Kaleidoscope Gathering is a Pagan camping festival in Ontario (about an hour from Montreal).
It hosts workshops, rituals, dancing and drumming around a fire, bardic competition, and so much more. Also, there are many exotic vendors! WE WILL BE ONE OF THEM! We will have a vending tent at this festival and hope to see you all there.
July 29th through August 3rd
Check out their website for more information: http://www.kaleidoscope-gathering.com/
News, events, and other interesting tidbits of the goings-on here at our store.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Magic of Yoga
WEEKLY KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION (Gururas Kaur)
At the Magical Blend, an invigorating workout to reconnect you with the powerful spiritual energy you hold within. Things to bring: yoga mat, blanket, bottle of water, loose comfy clothing. Physically challenging for everybody but doable by everyone.
EVERY Thursday starting July 2nd, 7-8:15pm $13/person/week
** please preregister to guarantee your place in the session**
According to WIKIPEDIA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga
Yoga (Sanskrit, Pāli: योग yóga) refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India.[1] The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.[2][3] [4]In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox (āstika) schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal toward which that school directs its practices.[5][6] In Jainism it refers to the sum total of all activities—mental, verbal and physical.
What can you add to your Yoga Experience?
How about soft scented incense from the Satya line (Nag Champa line)?
The Magical Blend now offers FIVE types of Yoga incense:
The Magical Blend now carries her music! You can listen to a selection of it HERE.
http://www.lousimon.com/ambiances/index.htm
Especially lovely and excellent for your yoga practices is her CD: Les Chakras.
Each CD is $23.95
At the Magical Blend, an invigorating workout to reconnect you with the powerful spiritual energy you hold within. Things to bring: yoga mat, blanket, bottle of water, loose comfy clothing. Physically challenging for everybody but doable by everyone.
EVERY Thursday starting July 2nd, 7-8:15pm $13/person/week
** please preregister to guarantee your place in the session**
According to WIKIPEDIA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga
Yoga (Sanskrit, Pāli: योग yóga) refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India.[1] The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.[2][3] [4]In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox (āstika) schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal toward which that school directs its practices.[5][6] In Jainism it refers to the sum total of all activities—mental, verbal and physical.
Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Hatha Yoga.[7][8][9] Raja Yoga, compiled in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and known simply as yoga in the context of Hindu philosophy, is part of the Samkhya tradition.[10] Many other Hindu texts discuss aspects of yoga, including Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita and various Tantras.
The Sanskrit word yoga has many meanings,[11] and is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning "to control", "to yoke" or "to unite".[12] Translations include "joining", "uniting", "union", "conjunction", and "means".[13][14][15] Outside India, the term yoga is typically associated with Hatha Yoga and its asanas (postures) or as a form of exercise. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy is called a Yogi.[16]
The goal of yoga may range from improving health to achieving Moksha.[92] Within Jainism and the monist schools of Advaita Vedanta and Shaivism the goal of yoga takes the form of Moksha, which is liberation from all worldly suffering and the cycle of birth and death (Samsara), at which point there is a realisation of identity with the Supreme Brahman. In the Mahabharata, the goal of yoga is variously described as entering the world of Brahma, as Brahman, or as perceiving the Brahman or Atman that pervades all things.[93] For the bhakti schools of Vaishnavism, bhakti or service to Svayam bhagavan itself may be the ultimate goal of the yoga process, where the goal is to enjoy an eternal relationship with Vishnu.[94]What can you add to your Yoga Experience?
How about soft scented incense from the Satya line (Nag Champa line)?
The Magical Blend now offers FIVE types of Yoga incense:
- Bliss
- Harmony
- Meditation
- Serenity
- Tranquility
The Magical Blend now carries her music! You can listen to a selection of it HERE.
http://www.lousimon.com/ambiances/index.htm
Especially lovely and excellent for your yoga practices is her CD: Les Chakras.
Each CD is $23.95
Monday, July 06, 2009
Eclipses
Did you know that this is a summer full of eclipses? Its true!
The first eclipse is a penumbral lunar eclipse (which is to say a partial eclipse of the moon) tomorrow (Tuesday, July 7th). It will be very hard to see, not only because its not a total eclipse, but also because it will happen at 5:21am when most of us are still quite asleep.
The second eclipse is a total solar eclipse on Tuesday, July 21st. It will be one of the longest eclipses in many years (lasting about 6 minutes and 40 seconds), and there won't be another like it until 2132! The eclipse should be around 10:35pm our time (I think?) so we may or not get so see much of it given the hour and our position.
The last eclipse of the summer will be another penumbral lunar eclipse (another partial eclipse) on August 5th. This eclipse will be more visible then the one in July, at least, so look out at 8:55pm to catch a glimpse.
There shouldn't be another eclipse again until the afternoon of New Year's Eve (and that one will only be a tiny sliver!), so enjoy the celestial spectacles while you can!
The first eclipse is a penumbral lunar eclipse (which is to say a partial eclipse of the moon) tomorrow (Tuesday, July 7th). It will be very hard to see, not only because its not a total eclipse, but also because it will happen at 5:21am when most of us are still quite asleep.
*For those who work with celestial or lunar magic, be aware that July 7th is also the eve of the full moon, (in Capricorn), and any work done this day may be impacted as such.*
The second eclipse is a total solar eclipse on Tuesday, July 21st. It will be one of the longest eclipses in many years (lasting about 6 minutes and 40 seconds), and there won't be another like it until 2132! The eclipse should be around 10:35pm our time (I think?) so we may or not get so see much of it given the hour and our position.
*For those who work with celestial or solar magic, be aware that July 21st is also the eve of the new moon, as we transition into Leo, (moon in Leo), and any work done this day may be impacted as such.*
The last eclipse of the summer will be another penumbral lunar eclipse (another partial eclipse) on August 5th. This eclipse will be more visible then the one in July, at least, so look out at 8:55pm to catch a glimpse.
*For those who work with lunar magic, be aware that August 5th is also the eve of the full moon, (in Aquarius), and any work done this day may be impacted as such.*
There shouldn't be another eclipse again until the afternoon of New Year's Eve (and that one will only be a tiny sliver!), so enjoy the celestial spectacles while you can!
Thursday, July 02, 2009
July 2009 Workshops
Out of respect for our workshop facilitators, please register in advance.
514-938-1458
514-938-1458
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT I (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday July 4th, 12-2 pm $30
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT LEVEL II (Catharine)
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday July 4th, 3-5 pm $30
I HAVE A ROCK...NOW WHAT? (Sam)
Wondering whether to use a rough stone or a tumbled stone? Maybe you want to know how to cleanse different stones. Having trouble remembering which one does what? Discuss the answers to these questions and learn how to incorporate stone-work in your life.
Tuesday July 7th, 7-9pm $30
PAGAN RITES OF PASSAGE (Scarlet)
Everyone has experienced a Rite of Passage in their lives. Explore the many states of being throughout life and the rites that go with them, as well as learn the three stages of performing a rite of passage. Finally understand the rites of passage associated with our Pagan religious callings, from dedication to ordination.
Wednesday July 8th, 7-9pm $30
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT III (Catharine)
For everyone who has completed level 1 and 2 this workshop is available to you! We will begin to give readings to each other and you will be guided to go deeper into what you sense. We also will talk about ethics, how, what,if and when to tell others what you see for them. This is meant to be intensive so there will be no more than 4 people in the course at a time
Thursday July 9th, 7-9pm $30
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 July 11th, 11:00am - 5:00pm $150
Cité Zen Urban Drumming - Drumming Workshop
The Magical Blend in collaboration with Cité Zen Urban Drumming are please to announce their debut drum circle workshop! This is an open class, no previous musical experience required. Just bring your enthousiasm!! Basic tam tam drumming techniques will be demonstrated with emphasis on group playing. This is a non traditional, high energy, maximun fun percussion activity! The theme is "Access to music for ALL!" We provide a beautiful djembe for you if required, or you may of course bring any of your own drums.
(Drum reservations required 48 hours in advance @ Melange Magique)
For more information please do not hesitate to contact James Olmsted at 514-826-1607, or write james.olmsted@videotron.ca
Sunday, July the 12th, 1-3pm $30
LIVING WITH FAERIES (Sam)
Working with faeries is a way of life. Find out about how to attract "good" faeries to your home and protect yourself from "bad" faeries. Learn some ways of incorporating their mischief into your magick, and different interpretations of their messages.
Tuesday July 14th, 7-9pm $30
WICCAN DEDICATION (Scarlet)
Demystify the difference between dedication and initiation! What is entailed in performing a Wiccan dedication and how you can do one for yourself.
Wednesday July 15th, 7-9pm $30
PSYCHIC PROTECTION (Catharine)
Sometimes we absorb the energy of those around us too much, and it can have a negative effect on our health physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. This workshop will help you to remain open and sensitive to your intuition, while protecting your energy field. Guided meditation, practice exercises and guidance given.
Thursday July 16th, 7-9pm $30
SHAMANIC RATTLE MAKING WORKSHOP (Allison Ryan)
An exploration in creativity, learn about the uses of the rattle while constructing your own power instrument. Topics that we will explore related to the rattle in respect to shamanic use include symbolism, trance states, journeying and sensing energy imbalances/blockages. The crafting side of this workshop will focus on the construction of a goat rawhide rattle, stitching, filling and shaping it to life. We will also be painting the rattle head, decorating the handle and having a final rattle circle shake out to voice the newly birthed instruments
Saturday AND Sunday July 18 & 19, 1-4pm $100 (all supplies included)
INTRODUCTION TO STONE HEALING (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing.
Wednesday July 22nd, 7-9pm $30
CHAKRA CLEANSING WORKSHOP (Catharine)
Intro to energetic cleansing of the chakras. Guided meditation to cleanse.
Thursday July 23rd, 7-9 pm $30
Angels and Synchronicity (Kate Lanxner )
In these uncertain times, one thing is certain: there are angels who are able to help us here on Earth. We have to remember to do two things: to first ask for help (aloud), and two, to notice when they are trying to get in touch with us. They let us know in several ways, but one of the most intriguing and fun ways is synchronicity. In the workshop we will come up with a definition of a "synchronicity moment", do some group sharing, do some writing or art (whatever comes easiest to you), and I will be presenting some angel material. There are certain things you can do in your daily life to attract the angels. I have been collaborating with the angels for nearly eighteen years, in spiritual guidance readings and healings as well as in workshops in Vermont and Switzerland.
Saturday July 25th - 2 pm to 4 pm - $30
PSYCHIC PRACTICE WORKSHOP (Catharine)
This is a workshop open to everyone who has the desire to practice their intuitive skills. You will be guided to do various types of readings on each other - so come on out!
Thursday July 30th, 7-9 pm $30
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