The association of breath with spirit, with the divine, is deeply rooted in so many of our ancient indigenous cultures, including Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, the meditative and spiritual core of yogic traditions, Christianity and Judaism.  This knowledge has been preserved and is practiced today by shamans, mystics, yoga masters, healers, medicine people, meditators and available to all of us should we choose to learn. I’d like to share with you a translation from Sanskrit of one of the many beautiful Yukti verses of the ancient yoga meditation teachings that I find inspiring — the first written version apparently appeared around AD…

Email register@haven.ca or call 1-800-222-9211, ext 1 to register. Online registration is not available for this program. Teens Alive 1 is the first of two 3-day back to back programs offered in 2026 and is a pre-requisite for Teens Alive 2.   We are also offering Come Alive at the same time for parents/caregivers of teens. Now in its 33rd year, Teens Alive has supported over 500 teens in developing emotional resilience, genuine communication, compassion for themselves and others, and meaningful connections. Although some teens were reluctant to attend for the first time, many then continued to return year after year. Created by…

Email register@haven.ca or call 1-800-222-9211, ext 1 to register. Online registration is not available for this program. Teens Alive 2 is the follow up program to Teens Alive 1. These 3 day programs are being offered back to back in 2026 and Teens Alive 1 is a pre-requisite for Teens Alive 2. Now in its 34th year, Teens Alive has supported over 500 teens in developing emotional resilience, genuine communication, compassion for themselves and others, and meaningful connections. Although some teens were reluctant to attend for the first time, many then continued to return year after year. Created by Linda…