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Virya is now The Ontario College of Death Doula Studies, PLEASE NOTE THIS DOMAN NAME WILL TAKE EFFECT JUNE 15th, (Ontariocollegeofdeathdoulas.ca)
This school is dedicated to Shauna.
Our space is one of learning, healing, growth, and connection. It is a place where hearts open, souls awaken, and energy flows freely.
We are devoted to honour those crossing through the threshold of death, holding space for peace, love, and beauty in every transition. We are here to help you discover your spark, remember who you are, and walk forward with renewed light.
We invite you to explore, breathe, and find what calls to you. Scroll down to see our current news, or wander through our pages to discover the many paths awaiting you. If your heart is searching for something you do not see, reach out and ask! We have a plethora of knowledge we love to share.
Thank you for joining this educational community of healing, transformation, and death. May the energy of Virya move through you, as you move through life.


The Ontario College of Death Doulas is a private educational and professional organization. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or regulated by the Government of Ontario.

What's Happening?

Spring & Summer

2026

Check here frequently for upcoming classes and new exciting changes at YM Virya
WHAT'S HAPPENING? WHAT'S NEW? 

****Virya is now The Ontario College of Death Doula Studies, PLEASE NOTE THIS DOMAN NAME WILL TAKE EFFECT JUNE 15th, (Ontariocollegeofdeathdoulas.ca)*****

  • Join our In Person Course in Whitby Ontario! This runs for one week, June 15th - 19th! Inbox us to find out more! Spaces are limited, we have TWO left. REGISTER HERE

  • Become a Certified Death Doula in our virtual Spring course! Our next start date coming up is June 29th.

  • NOW HOSTING WEEK LONG BRANCH OFF SESSIONS

-Walking with Grief: This week includes Grief & Mourning, Children & Grief, Pregnancy & Infant Loss

-Scared Transitiongs: This week includes Sacred Plant Therapy, Active Vigil Planning, Acute & Chronic 

-Animal Death Doula: This week includes End of Life Animal Care 1 & 2

-MAiD: Includes the ins and outs of walking someone through the MAiD process

-Funeral Celebrant: A week long course certifying you as a funeral celebrant

  • Now booking in private meditation sessions -  $10 per person. 

  • Randi is taking on new clients, as always, for her death doula work, mediumship readings, energy work, and spiritual holistic healing. Email us to set up an appointment with her or click HERE!

Need more information about what classes we provide currently? Check out a list of our classes here and our monthly schedules here. 


The Ontario College of Death Doulas is a private educational and professional organization. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or regulated by the Government of Ontario.

Please Note: any refund requests for courses MUST take place a week before we begin and will take time to process. They will also be subject to a 50% hold back. Your Deposit is non refundable. You can also put your registration fees towards another course of your choosing so that you do not lose any part of it. 

Retreats and in person events are 100% non refundable - unless we have discussed prior. This includes having to cancel a retreat due to the weather. We do offer space at another upcoming date of your choice, or you can put it towards a virtual class, should this happen.
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