Dear Friends,

Spring in the Rockies always includes an unexpected snow fall once in a while. Just like this morning. The freshness of the white snow is beautiful and knowing it will all melt by this afternoon is a wonderful feeling! The birds are singing loudly especially this wonderful bird call the Varied Thrush.

If you need some inspiration for your health, your spirit, and your being this spring, join us at the Body Soul Spirit Expo April 16-18th, 2010 at the Big Four Building in Calgary, AB. Stop in at booth #33 to say hello! We will be offering great bonuses to anyone who signs up for any of our upcoming 2010 Retreats at the Expo. So if you are thinking about joining us this year... what a perfect time to sign up and receive some free gifts from us.

Take care of yourselves and be JOY!

blessings,
Brian & Annette
Quantum Leaps Lodge

Action for Change

Here is an example of what a group of committed people can do to make a difference and speak out for the "trees" and the beauty of a wild and natural place in the interior of British Columbia. As it turns out, "for now" the BC Government/BC Hydro has since backed off on allowing a Run of the River project in this wild place. Their reasoning; too much public opposition to the project! Yipee! Let your voice be heard for what you believe in for sometimes it does make a difference. http://www.wildsight.ca/news/wood-river-wild-video

Why Shamanism?

Shamanic Drumming has been practiced all over the world for about 100,000 years. Many cultures had a "sha-woman/man" who would heal the people. It's very roots are based in Northern European Cultures and in all cultures the core elements of the practice are the same:

1. use of mono/repetitive, rhythmic noise
2. use of materials i.e. smudge, fire, water, plant medicine
3. defined INTENT when entering the altered state of reality

Shamanic Work is all about connecting to what is beyond into non-ordinary reality. The Shaman provides/holds the "space" so that person who is drummed for creates their own journey to wholeness/happiness etc. with the help of spirit guides, power animals, etc.

Shamanism has persisted throughout history, for 1000's of years, because it works. It allows you to open a doorway within your spirit to see a reality beyond any reality you've seen so far & that opens up so many possibilities. The journey is taken while the drum beats and there is never any journey that the outcome is controlled or known. Only spirit knows what is highest and best for the person. It is an act of letting go and letting God, spirit, goddess, or whatever you wish to name "it"! The experience is to bring the answers we need to heal ourselves and raise our consciousness.

My first Shamanic experience just literally "blew" me away to seeing what lies beyond our so called Reality; and how close and accessible the world of non-ordinary reality really is! This was in 1999, the summer my father was dying. A Shaman named Gaye (a beautiful white woman, a mother, a business lady etc) drummed for me and guided me to the answers I was looking for about life, death, and beyond. This experience motivated me to study further and over the last 11 years I've had many experiences that are so very powerful through the Shamanic connection to Mother Earth. I offer Shamanic healing sessions to people here at Quantum Leaps Lodge and each time the experience has been very profound.

Shamanism shakes the foundation of modern day mans' egotistical/materialistic identification with ones body. You will be amazed at the difference in consciousness. There are and have been so many methodology's for resolving dis-ease & coming back into balance throughout history such as Shamanism. Now there is much scientific evidence to prove what the Mystical/Shamanic traditions have always known. Even the pharmaceutical companies know full well the amazing effects of placebo pills. Lots of cases are being shown now of surgeons just "pretending" to do an operation with the same restorative results.

There is a resurgence of the "old ways" for healing as the Medical "system" seems to fail (kill) so many people. In Peru, for instance, there is a huge migration of people going to the Shamans for healing, especially the Ayahuasca Shamans. Cancer and other diseases are cured using the method that has been practiced for 1000's of years.

As with any alternative healing method, find what your essence, your spirit resonates with. Safe journey's wherever your path leads you!

Personal Growth Retreats

Quantum Leaps Lodge and retreat centre offers personal growth work/playshops, spiritual retreats, yoga retreats, personal retreats, and offers the space for group/corporate retreats in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia.  This British Columbia retreat center is peaceful, beautiful, and unique. Come and discover the growth and evolution of yourself in a profound setting on sacred land. There are work/playshops that allow you to make that "quantum leap" within yourself.  If you have a private group you can also organize a Sweatlodge or Firewalking ceremony or any of the other teachings and offerings i.e Breathwork that we offer.

"What a wonderful place is Quantum Leaps Lodge!  What a perfect setting for
the joyous work of creating inner and outer harmony. I will always remember
our retreat here as one of our most special ".
                           -- Neale Donald Walsch, author Conversations with God

"I can't come down from the mountains yet!!!! for the beauty, the peace, and
energy in your sanctuary is overwhelming!!!! "
                           -- Monyca Bouras, Shamanic Practitioner from Mexico