October Workshops

MPRC DISCUSSION NIGHT
The MPRC holds public discussions on random subjects pertaining to paganism and/or alternative beliefs every first Thursday of the month (except July and August). The structure remains open and informal where every opinion is welcomed
Topic: Ethics and Conflict Management
Date: Oct.7th, 2010 at 18h45-20h45
Location: (MPRC) Melange Magique; 1928 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
Cost: Free
Let's discuss: Conflict Management - Festival Ethics - Problems With Semantics (in and outside liturgy) - Coven/Grove/Group Ethics - The Importance of Virtues - Conflicting Leadership & Authority Roles - When your personal practices are at odds with a groups - How you react to an antagonist in a group - Misplaced Pride - When is honesty too much? - When is "pressing buttons" more valuable than silence/when is silence more valuable than one's opinion?

Reiki Level One (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 using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations. Ample time will be given for practice as well. Please note that this workshop is held outside the store at Montreal Reiki's private clinic.
Saturday October 9th, 11am-5pm $150

Tarot Part 1 - Major Arcana (Catharine)
This is a beginner workshop to help people chose, protect, and work with their tarot deck. Within this workshop, students will explore the archetypes of the Major Arcana
Saturday October 9th, 12-2pm, $40

Tarot Part 2 - Minor Arcana (Catharine)
This is a beginner workshop to help people chose, protect, and work with their tarot deck. Within this workshop, students will explore the archetypes of the Major Arcana.
Saturday October 9th, 3-5 pm $40

Root Chakra (Scarlet)
Chakras are energy pools within us. Throughout our lives we draw energy from these pools and accumulate experiences which may block the flow of the energy. We begin with the Root Chakra dealing with grounding, stability, survival, and fears. In this workshop, you will discover the various correspondences associated with this chakra that will help you explore it, cleanse it and balance it. We will end the session with an exploratory meditation This Chakra Workshop Series is offered every Friday starting October 15th for 7 weeks. Each week will focus on one Chakra. Pre-registration is a must. Please wear comfy stretchy clothes & bring something to sit on (cushion of yoga mat). Please also bring your own tea cup or mug as each session starts with chakra-appropriate tea meditation. Cost is $30 per week (totaling $210) however if you register for all seven at once the cost is $150 (save $60).
Friday, October 15th, 7-9pm $30

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 October 16th, 12-2 pm $40

Psychic Development 2 (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 October 16th, 3 pm -5 pm $40

Is My House Haunted? - Catharine
There are spirits in every home. While some help us, others hinder and "haunt". Come find out the signs and what you can do.
Thursday October 21th, 7 pm - 9 pm $40

Navel Chakra (Scarlet)
Chakras are energy pools within us. Throughout our lives we draw energy from these pools and accumulate experiences which may block the flow of the energy. We continue with the Navel Chakra dealing with confidence, creativity, pleasures, passions, and guilt. In this workshop, you will discover the various correspondences associated with this chakra that will help you explore it, cleanse it and balance it. We will end the session with an exploratory meditation
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a pillow or blanket or yoga mat to sit on.
Friday, October 22nd, 7-9pm $30

Working With Your Ancestors (Eric)
From the early days of humanity, religion and spirituality have played a key role in the development of our specie. Over the past millenia, in our culture, a lot of knowledge was lost due to fear, incomprehension and lust for power. Working with your ancestors can bring back not only knowledge of yourself but knowledge of the world as well. In this workshop, you will learn how to connect with your ancestors, how to build a relationship with them and how to work with them
Saturday, October 23rd, 1-3 pm
FREE but pre-registration is required.

Tarot Spreads & Readings - Catharine
In this workshop we will explore various tarot spreads. There will be practice readings with guidance and feedback.
Saturday, October 23rd, 12 - 2 pm $40

Tarot Symbolism 101 - Catharine
This workshop will explore the classic symbolism found in tarot cards, with further feedback on the symbolism of your own deck (the deck you bring).
Saturday, October 23rd, 3 - 5 pm $40

Spiritual Stress Reduction Workshop - Catharine
In this workshop we will discuss the spiritual causes of stress. Guided visualizations, cleaning techniques, herbs and other remedies for stress will be explored.
Thursday October 28 th, 7 pm - 9 pm $30

Solar Plexus Chakra (Scarlet)
Chakras are energy pools within us. Throughout our lives we draw energy from these pools and accumulate experiences which may block the flow of the energy. We continue with the Solar Plexus Chakra dealing with willpower, self-control, self-awareness, strength, and shame. In this workshop, you will discover the various correspondences associated with this chakra that will help you explore it, cleanse it and balance it. We will end the session with an exploratory meditation
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a pillow or blanket or yoga mat to sit on.
Friday, October 29th, 7-9pm $30

Metal and Magic (Helmut)
Thirty years of making ritual tools, research and experimentation have taught me that when it comes to metal, magic follows a predictable pattern of behaviour linked to its physical state. In this workshop, I will describe these properties and how they affect the ritual and magical use of metal for today’s practitioners.
Helmut started blacksmithing forty years ago, and this year celebrates his thirtieth year of making metal work for the pagan community.
Saturday October 30th 2-4pm $40

Psychic Practice Circle - 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!
Saturday October 30th, 12 pm - 2 pm $25

Mediumship Circle - Catharine
Bring your photos and objects of loved ones passed and we will help you receive messages from the other side.
Saturday October 30th, 3 pm - 5:30 pm $40