The Alchemy of Grief

Sun Mar 29 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

172 Eglinton Ave E | Toronto

Jaime Verk & Brian Tohana
Publisher/HostJaime Verk & Brian Tohana
The Alchemy of Grief
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The Alchemy of Grief: A Collective Somatic Ritual for Healing & Heart Renewal
About this Event

Grief can be one of our greatest teachers — if we are willing to fully feel it.


In this intimate 3-hour ceremonial workshop, we will gather in a safe and supportive space to honor the many layers of grief and transform them into a deeper capacity for love.


This experience is designed to help you embrace your emotions, honor the love that once was, release what no longer serves you, and create space for greater self-compassion and connection.


Grief is not only about death. It can arise from life transitions, unmet expectations, identity shifts, the ending of relationships, or the quiet heartbreaks that were never witnessed. It can be anticipatory — grieving something before it happens — or disenfranchised, when our pain goes unacknowledged.


Though grief is often described in stages — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance — it rarely unfolds in a straight line. It moves in waves. In the body. In breath. In sensation. In memory.


Each layer invites us to feel, process, release, and integrate — transforming sorrow into deeper understanding and embodied compassion.



What to Expect

Somatic Release Process
A guided, body-based cathartic practice to safely feel and express stored emotion.

Heart Wall Dearmoring (Partner Practice)
A relational exercise to explore and gently soften the protective layers around your heart.

Vocal Activation
Using sound and voice as pathways for emotional release and integration.

Breathwork
Intentional breath patterns to bring emotions to the surface and support nervous system regulation.

Group Process & Witnessing
Structured collective sharing and reflection to honor the power of being seen and supported in community.



Who This Is For

This gathering is for those who feel ready to consciously process grief in a held and supportive environment.

It is ideal for individuals seeking to transform pain into deeper connection, emotional freedom, and self-compassion.

Please note: This will be an emotionally charged space. While this work is trauma-informed, it can be intense and is not suitable for those currently in acute or immediate trauma.


Past Participants:

🤍 “This was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. Jaime holds space with such skill and integrity. I trust her to guide me into the most tender places of my heart.”

🤍 “We attended Jaime’s Grief Ceremony at the Toronto Tantra Festival — it was profound. Truly worth the cost of the entire festival. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone carrying grief in their heart… which, in truth, is all of us.”

🤍 “Jaime helped my inner child finally process the loss of his mother after 40 years of sadness. It was deeply healing.”




Tickets

Early Bird: $80
Regular: $130

Space is limited to preserve intimacy and depth. Early registration is recommended.


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Jaime Verk is a somatic facilitator and transformational guide devoted to helping people move through emotional depth with courage and compassion. She creates bold and beautifully held experiences that blend somatic release, embodiment, and emotional alchemy.

A Master Reiki Teacher, Somatic Energy Healer, and Tantric Intimacy & Relationship Coach with over 12 years of guiding transformation, Jaime is known for her grounded presence, intuitive leadership, and ability to safely navigate tender terrain. Her work supports participants in uncovering unconscious patterns, softening protective armoring, and opening the heart to greater love and integration.

As a community builder and Advisory Council member of the Toronto Tantra Festival, she has spent years cultivating spaces rooted in authenticity, embodiment, and collective healing. Through workshops, retreats, and private coaching, Jaime invites people out of the mind and into the wisdom of the body — where grief becomes medicine and healing becomes lived experience.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

172 Eglinton Ave E, 172 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

CAD 87.07 to CAD 140.56

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