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Sharing my Practice Today

Today amid the maelstrom of media and the currents of fear floating around me, I find that I must meditate and flow into my heart.

Flowing into and opening my heart I can find the spot that is away from the sadness, fear and anger and fan the flames around the place in my heart that is full of love.

From this place in my heart I can find myself in a more neutral territory.

From this more neutral territory I can find the place to offer a kind ear, a loving hand, compassionate care and joyful empathy.

 

www.phillipcoupal.ca Counselling + Coaching + Bodywork Creating Sanctuary and Refuge for all men Awaken Studio

http://www.phillipcoupal.ca Counselling + Coaching + Bodywork Creating Sanctuary and Refuge for all men Awaken Studio

Yoga tonight was a wonderful experiment and a lovely flow into the body as well as spirit. With Breath, movement, stretch and focusing in… the body and spirit opens.  -♥-

The class for me, was an emotional voyage as I can feel the Awaken Studio becoming a Temple, Sanctuary, a Tabernacle for spirit. There is something for me that is very special as we who gather, create: space, community and synergistic QUEER energy that can bring PEACE to the world and PEACE to the individuals who share practice, community and space together. -♥-

PROUD that we welcomed a man who is both deaf and blind. What a wonderful powerful moment. Welcoming a man who has never felt a part of. Honouring him and being gifted by him as we all shared space and practice. -♥-

I am so glad that the Awaken Studio can welcome so much diversity. I am so glad and I am so gifted the the men of youth and the men of age, the men of colour and the men of big and the men of small, the men of short and the men of tall. All men are welcome and when all me gather we can create MAGIC. I am so glad that we can all gather peacefully together. -♥-


Thanks to out leader, Gregory Saliba for sharing his gifts and his light.  -♥-

I know that I will certainly sleep more peacefully tonight.-♥-

-♥-

Awaken Studio Toronto Naked Yoga for Men Tuesday 8:00 pm www.phillipcoupal.ca

Awaken Studio Toronto
Naked Yoga for Men Tuesday 8:00 pm http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

 

Naked Yoga for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto

Resuming Fall 2014

Session runs Tuesday evenings September 16 to November 18 2014
Make sure there is space for you… register for the series of 10 before September 16
10 classes $175.00
Drop Ins always welcome.
Single Class $20.00

This practice is open to all men and Awaken Studio welcomes all diversity.

 Free your MIND. All men are welcome. There is no experience qualification, body shape or size restriction or age restriction.

 Free your BODY. Please arrive a little early to settle into the first pose. We will have dimmed the lights, warmed the space, created a welcoming environment to welcome you into your body.

Free your SPIRIT. Share breath, stretching and opening of your body. As a group we move through the fluidity of experience flowing through what might appear to be stress and into freedom and relaxation.

Join a weekly gathering to share a Naked Yoga practice with Men.

This yoga experience will focus on gentle and safe exploration through an alignment-based Hatha practice. 

This sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 8-9:30 at Awaken Studio (270 Carlaw Ave Unit 102).
This is a quiet, warm and private space to make discoveries and deepen our practice. There is a washroom onsite.


Register for a series of 10 classes Awaken Studio Toronto Naked Yoga for Men Series of 10 Classes

Drop ins are welcome, the fee is $20.00 for each class.
Send Phillip a note and let him know you will be joining in: phillip@phillipcoupal.ca or register online at Awaken Studio Toronto Naked Yoga for Men

We have extra mats and towels if you should need. There is no charge for this service and all we ask is your gratitude.

Please email Phillip for information about dropping in

Namaste

Fall Series Classes on: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18  The next series will start the week following.

 


Awaken Studio

Awaken Studio Toronto Naked Yoga for Men Tuesday 8:00 pm www.phillipcoupal.ca

Awaken Studio Toronto
Naked Yoga for Men Tuesday 8:00 pm http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

 

Programs & Events
Fall 2014
Early Winter 2015
2014
Awaken Studio Toronto
http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

 

 

Programs & Events Fall 2014  Early Winter 2015 2014 Awaken Studio Toronto www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Programs & Events
Fall 2014
Early Winter 2015
2014
Awaken Studio Toronto
http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

The Awaken Studio is available to all who manifest as MEN in the world.

Awaken Studio – A welcoming, safe and supportive environment for all men, to explore erotic and sexual experience, through exploratory education, experimentation, play and willing curiousity.

Awaken Studio welcomes all diversity of men. As community, we acknowledge that we can learn, grow and develop through honouring diversity.

Participants are not segregated or delineated into categories of age, race, belief, sexual orientation, body shape and size or other segregating factors.

All MEN are WELCOME.

Let’s open the door and learn from each other.

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic  intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and/or re-experience sexual story and history.

Men transform and ascend to a state of powerful, peaceful, joyful, and ecstatic transcendence.

Fall Programs, Series and Classes for September 2014 to February 2015

Ecstatic Path Label

Ecstatic Path Erotic Opening Weekend Experience Share a weekend of delight and information. Pursue a pleasurable opening to heightened erotic states. Friday October 31 to Sunday November 2, 2014

Ecstatic Path – Erotic Opening

Weekend Experience

Share a weekend of delight and information.

Pursue a pleasurable opening to heightened erotic states.

Presented Friday October 31 – 7:00 am to 10:00 pm

Saturday November 1 – 10:00 am  to 7:00 pm

Sunday November 2 – 10:00 am  to 7:00 pm

Ecstatic Path – Erotic Opening

Join William McMeniman with Phillip Coupal and a group of lovers and explorers at the Awaken Studio

 

Create a unique experience in a playful

laboratory, a  sanctuary and temple for

Embodied Erotic Education and Awareness

Information: phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

 

Erotic Healing Label

Contact Phillip for more information about the Erotic Sexual Healing Journey http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

Erotic Sexual Healing Journey

Private sessions for Individuals and Couples

http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

 

Erotic Touch Label

Awaken Studio and Phillip Coupal Counselling Coaching Bodywork present Erotic Touch with Taoist Massage http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

Erotic Touch with Taoist Massage

Sunday Afternoons presented Monthly

Third Sunday of the month – 12 noon to 5 pm.

Series begins September 21 runs to February 22.

Six classes as a series for $250.00 or Drop In for $50.00

Erotic Touch with Taoist Massage

  • Explore Erotic Touch with a group, discover the Ritual of

Taoist Massage, in an honouring ,respectful environment.

  • This experience features full body external touch

including the genitals. Learn erotic pleasure techniques.

  • Any easy way to explore erotic connection with a group of

whole-hearted men in the heart of Toronto.

 

     – Nudity

     – Ritualized Erotic Touch Individual and Mutual

 

Explore Tantra Label

Explore Tantra and the balancing power of Pleasure as a source of Balance and Stability http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Weekday Evenings presented Monthly

Tantra Explorers

First Wednesday

Fall 2014 Series Sept 3 to Feb 4

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

$150.00 for six sessions or $50.00 for 1 time Drop-In

Tantra Explorers

  • Explore Tantra and the balancing power of Pleasure as a source of: Healing, Balance and Stability

     – Nudity

     – Personal Touch

     – Mutual Touch

 

 

Exquisite Connections Label

Exquisite Connections at Awaken Studio Explore Embodied Erotic Experience – Connect to others http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Exquisite Connections

Saturday Afternoons presented Monthly month

Third Saturday of the month – 1pm to 5pm.

Series begins September 20 runs to February 21.

Six classes as a series for $100.00 or Drop In for $30.00

 Exquisite Connections

  • Gather as a group to discover and explore new and

varied ways to: touch, connect, give, receive and

communicate with men individually and in groups.

  • 6 core methods of connection explored.
  • 6 experiential  explorations within a varied group of men.
  • Explore Embodied Erotic Experience connect to others.

 

– Nudity

     – Touch Individual and Mutual with consent

 

Kama Sutra Label

Kama Sutra the Pleasure Journey Experience the Pleasure of Exploration in a Day Camp Setting in the HEART of Toronto http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Kama-Sutra

Kama Sutra – Pleasure Journey

Summer Intensive Experience

Discovery Exploration in Erotic Education

Next offered  Saturday July 4 to Friday July 10, 2015

Kama Sutra – Pleasure Journey

Experience  the Pleasure of Exploration in a Day Camp Setting in the HEART of Toronto

http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Kama-Sutra

 

Kinky PLAY Label

Kinky Play Build your Skills in a Safe, Sane, Consensual environment. http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Kinky PLAY

Weekday Evenings presented Monthly Third Wednesday

Series Sept 17 to Feb 18 7:00pm to 10:00 pm

$150.00 for six sessions or $50.00 for 1 time Drop-In

Kinky PLAY

  • Build your Skills in a Safe, Sane, Consensual environment.
  • Learn about: Ropes, Flogs, Whips, Slings, Crosses.

     – Nudity

     – Personal Touch

     – Mutual Touch

 

Lets Talk About Sex Label

Let’s Talk about SEX Saturday Afternoon Series at the Awaken Studio http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Let’s TALK about SEX

Saturday Afternoons presented Monthly

Second Saturday of the month – 1pm to 5pm.

Series begins September 13 runs to February 14.

Six classes as a series for $100.00 or Drop In for $30.00

 Let’s TALK about SEX

  • Gather as a group to enjoy a conversation about SEX
  • 6 varied core subjects – Oral, Anal, Manual/Frottage, BDSM, Top, Bottom
  • 6 discussions + visual information and demonstrations
  • There could be Nudity and graphic sexual content in

Demonstrations or  Audio Visual Presentations.

     – No Nudity

     – No Touch Individual or Mutual

 

Naked Yoga Label

Naked YOGA for all Men Tuesday Evenigns 8:00 to 9:30 at the Awaken Studio Toronto http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Naked Yoga Practice for Men

Evening Sessions presented Weekly

Weekly 10 week series or Drop In as you are able.

Tuesday 8:00 to 9:30

$175.00 for 10 weeks or $20.00 for 1 time Drop-In

Naked Yoga Practice for Men

  • Breathe, stretch open your Body, Mind, Heart
  • Ninety minute practice
  • Join certified Yoga teacher Andy Sinclair September to November
  • Join certified Yoga teacher Andy Sinclair November to February

     – Nudity

     – No Touch

 

Orgasmic Exploration Label

Practice ORGASMIC Yoga with a group of men at the Awaken Studio Toronto http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Orgasmic Energy Explorations

Evening Sessions presented Weekly

Weekly 10 week series or Drop In as you are able.

Thursday 8:00 to 9:30

$175.00 for 10 weeks or $20.00 for 1 time Drop-In

Orgasmic Energy Explorations

  • Explore the power of Orgasmic Yoga
  • Expand your pleasure, awareness and experience from your genitals to yur full body
  • Ninety minute practice

     – Nudity

     – Personal Touch

    

Queer Heart Label

Queer Heart Create Radical Community in the urban core at the HEART of Toronto. http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Queer Heart Radical Community meet in 2 ways

  • as a Traditional Talking Circle and
  • as a group going out to explore QUEER Culture


Queer Heart Talking Circle

Sunday Afternoons presented Monthly

Second Sunday of the month – 1pm to 5:30pm.

Series begins September 14 runs to February 15.

PWYC Suggestion or $10.00 for the space

Queer Heart Talking Circle

  • Gather as a group to explore RADICAL community,
  • Shine your Radical Light, share and speak in a talking circle.
  • Group sharing ritual & speaking from the heart center.
  • Runs through the year, guests are always welcome.
  • Explore Radical Community in theheart of urban Toronto.

     – No Nudity

     – No Ritualized or Erotic Touch

 

Queer Heart – Queer Culture

This group gathers several times per month often on Random Fridays

Gather at 7:00pm  PWYC prices for outings vary

Queer Heart – Queer Culture

  • Gather with a group of
  •  Queers to explore culture through the city and time.
  • Visit Galleries, Theatres.
  •  Explore Cinema, Performance Art, Visual Art, and various forms of  QUEER Expression

Outside of Studio Space    

  • – No Nudity
  •  – NoTouch

 

Self Pleasure Label

Principles and Practices for FUN and PLEASURE Masturbation Awareness for all MEN http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Self Pleasure Principles 

Saturday Afternoons presented Monthly

Fourth Saturday of the month – 1pm to 5pm.

Series begins September 27 runs to February 28.

Six classes as a series for $100.00 or Drop In for $30.00

 Self Pleasure Principles 

  • Explore and unlock the pleasure of touching your own body as you develop personal skill and knowledge.
  • Practices and techniques will vary from session to session new and unfamiliar territory will be explored.
  • Explore Embodied Erotic Experience in your own body,

     – Nudity

     – Individual Touch

     – No mutual touch

Sensual Touch Label

Sensual Experience with Tantric Exploration Offered the Fourth Sunday of the Month http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Sensual Experience with Tantric Exploration

Sunday Afternoons presented Monthly

Fourth Sunday of the month – 12 noon to 5 pm.

Series begins September 28 runs to February 29

Sensual Experience with Tantric Exploration

Six classes as a series for $250.00 or Drop In for $50.00

  • Explore Sensual Touch with a group
  • Create knowledge and skill, while exploring the principles
  • awareness  of Tantra for Men – the Spirit of Sex
  • This guided exploration features external genital touch.
  •  Learn how Tantric practice can shift your experience.
  • Any easy way to explore sexuality in a playful and uplifting environment located in the heart of Toronto

     – Nudity

     – Requested Erotic Touch Individual and Mutual

 

Touch Practice Label

Gather together with a group of men to explore Touch Practice giving and receiving http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Touch Practice for Men

Weekday Evenings presentedMonthly

Second Wednesday evening

Series Sept 10 to Feb 11

7:00pm to 10:00 pm

$150.00 for six sessions or $50.00 for 1 time Drop-In

Touch Practice for Men

  • Explore Touch and discover techniques for an expanded erotic experience
  • Practice Giving and Receiving Touch
  • Explore outside of the box of sex and the roles associated with sex

     – Nudity

     – Personal Touch

     – Mutual Touch

 

Breath and Body Kundalini Meditation for Men with Phillip Coupal at the Awaken Studio Toronto

  • Tuesday Evenings
  • Opening Session of Winter/Spring Session
  • Session Number 1
  • March 11
  • This session continues on Tuesday Evenings until May 13

A weekly gathering to share Breath, Meditation and Silence with men.

This meditation experience will focus on relaxing and stress relieving exploration through breathing exercises and a mindful meditation practice. All men are welcome.

Register for ten Sessions Beginning March 11 ending May 13
Pay only $17.50 per session with your $175.00 payment

Drop ins are welcome, the fee is $20.00 for each class.
Send Phillip a note and let him know you will be joining in: phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 8-9:30 at Awaken Studio (270 Carlaw Ave Unit 102). This is a quiet, warm and private space to make discoveries and deepen our practices. There is a washroom onsite.

Please email Phillip for information about dropping in or if you want to reserve a space for the 10 week segment.

Namaste

email: phillip@phillipcoupal.ca
website: http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

“It is reported that Kundalini awakening results in 
deep meditation, enlightenment and bliss. 
This awakening involves the Kundalini physically
moving up the central channel to reside within
the Sahasrara (7th) Chakra above the head. 
… Many systems of yoga focus on the awakening
of Kundalini through meditation
pranayama breathing, the practice of asana 
and chanting of mantras. In physical terms, 
one commonly reported Kundalini experience 
is a feeling like electric current 
running along the spine.”
Breath and Body - Kundalini Meditation for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May - http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Breath-Body-Kundalini-Meditation-Men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Breath and Body – Kundalini Meditation for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May – http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Breath-Body-Kundalini-Meditation-Men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Breath and Body - Kundalini Meditation for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May - http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Breath-Body-Kundalini-Meditation-Men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Breath and Body – Kundalini Meditation for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May – http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Breath-Body-Kundalini-Meditation-Men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Breath and Body - Kundalini Meditation for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May - http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Breath-Body-Kundalini-Meditation-Men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Breath and Body – Kundalini Meditation for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May – http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Breath-Body-Kundalini-Meditation-Men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

 

 

Naked Yoga for Men with Andy Sinclair at the Awaken Studio Toronto

  • Opening Session of Winter/Spring Session
  • Session Number 1
  • March 13
  • This session continues on Thursday Evenings until May 15

A weekly gathering to share a naked yoga practice with men.

This yoga experience will focus on gentle and safe exploration through an alignment-based Hatha practice. All men are welcome.

Register for ten Sessions Beginning March 13 ending May 15
Pay only $17.50 per session with your $175.00 payment

Drop ins are welcome, the fee is $20.00 for each class.
Send Phillip a note and let him know you will be joining in: phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

The sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 8-9:30 at Awaken Studio (270 Carlaw Ave Unit 102). This is a quiet, warm and private space to make discoveries and deepen our practice. There is a washroom onsite.

Please email Phillip for information about dropping in or if you want to reserve a space for the 10 week segment.

Namaste

email: phillip@phillipcoupal.ca
website: http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Naked Yoga for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May - http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Naked Yoga for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May – http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Naked Yoga for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May - http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Naked Yoga for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May – http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Naked Yoga for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May - http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Naked Yoga for Men Toronto Winter/Spring 2014 Session March to May – http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Men 4 Men Touch Exchange

Next June 8 2013

Men 4 Men – Sensual Touch and Tantric Exploration
Afternoon Erotic Experience for Men
Sensory and Sensual Body Experience 
Guided from a Tantric Perspective

Event Information here:  Men 4 Men Touch Exchange – Toronto

Men learn to give and receive erotic and sensual touch in a healthy, safe,supportive,  uplifting and honouring environment

  • Explore your erotic, sexual and sensual self,
  • Explore in an environment  that supports, encourages and assists emotional and erotic journeys that promote holistic healing,
  • Explore within a group of heartfelt and courageous men, feel less isolated and create more connections within a supportive community
  • Explore the connection between erotic expression and a sense of well-being and wholeness

This event welcomes all men no matter their sexual identity or orientation. Men of all levels of experience and knowledge are welcome, together we are able to learn from and with each other.

This event welcomes all who can open themselves to a sense of adventure and exploration in the realm of their body, on a physical level as well as on an erotic and sexual level.

If you would like further information please make certain to contact Phillip Coupal at phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

If you would like complete information or to register for the event please visit Men 4 Men Touch Exchange – Toronto

 

Sensual Touch and Tantric Exploration Saturday June 8 Toronto at the Awaken Studio

Sensual Touch and Tantric Exploration Saturday June 8 Toronto at the Awaken Studio

Sensual Touch and Tantric Exploration Saturday June 8 Toronto at the Awaken Studio

Sensual Touch and Tantric Exploration Saturday June 8 Toronto at the Awaken Studio

Men 4 Men Intimate Touch and Massage Exchange

Come OUT and explore – Celebrate your Erotic Emancipation!

Next group event May 20th, 2013 Check the website Touch Exchange Information and Registration

Men learn to give and receive erotic and sensual touch in a healthy, safe,supportive,  uplifting and honouring environment

  • Explore your erotic, sexual and sensual self,
  • Explore in an environment  that supports, encourages and assists emotional and erotic journeys that promote holistic healing,
  • Explore within a group of heartfelt and courageous men, feel less isolated and create more connections within a supportive community
  • Explore the connection between erotic expression and a sense of well-being and wholeness

This event welcomes all men no matter their sexual identity or orientation. Men of all levels of experience and knowledge are welcome, together we are able to learn from and with each other.

This event welcomes all who can open themselves to a sense of adventure and exploration in the realm of their body, on a physical level as well as on an erotic and sexual level.

If you would like further information please make certain to contact Phillip Coupal at phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

If you would like complete information or to register for the event please visit Men 4 Men Touch Exchange – Toronto

Intimate Erotic Touch Exchange for Men - Toronto

Intimate Erotic Touch Exchange for Men – Toronto

Next event May 12th 1:00 to 6:00 at the Awaken Studio

Men 4 Men Touch Exchange

Men learn to give and receive erotic and sensual touch in a healthy, safe,supportive,  uplifting and honouring environment

  • Explore your erotic, sexual and sensual self,
  • Explore in an environment  that supports, encourages and assists emotional and erotic journeys that promote holistic healing,
  • Explore within a group of heartfelt and courageous men, feel less isolated and create more connections within a supportive community
  • Explore the connection between erotic expression and a sense of well-being and wholeness

This event welcomes all men no matter their sexual identity or orientation. Men of all levels of experience and knowledge are welcome, together we are able to learn from and with each other.

This event welcomes all who can open themselves to a sense of adventure and exploration in the realm of their body, on a physical level as well as on an erotic and sexual level.

If you would like further information please make certain to contact Phillip Coupal at phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

If you would like complete information or to register for the event please visit Men 4 Men Touch Exchange – Toronto

Visit the website at http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

Intimate Erotic Touch Exchange for Men - Toronto

Intimate Erotic Touch Exchange for Men – Toronto

Awaken Studio www.phillipcoupal.ca Conscious Expression of Erotic and Life Force Energies Events and Programs for Men who LOVE Men and Men who have SEX with Men

Awaken Studio
http://www.phillipcoupal.ca
Conscious Expression of Erotic and Life Force Energies
Events and Programs for Men who LOVE Men and Men who have SEX with Men

What is growing in your garden?

Living with shame can be toxic… dry… frozen. A life full of regret, anxiety and fear.

  • What can happen in life when one can shed the layers of shame, guilt, stigma?
  • What can happen when one replaces shame with honour, pride, respect?

Living without shame can be verdant… juicy… hot. A life full of joy, peace and love.

I believe that when we drop the layers of shame that we carry in our lives we can live more fully and freely. We will have more time and energy to express the verdant nature of our selves and true heart.

When you want to have  a conversation about how you can create a detox from shame, let me know I would be glad to have this conversation with you.

Phillip Coupal – Counselling + Coaching + Bodywork

Living life with less shame and more love. www.phillipcoupal.ca

Living life with less shame and more love.
http://www.phillipcoupal.ca