BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sanctuary for the Heart - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sanctuary for the Heart X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://candacekirby.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sanctuary for the Heart REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20230517T152701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T170224Z UID:10001264-1686308400-1686315600@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Vulnerability and the Inanna Myth DESCRIPTION:We are living in unprecedented times. \nAs the world becomes increasingly unstable many of us are feeling anxious and unmoored. Our old ways of coping aren’t providing us with the same comfort and security they once provided and our identities are starting to crumble under the pressure. \nWhile many of us attempt to adapt through old and familiar ways of force and suppression there is a quiet whisper reminding us that there is a more natural and embodied way of being. We are being encouraged to come into alignment with the ways of nature. Our own nature. \nIn order to heal the gap created in our psyche by trauma and a patriarchal culture of dominance and control we are invited to embrace the feminine values of unyielding compassion\, truth telling\, strength\, community\, sensitivity\, tenderness and humility. \n“Through this process we become a walking embodiment of change\, the ripple effects of which move out from the inside of us into every interaction and relationship\, eliciting change from the ground up and bringing the wisdom of our trauma into the light.” \nCarly Mountain ~ “Descent & Rising \nWe must learn to navigate the feminine principals of vulnerability and surrender to release the constrictions of a patriarchal culture that are deeply embedded in our minds and bodies. \nThe Inanna myth begins with listening. “From the Great Above she opened her ear to the Great Below”. She takes us on a journey into the underworld where she is pronounced guilty of excessive pride or refusing to honour a power greater than her own. \nAs Inanna enters the purification process of the underworld she must pass through the 7 gates and it is here that we learn what we will lose as we enter our own descent. \nWe don’t descend because we want to but because we are pulled into descent through our life experiences.  This is not a journey for everyone but if your recognize it as your journey I hope you’ll join us. \nJoin Candace Kirby and Jessica Holland for this 6 week event and discover how to integrate the myth of Inanna into your own personal experiences of descent (a healing journey to discover and embrace what we have abandoned in ourselves).. \nThis event is for people of all genders that are yearning for community and a more embodied way of being in life. \nWe will engage in simple rituals\, story telling\, present moment practices\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. The safe container of the group will welcome you and offer safe and consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \nJessica Holland:\nInspired by fairytales and myth\, a storyteller at heart. Rooted in animism\, nature\, cyclical and seasonal living. Herbalist\, pattern breaker and student of the nervous system. \nCandace Kirby:\nThe gentle heart of a poet\, counsellor and spiritual mentor. Candace specializes in working with trauma\, the nervous system and the role of the nervous system in healing and spiritual awakening. \n(***when I refer to feminine or masculine qualities I am not pointing to gender) \n(***The rate for this course is in CDN dollars.  If this amount is beyond your budget please contact Candace through the website for an adjustment) URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/vulnerability-and-the-myth-of-innana/2023-06-09/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/john-fowler-RsRTIofe0HE-unsplash-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20230517T152701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T170224Z UID:10001263-1685703600-1685710800@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Vulnerability and the Inanna Myth DESCRIPTION:We are living in unprecedented times. \nAs the world becomes increasingly unstable many of us are feeling anxious and unmoored. Our old ways of coping aren’t providing us with the same comfort and security they once provided and our identities are starting to crumble under the pressure. \nWhile many of us attempt to adapt through old and familiar ways of force and suppression there is a quiet whisper reminding us that there is a more natural and embodied way of being. We are being encouraged to come into alignment with the ways of nature. Our own nature. \nIn order to heal the gap created in our psyche by trauma and a patriarchal culture of dominance and control we are invited to embrace the feminine values of unyielding compassion\, truth telling\, strength\, community\, sensitivity\, tenderness and humility. \n“Through this process we become a walking embodiment of change\, the ripple effects of which move out from the inside of us into every interaction and relationship\, eliciting change from the ground up and bringing the wisdom of our trauma into the light.” \nCarly Mountain ~ “Descent & Rising \nWe must learn to navigate the feminine principals of vulnerability and surrender to release the constrictions of a patriarchal culture that are deeply embedded in our minds and bodies. \nThe Inanna myth begins with listening. “From the Great Above she opened her ear to the Great Below”. She takes us on a journey into the underworld where she is pronounced guilty of excessive pride or refusing to honour a power greater than her own. \nAs Inanna enters the purification process of the underworld she must pass through the 7 gates and it is here that we learn what we will lose as we enter our own descent. \nWe don’t descend because we want to but because we are pulled into descent through our life experiences.  This is not a journey for everyone but if your recognize it as your journey I hope you’ll join us. \nJoin Candace Kirby and Jessica Holland for this 6 week event and discover how to integrate the myth of Inanna into your own personal experiences of descent (a healing journey to discover and embrace what we have abandoned in ourselves).. \nThis event is for people of all genders that are yearning for community and a more embodied way of being in life. \nWe will engage in simple rituals\, story telling\, present moment practices\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. The safe container of the group will welcome you and offer safe and consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \nJessica Holland:\nInspired by fairytales and myth\, a storyteller at heart. Rooted in animism\, nature\, cyclical and seasonal living. Herbalist\, pattern breaker and student of the nervous system. \nCandace Kirby:\nThe gentle heart of a poet\, counsellor and spiritual mentor. Candace specializes in working with trauma\, the nervous system and the role of the nervous system in healing and spiritual awakening. \n(***when I refer to feminine or masculine qualities I am not pointing to gender) \n(***The rate for this course is in CDN dollars.  If this amount is beyond your budget please contact Candace through the website for an adjustment) URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/vulnerability-and-the-myth-of-innana/2023-06-02/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/john-fowler-RsRTIofe0HE-unsplash-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T212328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T232826Z UID:10001253-1684321200-1684326600@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Event: Resting in the Heart of Right Now DESCRIPTION:This event will be an invitation to rest.  When we rest in the present moment we are resting into our true heart. There is something here that is unchanging.  It is vast and quiet.  Peaceful.  It welcomes us here and invites us to put down our burdens and find sanctuary. \n\n“When we share the space of now with others we are the same heart.”  ~ Francis Lucille \n\nWhether you are new to these kind of practices or a seasoned practitioner you are welcome to join us.  The practices are simple and effortless and the shared space is unconditionally warm and accepting. \nWhat to expect:\nCandace will guide the group in a settling practice with an invitation to orient to the present moment through the senses followed by dialogue and questions. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/monthly-event-resting-in-the-heart-of-right-now/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/niklas-priddat-kqJJqamhZMg-unsplash-MonthlyEvents.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T210112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T152915Z UID:10001260-1683365400-1683372600@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Waves of the Past DESCRIPTION:Waves of the Past is a 3 session online event facilitated by Candace Kirby; experienced Nervous System Practitioner\, Trauma Therapist and Spiritual Mentor. \n\n“There is nothing that is a true barrier to love. Every time I lose myself in the waves of the past I find myself here again\, held and reassured by this quiet immensity of loving awareness. I am soothed in her presence. I give way to love\, tears and knowing that this moment is my true home.” ~ Candace \n\nThe lap of the beloved is right here where you are. Come rest.  Our true nature is always quietly present even when we are overwhelmed by our life experiences. \nJoin Candace and a small group of friends as we come to understand the role of the nervous system in healing and spiritual awakening.  We will learn to create safety\, build capacity in the nervous system and trust in the present moment to meet the overwhelming impact of loss and trauma on our sensitive physiology. \nCandace will guide the group in simple present moment practices and engage in teachings\, meditation\, grounding and orientation followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis event is safe enough and slow enough for the sensitized physiology of those who have experienced trauma; chronic illness\, complex grief or the effects of Benzo withdrawal. \n\n“Working with Candace has been life changing for me. Her presence is like a soft\, cozy blanket wrapped around your shoulders. \nHer voice will soothe and soften your system and allow any stress\, strain and pressures to melt away.Before I met Candace I was meeting life with a tightly clenched fist. I was trying to control and force life to go my way so I could feel safe. \nAfter working with Candace she taught me how to find safety within myself which has given me the capacity to deal with all that life brings including the very real challenges and difficulties. \nWith her gentle support something within me shifted and my system started to soften\, and unfurl. I was able to meet life with an open hand and notice all the goodness and beauty that’s been here all along.” ~ Group Participant URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/waves-of-the-past/2023-05-06/ CATEGORIES:3-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/annie-spratt-X93dIa5APEI-unsplash.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230429T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230429T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T210112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T152915Z UID:10001259-1682760600-1682767800@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Waves of the Past DESCRIPTION:Waves of the Past is a 3 session online event facilitated by Candace Kirby; experienced Nervous System Practitioner\, Trauma Therapist and Spiritual Mentor. \n\n“There is nothing that is a true barrier to love. Every time I lose myself in the waves of the past I find myself here again\, held and reassured by this quiet immensity of loving awareness. I am soothed in her presence. I give way to love\, tears and knowing that this moment is my true home.” ~ Candace \n\nThe lap of the beloved is right here where you are. Come rest.  Our true nature is always quietly present even when we are overwhelmed by our life experiences. \nJoin Candace and a small group of friends as we come to understand the role of the nervous system in healing and spiritual awakening.  We will learn to create safety\, build capacity in the nervous system and trust in the present moment to meet the overwhelming impact of loss and trauma on our sensitive physiology. \nCandace will guide the group in simple present moment practices and engage in teachings\, meditation\, grounding and orientation followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis event is safe enough and slow enough for the sensitized physiology of those who have experienced trauma; chronic illness\, complex grief or the effects of Benzo withdrawal. \n\n“Working with Candace has been life changing for me. Her presence is like a soft\, cozy blanket wrapped around your shoulders. \nHer voice will soothe and soften your system and allow any stress\, strain and pressures to melt away.Before I met Candace I was meeting life with a tightly clenched fist. I was trying to control and force life to go my way so I could feel safe. \nAfter working with Candace she taught me how to find safety within myself which has given me the capacity to deal with all that life brings including the very real challenges and difficulties. \nWith her gentle support something within me shifted and my system started to soften\, and unfurl. I was able to meet life with an open hand and notice all the goodness and beauty that’s been here all along.” ~ Group Participant URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/waves-of-the-past/2023-04-29/ CATEGORIES:3-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/annie-spratt-X93dIa5APEI-unsplash.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T210112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T152915Z UID:10001258-1682155800-1682163000@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Waves of the Past DESCRIPTION:Waves of the Past is a 3 session online event facilitated by Candace Kirby; experienced Nervous System Practitioner\, Trauma Therapist and Spiritual Mentor. \n\n“There is nothing that is a true barrier to love. Every time I lose myself in the waves of the past I find myself here again\, held and reassured by this quiet immensity of loving awareness. I am soothed in her presence. I give way to love\, tears and knowing that this moment is my true home.” ~ Candace \n\nThe lap of the beloved is right here where you are. Come rest.  Our true nature is always quietly present even when we are overwhelmed by our life experiences. \nJoin Candace and a small group of friends as we come to understand the role of the nervous system in healing and spiritual awakening.  We will learn to create safety\, build capacity in the nervous system and trust in the present moment to meet the overwhelming impact of loss and trauma on our sensitive physiology. \nCandace will guide the group in simple present moment practices and engage in teachings\, meditation\, grounding and orientation followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis event is safe enough and slow enough for the sensitized physiology of those who have experienced trauma; chronic illness\, complex grief or the effects of Benzo withdrawal. \n\n“Working with Candace has been life changing for me. Her presence is like a soft\, cozy blanket wrapped around your shoulders. \nHer voice will soothe and soften your system and allow any stress\, strain and pressures to melt away.Before I met Candace I was meeting life with a tightly clenched fist. I was trying to control and force life to go my way so I could feel safe. \nAfter working with Candace she taught me how to find safety within myself which has given me the capacity to deal with all that life brings including the very real challenges and difficulties. \nWith her gentle support something within me shifted and my system started to soften\, and unfurl. I was able to meet life with an open hand and notice all the goodness and beauty that’s been here all along.” ~ Group Participant URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/waves-of-the-past/2023-04-22/ CATEGORIES:3-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/annie-spratt-X93dIa5APEI-unsplash.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T212307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T214208Z UID:10001254-1681902000-1681907400@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Event: Strength of Spirit DESCRIPTION:Join Candace in learning how trauma and layers of social conditioning impacts our capacity to experience the quiet stillness\, beauty and goodness that is here in the present moment. We gather together to rest and gently bring our attention to what calls us home. \nWhat to expect:\nCandace will lead the group in rest\, grounding and orientation practices followed by dialogue and questions. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/monthly-event-strength-of-spirit/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/niklas-priddat-kqJJqamhZMg-unsplash-MonthlyEvents.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20230204T204056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T000335Z UID:10001279-1680865200-1680872400@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-from-the-impact-of-trauma-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now/2023-04-07/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/valeria-bold-QGAnI-n6TtU-unsplash-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230331T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20230204T204056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T000335Z UID:10001278-1680260400-1680267600@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-from-the-impact-of-trauma-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now/2023-03-31/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/valeria-bold-QGAnI-n6TtU-unsplash-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230324T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20230204T204056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T000335Z UID:10001277-1679655600-1679662800@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-from-the-impact-of-trauma-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now/2023-03-24/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/valeria-bold-QGAnI-n6TtU-unsplash-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230317T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20230204T204056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T000335Z UID:10001276-1679050800-1679058000@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-from-the-impact-of-trauma-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now/2023-03-17/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/valeria-bold-QGAnI-n6TtU-unsplash-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T212026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T213417Z UID:10001255-1678878000-1678883400@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Event: Softening into Now DESCRIPTION:Join Candace in learning how trauma and layers of social conditioning impacts our capacity to experience the quiet stillness\, beauty and goodness that is here in the present moment. We gather together to rest and gently bring our attention to what calls us home. \nWhat to expect:\nCandace will lead the group in rest\, grounding and orientation practices followed by dialogue and questions. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/monthly-event-softening-into-now/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/niklas-priddat-kqJJqamhZMg-unsplash-MonthlyEvents.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230310T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20230204T204056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T000335Z UID:10001275-1678446000-1678453200@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-from-the-impact-of-trauma-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now/2023-03-10/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/valeria-bold-QGAnI-n6TtU-unsplash-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20220303T011936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155111Z UID:10001235-1677236400-1677243600@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now-july-2022/2023-02-24/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hugues-de-buyer-mimeure-txtWlEUyW2Y-unsplash-2Awakening.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20220303T011936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155111Z UID:10001234-1676631600-1676638800@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now-july-2022/2023-02-17/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hugues-de-buyer-mimeure-txtWlEUyW2Y-unsplash-2Awakening.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230215T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T212856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T213752Z UID:10001252-1676458800-1676464200@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Event: The Simplicity of Presence DESCRIPTION:Join Candace in learning how trauma and layers of social conditioning impacts our capacity to experience the quiet stillness\, beauty and goodness that is here in the present moment. We gather together to rest and gently bring our attention to what calls us home. \nWhat to expect:\nCandace will lead the group in rest\, grounding and orientation practices followed by dialogue and questions. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/monthly-event-the-simplicity-of-presence/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/niklas-priddat-kqJJqamhZMg-unsplash-MonthlyEvents.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20220303T011936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155111Z UID:10001233-1676026800-1676034000@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now-july-2022/2023-02-10/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hugues-de-buyer-mimeure-txtWlEUyW2Y-unsplash-2Awakening.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20220303T011936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155111Z UID:10001232-1675422000-1675429200@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now-july-2022/2023-02-03/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hugues-de-buyer-mimeure-txtWlEUyW2Y-unsplash-2Awakening.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230201T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20230126T180756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T220147Z UID:10001251-1675249200-1675254600@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Free Online Orientation Practice: An Anchor into the Present Moment DESCRIPTION:​In order to stabilize and support our physiology as we heal from trauma or chronic stress we must find our sense of ground in the present moment. A solid anchor that allows our physiology to recognize safety and support here in the present moment. \nOrientation is a simple and slow neurosensory practice of connecting to the present moment through the senses. It helps to restore a sense of safety\, stability and support to the physiology. \nWe don’t want to be pushed in all directions by the media\, our own minds and the collective surges of overwhelm. Those of us who aren’t in the epicentre of a crisis we need to hold our ground. To be present. To be connected to our source of courage\, love and wisdom. To sit or stand upright in our solidarity with truth and all that is meaningful\, good and sound in this world. We need to hold onto the intention to always speak and act from a place of greater wisdom and unconditional love. \nWe are not in control of what is happening in the world but perhaps in our willingness to stop and allow our systems to rest we can offer that rest to those around us. We can be a small island of calm in a very turbulent ocean. \nHaving a practice is no longer a luxury. Having a practice that connects us to the heart and soul of each moment is essential if we are ever going to restore a state of equilibrium in ourselves and our collective humanity. \nPractice brings us back here\, home\, where we can align our internal compass with peace\, unconditional love and eternal wisdom. \nYou are invited to join me and a small group of participants for this free event. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels.Thank you\, Candace\, for these simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~ Participant \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Free Online Guided Orientation\nREGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10 + 11 = \n \n \n Send Message URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/free-orientation-practice-2023-02/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/seth-willingham-1d7J26G9xVY-unsplash-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20220303T011936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155111Z UID:10001231-1674817200-1674824400@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now-july-2022/2023-01-27/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hugues-de-buyer-mimeure-txtWlEUyW2Y-unsplash-2Awakening.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20220303T011936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155111Z UID:10001230-1674212400-1674219600@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Awaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now DESCRIPTION:A Gentle and Safe Approach to Healing Trauma\nAwaken from the Impact of Trauma into the Peaceful Nature of Right Now is a 6 week online course created by trauma therapist\, OI Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nThere is no real blue print for how to navigate trauma and the resulting impact on the physiology except for the intelligence of our own system that knows how to heal and self-organize.  \nThe course material will help you understand and have compassion for the impact of trauma on your nervous systems. The practices are restorative; slow\, simple and repetitive which the nervous system needs to settle and relax into her nature of gentle presence and flow.  The safe container of the group will offer consistent support\, compassionate presencing and attunement for your nervous system. \n\n“Candace helped me re-learn how to tap into my five senses and notice all of the resources that are here to support me. She has helped me to untie some of the knots of my conditioned self that have kept me pushing\, forcing\, controlling and efforting my way through life. I can now see that through tenderness\, gentleness\, and non-effort I can feel into the pace of my own Soul.”  ~  Group Participant \n\nI hope you’ll join us.   \nThis course will help you:\n\nUnderstand the impact of past and present trauma on the physiology and why we suffer\nGentle and consistent care for your nervous system\nPause slow down\, rest and find ease in the present moment with the support of the group and consistent guided practices\nNotice that the present moment environment is consistently offering support.\nAlign with what is helpful and supportive and let go of what isn’t\nBuild capacity to be here by first building a foundation of safety\, stability and unconditional acceptance\nShift through the repetition of slow and nourishing new practices\nFeel safe in the company of others. Perhaps for the first time\nLearn to trust that the Love you long for is already and always here and that you are not separate from that Love\nKnow yourself as you really are\n\n\n“You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” ~ Mary Oliver – Wild Geese \n\nIn this course we will engage in teachings\, simple present moment practices; meditation\, grounding\, orientation and creative practices followed by questions and dialogue. \nThis is a slow and gentle process. \n\n“I am so deeply grateful to have found these practices. I wish they had an icon for jumping up and down and clapping your hands. Maybe doing cartwheels. Thank you\, Candace\, for this simple\, gentle way of feeling safe in my own skin.” ~  Group Participant \n\nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 6 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\n\nPayment plans available\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for CDN participants email candace@candacekirby.ca URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/awaken-into-the-peaceful-nature-of-right-now-july-2022/2023-01-20/ CATEGORIES:6-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hugues-de-buyer-mimeure-txtWlEUyW2Y-unsplash-2Awakening.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230118T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T212008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T213634Z UID:10001256-1674039600-1674045000@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Event: The Quiet Spaces DESCRIPTION:Join Candace in learning how trauma and layers of social conditioning impacts our capacity to experience the quiet stillness\, beauty and goodness that is here in the present moment. We gather together to rest and gently bring our attention to what calls us home. \nWhat to expect:\nCandace will lead the group in rest\, grounding and orientation practices followed by dialogue and questions. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/monthly-event-the-quiet-spaces/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/niklas-priddat-kqJJqamhZMg-unsplash-MonthlyEvents.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221221T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T203928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T203931Z UID:10001261-1671620400-1671625800@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Event: Quietly Present DESCRIPTION:Join Candace in learning how trauma and layers of social conditioning impacts our capacity to experience the quiet stillness\, beauty and goodness that is here in the present moment. We gather together to rest and gently bring our attention to what calls us home. \nWhat to expect:\nCandace will lead the group in rest\, grounding and orientation practices followed by dialogue and questions. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/monthly-event-quietly-present/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/niklas-priddat-kqJJqamhZMg-unsplash-MonthlyEvents.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221211T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20221129T211006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T180143Z UID:10001257-1670752800-1670758200@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Rest in Pure Being DESCRIPTION:Meetings with Candace in Sanctuary are an invitation to rest and join with others in a safe\, slow and sacred space. \nCandace will guide the group in gentle practices and engage in dialogue with participants that invites an effortless resting into pure being. \nLove just loves by welcoming everything here into the space of right now. \nLove is who we are. \nWe arrive at the doorway of Sanctuary just as we are. The doors of Sanctuary are always wide open. A place of refuge. A place of peace. A place of rest. \n“Just for a moment\, let yourself just be here. Let yourself stop becoming more\, or better\, or different.” – Adyashanti \n“Candace has a quality of depth\, tenderness\, gentle curiosity\, warmth and sincerity that naturally invites settling and deep rest. The nurturing slowness and softness of her voice communicates\, “it’s safe here”. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/rest-in-pure-being/ CATEGORIES:Sanctuary for the Heart ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Rest-in-Pure-Being.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20220525T201115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T212559Z UID:10001221-1669374000-1669381200@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:An Ocean of Compassion DESCRIPTION:Meetings with Candace in the Sanctuary\, a place of refuge\, are an invitation to rest and join with others in a safe\, slow and sacred space. \nCandace will guide the group in gentle practices and engage in dialogue with participants that invite a deep resting into an “Ocean of Compassion”. \nTogether we will come to recognize that the safety\, warmth and compassion that we long for is the very ground we stand on; the air we breathe and the sacred space that we occupy.  Everything is here to remind us that we belong to this moment and to each other. \n“When times are urgent let us slow down and notice how indebted we are to the ground.” ~ Bayo Akomolafe \n“Candace has a quality of depth\, tenderness\, gentle curiosity\, warmth and sincerity that naturally invites settling and deep rest. The nurturing slowness and softness of her voice communicates\, “it’s safe here”. \n(Event sessions will be recorded and available to all participants) \n  URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/ocean-of-compassion/2022-11-25/ CATEGORIES:3-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Calm-ocean-of-compassion.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083734 CREATED:20220525T201115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T212559Z UID:10001220-1668769200-1668776400@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:An Ocean of Compassion DESCRIPTION:Meetings with Candace in the Sanctuary\, a place of refuge\, are an invitation to rest and join with others in a safe\, slow and sacred space. \nCandace will guide the group in gentle practices and engage in dialogue with participants that invite a deep resting into an “Ocean of Compassion”. \nTogether we will come to recognize that the safety\, warmth and compassion that we long for is the very ground we stand on; the air we breathe and the sacred space that we occupy.  Everything is here to remind us that we belong to this moment and to each other. \n“When times are urgent let us slow down and notice how indebted we are to the ground.” ~ Bayo Akomolafe \n“Candace has a quality of depth\, tenderness\, gentle curiosity\, warmth and sincerity that naturally invites settling and deep rest. The nurturing slowness and softness of her voice communicates\, “it’s safe here”. \n(Event sessions will be recorded and available to all participants) \n  URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/ocean-of-compassion/2022-11-18/ CATEGORIES:3-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Calm-ocean-of-compassion.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221116T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083735 CREATED:20220608T231926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T234115Z UID:10001246-1668596400-1668601800@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Event: Stillness of the Heart DESCRIPTION:Join Candace in learning how trauma and layers of social conditioning impacts our capacity to experience the quiet stillness\, beauty and goodness that is here in the present moment. We gather together to rest and gently bring our attention to what calls us home. \nWhat to expect:\nCandace will lead the group in rest\, grounding and orientation practices followed by dialogue and questions. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/monthly-event-stillness-of-the-heart/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2202-11-Monthly-pexels-marek-kupiec-10178701-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083735 CREATED:20220525T201115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T212559Z UID:10001219-1668164400-1668171600@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:An Ocean of Compassion DESCRIPTION:Meetings with Candace in the Sanctuary\, a place of refuge\, are an invitation to rest and join with others in a safe\, slow and sacred space. \nCandace will guide the group in gentle practices and engage in dialogue with participants that invite a deep resting into an “Ocean of Compassion”. \nTogether we will come to recognize that the safety\, warmth and compassion that we long for is the very ground we stand on; the air we breathe and the sacred space that we occupy.  Everything is here to remind us that we belong to this moment and to each other. \n“When times are urgent let us slow down and notice how indebted we are to the ground.” ~ Bayo Akomolafe \n“Candace has a quality of depth\, tenderness\, gentle curiosity\, warmth and sincerity that naturally invites settling and deep rest. The nurturing slowness and softness of her voice communicates\, “it’s safe here”. \n(Event sessions will be recorded and available to all participants) \n  URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/ocean-of-compassion/2022-11-11/ CATEGORIES:3-week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Calm-ocean-of-compassion.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221019T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083735 CREATED:20220608T231938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T232432Z UID:10001245-1666177200-1666182600@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Event: Your Quiet Wisdom DESCRIPTION:Join Candace in learning how trauma and layers of social conditioning impacts our capacity to experience the quiet stillness\, beauty and goodness that is here in the present moment. We gather together to rest and gently bring our attention to what calls us home. \nWhat to expect:\nCandace will lead the group in rest\, grounding and orientation practices followed by dialogue and questions. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/monthly-event-your-quiet-wisdom/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2202-10-Monthly-pexels-dhivakaran-s-783200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220921T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083735 CREATED:20220608T231731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T231735Z UID:10001247-1663758000-1663763400@candacekirby.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Event: The Sweetness of Being DESCRIPTION:Join Candace in learning how trauma and layers of social conditioning impacts our capacity to experience the quiet stillness\, beauty and goodness that is here in the present moment. We gather together to rest and gently bring our attention to what calls us home. \nWhat to expect:\nCandace will lead the group in rest\, grounding and orientation practices followed by dialogue and questions. URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/monthly-event-sweetness-of-being/ CATEGORIES:Monthly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candacekirby.ca/wellness/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2202-09-Monthly-pexels-pixabay-66274.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR