Yes, its a movement practice, but its so much more. Get breathed, get inspired, get moving and find your JOY!

Enjoy this intelligent, supported and dynamic practice taught by experienced osteopath yoga facilitator, Marinella Nesso

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Community Movement Connection with Spiral Dance
Spiral Dance is a fusion of tantra, authentic relating and Brazilian Zouk partner dance.

It helps create a pathway for easy embodied connection. It's often used to create stronger community bonds and revitalize intimacy in relationships.

It's queer-positive and invites everyone to embrace the masculine and feminine energy within ourselves in order to cultivate unity. ☯️✌🏾

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Tamina Paris
Performance Artist Coach

Dubbed a “Canadian Legend” in the dance scene, Tamina Paris was the first female hip-hop dancer in season 1 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada. With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry: She played “Tiffany” on the Original cast of the hit series The Next Step, danced with Lady Gaga for 6 years and is the co-creative director & choreographer for Drag Race Winner, Queen Priyanka. 

Beyond her performance accolades, Tamina's passion for fostering community and personal growth led her to establish "Exalted Expression."  a holistic approach to achieving your highest potential as an artist and individual, both on and off the stage.

Tamina emphasizes the importance of self-love & self-discovery. She believes that dance is more than just copying steps; it’s about expressing from within and not trying to fit in a box. Tamina's coaching programs create a supportive space for artists to figure out who they are, get comfortable in their expression, and step into their star power. Her approach emphasizes mental, emotional and spiritual wellness first.

Tamina's legacy is marked by her profound impact on the dance community, with students who have toured with Missy Elliott, Drake, Doja Cat, become entrepreneurs, and created pathways to success - THEIR way

When you work with Tamina, there’s no longer a question of what you bring to the table - YOU OWN IT.

Michael Weirich 

Philosopher & Guide

Michael speaks about the transformation of human society into a more organic & connected way of life. He believes we progress to a more beautiful world as more people freely express their purpose and live in honest relationships. He teaches intimacy & relationships and guides people to create their next mission. Michael shows people their body is a powerful tool in forming highly functional and heartfelt bonds. From a background in authentic relating, dance & engineering, he co-created Spiral Dance & the Exalted Expression Group to bring people closer to living as their most expressed selves in the world.

Ride the Wave is a dynamic, engaging, and playful somatic experience that brings 
joy, aliveness & vitality into your whole body and entire life! These are weekly classes led by master teacher out of Los Angeles, Mariane Karou.*

You are led deeply inside so you are able to cultivate a relationship with your body that goes beyond any formal or traditional training to the essence of your unique being.

You learn how to navigate your own system and how to move from stillness to activity while staying connected to yourself.

You are encouraged to move beyond any known structures that you are currently operating in, and to initiate movement beyond your current capacity.  

Classes are recorded and will be played in our studio and can be purchased through a single class HERE or monthly membership via Dance Alive.**

** Den members can access IN PERSON classes as part of their membership.

They can also receive a 50% discount code for a full Ride the Wave membership with Dance Alive which will give you access to over 70 classes. Please email us for the code

An intimate concert with soulful singer and song writer Avery Florence. Accompanied by the astonishingly talented guitar player David Celia, this will be an evening to relax and come together with the intention of healing the planet through song and community.

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Join us once a month for a Men’s group led by founder of the Grateful Den, David Stern. This will be a chance for men to gather in community, be vulnerable, open and gain tools to help them generate true confidence to live the life they desire.

Every month we will explore a different theme as we use the power of breathwork, meditation and movement as a way to integrate what we are working on.

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Every Monday we will gather for a deep body meditation facilitated by Mariane Karou from Dance Alive.

Inner Rhythms is a guided meditation that heals, rebalances and rejuvenates you. By moving DEEP into CONTACT with your whole system, you deepen your TRUST in your Self. Our bodies inherently know how to heal, move, regenerate and bring us into greater balance. Mariane guides you to train your body and mind to not interfere or override your innate intelligence.   Your body is always inviting you in and your loving attention is all that is needed.​​

Inner Rhythms Guides You To:

Access your Knowledge
Heighten your Intuition
Make Choices with Confidence
Deepen Your Trust in Yourself
Expand Your Capacity to Feel
Creatively Problem Solve
Stay Connected to Yourself While Relating
Allow Your Body to Heal and Rejuvenate

These weekly classes are for all ages and skill levels. Whether you are just beginning or very advanced with this practice you will gain a new level of access to your subconscious, intuition and physical body.

Classes are recorded and will be played in our studio and can be purchased through a single class HERE or monthly membership via Dance Alive.**

** Den members can access in person classes as part of their membership.

They are also eligible to recieve a 50% discount code for an Inner Rhythms membership which will give you access to over 70 meditations. Please email us for the code.

MARIANE KAROU is a formative leader, master teacher, innovator and pioneer in the field of movement, somatic education, and life training.

Torkom Ji's Quantum Harmonix is a sound experience designed to invoke deep states of consciousness while assisting the body in finding rest and harmony. The movement of the sounds invoke nature and expresses harmonic overtones which shower and revitalize the mind, body and soul. These sounds are tuned to 432 Hz and dynamically take you through a cellular journey that transcends space and time. Infinite potential and possibility can open up through accessing the subtle vibrations of Quantum Harmonix.

UNLOCK your GOALS & INTENTIONS for 2025 with Dance Alive & our ROCKIN Community!

Ready to live your life with

Clarity & Connection

Purpose & Direction

as you ACHIEVE your Goals & Intentions in 2025

& Celebrate Your Success Along the Way?

It's essential to dedicate time to reconnect with your inner world, so you can lead your life with greater clarity and alignment.

Step into a transformative journey that will deepen your self-awareness, sharpen your focus, and set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. Take the time NOW to ground yourself and step forward with intention.

You will be guided to:

• Somatically embrace the growth you’ve experienced, acknowledging how far you’ve come.

• Gain deep clarity and unwavering commitment for your 2025 vision and direction.

• Dive into the science of manifestation, unlocking powerful tools for success.

YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

• Powerful Visioning Exercise - The Science of Manifestation

• Deep Powerful Breathwork & Somatic Movement Experience

• Dynamic Partner and Group Work with a ROCKIN Community of People!

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Join us for a groovy night with DJ Jenn Mansell where we will drop into our hearts with a cacao microdose from our friends at We Grow Magic. Immerse yourself in a unique sensory experience as we celebrate the magic of winter, music and cacao.

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REGISTER TODAY HERE

Our last circle is this Friday December 13th. Join me and Dragana - Karmic Astrologer and photographer for a beautiful evening to sum up the past 12 months and step into the winter solstice with embodied power and grace.

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Dragana, the photographer behind @goddacious and astrologer at @connectedtostars. joins Marinella Nesso yoga and somatic facilitator for a palyful solstice ritual.

The solstice marks the start of a new season, a new cycle. It’s the darkest moment before dawn, the time of deep sleep and greatest desires. It is a cosmic womb, the place where everything is conceived.

What do you want to bring to life? Explore all the fine possibilities this Friday with a karmic astrology reading by Dragana, a meditation restorative practice with Marinella and a community of wild women, including you!

In this circle, we’ll first journey into the dark, dropping into the body, letting go of expectations and “shoulds.” Then, through intuitive movement and dance, we’ll let the body lead us back to our inner light - raw, real, and free. A 10 minute reading will follow and to mark this solstice, a photographer to capture the essence, the blueprint of this expression and your spark emerging.

No posing, just the real, radiant you. A marker of the person you have become over the past year!

Join us for this both grounded and expansive journey into the creation. 

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 Please sign up today to ensure your space. Only 8 participants will be able to join and it would mean the world if YOU were one of them.

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✨ Come at 645pm, bring a treat to share with everyone.✨ 

✨ Come in your most delightful parts of you (and the not so delightful ones)✨ 

✨ Clothing Expression: comfy for restorative yoga, with hints of how you want the year to be remembered PLUS a special connector to 2025.✨ 

DONT FORGET WE ALSO HAVE THE 🌖 FULL MOON THIS WEEKEND we will also be Celebrating 🐶 Lunabear’s 6th year 🐾 too!!!

Oh the fun and deliciousness that will ensue.

REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY

Join the Grateful Den for a paint night with an astrological twist! In honor of Sagittarius season we'll be creating original oil pastel art to celebrate this passionate fire sign. All supplies are included - just show up in clothes that can get messy and prepare to create beautiful works and learn a few things about the Zcdiac’s eight sign. Toronto artist Zack Rosen (@ZackRosenArts on Insta) will be your guide through a truly celestial evening.

Bring a friend for free if you’re a Sagittarius!

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Step into a transformative journey of Somatics with Stef, a movement meditation class designed to awaken and align your body, mind, and spirit! A space to land and arrive fully, dropping out of the mind and into your body. Expect a deep dive into a diverse blend of conscious movement modalities from intuitive dance, embodiment, self massage, vagal toning and somatic release to yoga therapeutics and breathwork, all curated to regulate your nervous system and feel more present and spacious in your body and life! 

Whether you're a seasoned mover or new to somatic movement, this class offers a safe and nurturing space for you to explore, expand and stretch your capacity to feel alive. Let's move, breathe, feel and heal together!

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You are invited to be moved with us every Monday afternoon for a soul nourishing embodiment practice that will leave you feeling deeply connected.

Bodies of light is an ode to the beauty of elemental qigong forms that guide us to clear, balance, and cultivate life force energy. Each week the flow is intuitively designed to meet the energy of the group. 

This practice is an incredible accompaniment to anyone who is walking the path of embodiment through somatic work, plant medicine, meditation, self-inquiry, or other modalities. Regular qigong practice will amplify your own relationship to subtle energy and inform any of your work and study currently in process.

Some benefits of qigong include (and are not limited to):

- strengthened immunity

- improved organ function

- reduced inflammation

- better sleep cycles

- an increase in happy hormones like serotonin

- reduced anxiety

- improved cognition and memory

- alleviates depression

- and beyond

With regular practice, you will most likely begin to feel a deeper sense of belonging, presence, and connection to your intuitive abilities. 

All folks are welcome! No experience with qigong is necessary.

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In this special event, in house astrologist Michael Moon will reveal the profound place within the great astrological cycles we are in at this momentous time. 2025 is a very intense year that offers so much potential if we can attune with its power.

After Michael shares the Astrological overview he will lead a sound healing attunement meditation to help ground the new energy coming in

This will be FREE for Den Head members.

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Movement is medicine. nastyflo exists to help you reconnect with your body and inspire you to feel good. nastyflo does not do shame or punishment. 

Music. Hype beats are at the centre of each nastyflo class. New playlists are curated weekly to invigorate and motivate you to dig a little deeper and let loose.

Variability. Every class is a snowflake, different from the next. nastyflo keeps you alert and on your toes (sometimes literally), working your brain as well as your body. 

Inclusivity. Movement should be accessible and welcoming to everyone. nastyflo is for people of all body shapes, races, ages, genders and economic circumstances.

Community. Everyone who shows up to a nastyflo class contributes to the warm and inclusive vibe, exploring new movements in a safe and sweaty space

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*Membership credits cannot be attributed to this class.

Florence is an Osteopathic care provider and movement enthusiast in Toronto. With an eclectic background that includes competitive athletics and dance, yoga and pilates instruction, and a deep knowledge of human kinetics, she brings a holistic approach to care. Florence graduated with a Kinesiology degree from McMaster University, where she also pursued her passion for dance with the modern dance company. Florence completed her Osteopathic training at the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO), in Toronto. Florence strives to deliver a class that empowers and inspires you to move and feel good about it. Her movement approach is built on the principles of yoga, pilates, strength and conditioning, and mindfulness. Classes are challenging, fun and different every time. 

Join us as we gather our community for Grateful Opportunities, a conscious networking event to foster connections for work, creative pursuits, health & wellness, social life and beyond. Share your skillset, hobbies, interests, and ambitions while connecting face-to-face with others. Whether you need support for a new project, are eager to lend a helping hand to others, or simply want to expand your social circle this is an opportunity for expansion in your life.

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Brooke Fenton invites you to join in a collective ritual space to be taken on a journey through your feminine energy body. This ceremony will provide an opportunity to connect with the living oracle of your body's wisdom through guided meditation, channeled prayer, and a shakti activation process that can only be experienced to truly know its potency.

The frequency of Blue Lotus flower will accompany us as we call on the spirit of Lakshmi - a Hindu goddess of beauty, abundance, and good fortune. In many spiritual traditions the Lotus flower is revered as the womb of the universe from which all things are born. Growing from the depths of the muddy waters, the Lotus can symbolize the relationship we each have to the dark and light aspects of being human. Lotus teaches us how to live in harmony with our own density (mud) and creativity (the inspiration to rise). She activates our innate potential to be integrated and embodied in the yin/yang, feminine/masculine, dark/light energy that we are all woven from.

Through the combination of Reiki, Qi therapy and the KA process, the space will be opened to receive a transmission of intelligent light force energy. These modalities work along the chakra system, meridian lines, and internal organs to support a clearing of qi while simultaneously harmonizing all of the major body systems. When combined, these modalities can have the effect of bringing one into a space of soul connection, heart coherence, and a more deeply rested nervous system. All of these modalities can support the release of trauma and pain from the body field in a gentle, non-invasive way.

Sometimes, participants will experience the sensation to move, shake, dance, or make sounds as a part of the process. The energy medicine portion of the journey will take place with all participants laying on their backs comfortably, supported by pillows and blankets. Expression will be encouraged.

Watch your beautiful petals bloom in this exquisite container offered for women by a woman in support of women.

Spaces are limited to 13 participants.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝟏𝟎% 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆 ($𝟔𝟎).

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Join Grethe in a gentle therapeutic movement class with emphasis on postures, breathing, mindfulness, rest and relaxation. Class will allow the students to experience the connection between body, breath and mind. Expect to leave feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and balanced.

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Join us for a transformative experience of release and growth! Immerse yourself in the healing power of Cacao & Sound Bath as we gather in a renewal ceremony aligned to the powers of the New Moon. Allow the vibrational harmony to nurture your mind, body and soul. This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into your inner world and emerge feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Come as you are, and leave feeling renewed and inspired. We can't wait to share this magical soulful experience with you!

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Email us at info@gratefulden.co for the Den Member discount code :)

Tiz McNamara's breathwork is quite unique as he weaves in elements of live music throughout sequences. Balancing both up and down regulated breathwork patterns to give a truly powerful experience. This class is open to all levels, from novice to experienced breathwork practitioners. Tiz has trained with Wim Hof and Gabor Maté which has reinforced his belief that the experience should be very somatic based and the intention is to shift our mental state and create physical release.

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An oracle party guided by our very own community manager, Natalie Bruno. Come experience the magic of oracle cards! An opportunity to dive into self-reflection, personal insight, guidance & intention setting.*

*Optional: bring a journal and/or your own oracle cards!”

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Join us for a comedy workshop led by hilarious Toronto comedian, Laura Leibow. This will be your chance to take a crack at stand up comedy and learn some new skills that you can practice in a judgement free zone.

We will start off the workshop with a bit of movement to drop us into our bodies and then come up with bits that we can act out in person. All levels are welcome.

Come laugh, hang and learn the art of improvisation in community!

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A Community Cacao Ritual.

Join us for this heartwarming community ritual as we spend an evening sharing Peruvian cacao, medicine songs, and gentle shamanic and somatic practices.

After 2 years living in South America, Brooke is back in her hometown of Toronto to build community and offer the gifts she has gathered from her time down south.

Cacao is a sacred plant medicine revered across cultures and known for its heart opening effects. Its Latin name theobroma cacao translates to "food of the gods". When imbibed in a ceremonial context, the active ingredients in cacao can stimulate deeper states of creativity, resonance, and connection.

This evening will be a mixture of some of Brooke's favorite modalities woven into an unforgettable journey.

Think: sound, gentle movement, meditation, prayer, gratitude...and of course, chocolate.

We look forward to sharing this special night with you all!

Love.

(((All folks are welcome at this event.)))

(((To secure your spot in the circle you must RSVP by October 30th to ensure there is enough space and cacao made.)))

(((More details will be sent to you upon RSVP and registration.)))

***Grateful Den Members: $44. Sign up HERE

**RSVP for 2: $80

*Regular price: $54: RSVP HERE

Come join us at the Den for an acoustic Open Mic Jam! This is open to musicians of all levels. Expect a night of high quality music and real good times! Please contact us at info@gratefulden.co if you wish to perform.

Wake up your body and spirit with an invigorating, mind clearing and powerful breathwork class led by Jenn Mansell, Breathwork Facilitator and Somatic Coach. The class will take you on a mindful journey into your inner landscapes through the breath and beautiful music where miraculous unfoldings can occur. This class is both expansive and also deeply healing. Leave feeling released and relaxed with a clear and creative mind. 

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Cultivate a joyous and grateful state of mind by writing about what brings you delight. Creative writing practice offers not only the healing benefits of catharsis and facing what’s difficult, but also—and equally important—the deep benefits of giving attention to what brings us pleasure and nourishment, and the amplifying power of what happens when we share that with others. No writing experience necessary for this delightful writing workshop!

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Please bring a paper and notebook.

Bio:

Alisha Kaplan is a poet, educator, and narrative medicine practitioner. Using the arts, she works with health professionals and patients to reinvigorate medicine with care and humanity. Alisha has an MFA in Poetry from New York University and a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University. Her collection of poems, Qorbanot: Offerings, won the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award from the League of Canadian Poets. www.alishakaplan.com

Show Me Tao Way is a “GYM” for your mind and a “GPS” for your soul.

SMTW is a 3 session workshop that encourages you to explore relationships from different perspectives by integrating three pillars of knowledge:

• Tao Philosophy • Adlerian Principles • Neuroplasticity

The SMTW process leads you step by step to release limiting beliefs and behavioral patterns to create breakthroughs, manage difficult situations or as an icebreaker in social settings. 

It's a playful and effective tool that makes use of real life situations to master the art of living conflict free.

Sign up for one session HERE

For all 3 sessions you can pay $135. This is more effective when done as a 3 session exercise as it will deepen the process. Contact us at info@gratefulden.co if you'd like to sign up for all 3!

It’s our 1 year anniversary and we are hosting a fall equinox shakedown to celebrate!!! Come join us for a day of live music, good food, good people and community vibes.

We’ll be serving delicious sandwiches from DAM sandwiches, exclusive Grateful Den merch and giving out some sweet raffle prizes.

If you’re a vendor and would like to get involved, feel free to reach out to us @ info@gratefulden.co!!

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Meditation practices are not all the same. Most meditation and breathing taught today are relaxation practices. In order to truly settle the mind and meditate with moments of complete stillness, we need to go one step beyond relaxation.

• The Art of Living-Part 1 course teaches SKY - an evidence based, powerful rhythmic breathing technique, with 70+ clinical studies that demonstrate the technique that harmonizes the body-mind complex, reduces stress, depression and anxiety, and increases your energy.

• SKY brings us into a state of deep meditation automatically and consistently in minutes, this course will give you the tools to stop running after happiness…so your life can become an expression of happiness.

You will learn this SKY home practice, which you can do at home without guidance, and you will get access to a weekly deeper practice that you can join in 190 countries where the Art of Living Operates. You will be able to access the weekly practice at the Grateful Den.

Benefits of the program:

• Improves concentration and focus

• Increases your energy

• Improves your sleep quality

• Improves your nervous and immune system

• Reduced anxiety, depression and stress

Sign up HERE

Fee:

Regular : CAD395.00

Student : CAD295.00*

Repeater : CAD125.00

*Den members receive student discount. Email us at info@gratefulden.co to get access to student registration.

Times:

FRI: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
SAT, SUN: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Teachers: Olga Cruz and Julia Arbuckle

Join us for an early morning hike as we explore different trails, parks and hidden gems in the city. This month we’ll be hiking through Rouge Park Mast Trail.

We will be starting at 7:30 am sharp. Please meet us at the entrance of the trail.

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