Events and Counselling
Please join us for the following events this fall. For information about counselling and courses by certified facilitators and in other locations, see below.
16 Guidelines for a Happy Life Intensive, Nov. 12 to 16 in Dunville, Ontario, for trainers, facilitators and teachers.Visit Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
Kenora, Ontario
Transformative Mindfulness
A Practice oriented training for medical, health-care and social work professionals
With Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw - September 3 2008 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
A collaboration of Northern Ontario School of Medicine, BodyWorks and Lamp On The Path
Registration fee $175
Transformative Mindfulness exercises are an effective non-confrontational way to communicate with clients, and address the interdependence of causes and conditions of pain, both mentally and physically. Profound changes are possible by gently accessing the underlying thought processes that support the cognitive awareness of pain.
By the end of the day, participants will
Understand the relevance of current research which supports the use of these techniques in the clinical field.
Experience mindfulness-based practice and Transformative Mindfulness. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and transform their own stress related to working in the health care field and caring professions.
Practice Transformative Mindfulness with another participant to gain competency in applying this exercise with others, helping them to access, accept and manage the uncomfortable sensations in the body, whether physical pain, or the physical effect of mental pain.
For further information, please contact:Patti MacDonell, 1 807 466 7915, patti@bodyworksclinic.ca
Kenora, Ontario
16 Guidelines for a Happy Life Weekend Retreat
with Dekyi Lee Oldershaw
September 5 (evening only), 6 and 7 - Gunn Lake Lodge, Minaki
Residential $275/ $325 after Aug 22; Single day $175/ $225
During this retreat we will explore how the 16 Guidelines can help us achieve our goals of happiness for self and others. The emphasis will be on practical, experiential methods for everyday life. We will spend time in personal reflection, drawing these positive qualities from our own experience and enhancing them to create new ways to enjoy life and its ups and downs.
We will consider ideas such as
What are the ’16 Guidelines for a Happy Life’?
How do we experience these qualities in our own lives?
Why are they an antidote to pain and suffering?
How can we make them work for us, here and now?
What is the link between personal happiness and world peace?
What happens after the retreat….after all the talking, what about the action? What tools do we need to make lasting changes to the way we live?
Participants are encouraged to stay at the lodge for full benefit of the weekend, arriving either Friday evening, or Saturday morning. Casual evening and early morning events and conversations often deepen and clarify the formal teachings and discussions. However, for those of you who prefer, you have the option to attend during the day, and head home at night.
For further information, please contact:Patti MacDonell, 1 807 466 7915, patti@bodyworksclinic.ca - www.bodyworksclinic.ca/workshops/calendar
Burlington, Ontario
At the new Centre for Compassion and Wisdom, 3445 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
To register call 905 296 3728 or email events@lamponthepath.org.
Programs with Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw
Saturday September 20, 10 to 4:30pm
5 Tibetan Yogas Intensive
For beginners and a refresher for those who are familiar with these yogas. Deepen the power of these simple, gentle yogas by gaining a new understanding of the profound foundation of these yogas. This includes meditation, balancing health through balancing the elements, transforming harmful mind states, healing visualisation, learning the 5 Forces that seal the profound benefits of these yogas, Tai Chi and complimentary exercises. Gentle, accessible for all ages and physical condition. For teens and adults. $60 Registration necessary. Limited numbers.
September 23 to October 16, every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 or 8 am
5 Tibetan Yogas Morning Classes with Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw and certified facilitators.
Propel yourself forward on your healing and spiritual path with these profound, subtle yet gentle yogas and meditations that are adaptable for all ages and physical conditions. Commitment of one month necessary. Bring a yoga mat. Limited numbers. Registration necessary. Payment due at first class. $120. Breakfast bagel and beverages available.
Weekly events
Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 Meditation Suggested donation $10
8 to 9pm Transformative Mindfulness Self-Healing
Led by facilitators trained by Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw, Practical transformation of a personal challenge that you are facing today, whether physical or emotional. Suggested donation $10.
Wednesdays, 10 to 1pm Just Being There with Shelley Urlando and Lesia Tymochenko, certified Transformative Mindfulness and 5 Tibetan Yogas facilitators. Do you need a little break from the hustle and bustle of the world? Need a welcoming resting place? Maybe you're looking for someone to lend an ear or Just Be There? Perhaps you might enjoy a peaceful stroll around the grounds, some time for quiet reflection, or simply to savour a cup of your favourite tea on the deck. By donation
Wednesdays, September 10 to October 15, 7:30 to 9:15 pm Mind and its Potential with Gen Ngawang Choklay
Trained at Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu and Sera Je Monastery in India, Gen Ngawang has taught and translated in Europe before immigrating to Canada. He prefers to teach in a practical, informal and relaxed style. This 6-week exploration is a foundation on which to build an understanding of your mind based on the teachings of the Buddha– from perception to Buddha nature. This includes a short video, talks, discussions and meditations. Suggested donation is $20 per class. Registration necessary.
Fridays 7 to 9pm
September 5,TGIF at the Centre
A casual drop-in on alternate Fridays. Put your feet up and enjoy the centre with a cup of tea, friends and let the evening unfold.
September 12, Meaningful Movie Night
"Being There" with Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine. Hilarious, classic and profound. Suggested donation $10.
September 19, Better Body, Better Mind - Vegetarian Cooking with Lesia Tymochenko
By popular demand! A once a month cooking class that will introduce you to vegetarian cooking and a great deal more. On this first evening share the kitchen with Lesia as she cooks and introduces us to Ayurveda and the Science of Healing based on your body type and diet. Enjoy the food and learn to build a better body and better mind. Cost to be announced shortly. Registration will be necessary for this course and numbers will be limited. Watch for more news! Suggested donation $10.
September 26, Meaningful Movie Night
"On The Road Home". An American woman’s adventurous search for the feminine face of God, takes her on a pilgrimage that changes her life. Twelve holy and wise women from diverse religious traditions lead her to discover a unifying thread of wisdom and compassion.
Suggested donation $10.
Saturday September 13, 1 to 5pm Healing Anger with Gen Ngawang Choklay
Gain the freedom of understanding and transforming anger, the biggest cause of suffering in our lives, into meaningful skilful action. Suggested donation $30
Saturday September 27, 1 to 5 pm Sacred Spaces with Frankie Worobec and Heather Moore
Make Your Own Meditation Cushion Share the community spirit with the first in a monthly series of relaxed, hands-on workshops. We’ll begin to establish our sacred space from the ‘bottom’ up – by sewing our own meditation cushions.
Each of these workshops will include time for reflection and meditation and will guide you in creating your own personal place of sanctuary.
Future sessions: creating a meditation bowl using earth, fire, air and water, a study of altars and offerings and making a centrepiece to bless the holiday table.
Fees (to be determined) will include materials. Registration is necessary and numbers limited.
For all events, payment or donation can be made by sending a cheque to Lamp On The Path, 99 Bronte Road, #314 Oakville Ontario L6L 3B7 or to pay by credit card, go to our shop page and click DONATION to enter the amount.
We would like all our programs to be available to anyone regardless of their financial situation. Bursary donations are welcome. Please speak with us at 905 634 8412 if you would like to be considered for a bursary.
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Classes and counselling with certified facilitators of Transformative Mindfulness and Self-Healing and 5 Tibetan Yogas
Through the power of the mind, self-healing is possible when you are in transition, have physical pain or illness, or are facing challenging personal situations. You will experiment with simple, yet profound methods of healing that often can bring results very quickly. Quite often a problem stems from much further back than you might realize and is caused by events and circumstances that may not be in your awareness. Your deepest problems or conditions for illness can be boiled down to a single image that holds the key to its own solution and healing. Information about the inner conflict or problem's underlying cause becomes available and, with your willingness, can be gracefully changed. You can use these again and again for other problems. You will also be given the opportunity to write or draw your insight and experience.
For more information, email events@lamponthepath.org or phone 905-901-9848.
Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw – Burlington
Personal sessions, facilitator supervision and support and leadership coaching,
local or international by phone (no long distance charges within North America, UK or Italy) or Skype.
Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw Consulting click here
Transformative Mindfulness Facilitator Training Certificate click here
Phone 905-634-8412 or email events@lamponthepath.org
Teresa Beckett – Oakville
Individual sessions, by phone $50/session - no long distance charges within North America
Experience with people 8-80 - all problems especially those unhappy with their weight.
Phone 905 901 9555 or tbeckett8@cogeco.ca
Roxanne Campbell – Burlington
Individual, group and phone sessions available
Phone 905-635-5880 cell: 905-979-0103 or email rcampbell33@cogeco.ca
Carol Glenn – Oakville
Individual and group sessions
Phone 905-849-6504 or email cglenn000@sympatico.ca
Lori Goldblatt – Ancaster
Individual and phones sessions available
Ancaster: Monday evenings 7 -9 pm Transformative Self-Healing group
Dundas: Monday mornings 11 am - 12:30 pm in, a group of people who have had cancer and are looking for alternative ways to improve the health of their mind, body and spirit, meet in an informal setting to do a combination of the Five Tibetan Yogas and some of the Transformative Healing Techniques. This group has lots of fun and is wonderfully supportive. No cost.
Phone 905 304-1933 or email lorigoldblatt@hotmail.com
Sheilagh Mercer - Oakville, Burlington, Guelph
Individual, group and phone sessions available - Outreach for the home bound and handicapped available
Transformational Self Healing combined with Hot Stone, Swedish Massage, Soul Song Art Classes or Chi Machine also available
Phone 905-527-8689
Sherry Outhwaite - Hamilton
Individual sessions offered in person. $20 or by donation.
Phone 905-574-5970 or cell 905 869 3898 or email sherrylynn608@hotmail.com
Dawna Proudman – Flesherton
Transformational Self-Healing Workshop
Email dproudman@sympatico.ca
Shelley Urlando - West Mississauga
Individual and phones sessions available
Phone 905-814-0637 or 416-399-1304 or email shelley@infinitejourney.com
Una West - One Truth Transformative Workshops - Dundas
Experienced with clients who are dealing with emotional issues, illness, dis-ease (i.e. cancer) within the body.
Individual sessions by phone.
Day appointments: Tuesday mornings 9:30 am, 11 am and 12:30 pm
Evening appointments: Thursdays 5 pm, 7 pm and 8:30 pm.
Sessions in person: Monday to Friday except for times scheduled above
$50 CAD per session - 1 1/2 hours to maximum of 2 hours
Group Sessions - suggested donation $15 per person.
Payment can be made through pay pal account via click here (call for details) by personal cheque (made payable to Una West) or money order sent to: P.O. Box 63063, 102 Plaza Drive, Dundas L9H 4H0
Phone 905 628 5811 or email una@onetruth.ca
Thursday Group at Unity Church 7 pm to 8.30 pm 2nd or 3rd floor.
Next group starts Feb 8th $60 per person per month.
Come and meet some interesting like-minded ladies, new people always
welcome to join our group where we combine Transformative Healing
Techniques, sharing, fun, angel cards and support
Starting soon: Classes in 5-Tibetan Yogas, Transformational Self Healing techniques at a Ladies Only Fitness Club at 2 Cayuga Street North, Dundas. Call Una West Instructor 905-628-5811 or the owner Mary Little at 905-772-8422 for further information.
Mind Blast for Kids!
Fun exercises, co-operative games, self-respect.
Contact: Shelley Urlando at 905-814-0637 or 416-399-1304 or shelley@infinitejourney.org
5 Tibetan Yogas classes
It is quite amazing how these simple exercises have created change within even a month for people who are exhausted, having trouble sleeping, emotionally stressed out, ill, recovering from illnesses or surgery or just want to be healthier and happier.
For people of any age or condition who can find 15 minutes in their day to practice, the Five Tibetan Yogas is a simple efficient yoga routine that increases mental clarity, energy, physical flexibility and strength. They are known to promote longevity for lamas in the Himalayas. These include breathing exercises, healing visualizations and inspiring thoughts to take into each day. Please bring a mat or blanket for your comfort. For a brief history of the 5 Tibetan Yogas,click here
Suspend judgment on the power and value of such gentle movements until you have worked with it for 30 consecutive days or more. Leave the hectic, speedy world outside in your shoes. Laurie Dolan
I find that attending classes, whether it is 5, 3 or 1 day a week, provides an opportunity to clarify issues that arise, learn from others experiences and fine-tune the exercises to obtain the greatest possible benefits. This has kept me focused and motivated. The exercises are powerful on many levels. Being consistent in performing them everyday, only if it is a few, is a key to working through any emotional and /or physical issues that arise.
Classes:
Deb Barrett - Sauble Beach
Contact Deb at 519-422-2183 or debeena@hotmail.com
Roxanne Campbell – Burlington
Contact 905-635-5880 cell: 905-979-0103 or rcampbell33@cogeco.ca
Janice Barnett – Waterdown
Waterdown Y - The only daily class offered - a wonderful way to transform quickly.
Mondays
Two Beginners Classes: 7:15 - 8 am and 8 – 8:45 am Monday to Friday
Cost $100
To book a class, contact the Waterdown Y 905 690-3555
Contact 905 628-8824 or at jlbarrett@sympatico.ca
Kerri Fargo - Waterdown
Circle of Light Wellness Centre
50 Mill St North, Waterdown
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 2-days/week
Beginners 10am-10:45am
Continuing Students 9-9:45am
Also Beginners Tuesday Evenings 8pm-9pm (yogas followed by meditation)
Classes are ongoing~next session begins November 13th 2007
Contact 905 689-8100 or info@circleoflightwellness.com
Lori Goldblatt - Dundas/Ancaster/Milton
Wednesday evenings in Dundas – Time: 8:30 pm
Wednesday evenings at The Hamilton Back Clinic, East Hamilton Mountain – Times: 5 – 6 pm 6 – 7 pm
Monday mornings in Dundas – Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm, for those who have had cancer and are looking for alternative ways to improve the health of their mind, body and spirit. Informal setting to do a combination of the Five Tibetan Yogas and Transformative Self-Healing Techniques. Lots of fun and support. No cost.
Contact Lori: 905 304 1933, cell 905 975 9434 or lorigoldblatt@hotmail.com
Judy Mair - Hamilton and area
Yoga and Meditation group classes on Hamilton Mountain or private sessions in your home
Email: judy5tibetans@yahoo.ca or phone: 905-387-9138
Trudi Oldershaw - Newmarket/Aurora
Beginners: $75 for 4 weeks
Contact Trudi: 905 954 0803 or SadiGluts@aol.com
Yola Owens - West Burlington
The Loft, near Botanical Gardens
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 days each week
Continuing Students 9 am
Beginners 10am
Contact 905 523 4447 or yolaowens@mail.com
Lesia Tymochenko - West Toronto
Beginners: $60 for 4 weeks
Contact Lesia: 905 820 5687or altymochenko@sympatico.ca
Shelley Urlando - West Mississauga
Private yoga sessions at my home.
Phone 905-814-0637 or 416-399-1304 or email shelley@infinitejourney.org
Una West - Dundas/Ancaster/Hamilton
- integrated with some Transformative Self Healing techniques
Private classes in my home or yours. 1-3 people
Day Class beginning every four weeks:
Christ Church Unity, 21 Rosedene Avenue, Hamilton (Wellington St access on the mountain brow)
Wed morning (weekly sessions) 10 – 11:30 am $60 per month
(You are welcome to join us if class has already started $15 per class)
Evening Class beginning every four weeks:
Christ Church Unity, Hamilton
Monday evenings (weekly sessions) 7 – 8:30 pm $60 per month
(You are welcome to join us if class has already started $15 per class)
Winter Class:
McMaster University, Athletics and Recreation Department, Main Street, Hamilton
9th January, 2007 – 23rd February, 2007 (Still time to join this group)
Tuesday lunch hour l2 - l pm
Members $28 Non members: $56
For information and registration contact McMaster University webpage:click here
Email: reconline@mcmaster.ca or call 905 525 9140 ex 24464
Thursday Group at Unity Church 7 pm to 8.30 pm 2nd or 3rd floor.
Next group starts Feb 8th $60 per person per month.
Come and meet some interesting like-minded ladies, new people always
welcome to join our group where we combine Transformative Healing
Techniques, sharing, fun, angel cards and support
Read Dekyi Lees Story About the 5 Tibetan Yogas
We have 5 trained Five Tibetan Facilitators in Ontario and parts of the US.
Please contact info@lamponthepath.org for a facilitator near you.