BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tiffany Nicholson-Smith - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Tiffany Nicholson-Smith 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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260419T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 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/ 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:20251130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20240601T062226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T223314Z UID:10000138-1764489600-1766422800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Ayurveda Panchakarma Retreat In INDIA! DESCRIPTION:AYURVEDA PANCHAKARMA RETREAT IN INDIA!\nJoin Dr. Abilash and the Ayurvedic team at the renowned Maitreyi Vedic Village in South India\, for this comprehensive Ayurvedic Panchakarma Retreat this December\, 2025. This is a very profound process that is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. \nTiffany has selected Maitreyi Vedic Village after almost 2 decades of experience in India and various Ayurvedic Centers and has been bringing individuals there for over a decade. Maitreyi is truly a place of holism and exudes a living presence of the Vedas\, and just retreating on this sacred land and in this place\, is deeply healing and transformative. \nAyurveda includes a wide variety of treatment programs depending upon the Prakruti (constitution)\, Vikruti (current state)\, and other considerations based upon each individual. Due to this\, you will receive an initial examination by the head Vaidya (Doctor) Dr. Abilash\, after which your unique Treatment Program will be curated and organized. The holistic approach and methodology of Ayurveda treats disease or ailments as symptoms of unrest at a deeper level and hence aims to go to the very root of the issue. Skillful diagnosis\, management and follow up are mandatory parts of the treatment\, and will all be applied during your 3 week treatment. \nAuthentic Ayurvedic treatments\, given in their traditional and pure form\, under the expert guidance of Dr Abilash\, will bring longterm\, lasting benefits. The serene and peaceful atmosphere of the Vedic Village will add to the healing potency and provides an ideal environment most suitable to inner and outer wellbeing. \nIn Maitreyi\, treatments are not only limited to medicines or to the physical therapies – Ayurveda honours that there is always an element of Rajo Guna of Mind in the cause of diseases. Therefore\, in our retreat\, we inspire retreatants to combine their Ayurvedic treatments with a Spiritual practice (yoga\, meditation\, inquiry) since the Sanskrit word ‘Swastha’ – established in the Self – indicates that Self-realization is the basis for perfect health. Ayurveda is practiced to attain complete health on all levels of our Being. \nYou will be receiving Jeevaniya\, which is one of the most intensive treatment programs done at Maitreyi. Jeevaniya is to give and extend life\, a type of treatment plan which aims to detoxify the body\, reviving the physical wholeness and natural immunity. It is meant for people who due to lifestyle habits or circumstances like polluted environment\, have accumulated toxins in their day to day living. These can cause disease in the long term\, and the best way to prevent this is to flush the toxins out of the body through Ayurvedic treatments and to then bring gradual change in longterm lifestyle choices. \nPanchakarma can be part of your Jeevaniya process. ‘Pancha‐karma’ refers to the five different actions which help to detoxify different parts of our body internally through a systematic process of preparation and elimination. It includes the 5 therapeutic karmas: vamana\, virechana\, vasthi\, nasyam and rakthamoksham. The choice of Panchakarma therapy most suited to you is decided only after diagnosis\, and during this retreat Dr. Abhilash will recommend either 1 or 2 of the karmas for elimination and cleansing. \nTo Deepen the detoxification & regenerative process\, this Retreat will also include Daily Yoga + Meditation with Tiffany\, as well as ongoing Talks/Classes with Dr Abhilash\, Tiffany & Dr Dhanusree. \nWe welcome those to join this retreat who feel deeply called to the Living Presence of Ayurveda. \nAccommodation Options (CAD\, including HST): \nTriple occupancy – $4000 per person\nDouble occupancy – $4500 per person \n  \nWhat’s Included?:\n\nDaily Morning Yoga sessions\nDaily 2x Meditation sessions\nAyurvedic consultations and individual guidance with Dr. Abhilash\n2 Treatments Daily\nAll Internal Medicine\nOne-on-one check-ins during the 3 weeks with Tiffany\nDaily discourses\, integration sessions\, cooking sessions\, vedic offerings\, pujas + homas\, etc.\nOrganic & Sattvic Vegetarian Meals (as well as specific nutritional guidance for your optimal detoxification and wellness)\nAn individualized take-home lifestyle practice designed specifically for you\nDomestic Travel to/from the Airport (Coimbatore) to the Village\nTwo Night stay in Coimbatore\n\n  \nMaitreyi Offers:\n\nEco-lux Accommodations\nOrganic Gardens + Walking Trails\nBeautiful Ayurvedic Treatment Center\nYoga Shala + Havan Shala\n\n  \nFor More Info about Maitreyi: https://maitreyivedic.in/ \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nFollow Tiffany’s Recent Treatment Blog at Maitreyi!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SaveInsta.App - 3049353129242508694SaveInsta.App - 3049631443794621158SaveInsta.App - 3050367555185511249SaveInsta.App - 3051157362324054747SaveInsta.App - 3051835636830388760SaveInsta.App - 3052595937351735537SaveInsta.App - 3053342294077190308SaveInsta.App - 3054468131909544218SaveInsta.App - 3055152088849718292SaveInsta.App - 3055794294505328653SaveInsta.App - 3056224794965196511SaveInsta.App - 3056925345327642565SaveInsta.App - 3061299317892791317SaveInsta.App - 3062743464331953976SaveInsta.App - 3063527165066169760 \n \n \n\n \nPlease review the refund policy. URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/ayurveda-panchakarma-retreat-in-india/ CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/21-Day-Ayurveda-Retreat-in-india-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250302T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 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/ 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;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20241022T151546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T021327Z UID:10000143-1737271800-1737316800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Meditation 1-Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:A 1-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis 1-Day Retreat is a Meditation Immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful day\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nEven though for 1 Day\, this retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ January 19 ~\nSunday:\n7:30-7:50 am – Arrival\, Settling In & Tea\n8-8:40 am – Meditation\n8:50-9:30 am – Meditation\n9:30-10:30 am – Yoga\n10:40-11:40 am – Brunch\n11:50-12:30 pm – Talk\n12:40-1:20 pm – Meditation\n1:30-2:10 pm – Walking Meditation\n2:20-3 pm – Meditation\n3-4 pm – Contemplative Integration\n4-4:40 pm – Meditation\n4:50-5:30 pm – Meditation\n5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner\n6:30-7:10 pm – Meditation\n7:20-8 pm – Dyad Meditation \n  \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/meditation-1-day-retreat-shala/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/June-23rd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20231120T222248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T202020Z UID:10000130-1732892400-1733659200@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:10-Day Somatics & Ayurveda: Embodiment of Grace Retreat in Bali DESCRIPTION:10-Day Somatics & Ayurveda: Embodiment of Grace Retreat in Bali\nNovember 29 – December 8\, 2024\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nJoin Jaya and Tiffany for an incredible Somatic and Ayurvedic experience to ground yourself into your body\, and let your mind and Spirit soar amidst the moving beauty of the island. This Retreat will help you to become trauma~informed\, and also provide tremendous Somatic\, Ayurvedic and Yogic tools to transform your own health\, that of your possible clients\, family and friends. It will also help you to reconnect with the profound healing power of nature through these ancient and modern sciences that revere the same simple\, healthful principles at their cores.\nThis Island of the Gods will feed you through the energy of the one million prayers offered to her each day amidst the 1\,000 temples that receive them. The Island’s Temples will bless you\, and its waterfalls\, water pools and Water Temples cleanse and nourish you! Your body\, mind and spirit will come back to life through embodied practice\, engaged learning\, pure presence\, nourishing food\, beautiful community\, and unexpected blessings of Grace.\nThe Eco~sustainable resort where we will stay up in the mountains\, within a luscious green valley\, is surrounded by fresh water springs and mountain streams that cascade down into a twelve-meter waterfall and rock pool that we can swim in. There are multiple food forests and sculptured rice terraces\, and welcomed 5 degree cooler temperatures at 480 meters above sea level. The resort thrives on permaculture principles and provides for 75% of the food in the restaurant (uses no chemical fertilizers or pesticides). The filtered spring water is sourced directly from nearby Mount Batukaru\, likely the purest water you will drink in Bali (straight from the taps!)\n  \nDAILY SCHEDULE:\n7-7:30 am – Meditation\n7:30-9 am – Yoga\n9-9:45 am – Dinacharya\n10 am – Brunch\n12-2 pm – Somatic and/or Ayurvedic Session\n2-4 pm – Somatic 1:1s\n4-5 pm – Yoga\n5 pm – Dinner\n8-8:30 pm – Meditation or Evening Sadhana \n  \nOUTINGS:\n\nVisit Taman Beji Griya Water Temple and Waterfall on the way to the Eco Sustainable Resort in the mountains (one hour northwest of Ubud).\nWelcome by the village women who will teach us how to make Balinese offerings followed by a blessing with the local Manku (local Priest) in the temple.\nVisit to Pura Luhur Batukaru Hindu Temple on the December 1st New Moon where the Balinese bring flower and fruit offerings and pray to the light within.\nVisit to the nearby Pantai Kelecung beach.\nVisit and swim at the 2 waterfalls on the property.\nEnjoy a 3 hour trek through the surrounding villages\, food forests and rice paddies.\nTake some afternoons and/or evenings off to enjoy hiking\, swimming or spa treatments at the Resort.\nOur last evening\, enjoy traditional gamelan music played alongside a ceremonial bonfire (weather permitting).\n\n   \nOFFERINGS:\nSomatic Work:\n\nDiscovering & Uncovering your Nervous System\nThe Vagus Nerve\, and how trauma both affects both the sacred space within us and in turn can be healed and regulated\nHow to work with memory and track thwarted fight\, flight and freeze (FFF) responses through related body sensations\nDischarging engrained trauma response and rewiring how stress lives in us somatically\nIdentifying and integrating intergenerational trauma and calling upon ancestral healing to enhance our aliveness & joy of Being\nAccessing emotions through the body\, reconnecting with our intuition\, and getting comfortable with healthy boundary-setting\nUsing the wisdom of neuroplasticity to help us transform the hormones of stress-related habit patterns and behaviors\nReorient to living vital\, free\, easeful lives\nDiscovering somatic exercises that can aid to ground\, regulate and calm the Nervous System\n Enhancing your capacity for self-regulation and creation of new body memories for the life we long for\nEmploying trauma-healing as a portal to spirituality by waking up through the body\, and living with embodied awareness\nHealing session demos will take place with various individuals within the group that will illuminate the work and bring applicability\n\n  \nVichara Yoga:\n\nAsana: Discover the profound wisdom of every unique sacred geometry\nBandhas & Mudras: Classical ‘locks’ and ‘seals’ that offer potent revelations\nPranayama: Experience daily extended practices of the classical pranayama techniques\nDharana: Concentration practices that amplify ones attention and clarity of mind\nDhyana: Daily Meditations at the beginning and end of each day\nSubtle Anatomy: Chakras\, Nadis\, Gunas\, Dhatus\, Vayus and Koshas\n\n  \nAyurveda:\n\nUnderstanding the Doshas (Constitutions) as well as Prakruti & Vikruti\nExploring the 3 Pillars: Diet\, Sleep & Sex\nExploring the 3 Causes of Disease\nDeveloping a Dinacharya (Daily Routine) & Rutucharya (Seasonal Routine)\nAyurYoga: Applying Ayurvedic considerations to our yoga practice\nSimple Herb Preparation and uses\nAyurvedic Cooking & Mindful Eating – Rasas\, Viruddhi\, etc.\nAgni & Ama\nIntroduction to Ayurveda – Mahabhutas\, Doshas\, Prakruti and Vikruti\nExploring the 3 Treatments for Health: Ahara\, Vihara & Aushadhi\n\n  \nOther Offerings:\n\nNidra Yoga: The Yoga of Sleep\, Dreams and the Power of Deep Relaxation\nNada Yoga: The Yoga of Sacred Sound\, Rhythm & Mantra\nKriya Yoga: The Yoga of Purification of the physical\, energetic and mental bodies\nKirtan: Sharing of devotional song\, chanting and musical celebration\n\n  \nInvestment:\n\nPrivate Bedroom in Private Villa: $3\,500 CAD\nPrivate Bedroom in Shared Villa: $3\,200 CAD\nShared Bedroom in Shared Villa: $2\,800 CAD\n\nTake $100 CAD off! Earlybird until August 29\, 2024 \nFeel free to send payment by Interac e~transfer to Jaya’s email or via Wise. If you would like a PayPal invoice\, I can also forward it to you. If you prefer to send a deposit\, cost is $1\,000 CAD or USD. \n  \nAll Included:\n\nBeautiful Eco accommodations\nDelicious Plant-Based\, Healing Meals\nInspired Outings\n1 Traditional Balinese Massage\nLocal Transportation\n\n  \nTravel: \nFlights into Denpasar Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and then organize to take a 1-1.5 hour taxi ($30 USD or $40 CAD) to Ubud. \nWe arrange pick up in Ubud at 12pm on Friday\, November 29th and drop-off in Ubud on Sunday\, December 8th around 12pm. \nYou will also need a visa. The 30 day B213 Tourist Visa (Approx $35 USD and $50 CAD) should work well. Please consult with Jaya directly before purchasing. \n– CE credits are available for Yoga Teachers and Ayurvedic Practitioners \n  \nPraise from February 2024 Somatics & Ayurveda Retreat in Bali: \nIt is hard describe how transformative this Retreat was for me. I have been to dozens of yoga retreats and Panchakarma. But none have altered me so deeply. The combination of expertise in both Tiffany’s Ayurvedic yoga practices and Jaya Somatic healing sessions are a healing experience everyone can benefit from. I’ll be returning. And they have deeply influenced my own medical practice too. I now believe that their approach is crucial to transforming our treatments of trauma & it’s deep psychological scars. \n~ Dr Molly Shorthouse\, BScBMBS(Hons) FACRRM (AST Mental Health)\, Australia \nI came to this retreat for many reasons: Having a deep trust and respect for Tiffany and her traditional yoga teachings. Being curious about somatic therapy and Jaya’s approach towards it. Then there’s Bali\, a tropical place where spirit is alive in its culture – where a million prayers are said everyday. And finally\, there was a block. A wall of anxiety I have been hitting my head against for months\, or years even. Something I was fully aware of but at a loss as to what it was and how to more on from it. My heart knew though. The moment I read about the retreat heart said ‘this was where I needed to go.’ \nThrough the nourishing environment created by these incredible women\, a tiny window appeared in the wall. Somatic guidance gave light and space for a deep forgotten trauma to rise up and be acknowledged\, expressed and heard. Yoga and breath supported its further release and the window became larger. By the end of the retreat\, the wall had become the window. And there I stood in the new light of self. The support and love from Tiffany\, Jaya and the other retreatants\, made this journey possible for me to go through. I hold them all in my heart with great gratitude. I feel this retreat has set me free. Life is renewed\, on an unknown path\, with heart open and full of light\, guiding the way. \n~ Heather Malek\, Film Artist\, ON \nBali had been calling my name for some time so when the opportunity came along to attend Tiffany and Jaya’s 10-day yoga\, ayurveda and somatics retreat\, it felt so right. It provided me the container I very much needed to calmly pause and catch my breath from the hectic daily life I’ve been experiencing. The daily exercises\, classes and exchanges were held in a beautiful and serene yet vibrant space and were deeply grounding and enriching; it was what my spirit was craving for lately. Some of the highlights for me were the open morning classes immersed in Bali’s beautiful and lush nature\, learning about the balinese ceremonies and culture\, and connecting with beautiful like-minded souls who travelled from across the world to be there. Starting the retreat as strangers with fellow retreatants\, it quickly became a family to feel safe with\, to be present together and to witness each other’s shifts throughout the process. I am very grateful for Tiffany and Jaya and the retreat. \n~ Amanda Eid\, Government worker\, Ottawa\, ON \nThe trip from Austria to Bali and Jaya & Tiffany’s Retreat was a solo trip\, so I was all the more pleased that I was able to make friends for life at the Retreat. The Retreat was very professionally structured and offered me a profound heart opening\, as well as the clarity and courage to choose a new career path by the end. \nI highly recommend the Retreat to anyone who needs a fresh start in life or simply wants to recharge their batteries and learn more about the incredible healing and health practices of Yoga\, Ayurveda and Somatic Trauma healing. \n~ Ivan Djordjevic\, Dance & Public Relations\, Vienna\, Austria \n  \n  \nRetreat Location: URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/somatics-ayurveda-embodiment-of-grace-retreat-in-bali/ CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Somatics-Ayurveda-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240929T133000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20240625T124803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T185148Z UID:10000139-1727373600-1727616600@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Stepping into Silence: A 3-Day Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Stepping into Silence – 3-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis retreat is a unique 3-day immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful weekend\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nThe retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ Sept 26-29\, 2024 ~\n  \nThursday-Sunday:\nThursday: \n6 pm – Arrival and Welcome\n7-8 pm – Dinner & Lose Ends\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nFriday-Saturday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:10 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n1-3 pm – Lunch + Contemplative Break\n3-3:40 pm – Meditation\n3:50-4:30 pm – Meditation\n4:40-5:40 pm – Personal Sadhana\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Questions\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nSunday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:10 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Closing + Sharing\n1 pm – Lunch + Departure \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/stepping-into-silence-a-3-day-meditation-retreat-sept/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/May-24-27.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240921T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240921T220000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20240814T174901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T182447Z UID:10000142-1726956000-1726956000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Restore to Whole: An Ultimate Ayurvedic Wellness Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:An Ultimate Ayurvedic Wellness Day Retreat\nCome and join me for this beautiful day retreat of restoration and Ayurvedic inspiration hosted by Poorna Wellness in Mississauga\, On. \nTogether\, we will be welcomed to restore through the gifts of: \n\nMeditation\nVichara Yoga\nSattvic Nutritious Meals\nSelf-care DIY Rituals\nAyurvedic Talks\nForest & Lake Walks\nDeeply Restful Nada Yoga\nSweet Community\n\n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n9:30 AM – Arrival (Teas & Coffee / Light Breakfast)\n10:00 AM – Welcome (Surbhi Guleria-Joshi\, Host/Founder) \n10:15 AM – Grounding Meditation (Tiffany Nicholson Smith\, Ayurvedic Expert) \n10:45 AM – Ayurveda For Life Talk \n11:30 PM – Gentle Yoga – 45 mins \n11:45 PM Sharing Circle (Guests) \n12:00 PM – Cooking Workshop \n12:30 PM LUNCH – Delicious Ayurvedic Lunch (Thali) Beetroot Rasa Spice Mix \n1:30 PM Ayurvedic DIY Facial and Hair Masks \n2:30 PM Ayurvedic Cacao + Golden Milk Hot Milk & FOREST WALK \n4:00 PM Restorative Yoga & Nada Yoga with Aromatheraphy \n4:30 PM Closing Circle \nTo REGISTER: https://www.poornawellness.com/retreat\n\n.\n\n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/restore-to-whole-an-ultimate-ayurvedic-wellness-day-retreat/ LOCATION:Poorna Wellness\, Lorne Park\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-14-at-1.46.05-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240907T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20240717T001846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T001943Z UID:10000141-1725699600-1725739200@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Nature & Nurture Day Retreat w/ Stefani DESCRIPTION:Join Stefani on a full-day soul nourishing journey into wellness and nature in the heart of the Gatineau Hills at the lovely Vichara Yoga Shala. We will spend the day exploring the world of ancient healing traditions which have long harnessed the power of Nature to transcend disease of mind and body\, cultivating deep interconnectivity with ourselves and the world around us. Experience this wisdom\, peace and simplicity on a profound level with two Yoga classes\, a nature immersion and meditation. \n\nTwo delicious\, organic\, lovingly-prepared plant-based meals\, tea\, refreshments and all yoga props will be provided for this retreat. \n\nAll are welcome\, no experience with yoga or meditation required!\n\n\n\n\nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\nSEPT 7TH \n\n9am: Arrival\, welcome\, tea\n10:00-12:00: Opening circle\, hatha yoga + meditation\n12:00-1:00pm: Lunch\n1:00-3:00pm: Nature & Nurture workshop\n3:15-5:15pm: Restorative yoga + Nature immersion\n5:15-6:00pm: Closing circle\n6:00-8:00pm: Dinner\n\n\n  \n\n\nINVESTMENT:\n\nYour investment into Yourself for the full day: $170 \n\n\n\nFor more inquiries\, and to reserve your space\, please contact us at: stefanichan1@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPLEASE NOTE: The Vichara Yoga Shala is an entirely Plant-based\, Non-intoxicant & Caffeine-free space. Meat\, Alcohol\, Psychotropics & Coffee are not used on property. \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/nature-nurture-day-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240726T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20230207T135923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T185053Z UID:10000111-1722009600-1722171600@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Somatic Embodiment of Rest Retreat DESCRIPTION:Somatic Embodiment of Rest Retreat\nWakefied\, QC\, Canada\nJuly 26-28\, 2024\nJoin Jaya for an incredible weekend of Somatic embodiment\, both exercises and experiences\, to let your nervous system release deeply\, while grounding into the core of your body. Let go of muscle bracing and inner resistance and find your way into the subtly of our beings\, as we immerse ourselves in nature\, sacred community\, a restful forest setting and enjoy spectacularly prepared Ayurvedic food. This Retreat will provide you with a multitude of Somatic tools to transform your health on all levels\, that of possible clients\, family and friends. Your body\, mind and spirit will learn and experience how to unwind deeply\, and your nervous system will remember and enjoy what it is to rest\, in ways that it may have long forgotten. \nThemes: \n\nDiscovering & Uncovering your Nervous System\nThe Vagus Nerve\, how trauma both affects it and how it can be healed and regulated\nTracking thwarted fight\, flight and freeze (FFF) responses through related body sensations\nDischarging engrained stress & trauma responses and rewiring ourselves somatically\nAccessing emotions through the body\, and reconnecting with our intuition through interoception (gut sense)\nGetting comfortable with fear\, shame\, anxiety\, grief\, healthy aggression\, and related boundary-setting\nDiscovering somatic exercises that can aid to ground\, regulate and calm the Nervous System\n Enhancing capacity for self-regulation and creation of new body memories for the life we long for\nUsing the wisdom of neuroplasticity to help us transform stress-related habit patterns and behaviors\nIntergenerational trauma and cultivating ancestral resources to enhance connection and our vitality\nEmploying trauma-healing as a portal to spirituality by waking up through the body\, and living with embodied awareness\nHealing session demos with various individuals within the group to illuminate the work\n\n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n\nFriday: \n4 pm – Arrival\, Welcome & Orienting\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8:30 pm – Restful Somatic Practice \nSaturday: \n8:30-9:30 am – Walking Meditation in woods\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Somatic talk and practice + demos\n11-11:15 am – Break\n11:15-12:30 pm – Somatic talk and practice\n1-3 pm – Lunch + Break\n3-5 pm – Somatic practice & Embodiment exercises\n5-6 pm – Rest & Reflect\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Somatic Circle – share & exercises\n8-8:40 pm – Vagus nerve meditation \nSunday: \n8:30-10 am – Morning swim in the river\n10-11 am – Breakfast\n11 am-12:30 pm – Somatic practice & Embodiment exercises\n12:30-1 pm – Closing + Sharing\n1 pm – Lunch + Departure \n  \n\nPlease feel free to find more info and/or register by visiting:\nhttps://energythrive.com/ \nhttps://energythrive.com/retreats/ \n  \n  \nINVESTMENT:\nFeel free to send your deposit of $195 via Interac e~transfer to jaya (@) energythrive.com\, Wise or PayPal. (If sending via PayPal there will be a 3% charge added) Space is limited! \nPLEASE NOTE: The Vichara Yoga Shala is an entirely Plant-based\, Non-intoxicant & Caffeine-free space. Meat\, Alcohol\, Psychotropics & Coffee are not used on property. *** This is a Non-Residential Retreat \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/somatic-resilience-retreat-w-jaya-hollohan/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Retreat-Posters-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240623T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20240105T214126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T065307Z UID:10000132-1719127800-1719172800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Meditation 1-Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:A 1-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis 1-Day Retreat is a Meditation Immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful day\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nEven though for 1 Day\, this retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ June 23rd ~\nSunday:\n7:30-7:50 am – Arrival\, Settling In & Tea\n8-8:40 am – Meditation\n8:50-9:30 am – Meditation\n9:30-10:30 am – Yoga\n10:40-11:40 am – Brunch\n11:50-12:30 pm – Talk\n12:40-1:20 pm – Meditation\n1:30-2:10 pm – Walking Meditation\n2:20-3 pm – Meditation\n3-4 pm – Contemplative Integration\n4-4:40 pm – Meditation\n4:50-5:30 pm – Meditation\n5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner\n6:30-7:10 pm – Meditation\n7:20-8 pm – Dyad Meditation \n  \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/meditation-1-day-retreat-5/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/June-23rd-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20240105T215403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T185215Z UID:10000133-1716573600-1716818400@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Stepping into Silence: A 3-Day Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Stepping into Silence – 3-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis retreat is a unique 3-day immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful weekend\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nThe retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ May 24-27\, 2024 ~\n  \nFriday-Monday:\nFriday: \n6 pm – Arrival and Welcome\n7-8 pm – Dinner & Lose Ends\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nSaturday-Sunday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:10 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n1-3 pm – Lunch + Contemplative Break\n3-3:40 pm – Meditation\n3:50-4:30 pm – Meditation\n4:40-5:40 pm – Personal Sadhana\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Questions\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nMonday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:10 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Closing + Sharing\n1 pm – Lunch + Departure \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/stepping-into-silence-a-3-day-meditation-retreat-4/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/May-24-27.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240518T213000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20240507T190705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T154534Z UID:10000137-1716037200-1716067800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Spring Rhythms Day Retreat: Kirtan\, Qi Gong and Nature Connection DESCRIPTION:Spring Rhythms Day Retreat: Kirtan\, Qi Gong and nature connection\nJoin Rishi & Dana for this immersive retreat day\, including Kirtan\, Qi Gong\, and Meditation. \n*There is also an option to join just for the Kirtan from 7:00-9:30pm Energy exchange for the Kirtan only is $25-35 sliding scale. \nRetreat Schedule – May 18th:\n1pm Arrival : (Welcome\, Tea)\n1:30-2:15pm: Opening circle\, meditation\, chant.\n2:15-3:15pm: Qi Gong.\n3:30pm-5:00pm: Contemplative Kirtan Walk.\n5:15-6:00pm: Closing circle\, meditation\, chant (could include Savasana with live music).\n6:00pm: Dinner.\n7:00-9:30pm: Kirtan \nKirtan will be woven through this retreat to provide a clear energetic foundation to dive within\, restore and deepen into stillness. \nThis includes:\n•⁠ ⁠A contemplative Kirtan walk in the nearby forest.\n•⁠ ⁠On this relaxed meditative walk we will connect deeply with nature and stop to settle in at a couple special spots for Kirtan in the forest.\n•⁠ ⁠Full Kirtan to complete the day.\n•⁠ ⁠Mantra activation \nQi Gong in this all levels class\, we will work the energies of spring to support our nervous system\, clarify our minds and harmonize our energy. The movements are simple yet potent and will open the body\, nourish the organs (especially liver and gall bladder) and restore a deep sense of connection. \nMeditation and Presence through all of these practices Rishi(Fraser)\, Dana\, Tiffany and Alex will collaborate to create a powerful retreat container that allows us to unplug\, reconnect\, restore and clarify on a deep level. \nDelicious Ayurvedic\, plant-based meal prepared with love chez Tiffany. \nBIO: Hearts calling is a unique blend of Kirtan and Medicine Music music mixed with spiritually inspired heart hop and poetry. Whether singing deep soulful melodies or danceable chants\, Fraser/Rishi and Dana’s Kirtans are grounding and meditative\, as well as energizing and uplifting. \nTheir inner journey started many years ago\, but it really came to fruition after traveling to India in 2006 and discovering the power of Kirtan. Soon they met their spiritual teacher\, Mooji Baba\, from whom Fraser received the name Rishi. \nIn addition to regular Kirtans\, they host retreats and have shared their art and hearts across Canada\, as well as in Europe and India. Hearts calling is their call out to the world to connect and communicate with love and presence\, to inspire\, uplift and share the joy of chanting and soul expression. \nRishi (Fraser) has been teaching Qi Gong\, Tai Chi\, and Yoga for almost two decades now\, in classes and retreats. These practices have helped him heal from a serious brain injury and had a profound impact on his overall health and well-being.\nPut simply\, he loves these practices\, especially Qi Gong. It is from this joy of practice that he shares\, in a way that is fresh\, authentic and fun\, while also being deeply rooted in tradition. In Qi Gong\, he has benefitted from many teachers\, but is now studying under the mentorship of Andy Henry and Mimi-Kuo Deemer. \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/spring-rhythms-day-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Retreat-Posters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240121T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20231109T223535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T165236Z UID:10000129-1705822200-1705867200@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:1-Day Silent Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:A 1-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis 1-Day Retreat is a Meditation Immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful day\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nEven though for 1 Day\, this retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ JANUARY 21st ~\nSunday:\n7:30-7:50 am – Arrival\, Settling In & Tea\n8-8:40 am – Meditation\n8:50-9:30 am – Meditation\n9:30-10:30 am – Yoga\n10:40-11:40 am – Brunch\n11:50-12:30 pm – Talk\n12:40-1:20 pm – Meditation\n1:30-2:10 pm – Walking Meditation\n2:20-3 pm – Meditation\n3-4 pm – Contemplative Integration\n4-4:40 pm – Meditation\n4:50-5:30 pm – Meditation\n5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner\n6:30-7:10 pm – Meditation\n7:20-8 pm – Dyad Meditation \n  \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/meditation-1-day-retreat-jan-2024/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Retreat-Posters.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231230T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240102T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20230802T185522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T042001Z UID:10000115-1703952000-1704204000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:NEW YEAR'S Silent 3-Day Silent Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Stepping into Silence: NEW YEAR’S RETREAT\nWhat better way for us to enter into the New Year but clear\, aligned\, silent and at peace within ourselves? This is a special retreat designed for this auspicious time of New Year\, which will include Silent Sits\, Walking Meditation\, Vichara Yoga\, Dyad Self-Inquiry Meditations & Kirtan Chanting. \nThis retreat is a unique 3-day immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful weekend\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nThe retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ Dec. 30 – Jan. 2\, 2024 ~\n  \nSaturday-Tuesday:\nSaturday: \n6 pm – Arrival and Welcome\n7-8 pm – Dinner & Lose Ends\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nSunday-Monday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:20 am – Yoga / Personal Sadhana\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n1-3 pm – Lunch + Contemplative Break\n3-3:40 pm – Meditation\n3:50-4:30 pm – Meditation\n4:50-6 pm – Yoga / Personal Sadhana\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Questions\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation (Special New Year Darshana) \nTuesday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8-9:30 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n12:30-1:30 pm – Closing + Sharing\n1:30 pm – Lunch + Departure \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/new-year-3-day-silent-meditation-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Retreat-Posters-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231125T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20230802T183252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T162534Z UID:10000114-1700897400-1700942400@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Meditation 1-Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:A 1-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis 1-Day Retreat is a Meditation Immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful day\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nEven though for 1 Day\, this retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ November 25th ~\nSaturday:\n7:30-7:50 am – Arrival\, Settling In & Tea\n8-8:40 am – Meditation\n8:50-9:30 am – Meditation\n9:30-10:30 am – Yoga\n10:40-11:40 am – Brunch\n11:50-12:30 pm – Talk\n12:40-1:20 pm – Meditation\n1:30-2:10 pm – Walking Meditation\n2:20-3 pm – Meditation\n3-4 pm – Contemplative Integration\n4-4:40 pm – Meditation\n4:50-5:30 pm – Meditation\n5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner\n6:30-7:10 pm – Meditation\n7:20-8 pm – Dyad Meditation \n  \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/meditation-1-day-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Retreat-Posters.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20190610T152602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T024753Z UID:10000072-1696147200-1698166800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Ayurveda Panchakarma Retreat In INDIA! (SOLD OUT!) DESCRIPTION:AYURVEDA PANCHAKARMA RETREAT IN INDIA!\nSOLD OUT! RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR NEXT NOVEMBER!!! \nJoin Tiffany & Dr. Abilash at the renowned Maitreyi Vedic Village in South India\, for this comprehensive Ayurvedic Panchakarma Retreat this October\, 2023. This is a very profound process that is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. \nTiffany has selected Maitreyi Vedic Village after almost 2 decades of experience in India and various Ayurvedic Centers. Maitreyi is truly a place of holism and exudes a living presence of the Vedas\, and just retreating on this sacred land and in this place\, is deeply healing and transformative. \nAyurveda includes a wide variety of treatment programs depending upon the Prakruti (constitution)\, Vikruti (current state)\, and other considerations based upon each individual. Due to this\, you will receive an initial examination by the head Vaidya (Doctor) Dr. Abilash\, after which your unique Treatment Program will be curated and organized. The holistic approach and methodology of Ayurveda treats disease or ailments as symptoms of unrest at a deeper level and hence aims to go to the very root of the issue. Skillful diagnosis\, management and follow up are mandatory parts of the treatment\, and will all be applied during your 3 week treatment. \nAuthentic Ayurvedic treatments\, given in their traditional and pure form\, under the expert guidance of Dr Abilash\, will bring longterm\, lasting benefits. The serene and peaceful atmosphere of the Vedic Village will add to the healing potency and provides an ideal environment most suitable to inner and outer wellbeing. \nIn Maitreyi\, treatments are not only limited to medicines or to the physical therapies – Ayurveda honours that there is always an element of Rajo Guna of Mind in the cause of diseases. Therefore\, in our retreat\, we inspire retreatants to combine their Ayurvedic treatments with a Spiritual practice (yoga\, meditation\, inquiry) since the Sanskrit word ‘Swastha’ – established in the Self – indicates that Self-realization is the basis for perfect health. Ayurveda is practiced to attain complete health on all levels of our Being. \nYou will be receiving Jeevaniya\, which is one of the most intensive treatment programs done at Maitreyi. Jeevaniya is to give and extend life\, a type of treatment plan which aims to detoxify the body\, reviving the physical wholeness and natural immunity. It is meant for people who due to lifestyle habits or circumstances like polluted environment\, have accumulated toxins in their day to day living. These can cause disease in the long term\, and the best way to prevent this is to flush the toxins out of the body through Ayurvedic treatments and to then bring gradual change in longterm lifestyle choices. \nPanchakarma can be part of your Jeevaniya process. ‘Pancha‐karma’ refers to the five different actions which help to detoxify different parts of our body internally through a systematic process of preparation and elimination. It includes the 5 therapeutic karmas: vamana\, virechana\, vasthi\, nasyam and rakthamoksham. The choice of Panchakarma therapy most suited to you is decided only after diagnosis\, and during this retreat Dr. Abhilash will recommend either 1 or 2 of the karmas for elimination and cleansing. \nTo Deepen the detoxification & regenerative process\, this Retreat will also include Daily Yoga + Meditation with Tiffany\, as well as ongoing Talks/Classes with Dr Abhilash\, Tiffany & Dr Dhanusree. \nWe welcome those to join this retreat who feel deeply called to the Living Presence of Ayurveda. \nAccommodation Options (CAD\, including HST): \nTriple occupancy – $3500 per person\nDouble occupancy – $4000 per person\nSingle occupancy – $6000 per person \nWhat’s Included?:\n\nDaily Morning Yoga sessions\nDaily Meditation sessions\nAyurvedic consultations and individual guidance with Dr. Abhilash\n2 Treatments Daily\nAll Internal Medicine\nOne-on-one check-ins during the 3 weeks with Tiffany\nDaily discourses\, integration sessions\, cooking sessions\, vedic offerings\, pujas + homas\, etc.\nOrganic & Sattvic Vegetarian Meals (as well as specific nutritional guidance for your optimal detoxification and wellness)\nAn individualized take-home lifestyle practice designed specifically for you\nDomestic Travel to/from the Airport (Coimbatore) to the Village\n\nMaitreyi Offers:\n\nEco-lux Accommodations\nOrganic Gardens + Walking Trails\nBeautiful Ayurvedic Treatment Center\nYoga Shala + Havan Shala\n\n  \nFor More Info about Maitreyi; https://maitreyivedic.in/ \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nFollow Tiffany’s Recent Treatment Blog at Maitreyi!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SaveInsta.App - 3049353129242508694SaveInsta.App - 3049631443794621158SaveInsta.App - 3050367555185511249SaveInsta.App - 3051157362324054747SaveInsta.App - 3051835636830388760SaveInsta.App - 3052595937351735537SaveInsta.App - 3053342294077190308SaveInsta.App - 3054468131909544218SaveInsta.App - 3055152088849718292SaveInsta.App - 3055794294505328653SaveInsta.App - 3056224794965196511SaveInsta.App - 3056925345327642565SaveInsta.App - 3061299317892791317SaveInsta.App - 3062743464331953976SaveInsta.App - 3063527165066169760 \n \n \n\n \nPlease review the refund policy. URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/ayurveda-panchakarma-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Retreat-Posters-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230806T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20221118T015737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T174240Z UID:10000107-1691307000-1691352000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Meditation 1-Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:A 1-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis 1-Day Retreat is a Meditation Immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful day\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nEven though for 1 Day\, this retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ August 6th ~\nSunday:\n7:30-7:50 am – Arrival\, Settling In & Tea\n8-8:40 am – Meditation\n8:50-9:30 am – Meditation\n9:30-10:30 am – Yoga\n10:40-11:40 am – Brunch\n11:50-12:30 pm – Talk\n12:40-1:20 pm – Meditation\n1:30-2:10 pm – Walking Meditation\n2:20-3 pm – Meditation\n3-4 pm – Contemplative Integration\n4-4:40 pm – Meditation\n4:50-5:30 pm – Meditation\n5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner\n6:30-7:10 pm – Meditation\n7:20-8 pm – Dyad Meditation \n  \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/meditation-1-day-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Retreat-Posters-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230504T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230507T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20221117T204821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T144114Z UID:10000100-1683223200-1683468000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Stepping into Silence: A 3-Day Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Stepping into Silence – 3-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis retreat is a unique 3-day immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful weekend\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nThe retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ May 4-7\, 2023 ~\n  \nThursday-Sunday:\nThursday: \n6 pm – Arrival and Welcome\n7-8 pm – Dinner & Lose Ends\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nFriday-Saturday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:10 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n1-3 pm – Lunch + Contemplative Break\n3-3:40 pm – Meditation\n3:50-4:30 pm – Meditation\n4:40-5:40 pm – Personal Sadhana\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Questions\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nSunday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:10 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Closing + Sharing\n1 pm – Lunch + Departure \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \nPLEASE NOTE: The Vichara Yoga Shala is an entirely Plant-based\, Non-intoxicant & Caffeine-free space. Meat\, Alcohol\, Psychotropics & Coffee are not used on property. \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/stepping-into-silence-a-3-day-meditation-retreat-3/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230430T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20220322T041712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T144154Z UID:10000097-1682697600-1682863200@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Ayurveda SPRING Retreat DESCRIPTION:Experiential Deepening into Ayurveda + Yoga…\nJoin Tiffany for this explorative and rich weekend\, diving into the gift that is Ayurveda\, especially for our lives\, NOW & During the Blossoming Season of Spring. \nThis retreat offers a rare opportunity to both be inspired by the wisdom of Ayurveda and to immerse yourself in its practices while here at the Shala. \nOur Days will include\, but not be limited to: \n\nAyurvedic Learnings – sessions designed to inspire the art of bringing this ancient wisdom to our modern lives\nNourishing\, Ayurvedic Meals\nDinacharya Rituals – learning and applying Ayurvedic daily routines for health and longevity\nDIY explorations – making our own herbal remedies\nAyurvedic Cooking Class\nVichara Yoga Sessions\nMeditation Sessions\nEvening Inspirations – Nidra Yoga\, Nada Sound Bath\, Kirtan\, etc.\n\n  \nDaily Schedule:\n7-8 am: Morning Rituals (Dinacharya)\n8-10 am: Meditation & Vichara Yoga\n10-11 am: Brunch\n11-2 pm: Ayurvedic Inspirations (Talks\, DIY or Cooking Class)\n2-3 pm: Contemplative + Joy Period\n3-5 pm: Ayurvedic Inspirations (Talks\, DIY or Cooking Class)\n5-6 pm: Dinner\n6-7 pm: Sharing\, Dyads\, Sacred Connection\n7-8 pm: Kirtan or Nidra or Nada Yoga\n8-9 pm: Evening Rituals (Ratricharya) \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you into the living gift of Ayurveda and intend for this retreat to be a wellspring\, allowing each of us to lovingly integrate this vibrant wisdom into our the richness of our daily lives! \n\n*** CE Credits Available: 20 hour CE for RYTs \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: The Vichara Yoga Shala is an entirely Plant-based\, Non-intoxicant & Caffeine-free space. Meat\, Alcohol\, Psychotropics & Coffee are not used on property. \n  \nMore About Tiffany Nicholson-Smith…\nAn International Teacher\, Ayurvedic Practitioner (Doctor)\, and a Lover of Life\, Tiffany shares the gifts of Meditation\, Yoga & Ayurveda globally. \nToday\, Tiffany is the founder of Vichara Yoga\, a very unique offering of Classical Yoga that combines the fullness of the Tantric Hatha Yoga Path along with deep Inquiry & Meditative presence. She has also founded Rasa Ayurveda\, a School\, Clinical Practice & Apothecary sharing the authentic\, healing wisdom of Ayurveda. \nAt present\, Tiffany lives in the forested hills of Quebec\, where she offers retreats\, classes and consultations at Vichara Yoga Shala. She also travels worldwide offering Retreats\, Trainings and Immersions/YTTs\, as well as Ayurvedic Consultations and Private Sessions through her mobile clinical practice in which she sees people in-person and online. \nAll are welcome to these upcoming retreats! URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/ayurveda-spring-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Retreat-Posters-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20221117T214446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T034116Z UID:10000104-1676804400-1676836800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Meditation 1-Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:A 1-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis 1-Day Retreat is a Meditation Immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful day\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nEven though for 1 Day\, this retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ February 19 ~\nSunday:\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n12:40-1:20 pm – Talk\n1:30-2:10 pm – Lunch\n2:20-3 pm – Meditation\n3-4 pm – Contemplative Integration\n4-4:40 pm – Meditation\n4:50-5:30 pm – Meditation\n5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner\n6:30-7:10 pm – Meditation\n7:20-8 pm – Dyad Meditation & Closing \n*** 9-10:30 am – Yoga (separate class in the am which you can also register for and attend) \n  \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/stepping-into-silence-a-1-day-meditation-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Retreat-Posters-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230102T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20220314T022726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T234548Z UID:10000094-1672250400-1672668000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:NEW YEAR 5-Day Silent Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Stepping into Silence: NEW YEAR’S RETREAT (5-Day)\nWhat better way for us to enter into the New Year but clear\, aligned\, silent and at peace within ourselves? This is a special retreat designed for this auspicious time of New Year\, which will include Silent Sits\, Walking Meditation\, Vichara Yoga\, Dyad Self-Inquiry Meditations & Kirtan Chanting. \nThis retreat is a unique 5-day immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful weekend\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nThe retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ Dec. 28 – Jan. 2\, 2023 ~\n  \nWednesday-Monday:\nWednesday: \n6 pm – Arrival and Welcome\n7-8 pm – Dinner & Lose Ends\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nThursday-Sunday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:20 am – Yoga / Personal Sadhana\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n1-3 pm – Lunch + Contemplative Break\n3-3:40 pm – Meditation\n3:50-4:30 pm – Meditation\n4:50-6 pm – Yoga / Personal Sadhana\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Questions\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \n\nSpecial New Year Program including Dyad Self-Inquiry Meditation & Kirtan Chanting\n\nMonday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8-9:30 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n12:30-1:30 pm – Closing + Sharing\n1:30 pm – Lunch + Departure \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/new-year-5-day-silent-meditation-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221009T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20220314T021813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T003626Z UID:10000093-1665079200-1665324000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Stepping into Silence: A 3-Day Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Stepping into Silence – 3-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis retreat is a unique 3-day immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful weekend\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nThe retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ Oct. 6-9\, 2022 ~\n  \nThursday-Sunday:\nThursday: \n6 pm – Arrival and Welcome\n7-8 pm – Dinner & Lose Ends\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nFriday-Saturday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:10 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n1-3 pm – Lunch + Contemplative Break\n3-3:40 pm – Meditation\n3:50-4:30 pm – Meditation\n4:40-5:40 pm – Personal Sadhana\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Questions\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nSunday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:10 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Closing + Sharing\n1 pm – Lunch + Departure \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/stepping-into-silence-a-3-day-meditation-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220811T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20220322T040726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T041148Z UID:10000095-1660233600-1660665600@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Sādhaka Retreat DESCRIPTION:5 Days of Experiential Deepening into Yoga\, Meditation\, Ayurveda + Advaita…\n*CE Credits possible\nJoin Tiffany and an intimate group of sincere practitioners and yoga teachers in this immersive retreat\, especially curated for those who are longing to deepen their own personal sādhana (practice) and to enhance their capacity to share with others. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience immersed periods of sādhana\, including but not limited to: \n\nAsana: Discover the profound wisdom of approaching the posture with inquiry\, revealing pranic resonance\, increased presence and embodied meditation.\nBandhas & Mudras: Classical locks and gestures to free and enliven prana.\nPranayama: Continue to discover the power of the classical breath practices that invite\, welcome\, channel\, purify and amplify prana.\nDharana (Concentration): Practice specific techniques\, such as trataka and classical mudras\, which develop focus and lucid awareness.\nDhyana (Meditation): Daily practices of meditation\, including a special emphasis upon “Atma Vichara” or Self-Inquiry Meditation.\nVedic Chanting: Discover the immense power of classical Vedic chanting + mantra and become increasingly comfortable with this powerful practice.\nAyurveda: Bring Ayurvedic wisdom into your daily sādhana both on the mat and off.\nNidra Yoga: Guided Nidra Yoga sessions taking you into the depths of Conscious Sleep and Profound Restfulness.\nKriya Yoga: Integrated purification practices to enhance sattva\, release ama and free prana shakti at every level.\nNada Yoga: Exploring the potency of sound and vibratory resonance.\nKirtan: Sharing of devotional song\, chanting and the power of collective celebration.\n\n  \nDaily Schedule:\n6-7 am: Meditation\n7:15-10 am: Vichara Yoga\n10-11 am: Brunch\n11-1 pm: Satsang (+ Q&A)\n1-2 pm: Contemplative Period\n2-3 pm: Reflections + Dyads\n3-5 pm: Vichara Yoga\n5-6 pm: Dinner\n6-7 pm: Contemplative Period\n7-8 pm: Meditation\n8-9 pm: Kirtan or Nidra or Nada Yoga \n  \nMore About Vichara Yoga\nVichara means Inquiry. \nVichara Yoga is born from the roots of Classical Hatha Yoga and Atma Vichara (Self-Inquiry)\, inviting the sadhaka (practitioner) to dive into an exploration of each moment\, Now. Whether we are in an embodied asana (posture)\, or in the posture of life\, it is the Inquiry that guides us into presence with what is. This is where Yoga is known. \nIn Practice\, Vichara Yoga takes inspiration from the traditional path of Hatha Yoga\, encompassing a full-spectrum practice that includes Asana\, Shatkarma\, Pranayama\, Mudras\, Bandhas\, Meditation\, Ayurveda\, Chanting and beyond\, that are all done in the light of self-exploration and profound inner contemplation. The revelations seen on the mat are then integrated into every breath of life\, enlivening your full potentiality and awakening you to the Self. \nDuring this 5-Day Retreat you will be invited to dive fully and experientially into the yoga and meditation practice\, to gain an understanding of the foundational teachings that can be applied on and off the mat\, and to take home a daily practice that will be best aligned to your needs and intentions. You will also receive an Ayurvedic self-care routine and find ways to bring the gift of this healing wisdom into your days. \nVichara Yoga was founded by Tiffany after spending years living in the East\, immersed continuously in the depths of study and retreat with her master teachers. It is from this foundation\, and her own revelatory arisings\, that Vichara Yoga was born. \nThrough its accessible and comprehensive approach\, Vichara Yoga aims to bring you into contact with the classical teachings of Yoga\, so that we can truly taste the intrinsic joy\, peace and freedom that are revealed in and as this very moment. It stays true to the original intention of yoga to offer revelation and awakening\, and to inspire students to use the path of effortless abiding and self-awareness to uncover the deepest truth and most natural state. \nAll are welcome. \nDETAILS\nCE Credits: 50 hour CE for RYTs \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/sadhaka-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220722T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220724T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20220322T042018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T175820Z UID:10000098-1658498400-1658671200@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Women's Rewilding Retreat DESCRIPTION:Wild Women! \nThis retreat is curated for all of us who long to bring deep nourishment\, potent inspiration\, sacred connection and radical wildness into the expression of our feminine hearts… \nJoin me\, Tiffany\, and a group of sisters for this weekend of Rewilding our womanhood\, diving into feminine exploration\, immersion into the beauty of nature\, open-hearted sharing\, and joyful celebration. \nComing together as Women’s Sangha\, in a collective of Sacred Sisterhood\, is needed now more than ever. This retreat arises as a response to many requests over the years from women to gather together in sacredness and sangha\, and to marinate ourselves in the ancient + timeless wisdom traditions of Ayurveda & Tantra. \nThe yearning of my heart in sharing this retreat with a small group of women is that we all feel ever-more ripened\, awake and free in having met each other and ourselves in this rich and healing way. Although the retreat has a beautifully curated schedule\, each configuration of women taps into the divine mystery in a wholly different way and it is always a precious exploration to witness how we co-create this meaningful time together. Approaching this retreat as though we are entering into a Women’s Temple proves to be so deeply aligning\, nourishing and revealing. \nOur Days will include\, but not be limited to: \n\nAyurveda + Tantra Inspiration Sessions – designed to inspire us to bring these ancient wisdoms into our lives as Women\nDinacharya Rituals – learning and applying Ayurvedic daily routines for Women’s Health + Celebration\nDIY explorations – making our own herbal face/hair masks & yoni teas\, and enjoying self-care together\nVichara Yoga Sessions – exploring Prana Shakti and the many embodiments of the Goddess\nMeditation Sessions\nEvening Temple – Sacred Dance\, Kirtan\, Nidra Yoga Sound Bath\, etc.\nShared Nourishing\, Ayurvedic Meals\n\n  \nDaily Schedule:\n7-8 am: Morning Rituals (Dinacharya)\n8-10 am: Meditation & Vichara Yoga\n10-11 am: Brunch\n11-2 pm: Ayurvedic Inspirations (Talks or DIY Self-Care)\n2-3 pm: Contemplative + Joy Period\n3-5 pm: Ayurvedic Inspirations (Talks or DIY Self-Care)\n5-6 pm: Dinner\n6-7 pm: Sacred Sharing\, Dyads & Connection\n7-9 pm: Evening Temple & Rituals (Ratricharya) \nArrival: Friday 4-5:30 pm (first session begins at 5:30 pm)   /   Departure: Sunday by 2 pm \nI look forward to welcoming you into the living gift of Ayurveda + Tantra\, and intend for this retreat to be a wellspring\, allowing each of us to lovingly integrate this vibrant wisdom into our lives\, bringing richness to our hearts and days 💜 \n  \nMore About Tiffany Nicholson-Smith…\nAn International Teacher\, Ayurvedic Practitioner (Doctor)\, and a Lover of Life\, Tiffany shares the gifts of Meditation\, Yoga & Ayurveda globally. \nToday\, Tiffany is the founder of Vichara Yoga\, a very unique offering of Classical Yoga that combines the fullness of the Tantric Hatha Yoga Path along with deep Inquiry & Meditative presence. She has also founded Rasa Ayurveda\, a School\, Clinical Practice & Apothecary sharing the authentic\, healing wisdom of Ayurveda. \nAt present\, Tiffany lives in the forested hills of Quebec\, where she offers retreats\, classes and consultations at Vichara Yoga Shala. She also travels worldwide offering Retreats\, Trainings and Immersions/YTTs\, as well as Ayurvedic Consultations and Private Sessions through her mobile clinical practice in which she sees people in-person and online. \nAll are welcome to these upcoming retreats! \n  \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/womens-rewilding-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20220314T021243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T033614Z UID:10000092-1657216800-1657461600@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Stepping Into Silence: A 3-Day Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Stepping into Silence – 3-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis retreat is a unique 3-day immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful weekend\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nThe retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ July 7-10\, 2022 ~\n  \nThursday-Sunday:\nThursday: \n6 pm – Arrival and Welcome\n7-8 pm – Dinner & Lose Ends\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nFriday-Saturday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:20 am – Yoga / Personal Sadhana\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n1-3 pm – Lunch + Contemplative Break\n3-3:40 pm – Meditation\n3:50-4:30 pm – Meditation\n4:50-6 pm – Yoga / Personal Sadhana\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Questions\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nSunday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8-9:30 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n12:30-1:30 pm – Closing + Sharing\n1:30 pm – Lunch + Departure \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/stepping-into-silence-a-3-day-meditation-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220612T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20220322T041512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T120824Z UID:10000096-1654869600-1655042400@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Ayurveda Now Retreat DESCRIPTION:Experiential Deepening into Ayurveda + Yoga…\nJoin Tiffany for this explorative and rich weekend\, diving into the gift that is Ayurveda\, especially for our lives\, NOW. \nThis retreat offers a rare opportunity to both be inspired by the wisdom of Ayurveda and to immerse yourself in its practices while here at the Shala. \nOur Days will include\, but not be limited to: \n\nAyurvedic Learnings – sessions designed to inspire the art of bringing this ancient wisdom to our modern lives\nNourishing\, Ayurvedic Meals\nDinacharya Rituals – learning and applying Ayurvedic daily routines for health and longevity\nDIY explorations – making our own herbal remedies\nAyurvedic Cooking Class\nVichara Yoga Sessions\nMeditation Sessions\nEvening Inspirations – Nidra Yoga\, Nada Sound Bath\, Kirtan\, etc.\n\n  \nDaily Schedule:\n7-8 am: Morning Rituals (Dinacharya)\n8-10 am: Meditation & Vichara Yoga\n10-11 am: Brunch\n11-2 pm: Ayurvedic Inspirations (Talks\, DIY or Cooking Class)\n2-3 pm: Contemplative + Joy Period\n3-5 pm: Ayurvedic Inspirations (Talks\, DIY or Cooking Class)\n5-6 pm: Dinner\n6-7 pm: Sharing\, Dyads\, Sacred Connection\n7-8 pm: Kirtan or Nidra or Nada Yoga\n8-9 pm: Evening Rituals (Ratricharya) \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you into the living gift of Ayurveda and intend for this retreat to be a wellspring\, allowing each of us to lovingly integrate this vibrant wisdom into our the richness of our daily lives! \n\n*** CE Credits Available: 20 hour CE for RYTs \n  \nMore About Tiffany Nicholson-Smith…\nAn International Teacher\, Ayurvedic Practitioner (Doctor)\, and a Lover of Life\, Tiffany shares the gifts of Meditation\, Yoga & Ayurveda globally. \nToday\, Tiffany is the founder of Vichara Yoga\, a very unique offering of Classical Yoga that combines the fullness of the Tantric Hatha Yoga Path along with deep Inquiry & Meditative presence. She has also founded Rasa Ayurveda\, a School\, Clinical Practice & Apothecary sharing the authentic\, healing wisdom of Ayurveda. \nAt present\, Tiffany lives in the forested hills of Quebec\, where she offers retreats\, classes and consultations at Vichara Yoga Shala. She also travels worldwide offering Retreats\, Trainings and Immersions/YTTs\, as well as Ayurvedic Consultations and Private Sessions through her mobile clinical practice in which she sees people in-person and online. \nAll are welcome to these upcoming retreats! \n  \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/ayurveda-now-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20220411T021000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T031046Z UID:10000099-1652518800-1652630400@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Food Workshop Weekend DESCRIPTION:GROW YOUR OWN FOOD!\nGrowing your own food and living a regenerative lifestyle can be one of the most healthy and empowering things you can do!\n  \n \n\nJoin Wesley Wright and Stefani Chan-Wright of Ahimsa Eco at the beautiful Vichara Yoga Shala in the woods of Wakefield for an intimate\, immersive weekend experience in reconnecting with nature and learning how to grow your own food. The last few GYOF workshops have sold out quickly so please make sure you connect with us early to reserve your spot!\n\n\n This fun and informative weekend will take place on Saturday\, May 14 & Sunday\, May 15 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nHere’s what we’ll cover:\n\n– 90-minute Yoga & Meditation Class on reconnecting with yourself and nature\n– Food is Medicine: Holistic nutrition\, ancient wisdom traditions & rewilding\n– Bio-Intensive Gardening: companion planting\, crop rotation\, planning your garden\n– Soil Health: building healthy soil\, composting & natural fertilizers\n– Gettin’ Down and Dirty: create a custom soil mix\, fill and plant raised beds!\n– A delicious\, healthy vegan lunch will be provided both days\n\n\n  \n\nSign up before May 1st to get the early bird price of only $300 + tax ($350 + tax after May 1)\n\n\n  \n\nMake it a weekend retreat with the option to book a night or two in beautiful eco-luxe accommodations at the Shala for an additional $120/night – breakfast and dinner will also be included in this price.\n\n\n  \n\n\n Email at stefanichan1@gmail.com for questions\, to register & reserve your spot! URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/gyof/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220320T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20210304T202004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T033700Z UID:10000090-1647532800-1647788400@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Stepping into Silence: 3-Day Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Stepping into Silence – 3-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis retreat is a unique 3-day immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful weekend\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nThe retreat aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\n~ March 17-20\, 2022 ~\n  \nThursday-Sunday:\nThursday: \n6 pm – Arrival and Welcome\n7-8 pm – Dinner & Lose Ends\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nFriday-Saturday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8:10-9:20 am – Yoga / Personal Sadhana\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n1-3 pm – Lunch + Contemplative Break\n3-3:40 pm – Meditation\n3:50-4:30 pm – Meditation\n4:50-6 pm – Yoga / Personal Sadhana\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Questions\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nSunday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8-9:30 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n12:30-1:30 pm – Closing + Sharing\n1:30 pm – Lunch + Departure \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/stepping-into-silence-3-day-meditation-retreat-online/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Meditation,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211230T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20211027T011604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T205627Z UID:10000091-1640880000-1641142800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Stepping into Silence: 3-Day Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Stepping into Silence – 3-Day Meditation Retreat\nThis retreat is a unique 3-day immersion experience that focuses on accessing our real and essential nature\, our highest Self\, through a balanced integration of Inquiry\, Meditation\, and Vichara Yoga. This retreat is intended to reveal our pure\, true\, boundless nature\, and to allow that recognition to be a foundational and unchanged seeing. This is not intended as a momentary experience\, or a restful weekend\, but rather an invitation to Be as you truly are and to know that undoubtedly. \nThe retreat\, even for those online\, aims to create an experience similar to that of a solitary retreat\, in order to provide you with an opportunity to rest with yourself\, to give space for powerful inner reflection\, and to create a sense of internalization\, allowing for a blossoming of the Heart and Truth. The teachings will be a unique integration of Advaita Vedânta infused into seated and walking meditation\, yoga\, and contemplative talks. Participants will be lovingly guided and introduced to various self-inquiry pointings and inspired to integrate these into their lives to continue to reveal and get acquainted with the truth that emerges from within oneself. \nThis retreat will be guided by Tiffany\, who has spent her adult life immersed in self-inquiry\, silent retreats\, and with her own master teachers. Due to her own profound experiences and the insights gained through retreat periods of silence and self-reflection\, she is inspired to offer these revelatory silent retreats worldwide\, which have opened many peoples’ hearts to the joy of being. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE:\nNEW YEAR RETREAT!\n~ December 30-Jan 2\, 2022 ~\nThursday-Sunday:\nThursday: \n6 pm – Arrival and Welcome\n7-8 pm – Dinner & Lose Ends\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \nFriday-Saturday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8-9:30 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation\n12:30-3 pm – Lunch + Contemplative Break\n3-3:40 pm – Meditation\n3:50-4:30 pm – Meditation\n4:50-6 pm – Yoga\n6-7 pm – Dinner\n7-8 pm – Questions\n8-8:40 pm – Meditation \n*** Friday Evening – Special New Year’s sharing including Kirtan + Dyad Meditation \nSunday: \n6:30-7:10 am – Meditation\n7:20-8 am – Meditation\n8-9:30 am – Yoga\n9:30-10:30 am – Breakfast\n10:30-11 am – Talk\n11-11:40 am – Meditation\n11:50-12:30 pm – Meditation + Closing + Sharing\n1:30 – Lunch & Depart \n  \nNo previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary at all. \nNo experience in anything is necessary at all. \nCome as You Are. \n  \n“Look here and know who you are. \nInstantly you will find freedom\, and this suffering will instantly stop. \nThe only way is to look within.” \n– Papaji \n  \n* For those online\, the retreat will be held on the Zoom platform. URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/stepping-into-silence-3-day-meditation-retreat/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Meditation,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Tan-Texture-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190821T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T114904 CREATED:20190607T154926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T190755Z UID:10000080-1566374400-1566752400@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Vichara Yoga Foundations: 5 days in Belgium DESCRIPTION:Daily: 8am-12pm & 2pm-6pm \nJoin Tiffany this August in Belgium for this foundational course in Vichara Yoga. \nVichara means Inquiry. \nVichara Yoga is born from the roots of Classical Hatha Yoga and Atma Vichara (Self-Inquiry)\, inviting the sadhaka (practitioner) to dive into an exploration of each moment\, Now. Whether we are in an embodied asana (posture)\, or in the posture of life\, it is the Inquiry that guides us into presence with what is. This is where Yoga is known. \nIn Practice\, Vichara Yoga takes inspiration from the traditional path of Hatha Yoga\, encompassing a full-spectrum practice that includes Asana\, Shatkarma\, Pranayama\, Mudras\, Bandhas\, Meditation\, Ayurveda\, Chanting and beyond\, that are all done in the light of self-exploration and profound inner contemplation. The revelations seen on the mat are then integrated into every breath of life\, enlivening your full potentiality and awakening you to the Self. \nDuring this 5-Day Workshop you will be invited to dive fully and experientially into the yoga and meditation practice\, to gain an understanding of the foundational teachings that can be applied on and off the mat\, and to take home a daily practice that will be best aligned to your needs and intentions. You will also receive an Ayurvedic self-care routine and find ways to bring the gift of this healing wisdom into your days. \nVichara Yoga was founded by Tiffany after spending years living in the East\, immersed continuously in the depths of study and retreat with her master teachers. It is from this foundation\, and her own revelatory arisings\, that Vichara Yoga was born. \nThrough its accessible and comprehensive approach\, Vichara Yoga aims to bring you into contact with the classical teachings of Yoga\, so that we can truly taste the intrinsic joy\, peace and freedom that are revealed in and as this very moment. It stays true to the original intention of yoga to offer revelation and awakening\, and to inspire students to use the path of effortless abiding and self-awareness to uncover the deepest truth and most natural state. \n  \nPlease contact us for further info or to register. URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/vichara-yoga-foundations-5-days-in-belgium/ LOCATION:aanaajaanaa\, Hoogpoort 25\, 9000 Gent\, Ghent\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Retreat,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Tiffany-Vichara.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR