Wednesday, October 9, 6:30-8PM, Sliding scale of $5 to $25
 
Zackariah is invites you to his 30 week ​meditation course spanning a wide gambit of meditation practices from all over the world, this class aims to both introduce the many forms of meditation to those new to the practice, as well as deepen the practice for those who are well seasoned on the cushion. Covering forms like loving kindness, breathing meditation, elemental body contemplations, energy work, and even Jungian dream interpretation, the class is seated in the heart of Theravada Buddhist meditation techniques, though touches on many techniques followed by all branches of Buddhism and various traditions the world over! If you're unable to pay, please let us know.
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You can attend multiple classes in a row or drop in for a single class.  Each class is complete on its own!  So new participants can join anytime!
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Zackariah Stickler has been an ardent meditator for over 13 years, and spent years living in various monasteries around America. He ordained as an Anagarika at the Temple Forest Monastery in New Hampshire, where he practiced Theravada Buddhism and resided for over two years.

Time: 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Dates: October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25
Cost: $33 each or $111 for all four sessions


If you are empathic, highly sensitive, or intuitive and struggling with your health, there is hope. If your doctor, energy worker, or even your own family doesn’t understand you, you are not alone. And if your needs for healing, downtime, and following your heart’s calling aren’t supported, there is a place where you are welcome.

At the Self-Care for the Self-Aware workshop, you will feel connected to the other attendees, to Spirit, and to your own self as we work through our blockages with tools and techniques that are specific to you and your individual needs.

You will:
 

• Experience the safety of a supported container and dive deep into the causative layers of your pain, illness, or life challenge.

• Learn how to transform negative energy and circumstances into positive experiences and outcomes.

• Discover how to be the best possible version of yourself, so you can then bring your gifts to others without the fear of overwhelm.

And if you don’t like being in groups, that’s okay! Very few empaths, sensitives, and intuitives do! Yet something happens in group dynamics that can’t happen on your own. You can grow and face your challenges with the support of others who have been where you are, making the experience dramatically easier. And if you’re afraid of emotional and energetic overwhelm, you’ll learn how to prevent that with tools designed for your personality type, which you can then take out into the world.

Based on the bestselling books Self-Care for the Self-Aware: A Guide for Highly Sensitive People, Empaths, Intuitives, and Healers and Empathipedia: Healing for Empaths & Highly Sensitive Persons, this 4-class workshop may be exactly what you’ve been searching for!

Books are great—they can inform you, awaken you, and deepen your growth—but having an experience can transform things a whole lot faster and with more ease. This workshop is an experience with the tools in these books, led by the author himself, Portland resident Dave Markowitz. Dave has been one of New Renaissance’s most popular teachers, and his events always sell out, so sign up today!

Prerequisite: It is highly recommended to have read either or both of the above-named books.

Disclaimer: Due to the nature of intuited guidance and energy work, results will vary, and Dave is not an MD; this work is not a substitute for medical care, and no medical claims or liability are assumed—always follow your doctor's advice. Please read full disclaimer on registration page.

Friday, October 11, 6:30-7:45PM, $30

Join Sydan Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater of Sound & Shadow Collective every 2nd Friday 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.

Sound & Shadow Collective
https://linktr.ee/soundandshadowcollective

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

Saturday, October 12, 11:30AM-1PM, $20
 
Join Author, Intuitive Motivator, Psychic Medium, Elias Patras as he explains why you may have been drawn to a certain culture or a place. Or You met someone that you can't explain why you feel like you have known them before? 

Well, it could be you're remembering things from your Past Life. 

In this online workshop, we will explore the meaning of past lives, have some experiential discoveries and clear up some old patterns. You will need to have a pen and paper, an open heart and an open mind for this class.
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Elias Patras is a best selling Author, an Intuitive Empowerment Coach, Motivational Speaker, Psychic Medium and facilitator for the EmPower You Retreat Series. As the winner of the 2019 Celebrate Your Life Events Speaker’s Program, Elias had the honor of sharing the stage with Denise Linn, Sunny Dawn Johnston, Lisa Willams, Anita Moorjani, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Bruce Lipton and Matt Kahn at The Celebrate Your Life Sedona retreat, November of 2019.

Workshop 1:  Sunday, October 13, 11:30-2:30PM, $60 

Workshop 2: Sunday, October 27, 11:30-2:30PM, $60

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Would you like to delve deeper into understanding your Astrology chart? You are invited to join us for two Sunday classes, October 13 and October 27.  Together, we will explore relationships, intimacy, and understanding how we relate to our partners in our astrology chart. On October 13, we will be discussing the solar eclipse in Libra and where in your chart this energy is energizing you. The libra component of the relationship is understanding that there must be harmony, balance, and win-win situations in order to maneuver the ups and downs of relating with others. Because the south node is connected to the eclipse on October 2 at 10° of Libra, we will discuss the negative side of Libra, where we give ourselves away when relating with others and make compromises that may not benefit ourselves. As we move into the second class on October 27, we will move into the Scorpio side of relationships. This is where we delve deeper into intimacy, the great mystery of life, and wanting to transform profoundly by relating with one another. We will focus on the New Moon on November 1 at 9° of Scorpio, where that lands in your chart, and how and where you are ready for the profound transformation that Scorpio brings.  You are welcome to attend both classes or just one!

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Astrologer Kelly Davidson goes beyond horoscopes, specializing in applying the system of astrology to modern life through predictive work. With over two decades of experience, Kelly has helped clients all over the world discover their lives and souls' purpose.

Sunday, October 20, from 1-4PM 

Jess will not be coming Sunday, October 6 this month.
Join us for a magical experience with Jess as she brings a touch of sparkle to your hair! Every 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, Jess will be at the bookshop 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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Choose:

Session 1: Thursday, October 24, 5-6:30PM, $30
Session 2: Thursday, October 24, 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.

Saturday, October 26, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Free!

Join Author, Intuitive Motivator, Psychic Medium, Elias Patras as he presents a 90-minute "Messages From Above" - A Gallery Experience. Elias will explain briefly about receiving messages and do his best to receive as many messages as possible. Please know that due to the nature of this gallery experience, not everyone will receive a message directly for them. Many have said that when they attend a gallery reading, even though their loved ones did not give a specific message, the message spoke to them. Elias will also give an angelic channeled message for the group at the end of the session.

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Elias Patras is a best selling Author, an Intuitive Empowerment Coach, Motivational Speaker, Psychic Medium and facilitator for the EmPower You Retreat Series. As the winner of the 2019 Celebrate Your Life Events Speaker’s Program, Elias had the honor of sharing the stage with Denise Linn, Sunny Dawn Johnston, Lisa Willams, Anita Moorjani, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Bruce Lipton and Matt Kahn at The Celebrate Your Life Sedona retreat, November of 2019.

Saturday, October 26, 2-4PM, $25

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This class is for those who have some basic tarot knowledge, and for those who have taken my recent Tarot 101 class, and for all who want to learn simple tarot card spreads (how the cards are laid out) in order to do a reading for themselves or others. We will have a fun day doing readings to gain more insight into how the tarot works for each of us.

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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.

Monday, October 28, 6-7PM, $10
 
Join us for a discussion about the nature of ghosts; how and why some become ghosts, why they remain earthbound, what they are constructed of, what they are capable of, why the haunt, and more.
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Breannan is a psychic medium who works with ghosts. She has published on the near-death-experience and has been a guest on podcasts and radio. She was a psychic counselor for California Psychics and is an ordained Minister (Temple of Kriya Yogi). She recently wrote a book on the nature of ghosts.

Saturday, November 16th from 11:30am to 12:30pm
 

As we navigate this era of distraction and a fixation on differences, we have the opportunity to remember who we actually are - authentically kind and generous beings who are here to embody both personal and global peace. As we embrace our true essence, we gently shed the burdens of our times and expand into greater freedom. 

In this held space for calm, Mark will lead a guided experience to make room for calm (clearing energy, releasing constriction, claiming our worthiness). Dave will share techniques for establishing and maintaining calm. 

As we do this together, we create a community of calm.

Mark holds a space that is gentle, insightful, grounded, and expansive for others to move through profound and transformative experiences along the spiritual journey. Mark Mezadourian is a medium and intuitive who specializes in connecting with angels and guides. You can visit Mark’s website to download free meditations. MarkMezadourian.com

Dave Markowitz is a 2x best-selling author and intuitive healing practitioner with almost thirty years of experience backing up his findings. His self-published book, Self-Care for the Self-Aware: A Guide for Highly Sensitive People, Empaths, Intuitives, and Healers was on Amazon’s Top 20 list for 41 consecutive months. Dave is a faculty member of The Shift Network, the world’s largest transformational education, media, and events company and community of 3.2 million seekers. He has shared the lecture bill with Deepak Chopra, and his work has been endorsed by globally acclaimed energy intuitive, channeler, bestselling author, and musician Lee Harris; multi award winning producer, sound healer, author, speaker & composer Barry Goldstein; and many more.

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Dave’s work guides clients and workshop attendees gently and compassionately in alignment with what their body-mind-Spirit triune needs—and does so at the causal level for increased awareness, long-lasting symptom relief, an expansion in intuitive guidance and spiritual growth, and a clearer vision of who they really are.

Working with Dave reminds us that we are never alone, and that there is always hope for healing.