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Confirmed Workshops for PPD 2010 (Updated August 29/10)
1. Journey of an Apprentice
2. Ancient Egyptian Spirituality
3. Bring out your Inner Goddess with Bellydance
4. Kyphi Contest
5. Baltic Harvest Fests
6. Crane Qi Gong
7. Learn about Applied Kinesiology and New Medicines
8. Dreams and Dream Journaling
9. Slavic Mythology
10. How to Construct a ritual
11. Design your own Pagan Prayer beads
12. Introduction to Stone Carving
13. Using Universal Energy
14. Pagan Traditions and Etiquette
15. Meditation as a Daily Practice
Journey of an Apprentice
Description:
A meditative journey whereby the listener imagines themselves as being in the story. A guided meditation of an apprentice priest/ess in Ancient Egyptian times. Two parts. Part 1 meditative grounding done by audio CD and Part 2, the Journey; read and composed by Anat
Please bring something comfortable to sit or lay down upon. Pillow, blanket, chair etc. .
Ancient Egyptian Spirituality
Description:
An overview of Ancient Egyptian Spirituality with a close examination at the various genre’s of their literature to ascertain what ideologies were important to them. Handouts provided but first come first serve. There will also be a power point presentation (at laptop) so gather in closely.
Bio of Presenter:
Anat, Het Set, Het Eset. Is a Priestess for the House of Eset and Set. Anat has followed a path of devotion of the Ancient Egyptian Neteru (Gods) since 2001. Anat has had the opportunity to conduct presentations at the ROM, Centennial College and at pagan gatherings.
www.esetsethet.com
Bring out your Inner Goddess with Bellydance
Description:
Discover the joys of bellydancing in this introductory workshop. Learn to isolate different parts of your body, use every inch of your body from head to toe and fingertip…..even the eyes! Feel the different moods of the music, learn to let go and have fun Gain flexibility & co-ordination, become more self-confident and self-aware. Love your body!
Bio of Presenter:
From her Middle Eastern Dance Studio in Burlington, Tahira Badre guides students from beginner to professional level. She has been teaching & performing for 30 years, a featured soloist with The Arabian Sahara Dance Company for 17 years travelling throughout Canada & the U.S., & appearances on many television shows. She has produced a highly acclaimed Bellydance Fitness Workout on DVD for beginner and intermediate levels. Watch clips on www.tahirabadre.com, YouTube and Facebook Group – Tahira Badre’s Bellydance Studio.
Kyphi Contest
Description:
This workshop will a little different than most. We want to know what YOU think of the different Kyphi recipes. We will be burning each of the recipes and would very much like your feedback and comments. While we wait for the charcoal to heat up we will discuss where the various recipes came from (as far as we know) and some of the challenges we met while trying to gather the ingredients, and in the making of the incense. There will also be a “Prize” for one lucky attendee.
Note: There will be a lot of smoke!!!
Bio of Presenter:
Carole has been dabbling in incense and oils for several few years, but has just recently become interested in the various recipes for an ancient Egyptian incense called “Kyphi”. She decided that the only way to find out which of the was the best was to make them. Five of the most popular recipes were selected and have now been made.
Presented by Marija Kuncaitis
Baltic Harvest Festivals
Description:
The harvest period starts with Zolines, which is August 15th and is in honour of the Bee Goddess and the Earth Goddess. The next couple of months are filled with celebrations, observances and propitiations to the various deities, land spirits and to the ancestors (veles). All of this culminates with Velines, the month-long observance for the ancestors and the end of the harvest cycle. We will go through the more major aspects, with discussion of the importance of the goddesses, land spirits and ancestors.
Bio of Presenter:
Marija has a Bachelor's Degree with a major in History and a minor in Russian literature. Marija is a Balt and enjoys sharing information about this little known area of European culture. She grew up with stories about her ancestors and their beliefs and to this day has a deep and abiding love for her culture. She grew up in a household in which the gods were present, with little sayings that the God Perkunas was shooting his gun when there was a thunderclap.
Marija has studied and been involved in Lithuanian Pre-Christian Faith for the past 13 years. She has attended several conferences, such as the Indo-Romuvan conference held by the Internal Center for Cultural Studies, giving presentations at a number of them. Marija is the moderator of the Romuva mailing list, a long time member of Romuva, and is Coordinator for Eastern Canada for Romuva.
Crane Qi Gong
Description:
Crane qi gong is considered a Medicine Qi Gong . It is based on the movements of the crane, where the crane symbolizes longevity and peacefulness. Master Zoa had formed this Qi Gong from other practices taking the most healing movements . This helped this practice to give healing results in a far faster time . Students who practice daily will start to feel benefits in as little as a few months.
The structure of Crane Qi Gong is level on and two, and in level one there are 5 routines. In level 2 there is the meditation along with the 5 Routines. This is very easy to learn and helps young and old. The elderly like the movements as each short routine is easy to learn. Also students are encouraged to be relaxed and focus with this Qi gong and only do what their body does easily therefore sometimes a person with physical difficulties may need to modify a movement and through practice it will progress. For more information contact Sheilagh Mercer , Coordinator for Burlington This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Henry Hu (Owner) location for Mississauga and Oakville www.craneqigong.ca
Learn Applied Kinesiology and New Medicines
In this workshop The New Medicines and Flower essences, natural ways for healing are introduced. An interactive presentation with the group to develop and practice applied Kinesiology. A way of self referral to choosing the essences that our right vibrationally, for our own Bodies.
Certainly a qualified Practitioner has the skills to help a person with the choice or essences and plants that heal. Yet even more accurate can be when that person learns how to do this for themselves.
Also , by learning meditative practices and Transformational Visualizations have a huge influence for our continued well being.
Bio of Presenter:
Sheilagh Mercer is an alternative practitioner that has brought into her practice Art and movement to empower others own healing and being well. In all her certifications such as Hypnosis, Transformative Self healing, Mindfulness Meditation, Medical Intuitive the message is the same, we can ultimately only heal ourselves. Healing is far reaching when a person accesses their own inner resources. Self heal in far lasting and stable healing for that person, than if it was drummed in from an outside source.
All Tools help in some way and thank goodness we do have them as it helps us along the road to the place we finally walk ourselves through. The practitioner is simply a guide, that gets out of the way, how can we possibly know that persons next steps, for sure! We can only know it for ourselves, learning to pay attention to our own messages and realizing the steps back to wellness results. Once issues are up rooted illness tends to go away.
Sheilagh Mercer has been interested in the plants and herbs and Natural elements that promote healing. She has been developing her interest through the Native tradition and also Prelandra where she believes it is time we all made friends with nature. Everything we need is there along with a healthy positive mindset.
Having been certified in Meditation as a Facilitator and Transformative Mindfulness, and Medical Intuitive, her own feelings are enlivened towards embracing the love of Nature and all it has to offer.
Sheilagh has promoted in her own Practice that believes in assisting others to know they have the power within to heal whatever sickness or illness they may have, and also continue their wellness on their very own inspiring others as well to promote wellness and harmony with ourselves and nature. Her own wellness Journey continues, making friends with nature.
She is the Coordinator for the Burlington chapter of Qi Gong
Slavic Mythology
Description:
Lidia’s cultural roots are Slavic, and as such, she will bring the mythologies from the Slavic regions of the world. The participants will explore the deities, stories, heroes, and other archetypes that are part of the people’s lives in countries like Russia.
Construction of a Ritual
Description:
Construction of a Ritual will involve participants in exploring the various facets and components that go into a ritual. There will be a review of the Wheel of the Year and the Esbats, and how the rituals can be tailored to each of the celebrations.
Dreams and Dream Journaling
Description:
Lidia has been keeping a dream journal for about 20 years now. She will be sharing her insights into why it's a good idea to keep a journal, some techniques in remembering dreams, as well as what dreams may mean in your life. Dreams have always been a source of fascination; Lidia will attempt to unravel some of the mysteries behind these images.
Bio of Presenter:
Lidia is an Alexandrian High Priestess who serves the Goddess and her community as needed. She has started a new women’s group, The Red Tent Temple Hamilton, where women meet to explore and be empowered in their strength and beauty. She will be presenting three workshops: How to Construct a Ritual, Slavic Mythology and Dreams and Dream Journaling..
Design your own pagan Prayer beads
Description:
Beads have been employed as instruments of prayer & meditation in most spiritual traditions for centuries. Prayer beads have a variety of forms and meanings, but the basic purpose is the same: to assist the worshipper in reciting and counting specific prayers or incantations, for spell casting, or to help focus concentration during meditation. Learn about the
difference in stringing materials, where to find beads & charms and how to put it all together to create a special set of prayer beads to enhance your daily devotions.
Please be advised that we will not actually be making a set of prayer beads at this workshop but you will get lots of practical tips and ideas to help you design a set of prayer beads to reflect your own personal practice or purpose through symbolism, colour & material.
Bio of Presenter:
Bonnie is on the road to discovering the spiritual path that is right for her. Along the way, her interest in prayer & meditation beads and how they can be incorporated into any spiritual practice was brought to light. Her company, Jasper Moon, makes and sells a variety of bead sets, along with jewelry, dowsing & divination products, tree of life pendants, pewter cloak clasps and other miscellaneous items. You can find her at a diverse mix of eclectic events across Ontario, including music festivals, pagan
retreats, medieval faires & craft shows or online at www.jasper-moon.ca.
Presented by James Metcalfe (The Stone Carver)
Introduction to Stone Carving
Description:
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Bio of Presenter:
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Presented by Ray Kranyak Ph.D.
Using Universal Energy
Description:
This workshop will give the attendees a better grasp on the use of energy At one time or another we may have wondered, what is psychic energy? Can I master using the energy available to us? This session is intended to bridge the gap between the elusive world of mysticism and the concrete world of hard science. We will discuss if healing energy is really there and is it scientifically possible to exist. The conceptual truths of life contained in this workshop are truly building blocks on how the subtle energies about us influence and control our lives. Ray will also give some tips on how to personally use the energy about us.
Also Ray will have Vic of the Weird Stuff Store demonstrate an antique energy healing device. A must to see
Bio of Presenter:
Ray has spent his life studying the psychic. His unique background including degrees in metaphysics and engineering allows him to bring science and psychic together in a unique way that is not usually found. Growing up in a family with psychic abilities, he found it interesting that most people did not appear to believe in the psychic aspects of life. As a result he has authored the book ‘Metaphysical Secrets for Health and Success in life’.
Presented by Catherine Starr
Pagan Traditions and Etiquette
Description:
Is there a proper way to leave a circle? Do you need to address a High Priestess in a particular manner? What is appropriate to bring to a ritual feast? As with any community, the Pagan community as some traditions and rules of behaviour -- but it may be hard to find out what some of these are, especially if you are new to the community or do not have any traditional training. Catherine will share some of the basics -- and some of the mistakes she made in navigating the community. Where is Miss Manners when you need her!
Bio of Presenter:
Catherine Starr has been involved with planning and performing public rituals for 20 years. She is a founding member of Magical Acts Ritual Theatre and creatrix of the ritual theatre piece "Oracles from the Living Tarot." She has been leading covens since 1990 and is an Elder and former first officer for the Covenant of the Goddess. Currently, she is the Wiccan Chaplain and coordinator for the Campus Chaplains Association at the University of Toronto.
Presented by Kim Cadotte
Meditation as Daily Practice
Description:
A metaphysical and shamantic practitioner for the past 13 years...I have found that meditation is the best and foremost method for dealing with the stress and constant barrage of 'noise' that exists in our modern culture. Stress is the only true cause of illness in our society and dealing with it will often 'fix' many other aspects of life that are causes of concern for us. In this workshop, we will examine the benefits of meditation, discuss what meditation is and can be and explore different techniques to fit this amazingly healing modality into our everyday lives.
Bio of Presenter:
A metaphysical and shamanic practitioner residing in Chatham Ontario. I have studied many forms of spirituality and found some very powerful and empowering common threads within them all. I practice and teach spirituality rather than 'religion' as I find that each person's journey in spirit is a precious and unique experience.