WORKSHOP RETREATS

AZIZA HEALING ADVENTURES (AHA)– Local and International

Exceptional personal growth retreats and getaways are heldin breathtaking settings in Canada, Bali, and the U.S.Destinations offer tasteful accommodations and superiorcuisine in a healing environment. Holistic itineraries unique-ly balance creativity, Gestalt therapy, journal writing, reflec-tion, and relaxing personal time. Activities may also includeforest walks, yoga, Reiki, labyrinth meditations, and spa ses-sions. Life-enhancing self-discovery programs and privatesessions are ideal for women, couples, solos, and groups.Programs include:– Women’s Weekend Wellness Getaways: Thirteen Moons

Retreat, ON – June 7-9, July 12-14, Nov. 22-24– Women’s 5-Day Personal Growth Retreat Vacations:

Thirteen Moons Retreat, ON – July 22-26– California Art of Receptivity and Self-Care Retreat: San

Luis Obispo, CA – October 27-31– Bali Bliss Spiritual Retreat Journeys: annually in February

to Bali, Indonesia– Private Couples Workshops: held in Toronto on your

schedule; Private Conscious Relationships Workshops:monthly, Toronto– Private Self-Discovery Workshops: monthly, Toronto– Private Reiki, Gestalt therapy, and Expressive Art hourly

sessions, Toronto.Please visit www.aziza.ca, call (416) 696-0086 or email

info@aziza.ca. Subscribe to our newsletter for programs, discounts, arti-cles, and wellness tips.

Get Out of Town and Escape to Ontario’s Natural Vacation Destinations for Fun and Relaxation

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Getaway Guide 2013

INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY SHAMANIC STUDIES – Bancroft

Mid-summer is a magical time to camp on our land nearBancroft, Ontario. Imagine connecting with Mother Natureas you walk on the land and listen to Grandmother Earth’schildren while you explore nature at its best. Come and joinus on this adventure and exploration of your soul’s journey.Can you resist the call of your Spirit?

For those seeking a vision – Spirit Camp (August 11-17)offers preparation, ceremony, and support to make theancient vision quest a powerful connection to Spirit that willdance awake in your life.

For those who know their life is changing, or needs tochange, Spirit Camp offers the guidance and knowledge ofthe Rites of Passage. You will learn the greater pattern with-in your Book of Life that clearly communicates what thesoul is desiring at this time. The ceremonies of the Rites ofPassage support the turning points in life by bringing knowl-edge and connection to a greater ‘you.’

Spirit Camp is for those of any age: adults, teens, children, elders, andfamilies. Call us at (416) 603-4912, email us at icss@tcn.ca, or check usout at our website at www.icss.org

THE LIVING CENTRE – London

Since 1983, The Living Centre – Eco-Spiritual educationsanctuary has exemplified a wholistic lifestyle approach toeducation that supports care for Earth, for people, and forfuture generations. Evolutionary programs are offered thatprovide life-affirming leadership skills in the fields of Eco-Spirituality Health, Earth Wisdom, Nutrition, and PeaceConsciousness.

The Living Centre provides a rich learning environmenton its lush 50-acre organic permaculture property. You’ll findlearning opportunities at many levels to support you inbringing forth your full potential and being the change that

The lush fields of Bali are just some of the sites on the itinerary with

Aziza Healing Adventures

Avalon Retreat Centre is located on the shores of picturesque

Gorman Lake

Enjoy yoga in the great outdoors at the Living Centre near

London, Ontario

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which there may be additions, deletions, or changes.

changes everything.Our programs include: Permaculture and Forest

Gardening; Shamanu: Earth Wisdom Teachings; VisionaryHerbalism; Ayurvedic Raw Food Nutrition; and theSevenfold Path of Peace

Contact The Living Centre & Living Arts Institute at (519) 652-9109 or(519) 652-0230 or visit www.thelivingcentre.com

AVALON RETREAT CENTRE – Madawaska Valley

Avalon Retreat Centre is a sacred site located in the heart ofOntario’s Madawaska Valley. Allow the beauty and healingenergy of this land to embrace and rejuvenate you:

“Earth Voice” – Summer Solstice Retreat – June 21-23:Celebrate the Sun King igniting the wisdom of the EarthMother via the Celtic Calendar, Earth Mysteries, and theVoice of the Earth.

Medicine Wheel Retreat – July 12-14: In the Seneca tradi-tion, we have 13 gifts and abilities. Receive your personalMedicine Wheel to illuminate your soul’s divine purpose andlearn to apply the Medicine Wheel as a transformational toolto understand your unique place within the Greater Wheel.

The Inward Journey – Personalized Retreats – August2013: Take time to go within and re-connect with yourselfand the natural world. Experience Shamanic GroupAlchemies with Gaisheda Kheawok. Open and chart yourSoul’s journey and direction.

“Fire Voice” – Fall Equinox Teachings – September 20-22:A Clarity Quest guiding you deep into the sacred alchemy ofearth mysteries. Allow the transformational alchemy of theSacred Fire to ignite profound change in your journey.Medicine names will be given.

Private Rental Available – Enjoy Summer at ARC! Tailoryour own personal retreat. Self-contained accommodations.Please inquire.

Gaisheda Kheawok is a Peace Elder, Medicine Person, andleader of Earth-Based Spirituality. She is the founder andExecutive Director of the Whispering Song School ofEnergy Medicine™ and stewards the land of ARC.

For more information: call (416) 588-4503, email info@whispering-song.com, visit www.whisperingsong.com

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URBAN SPAS

PURE + SIMPLE SPA –Toronto

Rejuvenate your mind, body,and spirit with a relaxingUrban Renewal Facial or askin purifying + anti-agingSea Salt Micro-dermabra-sion. Established in 2000,Pure + simple is a Canadianspa whose mission is to pro-vide clients with the purestand most natural ingredientsin professional quality skin-care and makeup products.

Pure + simple’s serviceoffering includes results-focused natural treatmentsthat incorporate Holistic andAyurvedic principles to helpyou achieve beautiful skinnaturally. Voted as 2011 BestBeauty Spa in NOWMagazine, Pure + simple isToronto’s favourite facial spaand natural skin care desti-nation. From Ayurvedic-inspired facials to the Pure +simple Facial (a classicEuropean), and treatmentssuch as IPL (the best in anti-aging), and Salt Micro-der-mabrasion, Pure + simplewill have your skin glowingand your spirits refreshed.

Your skin will experiencethe best of natural andorganic skin care productsfrom Pure + simple,Jurlique, Martina Gebhardt,

and other lines from aroundthe world.Three GTA Locations: 1) Yonge/Eglinton, 2375 Yonge

St, Tel: (416) 481-2081; 2) Yorkville, 41 Avenue Rd., Tel:

(416) 924-6555; 3) King/Bathurst, 725 King St. W.,

Tel: (416) 366-8558. Visitwww.pureandsimple.ca; Email:spa@pureandsimple.ca

HEALTHRETREATS

NONPAREIL NATURALHEALTH RETREAT – Stirling

The Fountain of Youth.Specializing in raw organicjuice fasting, cleansing, cel-lular detoxification, healthyweight loss for life, andyoga. Get away to this 173-acre country estate. Indulgein the simple pleasures ofcountry life, being cared forand nourished. Awaken yourinner power. Meditate and

practice yoga in our sanctu-ary/amphi theatre. Exper-ience our new medical-gradeinfrared sauna. Rechargeand revitalize your energywith raw organic juices andpower drinks, rest and relax-ation, yoga, full-body mas-sage, reflexology, nutritionalconsultations, Reiki, emo-tional energy balancing, andlong walks through rollingacres of maple forest. This isa powerful program and apermanent makeover fromthe inside out.

Swim at the Crowe Riverand relax under invigoratingwaterfalls. Relax in ham-mocks and enjoy quietevenings under the stars.Nonpareil is located onlytwo and a quarter hours eastof Toronto.

Call (613) 395-6332. E-mailnonpareil@sympatico.ca, visitwww.nonpare i lhol is t ic .com.Address RR#3, 658 WellmansRoad, Stirling ON K0K 3E0

MAPLE KI FOREST ❤SPIRIT WATERS –

Tamworth, ON

Providing truly magical andrestorative retreat experi-ences since 1986. Misty lakesunrises – still waters –yoga – nourishing cuisine –woodland trails – kindredspirits – spectacular sun-sets – replenishing rest.

Secluded and blissfullyquiet, our retreat-haven fea-tures a breathtaking, expan-sive view of the lake, river,and surrounding forest; asoothing ambiance and cozyrooms. Rare and wonderfulprivacy on a motor-free lakeand river support a magical,‘Balm for the Soul’ experi-ence. Swim in silky softwaters.

Explore nature’s wondersby canoe and kayak, or ourwoodland walking trails.Read, relax, and nap in thelounge or hammock. Enjoy

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Meditate and practise yoga in Nonpareil’s newly built

sanctuary/amphitheatre

One can relax by the lake or paddle its calm waters at

Maple Ki Forest

Indulge in a spa treatment at one of Pure + simple’s three

Toronto locations

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