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SUMMARY:Personal Coaching
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/personal-coaching-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20250126T231620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T134622Z
UID:23794-1778259600-1778432400@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation for Hope and Healing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-hope-healing-retreat/
LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20260505T170950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T234159Z
UID:29337-1778929200-1778943600@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Come to your Senses: A Day to Practice Deep Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/come-senses-day-practice-deep-mindfulness/
CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20260422T195048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T172656Z
UID:29242-1780599600-1780603200@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Compassion Without Overwhelm: Feeling Without Collapsing
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/compassion-without-overwhelm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Staying Whole Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20260211T010736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T184742Z
UID:27870-1781888400-1782061200@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Coming Home: Meditating in Nature
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/coming-home-meditating-in-nature/
LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20251218T164759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T091908Z
UID:26796-1782691200-1788047999@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Re-Generation Youth Program: Where Spirituality\, Ecology & Community Meet
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/re-generation-youth-program-where-spirituality-ecology-community-meet/
LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20251220T181131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T134444Z
UID:26898-1783702800-1783875600@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:As the Spirit Moves (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/as-the-spirit-moves-2026/
LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260726T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20251217T031307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T224436Z
UID:26795-1785058200-1786878000@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/emotional-intelligence-online-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20251217T031637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T134513Z
UID:26792-1789750800-1789916400@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:AstroDharma: The Nodes & Your Planetary Purpose (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/astrodharma-nodes-planetary-purpose-online-course/
LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20260407T165111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T214041Z
UID:28760-1790852400-1791122400@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Healing Love\, Healing Money (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/healing-love-healing-money-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20260220T020424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T134652Z
UID:27028-1791558000-1792947600@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Tantra Practice Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/tantra-practice-retreat/
LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20260404T232527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T134841Z
UID:28705-1793181600-1795003200@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Integrating Mindfulness Fall 2026: Tools for Holistic Living (In-Person or Online)
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/integrating-mindfulness-fall-2026-tools-for-holistic-living-in-person-or-online/
LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Integrating Mindfulness,Online Courses,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T103327
CREATED:20260422T022709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T024719Z
UID:29193-1794130200-1795971600@www.clearskycenter.org
SUMMARY:Power in Tantric Traditions (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A Clear Sky Course  with Dean NicholsonMay 16\, 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm MDT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Life is busy.  Every day you face demands from work\, family\, finances\, health.  While navigating through life’s daily challenges it can be difficult to pause and take a breath\, to smell the roses\, to rest in the moment. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									In this four hour in-person retreat you will learn and practice ancient mindfulness techniques that will increase your ability to stay grounded and enlivened during work and at home.  Learn to tune into your senses to stay calm\, present and peaceful no matter where you are. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsWhat you can expectClear Sky’s 5 Principles are outstanding guiding principles helping us live in health and integrity. This program is an opportunity to practice them while being guided through a sense-based meditation retreat. If you are curious about the Clear Sky Center\, or just feel the need for a guided afternoon retreat. Join us! 1.Honour your space  In this 4 hour retreat you will join the select group of hundreds of people who have honored the space we call Clear Sky by bringing focused attention\, sincere practice and aspiration thereby honoring the space we inhabit and our time together. 2.Structure and routine This practice day creates a ritual which is lacking in many of our lives. Ritual is helpful for creating a space beyond words in which we can relax.  3.Communication shapes the space where we meet We will guide you in meditating on the senses and you may be amazed at how being in a room with other people who are disciplined in their speech can create a healthy resonance in your being.  4.Cleaning up big areas of your life frees up energy means you know the priorities for having a healthy\, sustainable\, generative life and you are implementing them as best as you can. Together we can support each other in this important work.  5.It’s easier with others  Join us for this afternoon retreat and discover the power of meditation and exploring the senses with others.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Meet your Teacher				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Dean NicholsonDean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over 37 years clinical counselling experience in mental health care.   A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center\, Dean is a student of Qapel Doug Duncan  and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Course DetailsLocation: Clear Sky Meditation CenterDate: May 16\, 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm MTCost: $69 CAD (includes lunch)								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register Now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n				\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a very skilled\, knowledgeable and interactive presenter.   He delivered a two day introductory Counselling Skills Training for the Akisqnuk First Nation Health and Administrative staff which was very well received and beneficial to all participants.\n					\n					Gerard GregoireAkisqnuk First Nation Health				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						You are never quite sure how the unknown is going to be\, but mindfulness will exceed your expectations and open your eyes to how beautiful the mind really is.  Maureen’s warm personality and patience helped ease us into it\, especially for those of us in unfamiliar waters.  Her delivery\, tone and pace were perfect for me to digest.  					\n					Gareth WebbCounsellor\, Youth Substance Use				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						As I mentioned I have some experience (but don’t have a structured daily practice except in times of Crisis).  The wording that Maureen used was very clear and could easily be understood and added to my knowledge.  Also she made it very easy to incorporate into everyday life.  The second best thing was the profound peace that I felt by the end of the second day. I left feeling absolutely lovely and this state lasted the rest of the weekend. Thank you. \n					\n					Ann Morin MSW\, Invermere BC				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t.  Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues.  Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through hard times.\n					\n					PK				\n						\n											\n		\n								\n											\n									\n							\n					\n						I appreciated the longer meditations in all the senses. \nAlthough I have been engaged in  guided meditations fairly consistently for 2 years plus; having your support really helped me to ‘stretch out’.  					\n					Doug P.
URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/power-in-tantric-traditions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses
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