This issue of Shen contains three articles connected with courses running for the first time in 2009.

Ernie and Cathy McNally write about money and relationships. Read more.

Gwen Ewan writes about location – how we position and ground ourselves in our lives and relationships. Read more.

Al Chambers offers practical ideas for how we can create happiness in the face of life's challenges. Read more.

Elfi Dillon-Shaw writes about Conscious Sexuality, a course she is offering next year with Linda Nicholls. Read more.

We also have a remarkable account by Louise Forget of how The Haven helped her reclaim her life following a number of traumatic flying experiences while serving in the Canadian Air Force. Read more.

Finally, last month we celebrated The Haven's 25th Anniversary with a very successful Open House. Janina Stajic covered the event for the Gabriola Sounder, one of our local newspapers, and we are pleased to reproduce her article here. Read more.

There's also a of photos from the Open House. Enjoy!

Toby Macklin, Editor

Click the pic for the Open House slideshow

Click here to download The Haven Models.

Click here for the Joints & Glands moving meditation.