noreply@blogger.com (Satkiana) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:09:00 +0000

I am thrilled to announce that Dream Roots has changed face and name with a new website. You can view it at: www.satkiana.com

News from Satkiana

noreply@blogger.com (Satkiana) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:13:00 +0000

New website coming soon! Stay tuned for details...

Change of dates to Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition Course:
Monday, September 13th - Monday, October 25th (7 weeks)
Monday, November 1st - Monday, December 13th (7 weeks)

Time: 7-9pm
Place: 36 Simcoe St (off Lees Ave)
Cost: $275 group
$325 individual (date to be booked on an individual basis)
Contact: Satkiana (613) 230-0254 or dreamroots@gmail.com

I will be travelling to the Sivananda ashram in Quebec this August to take a week long training course in Ayurveda nutrition and cooking. I look forward to sharing this wealth of learning with my students in the Fall session.

Blessed-be,
Satkiana

Ayurvedic Nutrition: Balancing and Healing the Natural Way

noreply@blogger.com (Satkiana) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:03:00 +0000

Come and explore yourself in this handson experiential nutrition course. Ayurveda is based on the knowledge and balance of nautre. Nature is made-up of 5 elements, and so are we. You will learn about the 5 elements, their attributes and how these form the 3 basic Ayurvedic constitutions, (doshas). You will discover your unique constitution and how to keep your body and mind in balance and good health through Ayurvedic nutrition, cooking and lifestyle. You'll experience the 6 tastes common to Ayurvedic cuisine as we create and sample a variety of dishes. Bring your apron, take-home containers, appetite and creative spirit.

When: 7 sessions, Mondays:
May 3rd-June 14th
June 28th-Aug 9th
Aug 23rd-Oct 4th
Oct 10th-Nov 29th
Where: 36 Simcoe St, (off of Lees Ave)
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $275 group; $325 individual
(individual program date to be established upon registration)
Contact: Satkiana at (613) 230-0254 or dreamroots@gmail.com

noreply@blogger.com (Dream Roots) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:47:00 +0000

Dream Roots is a business created by Satkiana Swan to uplift the human spirit and promote a deepening into the limitless nature…the truth of who we are. She provides courses, workshops, one-one sessions and healing work.

Satkiana Swan is both a Healer and a Teacher. In 1994, she completed her honours degree in Psychology. After this, she earned a diploma in Spiritual Counseling and a certificate in spiritual mentoring. She is a graduate of the Bioenergetics Institute where she specialized in Ayurvedic Purification Therapies, Subtle Healing, Dream work and Meditation. She has studied and trained extensively in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan and is a graduate teacher of Club Yoga’s Yoga for Children training program.

WORKSHOPS OFFERED:

The Yoga of Dreams

We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping and during this time we experience countless dreams. The Yoga of Sleep and Dreams takes you on a journey to explore the mysterious language of your subconscious mind as it reveals itself to you through dream symbols and messages. This is a personal language that can be witnessed and studied as an inspiration to learn more about your personal, interpersonal and divine unfolding. This course awakens your hidden healing intelligence and offers a doorway for your compassionate self to come forward in your daily life. You can expect to learn: Yogic breathing for a restful sleep; about the subconscious mind; a simple, powerful and personal method for dream decoding; building your own dream dictionary using your personal dream iconography; group sharing and dream re-enactment and a meditation practice to clear the subconscious mind. The class begins with some gentle yoga warm-ups, so wear loose clothing. Bring a journal and a few recent dreams you have written out.

Next wksp date: November 29, 2009; 1-4pm @ Rama Lotus Yoga Centre (240 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON). Call Rama Lotus to register: (613) 234-7974.

Yogi Purification Practices for Self Care

In this fun, experiential workshop, you will learn simple, effective yogic techniques drawn from the healing wisdom of Ayurveda to keep your sacred self in balance. It is our senses that are bombarded and over-stimulated in our often busy daily lives. This workshop focuses on cleansing and pampering your senses to increase your vitality, inner calm and mental clarity and prepare you to receive the greatest benefits from your yoga and meditation practice. You will learn how to discharge mucous from the nose using a neti pot; how to improve your night vision and prevent wrinkles around your eyes with the use of ghee; how to calm anxiety and sleep like a baby by putting warm oil drops into your ears; gargling recipes for your body’s unique constitution, (dosha), that will have you singing, ( and not just in the shower); deeper meditation with “pichu”; how to make “Peace Pillows” to relax your eyes and mind; tips for beautiful hair and more!

Next wksp date: TBA

CLASSES OFFERED:

Yoga For Children and Families

Satkiana teaches classe in both children’s and family yoga. Her fresh innocence and creative story-telling make these classes relaxing, engaging, fun and uplifting for participants. Children and families are introduced to the elements of yoga, combined with story-telling, creative expression, games, singing and dancing. As a Club Yoga trained teacher, her approach to yoga is made unique through this multi-media format. She has seen many children grow in self-confidence and become more relaxed and calm as they’ve progressed with yoga.

What: Family Yoga

Where: Old Town Hall, 61 Main St

Dates: Sundays: Sept 27 – Dec 6 [10 weeks] (no class on Oct 11)

Time: 2:30 – 3:30pm

Cost: $60 per adult, $50 per child; Family rate: (1 adult & 2 children or 2 adults & 1 child) $145

To Register: In person at The Old Town Hall (61 Main St) by cheque or correct cash only. www.ottawaeastcag.ca

Relax Your Way to Health and Happiness

Relax and have fun in this experiential class that offers you what you need to calm your busy mind, balance those emotions and melt away the stress in your body. You will explore various relaxation techniques, breath work, journalling, sleep and dreams, (including insomnia therapy) and movement to shake-up and release that stress! Wear loose and comfortable clothing and bring a journal.

When: Wednesdays: September 23^rd, 30th, October 7th, 14th and 21^st

Where: Brookfield High School, 824 Brookfield Rd, Ottawa, ON

Time: 7-8:30pm

Bring: Wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal and pen.

To Register: Contact Ottawa Carleton District School Board Continuing Education. www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/Secondary_Websites/continuweb/home.htm

TREATMENTS OFFERED

Ayurvedic Purification Practices:

*Note: A constitutional assessment is completed and evaluated at the first session. All Ayurvedic treatments begin with a face, head, neck and shoulder massage and end with a hand and foot massage.

Shirodhara

This treatment can best be described as a mind-melting experience. A warm flow of oil is applied to the forehead and “third eye.” The oil floats down the forehead and through the hair, taking with it any unwanted thoughts, tensions and anxieties. Shirodhara helps to relax the nervous system, calm the mind, and balance the 3 Ayurvedic constitutions, (doshas). When the mind is calm, more nutrients, life energy and oxygen can reach the brain. Regular treatments are said to increase blood circulation to the brain, improve memory, nourish the hair and scalp, encourage a sound sleep and calm the body and mind.

$85 per 1 ½ hr session

Akshitarpana

Imagine a spa treatment for your eyes where your eyes are gently and lovingly nurtured in a bath of warm golden liquid. This treatment involves the processof holding a healing oil, called ghee, in the eye orbit. This therapy imporves the eyesight, heals stiffness, pain, redness and roughness around the eyes. It strengthens the vision and protects the eys again the sharp rays of the sun. Those who spend long hours in front of the computer benefit greatly from this soothing treatment. Akshitarpana is also very helpful for those with more serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma, ulcerated cornea, or styes. A great treatment for reducing excess Pitta, (heat), in the body.

$85 per 1 ½ hr session

Karna Purana

This is a soothing sinus relief and ear cleansing treatment that will open your ears to the sweet tones of life. The ears are massaged and warm oil drops are applied into the ear canal. Karna Purana reduces ear itching, dryness, rids the ears of excess wax and calms ringing in the ears.

$ 60 per 1 hr session

Nasya

The breath is the key to vibrant health and deep relaxation. This treatment frees the nasal passages and sinuses from congestion and allows you to breathe fully…those expansive belly breaths. Your session begins with a salt water sinus cleanse using a neti pot. After this, warm herbalized oil is applied into the nasal passages. Sometimes a herbal steam is also included, when there is deep congestion. Nasya relieves pressure in the head and sinuses, increases vitality, clears the mind and combats colds, sinusitis and excess kapha dosha.

$85 per 1 ½ hr session

Relaxation and Subtle Energy Work:

Relaxation and Breath Work Techniques

This is the session where you learn the tools for self-healing and take them home to apply them in your daily life! The most simple, easiest way to achieve deep relaxation is to breath properly. As babies, we naturally do this well…babies breath from their bellies. When we grow-up and encounter challenges in life, we respond by holding the breath and tensing the body. Our breath cannot flow adequately and we become chest breathers. This results in very little prana, (life force energy), being carried to our brains and the cells in our bodies. We end up feeling tired and even depressed or anxious. In a breath work and relaxation session, you will learn the “natural breath,” and other breath and relaxation tools to well equip you to handle any of life’s chaotic moments with a smile.

$60 per 1 hr session

Relaxation Massage and Subtle Energy Healing

This nurturing combination surely will have you relaxing deeply into your inner bliss. Warm, sometimes scented, oil suited to your unique constitution is applied to your body with a gentle, loving touch. This is the perfect treatment for someone who has anxiety, is stressed, over-worked and generally is looking to be nurtured and to forget about their busy life for an hour. Subtle energy healing helps to clear the electromagnetic field surrounding your body from the build-up of it’s daily bombardment from computer usage, fluorescent lighting, cell phones and the general pulse of the city. You will feel calmer in mind and emotions and more balanced.

$60 per 1 hr session

COUNSELING SERVICES:

Satkiana combines an eclectic combination of offerings drawn from the wisdom of Ayurveda, Bioenergetics, Dream Work, Shamanism, Yoga and Holistic Psychotherapy. Both 1-1 sessions and group classes involve a combination of counselling and teaching to address your unique requirements. Classes work on all levels of your being and provide you with simple, practical tools for greater self-awareness and self-rejuvenation. Tools taught will include ayurvedic nutrition, breath work, meditation, yoga, and inner anatomy. You will benefit as you develop a stronger nervous system, experience a gentle detoxification, and greatly reduce stress as you learn to quiet the mind.

$60 per 1 hr session

$325 for 6 week program

MONTHLY EVENTS:

Dreamer’s Potluck

Each month Dream Roots hosts a vegetarian potluck for dream enthusiasts to gather and explore aspects of dreaming together. The group sharing offers great insights and much fun! And the food sharing is absolutely yummy!

Bring a recently recorded dream to explore with the group. Sometimes we even do some dream re-enactment...no previous acting experience required!

Where: 36 Simcoe St., (off of Lees Ave.)

Time: 6pm-8pm

Bring: a vegetarian dish, your dream journal and a pen

R.S.V.P.: Satkiana (613) 230-0254 or dreamroots@gmail.com

Suggested donation: $5

Until then...sweet blessed dreams to you all!

Upcoming Dreamer’s Potluck Dates:

Friday, September 25^th

Friday, October 16th

Friday, November 13th

No potluck in December…many blessings for a happy holiday!

Healing Nights

A monthly event sponsored by the Bioenergetics Institute in conjunction with Dream Roots. Participate in a healing meditation or receive healing if you are in need. This uplifting evening brings people together to generate healing energy to benefit self and others both present and at a distance. Experience the joy that arises when we make contact with others in an atmosphere of celebration. A delicious, home-made Ayurvedic vegetarian meal is prov

Where: 36 Simcoe St., (off of Lees Ave)

Time: 7pm (no R.S.V.P. required)

For Information: Satkiana (613) 230-0254 or dreamroots@gmail.com

Donation: $10

Upcoming Healing Night Dates:

Friday, September 18^th

Friday, October 23^rd

Friday, November 27^th

No potluck in December…many blessings for a happy holiday!

The Space:

Location

36 Simcoe

Ottawa ON

K1S 1A4

613 230 0254

Outside

The Dream Roots healing hut is an oasis retreat in the city. Situated in a beautiful garden full of herbs, flowers, birds, a water fall, pond and surrounded by trees, it creates the perfect setting to inspire deep relaxation, healing, inspiration and upliftment. You are welcome to take a walk in the garden or sit by the pond after your treatment.

Inside

Step inside this cozy little hut and you will find a space full of sacred enchantment. Turquoise accents create a watery womb-like feeling and the sandy walls provide an earthy grounding. Drift into deep relaxation as you listen to the sounds of the waterfall just outside the door. In winter, experience the deep silence as you touch into your inner stillness.