Phillip Coupal at the Awaken Studio Toronto

For a while I have participated in many different offerings and groups that the Awaken Studio has provided. In particular, workshops in Tantra for Gay Men, led by —amongst others— Phillip Coupal or ArmIn Heining from Germany or William McMeniman from Massachusetts. All of the workshops were so welcoming and accepting that they have allowed me the freedom to become more aware of myself; as well as to confirm my strengths, goals, the relationships in my life.Once a month I try to get to the Queer Heart Talking Circle. What a simple idea; simple but rare. I’ve never heard of anywhere that does this: we all are seated around a circle and take turns talking. We say whatever we want and we agree that no one is to interrupt. Afterwards we often go for dinner and just hang out! So cool.One of my favourite things at Awaken is the film nights that happen every two weeks. The films are exclusively gay or gay-themed. I think I have seen maybe 50 films over the last few years. Amazing how many gay films there are that are really excellent, whether from a story-telling standpoint or from the cinematic aspect. It is also a chance to eat a lot of popcorn.

Good organizer and good space for his work. Nice choice of workshops and classes to suit my needs. Love the yoga nights. He does his best to help you with your needs for self and spiritual growth. Great for all men to get in touch with their erotic self.

I've gone to many yoga classes and tantric workshops. Phillip runs a welcoming and supportive space that I feel lucky to have discovered. Close to home too! Thank you Phillip!!

All of my experiences at AWAKEN Studio with Phillip Coupal have been positive. His warm and inviting space is comfortable and inclusive. His compassion, care and generosity for those in the space is always felt. His broad knowledge and willingness to share makes for interesting and engaging events. His services, events and experiences offered are always a pleasure to attend. I love AWAKEN Studio and the work Phillip Coupal does.

Great experience and comfortable space. I enjoyed myself here and go back when I can.

What a wonderful space, giving peace, privacy to retreat from the world around, friendly, welcoming, non judgemental. Definately a visit worth !

Five rainbow stars for this exclusive men-only retreat space, yoga studio and body work shop. Led by the infallible Phillip Coupal, a long-time practitioner in the men’s healing community. One may attend naked yoga classes, workshops keen on exploring your genitals (or the genitals of others) or two or three day retreats led by local and internationally acclaimed shamen, healers and (whether they know they are or not) radical fairies. Step it up boys!

Phillip Coupal is such a generous and enlightened leader/teacher/facilitator; put simply: he is an incredible, loving human being! His studio space is bright and colourful and joyous (just like Phillip) and his gay film nights are a highlight of my life! If I identified as male (I don't) I would most certainly take classes at the Awaken Studio, as all my friends who do tell me they are wonderful!

Not a nice man. Claims to be inclusive and to understand the importance of creating communities for marginalized individuals, but excludes those with disabilities when they dare to ask to be accommodated. For example, I requested that films at social events he hosted be provided with subtitles because I'm deaf, but he refused to accommodate me.EDIT: In regards to your reply about specialized accommodations, I only needed subtitles. There was no laundry list of accommodations.

Awaken studio is a wonderful haven and place of healing and learning for men of all types. Phillip has created a vibrant, unique space with a huge variety of programming. I think visiting Awaken is the best way to understand what it is about. Thank you Phillip for enriching the lives of so many men.