Awaken the Heart: A Weekend Bhakti Retreat ♥️
2025-09-26 16:00 - 2025-09-28 13:30 (America/Toronto) | QC
Join Tiffany & Sraddhā for a heart-centered weekend immersed in the sacred gifts of Bhakti Yoga — the yoga of devotion, love, and surrender. Together, we gather to chant, sing, celebrate and amplify the joy of the Heart in all forms through Kirtan, Puja, Yoga, Meditation, Sacred Sangha Moments & Nature Immersion.
Held in the serene forested hills of Wakefield, Quebec, this intimate retreat is an invitation to let your Heart be nurtured and nourished. Over two soulful days and evenings, we will root into the heart’s deepest longing for peace, presence, joy, and truth.
Whether you are new to Bhakti or deeply steeped in the joy of its rich practices, this weekend is designed as a nourishing immersion into the simple — yet profound — art of devotional presence and celebration.

Our Time Together Will Include:
✨ Kirtan & Sacred Chanting — Devotional chanting to uplift and awaken the heart✨ Puja & Ritual — Traditional Vedic ceremonies to celebrate the sacred✨ Heart-Centered Yoga & Meditation — Embodied practices to root, open, and inspire✨ Vedic Storytelling & Teachings — Timeless tales and reflections to inspire the soul✨ Forest Walks & Nature Immersion — Nourishing moments immersed in the blessing of mama nature✨ Cedar Hot Tub Enjoyment — Soak, relax, and integrate beneath the open sky✨ Nourishing Organic Meals — Mindfully prepared, autumnal vegetarian feasts✨ Sacred Community Connection & Lots of Joy — Sharing space with like-hearted souls

Weekend Flow:
Friday, September 265:00 pm — Opening Circle6:00 pm — Yoga7:00 pm — Nourishing Communal Dinner8:00 pm — Evening Kirtan & Sacred Storytelling
Saturday, September 278:00 am — Morning Puja, Yoga & Meditation10:00 am — Nourishing Organic Brunch11:00 am — Kirtan & Sacred Chanting1:00 pm — Forest Walk / Nature Bathing4:00 pm — Kirtan & Satsang Talk6:00 pm — Nourishing Organic Dinner7:00 pm — Evening Kirtan & Storytelling Nidra Yoga
Sunday, September 288:00 am — Morning Puja, Yoga & Meditation10:00 am — Nourishing Organic Brunch11:00 am — Kirtan & Sacred Chanting1:00 pm — Final Circle

Your Hosts:
Tiffany Nicholson-SmithTiffany is an International Teacher of the Heart, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and founder of Vichara Yoga & RASA Ayurveda. Known for her joyful energy, clarity, and heart-centered presence, Tiffany seamlessly weaves together the teachings of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, and Tantra. She resides at “The Shala” in Wakefield, offering classes, retreats, and Ayurvedic consultations both locally, online and worldwide.
Caroline Śraddhā MonetteA devoted Kirtan leader and student of Sanskrit, Mantra and Yoga, Śraddhā has been guiding sacred song circles since 2007. Her grounded energy, soulful presence, and beautiful voice create a space where hearts open, voices rise, and connection to source deepens. Śraddhā is passionate about offering Kirtan as a joyful and healing path toward inner liberation and divine connection.

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Ayurveda Panchakarma Retreat In INDIA!
2025-11-30 08:00 - 2025-12-22 17:00 | QC
AYURVEDA PANCHAKARMA RETREAT IN INDIA!
Join Dr. Abilash and the Ayurvedic team at the renowned Maitreyi Vedic Village in South India, for this comprehensive Ayurvedic Panchakarma Retreat this December, 2025. This is a very profound process that is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Tiffany has selected Maitreyi Vedic Village after almost 2 decades of experience in India and various Ayurvedic Centers and has been bringing individuals there for over a decade. Maitreyi is truly a place of holism and exudes a living presence of the Vedas, and just retreating on this sacred land and in this place, is deeply healing and transformative.
Ayurveda 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.
Authentic 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.
In 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.
You 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.
Panchakarma 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.
To 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.
We welcome those to join this retreat who feel deeply called to the Living Presence of Ayurveda.
Accommodation Options (CAD, including HST):
Triple occupancy – $4000 per person
Double occupancy – $4500 per person

What’s Included?:

Daily Morning Yoga sessions
Daily 2x Meditation sessions
Ayurvedic consultations and individual guidance with Dr. Abhilash
2 Treatments Daily
All Internal Medicine
One-on-one check-ins during the 3 weeks with Tiffany
Daily discourses, integration sessions, cooking sessions, vedic offerings, pujas + homas, etc.
Organic & Sattvic Vegetarian Meals (as well as specific nutritional guidance for your optimal detoxification and wellness)
An individualized take-home lifestyle practice designed specifically for you
Domestic Travel to/from the Airport (Coimbatore) to the Village
Two Night stay in Coimbatore

Maitreyi Offers:

Eco-lux Accommodations
Organic Gardens + Walking Trails
Beautiful Ayurvedic Treatment Center
Yoga Shala + Havan Shala

For More Info about Maitreyi: https://maitreyivedic.in/

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Meditation 1-Day Retreat
2026-04-19 07:30 - 20:00 | QC

Sacred Song, Silence & Sadhana
2026-06-19 16:00 - 2026-06-22 13:00 | QC

Awaken the Heart - SURYA
2026-07-24 16:00 - 2026-07-26 13:00 | QC

3-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-30 | QC

Awaken the Heart - CHANDRA
2026-09-25 16:00 - 2026-09-27 13:00 | QC

50 Hr Ayurveda Online Immersion
2026-10-07 08:00 - 2027-01-21 11:00 | zoom
BEGINS OCTOBER 2026
Book the immersion alongside a friend and receive $100 off each! (See the option below!)
Join Tiffany for this foundational online immersion into the vast world of Ayurveda.
Tiffany has lovingly curated this course to allow you to live, love and become radiant with Ayurveda. Drawing upon almost 2 Decades 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.
This is a 50-Hour Immersion, offering 16 online sessions of 3 hours each. As a new addition to the immersion this year, you also receive a 1.5 hour Private Ayurvedic Consultation with Tiffany (worth $249) during these months, allowing you to truly integrate the teachings into your life. 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 and offline practices and a group chat where you have ongoing integrative learning and support.
The Immersion Includes:
16 Weekly 3-hour Live Online Sessions
Lifetime access to all Immersion Recordings
Private Ayurvedic Consultation w/ Tiffany (valued at $249)
Lifetime access to re-attend the course in the future for FREE!
185 pg Course E-Book
4 Months complimentary access to Tiffany’s Sadhana Membership
Exclusive RASA Ayurveda Discounts
Community discussion WhatsApp group
LIVE, DOWNLOADABLE & LIFETIME ACCESS!
Miss a class? Don’t worry, a video download of each session will always be available.

Topics explored will include:

The Foundation, History & Intention of Ayurveda
Mahabhutas – The 5 elements in us and the universe
20 Guruvadi Gunas – The 20 Qualities existent in all of life
Exploring the 3 Causes of Disease
Understanding TriDosha – Vata, Pitta, Kapha Constitutions
Prakruti & Vikruti – Your Constitution and Current State
The 15 Subdoshas – Beyond the Doshas!
Saptadhatus – the 7 Tissues
Agni – Fire & Digestion – States of Digestion and how best to balance
Ama – How to rid the system of Toxicity
Fasting & Cleansing + Panchakarma
Ojas, Tejas & Prana
Dinacharya – Developing Daily Routine
Ritucharya – Seasonal Routine
Ratricharya – Sleep Routine
Ahara Chikitsa – Food as Medicine
Vihara Chikitsa – Lifestyle Medicine
Aushadhi – Simple Medicinal Herbal Preparations
AyurYoga – The coming together of Ayurveda + Yoga

CHECK OUT FURTHER INFO HERE!
Investment: $975 CAD ($200 GIFT CARD INCLUDED NOW FOR RASA AYURVEDA!!!)
Schedule: Wednesdays: 8:00am-11:00am EST (Toronto Time) – Starting OCTOBER 7, 2026
Required Reading: Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume 1 – Fundamental Principles (Dr. Vasant Lad)

Ayurveda Panchakarma Retreat In INDIA!
2026-11-13 - 2026-12-05 | QC
AYURVEDA PANCHAKARMA RETREAT IN INDIA!
Join Dr. Abilash and the RASA Ayurveda team at the renowned Maitreyi Vedic Village in South India, for this comprehensive Ayurvedic Panchakarma Retreat this November 13 – December 5, 2026. This is a very profound process that is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Tiffany has selected Maitreyi Vedic Village after almost 2 decades of experience in India and various Ayurvedic Centers and has been bringing individuals there for over a decade. Maitreyi is truly a place of holism and exudes a living presence of the Vedas, and just retreating on this sacred land and in this place, is deeply healing and transformative.
Ayurveda 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.
Authentic 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.
In 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.
You 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.
Panchakarma 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.
To Deepen the detoxification & regenerative process, this Retreat will also include Daily Yoga + Meditation, Pujas & Yagnas, Check-ins with Tiffany, as well as ongoing Talks/Classes with Dr Abhilash, Dr Dhanusree & The RASA Ayurveda Team.
We welcome those to join this retreat who feel deeply called to the Living Presence of Ayurveda.
Accommodation Options (CAD, including HST):
Triple occupancy – $4000 per person
Double occupancy – $4500 per person
What’s Included?:

Daily Morning Yoga sessions
Daily 2x Meditation sessions
Ayurvedic consultations and individual guidance with Dr. Abhilash
2 Treatments Daily
All Internal Medicine
One-on-one check-ins during the 3 weeks with Tiffany
Daily discourses, integration sessions, cooking sessions, vedic offerings, pujas + homas, etc.
Organic & Sattvic Vegetarian Meals (as well as specific nutritional guidance for your optimal detoxification and wellness)
An individualized take-home lifestyle practice designed specifically for you
Domestic Travel to/from the Airport (Coimbatore) to the Village
Two Night stay in Coimbatore

Maitreyi Offers:

Eco-lux Accommodations
Organic Gardens + Walking Trails
Beautiful Ayurvedic Treatment Center
Yoga Shala + Havan Shala

For More Info about Maitreyi: https://maitreyivedic.in/

Follow Tiffany’s Recent Treatment Blog at Maitreyi!

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Regenerative Intimacy: A Couples Retreat
2027-03-01 08:00 - 2027-03-06 17:00 | QC

Prana & Pickleball
2027-04-03 08:00 - 2027-04-10 17:00 | QC

PANCHAKARMA RETREAT IN INDIA!
2027-11-01 08:00 - 2027-11-22 17:00 | QC
