Friday, August 29, 5:30-7:30PM, $45

Drop into deep rest and expanded awareness through this unique blend of guided Yoga Nidra meditation and immersive sound healing.

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The experience begins with Yoga Nidra—known as “yogic sleep”—a practice that guides you into a deeply relaxed, parasympathetic state while maintaining gentle awareness. As your body softens and your mind drifts into theta brainwaves, you’ll be supported by the healing vibrations of gongs, crystal singing bowls, and other sound instruments.

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This journey is designed to calm the nervous system, support emotional release, and restore a sense of wholeness. The combination of stillness and sound invites your body and mind into a state of coherence—where healing, clarity, and creative insight naturally arise.

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Benefits of this experience may include:

• Deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxatio

• Release of tension, stress, or stuck energy

• Nervous system regulation and inner cal

• Enhanced access to intuition and creative insigh

• Greater connection to self and a sense of inner clarity

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Wear comfortable clothes and bring whatever you need to be relaxed for the sound journey - yoga mat, blanket, pillow, water, eye mask, etc.  No prior experience is needed—simply come as you are, lay back, and receive.

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Juli Greenwald has been practicing yoga and meditation since 2014. As a Level 2 iRest Yoga Nidra certified teacher, somatic practitioner, and psychedelic facilitator, she creates safe, transformative spaces, guiding individuals through deep relaxation and embodied awareness with grace and ease.

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Jenny Henning is passionate about creating immersive sound experiences that facilitate profound physical, mental, and emotional shifts. Trained by esteemed gong masters, her soundscapes guide self-exploration and deep relaxation. With expertise in sound therapy and trauma-sensitive practices, her sessions foster a sense of peace and calm, with the aim to create a ripple effect of positive change through transformative gong meditations.  

Brandon James O'Neil, PhD, Sunday, August 31, 3:30-4:30PM, $25

Swedish scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) has been called the Buddha of the North; he might also be called the first modern dreamer. Beginning in 1743, Swedenborg earnestly searched his vivid dreams for psychological and spiritual meaning, leading to his initiation into "heavenly secrets" in 1745. This lecture explores Swedenborg's dream diary through Jungian analytical psychology, tracing archetypal structures through what scholars identify as the longest and oldest series of dreams prior to the birth of modern psychology. Drawing from O'Neil's extensive experience in dream work, attendees will also gain useful insight into their own sometimes puzzling dreams, lifting what Swedenborg called the "shining black veil" that separates us from deeper levels of consciousness.

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Brandon James O'Neil, PhD studied at The University of Iowa and is currently pursuing Dream Work Certification through The Haden Institute. He is a member of the C. G. Jung Foundation of New York, and his work has appeared in Psychological Perspectives, Image, and Quadrant: Journal Of The C. G. Jung Foundation.

Terry McGill, Thursday, September 4, 6:00–7:30PM, $37.50

When I was 15, I’d spent an evening with a girl, walking and talking for hours. It was my first love. I knocked on her door the next afternoon. Her mother answered and said that her daughter was out—with another boy.

That was a mild shock, soon forgotten. Emotional wounds range from mild disappointment to grief, to feelings of betrayal, or fear that it may happen again. We may even wonder if we somehow caused it. Professional counseling may be needed, or we may desire a different method.

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If you are in therapy, please ask your therapist if this is appropriate for you!

This evening offers a complementary approach:

• Blending Science and Spirit – Gentle practices that bypass the thinking mind and reach the subconscious, where root blockages reside.

• The Power of Tao Calligraphy – A unique art form, shown in clinical studies to support inner healing, reconnection, and transformation.

• Ancient Wisdom Made Practical – Teachings once hidden, now revealed by a Tao Grandmaster.

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You’ll experience several ways to use the Tao Calligraphy Field. Many participants feel emotional weight begin to lift during the workshop, replaced with peace, calm, and clarity.

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Continuing Support:
A lifetime of grief or sadness doesn’t disappear in 90 minutes. That’s why you’ll receive a book by the world-renowned healer, Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, which contains nine Tao Calligraphies you can continue using at home. Terry will also share additional ways to continue this approach if you desire.

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About Terry McGill
Leading events at New Renaissance since 2009, Terry McGill is certified by the Tao Academy as a Tao Calligraphy Light Wall Practitioner, an Akashic Record Reader, and a trusted guide for personal transformation.
 

Moira Ryan, Friday, September 5, 5:30-6:30PM, $15

Join Rumore Forte Soundbaths for a deeply relaxing summer soundbath experience designed to quiet the mind and release physical tension. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, this session will transport you to peaceful forest clearings and serene mountain lakes through the healing power of sound.

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Moira, trained at LA’s acclaimed Soundbath Center, creates a sanctuary of sound using a handcrafted 36” German gong, crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, and a coast drum. Simply lie back comfortably as waves of therapeutic sound wash over you, guiding you into a restorative state between wakefulness and sleep.

Participants often experience a quieter mind, deep physical relaxation, enhanced clarity, and improved sleep following the session. No prior experience necessary — just come as you are and let the sounds of summer guide you to a place of natural calm and restoration.

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Perfect for anyone seeking stress relief, creative inspiration, or simply a peaceful hour away from daily demands. All equipment is provided; just bring yourself, comfy clothes, and an open mind.

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Rumore Forte Soundbaths is Moira Ryan, LPC, a certified sound healing practitioner trained at LA's acclaimed Soundbath Center. Combining vibrational medicine with trauma-informed care, Moira creates transformative sonic experiences that facilitate release and renewal. Her intuitive approach guides participants to profound states of relaxation and awareness.

https://moiraryan.com/soundbath

Jaynie Farnsworth, Saturday, September 6, 11:30-1:30PM, $25
 
For expecting parents, new parents, postpartum caregivers (including grandparents), and birth workers.
The postpartum period can be overwhelming for women, who often serve as the emotional center of the home and, in some cases, the primary breadwinners. This pressure sends unconscious messages of "Get back at it; you can't afford to rest." However, we can’t afford not to rest. Evidence shows that intentional care and rituals honoring the significance of birth can reduce postpartum anxiety and depression.

Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to recovery, emphasizing nourishment for the body/mind and spirit. Key components include a diet of warm, easily digestible foods, prioritizing rest and warmth, and herbal remedies for hormonal balance. Practices like Abhyanga (self-oil massage), yoga, and meditation promote relaxation and stress relief.

Honoring the 40-day postpartum window allows for profound healing and transformation, setting a foundation for longevity. Participants will gain essential tools for a resilient postpartum recovery.

Jaynie Farnsworth, MA is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Kundalini Yoga instructor. Her expertise consists of over 15 years of professional study in Yoga and Ayurveda. Jaynie’s passion for the healing arts brought her to Asia and Latin America. Being a swimmer, she brings an awareness of the body's healing abilities to her work.

Dr. Farima Berenji, Saturday, September 6, 1:30-2:30PM, Sliding Scale $10-$25

Immerse yourself in the world of Iranian Sacred Dance with Dr. Farima Berenji as she shares a presentation drawing from her new book, Companions of the Sun.

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Rooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature, the stars, and the rhythms of life, they crafted movements expressing love, strength, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue to inspire cultures worldwide, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression. This talk examines how these ancient practices shaped global music, dance, and spirituality—evolving into movements infused with mystical poetry, art, and storytelling.   This special event will feature a dance demonstration, allowing you to experience this sacred art form firsthand.

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Dr. Farima Berenji is a distinguished world-renowned scholar with degrees in anthropology and archaeology, ethnochoreology, and metaphysics specializing in Iranian mysticism and rituals. She is an integrated healing practitioner and an initiated master in the Iranian Sufi and mystic order. An award-winning and internationally acclaimed performing artist and choreographer, Dr. Berenji is a foremost global scholar in Eastern mysticism and ethnochoreology. See also http://farimadance.com/about/biography/ .​

Mark Mezadourian, Sunday, September 7, 11:30am-12:30PM, Free!

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Let's be the ones to turn the tide by prioritizing peace now.  You are invited to gather in a held space where the focus is on your individual peace - which is expansive. We then include others in our expansion to create empowered unity - power with rather than power over. Our individual well being matters enormously, as our own healing and clarity allows us to better serve the collective good. Our noble aspiration to align fully with peace requires room. We will create spaciousness through simple and repeatable techniques, and engaging the unconditionally loving support of angels and guides.

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Mark Mezadourian is an intuitive specializing in connecting with angels and guides. Accessing spirituality with heart-centered practicality is the goal of his work. You are invited to visit his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkMezadourian) to access free recordings for empaths, healing, relaxation and building a relationship with the angels. You can also find recordings of angel experiences on Insight Timer (http://insig.ht/markmezadourian). For information on all events and intuitive readings, please visit www.markmezadourian.com.

Sunday, September 7, 1-4PM

Join us for a magical experience with Jess as she brings a touch of sparkle to your hair! Jess will be at the bookshop's metaphysical fair to weave her enchanting fairy hair sparkle strands into your locks. These delicate strands are tied to individual hair strands, creating a beautiful, sparkling effect that lasts for weeks.

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No Appointment needed, just pop in!

Thursday, September 11, 6-7:30PM, $37.50

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Relationships are inseparable in life, as they start before birth. Yet miscommunication, misunderstandings, and unresolved emotional wounds can cause us to feel disconnected. Whether in family, friendships, or the workplace, the subconscious patterns that cause the struggles are deeper than we may realize. They persist because the roots are invisible.

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This special event introduces a breakthrough approach for transforming those roots of relationship and communication issues, using Tao Technology.

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What you’ll experience in this event:

• Guided interaction with Tao Calligraphy to transform relationship patterns

• Simple practices you can use at home to improve harmony and clarity

• Guidance by a 17-year student of Master ShaIf

If you’re ready to experience more peaceful relationships, greater clarity, and deeper connection, this event offers proven, simple, replicable methods.

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Bonus: You’ll receive a personalized reading during the workshop to help you identify the techniques that are most helpful for you right now.

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Full Disclosure: Your subconscious has accumulated elements of disconnection and disharmony for years—pretty much since you were six. So no, you won’t completely retrain all the negative patterns in just 90 minutes. Terry gets that. That’s why you’ll receive a book by world-renowned healer Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, with 9 Tao Calligraphy and clear directions to use them.

About Terry McGill
Leading events at New Renaissance since 2009, Terry McGill is certified by the Tao Academy as a Tao Calligraphy Light Wall Practitioner, an Akashic Record Reader, and a trusted guide for personal transformation.

Friday, September 12, 6:30PM- 7:45PM
Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35

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Join Sydan Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater of Sound & Shadow Collective for a Reiki-infused, heart chakra-focused Immersive Sound Ritual.

Our sound rituals are a unique and interactive experience. We open with shamanic drumming and breathwork, before exploring our voices in collective OM’ing and vocal toning with a drone instrument called a shrutibox, we'll then ease you into an introspective crystal bowl meditation with the option for 1 on 1 energy healing. In closing, we guide you back with the shrutibox and om’ing, and finish with light somatic movement to balance and re-energize the body.

Gift yourself this hour to open your heart and absorb the healing frequencies.

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Singing and humming is optional but encouraged. You don't have to be a great or even good singer to participate.This is not a performance. The voice heals the body by stimulating the vagus nerve, inducing relaxation and calm. Allowing yourself the freedom to hum or sing along increases your internal vibration and makes you an active participant in your healing journey.

Please bring your own nest and dress for warmth and comfort. Feel free to bring anything that may enhance this relaxation and connection experience like stuffies, crystals, cards, journals, etc.

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Sound & Shadow Collective share the belief and understanding that deeply connecting to ourselves and each other from the heart promotes healing that reverberates throughout our communities, creating a better life experience for all. It starts with knowing and loving ourselves through heart-brain coherence. We offer private sessions on a sliding scale.

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Sound & Shadow Collective

https://linktr.ee/soundandshadowcollective

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Heart Brain Coherence

https://alleviant.com/what-is-brain-heart-coherence/

Saturday, September 13, 1-5PM, Free to Attend!

This Metaphysical Fair is an event to empower, inspire, uplift and create community with each other. It occurs once a month on the second Saturday of the month. Each time several healing practitioners will be present and offer their services for a small fee. The opening circle allows for a brief meditation and introductions, the closing circle for a moment of gratitude and appreciation. Time in-between is unstructured and great for connections and individual readings. Most people come by word of mouth, but new people are always welcome! If you are interested in being a practitioner or vendor please contact Gabi Schoening at gabi@doortothelight.com. 

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Ramaa Krishnan, Sunday, September 14, 3:30-5PM, Free!

Many of us long to feel seen, safe, and supported—especially in uncertain or transitional times. In this warm, insightful talk, Ramaa Krishnan invites us to meet the younger parts of ourselves with compassion, and to build an “inner team” rooted in strength, presence, and self-love. Drawing from her book *The Yoga of Self-Love: The Sacred Path to Wholeness and Healing through Inner-Child Work*, Ramaa will share reflections and stories from her teaching and personal journey, followed by time for Q&A. Books will be available for purchase, and participants are welcome to stay and connect afterward. Come as you are; leave with inspiration and tools for building a deeper, kinder relationship with yourself.

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Ramaa Krishnan is the founder of Full Bloomed Lotus Center for Self-Awareness and the author of *The Yoga of Self-Love*. She has over 25 years of experience guiding individuals toward emotional well-being and spiritual growth through inner-child work, reflective practice, and embodied self-inquiry.

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To purchase The Yoga of Self-Love online, click here!

Alicia Cielle Heiser, Wednesday, September 17, 6:30-8PM, Sliding Scale $20-$30

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Asteroids are an incredible gateway into the mythic stories we each experience in our lifetimes. With approximately 30,000 named asteroids, it can feel overwhelming to identify which asteroids are most significant and how to interpret them in a birth chart. In this 90-minute workshop, herbal astrologer Alicia Cielle Heiser will break down how to work with asteroids in an astrological context to help you bring more meaning-making into your life through the zodiac.

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This workshop is good for all astrology levels, from absolute beginners to more advanced practitioners. Working with asteroids is an incredible technique for making sense out of your life's story and connecting with myth through the cosmic sphere. You'll leave with a clear understanding of how to identify which asteroids are most prominent in an astrology chart and how to interpret asteroids through the zodiac.

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Alicia Cielle Heiser is an herbal astrologer who works with ancient Hellenistic astrology, mythology and herbalism. She offers astrology consultations, teaches workshops and hosts a podcast called Conversations with the Planets to help make astrological and herbal knowledge simple and accessible to apply in our everyday lives.

Saturday, September 20, 11:30-3PM, $50

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Join us for a special event with Linda Held, author of Unexpected Adventures in Shamanism: The True Story of a Hair Stylist Who Follows Her Green Light along the Red Road.

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When Linda chose to trust her intuition—her “Green Light”—it led her on a transformative journey through the wilderness, leadership, and recovery, all while raising two sons as a single mother. Guided by the principles of the Red Road, a Native American concept of living a life of purpose and positive change, Linda’s path brought her powerful teachers, profound lessons, and a deep connection with the traditions of First Nation peoples.

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Through the pages of her memoir and in her talk, Linda invites you to explore:

• The hidden strength and insight within yourself

• How to find and connect with your own tribe

• The importance of communication from the spirit world

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Linda’s reflections offer not just a story, but a guide to interpreting your own medicine path and following the messages of your intuition.

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Experience the power of storytelling and discover the teachings of the Medicine Wheel in this inspiring event. Be encouraged to chart your own surprising adventure! Linda will be available afterwards to sign her book.

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Linda will also be available Sunday, September 21 for Intuitive Readings and Clearings.  Find her on our readers page for more info. 

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Linda M. Held is a coach and spiritual teacher living at the foot of the magical Mt. Shasta, California, who has worked as a psychic medium for over 20 years. She has led workshops, vision quests, wilderness adventures, women’s groups, and sweat lodges since 1988. Linda studied under Reverend Pearl Shannon and many native teachers, including Karuk ceremonial leader Charlie Thom (Red Hawk), Grey Ana Lope, Henry Tyler, Jimmy Blackburn, and Jerry & Lillian Este. LindaMHeld.com

Maitri Brown and Susan Brochin, Saturday, September 20, 5-6:30PM, $20

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Join Maitri Brown and Susan Brochin for a multidimensional evening welcoming the arrival of Fall. Together, we will relax the mind and body, learn about the astrology of this time, and connect deeply with the Goddess Lakshmi during a nourishing Yoga Nidra practice.

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We’re so excited to share this special gathering with you as we honor the Fall Equinox. During this transition into Libra season, we will explore practices that align with the shifting energies of the earth and cosmos.

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What to Expect:

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Astrology Insights:

A short description of the current astrology that marks this new season. Fall begins on Sunday, September 21 at 10:29 AM PST with a Partial Solar Eclipse, and continues as the Sun moves into Libra on Monday, September 22 at 11:19 AM PST.

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About Libra:
Learn about Libra as a cardinal sign, representing balance, beauty, and harvest. Libra is symbolized by the scales and is associated with the Tarot card Justice, reflecting fairness, harmony, and reconciliation.

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Planetary Connections & Practices:
A brief exploration of planetary energies during this time, followed by restorative yoga, breathwork, sound healing, and deep connection practices.

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Movement with Maitri:
Gentle, mindful movement to open and prepare your body for relaxation.

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Yoga Nidra with Goddess Lakshmi:
Experience a Yoga Nidra practice celebrating the new season, featuring a guided connection with Goddess Lakshmi and her mantra. Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, beauty, and abundance, is associated with Venus and resonates with love in all its forms.

About Yoga Nidra:
Known as “yogic sleep” or “psychic sleep,” Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that induces deep relaxation and shifts awareness inward. It promotes profound rest while maintaining awareness, releasing emotional tension, calming the nervous system, and facilitating healing and self-discovery.

Seasonal Treats:
Enjoy homemade goodies as we celebrate the beginning of Libra season together.

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We are thrilled to offer you this evening of astrology, movement, sound, meditation, and community connection to welcome Fall with grace and intention.

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About Maitri:

Maitri Brown began her spiritual journey with Transcendental Meditation and later explored energy healing, Reiki, and yoga. Today, she focuses on meditation and energy work, helping others connect with their higher selves alongside co-presenter Susan Brochin.

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About Susan:

Susan Brochin started her spiritual path in a women’s Divine Feminine group and explored Astrology, Tarot, and the Akashic Records. Since retiring from teaching in 2014, she’s offered classes to help others deepen their spiritual connection.

Sunday, September 21, 12-2PM, $25

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Dive into the world of the tarot with this experiential workshop perfect for all levels of enthusiasts. Explore the Major and Minor Arcanas, understand the significance of suits and court cards, and demystify the tarot deck in a straightforward manner. After we go through the cards, we will have an opportunity to do mini-readings for each other to help us put some of our knowledge into practice. Join us for this down-to-earth exploration of these timeless cards.

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Santosh LaMarche has been reading the Tarot for years at East West Bookshop in Mountain View, CA and locally at New Renaissance. He also teaches classes to groups and individuals on the Tarot, meditation and stress reduction.

Kelly Lynn Glab, Friday, September 26, 5-6:30pm, $25

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Explore the creation of Love and Abundance in our lives with a Reiki Medicine Wheel Circle and Abundance Meditation. We will remove all blocks to love’s presence thus revealing our natural inheritance as Spirit and our true state of peace, wholeness, and perfection. All are welcome! 

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Kelly Lynn Glab is a Reiki Master who graduated from the only Certified Reiki Training Program in WA State, studying under Eileen Dey.

Sunday, September 28, 11:30AM - 12:45PM
Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35

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Join Sydan Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater of Sound & Shadow Collective for a Reiki-infused, heart chakra-focused Immersive Sound Ritual.

Our sound rituals are a unique and interactive experience. We open with shamanic drumming and breathwork, before exploring our voices in collective OM’ing and vocal toning with a drone instrument called a shrutibox, we'll then ease you into an introspective crystal bowl meditation with the option for 1 on 1 energy healing. In closing, we guide you back with the shrutibox and om’ing, and finish with light somatic movement to balance and re-energize the body.

Gift yourself this hour to open your heart and absorb the healing frequencies.

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Singing and humming is optional but encouraged. You don't have to be a great or even good singer to participate.This is not a performance. The voice heals the body by stimulating the vagus nerve, inducing relaxation and calm. Allowing yourself the freedom to hum or sing along increases your internal vibration and makes you an active participant in your healing journey.

Please bring your own nest and dress for warmth and comfort. Feel free to bring anything that may enhance this relaxation and connection experience like stuffies, crystals, cards, journals, etc.

​

Sound & Shadow Collective share the belief and understanding that deeply connecting to ourselves and each other from the heart promotes healing that reverberates throughout our communities, creating a better life experience for all. It starts with knowing and loving ourselves through heart-brain coherence. We offer private sessions on a sliding scale.

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Sound & Shadow Collective

https://linktr.ee/soundandshadowcollective

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Heart Brain Coherence

https://alleviant.com/what-is-brain-heart-coherence/

Choose:
Session 1: Thursday, October 2, 5-6:30PM, $30
Session 2: Thursday, October 2, 7-8:30PM, $30
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Join us on a transformative journey of healing and deep relaxation, as we bathe every cell of the body in therapeutic sound and vibration. The Gong acoustically elevates us, creating a deep spontaneous meditative state that restores harmony and vitality to the mind, body and soul, leaving you feeling tuned, refreshed and at the height of physical and emotional wellbeing.
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The 90-minute event includes a brief discussion on the healing attributes of Planet Gongs, a 62- minute Gong Meditation, followed by sweets and community.

The Gong Meditation is best experienced lying down on your back or a similar comfortable position. Wear comfortable clothes and bring whatever you need to be relaxed for the meditation - yoga mat, blanket, pillow, water, eye mask, etc.
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Benefits of Gong Meditation:

Promotes relaxation and stress relief
Restores vibrational balance and mind-body harmony
Stimulates immune system and glandular functioning
Encourages the movement of life force energy
Supports deep spontaneous meditation
Improves creativity and will-power
Advances spiritual exploration and self-realization 

Wayne is a life-long musician who has studied the gong extensively under Gong Master Mehtab Benton. His authentic style of playing, infused with passion and intention, promotes deep relaxation and transformation. Wayne is the Founder-Director of Beneficial Sound, a 501(c)3 public charity committed to bringing wellness to the mind, body and soul through sound and vibration. He has a degree in Psychology, is a Certified Gong Practitioner and Yoga Instructor and is a member of the American Sound Healers Association.

Moira Ryan, Friday, October 3, 5:30-6:30PM, $15

Join Rumore Forte Soundbaths for a deeply relaxing summer soundbath experience designed to quiet the mind and release physical tension. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, this session will transport you to peaceful forest clearings and serene mountain lakes through the healing power of sound.

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Moira, trained at LA’s acclaimed Soundbath Center, creates a sanctuary of sound using a handcrafted 36” German gong, crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, and a coast drum. Simply lie back comfortably as waves of therapeutic sound wash over you, guiding you into a restorative state between wakefulness and sleep.

Participants often experience a quieter mind, deep physical relaxation, enhanced clarity, and improved sleep following the session. No prior experience necessary — just come as you are and let the sounds of summer guide you to a place of natural calm and restoration.

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Perfect for anyone seeking stress relief, creative inspiration, or simply a peaceful hour away from daily demands. All equipment is provided; just bring yourself, comfy clothes, and an open mind.

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Rumore Forte Soundbaths is Moira Ryan, LPC, a certified sound healing practitioner trained at LA's acclaimed Soundbath Center. Combining vibrational medicine with trauma-informed care, Moira creates transformative sonic experiences that facilitate release and renewal. Her intuitive approach guides participants to profound states of relaxation and awareness.

https://moiraryan.com/soundbath

Saturday, October 4, 1:30-3:30PM, Free!​

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New Renaissance Bookshop is thrilled to host Jill Amy Sager, author of the award-winning book, Guidance from the Universe: Hopeful Messages for Everyday Challenges!

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In her latest book, Jill Amy Sager shares 30 messages from the Universe, plus her journey of transformation, from low self-esteem, having been physically disabled since birth, to confident woman after discovering Tarot cards and unexpectedly channeling messages from the Universe. David Trotter, publisher of Awakened Magazine called her “style akin to Anne Lamott,” and readers are giving it five stars as they discover how a shift in perspective is key to the happiness we seek and the welcomed harmony the world needs. Join the author for this lively event where she’ll read from her book, answer your questions, and share 25 practices to enhance your channeling skills. Plus, everyone who purchases a book at the event will receive a free gift.

Jill Amy Sager is a Tarot reader, channeler, and public speaker. She has authored two nonfiction books along with articles and stories that have appeared in Women Writers Women’s Books, Story Circle, Silver Birch Press, Awakened Magazine, Authority Magazine, and The Power of Each Breath: A Disabled Women’s Anthology.

To purchase Jill Amy Sager's book, Click Here!

Wayne Marto and Stephanie Stephan, Thursday, October 9, 6:30-8PM, $45

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Experience deep relaxation and healing through the powerful combination of Reiki energy and the soothing vibrations of gongs.

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Join Wayne Marto and Stephanie Stephan for a gentle heart opening and relaxing experience at our Reiki infused Gong Bath event! Let the soothing sounds of the gong wash over you as you immerse yourself in the heart opening energy of Reiki. 

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Picture yourself in a calm, peaceful space, lying back as the soothing sound of the gong fills the air. Each resonant note gently washes over you, releasing tension and inviting a deep sense of relaxation. The combined energy of the gong and Reiki work together, flowing through your body, calming your mind, relaxing your body and restoring your emotional balance.

As the vibrations move through you, stress melts away, leaving you feeling lighter, centered, and fully renewed. The Reiki Gong Bath is a beautiful, transformative experience that leaves you feeling peaceful, grounded, and balanced.

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About Stephanie Stephan
Stephanie’s love for animals has led her to immerse herself in the practice of Reiki. Her practice transmits an uplifting and relaxing frequency that opens the heart chakra and rebalances stagnant energy in the physical, emotional, mental and energy bodies leaving animals, and people feeling nurtured, loved and tranquil. If you feel called to experience what unconditional love feels like, check out her website for more information.

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https://anamcara1513.wixsite.com/spafurpaws

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About Wayne Marto

Wayne is a life-long musician who has studied the gong extensively under Gong Master Mehtab Benton. His authentic style of playing, infused with passion and intention, promotes deep relaxation and transformation. Wayne is the Founder-Director of Beneficial Sound, a 501(c)3 public charity committed to bringing wellness to the mind, body and soul through sound and vibration. He has a degree in Psychology, is a Certified Gong Practitioner and Yoga Instructor and is a member of the American Sound Healers Association.

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beneficialsound.org

Friday, October 10, 6:30PM- 7:45PM
Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35

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Join Sydan Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater of Sound & Shadow Collective for a Reiki-infused, heart chakra-focused Immersive Sound Ritual.

Our sound rituals are a unique and interactive experience. We open with shamanic drumming and breathwork, before exploring our voices in collective OM’ing and vocal toning with a drone instrument called a shrutibox, we'll then ease you into an introspective crystal bowl meditation with the option for 1 on 1 energy healing. In closing, we guide you back with the shrutibox and om’ing, and finish with light somatic movement to balance and re-energize the body.

Gift yourself this hour to open your heart and absorb the healing frequencies.

​

Singing and humming is optional but encouraged. You don't have to be a great or even good singer to participate.This is not a performance. The voice heals the body by stimulating the vagus nerve, inducing relaxation and calm. Allowing yourself the freedom to hum or sing along increases your internal vibration and makes you an active participant in your healing journey.

Please bring your own nest and dress for warmth and comfort. Feel free to bring anything that may enhance this relaxation and connection experience like stuffies, crystals, cards, journals, etc.

​

Sound & Shadow Collective share the belief and understanding that deeply connecting to ourselves and each other from the heart promotes healing that reverberates throughout our communities, creating a better life experience for all. It starts with knowing and loving ourselves through heart-brain coherence. We offer private sessions on a sliding scale.

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Sound & Shadow Collective

https://linktr.ee/soundandshadowcollective

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Heart Brain Coherence

https://alleviant.com/what-is-brain-heart-coherence/

Rose Allen, Saturday, October 18, 11:30–1:00 PM, $25

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This gathering will provide an opportunity to establish a personal connection with your own vital essence. Through gentle stretches and simple meditative movement using Qigong (chee-kung) forms, we invite the internal energy to flow, while balancing Yin & Yang. Postural alignment improves as we explore spinal health and relaxation in a ‘Stance of Power,’ where we create inner strength and mind focus. The body unlearns inefficient tension of years and discovers a more natural, easy strength. We become more effective in the world as we find our flow and develop self-mastery. This powerful self-care practice serves to ground ourselves and offers steadiness in an unstable world. Due to its gentle nature, it is ideal for recovery from injury or illness. All levels welcome; chairs provided.

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Your experience includes:

• Gentle movements to stretch tendons and open energy channels

• Connection with the parasympathetic nervous system and our intuitive nature

• Awareness of unconsciously-held tension and spine health

• A somatic sense of being both grounded and centered

• Support through printed descriptions to bring this self-care practice home

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With over 20 years of study and practice, Rose is a Certified Instructor of Qigong. Generous with her time and knowledge, Rose has been providing students with clear instructions of this energy cultivation practice for over a dozen years. A grounded presence and vitality come across in her easy teaching manner. She offers a vast repertoire based on her study with various masters, along with her own fascination with this healing art. Inspired by what Qigong has done for her own health and well-being, Rose's passion is to share it with others.

Feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns. rose@buildingqi.com

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 More information at: www.BuildingQi.com​

Sunday, October 26, 11:30AM - 12:45PM
Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35

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Join Sydan Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater of Sound & Shadow Collective for a Reiki-infused, heart chakra-focused Immersive Sound Ritual.

Our sound rituals are a unique and interactive experience. We open with shamanic drumming and breathwork, before exploring our voices in collective OM’ing and vocal toning with a drone instrument called a shrutibox, we'll then ease you into an introspective crystal bowl meditation with the option for 1 on 1 energy healing. In closing, we guide you back with the shrutibox and om’ing, and finish with light somatic movement to balance and re-energize the body.

Gift yourself this hour to open your heart and absorb the healing frequencies.

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Singing and humming is optional but encouraged. You don't have to be a great or even good singer to participate.This is not a performance. The voice heals the body by stimulating the vagus nerve, inducing relaxation and calm. Allowing yourself the freedom to hum or sing along increases your internal vibration and makes you an active participant in your healing journey.

Please bring your own nest and dress for warmth and comfort. Feel free to bring anything that may enhance this relaxation and connection experience like stuffies, crystals, cards, journals, etc.

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Sound & Shadow Collective share the belief and understanding that deeply connecting to ourselves and each other from the heart promotes healing that reverberates throughout our communities, creating a better life experience for all. It starts with knowing and loving ourselves through heart-brain coherence. We offer private sessions on a sliding scale.

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Sound & Shadow Collective

https://linktr.ee/soundandshadowcollective

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Heart Brain Coherence

https://alleviant.com/what-is-brain-heart-coherence/

don Miguel Ruiz Jr. and don Jose Ruiz, Saturday, November 1, 2:30-4:30PM, $45

(Book Signing to Follow!)

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At the apex of a power journey, don Miguel Ruiz tells his eldest son: “Find your way out. Go home and master Death by becoming alive.”

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Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. and don Jose Ruiz return to New Renaissance Bookstore for the first time in five years on Friday, November 1st — Día de Todos los Santos, the opening of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico. It is the day we honor those who have passed, yet continue to live within our hearts and memories, reminding us to cherish ourselves, our loved ones, and to take nothing in life for granted. The Ruiz Brothers’ last gathering at New Renaissance came just before the world closed its doors in 2020 a living example of this lesson that life can change in an instant. From this truth we learn: to meet each opportunity with our whole selves, to be fully present, and to treasure every moment as a gift. This is true in relationships as it is in life. That is the essence of what our elders have taught us regarding this celebration; respecting Death allows us to let go of the fear we have of Life. Thus, to us the Day of the Dead is a celebration of love, for we could not mourn if we did not love those who have gone before us.

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“When we lose the fear of saying goodbye, we lose the fear of saying hello.”

-don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

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At this event, each brother will share from their newest books, guiding readers to release old dreams and step into new ones through the wisdom of the their family’s Toltec tradition: My Good Friend the Rattlesnake by don Jose Ruiz, and The Poisoned Arrow: A Toltec Guide to Overcoming Fear by don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

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To learn more about this event and their books, Click Here!

Bill Foss, Saturday, December 6, 5-8PM, $69

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“How to Read the Akashic Records” is based on the new Three Volume Book Set. In this three hour presentation, you will learn to understand the deeper meanings and wisdom from within the Akashic Records and the Soul’s Journey through hard to find inside information concerning the Akashic Records, The Ascended Masters, Ascension, Healing and your place within it all. Come have the experience of accessing your own Soul Records and past lives, as well as looking into creating a new reality for your world and life. Develop new pathways into the Higher Mind, your Psychic Awareness & Intuition, as well as new ways of Creating, Healing and Manifesting. Come and Join Us for a powerful class.

Books, Workbooks and CD’s available.

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Bill Foss, author of Journey to the Akashic Records, is also an accomplished international teacher and speaker. Studying the Akashic Records extensively for the last 22 years has brought Bill to a place of continual referencing and understanding of the inner workings of the Akashic Records. He can help you learn how to access and integrate this ancient mystical system into your life with some of the most powerful intuitive techniques to be found.  Ancient civilizations, future realities, past lives, history of the world, inventions, healing, the Ascended Masters, and the angelic realm are all linked to the Akashic Records. Bill has taught across the continental US, Europe, the UK, and Mexico for the past 10 years, helping fellow seekers open to greater understandings of “Who We Are, Why We’re Here, and Where We’re Headed.”

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Find out how you can access the Akashic Records and your place within creation by working with Bill’s books, workbooks, and CDs. Bill works with groups in workshops, and private sessions are also available.

Event Cancelled! Misty Mansolilli, Sunday, August 24, 3:30-5:30PM, $60 (Includes All Materials)

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Create your own living sanctuary while exploring inner stillness. This meditative terrarium-building experience blends mindfulness with creative expression, inviting you to design a personal glass garden that reflects both the outer and inner terrain.

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We’ll begin with a brief centering meditation, then move into a hands-on practice of building terrariums using stones, moss, soil, and living plants. Each element becomes a symbol—a grounding ritual of intention and calm.

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This is a beautiful opportunity to create something meaningful and lasting, while reconnecting with nature and your own inner peace. All materials are included, and you’ll take home your completed terrarium.

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Misty Mansolilli is a meditation guide, floral artist, and certified mindfulness practitioner. She is the founder of Forest Buddha Flowers & Botanics. Misty brings experience from her many years of living overseas in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, where she deepened her appreciation for global spiritual traditions. She has a deep love for connecting people to their innate creativity, inner calm, and sense of belonging. A native Oregonian and HR leader at a local nonprofit hospital, she’s passionate about cultivating peace and community.