Laughing’s Good Comedy presents Stand Up Comedy Night

Laughing’s Good Comedy brings together local talent, raw honesty, and a whole lot of laughter. This show is a mix of stand-up from new and seasoned comics, spontaneous crowd moments, and Rob Weingust stepping in as host, bringing humour, heart, and a bit of that classic dad energy. Expect laughs that hit close to home, stories that make you feel seen, and a night that reminds you—laughing really is good. This is an age 13+ event!

Rob Weingust

Our host, Rob Weingust has been a part time Blue Mountain resident for over 50 years. Rob's passions include skiing, hiking, travel, cooking, & comedy. He studied Improv & a stand-up at the famous Second City Improv in Toronto to hone his comedy chops. And has performed at many open-mic & comedy nights in Toronto & Collingwood since 2017. He is also (so they claim) a Dad to two daughters, 18 & 21 yrs old. They are both hugely embarrassed of their Dad performing comedy...and most things he does in life.

Tickets: $25 including HST in advance, $34 including HST at the door.

Resonance is a safe and inclusive sober space in Collingwood, ON, offering events, workshops and a variety of experiences for all ages to Create, Connect & Evolve. We have a delicious non-alcoholic drink and snack store.

Ecstatic Dance

Join Paz for a deep journey of ecstatic dance. Arrive and settle into a safe and inclusive space and ground into your body, setting whatever intention feels right for the experience, allow the music to support you in an exploration of dance through different rhythmic intensities. Expect a wide variety of world music sounds, some electronic, some recorded by musicians.

Paz will always surprise us with new sounds and unique textures to incorporate into our bodies. This is a non-judgemental space, everyone is welcome to join, you don't need to have previous experience dancing in any capacity. If you are new to ecstatic dance, expect to receive clear instructions and gentle prompts that will guide you through this special journey.

DJ Paz

Paz is a prolific DJ, drummer, percussionist, and multimedia event organizer. Originally from Mexico City, he has been vibing in Canada for the past 15 years. Throughout his time in Canada he has been leading and co-creating inclusive projects in the world of the arts, culture and spirituality, providing platforms for artists and creatives to emerge and share his gifts with his community. Paz is currently based in Collingwood, ON, where he hosts a variety of events. 

In his 20 years of DJing, Paz has performed in different festivals in Canada like Solstice, Future Forest, Sonic Springs, Bloom, as well as performing in a variety of clubs, underground parties and ecstatic dance events locally, in Mexico and the U.S. As a DJ he has spun and explored a variety of genres and styles. 

Lights Up! – Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Lights Up! is an 8-week musical theatre experience designed for students ages 9–14 who want to explore the exciting world of performing on stage. Through a combination of singing, acting, and movement, students will learn the essential skills that make up musical theatre while developing confidence, creativity, and teamwork.

Each class includes fun theatre games, vocal warmups, movement exercises, and rehearsal time as students work together on several musical theatre numbers. Along the way, participants will also learn valuable audition skills such as projecting confidence, telling a story through song, and presenting themselves on stage.

The program culminates in a relaxed and celebratory performance where students will present 3–4 musical theatre songs for family and friends. This final showcase allows students to experience the joy of performing in front of an audience while celebrating everything they have learned.

Lights Up! is welcoming to both beginners and young performers with some experience. The focus is on creativity, encouragement, and helping every student discover their unique voice on stage.

Greg Gibson

Greg Gibson is a pianist, music director, conductor, and educator with more than twenty-five years of professional experience in musical theatre and live performance. Since 1996, he has worked on more than fifty productions across Canada and the United States, bringing energy, musical clarity, and a collaborative spirit to rehearsal rooms and stages alike.

Greg spent nearly fifteen years performing around the world at sea. From 2010 to 2019 he served as a Band Leader and Pianist for Holland America Line before joining Norwegian Cruise Line’s Broadway-at-Sea program in 2019. There he worked as Music Director/Keys for the Tony Award–winning musical Jersey Boys (over 250 performances), and went on to music direct additional Broadway productions including Kinky Boots and Beetlejuice: The Musical.

Over the course of his career, Greg has collaborated with theatre companies across Canada and the United States, including Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People/YPT, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Kingston, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Muskoka Summer Theatre, Theatre by the Bay, and The Weston Playhouse. He is also a respected vocal coach, accompanist, and adjudicator.

Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Greg holds a Bachelor of Music from Queen’s University, with a focus on Music Education and Piano/Vocal Performance.

BOOKING FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED AS THE 8 WEEK SESSION HAS ALREADY BEGUN.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FUTURE OFFERINGS!

Intro to Salsa Dance Class

In this Salsa intro class, you will learn fundamental steps, technique, and musicality to help you build a strong dance foundation. Whether you are brand new to salsa or looking to refine the basics, this class will help you move with more confidence, rhythm, and ease.

Clarissa Moreira

Clarissa has been dancing her whole life, inspired by her Brazilian roots and immersed in Samba, Forró, and other Brazilian rhythms. She also has a foundation in ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, and capoeira, which have shaped her dynamic and expressive movement style.

She studied Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo, where she expanded her knowledge of dance through research, performance, and the study of Latin styles such as Salsa, Bachata, and Zouk. Clarissa has performed at dance congresses, explored diverse cultural dance traditions through travel, and had the honor of performing Samba at the Sambódromo in Rio de Janeiro.

Today, she is passionate about creating welcoming, family-friendly Latin dance experiences through classes for adults, children, and babies.

Lights Up! – Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Lights Up! is an 8-week musical theatre experience designed for students ages 9–14 who want to explore the exciting world of performing on stage. Through a combination of singing, acting, and movement, students will learn the essential skills that make up musical theatre while developing confidence, creativity, and teamwork.

Each class includes fun theatre games, vocal warmups, movement exercises, and rehearsal time as students work together on several musical theatre numbers. Along the way, participants will also learn valuable audition skills such as projecting confidence, telling a story through song, and presenting themselves on stage.

The program culminates in a relaxed and celebratory performance where students will present 3–4 musical theatre songs for family and friends. This final showcase allows students to experience the joy of performing in front of an audience while celebrating everything they have learned.

Lights Up! is welcoming to both beginners and young performers with some experience. The focus is on creativity, encouragement, and helping every student discover their unique voice on stage.

Greg Gibson

Greg Gibson is a pianist, music director, conductor, and educator with more than twenty-five years of professional experience in musical theatre and live performance. Since 1996, he has worked on more than fifty productions across Canada and the United States, bringing energy, musical clarity, and a collaborative spirit to rehearsal rooms and stages alike.

Greg spent nearly fifteen years performing around the world at sea. From 2010 to 2019 he served as a Band Leader and Pianist for Holland America Line before joining Norwegian Cruise Line’s Broadway-at-Sea program in 2019. There he worked as Music Director/Keys for the Tony Award–winning musical Jersey Boys (over 250 performances), and went on to music direct additional Broadway productions including Kinky Boots and Beetlejuice: The Musical.

Over the course of his career, Greg has collaborated with theatre companies across Canada and the United States, including Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People/YPT, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Kingston, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Muskoka Summer Theatre, Theatre by the Bay, and The Weston Playhouse. He is also a respected vocal coach, accompanist, and adjudicator.

Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Greg holds a Bachelor of Music from Queen’s University, with a focus on Music Education and Piano/Vocal Performance.

BOOKING FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED AS THE 8 WEEK SESSION HAS ALREADY BEGUN.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FUTURE OFFERINGS!

Ecstatic Dance

Join Paz for a deep journey of ecstatic dance. Arrive and settle into a safe and inclusive space and ground into your body, setting whatever intention feels right for the experience, allow the music to support you in an exploration of dance through different rhythmic intensities. Expect a wide variety of world music sounds, some electronic, some recorded by musicians.

Paz will always surprise us with new sounds and unique textures to incorporate into our bodies. This is a non-judgemental space, everyone is welcome to join, you don't need to have previous experience dancing in any capacity. If you are new to ecstatic dance, expect to receive clear instructions and gentle prompts that will guide you through this special journey.

Dj Paz

Paz is a prolific DJ, drummer, percussionist, and multimedia event organizer. Originally from Mexico City, he has been vibing in Canada for the past 15 years. Throughout his time in Canada he has been leading and co-creating inclusive projects in the world of the arts, culture and spirituality, providing platforms for artists and creatives to emerge and share his gifts with his community. Paz is currently based in Collingwood, ON, where he hosts a variety of events. 

In his 20 years of DJing, Paz has performed in different festivals in Canada like Solstice, Future Forest, Sonic Springs, Bloom, as well as performing in a variety of clubs, underground parties and ecstatic dance events locally, in Mexico and the U.S. As a DJ he has spun and explored a variety of genres and styles.

Intro to Salsa Dance Class

In this Salsa intro class, you will learn fundamental steps, technique, and musicality to help you build a strong dance foundation. Whether you are brand new to salsa or looking to refine the basics, this class will help you move with more confidence, rhythm, and ease.

Clarissa Moreira

Clarissa has been dancing her whole life, inspired by her Brazilian roots and immersed in Samba, Forró, and other Brazilian rhythms. She also has a foundation in ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, and capoeira, which have shaped her dynamic and expressive movement style.

She studied Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo, where she expanded her knowledge of dance through research, performance, and the study of Latin styles such as Salsa, Bachata, and Zouk. Clarissa has performed at dance congresses, explored diverse cultural dance traditions through travel, and had the honor of performing Samba at the Sambódromo in Rio de Janeiro.

Today, she is passionate about creating welcoming, family-friendly Latin dance experiences through classes for adults, children, and babies.

Lights Up! – Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Lights Up! is an 8-week musical theatre experience designed for students ages 9–14 who want to explore the exciting world of performing on stage. Through a combination of singing, acting, and movement, students will learn the essential skills that make up musical theatre while developing confidence, creativity, and teamwork.

Each class includes fun theatre games, vocal warmups, movement exercises, and rehearsal time as students work together on several musical theatre numbers. Along the way, participants will also learn valuable audition skills such as projecting confidence, telling a story through song, and presenting themselves on stage.

The program culminates in a relaxed and celebratory performance where students will present 3–4 musical theatre songs for family and friends. This final showcase allows students to experience the joy of performing in front of an audience while celebrating everything they have learned.

Lights Up! is welcoming to both beginners and young performers with some experience. The focus is on creativity, encouragement, and helping every student discover their unique voice on stage.

Greg Gibson

Greg Gibson is a pianist, music director, conductor, and educator with more than twenty-five years of professional experience in musical theatre and live performance. Since 1996, he has worked on more than fifty productions across Canada and the United States, bringing energy, musical clarity, and a collaborative spirit to rehearsal rooms and stages alike.

Greg spent nearly fifteen years performing around the world at sea. From 2010 to 2019 he served as a Band Leader and Pianist for Holland America Line before joining Norwegian Cruise Line’s Broadway-at-Sea program in 2019. There he worked as Music Director/Keys for the Tony Award–winning musical Jersey Boys (over 250 performances), and went on to music direct additional Broadway productions including Kinky Boots and Beetlejuice: The Musical.

Over the course of his career, Greg has collaborated with theatre companies across Canada and the United States, including Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People/YPT, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Kingston, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Muskoka Summer Theatre, Theatre by the Bay, and The Weston Playhouse. He is also a respected vocal coach, accompanist, and adjudicator.

Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Greg holds a Bachelor of Music from Queen’s University, with a focus on Music Education and Piano/Vocal Performance.

BOOKING FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED AS THE 8 WEEK SESSION HAS ALREADY BEGUN.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FUTURE OFFERINGS!

Living Magic

Living Magic is a 1.5–2 hour somatic experience focused on slowing down, nervous system regulation, embodiment, and real human connection. This practice invites you to reconnect with your true self and the natural sense of magic that lives within you, supporting you in feeling more present, grounded, and embodied in who you truly are. 

The experience includes deep relaxation, gentle nervous system exercises, group EFT tapping, and yin/restorative yoga, and concludes with a deeply immersive sound bath featuring Lady Jupiter (the Jupiter gong) and other instruments.

After the experience, you are invited to stay to integrate the practice and connect more deeply with each other. Oracle cards will be available to support reflection, help the insights settle, and deepen your connection to yourself and something greater.

 This is a practice of slowing down and reconnecting to the magic within you. You will leave feeling grounded, supported, and embodied in your True Self. You’re welcome to bring a mat and any props or supports you may need. All are welcome.

Valentine Giambattista

Valentine is a Canadian born healing facilitator and yoga teacher who has been guiding transformative experiences since 2013. Her offerings weave together Restorative, Yin, Slow Flow, and Kundalini Yoga with sound healing, Reiki, astrology, and subtle energy practices to create spaces of deep presence, regulation, and remembrance. Rooted in the belief that magic lives within us all, Valentine invites others to soften, heal, and reconnect with their most authentic selves.

“The most spiritual thing you can do is be your most authentic self.”

Ecstatic Dance

Join Paz for a deep journey of ecstatic dance. Arrive and settle into a safe and inclusive space and ground into your body, setting whatever intention feels right for the experience, allow the music to support you in an exploration of dance through different rhythmic intensities. Expect a wide variety of world music sounds, some electronic, some recorded by musicians.

Paz will always surprise us with new sounds and unique textures to incorporate into our bodies. This is a non-judgemental space, everyone is welcome to join, you don't need to have previous experience dancing in any capacity. If you are new to ecstatic dance, expect to receive clear instructions and gentle prompts that will guide you through this special journey.

Dj Paz

Paz is a prolific DJ, drummer, percussionist, and multimedia event organizer. Originally from Mexico City, he has been vibing in Canada for the past 15 years. Throughout his time in Canada he has been leading and co-creating inclusive projects in the world of the arts, culture and spirituality, providing platforms for artists and creatives to emerge and share his gifts with his community. Paz is currently based in Collingwood, ON, where he hosts a variety of events. 

In his 20 years of DJing, Paz has performed in different festivals in Canada like Solstice, Future Forest, Sonic Springs, Bloom, as well as performing in a variety of clubs, underground parties and ecstatic dance events locally, in Mexico and the U.S. As a DJ he has spun and explored a variety of genres and styles.

Opening the Gate - Sounding for Wellbeing

Down through the ages and across the world, human cultures have sounded vocally and instrumentally as a ceremonial expression. For thousands of years, individual and collective sounding has remained central to communal rituals. Older cultures understood that intentional sounding mediates a connection between the seen and unseen dimensions. Whether a medicine woman, a tribal shaman, or the village healer, each practitioner was skilled at conveying a mystical current and magical energy through sonic expressions.  

In this session, Gary Diggins will guide participants through accessible practices that allow us to bridge the material and spiritual worlds. Our intent will be to cultivate wellbeing for ourselves and others. Some of the topics will include: shaping the breath, introducing vocables, creating overtones, working with drones and rhythms, offering spontaneous soundscapes, generating rhythmic chants, developing sonic prayers, understanding the Axis Mundi, tapping one’s musical intelligence, listening on three different planes, and shapeshifting through sound.

No prior musical training is necessary to participate and each participant is encouraged to find their own authentic voice in the process. 

Gary Diggins

Gary Diggins has authored five books on the therapeutic benefits of sounding and listening. He has served in private practice as a Soundwork and Expressive Arts practitioner for over forty years. Gary’s work has taken him to various countries and communities globally. He currently teaches at the Create Institute in Toronto, a three-year expressive arts program. Gary is based on a rural property in the Beaver Valley where he daily connects the surrounding landscapes with therapeutic soundscapes. Visit www.garydiggins.com for more details.

Intro to Salsa Dance Class

In this Salsa intro class, you will learn fundamental steps, technique, and musicality to help you build a strong dance foundation. Whether you are brand new to salsa or looking to refine the basics, this class will help you move with more confidence, rhythm, and ease.

Clarissa Moreira

Clarissa has been dancing her whole life, inspired by her Brazilian roots and immersed in Samba, Forró, and other Brazilian rhythms. She also has a foundation in ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, and capoeira, which have shaped her dynamic and expressive movement style.

She studied Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo, where she expanded her knowledge of dance through research, performance, and the study of Latin styles such as Salsa, Bachata, and Zouk. Clarissa has performed at dance congresses, explored diverse cultural dance traditions through travel, and had the honor of performing Samba at the Sambódromo in Rio de Janeiro.

Today, she is passionate about creating welcoming, family-friendly Latin dance experiences through classes for adults, children, and babies.

Lights Up! – Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Lights Up! is an 8-week musical theatre experience designed for students ages 9–14 who want to explore the exciting world of performing on stage. Through a combination of singing, acting, and movement, students will learn the essential skills that make up musical theatre while developing confidence, creativity, and teamwork.

Each class includes fun theatre games, vocal warmups, movement exercises, and rehearsal time as students work together on several musical theatre numbers. Along the way, participants will also learn valuable audition skills such as projecting confidence, telling a story through song, and presenting themselves on stage.

The program culminates in a relaxed and celebratory performance where students will present 3–4 musical theatre songs for family and friends. This final showcase allows students to experience the joy of performing in front of an audience while celebrating everything they have learned.

Lights Up! is welcoming to both beginners and young performers with some experience. The focus is on creativity, encouragement, and helping every student discover their unique voice on stage.

Greg Gibson

Greg Gibson is a pianist, music director, conductor, and educator with more than twenty-five years of professional experience in musical theatre and live performance. Since 1996, he has worked on more than fifty productions across Canada and the United States, bringing energy, musical clarity, and a collaborative spirit to rehearsal rooms and stages alike.

Greg spent nearly fifteen years performing around the world at sea. From 2010 to 2019 he served as a Band Leader and Pianist for Holland America Line before joining Norwegian Cruise Line’s Broadway-at-Sea program in 2019. There he worked as Music Director/Keys for the Tony Award–winning musical Jersey Boys (over 250 performances), and went on to music direct additional Broadway productions including Kinky Boots and Beetlejuice: The Musical.

Over the course of his career, Greg has collaborated with theatre companies across Canada and the United States, including Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People/YPT, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Kingston, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Muskoka Summer Theatre, Theatre by the Bay, and The Weston Playhouse. He is also a respected vocal coach, accompanist, and adjudicator.

Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Greg holds a Bachelor of Music from Queen’s University, with a focus on Music Education and Piano/Vocal Performance.

BOOKING FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED AS THE 8 WEEK SESSION HAS ALREADY BEGUN.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FUTURE OFFERINGS!

Intro to Salsa Dance

In this Salsa intro class, you will learn fundamental steps, technique, and musicality to help you build a strong dance foundation. Whether you are brand new to salsa or looking to refine the basics, this class will help you move with more confidence, rhythm, and ease.

Clarissa Moreira

Clarissa has been dancing her whole life, inspired by her Brazilian roots and immersed in Samba, Forró, and other Brazilian rhythms. She also has a foundation in ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, and capoeira, which have shaped her dynamic and expressive movement style.

She studied Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo, where she expanded her knowledge of dance through research, performance, and the study of Latin styles such as Salsa, Bachata, and Zouk. Clarissa has performed at dance congresses, explored diverse cultural dance traditions through travel, and had the honor of performing Samba at the Sambódromo in Rio de Janeiro.

Today, she is passionate about creating welcoming, family-friendly Latin dance experiences through classes for adults, children, and babies.

Lights Up! – Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Lights Up! is an 8-week musical theatre experience designed for students ages 9–14 who want to explore the exciting world of performing on stage. Through a combination of singing, acting, and movement, students will learn the essential skills that make up musical theatre while developing confidence, creativity, and teamwork.

Each class includes fun theatre games, vocal warmups, movement exercises, and rehearsal time as students work together on several musical theatre numbers. Along the way, participants will also learn valuable audition skills such as projecting confidence, telling a story through song, and presenting themselves on stage.

The program culminates in a relaxed and celebratory performance where students will present 3–4 musical theatre songs for family and friends. This final showcase allows students to experience the joy of performing in front of an audience while celebrating everything they have learned.

Lights Up! is welcoming to both beginners and young performers with some experience. The focus is on creativity, encouragement, and helping every student discover their unique voice on stage.

Greg Gibson

Greg Gibson is a pianist, music director, conductor, and educator with more than twenty-five years of professional experience in musical theatre and live performance. Since 1996, he has worked on more than fifty productions across Canada and the United States, bringing energy, musical clarity, and a collaborative spirit to rehearsal rooms and stages alike.

Greg spent nearly fifteen years performing around the world at sea. From 2010 to 2019 he served as a Band Leader and Pianist for Holland America Line before joining Norwegian Cruise Line’s Broadway-at-Sea program in 2019. There he worked as Music Director/Keys for the Tony Award–winning musical Jersey Boys (over 250 performances), and went on to music direct additional Broadway productions including Kinky Boots and Beetlejuice: The Musical.

Over the course of his career, Greg has collaborated with theatre companies across Canada and the United States, including Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People/YPT, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Kingston, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Muskoka Summer Theatre, Theatre by the Bay, and The Weston Playhouse. He is also a respected vocal coach, accompanist, and adjudicator.

Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Greg holds a Bachelor of Music from Queen’s University, with a focus on Music Education and Piano/Vocal Performance.

BOOKING FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED AS THE 8 WEEK SESSION HAS ALREADY BEGUN.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FUTURE OFFERINGS!

Lights Up! – Musical Theatre for Young Performers

Lights Up! is an 8-week musical theatre experience designed for students ages 9–14 who want to explore the exciting world of performing on stage. Through a combination of singing, acting, and movement, students will learn the essential skills that make up musical theatre while developing confidence, creativity, and teamwork.

Each class includes fun theatre games, vocal warmups, movement exercises, and rehearsal time as students work together on several musical theatre numbers. Along the way, participants will also learn valuable audition skills such as projecting confidence, telling a story through song, and presenting themselves on stage.

The program culminates in a relaxed and celebratory performance where students will present 3–4 musical theatre songs for family and friends. This final showcase allows students to experience the joy of performing in front of an audience while celebrating everything they have learned.

Lights Up! is welcoming to both beginners and young performers with some experience. The focus is on creativity, encouragement, and helping every student discover their unique voice on stage.

Greg Gibson

Greg Gibson is a pianist, music director, conductor, and educator with more than twenty-five years of professional experience in musical theatre and live performance. Since 1996, he has worked on more than fifty productions across Canada and the United States, bringing energy, musical clarity, and a collaborative spirit to rehearsal rooms and stages alike.

Greg spent nearly fifteen years performing around the world at sea. From 2010 to 2019 he served as a Band Leader and Pianist for Holland America Line before joining Norwegian Cruise Line’s Broadway-at-Sea program in 2019. There he worked as Music Director/Keys for the Tony Award–winning musical Jersey Boys (over 250 performances), and went on to music direct additional Broadway productions including Kinky Boots and Beetlejuice: The Musical.

Over the course of his career, Greg has collaborated with theatre companies across Canada and the United States, including Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People/YPT, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Kingston, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Muskoka Summer Theatre, Theatre by the Bay, and The Weston Playhouse. He is also a respected vocal coach, accompanist, and adjudicator.

Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Greg holds a Bachelor of Music from Queen’s University, with a focus on Music Education and Piano/Vocal Performance.

BOOKING FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED AS THE 8 WEEK SESSION HAS ALREADY BEGUN.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FUTURE OFFERINGS!

Living Magic

Living Magic is a 1.5–2 hour somatic experience focused on slowing down, nervous system regulation, embodiment, and real human connection. This practice invites you to reconnect with your true self and the natural sense of magic that lives within you, supporting you in feeling more present, grounded, and embodied in who you truly are. 

The experience includes deep relaxation, gentle nervous system exercises, group EFT tapping, and yin/restorative yoga, and concludes with a deeply immersive sound bath featuring Lady Jupiter (the Jupiter gong) and other instruments.

After the experience, you are invited to stay to integrate the practice and connect more deeply with each other. Oracle cards will be available to support reflection, help the insights settle, and deepen your connection to yourself and something greater.

 This is a practice of slowing down and reconnecting to the magic within you. You will leave feeling grounded, supported, and embodied in your True Self. You’re welcome to bring a mat and any props or supports you may need. All are welcome.

Valentine Giambattista

Valentine is a Canadian born healing facilitator and yoga teacher who has been guiding transformative experiences since 2013. Her offerings weave together Restorative, Yin, Slow Flow, and Kundalini Yoga with sound healing, Reiki, astrology, and subtle energy practices to create spaces of deep presence, regulation, and remembrance. Rooted in the belief that magic lives within us all, Valentine invites others to soften, heal, and reconnect with their most authentic selves.

“The most spiritual thing you can do is be your most authentic self.”

Men's Connection Circle with Bernard Verkaaik

This circle is a space for men to slow down, be fully heard, and connect honestly with what is present in their lives. We work with emotional awareness, personal responsibility, and heart-based reflection in a way that supports healing and growth. This is not a fixing space. It is a witnessing space where you will safely express yourself together. 

This men’s circle is hosted by Bernard Verkaaik, facilitator of many Healers Lab gatherings and founder of Quantum Calm, a healing practice focused on grounding, emotional regulation, and heart-centered awareness. 

Bernard will use the Paz&Flow Connection to Self method, a structure that guides all participants to develop two skills: process emotions in a healthy and empowering capacity, and also practise being available to hold another person in a grounded and compassionate way. In his practice with individuals, couples and groups, Paz has discovered that this method is integral and impeccable at restoring peace, and bringing clarity as to how to proceed when connecting and communicating with others. 

Structure of the Evening (2 hours)

1. Welcome & Introductions (10–15 min)

2. Grounding Meditation (5–10 min)

3. Sharing Rounds (70–80 min)

4. Closing Round (10 min)

Men's Connection Circle with Bernard Verkaaik

This circle is a space for men to slow down, be fully heard, and connect honestly with what is present in their lives. We work with emotional awareness, personal responsibility, and heart-based reflection in a way that supports healing and growth. This is not a fixing space. It is a witnessing space where you will safely express yourself together. 

This men’s circle is hosted by Bernard Verkaaik, facilitator of many Healers Lab gatherings and founder of Quantum Calm, a healing practice focused on grounding, emotional regulation, and heart-centered awareness. 

Bernard will use the Paz&Flow Connection to Self method, a structure that guides all participants to develop two skills: process emotions in a healthy and empowering capacity, and also practise being available to hold another person in a grounded and compassionate way. In his practice with individuals, couples and groups, Paz has discovered that this method is integral and impeccable at restoring peace, and bringing clarity as to how to proceed when connecting and communicating with others. 

Structure of the Evening (2 hours)

1. Welcome & Introductions (10–15 min)

2. Grounding Meditation (5–10 min)

3. Sharing Rounds (70–80 min)

4. Closing Round (10 min)

Living Magic

Living Magic is a 1.5–2 hour somatic experience focused on slowing down, nervous system regulation, embodiment, and real human connection. This practice invites you to reconnect with your true self and the natural sense of magic that lives within you, supporting you in feeling more present, grounded, and embodied in who you truly are. 

The experience includes deep relaxation, gentle nervous system exercises, group EFT tapping, and yin/restorative yoga, and concludes with a deeply immersive sound bath featuring Lady Jupiter (the Jupiter gong) and other instruments.

After the experience, you are invited to stay to integrate the practice and connect more deeply with each other. Oracle cards will be available to support reflection, help the insights settle, and deepen your connection to yourself and something greater.

 This is a practice of slowing down and reconnecting to the magic within you. You will leave feeling grounded, supported, and embodied in your True Self. You’re welcome to bring a mat and any props or supports you may need. All are welcome.

Valentine Giambattista

Valentine is a Canadian born healing facilitator and yoga teacher who has been guiding transformative experiences since 2013. Her offerings weave together Restorative, Yin, Slow Flow, and Kundalini Yoga with sound healing, Reiki, astrology, and subtle energy practices to create spaces of deep presence, regulation, and remembrance. Rooted in the belief that magic lives within us all, Valentine invites others to soften, heal, and reconnect with their most authentic selves.

“The most spiritual thing you can do is be your most authentic self.”

Men's Connection Circle with Bernard Verkaaik

This circle is a space for men to slow down, be fully heard, and connect honestly with what is present in their lives. We work with emotional awareness, personal responsibility, and heart-based reflection in a way that supports healing and growth. This is not a fixing space. It is a witnessing space where you will safely express yourself together. 

This men’s circle is hosted by Bernard Verkaaik, facilitator of many Healers Lab gatherings and founder of Quantum Calm, a healing practice focused on grounding, emotional regulation, and heart-centered awareness. 

Bernard will use the Paz&Flow Connection to Self method, a structure that guides all participants to develop two skills: process emotions in a healthy and empowering capacity, and also practise being available to hold another person in a grounded and compassionate way. In his practice with individuals, couples and groups, Paz has discovered that this method is integral and impeccable at restoring peace, and bringing clarity as to how to proceed when connecting and communicating with others. 

Structure of the Evening (2 hours)

1. Welcome & Introductions (10–15 min)

2. Grounding Meditation (5–10 min)

3. Sharing Rounds (70–80 min)

4. Closing Round (10 min)