Monday, November 30, 2009

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

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

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.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Musical Medicine Series: Lecture #2

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.

Monday, November 23, 2009

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - SAT 5 DEC 09

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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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
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We look forward to chanting with you!!!









Sunday, November 22, 2009

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

Deva’s Gift Crystal Bowls Sing

As We Align with the Earth Elementals

∞≈ Guided Meditation ≈∞

Wednesday December 9th, 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.

Friday, November 20, 2009

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

Sunday, November 8, 2009

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


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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

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

BLISSFUL KIRTAN - 8 NOV 09

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


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



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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

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
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Deep Soul Energetics: Music Therapy, Karmic Release & DNA Activation
Crystal Singing Bowls and Intuitive Voice,
Offices at James Street Wellness Centre in Ottawa & LotusWings in Perth, Ontario, Canada

Musical Physicians & The Music of Ancient Cultures


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
  1. The Cosmic Symphony (october 12)
  2. Musical Wisdom of the Ancients (november 12)
  3. Bach and Mathematical Codes
  4. Exploring The Musical Brain
  5. Science of Sound-Musical Medicine
  6. The Magic of Mozart
  7. The Healing Power of Voice
  8. Mystical Effects of Lofty Music
  9. 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

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

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