• June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
• June 25 is Take Your Dog to Work Day

As always, if you know of an event that belongs on this list, please contact me and I will add it.

June 8-11: Equine Craniosacral Foundation Class, Santa Cruz, CA
4-day class introducing a physiological and intuitive understanding of CranioSacral work with horses. Instructor: Equine Craniosacral Workshops.

June 12: Beginning Animal Communication, Escondido, CA
Learn the basics of animal communication in this hands-on (mind-on) workshop. Instructor: Marta Williams.

June 12-16: TTouch for Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals, Berkeley, CA
4-day workshop for those interested in a TTouch career, and those who just want to learn for their own personal knowledge. Instructor: Kathy Cascade.

June 26: Beginning/Intermediate Animal Communication, Sacramento, CA
Half-day workshop (morning) at the Learning Exchange where you will learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Marta Williams.

June 26: Medical Intuition & Energy Healing for Animals, Sacramento, CA
Learn how to scan an animal’s body to find imbalances and discomfort and how to use healing energy. Hands-on 1/2-day workshop (afternoon) at the Learning. Instructor: Marta Williams.

June 26-27: Animal Communication Workshop, Agoura, CA
Introductory workshop where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Carol Gurney.

July 10: Canine Massage Workshop, Sacramento, CA
Learn the basics of canine massage in this half-day workshop at the Learning Exchange. Instructor: Julianna Andersen.

July 18: Beginning/Intermediate Animal Communication, Cool, CA
Learn the basics of animal communication in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Marta Williams.

July 23-25: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, San Francisco, CA
2 1/2-day hands-on workshop with horses and dogs where you learn the basics of Healing Touch for Animals. Instructor: Carol Komitor.

July 30 – Aug 1: Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure – Pacifica, CA
Learn the basics of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories and how to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol. Instructor: Kim Bauer from Tallgrass Animal Acupressure.

June 4-6: Equine Touch Level 1 & 2, Loveland, CO
3-day workshop where you will learn the basics of Equine Touch. Instructor: Raian Kaiser

June 6: Holistic Horse Day, Colorado Horse Rescue, Longmont, CO
One-day workshop where you will learn the foundations of the Reach Out To Horses Program (muscle testing, communication and more). Instructor: Anna Twinney.

June 9: Animal Communication Evening, Golden, CO
Learn the basics of animal communication with instructor Anna Twinney.

June 11-13: Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure – Larkspur, CO
Teaches you to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and gives you an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories. Instructor: Kim Bauer from Tallgrass Animal Acupressure.

June 14-17: Meridians & Specific Conditions – Larkspur, CO
Learn about the meridians, imbalances, key acupressure points and specific condition treatments along each of the meridians. Instructor: Kim Bauer from Tallgrass Animal Acupressure.

June 14 & 21, July 12 & 26: Intro to Working with Animals and Essential Oils, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO
Learn the basic principles of essential oils and how to use them on animals. Also includes an intro to applied kinesiology. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

June 19-20: Working with Animals and Essential Oils, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO
2-day workshop where you will learn more in-depth about essential oils and how to use them on animals. Also teaches you about meridians and applied kinesiology. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

June 24 & July 29: Creating a Ceremony for Animals, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO
Learn the art of ceremony, sacred oils, plant brushings, herbal baths, and plants and how to use them with your animals. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

July 17 & 24: Canine Therapeutic Massage Seminar, Lakewood, CO
Learn the basics of canine massage at this two-part seminar. Instructor: Lizanne Flynn of Animals iView

July 24-25: TTouch for Calm and Confident Dogs, Fort Collins, CO
Learn the basics of Tellington TTouch to help dogs develop confidence and better cope with stress. Instructor: Kathy Cascade

July 30 – Aug 1: Equine Myofascial Release Seminar 1, Durango, CO
3-day hands-on seminar at Happenstance Stables where you will learn the basics of how to evaluate and treat pain associated with myofascial restrictions. Instructor: Tamara Rapier.

July 16: Animal Communication Evening, Bethany, CT
An introduction to communicating with animals. Instructor: Anna Twinney

July 23: Animal Communication Evening, East Haddam, CT
An introduction to communicating with animals at Ray of Light Farm. Instructor: Anna Twinney

July 24-25: Reach Out To Horses, East Haddam, CT
2-day natural horsemanship (fundraising) clinic at Ray of Light Farm. Instructor: Anna Twinney

June 5-6: TTouch for Dogs, Sarasota, FL
2-day workshop where you will learn the basics of TTouch for dogs. Instructor: Sage Lewis

June 12: Massage For Your Pet, Longwood, FL
Learn the basics of canine/feline massage. Instructor: Susan Fasold

July 24-25: Camelidynamics Workshop, Forreston, IL
2-day workshop at Willow Bend Alpaca Farms where you will learn the basics of camelidynamics. Instructor: Marty McGee Bennett

June 25-27: TTEAM clinic, Fontana, KS
3-day clinic focused on the Ageing, Senior and Rescue horse. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton.

June 5: TTouch for dogs, MD
Tellington TTouch for dogs. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones.

June 18-21: Equine Craniosacral Foundation Class, MD
A class designed to introduce a physiological and intuitive understanding of CranioSacral work with horses. Taught by Equine Craniosacral Workshops.

June 19-20: Equine Osteopathy, Great Oak Farm, Berlin, MA
Two-day workshop where you will learn how to treat your own horse and recognize problems. Topics include: relaxing your horse, treat lameness, osteo-arthritis, stiff joints, sacro-iliac re-alignment, head carriage, backaches, etc. Instructor: Stephen Schwartz

July 10-14: Equine Myofascial Release Level I, East Lansing, MI
5-day course at Michigan State University where you learn the basics of Equine Myofascial Release. Instructor: Ruth Mitchell-Golladay.

June 11-13: Equine Touch Level 1 & 2, Dassel, MN
3-day foundation class at KCB Equine where you will learn the basics of Equine Touch. Instructor: Colette Bolster

July 7-12: TTouch for Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals, Minneapolis, MN
Introductory TTouch training (also part of the practitioner program). Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton.

July 16-18: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Minneapolis, MN
This 2 1/2-day workshop teaches you the basics of Healing Touch for Animals (HTA). Instructor: Lynn Davis.

July 24-25: Equine Myofascial Release 1, Alexandria, MN
Two and half day workshop where you will learn the basics of Equine Myofascial Release. Instructor: Cathy Covell

June 25-27: Equine Touch Level 1 & 2, Senatobia, MS
Learn the basics of Equine Touch at this 3-day foundation class with instructor Colette Bolster

June 6: Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Workshop Part 1, Monadnock Humane Society ,West Swanzey, NH
One-day workshop where you will learn the basics of TTouch bodywork and tools working with your dogs and shelter cats. This is an experiential introduction and can stand alone or be combined with the Part 2 workshop on August 8. Instructor: Leea Foran

June 30 – July 4: Tellington TTouch Method for Horses, Santa Fe, NM
Learn TTouch for horses at Goose Downs Farms south of Santa Fe. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones.

July 6-11: TTouch for Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals, Santa Fe, NM
6-day workshop where you will learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and companion animals. Part of the pracitioner training, but also open to anyone interested in TTouch. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones.

June 5: TTouch Tips for Pets-About-Town, NYC
Learn the basics of TTouch at Animal Haven Rescue/Shelter in NYC. Instructor: Mary Bruce

June 5-6: Camelidynamics Workshop, Mt. Vernon, OH
Learn the basics of camelidynamics at McFarland’s Llama Farm. Instructor: Marty McGee Bennett

June 19-20: Jin Shin Jyutsu for You and Your Animal Companion, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
2-day introductory workshop where you will learn how to do Jin Shin Jyutsu on yourself and yoyr pet(s). Instructor: Adele Leas.

June 22-24: Feline Massage, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
3-day workshop where you will learn feline anatomy, physiology of muscles, body language, personality traits, and adaptations of massage techniques. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy.

June 26-27: Animal Communication Workshop, Cincinnati, OH
Learn the basics of animal communication in this introductory workshop. Instructor: Carol Gurney.

July 19-22: Canine Massage Level 1, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
Learn about canine anatomy, body language, behavior, and different massage techniques in this 4-day introductory workshop. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy.

July 23-25: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, North Canton, OH
2 1/2-day workshop with dogs and horses where you will learn the basics of Healing Touch for Animals. Instructor: Mary Beth Genter.

June 19-21: Camelidynamics Workshop, Bend, OR
2-day camelidynamics workshop followed by a one-day shearing and fiber clinic at the Camelidynamics Training Center. Instructors: Marty McGee Bennett, Tracy Annis and Liz McDannold.

June 20-25: TTouch for Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals, Portland, OR
Introductory 6-day workshop both for those interested in TTouch as a career, and those who just want to learn for their own personal knowledge. Instructor: Debby Potts.

June 19: Canine Massage 101 – Camden, SC
One-day seminar where you learn the basics of Canine Massage.

June 5-9: TTouch with Dogs, Cats and other Companion Animals, TX
6-day workshop (both for those interested in a TTouch career and those who just want to learn for their own personal knowledge). Location TBA. Instructor: Debby Potts.

June 6: Homeopathy & Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Workshop, Spring, TX
Half-day workshop at Rummy’s Beach Club where you will learn the basics of TCM, how homeopathy works, how the remedies are created, and how to use them. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way.

June 6: Crystal & Color Therapy Workshop, Spring, TX
Half-day class at Rummy’s Beach club where you will learn the history and benefits of crystals, how to use them on animals and how to make custom crystal essences. You will also learn about how to use color therapy with animals. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way.

June 12: Basic Animal Communication Workshop, Houston, TX
Learn the basics of animal communication at the Earth Sanctuary in Houston. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way.

June 27: Flower Essences Workshop, Houston, TX
Half-day workshop (morning) where you will learn how flower essences work, how to use them on animals, and how to make a custom flower essence blend. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way.

June 27: Animal Aromatherapy Workshop, Houston, TX
Half-day workshop (afternoon) where you will learn the basics about essential oils, how to use them on animals, and how to make a custom essential oil blend. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way.

July 11: Animal Communication Workshop, Houston, TX
Learn the basics of animal communication at this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way.

July 18: Reiki I For Animals, Houston, TX
Learn the basics of Reiki for animals and receive the level 1 attunement. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way. NOTE: You must take the Reiki I for People before attending this class. The next one is scheduled on June 19 at Earth Sanctuary.

July 18: Nutrition and Kinesiology Workshop, Houston, TX
Learn about proper nutrition and the basics of using kinesiology to determine proper nutrition, topical products and to determine if your pet is allergic to a certain food or product. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way.

June 9-13: TTEAM Training with Horses, Middleburg, VA
Learn the basics of TTEAM for horses. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones.

June 5-6: Animal Communication Level 1&2, Westminster, VT
Learn how to communicate with animals in this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Barbara Janelle.

June 7-11: Tellington TTouch, Marlboro, VT
Tellington TTouch and animal communication workshop at Camp Gone to the Dogs, Marlboro College. Instructor: Barbara Janelle.

June 5: TTouch for Cats, Everett, WA
Introduction to TTouch for Cats at Everett Community College. Instructor: Shannon Finch

June 4-6: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Sheridan, WY
Learn the basics of HTA (healing touch for animals) at this 2 1/2-day hands-on workshop with dogs and horses. Instructor: Kim Thornton

June 21-26: TTEAM Training, Dubois, WY
Learn about TTEAM and starting young horses at Bitterroot Ranch. Instructors: Linda Tellington-Jones and TTouch Instructors Robyn Hood and Sarah Fisher.

July 4-11: Reach Out To Horses Clinic, Bitterroot Ranch, Dubois, WY
6-day workshop where you will become a certified Reiki practitioner (Level 2) and also learn how to effectively communicate with your horse. Instructor: Anna Twinney

ALBERTA
July 3-4: Equine Healing Workshop, Cochrane, AB
2-day energy healing workshop at The Dawn of Equus Rescue & Sanctuary. Instructor: Margrit Coates

BRITISH COLUMBIA
June 6-11: TTouch for dogs, cats and other Companion Animals, Vernon, B.C.
6-day foundation and on-going course where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructors: Kathy Cascade and Robyn Hood.

June 13: Pawspoint Reflexology, Belcarra, B.C.
Learn the basics of reflexology for animals in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Yvette Eastman

July 13-14: Equine Healing Workshop, Kamloops, B.C.
2-day energy healing workshop. Instructor: Margrit Coates

ONTARIO
June 12: Animal Communication 1, Toronto, ON
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 1-day workshop at Cedar Lane Farm. Instructor: Christine Riedel Gagnon

July 3-4: Canine Touch Level 1, Toronto, ON
2-day workshop at Cedar Lane Farm where you will learn the basics of Canine Touch. Instructor: Raian Kaiser

QUEBEC
July 24-29: TTouch for dogs, cats and other Companion Animals, Rupert, QC
Learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals at this 6-day foundation and on-going training class. Instructor: TBD

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Today’s post comes from Karen Ryan, founder and owner of The Crystal Tiger in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Karen, who has studied with Tibetan yogis and lamas in the Far East, is a Crystal Energy Therapist, Reiki Master of the Usui System of Natural Healing, Gendai Reiki Shihan (Teacher), Crystal Reiki Master, Spiritual Aromatherapist, Radionics Therapist and Spiritual Teacher. She also breeds C.K.C Registered Lhasa Apsos and is the Culinary Director of VeggieFeast, a vegetarian cooking school.

Karen has appeared on live radio and TV and has written three books. The most recent one, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Crystals” was released in 2010. Read my review in this Healing Crystals post.

She also teaches classes and workshops, and is resuming crystal healing courses in July for those in the Toronto area. Check her web site for more information.

I asked Karen how she got into working with crystals, and she said:

“Briefly, by the time I was in my mid-30′s, I was smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day and drank 9 cups of coffee as well. I had severe burn-out from work. I was quite toxic and had to ask myself when I was happiest last. The answer came from within that it was when I was pursuing my spirituality. So, I decided to take some courses on past life regression, astral travel and crystals. I never did get to the past life workshop or the astral travel. Everything was available to me through crystals. I studied under a crystal therapist who was a disciple of Marcel Vogel, a noted IBM researcher and crystal master. Marcel has passed on now, but he left a legacy of healers. Marcel taught that the energy of Crystal Light, the God-Source and Love were all the same. Hold a crystal and you’ve got God-Love on your side. Now who wouldn’t want that!”

Crystals help to regulate an erratic energy signal. They are natural oscillators, taking a signal and refining it (no wonder they were used in radio sets during WWII). When we hold a crystal near an organ or other organic material, the vibrational level of that organ improves, meaning the signal becomes regulated and harmonious with the rest of the organism. The health of the organ is restored with repeated exposure to crystal resonance.

Some crystals have specific abilities for healing. For instance, there are specific crystals that seem to resonate better to restore health to certain organs or disease conditions. Carnelian for instance works very well with various skin conditions. Amethyst works well for headache and arthritic conditions as well as thyroid disorders. Crystals even work well to work on emotional states such as Rose Quartz for love and happiness. Some crystals, such as Selenite, are also used as bridges to higher consciousness. I think animals appreciate the psycho-spiritual aspects as much as humans.

When I lived in Nepal in the Himalayan foothills, the results of nightly howling and growls over food would be seen the next day among the village dog packs. Limping, the losers of the packs would seek human comfort and healing. No one there had medicine for the animals except me, and it was the crystal healing that the dogs came for. Seeing me treat the odd mongrel who sought me out by lying outside my door, the villagers said I was in love with the dogs. Healing animals with crystals is a very intuitive process. With nothing more than crystals and kind words, animals can heal significantly faster than without care. Just let yourself be guided with a crystal in your hand and both you and your animal-friend will benefit.

For more on crystals, don’t miss Karen’s answer to a reader’s question in the “Using Crystals With Cows” post.

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It seems that Tierheilpraktiker (“animal healing practitioner”) training is very popular in Germany. The training includes subjects such as homeopathy, physiotherapy, animal psychology, Bach flowers, leech therapy (!), etc. Does anybody know of a similar education here in the US?

• The Arizona Institute of Healing Arts for Animals, Payson, AZ
• Spirit Learning, Glendale, AZ
• Barbara Janelle, Santa Barbara, CA
• Reach Out To Horses, Golden, CO
• Equi-Myo, West Suffield, CT
• Animal Healing Arts, St. Petersburg, FL
• Hoof, Paw and Claw, Northborough, MA
• The Lightfoot Way, Rosharon, TX

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• Animal Energy (classes in Toronto, Calgary & Victoria)

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• Canine Massage Therapy Centre, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
• Catherine O’Driscoll Complementary Healthcare, Rait, Perthshire
• The Charles Siddle Foundation for Animal Healing, Foxham, Wiltshire
• Healing Animals, Sussex
• Margrit Coates Animal Healing, Salisbury, Wiltshire
• Toni Shelbourne, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire
• UK Animal Healer, Norfolk

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• Living Tree Orchid Essences, Isle of Gigha, Argyll

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• Academicum Heilpraktiker-Schule Kiel
• Ausbildungszentrum Mitte für Klassische Akupunktur und Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin e. V.
• Ausbildungszentrum West für Klassische Akupunktur und Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin e. V.
• Communicanis
• Deutsche Paracelsus Schulen für Naturheilverfahren GmbH
• FAT Gelsenkirchen
• Jochen Vock Tiertherapie und Tiernaturheilkundeschule
• Rolf-Schneider-Seminars
• Sonnentiere
• Tierheilpraktiker-Naturheilschule Prester
• Tier-Therapie-Zentrum
• Verband freier Tierheilpraktiker e.V.

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• Wakiyan, Etten-Leur (Noord Brabant)

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