BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Tiffany Nicholson-Smith - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Tiffany Nicholson-Smith
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Toronto
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161216
CREATED:20241116T135344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T230538Z
UID:10000145-1740420000-1740924000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com
SUMMARY:Awaken the Heart: A Bhakti Retreat in Tulum\, Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Awaken The Heart: A Bhakti Retreat in Tulum\, Mexico\nEnliven your Heart and invigorate your Spark for Life amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Mayan Riviera!\nCome\, deeply immerse yourself in this potent jungle land\, at Casa Arkaana Eco-retreat\, where we will gather to chant\, sing\, dance\, honor\, play and invoke the sacred energies of the Vedic gods and goddesses through the practices of Kirtan\, Bhajan\, Puja\, Yoga\, Meditation & Ayurveda. \nFrom Feb. 24-Mar. 2 2025\, we will be united in the pathway of Bhakti\, in order to come into greater self-knowing and alignment with nature\, life and the Divine.  Guided by Tiffany and Sraddha — both passionate bhaktas\, teachers\, and students of life — this Retreat offers an invitation to step into your heart’s truest essence through these deeply sacred and profound practices.  \nCasa Arkaana embodies sustainable living and eco-beauty through permaculture design\, off-grid energy\, and a commitment to supporting the local community. The Casa Arkaana staff will serve us delicious plant-based and gluten-free meals within the company of our community of kindred souls.  \nEach day will begin with a collective Puja Ritual\, followed by richly heart-inspired Yoga & Meditation Sadhana\, as well as the delight and bliss of Kirtan.  Each day will also include powerful\, targeted practices and inspired talks focused on deepening self-awareness and union with Truth. Our evenings will conclude with the gifts of Kirtan\, Vedic Storytelling\, Fireside Mantra & Nidra Yoga. \nIn addition to our time on the retreat grounds\, you’ll be invited on special day trips to explore the pristine Mayan Riviera beaches for swimming and snorkeling\, and to discover the mystical crystalline cenotes for cleansing dips. We will deeply immerse ourselves in the beauty of this powerfully healing land.  Casa Arakaana also offers authentic Temazcal ceremonies\, which will provide a traditional Mayan healing experience to cleanse and rejuvenate us to connect more deeply with earth\, spirit and our inner resource of silence. \nDuring this Bhakti Retreat\, we’ll also be celebrating Maha Shivaratri on February 26th. Maha Shivaratri is a night of transcendence\, divine union\, and inner stillness. It is a powerful time to honor Lord Shiva with Mantra Chanting\, Meditation\, and Silence\, and we will do so together under the New Moon Sky. \nWhether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the pathway of Bhakti & Yoga\, this retreat has been curated as your opportunity to rekindle your connection to the Divine within and to nourish the depths of your Heart.  \n \n  \nDAYS WILL INCLUDE: \n\nKirtan & sacred song\nPuja & devotional rites\nYoga + Meditation\nHeart-inspiring talks\nCenote & Oceanic swims\nJungle & Plant immersion\nOrganic healing cuisine\nEco-lux accomodations\nTemazcal ceremonies\n\n  \nDAILY SCHEDULE: \n\n6:45 am – Puja\n7:00 am – Morning Sadhana\n9:00 am – Breakfast\n10:00 am – Satsang Talks & Kirtan\n12 pm – Contemplative Time \n1:00 pm – Lunch\n2:00 pm – Excursions/Activities/Kirtan/Yoga\n7:00 pm – Dinner\n8:00 pm – Evening Satsang \n\n  \nYOUR RETREAT HOSTS: \n Caroline Śraddhā Monette’s journey to kirtan began in 2007 on a transformative trip to Australia\, where she first experienced the deeply healing and energizing effects of mantra chanting. Captivated by the powerful connection that kirtan creates\, Śraddhā embraced the practice as a way to uplift and unite communities. Since then\, she has immersed herself in the study of Sanskrit\, mantra\, yoga\, and meditation\, which has shaped her approach as a facilitator. Whether leading kirtan at festivals\, retreats\, or intimate gatherings\, her unique voice and grounded energy create a space where participants can liberate\, uplift\, and connect. \n  \nTiffany is an International Teacher of the Heart\, an Ayurvedic Practitioner\, and the founder of Vichara Yoga & RASA Ayurveda. She is especially known for bringing clarity\, joyful energy and aspiration for revealing truth into each of her seamless offerings of Yoga\, Meditation\, Ayurveda & Tantra. The teachings that pour through her are a direct expression of her visibly open heart\, coupled with a depth of presence. At present\, Tiffany lives in the forested hills of Quebec\, where she teaches at her Vichara Yoga Shala\, and offers Ayurvedic Consultations in her cozy clinic and online. She also continues to travel worldwide offering Retreats\, Trainings and Immersions. \n  \n  \nGET TO KNOW THE BEAUTIFUL CASA ARKAANA… \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n  \n  \nLimited Spots are available – Register Now!
URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/awaken-the-heart-a-bhakti-retreat-in-mexico/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Retreat-Posters-24.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTSTAMP:20260527T161216
CREATED:20250519T181111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T075515Z
UID:10000148-1751328000-1757462399@tiffanynicholson-smith.com
SUMMARY:Meditation as Medicine: 10 Weeks of Ayurvedic Therapeutic Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Healing Power of Meditation!\nAre you ready to discover the healing potential of Meditation in your life or to deepen your already existent practice?\nJoin us for Meditation as Medicine\, a powerful 10-week online program study where Meditation is honored and explored as a gift to restore balance\, calm the mind\, and nurture your psychological and emotional health through the power of Dhyana—True Meditation. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Meditation & Ayurveda\, this program will guide you through simple yet profound Meditations tailored to improve mental well-being while bringing depth of clarity and peace. Grounded in the understanding that mental health (Manasa Svastha) is just as crucial as the health of the body and spirit\, this program will guide you through classical Meditations designed to foster mental and emotional healing. \nWhat is Meditation as Medicine?\nAyurveda has long recognized the mind’s vital role in our overall health. For thousands of years\, Ayurveda has acknowledged that mental health is as integral as physical health and that the balance of the mind\, body\, and spirit is essential to holistic well-being. This interconnectedness is the very foundation of Manasa Svastha\, the Ayurvedic approach to mental wellness. In Ayurveda\, maintaining mental health is not optional—it’s as fundamental as caring for the body. \nThe ancient texts of Ayurveda emphasize that mental health issues—referred to as Manasa Roga—can be as\, or more\, disruptive then physical ailments\, and that healing the mind requires and responds to specific\, medicinal treatments spanning from diet to lifestyle\, herbal medicines to five-sense therapies\, Ayurvedic psychotherapy to spiritual counseling and practices. Meditation\, as outlined in Ayurvedic Chikitsa (treatment protocols)\, is one of the primary tools used to heal and stabilize the mind\, serving as a direct intervention for restoring balance to our mental state. \nIn this program\, Dhyana (True Meditation) serves as the core therapeutic measure. Each week\, you will practice meditation techniques rooted in Ayurveda\, Yoga\, and Advaita Vedanta intended to nourish and heal. This will be a profound exploration into our own inner landscape and give you the empowered tools to witness the power of Meditation as Medicine within your own life. \nHow It Works\nOver the course of 10 weeks\, you’ll engage in a simple\, daily practice of 15-minute meditations\, designed to bring balance and healing to your mind. Each week\, you’ll be introduced to a new practice by recorded video (sent to your email)\, slowly building on the previous techniques to create a powerful and sustainable Meditation Sadhana. \n10 Weeks of Guided Meditations w/ Tiffany: Short\, 15-minute video recorded sessions sent to your email at the beginning of each week to be followed daily. \nLifetime Access to the Recordings!: These Meditations will be yours to use and return to at any moment! \nA Survey of Mental Health & Well-Being: A short questionnaire will be sent out to each participant before beginning the 10 weeks\, at the midpoint and after completion (these will be used to further research in the field of Meditation as both a preventative and curative medicine in the field of Ayurvedic mental health treatments) \n  \nWho is This Program For?\nThis program is for anyone (18+) seeking to improve their mental health (all of us!)\, find peace\, and cultivate emotional resilience. If you’re dealing with stressors\, anxiety\, etc. or just want to incorporate a deeper sense of balance into your life\, this program is for you. \nWe welcome you to strongly commit to this program to truly see the benefits of 10 consistent weeks of daily Sadhana. Let’s Go! \nThe present study is not open to those with diagnosed severe psychiatric conditions or on psychiatric medications (please write us if clarification required).\n\nRegister FOR FREE Now!
URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/meditation-as-medicine-10-weeks-of-ayurvedic-therapeutic-meditation/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Event,Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/May-24-27-3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T133000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161216
CREATED:20250321T004940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T024559Z
UID:10000147-1758902400-1759066200@tiffanynicholson-smith.com
SUMMARY:Awaken the Heart: A Weekend Bhakti Retreat  ♥️
DESCRIPTION:Join Tiffany & Sraddhā for a heart-centered weekend immersed in the sacred gifts of Bhakti Yoga — the yoga of devotion\, love\, and surrender. Together\, we gather to chant\, sing\, celebrate and amplify the joy of the Heart in all forms through Kirtan\, Puja\, Yoga\, Meditation\, Sacred Sangha Moments & Nature Immersion. \nHeld in the serene forested hills of Wakefield\, Quebec\, this intimate retreat is an invitation to let your Heart be nurtured and nourished. Over two soulful days and evenings\, we will root into the heart’s deepest longing for peace\, presence\, joy\, and truth. \nWhether you are new to Bhakti or deeply steeped in the joy of its rich practices\, this weekend is designed as a nourishing immersion into the simple — yet profound — art of devotional presence and celebration. \n\nOur Time Together Will Include:\n✨ Kirtan & Sacred Chanting — Devotional chanting to uplift and awaken the heart✨ Puja & Ritual — Traditional Vedic ceremonies to celebrate the sacred✨ Heart-Centered Yoga & Meditation — Embodied practices to root\, open\, and inspire✨ Vedic Storytelling & Teachings — Timeless tales and reflections to inspire the soul✨ Forest Walks & Nature Immersion — Nourishing moments immersed in the blessing of mama nature✨ Cedar Hot Tub Enjoyment — Soak\, relax\, and integrate beneath the open sky✨ Nourishing Organic Meals — Mindfully prepared\, autumnal vegetarian feasts✨ Sacred Community Connection & Lots of Joy — Sharing space with like-hearted souls \n\nWeekend Flow:\nFriday\, September 265:00 pm — Opening Circle6:00 pm — Yoga7:00 pm — Nourishing Communal Dinner8:00 pm — Evening Kirtan & Sacred Storytelling \nSaturday\, September 278:00 am — Morning Puja\, Yoga & Meditation10:00 am — Nourishing Organic Brunch11:00 am — Kirtan & Sacred Chanting1:00 pm — Forest Walk / Nature Bathing4:00 pm — Kirtan & Satsang Talk6:00 pm — Nourishing Organic Dinner7:00 pm — Evening Kirtan & Storytelling Nidra Yoga \nSunday\, September 288:00 am — Morning Puja\, Yoga & Meditation10:00 am — Nourishing Organic Brunch11:00 am — Kirtan & Sacred Chanting1:00 pm — Final Circle \n\nYour Hosts:\nTiffany Nicholson-SmithTiffany is an International Teacher of the Heart\, Ayurvedic Practitioner\, and founder of Vichara Yoga & RASA Ayurveda. Known for her joyful energy\, clarity\, and heart-centered presence\, Tiffany seamlessly weaves together the teachings of Yoga\, Meditation\, Ayurveda\, and Tantra. She resides at “The Shala” in Wakefield\, offering classes\, retreats\, and Ayurvedic consultations both locally\, online and worldwide. \nCaroline Śraddhā MonetteA devoted Kirtan leader and student of Sanskrit\, Mantra and Yoga\, Śraddhā has been guiding sacred song circles since 2007. Her grounded energy\, soulful presence\, and beautiful voice create a space where hearts open\, voices rise\, and connection to source deepens. Śraddhā is passionate about offering Kirtan as a joyful and healing path toward inner liberation and divine connection. \n\nEmail for More info or to reserve your spot.
URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/awaken-the-heart-a-weekend-bhakti-retreat/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Somatics-Ayurveda-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161216
CREATED:20260409T233937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T234419Z
UID:10000154-1776583800-1776628800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com
SUMMARY:Meditation 1-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/1-day-retreat/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/June-23rd-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161216
CREATED:20260421T020346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T155533Z
UID:10000155-1781884800-1782133200@tiffanynicholson-smith.com
SUMMARY:Sacred Song\, Silence & Sadhana
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/song-silence-sadhana/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-24-27-3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161216
CREATED:20260504T151827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T195602Z
UID:10000157-1784908800-1785070800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com
SUMMARY:Awaken the Heart - SURYA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/awaken-the-heart-surya/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Somatics-Ayurveda-3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161216
CREATED:20260504T151934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T195751Z
UID:10000158-1790352000-1790514000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com
SUMMARY:Awaken the Heart - CHANDRA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/awaken-the-heart-chandra/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Somatics-Ayurveda-1-1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR