Information about the Awakening Cafe Events
Introducing the New Awakening Village Free Membership Program
Introducing a FREE monthly membership program with group coaching and resources to inspire and motivate you to realize your Vision!
February 2018
July 2014
Awakening Cafe 2014-2015: Call for facilitators
We are inviting presentation proposals from qualified experts on a variety of topics for this year's Awakening Cafe monthly gatherings. Your presentation should be highly interactive, provide inspirational content and/or real life applications of your work, and ideas and solutions for the participants.
August 2013
Call for presenters for Awakening Cafe 2013-2014
We are inviting presentation proposals from qualified experts on a variety of topics for this year's Awakening Cafe monthly gatherings. Your presentation should provide inspirational content and/or real life applications of your work, and ideas and solutions for the participants.
May 2013
Mindfulness in Practice
Dialogue with three mindfulness experts from across North America about how they use this traditional Eastern practice in non-traditional ways in the West.
April 2013
Awakening Cafe – Live and Online Event (April 25th, 2013)
Join us in celebrating Earth Week as local and Cabaret-Boutique Des Bons Voisins introduce us to some of the best local markets, farmers and producers around Montreal.
March 2013
Awakening Cafe – Live and Online Event (March 28th, 2013)
Awakening Cafe: Hudson (Montreal), QC – Thursday, March 28th, 2012 The Awakening Cafe (Hudson, Quebec) is a monthly gathering of like-minded souls on the awakening journey to connect, express and expand. Join us in person, see details below or... Watch the Event Live this Thursday, March 28th, 2013, starting at 7:30 pm, EST. VIDEO TO APPEAR BELOW ON MARCH 28th This Month’s Topic: How to Make a Good Living as an Artist For all you Artists and Creatives who would like to make a better living while continuing to follow your passion, this workshop is for you! James Simon, a Canadian artist of distinction, will share his insights on how to create a successful way of life as an artist. James is living proof that you can do what you love, while attracting abundance in your life. James doesn't believe that talent alone is responsible for the artist's success, nor is the gallery system the only way to become a well known artist. In his more than 45 year career, he has effectively [...]
May 2012
Awakening Cafe: Hudson (Montreal), Quebec – Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
For our last Awakening Cafe before the summer break we will be hosting a special celebration of the summer Solstice. Join us in sharing food, dance, expression and ritual around a fire circle. As night falls the light remains and the party begins. As we look back on a year of new ideas, new friends & new experiences, we rejoice in the the seeds we have planted, looking forward to the summer ahead.
February 2012
March 22nd Awakening Cafe (7:00pm – 9:00pm)
Join the leading-edge discussion! We are continuing the amazing connections and discussions that were initiated at the Awakening Festival held this past June. With this aim, we are hosting a monthly gathering to bring together like-minded individuals on the awakening journey. More About the Awakening Cafe February's full moon nature walk was enjoyed by all. We ventured into a winter wonderland where the moon performed brilliantly! Thank you to all the brave souls who came out for this chilling event! Click here to see photos of the event on Meetup.com This Month’s Topic: Sound & Vibration Meditation Brenda Harley is an Intuitive Counselor, Spiritual Guide and Certified Sound Practitioner. She will be our guide, as we open to allow this experience with pure sound to support each one's intention for the evening, from deep relaxation to healing, the choice is yours. Sound healing is as old as the earth itself and has its roots in many ancient cultures. As energetic beings, we are affected by both the intention and the frequency of vibration. Healing occurs as the body is given [...]
Towards Harmony and Healing
Posting by Brenda Harley What is Sound Healing? Sound healing is as old as the earth itself and has its roots in many ancient cultures. Science agrees that sound waves affect matter. As energetic beings, we are affected by both the intention and the frequency of vibration. As we are now starting to understand, our thoughts and our words, as well as our actions, have an effect on any outcome. Healing occurs as the body is given the sacred space and time to re-balance itself. There is no effort required to heal, rather, it is an allowing. When we surrender to our own innate desire to be healthy and whole, the opportunity for healing presents itself. Through the process of entrainment, where sounds are used to re-mind the listener of their own natural state of balance, sound therapy has the ability to transform negative or repressed emotions into positive, more harmonious states. Healing occurs in these higher states of being. A sound practitioner uses both voice and intention to support the client’s choice to heal. As [...]