Julia W. // August 18th, 2014
Lightwork Moving Meditation brings spiritual awareness to the body as it stretches and strengthens, deepening flexibility and balance.
Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing!
What: ‘LMM: Peace Within’ Class. A time for you and your body.
Prerequisite: None
Price: $15
Teacher: Krista Morrison
When: Tues, Aug 26, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace (downstairs in the ‘Youth Room’)
Register for Lightwork Moving Meditation
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Full payment required at the time of registration.
Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Julia T. // July 31st, 2014
The Lightwork Ecovillage is a place I go to learn.On the face of it, there are many practical skills I’ve honed there over the years. Everything from how to strip bark off a post to how to cook for large groups — and a million things in between.
But more than these skills, I cherish the spiritual learning the Ecovillage provides. As the home to Lightwork’s summer meditation retreats, it’s a place of sanctuary from the bustle of city life. It’s a place to turn inward and connect with myself.
Nature has an amazing capacity for teaching. Just watching a leaf fall last autumn brought a tear to my eye — it was the tree’s potent reminder to me that letting go is part of the spiritual process.
It’s these kinds of learnings that I really love about my time at the Ecovillage.
Tiffany // May 5th, 2014
If I were to describe Lightwork’s Level 1 class, I’d say it’s jam-packed and inspiring.
There’s just so much it offers. You have time dedicated to honouring yourself in a real, unpretentious, non-ego-y way. It takes huge life lessons and distills them into really grounded, simple tools you can learn in 90-minute classes.
It’s like opening a door to a totally different way of being. And it’s easy. You just take it as deep as you want.
Julia W. // April 21st, 2014
There’s a Lightwork meditation technique that specifically helps you be a more grounded person.
I always make sure I do it before giving a presentation as a way to help me become more present and real. People can always tell if you are ‘performing’ and they relate much more to someone who is authentic.
For me, this technique plays a big part in managing nerves and being clear-headed. Being grounded feels safe. There’s an assuredness to it. When I’m grounded, I know all is well.
Jacqueline // April 5th, 2014
Curious about Lightwork meditation? Give it a go on April 19. Jacqueline Voci is hosting a 1-hour intro meditation workshop at Open Door Yoga on Commercial Drive. Register here.
Lightwork is a simple, potent form of meditation that can give you more energy, focus and enthusiasm for life.
You’ll learn two powerful visualization techniques you can use everyday:
1. Centering: A technique for calming a chattering, busy mind
2. Grounding: A technique for releasing stress, worry and emotions
When: Saturday, April 19. 2pm to 3pm
Where: Open Door Yoga 1651 Commercial Dr. (enter on Gravely)
Cost: $10 (including tax)
Why? Meditation rocks. Give it a whirl. Register here.
Julia W. // March 4th, 2014
When I first started taking classes at Lightwork, I was worried I wouldn’t be able to meditate. I had previously tried meditating by myself without success.
But what I found unique about the Lightwork approach is that you are actually given something to focus on. You focus on one aspect of your energy system and then another, step by step. You check in on various parts of your system…keeping it all in flow.
The steps allowed my mind to stay present, unlike when I tried meditating before. That’s when I knew this style could really work for me. And it has.
Jeanine // January 27th, 2014
Meditation has helped me notice my feelings – removing the numb sensation I used to live with and allowing me to experience life.
If I’m feeling a certain emotion that I’d prefer to not experience it at that exact moment (maybe I’m in the grocery store and for some reason I want to burst into tears), using my meditation skills I can choose to deal with that emotion later. Instead of crying or feeling sad in that moment, I can be amused and light.
There’s definitely value in feeling
a whole range of emotions, but it’s all about timing. Meditation allows me to choose when and where I experience certain feelings. It’s also helps me cope with stress. I focus on a gentle flow of energy that helps me create a state of ease.
The Lightwork meditation skills, ‘centering’ and ‘grounding’, are extremely helpful, and I use them throughout my day to touch in with my true self. If I’m feeling stressed, using these two techniques can help me create more ease. If I’m working with difficult emotions, it assists me in keeping them manageable.
When it comes to managing emotions, meditation is both comforting and powerful.
Julia W. // December 31st, 2013
