As curated by Pink Elephant

I sent out an invitation to my wonderful, wonderful Pink Elephant community, requesting they submit their favourite online courses (their own, or their nominations) – and here you have the results.

Pour yourself a tea and give our happy course calendar of inspired offerings a read, then start off your 2012 with some new skills – from dream interpretation to painting to love letter writing to, well, oral sex techniques (I LOVE Pink Elephant’s variety of friends!). If business is what’s on your mind, there’s a whole lotta learning you could do around that too.

A little note: These descriptions – listed randomly – were pulled from the instructors’ own pages and aren’t my own assessments.  Also, I’m not an affiliate for any of these nice folks – this is all about sharing. If you have a favourite online course that should be on this list, please add all the details in the comments section. When I’m back at the computer, if your suggestion feels like a fit for our community, I’ll approve it. xo/ck

Presence ~ Showing up in the world of search
Instructor: Tami Smith
Price: $144 (40% discount for Friends of Pink Elephant)
This program is for kind entrepreneurs who want a peaceful way to better website traffic. (Who couldn’t use more and better website traffic?)  https://sites.google.com/a/targetedtrafficstrategies.com/webinar-series/

Marketing 101 for holistic practitioners
Instructor: Tad Hargrave
Price: $204.97+
A six-week coaching program where you can learn the core strategies of the world’s most successful life coaches and holistic practitioners to steadily, authentically, organically and affordably fill your practice with clients who are a perfect fit (using low-cost & low pressure techniques that won’t break your bank or feel ‘gross’). http://sixweek101.eventbrite.com/

Extend your reach ~ Social media for yogis (and non-yogis)
Instructor: Kim McNeil
Price: $99.99
Learn how to better connect with your students outside of class and increase your student base and following effectively using tools like Twitter and Facebook.  http://www.kimmcneilyoga.ca/programs/extend-your-reach

Women on Purpose spiritual business bootcamp
Price: no cost
“9 Weeks of Butt Kicking Heart-Based Business Re-alignment.Featuring Luminaries…Authors SARK, Christine Kloser & Tama Kieves… Conscious Business Guru’s Kendall Summerhawk & Suzanne Falter Barns… Spiritual Leaders Janet Attwood, Dr. Sue Morter & Reverend Deborah Johnson… Life Purpose Expert Baeth Davis…” http://purpose2prosperity.com/summit2012/

Refine and amplify: Mentor’s course for yoga teachers
Instructor: Natalie Rousseau-Horscroft
Price: $125
Join Natalie for a 4-week online yoga teacher’s development program designed specifically for yoga teachers who are ready to take it the next level by refining their vision, honing their skills, and amplifying their impact. http://www.pacificelements.ca/workshops-events/online-courses/

Your brand boost
Instructor: Rhonda Page
Price: $397
Discover your unique difference and unlock the secret to marketing your business effectively. http://www.knowyourdifference.com/your-brand-boost/

The healers who prosper group program
Instructor: Jackie McKay
Price: $882
“Learn to attract all the clients you want, with half the stress, in half the time, with a group who is as inspired as you are…” http://www.healerswhoprosper.com/get-started/group-program/

The mindful business mantra
Instructors: Shara Raqs & Danielle Cornelius
Price: $75
In this audio-visual multimedia creative experience, you’ll play with a mandala symbolizing the 9 alignment points of mindful business.  http://www.womenofmindfulbusiness.com/mindful-business-mantra/

The right brain business plan ~ home-study
Instructor: Jennifer Lee
Price: $147
You’ll roll-up your sleeves and craft a visual plan that lets your head know where your business is going and inspires your heart to sing with joy. http://www.rightbrainbusinessplan.com/courses/

Birth your business
Instructor: Sarah Juliusson
Price: $175-$300 (sliding scale)
“This group coaching model is ideal for those of you seeking a greater sense of community as entrepreneurs, and open to the learning that can come from an exchange of ideas and perspectives with your peers.” http://www.birthyourbusiness.ca/join-a-coaching-circle.html

Story is a state of mind
Instructor: Sarah Selecky
Price: $250
“Story Is a State of Mind is not just another writing course – it’s an unforgettable experience that’s going to transport you and your writing to a new level of clarity, eloquence and productivity.” http://www.storyisastateofmind.com/

Love letters aren’t just for lovers
Instructor: Chris Kay Fraser
Price: $40
This sweet e-class will gently guide you through writing seven weeks of brand new, personal, heart-expanding letters. It’s true… love letters aren’t just for lovers!  http://www.fireflycreativewriting.com/love-letter-eclass/

Tranquilista lifestyle: joie de vivre 
Instructor: Kimberly Wilson
Price: $199
Join kimberly for a 6-week e-course focusing on the main modules outlined in her latest book, tranquilista: mastering the art of enlightened work and mindful play. http://www.kimberlywilson.com/onlineseries.html#tranquilista

Meet your artist within
Instructor: Whitney Ferre
Price: $75
Have you been thinking about taking art classes lately? According to Whitney, your attraction to creativity and art classes is a sign that YOUR Artist Within wants out. http://www.creativelyfit.com/creativity-program/your-artist-within/

Simply {SLR} photography e-class
Instructor: Faith Raider
Price: $80
For anyone with a digital SLR camera. The worst part about owning a D-SLR is figuring out how to use it. Faith knows lots of moms who have never shot out of “Auto” mode – which is such a shame because once you learn how to shoot in manual mode you will never ever want to go back to Auto ever again.  http://faith-simplicity.blogspot.com/p/photography-e-course.html

Cultured kitchen
Instructors: Sherry Rothwell, RHN and Adrienne Percy
Price: $497
Want to learn how to make probiotic condiments and bubbly beverages (at home) for better digestion, smooth skin and optimal immunity (so that you can skip the nasty colds and flus this winter)? If  you are willing  to make just a few SIMPLE changes in your daily routine, Sherry and Adrienne  guarantee that you will eliminate your sugar cravings (without willpower), digest and assimilate your food better, and overcome yeast and fungal infections. (Note from Carrie: I’ve signed up for this one so you’ll see me in the forum! I’m going to save gazoodles on probiotics and will line our kitchen with beautiful mason jars!) http://www.domesticdiva.ca/e-courses/cultured-kitchen/

30-day nutrition challenge
Instructor: The Living Kitchen Wellness Group
Price: $75
The 30 Day Nutrition Challenge is an online program that gets people eating healthier while feeling happier, energized and nourished! It’s 30 days of meal plans, recipes, grocery lists, educational materials, yoga and breathing techniques, online seminars and meditations – and it starts Jan.2. http://livingkitchenwellness.com/registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=53

30 days of yoga
Instructor: Marianne Elliott
Price: $100
You already know how awesome yoga is, right? You love your yoga classes and you know that a home practice would take that goodness to a whole new level. But it’s hard to practice at home. Until Marianne. http://www.marianne-elliott.com/30daysofyoga/

The inner circle ~ body wisdom bootcamp
Instructor: Sue Ann Gleason
Price: $697
“A powerful four-month program delivered via telephone and webinar—for a growing community of women who are ready to take back their plates, one luscious bite at a time.” http://consciousbitesnutrition.com/current-event-the-inner-circle/

L.E.A.N. Start eCourse
Instructor: Becky DeSalme Bishop 
Price: $49 (before Jan.8)
“The L.E.A.N. Start eCourse is a six-session, self-paced workshop developed by world renowned physician and nutrition expert Dr. William Sears…  The program is designed to educate and empower parents and caregivers.” http://healthyfoodfashionista.com/lso/index.htm

The Soul-filled Life
Instructor: Heather Gray
Price: $197+
Special discount code: pink (for 50% off!) 
The Soul-filled Life intensive is for women who are ready to claim their feminine, spiritual leadership in all areas of their life (work, relationships, home, play,travel…). It is also open to men who are ready for a “new way to plan their life,” by finding more of their answers from an internal place. http://www.soulfilledlife.com/intensive/

Crack the dream code
Instructor: Patti Allen
Price: Pay-what-you-choose
Have you ever wondered what your nightly adventures and bizarre images mean? In just a few weeks you will learn to crack your own personal dream code and be on your way personal growth and self knowledge. http://www.dailyom.com/cgi-bin/courses/courseoverview.cgi?cid=303

Decoding the symbols of your dreams
Instructor: Bobbie Ann Pimm
Price: $119
By journaling and working with your dreams and dream symbols, you can learn to interpret your dreams and get the most from these nightly messages. http://www.edgarcayce.org/are/egroups.aspx?id=432

Maybe Baby
Instructor: Randi Buckley
Price:  $250
Special discount code: PinkElephant 
“Maybe Baby” is a coaching program for women who are ambivalent about having children, but hear the whisper of ‘maybe’ in their hearts. http://www.randibuckley.com/maybe-baby/

A woman for all seasons
Instructor: Vivienne Barclay
Price:  $649
Learn  how to employ the energy that each different season brings to achieve your goals. http://www.thinkandtransform.com/a-woman-for-all-seasons

21 days of inner sparkle
Instructor: Tia  Sparkles
Price: $21+
“30 day 21 email Inner Sparkle e-course meets mini online self help guide…Soul food. Heart food. Mind Food. Happiness. Energy. Movement.” http://www.yourlifeyourway.net/21-days-of-inner-sparkle/

The mind-over-matter compulsion and addiction independence program
Instructor: Lishui K Springford  
Price: $447
“A mindfulness based approach to breaking a habit or compulsion. Designed to be the only mind-over-matter habit elimination program you’ll ever need to remain dependency-free for the rest of your life!” http://www.mindtreehealth.net/mind-over-matter-addiction-compulsion

Confidence building secrets for pleasuring him
Instructor: Kim Sedgwick
Price: $97
The Confidence Building Secrets program is designed to offer women the sex education they never got.  http://www.redtentsisters.com/cbs_for_pleasuring_him.html

Winning the love lottery
Instructor: Dana Boyle
Price: $349
“A tried and true way to put away the games, put on your big girl pants and attract your ideal mate, once and for all.” http://danaboyle.com/coaching/winning-the-love-lottery/

The yoga of relating ~ finding the shakti within
Instructors: Siddhartha & Samadhi
Price: $250  (but ask about the 20% discount for friends of Pink Elephant)
This 4-week interactive e-course explores ten insights for attracting genuine love that will support your process for creating conscious relationships. http://consciousrelatingnow.com/yoga-of-relating-shakti/

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Writer Carrie Klassen is a green tea enthusiast, novelist-in-progress, fine point pen aficionado, INFJ Scorpio, and president of Pink Elephant Creative, a website writing and design boutique for inspired entrepreneurs. She also writes workbooks and teaches workshops at Pink Elephant Academy for Entrepreneurs.