John Thunderwolf Ardagh
John Thunderwolf Ardagh is a father, grandfather, husband, psychotherapist, educator, musician, corporate speaker and shamanic practitioner. He started his adult life as a professional musician in 1969 while still at the University of Toronto studying music. Throughout his 30 years as a professional classical musician, John performed with many of the most prestigious classical ensembles in Toronto. His interest in education began with a degree in music education from the University of Toronto and continued for many years as a music teacher of individuals and groups. It was his curiosity about performance anxiety that led him in to the world of spiritual practice as a way to cope with its effects. He began his exploration with meditation but over the years moved on to a panorama of disciplines such as yoga, aikido and Zen Buddhism. It was his desire to apply the principles and practices of this broad spectrum of spiritual disciplines to his work as a performing musician. The discoveries he made brought him the realization that spiritual practice must be brought to every moment of daily living. The demands of single parenthood in 1980 and his discovery of shamanism in 1985 brought John deeper insight and compassion for himself and others. This realization manifested as a desire to share this knowledge and experience with others. His continuing quest for knowledge led him to complete a Masters degree in psychology and training as a psychotherapist. Since that time he has been counseling individuals with a focus on self awareness, self responsibility and living life in an authentic way. He has also been teaching worldwide providing classes, lectures and workshops for personal self growth and development. Helping others discover how to live an authentic and relaxed life has come through his many and varied workshops which reflect his many and varied talents. Of special interest to John is the work he does with sexuality, performance anxiety, men’s healing as well as death and dying. Over the years he has brought an insightful, unique and engaging way of teaching that includes humor and care in helping others to heal their pain and find their naturalness. To contact: 416-461-5002 Email: thunderwolf@sympatico.ca
