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What’s New at Inner Vibrations Sound Healing | March 2010! The days are getting longer, the ice is on the move and the geese are already searching for a place to nest. Can you feel the stirrings of Spring around you? Take a moment to stop and really listen to the song of the birds and the sound of the wind. Listen for the layers beneath the layers and notice where you are feeling the sounds in your body. Pain is a signal that something needs attention. One of my teachers states, “The issue is in the tissue”. He means we hold on to things so tightly and for so long they settle into the physical layer of our energy field and show up as pain. We need to treat the root of the problem (emotional, mental, spiritual) which then allows the physical (body) to heal. Do not confuse healing with curing. Western medicine says we are cured when there is no longer physical evidence of disease. Holistic medicine says we can be healed even while we still exhibit physical signs of disease. How is this so? A “cure” fixes the symptoms while "healing" helps people to become more whole and to function at a higher level. Watch Michael Lerner’s discussion about this topic on Youtube for a complete explanation. Dr. Lerner is an expert in complementary and alternative healing in cancer treatments.
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Sound Healing / Healing Touch Sessions Help restore harmony and balance to yourself or a loved one with a gift of Sound Healing/Healing Touch. A single session is $65.00. Package prices are a great deal and come with a special gift bag.
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Workshops I led a crystal bowl meditation at the Circles of Rhythm bi-weekly drum circle in Ranchlands last month. Drumming is a great way to release “Klingons” and get your blood pumping. “Klingons” are those habits and patterns we keep hanging on to even though they aren’t serving us. Drumming and Toning are like soap – the vibrations loosen the scum enough to start shaking things off and loosening things up. I’ve added some links in the Kimbits section on where you can experience these fun and beneficial evenings. I am presenting Healing Sounds for Women’s Health Centre out in Cochrane at Birdie’s Nest on April 21. Call (403) 944-2260 to register. If you are a member of the Calgary Winter Club catch the workshop there on Saturday, April 17th. Marsha Read and I are presenting a new workshop at Spiritual Directions on Saturday, April 10th. Join us to learn Your Heart’s Song and find the note you were born on. The workshop runs from 9:00-3:00. Call 587-777-4811 to reserve your space. Enjoy a Toning/Crystal Bowl meditation for just $10.00. They happen on the 1st Monday and 3d Tuesday of each month. Call 587-777-4811 or 403-239-3517 to reserve your space. Check out the Events page on my web site for information on all upcoming events. |
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| Vitamin D: Get those levels checked!!! | I had the pleasure of attending a talk given by Dr. Tieraona Low Dog called“Top Selling Supplements: The True Story”. She spoke as part of Mount Royal University’s Integrative Health Institute: Body of Knowledge Lecture Series. It’s a great series and there’s still time to catch the two remaining lectures. Dr. Low Dog has impeccable credentials as an integrative physician specializing in herbal and dietary supplements. She talked about the 10 essential supplements everyone should take and was astonished that Vitamin D was not in the top 10 supplements Canadians buy. Vitamin D “aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. Recently, research also suggests vitamin D may provide protection from osteoporosis, hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer, and several autoimmune diseases.” A recent Calgary Herald article, Falling for Vitamin D, states that Vitamin D is “Well-established as being effective in cancer prevention and cancer survival, [and] it can also help prevent falls in the elderly.” Ask your doctor to have your levels tested as it’s the only way to find out, and get it done in the winter when your levels are low due to lack of sunshine. Dr. Low Dog says buy Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) as it absorbs better than Vitamin D2. |
| | Naturopathic doctors are the general practitioners of the complementary health care field. They undertake an advanced university degree to earn the protected designation of N.D. (Naturopathic Doctor). Do not confuse a N.D. with a naturopath. Anyone can call themself a naturopath. It simply means someone who practices naturopathy. It doesn't mean they have the extensive training required to pass the regulation and licensing required by many Canadian provinces. As such legislation is still pending in Alberta registration is voluntary. Visit the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Practitioners to determine if a naturopath is registered in Alberta. | |
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| | Recession Proof Complementary Therapies: A Win-Win Situation Here’s a win-win situation! Visit a practicum clinic and receive low-cost treatments from students who are learning their craft. The students are supervised by senior staff members. You can receive Healing Touch for a small donation, acupuncture sessions for $20 - $25, cupping for $25 and massage, aromatherapy, reflexology or acupressure for only $30. The win-win is the considerable cost savings you enjoy while receiving the benefits of the therapy AND helping the students achieve their goals. I’ve also included low-cost options for you to experience Sound Healing, Drumming and Chanting. These Sound Healing techniques are all about vibration and how to harness the power of these frequencies to release blocked pain and emotions. When you are trying out a new therapy go for 4-5 sessions before making a decision on whether to continue. It takes time to move energetic blocks that have settled in the body and one session of anything isn’t a fair assessment. However, if you have not noticed a change after 4-5 sessions acknowledge the therapy is not working for you and try something else. Remember, nothing works for everybody and that’s true in conventional medicine as well. |
| | Healing TouchPractice Groups are located in most areas of Calgary. Healing Touch is a gentle, non-invasive energy therapy that helps relieve pain, improve sleep and promote relaxation. It has also proven to be beneficial for cancer support, chronic pain and stress relief. St. David’s United Church 3303 Capitol Hill Crescent NW. First Monday of each month (excepting statutory holidays) from 7:00-9:00 pm. Phone 403-284-2276 to book a session. HT Students please arrive by 6:30. Donations are accepted.
Ogden United Church 7401 23 Street SE. 1st & 3d Tuesday of each month from
7:00-9:00. Donations are accepted. No appointment is necessary. Call Heidi Rosenberg at 403-613-6120 for more information. St. Andrews United Church 924 Heritage Drive SW. Every Monday evening (excepting statutory holidays) starts at 7:00 p.m. and is usually over by 9:00 p.m. Every Tuesday afternoon 1:30 p.m., and are usually over by 4:30. We are open to all, and it is free of charge. No appointments are needed. Contact Nancy Bates at 403-251-6357 for more information. Red Deer Lake United Church Is just off Highway 22X (Spruce Meadows Trail, approximately 1 km west of 37 Street SW) Call the Church Office at 403-256-3181 to book a session on either the 3rd Tuesday evening at 7:30 or the 4th Monday afternoon at 1:30. |
| | Aromatherapy, Massage Therapy, Reflexology and AcupressureMount Royal University’s Continuing Education Faculty offers certificate programs in Aromatherapy, Massage Therapy, Reflexology and Acupressure at their Holy Cross campus. The Student Practicum Clinic offers sessions in all of the above therapies for a minimal cost of $30.00 (cash or cheque). Call 403-503-4893 to book an appointment. Acupuncture, Cupping & Tuina MassageCalgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
107-4014 Macleod Trail. S, Calgary Tel:(403)287-8688 Student supervised acupuncture sessions: $20.00
Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine #204 136 17th Ave NE Calgary: 403-520-5258 / 5289 Student supervised acupuncture sessions: $25.00. First 2 sessions are ½ price.
Alberta College Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Market Mall Professional Building Main Floor, 125, 4935 - 40 Ave NW Appointment Only: (403) 286-8788 Downtown Location Third Floor, Scotia Centre Great Wall Clinic & Health Center 345, 225-7th Ave SW Appointment Only: (403) 265-8889 Free initial Acupuncture Treatment every Wednesday for new patients. Student supervised sessions: o Consultation & Diagnosis: Free o Acupuncture: $25 per Session o Cupping: $20 per Session o Tuina: $60 per Session
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ToningToning is NOTabout perfect pitch or musical perfection. It is about using the vibrations created
through the power of our voice to release blocked pain and emotions. Learn this simple, yet
powerful technique the first Monday or the third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $10.00. Call me at
587-777-4811 to pre-register. Chanting | Singing Circle FRIDAY APRIL 9, 7-9:30pm An evening of delicious group singing and inner silence, with Pamela Alexander leading group songs and chants, as well as offering her own voice in poetry and song. $20 early bird, $25 after April 1 403. 247. 0630 |
DrummingCircles of Rhythm $10.00 drop-in. Drums supplied. Every Friday night from 7:00-9:00 or every 2nd Saturday from 3:00-5:00. One World Drum Company $10.00 drop-in. Drums supplied. 1st and 3rd Friday from 7:30-9:30.
Spiritual Directions $20.00 Call 210-2802 to register. Drums supplied. Every 2nd Monday from
7:00-9:00.
Awo Taan Healing Lodge - Parent Link Centre Doreen Roy, Program Coordinator/Cultural Advisor We welcome anyone who wants to learn how to drum and sing. Drum practice/potluck every Thursday starting at 4:30 and ending somewhere between 6 and 7pm. |
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