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SUMMARY:BE Silent Meditation (online)
DESCRIPTION:Silent Meditation\nWelcoming you to our weekly ONLINE Silent Meditation Gathering!  \nA meditation space is being offered to all to come and sit in silence together. \nSome of us sit in the tradition of Soto Zen (Serene Reflection Meditation). \nAll traditions of silent meditation are welcome! \nFirst Sitting for 30 minutes starts at: \n7:20pm PST    (Tuesday evening)\n10:20pm EST  (Tuesday evening)\n7:50am IST     (Wednesday morning INDIA Time) \nWe will have 2 Sitting Meditation periods. \nWalking Meditation of 5 minutes follows the first sitting\, in turn followed by a 3-4 minute break. \nWe will usually play a recorded Dharma Talk/s before the 2nd sitting: Non-duality teachings from various traditions are featured. \nTo Attend:\nTo join this gathering\, an orientation session is first required. Please contact Supriti if you are interested in joining\, and we will help you set up for our gathering\, sharing with you what to expect and addressing any questions you may have.. \nBe inspired: read our Silent Meditation quotes here! \nJoin the discussion: see highlights from our latest sessions here!
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/be-silent-meditation-online-49/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regular Online Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Supriti / Sindoori":MAILTO:contact@bridgeandenrich.com
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SUMMARY:Art of Living Sudarshan Kriya
DESCRIPTION:Join Karthik and MK from Vancouver’s vibrant Art of Living community for in-person yoga and a Guided Sudarshan Kriya Process (SKY). \nBut please note\, there is a prerequisite to joining: Attendance of their Level 1 Program in order to join in-person Tuesday SKY Meditation. Please contact Art of Living Vancouver for details on joining.
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/art-of-living-sudarshan-kriya-40/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Weekly Classes
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SUMMARY:8 week Song Circle: Tuesday\, Apr 11 – May 30
DESCRIPTION:It’s time…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nto awaken your beautiful\, powerful voice and let yourself be heard.\nIn the course you get:\n\n\n8 weeks of in-person Song Circles with Julie Blue\nVocal coaching and practices\nTraining to hear and sing harmony so that you can harmonize with your friends.\nDigital downloads of all the songs and chants we sing and breakouts of the harmony parts.\nAudio Blueprint hypnosis track ‘Love & Accept Your Voice’.\nWeekly circle sharing on different themes for growth and connection\nOpportunities to sing solo\, develop songwriting skills\, and attend retreats\nA place to nourish\, express\, and restore yourself in sisterhood
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/8-week-song-circle-tuesday-apr-11-may-30-4/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230509T113000
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CREATED:20230430T185341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T185341Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:For students of Master Chu.
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/tai-chi-27/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Weekly Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230430T185837Z
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SUMMARY:Harmonium Kirtan Training Level One: Basic Skills
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This course focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting while playing traditional instruments such as harmonium and kartals. The goal will be for each student to develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group\, or simply for oneself. \nNo previous musical experience is required for this course. The Kirtan Training course is not for learning music theory. Simple melodies are chosen for the Level One training so that everyone can participate. We focus on the roles of each instrument and learn how they cooperate and communicate in kirtan. Each class will also include a discussion on kirtan as the essential practice of Bhakti Yoga. \nPlease see registration information below. \n \nCourse Description\nOf all the instruments\, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice\, or developing it further in kirtan\, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. Kartals are the small hand cymbals which are important for the rhythm and timing in kirtan. Each student will learn how to properly hold and play kartals\, and will be provided kartals to practice at home between each class. And of course\, we will put special focus on the harmonium\, the instrument which assists the beautiful melodies and moods of kirtan. Students will learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and learn how to play with the accompaniment of kartals and the mrdanga drum. Students will also be invited to an online group where further instructions and videos will be available between classes. \nPrimary Instructor\nNitai’s journey into the world of kirtan began in 1997 when he discovered Bhakti Yoga for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse himself in Bhakti ashram life for 20 years. During that time\, he learned much about the expressions of kirtan in Bhakti\, and trained with traditional instruments such as harmonium\, kartals\, and mrdanga. Over those years\, Nitai spent time in Bhakti communities across Canada\, the U.S.A.\, and India. His immersion in Bhakti continues to this day through kirtan and daily practices. \nNitai is a director for Kirtan Vancouver\, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland. Nitai will be joined by other members of the Kirtan Vancouver team throughout the training. \nRegistration\nIf you are interested to register for this course\, please send an email to: hello@kirtanvancouver.com \nAfter your email is received\, we will send you a brief registration form to complete and send back to us. Please note that this class is limited to 10 students. Each student will be considered registered after completing the registration form and making the payment for the course. \nFor more information about Kirtan Vancouver\, please visit: www.kirtanvancouver.com
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/harmonium-kirtan-training-level-one-basic-skills/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitai (Kirtan Vancouver)":MAILTO:hello@kirtanvancouver.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T130000
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CREATED:20230430T185638Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Living Intro Talk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/art-of-living-intro-talk-6/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Weekend Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T235900
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SUMMARY:Ivan (from Tambura Rasa) Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/ivan-from-tambura-rasa-book-launch/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230504T213000
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SUMMARY:8 week Song Circle: Thursday\, Apr 13 – Jun 1\, 7:15-9:45pm
DESCRIPTION:It’s time…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nto awaken your beautiful\, powerful voice and let yourself be heard.\nIn the course you get:\n\n\n8 weeks of in-person Song Circles with Julie Blue\nVocal coaching and practices\nTraining to hear and sing harmony so that you can harmonize with your friends.\nDigital downloads of all the songs and chants we sing and breakouts of the harmony parts.\nAudio Blueprint hypnosis track ‘Love & Accept Your Voice’.\nWeekly circle sharing on different themes for growth and connection\nOpportunities to sing solo\, develop songwriting skills\, and attend retreats\nA place to nourish\, express\, and restore yourself in sisterhood
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/8-week-song-circle-thursday-apr-13-jun-1-715-945pm-3/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230410T164701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T164701Z
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SUMMARY:BE Silent Meditation (online)
DESCRIPTION:Silent Meditation\nWelcoming you to our weekly ONLINE Silent Meditation Gathering!  \nA meditation space is being offered to all to come and sit in silence together. \nSome of us sit in the tradition of Soto Zen (Serene Reflection Meditation). \nAll traditions of silent meditation are welcome! \nFirst Sitting for 30 minutes starts at: \n7:20pm PST    (Tuesday evening)\n10:20pm EST  (Tuesday evening)\n7:50am IST     (Wednesday morning INDIA Time) \nWe will have 2 Sitting Meditation periods. \nWalking Meditation of 5 minutes follows the first sitting\, in turn followed by a 3-4 minute break. \nWe will usually play a recorded Dharma Talk/s before the 2nd sitting: Non-duality teachings from various traditions are featured. \nTo Attend:\nTo join this gathering\, an orientation session is first required. Please contact Supriti if you are interested in joining\, and we will help you set up for our gathering\, sharing with you what to expect and addressing any questions you may have.. \nBe inspired: read our Silent Meditation quotes here! \nJoin the discussion: see highlights from our latest sessions here!
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/be-silent-meditation-online-48/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regular Online Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Supriti / Sindoori":MAILTO:contact@bridgeandenrich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230410T165337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T165337Z
UID:10001654-1683054000-1683063000@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Art of Living Sudarshan Kriya
DESCRIPTION:Join Karthik and MK from Vancouver’s vibrant Art of Living community for in-person yoga and a Guided Sudarshan Kriya Process (SKY). \nBut please note\, there is a prerequisite to joining: Attendance of their Level 1 Program in order to join in-person Tuesday SKY Meditation. Please contact Art of Living Vancouver for details on joining.
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/art-of-living-sudarshan-kriya-39/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Weekly Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230326T235938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T235938Z
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SUMMARY:8 week Song Circle: Tuesday\, Apr 11 – May 30
DESCRIPTION:It’s time…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nto awaken your beautiful\, powerful voice and let yourself be heard.\nIn the course you get:\n\n\n8 weeks of in-person Song Circles with Julie Blue\nVocal coaching and practices\nTraining to hear and sing harmony so that you can harmonize with your friends.\nDigital downloads of all the songs and chants we sing and breakouts of the harmony parts.\nAudio Blueprint hypnosis track ‘Love & Accept Your Voice’.\nWeekly circle sharing on different themes for growth and connection\nOpportunities to sing solo\, develop songwriting skills\, and attend retreats\nA place to nourish\, express\, and restore yourself in sisterhood
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/8-week-song-circle-tuesday-apr-11-may-30-3/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230430T185325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T185325Z
UID:10001659-1683019800-1683027000@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:For students of Master Chu.
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/tai-chi-26/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Weekly Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230501T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T081500
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230410T164400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T164400Z
UID:10001390-1682919900-1683274500@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga (Monday to Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Friday\n\n\n\n\n5:45 – 8:15am\nAssisted Self-Practice\n\n\n\n\nDoors open 5:45am\nLatest start time is 7:15am\nClass ends at 8:15am
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-monday-to-friday-56/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Weekly Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T200321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202637Z
UID:10001625-1682881200-1682888400@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Harmonium Kirtan Training Level One: Basic Skills
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This course focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting while playing traditional instruments such as harmonium and kartals. The goal will be for each student to develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group\, or simply for oneself. \nNo previous musical experience is required for this course. The Kirtan Training course is not for learning music theory. Simple melodies are chosen for the Level One training so that everyone can participate. We focus on the roles of each instrument and learn how they cooperate and communicate in kirtan. Each class will also include a discussion on kirtan as the essential practice of Bhakti Yoga. \nPlease see registration information below. \n \nCourse Description\nOf all the instruments\, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice\, or developing it further in kirtan\, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. Kartals are the small hand cymbals which are important for the rhythm and timing in kirtan. Each student will learn how to properly hold and play kartals\, and will be provided kartals to practice at home between each class. And of course\, we will put special focus on the harmonium\, the instrument which assists the beautiful melodies and moods of kirtan. Students will learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and learn how to play with the accompaniment of kartals and the mrdanga drum. Students will also be invited to an online group where further instructions and videos will be available between classes. \nPrimary Instructor\nNitai’s journey into the world of kirtan began in 1997 when he discovered Bhakti Yoga for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse himself in Bhakti ashram life for 20 years. During that time\, he learned much about the expressions of kirtan in Bhakti\, and trained with traditional instruments such as harmonium\, kartals\, and mrdanga. Over those years\, Nitai spent time in Bhakti communities across Canada\, the U.S.A.\, and India. His immersion in Bhakti continues to this day through kirtan and daily practices. \nNitai is a director for Kirtan Vancouver\, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland. Nitai will be joined by other members of the Kirtan Vancouver team throughout the training. \nRegistration\nIf you are interested to register for this course\, please send an email to: hello@kirtanvancouver.com \nAfter your email is received\, we will send you a brief registration form to complete and send back to us. Please note that this class is limited to 10 students. Each student will be considered registered after completing the registration form and making the payment for the course. \nFor more information about Kirtan Vancouver\, please visit: www.kirtanvancouver.com
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/kirtan-training-level-one-basic-skills-28/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitai (Kirtan Vancouver)":MAILTO:hello@kirtanvancouver.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T202508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202508Z
UID:10001388-1682760600-1682773200@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Art of Living Intro Talk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/art-of-living-intro-talk-5/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230327T000534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T000534Z
UID:10001609-1682622000-1682631000@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:8 week Song Circle: Thursday\, Apr 13 – Jun 1\, 7:15-9:45pm
DESCRIPTION:It’s time…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nto awaken your beautiful\, powerful voice and let yourself be heard.\nIn the course you get:\n\n\n8 weeks of in-person Song Circles with Julie Blue\nVocal coaching and practices\nTraining to hear and sing harmony so that you can harmonize with your friends.\nDigital downloads of all the songs and chants we sing and breakouts of the harmony parts.\nAudio Blueprint hypnosis track ‘Love & Accept Your Voice’.\nWeekly circle sharing on different themes for growth and connection\nOpportunities to sing solo\, develop songwriting skills\, and attend retreats\nA place to nourish\, express\, and restore yourself in sisterhood
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/8-week-song-circle-thursday-apr-13-jun-1-715-945pm-2/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T192000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T201430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201430Z
UID:10001380-1682450400-1682456400@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:BE Silent Meditation (online)
DESCRIPTION:Silent Meditation\nWelcoming you to our weekly ONLINE Silent Meditation Gathering!  \nA meditation space is being offered to all to come and sit in silence together. \nSome of us sit in the tradition of Soto Zen (Serene Reflection Meditation). \nAll traditions of silent meditation are welcome! \nFirst Sitting for 30 minutes starts at: \n7:20pm PST    (Tuesday evening)\n10:20pm EST  (Tuesday evening)\n7:50am IST     (Wednesday morning INDIA Time) \nWe will have 2 Sitting Meditation periods. \nWalking Meditation of 5 minutes follows the first sitting\, in turn followed by a 3-4 minute break. \nWe will usually play a recorded Dharma Talk/s before the 2nd sitting: Non-duality teachings from various traditions are featured. \nTo Attend:\nTo join this gathering\, an orientation session is first required. Please contact Supriti if you are interested in joining\, and we will help you set up for our gathering\, sharing with you what to expect and addressing any questions you may have.. \nBe inspired: read our Silent Meditation quotes here! \nJoin the discussion: see highlights from our latest sessions here!
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/be-silent-meditation-online-47/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regular Online Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Supriti / Sindoori":MAILTO:contact@bridgeandenrich.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T213000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T201122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201122Z
UID:10001638-1682449200-1682458200@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Art of Living Sudarshan Kriya
DESCRIPTION:Join Karthik and MK from Vancouver’s vibrant Art of Living community for in-person yoga and a Guided Sudarshan Kriya Process (SKY). \nBut please note\, there is a prerequisite to joining: Attendance of their Level 1 Program in order to join in-person Tuesday SKY Meditation. Please contact Art of Living Vancouver for details on joining.
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/art-of-living-sudarshan-kriya-38/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Weekly Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230326T235912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T235912Z
UID:10001597-1682427600-1682436600@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:8 week Song Circle: Tuesday\, Apr 11 – May 30
DESCRIPTION:It’s time…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nto awaken your beautiful\, powerful voice and let yourself be heard.\nIn the course you get:\n\n\n8 weeks of in-person Song Circles with Julie Blue\nVocal coaching and practices\nTraining to hear and sing harmony so that you can harmonize with your friends.\nDigital downloads of all the songs and chants we sing and breakouts of the harmony parts.\nAudio Blueprint hypnosis track ‘Love & Accept Your Voice’.\nWeekly circle sharing on different themes for growth and connection\nOpportunities to sing solo\, develop songwriting skills\, and attend retreats\nA place to nourish\, express\, and restore yourself in sisterhood
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/8-week-song-circle-tuesday-apr-11-may-30-2/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230424T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T081500
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T200752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T200752Z
UID:10001631-1682315100-1682669700@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga (Monday to Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Friday\n\n\n\n\n5:45 – 8:15am\nAssisted Self-Practice\n\n\n\n\nDoors open 5:45am\nLatest start time is 7:15am\nClass ends at 8:15am
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-monday-to-friday-55/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Weekly Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
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SUMMARY:Harmonium Kirtan Training Level One: Basic Skills
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This course focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting while playing traditional instruments such as harmonium and kartals. The goal will be for each student to develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group\, or simply for oneself. \nNo previous musical experience is required for this course. The Kirtan Training course is not for learning music theory. Simple melodies are chosen for the Level One training so that everyone can participate. We focus on the roles of each instrument and learn how they cooperate and communicate in kirtan. Each class will also include a discussion on kirtan as the essential practice of Bhakti Yoga. \nPlease see registration information below. \n \nCourse Description\nOf all the instruments\, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice\, or developing it further in kirtan\, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. Kartals are the small hand cymbals which are important for the rhythm and timing in kirtan. Each student will learn how to properly hold and play kartals\, and will be provided kartals to practice at home between each class. And of course\, we will put special focus on the harmonium\, the instrument which assists the beautiful melodies and moods of kirtan. Students will learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and learn how to play with the accompaniment of kartals and the mrdanga drum. Students will also be invited to an online group where further instructions and videos will be available between classes. \nPrimary Instructor\nNitai’s journey into the world of kirtan began in 1997 when he discovered Bhakti Yoga for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse himself in Bhakti ashram life for 20 years. During that time\, he learned much about the expressions of kirtan in Bhakti\, and trained with traditional instruments such as harmonium\, kartals\, and mrdanga. Over those years\, Nitai spent time in Bhakti communities across Canada\, the U.S.A.\, and India. His immersion in Bhakti continues to this day through kirtan and daily practices. \nNitai is a director for Kirtan Vancouver\, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland. Nitai will be joined by other members of the Kirtan Vancouver team throughout the training. \nRegistration\nIf you are interested to register for this course\, please send an email to: hello@kirtanvancouver.com \nAfter your email is received\, we will send you a brief registration form to complete and send back to us. Please note that this class is limited to 10 students. Each student will be considered registered after completing the registration form and making the payment for the course. \nFor more information about Kirtan Vancouver\, please visit: www.kirtanvancouver.com
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/kirtan-training-level-one-basic-skills-27/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitai (Kirtan Vancouver)":MAILTO:hello@kirtanvancouver.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T202450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202450Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Living Intro Talk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/art-of-living-intro-talk-4/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T213000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230327T000509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T000509Z
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SUMMARY:8 week Song Circle: Thursday\, Apr 13 – Jun 1\, 7:15-9:45pm
DESCRIPTION:It’s time…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nto awaken your beautiful\, powerful voice and let yourself be heard.\nIn the course you get:\n\n\n8 weeks of in-person Song Circles with Julie Blue\nVocal coaching and practices\nTraining to hear and sing harmony so that you can harmonize with your friends.\nDigital downloads of all the songs and chants we sing and breakouts of the harmony parts.\nAudio Blueprint hypnosis track ‘Love & Accept Your Voice’.\nWeekly circle sharing on different themes for growth and connection\nOpportunities to sing solo\, develop songwriting skills\, and attend retreats\nA place to nourish\, express\, and restore yourself in sisterhood
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/8-week-song-circle-thursday-apr-13-jun-1-715-945pm/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T192000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T201406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201406Z
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SUMMARY:BE Silent Meditation (online)
DESCRIPTION:Silent Meditation\nWelcoming you to our weekly ONLINE Silent Meditation Gathering!  \nA meditation space is being offered to all to come and sit in silence together. \nSome of us sit in the tradition of Soto Zen (Serene Reflection Meditation). \nAll traditions of silent meditation are welcome! \nFirst Sitting for 30 minutes starts at: \n7:20pm PST    (Tuesday evening)\n10:20pm EST  (Tuesday evening)\n7:50am IST     (Wednesday morning INDIA Time) \nWe will have 2 Sitting Meditation periods. \nWalking Meditation of 5 minutes follows the first sitting\, in turn followed by a 3-4 minute break. \nWe will usually play a recorded Dharma Talk/s before the 2nd sitting: Non-duality teachings from various traditions are featured. \nTo Attend:\nTo join this gathering\, an orientation session is first required. Please contact Supriti if you are interested in joining\, and we will help you set up for our gathering\, sharing with you what to expect and addressing any questions you may have.. \nBe inspired: read our Silent Meditation quotes here! \nJoin the discussion: see highlights from our latest sessions here!
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/be-silent-meditation-online-46/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regular Online Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Supriti / Sindoori":MAILTO:contact@bridgeandenrich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T201057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201057Z
UID:10001634-1681844400-1681853400@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Art of Living Sudarshan Kriya
DESCRIPTION:Join Karthik and MK from Vancouver’s vibrant Art of Living community for in-person yoga and a Guided Sudarshan Kriya Process (SKY). \nBut please note\, there is a prerequisite to joining: Attendance of their Level 1 Program in order to join in-person Tuesday SKY Meditation. Please contact Art of Living Vancouver for details on joining.
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/art-of-living-sudarshan-kriya-37/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Weekly Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T153000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230326T235847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T235847Z
UID:10001370-1681822800-1681831800@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:8 week Song Circle: Tuesday\, Apr 11 – May 30
DESCRIPTION:It’s time…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nto awaken your beautiful\, powerful voice and let yourself be heard.\nIn the course you get:\n\n\n8 weeks of in-person Song Circles with Julie Blue\nVocal coaching and practices\nTraining to hear and sing harmony so that you can harmonize with your friends.\nDigital downloads of all the songs and chants we sing and breakouts of the harmony parts.\nAudio Blueprint hypnosis track ‘Love & Accept Your Voice’.\nWeekly circle sharing on different themes for growth and connection\nOpportunities to sing solo\, develop songwriting skills\, and attend retreats\nA place to nourish\, express\, and restore yourself in sisterhood
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/8-week-song-circle-tuesday-apr-11-may-30/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230421T081500
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T200730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T200730Z
UID:10001630-1681710300-1682064900@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga (Monday to Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Friday\n\n\n\n\n5:45 – 8:15am\nAssisted Self-Practice\n\n\n\n\nDoors open 5:45am\nLatest start time is 7:15am\nClass ends at 8:15am
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-monday-to-friday-54/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Weekly Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T200219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202627Z
UID:10001621-1681671600-1681678800@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:Harmonium Kirtan Training Level One: Basic Skills
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This course focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting while playing traditional instruments such as harmonium and kartals. The goal will be for each student to develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group\, or simply for oneself. \nNo previous musical experience is required for this course. The Kirtan Training course is not for learning music theory. Simple melodies are chosen for the Level One training so that everyone can participate. We focus on the roles of each instrument and learn how they cooperate and communicate in kirtan. Each class will also include a discussion on kirtan as the essential practice of Bhakti Yoga. \nPlease see registration information below. \n \nCourse Description\nOf all the instruments\, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice\, or developing it further in kirtan\, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. Kartals are the small hand cymbals which are important for the rhythm and timing in kirtan. Each student will learn how to properly hold and play kartals\, and will be provided kartals to practice at home between each class. And of course\, we will put special focus on the harmonium\, the instrument which assists the beautiful melodies and moods of kirtan. Students will learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and learn how to play with the accompaniment of kartals and the mrdanga drum. Students will also be invited to an online group where further instructions and videos will be available between classes. \nPrimary Instructor\nNitai’s journey into the world of kirtan began in 1997 when he discovered Bhakti Yoga for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse himself in Bhakti ashram life for 20 years. During that time\, he learned much about the expressions of kirtan in Bhakti\, and trained with traditional instruments such as harmonium\, kartals\, and mrdanga. Over those years\, Nitai spent time in Bhakti communities across Canada\, the U.S.A.\, and India. His immersion in Bhakti continues to this day through kirtan and daily practices. \nNitai is a director for Kirtan Vancouver\, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland. Nitai will be joined by other members of the Kirtan Vancouver team throughout the training. \nRegistration\nIf you are interested to register for this course\, please send an email to: hello@kirtanvancouver.com \nAfter your email is received\, we will send you a brief registration form to complete and send back to us. Please note that this class is limited to 10 students. Each student will be considered registered after completing the registration form and making the payment for the course. \nFor more information about Kirtan Vancouver\, please visit: www.kirtanvancouver.com
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/kirtan-training-level-one-basic-skills-26/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitai (Kirtan Vancouver)":MAILTO:hello@kirtanvancouver.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230403T202201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202201Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Living SKY Breath Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Settle for Happy-ish\nLive with Joy\, Confidence and Freedom \n\n\n\nFee:  \nRegular: CAD395.00\nStudent: CAD295.00\nRepeater: CAD125.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimes:  \nFRI: 6:30pm – 9:30pm\nSAT\, SUN: 9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nTeacher:  \nNikita Lomis\n\n\n\n\nContact:\n  \nNikita Lomis\, 4384031601\,nikita.lomis@artofliving.ca\n\nCourse Id: BC1681\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/art-of-living-sky-breath-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Weekend Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230413T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230413T214500
DTSTAMP:20260313T215353
CREATED:20230326T235350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T235350Z
UID:10001366-1681413300-1681422300@www.bridgeandenrich.com
SUMMARY:FREE OPEN HOUSE for 8 week Song Circle: Thursday\, Apr 13 – Jun 1
DESCRIPTION:Come check out a free open house to experience the joy and transformation of the Radiant Heart Song Circle for women. Liberate your voice! \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nTOTALLY WORTH EVERY MOMENT. For me\, it was spiritual healing\, physical exercise\, emotional bonding & support\, and of course\, joyful singing and gaining confidence and comfort with my voice. Thank you! For anyone reading this–I hope you will be inspired by my testimony to give yourself the gift of working with Julie! – Rachel \nWelcome to a singing community of sisterhood and support.\nI’m Julie Blue and I love to inspire women to sing with freedom. No matter if you’re a seasoned singer or someone just beginning who doesn’t quite believe you can sing. Together we will create a safe and sacred space to use our voices to raise joy\, connection and confidence. \nThe song circle with Julie not only helped me to be a better singer\, it helped me be more assertive and confident with the way I carry myself throughout the world. – Antonina \nYou will: \n\nBecome a more relaxed and expressive singer.\nLearn to use your voice for healing.\nUse movement\, ritual\, and visualization to release stress and make singing easy.\nLearn more about your range\, ear training\, vibrato\, and harmony.\nLearn well known songs\, some of my original songs\, African chants\, Sanskrit chants and songs from around the world.\nYou’ll receive all of the songs and lyrics in a weekly email.\n\nI came to the Radiant Heart Song Circle to learn how to better use my voice\, but what I learned most was how to use my authenticity. The warmth and inclusion of the group\, and the opportunity to check in and share\, made me feel comfortable enough to explore and expose parts of myself I would often keep hidden away. Julie is a master of music but also of intuition\, and her instinctive nudging guided me to experiment in different ways within my own body and surprised me as to how effective her techniques are. — Vanessa \nUpcoming In-Person Song Circles:\nThe in-person song circles start in April!\nI’m hoping you’ll be part of it as we continue to journey. We’ll learn new songs and chants\, deepen our practices of connection with self and others and raise up as much fun\, healing\, and connection as possible! Fall Song Circles 8-week sessions\, starting with free open houses on the first week.\nThe song circle with Julie not only helped me to be a better singer\, it helped me be more assertive and confident with the way I carry myself throughout the world. – Antonina \n\nOpen houses in person:\nTuesday\, April 11th\, 1:00 – 3:30  \nThursday\, April 13\, 7:15 – 9:45 pm.
URL:https://www.bridgeandenrich.com/event/free-open-house-for-8-week-song-circle-thursday-apr-13-jun-1/
LOCATION:Bridge & Enrich Lives Society\, 718 East 20th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5V 1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5 to 8 Week Progressive Classes
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