[Toronto Events] At the Institute of Traditional Medicine this 4th quarter 2007.

From the ITM Events Calendar at http://www.instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com/programs.html

TRADITIONAL MASSAGE FOR THE MICROSYSTEMS

HEAD, FACE, HANDS, FEET - 60 Hour In-Class & Practical Training

October 12,13,14, 26,27,28
with additional practical hours in our Traditional Medicine Student Clinic

-Learn basic Oriental Medical theory including yin/yang, acupoints and meridians
-Gain practical techniques and skills for massaging the face, head, neck, arms, hands, and feet
-Become a Practitioner of this comprehensive massage for the Microsystems of the body
-Excellent for local ailments such as migraines, sinitus, paralysis, and for facial rejuvenation and the treatment and prevention of numerous imbalances throughout the body
-Techniques are derived from Chinese, Korean & Indian traditional medical massage
-An excellent modality for those that are already practicing body massage, and would like to expand their practice to include the head, face, and other Microsystems of the body

Course Fee: $500 - includes Certificate. Spaces limited, Pre-Registration Required.

TRADITIONAL HERBAL MEDICINE PROGRAM

Toronto's 1st on-site Program
Beginning September 2007

Become a Traditional Herbalist while studying at Canada's Leading Medical Institute.

Gain skills in wildcrafting, explore the spiritual aspects of herbal medicine, and learn to assist others in maintaining health and preventing illness with nature's oldest medicine - herbs.

Distance Program includes one weekend a month Clinical Internship at ITM's Traditional Medicine Community Clinic.
Students have the option to participate in a variety of on-site courses led by experts in the field of traditional medicine, or to complete course content at their leisure, at a distance.

22 month practical program consists of over 2,000 hours of study and over 400 hours of clinical practice.

For more information - please email us: info@instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com

YOGA from the HEART

Join us for AUTHENTIC YOGA Classes
10 week Course beginning in September 2007

Anne Parsonage has been studying and teaching Yoga for the past 13 years in India, Europe and Canada. She has just returned from India and will share her experiences and wisdom in a 10 week course at ITM.

The Yoga that she teaches combines the ancient wisdom of the East with the practical down-to-earth approach of the West. It is an expression of inner awareness. Its essence is gentleness and ease of movement, with none of the competitiveness which can often turn Yoga into merely a physical exercise. It develops a new sensitivity and brings an inner peace which helps one to cope with the hectic lifestyle most of us find ourselves living.

Class content will include instruction in “asanas” (physical postures), simple breathing exercises, exercises of the consciousness, deep relaxation, selected readings, and advice on home practice. All adults are welcome (male & female, young & old, beginner & advanced).

When: Tuesday evenings (6pm –7pm), beginning September 18, 2007 and running for 10 weeks.
Fee: $100 for the course (10 classes) (reduced fee possible for low income cases)
Drop-in Fee: $14 a class
Note: Trial basis may be possible for first class.
Important: Bring a blanket or a yoga mat to work on (some mats available on site)
Registration: Space Limited – Call 416-537-0928 to reserve your spot.

TAI CHI & QI GONG

Come explore a traditional and ancient way to bring balance to your life and harmony between heart, mind, body and spirit.

Taught in a traditional way, these techniques work to strengthen the body, calm the mind, increase circulation, alleviate pain, diminish stress levels, and re-ignite a sense of overall well being. All classes include stretching, breathing, meditation techniques, and complete explanations of the forms and practice.

Beginner and Advanced Students welcome in all classes.

Dondrub Wangchuk has 20 years of experience in the healing arts including Martial Arts, Shiatsu, Meditation, Hara Breathing. He brings great wisdom, patience, and a rare ability to explain these traditional forms of healing/martial arts to his students and classes.

Tai Chi Classes
Classes include stretching, breathing, cleansing exercises as well as learning a complete Tai Chi form.
Thursdays - 6pm
Saturdays - 10:15am

Qi Gong/Tao Yin
Classes include meridian stretches, breathing, yoga-like movements and stretches, techniques for strengthening and healing specific areas of the body, and unblocking energy blockages.
Tuesdays - 7pm
Saturdays - 9am

Drop-in for a complementary class.

INDIGENOUS MEDICINE TEACHINGS with DIANE LONGBOAT, MOHAWK ELDER

IAHKAWENNAHNIRON
pronounced Ya go wanna knee loon, meaning Having a Strong Spirit in Mohawk

PLEASE GATHER WITH US TO CELEBRATE THE 3rd YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE SACRED FIRE
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 25th, 2007 - 10am - at the Sacred Fire - Six Nations
Those who are interested in starting another cycle of teachings with Diane Longboat - should be present for this gathering and ceremony.

AN EXTRAORDINARY CYCLE OF TEACHINGS BEGINS WITH DIANE LONGBOAT – MOHAWK ELDER

First Gathering in the Year Cycle of Teachings begins: Saturday January 6, 2008

Over the past years, we have had many requests for Diane Longboat to offer more intensive guidance and ceremonies for students interested in developing their connection to the Creator and to their life purpose. This year long journey of teachings and ceremony is dedicated to this purpose. It is for those who are committed to using their gifts to mend the world and to serve others, and to deepen their spiritual discipline. If you have missed the initial gatherings this year, and are still interested in joining the year long journey, it is necessary to connect with us before the new year. 416-537-0928

*THE PRAYER FESTIVAL FINAL YEAR - NOVEMBER 10, 2007.
Nourishing the World through Prayer and Ceremony
This is a day to encounter and celebrate the beauty, vastness and mystery of Creation.

The Prayer Festival brings together visionaries who use the power of prayer and ceremony to heal individuals, communities and the environment. This is an opportunity for people to come together and experience the Sacred through the songs, prayers and ceremonies of the world’s wisdom traditions. The ceremonies require your participation. There is no audience. Come and deepen your commitment to personal transformation and to mending the world.

THE WISDOMKEEPERS Include:
Zen Buddhist Temple Members – Opening Ceremony
Diane Longboat, Mohawk Elder & friends – Healing Ceremony
Father Terry Gallagher, Interfaith Leader – Song of Creation
Dave Courchene, Ojibway Spiritual Leader – Spiritual Action
Murat Coskun, Sufi Shaykh - Zhikr (Remembrance of Allah)

TEACHINGS ON CONSCIOUSNESS

with James George and Barbara Wright

FRIDAY EVENINGS ~ 7:30pm $10 donation (Next Gathering - TBA)

Join us for an exploration into the nature of Reality, inner and outer, and the meaning that this quest has for our own lives and for the well being of our planet. Spend an intimate evening with an extraordinary being who has led a remarkable life, with close to ninety years of deep spiritual experiences guided by some of the world’s greatest spiritual teachers. Discussions and their practical application will focus on the teachings of Gurdjieff. Jim was a close pupil of Gurdjieff's successor, the late Madame de Salzmann, and Barbara of Lord Pentland, who led the Work in North America until his death in 1984.

James George, a distinguished Canadian diplomat, pioneering environmental and political activist, has spent over sixty years exploring the rich traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Christianity and the Gurdjieff work in their countries of origin. He has learned from visionaries like Krishnamurti, Thomas Merton, Yogaswami of Sri Lanka, Sufi master Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh, Dudjom Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and H.H. the Dalai Lama. James has been a student of the Gurdjieff Work for more than fifty years, and was a close pupil of Gurdjieff's successor, the late Madame de Salzmann. James George has been a powerful advocate for traditional medicine, including Tibetan and Oriental Medicine. Barbara Wright is a Feldenkrais practitioner, and a writer and editor. She has led Gurdjieff groups since 1968 and given Feldenkrais workshops since 1999. In 2005, she moved to Toronto from San Francisco.

Come enjoy an evening of spiritual exploration, insights and wisdom, with a national treasure and one of Canada’s greatest wisdom keepers.

Limited Seating - Reservations Required. Please call 416-537-0928.

From http://www.instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com/events.html

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