​Sunday, November 24, 11:30-1PM, FREE!

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Join us for a unique opportunity to meet Elias Patras, a local author, international best-selling author on Amazon, intuitive motivator, and facilitator of transformative workshops and retreats. Elias will share insights from his powerful new book, Changing the F-You to Thank You: How to Flip the Script and See the Gift, which encourages readers to find the hidden lessons in life’s challenges and embrace a mindset of gratitude.

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Event Highlights:

• 30-Minute Talk: Discover key principles from Elias’s book, including his transformative M.I.N.D.S.E.T. approach that helps turn life’s toughest moments into growth opportunities.

• Book Signing: Stay after the talk for a personal book signing and a chance to connect with Elias.

About the Book:
Changing the F-You to Thank You is more than a book; it’s a guide to transforming your perspective and embracing life’s challenges as gifts. With heartfelt stories, reflective questions, and practical exercises, Elias’s book is designed to help readers shift from frustration to gratitude, empowering them to live with resilience and purpose.

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Don’t miss this chance to meet Elias Patras and get your own signed copy of his life-changing book!

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Sunday, December 1 from 1-4PM

Sunday, December 15 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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Choose:

Session 1: Thursday, December 5, 5-6:30PM, $30
Session 2: Thursday, December 5,  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, December 7, 5:30-7PM, $15

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Join Maitri Brown and Susan Brochin for an evening of Yoga Nidra at New Renaissance, a transformative practice that guides participants into a deep, conscious state of relaxation. Often referred to as "Yoga Sleep," Yoga Nidra combines guided imagery, body scans, intention setting, breathwork, and visualization to bring the body and mind into a state of profound calm—similar to sleep, yet fully awake and aware.

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In this session, participants will lie down, supported by props, to achieve a deeply nurturing and restorative experience. Unlike traditional yoga classes, Yoga Nidra involves no physical movement. Instead, participants follow the instructions as they are guided into a state of deep relaxation, which may help reduce stress and anxiety. Many people experience powerful insights and a stronger connection to their innermost self during this practice.

At the beginning of the session, an intention or Sankalpa is introduced—something you wish to create or manifest in your life, such as emotional healing, inner peace, or joy. This intention is revisited at the end of the practice, offering a meaningful conclusion and reinforcing the potential for personal transformation.

Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, Yoga Nidra is accessible to all and can even be practiced seated if preferred. Maitri and Susan are thrilled to offer this deeply restorative experience at New Renaissance.

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ABOUT MAITRI:

​Maitri Brown’s journey began with Transcendental Meditation after reading Autobiography of a Yogi. In 1977, she joined a Pentecostal church, gaining foundational experience in energy healing, light language, and angelic connection. She later explored diverse spiritual practices like Reiki, Angelic Communication, and Native American rituals. In 2013, she began yoga and meditation at Ananda, later completing yoga teacher training.  Now, Maitri focuses on meditation, energy work, and helping others connect with their higher selves alongside her good friend and co-presenter, Susan Brochin.

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​ABOUT SUSAN:

Susan Brochin's spiritual journey began in a small women’s group focused on the Divine Feminine. She has since explored practices like Astrology, Tarot, Numerology, Yoga, and the Akashic Records. After retiring from her public-school teaching career in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2014, she immersed herself in her passions. Inspired by a Sounds True podcast, Susan studied the Akashic Records and developed a daily practice. Last year, she launched her "How to Read the Akashic Records" and "Meet the Goddess" classes, reflecting her dedication to helping others deepen their spiritual connection.

Shannon Kaiser,  Sunday, December 8, 2-5PM, $50  

You are here to enjoy your life, not worry yourself through it. Come experience breakthroughs in this in-person transformational workshop experience.

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Fear has set in on a collective, global level. Now more than ever we need tools to cultivate grounding, balance, and inner strength. When we feel trapped in uncertainty and fear, we unknowingly give our power away, as we aren’t taught how to believe and trust in ourselves. But we can break that cycle and regain our personal power.

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As someone who was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety, and fibromyalgia (a long-term chronic muscle pain condition), Shannon Kaiser healed herself of all, by transmuting fear into faith, and pain into personal power—and since then, she has helped so many like herself.

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Join Shannon Kaiser, #1 self-love bestselling author, global spiritual teacher, and trauma-informed mindset coach for a hands-on empowering workshop to help rid you of negativity, toxicity, limiting beliefs, worry, and fear. Discover new foolproof tangible tools to get unstuck, master your mindset and emotions, and clear fear for confidence and clarity—all resulting in anxiety relief (within minutes!).

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You are here to enjoy your life, not worry yourself through it. No matter what you are going through, peace can be your priority. Participants will feel relief from anxiety and fear, and have new tangible tools to clear fear as well as a soul-aligned inspired action plan.

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In celebration of her new oracle deck Guidance from Gaia: Practices and Affirmations from Spirit Animals (Oct 8th Beyond Words), participants will also receive a personal oracle card message and complimentary access to Shannon’s signature “Clear Your Fear” audio meditation.

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SHANNON KAISER is a world-renowned spiritual and self-love teacher, speaker, and acclaimed trauma-informed mindset coach; a bestselling author of six books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment, and the designer and creator of the new oracle deck Guidance from Gaia. Connect with her on social media: @ShannonKaiserWrites

www.playwiththeworld.com

Terry McGill, Thursday December 12, 6-7:30PM, $37.50

Join Us for an Evening of Transformation!  

This evening is designed for everyone, allowing you to receive exactly what you need at this moment.

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• Imagine harnessing more Life Force through the activation of your First and Second Chakras.

• Experience greater humility to transform the ego—the greatest of adversaries.

• Expand your Heart Chakra to deepen your capacity for love.

• Empower your voice with the Throat Chakra, enabling you to speak your truth with confidence.

• Enhance your clarity of thought and access deeper wisdom through the Sixth Chakra.

• Finally, elevate your consciousness and attain a higher level of enlightenment through the Crown Chakra.

About Tao Source Calligraphy

Tao Calligraphy is a revolutionary healing art based on an ancient form of one-stroke calligraphy (Yi Bi Zi) that Master Sha learned from sole lineage holder, Professor Li Qiu Yun. At over 100 years of age, Professor Li passed this unique lineage to Master Sha, who with his life-long training and mastery of ancient philosophies, healing arts, spiritual practices and more, developed this special Oneness writing further, to bring the essence, frequency and vibration of Tao Oneness into each calligraphy.  

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The result is Tao Calligraphy, which creates a powerful vibrational field that carries the positive messages of Tao Source, such as unconditional love, forgiveness, harmony, flourishing and more. In this unique vibrational field, we can transform negative information and energy in our own vibrational field by absorbing the positive information and energy of the Tao Calligraphy. This can result in positive changes in our lives.

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About Terry McGill

Terry McGill is a Tao Calligraphy Practitioner, trained and empowered by the Tao Institute. Since 2009, he has been offering transformative events and Akashic Record readings at the New Renaissance Bookshop. Join us for an inspiring evening!

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Friday, December 13, 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, December 21, 6-7:30PM, FREE!

The Winter Solstice has long held a mystical allure in both ancient and modern cultures. In ancient times, this celestial event marked the shortest day and longest night of the year, symbolizing the rebirth of the sun and the triumph of light over darkness.

Many civilizations, including the Egyptians, Mayans, and Celts, celebrated the Winter Solstice as a time of spiritual significance and renewal. Ancient mystical rituals were performed, fires were lit, and sacred gatherings took place to honor the shifting seasons and seek blessings for the coming year. Today, modern mystical celebrations continue to thrive, embracing elements from various traditions.

Please join New Renaissance & Jane de Forest and come together in a fun and informative gathering to embrace the Solstice's energy of introspection, transformation, and hope. This ancient cosmic event continues to inspire and connect communities, like ours, as we honor the cycle of nature's rebirth and the enduring power of light.

Sunday, January 12, 11:30-1PM, Sliding Scale $10 - $50

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Frustrated? Exhausted? Anxious?  Would you like more information about the underlying causes of your pain or illness?

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In this event, Dave will offer individual health readings for attendees who volunteer to be read. Typically, there is so much more to health and healing than meets the eye. In Dave’s 3-decades of energy medicine experience, he’s seen that there is ALWAYS an emotional and energetic layer that once revealed can bring peace and an opportunity for deeper healing.

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Whatever is ailing you, getting more information about the underlying causes is both empowering and can reassure you that there is a way though whatever is arising for healing.

Dave will also do a group energy healing, where you can embody the information that was given or just bask in the safe container to calm the nervous system. You’ll also feel connected to the self, others, and to Spirit.

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Please know that you are not alone and both Dave and New Renaissance are here for you!

Dave Markowitz is a 2x best-selling author and intuitive healing practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience. His book Self-Care for the Self-Aware was on Amazon’s Top 20 list for 41 months. A faculty member of The Shift Network, Dave has shared the lecture bill with Deepak Chopra and received endorsements from notable figures like Lee Harris and Barry Goldstein. His work helps clients achieve greater awareness, lasting relief, spiritual growth, and clarity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit at the causal level.

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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.  Simply use what resonates with you and discard the rest. Remember, it’s always best to appreciate and heed the advice of your doctor.

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Important Notice:

• If you have been diagnosed with PTSD or a similar condition, please continue care with your licensed medical professional instead of attending this workshop.

• If you are feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Crisis Line: 1.800.273.TALK (8255).

• If you are facing a medical emergency, call your local Emergency Services at 911.

Saturday, January 18, 1-3PM, $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.