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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 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/ LOCATION:QC 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:20230916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230917T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20230821T203716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T022655Z UID:10000122-1694869200-1694973600@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Kirtan + Harmonium in Classical Indian Music - Weekend Workshop w/ Ram Vakkalanka DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Sep 16 and Sunday\, Sep 17: 1-6 pm \nKirtan and Harmonium in Indian music style  \nJoin us to learn how to play the Harmonium in Indian music style as well as chant Mantras using Indian Ragas. Ram will share his deep knowledge of Indian music starting with the unique philosophy of Indian music\, its Vedic origins\, the musical tones in Indian music\, the structural elements of melody and rhythm in Indian music. Ram will also talk about the Navarasas (the nine essential human emotions)\, an integral part of the Indian music. We will learn and practice some Kirtans in a few Indian Ragas\, along with their notations. Insights into voice culture\, Nada Yoga and Sanskrit pronunciation will be offered as necessary. \nNo prior musical knowledge is necessary to attend this course. Please bring your Harmonium or any other musical instrument you would like to play the Ragas on. Make sure to dress comfortably so you can sit on the floor comfortably. \n  \nABOUT RAM VAKKALANKA: \nRam Vakkalanka is an internationally recognized master of Yoga philosophy\, Nada Yoga\, Meditation and Sanskrit. He was born and brought up in India in a Yogic lifestyle. He grew up studying the Sanskrit language\, ancient scriptures such as Upanishads and practicing Mantra-chanting and Meditation since childhood. In his teens\, Ram started studying music through the Sitar\, which eventually blossomed into Nada Yoga. Simultaneous to Yogic education\, Ram also pursued mundane education\, amassed a few qualifications in Finance and worked in the upper echelons of Management in the corporate world in Singapore\, Africa\, USA and Canada. \nIt was in Canada\, Ram met his spiritual Guru and that meeting changed his life completely. In 2010\, Ram quit the corporate world and dedicated his life to spreading the sublime philosophy of Veda and Vedic sciences such as Astrology and Ayurveda. \nRam shares his deep knowledge of the Yoga philosophy\, Sanskrit\, Nada Yoga as well as Vedic sciences such as Ayurveda and Astrology with a global audience through workshops\, Retreats\, Podcasts as well as one-on-one sessions. He is often described as ‘a gift to the global Yoga community’\, given the breadth and depth of his wisdom as well as the authenticity\, humility and passion with which he shares it.  His teaching style is direct and simple but profound\, filled with current examples and humour. \nRam’s creations so far include 22 CDs in three languages\, one DVD and an online course about the origin and evolution of Yoga. \nFor more about Ram\, visit www.ramvakkalanka.com\, listen to his podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or connect with him on the social media (FB: Ram Vakkalanka\, IG: ram_vakkalanka) URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/kirtan-harmonium-in-classical-indian-music-weekend-workshop-w-ram-vakkalanka/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SepTEMBER-8-10-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20230821T204650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T204940Z UID:10000121-1694804400-1694811600@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Nada Yoga for Chakra Balancing - Sitar Session w/ Ram Vakkalanka DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Sep 15 evening: 7-9 pm \nNada Yoga for Chakra Balancing – Sitar Session \nThere is something sacred inside each one of us that vibrates in perfect harmony with the Universe. However\, the cacophony of our thoughts prevents us from enjoying this inner harmony. Nada Yoga teaches us how to rise above this noise\, go deeper into our heart and discover the inexhaustible source of inner peace and strength there. \nNada Yoga is a wonderful confluence of the art of music and the science of Yoga\, Mudras\, Ayurveda and Astrology. Nada Yoga envisages Music as a means of Enlightenment by exploring the Energetic aspect of Music. Nada Yoga is one of the most effective ways to energize the Chakras\, balance the Vata\, Pitta and Kapha Doshas\, remove mento-emotional energy blockages and gently carry the mind to a tranquil state where inner healing becomes possible. \nIn this session\, Ram Vakkalanka will present the spiritual side of music and explain the relationship between music and the energetic aspects of our mind-body system. Ram presents music from a unique perspective and its soothing quality truly enthralls the audience. In Ram’s hands\, the musical notes become Mantras and create vibrant\, energetic and peaceful ambiance. \nThis session involves intermittent guided meditation on the Chakras to the accompaniment of live Sitar music. Please dress comfortably. \n  \nABOUT RAM VAKKALANKA: \nRam Vakkalanka is an internationally recognized master of Yoga philosophy\, Nada Yoga\, Meditation and Sanskrit. He was born and brought up in India in a Yogic lifestyle. He grew up studying the Sanskrit language\, ancient scriptures such as Upanishads and practicing Mantra-chanting and Meditation since childhood. In his teens\, Ram started studying music through the Sitar\, which eventually blossomed into Nada Yoga. Simultaneous to Yogic education\, Ram also pursued mundane education\, amassed a few qualifications in Finance and worked in the upper echelons of Management in the corporate world in Singapore\, Africa\, USA and Canada. \nIt was in Canada\, Ram met his spiritual Guru and that meeting changed his life completely. In 2010\, Ram quit the corporate world and dedicated his life to spreading the sublime philosophy of Veda and Vedic sciences such as Astrology and Ayurveda. \nRam shares his deep knowledge of the Yoga philosophy\, Sanskrit\, Nada Yoga as well as Vedic sciences such as Ayurveda and Astrology with a global audience through workshops\, Retreats\, Podcasts as well as one-on-one sessions. He is often described as ‘a gift to the global Yoga community’\, given the breadth and depth of his wisdom as well as the authenticity\, humility and passion with which he shares it.  His teaching style is direct and simple but profound\, filled with current examples and humour. \nRam’s creations so far include 22 CDs in three languages\, one DVD and an online course about the origin and evolution of Yoga. \nFor more about Ram\, visit www.ramvakkalanka.com\, listen to his podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or connect with him on the social media (FB: Ram Vakkalanka\, IG: ram_vakkalanka) URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/nada-yoga-sitar-session/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SepTEMBER-8-10-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230910T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20230821T183237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T205708Z UID:10000120-1694257200-1694361600@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:A Weekend of BHAKTI & PUJA w/ Ram Vakkalanka DESCRIPTION:Sep 9 Morning: 11 am – 1 pm & 2 – 4 pm \nPuja – Open Your Heart with Bhakti Yoga Rituals \nThe Sanskrit word ‘Puja’ is an acronym for ‘Purna Jagruti’ or complete awakening. Puja is a sacred ritual that combines Meditation\, Mantras\, Mudras and Pranayama into a very powerful\, uplifting experience. Even though the Puja looks like an external ritual\, it is actually an internal meditation. \nThis workshop is for those who would like to learn how do a basic – but powerful – Vedic Puja ceremony for the benefit of themselves as well as others. Ram will teach the different steps involved in performing a ‘Panchopachara Puja’. A Panchopachara Puja is where the Five Elemental Energies are symbolically offered with Mantras and Mudras to the Divine as an act of gratitude as well as surrender. \nIn celebration of Krishna’s birthday on Sep 6\, this Puja is dedicated to Krishna. Please feel free to bring a few flowers and fruits to the Puja as per your convenience and wear loose clothing so you can sit on the floor comfortably. \nSep 9 Afternoon: 2 – 4 pm \nThe Tales of Krishna and Bhakti  \nIn the Yogic tradition\, the sublimest principles of philosophy were often transmitted in the form of stories by the ancient Seers of India. The Upanishads and Puranas are packed with stories that make very deep impressions on our hearts while subtly conveying the noblest of truths to the intellect. Sometimes\, a story can effortlessly convey what a lengthy\, intellectual meandering struggles to communicate. That’s why many ancient texts about Yoga were written in the form of nestled stories – story within a story – in order to carry across wisdom from generation to generation. \nTrue to the tradition\, Ram is going to share some great tales related to Krishna as well as Bhakti Yoga\, honoring the practice of teaching through stories in these sessions. Listening to these stories will allow the seeds of Bhakti to sprout in your heart and enliven the teachings of Krishna. \nIf you like to channel your inner child and listen to a story or two to unplug and unwind\, you will love these sessions with Ram and his masterful way of story-telling. \nDo join us! \nSep 10: 11 am – 1 pm & 2 – 4 pm \nConnecting with the Divine within through Puja Ceremony  \nThe purpose of the Puja is to transcend the sense of individual ego by surrendering it to the Divine and ultimately merge into the Universal Consciousness. In this workshop\, Ram will teach how to offer the sacred ceremony known as ‘Shadasha Upachara Puja to Krishna. Though the ceremony is dedicated to Krishna\, Ram will also teach how to adapt the Puja ceremony to your chosen Deity. After the workshop\, with a little practice\, you would be able to do a puja by yourself\, incorporating a heart-opening practice of Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. \nThe Puja will be followed by a ‘Spiritual Naming’ ceremony (Namakarana)\, for those who are interested. Thereafter\, there will be a Mantra initiation ceremony for those who are interested. \nPlease feel free to bring any flowers and fruits to the Puja as per your convenience and wear loose clothing so you can sit on the floor comfortably. \n  \nABOUT RAM VAKKALANKA: \nRam Vakkalanka is an internationally recognized master of Yoga philosophy\, Nada Yoga\, Meditation and Sanskrit. He was born and brought up in India in a Yogic lifestyle. He grew up studying the Sanskrit language\, ancient scriptures such as Upanishads and practicing Mantra-chanting and Meditation since childhood. In his teens\, Ram started studying music through the Sitar\, which eventually blossomed into Nada Yoga. Simultaneous to Yogic education\, Ram also pursued mundane education\, amassed a few qualifications in Finance and worked in the upper echelons of Management in the corporate world in Singapore\, Africa\, USA and Canada. \nIt was in Canada\, Ram met his spiritual Guru and that meeting changed his life completely. In 2010\, Ram quit the corporate world and dedicated his life to spreading the sublime philosophy of Veda and Vedic sciences such as Astrology and Ayurveda. \nRam shares his deep knowledge of the Yoga philosophy\, Sanskrit\, Nada Yoga as well as Vedic sciences such as Ayurveda and Astrology with a global audience through workshops\, Retreats\, Podcasts as well as one-on-one sessions. He is often described as ‘a gift to the global Yoga community’\, given the breadth and depth of his wisdom as well as the authenticity\, humility and passion with which he shares it.  His teaching style is direct and simple but profound\, filled with current examples and humour. \nRam’s creations so far include 22 CDs in three languages\, one DVD and an online course about the origin and evolution of Yoga. \nFor more about Ram\, visit www.ramvakkalanka.com\, listen to his podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or connect with him on the social media (FB: Ram Vakkalanka\, IG: ram_vakkalanka) URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/a-weekend-of-bhakti-puja-w-ram-vakkalanka/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SepTEMBER-8-10-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20230821T203306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T203306Z UID:10000119-1694196000-1694206800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Krishna's Birthday! w/ Ram Vakkalanka DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Sep 8: 6-9 pm – Satsang to celebrate Krishna’s birthday \nSatsang: Chants of Krishna\, the charming Musician  \nKrishna is the Jagadguru – the teacher of the Humankind. In celebration of Krishna’s birthday on Sep 6\, join us at this Satsang where Ram will sing Krishna’s chants peppered with the tales and Leelas of Krishna and immerse our hearts and souls in Krishna’s sweetness! \nWe will hear stories of Krishna from BhagavadGita\, Bhagavatam as well as other sacred scriptures. \nBring your musical instruments\, melodies\, percussive instruments…may be a few flowers and fruits….but above all\, bring a heartful of love and devotion! \nBliss guaranteed! \n  \nABOUT RAM VAKKALANKA: \nRam Vakkalanka is an internationally recognized master of Yoga philosophy\, Nada Yoga\, Meditation and Sanskrit. He was born and brought up in India in a Yogic lifestyle. He grew up studying the Sanskrit language\, ancient scriptures such as Upanishads and practicing Mantra-chanting and Meditation since childhood. In his teens\, Ram started studying music through the Sitar\, which eventually blossomed into Nada Yoga. Simultaneous to Yogic education\, Ram also pursued mundane education\, amassed a few qualifications in Finance and worked in the upper echelons of Management in the corporate world in Singapore\, Africa\, USA and Canada. \nIt was in Canada\, Ram met his spiritual Guru and that meeting changed his life completely. In 2010\, Ram quit the corporate world and dedicated his life to spreading the sublime philosophy of Veda and Vedic sciences such as Astrology and Ayurveda. \nRam shares his deep knowledge of the Yoga philosophy\, Sanskrit\, Nada Yoga as well as Vedic sciences such as Ayurveda and Astrology with a global audience through workshops\, Retreats\, Podcasts as well as one-on-one sessions. He is often described as ‘a gift to the global Yoga community’\, given the breadth and depth of his wisdom as well as the authenticity\, humility and passion with which he shares it.  His teaching style is direct and simple but profound\, filled with current examples and humour. \nRam’s creations so far include 22 CDs in three languages\, one DVD and an online course about the origin and evolution of Yoga. \nFor more about Ram\, visit www.ramvakkalanka.com\, listen to his podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or connect with him on the social media (FB: Ram Vakkalanka\, IG: ram_vakkalanka) URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/celebrate-krishnas-birthday/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SepTEMBER-8-10-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230902T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230903T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20230821T201839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T202014Z UID:10000117-1693652400-1693756800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Connecting with the Inner Goddess - Workshop w/ Ram Vakkalanka DESCRIPTION:Saturday Sep 2 & Sunday Sep 3: 11-1 pm & 2-4 pm each day \nConnecting with the Inner Goddess – the Tantric way \nIn view of the auspicious Devi Navaratri festival coming up\, Vichara Yoga is offering a series of workshops to honor the Cosmic Feminine according to authentic Tantric tradition. \nTantra is a both a celebratory philosophy as well as a system of practices. It combines the beauty of existence with the sublimity of Divine Essence. Tantra is also a transformational ritualistic science that leads to spontaneous expressions of our inner Divinity. Tantra focuses on connecting the practitioner with the sacred Energies in Nature (the Adhi Bhautika) and eventually transform the individual into the Divinity they seek. In this sense\, Tantra is non-dualistic in its approach. \nThis course taught by Ram Vakkalanka focuses on Durga\, the Goddess of protection and nourishment. Goddess Durga can be fiery as well as compassionate at the same time. Those who seek peace and harmony in relationships\, direction and stability in life and protection from negativity will benefit a lot from invoking the benign energy of Goddess Durga. \nIn this series of workshops\, Ram will share various powerful Kerala tantric practices and rituals that will transform the practitioner so as to embody the energy of Goddess Durga by transcending the limitations of human existence. Please note that the Tantric method of Mantra sadhana is very different from the Vedic/Bhakti Yoga way that many people of familiar with and come with the proverbial empty cup of a mind. Ram will teach various Mudras\, Mantras\, Meditations and Tantra (a ritualistic activity) that elevate the practitioner to be an embodiment of Goddess Durga’s energy. Many ritualistic practices including Anga  Nyasa\, Kara Nyasa\, Ayudha-Bhushana Nyasas will be taught in this workshop. Principles of Sanskrit pronunciation will be offered as necessary. \nThose interested are advised to ideally attend all the four sessions. Only serious seekers\, please. Bring a note book and pen. No other external tools required. Dress comfortably…in yellow clothes\, if possible. \n  \nABOUT RAM VAKKALANKA: \nRam Vakkalanka is an internationally recognized master of Yoga philosophy\, Nada Yoga\, Meditation and Sanskrit. He was born and brought up in India in a Yogic lifestyle. He grew up studying the Sanskrit language\, ancient scriptures such as Upanishads and practicing Mantra-chanting and Meditation since childhood. In his teens\, Ram started studying music through the Sitar\, which eventually blossomed into Nada Yoga. Simultaneous to Yogic education\, Ram also pursued mundane education\, amassed a few qualifications in Finance and worked in the upper echelons of Management in the corporate world in Singapore\, Africa\, USA and Canada. \nIt was in Canada\, Ram met his spiritual Guru and that meeting changed his life completely. In 2010\, Ram quit the corporate world and dedicated his life to spreading the sublime philosophy of Veda and Vedic sciences such as Astrology and Ayurveda. \nRam shares his deep knowledge of the Yoga philosophy\, Sanskrit\, Nada Yoga as well as Vedic sciences such as Ayurveda and Astrology with a global audience through workshops\, Retreats\, Podcasts as well as one-on-one sessions. He is often described as ‘a gift to the global Yoga community’\, given the breadth and depth of his wisdom as well as the authenticity\, humility and passion with which he shares it.  His teaching style is direct and simple but profound\, filled with current examples and humour. \nRam’s creations so far include 22 CDs in three languages\, one DVD and an online course about the origin and evolution of Yoga. \nFor more about Ram\, visit www.ramvakkalanka.com\, listen to his podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or connect with him on the social media (FB: Ram Vakkalanka\, IG: ram_vakkalanka) URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/connecting-with-the-inner-goddess-workshop-w-ram-vakkalanka/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SepTEMBER-1-3-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230901T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20230821T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T144654Z UID:10000118-1693591200-1693602000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Beyond CHAKRAS - THE ADHARAS: A WORKSHOP w/ Ram Vakkalanka DESCRIPTION:No schedule URL defined.\nFriday\, Sep 1 evening: 6-9 pm \nBeyond Chakras – the Sixteen Points of Energy \nThe Sanskrit word ‘Adhara’ means foundation\, base and support. The Siddha Yoga Tradition\, one of the most ancient albeit lesser known\, traditions of Yoga\, teaches about the sixteen (shodasha) vital points of Energy in our body. Each one of these sixteen points of Energy has its location\, focal point\, Chakra (Energy vortex)\, Padma (Purified Chakra)\, Tattva (Energy Principle)\, Mantra (Energy Vibration) and Bindu (Point of Infinitude). Seven of these Adharas are mentioned in other Yogic traditions such as Hatha Yoga\, as Chakras\, which are quite popular among modern Yoga practitioners. However\, mastery over all the sixteen Adharas along with their details is considered as vital in the Siddha Yoga tradition. So much so that\, some ancient yogic texts declare that a Yogi who doesn’t know the sixteen Adharas is a Yogi merely in name. \nIn this workshop\, Ram Vakkalanka is going to share the ancient wisdom about the sixteen Adharas. He will share a little about the ancient Siddha Yoga tradition\, the source of this wisdom. Then\, he will dive into the sixteen Adharas…their location\, focal point and the techniques of meditating on them. The workshop involves simple yoga postures\, Pranayama and guided meditations. Please dress comfortably. \n  \nABOUT RAM VAKKALANKA: \nRam Vakkalanka is an internationally recognized master of Yoga philosophy\, Nada Yoga\, Meditation and Sanskrit. He was born and brought up in India in a Yogic lifestyle. He grew up studying the Sanskrit language\, ancient scriptures such as Upanishads and practicing Mantra-chanting and Meditation since childhood. In his teens\, Ram started studying music through the Sitar\, which eventually blossomed into Nada Yoga. Simultaneous to Yogic education\, Ram also pursued mundane education\, amassed a few qualifications in Finance and worked in the upper echelons of Management in the corporate world in Singapore\, Africa\, USA and Canada. \nIt was in Canada\, Ram met his spiritual Guru and that meeting changed his life completely. In 2010\, Ram quit the corporate world and dedicated his life to spreading the sublime philosophy of Veda and Vedic sciences such as Astrology and Ayurveda. \nRam shares his deep knowledge of the Yoga philosophy\, Sanskrit\, Nada Yoga as well as Vedic sciences such as Ayurveda and Astrology with a global audience through workshops\, Retreats\, Podcasts as well as one-on-one sessions. He is often described as ‘a gift to the global Yoga community’\, given the breadth and depth of his wisdom as well as the authenticity\, humility and passion with which he shares it.  His teaching style is direct and simple but profound\, filled with current examples and humour. \nRam’s creations so far include 22 CDs in three languages\, one DVD and an online course about the origin and evolution of Yoga. \nFor more about Ram\, visit www.ramvakkalanka.com\, listen to his podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or connect with him on the social media (FB: Ram Vakkalanka\, IG: ram_vakkalanka) URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/beyond-chakras-the-adharas-a-workshop-w-ram-vakkalanka/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SepTEMBER-1-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230806T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20220914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20200717T185639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T003009Z UID:10000083-1663146000-1672228800@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:50 Hr Ayurveda Online Immersion - GET $100 OFF NOW! DESCRIPTION:BEGINS September 14th\, 2022\nBook the immersion now\, tell and friend and receive $100 off each! \n*** Just use coupon code vedafriends at checkout if you are joining the immersion with any friends! \nJoin Tiffany for this foundational online immersion into the vast world of Ayurveda.  \nTiffany has lovingly curated this course to allow you to live\, love and become radiant with Ayurveda. Drawing upon more than a decade of her own immersive study and clinical practice in the profound wisdom of this healing science\, this immersion will invite you to truly come back to life. \nThis is a 50-Hour Immersion\, offering 16 online sessions of 3 hours each. The beauty of the online platform is that you can join the class from the comfort of your very own home! Tiffany offers this course in a very applied manner\, offering space for discussion\, weekly integrations\, online practices and a private session with her. \nLIVE\, DOWNLOADABLE & LIFETIME ACCESS!:\nMiss a class? Don’t worry\, a video download of each session will always be available\nTopics explored will include:\n\nFoundation & History of Ayurveda\nMahabhutas – The 5 elements\n20 Guruvadi Gunas – The Qualities\nExploring the 3 Causes of Disease\nUnderstanding TriDosha (Constitutions)\nPrakruti & Vikruti\nThe 15 Subdoshas\nSaptadhatus (the 7 Tissues)\nAgni – 13 Agnis\, States of Digestion and how to balance\nAma – How to rid the system of Toxicity\nFasting & Cleansing + Panchakarma\nOjas\, Tejas & Prana\nDinacharya – Daily Routine\nRitucharya – Seasonal Routine\nRatricharya – Sleep Routine\nAhara Chikitsa – Food as Medicine\nVihara Chikitsa – Lifestyle Medicine\nAushadhi – Simple Medicinal Preparations\nAyurYoga – The coming together of Ayurveda + Yoga\n\n\nCHECK OUT FURTHER INFO HERE!\nInvestment: $675 CAD\nSchedule: Wednesdays: 9:00am-12:00pm EST (Toronto Time)\nRequired Reading: Textbook of Ayurveda\, Volume 1 – Fundamental Principles (Dr. Vasant Lad) URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/50-hr-ayurveda-online-immersion-2/ LOCATION:zoom CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220811T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20220511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220608T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20200124T113943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T034839Z UID:10000081-1652295600-1654722000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Women's Online Immersion - Introduction\, Level 1 DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Tantra & Ayurveda Online Immersion Course!  \nThis 10 hour course takes place Wednesday evenings\, beginning May 11th / 2022\, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (EST) for 5 weeks.   \nAn Immersive Online Retreat Experience for Women. \nTiffany has lovingly curated this course\, especially for Women. Drawing upon the Sacred Wisdom of Ayurveda & Tantra\,  this immersion will be a beautiful journey into the gift of Womanhood. Immerse yourself in 5 weeks of exploration about the natural rhythms and transitions of the female life\, yoni self-care + healing\, tantric rituals + practices and beyond… \nComing together for the following 5 Sessions: \nWOMAN + SISTERHOOD \nRHYTHMIC RITUALS \nSACRED SENSUALITY \nYONI YOGA \nLIVING GODDESSES \nOur time together will be both discursive and applied\, allowing each woman to integrate the teachings into her own life and heart\, and to connect to a community of women who are rich and ripe in their own journeys… \nLove to you dear sisters 💜 URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/womens-online-immersion/ LOCATION:Vichara Yoga Shala\, 93 Chemin de Morrison Heights\, Wakefield\, QC\, J0X 3G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Womens-Online-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220320T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 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:20260406T192535 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:20210510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210510T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20210131T171011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T143622Z UID:10000089-1620673200-1620680400@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Women's Online Immersion - Fruition\, Level 3 DESCRIPTION:10 Hours\, 5 Weeks\nMONDAYS\, starting May 10\, 2021\n7:00pm – 9:00pm (EST) \nPrerequisite: Women’s Online Immersion Level 1 & 2 \nBoth Live + Recorded (in case you cannot join the live sessions) \nLevel 3\, The Fruition\, is a continued Immersive Online Retreat Experience just for Women. Tiffany welcomes any Women who have completed participation in Level 1+2 and are excited to step into this next level of exploration. Having deepened together personally and as sisterhood sangha\, the Level 3 intends to bring us into collectivity in a profoundly experiential way\, integrating\, exploring and experiencing the fruits of all that is ripening in our divine feminine lives and hearts. In this more intimate circle\, we begin to dive into further exploration of Womanhood\, Femininity and living into our Fullness as Shakti. \nAs always\, this on-line immersion will draw upon the inspirations of Ayurveda + Tantra\, as well as Tiffany’s years of steeped experiencing and her work with thousands of women. \nDuring this time\, our 5 sessions will be seen as coming to Temple\, giving space for: \n\nSisterhood Sharing & Dyad Deepening\nSadhana (Meditations\, Yoga\, Pranayama\, Chanting\, Ayurvedic Rituals\,  etc.)\nPuja & Upasana – Practicing together\nSacred Readings & Bhakti \nInquiry – Sacred Q+As\n\nOur time together will be both discursive and extremely applied\, allowing each woman to integrate the teachings into her own life and heart\, and to connect to a community of women who are rich\, ripe and alive to their own journeys… \nYou will need a reliable internet connection and a computer or device that can use Zoom. \nPlease review our refund policies. URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/womens-online-immersion-fruition-level-3-2/ LOCATION:zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Womens-Level-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210315T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20210131T170505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210131T171506Z UID:10000088-1615834800-1615842000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Women's Online Immersion - Deepening\, Level 2 DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Women’s Ayurveda & Tantra Immersion Level 1 \n10 Hours\n5 Weeks\nMonday evenings starting March 15\, 2021\n7:00pm – 9:00pm (EST) \nBoth Live + Recorded (in case you cannot join the live sessions) \nThe Deepening is a continued Immersive Online Retreat Experience just for Women. Tiffany welcomes any Women who have completed participation in Level 1 and are excited to step into this Deepening. Having laid the foundation\, and In this more intimate circle\, we begin to dive into further exploration of Womanhood\, Femininity and living into our Fullness as Shakti. \nAs always\, this on-line immersion will draw upon the inspirations of Ayurveda + Tantra\, as well as Tiffany’s years of steeped experiencing and her work with thousands of women.  \nIncluding the following 5 Sessions: \nDeepening Pleasure\nFertility & Conception\nIntegration Inquiry\nPuja\, Ritual & Worship\nGoddesses Medicine \nOur time together will be both discursive and applied\, allowing each woman to integrate the teachings into her own life and heart\, and to connect to a community of women who are rich\, ripe and alive to their own journeys… \nYou will need a reliable internet connection and a computer or device that can use Zoom. \nPlease review our refund policies. URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/womens-online-immersion-deepening-level-2-3/ LOCATION:zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Womens-Online-Brand-Deepening-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201113T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20200729T144144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T182245Z UID:10000084-1605290400-1605303000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Vichara Yoga Sadhana Intensive (100hr) DESCRIPTION:100 hours of Experiential Deepening into Vichara Yoga.\n*Yoga Alliance approved*\n\nSchedule:\n4 weekends – Nov. 13-15\, Dec. 11-13\, Jan. 22-24\, Feb. 26-28\nFridays: 6-9:30 pm\nSaturdays & Sundays: 7-7 pm (1.5 hour breaks for lunch) \nBoth In-Person & Online! \nJoin Tiffany & Ram as they guide you in this intensive\, which is intended for anyone longing to deepen their personal sadhana (practice) and to be steeped in classical Tantric Yoga + Meditation. Completion of the 100 hours can be included as a module towards your YTT accreditation with Vichara Yoga. It offers a rare opportunity to experience immersed periods of practice and many of the days will emulate a retreat experience. During this intensive you will also be invited to have an individual meeting with Tiffany to clarify and personalize your sadhana going forward. \nOur Days will Include: \n\nAsana: Discover the profound wisdom of approaching the posture with enquiry\, revealing pranic resonance\, increased presence and meditation.\nBandhas & Mudras: Classical locks and gestures to free and amplify prana\nPranayama: Continue to discover the power of the classical breath practices that channel\, purify and increase prana\nDharana (Concentration): Practice specific techniques\, such as trataka and classical mudras\, which develop focus and awareness.\nDhyana (Meditation): Daily practice of meditation\, including a special emphasis upon “Atma Vichara” or Self-Enquiry meditation.\nVedic Chanting: Discover the immense power of classical Vedic chanting and become increasingly comfortable with daily chanting.\nAyurveda: Bring Ayurvedic wisdom into your daily sadhana both on the mat and off\nNidra Yoga: Guided nidra yoga sessions taking you into the depths of Conscious Sleep and Profound Resting\nKriya Yoga: Integrated purification practices to enhance sattva and free prana shakti at every level\nNada Yoga: Exploring the potency of sound and vibration\nKirtan: Sharing of devotional song\, chanting and musical celebration\n\nFridays:\n6-6:30 pm – Meditation\n6:30-7 pm – Arriving & Sharing as a group\n7-9 pm: Yoga\n9-9:30: Vedic Chanting \nSaturdays:\n7-8 am: Meditation\n8:15-11 am: Yoga\n11:15-12:30 pm: Satsang (Q&A)\n12:30-2 pm: Lunch\n2-3 pm: Nidra or Nada Yoga\n3-5: Yoga\n5:15-6: Vedic Chanting\n6-7 pm: Meditation \nSundays:\n7-8 am: Meditation\n8:15-11 am: Yoga\n11:15-12:30 pm: Satsang (Q&A)\n12:30-2 pm: Lunch\n2-3 pm: Nidra or Nada Yoga or Kirtan\n3-5: Yoga\n5:15-6: Reflections + Dyads\n6-7 pm: Meditation \nDETAILS\nCE Credits: 100 hour CE for RYTs\nYTT Module Program: These 100 hours can be counted towards your 200\, 500 or 1000 hour Living in the Self accreditation – Yoga Alliance Approved \nPlease review our refund policies with COVID-related notes. URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/vichara-yoga-sadhana-intensive-100hr/ LOCATION:QC CATEGORIES:Online Course,Training,Yoga Teacher Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sadhana-Intensive-Image-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20200731T114320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T210607Z UID:10000086-1604948400-1604955600@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Women's Online Immersion - Fruition\, Level 3 DESCRIPTION:10 Hours\, 5 Weeks\nMONDAYS\, starting November 9th.\n7:00pm – 9:00pm (EST) \nPrerequisite: Women’s Online Immersion Level 1 & 2 \nBoth Live + Recorded (in case you cannot join the live sessions) \nLevel 3\, The Fruition\, is a continued Immersive Online Retreat Experience just for Women. Tiffany welcomes any Women who have completed participation in Level 1+2 and are excited to step into this next level of exploration. Having deepened together personally and as sisterhood sangha\, the Level 3 intends to bring us into collectivity in a profoundly experiential way\, integrating\, exploring and experiencing the fruits of all that is ripening in our divine feminine lives and hearts. In this more intimate circle\, we begin to dive into further exploration of Womanhood\, Femininity and living into our Fullness as Shakti. \nAs always\, this on-line immersion will draw upon the inspirations of Ayurveda + Tantra\, as well as Tiffany’s years of steeped experiencing and her work with thousands of women. \nDuring this time\, our 5 sessions will be seen as coming to Temple\, giving space for: \n\nSisterhood Sharing\nSadhana (Meditations\, Yoga\, Pranayama\, Chanting\, Ayurvedic Rituals\,  etc.)\nPuja & Upasana\nSacred Readings & Bhakti\nInquiry – Q+As\n\nOur time together will be both discursive and very applied\, allowing each woman to integrate the teachings into her own life and heart\, and to connect to a community of women who are rich\, ripe and alive to their own journeys… \nYou will need a reliable internet connection and a computer or device that can use Zoom. \nPlease review our refund policies. URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/womens-online-immersion-fruition-level-3/ LOCATION:QC CATEGORIES:Event,Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Womens-Level-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20200908T181735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T184245Z UID:10000087-1603306800-1603314000@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Sacred Connection DESCRIPTION:Sacred Connection: A Tantric Approach to Coupledom\nOct 21-Dec. 2\, 2020 \nJoin Tiffany and her dear friend Joseph Braccio for this upcoming online course for couples. This is a fresh\, new offering\, which has been continuously requested\, and we are excited to be launching it this fall. \nDrawing upon our own experience in relationships\, marriage and our background in Tantric studies\, we have curated an online retreat experience that is intended to bring you into a depth of connection with yourself and in turn your partner. This Online experience is designed to infuse your life and relationship with aliveness\, clarity\, love and wisdomful tools for rich connection and intimacy. This online journey will combine a host of topics\, giving room for discussions\, integrated practices and homeplay\, which will all begin to spark a renewal to your intimacy\, communication and relational space. \nWe’ve teamed up to create a comprehensive course that allows you to get clear about the relationship you long for and the skills to manifest it. \nTogether\, with the gifts of Yoga\, Meditation\, Tantra\, Ayurveda & NVC you will discover ways to eliminate toxic old habits\, develop heartful awareness to help meet your partner with openness and kindness\, learn healthy and successful communication tools\, liberate sexual pleasure to create a deeper intimate bond\, and explore great Love. \nThis will be a time of exploration\, fun\, play and deep self-reflection and excavation. \nAbsolutely no nudity during online sessions. \nWednesday Evenings: 7:00-9:00pm EST\n7 sessions x 2 hours \n2 x Couple Coaching Sessions included:  50min with Tiffany / 50min with Joseph \nInvestment: $1390 per couple \nThese Sessions will also be video recorded\, allowing you to watch and engage with them at your own time and pace if you are not able to join live. \nVisit Joseph’s website: www.josephbraccio.com URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/sacred-connection/ LOCATION:QC CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SacredConnection-Brwn-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20200729T182204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T163125Z UID:10000085-1600110000-1600117200@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Women's Online Immersion - Deepening\, Level 2 DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Women’s Ayurveda&Tantra Immersion Level 1 \n10 Hours\n5 Weeks\nMonday evenings starting September 14\n7:00pm – 9:00pm (EST) \nBoth Live + Recorded (in case you cannot join the live sessions) \nThe Deepening is a continued Immersive Online Retreat Experience just for Women. Tiffany welcomes any Women who have completed participation in Level 1 and are excited to step into this Deepening. Having laid the foundation\, and In this more intimate circle\, we begin to dive into further exploration of Womanhood\, Femininity and living into our Fullness as Shakti. \nAs always\, this on-line immersion will draw upon the inspirations of Ayurveda + Tantra\, as well as Tiffany’s years of steeped experiencing and her work with thousands of women.  \nIncluding the following 5 Sessions: \nDeepening Pleasure\nFertility & Conception\nIntegration Inquiry\nPuja\, Ritual & Worship\nGoddesses Medicine \nOur time together will be both discursive and applied\, allowing each woman to integrate the teachings into her own life and heart\, and to connect to a community of women who are rich\, ripe and alive to their own journeys… \nYou will need a reliable internet connection and a computer or device that can use Zoom. \nPlease review our refund policies. URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/womens-online-immersion-deepening-level-2-2/ LOCATION:zoom CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Womens-Online-Brand-Deepening-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 CREATED:20200521T212152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200607T152451Z UID:10000082-1592420400-1592427600@tiffanynicholson-smith.com SUMMARY:Jyotish & Ayurveda Online Immersion DESCRIPTION:Understanding The Medicine of the Stars! \nHave you heard about the powerful science of Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)? \nTogether\, Ram & Tiffany\, will be exploring the intersection of Astrology and Ayurveda to help you discover the powerful ways that these ancient sciences can both orient and liberate your life in various areas. \nRam brings a lifetime of infusion and a depth of understanding in Jyotish and the Vedic Sciences that is wholly unmatched\, and is truly a gift to receive. \nJoin us! \nJune 17 – July 15 \n5 Wednesdays: 7-9 pm URL:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/event/jyotish-ayurveda-online-immersion/ LOCATION:QC CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/TNS-YjotishAyurveda-copy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190821T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T192535 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