Sydän Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater

Friday, May 9, 6:30-7:45PM, 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, May 10, 1-5PM, Free to Attend!

Held at the New Renaissance Event Center right next store to the Bookshop.

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. 

www.doortothelight.com.

Dave Markowitz, Sunday, May 11, 11:30-1PM, Sliding Scale $10-$50

If you’re tired of getting only temporary relief or blocking symptoms with medications, it could be because you’ve not yet done the deeper emotional processing work.  Learn the two-part process of emotional healing—planting seeds of new understanding while pulling weeds of old patterns.  This practical workshop combines powerful techniques with emotional processing tools to help you navigate overwhelming feelings and transform them into peace, clarity, and wisdom.

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You'll Learn:

• Why both "weeding" and "seeding" are essential

• Practical techniques for emotional release

• How to identify core emotional patterns

• Ways to nurture new emotional responses

• The role of timing in emotional healing

• How to maintain your emotional garden long-term

Perfect For:

• Those stuck in emotional patterns

• People ready for deeper healing work

• Anyone feeling emotionally overwhelmed

• Healers seeking new approaches

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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.

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

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Disclaimer: Due to the nature of intuited guidance and energy work, your results will vary depending on a variety of factors.  Dave is not a medical doctor (MD) and cannot/will not diagnose, cure, prescribe, prognosticate, or “treat” any person or their medical condition—ever. Rather, his focus is on guiding you in transforming the underlying causal energies that may be responsible for life’s challenges.  Please note that guidance and energy work are not intended to replace medical care in any way, shape, or form.  Dave Markowitz, New Renaissance Books, and any employees, owners, or associates thereof make no medical claims whatsoever and assume no liability for any misinterpretation or misimplementation of the information provided

Read full disclaimer on sign up page..

Facilitated by Zackariah Stickler

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Wednesday, May 14, 6:00–7:30 PM $25​

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$25/Class

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Practitioner of 14 years and monastic of 4, Zackariah shares his wealth of meditation knowledge, bringing together community, introspection, and mindfulness in a way that's unique and intimate. Covering dozens of meditation techniques across various cultures, every week takes a deep dive into something new and exciting, allowing everyone to spend time listening to the Dhamma, learning something new, meditating, and sharing thoughts and experiences with one another. Each group session includes about 30 minutes of instruction/discussion, 30 minutes of meditation (oftentimes broken up into multiple, smaller sessions), and 30 minutes of community sharing. Come join us in community while we explore things like elemental body contemplations, loving kindness, breathing meditation, jhana, death contemplation, dream interpretation, awareness techniques, and more! 

Two Day Weekend Workshop:

Saturday, May 17, 11:30-2:30PM 

Sunday, May 18, 11:30-2:30PM

Workshop Tuition: $180

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Step into the fascinating world of Palmistry in this 6-hour, 2-day immersive workshop with Christy Desko, an experienced Palm Reader with over 20 years of hands-on practice.  In this engaging and insightful workshop, Christy will guide you through a four-part series that combines deep wisdom with practical skills, all while sharing her knowledge with humor, authenticity, and candor. You'll explore the foundational principles of Palmistry as well as more advanced topics such as herbalism in palmistry.  Each student will receive a specially crafted booklet written by Christy, which serves as a valuable resource throughout the workshop and beyond.

Christy Desko is a professional psychic/clairvoyant medium and Ayurveda bodywork practitioner at her business, Cazimi Spa. She has been reading palms professionally since 1999 and owned a fortune-telling tea shop called Mademoiselle Noelle’s Fortune Tea House in 2004. She has taught classes, led workshops, and read at events for 26 years.

Ameerah Sanders, Saturday, May 17, 6-7:30PM, $10

Have you ever guessed someone’s sign on the first try, or do you enjoy taking a crack at it anyway? At Astrobabe, come put your Astrological Radar to the test!  Comedians perform a set, then the audience members try to guess the comedian’s Sun sign for fun prizes! We want to know WHY you think someone is a Saggitarius. Do they remind you of you? Of your ex? Just feel it in your gut? Any answer works. Just as long as you’re having fun! Think of it as brunch with your messiest gay friends! The best thing is, you don’t even have to know anything about Astrology! Only know one sign off the top of your head? Great, you have a 1 in 12 chance to guess the correct sign for every comedian. 

Join Host and Creator Ameerah Sanders and Portland's funniest comics for a night of hilarity and mysticism!

Ameerah Sanders is a Chicago-based comedian and Astrology hobbyist. Her dry witty humor draws upon her life as a former Muslim and current godless heathen. Ameerah is a former cast member at the renowned Chicago comedy club, The Lincoln Lodge, where she started Astrobabe!

Sunday, May 18, from 1-4PM

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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No Appointment needed, just pop in!

Christy Desko, Saturday, May 24, 3-6PM, $90

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This immersive 3-hour advanced palmistry workshop is designed for those who have previously journeyed through Christy’s transformative two-day beginner/intermediate workshop. If you’re an experienced palm reader looking to deepen your craft, refine your intuition, and connect with a community of like-minded seekers—this class warmly welcomes you.

Throughout this hands-on session, we’ll explore the subtleties of palm reading by practicing with one another in a supportive and sacred space. Under Christy’s gentle and insightful guidance, we’ll awaken and trust our intuitive and psychic abilities, allowing our inner knowing to guide our readings with more depth and confidence.  Come prepared to read, be read, and to open yourself to the mysteries that lie in the palms of your hands.

Christy Desko is a professional psychic/clairvoyant medium and Ayurveda bodywork practitioner at her business, Cazimi Spa. She has been reading palms professionally since 1999 and owned a fortune-telling tea shop called Mademoiselle Noelle’s Fortune Tea House in 2004. She has taught classes, led workshops, and read at events for 26 years.

​​Kellee White, Wednesday, May 28, 5-7PM, Free!

Join us on a magical evening with Kellee White, LMFT—renowned Spiritual Medium, licensed psychotherapist, and bestselling author of Cracked Open: Discovering the Unseen World.

This special event includes:

• A live astrology discussion at 6:15 PM

• Book signing of Cracked Open

• Photo opportunities and personal connection with Kellee

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Kellee’s remarkable story—from corporate executive to gifted spiritual healer after a life-changing brain injury—has touched audiences worldwide. Blending her deep clinical training with intuitive gifts in astrology, numerology, and mediumship, she offers profound insight and healing to clients including celebrities, families, and corporate leaders.

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Her book Cracked Open continues to inspire, ranking #1 in multiple Amazon spiritual categories and resonating with readers exploring life’s unseen dimensions.

Don’t miss her earlier that day on AM Northwest!
Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Come be part of an evening of clarity, connection, and cosmic inspiration—absolutely free.

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​Saturday, May 31, 11:30-1PM, Free!

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Join bestselling author and leading-edge inspirational coach Tama Kieves for an empowering talk and book signing as she shares insights from her new book, Learning to Trust Yourself.

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In a world riddled with conflict and doubt, trusting yourself can feel harder than ever—yet self-trust is the foundation of happiness, self-confidence, and success. Have you ever talked yourself out of something before you even tried? Let someone else convince you a goal was impossible? Dismissed a feeling or intuition? If so, this book—and this event—are for you.

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In Learning to Trust Yourself, Tama shows us that we have far more to offer than we think. When we stop second-guessing and start believing in our own wisdom, we unlock our inner genius. She will challenge you to stop writing yourself off, dare to trust yourself, and become unshakable.

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Tama is an honors graduate of Harvard Law School who walked away from her legal career to write, teach, and help others create their most extraordinary lives. She has been featured in USA TODAY, Oprah Radio, TEDx, and more, and has inspired thousands to step into their true calling.

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Come ready to break through fear, embrace your potential, and start trusting yourself like never before.

Stay after the talk to meet Tama and get your copy of Learning to Trust Yourself signed.

To Purchase Learning to Trust Yourself, Click Here!

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TamaKieves.com

Susan Brochin and Maitri Brown, Saturday, May 31, 5-6:30PM, $20

We are so excited to bring another deep dive into awareness of another well-known goddess—Saraswati. Having the goddess as an ally during interesting times is a gift that keeps on giving.

Susan is a retired English and History teacher who taught middle schoolers about Ancient Civilizations in Menlo Park, CA, in the early 2000s. She and Maitri work brilliantly together to give participants a multidimensional experience of the many aspects of spirituality that we both practice. We are very excited to introduce you to the goddess Isis, to invite her in, and have her be a part of our lives.

You'll Learn:
 

• Who Saraswati is and why she is so important in our time.

• How to connect with her and have her assist you as a guide. It is especially powerful to call on her to work with you in any modality that you are enjoying.

• Why Saraswati is a great ally for anyone interested in writing, the arts, music, knowledge, speech, wisdom, and learning. Some of us love to explore the arts for the experience of opening up our own connection, while others might actually be working in the arts. All are welcome in our open circle.

Perfect For:
 

• All who wish to learn the power of Saraswati and how she can help us connect with the arts during these times.

• Anyone wishing to learn more about the goddess Saraswati of India and how she can work in our lives today. She represents the flow of consciousness, the essence of the self, and the river of creativity.

• Anyone interested in the Divine Feminine and how they can be with us in interesting times.

Susan Brochin and Maitri Brown have been working together for many years as a team, sharing our gifts and passion for all aspects of spirituality. We love interacting with those who are still learning or have already worked with the Goddess in their lives.

Susan will share her deep knowledge about the goddess and how we can call on her as a guide. Maitri works with movement, and we both use Oracle Decks to make our classes interactive and fun. In recent years, Maitri has been working with the Divine Feminine and learning how to read the Akashic Records, both of which have been popular topics among those who have taken her classes.

Additionally, Susan and Maitri incorporate Oracle decks by various authors to help participants visualize and understand the topics at hand. The story of Saraswati is much longer, and we are both excited to share how to connect deeply with all aspects of the arts. We will also introduce the modality of working with the Akashic Records in this class while in the presence of Saraswati, making for a powerful and enriching experience.

We are excited to bring this work to you!

Santosh LaMarche, Saturday, June 7, 12-2PM, $25

The Celtic Cross, a 10-card spread, is one of the most famous and useful spreads in all of tarot. It provides comprehensive answers to many questions and topics, and can examine all the various aspects of a situation, getting a “big picture” view of any event. 

This class is for those with basic understanding of the Tarot and who have worked with Basic Spreads. We will look at the Celtic Cross together and have an opportunity to work with it in class.

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Instructor Santosh LaMarche has been reading the Tarot for several years, here at New Renaissance Bookshop, in the Bay Area, and at psychic fairs throughout the west coast. He sees the Tarot as a means of empowering those he reads for, to help them to make life-affirming choices and to move forward in whatever areas they are choosing to go.

Dave Markowitz, Sunday, June 8, 11:30-1PM, Sliding Scale $10-$50

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Understand why empaths often find themselves in relationships with narcissists, and learn how to break free from this pattern.  Explore the three stages of narcissistic relationships and discover practical tools for maintaining healthy boundaries while honoring your sensitive nature.  This powerful 90-minute workshop reveals the underlying dynamics of this relationship pattern and provides practical tools for transformation.

You'll Learn:
The three stages of empath-narcissist relationships
Why empaths are drawn to narcissistic energy
How to recognize early warning signs
Practical techniques for breaking the cycle
Ways to heal your attraction pattern
How to maintain healthy boundaries without losing compassion

Perfect For:
Empaths with narcissistic relationship patterns
Those healing from narcissistic relationships
People wanting to understand their attraction patterns
Anyone supporting others in similar situations

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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.

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

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Disclaimer: Due to the nature of intuited guidance and energy work, your results will vary depending on a variety of factors.  Dave is not a medical doctor (MD) and cannot/will not diagnose, cure, prescribe, prognosticate, or “treat” any person or their medical condition—ever. Rather, his focus is on guiding you in transforming the underlying causal energies that may be responsible for life’s challenges.  Please note that guidance and energy work are not intended to replace medical care in any way, shape, or form.  Dave Markowitz, New Renaissance Books, and any employees, owners, or associates thereof make no medical claims whatsoever and assume no liability for any misinterpretation or misimplementation of the information provided

Read full disclaimer on sign up page..

Choose:
Session 1: Thursday, June 19, 5-6:30PM, $30
Session 2: Thursday, June 19, 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, June 21, 2-4PM, Free!

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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Join her for an inspiring afternoon of storytelling, a book signing, and a special introduction to the teachings of the Medicine Wheel. Come be inspired to chart your own unexpected adventure!

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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

Bill Foss, Friday, June 27, 6-8PM, $69

“How to Read the Akashic Records” is based on the new Three Volume Book Set. In this two 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.

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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.

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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. 

Bill will be offering private Akashic Record Readings at New Renaissance June 26 and 27.  Visit our Readings page to learn more.   

Saturday, June 28, 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.

Jaynie Farnsworth, Event Postponed! Check back for new date, $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.