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Subject : Special BECOMING AN ELDER IN TIMES OF CHAOS! - not yet fully booked From 18 January 2009 to 18 January 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi This day-long workshop focuses on the influence signifying the changes that take place as you approach old age. There is often a crisis associated with this period, when you suddenly realize that you are getting old. This is frequently a crisis of re-orientation. At this time you may wish to focus your attention toward your inner values, those that are important to you alone. If you handle this time properly, this period will not be especially upsetting. Your life as an individual will have enough richness that you will know how to handle the Eldering years ahead. A common problem for people approaching retirement is that they have no idea what to do with their coming leisure time. All they know is their work, and when that ends, their life effectively ends. This is the crisis presented by this influence. You must realize that the richness of your life does not come only from your achievements in the outer world of business and society, out also from what you know and understand about life. This is about grace and living out your harvest cycle in your distinct character. We will use astrological, as well as mythological and spiritual, references for this contemplative experiental day. More details Price : $ 210. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque. For those 55 & over.

Subject : Special THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS - PART 1 : KALI - not yet fully booked From 28 February 2009 to 28 February 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS is a 2 year series of the 10 wisdom GODDESSES in the VEDIC PANTHEON, the embodiment of the MOTHER DIVINE in her various sacred emanations, exploring the yantra, image of the deity and the mantra to invoke the grace of the appropriate deity to enhance our worship, healing and direction of self empowerment to bring forth HER benevolence and grace. KALI, the first and most powerful of the tantric Goddesses is also the feared and most misunderstood image, as KALI represents the kundalini force and is invoked to remove ignorance ( avidya ). She is also known as Adya ( first born ) and one of the names used for Kundalini Shakti. KALI in her primordial form conquers the forms of false attachment in our psyche and actions/interactions. KALI, is Mother Gauri, the wife of Lord SHIVA in his destructive aspect , known as Mahakala, hence she is known as MAHA KALI, reminding us that everything in the phenomenal world is time bound. KALI is the goddess of this great internal transformation, and preparation for death of any attachment and ignorant behavior, the basic obstacle to spiritual growth. More details Click for larger images Price : $ 210. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque.

Subject : Numerology Vedic Numerology Foundation Course - not yet fully booked From 07 March 2009 to 08 March 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi This weekend will provide a comprehensive foundation for understanding the play and inter-relationship between the 9 planets and their vibrational influence on our entire existence. We will cover the history, mythology, sutras and slokas related to the planetary agents in the form of the 9 numbers. We will befriend their unique vibrations. Learning their attributes, inner natures and inherent potentials. Find how they affect our personalities and govern every thought, breath and deed. This will be a fun and illuminating exercise. Vedic numerology is primarily a self help tool to observe ones desires, motivations and personality traits in choices like environment, food, sex, partnerships, career and spiritual inclinations. Practicing numerology is insightful, entertaining and deepens ones awareness of the macrocosm reflecting through the microcosm and vice versa. This foundation weekend is essential to understand the nature of these energies, their strength and weaknesses and how to best husband and refine our karmic inheritance. Our study focus will be on the birthday of each participant, and the cycle of the year we are collectively dealing with, and what is most likely to occur. The intermediate and advanced courses are separate weekends building upon this examined and integrated foundation and its practice in ones daily life. More details Price : $ 450. Booking : pre registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque. Includes lunch and chai both days.

Subject : Special AYURVEDIC COOKING - not yet fully booked From 12 April 2009 to 12 April 2009 From 10:00 to 16:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi Food, in ayurveda, refers to more than just plain cooking and eating. It is the process of knowledgably preparing and understandably eating something reverent and essential for the development of consciousness as well as our physical health. A nutritious diet is required to maintain health and combat diseases. But a nutritious diet solely will not meet our bodys needs. There is to be considered what and how we cook, what, when and how much we eat and what affect it will have on our body and mind. Intake of proper food promotes longevity, does not aggravate the doshas, and maintains a proper digestive system. Ayurvedically speaking, there is no general standard diet. Since each one of us is built differently; with a particular prakriti (constitution) and an agni (digestive fire), our ideal diet will also be distinct. Nevertheless, based the corresponding states of mind, ayurveda categorizes food into three kinds - Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. Sattvic food such as fresh vegetables, fruits, honey and dairy products are said to be divinely enriching. While chillies, garlic, onion, tobacco, meat, alcohol and foods that are spicy and chemically processed belong to the Rajasic category and are inclined towards materialism. Fermented, canned or persevered foods are considered Tamasic that lead to pessimistic attitude. Then again, each time we cook, there is a little of our essence that permeates into the preparation, which creates its own kind of variation. Therefore it is very important to use this profound knowledge of food to not just satiate our taste-buds but achieve physical, mental and spiritual harmony within us. Hands on day long instruction based on the constitutional doshas and the proper balancing herbs and foods. More details Price : $ 250. Booking : pre-registration required Remarks : Price includes all food and handouts. If prepaid in full one month prior deduct 20 % and postal mail a cheque.

Subject : Special THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS - PART 2 : TARA - not yet fully booked From 19 April 2009 to 19 April 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS is a 2 year series of the 10 wisdom GODDESSES in the VEDIC PANTHEON, the embodiment of the MOTHER DIVINE in her various sacred emanations, exploring the yantra, image of the deity and the mantra to invoke the grace of the appropriate deity to enhance our worship, healing and direction of self empowerment to bring forth HER benevolence and grace. TARA is the second of the mahavidyas, and the embodiment of the rasa ( emotion ) of speech. She is mentioned in the Brahmand Purana as guarding the pond of nectar of manas, which is synonymous with mind. Invoking her sweetens every aspect of our being and self expression. Without her permission none of us can cross the pond of mental delusions that keep us bound, rigid and ignorant preventing our full experience of the elixir of life. Siddhi of TARA is simple and possible by just remembering her name. If one calls out to TARA in distress she appears to a true devotee and helps. This makes her a Goddess for anyone and everyone. Click for larger images Price : $ 210. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque.

Subject : Numerology Vedic Numerology Intermediate course - not yet fully booked From 02 May 2009 to 03 May 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi This weekend will give us the divinatory tools to work with the entire birth data of an individual participant as well as the compatibility of planetary relationships. The intermediate level is a way to gain deeper insight as to how your birth data, day, month and year, reveal your entire karmic history and destiny. We will also work with the soul expression number and the name number, and how and why it is sometimes useful to change ones name. The chanting of the appropriate remedial mantras and the ayurvedic upayas constitute another aspect of the intermediate level. The foundation course is absolutely necessary as the contextual richness of building these modules demand a clear mind and a fertile brain that can allow for these occult possibilities. The student will become more intuitive and more familiar with the deities and the recommended pujas for each one of the planetary agents. Remedial gemstones, as per Harish Johari book are also discussed so they may be incorporated in achieving personal empowerment. Here we follow ancient traditional prescriptions, which, if applied correctly and reverently, may produce astounding healing results. The required sanctity can be imparted by receiving and implementing an appropriate mantra, an accurately sized gemstone and overall tried and true information. More details Price : $ 450. Booking : pre registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque. Includes lunch and chai both days.

Subject : Astrology MEDICAL ASTROLOGY COURSE - not yet fully booked From 06 June 2009 to 07 June 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi Remedial applications based on principles of the Vedas, Ayurveda, mantra, yantra and tantra will be studied in relationship to ancient alchemical pujas (sacred rituals and ceremonies) and the study of the nine planets governing our cellular constitution and evolution. This is useful to anyone concerned with their health, balance, addictions, moodswings depression, fibromyalgia, systemic candida, food disorders or depletion of vitality and joy of life. Price : 450 $. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque. Includes lunch and chai both days.

Subject : Numerology VEDIC NUMEROLOGY ADVANCED COURSE - not yet fully booked From 20 June 2009 to 21 June 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi This weekend provides a summary of all facets learned to date, as well as concentrates on the daily cycle, and the yearly karmic cycle. Here we will examine the planetary agents pointing us to when you might move, get a new job, marry, conceive a child, or have a period of bad luck, divorce, loss, death, and all else that the human psyche resists. The main focus will be an in-depth examination of the relationship and characteristics of the numerological data, how the planetary friends and enemies relate, and what specific attributes they display. We will cover the numbers of exaltation, and the peak years, as well as the karmic retributions and the suggested upayas to overcome those obstacles presented by the mind mesh. Body chemistry and ayurvedic specifics relating to the odd and even numbers re acid or alkaline constitution will be given attention. A variety of charts and handouts will support the rich tapestry of completing the three levels of the vedic numerology education. Subsequently one feels inspired and motivated to open oneself fully to the precise workings of the universe at large and become a heartful co-creator-creatrix in the cosmic leela. This weekend will give us the divinatory tools to work with the entire birth data of an individual participant as well as the compatibility of planetary relationships. The intermediate level is a way to gain deeper insight as to how your birth data, day, month and year, reveal your entire karmic history and destiny. We will also work with the soul expression number and the name number, and how and why it is sometimes useful to change ones name. The chanting of the appropriate remedial mantras and the ayurvedic upayas constitute another aspect of the intermediate level. The foundation course is absolutely necessary as the contextual richness of building these modules demand a clear mind and a fertile brain that can allow for these occult possibilities. The student will become more intuitive and more familiar with the deities and the recommended pujas for each one of the planetary agents. Remedial gemstones, as per Harish Joharis book are also discussed so they may be incorporated in achieving personal empowerment. Here we follow ancient traditional prescriptions, which, if applied correctly and reverently, may produce astounding healing results. The required sanctity can be imparted by receiving and implementing an appropriate mantra, an accurately sized gemstone and overall tried and true information. More details Price : $ 450. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque. Includes lunch and chai both days.

Subject : Special THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS - PART 3 : TRIPUR SUNDARI - not yet fully booked From 04 July 2009 to 04 July 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS is a 2 year series of the 10 wisdom GODDESSES in the VEDIC PANTHEON, the embodiment of the MOTHER DIVINE in her various sacred emanations, exploring the yantra, image of the deity and the mantra to invoke the grace of the appropriate deity to enhance our worship, healing and direction of self empowerment to bring forth HER benevolence and grace. The third of the mahavidyas is TRIPUR SUNDARI, ( tri is pure, sundari is beautiful maiden), is also known as SHODASHI, the most beautiful of the Goddesses, and is the aspect of THE Goddess forever young. TRIPUR SUNDARI is the fountain head of beauty and helpful in connecting with the delicious attributes of the feminine, especially in our aggressive world. The scriptures say that KALI, TARA and SHODASHI are the most important of the ten wisdom Goddesses, and it is said that TRIPUR SUNDARI is SHRI VIDYA herself and beyond the three gunas. She dwells in the three worlds of manas, buddhi and chitta. She is the mother of the the three Gods: BRHAMA, VISHNU and SHIVA. She is also known as LALITA, the graceful one, and KAMESHWARI, the desire principle of the Supreme. Click for larger images Price : $ 210. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque.

Subject : Numerology ASTRO NUMEROLOGY INTENSIVE - not yet fully booked From 19 July 2009 to 24 July 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi Comprehensive instruction in the mantra, yantra and tantra studies of the Sanatan path of planetary Yoga. This five day intensive is based on the premise that the planets are relay stations for the reception and transmission of celestial energies that affect our every thought and deed. The nine Luminaries bring the forces of the galaxy alive in us and direct our path of evolution. Each planet contains a portion of the cosmic rainbow ray, upholding its vibration in our solar system. Our karmas, in accordance with our birth chart, and how they ripen in this lifetime will determine the state of our consciousness, our gains and losses, our successes and trials. Most of our relationships are according to planetary affinities. Most of our actions are governed by the nature of the planet that dominates our celestial blue print and karmic template. Once we understand the meaning and nature of the planetary attributes we can make more intelligent choices participating in the cosmic leela and comprehend the possibilities of this precious human life. Numerology and astrology within the context of healing and practices will be studied in depth. The course is balanced between theory and practice of the Vedic tradition. Ayurveda, Upayas and Self help remedials are offered to assist the student to revitalize his/her life and be a clear agent of support and knowledge for others. Prerequisite: basic understanding of yoga and healing, a sincere commitment to self transformation and becoming a metaphysician for personal and collective peace. Request a detailed syllabus. More details Price : 1500 $. Booking : Pre-registration and application form required. Remarks : Deduct 10% if prepaid in full by MAY 1/09. No other discounts/work scholarships apply. Transportation/Room and Board are the students responsibility. There are a wide variety of bed and breakfasts, motel, and hotel possibilities: 1-888-749-6604. We will assist in connecting students to share accommodations.

Subject : Special AURYVEDIC LIFESTYLE AND COOKING - not yet fully booked From 01 August 2009 to 02 August 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi Like oil in sesame seeds, Like butter in cream, Like water in springs, Like fire in firesticks, So dwells the Lord of Love, The Self, in the very depths of consciousness. Realize him through truth and meditation. Shvetashvatara Upanishad I 15 The highest form of Self is certainly this: namely food, for the breath of life is made of food. -- Maitri Upanisad VI:11 This weekend will explore Ayurveda as a lifestyle discussing the attributes of cones constitution, life skills, food and herbs as medicine to help balance the doshas and ones inherent life energy. it is useful to have a basic background in yoga, nutrition and a scientific way of looking at implementing constructive changes. More details Price : $ 495. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : Deduct 20 % if prepaid in full two weeks prior to course date - price including all foods.

Subject : Special THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS - PART 4 : BHUVANESHWARI - not yet fully booked From 15 August 2009 to 15 August 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS is a 2 year series of the 10 wisdom GODDESSES in the VEDIC PANTHEON, the embodiment of the MOTHER DIVINE in her various sacred emanations, exploring the yantra, image of the deity and the mantra to invoke the grace of the appropriate deity to enhance our worship, healing and direction of self empowerment to bring forth HER benevolence and grace. This, the 4th of the Mahavidyas is called BHUVANESHWARI, which means she is the sovereign queen of the total existing phenomenal world. She is Ishvari, the divine mother as the sovereign of the existing bhuvanas. Her seat is the heart of the phenomenal world and presides over the heart chakra in the individual consciousness. In the DEVI BHAGWAT PURANA there is a story about BHUVANESHWARI: once Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva quarreled over which of them was the Supreme. When the quarrel became serious and each started using his powers to prove his supremacy, the divine mother intervened, and took them with her to her abode, where Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva saw themselves as her three woman attendants and realized their mistake. They had been deluded by the illusory maya shakti and forgotten that they were only tools used for creation, preservation and destruction. Their source was the same and they were only three aspects of her infinite energy. Thus the tantric scriptures claim that the Mahavidya BHUVANESHWARI is the same prime force which manifests herself as the phenomenal world. Click for larger images Price : $ 210. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque.

Subject : Special THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS - PART 5 : TRIPUR BHAIRAVI - not yet fully booked From 12 September 2009 to 12 September 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi THE 10 MAHAVIDYAS is a 2 year series of the 10 wisdom GODDESSES in the VEDIC PANTHEON, the embodiment of the MOTHER DIVINE in her various sacred emanations, exploring the yantra, image of the deity and the mantra to invoke the grace of the appropriate deity to enhance our worship, healing and direction of self empowerment to bring forth HER benevolence and grace. TRIPUR BHAIRAVI is the 5th of the ten Mahavidyas, the shakti of the ruthless Shiva. Tri means three and pura means plane of existence, so this Goddess is the aspect of the divine mother who is immanent on the three planes of existence, the physical, astral and celestial planes known as bhuvah ( bhurvarloka or swarloka). She is also known as Dakshinamurti. Thus she has an affinity with KALI. Kali destroys the fears of death. TRIPUR BHAIRAVI destroys the nine impediments of the mind: sickness, incompetence, doubt, delusion, sloth, nonabstinence, erroneous conception, non attainment of any yogic state, and the inability to remain in any yogic state. These are the nine obstacles that create our common fears. TRIPUR BHAIRAVI terrifies those who cling to the nine impediments and who keep her away from union with her Lord, who is seated in the highest chakra, so she effectly destroys all obstacles that prevent the ultimate yogic union. Click for larger images Price : $ 210. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque.

Subject : Astrology NAKSHATRAS, the 27 Lunar Mansions - not yet fully booked From 19 September 2009 to 20 September 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi In this weekend we will study the traditional use of nakshatras in predictive astrology. In the vedic system, the nakshatras are said to pre-date the rasis, the signs, and the vimshottari dasa sequence is based on the nakshatra planetary lords. The nakshatras also offer a rich and varied mythological and psychological landscape, and for this we need to become familiar with the nakshatra devata or the Hindu gods that preside over each nakshatra and bestow upon it a great deal of archetypal richness. The nakshatras determine ones mental characteristics as they are ruled by the Moon. This weekend will offer more than descriptive material : the student will be able to understand some of the more subtle predictive principles that are too often ignored in published works. We will cover all 27 lunar mansions and use the charts of the participants to illumine the process. A very important body of knowledge appropriate for the moon cycle year of 2009. Price : $ 495. Booking : pre registration required Remarks : Lunch and chai included. Deduct 20% if prepaid 2 weeks prior to the workshop date, mail a cheque.

Subject : Spiritual Retreats and Travels Tara Retreat Hawai - not yet fully booked From 02 October 2009 to 09 October 2009 From 10:00 to 16:00 Place : Kagyu Dhechen Hermitage - Hawai Teacher : Christina Richa Devi and Jeff Munoz This is a week long, intimate retreat in a most wondrous remote setting on the slopes of Haleakala, on the island of Maui. This blessed stupa, the Kagyu Dhechen Hermitage, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation retreat in the Karma Kagyu tradition, is home to a small Tara shrine and nestled in exquisite organic gardens, surrounded by ponds, off the grid, and home to Jeff Munoz, a devotional singer, artist, writer and co-founder, developer and caretaker of Taras hermitage. Daily extensive Tara practise with sublime chanting and dharma teachings by Jeff Munoz, complimented by hikes, meditation, and a communal meal with other Tara practitioners, living on the mountain. Accommodations will be in yurts and tents, in various proximity to the stupa, so good walking capacity is essential. More details Price : $ 1500 US. Booking : Before SEPTEMBER 1/ 2009 - 6 participants max Remarks : Please make a non-refundable deposit OF $ 750 by SEPTEMBER 1/09, balance due on arrival. It is also customary to make a contribution to the temple directly to help maintain it.

Subject : Numerology ASTRO NUMEROLOGY INTENSIVE - not yet fully booked From 08 November 2009 to 13 November 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Dubai, United Emerates, Middle East Teacher : Christina Richa Devi Comprehensive instruction in the mantra, yantra and tantra studies of the Sanatan path of planetary Yoga. This five day intensive is based on the premise that the planets are relay stations for the reception and transmission of celestial energies that affect our every thought and deed. The nine Luminaries bring the forces of the galaxy alive in us and direct our path of evolution. Each planet contains a portion of the cosmic rainbow ray, upholding its vibration in our solar system. Our karmas, in accordance with our birth chart, and how they ripen in this lifetime will determine the state of our consciousness, our gains and losses, our successes and trials. Most of our relationships are according to planetary affinities. Most of our actions are governed by the nature of the planet that dominates our celestial blue print and karmic template. Once we understand the meaning and nature of the planetary attributes we can make more intelligent choices participating in the cosmic leela and comprehend the possibilities of this precious human life. Numerology and astrology within the context of healing and practices will be studied in depth. The course is balanced between theory and practice of the Vedic tradition. Ayurveda, Upayas and Self help remedials are offered to assist the student to revitalize his/her life and be a clear agent of support and knowledge for others. Prerequisite: basic understanding of yoga and healing, a sincere commitment to self transformation and becoming a metaphysician for personal and collective peace. Request a detailed syllabus. More details Price : 1500 $. Booking : Pre-registration and application form required. Remarks : Deduct 10% if prepaid in full by MAY 1/09. No other discounts/work scholarships apply. Students make their own arrangements for food and accommodations.

Subject : Mantra Meditation MANTRA, YANTRA AND TANTRA - not yet fully booked From 28 November 2009 to 28 November 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi This workshop explores the significance to deepen the daily practise by deepening your connection to the deity and mantra of your Ishtadevata. This is studied in relationship to either you initiation by your GURU, and or the discovery as to what planet in your chart, represents the Atamkaraka, the soul planet, and how to worship the apporiate yantra, recite the effective mantra, and understand the tantric component of your spiritual/sexual essence to co create a higher octave with the universe. Very purifying and strengthening to the astral fields which in time, with daily practise, spills over to the personality and offers peace to your heart. More details Price : $ 210,. Booking : Pre-registration required Remarks : If prepaid in full one month prior to workshop date, deduct 20 % and mail a cheque.

Subject : Numerology ASTRO NUMEROLOGY INTENSIVE - not yet fully booked From 04 December 2009 to 10 December 2009 From 10:00 to 17:00 Place : Negril Yoga centre Jamaica Teacher : Christina Richa Devi Comprehensive instruction in the mantra, yantra and tantra studies of the Sanatan path of planetary Yoga. This five day intensive is based on the premise that the planets are relay stations for the reception and transmission of celestial energies that affect our every thought and deed. The nine Luminaries bring the forces of the galaxy alive in us and direct our path of evolution. Each planet contains a portion of the cosmic rainbow ray, upholding its vibration in our solar system. Our karmas, in accordance with our birth chart, and how they ripen in this lifetime will determine the state of our consciousness, our gains and losses, our successes and trials. Most of our relationships are according to planetary affinities. Most of our actions are governed by the nature of the planet that dominates our celestial blue print and karmic template. Once we understand the meaning and nature of the planetary attributes we can make more intelligent choices participating in the cosmic leela and comprehend the possibilities of this precious human life. Numerology and astrology within the context of healing and practices will be studied in depth. The course is balanced between theory and practice of the Vedic tradition. Ayurveda, Upayas and Self help remedials are offered to assist the student to revitalize his/her life and be a clear agent of support and knowledge for others. Prerequisite: basic understanding of yoga and healing, a sincere commitment to self transformation and becoming a metaphysician for personal and collective peace. Request a detailed syllabus. More details Price : 2100 $. Booking : Pre-registration and application form required. Remarks : Deduct 10% if prepaid in full by MAY 1/09. No other discounts/work scholarships apply. Price includes shared accommodations and continental breakfast

Subject : Special WINTER SOLSTICE TEA - not yet fully booked From 20 December 2009 to 20 December 2009 From 14:00 to 17:00 Place : Ompalace, Owen Sound, Ontario - Canada Teacher : Christina Richa Devi This is a festive gathering to celebrate the meaning of the Solstice. To banish old problems, embrace new solutions and to put your brightest hope into the cauldron of your deepest emotions about existence on this planet at this time. When the light re-emerges it will carry your wish and intention with it. LIGHT SHINE ~ DARK COMFORT. Ritual, prayers, meditation & tea. Price : FREE. Booking : Pre-registration required