I first discovered the Grateful Den during one of the darkest periods of my life, following the events of October 7. It felt as though someone had turned off the light, and I was being pulled into overwhelming darkness. This space truly serves as a place of healing - a sanctuary of hope and connection filled with people whose sole purpose is to bring genuine intention, honesty, and love into the world. I am profoundly grateful for this space. It comforts me to know that such places exist, and I wish for the ripples of goodness created here to echo far beyond its walls, reigniting the light in our world. David, the founder of this space, is living proof that when intentions are pure, they can manifest in extraordinary ways. Thank you David and thank you to the Grateful Den for being a beacon of light and hope, reminding us that life is beautiful.

Going to the Den and taking Ride the Wave class is my new weekly solace and ritual. I’m grateful there’s a space where I can move my body and mind while creating deep connections with others. The ripple effects from being in that space carry me through my week. The Den is a community hub we all desperately need right now - especially after the last four years. It’s a place where people of any age and background can come together and just enjoy themselves. I feel so lucky it’s now a foundational part of my life!

The Grateful Den is truly an exceptionally unique community that has a class, workshop, or event for everyone. The best thing about the Den is that Dave sees the potential in everyone to become their best self and he supports this by giving them opportunities to explore their passions and get involved in the Den’s programming. I first attended the Den as a class participant but evolved into working with Dave to help build the Den’s community, which has given my life so much purpose and endless opportunities to learn about my own skills, passions and dreams. The people that I have met at the Den are some of the most intelligent, creative, supportive and interesting people I have ever met and I am so grateful to constantly be learning from and inspired by them.

The Grateful Den is truly a unique gem in Toronto. For me, what keeps me coming back is the culture and community that has been created by David. When you walk in, it feels like you are entering a friend's home - you take your shoes off, familiar faces greet you warmly, it is dimly lit and with a rustic and homey decor. The people who are drawn to this kind of space are really authentic and down to earth, so it continues to attract more of that. In a world where connection and authenticity feels so scarce and people are experiencing loneliness now more than ever, the Grateful Den is a welcoming and safe space to be yourself and meet others who want to be themselves too.

Feeling blissful, grateful and honestly empowered after the meditation and the energy from the group. Something shifted in me. Thank you! I am very grateful for the Den. It is so important.

It feels very aligned! And authentic which is what I’ve been searching for. I’m so happy I stumbled upon it.

The Den has opened the door to a completely unexpected means of transformation for me. I am eternally grateful for The Den and the practices it has introduced me to.

I’m so grateful for the Grateful Den! Dave and co have established and are cultivating a beautiful community hub with fantastic heady and hearty programming to get us grooving and moving into our best sunshine daydreams. Much love and gratitude to Dave and the Den family!!! Feels like I’ve found what I’ve been looking for in this community space, no longer a lost sailor in this big city.

That was a very deep and emotional yoga practice. I am very grateful for the grateful den : )

Thank you for having me. I really loved it and will definitely be back again. It was exactly what I needed yesterday and really shifted something within me.