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UPCOMING EVENTS
 

If you prefer to not register online, you can visit the bookshop or call 503-224-4929 and register over the phone with a credit/debit card. 

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Free Zoom Event! Experience the Divine Light Transmission with Jagadeesh Paramahangsa

Every Tuesday from 6-7PM Pacific Time on Zoom
Every Saturday from 9-10AM Pacific Time on Zoom
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Divine Light Transmissions offers FREE sacred healing and emotional cleansing, empowering individuals and communities despite the worldwide hypocrisy and confusion.​
 
Come for yourself. Stay for the world. Leave with more light than you came with.
 
These gatherings are rooted in the belief that personal healing and global harmony are deeply connected.
When we tend to the heart, clear our minds, soften our judgments, and reconnect with something greater, we create space for something beautiful to unfold.
 
Part divine meditation, part global prayer, part sacred intention, this hour-long online Transmission experience brings together individuals across nations, faiths, and time zones.  Not to preach. But to heal. To realign with what is good and beneficial for all.  To remember what it means to be human and virtuous.
 
Each gathering includes:
  • A short guided meditation to help you center and breathe
  • A shared prayer drawn from universal truths across many traditions
  • A sacred energy transmission that meets you exactly where you are and lifts you gently higher
 
No dogma. No pressure. Just presence.
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For over 56 years, Jagadeesh Paramahangsa has helped thousands of seekers experience direct divine connection through a unique gift: the ability to transmit Divine Light directly to your soul. No theory. No complex practices. Just pure, transformative, sacred spiritual energy.  To learn more about Jagadeesh, visit divine-love-bliss.com
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In Person Experience! Gong Meditation with Wayne Marto

Choose:
Session 1: Thursday, December 4, 5-6:30PM, $30
Session 2: Thursday, December 4, 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.
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In Person Event! Permission to Pause: A Soundbath Session

Moira Ryan, Friday, December 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
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In Person Event! How to Read the Akashic Records

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.
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In Store Event! Fairy Hair with Jess

Sunday, December 7, 2-5PM
 
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!
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In Person Event! Temples of Sound: Interactive Sound Immersion

Presented by Sydän Aguacielos and Guest Player from Temples of Sound
 
Friday, December 12, 6:30-7:45PM, Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35
 
Join Sydan Aguacielos and a guest player from Temples of Sound, a welcoming community devoted to connecting inwardly and harmonizing outwardly to make lasting positive change in the world. Discover the temple that is both your body and the shared space we enter together. Within this living temple of vibration, 14 crystal singing bowls, 2 shruti boxes, 2 shamanic drums, and voice weave resonant fields where the drone is the tone—an ever-present foundation for deep rest, inner attunement, and awakening presence. You are invited to listen deeply, rest fully, and if you feel called, join in toning, oming, or gentle vocal exploration. Naps are encouraged.
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Bring a drone instrument of your own such as a shruti box, tambura, didgeridoo, harmonium, flute, or even a simple humming voice to add to the field if you wish. Vocal participation is always an invitation, never an expectation; the space is equally held for quiet receiving. Unlike a traditional sound bath, this is an interactive journey into meditation, harmony, silence, and the power of collective resonance.
Perfect for curious souls seeking connection, clarity, and a moment of sonic transformation.
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Tone on. Tune in. Sound is medicine.
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Mantra
We fully receive and reciprocate
the abundance required
to match the energy,
to be free and whole—
in our safety,
our sexuality,
our emotions,
our centeredness,
our intuition,
our spirits,
our desires,
and our community.
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In Person Event! Metaphysical Wellness Fair

Saturday, December 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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In Person Event! Sound Bath to Prepare for Winter

Charlie Sebastian Short, Sunday, December 14, 11:30am-1PM, Sliding Scale Tickets $20-$35

As the winter months draw near and the days grow colder and quieter, this midday session creates a warm space to rest, reset, and settle into your own inner stillness. Animals curl into nests and cozy hiding places during this season, and this offering invites you to do the same.

We’ll begin with a guided EFT meditation to release tension and clear the mind, followed by a brief progressive muscle relaxation to soften the body. After that, you can settle in for a live sound bath with crystal singing bowls, tranquility harp, and other soothing acoustic instruments that wrap you in gentle resonance.

The session closes slowly, giving you time to sip tea, ease back into the day, or linger a little longer in your cocoon of calm.
You will leave feeling peaceful, restored, and as relaxed as a beloved house cat!

Charlie Sebastian Short is a certified quantum sound healing practitioner, composer, and professional musician who blends melody, vibration, and intention to guide others into calm and clarity. His sessions offer a gentle, welcoming space for rest and renewal. charliesoundpractice.com
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In Person Event! From Dream to Deck: Bringing an Oracle Deck to Life

Quincee Lark, Sunday, December 14, 3:30-5:30PM, $44

In this 2-hour experiential workshop, burgeoning deck creators will be invited to develop not only a highly effective strategy for tackling these big projects, but also the subtle energetics that allow for the manifestation of vision, all the way to the final product. This is a space to find grounding, play, breath, connection, ideation, and purpose for your dream deck.
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Quincee Lark, Author of the Visionseed Oracle Deck and founder of Visionseed Arts is an artist, yogi, teacher, and oracle drawn to the delta where the river of creativity meets the sea of healing. Walking the path of the artist, with all of its twists and turns, she is here to create moments for deepening intuition and reflection for all as they remember their creative wholeness.
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In Person Event! Yuletide Winter Solstice Illumination Ritual and Celebration

Angel Biederbeck, Thursday, December 18, 5:30-7:30PM, Sliding Scale $30-$45

Join Angel for a magical blend of celebration and learning as we honor the longest night of the year and the Return of the Sun! In this Winter Solstice Ritual, participants will connect with the deeper meaning of the season through exploring the darkest time of the year. . Enjoy a guided ritual meditation and a joyful and sacred celebration for all paths.  

Angel Biederbeck is a High Priestess, pagan practitioner, tarot reader, teacher and ritual facilitator with 30 years of experience.A proud native of the Pacific Northwest, she finds magic in this beautiful place we live and weaves her spiritual walk into all she does.
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In Person Event + Zoom Event! Return of the Light: A Winter Solstice Presentation and Ceremony with Jane de Forest

​Jane de Forest, Saturday, December 20, 5:30-7:30PM, Free!
Embark on a transformative journey with intuitive and astrologer Jane de Forest as she presents a captivating Winter Solstice Presentation and Ceremony, illuminating the ancient traditions and global celebrations of this sacred time. Delve into the rich history of the Winter Solstice, from the mystical rituals of ancient Egypt and India to the vibrant ceremonies of Mesoamerica and Asia, where diverse cultures honored the return of light. Jane will unravel the significance of the three days of darkness, the symbolic power of fire rituals, and their profound meanings, while introducing a mysterious manifestation practice from the ancient world, offering practical guidance on how to harness its energy in your modern life.

In this enlightening event, Jane will explore the current astrological influences, revealing how celestial alignments may shape your personal journey and empower your path forward. The evening culminates in a heartfelt ceremony honoring "the birth of the light of the world," where Jane will guide participants in a collective mantra of the eternal OM, fostering a powerful intention for unity and world peace. Join this inspiring gathering to connect with ancient wisdom, align with cosmic energies, and contribute to a shared vision of harmony and renewal.
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In Person Event! Sound as Sanctuary: A Winter Solstice Sound Bath

David Eby, Sunday, December 21, 4:30-6PM, $30

Come home to yourself in this immersive experience of sacred sound. Guided by cellist and transformational musician David Eby, Sound as Sanctuary invites you to step out of mental noise and into a deeper state of stillness through inspired cello, chant, crystal singing bowls and silence. Blending live performance with contemplative presence and guided meditation, this offering opens a gentle space for reflection, release, and reconnection. Whether you’re navigating grief, seeking clarity, or simply craving stillness, this is a place to rest… and remember the sanctuary within.

David Eby is a cellist, teacher, and transformational musician with a lifelong devotion to the healing power of sound. After 25 years as Music Director for Ananda, David now creates sacred spaces where music becomes a gateway to stillness, clarity, and inner light. With deep presence and intuitive grace, he guides others to reconnect with their soul’s resonance… one note at a time.
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In Person Event! Temples of Sound: Interactive Sound Immersion

Presented by Sydän Aguacielos and Guest Player from Temples of Sound
 
Sunday, December 28, 11:30-12:45PM, Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35
 
Join Sydan Aguacielos and a guest player from Temples of Sound, a welcoming community devoted to connecting inwardly and harmonizing outwardly to make lasting positive change in the world. Discover the temple that is both your body and the shared space we enter together. Within this living temple of vibration, 14 crystal singing bowls, 2 shruti boxes, 2 shamanic drums, and voice weave resonant fields where the drone is the tone—an ever-present foundation for deep rest, inner attunement, and awakening presence. You are invited to listen deeply, rest fully, and if you feel called, join in toning, oming, or gentle vocal exploration. Naps are encouraged.
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Bring a drone instrument of your own such as a shruti box, tambura, didgeridoo, harmonium, flute, or even a simple humming voice to add to the field if you wish. Vocal participation is always an invitation, never an expectation; the space is equally held for quiet receiving. Unlike a traditional sound bath, this is an interactive journey into meditation, harmony, silence, and the power of collective resonance.
Perfect for curious souls seeking connection, clarity, and a moment of sonic transformation.
​
Tone on. Tune in. Sound is medicine.
​
Mantra
We fully receive and reciprocate
the abundance required
to match the energy,
to be free and whole—
in our safety,
our sexuality,
our emotions,
our centeredness,
our intuition,
our spirits,
our desires,
and our community.
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In Person Event! Wheel of the Year Seasonal Workshop

Thursday, January 8, 5:30-7:30PM, Sliding Scale $30-$45

Explore the turning of Mother Earth's seasons in this workshop. Rooted in Angel's personal traditions, this class highlights the eight pagan seasonal celebrations that mark the years turning.—times of growth, harvest, rest and renewal.. Students will learn the meaning of each Sabbat, how their energies influence their daily life, and simple connected practices to honor them all. With a strong focus on incorporating these rituals into daily life, this class offers the experience of living with a greater awareness of our lives reflected in Nature.

Angel Biederbeck is a High Priestess, pagan practitioner, tarot reader, teacher and ritual facilitator with 30 years of experience.A proud native of the Pacific Northwest, she finds magic in this beautiful place we live and weaves her spiritual walk into all she does.
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In Person Event! 111 Awakening Sound Bath for New Beginnings

Charlie Sebastian Short, Sunday, January 11, 11:30-1PM, Sliding Scale $20-$35

January 11 carries the awakening energy of 1/11, the number sequence for new beginnings, alignment, and clear guidance from the universe. It is a doorway into intuitive insight, a time when messages become easier to notice and intentions settle more deeply into the heart. This sound bath is designed to help you step into that portal with ease, comfort, and a relaxed nervous system.

You will be held in a melodic field of crystal singing bowls, tranquility harp, and gentle harmonic layers that support deep rest and energetic renewal. The focus of this session is stress relief, emotional release, and opening to the fresh pathways that 111 is known to activate. Ending at 1 pm completes the 1-11-1 alignment, creating a powerful moment of symmetry and intention setting. This session is open to anyone who feels called to relax, receive, and settle into the supportive energy that 1/11 offers.


Charlie Sebastian Short is a certified quantum sound healing practitioner, composer, and professional musician who blends melody, vibration, and intention to guide others into calm and clarity. His sessions offer a gentle, welcoming space for rest and renewal. charliesoundpractice.com
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Free In-Person Event! Embracing Our Super Power: The Wisdom of Animals’ Hearts

Stephanie Stephan, Sunday, January 11, 2:30–4:30PM, Free!

Wisdom not ignorance is bliss. Together we’ll explore the art of going within to cultivate our own personal and unique recipe for a happier life. Each of us carries a distinctive energetic signature, interwoven into the collective tapestry we call life. It’s easier than you might imagine! Through animal stories, we’ll learn how the changes we make within ourselves ripple outward—subtly at first, then in profound and visible ways.
The wisdom shared through these animal stories will help us see the world through the lens of love, transforming how reality unfolds before us. Perception is reality. Children know this instinctively. Unlike adults, they view the world with eyes of innocent perception and naturally see love everywhere. How can we return to that way of being? Animals hold the key. They open our hearts and invite us into a liminal space of oneness—a place beyond time and space where we are whole, connected, and pure love. This is why we love them so deeply.

If you want to learn how to give back to the animals in your life, this book is for you. If you are tired of feeling pain and hurt, this book is for you. And if you’ve ever wondered whether there is more to life than the constructs of the mind, this book is for you. The practices within will help you build a foundation for happiness—expanding the power of love, fostering healing for yourself and others, and allowing you to live in the energy of unconditional love. It is a shift from mind to heart, from pain to love, from merely existing to fully thriving. This book is about animals, and it is about happiness. What’s the connection? Come and find out.
 
Stephanie’s love for animals has led her to immerse herself in multiple modalities of Reiki. Her personal healing practice transmits an uplifting and relaxing frequency that opens the heart chakra, rebalances stagnant energy in the physical, emotional, mental, and energetic bodies, and leaves both animals and people feeling nurtured, loved, and tranquil.
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In Person Workshop! Basic Tarot 101 with Santosh

Santosh LaMarche, Saturday, January 17, 2:30-4:30PM, $25

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.

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.
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In Person Event! All You Need To Know about Reiki for People and Animals

Kelly Lynn Glab, Friday, January 23, 5-6:30PM, $25

Reiki is a Japanese healing system in which Universal life force energy is directed and offered to the recipient, through the practitioner’s hands, in order to heal, clear, replenish, balance, center, and ground one’s energy system and align one’s chakras.

Explore Reiki and its applications for both humans and animals with Reiki Master Teacher Kelly Lynn Glab. Discover how Reiki can bring healing energy to one’s energetic being on the physical, mental, emotional, and Spiritual levels, removing energetic blocks, and healing imbalances at their core and can even transcend the dimensions of time and space.
Kelly will share the basics of in person, distance, and animal Reiki in order to lay the groundwork of a foundation whether one is seeking healing for themselves or their animals or wishing to learn to practice Reiki themselves.

Please bring photos of animals and/or humans needing Reiki healing.
 
Kelly is a Reiki Master Teacher who graduated from the only Certified Reiki Training Program in WA State, studying under Eileen Dey.
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In Person Event!  Melodic Waves: A Sound & Massage Journey

Emily and Charlie, Friday, January 30, 5:30-7PM
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Sound Bath + 10 Minute Chair Massage: Sliding Scale $35-$45
Sound Bath Only: Sliding Scale $20 - $35
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Surrender to a deeply soothing experience where sound and touch blend in perfect harmony. Join Emily and Charlie for an evening designed to quiet the mind, release tension, and renew the body.
Experience intentional soundscapes using crystal singing bowls and other acoustic instruments in C major, concert tuning. C major is pure, spiritual, free of burden, full of imagination; the key of innocence. The vibrations and the melodies woven throughout are designed to guide listeners on an inner journey. One that restores inner peace, engages the imagination, and invites relaxation, calm, and deep rest that feels like a waking dream. (You may even nap!)
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While participants unwind, Emily offers a limited number of mini-massage upgrades, adding the grounding comfort of expert therapeutic touch to the experience. The evening concludes with a peaceful 15-minute closing where guests may enjoy tea or water, share reflections, or continue resting quietly in the space.
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Charlie Sebastian Short is a certified quantum sound healing practitioner, composer, and professional musician with decades of experience exploring how melody, vibration, and intention create inner harmony. charliesoundpractice.com
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Emily Ford-Lemos, LMT specializes in deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy, offering intuitive, restorative touch that supports relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.  kinectmassage.com

Please note, all participants receiving a massage will need to sign a waiver upon arrival.  
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Reiki Chakra Meditation & Affirmations Class

Kelly Lynn Glab, Friday, February 20, 5-6:30PM, $25

Join Reiki master Kelly Lynn for a class about the Chakras, the energy centers that illuminate the many levels of our being. Learn about the characteristics of each Chakra, including associated physical organs, and emotional, mental, and spiritual components. Explore techniques to keep each Chakra in balance, such as music, aromatherapy, crystals, and colors. Kelly will lead the group in Reiki Chakra meditations to attune and energize these vital energy centers. All are welcome, and no prior knowledge or experience of Reiki or the Chakras is needed to participate. 

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