HEALING INSIGHTS

SUMMER SOLSTICE ISSUE 2016INNERARTSCOLLECTIVE.COM

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ART: "SHINE" BY CATHERINE - INNERARTSCOLLECTIVE.COM/CATHERINE-RAINE

IGNITE YOUR INNERFLAME WITH TAROT

ALIGN WITHTHE SEASON

SUMMER AND OURRESISTANCE TO CHANGE

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A MESSAGEF R O M T H E F O U N D E R S

Solstice Greetings!

Since the summer of 2014, we have become a hub of healing, learning, inspiring, and celebrating, in Canada’s mostdiverse city - and we are loving our new home on the Danforth!

As summer’s abundance surrounds us, awake and vibrant, we awaken as well, to a world of possibility whendiversity and vision create a new system of service and thriving: Roots of support and sustenance from the earth andcommunity provides make it all possible, for a tree only grows as tall as the depth of it's roots. At the same time, ourability to extend, alone and together, unites form and purpose for the highest good of all.

We look forward to seeing you at our events this season, be it a practitioner event, a Wellness or Psychic Fair, or toenjoy our urban oasis during the Taste of the Danforth this August!

Bright Blessings,

Melanie Ollenberg & Sarah Hedges, FoundersInner Arts Collective257 Danforth AvenueToronto, ON

www.innerartscollective.com

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Summer Solstice - Why do we place somuch importance on it?

A Time to Ignite Your Inner FlameWith Tarot

Aligning With the Solstice

Summer and OurResistance to Change

Celebrating National Coworking Day

Summer Solstice and the Cosmos

Places You Find Solstice

Events (June - September)

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SUMMERSOLSTICEWH Y D O W E P L A C E S O M U C HI M P O R T A N C E O N I T ?

The summer solstice symbolized the longest day ofthe year and the shortest night, with the sun blazingbright for longer than any other day. The very wordSolstice derives from Latin, meaning ‘sun standsstill’. For our hopes and wishes to have more light,more time, more drive. Once the 20th passes we arein full summer mode, but also remembering that thelongest day is behind us and soon fall shall come.The IAC honours this Summer Solstice by bringingto you some of our featured members to brightenthe solstice for you. You will see a list of ourevents throughout the summer and learn a littlemore about what we bring to Toronto as the hub ofthe co-working community for healing artspractitioners.

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Join Michele Meehan (Psychotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner and IntegrativeBreathworker) and Jennifer Drummond (former "Bellydancing Psychotherapist") atthe Inner Arts Collective on June 19th from 7:30-9pm for a soulful and joyfulcelebration of the summer solstice as we experience the longest day of the year,and move into the fullness of summer!

Please bring a stone or crystal with you for the ceremony.

Cost: $20 - Please RSVP to Michele Meehan at 416.762.8054, or by email,breathing@sympatico.ca, to reserve your spot!

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INNERFLAME

By Lo r i Ly t l eInne r Goddess Ta ro ti nne ra r t sco l l ec t i ve . com / l o r i - l y t l e . h tm l

A T I M E T O I G N I T E Y O U R

W I T H T A R O T

The Summer Solstice is a magical time on many levels. Living in the north,most of us long for this day, for the official coming of summer, of warmth,ease, freedom. This is a time when the sun stands still at its highest point in thesky, and we can pause, and bask in the light of the longest day of the year.

The Solstice is a time when our wishes and desires really start to speak to us. They come out of the shadows and into the forefront of our hearts and minds,they want to be acknowledged and be allowed to shine like the Sun. As weapproach the Solstice, we have the opportunity to get fired up, to explore whatwe are really passionate about and to set intentions and goals for the monthsahead.

If you are feeling ready to allow more passion into your life, but you arehaving trouble finding clarity about what it is that you really want, what it isthat will truly feed your soul, the Tarot can help.

The Solstice is a powerful time to consult the cards. Here is a Tarot spread thatI use to help people connect with their own higher selves and ignite their owninner flame. I draw a card to answer each of the following questions, andweave a story about how you can find, express and grow the fire withinyourself. I encourage you to try it out, or to come and see me and we canexplore the cards together:Grow Your Passion

1 - Who or what do I feel passionate about right now?2 - What can I do to nurture and grow this passion?3 - What is blocking me from expressing or pursuing this passion?4 - If I follow my passion, where will it lead me?5 - Where do I feel disconnected or disinterested?6 - What can I do about that?

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On June 20, take a moment for yourself, turn your faceup to the glorious Sun, and allow the warmth and lightto soak into every part of your being. Let your heartexpand to possibility, and open to receive joy. HappySummer Solstice everyone!

Find out more about Lori and book your reading atwww.innergoddesstarot.com

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I am always amazed at the beauty and the power of aligningwith the cycles of the seasons. Each season has a differentenergy. As we move towards the summer Solstice in theNorthern Hemisphere there is a building of energy as we movetowards the longest day of the year on June 21 where the lightwill stand still for 3 days before returning. Since we are a part ofnature, we are also connected to these cycles whether we areaware or not. When we consciously align with them we receivea bounty of support and deep nourishment from nature. This is atime where many of the seeds that we have planted are now intheir blossoming phase. It is a good time to notice where you areblooming as the energies are building with the increase insunlight. This is a time of manifesting in the outside world.Where are you being called into further action to manifest yourdreams and visions into being? What are you noticing withwhere you are in relation to the energies of this time?

I invite you to my next Radical Self Nourishment workshopwhich falls one day before Solstice On Sunday June 19.

There will be an opportunity to deepen your connection andalign with the Solstice energies and your relationship withnature as we spend an afternoon in High Park to explore the 4thYogic Attitude of Self Awareness. We will be guided in a co-creative ceremony to honour the Solstice while exploring anduncovering ourselves through a personal medicine walk whereyou will be guided in a journeying process of self reflection toreceive messages from nature to further assist you and align youwith this sacred time of manifestation.

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By Deborah BrodeyCreator, Radical Self-Nourishmentinnerartscollective.com/deborah-brodey

W I T H T H E S O L S T I C E

ALIGNING

Radical Self-Nourishment WorkshopSunday June 19th, 1-5pmHigh Park Labrynth (North of restaurant)Early Bird $60 until June 15 / Reg $80

Radical Self-Nourishment RetreatSeptember 9-11: Cleansing Heart, Body,Mind and Soul at Rhthymwood withWendy Roman in Lionshead, Ontario.

For more information or to register for eitherof these events, please contact Deborah:deborahbrodey@gmail.com

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RESISTANCETO CHANGE

By Andrea T i roneSp i r i t ua l Psycho the rap i s ti nne ra r t sco l l ec t i ve . com /and rea - t i r one .h tm l

S U MM E R A N D O U R

Change is challenging. Many ofus resist it even when we knowit can lead to betterrelationships, happier times andmore fruitful experiences.While perhaps not scientificallymeasurable, I would argue thatthe warmer summer monthsgive us a bit of a boost when itcomes to taking that leap,which ultimately begins withthe first step. And it can be atiny one at that. As the summersolstice comes upon us, Ichallenge you think about thelight that has been shiningbrighter in your life over thelast year or about the light youwish to invite inward.

For some of you, this time ofchange might mean a new job, anew relationship or moving half-way around the world. For others,you might decide to allow some ofthe summer light into yourconsciousness to work throughsome of the pain that has beenholding you back from achieving amore beautiful and fulfilling life.Through using a spiritualpsychotherapeutic approach, I workwith clients to address core issues,present-day pain, and to invite adeeper understanding of the humanand soul lessons each of us is hereto learn.

Please visit blankcanvastherapy.cafor more information or to book aninitial consultation.

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NATIONALCOWORKING DAY

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"Coworking" is a term coined by Brad Neuberg in 2005 torefer to a post-Fordist order of working for independentfreelancers that involves flexible use of shared space andresources, and opportunities to socialize. It has evolved overthe years to be a "decentralized movement centered around acore set of shared values: Community, Openness,Collaboration, Accessibility, and Sustainability"(whatiscoworking.com).

While it is common to see Coworking communities aroundthe world for professionals in the tech, communications, andcreative industries, the Inner Arts Collective is unique in thatit provides a Coworking Community for healing artsprofessionals. We have created a space where practitionerscan experience a Coworking environment, without having tocompromise the healing space required for sessions withclients.

On August 8th, the Inner Arts Collective will be joining otherCoworking spaces across the country in celebrating theCoworking revolution. From 12-9pm, all of our Members willbe able to use the space for free to meet their clients. Non-Members can receive a tea, tour, and enjoy our practitionerlounges & rooftop patio to mingle and work on projects.

See what a collaborative work space can do for you and yourpractice!

For more information on how to join the Inner ArtsCollective coworking community to thrive in your healingarts practice:innerartscollective.com/how-membership-works

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Best CoworkingSpaces in the World!Now in their 3rd year of ranking the worlds bestcoworking spaces, this Spring Symmetry50 gave us theirlatest take on the best.

"They not only create ideal places to get work done, butthey are also creating centers for innovation. They createoutstanding local networks of like-minded founders. Thebest coworking spaces have great wifi, awesome coffee,extraordinary events, and happy clients."

Read more:http://www.symmetry50.com/blog/2016/coworking

NATIONAL COWORKING DAY

Come visit us @ IAC for

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COSMOSBy Ae r in Foge l ,As t ro log i s t & Ka rm ic Read ingsinne ra r t sco l l ec t i ve . com /ae r i n - f oge l . h tm l

S U MM E R S O L S T I C E A N D T H E

In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice is thebrightest day of the year, the day when we see the most light.Traditional symbolism asks us to reflect on what has come tolight for us these past six months, what has flourished fromthe dark space of winter's womb. So today we celebrate thelight, and what lives in the light, what we have called intobeing in ourselves and allowed to become visible in theworld. But we also honour the dark. For life cannot flourishwith light alone; it needs the alchemy of both the sun and themoon.

This particular solstice heightens the theme of alchemy, withthe movement of Saturn, Jupiter, and Neptune that has beenheating up recently. We find ourselves oscillating betweenbreakthrough and confusion, forwards and backwards, or justaround and around in circles on the same track. Somehow wemust learn to dream again despite the losses we have faced.Somehow we must give rise to our visions even when we feelthe cold door of time and limitation closing shut against us.This is the practice of alchemy. For later, we will findsomething much greater than the paradigm of forwards andbackwards, of dreaming and losing. We will find that the fullpicture is much more vivid and alive than the individualpieces we have struggled to put together.

May this solstice be a time for you to reflect on what you longfor, and what you have lost. May the light of the sunilluminate the wisdom of these eperiences, as we begin oncemore the journey into greater darkness and the time of themoon.

If you are interested in exploring what the solstice and thecoming year holds for you, please contact Aerin for a readingsession. Session are $150 and are held at the IAC.

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We are all healers, whether we know it or not - and we alsohave the job of healing ourselves as well. The SummerSolstice is an opportunity to clear and rebalance with love.

I recall the words of a teacher and Priestess “I love my darklike I love my light.” That is a fundamental practice, I think.Looking at us as a whole and accepting all of ourselvesequally. Question, can you? Can you look at the things thatbother you about yourself and look on them softly? I try andremind myself that they are equally me and if I don’t give mylove equally to those parts than the wholeness I seek willallude me.

Love - that is what I am celebrating this solstice... and I foundit in my garden. One enchanted evening my son and I createda fairy ring. We wrote words like "welcome" and "love” onstones, and found a protected place for the fairies. Wesprinkled sparkles played fairy music, sang fairy songs, toldfairy stories and enjoyed a vegetarian supper. The nextmorning we saw that they had moved the “love” stone and thequartz to the centre of the ring.

I needed a reminder that love is the way to clear andrebalance. Go to where you find love this solstice!

By Ke l l y Wi lk ,F ree l ance Wr i t e r , Re f l e xo log i s t , Re i k i Mas te ri nne ra r t sco l l ec t i ve . com /ke l l y -wi l k

PLACES YOU F IND SOLST ICE

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JUNETarot Masterclasses (with Lori Lytle, InnerGoddess Tarot)June 15, 22 & 29 from 6-8:30pm - Tarot MasterClasses in June! Make Friends with the Tarot CourtCards – Enrich Your Readings by Getting to Knowthese Enigmatic Figures. To register and for moreinfo: http://innergoddesstarot.com/tarot-classes/~~~~~~~~~~Drum Circle- Summer Solstice edition (withRenata Mola)Date(s): Tuesday June 21st from 6-7:45pm - Join meas we explore the medicine of the drum, and celebratethe summer solstice!~~~~~~~~~~Radical Self Nourishment: Self Awareness (withDeborah Brodey)Sunday June 19 from 1-5pm - The journey ofuncovering yourself through self awareness.~~~~~~~~~~Mindful Sensuality Circles (with Shawna Willow)June 19 from 6-9pm (continues in July) - MindfulSensuality is a lifestyle movement designed to weavemore beauty, delight and inspiration into one'severyday life through the present moment experienceof the senses.~~~~~~~~~~Wellness Fair (coordinated by Karen Zila Hayes)June 25th, 12-6pm - Are you committed to improvingyourself and not sure where to start? Come and meetvarious healing arts professionals to find out whichmodality or practitioner is aligned to your goals. Askquestions, try out a sample session, and learn somenew tools and skills at one of many workshops! ($5entry, $10 workshops, $20+ / sessions).

Reiki Training: Level 2 (with Melanie-DawnOllenberg)June 26th 10-5pm ($250) - This Level 2 Training hasa Level 1 pre-requisite, and takes place the day beforeLammas, the celebration of the harvest. It teachesadditional meditations, the Level 2 symbols/mantras,techniques for healing mental-emotional constructsbeneath the presenting "physical" issue, how to sendreiki to heal past events, and how to send distancereiki. For more information or to register, contactMelanie at: korechanges@gmail.com~~~~~~~~~~

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Reiki Training: Level 1 (with Melanie-DawnOllenberg)July 2nd 10-6pm ($250) - This Level 1 Training is anintroduction to Reiki and the first Level Teachings,taught on the cusp of the new moon to honour thebeginning of your Reiki journey. It teaches theprecepts and principles, the Level 1 symbol/mantra,techniques for self-care, traditional reiki meditationsfor grounding and connection, and how to use reiki toimprove immune function, healing, and painreduction. No previous healing experience or pre-requisites required. For more information or toregister, contact Melanie at: korechanges@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~Inner-Vation July 3rd, 7-9pm - Are you a practitioner looking toconnect with colleagues? Bring your business cardsand join us on the first Sunday of every month forInner-Vation, a networking event specifically forwellness practitioners to build synergy, find ways tocollaborate, keep current, and increase referrals! Noneed to RSVP - just come by!~~~~~~~~~~Marketing Training Seminar (with Tad Hargrave,Guest Speaker joining us from Alberta)July 7th, 9-5pm - $25 Registration fee + Pay-What-You-Choose at the end of the Seminar. For moreinformation: innerartscollective@gmail.com~~~~~~~~~~ Mindful Sensuality Circles (with Shawna Willow)July 10, July 31 from 6-9pm - Mindful Sensuality is alifestyle movement designed to weave more beauty,delight and inspiration into one's everyday lifethrough the present moment experience of the senses.

Radical Self Nourishment: The Art of Surrender (withDeborah Brodey)Sunday July 17 from 1-5pm - The journey of uncoveringyourself through the art of surrender. ~~~~~~~~~~Aligning Your Strategic Vision with Your NicheMarket (Professional Development Seminar withBusiness Leadership Consultant, Gary Slye)July 28th, 7-9pm (on the Main Floor of the IAC orRooftop Patio - weather permitting) - Each month, webring experts into the IAC for an evening of professionaldevelopment and networking. Whether you're just gettingstarted in your practice or a seasoned professional, you'llleave with practical tips and strategies, and get a chance tomingle with your colleagues! FREE FOR MEMBERS$25 FOR NON-MEMBERS Pre-Register:innerartscollective@gmail.com~~~~~~~~~~Reiki Training: Level 2 (with Melanie-DawnOllenberg) July 31st 10-5pm ($250) - This Level 2Training has a Level 1 pre-requisite, and takes place theday before Lammas, the celebration of the harvest. Itteaches additional meditations, the Level 2symbols/mantras, and techniques for healing mental-emotional constructs beneath the presenting "physical"issue, how to send reiki to heal past events, and how tosend distance reiki. For more information or to register,contact Melanie at: korechanges@gmail.com

For more information about any of the events offeredby practitioners, please visit our Members listing andEvents pages on our website: innerartscollective.com

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AUGUSTTASTE of the Danforth: Urban Oasis at the IAC!August 5th-7th - Come by the Danforth this weekendto enjoy the "TASTE of the Danforth", and swing bythe Inner Arts Collective for some cool lemonade andpalm and tarot readings on the rooftop patio, tibetanart show, and guided meditations and yoga on themain floor.~~~~~~~~~~Inner-VationAugust 7th, 7-9pm - Are you a practitioner looking toconnect with colleagues? Bring your business cardsand join us on the first Sunday of every month forInner-Vation, a networking event specifically forwellness practitioners to build synergy, find ways tocollaborate, keep current, and increase referrals!No need to RSVP - just come by!~~~~~~~~~~National Coworking DayAugust 8th, from 12pm-9pm - Come celebratecoworking on National Coworking Day with us at theInner Arts Collective! All Members use the space forfree to meet their clients, and Non-Members canreceive a tea, tour, and enjoy our practitioner lounges& rooftop patio to mingle and work on projects.See what a collaborative work space can do for youand your practice!~~~~~~~~~~Tarot Masterclasses in August (with Lori Lytle,Inner Goddess Tarot)August 16, 23 & 30 from 6-8:30pm - Tarot MasterClasses in August! Tarot for Love, Relationships andHealing the Heart. To register and for more info:http://innergoddesstarot.com/tarot-classes/

Sowing the Seeds of More Ease in Relationships(with Brook Thorndycraft)Aug 18th, from 7-9:00pm - Explore how relationshipscan be like a garden: when they are overturned andshowing their dirt, that's when new seeds can beplanted. To register and for more info:info@brookthorndycraft.com~~~~~~~~~~How to Facilitate a Kick-Ass Workshop(Professional Development Seminar - Beth Allen)August 16th, 7-9pm (on the Main Floor of the IAC orRooftop Patio - weather permitting)Join us for an evening of professional developmentand networking.This month's ProfessionalDevelopment Seminar is facilitated by organizationaldevelopment and leadership consultant Beth Allen.She'll be sharing her best tips and suggestions forfacilitating a workshop. Whether you're just gettingstarted in your practice or a seasoned professional,you'll leave with practical tips and strategies, and geta chance to mingle with your colleagues! FREE FORMEMBERS $25 FOR NON-MEMBERS. Register:innerartscollective@gmail.com~~~~~~~~~~Wellness Fair (coordinated by Karen Zila Hayes)August 27th, 12-6pm - Are you committed toimproving yourself and not sure where to start? Comeand meet various healing arts professionals to find outwhich modality or practitioner is best aligned to yourpersonal goals. Ask questions, try out a samplesession, and learn some new tools and skills at one ofmany workshops! ($5 entry fee, $10 workshops, and$20 and up for sessions).

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SEPTEMBERInner-VationSeptember 4th, 7-9pm - Are you a practitioner looking to connect with colleagues? Bring your business cards andjoin us on the first Sunday of every month for Inner-Vation, a networking event specifically for wellnesspractitioners to build synergy, find ways to collaborate, keep current, and increase referrals! No need to RSVP -just come by!~~~~~~~~~~Signs & Seers: Psychic & Divination Arts Fair (coordinated by Melanie-Dawn Ollenberg)September 17th, 12-6pm - Signs and Seers events bring readers from across the GTA, to offer readings in timewith the seasons. On the 17th, we celebrate the Full Moon as well as the coming Autumn Equinox, a magical timefor the intuitive arts indeed! Our readers will be offering readings in a beautiful space, and for a fraction of thetime and cost - making it more accessible to try something new, receive clarity, and enjoy the mysteries. Tarot,Palmistry, Runes, Channelling, Numerology, Tea Leaves, Astrology, Spiritual Giftware, and Prizes! $5 entry fee+ $20 - 100 per reading~~~~~~~~~~Enchanted Abundance Circle (Workshop Series with Annalene Hart, Creativity and Abundance Coach)Fridays, from 7:30pm- 9pm, September 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th - $150 for series of 4 classes or $40 perindividual class. Share your visions and dreams in a supportive sacred circle. In an environment of appreciationand gratitude witness your life expanding in abundance and productive creation.~~~~~~~~~~BE a Leader - Professional Development Workshop (with Ron Jockheck) September 22nd 7-9pm (on theMain Floor of the IAC) - Join us for an evening of professional development and networking.This month'sProfessional Development Seminar is facilitated by organizational development and leadership consultant BethAllen. She'll be sharing her best tips and suggestions for facilitating a workshop. Whether you're just gettingstarted in your practice or a seasoned professional, you'll leave with practical tips and strategies, and get a chanceto mingle with your colleagues! FREE FOR MEMBERS $25 FOR NON-MEMBERS. Register:innerartscollective@gmail.com

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