Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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

Monday, September 21, 2009

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

"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

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The Song of the Goddess Sonic Journey



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

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Crystal Journey Fall Tour


Wanted to share this note from David - He will be back in the Ottawa area for Winter Solstice, but till then...


Greetings From Crystal Journey,

Well I am one week away from leaving for the fall tour west. If you can imagine 50 shows in 2.5 months, that's what will take place from Sept 10th to Nov 28th. Barrie, Ontario to Victoria, BC and back again. There are some very amazing venues booked from the 300 seat Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver, BC, The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, BC, The Summerhill Winery(Pyramid) in Kelowna, BC, a special post Dalai Lama talk, show in Calgary, The Ocean Resort in Campbell River, BC and The Victoria Conservatory of Music to name a few.

Some venues have tickets available on line for sale, you will see "purchase online" under the venue on the performances page of the website and all tickets will be available at the door.

I would like to thank all the organizers of each venue for booking the shows and taking the time to promote and we need you help as well, I have spent 100's of hours on the computer and phone booking this tour and we need to get the word out, below are all the dates and if you know people in the area's listed please encourage them to come to a show. We have posters for each available as well if you would like one to send to your e- mail list, just e- mail me and I will get it to you.

Thank you for your continued support, we encourage you to join my facebook fan page and let the media know of my work. We are also setting up a donation page for you to contribute to the building of a very special dome at Crystal Journey Acres, more on that in the next newsletter.

At years end I will have travelled from St Johns, NL to Victoria, BC and back and will have performed over 150 shows, that`s almost every other day folks and to close out the new year I will perform close to home at Bowman United church. 2 set`s of music to bring in the new year as well as a vegetarian dinner. Tickets are limited to 40 and are for purchase online now.

I look forward to seeing you if you can make a show and remember, PLEASE help us spread the word of Crystal Journey.

Yours In Light

David

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Chakra Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation Sessions with Jeremy Sills

I ~ Root Chakra Crystal Bowl Meditation with Jeremy SillsSeptember 14th Monday 7:00 – 9:00pmPre-registration required $20.00 – seating 15 Location: Serendipity Books & Gifts 1337B Wellington St. West

II ~ Sacral Chakra Crystal Bowl Meditation with Jeremy SillsSeptember 28th Monday 7:00 – 9:00pmPre-registration required $20.00 – seating 15
Location: Serendipity Books & Gifts 1337B Wellington St. West

We begin our Crystal Singing Bowl Chakra Meditations. Join us for the entire series, or come in and work on your chakra of choice. Even if you have explored this series before, each meditation is different and unique; an invitation to explore the power of sound and your energy bodies.

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 journeywww.sacredsound.ca

Toning Yoga with Tanya Nash and Jeremy Sills


Let your voice flow through you, taking you deeper into the silence of yoga. Toning is the free expression of voice – a wordless story of your experience of the past, present and future. Giving sound to your breath, you release your story and allow your body, mind and spirit to come deeper into the stillness of each posture.
All are welcome – no vocal or yoga experience is needed.

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
383 Ravenhill Ave
space is limited, please RSVP
suggested donation: $22 in advance, $25 at the door
jeremy@sacredsound.ca

Double Gong Meditation/Relaxation for the New Moon with Devinder Kaur (Alison)


Date: Thu 9/17/2009

Time:5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Join us for a Double Gong experience with Devinder (Alison) and GuruInder (Josephine). This class has 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. Pre-registration recommended to save your space!

Virgo New Moon Toning with Jeremy Sills


many voices make light work
A sound circle for cultivating infinite love & gratitude

Thursday September 17th, 2009
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Space for 33 Voices RSVP
Location: 383 Ravenhill Avenue in WestboroRSVP: jeremy@sacredsound.caFee: Suggested Donation $11.00

These Full and New Moon Tonings are sonic meditation circles. An intimate gathering for people interested in toning, voice, mantra, chant, vocal overtoning and sound healing. Toning can best be described as the uninhibited use of the voice to create a space for healing, transformation, and slowing us down from our busy day to day lives; entering a peaceful state in the spaces between the notes; true silence. Each Session plays with a specific theme and/or archetypal energy in correspondence with time of year.

aLIVE Yoga- A yoga class with live healing music to cultivate infinite love & gratitude

Special Class led by Tara Porter
Held at Rama Lotus Yoga Centre
Friday, September 18th
7:15 - 9:15pm

Stretch away the tensions of your week and breathe into the present moment in this 2 hour yoga class that will flow to and be fueled by the sound scape of Live music. Restore your vitality, strength and flexibility as you follow the rhythm of energizing, dynamic and relaxing music coupled with the fluid blend of a restorative, yin/yang, and invigorating yoga practice.Invite this meditation in motion into the expansion of your practice and uplift your spirit! Suitable for all levels of experience. Pre-registration encouraged.Investment: $25

Your Instructor:
Tara Porter is a certified Yoga Teacher, Kripalu Yoga Dance Instructor and vocalist, having been actively & passionately involved with yoga, holistic health and all aspects of the arts since her youth. Her teaching promotes body & breath awareness; community & self connection, as well as joyfulness, inner strength, and humour

The Musicians:
Amanda Porter
Devin Johnstone
Jeremy Sills

!!! SYMPHONY OF SOUND !!! Enjoy The Majestic Sounds Of Symphonic Gongs




Gong Performance
featuring the majestic sounds of symphonic gongs played by percussionist Johannes Welsch
Saturday, September 19, 2009
7:30PM (Doors 7PM)
Admission: $15
RSVP ~ Dunrobin Sonic Gym - PH: 1-866 255 9741E-MAIL: dunrobinsonicgym@gmail.com

Global Mala Ottawa

What is Global Mala?

The purpose of the Global Mala Project is to unite the global yoga community on every continent, to form a "mala around the earth" through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108. The Global Mala Project was launched in 2007 by international yoga teacher Shiva Rea. This year events will be held in over 100 cities around the world.

mala small.jpgA mala is a string of 108 prayer beads used by Hindus and Buddhists to count the recitation of mantras or sacred chants. The number 108 is a sacred number in Hinduism and Buddhism, viewed by mathematicians of ancient Vedic culture as representing the wholeness of existence. This number also connects the Sun, Moon, and Earth: the average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters. In modern mathematics, 108 is a tetranacci number and considered a semi-perfect number.


Activities

Sunday
September 20, 2009

R.A. Centre

2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa

With ticket purchase (by activity or full day):

  • 108 Sun Salutations
  • Gentle Yoga
  • Foundational Yoga
  • Intermediate/Advanced Yoga
  • Restorative Yoga
  • Family Yoga
  • Build a Mala

Free (donations welcome)

  • Opening Dedication & Pranayama
  • 108 Gayatri Mantras
  • 108 Triyumbakum Mantras
  • Kirtan

Divine Union ~ A Fall Equinox Celebration II ~ As Above So Below


Sunday September 20th 2009
7:00 - 9:30 PM
Tickets: $25 at the Door(kids under 12 are free)
Location: Westboro Masonic Lodge430 Churchill Ave. N., Ottawa, ON (map) (parking in north/west lot beside building)

Join Jeremy Sills, (Sound Shaman), Theda Phoenix (Intuitive Voice), & Jennifer Clark, (Angel Therapist) in celebration of the 2009 Fall Equinox

This will be an evening of powerful Divine Union. Jeremy Sills, will perform a special crystal singing bowl concert to awaken the sacred masculine that lies within each of us. Jennifer Clark, Angel Therapist, will then lead the group through a powerful angelic attunement to amplify your ability to manifest your hopes, dreams and desires to prepare for 2012. Theda Phoenix, will perform spontaneous intuitive songs of the Goddess, and invoke the sacred feminine in each of us as we begin our journey inward towards the still point of the winter solstice. After a short intermission, the evening will close with a blending of these two energies into a Divine Union and Co-Creation with All that Is; through the sacred sounds of crystal and metal singing bowls, vocal overtoning, sacred drumming and intuitive voice harmonics.

MarJoLi will capture the healing soundscape of the evening on canvas, and raffle it off at the end of the night's celebrations.. Raffle tickets are $10 each and are available for purchase both before & after the performances. The draw will happen shortly after the concert ... imagine that ! a chance to take the colours of beautiful healing sounds home with you and hang them on your wall. (it takes 10 days for the paint to dry properly)
Please bring along your favourite meditation cushion, yoga mat, and or blanket. Best received lying down. Bring plenty of water as well.

Jennifer Clark is the first Professional Spiritual Teacher and Angel Therapy® Practitioner certified by Dr. Doreen Virtue PhD working in Ottawa and the first certified Angelspeake™ Facilitator in Ontario. She is an Integrated Energy Therapy®Master-Instructor, a Reiki Master, and a Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner helping you energetically uncover success mind, body and spirit. To learn more about her and her dynamic work, visit www.jenniferclark.ca

Theda Phoenix is an Intuitive Voice Artist, Songwriter and Holistic Bodyworker with a passion for spiritual growth and healing. She uses her voice and spontaneous intuitive songs as a medium to inspire and remind people of their divinity and infinite potential. Originally from the Coast of Vancouver BC, Theda is currently sharing her gifts and talents in Ottawa ON. Theda has 3 Original music CD’s, makes Handmade Gemstone Earrings and practices Holistic Massage, including Hawaiian Shamanic Lomi Lomi, Transformational Bodywork with Intuitive Singing and Sounding over and on the body Visit: www.thedaphoenix.com

Jeremy Sills is a gifted Sound Healer, Musician and Songwriter. With his many instruments and Crystal Bowls, mystical voice, vocal overtoning and throat singing he takes people into deep and silent states, opening a space in which healing and transcendent awareness occur. Jeremy leads Crystal Bowl Toning Circles and meditations, Kirtan evenings and Sacred Sound Workshops in Ottawa, ON. SACRED SOUND INC. - Jeremy Sills, BA. Specializing in Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls • Sound Healing Tools & Education Visit: www.sacredsound.ca

MarJoLi has spent a great time colouring, playing with papers, cutting, exploring materials and contemplating the results ever since she was a child. This passion has followed her to throughout all her travels. Born in Montreal, she grew up in Guadeloupe (French West Indies), and later studied Maths and Visual Arts in France and then in Québec. Now living in Gatineau-Ottawa, painting and teaching; the joy, the sounds and the spiritual are at the heart of her creations. Visit: www.nmarjoli.com

An event not to be missed!
Tickets $25 each ~ At the Door

Goddess Yoga - An Experiential Workshop with Tanya Nash


This experiential workshop explores a feminine approach to yoga; nurturing your inner wisdom and reconnecting you to your inner rhythms. Goddess Yoga enhances reproductive & digestive wellness, including pelvic floor integrity and lifelong breast health, while nourishing the mind & spirit of the feminine. Experience the power of women gathering in sacred circle.

Having a full summer of naad, which concluded with an intensive training with world-renowned sound healer Tom Kenyon on the west coast, sounds of the feminine are sure to come through Tanya.

Friday, September 25th 7:00 – 9:00pm
Hollow Tree Yoga, Arnprior
www.hollowtreeyoga.com

Kirtan! with the Bhakti Connection

Concert led by Amanda Porter, Tara Porter, Joe Ronco, Lucy Tardif

Held at Rama Lotus Yoga Centre

Friday, September 25th from 7:45-9:15pm

Friday, October 30th from 7:30-9pm

Do you like listening to yoga music? Why not create your own?!

Join the group for an interactive gathering - creating blissful vibrations with voice and instrumentation to open the heart. Kirtan is an opportunity to experience Naad Yoga (the Yoga of Sound) and Bhakti Yoga ( the Yoga of Devotion), a type of Yoga that is whole and complete all on it's own. Experience sacred chant from various traditions such as Hindu (Sanskrit), Native American, Sikh(Kundalini), Goddess, Christian, Tibetan and more!

Create blissful vibrations to open your heart. Come to elevate Divine consciousness using your voice and music. Connect with your higher self and with others. All voices welcome, and no experience is necessary. Children and babies encouraged to come! Bring a drum, shaker or other instruments if you play.

Held in the Earth Room. Vegetarian treats will be available following to ground and connect - so feel free to bring a contribution for the feast!

Donations are accepted for Ryan's Well Charity (www.ryanswell.ca ). Past charities included :

  • www.playingforchange.com
  • www.savethechildren.ca
  • www.msf.ca

Dances of Universal Peace- Full Day of Dancing

A dance and song circle for cultivating Habib ~ infinite love & gratitude for the beloved
Saturday September 26th, 2009
10:00 AM - 9:30PM
Fee: Suggested Donation $35.00 for Saturday; $15.00 for Saturday evening Only
Contact: Call 613-594-9248 or email info@marleneandbob.com for more information
Location: Bells Corners United Church 3955 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 5C5

We will be starting September off with a whole day of dancing led by Dance leaders from across Ontario and Quebec. Please join us and be inspired! Meals will be potluck (let us know you are coming so we can coordinate meals) Billeting is required for out-of-town guests. Please contact Marlene and Bob if you are able to help.

Money raised above costs will go to Peaceworks, the organization which supports the Dances of Universal Peace

Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, singing, and movements from the many sacred traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They promote peace and integration within individuals and groups world wide. The dances are meant to be a form of moving meditation, with a focus on attunement to the divine reality and respect for all of the various manifestations of this reality. There are no performers nor audience - new arrivals and old hands form the circle together. You need no experience in meditation, singing or dancing, only the desire to experience with an open heart.

~ Future Dances ~
Oct. 24th, 2009; 7 pm to 9:30 pm166B Drummond St., Ottawa, ON, K1S 1K4 mapquest link
Nov. 28th, 2009; 7 pm to 9:30 pmChamplain Field House, 149 Cowley Ave., corner of Cowley Ave. and Clearview Avefour- blocks east of Island Park Drive, north of Scott Street. Click here for mapquest map

Mirabai Ceiba Live in Concert with Angelika & Markus Sieber


Live in Concert!
September 26th, 2009
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM


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 a night you will not want to miss!

"Their Concerts are sensual Celebrations 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

Cost: $25 per person in advance, $30 per person at the door. Children under 12 free admittance.

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

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