June 2015

I am just back from a fun filled and amazing trip to Paris, Edinburgh and Northern Yorkshire. wowowow   Paris, yes, the most beautiful city.... Edinburgh - the castle is incredible! and then a most incredible gale wind that almost toppled me over several times! North Yorkshire, picturesque and super fun! We visited a Druid Temple, Abbey ruins, a castle, amazing caves....   I will tell more about these adventures in my yearly newsletter but for now here are two pictures from Paris of Steve and me and then me alone in front of one of the most breathtakingly beautiful Monet paintings.... so much light, beauty, peace. I love Monet, I love Paris in the spring!!!!  I have some lovely upcoming events in Toronto.   JUNE 20 will be the first Music Ceremony at our new home for the Music Meditations - Esther Myers Yoga Centre, 390 Dupont St., suite 203. 7:30pm, $33.  I look forward to many, many meditations here! Complete details under the Event Listings at the end of the newsletter. We also have a tea sponsor who will be bringing some special teas to our event!   On June 30 I join with my lovely friend Lorraine Gane, a gifted poet, to offer another one of our Poetry and Music workshops, this one entitled 'BEAUTY and LIGHT'. “Beauty and Light” Debbie Danbrook and Lorraine Gane will offer an evening of “Beauty and Light” through music and poetry at Wonderworks, 25 Baldwin, Toronto, on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m.   Tickets, $15 at the door A master of the shakuhachi with 20 CDs to her credit, Debbie will offer meditative selections interspersed with Lorraine’s poetry from two new collections: The Way the Light Enters and The Blue Halo. Debbie offers concerts, music meditations, retreats, and other events in North America, Europe and Japan. Her latest CD is Light from the Super Earth www.healingmusic.com. Lorraine gives poetry readings across Canada and mentors writers through workshops, online courses, and consultations from her home on Salt Spring Island, B.C. www.lorrainegane.com. Debbie and Lorraine have collaborated on several past occasions to enthusiastic audiences. information and reservations: debbiedanbrook@gmail.com;  416-833-3564 Here is a beautiful pink flower from the Valentine's Day bouquet Steve got for me. This flower reminds me of the lovely energy I feel when Lorraine and I intertwingle our words and music - gentle, strong and perfect.   The Healing Boat Cruise, originally planned for June 16 has been rescheduled to coincide with the Pan Am Games. It will now take place on JULY 15 and has been embraced by the organizers of the games!   For everyone on my newsletter list the organizer has added a $30 discount code to bring the price from $150 to $120. The discount code is: mindfulmonsoon   Please click here for the new updated Healing Boat Cruise    Plus lots of more healing events during the summer and fall. Please see all the details under EVENT LISTINGS, thanks.   I hope to see you at one of these beautiful events! Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions.   Lots of Love, Debrina 416-322-3337 www.healingmusic.com   Upcoming Events: June 16 -- RESCHEDULED   3 hour Healing Yacht Charter Meditation and Dinner (Click image for full PDF poster)   .................................................................................................................................................... TORONTO June 20, 2015 Time: 7:30pm MUSIC CEREMONY with Debbie Danbrook and Mark Daniel at Esther Myers Yoga Studio. Please join us for a healing and restorative Music Ceremony featuring Debbie playing shakuhachi flute, fairy chimes and singing and Mark playing Tibetan and crystal bowls. www.seraphimsupportedsounds.com Location: Esther Myers Yoga Studio 390 Dupont Street, Suite 203 (side entrance, north side of Dupont between Spadina and Bathurst) Cost: $33 Registration and Information: Debbie: 416-322-3337 or debbiedanbrook@gmail.com .................................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2015 Beauty and Light An evening of poetry and music with Lorraine Gane and Debbie Danbrook Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm $15 at the door Wonderworks, 25 Baldwin St. Information: lorrainegane@shaw.ca or debbiedanbrook@gmail.com 416-833-3564 Beauty and Light Debbie Danbrook and Lorraine Gane will offer an evening of “Beauty and Light” through music and poetry at Wonderworks on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. A master of the shakuhachi with 20 CDs to her credit, Debbie will offer meditative selections interspersed with Lorraine’s poetry from two new collections: The Way the Light Enters and The Blue Halo. Debbie offers concerts, music meditations, retreats, and other events in North America, Europe and Japan. Her latest CD is Light from the Super Earth www.healingmusic.com. Lorraine gives poetry readings across Canada and mentors writers through workshops, online courses, and consultations from her home on Salt Spring Island, B.C.www.lorrainegane.com. Debbie and Lorraine have collaborated on several past occasions to enthusiastic audiences. .................................................................................................................................................... OTTAWA  July 4, 2015 MUSIC CEREMONY with Debbie Danbrook and Mark Daniel .................................................................................................................................................... BANCROFT  July 10, 11, 12  Please join me at the beautiful Grail Springs for a lovely and healing retreat. 'Music of the Earth, Music of our Hearts' will take us on a three day exploration of healing, discovery, relaxation and joyful abandon. We will learn a breath technique that will nourish our bodies and a mantra that will nourish our souls. For more information and reservations: www.grailsprings.com  .................................................................................................................................................... ERIE, PA, USA July 24-29, 2015 Sacred Dance Guild Festival 2015 Mercyhurst University - Erie, PA DANCE WITH US!! FIVE magnificent days of movement and mystery await us at Mercyhurst University as dancers from all ages, backgrounds, traditions, stages in life and levels of experiences come together Dancing on Waves of Grace! I am looking forward to being a resident musician once again at one of the wonderful Sacred Dance Festivals. I love these festivals!!!! If you like to move/dance (little or no dance experience is needed) please join us for another fun filled fabulous festival. www.sacreddanceguild.org  .................................................................................................................................................... TORONTO  August 22, 2015   MUSIC MEDITATION with Debbie Danbrook and Chris Gartner Please join us for a magical Music Meditation with Shakuhachi, North American flute, Fairy Chimes, Fairy Stick, vocals, Magical Atmospheres and Bass. Tea will be served. Location: Esther Myers Yoga Studio 390 Dupont Street, Suite 203 (side entrance, north side of Dupont between Spadina and Bathurst) Time: 7:30pm Cost: $33 tickets at the door or prepay through paypal: debbiedanbrook@gmail.com  Please bring pillows, blankets and a mat if you would like to stretch out and relax completely during this deep, musical meditation. There are also chairs, blankets and mats available at the studio. Spaced is limited, please call or e-mail to register Registration: Debbie: 416-322-3337 e-mail: debbiedanbrook@gmail.com  For directions the night of the event: 416-833-3564 Debbie & Chris from their 'Light From The Super Earth' CD  video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V1QLwFMxVE  .................................................................................................................................................... OAKVILLE  August 26, 2015 Time: 7:00pm - 90 minute Ceremony MUSIC CEREMONY with Debbie Danbrook and Mark Daniel at Akasha's Den Please join us for a healing and restorative Music Ceremony featuring Debbie playing shakuhachi flute, fairy chimes and singing and Mark playing Tibetan and crystal bowls. www.seraphimsupportedsounds.com   Location: Akasha's Den #1 – 312 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville One block east of Trafalgar turn right onto Reynolds Street. Phone: 905-844-5055 Email: info@akashasden.com Website: www.akashasden.com  Cost: $44 Registration and Information: Akasha's Den: 905-844-5055 .................................................................................................................................................... OTTAWA August 29, 2015 SHAKUHACHI PLAYDAY Start time: 2:00pm Location: Stepping Stones Gallery This is an annual get together of my Shakuhachi students for a Master Class on breathwork, Japanese music and an informal concert. We have had some lovely 'non-shakuhachi' musicians join us in the past. Please let me know if you would like details. .................................................................................................................................................... OTTAWA August 30, 2015 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm BENEFIT CONCERT - For the Japanese Cultural Fund administered by myself and Rebecca Cragg. This Cultural Fund was started to keep the Heart Connection with Japan strong. We will be bringing some Japanese artists to Canada with funds raised. Ian Hepburn - harp, Debbie Danbrook - Shakuhachi, Catriona Sturton - harmonica and accordion plus the shakuhachi students of Debbie. Tickets: $40 donation suggested RSVP: info@camelliaTeas.net or phone: 613-739-4649 Location: Mooney's Bay. Directions are given with your RSVP confirmation .................................................................................................................................................... OTTAWA   August 31, 2015  Remic Rapids Time: 7:00pm to sunset free event MUSIC MEDITATION, MOVEMENT MEDITATION with the rock sculpture of JOHN CEPRANO Please join Debbie Danbrook and musical friends, including the Take Club Shakuhachi Group along with dancers from the Sacred Dance Guild for a beautiful and peaceful Walking Meditation through the rock garden sculptures. Participants will be invited to sit or to join in a meditative walk with music/dancers weaving throughout the space. After the performance we will sit together and enjoy the sunset. This is a photographers dream! Please feel free to bring your camera Location: Remic Rapids on the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. There's a stone sculpture installation at the entrance with a sign "Remic Rapids" right after the Parkdale exit www.jfceprano.com |  www.sacreddanceguild.org .................................................................................................................................................... TORONTO  October 11, Sunday, 2015  MUSIC MEDITATION AND GENTLE YOGA Please join Debbie Danbrook and Celeste Shirley for a combined event of healing music and gentle yoga overlooking a beautiful ravine at the lovely Yoga House. Debbie will also be offering a healing music talk and will be gifting the participants with her mantra, Breathe in Love, Breathe out Light. Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Location: The Yoga House, 7 Copeland Avenue Cost: $33 Registration and Information: Celeste: Tel: 416-690-8966 info@theyogahouse.ca www.theyogahouse.ca .................................................................................................................................................... OTTAWA  November 7, 2015 MUSIC CEREMONY with Debbie Danbrook and Mark Daniel at Kalyana Yoga November 7, 2015 Please join us for a healing and restorative Music Ceremony featuring Debbie playing shakuhachi flute, fairy chimes and singing and Mark playing Tibetan and crystal bowls. www.seraphimsupportedsounds.com Time: 7:00pm Location: Kalyana Shala 375 St Laurent Blvd. Vanier, ON Cost: $44 Registration and Information: Mark: 613-296-6321, mark@seraphimsupportedsounds.com  .................................................................................................................................................... ** VIEW PAST EVENTS 2014 ** VIEW PAST EVENTS 2013