, I've recently returned from India and here is what John had to say from the group that I toured over there:
"Terry,
I want to tell you how much I appreciated your guidance on our trip in India. I admit there were times when it got pretty crazy and you, somehow, had a way of making it all seem fine. I know we made it a challenge for you right from the get go with some unexpected destination changes, yet somehow you made it work!
I wouldn't trade any of the "good or challenging"experiences as I believe the group learned a great deal from every situation we were involved in. Your insights into so many matters ranging from travel and street savvy to your incredible spiritual insights are what impressed me most. You were able to shed light on areas I had always wondered about. Most importantly the inner experiences I had while guided by your meditation sessions in the Himalayan Mountains I know will be with me forever. I feel a change at the core of my being.
Thank you again Terry, this is one journey that has significantly impacted my life and I will remember always. Sincerely, John Fraser" 
Read on to find out more about our trip to India as well as watch my video interview with Sufi Sam, my Sufi whirling teacher from India. Learn about the special Himalayan meditation stones I brought back from a remote monastery in the mountains of Sikkim. Also join us for the next Morning Satsang-Meditation Session. Note: Please help Terry get the word out by sharing this newsletter with your family, friends and any groups or organizations you belong to. If you have attended Terry's events you know you will be giving them an excellent gift and opportunity. Terry has a way of bringing out the best in people.
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Morning Meditation Session |
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The next Morning Satsang-Meditation Session with Terry will be held on December 8th.
Satsang has many definitions but here is one that Terry likes:
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Holding company with an assembly of persons who listen to, talk about and meditate on the highest truth bringing meaning and inner peace into ones daily life"
Here's what people are saying about these sessions:
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Last Saturday, I spent the morning meditating under Terry's guidance. My experience was illuminating. Terry provided an introduction to meditation - he is pure in his word(s) and teaching(s) and this type of teaching can only come from lived experience and wisdom. I will be returning and will learn more. Thanks again Terry."
- Nita Dayal-Nicholson
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"If you were to type in "meditation" on a Google search or YouTube, within 1 hour of research, off the cuff, you will see nothing but valuable information on the benefits of meditation.
More and more doctors are prescribing forms of meditation ranging from stress management to healing skin diseases, such as psoriasis and eczema, with backing data to support the research.
Terry Hodgkinson's meditation seminars are the ideal starting point for those wishing to take up meditation practice, or for seasoned meditators alike. Terry covers a wide range of meditation techniques from his vast experience and travels. As a seasoned meditator, I highly recommend his seminar. There is always something new to explore, for someone like myself with years of experience on the cushion....it's the perfect answer to today's challenges in a modern, informal setting.
Don't miss it!" - Ed Morte -------------------
"Terry, the meditation exercises you have us do are great, but what makes your workshops so special are the talks.You have so much wisdom and you are so inspirational. It is such a pleasure to listen to you" - Margaret Logan -------------------- "Thank you Terry for today's session of self realization and contemplation. It was quite a pleasant experience; and I'm looking forward to going through it again and again and again". - Janet Mtanos --------------------
This morning session will start at 10am sharp and conclude at 12 Noon. It will be held at Terry's office and there is room for 15 people. The first 15 people to register will secure a spot. The cost for this event is only $20.
Terry's office "Positive Changes" is located at:
4895B Dundas Street Etoboke, ON M9A 1B2
Parking is free and the Positive Changes office door and parking lot are located behind the main store fronts facing Dundas street, on the South-East corner.
You can RESERVE YOUR SPOT either by email (click on the link below) or by calling 416-732-0429
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Return to India 2012 - Touchdown in Calcutta |
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"At the last moment we changed our itinerary for our trip to India. We had a few people come down with the flu, so they could not make the tour and the rest wanted to be radical and visit areas of India that were totally different. They wanted to get an Idea of what it would be like to travel India for the first time to areas not known...by even me! So I took them, and showed them things they had never even imagined." - Terry Hodgkinson
After 26 hours travel time I finally arrived at my desired destination of Kolkata which used to be known as Calcutta and being the more familiar name this is how I will refer to it from here on. After the end of the British imperial period in 1947, India started and continues today to change many of its city's names. To name a few: Bombay became Mumbai, Madras became Chennai, Benares became Varanasi and Calcutta where I started the first leg of my wandering became known as Kolkata.
Having been in India 12 years ago for the first time and spending three months backpacking around on my own, I thought I was well prepared for what awaited me on my second wander. I think I heard India laugh at me when my plane landed. It's funny how the mind works: it has you believe that you are a veteran in certain situations, only for you to find out different soon enough...
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WiseTalks interview with Sufi Sam in India |
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What are Wise Talks interviews? They are a series of interviews I have done with people I know who are leaders in their field. Each time you watch a Wise Talks episode you will learn something that you hadn't known before, that is the goal. To help enrich your mind and spirit.
This episode of Wise Talks I filmed in Pune, India where I first learned about a unique meditation called Sufi whirling. Watch and learn how my friend and teacher Sufi Sam went from 3 heart attacks and being told he had only 3 months to live, 37 years ago, to changing his life and living better than ever!
Click to Watch Interview with Sufi Sam
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Wise Talks Interview with JKD Guru Makoto Kabayama |
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In this episode of Wise Talks Terry has the honour of talking with renown Jeet Kun Do Guru Makoto Kabayama who is a long time artist on the martial path.
"I trained with Makoto 16 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed his style of instruction. He never really wanted to be a teacher in martial arts but the knowledge he has gained over the years has propelled him to being one of the best teachers in JKD (Jeet Kun Do - Bruce Lee's martial art)" - Terry
Click to Watch Interview with JKD Guru Makoto
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Sanchak Choeling Monastery Meditation Stones |
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The Sanchak Choeling Monastery is very old and has been used for meditation in the Himalayan Mountains over centuries. On my visit to this Monastery I meditated for much of the day. At the end of the day a lama visited with me and said he was impressed with my meditation discipline. We ended up going for walk and just outside the Monastery I noticed these rocks that glittered in the sun. He said that these were meditation stones and have been around the Monastery for hundreds of years and that when they are close to you they can help a person energetically with their meditation. So I asked if I made a donation to the Monastery if It would be okay if I took a few home with me. He said yes and asked that I make them available to only people who enjoy meditating.
So I have around 8 of these Meditation Stones that I will be selling. I've carried them throughout India with me to get them back home and now I can offer them. I selected the ones that I felt were personally energized and will make them available at my events. The smaller ones sell for $60, the larger of the small ones are $80. Let me know if you are interested and would like to purchase one for your meditation practice.
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FreeTrial Essential Martial Arts Classes |
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Terry aka wandering ninja, has been teaching martial arts for close to 30 years. He has owned and operated professional schools for 15 years and now teaches Essential Martial Arts & Meditation in an informal setting. The emphasis in classes is on cultivating greater awareness and inner strength that Terry has experienced with his many teachers and sabbaticals to the Far East.
Whether you have trained before or have just started thinking of taking it up, with the right attitude anyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a complimentary class with Terry.
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I trained martial arts at Energy Lake Studios over 20 years ago where Terry was my favorite instructor by far. Even then, it was evident that Terry was as passionate about teaching and getting positive results with his students as he was about being a martial artist. He always seemed to connect better with me than some of the other instructors because of this. Unfortunately, martial arts took a backseat for me over the past two decades as I focused on pursuing other personal life goals (i.e. university degree, career, and raising a family). However, during this time I always felt something was missing and realized that it was my love for martial arts.
Recently, I have begun to train martial arts under Terry again which has had an immediate impact by allowing me to self-actualize in my personal and professional life. I feel energized and youthful again for the first time in a long time. Much of this can be attributed to Terry's positive approach and ability to break topics down and teach principles in their simplest form. This is a testament to his skill and longevity as a teacher, trainer, and personal coach." Mike Milev Director of Marketing at Cooper Industries Read More Regarding Classes
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Sponsor Terry for an Event in your City |
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Terry can lead an event for your group, company or organization in your city. It's a pleasure for him to introduce people to his work and he enjoys leading groups as well as working with people individually. In the past Terry has been sponsored for his skills in personal coaching and hypnotherapy as well as training in meditation, NLP, traditional martial arts, Chi Kung/Tai Chi, Self defense and Zen awareness exercises. Please contact Terry for more information.
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