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TIAMAT - Transformation through Play (Training / Tier 1 / Toronto)
FIRST TIME IN TORONTO AND SPACE IS LIMITED!
## Some experiences create a **before and after.** This is one of them.
There are workshops. And then there are experiences that truly give you the chance to **reorganize how you see yourself, your work, and the people around you** — that create a genuine fork in the road. TIAMAT is the latter. It has done this for performers, clinicians, seekers, and skeptics across four continents. Now, for the first time, it is coming to Toronto.
This is not a weekend of concepts and takeaways. It is a **full-body encounter with a framework** built at the intersection of cognitive science, philosophy, contemplative practice, and embodied performance — designed specifically to transfer. What shifts in the room follows you home.
We are in a moment of profound disconnection — from purpose, from one another, from a sense that our lives cohere. Most offerings gesture at this problem. **TIAMAT does something about it.** It gives you a living, rigorous, embodied practice for navigating the world differently — and access to a community of people taking that seriously alongside you.
Awaken to Meaning is proud to bring this to Toronto for the first time. **This is a rare opportunity**, and seats are limited.
**Two audiences. One experience.**
Whether you come as a practitioner or as someone who knows something is missing, TIAMAT meets you there.
**Clinicians, Coaches & Therapists:** Sharpen your sense of transference and countertransference in real-time / develop a more robust lens for where clients get stuck - somatically and relationally / expand capacity to track body, affect and relational field simultaneously / deepen self-awareness as your primary clinical instrument / gain a shared language you can bring directly into practice
**Seekers, Builders & The Curious:** A framework that bridges cognitive science, philosophy and lived practice / Real agency over how you think, feel and act - through skill, not willpower / Entry into a fellowship taking the meaning crisis seriously / A language for your inner life that holds under pressure / Transformation that doesn't fade by Monday morning
## **TIAMAT has travelled. Now it visits a new place.**
## Before Toronto, TIAMAT has been delivered across **four continents** – to performers, clinicians, researchers, educators, and people who simply knew something was missing. Each cohort has shaped the practice.
## TAIWAN \| JAPAN \| INDONESIA \| FRANCE \| NETHERLANDS \| CZECHIA \| UNITED KINGDOM \| SINGAPORE \| UNITED STATES \(MAY 2026\)
**Schedule**
\- Friday\, May 22nd \- 6pm to 10pm
\- Saturday\, May 23rd \- 10am to 8pm
\- Sunday\, May 24th \- 10am to 5pm
**Fee:** $650 USD
**Facilitation** by Ethan Hsieh, Taylor Barratt & Dr. John Vervaeke
**For more information** on this and the residential Tier 2 (June 7th - 12th, 2026) please visit [our site](https://awakentomeaning.com/tiamat-training-program-in-toronto-2026/).
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Weeknights - Group Dance Classes at Access Ballroom
Ready to add more fun, movement, and connection to your week? Come join our group dance classes at [Access Ballroom](https://studioaccessballroom.com/)! We have classes **every day except Tuesday**—that’s Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:50pm, and Weekends at 3:40pm. Visit our [Monthly Calendar](https://studioaccessballroom.com/class-schedule/) to view the group class Schedule. To sign up you can also download our APP that is in both the Google Play store and the Apple Store. Just look up Access Ballroom.
Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some moves, you’ll fit right in! We always have multiple teachers on hand to guide every level, so everyone gets the attention they need. Our amazing environment and welcoming atmosphere are what make us one of Toronto’s premier Latin and Ballroom studios—and it’s why we have the most Google reviews in the city!
Don’t just take our word for it—come experience the energy, laughter, and community for yourself. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!
Dog Training Events This Week
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Small Dog Meet at David Crombie Park
A fun and friendly meetup for small dogs and their paw parents! Join us for relaxed park hangs, walks, playtime, and socializing with fellow dog lovers in the community. Whether your pup is playful, shy, fluffy, or full of personality, this is a welcoming space for little dogs to make furry friends while paw parents connect, chat, and enjoy the outdoors together. All small breeds and mixes are welcome. Come meet new friends — both two-legged and four-legged! 🐶✨
Humber River to Hamilton Beach Niagara Training Ride (55-60km 1 way)
Riding from Humber Bridge to the end of Hamilton Beach Trail. This will be a slower ride with a top speed 25 km/hr. Fast riders are welcome to ride ahead.
Total distance should be around 55-60 km. Road, gravel or Hybrid bike recommended.
Start Humber Bridge
Ride along Lakeshore (mostly) to Oakville
Stop for breakfast at Aroma or equivalent
Continue along Lakeshore to Burlington & cross the lift bridge, meet at the washrooms
Ride to the end of Hamilton Beach Trail where we officially end.
Options to get back:
GO train from Burlington Station
Ride back
Have a loved one pick you and your bike up. :)
Possibility of having lunch too depending on timing!
1. You must wear a helmet.
1. make sure your bike is tuned up and carry a spare tube!
1. Bring $$ for the train back.
1. We are going to have FUN!
1. If you’ve never done a full Niagara ride, talk to myself or some of the other riders and we’ll give you tips! Full 160 km (100 mi) Niagara rides to start in June/July.
Korean Martial Arts (Casual Classes) - FREE
***\*\*\*This class is open to all levels, weather permitting; in an event of poor weather conditions class will be changed to a regular class\*\*\****
**Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!**
Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area.
Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others.
**About this form of martial arts:**
Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks.
**How to join:**
Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest.
**Q: Is this completely FREE?**
A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE
**Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?**
A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques
**Q: Are there grading and belt progression?**
A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready!
**Current Martial Artists Belt Status:**
1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt
1x Yellow Belt (former red belt)
1x Yellow Stripe Belt
134x White Belts
**Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:**
* White Belt
* Yellow Stripe Belt
* Yellow Belt
* Orange Stripe Belt
* Orange Belt
* Green Stripe Belt
* Green Belt
* Blue Stripe Belt
* Blue Belt
* Red Stripe Belt
* Red Belt
* Black Stripe Belt
* Black Belt
**Curriculum of Techniques**
**White Belt to Yellow Stripe:**
**Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)**
1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle
2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple
3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus
4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery
5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib
6\. Spear Hand to Trachea
**Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)**
1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist
2\. When pulled with bucking back fist
3\. When pushed with bucking back fist
4\. Downward break away with elbow strike
5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike
6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike
**Take Downs (performed both sides)**
1\. Pivot throw
Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab)
1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow
2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees
3\. One inch bow
4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow
5\. Side elbow lock
6\. Elbow lock controlled
**Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)**
1\. Escape to Mount
2\. Escape to Guard
3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll
4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard
5\. Escape when head is locked
6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount
**Kicks (both sides)**
1\. Side kick
**To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:**
http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#
Krav Maga (15+) – Learn Self-Defence | Spring 2026 Session
**Krav Maga (15+) at the Miles Nadal JCC**
Build confidence, improve fitness, and learn practical self-defence skills in a safe and supportive environment.
This dynamic program introduces the core principles of Krav Maga with a focus on real-world scenarios, situational awareness, and mental resilience. Through guided instruction and hands-on training, you’ll develop effective techniques for striking, defending, and reacting under pressure — all while enhancing strength, coordination, and conditioning.
No prior experience necessary — just bring a willingness to challenge yourself and grow. Join our welcoming community and start your Krav Maga journey today!
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**Event Details**
**Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors)
**Dates & Times:** Spots are open in upcoming sessions — join anytime! Late registration is welcome, and your fee will be automatically prorated. Drop-in options available.
**Registration is required in advance**
> Please note: RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot.
> [Register online](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yn6KVVL)
> ☎️ Or call 416-924-6211
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️ **Fees**
• Full-session registration available (prorated if joining late)
• Drop-in spots available
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**What to Expect**
✔️ Practical, real-world self-defence skills
✔️ Striking, defending, and reacting under pressure
✔️ Improved strength, coordination, and conditioning
✔️ Supportive, beginner-friendly instruction
✔️ A focus on confidence, awareness, and resilience
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Come ready to move, learn, and empower yourself. We can’t wait to see you in class!
🎤 Friday Night Karaoke Meetup – Hot Dogs & Harmonies @LFB ! 🌭🎶
**🎤 Friday Night Karaoke Meetup – Hot Dogs & Harmonies! 🌭🎶**
Ready to kick off your weekend with music, laughs, and maybe a surprise showstopper performance? Join us for a fun and low-pressure **Karaoke Night Meetup** on **Friday, May 22!**
**📍 Event Details**
Karaoke starts at **8:00 PM**
Nick will be there a bit earlier to grab a spot and welcome everyone
**🎟️ Event Link:**
[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-event-hot-dogs-harmonies-tickets-1985944730148?](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-event-hot-dogs-harmonies-tickets-1985944730148?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite)
**🎶 What to Expect:**
* A relaxed, welcoming vibe—no pressure to sing unless you want to
* Great performances (from polished to gloriously off-key)
* A fun crowd that appreciates both talent and enthusiasm
* Hot dogs and good times included
Whether you’re ready to belt out your favorite anthem or just want to enjoy the show, this is a perfect casual night out.
**👍 Good to Know:**
* Feel free to **just show up**, even if your schedule is up in the air
* Come solo or bring a friend—everyone’s welcome
Grab the mic… or grab a seat and cheer others on. Either way, it’s going to be a great night 🎤
Wim Hof Method
It's better when we're together. Come and experience the power of the WHM with a wonderful group of people. We breathe, we go into the cold and we teach our bodies to heat up properly. We develop resilience and the mindset to use these powerful healing tools over and over again, all year round. This gathering is fully guided by Wim Hof instructor Steve Beattie.
If you are new to this, come on down, enjoy the support and practice in a safe way with us. If you already have a WHM practice this meetup is a great way to take it to the next level, and make lots of new friends.
There will be a fire, snacks and drinks shared by other attendees. We have been doing this 6 for years!
**What to bring?**
* Yoga mat
* Weather-appropriate clothing (better to dress too warm!)
* Bathing suite, towel
* Water shoes (optional)
In extreme weather being prepared is very important. Especially if it's your first time, please read up on how to come prepared [here.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/wim-hof-method-meetup/)
Learn more about our Wim Hof meetups, workshops, breath classes, wilderness trips, medicine work and special events at **[Breathing in Nature](https://breathinginnature.com/)**.
Join the "**[Wim Hof Toronto](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714218015474146/)**" group on Facebook to see all of our local events.
This is a free event made possible by our Gift Economy. You can learn more about the Gift Economy [here](https://breathinginnature.com/gift-economy/).
Improv For New Friends
Don't be disappointed if you don't see a bunch of people attending. I advertise this on multiple platforms and the class usually sells out.
Improv comedy uses several techniques to create laughter. These include, creating an atmosphere free of judgement, saying 'yes', active listening, being positive, putting your focus on others, and the importance of play and laughter.
Not coincidentally, these are the same things that happen to us naturally when we are bonding with another person.
In this class, we'll explore these techniques not with the goal of being funny, but with the goal of being people that other people want to be around.
The organizer, Ralph MacLeod, is a co-founder of two independent improv clubs in Toronto - Bad Dog Theatre and Social Capital Theatre. He's been teaching improv for over 30 years. He also teaches these same techniques to several organizations including UofT, Google, Kraft, Shopify and many, many more.
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have!
FAQs and Good To Know....
After every event, a group from this class sit down and have a drink together so be prepared to stay if you want! Of course, you don't HAVE to.
You also don't have to be single or bring a friend. The vibe of this class is much more 'making new friends' than a 'singles' mixer'.
We usually run to 8:15 so pay for extra parking!
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Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Free In-Person Meeting: Healing from Trauma and Past Betrayals
This is a free, in person meeting.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Prompting Is Not Magic: How to Give AI Better Context
Most people use AI like a search box: they type one sentence, hope for the best, and get frustrated when the answer is generic, wrong, or useless.
But getting better results from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI systems is not about memorizing magic prompts. It is about learning how to give the AI better context.
In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll break down how to make AI dramatically more useful by improving the way you communicate with it. You’ll learn how to give clearer instructions, provide examples, set constraints, ask for better output formats, and use follow-up questions to turn a mediocre answer into a genuinely useful one.
We’ll cover practical techniques you can use immediately for work, learning, writing, coding, planning, research, and everyday problem solving. We’ll also touch on why these same ideas show up in more advanced AI systems, including RAG, agents, evaluations, and AI workflows.
No technical background required. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe one real task you wish AI was better at helping you with.
**What you’ll learn:**
* Why “better prompting” is really about better context
* How to structure requests so AI gives more useful answers
* How to use examples, constraints, and output formats
* How to iterate when the first answer is not good enough
* How these skills connect to more advanced AI workflows
This meetup is for anyone who wants to move beyond basic ChatGPT usage and start getting more practical value out of AI.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.



















