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Coming up!
4 Patanjali
workshops
starting on August 7th, 2010
Also:
Learn Sanskrit with Lynne cardinal - October 3rd, 2010, from 1 to 5
pm
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1. Yoga
2. Global Health 3. Stress
Management - adapt this workshop to your needs
3. Nutrition, Healthy Habits and Stress
Management
4. Developing Physical and Mental
Harmony through Yoga and Meditation
5.
Introduction to Meditation - phase 1
6.
Introduction to Meditation - phase 2
7 . Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation -
phase 1
8. Introduction to Mindfulness
Meditation - phase 2
9 . Stress Management -
adapt this workshop to your needs
10.
Introduction to the Psychology of Meditation, the Yog-Sūtras
11. PBL and Mindfulness Workshops 13. Active Listening 14. Communication Skills 15.
Autobiography
- Past private Yoga and Meditation
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1.
Yoga
1 hour or 1 ½ hour
workshop Ideal for our busy lifestyle, this workshop on Yoga postures
emphasises flexibility, stimulate blood circulation and align the
vertebrae naturally. Deep breathing during the postures will generate a
revitalising massage to the inner organs, while simultaneously relax and
strengthen our whole system. 1. Introduction to fundamental concepts of
the Yoga philosophy
2. Relaxation Exercises
3. Stretches based on
Somatics and Hatha Yog, the traditional Yoga postures
4. Balancing
postures which help create a sense of confidence, focus and
equilibrium
5. Postures that can be done at work, stretches done on a
working chair to relieve stress
6. Traditional breathing exercises
based on the Yoga tradition
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2. Global Health: Relaxation, Nutrition, Soft
Stretches, Deep Breathing and Meditation.
2 hour
workshop A fabulous workshop on understanding how to relax on a
deeper level, offering tools and easy exercises for a total rejuvenation.
1. Introduction to Global Health
2. Introduction to Proper
Nutrition
3. How to increase your energy
4. Establishing
Priorities
5. SWOT ANALYSIS - Shifts of attitudes (optional)
6 .
Relaxation
7 . Introspection
8 . Gentle Stretches based on the Yoga
Tradition
9 . Traditional Breathing Exercises
-
Basic Breathing Exercise
- 4 Level Breath
- Calming Breath
-
Breath and Concentration
10 . Introduction to and easy and
effectivel meditation technique
11. The power of detachment
12.
Gaining perspective
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3. Nutrition, Healthy Habits and Stress Management
1 hour workshop 1.
Introduction to Proper Nutrition
2. Simple tricks to improve our eating
habits and vitality
3. Five Foods You Should Eat Every Day
4.
Healthy Eating: Preventing Disease With Food
5. Cures in your
cupboard
6. How to increase our energy
7. Establishing
Priorities
8. Relaxation
9. Introspection
10. Traditional
Breathing Exercises
11. Burn-outs prevention
12. Goal
setting
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4. Developing Physical and Mental Harmony through Yoga and
Meditation
2 hour
workshop 1. Understanding your own mind
2. Clear
thinking
3. Positive and Negative thinking
4. Burn out
5. SWOT
ANALYSIS - Shifts of attitudes (optional)
6. Goal setting
7. Taking
care of yourself - the importance of Deep Breathing
8. The practice of
Yoga and it's benefits
9. Two fundamental types of Meditation
10.
The Four Noble Truths
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5. Introduction to Meditation - phase 1
1 ½ hour workshop
Introduction to Stabilising Meditation techniques, the philosophy
surrounding it, and deep breathing. We will provide practical tools to
focus and quieten mental activity. 1. Introduction to the principles of
Stabilising Meditation
2. How to develop Focus in Meditation
3.
Understanding Mind and its potential
4. Scanning the body
5.
Relaxation Techniques
6. Deep Breathing Exercises
7. Stabilising
Meditation Techniques - experimentation
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6. Introduction to Meditation - phase 2
1 ½ hour workshop Following the phase 1
workshop, we will offer more advanced meditation techniques and the
philosophy surrounding them. As well, we will introduce further deep
breathing exercises. This workshop is meant to help achieve deeper levels
of concentration and meditation. 1. Introduction to the principles of
Analytical Meditation
2. How to deepen our Meditation
3.
Understanding the power of our thoughts and their usefulness
4.
Breathing Exercises
5. Analytical Meditation Technique -
experimentation
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7. Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation - Phase
1
1 ½ hour
workshop This practice cultivates a refined state of awareness
resulting in greater mental clarity and acceptance of the present moment.
Mindfulness meditation brings into focus the fact that our lives are a
successions of moments; our challenge is to remain present in each and
everyone of them. Mindfulness Meditation is a simple but efficient way to
unblock ourselves, to establish a contact with our own vital sources. We
learn to cultivate our rapport with our family, our professional life,
with the world at large and above all with ourselves. Phase 1
: 1. Introduction
2. Mindfulness exercises
3. Interpreting
Positive and Negative mental states
4. Concentration
5. Appreciation
and perspective
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8. Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation - Phase
2
1 ½ hour
workshop We can define Mindfulness Meditation as the art of
living. It's attributes are sensitivity, appreciation of the present
moment, respect for others and for our own self. We don't need to observe
our mental activity for very long to realize that the present moment is
obscured by the past and the future. Phase 2 is a more advanced workshop,
following the Introduction to Mindfulness Medsitation Phase 1 workshop.
Phase 2 : 1. Detachment - taking a step back
2.
Interpreting Positive and Negative mental states - Advanced
3.
Objectivity
4. Perspective
5. Inner calm, presence of mind
6.
Experimentation
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Stress Management
"Question. : After
peace, what is the most important thing people should understand about
life?
Answer - Deepak Chopra:
That all stress is self-induced and stress is the No.1 epidemic in our
civilization and is responsible for all the major epidemics of our time...
whether it's cardiovascular illness or cancer or infections or accelerated
aging or addiction." Excerpt from the Ottawa Citizen, June 11th,
2006, p. C3
9. Stress
Management
A 2-hour workshop, half a
day or an entire day. Choose amongst the topics mentioned
below. During this session, you will learn practical tools to
cope with daily stresses. Chronic Stress is the major cause of a global
epidemic of depressive illnesses and with Heart Disease are considered to
be the major health issues of the 21st century. Both are stress-related
illnesses. In this workshop we will explain the biology of stress, the
cause of fatigue and burnout, and teach valuable and accessible prevention
techniques: tools required for living a balanced life.
1.
Understanding Stress
2. Chemical and Nutritional Stress
3. Time
Management
4. Establishing Priorities
5. SWOT ANALYSIS - Shifts of
attitudes (optional)
6 . Fatigue and Overwork (burnouts)
7 .
Judging versus Observing
8. The Art of Communication with NVC sm (Nonviolent Communication sm)
9 . Thought Awareness,
Rational Thinking and Positive Thinking
10 . Autosuggestions
11.
Gentle Stretches
12. Breathing Exercises
13. Meditation
14.
Detachment and perspective
15. The Importance of Laughter
OPTIONS:
1. Chronic Stress and Disease
2.
Symptoms Checklist
3. Tactics for Coping with Stress
4. Symptom
Effectiveness
5. Applied Relaxation Training
6. Autogenics
a)
Respond quickly to verbal commands to relax
b) Return your body to a
balanced, normal state
c) Calm your mind
d) Resolve specific
physical problems 7. Refuting Irrational Ideas
8. Thought
Stopping
9. Worry Control
10. Coping Skills Training
11. Goal
Setting and Time Management
12. Assertiveness Training
a) Describing
Your Problem Scenes
b) Your Script for Change
c) Learning How to
Listen
d) Arrive At a Workable Compromise
e) Avoiding Manipulation
13. Job Stress Management
14. Motivate Yourself
15. When In
Conflict, Negotiate
16. Pace and Balance Yourself
17. When It
Doesn't Come Easy - Getting Unstuck
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10. Introduction to the Psychology of Meditation, the Yog-Sūtras
1 ½ hour
workshop This workshop is based on the ancient tradition of
Yoga. It's author, Patanjali, lived approximately 3,000 years ago, yet his
brilliance remains extremely useful today and his work unparalleled. A
very inspiring workshop on how to handle our reactions, emotions, and
develop concentration. Everything you always wanted to know about
meditation, in a nut shell! 1. Introduction to Patanjali
2.
Overview
3. Selected verses and their meanings
4. Introduction to
the psychology of mind as a tool
5. On the value of Practise
6. The
power of Introspection
7. The importance of Detachment
8. The
practise of Concentration, it's objectives, and some exercises
9. Deep
Breathing exercises Selected exercises introduced by Patanjali
10.
Meditation exercises
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11. Problem Based Learning and Mindfulness
Workshops
New! Langford
Educational Consulting® and Kaivalya Centre®
Collaborative Workshop
Series
Problem Based Learning and Mindfulness Workshops
© Langford Educational Consulting® and the Kaivalya Centre® are
collaborating to offer professional daylong seminar workshops using a
highly innovative and collaborative teaching and learning process called
PBL (Problem Based Learning) and Mindfulness. Workshop participants are
introduced to the use of PBL methodology as a professional learning tool.
Acting as meta-cognitive coaches our educators provide a structured group
facilitation process. For more details on the PBL
and Mindfulness Workshops click here
12. ACTIVE LISTENING - A 1/2 DAY
workshop Listening is a
hugely underrated skill. By improving your listening skills, you can
radically improve your relationships with the people around you.
Conflictive relationships can become productive, difficulties can be
smoothed over and otherwise escalating problems can be "nipped in the
bud". And just think of the wasted time, energy and resources that you can
save if you understand messages fully, the first time you hear them! For
more details contact us at 613.721.7888
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13.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS- A 1/2 DAY or FULL DAY
workshop Good communication skills are essential for any
successful career. In this workshop we will explore the following
subjects: 1. Introduction to Communication Skills
2. Communicating in
Your Organization
3. Spoken Communications
4. Written
Communications
5. Communicating by Email
6. Running Effective
Meetings
7. Win-Win Negotiation
8. Speaking to an Audience
9.
Presentation Planning Checklist
10. Communicating Internationally For
more details contact us at 613.721.7888
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14.
Autobiography: Lynne settled in Ottawa in 1998 where she
co-founded the Kaivalya Centre. The Kaivalya Centre offers Private
Consultations, Group and Private classes, workshops and retreats, in Yoga,
Stress Management and Meditation. Lynne Cardinal has been teaching and
giving lectures and seminars on subjects related to Stress Management,
Yoga, Relaxation, Philosophy and Meditation for over 20 years in Canada,
Europe and India. She studied Eastern Philosophy at the International
Meditation Institute in the Himalayas where she received a Ph.D. in
Eastern Philosophy. She lived in the Himalayas for over 15 years, first
studying the philosophy of Yoga and Meditation then teaching at the
Institute. Studying the scriptures directly from the Sanskrit, Lynne is
the co-author of several books and tapes on the Philosophy of Yoga. Each
Sanskrit verse is translated word-by-word and explained. This philosophy
contains many direct meditation techniques plus insights into the workings
of the human mind, as explained by Patanjali, the author of the
Yog-Sūtras. She has also produced a cassette on The Art of Meditation
available in English and in French. She and her husband co-produced a CD
of sanskrit chants titled Madhuram. She has published numerous articles on
Yoga and Meditation and on Proper Nutrition, in the Tone Magazine, in la
revue Cheminement, in Vitality Magazine, in The West End Chronicle, in
HealthN Vitality, and in Vitalité Québec; as well as in many other
Newspapers and Magazines in the Ottawa region. She has published an
article in the Ottawa Citizen regarding the effect of violent films and
programs on children. She recently published a book on Meditation in
French entitled Lart de la Méditation which is available in all French
book stores and will be published in English in the near future. Lynne has
been interviewed on CBC French and English radio, CFRA and CBC Winnipeg.
She has given talks and signature sessions in the year 2002 and 2003 at
the numerous Quebec book fairs. She was also the invited guest expert for
13 French televised chronicles on the benefits of meditation and
relaxation shown during the fall 2002 line-up of the Roger's Ottawa French
Cable Network. Lynne regularly offers workshops at various government
levels and departments. She has recently attended a 12-hour training in
NVC ( Nonviolent CommunicationSM), a process created by Marshall B.
Rosenberg, Ph.D. She is in the process of producing another CD on the
ancient philosophy of Yoga, signing the sanskrit verses and their
meanings, as per her own interpretation. This CD will be available by
Christmas 2003, in French and in English.
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613.721.7888
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Lynne Cardinal - Kaivalya
Centre
info@kaivalya.ca
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PATANJALI YOG
SŪTRAS
4 two-hour workshops on the
sūtras:
1. Saturday: August 7th, from 11:30 am
to 1:30 pm, chapter 1
2. Saturday: August 21st, from from
11:30 am to 1:30 pm, chapter 2
3. Sunday:
September 12th, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, chapter 3
4. Sunday:
September 26th, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, chapter 4
To attend the sūtra
workshops one must register for the 4 sessions ($189 + taxes). The
course is part of the Teacher Training course but is open to the
public. To register or for more information please call 613.721.7888 or
email: kaivalya@sympatico.ca
On Patanjali:
Patanjali: an Ancient Sage for the Modern
Age
an interview with Lynne Cardinal by Mary
Elford
ME: Lynne, please tell us: who was
Patanjali and how did he come to be the author of the vast and sometimes
complicated world of the Yog Sūtras?
Lynne Cardinal: Patanjali was a
great meditator and a sage who composed the Yog Sūtras (concise aphorisms
or verses) a long time ago. He was also known as one of the first Sanskrit
grammarians. Some contemporary scholars on the subject of Eastern
Philosophy and the ancient Darshans believe that Patanjali could have
lived 5,000 BCE. Some others believe that he lived only 2,000 years ago.
Yet it has been recently proven through literary and archaeological
evidence that the historical beginning of the Yog Sūtras dates back to the
3rd millennium BCE. The Rig-Veda (knowledge of praise) stems in part from
the 4th or 5th millennium BCE. Thus we can say that Yoga stretches over
5,000 years as it was inspired by the Rig-Veda and carries the essence of
its philosophy. The sūtras where initially taught verbally and memorised
by students until the written format was
developed.
Each of the Yog
Sūtras gives the essence of a philosophical concept. A wide range of
thought is compressed or condensed into each one of these sūtras in as few
words as possible. This makes it easy to remember them. Sūtras are clues
or cryptic aids to memory. The Sūtras are profound and can take a lifetime
to grasp. Indeed, as the years in a single life of study pass, the
subtlety of the sūtras is realized and so they remain a source of profound
inspiration, even within our modern-day context. To read the entire text
please click
here
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Meditation and Rejuvenation
Retreat
with Lynne Cardinal and Jürgen Portz
** Sorry, the retreat is now full - register to
our E-Newsletter to find out about the next retreats and future
activities Newsletter
registration
Sunday, March 28th, 2010, from 9
am to 4:30 pm
Location:
St-Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa
Join
us for a day of exploration, insight and rejuvenation in a relaxed,
friendly and calm environment. You will benefit from learning breathing
exercises and Sanskrit chants practiced to steady the mind, and will take
part in yoga and Tai Chi training to stretch and ease the body.
Your instructors will then introduce you to specific techniques that
lead to experiences of deep healing meditations. Finally, we will discuss
selected topics from the broad field of yoga philosophy, written thousands
of years ago but just as applicable
today. Don't miss this opportunity, one day retreats
are very transformative, time just for you!
Cost: $90 + GST - To register call 613.721.7888 or
613.761.9642
The Teachers:
Lynne Cardinal has been teaching for over 25 years in Canada, Europe and India. She
studied Eastern
Philosophy at the IMI institute in India from where Lynne received a
Ph.D. in Eastern Philosophy. Lynne lived in India for over 15 years,
first studying then teaching at the Institute. A published author, she also is
the co-author of several books, tapes and CDs on the philosophy of Yoga.
Studying the scriptures directly from the Sanskrit, Lynne has in-depth experience with
the various meditation techniques. She offers a practical approach that is easily applicable
in a Western context.
Jürgen
Portz has been studying yoga and meditation since 1990.
He spent 3 years deepening his practice in India at the IMI Institute
during the 90s. Working full time in High Tech, Jürgen kept his passion for philosophy,
meditation and chanting. He has co-produced with Lynne Cardinal a CD of
Sanskrit chants with musical arrangements by Robert Lafond, entitled:
Madhuram, as well as a new release of the Yog Sūtras of Patanjali, chanted
and interpreted from the Sanskrit text.
Lynne and Jürgen teach Integral Satsang,
a weekly group meditation class at the PranaShanti Yoga Centre,
Ottawa
For more information call us at
(613) 721-7888 or email us at info@kaivalya.ca
What to bring, location, etc:
When?: Sunday,
March 28th,
2010, from 9 am to 4:30 pm (*please be on time)
Location:
St-Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa
Parking:
next to the University, on the North side, the entrance is in front of the
lights.
We
are in room LA NORMANDIN (the southernmost entrance, in
front of the building; we will put signs up).
We
will all eat together at the Green Door, just across the street for lunch
at around 12:30 pm. Note that the meal is not included, so bring your own
$.
You
will need:
·
Yoga
pants (or stretchy pants)
·
Yoga
Mat (if you dont have one, we could provide one)
·
T-shirt
or yoga top
·
A
shawl, or a sweater, or both
·
A
bottle of water for yourself
·
Your
own meditation cushion or chair (we will have some
extras)
·
An
attitude of openness and curiosity
Looking
forward to seeing you there,
Lynne
and Jürgen (613) 721-7888
Learn Sanskrit
with
Lynne Cardinal
Sanskrit made easy
Learn the philosophy of Sanskrit and the Dev Nagri (sanskrit font)
in an interactive friendly environment.
When? October 3rd, 2010 from 1 to
5 pm
$110.00 + taxes
Note: The course is part of the Teacher
Training course but is open to the public
Location: PranaShanti Yoga Centre, 52 Armstrong
Street, Ottawa
Sanskrit is the language of the ancient
scriptures of India, including its spiritual and
philosophical literature. It is also the language of mantras,
sound vibrations that are integral to a successful meditation practice. Sanskrit is the
sacred language of Yoga.
We will discuss its history and
philosophical significance in the yoga tradition. We will look at the
alphabet as the structure and foundation of this ancient language, along
with pronunciation and meaning of Sanskrit phrases commonly used in yoga
class.
At the end of
the workshop you will:
- Be able to pronounce the language correctly; yoga postures and sutras
- Understand the significance of the alphabet to
support your yoga and meditation practice;
- Be able to read basic yogic scripture passages;
and
- Understand Sanskrit words, their philosophical meaning and tools for
meditation.
The course is taught in an interactive, user-friendly way that engages students
fromt he beginning. This workshop is ideal for anyone
interested in the ancient Eastern Tradition, for Yoga students and Yoga
Teachers alike. Don't miss this rare opportunity!
Cost: $110.00 per person (+ taxes) All
material included.
Contact us at (613) 721-7888 or email info@kaivalya.ca to
register.
VARIOUS
PAST WORKSHOPS
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management that are offered at the Government and Private Sector, choose
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workshop on Vitality Food
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Living a Balanced Life through Mindfulness
- A Stress
Management course -
Offered
at the PranaShanti Yoga Center - 52 Armstrong Street, Ottawa,
Ontario Tel: 613.761.9642
Starting on Monday January 12th until April 20th,
2009
Note: We are offering two classes on Mondays, from 4:30 to
5:30 pm, and from 6 to 7 pm
To register or for more
information call 613.721.7888
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Rejuvenation
Workshops
At the Metta Massage and
Yoga Clinic
Sunday mornings from 9:30 am to 12:30 am
with Lynne Cardinal and Jürgen Portz
Rejuvenation Workshop
I
Relaxation, Yoga, the philosophy of
Yoga (Patanjali Yog Darshan)
A must for anyone interested
in Yoga and it's philosophical essence. The philosophical verses of yoga
(sūtras) are the perfect guides for both teacher and student of Yoga.
OPEN TO ALL Sunday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 am- tLiving with
Awareness
The workshop will begin with guided relaxation, leading
into gentle meditative yoga postures and deep breathing. These techniques
make it easier to meditate by providing us with a focused and peaceful
state of mind with which we can explore meditation techniques. On July
16th we will explore the philosophical concepts of Yoga, Living with Awareness, according to the sage
Patanjali.
We will begin with a selection of the most core verses of
the Yoga Sūtras, from the 4 chapters. These verses will provide us with a
solid outline for understanding the inspiring philosophy of Yoga, which is
both subtle and pragmatic, demonstrating insights into the process of
meditation. We will also address the concept of detachment (Vairaagya)
according to Patanjali and its 4 levels. Detachment involves a maturity of
awareness; something Patanjali develops through 4 distinct levels.
Detachment is core to the development of inner strength; it helps us live
with greater balance and awareness, Living
with Awareness, according to Patanjali.
Rejuvenation Workshop
II
Relaxation, Yoga, the philosophy of
Yoga (Patanjali Yog Darshan)
A must for anyone interested
in Yoga and it's philosophical essence. The philosophical verses of yoga
(sūtras) are the perfect guides for both teacher and student of Yoga.
OPEN TO ALL
Sunday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 am - The 4 levels of
Meditation
The workshop will begin with guided
relaxation, leading into gentle meditative yoga postures and deep
breathing. These techniques make it easier to meditate by providing us
with a focused and peaceful state if mind and body with which we can
explore the potential of meditation. On August 20th we will experiment
with The 4 levels of
Meditation, according to the sage Patanjali.
There
are many varied approaches to meditation. Like various pieces of a puzzle,
they can provide us with a complete vision of our own true nature. When
meditating we often concentrate on a subject or a theme to provide us with
focus and greater awareness. By providing 4 basic meditation techniques,
we can develop concentration in a way that is accessible to all. We will
explore these means and their profound results. This workshop is intended
for anyone wishing to learn about basic meditation as well as provide
existing meditators with the benefit of a group situation for a deeper
experience and sharing.
COST: $35.00 each
workshop, if you register to both workshops ($70.00 ) *
$40.00 before
July 1st for the July 16th workshop after July 1st: $50.00 *
$40.00
before August 1st for the August 20th workshop after August 1st: $50.00
*
It is possible to only attend one of the workshops mentioned
above.
All workshops are non-refundable- yet if you cant attend, you
can offer the workshop to someone else. However if you do so, it
is essential to inform us.
*Note: GST not
included in the prices
For reservation or more information call 721-7888 or email
at info@kaivalya.ca
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METTA MEDITATION
WORKSHOP
from 10 am to 4:30
pm
Offered by Lynne and Jürgen
For comments on our Metta
workshop click here.
The basic principles of the Metta Meditation will be
explained, an in-depth look at the potential of this meditation technique,
with some experimentation. The traditional Buddhist compassion meditation
is called Metta Bhaavanaa. Bhaavanaa means cultivation, or
experience and Metta means: friendliness, or loving kindness.
This workshop is open to all levels of participants, from
very beginners to more experienced meditators. Expect a day of ease,
laughter, and inspiration. We will introduce two basic levels of the Metta
Meditation. We highly recommend this technique, it is easy, yet generates
tangible effects. Benefits of this Meditation include a more focused mind,
perspective, reduction of conflicts and difficulties, deeper connections
with people surrounding us, and the development of friendliness, kindness
and forgiveness. Thought this is a Buddhist Meditation Practice, we do not
belong to any perticular spiritual group. We explore various techniques,
experiment with them and love to share with others techniques that we find
inspiring, easy to apply and very effective.
Workshop outline: 10
am: Rejuvenation yoga stretches, gentle yoga postures,
relaxation and a short meditation
11 am: Buddhist
Compassion Meditation, introduction to the basics of meditation, overview;
the first level of Metta Meditations will be explained and practiced.
Noon: Lunch time, time for some fresh air, there
are coffee shops in the area that sell sandwiches - unless you wish to
bring your own, we have a small dining room available.
1:00
pm: Introduction to the second level of Metta meditation and
practice.
2:00: Group discussions on given topics
related to the Metta practice. Sharing of results based on group
discussions
4:00 pm: Summary,
conclusion
4:30 pm: End of workshop COST: $65.00 if paid before February 1st; afterwards $80.00
(GST not included)
At the METTA MASSAGE AND YOGA
CLINIC
421 Richmond Road, suite 201 (near Churchill) - above
Starbucks
* Parking in the back and in the streets behind.
Enter through the back door.
For more details contact us at 721.7888 or
724.4747
Register ASAP, as space is
limited!
At the METTA MASSAGE AND YOGA CLINIC (for
a map click here)
For more details contact us at 721.7888
Register ASAP as space is limited!
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A mini workshop on
Vitality Food
With Chas Dietrich And Natasha Kyssa
Saturday April 30th, from 12:30 to 2 pm
At the METTA MASSAGE AND
YOGA CLINIC (click here for a
map)
Join us on for a gourmet lunch and an
introduction to food that are easy to make and filled with Vitality.
Vitality food or the Raw Food diet offers us the opportunity to : - Derive
vitality from food
- Remove fat from diet
- Lose weight A raw food
diet creates major improvements in health. Weight normalizes, which
generally means a reduction in fat. At the same time, a person feels
extremely energized. It's as if energy would rather be burned up than
converted to fat. There seems to be a major shift in physiology, which
makes one feel highly energized from raw food.
Health gets so refined
and perfected with a raw food diet that a persons notices effects of all
types. The result is an important source of information about nutrition
and quality of food.
For a gourmet lunch and an
introduction to Raw Food - only $15.00 (+ GST)
Don't miss this chance! Contact us ASAP to reserve
your place at 724-4747 With Chas Dietrich ·
Proprietor of New Life Retreat
· Certified Hippocrates Health Educator
· Optimum Health Institute Graduate (San Diego, CA; Austin, TX) Over
the last 18 years, Chas has experienced and witnessed through education
and time spent at other such health centres, the vast benefits of a
natural diet. A diet being predominately organic vegetarian / Living Foods
aids in regaining and maintaining optimal health, for the prevention of
degenerative disease. He has included diet with other important health
practices including yoga, conscious breathing, meditation, and awareness
of thought and how they effect our lives. The combination of diet and
health practices, has allowed him to develop a deeper relationship with
self, others and spiritual connections as well as our environment. Chas
has a strong belief that most of our modern day diseases can be prevented
and reversed through the above practices. He gains great pleasure in
offering his experience to others, whether the experience is on dietary
exploration, talking in the comforts of New Life Retreat facility or on
the land connecting with nature where individual or groups can regain
clarity on their path.
And Natasha Kyssa Natasha has
been Raw Vegan for over thirteen years! She learned about the benefits of
wholesome unrefined foods from her Austrian mother who ran The Pantry, a
veggie Tea Room in Ottawa, Ontario. Even as a youngster her favorite foods
were fresh fruit, salads and sauerkraut. A vegetarian of 20 years, she has
experimented extensively with nutrition, fasting, juicing, cleansing, mono
diets and counseled clients on the Arise & Shine Clean-Me-Out Colon
Cleanse and other detoxification programs after studying with Dr. Richard
Anderson in 1995. Natasha is a Graduate of the Ann Wigmore Natural Health
Institute and attended the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute in
California. She is also a certified Raw Lifestyle Coach, Living Foods
Nutrition Specialist and Raw Chef.
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"Philosophy
Workshops"
offered by Lynne Cardinal and Jürgen
Portz
The Yog
Sūtras of Patanjali
Overview, selected verses, chanting of Sanskrit verses,
meditation. A must for anyone interested in Yoga and it's philosophical
essence. The sūtras are the perfect guides for both teacher and student of
Yoga.
The philosophical system of Yoga finds its origin at the
heart of oriental spiritual traditions in ancient times. Since then, we
have often chanted mantras or Sanskrit verses called sūtras which attain a
great part of their meaning in the vibration and consciousness which
emanate from them. Yet, if we understand the principles expressed in these
verses, our meditation deepens in insights and inspiration. The meaning,
united with the rhythm and the sacred sounds of the sūtras, becomes an
important tool for our own spiritual journey, as well as to deepen our
meditations. Indeed, Patanjali is all about evolution and emancipation. We
will chant the selected verses and meditate.
To register contact us ASAP at
613.721.7888
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The
Upanishads
YOGA PHILOSOPHY AND MEDITATION
WORKSHOP Join us for a blissful afternoon of Sanskrit
chanting, philosophy and meditation on some of the great ancient sayings
(Mahaa Vakyas). The ancient scriptures contain gems of wisdom.
They remain tremendously practical and inspiring even in our modern
context. This workshop is accessible to all individuals and will take
place in a relaxed atmosphere. If you wish to treat yourself to a mini
retreat, learn how to meditate and deepen your meditation, then this
workshop is for you! When? n/a Price :
$40.00 + GST RESERVE ASAP AS SPACE IS LIMITED BY CALLING : (613)
721.7888
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The Bhagavad
Gīta
YOGA PHILOSOPHY AND MEDITATION
WORKSHOP
Join us for a blissful afternoon of Sanskrit chanting,
philosophy and meditation. The text that we will explore together is one
of the most known text in Eastern Philosophy. The Geeta is known for its
practical aspect, as well as its insight into the human mind and its
potential. The ancient scriptures contain gems of wisdom. They remain
tremendously practical and inspiring even in our modern context. This
workshop is accessible to all individuals and will take place in a relaxed
atmosphere. If you wish to treat yourself to a mini retreat, learn how to
meditate and deepen your meditation, then this workshop is for you!
When? n/a Price : $40.00 + GST RESERVE
ASAP AS SPACE IS LIMITED BY CALLING : (613) 721-7888 The workshops are
held at:
Metta Massage and Yoga Clinic
421
Richmond Road, Suite 201
Ottawa Ontario, K2A 4H1, Canada - for a mapp
click here
(613) 721-7888 or (613) 724-4747
TO REGISTER CONTACT US ASAP AS SPACE IS
LIMITED.
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"Yoga Day"
A fabulous way to rejuvenate
Join us for a Yoga Day at the Metta Clinic, with Karina
Ackert and Lynne Cardinal, a day of Yoga, Meditation and the Yog Sūtras of
Patanjali . Date to be established.
Karina is a talented and
experienced Yoga teacher and she will teach the Yoga classes in the
morning and in the afternoon. Lynne willl teach the Yoga Sūtras related to
Meditation (the Samaadhis); what obstacles found on the path of
Meditation, and the process of purification. Chanting of related verses
and Meditation experimentation according to the sūtras. Patanjali
simplifies meditation, while providing us with tools to experiment with
and clearly understand the process of Meditation.
The workshops are offered at:
Metta Clinic, Massage and Yoga Therapy
421 Richmond
Road, Suite 201, Ottawa Ontario, K2A 4H1 Canada
For a mapp click here
(613) 721-7888
TO REGISTER CONTACT US ASAP
AS SPACE IS LIMITED.
New! Problem Based Learning and
Mindfulness Workshops: Click here
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KINGSTON WORKSHOPS
At the Yoga and Relaxation
Studio, Kingston, Ontario
PATANJALI YOG
DARSHAN
The philosophical system of Yoga finds its
origin at the heart of oriental spiritual traditions in ancient times.
Since then, we have often chanted mantras or Sanskrit verses called sūtras
which attain a great part of their meaning in the vibration and
consciousness which emanate from them. Yet, if we understand the
principles expressed in these verses, our meditation deepens in insights
and inspiration. The meaning, united with the rhythm and the sacred sounds
of the sūtras, becomes an important tool for our own spiritual journey, as
well as to deepen our meditations. Indeed, Patanjali is all about
evolution and emancipation. Saturday from 1 to 5
pm
The 4 levels of
Samaadhi (or Meditation) We will teach the Yoga Sūtras
related to Meditation (the Samaadhis); what obstacles found on the path of
Meditation, and the process of purification. Chanting of related verses
and Meditation experimentation according to the sūtras. Patanjali
simplifies meditation, while providing us with tools to experiment with
and understand the process of Meditation.
Sunday from 9:30 to
12:30
Some of the
most important sūtras, overview We will select
amongst the most core verses of the Yog Sūtras, from the 4 Chapters, chant
and Meditate. Those sūtras will provide us with a great outline for our
own spiritual practice. Patanjali is both subtle and pragmatic,
understanding the process of transformation, with clarity. We will address
the concept of renunciation (Vairaagya) according to Patanjali and its 4
levels. Vairaagya or renunciation does not involve giving up relations nor
employment, nor taking refuge in forests or monastery. It involves a
maturity of awareness and Patanjali develops this through 4 distinct
levels. A workshop offered by Lynne Cardinal and Jürgen Portz from the
Kaivalya Centre, in Ottawa.
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Some of our past workshops:
"Chanting
Workshop"
offered by Lynne Cardinal and Jürgen
Portz
At the METTA CLINIC - 421 Richmond Road, Suite 201- for a mapp click here
At a certain point,
ordinary words can no longer take us where we want to go. Through
chanting, we use music and sacred mantras to enter into a sweet dimension
of bliss in our meditations. Join us for a relaxed meditative
evening.
From 8 PM to
10:00 PM - $12.00 for the evening
* Contact us to reserve your place at 721.7888
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RejuvenationWorkshop II ©
"The Karma of
Relationships"
* How to create a harmonious relationship with ourselves
and with others?
* What is the cause of pain?
* How to live with
awareness and make conscious choices?
* What does our body language
tell us?
Join us for another wonderful afternoon of
Yoga (Partner Yoga), Meditation, Relaxation, Deep
Breathing, Philosophy and Chanting
- An afternoon just for yourself -
You will feel completely rejuvenated!
Sylvie Gouin
Certified Yoga & Meditation
Instructor, Reiki Master Nutrition & Lifestyle Consultant
-- 10
years of experience in the field
Lynne Cardinal
Author, Yoga, Stress Management and
Meditation Instructor, Ph.D. Eastern Philosophy
-- 30 years of
experience in the field
at the Dome - 341 Lyon St. (3rd floor) - $50 + GST
What to bring: water, yoga mat*, zafu pillow or
cushion* & a meditation blanket*
* We have some extras if
needed
What to wear: comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement
Please register ASAP by phone
to reserve your
place:
New! A list of Workshops and Conferences
offered
in the Private Sectors as well as at the Government, click here
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MAPS - LOCATIONS
KAIVALYA CENTRE
69 Burland Street, Ottawa -
613.721.7888
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METTA MASSAGE AND YOGA
CLINIC
421 Richmond Road, Suite 201, Ottawa (on the
North side of Richmond, near Churchill)
Parking in the back of the
building, we are just above Starbucks. Elevator available.
613.724.4747
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A fun
and inspiring workshop!
Yoga, Meditation and the
Art of Communication and Listening
PRESENCE OF
MIND
Gentle Yoga, Deepen
your meditation, Enjoy dynamic and Inspiring group activities in a relaxed
and friendly environment.
- When? Sunday December 28th, 2008 from
9 am to 4 pm
- Where? At the New Life Retreat in Lanark, an hour from
Ottawa
- Cost: $99.00 + GST
- Tea or coffee and a treat served on arrival
- A wonderful vegetarian meal at lunch
- Tea or coffee and a treat on departure
- All group activities and material
- No experience required, all are welcome
- Teachers: Lynne and Jurgen
If you wish to carpool, either to offer a lift or join others let
us know. If the weather does not allows for driving, the workshop will be
postponed.
Call us for more details at
613.721.7888
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