Awakening the Heart - A Bhakti retreat in Wakefield
Schedule
Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 28 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Wakefield Qc | Gatineau, QC
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Join Tiffany & Sraddhā for a heart-centered weekend immersed in the sacred gifts of Bhakti Yoga — the yoga of devotion, love, and surrender. Together, we gather to chant, sing, celebrate and amplify the joy of the Heart in all forms through Kirtan, Puja, Yoga, Meditation, Sound healing, Sacred Sangha Moments & Nature Immersion.Held in the serene forested hills of Wakefield, Quebec, this intimate retreat is an invitation to let your Heart be nurtured and nourished. Over two soulful days and evenings, we will root into the heart’s deepest longing for peace, presence, joy, and truth.
Whether you are new to Bhakti or deeply steeped in its practices, this weekend is designed as a nourishing immersion into the simple — yet profound — art of devotion.
Our Time Together Will Include:
✨ Kirtan & Sacred Song — Devotional chanting to uplift and awaken the heart
✨ Puja & Ritual — Traditional Vedic ceremonies to celebrate the sacred
✨ Heart-Centered Yoga & Meditation — Embodied practices to root, open, and inspire
✨ Vedic Storytelling & Teachings — Timeless tales and reflections to inspire the soul
✨ Forest Walks & Nature Immersion — Nourishing moments immersed in the blessing of mama nature
✨ Cedar Hot Tub Enjoyment — Soak, relax, and integrate beneath the open sky
✨ Nourishing Organic Meals — Mindfully prepared, autumnal vegetarian feasts
✨ Sacred Community Connection & Lots of Joy — Sharing space with like-hearted souls
Weekend Flow:
Friday, September 26
5:00 pm — Opening Circle
6:00 pm — Yoga
7:00 pm — Nourishing Communal Dinner
8:00 pm — Evening Kirtan & Sacred Storytelling
Saturday, September 27
8:00 am — Morning Puja, Yoga & Meditation
10:00 am — Nourishing Organic Brunch
11:00 am — Kirtan & Sacred Song
1:00 pm — Forest Walk / Nature Bathing
4:00 pm — Kirtan & Satsang Talk
6:00 pm — Nourishing Organic Dinner
7:00 pm — Evening Kirtan & Storytelling Nidra Yoga
Sunday, September 28
8:00 am — Morning Puja, Yoga & Meditation
10:00 am — Nourishing Organic Brunch
11:00 am — Kirtan & Sacred Song
1:00 pm — Final Circle
Your Hosts:
Tiffany Nicholson-Smith
Tiffany is an International Teacher of the Heart, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and founder of Vichara Yoga & RASA Ayurveda. Known for her joyful energy, clarity, and heart-centered presence, Tiffany seamlessly weaves together the teachings of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, and Tantra. She resides in Wakefield, offering classes, retreats, and Ayurvedic consultations both locally and worldwide.
Caroline Śraddhā Monette
A devoted Kirtan leader and student of Sanskrit and mantra, Śraddhā has been guiding sacred song circles since 2007. Her grounded energy and soulful voice create a space where hearts open, voices rise, and connection deepens. Śraddhā is passionate about offering Kirtan as a joyful and healing path toward inner liberation and divine connection.
Location:
Nestled in the peaceful forested hills of Wakefield, Quebec
For more information and to register, email [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Wakefield Qc, 8 Rue de Mandelieu, Gatineau, QC J8T 8B1, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
