Monday, May 30, 2011

June Workshops

Public Discussion (MPRC) FREE
Sacred space and sacred places
* How ancient pagans regard sacred places
* How modern pagans define sacred places
* What makes a space sacred? Can it be destroyed?
* Creating a ritual sacred place
* Creating permanent sacred spaces
* Sacred places in other cultures
First Thursday of the month, Thursday June 2nd 6:45 - 8:45pm FREE

Série de 4 ateliers sur les 4 piliers de l'Être (Sylvie & Suzanne): FRENCH
Choisir sa réalité devient de plus en plus urgent et important afin de trouver la joie, la paix et la sérénité. L’évolution va de plus en plus vite, comment demeurer centrée et calme, peu importe ce qui se passe autour de nous. Nous vous proposons une série de 4 ateliers portant sur des thèmes qui permettent de devenir conscients du rôle que jouent nos pensées, nos émotions, nos croyances dans notre processus décisionnel.
Les vendredis soirs:
l'attention - 3 juin
l'intention - 10 juin
l'éthique - 17 juin
l'intégrité - 24 juin
19h00 à 21h00
30$/soir

Astrology 101 - Houses (Catharine)
Every sign is associated with an astrological house, the way the chart is divided so we can see what area of your life and personality are accented. It is essential to understanding your birth chart.
Saturday, June 4th 12-3pm $40

Kundalini (Daynah)
Kundalini Yoga provides empowerment, vitality, endurance, concentration and personal growth. It combines posture, movement, stretches, breath, meditation and mantra to carry us to a deeper awareness of the Authentic Inner Self. Through various sets of Yoga postures, the chakras are awakened and balanced.
Bring your own mat & wear comfortable clothing
Saturday, June 4th 1-3pm $20

Chakra Cleansing - Solar Plexus Chakra (Catharine)
Chakras are your bodies energy centers that govern many aspects of your physical, emotional and energetic well being. There are 7 main ones we will work with to explore the deeper meanings, symbolism and associations (each chakra has a sound, gem stone, body parts, activities etc.) We will do meditations to help you discover where your strengths and imbalances are and correct them with energy work. Please where yellow for this workshop if possible.
Saturday, June 4th 3-5pm $40

Totem & Power Animals (Scarlet)
Animals have power. The strength of a tiger, the courage of a lion, the nobility of a stag, the gentle compassion of a mothering cat, the industriousness of the ant, the creativity of the spider. Totems are guides that help us on our path. Power animals lend us their very gifts when we need to call upon them. Find your totemic guide and power animal in this workshop and learn how to tap into their power and wisdom.
Thursday June 9th 7-9pm $40

Série de 3 ateliers sur des méditations guidées avec le focus sur les divers chakras (Sylvie & Suzanne): FRENCH
Chakra 1, 2 & 3 : dimanche 5 juin de 14h00 à 16h00
Chakra 4 (Coeur): dimanche le 12 juin de 14h00 à 16h00
Chakra 5, 6 & 7 : dimanche le 19 juin de 14h00 à 16h00
25$/atelier

Reiki I (Robyn)
Join us in this intensive course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki. Time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday, June 11th 10am - 5pm $150

Astrology 101 - Sun, Moon, Ascendant - Your Core Personality (Catharine)
Your Sun sign is your identity, your moon tells us your inner self, and your Ascendant or rising sign is your filter to the world. Come see how they all work together in your chart.
Saturday June 11th 12 to 3pm $40

Chakra Cleansing - Heart Chakra (Catharine)
Chakras are your bodies energy centers that govern many aspects of your physical, emotional and energetic well being. There are 7 main ones we will work with to explore the deeper meanings, symbolism and associations (each chakra has a sound, gem stones, body parts, activities etc.) We will do meditations to help you discover where your strengths and imbalances are and correct them with energy work. Please where green for this workshop if possible.
Saturday, June 11th 3:30-5:30pm $40

Astrology 101 - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn - Meet your inner planets! (Catharine)
Your Sun sign is your identity, your moon tells us your inner self, and your Ascendant or rising sign is your filter to the world. Mercury tells us how you communicate, Venus tells us what you desire, Mars is how you act, Jupiter is your sense of luck, and Saturn is your life lesson. Come see how they all work together in your chart.
Saturday June 18th 12 to 3pm $40

Chakra Cleansing - Throat Chakra (Catharine)
Chakras are your bodies energy centers that govern many aspects of your physical, emotional and energetic well being. There are 7 main ones we will work with to explore the deeper meanings, symbolism and associations (each chakra has a sound, gem stone, body parts, activities etc.) We will do meditations to help you discover where your strengths and imbalances are and correct them with energy work. Please where blue for this workshop if possible.
Saturday, June 18th 3:30-5:30pm $40

Reiki II (Robyn)
This course is only open to Reiki practitioners who have already received their First Degree of Reiki. Topics covered will include Reiki symbols and their uses, long-distance treatments, mental/emotional healing treatments, mind-to-mind techniques, chakra harmonization, Crystal grids and and formal initiation to the second degree of the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations.
Saturday, June 25th 10am - 5pm $250

Astrology 101 - Uranus, Neptune and Pluto - Meet the outer Planets (Catharine)
Your Sun sign is your identity, your moon tells us your inner self, and your Ascendant or rising sign is your filter to the world. The outer planets tell us about your generation and how this affects your life cycles...this is a big part of prediction. Come see how they all work together in your chart.
Saturday June 25th 12 to 3pm $40

Chakra Cleansing - Third Eye Chakra (Catharine)
Chakras are your bodies energy centers that govern many aspects of your physical, emotional and energetic well being. There are 7 main ones we will work with to explore the deeper meanings, symbolism and associations (each chakra has a sound, gem stone, body parts, activities etc.) We will do meditations to help you discover where your strengths and imbalances are and correct them with energy work. Please where violet for this workshop if possible.
Saturday, June 25th 3:30-5:30pm $40

Tea of the Week

This weeks tea of choice is Cranberry Apple.
It is an herbal fruit tea, caffeine free, that mixes delicious apple with hibiscus, rosehips, and orange peel. These natural flavours combine in a full flavour to boost not only your energy and senses but your immunity as well.
Add in a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves for a little exotic spice and texture to your tea.


Today is our first Monday meeting our new Healer, Catherine Lipscombe. She is a certified performer of medical Qi Gong and she's here until 5:00 so don't be shy to call or drop by to make an appointment!
*$35.00 for each half hour session

Friday, May 27, 2011

Nordic Shamanism

Along with the Amber&Jet workshop on Saturday, May 28th, Prudence will also be giving a workshop on Nordic Shamanism.
She will be discussing the practices and beliefs of the Northern Europeans, as well as covering Runes, Seidr, Outsitting, and other customs and superstitions. Prudence Priest is a member of the Rune Gild and is the "CEO" of the American Vinland Assoc.Inc. and Freya's Folk.

Don't miss a day of wonderful workshop from Ms. Prudence Priest!

Amber&Jet Saturday May 28th at 12-2PM $15 per person
Nordic Shamanism Saturday May 28th at 3-5PM $25 per person


Hope to see you there!

New healer!

We now have a new healer that will be joining us on the Monday rotation!

Catherine Lipscombe performs medical Qi Gong. Qi Gong is the ability to cultivate vital energy and work the the electromagnetic energy of the body. It is a practice to improve mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing techniques, and focused intention.
It is a good way to heal nervous disorders, heart and thyroid problems, asthma, weight issues, and injuries of all kinds.

Catherine is a certified instructor from Healing Tao University as well as a certified Yoga instructor from All India Society and Ashtanga Yoga Montreal.

She will be here every fourth Monday rotation
$35.00 for each half hour
Call us or drop by to make an appointment!

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Amber&Jet workshop and jewelery

This Saturday, May 28th at 12-2PM Prudence Priest will be at Melange Magique visiting Montreal.

Ever wonder about these magical stones, Amber and Jet? It might surprise you to learn that they are not actually stones at all! Join Prudence Priest and discover the lore, mythology, facts and uses of Amber and Jet as well as view a variety of examples from her own personal collection.

Miss Priest is a witch Elder in the Covenant of the Goddess and the Troth. She has been making the jewelery and selling Amber and Jet since the 80's and still travels to the Baltics annually to purchase Amber.

Saturday, May 28th at 12-2PM only for $15.00 each person.

And drop by the store any time to see her jewelery on sale here at Melange Magique!

Monday, May 23, 2011

New at Melange!

We start off this week with new items at Melange Magique!

Our new tea will be kicking off our Tea of the Week; Rose Buds & Petals. It is a delicious floral herbal blend from Tuscany, Italy. Light and delicious and perfect for those summer nights.

Amber paste is here! Amber, the fossilized sap of prehistoric trees, is generally known for it's golden honey colour, though it also comes in white, red, green, black, violet, and blue. And now here at the store we also have the Blue Amber resin. On top of the original properties; aiding with headaches, heart issues, arthritis, boosting vitality, absorbs pain and negativity by drawing out disease from the body.. the Blue Amber also aids in mental acuity, peace, health, and helps with Alzheimer's and Dementia.


And starting today we now have French books in stock!

Maitenant, nous avons les livres en francais!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

This is a pretty full weekend so far! What with the Gaia Gathering and the rapture and our fresh in stock tea blends, and more just keeps coming!

It's the second day of Gaia Gathering, the Pagan conference currently taking place here in Montreal, and everyone is going strong. Drop by and visit the vendors and artisans that have come from all over. Having worked there yesterday I can tell you that the people and the products are absolutely fantastic and you'll be extremely happy to have been. Also, see some new products from Melange Magique that have yet to be seen in store!

We have a new tea in stock! Rose Buds & Petals is a delicious floral herbal blend from Tuscany, Italy. It will be our Tea of the Week starting on Monday so don't be shy about having a sampler.


Today is the Rapture. For those of you that don't know, this will be the third predicted return of Christ. The first two having been in 1988 and 1992. So for this day of Rapture we'll be having a 10% OFF sale on everything in store.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Today is our first Monday with our new Healer, Sylvie. Sylvie is a practitioner of Reiki, Quantum Touch, and Numerology. She gives an intuitive touch for each personal session to make sure she does everything that will most benefit your health and well-being.

Today she will be working from 11:00 to 5:00 and each session of half hour segment is $35.00. Call in and set up your appointment or drop on by!



While you're around why not try out our tea of the week? This week, specially for those of you on the verge of that final stretch to finish off school, a store blend of our very own. Focus & Concentration is a blend that helps with just that.



Tomorrow is Vesākha(pronounced Wesak), also known as "Buddha's birthday" or known as the day of Buddha's reach of enlightenment/day of Buddha's death. No matter what of the three you prefer to focus on it is a day of celebration of the life and soul of Guatama Buddha.


"Teach this simple truth to all:
A generous heart, kind speech,
and a life of service and compassion
are the things which renew humanity."
-Buddha

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Tea tips on for a rainy day

The weather is still all over the place so don't get caught with a cold! Make sure to keep warm, keep dry, and keep healthy.


Here are 11 reasons why you should drink more green tea:

1. It is an excellent source of anti-oxidants

2. It burns fat and enables you to exercise longer.

3. It prolongs your life.

4. It lowers stress and boosts brain power.

5. It reduces high blood pressure.

6. It helps to protect your liver from alcohol.

7. It helps to protect your lungs from smoke.

8. It prevents tooth decay and cures bad breath.

9. It helps preserve and build bones.

10. It boosts your immunity against illnesses.

11. It rehydrates you better than water.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Doreen and Charles Virtue's conference this Sunday

Conférence - Doreen Virtue et Charles Virtue

Une journée avec vos anges

15 mai 2011
(10h00 à 18h00)

Avec la performance musicale du groupe Obsidian d’Hawaii

Salle Marie-Gérin-Lajoie • Pavillon Judith-Jasmin • UQAM
405, rue Ste-Catherine Est, Montréal (Qc) H2L 2C4
Local J-M400 (Niveau Métro)
Métro Berri-UQAM

POUR RÉSERVER VOS PLACES

Téléphone : 450.929.0296
Courriel : info@AdA-inc.com

220.00$ + tx.

«Traduction française simultanée – casques d’écoute disponibles sur place au prix de 5$»

Friday 13

Friday the 13th is here! Some say it's unlucky but we here at Melange Magique beg to differ!
With our all day long 13% OFF sale on everything in store how could today be so unlucky? (knock on wood!)

Happy Friday 13th!
Paraskavedekatriaphobia; also known as the fear of Friday 13th!

A representation of Judas, who was the uninvited 13th dinner guest as the last supper with Jesus Christ. So of course now it is said that one should never invite thirteen people to a dinner, a party, or any occasion in general.
In fact, it's unlucky to have an address and even a name that equals up to thirteen!

It is said that if you wash your hair the night of Friday 13th it ensures the birth of a son. Pretty much the only lucky thing you can do on a Friday 13th is be born!

But now another reason to think better of this day.. Here at Melange Magique we are having a special Friday the 13th sale so everything in store is 13% OFF!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Friday the 13th

Paraskavedekatriaphobia; also known as the fear of Friday 13th!

A representation of Judas, who was the uninvited 13th dinner guest as the last supper with Jesus Christ. So of course now it is said that one should never invite thirteen people to a dinner, a party, or any occasion in general.
In fact, it's unlucky to have an address and even a name that equals up to thirteen!

It is said that if you wash your hair the night of Friday 13th it ensures the birth of a son. Pretty much the only lucky thing you can do on a Friday 13th is be born!

But now another reason to think better of this day.. Here at Melange Magique we are having a special Friday the 13th sale so everything in store is 13% OFF!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Week of the Warrior

May 15th through the 21st in known in North America as Police Week.

During Police Week, various cities hold events to honor members of their Protective Forces, those gone by and those still with them. Activities for awareness of their roles and for safety are also held.

We too honor our warrior, both magical and mundane for all that they have done for us and continue to do. We call our warriors - WARDERS. They protect our events and activities, our public ritual and our festivals. They step in to assist in many protective ways. Their path is not always an easy one and they have rarely been recognized for their efforts.

In honor of the Warrior's Path and all our community warders and protectors and warriors, Offer some thanks.

Here in our store, we are hosting a workshop and feature many books and products.

Introduction to the Warrior’s Path (Scarlet)
There are warriors in every culture, a class of fighters and guardians to stand against the dark. Every religion has its gods and heroes from myth and legend to mundane reality. Archangel Michael, Thor, Morrigan, Hercules, Cuhulain, Wolf, Diana, Templars, Samurai, Jedi, Soldiers, Officers of the Law, Wiccan Warders... you. What is the Warrior Path in Paganism And who walks it and why? What do you need to know to walk this path?
Thursday May 19th 7-9pm $40

Featured Books & Items include:
For your further information about the warriors of our nations, you might want to look into Officers of Avalon: http://www.officersofavalon.com/about.html


Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Wesak - May 17th

Wesak/Vesak (from the name of the second month in the Hindu calendar, Vaisakha) is the most holy time in the Buddhist calendar. The decision to agree to celebrate Vesak as the Buddha's birthday was formalized at the first Conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (W.F.B.) held in Sri Lanka in 1950. Hence on Vesak Day, Buddhists all over the world commemorate three great events: The Birth, Enlightenment and the Passing Away of Gautama Buddha. As Buddhism spread from India to all parts of the world, the teachings were readily assimilated with the cultures of the people who accepted the teachings. As a result, Buddhist art and culture took on a rich variety of forms with profound gentleness and kindness as the Buddha expressly forbade the use of force. On this day all Buddhists are expected to reaffirm their faith in the Buddha Dhamma and to lead a noble religious life. It is a day for meditation and for radiating Loving-Kindness.



Workshops:

Introduction to Buddhism (Scarlet)
Who is Buddha? What life did he emerge from and what is the lore behind the man? The religion is founded on Four Noble Truths: suffering, desire is the source, possibility of freedom, through the Middle Way. The Middle Way is also called the Eightfold Path, different from the Pagan 8-Fold Path. Discover the lessons of the Buddha and how you can enrich your spirituality with these lessons. Class ends with meditation.
Monday May 16th 7-9pm $25


Série de 3 ateliers sur des méditations guidées avec le focus sur les divers chakras (Sylvie): FRENCH
Chakra 1, 2 & 3 : dimanche 8 mai de 14h00 à 16h00
Chakra 4 (Coeur): dimanche le 22 mai de 14h00 à 16h00
Chakra 5, 6 & 7 : dimanche le 29 mai de 14h00 à 16h00
25$/atelier


The store has several items related to Buddhism and Asian practices:

Books:

Buddhism is not what you think (by Steve Hagen)

The Heart of the Buddha's teaching (by Thich Nhat Hanh)

Feng Shui for beginners (by Richard Webster)

Feng Shui your life (by Jayme Barrett)

The Feng Shui Bible (by Simon Brown)

And many more!!


Miscellaneous:

Buddha World candle (by Coventry Creations)

Zen gardens

Buddha sculptures

Feng Shui incense sticks

Monk's blend tea (25 grams as example)

Meditation bath salts

Mandala chakra pendants (throat chakra shown as example)

Chakra meditation kits (heart chakra shown as example)

I Ching coins

Singing bowls


And again, many more!!! Come and see for yourself!

Monday, May 09, 2011

Tea of the Week

This weeks tea is Tangiers Lemon White.
From the Fujian province of China this premium white tea contains all natural lemon flavours which lend a lovely sweetness to each cup.

Lemon is very good for those who do not get quite enough Vitamin C. Also comes in handy when fighting off the common cold, kidney stones, and to aid in digestion.

White tea is very beneficial to the well-being of your body, inside and out. It not only helps metabolism and is full of anti-oxidants but it is very good for the skin!
Come give a warm welcome to our new Monday Healer, Benoit! A graduate from the Guijek massotherapy school and a member of the federation des massotherapeutes du Quebec, Benoit is a Massotherapist for massage and therapeutic purposes. As well as being a Reiki Level 2.

He will be here every second Monday of each month so make an appointment or drop by! Cost is $35.00 for each half hour.

Why not give yourself a relaxing, re energizing treat?

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month! It acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Asian Canadians to the growth and prosperity of Canada. Since the inaugural Asian Heritage Month in 1993 cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax have held annual festivities.

In Montreal this year there are quite a few evenings planned in celebration. From dance classes, cultural workshops at Academy Horizon & Brossard Chinese School, even a gala cultural evening of dragon dances and more!

In store we still have Kannon posters for sale ($8/each with all proceeds going to the Red Cross). And now on display, books and items perfect for Feng Shui. Come in and ask us the how to's and start getting the calm, comfort, and positivity back in your life!
New books in stock! Such as..

Solitary Seance Written by Raymond Buckland this book provides you with tips and techniques on how to become a medium and to conduct your own seances and communicate with the spirit world. As well as speaking about the nature of death Buckland covers the history of seance, the different protection/shielding techniques in order to safely perform a seance, and others such as automatic writing, pendulums, spirit photography, and more!


Wheels of Life Written by Anodea Judith this book aids in the transformation of your life and energies through changing and exercising your entire Chakra system.


Also available: new edition of The Qur'an, book and deck (sold separately) of the Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior, and the Mystic Art of Ninja.


Back in stock, our homemade incense sticks! And just in time for Mothers Day! Along with teas, bath salts, candles, and our brand new limited time only Bless My Mother perfume oil, incense sticks would be the perfect companion to pamper your mother!

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Mother's Day

It is almost upon us. We have all had a mother (in some way). This coming Sunday, May 8th, why not do something special for your mother?

Here are some ideas from our staff:

- buy her flowers
- make a home-made card
- spend quality time with her
- pamper her
- offer your help around the home or garden

There are lots of ways to pamper your mom.
  • Teas from the store's own Apothecary
  • Limited Edition "For Mom" bath salt available in store while supplies last ($5.95)
  • Beautiful Malachite stones ($3 or $8)
  • Our divinely scent Goddess Milk Bath
  • Soapstone carved aromatherapy oil burner ($15.95) with a free limited oil "Mother's Blessing" (in store only while supplies last)
Most of all, though, simply tell your mom...

I LOVE YOU


Monday, May 02, 2011

Finally back in stock, mini altar candles!

Also, today is the day we kick off having Healers here at Melange Magique. Drop by and meet Monika, our CRA, ECE, Reiki certified Healer. She does Reiki, magnetism, colour healing/projection, healing through art, chakra balancing, and aura cleansing. She offers bilingual treatments to both adults and children.

Make an appointment or drop by the store. Prices are $35 for each half hour.