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Find the expression of your most vibrant self at the Awaken Studio Toronto.

September 2nd 2018.

Naked Yoga for Men and Not Naked Yoga for Men – both offered in the new 2018 season.

Classes will be will all be starting the second week of September. Passes and online registrations are available on the website.

www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Find the expression of your most vibrant self Awaken Studio Toronto www.phillipcoupal.ca

Find the expression of your most vibrant self Awaken Studio Toronto http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

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.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

An EXTRAORDINARY opportunity
A new group gathers at the Awaken Studio – Explore – Connect – Integrate – Empower

Wise Men Sharing – a Wisdom Circle for ALL Men

  • Share Wisdom
  • Share Experience
  • Share Inner Knowing

A Group of Courageous Men Speaking and Witnessing from their Heart. Willing to Share from their Life Learning and Experience

  • Create Connection
  • Relieve Isolation
  • Trust Intuition

Monthly 2nd and 4th Wednesday Afternoon 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Sharing Circle – Speaking from the heart of Life Experience

Wednesday Afternoon events designed to expand information and open participants to new inner awareness, internal integration and community connection.

Talking events will take place in a traditional talking and sharing circle. Communication and sharing utilizes a compassionate and respectful communication technique. All participants are encouraged to participate with any sharing as they wish and have the right to pass.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Wise-Men-Sharing-Community

Attendance is at the participants discretion, drop in attendees are welcome. Regular attendance is encouraged and rewarded. Those who attend regularly are more likely  to reap the full benefit of attending. Fee structures are on a sliding scale. Attendance fees are as follows: Drop in is suggested at $25.00. Those who commit to attending regularly and register on line pay $20.00. As always with the Awaken Studio sharing  circles, those who are unable to pay the suggested fees are welcome to attend and pay what they know is available to them. These fees go directly to supporting the space and continuing the work of building community for men.

As always if you have any questions, concerns or curiosity about this event please let me know via email at phillip@phillipcoupal.ca or you can call me or text me at 416-557-7312. If you call please make certain to leave a message and a telephone number where I cam able to reach you.

All the best and with LOVE

Phillip

A philosopher is a wise man
distinguished for wisdom and sound judgement
while a sage is a wise man
distinguished for wisdom and from experience.
 
~ Unknown

Join the Wise Men Sharing Circle at the Awaken Studio

Wise Men Sharing - a Wisdom Circle for ALL Men www.phillipcoupal.ca

Wise Men Sharing – a Wisdom Circle for ALL Men http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

Naked Yoga for Men

Enjoy some new information about your Yoga practice and your body.

Breath – Move – Awaken

Tuesday Evenings 8:00 pm

Thursday evenings 8:00 pm

Saturday mornings 10:00 am

Visit the website at: http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

 

Orgasmic Yoga for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto – Fall Winter 2014

At ten week series of Orgasmic Yoga classes at the Awaken Studio will be starting on Thursday September 18th.

The sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 8-9:30 at the 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.

The first session of this next series will be on September 18th. The fee is $175.00 for the ten week series. You can pay with cheque or cash on the first day of class. Payment can also be made through the registration portal on the website at: Register for 10 Week Orgasmic Yoga Series The registration portal allows for a charge or debt card transaction through a PayPal interface

This yoga experience will focus on gentle and safe exploration through an exploration of orgasmic energy. The exploration of Orgasmic Energy will be created with relaxation, breath, movement and meditation. All male identified persons are welcome. All levels of experience as well as diversity in age and body type are welcomed. Please bring a Yoga mat and Towel to class.

For all events at the Awaken Studio there are a limited number of spaces available. Pre-registration is always suggested and encouraged. Pre-registration will also ensure that we have the requisite base, in order to move ahead. If you would like to join please let me know as soon as possible, or register for the series on the web portal. If you are unable to register for the entire 10 week session, we will be welcoming Drop In participants as we have in the past. The fee for Drop In Orgasmic Yoga classes is $20.00 per session with a prior email on the afternoon of the day of the class.

I am grateful to share this space with you and I am grateful for the opportunities that have opened with this Orgasmic Yoga program. Please feel free to email or call if you have any questions. Call at 416-557-7312 or email at phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

Namasté

Phillip

 

 

Naked Yoga for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto – Fall Winter 2014

The next ten week series of Naked Yoga classes at the Awaken Studio will be starting on Tuesday September 16th.

The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 8-9:30 at the 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.

The first session of this next series will be on September 16th. The fee is $175.00 for the ten week series. You can pay with cheque or cash on the first day of class. Payment can also be made through the registration portal on the website at: Register for 10 Week Naked Yoga Series The registration portal allows for a charge or debt card transaction through a PayPal interface

This early fall session in 2014 Yoga Series will be lead by Andy Sinclair. Andy has been practicing yoga for thirteen years and is a graduate of The Yoga Sanctuary’s Evolving Spirit 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training. He has practiced with Ron Stewart at Skyclad Yoga in Vancouver. Andy has experience teaching Ashtanga, Hatha and Restorative yoga classes, both privately and in various studios in Toronto. Awaken Studio is glad to welcome Andy back for this opening Fall session.

This yoga experience will focus on gentle and safe exploration through an alignment-based Hatha practice. All male identified persons are welcome. All levels of experience as well as diversity in age and body type are welcomed. If you have a yoga mat and a strap please bring them along. If you have neither of these please let Phillip know and an accommodation will be made.

A short note as we continue on after this early fall session. We will again be rotating teachers and Gregory Saliba will be leading the following 10 week series from November 25 through to February 10. As a side note there is a separate Orgasmic Energy Explorations, an Orgasmic Yoga practice running on Thursday evenings from the 18th of September through to the 12th of February. All of the details are on the website at: Weekday Evening Events for Men at the Awaken Studio

For all events at the Awaken Studio there are a limited number of spaces available. Pre-registration is always suggested and encouraged. Pre-registration will also ensure that we have the requisite base, in order to move ahead. If you would like to join please let me know as soon as possible, or register for the series on the web portal. If you are unable to register for the entire 10 week session, we will be welcoming Drop In participants as we have in the past. The fee for Drop In Yoga classes is $20.00 per session with a prior email on the afternoon of the day of the class.

I am grateful to share this space with you and I am grateful for the opportunities that have opened with this Yoga program. Please feel free to email or call if you have any questions. Call at 416-557-7312 or email at phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

Namasté

Phillip

 

 

Naked Yoga for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto - http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Naked Yoga for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto – http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Orgasmic Yoga for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto – Fall Winter 2014

At ten week series of Orgasmic Yoga classes at the Awaken Studio will be starting on Thursday September 18th.

The sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 8-9:30 at the 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.

The first session of this next series will be on September 18th. The fee is $175.00 for the ten week series. You can pay with cheque or cash on the first day of class. Payment can also be made through the registration portal on the website at: Register for 10 Week Orgasmic Yoga Series The registration portal allows for a charge or debt card transaction through a PayPal interface

This yoga experience will focus on gentle and safe exploration through an exploration of orgasmic energy. The exploration of Orgasmic Energy will be created with relaxation, breath, movement and meditation. All male identified persons are welcome. All levels of experience as well as diversity in age and body type are welcomed. Please bring a Yoga mat and Towel to class.

For all events at the Awaken Studio there are a limited number of spaces available. Pre-registration is always suggested and encouraged. Pre-registration will also ensure that we have the requisite base, in order to move ahead. If you would like to join please let me know as soon as possible, or register for the series on the web portal. If you are unable to register for the entire 10 week session, we will be welcoming Drop In participants as we have in the past. The fee for Drop In Orgasmic Yoga classes is $20.00 per session with a prior email on the afternoon of the day of the class.

I am grateful to share this space with you and I am grateful for the opportunities that have opened with this Orgasmic Yoga program. Please feel free to email or call if you have any questions. Call at 416-557-7312 or email at phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

Namasté

Phillip

 

 

Naked Yoga for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto – Fall Winter 2014

The next ten week series of Naked Yoga classes at the Awaken Studio will be starting on Tuesday September 16th.

The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 8-9:30 at the 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.

The first session of this next series will be on September 16th. The fee is $175.00 for the ten week series. You can pay with cheque or cash on the first day of class. Payment can also be made through the registration portal on the website at: Register for 10 Week Naked Yoga Series The registration portal allows for a charge or debt card transaction through a PayPal interface

This early fall session in 2014 Yoga Series will be lead by Andy Sinclair. Andy has been practicing yoga for thirteen years and is a graduate of The Yoga Sanctuary’s Evolving Spirit 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training. He has practiced with Ron Stewart at Skyclad Yoga in Vancouver. Andy has experience teaching Ashtanga, Hatha and Restorative yoga classes, both privately and in various studios in Toronto. Awaken Studio is glad to welcome Andy back for this opening Fall session.

This yoga experience will focus on gentle and safe exploration through an alignment-based Hatha practice. All male identified persons are welcome. All levels of experience as well as diversity in age and body type are welcomed. If you have a yoga mat and a strap please bring them along. If you have neither of these please let Phillip know and an accommodation will be made.

A short note as we continue on after this early fall session. We will again be rotating teachers and Gregory Saliba will be leading the following 10 week series from November 25 through to February 10. As a side note there is a separate Orgasmic Energy Explorations, an Orgasmic Yoga practice running on Thursday evenings from the 18th of September through to the 12th of February. All of the details are on the website at: Weekday Evening Events for Men at the Awaken Studio

For all events at the Awaken Studio there are a limited number of spaces available. Pre-registration is always suggested and encouraged. Pre-registration will also ensure that we have the requisite base, in order to move ahead. If you would like to join please let me know as soon as possible, or register for the series on the web portal. If you are unable to register for the entire 10 week session, we will be welcoming Drop In participants as we have in the past. The fee for Drop In Yoga classes is $20.00 per session with a prior email on the afternoon of the day of the class.

I am grateful to share this space with you and I am grateful for the opportunities that have opened with this Yoga program. Please feel free to email or call if you have any questions. Call at 416-557-7312 or email at phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

Namasté

Phillip

 

 

Naked Yoga for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto - http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

Naked Yoga for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto – http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/Naked-Yoga-for-men-Awaken-Studio-Toronto

“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh

Gratitude Day 1 at the Awaken Studio Toronto www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Gratitude Day 1 at the Awaken Studio Toronto
http://www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

 

  • Beginning and sharing a journey into gratitude
  • Inspired by the Super Moon of last night
  • Inspired by the world around me
  • Join me in offering gratitude
  • 365 days of gratitude and seeing what this will bring in the journey

Monday August 11 – Day 1

 

Love

1.

a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
2.

a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend.
3.

sexual passion or desire.
4.

a person toward whom love is felt; beloved person; sweetheart.
5.

used in direct address as a term of endearment, affection, or the like: Would you like to see a movie, love?

Hope

1.

the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
2.

a particular instance of this feeling: the hope of winning.
3.

grounds for this feeling in a particular instance: There is little or no hope of his recovery.
4.

a person or thing in which expectations are centered: The medicine was her last hope.
5.

something that is hoped for: Her forgiveness is my constant hope.

 

Life

1.

the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolismreproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
2.

the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, especially metabolism, growth, reproduction,and adaptation to environment.
3.

the animate existence or period of animate existence of an individual: to risk one’s life; a short life and amerry one.
4.

a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul:eternal life.
5.

the general or universal condition of human existence: Too bad, but life is like that.

 

Wish

1.

to want; desire; long for : I wish to travel. I wish that itwere morning.
2.

to desire, a person or thing, t): to wish the problem settled.
3.

to entertain wishes, favorably or otherwise, for: to wish someone well; to wish someone ill.
4.

to bid, as in greeting or leave-taking: to wish someone a good morning.
5.

to request or charge: I wish him to come.
The great JOY of living needs Hope and LOVE and Wishing