Seva Centre - Yoga & Healing Arts

Yoga Classes Update and Teacher Training in Costa Rica

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Greetings all As Fall approaches you may be thinking about getting your yoga practice back on track - or perhaps you'd like to try a class for the first time...

Many of you have practiced with me since I moved to Grand Forks, and I'd like to let you know how grateful I am for the opportunity to share yoga with each of you. This Fall/Winter season I won't be offering classes, as I am off on a bit of an adventure.

I will be assisting my good friend and yoga mentor Sasha Dae with a 216hr Yoga Teacher Training in Nosara, Costa Rica, this October.Can you think of a more lovely place to immerse yourself in Yoga and deepen your practice?

Check out the page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136610203090700 and please pass on to anyone you think may be interested. I will be able to offer a special rate to anyone who registers before September 20th.

If Costa Rica is just too unattainable for you this fall, but you'd still like to take some classes here in GF, then we have lots of options. Long time Yoga instructors Maggie Malloff and Leah Carnahan both teach regular classes at 4th St Studio (the karate dojo) in Grand Forks. Leah also teaches at Christina Lake Living Arts Centre. Check out her website for details: http://leahsyoga.weebly.com/.

Also, we have a new yoga teacher in Grand Forks - although many of you will know she's not new to the community - Alisun Webster is a long time practitioner of yoga who completed her 200hr Teacher Training at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga this summer. She is taking over Sherry Hilliard's regular Sunday and Wednesday evening classes at the Anglican Church starting September 18th. You can email her at alisunwebster@gmail.com or check out her facebook page YOGA in Grand Forks

My best wishes to each of you for a fabulous fall and winter -and maybe I will see some of you on the beach....
love
Anisah

Yoga & Journal Writing Workshops August 14th & 20th

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Join Angela Wiens, certified Yoga Instructor, for a morning of yoga, reflection, and guided journal writing.
Angela will be offering 2 Yoga and Journal Writing workshops this August - one at the beautiful Living Arts Centre in Christina Lake, B.C. on Sunday, August 14th from 9am - 12pm, and the second will be held at the Boundary Women's Resource Centre on Market Avenue in Grand Forks, on Saturday, August 20th, from 9am - 12pm.

Workshop Description:
Combine yoga and journal writing to move deeper into your Self, reflect on your true essence, and explore your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. Attend one or both three-hour workshops to strengthen your intuition while cultivating the power of your own voice. You’ll be invited to experience yoga movements and guided journal writing. Develop the skills to listen to and write from your heart while nurturing your body and spirit.

No yoga or writing experience is required. Please bring a yoga mat (if possible) and a journal (or notebook).

One workshop »» $40 per person | Register with a friend and each pay only $30
Both workshops »» $70 per person | Register with a friend and each pay only $50

Register by phone 250-442-2114 or email sevacentre@gmail.com

About Angela Wiens:
Angela Wiens is a certified hatha yoga teacher (registered with Yoga Alliance) as well as a
technical communication consultant. She is interested in developing a healthy body, a clear
mind, and a joyful spirit. Since 1998, yoga has become her constant and compassionate teacher,
providing a way to live in the present moment with awareness and gratitude. Her path to self-
discovery continues with the guidance of her own intuition and study, and her supporting family
and friends. She is grateful to have studied with Maya Margo Balog, Ken Strachan, Jennifer
Steed, Michael Stone, David Williams, Eddie Modestini, Nicki Doane, Rosemary Antze, Karuna
Erickson, and Swami Veda Bharati.

Visit www.yogainnerspirit.com to learn more about Angela’s yoga and philosophy.
Questions? Contact Angela at angela@yogainnerspirit.com or 780-722-4251

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Join Elisabeth Guentert Bay in this outdoor workshop on the Beautiful Granby River

Nature-A Mirror of Your Inner Self

A 7 day workshop, August 20-27 2011

In the Beautiful Landscape of the Granby River

Come and encounter the secrets of the elemental forces of nature. In this week we are leaving our demanding lifestyle temporarily behind to experience both our inner landscape and nature around us. This enables us to discover who we truly are and we gently let go of old patterns that no longer serve us.

A camp in the forest is our home for 7 days. We explore our surroundings and enter into a deep partnership with nature. Nature becomes our sole teacher, who invites us to discover the inherent qualities of earth, rock, water, trees and air as archetypes within us.

Using the unique Halprin Life/Art Process, guided by Elisabeth Guentert Bay we reconnect with our Inner Self. With dance, movement, sound, drawing, creative writings and stillness we reveal what our hearts have experienced and create our personal rituals. A process wonderfully supported by the group.

Elisabeth Guentert Bay is a registered Expressive Arts Therapist BCATR with a MA in Psychology and Healing Arts. She graduated at Tamalpa Institute as a Halprin Life/Art Practitioner and Movement Ritual Teacher.

“It is my intent to combine arts and healing, in other words to awaken each person’s creative energy for her/his own healing.”

For more Information: www.dimutara.com or email e.healingarts@gmail.com

Spring/Summer Yoga Classes 2011

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Are you interested in registering for Yoga classes this June & July?

This Summer I'm looking at offering two regular classes, starting the week of June 6th

Wednesday evening class - from 6.30-8pm
and
Tuesday OR Thursday morning class from 7 -8.30am

The theme for this session is lightness

Creating lightness in our bodies through conscious stress release, and an awareness of how foods and dringk affect our bodies using Ayurvedic principles.

Bringing a lightness and ease to the mind and body through breath and sound, and the practice of pratipaksha bhavana - whenever there is a negative thought or feeling we practice cultivating the opposite positive thought or feeling.

Simplify! Yoga reminds us to be and breathe in every moment. When we let go of whatever is bogging us down, we experience incredible joy and openness to the beauty and potential of our lives.

Please email me if you are interested in finding out more or to register for either of these sessions.

Namaste,

Anisah

Nurture by Nettles

2011-04-26T10:02:00.000-07:00

Come and join us for the Nurture by Nettles

Workshop

with herbalists Sarah Orlowski and Anisah Madden

Saturday May 14th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

An outdoor experience of culinary delight, medicinal magic,

and sensory surprise

$55.00 for one person or $48.00 for two people registering together

Includes handouts, nettle snacks, most medicinal ingredients, a day to remember and useful skills you won't forget.

Pre-registration required. For more information or to register

email anahata.sky@gmail.com or call (250) 442-2829

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As the weather warms in our beautiful boundary valley, Seva Centre members are planting seeds in the soil, as well as nurturing the "seeds" we have planted in the form of different community projects we are involved in.

Though we are "dormant" we do expect more Seva Centre projects and classes in the future, including another Community Dance Night on a warm summer night.

Enjoy the beauty and rising energy of spring.

Namaste

2011-02-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

All Ages Community Dance

From Gypsy Punk to Funk.....from Soul to Rock and Roll.....Dance.....it's that simple!

Friday February 25th 6:30-10:30 pm

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

7252 7th Street Grand Forks, BC

Suggested donation $6-10.00

Doors open 6:30

7:00-8:00 pm

Introduction to Creativity in Movement with Elisabeth Guentert Bay, Expressive Arts Therapist

8-10:30 pm Open Dance Floor

Concession by the Sunbean Cafe.

more info email sevacentre@gmail.com or call (250) 442-2114

Upcoming February Yoga Classes

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Revitalise, Restore, Recreate

Classical Yoga with Anisah

Gentle Hatha Yoga Monday Evenings - starts Feb 21st
10 weeks $108 / drop in $12

Early Bird Yoga - starts March 1st
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30am -8am - 10 sessions (5 weeks) $128

stay tuned for more information or contact me at the email below

Register now by emailing sevacentre@gmail.com or anahata.sky@gmail.com

All Ages Community Dance Night - Friday Nov 26th 2010

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All Ages Community Dance Night

Dress up or Down - wear your craziest costume or your casual comfies

Alcohol free event

Concession Stand by The Sunbean - Chai, Coffee, and Treats

Opening stretches with Anisah 7pm - 7.45pm - loosen up, shake out, get in the groove!

Dance 8-11pm - an eclectic blend of music - From Gypsy Punk to Funk, Soul to Rock n Roll

Where: Holy Trinity Anglican Church
When: Friday, November 26th
Suggested Donation $6 - $10

positive, conscious community starts with us getting together to play

Dance...It's That Simple!

Flow Effortlessly Into Fall...

2010-09-09T14:24:00.000-07:00

I hope you had a wonderful summer and are still enjoying the lightness of the late summer days, the bounty of harvest time, and the shifting of the season.

Flow Effortlessly Into Fall - with the tools given in Classical Yoga. Now is the time to refocus, organise, plan and gather our energies for the fall season. See Poster below with info on upcoming classes....

Some of the themes that arise at this time of year are - Letting go - resistance - release - FEELING RESISTANCE FULLY and being with it, breathing through it, allowing it to unfold and shift with our conscious attention. Lung health is a focal point at this time of year, as is the digestive system (with all this wonderful food, and cooler weather weare going to start eating stews and soups and pies and muffins again mmmmm!) The emotions that tend to arise in Fall are -grief and sadness - this comes with letting go.

Classical Yoga gives us practical, tried and true methods for our lives in every moment. Take the time for your own self nourishment and notice how it enables you to rise to the tasks of your life with joy and ease. In these changing times it is more than a pleasure to take time for creativity and self care - it is our responsibility! Whatever you choose to do, enjoy it with your whole being and let it nurture your spirit so you radiate truth and love.

Blessings!

Anisah

September 2010 - Fall Evening Yoga Classes

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Details on Fall Yoga Classes

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Monday Evening Gentle Classical Yoga
Beginner Oriented - All Welcome
6.15-7.45pm

In these classes you will be guided to stretch, breathe, release and transform your body, mind, and spirit. Conscious rhythmic movements reset the systems of the body and calm the mind, kriyas link body and breath and clear blockages, gentle yogasana teaches how the practice of conscious positive body language changes our very state of being from the outside in.Be willing to show up, get real, belly laugh and play as you explore your full potential through the ancient teachings that have more relevance today than ever before.

Monday Evening Yogic Breathing & Meditation
All Welcome
8-9pm

Learn different yogic breathing practices - called pranayamas- and open up to the amazing capacity of your being to receive vital energy (prana) through breath. Learn to relax and rejuvenate your whole system as you breathe more slowly and deeply. Classes also include healing sound vibration, deep relaxation, and meditation. A perfect way to unwind your Monday evening.

Wednesday Evening Yoga
Continuing Students
6.15-7.45pm

Explore your yoga practice more deeply in this meditative class. We will combine physical practices including some more challenging asanas with pranayama, visualisation and meditation, while anchoring in the process given in classical yoga philosophy. Purify and strengthen the nervous system, reconnect with your inner self, focus your energy and flow effortlessly into fall!

All classes are $108/10 sessions or $12/class drop in

Register by replying to this email, calling 443 4989, or come to the Registration at the Granby Dance Studio on Wednesday September 15th, from 4 -7pm.

July 2010 - Summer Morning Yoga Classes

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Morning Yoga Classes start July 6th 2010

Early Bird Yoga
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7am - 8.30am
$108 - 4 weeks/8 classes
July 6th - 29th

Ease into a relaxing summer with an inspiring morning practice, in these classes you will be guided to stretch, breathe, release and transform your body, mind and spirit. Conscious rhythmic movements reset the systems of the body and calm the mind, kriyas link body and breath and clear blockages, yogasana teaches how the practice of conscious positive body language changes our very state of being from the outside in.
Be willing to show up, get real, belly laugh and play as you explore your full potential through the ancient teachings that have more relevance today than ever before.

Yoga Basics
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-10am
$98 - 4 weeks/8 classes
July 6th - 29th

New to Yoga? Learn the basics in this 4 week introduction to the ancient teachings. Yoga is about awareness- awareness of body, mind and breath. The Rishis or researchers of yoga observed natural cycles, plants and animals and developed practices and teachings to create harmony and balance in human beings. Yoga is so much more than stretching your muscles, improving your golf game, or trying to look good in those new leggings - although it will help all three of these! :-).
These classes will take you through a step by step process and give you a solid foundation for your practice. We will learn correct alignment in simple poses (asanas), gentle breathing practices to calm the body and mind, and methods to release tension. Bring your willingness to try and your sense of humor. Everyone welcome, especially the absolute beginner!

Please register by July 1st by emailing sevacentre@gmail.com
You can also register in person at the July 1st Canada Day festivities in downtown Grand Forks, at the Granby Dance Studio table.

Anisah Madden is a certified Classical Yoga Teacher and Holistic Health Practitioner who lives in rural Grand Forks and loves mountain life. She has studied and practiced Yoga & Holistic Living for over 10 years, and loves to share her knowledge with others. She offers classes and workshops in Yoga, Herbal Medicine, and Holistic Living, as well as private yoga sessions and health consultations.
Contact her directly at anahata.sky@gmail.com

Photos from Yoga Funshop with Maitreyi

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A big thank you to all who participated in Maitreyi's Yoga Funshop June 2010 - a wonderfully relaxing, heart opening and grounding day was had by all. This group continues to meet monthly - a Satsang - to continue our practice and support one another to embody the principles of classical yoga!

Planetary Dance

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Yoga Bija Level 1 Training - Starting June 5th 2010

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Grand Forks once again welcomes Maitreyi, Yogacharini from India this June. (Click on poster to enlarge and view).

Maitreyi is returning to offer her Yoga Bija program - Level 1 of her Foundation Course (which is also the fist stage of the 200 hr teacher training.) You may have participated in her workshops last May, which were offered to give an experience of the Classical Yoga teachings. This course is more in depth and will take us on an evolutionary journey into ourselves.
Prepare to gently yet purposefully create positive shifts and transform!

One day Funshop June 5th - Register by May 31st for $150, after June 1st $190.

No previous yoga experience is necessary to participate. All those who are passionate about tuning in to a harmonious reality will naturally be drawn to this course. A willingness to look at one's lifestyle, be with one's fears and pain, and release them will be a necessary quality, along with the capacity to look a the humor in one's life. Both those who would like to teach, as well as those who simply wish to learn more about Classical Yoga for themselves are welcome.

Kindly note this is not a drop in class - although the one day opening workshop on June 5th is open to all, the rest of the program requires commitment to be present.

Yogacharini Maitreyi is a practical Mystic and the founder of Arkaya. She has taught a wide variety of people, from Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka, prisoners in Sweden, yoga teachers in Vancouver to children and CEOs in India. She is a published writer with over 100 articles on Yoga and Self awareness. She is one of the youngest members of the Advisory Board of the World Yoga Council in Europe. She is also a Senior Teacher in the Yoga Association Of British Columbia. For more information see her website www.arkaya.net

To register for this course, or for more information, please contact Anisah at sevacentre@gmail.com or call 250 443 4989

Mishra's Classical Indian Music Concert - Friday June 4th 2010

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Seva Centre Co-operative is excited to sponsor the Mishras Concert in Grand Forks!

From their home city of Benares, an ancient spiritual centre of traditional music and Hindu culture, The Mishras are bringing classical North Indian Ragas and folk music to Grand Forks . The Mishras will be performing at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church,7252 7th St, Grand Forks Friday June 4th at 7:30 pm.

Pandit Deobrat Mishra, son and disciple of Pandit Shivnath Mishra, was born into a well-known musical family in the Benares Music Tradition. Following his father's footsteps, Deobrat Mishra is one of India's premiere and most talented young artists. He has been touring the world with his father since 1994. He performed his first concert at the age of six and played on All- India Radio at the age of eleven. In 1995, he was chosen as the best young Sitarist in India by the All -India Youth Festival.

Prashant Mishra is the best young Tabla player of the Benares Music tradition. He studied tabla at a very young age with his family,continuing a long familial tradition of world famous tabla players. Prashant has accompanied Pandit Shivnath Mishra and Deobrat Mishra in a concert tour of Europe and in Japan.

Tickets for the Friday, June 4th concert are $16 in advance, available at Thistle Pot Gifts, or $18 at the door. Doors open at 7pm.

Mishra Music Promotions – www.mishramusic.com
3132 Keniris Road, Nelson BC V1L 6Z8
250-825-2228

Seva Saturdays -Summer 2010

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Seva Saturdays -Summer 2010

Seva Centre wishes to thank everyone who participated in Seva Saturdays this Spring at the Boundary Women's Resource Centre. The Co-operative will be focusing on other projects through the summer, and are looking at other ways we can share our community wellness classes this fall. If you have a group, or are part of an organisation that is interested in classes or workshops in any of the healing arts we offer, please contact us at sevacentre@gmail.com, or call 250 442-2114, and we will be happy to customize a program for you.

Seva Saturdays April 2010

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Seva Saturdays March 2010

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January Seva Centre Special Event "Bellyfit" with Stenya Le Clair

photo Lunya Savinkoff-Foyle

Seva Centre Winter Activities

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Seva Saturdays

Community Wellness Events take place

at the

Boundary Women's Resource Centre

Seva Saturdays are continuing in the New Year! Starting Jan. 9 the Seva Centre Cooperative will be providing open community sessions two Saturdays each month. This is a great opportunity to sample the experience of the instructors from the Seva Centre. Admission is by donation. Classes are at the Boundary Women’s Centre at 268 Market Ave. from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Scroll down to see our January and February posters for details

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Seva Saturdays February 2010

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Seva Saturdays January 2010

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Seva Saturdays for November 2009

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Seva Saturdays

Come on out to Seva Saturdays where you are invited to sample different healing arts every Saturday.
These one hour sessions are available for drop-in and cost is free or by donation.
During these classes the four members of the Seva Centre will provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about the healing arts and therapies. Anisah Madden, Elisabeth Guentart Bay, Michele Dean, and Mona Mattei will be offering different sessions each week.
Seva Saturdays are the newest on the list for the schedule at the Seva Centre in their new location at the Boundary Women's Centre on Market Ave. continuing in November,

The following are the scheduled sessions for November.
Seva Saturdays run each week from 10 - 11 a.m.

Nov. 7: Open your hips with Mona
Yoga instructor Mona Mattei offers and introductory yoga session focused on opening your hips.

Nov. 14: Creative Dance with Michele
Creative dance is and opportunity to explore one's own way of movement andpersonal expression through dance. No dance experience necessary. For young dancers and the young at heart.

Nov. 21: Body-mind work with Elisabeth
Elisabeth Guentert Bay will introduce you to body-mind work and the expressive arts so you can learn how to stay connected to yourself. Together you'll look for the inner place of peace and harmony that keeps you grounded whatever happens.

Nov. 28: Gentle Yoga with Anisah Madden
Designed for the absolute beginner, this class will introduce you to the basic philosophy and practice of yoga. Yoga includes techniques to energize and relax the body and mind, breath more fully, and even more than this, yoga offers us an opportunity to connect with our true selves, and learn how to maintain balance amidst the worries and stresses of everyday life.

No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow movement. Bring a water bottle for refreshment!
All classes are by donation only.

Seva Saturdays - Schedule for October 2009

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Seva Saturdays

Designed for the absolute beginner, this class will introduce you to the basic philosophy and practice of yoga. Yoga includes techniques to energize and relax the body and mind, breathe more fully, and even more than this, yoga offers us an opportunity to connect with our true selves, and learn how to maintain balance amidst the worries and stresses of everyday life.

Oct. 17: Creative Dance with Michele

Creative dance is an opportunity to explore one's own ways of movement and personal expression through dance. A variety of world dance and popular music will be used. No dance experience necessary. For dancers aged 12 to adults.

Oct. 24: Body-mind work with Elisabeth

Finding together peace and harmony within in a time of great challenges. If a storm comes up creating big turbulence, we can learn to stay in its center, it's the only quiet place to be. Elisabeth Guentart Bay will introduce you to body-mind work and the expressive arts so you can learn how to stay connected to yourself. Together you'll look for the inner place of peace and harmony that keeps you grounded whatever happens.

Oct. 31:Yoga with the Ancestors with Mona

Join yogini Mona Mattei for an easy stretch and strengthen yoga session. Using the flow method of yoga, Mona will take you through a soothing series of postures designed for relaxation. We'll take time at the end for a meditation with the ancestors - after all it's Halloween!

For all sessions please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Mats, blankets, and cushions provided.

Fall 2009 Schedule of Classes - Click to Enlarge

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Our New Brochure & Bios

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Seva Centre is now a Non-Profit Co-operative and is in a New Location

2009-09-01T13:47:00.000-07:00

Press Release: Seva Centre in new location
For immediate release
Submitted by: Anisah Madden

The Seva Centre is excited to present it's Fall 2009 schedule of classes in our new location -

The Boundary Women's Resource Centre on Market Avenue. Over the summer the Seva Centre formed a non-profit Co-operative to provide an umbrella for it's activities. In addition to a variety of classes in yoga, expressive arts, meditation, and movement ritual, we will be offering yoga and creative movement classes by donation on "Seva Saturdays" through October and November.

Seva Saturdays are one-hour morning classes offered by the different co-op members on a rotating basis. The classes on the Seva Saturdays will be by donation only and will give people an opportunity to try different classes and instructors, and those with low incomes a chance to access the innovative services being offered through the Centre.

But for the women who make up the co-operative, Anisah Madden, Elisabeth Guentert Bay, Mona Mattei, and Michele Dean, the focus of the Centre is so much more than just the opportunity to share their innovative practices with the community.
Our vision is to be able to provide the community with the resources for personal well-being through our classes but also as individual practitioners. The group has a variety of skills to offer and the different therapies that they are able to provide are unique to the area.

The members of the co-operative offer individual healing therapies such as energy healing, herbal medicine, private yoga sessions, bodywork and more. The group is committed to offering quality classes and services that create vitality and inspiration for a joyful life.

“As a non-profit group we are also dedicated in giving back to the community through creating projects that will bring people together and contribute to a thriving healing arts community.The Centre also hopes to continue their tradition of offering regular events as they had in their previous location and they invite ideas for these projects and presentations.

check out our blog: www.sevacentre.blogspot.com or contact us by phone 250.442.2114 or email sevacentre@gmail.com for more information on any of the healing therapies being offered or to find out more about the classes offered. Registration will take place Saturday Sept. 12th from 2-5pm and Tuesday September 15th from 5-7pm at the Women’s Centre.

HeartSky Yoga - Classes with Anisah

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Movement Ritual Class Description

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Classes in Healing Arts

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Meditation with Elisabeth

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Classes in Healing Arts

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pics from the seva centre

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from left: Mona, Michele, Kim, Elisabeth, Mihaela and Anisah

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Dear All

Here is an update on Seva Centre for the summer season.

Our team will be taking the summer off, and will be continuing our

classes and activities this fall in a NEW location - to be announced!

We have all enjoyed sharing movement and healing arts classes with you

in the beautiful hall. With the phenomenal community response

to the Seva Centre concept, our group has decided that we would like

to offer a wider variety of services, including personal healing sessions and herbal consultations, as well as larger gatherings, workshops and events,

and will be seeking a new space downtownwith this in mind.

If by fall this has not been decided, the Seva Centre will be temporarily

operating out of The Granby Dance Studio.

We would like to thank each of you for your participation and support

in our inception stage

stay tuned to our plans over summer via this blog!

Blessings

The Seva Centre Team

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Michael O'Connor Coming to Seva Centre May 28 - 31th

Contact Anisah 443.4989 or email us sevacentre@gmail.com

for more information on Michael, check out his website www.sunstarastrology.com

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Evening Presentation PowerPoint Slide Show
I invite you to join me for an Evening Presentation PowerPoint slide show. The presentation offers a rich synthesis of knowledge and insights that is, above all, inspirational. No prior experience of Astrology or technical background knowledge required. Simply come to be entertained, amazed and awakened!

Below is a list of 10 good reasons to attend the Evening Presentation. Over the course of the evening I will cover the following:

1)Offer a summary of the current situation of social and spiritual evolutionary change that humanity is now facing.

2)Journey through a macrocosmic and microcosmic perspective on reality designed to illustrate the intrinsic wholeness, intelligence and spiri tual nature of every aspect of life in the universe and here on earth.

3)Outline a cross cultural overview of various models of Astrology with particular emphasis on Western, Chinese, Indian and Mayan systems of Astrology as well as direct links to other seemingly unrelated related modalities such as numerology, palmistry, iridology, Rayid, tarot, the playing cards and more...

4)Explain and illustrate the reality of the holistic paradigm upon which Astrology rests the many natural, 'fractal' expressions throughout the natural world.

5)Show some of the basic aspects that Astrologers use to interpret planetary alignments with special emphasis on the relationship between the monthly lunar cycle, the annual seasonal round and the basic geometry geography of our planet.

6)Illustrate the beauty, power and importance of Mandalas with emphasis upon the 4, 8, and 12 division Mandala that Astrology recognizes and uses to illustrate cycles of change.

7)Awaken you to the Natural Psychology that Astrology represents.

8)Offer updates and insights on cosmic and planetary cycles, aspects and alignments with special emphasis on Western and Mayan Astrology set to occur over the coming years, leading up to 12/21/2012 and explain why this date is so important and more importantly why the years leading up to this date are so important.

9)Offer strategies and intentions for you to consider with the intention of assisting you to prepare for, adapt to and flow with the coming changes.

10)Opportunity for Q & A

Workshopinfo and dates for Maitreyi - Click to see larger image

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New schedule for Healing Arts classes

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Life/Art Process for people who want to work on a challenging life issue like an illness, emotional trauma or others.
Tuesdays 10-12 am or Fridays 2-4 pm, register 8wks $ 150
(there may be funding possible)
Registration till April 30th, starts May 12th (see flyer below)

Nurturing ourselves rejuvenating our energy, specially created for caregivers like moms, counselors, social workers....
Thursdays 3 - 4.30 pm, register 8wks $ 116 (min. register. 4)
drop in possible $ 15 per class
Registration till April 30th, starts May 7th (see flyer below)

Movement Ritual I developing a strong and flexible body and healing injured and weak body parts. No experience necessary.
Thursdays 5.30 - 7.30 pm, register 8wks $ 150 (min. 6 participants),
($ 96 for those who repeat this class)
Registration till April 30th, starts May 7th

Meditation through sound, breath, prayer, stillness, movement,
all spiritual traditions are welcome!
Thursdays 8 -9 pm drop in class $ 10, has started April 16th (see flyer below)

Seva Centre Spring Schedule

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Introduction to Healing Arts Therapy

Elisabeth Guentert Bay is inviting the Boundary community to learn and experience "Healing Arts Therapy", how it can help transform physical, emotional and mental dis-ease into wellbeing.

At Seva Centre

Thursday, March 19^th 2009

7pm to 9pm

272 Market Avenue

(through glass door on left of

New West Trading Co and upstairs)

Free event, donation welcome

"Healing Arts Therapy" is a spiritual path towards healing ourselves. With the Expressive Arts we are working in the here and now, becoming engaged on all levels of the person (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual). Active Imagination, Drawing and Creative Writing help us to build bridges between our conscious and unconscious Self. Expressing the unknown through dance and movement, we speak in our primary, archetypal language and go beyond culture, religion and social boundaries.

Elisabeth Guentert Bay, Expressive Arts Therapist BCATR, has an MA in Psychology and Healing Arts. She holds the Halprin Life/Art Practitioner and Teacher for Movement Ritual. Over the last 20 years she has worked in her private practice as well as in institutional settings.

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Upcoming Event at Seva Centre

OPENING THE HEART PORTAL: 2012 and Beyond

Saturday March 7th, 6-9pm

Through calendar systems and prophecy, ancient cultures around the globe point to the year 2012 as being a major evolutionary shift.

In this workshop you will learn and experience multidimensional consciousness and Mayan calendar time cycles through a lecture and a guided group journey into the heart center.

Now is the time to seed awareness and love, and to remember

"We are the ones we have been waiting for!"

$15- $20 Sliding Scale, register at the door, no pre-registration required

Please bring a pillow & or blanket for the meditation

For more information or questions please contact Alyssa 250.445.2302 isisalyssa@yahoo.com

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Many Thanks!

to all who attended the

seva centre

open house

and helped to make our opening such a success!

Indian Yogacharini to teach in Grand Forks

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Seva Centre Winter schedule 2009 - click to enlarge

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Seva Centre Instructor's Bios - click to enlarge

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Welcome Yogis!

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Greetings and Namaste

Welcome to the Seva Centre site - your source for information on classes and workshops on
Yoga and The Healing Arts in Grand Forks, B.C.

The Seva Centre is located in downtown Grand Forks at 272 Market Avenue, the entrance is right next door to New West Trading (the local health food store). Walk up the stairs and into a beautiful old ballroom with hardwood floors, high ceilings and south facing windows - the perfect yoga space...

We are a brand new centre, and just in the process of developing a schedule for January 2009, so stay tuned!

We are offering yoga classes and workshops, meditation, sound yoga, movement therapy, belly dance, herbal classes, and more.

For more information, please email sevacentre@gmail.com, or contact Anisah at 250.443.4989