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MAR 8

Shamanic Drumming & Dreaming Circle: Saturday, 7-10PM. Learn to experience insight/healing from your Nature Spirit Totem guardians. At Vancouver Multi-Cultural Society, 1254 W. 7th. By donation. Earthsong Healing Circles. 604.418.9636,
www.shamanichealing.info 

MAR 8

Free Spring Living Fair: Support local businesses focusing on organic and eco-friendly products/services for the spring season. Live music. 10AM-4PM, Heritage Hall (3102 Main St.). www.springlivingfair.blogspot.com

MAR 8 or APR 12

Core Belief Engineering Doorway to Success: Great Value! Learn and experience CBE. One day of theory and exercises; one day of private personal transformation.
604-536-7402. 

MAR 9

Transformation of Man series: Tape 3 of 7 with Krishnamurti-philosopher, Bohm-physicist, Shainberg-psychiatrist. Sunday, 4PM, open dialogue 5:30-7:15PM, MacMillan Planetarium. Donation. (Tape 4/7 April 13). Information: 604-734-7774. 

MAR 12

Gabor Maté discusses his most recent book, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction. Host: Dr. Bruce Alexander, Professor, SFU, 7:30PM, Saint Andrew's-Wesley, 1022 Nelson @ Burrard. Min. Donation: $5.

MAR 12-MAY 28

Dru Yoga Classes: 7-9PM, The Peace Centre,
16th @ Burrard – Mar. 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 9; May 7, 14, 21, 28.

MAR 13

Kabbalah – Down to Earth Spirituality 6-week Beginner Course, with Kabbalistic scholar, Rabbi Saltoun in Vancouver, Thursdays starting March 13, 8-9:30PM, $180.
Contact Gail 604-298-9029 or KabbalahAdmin@telus.net (classes ongoing).

MAR 18-20

Exploring Nature – A Family Retreat On Mayne Island: Inclusive prices. Check: www.royalroads.ca/continuingstudies Deadline March 7, 2008.
Info: (250) 391-2600 ext. 4801. 

MAR 20

Freedom and Liberation Documentary film premiere in celebration of Shri Mataji's 85th birthday. UBC Robson Square Theatre. 6:30 pm. Free.
www.freemediation.ca, 604-597-8440

MAR 21

Planetary Peace Meditation: Join us for this powerful meditation held on the full moon, Mar 21 at 7:30PM. 2950 Laurel St, Vancouver.
www.pranichealing.ca/vancouver.htm

MAR 21

Full Moon Festivals of Spring: Join us for Transmission Meditation & experience the potent Aquarian energies of Synthesis and Brotherhood,
7:30pm. SPEC, 2150 Maple St., 778-866-9568.  

MAR 21-24

Easter Celebration Retreat: Celebrate Easter with Special Meditations, singing, sharing. Walks to beaches, lake, forest. Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, Sunshine Coast 1-604-740-0898. 

MAR 22

Wolfsong Chanting Circle – Spring Equinox Celebration: Saturday, 7-10pm. Participate in drumming and singing shared sacred healing chants from the Spirit of the Land. At Vancouver Multi-Cultural Society, 1254 W. 7th. By donation. Earthsong Healing Circles. 604.418.9636, www.shamanichealing.info

MAR 24

Past Life Regression: Experience a fascinating journey into your PAST for more understanding of your PRESENT. 535 West 10th Ave, 7PM, $75. Pre-registration www.lifebetweenlives.ca, 604-741-7944. 

MAR 28-30

Basic Holistic Hand Reflexology Introduction commences certificate weekend course. Intro: $10, Course $325. Pacific Institute of Reflexology, (604) 875-8818, www.pacificreflexology.com

MAR 29, APR 12, MAY 10

Dru Yoga Workshops: St Marks Church, Larch Street at 2nd Ave. Register: 604-263-4432 or 604-936-3255 or canada@druworldwide.com Details
www.druworldwide.com/canada  

MAR 29-30, APR 2-6 or APR 4-6

Core Belief Engineering Basic Course: Learn how to transform limiting core beliefs in this mind-expanding five-day course. Personal transformation; Practitioner Certification. 604-536-7402. www.corebelief.ca / info@corebelief.ca 

APR 5-6 & MAY 25-JUN 7
Permaculture Design: Urban Permaculture Workshop: April 5, Vancouver. Forest Gardening Workshop: April 6, Sunshine Coast. Permaculture Design Course: May 25-June 7, Kootenay Permaculture Institute, Winlaw, BC. Learn how-to design & implement ecological human habitat. Info: 250-226-7302, spiralfarm@yahoo.com, www3.telus.net/permaculture

APR 11, 12

Environmentalists! Hear Toni Pieroni, RCC, Fri., April 11, 7PM, Unitarian Sanctuary, 49th/Oak, "5 Spiritual Practices": Gratitude, Facing Fears, Vision, Inter-Being, Action. April 12, Toni leads a workshop based on Joanna Macy's "The Work That Reconnects," $50 incl. lunch. Contact perrink@shaw.ca

APR 11-13

Basic Holistic Foot Reflexology Introduction commences certificate weekend course. Intro: $10, Course $325. Pacific Institute of Reflexology, (604) 875-8818, www.pacificreflexology.com

APR 19

Live Smart Diabetes Expo: 8:30AM-3PM, Broadway Church, 2700 E Broadway, Vancouver Register at www.diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING. 

APR 19

Slow Food Vancouver & Cherry Blossom Festival's Bike the Blossoms: 9AM-4PM. Meet with your bike at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., West Parking Lot. Free. Info/registration: www.slowfoodvancouver.com

APR 25-27
Electromagnetic Fields workshop – Identify and solve electromagnetic field problems; bioeffects, symptoms. Certificate. For professionals and laypersons. Outline: www.essentia.ca / (888) 639-7730. Attractive early registration discounts.

APR 25-27
Authentic Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage communicates deep within the core of self. Module I: Apr. 25, evening & Sat/San 10AM-5PM. $395. Intro: March 26, $10, www.lomi4life.com, 604-431-7474. 

MAY 1-4

Vancouver Marathon & Urban Lifestyle Expo: To volunteer, call 604-872-2928 or register at www.bmovanmarathon.ca Expo: May 1-3, Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. Marathon: May 4. 

MAY 2

Dr. George Carlo, PhD presents a talk on health hazards of cell phones, cell towers & EMFs & signs of electro-sensitivity and how to deal with it. 7-9PM, Saint Andrew's-Wesley, 1022 Nelson @ Burrard.

JUN 19, & 20-22 

Basic DNA Theta Healing with Loretta Mohl: Jun 19 free lecture, sponsored by the Canadian College of Healing Arts. Register at 780-910-5052 or email
Loretta@CanadianCollegeofHealingArts.com, www.CanadianCollegeofHealingArts.com

JUL 13-19

Pure Meditation: Deepen your connection with the Divine. Answer all spiritual and mortal concerns. Taught by direct disciple of Mata Yogananda. SRMH Centre, Sunshine Coast,
1-604-740-0898. 


SATURDAYS

Holistic Healing Fair: Third Saturday of every month. Awakening Heart, 15177 Russell Ave., White Rock. 10-4PM, Free. 604-535-6603, 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, 11AM. 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.  

SOS (Science of Spirituality): See Resource Directory listing in Spiritual Practices for schedule in Richmond, Vancouver & Victoria. 604-277-1247. All Welcome. www.sos.org

Unity of Vancouver: Empowering people to create prosperity, health and loving relationships through the
practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday Services 11AM, 5840 Oak St., Vancouver (604) 266-6281. 

MONDAYS

Free, anonymous, telephone support line: Guided meditations for people suffering from chronic pain. Non-religious. Counselors have community crisis line training. 7-11PM,
604-936-5683. 


TUESDAYS

Children of War fundraiser at Chai Gallery at East is East, 4413 Main St. @ 28, 7:30PM-1:30AM, 604-879-2020. See Wed. listing for more info. www.thechildrenofwar.org. 

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

Prize-winning Scottish choir seeks new members: Non-Gaelic speakers welcome. No audition required. Scottish/Gaelic traditional songs. Practice: 7:45PM, Scottish Cultural Centre, 70th/Hudson, Sandra 604-724-6911. 

Free Talks: What Homeopathy Can Do For You – 7-8PM, Mar. 11, 18 & 25, Access Natural Healing, 101-1416 Commercial Drive. 10 people per session. 604-568-4663, el@accessnaturalhealing.com

DRU Yoga on Broadway: Creating Balance, Strength, Energy, Grace, 7-8:30PM, the HUB, 3355 W. Broadway, between Blenheim & Waterloo. Experience the difference DRU makes. 604-876-5153 soulforce@telus.net


WEDNESDAYS

Voice Dialogue: (6-8pm) Cultivating awareness of the intelligence within; explore how to enhance relationship intimacy and grow more fully into who you are meant to be. Call Dave @ 604-985-5771 or 604-488-9203 www.davewaugh.net

Hawaiian Medicine Circle: 7PM. Hawaiian guided meditation, Sharing the Aloha, tea and snacks. $10 donation. At Hale Ola, 1215 Madison Ave., Burnaby. 604-431-7474. Call Kumu Kaimana. 

Children of War fundraiser: At Chai Gallery, upstairs at East is East. Local musicians & traditional dancers, 7:30PM-1:30AM, 3243 W. Broadway. $25/door, 778-837-1862, www.thechildrenofwar.org. 


FRIDAYS

"Destiny Dialogues" Free Talks (7-9PM). First Friday of each month, experiential evening that explores the inter-connections between destiny and: suffering, relationships, vocations, joy, teachers, character, nature, family, dreams.
Call Michael 604-317-1613 to RSVP. 

Give Peace a Chant! Kirtan - Yoga of Sound: Call and response style chanting in a friendly community setting. No experience necessary. 7:30PM,
2111 W.16th Ave. @ Arbutus www.givepeaceachant.org 

Just Dance Party Event: Three Fridays a month. Alcohol & smoke-free. 9PM, 2114 W. 4th Ave. @ Arbutus. $10/door. Mar. 7 Journeys – Mar 14 Ethnicity – Mar. 28 Fusion. 


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.  

Unitarian kids believe in their ability and responsibility to make a difference in the world. Programs for kids 3 years and up, 370 Mathers St., West Vancouver,
604-926-1621, www.nsuc.ca

Free Mental Wellness Self-Help Support Group: Kitsilano area. Saturdays, bi-weekly, 10:30AM-12:30PM, 604-630-6865.

Holistic Medicine in Africa: Organized Medicine Foundation (OMF) needs volunteers. We offer holistic medicine to people in rural Africa. www.organizedmedicine.org or ameet@organizedmedicine.org

Langley eating disorder support group run by eating disorder survivor and nurse. Email edgroup_char@hotmail.com for info. 

We Need Your Help! Since 1980, Lifeforce has achieved many victories for animals and people. But victories cost money and your membership & donations will help. Info: www.lifeforcefoundation.org, 604-649-5258.

Experience the Light! Purify and revitalize your mind, body and spirit providing deep relaxation and renewed energy from within. Free, 2800 Douglas Road, #E 1-5PM, 778-384-5333, www.canada@worlddivinelight.org,  www.worlddivinelight.org

Free Energy Healing to eliminate stress, anxiety. Attain peace. Resolve past trauma thru deep relaxation at core level. Khatun Manji, CHT, 604-395-3418, khatun.manji@yahoo.ca

Introductions by The Brotherhood of Humanity: An activity offering spiritual teachings in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Call: 604-298-2231, 604-430-1882, 604-986-5042. 

 
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