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APR 2, 9, & MAY

Dru Yoga Classes: 7-9pm, The Peace Centre, 16th @ Burrard – Apr. 2, 9; May 7, 14, 21, 28. Info: 604-263-4432 or 604-936-3255.

APR 5 & May 2-4

Rosen Method Bodywork and Movement: Experiential Workshop, Vancouver: May 2-4, Talk/demo Fri. 7:30-9:30pm, $20. Full weekend, 9:30am-4:30pm, $195. April 5: one-day workshop, $75. 535 West 10th Ave. 1-877-885-0179,
www.rosenmethod-canada.com

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 7

Introduction to the Diamond Approach, the work of A. H. Almaas, and a path to spiritual maturity and self-realization. Centre for Peace, 1825 W. 16th, 7-8:30pm, ROOM 201. cefinnegan@yahoo.ca 604-254-2225.

APR 8

"There Is No Incurable!" Experience God's healing force through Bruno Groening! All welcome! St. Georges's Place Society, 2950 Laurel Street, 7pm, Vancouver.
Information: 604-434-0844.

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 12

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

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.

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

APR 13

"Transformation of Man" series: Tape 4 of 7 with Krishnamurti-philosopher, Bohm-physicist, Shainberg-psychiatrist. 4pm, open dialogue 5:30-7:15. MacMillan Planetarium lounge. Donation. (Tape 5/7 in September). Information: 604.734.7774.

APR 17

Free public lecture by Martha Moffett: How Can Prayer make a profound difference in your life? 7:30pm, Granville Room, Plaza 500 Hotel, 500 West 12th Avenue @ Cambie Street, 604-733-4310, dwkydd@telus.net

APR 18-19

Dru Yoga Work-Life Balance Professional Training. Call 604-263-4432 or 604-936-3255. Visitcanada@druworldwide.com
Details www.druworldwide.com/canada

APR 19

Richard Gage 9/11 Blueprint for Truth: The Architecture of Destruction. At Vancouver Public Library, Alice MacKay Room, 350 W. Georgia St., 7pm. Tickets through events@vancouver911truth.org or People's Co-op Bookstore 1391 Commercial Dr. & Banyen Books, 3608 W. 4th Ave. $8/advance, $10/door. In Victoria: Apr. 20, 2pm, St. John the Divine Church, 1611 Quadra.
vancouver911.truth.org

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 19

Shiva Shakti presents Celebrating the Feminine Divine: Trinity St. Mark's church, 1805 Larch, Vancouver, 7pm. Tickets $20/Banyen, 604-737-8858, $25/door. A Seva Fundraiser. www.shivashakti.ca

APR 20

WESAK Meditation. 7pm. Doors open 6:30pm. Please wear white attire. 2950 Laurel St, Vancouver. www.pranichealing.ca/vancouver.htm

APR 22

Angels of Nepal fundraiser: Experience Brian Harris's remarkable Himalayan photography and a Nepalese-directed film. Enjoy exotic nibbles, music and silent auction. Proceeds assist Nepal's most vulnerable people.
Chai Gallery, 3243 West Broadway. Silent auction 6:30pm. Showtime 7:15pm. $20 suggested donation at door,
www.imagineconference.com or 604-542-4817.

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, MAY 2-4

Mahatma, The I am Presence: Bring all levels of your being into a state of union with the Source. Burnaby: Apr 25-27. Vancouver: May 2-4. Also Mahatma Ascension Reiki Burnaby: Apr. 29-30. Vancouver: May 6-7. See display ad this issue & www.thevisionandthevoice.com

APR 25-27

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

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.

APR 26
Earth Day Rite of Spring Interspiritual Ananda Mantra Choir: Walking the Labyrinth Workshop 1-5pm, Labyrinth walk 6-7:30 and 9:15-9:45pm. Sacred Earth Performance 7:30-9pm, Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 949 W. 49th/Oak St. Info/register for labyrinth workshop – David: 604-685-0551, david@bluelotusmusic.com

APR 28

Mastering Fears of Parenting Your Teen, Monday 7pm. Develop a more positive relationship with your teen. Vancouver: 41st and Fraser. To register: 604-786-0709 or Klaus@kdkcounselling.com

APR 29

Become a Shamanic Coach: Free information evening & talk, "Spiritual Signs in Nature." 7:30pm, Centre for Peace, 1825 W. 16th@Burrard. Practitioners and non-practitioners will benefit from learning how this alternative healing modality complements traditional medicine. Hosted by the Institute of Shamanic Medicine. 1-877-329-8668 info@shamanicmedicine.ca, www.shamanicmedicine.ca

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.

MAY 3

“The Emotional Field: Transforming the Hurricane” with Kathy Wilmering. BCTTN Networking Day. 8:30am-5pm. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson, Burnaby. Members $80; others $140. Includes lunch. www.bctherapeutictouch.com

MAY 3

100th Anniversary Celebration of Gaelic Society of Vancouver. Traditional Scottish & Gaelic Music & Dancing Social 5pm, Dinner 6pm Tkts $50. 604-929-4781 or 604-432-9216.

MAY 10

The Canadian Society of Questers (www.questers.ca) presents Linda Moulton Howe (www.earthfiles.com) Linda presents hard evidence about the american government's denial & cover-up of extraterrestrials. The NORM Theatre UBC, $20/advance, $25/door.ccss@aebc.com

MAY 16-18

Past Lives, Dreams & Soul Travel Workshop Sat 18, 1- 3pm, BC Eckankar Seminar, Workshops, Chat Room, Dessert Social, UBCStudent Union Building. Info: 604-724-6911, www.eckankar-bc.ca

MAY 23-25
9th Yoga Outreach Fundraising Retreat: 1 weekend, 21 amazing yoga teachers, including Sandra Sammartino, James Fairbanks & Eoin Finn. Music from Wade Imre Morissette & Shine Edgar. Paradise Valley (near Squamish). Visit www.yogaoutreach.com 778-885-4293.

MAY 30-31

Zenith Omega Volume One Healing Certification: Vancouver - 30th: 6:30-10pm & 31st: 10-6:30pm. Snacks & beverages provided. Info & registration www.souljourneys.ca or call 905-646-9168.

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

Learn Pure Meditation to bring more meaning & purpose to work and play and deepen your connection with the oneness of all of life. SRMH Centre, Sunshine Coast 1-604-740-0898.

JUL 20-26

Gangaji: Vancouver Silent Retreat offers continuous support for resting your attention on the truth alive in your heart. At UBC. On campus residence and meal packages available, www.gangaji.org, 1-800-267-9205.


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.

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. Apr. 4 Journeys – Apr. 11 Ethnicity – Apr. 25 Fusion.

SATURDAYS

Unity Kirtan and Satsang 7:30pm April 12, May 10, June 14. Yoga on 7th between Main and Quebec. Come, sing your way to "Unity" with sacred chants. Bring shakers, tambourines, bells, drums. David Embry Solest, chant master. 604-685-0551, david@bluelotusmusic.com


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

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@worlddivineligh
in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Call: 604-298-2231, 604-430-1882, 604-986-5042. 

 
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