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In our quest for balance, harmony, and peace within our lives, this section has been set aside to provide you with useful and interesting links that would provide a portal towards health and wellness, personal growth,  and the colour of life.

Colour of Life

 

ARTICO - VRVGallery is an online art gallery showcasing international contemporary artists. The Gallery was created with two objectives in mind; to exhibit international works from aspiring and established contemporary artists and to promote various art mediums through an international online platform

 

Art Cunanan - Elected member of the Canadian Society of Artists in watercolour and a founding member of the Philippine Artist group, Art is best known for his use of light therefore, bringing life, freshness and spontaneity in his paintings.

 

Andrea Katelaars  - A talented graphic designer and illustrator, Andrea currently works as Graphic Designer for the Durham West Arts Centre. 

Visit her website to see more.

 

Be Your Own Designer - A regular TV show, hosted by Sharon Lindsay that showcases advise, information and suggestions on how you can design your own home.  Regular guest; Marissa Sweet; FSAC,  shares information about classical Feng Shui and it's importance to design and advantages of tapping into energies that can help you achieve harmony in your home.

 

Bob Thackeray  - A member of Ajax, Oshawa and PineRidge art associations, Bob is an oil painter that captures the beauty of landscapes and still life.

 

Blue Willow Studio - A combination studio and gallery, Blue Willow opened its doors to the public in 1994.  Owned by Tony and Anne Labelle-Johnson, this studio showcases talented artists who specialize in watercolour and oils.  Anne is currently the President of the Oshawa Art Association.

 

Cordes Art Studio - Run by Sharon Cordes, her intention is to provide a relaxing retreat for art enthusiasts.  Join her in several workshops and travel adventures to various locations where you could be free to paint until sundown!

 

Curry's Artist Materials

 

Durham Shoestring Performers - Providing the community with live theatre that is affordable, creative, and impressive. 

 

Hanneke Koonstra Fine Art - Hanneke has focussed on water-colours and fluid acrylics, showing her work mainly in Toronto and Durham Region. She rarely leaves home without her camera, whether travelling locally or abroad, to capture a moment of inspiration to be used in future paintings.

 

www.meta4gallery.ca  Your source of contemporary art

 

PineRidge Arts Council  - A non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to enhance the quality of life within the community by developing a widespread appreciation, support and involvement with the arts.

 

Steinhaus Studio - Past president for the Oshawa Art Association, Sharon's website shows her talent in pen&ink, acrylics and watercolours.  This website also has links to the Oshawa Art Association and the Ajax Creative Arts.

 

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is the largest public art gallery in Durham Region. The Gallery serves the educational, intellectual, and aesthetic needs of the community both locally and nationally, while collaborating with other galleries that have similar goals.

 

The Station Gallery - Station Gallery is a vibrant cultural centre dedicated to bringing art and people together. Partnerships with individuals, corporations, organizations and people like you are critical to the success of Station Gallery serving within the community of Durham Region.

 

 

 

 

Health and Wellness

 

Feng Shui Association of Canada

To promote excellence in practice, research and education, and foster open exchange of information in the field of Feng Shui in the interests of all Canadians.

Feng Shui Research Centre

Master Joseph's school of classical Feng Shui which offers teachings on three areas of Metaphysics.  The first; Feng Shui which is the study of energy from heaven and earth and how their interaction with man can affect our lives, the second; Chinese Astrology and the third; YiJing Divination which is about communication between man and our universe.

Nature's Nutrition

          Nadia Federico, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, offers clients a natural and safe approach to weight loss, meeting nutritional needs and improving overall health.  Her philosophy is that the body, just like everything else in life, is a mirror of our inner most thoughts and beliefs.  "We are what we think and have the power within us to create our own reality.  We must never forget that the body, mind and spirit are intricately connected".

For an appointment, contact:

Nadia Federico, R.H.N.

(416) 529-2277

 

Spa Sedona - Your Spirit Restored  905-686-4955

 

Personal Growth

 

Learning Docks Inc.

 

Innovators of leisure Learning.  Established  in 2005, the goal is to provide a more accessible leisure learning market for the general public.  To do this learning docks act as agents bringing together the instructors, locations to host programs, and post the programs on the website for learners to search and register.   TAOPAD has partnered with Learning Docks to be able to reach a widen audience who are interested in learning Feng Shui and applying it to their respective lives. 

 

 

Life Lessons Unlimited -        Lia Bandola, is the owner and founder of Life lessons Unlimited.  An honours graduate of Human Services,  Lia has 20 years of related experience in Human Services, and is a certified Life Skills Coach, a Certified Level I -  True Colors Trainer and a trained Reiki Practitioner.  The goal of her company is to help people reach their highest potential.  Visit www.lifelessons.ca

 

       

 

Motivation

 

The Positive Pause

 

The Positive Pause came upon me as an e-mail attachment from my father.  Its motivating words and inspiring pictures of the world we live in has provided me with the energy and spirit, we need in our daily lives.  My father has always been my strength and one who inspires me to do my very best.  Though we are miles apart, we communicate and share each others lives on a daily basis.  He is my hero! No matter how busy we can be, we must always pause, to thank God for all our blessings, for our loved ones and family, to relax and take the time to be.  www.thepositivepause.com

 

 

 
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