2007 Bologna Summer Program for Cooperative Studies: University of Bologna, Italy. Vancouver sessions, SFU lecture series, June 25-29. University of Bologna, July 2-13. Visit www.bcca.coop for information.

MAY 6
Vancouver Marathon: Urban Lifestyle Expo May 3-5 at The Westin, Vancouver. To volunteer, call 604-872-2928 or register online at www.bmovanmarathon.ca.

MAY 9, 16, 23, 30
DRU Yoga Classes: 11:30-1:15pm, West Vancouver United Church, 21st & Esquimalt, 604-986-8825, jomaurer@shaw.ca. DRU Evening Masterclass (all levels) 7-9pm, Vancouver Peace Centre, 16th & Burrard Yoga, Meditation, Satsang, Positive Health, druevents@shaw.ca
604-936-3255.

MAY 11-16
Answering Creation With Creation, Charting Glenairley in Words and Images with Claire Robson and Pat Brennan. The beauty of Glenairley will be “the university” we never attended. 250-642-3546,
www.centreforearthandspirit.org.

MAY 12
Shamanic Drumming & Dreaming Circle: 7pm. Insight/healing from your Nature Spirit guardians. Vancouver Multi-Cultural Centre, 1254, W. 7th. By donation. Vancouver Shamanic Healing Circles. 604-418-9636, www.shamanichealing.info.

MAY 12
Community Potluck/Discussion of “Soulful Relationships.” Join us for a fun, inspiring evening exploring love, life and consciousness. Make new connections with like-minded people. $10 advance, $15 on site.
604-731-1783,
www.heartsongsolutions.ca.

MAY 12
Vancouver World Rhythm and Dance Festival at VCC. Rhythms and dance workshops led by professionals: 11am-6pm. World Music Concert 7:30pm-10pm, $30 (all-day). www.vrad.ca, 604-408-8582.

MAY 12, 13, 19
DRU Workshops: May 12: DRU Yoga “Stillness in Motion,” Vancouver Yoga Sukha 16th & Arbutus, 2-5pm.
May 13: Coquitlam, Mother’s Day event, 1:30-4:30pm. May 19: “Move Toward Balance” DRU, Duncan, Vancouver Island, 10-5:30pm. Contact druevents@shaw.ca, 604-936-3255.

MAY 12 & JUN 9
Effective Communication Small Group Workshop. John Morrier RPC teaches practical techniques to communicate empathetically and resolve conflict in relationships. 604-731-9262, john.morrier@telus.net.

MAY 16
9/11: Debunking the Debunkers Dr. David Ray Griffin answers critics of the 9/11 Truth Movement, 7:30pm, St. Andrew’s-Wesley church (Nelson & Burrard). Tickets: $5-$20 by donation. Advance tickets/info: 604-608-5667
www.v911truth.org

MAY 18-20
Dr. Vasant Lad Ayurveda Seminar/Fundraiser – Fund-raising evening: Friday, May 18 @ 6pm. Seminar: May 19 & 20; Information & registration: 604-290-8201
www.ayurveda-seminars.com.

MAY 19
Granville Island Psychic Studio, Saturday May 19 7pm, Dream Making & Hypnosis class $25. Experience a profound level of peace and tranquility. RSVP 604-734-3354.

MAY 19-21
Practitioners’ Basic Reflexology with Yvette Eastman. Touchpoint Institute, registered with PCTIA, RABC and RRCO. 604-936-3227,
800-211-3533 out-of-town.
www.touchpointreflexology.com
Yvette@touchpointreflexology.com See ad in Resource Directory (Education & Certification.)

MAY 25-27
8th Yoga Outreach Annual Fundraising Retreat: Paradise Valley, $345 (includes accommodation, all workshops and delicious vegetarian meals). Info: sarah@yogaoutreach.com or visit www.yogaoutreach.com.

MAY 25-27
Foot Reflexology Introduction commences certificate weekend course. Intro: $10, Course $295. Pacific Institute of Reflexology, (604) 875-8818, www.pacificreflexology.com.

MAY 25-27
Body Heals Conference – Integration: The Best Model for Health Care. Royal Rhodes University, Victoria. Guest speakers: David Suzuki, Adam, Norm Shealy, Steven Aung & Candace Pert. Register at www.bodyheals.ca or call 250-472-4747.

MAY 25, 26, 27
Spirit Communication, Conscious Manifesting, Qigong Energy Exercises Workshop with Ellie Drew www.ConsciousChange.org. Fri: 7-9:30pm; Sat: 9:30am-5pm; Sun: 9:30am-4pm. $25 Fri only; $225 full weekend. Locations TBA. Vancouver: Contact John ccss@acbc.com.

MAY 27
Psychic Reading Fair: 15-20 minute readings. Healings also available. 1-4pm. CDM Psychic Institute, 1114 W. Broadway, Suite 202.
Info: 604-730-8788.

MAY 27
Intuitive Painting with Anita Nairne, artist, teacher, international facilitator. Classes & workshops. Create beautiful paintings from your inner vision. No experience required. Workshop: $110, supplies included. 604-684-6418 or anitanairne@telus.net.

MAY 27
BODYTALK VANCOUVER presents BodyTalk ACCESS - One day training in Energy Medicine! Learn techniques for brain balancing, stress reduction, improved hydration, immune system and muscle/spinal health. Help yourself, friends and loved ones. Great for ADD, fast aid, wilderness survival. Register: 778.389.7909 or info@bodytalkvancouver.com. Visit www.bodytalkvancouver.com
 
JUN 2
Universal Gospel Choir – SOULSTICE ’07 – Passion! Gospel, spirituals, African, Cuban, Motown, classical. Saturday, 8pm. Chan Centre. $25/$20/$10/group rate. 604-737-1545, www.universalgospelchoir.ca; Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311,
www.ticketmaster.ca.

JUN 3
DRU Yoga Workshop “Move Toward Balance” White Rock, 12:30-4:30pm. Teacher Training: Applications for 2008 druevents@shaw.ca 604-936-3255. (Same contact for White Rock workshop.)

JUN 25 - JUL 1
Divinity Within Spiritual Retreat (Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, Vancouver Island) “The most important relationship you can foster is with your Divine Self.” – AnaLaRai,
1-250-752-5117.

JUN 30 - JUL 1
Family Constellations Workshops, established in Europe, new to Canada. Discover the healing power of the past in your family system. Monthly demos. 604.221.7230
www.familyconstellations.ca.

SATURDAYS

Holistic Healing Fair: Third Saturday of every month. AWAKENING HEART-15177
Russell Ave-White Rock. 10-4pm. Free Admission. 604-535-6603 or
www.emergingpathway.ca.

SUNDAYS

The Centre for Spiritual Living uniting the world in love. Inspired by the teachings of Deepak Chopra and Louise Hay. You’ll love our Sunday services, 11 AM. Children welcome. 1495 W. 8th Ave.,Vancouver, 604-321-1225, www.cslvancouver.com.

International Spiritualist Alliance: #201-317 Columbia Street, New West, 604-521-6336. Sunday services, 11am. Rev. Joyce Tarvin, 604-433-6663, www.isacanada.ca. See Resource Directory ad.

Mountaintop Unity Find a positive New Thought approach to life at Unity! Sundays 10:30am, John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st, North Vancouver. 604-787-1477, www.unitymountaintop.ca.

MONDAYS

Speaking Circles: Learn to speak naturally in front of groups, transforming anxiety into the excitement of creative expression through relational presence. 7-9:30pm,
Dave 604-738-5728.

Free, anonymous, telephone support line offering guided meditations for people suffering from chronic pain. Non-religious. Counselors have community crisis line training. Mondays 7pm-11pm, 604-936-5683.

TUESDAYS

Pranic Healing Clinics: Non-touch energy healing. By donation. Tuesdays 11am-3pm and 6pm-9pm. 2950 Laurel St, Vancouver. Closed last Tuesday of month,
www.pranichealing.ca/vancouver.

Reflexology Student Clinic sessions, only $18. Evenings only. By appointment. Pacific Institute of Reflexology. 604-875-8818,
www.pacificreflexology.com.

WEDNESDAYS

Hawaiian Medicine Circle: 7 pm. Hawaiian guided meditation, Sharing the Aloha, tea and snacks afterwards with like-minded people. $10 donation. At Hale Ola, a place of Healing, 1215 Madison Ave., Burnaby. 604-431-7474. Call Kumu Kaimana.

Meditation & Self-inquiry: Have you lost the balance and rhythm in your life? Let stillness (through self-inquiry) return your wholeness. 5-7pm, 604-317-1613.

Children of War fundraiser: Chai Gallery at East is East hosts a fundraiser for Children of War, featuring local musicians & traditional dancers. Every Wed. evening, 7:30pm – 1:30am, 3243 W. Broadway. $25/door or call 778-837-1862, www.thechildrenofwar.org.

THURSDAYS

Pranic Healing Clinic: Non-touch energy healing. By donation. Thursdays 10am-2pm. West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Closed last Thursday of month.
www.pranichealing.ca/vancouver.

ONGOING

Free Meditation Workshop: Experience Kundalini awakening through Sahaja Yoga, as taught by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi & enjoy your Powers at our Weekly classes, always free and open to all. 604-597-8440,
www.sahajayoga.org.

Anxiety? Depression? FREE Mental Wellness Self-Help Support Group in Kitsilano area. Held Saturdays bi-weekly, 10:30am-12:30pm. Limited Seating. Call 604-630-6865.

Massage “The Art of Touch” – Classes include: bodymechanics, principles, application and philosophy. (Comes with book); private massage therapy available. Call Glenn Steele RMT: 604-681-7786.