Awaken Festival
Lighting UP Your Erotic Life
Tantra – Yoga – Breath – Movement – Massage for Men at the Awaken Studio
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May 1 - 6:00 to 10:30, May 2 - 9:30 to 7:00 and May 3 - 9:30 to 8:00
Awaken Studio – Toronto
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Awaken Festival 2020 – Tantra – Yoga – Breath – Movement – Massage for Men -♥- Sweet Juicy Heart – Awaken Studio Toronto
Posted: March 2, 2020 in -♥-, Announcement, Art, Awaken Studio, Coaching, Embody Erotic Desire, Erotic Bodywork for Men Toronto, Erotic Education, Erotic Exploration Workshops, Experiential Erotic Education, Intimate Touch Exchange for Men, Joy, Naked Yoga, Naked Yoga for Men Toronto, Queer Heart Talking Circle, Radically Queer, Sex, Tantra for Gay Men, Touch Exchange, Yoga, YOGA for MenTags: awakening heart, Breathing, Coaching Gay Men, Counselling Gay Men, Diving in Deep, Erotic Bodywork for Men - Toronto, Gratitude, Joyful living, Learning, Phillip Coupal Coaching Counselling Bodywork, QUEER Spirit, Radically QUEER Toronto, Toronto Erotic Education
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Awakening to being a MISFIT -♥- Juicy Heart
Posted: December 1, 2013 in -♥-, Art, Challenge, Gratitude, Inspiration, Intimate Touch Exchange for Men, Joy, SexTags: awakening heart, character development, Coaching Gay Men, Creating something new, Diving in Deep, Erotic Bodywork for Men - Toronto, Phillip Coupal Coaching Counselling Bodywork, Toronto Erotic Education
Today World AIDS Day. December 1, 2013
Waking up to feeling like the MISFIT that I am. Realizing and knowing that I don’t really fit in, I don’t really belong and I never have. Even in the groups and organizations that I felt like I belonged to and was a part of for so long I realize now that I was simply too different to fit in.
For a long time I felt that being so different was a problem. Being so different made me an outcast and undesirable. Something is different today. Something inside of me has changed. Something is different and I am finally, after cresting past middle age, realizing that all the stuff that makes me so different and such a MISFIT is actually what makes me myself. I don’t have to be a victim of this MISFIT, QUEERNESS.
Today I feel powerful and I can actually let all that QUEER ENERGY and all that sense of not belonging feed my POWER and my SENSE OF SELF. This is the place where I can make that QUEER MISFIT, into a BEING that is FIERCE and BOLD and full of the wholesome richness of life and love. I do not have to be afraid, ashamed or guilty that I am so different. I can bring that BIG, BOLD and FIERCE, QUEER out into the world and some good and kind and gracious LOVE into the community that I am a part of.
I finally able, at this point in my life, to look at myself and feel good about what I have done and what I am doing. What is that you ask? What are you doing?
What I am doing with my life these days is creating a space, a community that welcomes and embraces all that is diversity in men who LOVE men. The Awaken Studio is that physical place. A space and place for men to come together and be a part of. A part of what we can create together, a part of what we each put in and a part of what we will each take away. An urban space and downtown place welcoming all of the energy of not belonging. An open, welcoming and hospitable place where men can bring their queer energy. This queer spirit can be focused and channeled and sculpted into creating community,events and gatherings for all men who love men.
Check out the Queer Heart Talking Circle, a gathering for all queers and all men who are willing to dedicated themselves and create a safe, welcoming and honouring environment. A gathering where men who love men can come together and share their Queer Heart and LOVING Gay Spirit.
For more information about the Queer Heart Talking Circle gatherings contact Phillip and the Awaken Studio at: phillip@phillipcoupal.ca
Queer Heart Talking Circle – Awaken Studio – Toronto MORE? phillip@phillipcoupal.ca
Open Hearted -♥- Juicy Heart
Posted: August 28, 2012 in -♥-, Art, Embody Erotic Desire, Eros, Erotic Education, Erotic Exploration Workshops, Experiential Erotic Education, SexTags: Phillip Coupal Coaching Counselling Bodywork
Open HeartedSome might call this optimistic. Some might call this naive.
I say that for today I will be open hearted.I will challenge myself to be in a state where I am curious rather that judgemental. I will work with myself to be open to what is passing my way rather than holding out for something better or for the perfect moment. I will be responsive and resourceful. I will look for opportunity and I will be proactive in picking up the opportunities and offerings as they appear.
Loving and Living from my heart. Carpe diem
Breathing helps!
-♥- Open Hearted -♥-
Check out my new workshops at http://www.phillipcoupal.ca
Contact me by email phillip@phillipcoupal.ca or by phone at 416-557-7312
Sometimes I need to remember… -♥- Juicy Heart
Posted: August 22, 2012 in -♥-, Abundance, Art, Relationship, TrustTags: awakening heart, Gratitude, inspiration, Joyful living, Phillip Coupal, Phillip Coupal Coaching Counselling Bodywork, Pleasure
A few words to remember especially when everything is a blur…
Words of reassurance
Dear Phillip,
I am so sorry to hear that you are no longer the … for the
events… Phillip, you may be unaware
that you have helped me greatly along my path of self discovery over the last
several years. The workshops I have attended, the exquisite connections
followed by the touch exchanges the following day, have helped me immensely to
come to terms with who I really am and I thank you greatly for all of it.
I hope to be able to join you yet again along my wonderful and amazing
life-path. Hope to see you again soon. …
Words of encouragement
Congratulations on your new venture and your independence!!!! That is exciting. Please let me know how I can support you.
I would love to talk to you about doing a workshop in Toronto. … Let me know.
Much love to you and keep up the fantastic work you are doing keeping the cold north heated up!
Words of Support
I LOVE YOUR OFFERINGS!!!!!! We’re looking at our schedule to see if we can make any. the kink sounds fascinatin!
Words of Encouragement
I wish all people well that are sharing the erotic journey and having the courage to be out there as teachers and facilitators. I admire your strength and openness.
Thanks for the email update.
Words of Love
My experience of you, as you know, is one of love, tremendous commitment, strength, boundless joy, and a tremendous work ethic. … I wish you all the best, and so hope that we can work/play together again sometime soon.
Be very well, and have a great summer.
Simply a few things to remember…
A few words to remember especially when everything is a blur…
Exploration – Experience – Embody – Eros – Fall Workshops 2012 Toronto
Posted: July 5, 2012 in Abundance, Art, Bliss, Coaching, Eros, Erotic Exploration Workshops, Experiential Erotic EducationI am very happy to be announcing my new series of workshopd for the Fall here in Toronto!
Check my website for further intformation www.phillipcoupal.ca
Erotic Embodiment
Experiential Erotic Education Weekend Workshops Toronto Fall 2012
Awaken your Body Mind Heart Spirit
Erotic Embodiment – Dancing on the Ecstatic Path
August 31, September 1 and 2
Taught by Phillip Coupal
Desire, Breath, Trance and Full Body Exploration
Erotic Embodiment – Taoist Erotic Massage
September 21, 22 and 24
Taught by Phillip Coupal
Genital Massage for Men with Breath and Embodied Orgasm
Erotic Embodiment – Anal Massage
October 26, 27 and 28
Taught by Phillip Coupal
Anal Massage for Men with Breath and Prostate Exploration
Erotic Embodiment – Taoist Erotic Massage
November 9, 10 and 11
Taught by Phillip Coupal
Genital Massage for Men with Breath and Embodied Orgasm
Erotic Embodiment – Full Body Multi Orgasm
November 30, December 1 and 2
Taught by Phillip Coupal
Genital Massage for Men with Breath and Embodied Orgasm
It is never too early to register for any of these workshops.
Please let me know if you would like more information
Honouring the Divine
Kent Monkman – Juicy Heart
Posted: February 7, 2012 in Art, InspirationTags: awakening heart, Joyful living, Learning, Trust
Kent Monkman
A little investigation into the creator of – “The Academy”
A CBC Documentary
http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/8thfire/2011/11/kent-monkman-1.html
His website
http://kentmonkman.com/main.php
Another part of …
Miss Chief Eagle Testikle
Video
Vista – View – Prospect -♥- Juicy Heart
Posted: January 30, 2012 in Art, Dreaming, Inspiration, JoyTags: Creating something new, Gratitude, inspiration, Joyful living
What I see everyday…
I enjoy this business card so much. I don’t really know why I enjoy it, I have never really thought about it. But there it is, I look up . I enjoy the raw quality of this broken masculine image looking back at me.
I like that phrase … broken masculine image… ♥
Check the work of this local Toronto painter at Stev’nn Hall
This is also about the joy I have at having a camera in my hand all the time. I like where this photographic journal is going and the expression that it is generating. I love the ease of use.
View from my Desk - 9am - Toronto 2012
vis·ta
noun
1.
a view or prospect, especially one seen through a long, narrow avenue or passage, as between rows of trees or houses.
2.
such an avenue or passage, especially when formally planned.
3.
a far-reaching mental view: vistas of the future.
Arrival! YES! Impulse = Action + Juicy Heart + Zettel’z 5
Posted: January 17, 2012 in Abundance, Art, BlissTags: awakening heart, Gratitude, ingo maurer, inspiration, Joyful living, judgement, Pleasure, Spirit
Ingo Maurer and Zettel’z 5 are on their way to our dining room! YAY! Another poem in a delicious and delightful way!
The impulse turned to action and there was little judgement and little back and forth dithering and indecision. I look forward to the arrival of Zettle’z 5 the newest addition to home!
Zettel'z 5 it is Settled - January 2012
Moving Ahead – Juicy Heart
Posted: January 14, 2012 in Art, Challenge, InspirationTags: Downtown Swim Club, Joyful living, Learning, Phillip Coupal Coaching Counselling Bodywork, Trust
Moving AHEAD!
Knowing GOD… Playing in the Divine… Being a bright and shining BOY…
Moving Ahead... Toronto 2011
Coming soon more new for the Downtown Swim Club
Spin – Juicy Heart
Posted: January 11, 2012 in Art, RandomTags: awakening heart, spin, swim club, think pink
Which way to spin?
Doing administration and a lot of design in preparation for the Swim Club and their new website.
I think I will spin PINK!
phillip coupal - sweet juicy heart 