession (Christ and Beings connected to him). Ego unwinding, clairvoyance and mediumship (dealing with entities, spirits, astral, elementals, devas). Karmic exorcism (curses, spells, implants, abductions…), past life regression, chakras, psychology (and readings prior to psychic healing), aura cleansing, rebalancing, psycho-emotional and karmic release, dowsing, pendulum, raja pranayama (breathing for brainwaves) and mudras (balancing the elements of the body).

2. Natural Therapeutics – Vibrational medicine, nutrition, counselling, reflexology, polarity, craniosacral therapy (Tibetan Source). Also trained in body massage, shiatsu, herbs, Bach remedies, flower essences, gem elixirs and aromatherapy.

3. Crystal Tuning - Crystal reading, scrying, landscapting (Atlantean Source), meditation, chakra balancing and awakening, etheric operation, crystal grid systems for plants and humans, harmonics in stones, gems, and color crystal therapy.

4. Communications – with plants, minerals, animals, spirits, angels and devas. Communication with the Divine Source Within.

John is a man from the Stars, a man of incredible discipline, humour and wisdom. In everything he does, he is purposeful, yet flexible and detached. He speaks strongly about instinct, the importance of healing the brain, past lives, and karma. John is present in every moment. He is excellent at soul retrieval and teaches people in a manner that they learn to do for themselves which is empowering and fun. He can transform from a fun little boy to a wise old man in 2 seconds. He can be called “the Dr Phil” of psychics as he goes “right to the problem”, "a sharp shooter". John lives a very humble life, but does so in a very disciplined way, following spirit every single moment. It is often difficult to describe him as “you have to meet him to know what we mean”. There is no other clairvoyant, healer out there like him.

Sound Workshop:

John's workshop style is quite different than most clairvoyants'. He is completely spontaneous! Often there is a topic, but he will always ask the group what they would like to explore for the workshop. "Be selfish" he says, "tell me what you want". If there is something you'd like to discuss or have questions about, please let him know. After that, the workshop is fun, informational and experiential. He empowers participants to do for themselves with his guidance, wisdom and teaching. For sure, no two workshops could be alike, it is the participants that mould and shape the session.

One to one sessions - John wants people to know what is involved in a session. It is not called a healing session, although some people say that they have had healing experiences. It is not a psychic reading, energetic work, or run of the mill reading where you go to find out about money, romance etc. John clears the chakras and the aura. Some people who couldn't sleep, could sleep afterwards, one person who had seizures, stopped. Often he will find a past life piece which relates to the problem, but this is not an absolute. Please be clear on what you want at the beginning of the session. It is 1 1/2 hours long, if it goes longer you may get charged more, so be clear about what you want. Bring your questions with you. Remember that he goes right to the problem and be prepared for the truth. John will and can clear many things that other clairvoyants may not, he specializes in clearing "bad medicine" and other dark things from a person.

Hollow Tree Yoga ~ Live Sound & Yoga Flow

2009-10-14T12:45:00.004-04:00

Friday, October 16th
7:00 - 8:30pm
Live Sound and Yoga Flow
with Theda Phoenix and Susan McEwen
Uplifting, inspiring, angelic vocals combined with the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls
meet a mindful, flowing yoga practice…
Call or email us today to reserve your spot!

Breathe, flow, stretch, grow…

Find stillness. Listen to your own voice.
Root down and rise up. Tap into curiosity.
See this moment as an exploration,
an adventure in being.

Experience the deepened inner strength, awareness, clarity, and self-respect
that arise from discovering and honouring
this moment’s starting point,
meeting yourself with compassion and kindness.

How to Play the Gong Workshop with Devinder Kaur, Sunday, November 22nd, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

2009-10-14T08:56:00.005-04:00

Learn the basics of how to play the gong.

Explore the benefits of the sound and vibration produced by this ancient instrument. During the workshop you will learn how to incorporate the Gong's healing sound and vibration into your yoga practice and classes as well as how to play the gong for relaxation, meditation, healing and therapeutic uses.

The workshop is suitable for all yoga teachers, yoga students, healers and therapists. An information package containing all the information you need to get started in playing the Gong is provided for you to take home.

The workshop is led by Devinder Kaur, KRI Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer and Gong Player of the Gong Meditation CD "Echo: Meditations for Peace of Heart and Mind", Devinder Kaur.

This class is limited to 12 participants so please sign up early!

Cost: $75 per person.

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON
613-761-9642 (YOGA), www.pranashanti.com

Double Gong New Moon Meditation - Thursday, October 15th, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

2009-10-14T08:53:00.003-04:00

Join Devinder Kaur (Alison) and Guru Inder Kaur (Josephine) for a Double Gong experience. Two Gongs Played at the same time!

Every New Moon, we have the opportunity to manifest a new beginning and when we come together with such an intention our efforts are enhanced.

This class will include a Meditation for Prosperity and a Double Gong relaxation/meditation - all in the energy of the New Moon.

No previous yoga or meditation experience necessary.

What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket/shawl & show up early! Complimentary homemade organic cookies and a warming cup of Yogi Tea served after class.

Cost: Use your Class Card or Sign Up Now with a Drop In Fee, $7 for your first visit, $14 for regular Drop In. Sign up quickly to ensure your space!

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON
613-761-9642, www.pranashanti.com

2009-09-23T10:56:00.002-04:00

See you this Sunday Sept. 27
Gong Bath & Mantra Relaxation Evening (7 - 8:30 pm)

Adi Shakti Yoga Centre

1390 Youville Dr., 2nd floor, Orléans Ontario

613 824-9189

Gong to shatter blocks. Meditation for Prosperity,
Fulfillment & Success: Circling your Psyche
'You determine your worth. Nobody else can do it. Whatever worth you give yourself, that shall be.' quotes Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga.
The Gong, played one blissful hour this Sunday, impacts the body by releasing blocks, reducing tension and stimulating circulation. Within 90 seconds the mind relaxes and lets go to the healing sound of the Gong.
Afterwards, a Special 11 min. Meditation to generate better flow in one's prosperity, allow deeper personal fulfillment, & impact success on all levels of existence
Price: $15 (at door or on-line)
Tea served after class
http://www.adishaktiyogacentre.com/gong_bliss.html

Mirabai Ceiba - In Concert, Sept. 26th, 2009 at 7:30 PM - PranaShanti Yoga Centre

2009-09-21T19:35:00.004-04:00

"Mirabai Ceiba have created a beautiful, natural, warm album that we have found to be both inspirational and uplifting." Deva Primal and Miten

"Their Concerts are a sensual Celebration of joy, they remind us to the essence of our life in connection with the elements around us." Andreas Grosse.

"Everyone must listen to them every day. In your car, in your home ... everywhere. Play it for your children sleeping or awake. It soothes the souls of even those who have the most to soothe. I love them." Gurmukh

Join Angelika and Markus for an amazing evening of music and chanting. With deep, rich journeys into the sound that is lush, earthy and otherworldly, you will travel the world through their music. Their incredible vocals are accompanied by Angelika's harp and Markus' guitar to stunning effect. This is some of the most beautiful music you will hear!

This is a night you will not want to miss!

Cost: $25 per person in advance, $30 per person at the door. Children under 12 free admittance. Tickets available online, by telephone or in person.

To listen to Mirabai's music visit Mirabai Discography.

PranaShanti Yoga Centre
52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON
613-761-9642 (YOGA), www.pranashanti.com

The Song of the Goddess Sonic Journey

2009-09-16T22:41:00.004-04:00

The Song of the Goddess is a intuitive sonic journey guided by Tanya Nash. Her voice and Deva's Gift Quartz Crystal Bowl will create a sacred space for us to experience the power, grace and beauty resonating inside of each one of us. In this space of presence, karmas dissolve and we can rediscover our Love for ourselves. All are welcome to listen, relax and be!

The Song of the Goddess

A Sonic Journey Recreating the Story of Love

Equinox 2009 Navratri

Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

8591 McArton Road, Carleton Place

(off of Upper Dwyer Rd, near the Herb Garden)

suggested offering: $11 - $22

a sacred intimate setting, please RSVP early to ensure a space

613-325-9642

tanyadawnnash@gmail.com

http://tanyanash.blogspot.com

kirtan ottawa

Saturday, May 7th, 7:30 PM ~ Dave Stringer in Concert with Brenda McMorrow, Morgan Doctor and Chris Gartner

"Shakti Ma" A Kirtan Concert with Brenda McMorrow and Lea Longo ~ Friday, April 8th, 2011 from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

Girish Weekend of Events - March 11th to 13th - Live Music!

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - Saturday 12 FEB 2011

Kiratn with Wade Moriseetee - Saturday, February 12th at 7:30 PM at PranaShanti

Kirtan with Bhava ~ Friday, December 17th, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at PranaShanti

Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

Crystal Bowl and Planet Gong Concert with David Hickey Date: Sat 10/30/2010 at 8PM

Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

Divine Sound Weekend with Brenda McMorrow - Concert, Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 PM, Chant Workshop, Sunday, October 17th at 1:30 PM

Fall Equinox Full Harvest Moon Toning

Music Celebration with Lea Longo - Saturday, Sept. 18th, 7:00 PM at PranaShanti Yoga Centre

Thunder Full Moon Symphony of Sound ~ Johannes Welsch & Jeremy Sills

Saturday July 24th 2010 Dunrobin Sonic Gym

Doors Open @ 7pm

Solar Eclipse Cancer New Moon Toning

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 11 JULY

Kirtan with Bhava at PranaShanti - Friday July 9th, 7:00 PM

BLISSFUL KIRTAN Sun 27 June

Strawberry Full Moon Toning Eclipse Grand Cross

Double Gong New Moon Meditation - Sunday, June 13th, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

June 13th Blissful Kirtan CANCELLED

Mirabai Ceiba In Concert - Sat. June 5th at 7:30 PM at PranaShanti Yoga Centre

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 23 MAY

Mirabai Ceiba - In Concert, Saturday, June 5th, 7:30 PM

Kirtan with Divya - Saturday, May 15th, 7:30 PM

Mothers' Day Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

Kirtan, Chant and Yoga at the Ottawa Sound Healing Conference

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ Sun 25 Apr

elemental awakening - classical kundalini yoga experiential workshop

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Presenter

Current Schedule

Registration

PranaShanti - Live Music in Yoga Classes with Girish - April 23rd and 24th

Ottawa Sound Healing Conference - EARLY BIRD TICKETS until THURSDAY APRIL 15th!

Pure Art Foundation Presents an Earth Day Celebration with David Hickey

~ The 5 elements in sound & movement ~ with Jeremy Sills

Chakra Crystal Bowl Meditations with Jeremy Sills

Aries New Moon Toning

COMING SUNDAY APRIL 11: SACRED SOUND AND CRYSTAL BOWLS WITH JEREMY SILLS

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 11 APR

David Hickey - Sounds of the Solar System Crystal Bowl and Planet Gong Concert

Theda Phoenix Crystal Calm CD Release Concert

Girish - Concert & Workshop - April 24/25, 2010 at PranaShanti

Libra Full Moon Toning

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 28 MAR

Dev Suroop - Sadhana, March 19th & Workshop March 21st

Heart Sounds with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

Spring Equinox Concert with Crystal Singing Bowls

Pisces New Moon Toning

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ Sun 14 MAR

Full Snow Moon Toning

David Hickey Gongs and Bowls: Adi Shakti Yoga

PranaShanti Welcomes Wade Morissette, Saturday, Feb. 27th, 7:30 PM

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ Sun 14 FEB

Valentine's World Sound Healing Day

Adishesha Yoga Zone RSVP: jeremy@jeremysills.com Fee: Suggested Donation $15.00

Heart Sounds

Healing Sound Yoga - Gentle Flow with Sheila Craig and Jeremy Sills

Crystal Bowl Meditation with Jeremy Sills

What a Joy to be coming to Chant in Ottawa!

Kirtan Concert with Brenda McMorrow - Saturday, January 30th, 2010 - 7 PM

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 14 FEB

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 14 FEB

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 24 JAN

Heart Sounds ~ Artistic Jamming with Jeremy Sills & Club Yoga

BLISSFUL KIRTAN Sunday 10 JAN

BLISSFUL KIRTAN ~ SUN 13 DEC

Candlelight & Sound - A Winter Solstice Celebration, Sunday, Dec. 20th, 6:30 PM

Sunday Dec 6th ~ Heart Sounds Kirtan ~ 7:00PM

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - SAT 5 DEC 09

Sounds Of The Solar System: A Crystal Bowl And Planet Gong Concert

Musical Medicine Series: Lecture #2

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - SAT 5 DEC 09

Deva’s Gift Crystal Bowls Sing As We Align with the Earth Elementals ∞≈ Guided Meditation ≈∞

Heart Sounds Kirtan ~ A singing circle for cultivating bhakti ~ infinite love & gratitude

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - 8 NOV 09

Adishesha Yoga Zone
RSVP: jeremy@jeremysills.com
Fee: Suggested Donation $15.00