MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Ralph Hamelmann has dedicated most of his career to Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community and has held key roles with: 
LGYT (Coordinator), Out and Out Club (Outreach Coordinator), Q-Age Spiritual Network (President), Cable 10% (Admin Coordinator), and the Rainbow Association of Canadian Artists (President).
Ralph is also certified as a Hypnotist, Past Life Regressionist, End of Life Doula, Life Coach, Palmist, Feng Shui Consultant, and Life Skills Coach. He’s an award-winning songwriter, television producer, college professor (George Brown College), and an ordained minister (CIMM).
Ralph’s greatest passion is helping others. He’s currently completing a 4-year degree in Behavior Analysis.
WHY A CLASS FOR QUEERS & ALLIES?
Transformative Meditation is an inclusive space for connection, self-discovery, and personal growth.
In today’s political climate, 2SLGBTQIA+ people are under attack. This especially applies to trans and nonbinary individuals and queer BIPOC.
Transformative Meditation provides a much-needed safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to build community and transform limiting beliefs that may be blocking their potential.
While we recognize the challenges faced by our community, this group is not a space to dwell on grievances, blame others, or foster a victim mentality.
Allies have played a vital role in advancing our rights and championing us as individuals, so straight people who support our community are more than welcome!
HOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS
WHAT ARE
LIMITING BELIEFS?
Limiting beliefs (such as “I’m not good enough” or “I’m unlucky”) are false beliefs we have about ourselves that block us from reaching our full potential. These beliefs make us doubt our abilities, sabotage opportunities, or believe we can’t reach our goals.
IDENTIFY YOUR
LIMITING BELIEFS
At your first class, you’ll be paired with a returning guest to identify your limiting beliefs, where they stem from, and how these beliefs affect your daily life. If you prefer more privacy, you can work through this exercise on your own.
WRITE AN
AFFIRMATION
Once your limiting beliefs have been identified, you’ll create a custom Affirmation — a brief and uplifting statement designed to contradict these beliefs and foster a more empowering self-image that boosts your confidence.
REPROGRAM
YOUR BELIEFS
To reprogram your psyche and transform your limiting beliefs, you’ll use your Affirmation as a mantra during meditation. Similar to hypnosis, meditation takes us to a relaxed alpha state where deeply rooted beliefs can be altered.
CLASSES TAKE PLACE EVERY FRIDAY FROM 7PM TO 9PM
AT 650 PARLIAMENT STREET
• Ralph’s full address is provided when your class is booked.
• Class is limited to 9 students. Please arrive on time.
• Start anytime and attend as frequently as you like (book well in advance to avoid disappointment).
• Please allow a minimum of six weeks of daily meditation to notice changes. Results may vary.
• These classes are not a substitute for medical care. If you struggle with mental health, please consult a physician.
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CHOOSE YOUR SLIDING-SCALE RATE
• Proof of financial status is NOT required.
• All fees are non-refundable.
$5/class
Financial Hardship
For folks receiving OW, ODSP, GIS, EI or OSAP.
$10/class
Modest Income
For people earning less than $40K per year.
$15/class
Standard Income
For people earning $40K or more per year.
$20/class
Pay It Forward
For folks earning over $70K per year.