ColourEnergetics®

New Courses

2012-02-11T15:56:00.000-07:00

The following course is available for distance learning.

The Body, Soul, Spirit and Magic of Colour. This program is a 4 module system for self interest in colour and vibrational therapy.
Included is 2 CDs with manuals. 4 Meditation CDs. Colour Swatches Colour filters for Spectro-Chrome therapy with book, Let There Be Light by Darius Dinshah and much more!
Course is mailed out after payment. Please email light@colourenergetics.com for further information.

Weekend Workshops held in Edmonton Alberta.

Vibrational Soul Alignment: How we transform unwanted feelings into wanted ones

“From a spark of light in the dark comes new fresh energy of flowing creative forces” Cathy Gordichuk

The goal of Vibrational Soul Alignment is the transforming of undesirable and unwanted feelings into desirable feelings.

The theory is that unwanted states in the present time are related with unresolved incidents from the past or some other time.

These events are taking place somewhere else and are not completed or the learnings have not been digested.

For that incident from the past to hold a persistent place in our bodies it must have physical content related to the feeling.

Headaches are not caused from worry. If we walk into a door and bang our head the appropriate response is to have a headache. Anxiety does not appear due to what people say to us. The image of a car is not the same as being in a car accident. Basic, deep material is being triggered.

What we are handling is the confusion of symbols with the real thing.

If people would respond to what is actually there in front of them, instead of responding to symbols of events that are not there, life would be easier. We can help them with Vibrational Soul Alignment achieve that freedom.

This is a two day course. Please contact Cathy for dates and fees.
light@colourenergetics.com

Colour Sound Therapy®

Colour Sound Therapy® enhances the ability to heal from within. Profound changes in the energy levels of the body occur with colour and sound being applied in a gentle non-invasive method.

This method is used to correct imbalances, uncover emotions, stimulate growth, and then transformation occurs. The Tuning Forks are applied to the acupuncture and acupressure points to access the Body's Meridian and Chakra energy systems. The body’s aura is receiving colour through the lamp system and since colour is an energy vibration just as sound is, the body begins to resonate with balance.

We enter the world of creative origination, healing, unity and balance. This healing modality has the power to connect us with the Source of original harmony.

As the body listens to the tones it will naturally adjust it and come into balance. As the body is exposed to the light spectrum the natural resonance of the body’s frequencies is discovered.

Photo Crystal Puim Photography

The Body becomes more energized. The physical state improves.

The Mind becomes focused. Wisdom is discovered.

The Emotions become more stable. Feelings can be dealt with by means

of elegance, grace and ease.

The Spirit is more peaceful. We experience the state of Grace.

This is a two day program. Classes are kept to a maximum of six participants. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. Certification will be offered after completion of requisites. Course included manual, chart, book, Let There Be Light and a set of colour filters. Lamp and forks not included. Only stainless steel forks are used and can be ordered online from a Canadian Company. Lamps will be available for purchase.
Please email Cathy for more information light@colourenergetics.com

About Cathy:

Cathy Gordichuk MIAC CIC/Dip

Email: light@colourenergetics.com

Affiliations

*The International Association Of Colour

Canadian Representative of IAC

*Dinshah Heath Society

Spectro-Chrome (U.S.)

*Sound Healers Association (U.S.)

Co-Founder of:

The Canadian Colour Association

Credentials

*Colour Therapy *Colour Psychology

*Colour, Crystals & Vibrational Therapy

*Neuro Linguistic Programming

*Vibrational Soul Alignment

* Reiki *Sirian and Sedna Energy

*Therapeutic Touch

*Vocal Sound Therapy

*Thought Field Therapy

*Aromatic Kinesiology

* Sound Therapy Specializing in Tuning Fork Therapy

It is Cathy's compassionate belief that all people have the ability to heal and everything needed to manifest wholeness is within.
Her journey is to assist people in becoming aware of their ability to create wellness on all levels; physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

Cathy is the mother of three sons, and the grandmother of Liam and Yasmin. She is married to Harry, a gifted intuitive and lives in Edmonton Alberta.

Fibonacci's Fractals

2012-01-29T09:46:00.000-07:00

Aelita Andre - Prodigy of Color Exhibition in New York City

2012-01-19T12:47:00.000-07:00

Pursuit of Happiness! Are you the Fun Fairy? By Amanda Gore

2012-01-14T11:20:00.000-07:00

Project Global Sound 2011

2012-01-06T18:41:00.000-07:00

The Way to a Happy New year

2012-01-01T21:28:00.000-07:00

Aura Light

2011-12-01T09:43:00.000-07:00

Colour by Tony Cooper

Colour is a friend, teacher, councillor and healer, through study and observation we can discover many invaluable truths about colour. Colour is also trustworthy and correctly used as a diagnostic system, it will always be truthful. It is only within its "Translation" that errors can be made. Correctly made choices always gives correct answers.

The main purpose of a colour diagnostic system is not simply "Fortune Telling" but the development of archetypal patterns still dormant in most, which when revealed culminates in the true expression of the selfhood, our soul's pattern. Through colour archetypes the indiviual soul can become aware of areas, once vague or subconscious, in need of further development or understanding, allowing for increased opportunities of developing one's inner to outer potential.

Auralight Harmony colours present a way for each of us to take our own power. Which is necessary for our enlightenment or should it be en-colourment. Follow the viable and invaluable pathway of colour which allows spiritual seekers to find themselves. Listen to these colour messengers which are our true teachers. Although colour is a tangible manifestation of spirit, they don't necessarily help us touch our spiritual being, unless we are open and empowered with evocative power.

Auralight lies within the ancient traditions of the temples of Egypt and the Sumerian Empire and still futher back into the distant past, even to Atlantis. Colour through its journey in time has taken on many facets. But through time its "soul" has been forgotten. For it is within colour and the Rays it emanates from, that which the very bones of our universe lay.

Auralight is a modern message of related colour combinations carrying their messages to seeker's and healers everywhere. These colour relationships are but Archetypal relationships, taking us into the sacred rainbow dream of the subconscious. Where within this level of being we transform ourselves and our planet.

Each and every colour has a driving force within our very cells consciousness, which in turn has a driving force within the consciousness of the whole person.

With the recognition of colour within our outer world, we can think about what they represent and then through the mind's eye, how we experience them, feeling their tangible energies organizing and allowing one to rediscover one's self and to remember our true colours, even our personal to planetary links.

Bringing colour into our daily lives, helps one in connecting with the corresponding different facets of one's self. Colour is a most powerful catalyst and motivator helping us to recognize our universal being which is firmly implanted in our consciousness, helping us to remember ourselves, this colour seed within grows into action helping our lives to unfold fuller and richer in every way.

We are indeed the god of our own personal universe.

The voyage into our inner selves, our inner universe, frees us from the self imposed JAIL of our limited self image.

The sharing of love is the most fundamental alchemy of life. The combining of love and wisdom is the essence of compassion.

Live in love,
Tony Cooper

Cathy Gordichuk is a certified Aura Light Consultant.

Toning the Chakras

2011-11-10T11:39:00.000-07:00

`What is Toning?

Toning is the creation of extended vocal sounds on a single vowel in order to experience the sound and its effects in other parts of the body.

No melody, no words, no rhythm, and no harmony - just the sound of the vibrating breath. It’s a simple yet powerful technique, accessible to everyone regardless of vocal ability or training. Through toning you can immediately experience the effects of sound on your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. By literally massaging body and mind from the inside out, meditative toning can help you focus and relax; release negative emotions; reduce stress; and improve stamina and concentration.

Toning synchronizes the brainwaves and helps relieve tension within a few minutes. Toning is also a wonderful technique for developing your voice-ear connection and enhancing your power of listening to everything around you. Most of all, toning restores balance and harmony to the mind and body. It can help you awaken and deepen your sense of self, and align you to the deepest vibrations of soul and spirit. On the path of toning, you move toward the source of your own inner balance, creativity, well-being, and freedom.

Toning the Chakras

(From the method taught by Jonathan Goldman)

This is a powerful technique to resonate and balance the chakras using vowel sounds. It is a good exercise to do every day, and is a great introduction to exploring the harmonics naturally present in the vowels.

Vowels carry the "information energy" of speech, whereas consonants act to break up the energy flow. In ancient Sanskrit, Hebrew, Chinese, etc, the vowel sounds are considered to be sacred. In other words, the vowel sounds carry the intention and focus.

Start by sitting comfortably in a chair or on a cushion on the floor. Try to keep your spine as straight as possible, which allows the energy to flow in your body more freely - it may help to imagine your head is suspended from above by a fine cord, letting your body hang below it naturally.

Make these sounds in a gentle voice - don't strain. Focus your energy and intent for balancing and energizing each chakra before toning. To find the correct pitch for a particular chakra, scan up and down feeling in your body for a resonance (apart from the throat where it will always resonate). The pitch will change according to the person, mood, diet, activities, emotional states, etc on a daily basis. There is no set frequency.

Breathe in deeply, expanding your lower stomach as you inhale. I imagine the energy of each breath coming into my body through whichever chakra I am working on, this can help to focus your awareness.

The first chakra (Root) - located at the base of the spine. Tone seven times with the deepest "UUH", as in "cup", a very low guttural sound just gently riding on the breath. Stay comfortable with the sound - don't force it. (Red).

Second chakra (Sacral) - located about 2-3 inches below the navel. Tone seven times using a higher pitched but still deep "OOO", as in "you". (Orange).

Third chakra (Solar Plexus) - located above the navel. Tone seven times using a higher pitched "OH", as in "go". (Yellow).

Fourth chakra (Heart) - located in the centre of the chest. Tone seven times using a higher pitched "AH", as in "ma". This is the sound that embodies compassion. (Green).

Fifth chakra (Throat) - Tone seven times using a higher pitched "EYE", as in "my". (Blue).

Sixth chakra (Third Eye) - located in the middle of the forehead slightly above the eyes. Tone seven times, using a still higher "AYE", as in "say". (Indigo).

Seventh (Crown) - Tone seven times using the highest pitched "EEE" sound, as in "me", you can comfortably make. (Violet or white).

Now sit in a space of silence and receptivity for 10 - 20 minutes to experience the energy. After this If you feel too light-headed tone an "aaaah" to bring the energy back to the heart, then an "ooooh" to bring the energy down to the sacral to be more grounded. You may also wish to add a colour visualization on each chakra.

2012 A Message of Hope

2011-10-15T12:25:00.000-06:00

Toning the Chakras

2011-10-07T10:25:00.000-06:00

What is Vocal Toning?

Toning is the creation of extended vocal sounds on a single vowel in order to experience the sound and its effects in other parts of the body.

What to expect From Toning

Let your inner Self respond, free from outer expectations. While toning, pay attention to everything the vibrations may be awakening in you. What is the effect of the tone? Is it soothing? Agitating? Balancing? Focus on the here and now.

It is very natural to experience physical sensations or emotions while toning, and it may not always be pleasant. At times you may feel boredom, anger, or any other emotion, positive or negative. Similar experiences are also well known in meditation, yoga, or any contemplative activity! Know that these feelings are natural, and that they will pass. Don't analyze the feelings or judge yourself for having them. Persevere with open heart and mind, and you will begin to see results, sometimes subtle and sometimes surprising and amazing!

No two people experience toning in exactly the same way. Honor and trust your own experience. Experiment, and seek tones, which work for you. Allow your voice and tone to bring you into the present moment, and toward self-awareness! During and after toning, be open to everything the vibrations may be awakening in you. Simply trust that whatever toning produces it will ultimately transform and heal your body and mind in the most appropriate way. Don't seek a specific outcome or explanation while you tone, just focus on the here and now. Open your awareness, and let your intuition guide you to insight.

Toning the Chakras

(From the method taught by Jonathan Goldman)

This is a powerful technique to resonate and balance the chakras using vowel sounds. It is a good exercise to do every day, and is a great introduction to exploring the harmonics naturally present in the vowels.

Breathe in deeply, expanding your lower stomach as you inhale. I imagine the energy of each breath coming into my body through whichever chakra I am working on, this can help to focus your awareness. You may also wish to add a colour visualization on each chakra.

Second chakra (Sacral) - located about 2-3 inches below the navel. Tone seven times using a higher pitched but still deep "OOO", as in "you". (Orange).

Third chakra (Solar Plexus) - located above the navel. Tone seven times using a higher pitched "OH", as in "go". (Yellow).

Fourth chakra (Heart) - located in the centre of the chest. Tone seven times using a higher pitched "AH", as in "ma". This is the sound that embodies compassion. (Green).

Fifth chakra (Throat) - Tone seven times using a higher pitched "EYE", as in "my". (Blue).

Sixth chakra (Third Eye) - located in the middle of the forehead slightly above the eyes. Tone seven times, using a still higher "AYE", as in "say". (Indigo).

Seventh (Crown) - Tone seven times using the highest pitched "EEE" sound, as in "me", you can comfortably make. (Violet or white).

Vocalization + Visualization = Manifestation

Frequency + Intention = Healing

Jonathan Goldman www.healingsounds.com

Colours of the Soul

2011-09-14T09:45:00.000-06:00

The colors of the soul are splendid in their array. They vary from purple, to blue, to green, to orange, to yellow, to white - not along a visual spectrum which belongs to the physical world, but along an emotional and energetic spectrum which, if it were translated into the language of color would partake of all of the shades of the rainbow, and even within these, divide into more subtle and particular shades and hues. The colors of the soul exist as part of the soul's essence and even the individual bearing the stamp of a particular tonality may not recognize it as such - may not perceive that it is part of their unique identity.

Such soul-energies may also be likened to musical tones, for each resonates with a particular sound or range of sounds as well as a particular color, and each soul has its own recognizable 'note' in the great symphony of the spiritual hierarchies. What is remarkable is that no matter how many others share the same color or the same 'note', each soul's expression is always absolutely unique, for it is not just a matter of the particular color or sound, but also a matter of the feelings it evokes in those who behold it, and the history of its relationship with the individual soul. In this sense, every soul is absolutely singular, vibrating with their own sound, their own color, their own music.

Exhaltation On Facebook Shared with permission.

Interesting and Uplifting People

2011-09-05T16:32:00.000-06:00

I would like to share some web sites of people that I know and respect.
Their work is of the highest integrity and ideals.

Enjoy the travel through their web sites.

Carmen Braga: http://originalintent.ca

Alexandra Luppold: www.sacredcosmogram.com

2 Curls Jewellery http://www.innerjourneys.ca

Katrina Todd: http://www.katrina-psychic-medium.com

Sima Chowdhury: http://www.reconnective-health.com

The Goddesses Lair: http://www.goddesseslair.org

Kim Tanasichuk: http://www.kimtanasichuk.com

Marcus Fung: www.soundsawakening.org

Angels of The Colour Rays

2011-08-24T16:35:00.001-06:00

PINK ANGEL
The Pink Angel comes to you when you are in need of her freshness and
love essence. She assists in activating and opening your heart. This Angel
brings knowledge from Earth Mother and brings it up into the Magenta Pink
centre of your heart. She reminds us of our gentleness, refinement, sensitivity
and inner loving nature.

MAGENTA ANGEL
The Magenta Angel comes to you when you are in need of re-connecting
to your Soul’s purpose. She aligns the emotional body with the physical body
with ease, and grace. She lifts you into the higher realms of the Ethers.

SCARLET ANGEL
The Angel of Strength. The Scarlet Angel assists in matters of courage and fortitude. She helps us connect to the senses and brings inner conflicts to the surface. She is the pioneer and the leader and will offer you save haven when in crisis.

PEACH ANGEL
The Angel of Knowledge. She brings peace and release of tension. She assists us in breathing in life’s joyous offerings. She warms with kindness all areas of the etheric body that have been dormant. She allows prana life force to flow evenly and with confidence.

GOLDEN ANGEL
The Golden Angel dances in sunbeams bringing offerings of originality,
spontaneity and radiant love. She is the Angel to call on when you feel lost and forgotten. She will bring you energy when you are feeling mentally fatigued and unmotivated.

EMERALD ANGEL
The Emerald Angel is secure, nurturing and full of living energy. She is the Angel of Healing.
She will relieve your aches, pains, and anxieties. Call upon her when you are feeling un-balanced in issues of the Heart. Allow her to neutralize any unwanted energies.
BLUE ANGEL
The Blue Angel brings you blessings of breath. Her vital force firms up your
energy systems. She stimulates, opens, and refreshes. She brings you peace, comfort, and
tranquility. See her with her Blue sword of Truth cutting away the shadows. The Blue Angel will help you speak and communicate with honesty and integrity.

INDIGO ANGEL
The Indigo Angel is the Angel of the deep night sky. Her mantle glows with the silvery stars of the night. She will help you in your dream state. She will help you “see’ with new eyes in many wondrous ways. This Angel will help
dissolve old fears and traumas. She is your Divine bodyguard, always there, and always ready to soothe and calm.

VIOLET ANGEL
The Angel of Transformation.
Call upon the Violet Angel when you wish to transform and transmute any energy
into the highest possible loving vibration.
She will let you release any and all unnecessary patterns. Like a soft violet blanket she will surround you with her loving light to ease your burdens. The Violet Angel will assistyou in slowing down over-active energies and blow away the clouds of doubt with her Violet Flame of Transmutation.

Please feel free to share the Angels with anyone you feel may need their feathery lightness!

2011-07-27T11:48:00.000-06:00

COLOUR AFFIRMATIONS
“Breath Connects us All”

Breathe in Red from below saying, 'I am Trust"
I love life and I am love.
I have the energy and strength to face whatever the day brings.

Breathe in Orange from below, "I am Creative"
I am filled with the love and warmth of the universe.
I have a healthy body and mind and I enjoy life to the fullest.

Breathe in Yellow, from below “I am Wise"
I am positive and joy-full. I understand. I am learning.

Breathe in Green horizontally into your Heart centre, “I am Balanced.”
I am a child of nature, ever growing and healing. I am at peace.

Breathe in Turquoise, from above "I am Revitalized"
I have the right to be whole. I express what I think and feel.
I am refreshed and renewed. I am great as I am.

Breathe in Blue, from above, "I am Expression.
I am at peace and I speak my truth with confidence. I am calm.

Breathe in Indigo, from above "I am Intuitive.
I see the truth, I am protected and without fear. I am filled with intuitive sight

Breathe in Violet, from above, "I am Spirit” I am what Spirit intended.
I have the right to know, I seek towards wholeness so that I may better serve.

Breathe in Magenta, from above,” I am Worthy"
I connect with Spirit, I radiate unconditional love and I am ready to let go.

Breathe in Pink,” I am innocent.
I love and connect with all beings and Mother Earth. I am her child.

The Glory of the Morning Sun

2011-07-21T11:50:00.000-06:00

From my dear friend and mentor, Renee Brodie. In memory.

Have you ever watched the dawn from your window? Or better still, being in Nature - seen the glorious colours emanating slowly in the great stillness, the hush before the splash of red behind the trees or mountains, the reflection all around you, the quality of the colours on the trees or across the mountains, cascading onto the water--what warmth! What a feeling of wonder! What stirrings in your heart centre!

And as the red turns slowly to orange, then even clearer to yellow and Light, think of the clearing within you, of all the dross, all the unnecessary fears and worries, like a cleansing of all pain, guilts and resentments - what a beautiful world this is--how lovely just to be!

Stretch up your arms and so our whole body in thanksgiving - to feel every muscle stretching, releasing the past - breathing in the air so fresh and sparkling - cleansing deeply into the lungs - clearing away all emotions we no longer need. Breathing in new life. Light which is love, until we are nearly bursting with joy - great energy to give and do for others and so receive ourselves.

Make a pact today with ourselves that this day we can just BE. Consciously breathe the glory of the morning light, revitalising, re-newing wherever it falls, lighting all the dark places, giving strength to those who need it. Above all understanding and peace. If everyone took the time to do this each morning, the Earth would blossom in Love and Peace.

Photo © Sandra Mindus

Colour Therapy in the new Healing Paradigm

2011-07-05T17:40:00.000-06:00

Many decades ago Edgar Cayce predicted that Sound and Colour therapy would be the way of the future. Alice Bailey also said the same thing in the early 1920's.
So what is it? First of all I would like to state that Colour Therapy is not Chakra Therapy. Although the Chakras have a lot to do with the assimilation of energy, the chakras' colours are not that defined as we believe. But that is a topic for another day!

Colour is a tiny visible portion of the light spectrum of electromagnetic energy. That spectrum is one of the four fundamental forces of the Universe. All of life as we know it on this planet is dependent on sunlight. Light is also within the body's cells.

Research has shown us that at the moment of conception there is a spark of light and a sound as the egg meets the sperm. We start with light and sound!
Our energy fields can be perceived in colour by those trained in the art and science of colour therapy. Not every one "sees" colour in the energy field. I may feel a spot of green over your stomach and another practitioner may see it. Our goal and intention is to always offer balance to the energy field. With balance comes relaxation in the physical and emotional bodies. With relaxation comes healing from within the client's Self. We are conduits and facilitators of awareness for that healing energy to occur.

Once the colour has been determined for the client it is applied in the manner that the practitioner chooses. This may be in the form of Spectro Chrome light therapy, coloured silks, oils, crystals, or visualizations. We may also instruct the client in how to colour breathe or visualize certain colours for their benefit. Other modalities may be used in conjunction with colour therapy. Reiki, Reflexology, Sound Therapy and Massage are the best therapies that compliment Colour Therapy.

Colour is all around us and within us. It is there for our healing and that can be such a simple task. Looking at a garden of daisies, eating a bowl of strawberries, or holding a scarf of beautiful Blue silk can be colour therapy at your fingertips.
Certified Colour Therapists study for a minimum of two years and work with a code of ethics. We are not meant to replace medical doctors, rather we work along with modern medicine. Colour therapists also do not diagnose or prescribe medicines or supplements beyond the scope of Colour Therapy.

There is a Colour Association based out of Vancouver. Their vision is to share Colour Therapy with the World.

For certification from accredited instructors:
Hazel Butterworth at Energy Works Sherwood Park Alberta
Marianne Goetsch Wholistic Health Edmonton Alberta
Anne MacLeod Shamanic Paths Kingston Ontario

Please contact me at light@colourenergetics.com for a certified instructor, practitioner or class available in your area.
I am no longer offering classes but am still active in the field of development and research.
With rainbow blessings
Cathy

Dolphin Meditation

2011-06-29T19:25:00.000-06:00

Swimming With Dolphins - Meditation

With any meditation its important to set the room up in advance. You may want to light candles or burn essential oils. Make sure that the room is even temperature (not too cold or too hot). Play some music if you like, have some flowers around to create some ambience if that helps you. Most of all ensure that if you are sitting or lying down, that you are comfortable. Unless sitting in a Yoga position – legs should be uncrossed, and I find it comfortable to have my hands resting palm upwards on my knees. Keep your back /spine straight, but most of all be comfortable – don’t strain.
Guided meditations to your own voice are a really good way to “get things happening”. If your “mind wanders”.. don’t stress.. the beauty of a guided mediation, is that you become aware that your mind is thinking of what to cook for dinner or whatever else (you catch yourself out), and you just pick up the visualising again from where the voice is talking..
With this meditation I would have a few practise runs at recording your own voice, with a nice CD playing in the background. I can recommend Tony OÇonnor with his Mariner CD for this as I feel that the ocean sounds make a nice background.
Where I have put” .... “ if you are recording your own voice – silently count the dots before recording the next part of the meditation. This mediation can take as long as you want really, although the way I have it written – it should take about 20 minutes to record. Just long enough for you to relax.
Swimming with the Dolphins
It is time to relax and sit in a comfortable chair.. (30 seconds),
Now close your eyes and listen to the music..... Start to focus on your breathing ... breathing in deeply... and breathing out... As you breathe in ..... you are inhaling positive energy... and as you breath out- you are breathing out any anxiety or stress.....breathing in positive energy..... breathing out anxiety and stress..... now focus on a stream of white light..... that is flowing down from the universe..... through the top of your head..... flowing down from your head .....and down through your neck..... and flowing through your arms and shoulders .... and down through your chest ..... your abdomen.. through.. your base..... and down through your legs..... and out through your feet..... this white light flows into the earth...... connecting you to the earth..... now watch as the white light expands....so that you are now in a big bubble of white light.. ...... this light is grounding and protecting... .. and also relaxing you.. filling every cell in your body..... relaxing every part of you........as you sit in your comfortable chair..... you find yourself.. in a bright and airy room........ this is a holiday villa..... you are away from the hustle and bustle of every day life..... you have no worries..... you are relaxing..... listening to the sound of the sea......In front of you, you see French windows..... through which bright sunlight streams..... it is from these windows that the sounds of the sea.... flows through.... You walk over to the windows..... and out onto the balcony.. you feel warm sunlight..... touching your body..... the energy of the sun is golden energy ..... Soaking into your body..... filling every muscle in your body with relaxation.... you look up into a cloudless sky..... the golden sun..... you feel the sun sending its energy to you..... relaxing .....warm..... energy. In front of you is a beautiful golden bay. ...... There is nobody else in this bay. Teh sea is a deep blue, and the sand is golden, and fine..........you see wooden steps going down from the balcony to the beach..... and you start to walk down the wooden steps..... as your feet touch the sand, you feel the energy of the arth coming up through your feet..... the sand is very warm. ...... Each step you take, you get closer.... and closer ..... to the inviting sea. The sound of the sea gets closer and closer..... You decide to walk into the sea. ......... the sea is also warm...... and as the waves wash over your feet..... the energy of the water....flows over you..... once again sending you healing energy.... you go into the sea. ..... until you can swim.......... now the energy of the water is all around you..... soaking into your body..... you are very aware of all the elements around you...... the energy of the sun. .... of the earth...... of the water...... and finally the air...... the same air as you are breathing in......... breathing in positive energy, and breathing out any negative energy you may be holding onto. ......... as you swim you are filled with a feeling of peace and relaxation. ........ and you hear in the distance the sound of dolphins........ Calling......... away in the distance you can see a pod of dolphins..... you see their fins coming out... and going back into the water...... they are soooo far away...... if only you could be nearer and play with them..... you start to swim closer.... but they are still so far away..... and then you notice two small fins coming towards you... and suddenly together they both jump out of the water..... two beautiful baby dolphins.... between them they are bouncing what looks like a ball... they swim closer and closer..until they are very very near you..andyou can hear their voices very clearly, and you can see their .. and their beautiful smooth skin glistening in the sunlight.. ... they have brought the ball for you and as you look at it .... you can see it is a ball of pink light....... they bounce the ball toward you..... it lands in your open hands..... you KNOW that this energy is for you.... and you hold the ball to your chest.... where your heart is..... you feel this wonderful energy of love and compassion..... soaking into your heart..... as it does you fill with this pink light.. and you fill with the unconditional love of dolphins......... the dolphins start to swim around you.... they are so full of joy ... that they could give this gift to you.... they swim around and around y... and you start to feel their sense of joy and love that they have passed on to you.... and they start to jump over your head... higher and higher.... laughing the whole time... you too feel joy as they plunge deeply into the sea..... Now they come along side you and offer you their fins.... you put a hand over each fin... and they start to gently pull you through the sea.... again faster and faster... you feel so free..... and so safe.... the feeling of love is still with you, mixed with a feeling of joy. Now I will leave you to play with the dolphins................... .................................................................................
2 or 3 minutes.
The whole time you have been swimming with the dolphins.. they have been sending you their energy of joy and unconditional love. You now stop playing and you tread water together, and the baby dolphins come very close to you, you looka t them, and you know that it is time for them to rejoin their family. .... You run your hands over their smooth bodies, one last time...... and then they dive under the water.... and you see them jump out one more time .... before they swim directly back to the pod of dolphins in the distance... you start to swim back to the shore... feeling so happy that you had this experience... you have shared the feeling of unconditional love that the dolphins have given you.... and you carry it in your heart..... as you come to the shore..... you start to walk along the sand... and once again feeling the warmth in the sand, and the earth beneath your feet, and once again you look up at the golden sun in the sky.... and you breathe in the fresh purifying air.... the sound of the waves, carry on relaxing y ou.... as you walk up towards the villa.... walking up the wooden steps..... you come onto the balcony..... standing on the balcony .... looking out to the sea.... you can see the family of dolphins..... going off into the distance..... You turn and walk back into the room..... sitting back into your comfortable chair...... you can see the pink energy.... still around your heart.... feel the joy of the dolphins..... still in your heart... andyou can take this love and joy with you..... forward from this day on.... into the rest of your life...... You feel very relaxed and very much at peace........ Once again you become aware of the white light..... that is saturating and surrounding you.......... you become aware of your feet touching the ground..... you become even more aware of your own breathing..... breathing in...... and breathing out..... now as you breathe in...... your breathing in energy and awareness..... become more and more aware.... ofyour own surroundings ..... more aware of your own body..... feeling your hands.... . and your feet. ..... Listening to the music and the genle sounds..... become aware of your room surrounding you...... you still have the deep feelilng of peace and relaxation.... but you are becoming more and more aware of the sounds in the room.... more and more aware of your surroundings... and now you are going to count 1 to five, and open your eyes on the number 5........ starting now 1...2...3...4...5 .... you open your eyes abnd look around at your own surroundings.. you have shared the energy of love and joy with dolphins.. now you feel refreshed, and ready to carry on with your day.......

Larina Harper Moxon

Sound Healing Pathways

2011-06-20T23:01:00.000-06:00

Sound Healing Pathways

This month's profile is of Donna Nesteruk. Donna is a Licensed Acupuncturist and a graduate of the New York College of Holistic Professions where she received a Masters Degree in traditional Oriental Medicine. Donna is also certified in Sound Healing and is a member of the Sound Healers Association.
Donna has a passion of sound healing and wishes to share with anyone interested.

Donna facilitates meditation, drumming and crystal bowl circles as well as working with tuning forks, gongs and the voice.

Sound Healing Pathways is on Face Book

International Assocation of Colour

2011-06-07T15:26:00.000-06:00

The following is an excerpt from IAC's web site.
Colour in history

Since the earliest known civilisations, colour has been used to communicate aesthetic ideas. The use of colour in the monumental works of Egypt and then Greece was extended into the Christian iconography of early oil painting where colour was used as a rich symbolism in its own right. Medieval stained glass made a huge impact on worshippers of that time because vivid colour speaks to our intuitive and feeling capacities. Coloured light as a treatment was introduced in America in the nineteenth century, but it has remained obscure until the present day revival. It is now seen to fit into the expanding field of vibrational medicine which works on the whole energetic level of living beings.

What can light do for our health?

In northern climes, winter often brings the blues. A simple and proven remedy is the use of powerful light. Seasonal Affective Disorder is readily cured by sitting in front of bright light (10,000lux) for about half an hour morning and evening. The effect is brought about by regulation of the pineal gland in the brain which modulates the production of melatonin and serotonin - the molecules responsible for sleeping and waking. Darkness results in the production of melatonin which is a healthy state of affairs during the night time sleep cycle as it is conducive to healing and longevity, but, if melatonin production is not turned down in the morning by the effect of light on the pineal gland, lethargy and depression can arise in the presence of unusually high levels of melatonin during the day time activity cycle. The opposite condition of reduced melatonin caused by the modern use of prolonged artificial light is likely to have the knock-on effect of reducing the sexually inhibitive effect of melatonin and lead to the earlier onset of puberty. The power and importance of natural rhythms is not to be taken lightly!

Until the 1960s babies born prematurely suffered a life-threatening condition of jaundice, which may have necessitated a blood transfusion. Now, thanks initially to an article by R.J. Cremer in 1958, all that is required is exposure to light. This cure results from the chemical breakdown of bilirubin by full spectrum or blue light.

Dyslexia sufferers are now enabled to read comfortably with tinted glasses or overlays; black and white is often too harsh for them to see clearly. Specialist optometrists use the Intuitive Colorimeter, invented by Dr Arnold Wilkins, to evaluate the individual colours of the tinted glasses which improve reading and help to prevent migraines.

For more information please visit: http://www.iac-colour.co.uk/

Mother Earth rhythms

2011-06-04T20:19:00.000-06:00

Fractals to Music

2011-05-28T13:29:00.000-06:00

Mandala Animation III Violet Fire

2011-05-08T15:32:00.000-06:00

When the Drummers Were Women

2011-04-26T21:05:00.000-06:00

Spotlight on Layne Redmond

From Layne:

"The frame drum was used over and over again as a symbol of bringing life back into manifestation. From the oldest times, from at least as far back as 2500 BCE, people were buried with little figures of women playing the frame drum. In Egypt, because the sand is so dry, frame drums have been found preserved in tombs. The Phoenicians, who were originally from Lebanon and Syria, colonized the whole Mediterranean world, and took the frame drums with them everywhere. On their grave monuments there's often a women playing the frame drum, as there also is on Egyptian grave monuments.

So it was an ancient symbol of rebirth. From Mesopotamia, the frame drum was associated with Inanna, the ancient great goddesses of Sumer who transforms into Ishtar in Babylonia. Ishtar becomes Anat, Astarte, and many different goddesses. She is the goddess of love, sexuality and of war, who splits into Athena and Aphrodite in the Greek traditions. Athena is not associated with the frame drum, but representations of Aphrodite are heavily associated with the frame drum, and her priestesses played frame drums.

Her most famous priestess was Sappho, the great musician, composer and poet of the 7th century BCE. The oldest goddesses are associated with cow goddesses. Hathor in Egypt, who becomes Isis, is the oldest depicted deity in Egypt, male or female. She is portrayed sitting in a lotus playing the frame drum. Many of the goddesses hold the frame drum in one hand and hold the lotus in the other, or sit in a lotus. Or the frame drum has a lotus painted on the head."

Layne has been called the Priestess of the Drum. One page of her book, When the Drummers Were Women, jumped out at me years ago. It has stayed with me and I repeat it here.

The Pulse of Life

It is often said that the first sound we hear in the womb is our mother's heartbeat Actually, the first sound to vibrate our newly developed hearing apparatus is the pulse of our mother's blood through her veins and arteries. We vibrate to that primordial rhythm even before we have ears to hear. Before we were conceived, we existed in part as an egg in our mother's ovary.

All the eggs a woman will ever carry form in her ovaries while she is four-month old fetus in the womb of her mother. That means our cellular life as an egg begins in the womb of our grandmother. Each of us spent five months in our grandmother's womb and she in turn formed within the womb of her grandmother. We vibrate to the rhythms of our mother's blood before she herself is born. And this pulse is the thread of blood that runs all the way back through the grandmothers to the first mother. We all share the blood of the first mother---we are truly children of one blood.

By the time we are born, we are already imprinted with the rhythms of the language, emotions, feelings and interactions around us. These rhythms will always seem the most familiar and natural to us no matter how beneficial or detrimental they actually are."

Layne's CD "Heart Chakra Meditation" is highly recommended. She has just released a new CD, called "Hymns from the Hive."

Listen to track excerpts at http://www.facebook.com/hymnsfromthehive
Also at: http://www.myspace.com/thebeepriestess

Eric Whitacre - Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 2.0, 'Sleep'

2011-04-10T11:40:00.000-06:00

Universal Mother - Ancient Chants, Blissful Grooves Ron Ragel and Vicki Hansen - Medicine Music

2011-04-02T12:31:00.001-06:00

Modern Day Vibrational Medicine

2011-03-21T10:37:00.000-06:00

Modern Day Vibrational Medicine

As a Therapist, Practitioner and Teacher of vibrational therapy, and through my own personal experience, I truly believe that alternative therapies play an important role in the promotion and maintenance of good health. I have seen them benefit a wide range of different challenges; physical, mental and emotional. By feeding the physical body with positive energy, we can help to facilitate its own healing process in a gentle and non-intrusive way.

Everything in the universe is in a state of vibration. This includes the human body. Every organ, bone, tissue and other body part, has a healthy resonant frequency. When that frequency alters, that part of the body vibrates out of harmony and this is what we call “dis-ease”.

I have studied many different healing modalities over the years, including Metaphysics, Reiki, Vibrational Healing, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Crystal Bowl Healing, Sound Healing, Colour Healing and Aurora Magnetic Crystal Sound Healing. The Aurora system of healing is the one that impressed me the most and is by far the most popular and transformative, according to the feedback I have received from my clients and students.

Aurora Magnetic Crystal Sound Healing is a natural, non-intrusive way of recharging your whole being. Aurora can help you to alleviate stress, which is the main link to all imbalance or illness. Aurora can help you to gain relief from aches and pains, sleep more deeply, build up your immune system, stimulate the circulation, expel toxins and improve the body’s energy and strength. When my “get up and go” has got up and gone – I know I am in need of an Aurora treatment!

What I love about Aurora is its flexibility to blend with other therapies and I train many practitioners and alternative therapists who tell me it brings a different dimension to their work and knowledge base. However Aurora can also be taught to non therapists, enabling them to use Aurora on themselves, pets, family and friends or, through further training, become a qualified Aurora Practitioner and Teacher of Colour Magnetic Crystal Sound Healing.

My hunger for research and new scientific evidence in the field of vibrational therapy means I am able to share and utilise what I have learned with my clients and students on a regular basis, which I do with great passion and enthusiasm.

If you would like to learn more about Aurora and vibrational therapy, please visit our website at www.aurora-therapies.co.uk. Where you will find a wealth of information to whet your appetite.

The Wayseer Manifesto - [OFFICIAL VIDEO] (HQ)

2011-03-18T12:10:00.000-06:00

Colour Affirmations

2011-03-05T11:12:00.000-07:00

This video was created by Sharon Taphorn. Enjoy!http://www.playingwiththeuniverse.com/

Gratitude Dance

2011-03-03T13:01:00.000-07:00

2011-02-24T17:59:00.000-07:00

A Story of Gemstone Jewellery Supporting Healing

by Lisa Brunelle

A friend of mine, Gloria, was very worried about her mother who is in her 80s and was having trouble with her vision. Doctors were saying that there a very good possibility that her mother would end up blind. This is stressful enough, but her mother lives in another province with limited family support.

Gloria has an interest in the healing power of gemstones and had bought some healing gemstone jewellery from me in the past. So while she was driving back and forth to medical appointments for her mother and worrying, she asked if I could make her mother, Violet, a Your Light Necklace that could possibly help her mom keep her vision. Your Light jewellery are necklaces, bracelets or earrings I make using a high self to high self connection to determine what gemstones’ healing vibrations a person needs at this time to support them. The piece of jewellery is programmed and charged to the owner and his or her highest good.

The necklace I created for Violet contained Celestite (excellent healing stone, treats disorders of the eyes), Citrine (powerful cleanser and regenerator, reverses degenerative diseases, helps eye problems), Emerald (stone of regeneration and recovery, soothes the eyes, improves vision), and Rhodochroscite (restores poor eyesight, emotional release).

I’m very happy to report that over the last six months Violet’s vision has been improving through her medical treatments (injections) and the support of the gemstones in her necklace. The eye she was in danger of completely losing sight in has come back to 20 20 vision. Her doctors are now beginning the same treatment on her other eye.

Gloria was kind enough to bring her mom by so we could meet. Violet says she wears her necklace 265 days out of 365; it goes with almost everything she owns.

*Lisa Brunelle designs jewellery including healing gemstone jewellery in Edmonton, Alberta, for 2 Curls Jewellery. She is a certified Crystal Healer who has studied with Katrina Rapheal and Patricia Edge, and is certified in Colour Therapy. She believes jewellery should be fun, funky, unique and make people feel good. Visit the 2 Curls Jewellery website www.2curlsjewellery.ca. Send an email if you are interested in a custom healing pendant at info@2curlsjewellery.ca

Stay Strong - Official Music Video

2011-02-17T15:45:00.001-07:00

World Sound Healing Day

2011-01-30T12:33:00.000-07:00

The Sound Heard Around the World

February 14, 2011 at 12 Noon EST-New York

Join Jonathan Goldman and thousands throughout the planet for the 9th Annual WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY. We will “create and project the energy of compassion and love by sending a “sonic valentine to Gaia,” our Mother Earth.

Watch this new AMAZING WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY VIDEO at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=435wd3LJ8JU

For additional information, go to templeofsacredsound.org.

The purpose of WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY is:

To positively affect the Earth through the use of sound
To bring awareness of the power of intentional sound
To create a conscious community using sound for planetary healing

“The Sound Heard Around the World!” Every February 14th, people throughout the planet join join together with their intentionalized sound to project a sonic valentine of love & appreciation to Gaia, our Mother Earth. We tone the heart sound “Ah” for a minimum of 5 minutes. Often people will gather groups together and facilitate this toning experience in their respective communities. If possible, we ask that you take at least 5 minutes to tone at 12 noon Eastern Standard Time (New York Time), and we encourage the sounding of the “Ah” by yourself or with a group at any time during the course of the day.”
Together, we will “assist Global Harmonization… Your participation and co-creation of this event is both appreciated as well as being necessary for World Sound Healing Day to manifest.
WHERE: “If you do not have a computer or are not near one at 12 noon Eastern Standard Time– that’s okay, just send forth an intentionalized “Ah” for Global Harmonization. And if 12 noon doesn’t work for you or your group, sounding with love and appreciation any time that day will be of great benefit. Local toning groups will be occurring throughout the planet at various times during the day, February 14th, with the intention of assisting planetary consciousness through sound.
The scientific data measuring the effects of the 2009 World Sound Healing Day provided by the Global Consciousness Project and the Global Coherence Initiative shows great promise with regard to the power of intentionalized sound to help create positive shifts and changes on our planet.
For more information on World Sound Healing Day which you may find useful, please visit http://www.worldsoundhealingday.org/. This site will provide links to other sites associated with this event.

Share the Sound.

We invite anyone and everyone who is planning to tone along with us on Feb. 14th, and particularly those who may be organizing an event around this day to let us know. We always receive such extraordinary feedback from you with regard to your participation in World Sound Healing Day. Share ways to expand this important event and make it even more potent. And let the rest of the world know about it too. Through this kind of activity we can truly create a global sound community- manifesting a celestial choir that rings in harmony and peace throughout the planet.
We invite you to pass this information on. If it’s appropriate, forward this announcement about this event to your mailing list. Post notice of this event. Plan a World Sound Healing Day event! Let the media know about World Sound Healing Day! Tell your friends and loved ones to join our Celestial Choir and help bring peace to the planet. There will be sound healing events throughout the world. Previous World Sound Healing Days were extraordinarily successful. We truly made a difference to the planet with our Sound, our Light and Our Love.

Pre-Global Toning Live Radio

At 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (New York Time) on February 14th, there will be a special live hour long Internet Broadcast on HealthyLife.net radio about World Sound Healing Day, including a special sonic meditation that will lead into the noon event at the Temple of Sacred Sound

CO-CREATED BY: You!

Co- creators and Supporters of World Sound Healing Day are truly too numerous to list. We thank all of YOU for being a part of this extraordinary event. Last year’s World Sound Healing Day was a tremendous success, creating powerful positive vibrational shifts for the planet. Please join us again in the co-creation of this event, projecting Light and Love through Sound and help make a difference!
Blessings of Light & Love Through Sound,
Jonathan Goldman

Colour Case Study

2011-01-20T19:42:00.001-07:00

Remarkable recovery

Sharing this remarkable story may help another person to believe.

A client came to me in May 2010. A Bilateral Breast Ultrasound

and Bilateral Ultrasound Axilla was performed on her a week earlier.

A larger cyst was found in her left breast, which showed the development of cancer and a biopsy was suggested.

My client refused the biopsy and came to see me.

We started working with Colours: Indigo, Orange, Yellow and Green.

3 time a day for 10 – 20 minutes. Each colour for 2 day’s. After each colour we applied 1 day with the Green colour.

My client was following this schedule by herself at home and just came 1 time per week to see me for some additional work.

I also gave her some affirmations and visualizations to work with.

After 4 weeks we both felt a change and I ask her to go for another Ultrasound.

The Technician was very unfriendly, because they told her to come back in 6 month and she came so much earlier. The told her that there would be no change in just a month.

Well, they did the Ultrasound and to the big surprise of the Technician, the cancerous tissue changed and was no longer cancerous.

She is cancer free since.

Very happy ending again.

Blessings

Marianne Goetsch

Wholistic Health

780-479-0620

www.wholistichealth.ca

Yellow Colour Visualization

2011-01-16T19:34:00.000-07:00

See yourself walking along a beach as the Sun is setting. The air is the perfect temperature, the sand is warm on your bare feet and there is a gentle breeze. You hear the gentle lapping of the waves as you walk along. All is peaceful and quiet. As you gaze out to the sky you feel connected to the elements. Air, Fire, Earth and Water.

You stop to pick up a handful of sand and let it slowly slip through your hands. The golden sand glimmers like Topaz as it falls through your fingers.
You sense a calming of the mind and spirit. Clarity comes forth in regards to a question you have. Wait for the answer. It is there.

Breathing in Yellow you say to yourself: "I have a healthy mind. All is clear in my thoughts and reasoning."

Colour Affirmation Video on You Tube

2011-01-10T16:24:00.000-07:00

Sharon Taphorn of Shifting Times put this video together. It combines colour affirmations spoken by Sharon and created by myself. The music is so fitting for it as well.

There is a CD I did called Rainbow Blessings that guides you through the affirmations in a longer format. If you are interested please email me.

Enjoy and please pass it along.

With rainbow blessings
Cathy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE8EKGlnruc

Colour Affirmations

2011-01-10T16:22:00.000-07:00

Colour Meditation for the Week

2011-01-07T15:23:00.000-07:00

Breathing Green

Green is the overall healing colour that brings about balance to all areas of our being.
Physically it aids in fighting viruses. Mentally it brings about clarity when our thoughts seem to be bouncing all over. Emotionally it calms and soothes stress. Spiritually Green allows us to view ourselves with common sense.
The following is a Green visualization/meditation that you can do twice a day for a week. It helps at this time of year in the Northern climes where the white of the snow, the short days and the lack of activity can cause depression and inertia.

Take 10 relaxing breaths. See your breath going into your entire body. Notice how still this breath becomes. Place yourself in Nature. Somewhere you love to be. Even if only in your imagination. Notice the Green of the trees, the leaves, and the grass and take a cleansing breath. Imagine breathing in Green.

Your heart expands to draw in the healing and balancing energy of Green.

Notice the smells and sounds around you. You are at peace.

Say to yourself, "I am a child of Nature. I am balanced and whole."

You notice the Sun shining down upon your face. Your Body, Mind and Spirit are now relaxed and at ease.

Next week is a new colour meditation. Stay tuned!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2011-01-02T14:29:00.001-07:00

“Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!”

Wiilliam Arthur Ward

Winter Solstice Greetings

2010-12-19T13:42:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Cathy

The word Solstice means "Sun standing still." I see the Solstices as a time for reflection and meditation on the past year and the one coming up. A time for quietude and contemplation. And maybe playing in the snow!

This day is the longest night and the shortest day of the year. This day has many meanings for different people. Rituals date back to ancient times. The Sun is reborn as is the year.
One of my favourite traditions on Winter Solstice is to grab my broom and sweep "out" of the house the old energy of the past year.

Whatever your beliefs or traditions enjoy this Season and fill your cup with love and peace. And go make snow angels!

Experience the Healing Energy of Reiki

2010-12-05T11:33:00.000-07:00

Experience the Healing Energy of Reiki

Ruth-Ellen Dowhan
Mobile Therapist/Reiki Master-Teacher
Legal, AB T0G 1L0
1 780 349-5408
archway2us@yahoo.com

What is Reiki ?
Reiki (pronounced as 'raykey') is a spiritual healing art – the practice of transmitting healing energy through the hands. Reiki is believed to have originated in Tibet thousands of years ago, and current Reiki practice can be traced to the spiritual teachings of Mikao Usui in Japan during the early 20th century. Reiki is a subtle and effective form of energy healing which brings about healing on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
Reiki is based on the philosophy that there is a universal energy that supports the body's inherent selfhealing abilities. Reiki Practitioners seek to access this energy, allowing it to flow to the body and facilitate the healing process.

Reiki is about you.... You can use Reiki as a wonderful complementary therapy in a personal wellness or healing program. Reiki is intended to be used to improve your own personal wellness - not just illness. Reiki is used for stress reduction, relaxation and symptom relief in efforts to improve overall health and well-being and it is almost always a very relaxing experience.
Reiki is used in many settings including hospitals and hospices, as well as in private practice and in self-care and is a complementary therapy in a personal wellness or healing program.

You can learn to treat yourself by taking a Reiki level I course. This can sometimes provide the number of treatments that are recommended when costs might otherwise prohibit.
Reiki works effectively alongside orthodox health-care and natural remedies, expanding your treatment options.

Copyright 4holistichealth.net 2008

'rei'=universal 'ki'=life energy

Ruth-Ellen Dowhan

Winter Colour Tips

2010-11-30T16:16:00.000-07:00

Winter Colour Tips by Jackie Pearce

During the winter many people feel the lack of sunlight; they feel depressed, lethargic and generally low. Try using some colour breathing, or colour cooking to bring back balance and a zest for life!When you are cooking - a good tip to remember is that if the vegetable you are cooking with comes in different colours, mix it up, and don’t get stuck in only eating green peppers, try red, yellow and orange ones too. Or for even more excitement cook a few different colours into your dish! Don’t think it will make a difference; give yourself a blind taste test! Have a friend cut up a pepper or each colour and put them on a plate. Sit on a chair with a blind fold on, and take one pepper, begin by smelling it. Become aware of the texture in your hands, how does it feel? How does it make you feel? Take a bite, have your friend, who can see the colours of the peppers write down the colour of the pepper as well as your observations. After you have eaten a selection of the peppers, remove your blind fold and check your results. You will be amazed to know that you have probably noticed a difference in the different colours of peppers, which did you enjoy the best? Did that information surprise you?If you are the kind of individual that notices less sunlight and notices how much darker it is...try eating more citrus, squeeze a lemon over your salad, add some lime to your curry or even just pop a few slices of fresh lemon into your tea or water. One will usually feel more alert and upbeat. Notice your increased energy levels throughout the day. You may also not that your body eliminates at a quicker rate! Another thing to try is instead of noticing how dark it is outside and how it is dark when you wake and when you go to sleep, be grateful that you may get to see both the sun rise and the sun set! That doesn’t happen too often in summer! I also try to really look at the snow, catch it in the sunlight it sparkles all the colours of the rainbow and really brightens up the day. Is there a certain colour you notice more than others while looking at the sparkly snow?Feel cold and low energy? Red is your friend, add some red to your outfit, even just red tipped socks can make a world of difference to your foot temperature, or a red lined coat...there are many easy ways to incorporate red into your life, remember the peppers, eat more red ones!!

Shattered Image Art Studios

2010-11-22T14:54:00.001-07:00

Kara Bjornstad
Shattered Image Art Studios

Kara has always had a passion for art. She grew up in north-eastern Alberta and has since moved to Edmonton, where she works full time and does her painting in her free time. This spring she set up an art studio in downtown Edmonton.
At this moment in time, Kara is exploring two main mediums, acrylics and inks. Kara does acrylic abstracts on canvas. She also works with inks to create vibrant framed pictures. Kara's third art category is the melding of the acrylics and inks. Vivid color and bold designs are part of her natural
style. Kara loves colour, and her art reflects this by creating feelings of happiness. Her art can also easily be used for chakra meditation and colour therapy.

When Kara is painting she is totally in the moment and into her world of
art. She has been selling her art for the last 2 years. Kara's art work can
be found in homes in Alberta, Japan and the United States. She also does
custom art pieces for people's homes and businesses.

Kara is now ready to move out into new markets. This summer she set up her
website. You can visit Kara's website at www.shatteredimage.ca or
email her at kara@shatteredimage.ca

2010-11-21T19:58:00.000-07:00

You have been re-directed to this blog from www.colourenergetics.com
We have decided to try this format to share information with you.
This Blog is also the new home of Vibes, a Magazine of Wholistic Thought. Your submissions are most welcome as are your posts to the entries.

Please stay tuned as we add pages of interest on colour, sound and vibrational therapies as well as upcoming events and workshops.

With rainbow blessings
Cathy Gordichuk MIAC CAC
Director
ColourEnergetics

Colourful Links

2010-11-15T08:42:00.003-07:00

I am always amazed at the creative abilities of others. The gift of colour awareness is that is unleashes new ways of using tools we already have. Here are a few people doing inventive and magical work with colour.

Spectrahue Universal Tarot ™ Color and Geometry Oracle Cards
Julianne Bien created these wondrous cards for those who have a desire to master the language of light and explore its limitless potential. This Deck is unique from others as not only does it offer insight and wisdom, the cards will keep on imparting information after the spread is cast. This work was created through a compilation of over twenty years of research and discoveries of spiritual phenomena and the power of color light. Julianne’s unique perspective in illustrating the fifty-four card deck is based on the Lumalight System by Spectrahue.

Spectrahue Universal Tarot Deck

Hazel Butterworth is the owner of Energy Works, Alberta Reiki in Sherwood Park Alberta. After she finished her Reiki Masters and opened her business she pursued certification in Colour, Sound and vibrational Therapies. Hazel attained Master Teacher status in the field of Colour and Sound.
She has created a unique presentation called, The Energy Bubble that is being presented to groups of varying interests. The response has been tremendous.
To see Hazel on Breakfast Television go here: http://vimeo.com/3083424 Breakfast Television visits Alberta Reiki Centre in January 2009.
Visit her website:albertareiki.com

Tetley Tea Company has a new website that is promoting its teas according to your mood. There is a little quiz that tells you what colour tea you need. They also show you how Canada is feeling colour wise. Very good http://www.tetleycolortherapy.com/

The world is waking up to the magnifience of the rainbow!

Blossoming Hearts

2010-11-13T20:21:00.001-07:00

It has been a while since I participated in the joy of being in a workshop. As a workshop facilitator it is always nice to be on the "other" side.
When the book, "The Blossoming Heart" came into my life about 3 years ago I knew I would meet the author. I also knew I would love her.

Robbie Zeck is an amazing woman from Australia who lives from her heart. She has combined the art of kinesiology (muscle testing) with essential oils to create a system of healing and transformation.

It was truly a week-end of joy, tears, loving and learning. After every break there were little gifts on our chairs. A little koala bear adorned the backs of our chairs and we received many gifts over the week-end.

What struck me was how each and every person felt appreciated and cared for in the class. Robbie took time with those on the hot seat of being the "demo" for a technique. Her love of people and the work she does is so heart felt.
As I prepare for a class I am teaching next weekend, I am asking myself, "Am I thinking with my heart or my head? Do I need to go into that heart space to connect with the material that is to be shared."
When I do that it comes about with ease and grace.

A saying to start your day (from Robbie) Love Grace Gratitude. Ah, yes, Gratitude. I am so grateful to be doing what I am doing. I ask to be in a state of Grace often. And Love, well, the cup of my heart over flows on a daily basis.

"The garden of the heart is moist and fresh with jasmines, rose and cypress trees." Rumi

With heart-full blessings

Cathy

Photo courtesy Sandra Mindus

Hawaiian Lei Rituals

2010-10-29T17:41:00.001-06:00

This month's theme for Vibes was "Rituals". I thought for a long time about what I would write. Ritual is a large part of my life. While ritual can often have negative images of maidens being offered up to dragon beasts, my kind of ritual is simple. I am reminded daily of who I am and why I am here when performing my daily ritual of connecting to the Earth.

This past summer our family was in Maui to celebrate my nieces wedding. There is a lovely ritual of throwing your lei into the ocean to ensure your return to the Islands.

In Hawaiian culture, it is believed that the heads and shoulders are sacred parts of the body, and to adorn them with a lei is to bestow honor and respect to an individual. In ancient times Hawaiians made leis of flowers, ferns, nuts and shells, and enjoyed wearing them. Certain chiefs wore leis of woven human hair adorned with whale's tooth to signify their particular rank and many times wore them into battle.
The lei is created by someone and given to another with the intent to decorate that person for an emotional reason such as greeting, farewell, affection or love, friendship, appreciation, congratulation, or recognition. The lei is commonly given on holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations and funerals. Even without an occasion, lei can be worn to celebrate life and nature or to enjoy the color, fragrance and beauty of flowers and greenery. The lei celebrates and safeguards our physical and spiritual natures, removes sickness and guilt, and cheers the soul.

We all threw our leis into the ocean with hopes of one day returning. Shawn and Amanda, pictured above, will be back for sure. It was their wedding and while practising the ritual of throwing your lei into the ocean will ensure their return, they are also creating their own unique and personal rituals as they move into a new phase of their adult lives.
Aloha
Cathy Gordichuk

Vibes Magazine Oct. 2010 Rituals by Sandra Mindus

2010-10-28T08:59:00.000-06:00

Samurai Swords, Sacred Icons and Scented Candles

At the dinner table one evening I asked my grandchildren, ages 11 and 13, to tell me about the rituals in their lives. They both had several suggestions, but they were all discounted as habits or routines, traditions or customs, but not rituals. When I then asked them for a definition of ritual, Jack suggested that a ritual was when you killed an animal as a sacrifice, then did some dancing and chanting. Using that definition, I'm not surprised that their lives are devoid of ritual. As to the purpose of a ritual, Jack informed me that it was to communicate with a spirit.

If we look back in history a few hundred years, his definition is pretty accurate. A generally accepted definition of ritual is that it is a repeated pattern of behavior which may involve the use of symbols. There may or may not be a spiritual component. The purpose of the ritual is to create community, a feeling of connectedness, whether to a divine spirit, and/or to other people. Using that definition, I took another look at ritual, both past and present to decide whether ritual is relevant or needed in my life or in society in general.

In the 10th Century, the forging of steel and crafting of Samurai swords required not only skill and knowledge, but also much ritual. The ritual connected men of many different talents to each other and to their god to focus on a single goal. The resulting sword was beautiful, functional and sacred. Without ritual, the bond among man, spirit and sword would not have been as strong, the resulting sword not as skillfully or beautifully crafted.

Sometimes ritual involves only a single person. While Samurai swords were being forged with teams of strong, dedicated men, solitary dedicated monks and nuns were painting intricate sacred icons. The The simple rituals of a few words of prayer, lighting a candle, and preparing their supplies connected the artists with their god and with their artwork. The resulting icons were beautiful, functional and sacred.

Sacred ritual is also a part of my personal life today. I meet with a group of women on a regular basis. Our ritual consists of sitting in a circle and lighting a candle. When we are finished with our meditation and discussion, the candle is snuffed and the circle is dispersed. The simple act of lighting a candle unites the group, signifying that our meeting has begun and that everyone in the circle brings to it her own unique gifts. We connect to the divine and to each other, creating a sacred space and time.

Ritual was an important aspect of life in the past, but is it relevant today? We do repeat many behaviors every day in a ritualistic manner, like brushing our teeth, exercising at the gym, driving to work, preparing meals. The purpose of ritual was to create community, to bring focus and meaning into lives. We may not need more rituals, or weapons, or even sacred icons, but we do need a way to remind ourselves that we are one with Spirit, with nature, and with each other. We need to slow down a bit to find the meaning in the rituals we already practice in our daily lives. Rituals help us to remember our own intrinsic value as well as our role and the contribution we make to our community. Feel disconnected? Next time you are performing a 'mindless' ritual, like brushing your teeth, pay attention to all your senses and be thankful that you have teeth to brush. You will have connected with yourself and a divine presence in your life. It's a start.

Vibes A Magazine of Wholistic Thought

2010-10-26T20:14:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the new Vibes Magazine format. Enjoy! Stay tuned for more!

Vibes Magazine Oct. 2010--Rituals by Jackie Pearce

2010-10-26T19:45:00.012-06:00

Jackie Pearce http://www.goldenlady.ca/

Smudging Is Key

I really enjoy smudging! I am amazed by how much can be let go just through this process. I like to smudge my home, my workplace and my own business space as well. The manner in which I smudge will vary every time and will be based on my mood and what I feel needs to happen to bring the space into harmony.

I always begin by setting my intention for the smudge; this can be to bring balance, to release emotions, to bring in light, or to fill a void. Initially I smudge myself. I begin at my crown and I always ask my higher self to help me to only think truth, I move lower and smudge my eyes and ask my higher self to help me only to see truth, I move to my ears and ask that I only hear the truth, to my mouth and ask that I only speak the truth, (and trust me this really works, I simply cannot lie anymore)! I then smudge the rest of my body or a specific place that I feel needs it. My partner also taught me to smudge the bottom of my feet which I had never done before, but it is amazing how good your feet feel afterwards - so light and purposeful.

I would like to use a feather in my smudging but I am still waiting to be gifted by a bird with one that is suitable, in the mean time I simply extend my forearm and reshape my energy to take on the shape of a bird’s wing, any wing, it can be a bird not of this world, I usually see rainbow feathers, but on occasion there are more traditional feathers, depending on how earthed I am needing to be. I believe in smudging a place in a counter clockwise direction, which helps to release, although I believe that only good can come from smudging. Chanting is also something I usually incorporate, I attend a Goddess Chanting and Drumming Circle every month and have learned many that I love to use smudging or not!

On occasion I also incorporate a charcoal smudge, I always smudge in a cast iron cauldron, and I just love witchey-poo things! So once I am finished with my sage smudge I will get out a charcoal briquette and place resin incense on top once I have the charcoal lit. There are so many wonderful resins to try and many blends that are delicious as well that I always seem to try a different one out!

After you have made a habit of smudging you will certainly always find the benefit and notice when it needs attending to. I remember once about 7 years ago my parents had a mouse in their home and we couldn’t seem to ever find it, let alone catch it, and one day when I was smudging the house, I felt compelled to lower my smudge wand and go underneath a shelf, and as I did that a little mouse went scurrying out, I tried to follow it, but was not quick enough, we never found it, the mouse and all the “mouse symptoms” disappeared!