La Belle Vie Wellness will be attending this Saturday’s Wellness fair at the Commons. We will have a table with herbal tincture and salves, facial creams and Bach Flower essence consultations.
Book a mini session on our healing amethyst mat.
See you there Gabriola!
Have you ever experienced a Thai massage? A beautiful and unique combination of energy work, massage, and yoga, thai massage is usually practiced on the floor on a mat, with the recipient fully clothed.
A spiritual practice, Thai massage was originally practiced and continues to be practised by monks in the Buddhist monasteries of Thailand, although it originated in India from the time of Buddha.
UNESCO put traditional Thai massage, known as Nuad Thai in Thailand, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is regarded as part of the art, science and culture of traditional Thai healthcare. This recognition has cemented the tradition of Nuad Thai massage as a human practice that should be remembered, revered, and preserved for generations to come.
Thai massage affects the physical, emotional, and mental bodies, working at the subtle energy level, leaving the person receiving the massage in a deep state of relaxation.
You are invited to visit us at the upcoming Fall Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 23rd, where you can book a twenty minute session with Jennie to experience this amazing massage that is based on metta, or loving kindness. For more information on thai massage you might like to visit MUTTITAMOVES.CA
Astrology literally means “the science of the stars”. “As above so below” is an ancient axiom suggesting that planetary movements influence movements in time. Since humans are part of the solar system, our moment of birth has meaning.
Through observation of a birthchart, we gain valuable insights into gifts we have to offer the world, as well as challenges to resolve.
Evolutionary Astrology looks at the birth-chart from a soul perspective with the aim of determining the “karmic evolutionary dynamics” of a chart. We observe where we are coming from, and what direction helps us grow. It is a deeply introspective look into the nature of our desires, revealing both our strengths and our shadows.
Evolutionary Astrology is for those who desire the explore the map of their own consciousness using a powerful and insightful analytic tool. Be ready to delve into the psyche’s dark places in order to release what is holding you back.
I have been studying astrology since 1974. I experienced a grateful ‘aha’ moment in 1997 upon reading Jeffrey Wolf Green’s groundbreaking book Pluto, The Evolutionary Journey of the Soul. Finally, I resonated with a method of synthesizing the symbols in a birth chart.
Through steady observation of my family’s charts – my partner, our four children, and myself – I gleaned an understanding of the innner workings of each of us. In difficult times, I noted the accuracy of astrological transits and progressions – how we are given certain times to learn certain lessons – and to know that “this too shall pass”.
I continue my astrological studies, always with the view of discovering how each of us can become effective agents in the evolution of consciousness.
Blue Apples has been providing a wide variety of crystals & gems, jewelry, etc on Gabriola since 2006. We are currently operating a home-based studio at 580 Spruce Ave, primarily taking appointments for perusals but also setting hours periodically. Sah’Rah loves helping you choose intentional gifts & crystals to support your healing journey whether you are a beginner or well-versed. Nearly anything can be sourced to satisfy your wishlist.
Sah’Rah creates one-of-a-kind jewelry using parrot feathers, gem beads, and copper-wrapped crystals. Feathers come from rescue birds and donations from sales are made for their continued care. Sah’Rah also blends essential oils into diluted perfumes, diffuser sprays, and undiluted blends. Single oils are offered, and special orders can be made for oils not in stock.
We also carry Tarot & Oracle decks, select books, incense, Visionary Art prints, and the ever popular Zaphir Chimes.
Sah’Rah & André are musicians & Sound Healers. While we are building a Temple to house all of our work we are not offering our private or group sessions on Gabriola regularly, though you may find us sharing our musical offerings at events. We are currently offering monthly Sound & Frequency Healing events in Victoria at Quanta Healing & Vitality’s 24-unit EE System. There are carpools from Gabriola. We intend to bring our own EE System to this community once our Temple is built! See www.BlueApples.ca/sound-healing
Our website is www.BlueApples.ca
Find us on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/BlueApplesMetaphysical
And Instagram: @Sah.BlueApples
Our music: www.AnSah.bandcamp.com
Gayla Meredith of Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services is a retired Educator and Certified Practitioner of Healing Touch, Sound Therapy, and Compassion Fatigue & Vicarious Trauma Education. Online and in-person sessions and Wellness Empowerment Workshops™(WEW™) are trauma-informed, polyvagal-aware, mindfulness-based, and heart-centered. Outdoor seasonal offerings include weekend drop-in or private bookings for Rest and Restore sound baths and relaxation experiences as well as WEWs™ in her beautiful cedar forest setting. A heart-shaped labyrinth is also available for walking meditations. Gayla is a life-long learner intrigued by the science behind how energy modalities support health and wellness. Phone/Text: 867-445-3634; Email: ConnectBalanceThriveWellness@gmail.com; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectBalanceThrive/
People often ask me about Craniosacral Therapy (CST). I am always happy to tell them what I know. I am a Registered Massage Therapist but I started practising Craniosacral Therapy before I became a RMT. This gentle touch therapy changed the shape of my head and the shape of my life. At the age of 34, I was working in the Newspaper Industry and received a Craniosacral Therapy treatment that released a huge flat spot on my head; I had to buy a new bicycle helmet and I decided that I wanted to learn this amazing therapy. With only 5g of pressure, the weight of a nickel, CST works with the body to help release restrictions and increase circulation and mobility. The practitioner’s sensitive hands tap into the body’s parasympathetic nervous system, causing deep relaxation and helping the patient’s body to unwind itself and regain balance. CST can help with many issues in babies, children and adults, including: muscle tension, head shape, digestive issues, snoring, mouth-breathing, tinnitus, vertigo, migraines, overactive nervous systems and much more. Craniosacral Therapy is great for anyone of any age and I highly recommend it! 
Gabriola Healing Arts 
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