Past Events
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Here are some of the past events at Xiaolan Health Centre. 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.Towards Mental Well Being: UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSIONAt this interactive seminar, you will:
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Presented by Dr. T. John Iddiols, Registered Psychologist $90.00 per person Registration and Payment Deadline: Friday January 16, 2009 Cash or cheque payable at the reception desk. Thursday, November 27, 20087:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.Healing Our Fear/Healing the EconomyAn evening with Krin Zook and her GuidesKrin is a respected channeller of a group of spirits called The Guides. In her private practice, she uses several healing modalities to bring about change in peopleʼs lives. Channelling or intuitive life coaching is a powerful tool for healing. Krin will create a circle for healing, talk about the process of healing and bring forth The Guides to speak to the group. The Guides will also answer questions from the audience.
To learn more about Krin go to www.krinzook.com. Wednesday, January 21, 20096:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.How to thrive during this economic crisisA workshop with best-selling author, Gina Mollicone-LongTHE PROMISE OF THE PROGRAMMost people respond to stress by activating their “fight or flight” response. You have no access to your ability to be creative or solve problems when in this state. This creates more stress. You have to break this cycle. In this program, you will learn about the causes of stress and how it affects your body along with many techniques for managing the effects of stress. This economic challenge is the perfect time to get control of stress. You will also:• Learn powerful physical techniques to help you respond to stress in a powerful way • Learn techniques for shifting focus to maintain a positive state and equip yourself to make better decisions in the face of stress • Discover the four most common stressful moods and how to overcome them and get control of your life back • Learn how to reframe failure, challenge and setback so that is becomes a powerful force. Register online or call 1-866-939-GINA (4462) Registration at 6:30 P.M. Seminar starts at 7:00 P.M. sharp. ABOUT GINA MOLLICONE-LONGEmpowerment specialist, best-selling author and entrepreneur, Gina Mollicone-Long truly believes that you can be anything that you want to be. Her diverse experiences in life are proof that she lives by this. She has worked in big business, non-profit, small start-ups and high tech. She is an expert on the Law of Attraction and the best-selling author of her first book called The Secret of Successful Failing - a book that shows you how to turn adversity into advantage. She has worked with thousands of people to help them find their brightest lights in their darkest rooms. www.ginaML.comWednesday, January 28, 20096:30 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.ACHIEVING NUTRITIONAL BALANCEWITH COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE AS A LIFESTYLEJacqueline Ison, Nutritionist at Xiaolan Health Centre, offers health-conscious advice on all aspects of eating: dining out and buffet grazing; grocery shopping awareness; how to enjoy comfort foods while staying fit and lean; problems with food allergies when eating outside the home; plus meal plans for day to day living. Wednesday, March 11, 20097:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Where Am I Now!An Evening with Krin Zook and her GuidesSo many people are in the midst of great personal change as well as being in a world changing minute by minute. None of the roadmaps fit anymore. Where are we and is there a GPS to help us find our way? Hear what The Guides have to say as our world changes dramatically around us. We will also have a special guest, Dr. Ana Bodnar, meditation teacher and psychologist, who will lead us in meditation and toning to bring more peace and readiness to respond to the changes impacting each of us. Krin is a respected channeller of a group of spirits called the Guides. In her private practice, she uses several healing modalities to facilitate change in people's lives. Channelling or intuitive life coaching is a powerful tool for change and healing. Krin will create a circle for healing and bring forth The Guides to speak to the group. The Guides will also answer questions from the audience. Cost: $20.00 Pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited. Call Krin at 647-238-0767 or email krinzook@pathcom.com to reserve a spot. www.krinzook.comWe regret that this space is not wheelchair accessible. Tuesday, March 24, 20096:30 P.M. to 9:00P.M.Breathing Consciouslywith Janice SkinnerCANCELLED WILL RESCHEDULE FOR A DIFFERENT DATE - CHECK BACK Learning to breathe consciously is one of the most basic foundations of health & well being. We each posses this ability, yet it is mostly overlooked.In this workshop, we will explore gentle, safe practices that put us in touch with how to begin altering the patterns of daily shallow breathing and reap the benefits of increased oxygen supply. Breathing has the power to enhance both the practical present moment & our connection to the flow of the universe. Many meditation traditions focus on breath as a portal to pure presence or our true nature. Janice Skinner weaves the insights & practices of yoga, movement therapy, breath work & meditation into a body centered approach that encourages & guides participants toward a vital & mindful experience of living. A teacher since 1987, her studies include classical hatha yoga & movement therapy studies. Janice is a graduate & memeber of the Sound Healers Association.Where: Xiaolan Health Centre Cost: $50.00 CANCELLED WILL RESCHEDULE FOR A DIFFERENT DATE - CHECK BACKSpace is limited to 12 people to allow for individual attention. Reserve your spot by contacting janiceskinner@sympatico.ca Thursday, March 26, 20096:30 P.M. to 9:00P.M.Living in the Moment: Meditation for Well Beingwith Dr. Ana Bodnar, Psychologist & Meditation TeacherWant to explore mindfulness & meditation? Want to deepen your understanding of these practices? Experience the benefits of mindfulness & meditation for: **Stress Management **Emotional Well Being **Mental Well Being **Physical Well Being Attend the workshop and you will: Learn various approaches to mindfulness & meditation Learn breath, concentration & insight meditation practices Learn tools for self-compassion & compassion for others Learn about research on the mind/body practice Learn tools to address anxiety, depression, & other emotional states Learn how mindfulness can become an attitude of daily living This workshop is envisioned as the first of a series & it is also complete in inself. No meditation experience is necessaryPLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING Dr. Ana Bodnar is a Clinical Psychologist and Yoga & Meditation Teacher.She has been weaving together the worlds of psychology & contemplative practices for many years. Dr. Bodnar has taught at the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies (OISE), Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Centre for Addiction & Mental Health as well as Yoga Studio, Yoga Space & Esther Myers Yoga Studio www.anabodnar.comWhere: Xiaolan Health Centre Cost: $50.00Reserve your spot by contacting ndasilva@xiaolanhealthcentre.com or call 416-538-8262. Sunday, April 12, 2009TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED10 WEEK MIND/BODY PROGRAM FOR FERTILITYwith Sandra Callender, Gestalt Counselor & Mind/Body ExpertA compreshensive 10-week fertility program dedicated to the physical & emotional needs of women experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, depression & anxiety related to infertility. Extensive research on infertility overwhelminglyproves that women who participate in mind/body programs have a 55% take home baby rate conceiving within 6 months of completing the program, whereas participants in control groups have 20% success. Participants also experience an overall increase in psychological health & well-being. *decreased isolation surrounding infertility *reduced physical symptoms of streets, such as headaches, fatigue & insomnia *develop new lifestyle behaviors, like nutrition & yoga, to enhance fertility *learn a variety of relaxation methods & cognitive behavioral strategies to help you regain control of your life *determine the safety & efficacy of alternative medicine approaches *learn the art of self-nurturance & effective communication *restructure negative thoughts & manage feelings of anger, loss & grief *create a circle of support with other women experiencing similar issues Sandra Callender is a Gestalt counselor, yoga and meditation teacher with a special focus on women's health & fertility. Sandra leads a groundbreaking 10-Week Mind/Body Program for Fertility created By Dr. Alice Domar of Harvard Medical School. Sandra's work is inspired by more than 20 years experience in the healing science of integrative medicine & mind/body health. Sandra is a former Program Director at the world renowned Kripalu Center for Health & Wellness in Lenox, Massachusetts, where she thoughtfully delivered mind/body and yoga programs to hundreds of individuals of all ages.Where: Xiaolan Health Centre Contact Sandra Callendar Gestalt Counselor & Mind/Body Expert 416-932-1276 sandra@breathprint.com Wednesday, April 15, 20097:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Yoga for Mature BodiesFocused for those aged 40 + All Ages are WelcomeTHIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED - STAY TUNE FOR NEXT EVENT Even though yoga offers many health benefits, it can be intimidating to begin regular classes. There is the inevitable comparison with younger, more flexible bodies and a need to adjust postures to avoid injury.Classes focus on: physical postures & breathing techniques that help undo holding patterns, strengthening core muscles to help support the spine, weight-bearing postures for bone maintenance, improving balance, breathing & relaxation Lynn Weinfeld is a Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher. Lynn has been studying yoga for the past 16 years & teaching for the last 10 years. Lynn has taught in various fitness & tennis clubs, corporate & home environments. She has helped people coping with recovery from illness & surgery, accident injuries & age-related physical restrictions.When: Wednesday evenings Starting April 15 to May 20, 2009 Where: Xiaolan Health Centre Cost: $120.00 + GST for 6 sessionsCall 416-538-8262 to reserve your space or email at ndasilva@xiaolanhealthcentre.com. THESE CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED, STAY TUNE FOR NEXT EVENT! Tuesday, April 21, 20097 - 9 PMFluid Bodywith Janice SkinnerCANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!! Utilizing pranayama, stretching and exploring joint mobility, we'll enhance suppleness and connection throughout the body. The principes of mindfulness, effortless effort, non-aggressiveness, flow and three dimensionality will take the practice deeper. Come enjoy a 2 hour session of mindful movement that leads into an integrated experience of:***soft tissue release ***our fluid matrix ***cellular intelligence ***the relationship between breath (spirit) and body. Janice Skinner weaves the insights and practices of yoga, movement therapy, breath work and meditation into a body centered approach that encourages and guides participants toward a vital and mindful experience of living. A teacher since 1987, her studies include classical hatha yoga, the full program of the San Francisco Iyengar Yoga Institute, movement therapy studies in Laban/Bartenieff & BodyMind Centering. Janice is a graduate and member of the Sound Healers Association. Where: Xiaolan Health Centre 88 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto Cost: $35.00 CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!Contact: Janiceskinner@sympatico.ca www.fluidyoga.com416-485-5211 Thursday, April 23, 20097:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Dancing on the EdgeAn Evening with Krin Zook and her GuidesWhy does it seem that things are changing so fast? Even children say time seems to go by quickly. For many of us it seems that what we think about is manifested more quickly than ever. Hear what the Guides have to say about this and what we can do to create more positive outcomes for ourselves and our earth. We will have a special guest, Tina Lopes, a highly respected group facilitator, change-maker and healer. She will create a sacred space for us to raise our vibrations and for the Guides to come in. Krin is a respected channeller of a group of spirits called the Guides. In her private practice, she uses several healing modalities to facilitate change in people's lives. Channelling or intuitive life coaching is a powerful tool for change and healing. Krin will create a circle for healing and bring forth the Guides to speak to the group. The Guides will also answer questions from the audience. Cost: $20.00 Pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited. Call Krin at 647-238-0767 or email krinzook@pathcom.com to reserve a spot. www.krinzook.comWe regret that this space is not wheelchair accessible. Friday, April 24, 20097:30 P.M. to 9:00P.M.Relax & Rejuvenate - Transformational Healing Journey MeditationDr. Anita Shack, Chiropractor, Craniosacral TherapistAre you ready to "let go" of winter?. Are you ready to awaken your senses and let the gifts of spring bring you renewed engery and health? As light returns and the ground thaws, it is time to cleanse and clear out. Grounding & reconnecting brings us back to wholeness. Like the return of spring with the new life it brings, this evening of calm and renewal will open spaces inside you - a rebirth for body, mind and soul. Transformational Healing Journey Meditation helps you: **Breathe out winter and breathe in spring **Melt muscle tension and disperse mental fog **Open yourself up for new beginnings **Clear the way for rebirth and healing Join Dr. Shack on a healing meditation inspired by Spring. During this real-time healing journey, you will experience change happening inside. As you release the old and invite in the new, let your senses overflow through deep relaxation and a true personal healing experience. "Consider this a day at the spa for your soul. Through the wise and gentle guidance of Anita, I re-entered the world, energized and inspired." The Transformational Healing Journey Meditation is designed and led by Dr. Shack, Chiropractor, Clinicial Acupuncturist, Craniosacral Therapist. Dr. Shack is an exceptional practitioner and teacher, speaker and workshop leader. For over 20 years she has successfully applied an integrated approach in her work, and built a reputation with her many patients as a compassionate and knowledgeable healer.Where: Xiaolan Health Centre 88 Prince Arthur Avenue Cost: $45.00 Reserve your space prior to April 24, 2009. Call 416-538-8262 or email ndasilva@xiaolanhealthcentre.com to register. WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHINGNO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Tuesday, April 28, 20097:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Don't Get Stuck in Life's Muck! Live a Better Life NOWwith Dr. Nicola Bird, PsychotherapistDo you ever find yourself feeling stuck in the muck of life's stresses and challenges? Perhaps you get bogged down by unsettling emotions, like worry or fear, at times. Negative thoughts, like "I'm not good enough", hold you back. Career & financial pressures prevent you from relaxing. Difficult situations or relationships weigh you down.Dr. Nicola Bird, pioneering founder of Self-Imaging Therapy, will give you practical, how-to-strategies to help you better manage the everyday stresses of life. In this 90-minute seminar, Dr. Bird will share the extensive knowledge she's gained from practicing Self-Imaging Therapy to help you find greater peace & satisfaction: **Learn how you can unblock limitations **Acquire techniques to help you manage the challenges of your life **Be motivated to take action, rather than stay stuck in the muck of life's problems **Open the door to create opportunities & movement in your life **Be happy NOW even when you don't have everything you want NOW is the time to liberate yourself from what is holding you back in life.Dr. Bird (www.stuckinthemuck.com) is an expert in psychology of self-images. She is the pioneering founder of Self-Imaging Therapy. This approach transforms the negative self-images that impede or even damage us into positive self-images that build self-esteem, self-worth and inner peace. Dr. Bird will use the extensive knowledge she's gained from helping people transform their lives to inspire & motivate you to live a better life for yourself NOW! Where: Xiaolan Health Centre Cost: $12.00Call: 416-960-2054 to reserve your space or email at dr@drnicolabird.com. Thursday, April 30, 20097:00pm - 8:30pmSpring Tune Up ! Sick & Tired of Being Tired?Kristina Gordon, B.Sc., R.H.N., N.D.How can you spring into the season with energy?. Easy ways to improve your health:**How to detoxify safely **How to choose the best supplements to improve your health **Simple, effective ways to improve your health **Manage stress and feel great SPRING IS THE BEST TIME TO CREATE NEW HABITS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH Dr. Kristina Gordon is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, a premier accredited 4 year medical school that specializes in the most advanced understanding of Integrative Medicine. Kristina also holds a psychology degree from the University of Victoria. Her passion for nutrition helped her achieve a diploma in holistic nutrition. As a naturopathic physician & holistic nutritionist, Dr. Gordon offers insight into human physiological function and the natural healing power of the body. Through the use of herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle she works to empower people to reach their optimal health. Where: Xiaolan Health Centre 88 Prince Arthur Avenue Reserve your space prior to April 29, 2009. Call 416-538-8262 or email ndasilva@xiaolanhealthcentre.com to register.Thursday, May 7, 20096:45 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.PSYCH-YOGA: WHERE YOGA JOINS PSYCHOLOGYwith Dr. Nicola Bird & Louise HanlyUnhealthy patterns can make you sick. Dr. Nicola Bird, pioneering founder of Self-Imaging Therapy, and Louise Hanly, Anusara-Inspired yoga teacher at Xiaolan Health Centre, will share their extensive knowledge to help you:**Integrate mind, emotions and body for optimum health benefits **Shift unhealthy patterns that no longer serve you **Acquire strategies to help you manage your life better **Create harmony, freedom and movement in your life NOW is the time to liberate your mind, heart and body from unhealthy patterns. Dr. Bird (www.stuckinthemuck.com) is the pioneering founder of the Self-Imaging Therapy, an approach that transforms the negative self-images that hold us back in life into positive self-images that build self-esteem and inner peace. Louise Hanly (www.louisehanly.com) is the Anusara-Inspired yoga teacher at Xiaolan Health Centre. Dr. Bird and Louise will bring their extensive knowledge to help you integrate mind, body and emotions to live a healthier, fuller life. Where: Xiaolan Health Centre88 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto Cost: $20.00Call: 647-722-5455 to reserve your space or email at louise@louisehanly.com. Please bring yoga mat & clothes. Limited to 20 participants!Saturday, May 9, 200910:00am to 4:00PMRadiant Lotus Women's Qigong Workshopwith Daisy Lee and Xiaolan ZhaoDaisy Lee is an international Qigong instructor whose award-winning Qigong DVD series has aired on Fit TV and PBS TV. Her Qigong has helped women to prevent and treat health issues such as menstrual cramping, breast & uterine tumors and cysts, menopause symptoms, hormonal imbalances and other health conditions. www.radiantlotusqigong.comXiaolan Zhao is proud to partner with Daisy in her Women's Health & Empowerment Initiative for Toronto women. In this fun day-long workshop for women, she will be sharing additional TCM wisdom for optimum health. Don't miss this opportunity to learn life-transforming techniques from two caring & dynamic natural health practitioners! (Sorry gentlemen...this is a women's only workshop) Where: Xiaolan Health Centre 88 Prince Arthur Avenue Cost: $120.00 Register early as space is limited. Call 416-538-8262 or email ndasilva@xiaolanhealthcentre.comTuesday, May 26, 20097:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Finding ConnectionAn Evening with Krin Zook and her GuidesSomeone hurts us or hurts someone we care about. We read in the newspaper about events that cause suffering and become angry and sad. What can create healing in these times of strong feelings? What is our role as creators of change when we hold these strong emotions? How do we understand our connection to the person that wounds us? Come hear what the Guides have to say to help us understand this connection to those people and situations that affect us deeply. We will have a special guest, Afrakaren. Afrakaren is well known as a spoken word artist, singer and songwriter. Afrakaren will bring her gift of voice to welcome the Guides and to set the energy of the circle. Go to www.krinzook.com/events to hear Afrakaren speak her beautiful introduction. Krin is a respected channeller of a group of spirits called the Guides. In her private practice, she uses several healing modalities to facilitate change in people's lives. Channelling or intuitive life coaching is a powerful tool for change and healing. Krin will create a circle for healing and bring forth the Guides to speak to the group. The Guides will also answer questions from the audience. Cost: $20.00 Pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited. Call Krin at 647-238-0767 or email krinzook@pathcom.com to reserve a spot. www.krinzook.comWe regret that this space is not wheelchair accessible. Friday, May 29, 20097:30 P.M. to 9:00P.M.Relax & Rejuvenate - Transformational Healing Journey MeditationDr. Anita Shack, Chiropractor, Craniosacral TherapistAre you ready to "let go" of winter?. Are you ready to awaken your senses and let the gifts of spring bring you renewed engery and health? As light returns and the ground thaws, it is time to cleanse and clear out. Grounding & reconnecting brings us back to wholeness. Like the return of spring with the new life it brings, this evening of calm and renewal will open spaces inside you - a rebirth for body, mind and soul. Transformational Healing Journey Meditation helps you: **Breathe out winter and breathe in spring **Melt muscle tension and disperse mental fog **Open yourself up for new beginnings **Clear the way for rebirth and healing Join Dr. Shack on a healing meditation inspired by Spring. During this real-time healing journey, you will experience change happening inside. As you release the old and invite in the new, let your senses overflow through deep relaxation and a true personal healing experience. "Consider this a day at the spa for your soul. Through the wise and gentle guidance of Anita, I re-entered the world, energized and inspired." The Transformational Healing Journey Meditation is designed and led by Dr. Shack, Chiropractor, Clinicial Acupuncturist, Craniosacral Therapist. Dr. Shack is an exceptional practitioner and teacher, speaker and workshop leader. For over 20 years she has successfully applied an integrated approach in her work, and built a reputation with her many patients as a compassionate and knowledgeable healer.Where: Xiaolan Health Centre 88 Prince Arthur Avenue Cost: $45.00 Call 416-538-8262 or email ndasilva@xiaolanhealthcentre.com to register. WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHINGNO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Tuesday, June 9, 20097:00pm - 8:30pmYoga Workshop for Back Carewith Lynn Weinfeld***** POSTPONED ***** Do you suffer from lower back pain? Do you have sciatica? Do you sit at a desk all day? Do you have tight hamstrings? Do you want to improve your golf or tennis game? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this therapeutic workshop is for you! We will begin by stretching, bringing attention to breathing, while paying special attention to the lower back muscles. You will learn some simple conditioning twists and yoga postures that will relieve your back pain, find ways to safely increase flexibility & help prevent future injury. You will leave the class with a set of therapeutic exercises you can do at home. Workshop will be taught by Lynn Weinfeld, Certified Yoga Teacher. Lynn has been teaching for the last 10 years. Lynn has taught in various fitness & tennis clubs, corporate and home environments. she has helped people coping with recovery from illness & surgery, accident injuries and age-related physical restrictions. She has been a Guest Yoga Instructor at private resorts in the Caribbean. She teaches with a generosity of spirit & guides her students with a warm non-judgmental style. Where: Xiaolan Health Centre Cost: $45.00Call 416-538-8262 or email ndasilva@xiaolanhealthcentre.com to reserve your spot. Thursday, June 11, 20096:30 P.M. to 9:00P.M.The Four Elements:The Key to HealthDr. Anita Shack, Chiropractor, Craniosacral Therapist***** POSTPONED ***** Many earth-based cultures share the knowledge that connection to the natural world is essential for health and well-being. The four elements teach us how to revitalize by regaining a sense of wholeness, and finding balance. We look to the simple beauty of nature for the key to our health on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Join Dr. Anita Shack in an experiential exploration of the teachings of Water, Earth, Air and Fire. Understand how to apply these teachings to make positive impact in your life. **Experience the gifts of the four elements **Learn how the four elements are the key to health and balance **Discover practical and simple ways to improve your sense of connection **Gain tools to use in your daily life The Four Elements: The Key to Health, is designed and led by Dr. Anita Shack a Chiropractor, Craniosacral Therapist and Clinical Acupuncturist who bridges body mind and spirit in her work. For over 20 years she has built a reputation with her many patients as a compassionate and knowledgeable healer and teacher. Where: Xiaolan Health Centre 88 Prince Arthur Avenue Cost: $75.00 Space is limited. Please Pre-Register by calling 416-538-8262 WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Friday, June 19, 20097:30 P.M. to 9:00P.M.Relax & RejuvenateDr. Anita Shack, Chiropractor, Craniosacral TherapistAre you ready to "let go" of winter? Are you ready to awaken your senses and let the gifts of spring bring you renewed energy and health?. As light returns & the ground thaws, it is time to cleanse and clear out. Grounding and reconnecting brings us back to wholeness. Like the return of spring with the new life it brings, this evening of calm and renewal will open spaces inside you - a rebirth for body, mind and soul. Transformational Healing Journey Meditations helps you:**Breathe out winter & breathe in spring **Melt muscle tension & disperse mental fog **Open yourself up for new beginnings **Clear the way for rebirth and healing Join Dr. Shack on a healing meditation inspired by Spring. During this realtime healing journey, you will experience change happening inside. As you release the old and invite in the new, let your senses flow through deep relaxation and a true personal healing experience. "Consider this a day at the spa for your soul. Through the wise and gentle guidance of Anita, I re-entered the world, energized and inspired." Transformational Healing Journey Meditation is designed & led by Dr. Shack, Chiropractor, Clinical Acupuncturist, Craniosacral Therapist. Dr. Shack is an exceptional practitioner & teacher, speaker and workshop leader. For over 20 years she has successfully applied an integrated approach in her work, and built a reputation with her many patients as a compassionate & knowledgeable healer.Where: Xiaolan Health Centre 88 Prince Arthur Avenue Cost: $45.00 Space is limited. Please Pre-Register by calling 416-538-8262 or email ndasilva@xiaolanhealthcentre.com WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Thursday, June 25, 20096:00pm to 7:00pmTai Chi - The Best ExerciseHelen Zhang, Dr. Ac., CMDTai Chi was developed in China in the thirteenth century. It is an ancient Chinese discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit Today many people in the United States, Canada and Europe have embraced Tai Chi for both its health benefits and because it is easy to learn. Tai Chi can be used as a preventive health measure: a way to maintain good health or to help with a specific balance of Yin and Yang. Tai Chi can be used to help with: **Arthritis, muscle strain **Circulation problems **Cardiovascular disease, hypertension **Insomnia, stress and depression **Weight lose **Chronic problems such as back, neck and shoulder pain, etc **Improve immune system
Join Helen every THURSDAY evening from 6:00pm - 7:00pm STARTING JUNE 25 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 10, 2009Tai Chi is easy to learn and doesn't require a huge investment. You can practice Tai Chi in the park, in a garden or in the comfort of your own home. You can exercise by yourself or with a group. Tai Chi is safe for people of all ages & fitness levels. Come learn & experience why Tai Chi is the best exercise. Where: Xiaolan Health Centre 88 Prince Arthur Avenue Cost: $350.00 for 12 sessions Space is limited. Please Pre-Register by calling 416-538-8262 WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Wednesday, September 16, 20097:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Harvesting Spiritual LessonsAn Evening with Krin Zook and her Guides****PLEASE NOTE - NEW DATE***** In this time of upheaval it is hard to know how to be present in the now.All we want to do is escape from the bad news. Yet when we look at history, some of our greatest spiritual leaders have arisen from movements for great change: Gandhi, Bishop Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama and many more that we don't know of because they were not written about. The Guides say that we are all spiritual leaders or lighthouses for those that are in fear and survival mode. Come and hear how you are that leader and what you can do to shine even more brightly. Krin is a respected channeller of a group of spirits called the Guides. In her private practice, she uses several healing modalities to facilitate change in people's lives. Channelling or intuitive life coaching is a powerful tool for change and healing. Krin will create a circle for healing and bring forth the Guides to speak to the group. The Guides will also answer questions from the audience. Cost: $20.00 Pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited. Call Krin at 647-238-0767 or email krinzook@pathcom.com to reserve a spot. Check out Krin's website www.krinzook.comWe regret that this space is not wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, September 30, 20096:30 P.M. to 9:00P.M.Time Line Therapywith Gina Mollicone-Long****POST-PONED**** Do you want to.... Be free of your negative emotions? Be free of your limiting decisions? Set Goals that actually happen? Discover.... Time Line Therapy Time Line Therapy is a simple process that allows you to let go of all the negative emotions & limiting decisions from the past and to set goals. Time Line Therapy utilizes a person's own internal "Time Line" to work with their unconscious minds in a variety of ways including healing emotional traumas & eradicating unwanted thoughts, emotions & behaviours. Time Line Therapy can be used by anyone to break free of negative emotions & limiting decisions and create a compelling future. You should take this course if you are:**A THERAPIST of any kind that wants even better results for clients **A HEALTH CARE practitioner looking for additional tools **A BUSINESS PERSON that wants to increase results **AN EDUCATOR who wants to help people learn easier **A REGULAR PERSON that wants to live a life they love About Gina Mollicone-Long Gina is a fully certified Trainer of the following: Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching. She is the best-selling author of the "Secret of Successful Failing". Her newest book entitled "Think or Sink" is due to launch in January. She leads transformational trainings all over the world and has a private pratice of individual clients in Toronto. She is also the co-founder of two multi-national corporate team building companies that focus on helping people love their work.Special Price $25.00 DATE: Wednesday September 30, 2009 TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. PLACE: XIAOLAN HEALTH CENTRE88 Prince Arthur Centre REGISTER: www.GinaML.com/intros or at Xiaolan Health Centre - 416-538-8262 Tuesday, October 6, 20097:00pm - 8:45pmFLUID BODY & INTUITIVE LIVINGwith Janice SkinnerThis 10 week series will explore the deeper relationship between body, mindfulness, internal listening & healing. Drawing on the wisdom of Yin & Yang, the Elements and the energy channels of meridians & nadis, the series will combine:YANG yoga poses to warm & strengthen the larger muscle groups. PRANAYAMA breath practices to cleanse & nourish all tissues & channels as well as to increase levels of Chi. MOVEMENT to explore joint mobility & enhance the flow of energy and to enliven fluid range of motion. This in turn aids posture, movement & freedom from joint pain. More YIN style poses from yoga to place emphasis on sustaining the pose while releasing into gravity. SOUND as vibration to enliven areas of the body & explore the vital energy centres such as the Chakras. BODY LISTENING - learning to quiet the mind & be aware of our felt/tactile sense, and within this, opening to the language of the body. This can take time, but the fruits of ones efforts are well worth it. We can begin to notice energy blockages, whether physical or mental/emotional and to receive the deeper teachings from our innate wisdom and healing abilities. This series is open to all levels of students wanting to explore the wisdom of the body. WHEN: Tuesdays October 6 to December 8, 2009 WHERE: Xiaolan Health Centre 88 Prince Arthur Avenue (by St. George subway) COST: $240/10 week series
Janice Skinner has been a yoga teacher & shiatsu therapist since 1986. Yoga teacher training includes classical hatha yoga and the full program of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. She has also received Advanced Training in Integrative Restoration (yoga nidra). Janice has trained extensively in movement therapy in the U.S. and is also a graduate & memeber of the Sound Healers Association. Her longtime personal exploration of the Bodymind and our relationship to Earth has inspired her to share this passion with others. To register or inquire: Janiceskinner@sympatico.ca www.fluidyoga.com416-485-5211 |