Arlene Dalton is a certified Life Skills Coach, Yasodhara Ashram Yoga Instructor, and Workshop Facilitator with a post diploma certification in expressive arts. She is the author of "In Sickness & In Health" and a visual artist. Her personal approach to health is one that has developed out of her own life experience and over 20 years of clinical experience working within the field of rehabilitation and pain management assisting others in developing pain management, relaxation and mindfulness skills. She is the founding editor of the NACPAC TRACK the Newsletter of the North American Chronic Pain Association and has sat on many boards and committees in the area of health and the arts. In her work Arlene encourages you in a non-judgmental, non-threatening environment to explore and experience those issues which may be contributing to making your life situation more stress filled.
Arlene has been teaching Yoga utilizing a Chair for the last 10 years in her studio at Activity Haven. “Inability to move to the floor need not limit one’s access to the many gifts that yoga has to offer”. She firmly believes that each of us have the power, the knowledge and the experience to heal ourselves. The journey towards non-suffering begins with acceptance of this moment.
Tiina Kivinen teaches yoga and Kripalu YogaDance in Peterborough and Toronto ON. With training in Ashtanga, Kripalu, Interdisciplinary Yoga, Kripalu YogaDance and Expressive Arts, she brings a creative and multidimensional approach to yoga experiences. She currently serves on staff for Kripalu Yoga and Kripalu YogaDance Teacher Training. She specializes in empowering self love, awakening creative life force, and uplifting the spirit.
Anne Ryan is a certified yoga teacher through Namaste International. She brings twenty years of experience in yoga and dance and the wisdom of her professional practice in acupuncture, aromatherapy and reiki to her teaching. Her current studies of Integrative Yoga Therapy with Joseph and Lilian Le Page have deepened her commitment to teaching as a path to health and well-being, providing tools to help everyone live a more complete and balanced life.
A certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor since 2005, Leah specializes in private instruction, all-levels classes, and Yoga Maya Fusion. Her intuitive style draws from many traditions, encouraging clients toward inner alignment, self-acceptance and transformational healing through integration of breathwork, posture flow, energy body awareness, visualization and mudras. She is also an artist, writer, mother, organic gardener, and an energy body healer. Leah has spent the last few years studying the ancient Maya spiritual art and its relationship to yoga on site in Copan Ruinas. She has organized and hosted yoga and wellness retreats at family owned, Hacienda San Lucas, offering guests an oasis of well-being within their travel itinerary.
Catherine is a Certified Kundalini yoga instructor since 2001. She received her certification in New Mexico - Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. She has taught in Tenessee, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. Classes are suited for beginners.
Learning the importance of core strength and flexibility while competing in triathlons and other sports has led Janice on a journey to teach Pilates. She has a University Physical Education background. Her certification and continued education in Pilates is at Body Harmonics in Toronto. She presently teaches in Pilates in Peterborough.
email: janicedavis1@hotmail.com
Sherry Crawford is a Social Service Worker from the Peterborough area, is Metis- Algonquin, English, Irish, German and Canadian. Her first step on her 'Spiritual' path was in 1978 when she took a Yoga Class with a friend and was introduced to Meditation. She did not grow up with her Aboriginal Teachings but has spent many hours re-weaving the pieces of her history and culture after a workshop by Elder Vera Martin in 1996 initiated a deep desire to learn more about herself and her roots. Sherry graduated from St. Lawrence College in Kingston, in 2006,with a degree in Social Work, with specific training in the Ojibwe culture, (Ngig). Much of her training was hands on, in the woods, exploring and participating in Ceremony. Over the years she has been honoured with many special experiences such as Sweat Lodge, Full Moon Ceremony, Creation Story Ceremony, Fire Medicine Ceremony, and a Shaking Tent Ceremony where she received her native name - White Bear Standing --Waabskigopowiik.
Sherry is grateful to have the opportunity to share a few of these Traditional Teachings from the Ojibwa culture. She thrives on learning more about her Algonquin roots as well and believes that sharing knowledge is an important step in the healing process for all races.
In her own words: Thirteen months after my powerful introduction to the angels I conducted my
first workshop about the angelic realm and communicating with them as well
as doing personal one-on-one Angel readings full time.
I started to meet people who had had similar experiences and were wondering
what to do with it all. The realization came that something big was going on
here and I was not the only one. I was not alone! Many, just like me, were
being asked by the angels, the god of their understanding, to share their
love with the planet and all those who live here. I felt part of something
huge and that I was to help others who were as confused as I was, and at
times still am, to move into this new life without fear and to "just trust."
Marnie McBain made some major life changes in 2000, including a return to college to take the Holistic Health Certificate. Upon completion of the certificate, Marnie choose to specialize in Iridology, Hypnotherapy and Reiki. She received her Iridology training from the Iridology Associates in King City. She received her hypnotherapy training and past life regression certification from the Hypno-Healing Insititute in Toronto. Marnie offers confidential one-on-one sessions using her compassionate nature to help others on a path to healing and health.
Janet is a Stress Consultant, Relaxation Therapist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Child and Youth Counsellor, and EFT Practitioner. Stress Management and Relaxation Therapy is achieved through teaching children and adults to become more self aware, understand how their belief system and negative thoughts cause them to feel stressed, depressed, anxious and physically unwell. Private and group sessions are available. Healing Hot Stone Treatments, Aromatherapy and Music are also used.
Gary's passion is helping others as an Energy Healing Coach / Empowerment Coach. Gary started using EFT (emotional freedom techniques) in 2000. He has adopted the founder's attitude of "try it on everything" as it has proven to be a truly universal healing aid. He trained in Ottawa under EFT Master David Rourke. Gary hosts free introductory group sessions for EFT every Tuesday evening and Thursday morning at 252 1/2 Charlotte St. in Peterborough.
Mary is a local author, mother, host of the Speakers of the Heart series, and has a regular weekly radio program on Trent Radio. "Mary's Moments" is a community-oriented, cultural and educational show encouraging a bridge of communication between university life, the Peterborough community and the world.
She will offer a book reading and signing of :A book certain to capture the hearts and imaginations of all ages
Relaxation techniques for stress reduction and pain management.
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Hi my name is Evangelina Rodriguez (Tonalli Holistic Studio owner). I’ve decided to change my accounting career to become a holistic practitioner after experiencing the wonderful benefits of alternative/holistic arts.
Nowadays, we live under a lot of stress. It is like riding a non-stop rollercoaster where you keep going and going without thinking about what is going on. If you feel like that, holistic care can be a great way to help you stop the rollercoaster ride and regain your inner balance.
My qualifications:
Usui Shiki Rioho Reiki Master by the Canadian Reiki Association and ICRT
Indian Head Massage Practitioner by the Canadian Centre of Indian Head Massage
Certified Foot Reflexologist by the Ontario College of Reflexology
Ionic Cleanse Practitioner