Moira Ryan, Friday, July 3, 5:30-6:30PM, Sliding Scale $15-$25

Join Rumore Forte Soundbaths for a deeply relaxing spring 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.

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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.

Perfect for anyone seeking stress relief, creative inspiration, or simply a peaceful hour away from daily demands.

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Please bring comfy clothes, a pillow, a blanket, and an open mind. Yoga mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

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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.

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https://moiraryan.com/soundbath

Sunday, July 5,  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 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!

​Kim Costill and Ryda Thuch, Thursday, July 9, 6-7:30PM, $25

Take a pause from the busyness of daily life and step into a calm, supportive space for relaxation and energetic renewal. In this experiential Reiki circle, practitioners Kim Costill (Balanced Vibes) and Ryda Thuch (Reiki by Ryda) will guide participants through a gentle grounding meditation before offering group Reiki in a peaceful community setting.

Participants will be invited to relax comfortably while receiving Reiki energy intended to support balance, calm the nervous system, and encourage the body’s natural ability to restore itself. The evening will close with quiet reflection and an opportunity to share experiences if desired.

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This event is open to everyone—no prior Reiki experience is necessary. Simply come as you are and allow yourself time to rest, receive, and reconnect.

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Kim Costill is the founder of Balanced Vibes, a Reiki Master practitioner and educator who creates welcoming spaces for individuals to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience the calming effects of energy healing. She hold individual Reiki sessions in the South Portland area and hosts Reiki shares and community healing events focused on grounding, balance, and nervous system support.  Balanced-Vibes.com

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Ryda Thuch is the founder of Reiki by Ryda and a Reiki Master practitioner dedicated to creating warm, supportive healing environments through her individual practice and hosts community Reiki events and circles designed to help people relax, restore their energy, and experience the benefits of Reiki in a group setting.  ReikiByRyda.com​​

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Sydän Aquacielos & Temples of Sound Guest Player
Friday, July 10, 6:30-7:45PM, Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35
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Temples of Sound is a living sound practice where bodies, voices, and presence become temples. Each participant contributes to a shared field of resonance, weaving breath, tone, rhythm, and drone into a collective space of clarity, connection, and coherence.
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Our bodies are living instruments, carrying memory, vibration, and power. The spaces we gather in become temples themselves, shaped by the care and attention we bring to ourselves and one another.  Our mission is to empower sovereignty — supporting people in reconnecting with themselves, each other, and life in ways that allow all beings to thrive.
These events are interactive and participatory. Instruments are shared, and you’re invited to sing or play with us — or simply be and hold presence. There is no right way. Choose your own adventure.
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Our Interactive Sound Immersion is an alternative to the passive sound bath. Steady drone tones create a vibrational foundation, and your voice is invited. Singing with the drones drops participants into meditation rapidly and directly, engaging the body at a cellular level. No singing experience is needed — you cannot get it wrong. Authentic presence is the harmony.
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We work with 14 crystal singing bowls, harmonium, shruti boxes, shamanic drums, breathwork to open and somatic movement at close to integrate and seal the temples.
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This is community-building as healing. We come together in mutual support, honoring each person’s individual process while strengthening the collective field.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring whatever you need to be relaxed for the experience -  blanket, pillow, eye mask, etc.  We provide yoga mats but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.  
 
About Sydän Aguacielos
Sydän is a Reiki certified Sound Healing Facilitator who has chosen to focus on the heart chakra. The heart is the first organ to develop as we become human and the heart chakra is the loving and healing bridge between the upper and lower main chakras. It is her belief and understanding that once we deeply connect to ourselves and each other through working with and developing this space, the healing energy that is created will reverberate throughout our communities and ultimately create a better life experience for all inhabitants of earth. It starts with knowing and loving ourselves.

​6 Week Course: $150

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Dates:

Saturday, July 11, 10-11am PST
Saturday, July 18, 10-11am PST
Saturday, July 25, 10-11am PST
Saturday, August 1, 10-11am PST
Saturday, August 8, 10-11am PST
Saturday, August 15, 10-11am PST

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Led by Jagadeesh Paramahangsa—Sadhu priest, monk, author, interfaith minister, and master of Sacred Transmission—the 6-Week Divine-Love-Bliss Power Meditation Course offers participants a progressive spiritual journey through meditation technique, Sacred Energy Healing, The Divine Light Transmission, contemplative practice, and spiritual insight.

Across six immersive weekly sessions, participants deepen inner peace, emotional healing, clarity, and Divine connection while awakening expanded states of consciousness through meditative practice, Divine Light Transmission, and spiritual insight.

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About Jagadeesh

A spiritual prodigy who experienced his first powerful, all-encompassing direct spiritual realization at age three and a half, Jagadeesh Paramahangsa spent over 15 years in intensive group spiritual retreat practice with God-Realized Siddha saints in 70’s India before bringing his sacred work to the United States. Through Divine Light Transmission, he now helps thousands of seekers experience inner peace, spiritual healing, and direct Divine connection.  

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Registration and additional information for ongoing free weekly Divine Light Transmission events can be found at: divine-love-bliss.com

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Saturday, July 11, 1-5PM, Free!

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The Metaphysical Fair is a monthly gathering designed to empower, inspire, uplift, and foster meaningful community connection. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the event features a variety of healing practitioners offering their services for a small fee.

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We begin with an opening circle that includes brief introductions and a guided meditation, and close with a circle of gratitude and appreciation. The time in between is open and unstructured—perfect for exploring, connecting, and receiving individual readings.

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While many attendees join us through word of mouth, newcomers are always warmly welcome.

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If you’re interested in participating as a practitioner or vendor, please contact Gabi Schoening at gabi@doortothelight.com
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Rani Kathleen McLaughlin, Friday, July 17, 6:30-8:30PM, $20

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What is your path to God? In her memoir Rani Kathleen provides an intimate account of her search for direct experience of God through Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sufism. 

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In the beginning of the “magical mystery spiritual journey” we interpret meditation and gurus in terms of whether it meets our expectations. Am I “getting what I want?” Our own conflicts distort the teachings. Psychological dialogue offers a pathway through these obstacles.

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Discovering the limitations of theological concepts of God-He, she discovered an ancient Hindu text glorifying the Goddess Devi, recognizing God-She. Rani Kathleen brings these stories of Devi alive through drumming and story-telling. Buddhist meditation and Universal Sufi teachings bring us to the Oneness of Divine Presence. Many practical suggestions are offered here, discovering who God is and who you are, as you walk the path of mystical transformation. Find yourself, let go of yourself, on this radiant path.

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Rani Kathleen McLaughlin, currently a psychotherapist in private practice in Portland, was an Associate Professor at Lewis and Clark College, holding degrees from Harvard Divinity School and the California Institute of Integral Studies. She trained in Eastern and Western spirituality: Advaita Vedanta, Vipassana, Jungian depth psychology, Freudian psychoanalysis, and Universal Sufism.

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Saturday, July 18, 3:30-4:30PM, Free! 

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In today's world it is more important than ever to have clarity about what we believe and what we stand for. Our beliefs are foundational to who we are.

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Martha is the creator of the Awaken Your Power of Belief card deck. A 31-day exercise designed to bring you clarity and empowerment.

In this talk Martha will share what inspired her to create this deck. She will walk you through an exercise to explore one of your beliefs through prompts and discussion, so you can experience the shift of aligning your belief to who you are today.
Martha's card decks will be available at New Renaissance Bookshop.

Martha Soria Sears is a noted psychic, spiritual teacher, published author, and the founder of Next Step Transformation Consulting & Academy. She is a certified Hypnotherapist, certified Psychological Kinesiologist, certified Thinking Into Results consultant, and a gifted Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner. Martha was born psychic and comes from a long line of psychic women on both sides of her family tree. She has been sharing her spiritual gifts with clients all over the world for over 50 years.

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Sunday, July 19,  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 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!

Jett Koda, Sunday, July 19, 2:30 - 5PM, $40

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Are you looking to learn more about Tarot and practice your reading skills?  This workshop explores the mystical world of Tarot and sets the groundwork for doing a successful Tarot reading.  Intro to Tarot is for both new and seasoned readers to create and deepen your connection to the Tarot wisdom in an embodied, practical and celebratory form.  The Tarot deck is comprised of 78 cards which collectively illuminate the human experience including the Major and Minor Arcana. We will review and practice with both Arcana.

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MAJOR ARCANA: We follow the path of the FOOL through the progression of the Major cards mirroring the powerful Hero's Journey to deepen our understanding of both standard divination for each card and it's corresponding hidden or spiritual meaning.

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MINOR ARCANA: We focus on the elements and its corresponding suit of Tarot. You will learn the elements of earth, air, water and fire in relation to the Minor Arcana suits of pentacles, swords, cups and wands respectively.

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You will walk away from this workshop with a deeper and embodied understanding of the Tarot cards which will assist you on your journey to give clear readings for yourself and others.

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Please bring:

~ a deck of traditional Smith-Waite Tarot cards or any decks based off this system (not oracle cards)

~ journal and pen

~ copy of Experience the Mystery of Tarot (optional, copies will be for sale)

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Jett Koda (she/they) is a visionary author, ceremonialist, intuitive healer, clinical therapist and Tarot reader. She is the author of several books including Experience the Mystery of Tarot.  She has been studying and working with the system of Tarot for thirty years. Her readings address all issues of life including spiritual matters, work, relationship and health issues. She is guided by the wisdom of the cards and her intuitive view of the soul's journey.

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Find more at www.jettkoda.com & www.mindfulrivertherapy.com

IG: @jett.koda @experience_the_mystery

​Restore the Sacred Bond Between You and Your Bloodline

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Alexander Dmytruk, Sunday, July 19, 6:30-8PM

Sliding Scale Ticket: $20–$35

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Many of us know little about our ancestral landscape beyond a few generations. In this guided meditation, Entering the Tree, you'll discover that before healing can begin, connection must first be restored. Together, we'll begin reconnecting with your lineage—its strengths, its wisdom, and the patterns it's time to release.

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Through quiet reflection and visualization, you'll begin developing a living relationship with your ancestral landscape while gaining a clearer understanding of the lineage that supports you. No prior meditation or ceremonial experience is necessary—just a willingness to sit quietly and turn your attention inward. The session runs approximately 45–60 minutes and includes time for sharing and reflection afterward.

This is contemplative, reflective work rather than therapy. Because exploring family and ancestry can surface real emotion, you're encouraged to move at your own pace. You're always welcome to pause, rest, or step outside at any time.

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You'll leave with a deeper connection to your ancestral roots and a greater awareness of the wisdom, resilience, and support carried through your lineage, creating a foundation for continued healing, reconnection, and self-discovery.

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Alexander Dmytruk is a shamanic practitioner, astral healer, and Qigong teacher based in Portland. Through his practice ASCEND, he facilitates ancestral healing, lineage restoration, and initiatory spiritual development. He is the author of Year's Kaleidoscope, a living path of soulful transformation.

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Hilary Conway, Thursday, July 23, 5:30-7PM, $10

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Radical Wellness: Pathways to a Healthy Body, Mind, and Planet invites you to discover how small, intentional changes can spark joy, resilience, and healing that ripple outward, transforming not just your life, but the world around you.

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Author Hilary Conway shows how self-love becomes the foundation for sustainable wellness. This practical guide offers tools for building mental resilience, creating habits that stick, making mindful choices that nourish both body and Earth, and finding deeper connection and purpose in turbulent times.

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Radical Wellness demonstrates how caring for yourself is the first step toward caring for the world.

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Join us for an intimate evening of guided meditation, reading from the book, and meaningful conversation about what it means to live with radical wellness.

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Hilary Conway is a Certified Wellness Practitioner based in Portland, Oregon, who combines her background in psychology and education with her passion for holistic health. She specializes in nurturing the connection between mind, body, and spirit through plant-based nutrition, mindfulness practices, and sustainable wellness habits that benefit both individual and environmental health. Through her coaching practice and workshops, Hilary guides others in building lives of purposeful wellness founded on self-love and environmental stewardship. When not working with clients, she can be found hiking Pacific Northwest trails, practicing yoga, playing tennis, volunteering at the Bird Alliance, or spending time with her family, friends, and pugs.

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​Sydan Aguacielos and Jillian Brown, Friday, July 24, 5:30-7:30PM,

Tickets $15-$40

(Community Support Ticket available for those on a limited income)

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Need a way to “Wake up”? Holding onto extra pain, trauma, addictions, anxiety, and other stressors holding you down? Come to Wake ‘N Shake! Jillian and Syd combine harmonic meditation, ecstatic movement, creative arts and community in one permissive space to allow you to move energy through your body in whatever way speaks to you! We begin with a sound healing meditation, where we invite you to use your voices and droning instruments (we have shruti boxes and drums to share, but feel free to bring your own!) to tune ourselves through the chakras. The rest of the event opens up to ecstatic movement, art and social time where you are encouraged to flow! We provide the art supplies, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have projects you’re working on. We love to run a “You do you, boo-boo!” operation, with the solid rule of respect others and the space.

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Space and supplies are limited and this event has the potential to fill up. 

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About Sydän Aguacielos
Sydän is a Reiki certified Sound Healing Facilitator who has chosen to focus on the heart chakra. The heart is the first organ to develop as we become human and the heart chakra is the loving and healing bridge between the upper and lower main chakras. It is her belief and understanding that once we deeply connect to ourselves and each other through working with and developing this space, the healing energy that is created will reverberate throughout our communities and ultimately create a better life experience for all inhabitants of earth. It starts with knowing and loving ourselves.

Restore the Sacred Bond Between You and Your Bloodline

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Alexander Dmytruk, Sunday, July 26, 6:30-8PM. Sliding Scale Ticket: $20–$35

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Many of us know little about our ancestral landscape beyond a few generations. Ancestral Roots is a guided meditation designed to help you reconnect with your lineage—its strengths, its wisdom, and the patterns it's time to release.

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In this meditation, you'll explore the maternal lineage, which carries generations of feminine experience, wisdom, sacrifice, resilience, and love. Through quiet reflection and visualization, you'll deepen your connection to the maternal ancestral stream and the gifts it has carried through the generations.

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No prior meditation or ceremonial experience is necessary—just a willingness to sit quietly and turn your attention inward. The session runs approximately 45–60 minutes and includes time for sharing and reflection afterward.

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This is contemplative, reflective work rather than therapy. Because exploring family and ancestry can surface real emotion, you're encouraged to move at your own pace. You're always welcome to pause, rest, or step outside at any time.

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You'll leave with greater emotional clarity, deeper self-understanding, and a stronger connection to your maternal ancestral lineage.

Alexander Dmytruk is a shamanic practitioner, astral healer, and Qigong teacher based in Portland. Through his practice ASCEND, he facilitates ancestral healing, lineage restoration, and initiatory spiritual development. He is the author of Year's Kaleidoscope, a living path of soulful transformation.

David Silvermoon, Friday, July 31, 6:30-7:30PM, Sliding Scale $25-$50

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Join us for a restful and healing end of week Raven Medicine Sound Bath.

The Raven – revered across shamanic traditions as a powerful messenger between worlds, master of transformation, keeper of secrets, and harbinger of profound change – is my guide, and our guiding light for this work.

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• Grounding shamanic drumming to awaken.

• The ethereal tones from crystal singing bowls to carry us into our journey.

• Gentle guided intention-setting to invite personal metamorphosis, insight, and release of what no longer serves.

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We will gather, set our prayers and intentions, and then you can simply lie down (or sit comfortably) in a supported, sacred space while being enveloped in waves of healing sound and vibration.

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What to expect:

• Profound relaxation and nervous system reset

• Emotional release, clarity, and spiritual downloads

• Energetic cleansing and alignment

• Vibrational lightening, and auric clearing.

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Let's gather in sacred sound and allow transformation to unfold.

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David Silvermoon is Shamanic Crystal Sound Healer, who has been practicing the healing arts for over 20 years. He recently received guidance from his primary spiritual guide, who is a Raven, to provide sound healing for the community. He is excited to bring his healing work out into the world.

Kate Moody, Sunday, August 2, 5-6PM, $20

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Join pianist/composer and spiritual philosopher Kate Moody for an immersive experience blending music, readings, and the Connect & Glow guided meditation. On August 2nd, the topic is “All Heart”—a vibrant visualization practice where attendees draw heart energy to all energy centers, fostering a sense of aliveness.

Kate’s new book, A Seasonal Liturgy: Meditations Throughout the Year, will be available for purchase and a personalized signing.

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Please bring comfy clothes, a pillow, a blanket, and an open mind. Yoga mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

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Kate Moody is a pianist, composer, and spiritual guide whose journey led to the creation of Connect & Glow healing meditations. She blends music, guided meditation, and readings in Musical Sanctuary—a contemplative alternative to traditional services. Kate’s work, including her book A Seasonal Liturgy: Meditations Throughout the Year, reflects her passion for integrating spirituality and creativity.

Santosh LaMarche, Saturday, August 15, 2:30-4:30PM, $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.

Clare Simons, Sunday, September 13, 3:30-4:30PM, Free!

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To Be Here Is Immense follows one woman's quest for love through art, activism, and spiritual surrender, spanning continents, states of being, and the devastating cost of devotion. Shattering loss demands everything. How do we go on in a world where nothing—not even the sacred—can be held?
 

Clare Simons was the press person for the terminally ill patients who defended the Oregon Death With Dignity Act at the U.S. Supreme Court. She worked for the passage of medical-aid-in-dying laws in several states as an advocate for a lucid death. Clare’s essays about Amma, the Hugging Saint, have appeared in Parabola and Spirituality & Health Magazines, and her essay about boxing on the official Muhammad Ali website.

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Session 1: Thursday, October 1, 5-6:30PM, Sliding Scale $30-$45
Session 2: Thursday, October 1, 7-8:30PM, Sliding Scale $30-$45 

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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 - blanket, pillow, eye mask, etc. We provide yoga mats but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

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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.

Thursday, July Date Coming Soon!, 5:30-7PM, Free!

Come gather in singing sacred names and shared devotion. Kīrtan is a joyful, heart opening call and response chanting practice that uplifts the spirit, invites connection within ourselves, with each other and with the divine. All voices welcome, exactly as you are, no experience needed

Based in Portland, Kana Hattori is a devotional singer and kīrtan leader who offers this practice as a path of joy, bliss, devotion and deep emotional honesty from lived experience and deep gratitude. 

Kīrtan carried her through some of the most challenging seasons of her life, becoming a source of strength, refuge, trust and renewal. 

Now she shares it regularly in community, holding gentle, heart-centered spaces where all voices are welcome. 

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Rooted in Bhakti, guided by heart, her offerings invite others to connect deeply within themselves, with each other and with the sacred, and to discover the joy, healing that awaken when we sing together, remembering that our own voices are medicine, and that devotion can be both powerful and tender.