Join Jess on Sunday, January 19 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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Wednesday, January 22, 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.

Terry McGill, Thursday, January 23, 6:00-7:30 pm - FREE!

"Can I really increase intelligence?" YES! And you might want to look up "Types of Intelligence" on the web - you'll be surprised! Then with the awareness that you'll have then, at this Thursday event you can receive a Reading for what kind of intelligence is ready to expand in you! After the Readings, all participants will be shown simple ways to connect to the Tao Calligraphy. Then Terry will guide everyone in a gentle meditation. We'll do that here during the evening. Everyone will receive a Love and Light Transmission from the Tao Calligraphy for your request.

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You'll want to continue to develop your new or expanding area of intelligence, so Terry will give you a book with 9 Tao Calligraphy in it
(a gift) so you can deepen your awareness, at home. If you want to learn more about this part of you, you can schedule a private Reading with Terry. He'll be at New Renaissance bookstore all day on Saturday January 25th, 11:30 am - 4:30 pm. Call the store to reserve your space: 503-224-4929 (If that day doesn't work, you can schedule an online session with Terry.)

Tao Calligraphy is Transformative Art. It's Beautiful! But the secret to its power is the invisible Love and Light in the black lines of the Tao (Source) Calligraphy. Written by the world-renowned healer and NY Times Best-Selling Author Dr and Master Zhi Gang Sha, he connects to Source before writing. As a Tao (Source) Channel, the Source Love and Light comes through his brush into the black ink on the paper. The Tao Calligraphy could grant your request for every aspect of life.

​Terry McGill is a 10 Da Light Wall Practitioner and is empowered to open the Tao Source Calligraphy Field. This allows you to receive a Love and Light transmission for any aspect of your life where you want to flourish. You have to Experience it, as it's beyond the thinking mind.

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This is a spiritual service, not medical or psychological. Results depend on many factors so nothing is guaranteed. Your continued practice determines If, and When, the desired result manifests. You'll receive a hard-bound book with 9 Tao Calligraphy in it, to use to connect deeper to your desire or goal. If you have a medical or psychological condition, please consult with your health professional as these Energy Fields could be more than your body and spirit are ready for at this time.  Terry is not a medical professional and does not diagnose or treat conditions.

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Kelly Lynn Glab, Friday, January 24, 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.

Event Sold Out! Saturday, January 25, 11:30AM-1:30PM, $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.

Laurie Faulkner, Saturday, January 25, 3-5PM, $25
 
Have you ever had curiosity around who you really are and what this life of yours is all about? Past Life Regression (PLR) can help you to remember who you truly are.

Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT/PLR), created by Dolores Cannon, allows you to access that aspect of you called your Subconscious, Soul or Intuition. This divine aspect houses all the information of who we truly are and all experiences we’ve ever had in this lifetime and any other reality we have “lived” or are simultaneously living.

We are these multidimensional energetic beings and as energy we never die or fail to exist. QHHT can tap into those realities that we label as “past lives” or “future lives” or simply land on the spiritual plane and connect with guides or loved ones.

We each hold all of the answers and ability to heal ourselves within us. Come learn more about QHHT and how this incredible modality can offer deeper insight into the mystery of You so that you can navigate this experience through a greater spiritual lens as the energetic, spiritual being you truly are.

Laurie Faulkner is a QHHT/PLR Practitioner, Death Doula and Reiki Master. She has been practising Past Life Regression for the past five years and has seen hundreds of clients both in Austin, TX and Portland. She was trained by Dolores Cannon, creator of QHHT and a pioneer in the field of Past Life Regression Hypnosis.
LaurieFaulknerQHHT.com

Sunday, January 26, 11:30-12:45PM, $30
 
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.  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.
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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.
 
Sound & Shadow Collective
https://linktr.ee/soundandshadowcollective
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Heart Brain Coherence
https://alleviant.com/what-is-brain-heart-coherence/

Marisa La Fata, Sunday, January 26, 3-4:30PM, $30
 
The tarot is a deck of 78 cards, each with its own unique imagery and symbolism. Among these cards, there are 22 major arcana cards that represent powerful archetypal energies.

Archetypes, as conceptualized by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, are universal symbols or patterns that exist in the collective human unconscious. In the context of the tarot, these archetypes offer profound insights into the human experience and can serve as a transformative tool for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
Journeying through the archetypes of the tarot can lead to deeper healing and transformation in several ways:

● Self-Reflection Each archetype mirrors aspects of the human experience. Exploring these symbols prompts self-reflection, helping individuals better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
● Guidance The archetypes offer guidance for navigating life's challenges and opportunities. They can provide insight into the choices one faces and the potential outcomes of those choices.
● Integration Engaging with the archetypes helps individuals integrate various aspects of themselves.  By acknowledging both light and shadow aspects, people can achieve a more holistic and balanced self-understanding.
● Healing Trauma The tarot archetypes can serve as a tool for exploring and healing past traumas. Understanding the symbolism associated with certain cards may bring repressed emotions to the surface, allowing for healing and emotional release.
● Spiritual Growth The journey through tarot archetypes is often seen as a spiritual one. It can lead to increased self-awareness, connection with higher consciousness, and a deeper sense of purpose.
● Empowerment As individuals explore and understand the archetypal energies within themselves and connect to them as guides in their lives, they begin to feel empowered, gaining new awareness and the ability to shift their perceptions and make great changes in their inner and outer worlds.
In this series, the tarot becomes a tool for personal empowerment and transformation.

This Month’s Journey: The Tower
The Tower is a symbol of sudden upheaval, revelation, radical change, and the breaking down of old structures. I will teach on radical sudden change. The type of change that comes when the lightning bolt comes out of nowhere and when we are the lightning in our own life. I will speak to unlearning limiting beliefs, allowing old structures to fall, what it means to surrender, and finding the courage to change. I will then take you on a shamanic journey to connect with the Tower as an archetype and guide in your life.

Marisa is a shamanic healer and transformation guide, drawing from over 15 years of experience as a student, mentor, shamanic healer, meditation teacher and spiritual life coach. Since embracing sobriety, in 2008, she has undergone profound personal growth and has been committed to helping others navigate their own paths of healing. Her passion is teaching transformation through shamanic meditation. Marisa’s resilience and dedication shine. She has inspired many others to awaken to the power they have to heal themselves. Marisa has cultivated a deep understanding of the human spirit and her dedication to personal and collective growth resonates through her: one-on-one work, leadership in circles, workshops, mystery schools, women's retreats, and she is a well-loved Insight Timer Meditation Teacher. Her rich tapestry of knowledge is woven from the experiences of studying under the esteemed Ruiz family and apprenticing with Don Jose Ruiz. Currently, she is deepening her education and expertise as a shamanic breathwork practitioner under the mentorship of Linda Starwolf.

Blake Roberts, Sunday, January 26, 5-7PM Pacific Time, $55

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Embody unparalleled relief in this unique coaching experience. After leading the group, master coach Blake Roberts facilitates "hot seat" transformation for select brave participants. Watch as piercing questions transform  the most troubling problems into undeniable Clarity.

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Participants arrive ready to be led, get loud, and break through to the Liberating Truth behind fear and doubt

The event is offered at a fraction of the usual cost. Hot seat is optional and not necessary; immense benefit occurs from simply being present.

Blake Roberts is a master coach that solves complex problems with somatic solutions. His effective approach integrates somatic counseling, executive coaching, and quantum healing. He teaches and facilitates worldwide.

Terry McGill, Thursday, January 30, 6:00–7:30 pm - FREE!

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"Heart intelligence is the flow of awareness, understanding, and intuition we experience when the mind and emotions are brought into coherent alignment with the heart. It can be activated through self-initiated practice, and the more we pay attention when we sense the heart is speaking to us or guiding us, the greater our ability to access this intelligence and guidance more frequently. Heart intelligence underlies cellular organization and guides and evolves organisms toward increased order, awareness, and coherence of their bodies' systems."
(HeartMath Institute)

We’ll begin by asking our own heart: "How aligned are you?" We all have conflicting messages in our unconscious that interfere with heart connection. Terry will then guide us in a gentle meditation so we can connect to the Tao Calligraphy. As we connect, we will receive a gentle Light Transmission from the Tao Calligraphy, bringing us into greater coherence. The Tao Calligraphy can be 1,000 times more effective than meditating without it, as it transforms conflicting messages while enfolding us in Love and Light. It may be the deepest meditation you’ve experienced, especially if you haven’t been in a Tao Calligraphy field before. Finally, Terry will gently bring us back into awareness of the room, as most participants will be in a deep state of relaxation. If you desire, we can share our experiences afterward.

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You’ll want to continue developing your new or expanding area of Heart Intelligence and Coherence, so Terry will give you a book with 9 Tao Calligraphies in it (a gift) to continue your practice at home. If you want to learn more about this part of you, you can schedule a private reading with Terry. He will be at New Renaissance Bookstore the following day, Friday, January 31st, from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm. Call the store to reserve your space: 503-224-4929. (If that day doesn’t work, you can also schedule an online session with Terry.)

Tao Calligraphy is Transformative Art. It’s beautiful! But the secret to transformation lies in the invisible Love and Light embedded in the black lines of Tao (Source) Calligraphy. Written by the world-renowned healer and NY Times Best-Selling Author Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, he connects to Source before writing. As a Tao Channel, the Source Love and Light flows through his brush and into the black ink on the paper. Tao Calligraphy can grant your request for any aspect of life. The hour you spend in the Tao Calligraphy field can be 1,000 times more beneficial than one hour of meditation, as these are 10 Da Light Wall Calligraphies.

Terry McGill is a 10 Da Light Wall Practitioner and is empowered to open the Tao Source Calligraphy Field. This allows you to receive a Love and Light transmission for any area of your life where you wish to flourish. Additionally, Terry is available for Akashic Record Readings one or two days a month at New Renaissance Bookstore. Call the store to register for your private reading: 503-224-4929.

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This is a spiritual service, not medical or psychological. Results depend on many factors, so nothing is guaranteed. Your continued practice determines if and when the desired results manifest. You’ll receive a hardbound book with 9 Tao Calligraphies in it to use for connecting deeper to your desires and goals. If you have a medical or psychological condition, please consult with your health professional, as these energy fields could be more than your body and spirit are ready for at this time.  Terry is not a medical professional and does not diagnose or treat conditions.

Deborah O'Brien, Saturday, February 1, 11:30-1PM, $15

A focus on how spiritually guided energy practices and lifestyle changes can alleviate symptoms and halt the progression of chronic disease.

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Chronic diseases and neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s Disease, have become increasingly prevalent in the United States. For the past nine years, Peter Huhtala and Deborah O’Brien have been successfully managing the symptoms and progression of Parkinson’s for Peter, using an integrative approach. This book presents a detailed account of an 18-month period (January 2016 – June 2017), written from the perspective of Peter, who has Parkinson’s, and Deborah, his wife, an intuitive energy practitioner, nutrition coach, and advocate.

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This event is designed to inform and support those diagnosed with any chronic condition, as well as their loved ones and caregivers, offering a fresh perspective on treatment. It introduces a commonsense approach that restores hope, offering practical ways to cope with daily symptoms while potentially halting or slowing the progression of the disease.

Deborah O’Brien has been a Reiki Master since 1996 and a health and nutrition coach since 2010. She teaches and practices intuitive energy techniques to support healing. In 2017, she co-authored a case study titled Parkinson’s and Human Energy Systems with her husband, Peter Huhtala, which was released in book format in January 2024.

Sunday, February 2, 1-2PM Book signing to Follow FREE!
 
Please join Susan Bass for an inspiring talk drawing from her new book Ayurveda - The Genes of God!
You are your own genetic success story. Countless generations of people reproduced, and here you are! You are the fruit of your lineage and the elders who came before you. You bear this fruit in a way that only you can.

What Susan learned first-hand is that there is great relief in realizing that you do know how to take care of yourself. Ayurveda is the ancient science that taught her how to do that. Ayurveda contains the universal divine code for mastering your potential.
Her wish in teaching Ayurveda is that today’s youth – the new generations – be filled with vitality, enthusiasm, and hope as they discover the long history of knowledge and support behind them! Her goal is to help people trust and enliven their own internal source of healing power. Ayurveda is an ancient sacred healing path that helps people connect to their internal source of power, to their own genes of God.

Susan Hiera Bass is the Founder and Lead instructor at the Sarasvati Institute of Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy. She holds a Master of Science in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine from Maharishi International University and is Ayurvedic Doctor Level Certified through the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Over the past twenty years, Susan has led over two thousand students through the process of awakening to their own healing power. In addition to teaching at her school, she is currently working for Kaiser Permanente on a research study using Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy to support breast cancer survivors in their recovery process.

Isaiah Ford-Lucas (Being), Friday, February 7,
5-6PM, $25
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Join certified meditation instructor Isaiah Ford-Lucas (Being) for a nurturing workshop centered on healing your Heart Chakra, the center of love, compassion, and emotional connection. Isaiah will guide you through practices to help you open your heart, release past emotional wounds, and cultivate deep love for yourself and others.
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Through breathwork, visualization, and meditation, you'll learn to:
 

• Cultivate compassion for yourself and others

• Heal emotional wounds and open your heart to unconditional love

• Strengthen your ability to give and receive love with ease

• Create emotional balance, forgiveness, and inner peace

 
This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to heal relationships, foster emotional wellness, and experience a deeper connection to love and compassion. Whether you're new to meditation or have an established practice, you’ll leave with tools to open your heart and create lasting emotional harmony.
Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward living with an open, loving heart!

Isaiah Ford-Lucas (Being) is a certified meditation instructor from Portland, Oregon. He has been dedicated to meditation since 2016, when he worked as a secretary at Peninsula Elementary and helped teach students how to meditate. Through his workshops, he aims to provide tools that empower individuals to create their own happiness internally, focusing on emotional balance, clarity, and personal growth.

Mark Mezadourian, Sunday, February 9,
11:30-12:30pm, Free!
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The goal of this gathering is to collectively heal in a safe space. We will connect with unconditionally loving angels, and receive their comforting care. As part of the healing, we will shift from hopelessness to hope, from disempowered to empowered, and from fearful to loving.
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As a group, we will visualize our peaceful lives, our peaceful nation and our peaceful planet. We will do so by focusing on what we want to experience, rather how it will happen. As individuals, we will receive gentle guidance from the angels. Collectively, we will reclaim our power, and use our power for the good of all beings.
 
Mark Mezadourian is an intuitive specializing in connecting with angels and guides. Accessing spirituality with heart-centered practicality is the goal of his work. You are invited to visit his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkMezadourian) to access free recordings for empaths, healing, relaxation and building a relationship with the angels. You can also find recordings of angel experiences on Insight Timer (http://insig.ht/markmezadourian). For information on all events and intuitive readings, please visit www.markmezadourian.com.

Sunday, February 9, 3-5PM, $45

Come join the party as we color pictures of our auras, and work with our auric energy! Our aura is our energetic blueprint; it protects us and helps us align our frequencies to our environments. If you have ever been curious about what the aura is, or what it looks like, or how to learn to see the aura… then this is the workshop for you! In this workshop, through a series of hands-on exercises, you will learn to see the aura, translate what you see, and work with this energy to make navigating life easier.

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Martha Soria Sears is an author, speaker, transformational coach, and a psychic. In addition to being born with the gift of seeing auras, Martha has studied metaphysics for over 50 years. Her passion for aura work led her to 25 years of research into the impacts and use of color, which culminated in writing her book Colors for Life: A Workbook.

Friday, February 14, 6:30-7:45PM, $30
 
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.  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.
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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.
 
Sound & Shadow Collective
https://linktr.ee/soundandshadowcollective
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Heart Brain Coherence
https://alleviant.com/what-is-brain-heart-coherence/

Isaiah Ford-Lucas (Being), Saturday, February 15,
2-3PM, $25
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Join certified meditation instructor Isaiah Ford-Lucas (Being) for a nurturing workshop centered on healing your Heart Chakra, the center of love, compassion, and emotional connection. Isaiah will guide you through practices to help you open your heart, release past emotional wounds, and cultivate deep love for yourself and others.
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Through breathwork, visualization, and meditation, you'll learn to:
 

• Cultivate compassion for yourself and others

• Heal emotional wounds and open your heart to unconditional love

• Strengthen your ability to give and receive love with ease

• Create emotional balance, forgiveness, and inner peace

 
This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to heal relationships, foster emotional wellness, and experience a deeper connection to love and compassion. Whether you're new to meditation or have an established practice, you’ll leave with tools to open your heart and create lasting emotional harmony.
Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward living with an open, loving heart!

Isaiah Ford-Lucas (Being) is a certified meditation instructor from Portland, Oregon. He has been dedicated to meditation since 2016, when he worked as a secretary at Peninsula Elementary and helped teach students how to meditate. Through his workshops, he aims to provide tools that empower individuals to create their own happiness internally, focusing on emotional balance, clarity, and personal growth.

Saturday, February 15, 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.

Isaiah Ford-Lucas (Being), Tuesday, February 18, 5-6PM, $25

Join certified meditation instructor Isaiah Ford-Lucas (Being) for a transformative workshop focused on healing and activating your Throat Chakra, the center of communication, self-expression, and personal truth. In this empowering session, Isaiah will guide you through practices that help you release blockages, speak your truth with confidence, and express yourself authentically.

Through breathwork, visualization, and meditation, you will:

• Unlock your authentic voice and speak your truth with clarity

• Release any fears or inhibitions around self-expression

• Strengthen your ability to communicate effectively and with confidence

• Cultivate deeper self-awareness and inner harmony through authentic expression

 
This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to enhance communication, express themselves more freely, and create deeper connection in both personal and professional relationships. Whether you’re new to meditation or have a well-established practice, you'll leave with valuable tools to activate your Throat Chakra and communicate from a place of authenticity and power.

Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward speaking your truth with clarity and confidence!

Isaiah Ford-Lucas (Being) is a certified meditation instructor from Portland, Oregon. He has been dedicated to meditation since 2016, when he worked as a secretary at Peninsula Elementary and helped teach students how to meditate. Through his workshops, he aims to provide tools that empower individuals to create their own happiness internally, focusing on emotional balance, clarity, and personal growth.

Choose:
Session 1: Thursday, February 20, 5-6:30PM, $30
Session 2: Thursday, February 20, 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, February 22, 11:30-1PM, $15

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Join us for an immersive exploration of three well-known oracle card decks. We’ll begin with the Healing the Heart Oracle, a deck centered around themes of love and healing. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, this session offers a unique opportunity for group sharing. Each participant will draw a card from the deck and, if desired, share their insights with the group. This is a wonderful way to connect with the energy of a new deck and deepen your understanding of its messages. Additionally, you’ll be introduced to a practice called heart healing, which can be done using these cards to promote emotional well-being.

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Following this, we’ll showcase decks from two renowned creators: Colette Baron-Reid and Denise Linn, both of whom are widely recognized in the world of oracle cards and published by Hay House. Participants will have the chance to explore these decks up close, and Susan and Maitri will discuss the value of learning different card spreads, demonstrating several examples for the group.

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There will be ample time for hands-on practice, where you can either try out the spreads for yourself or engage in mini readings with fellow attendees.

Astrological Update: The Nodes of Fate
As a special addition to the event, Susan will share insights from her years of study on astrology, specifically the lunar nodes. On January 11th, the nodes of fate shifted from Libra/Aries to Virgo/Pisces, a significant astrological event that marks the beginning of a new 18.5-year cycle. This shift is particularly impactful for those experiencing their nodal return—an event that occurs only once every 19 years.

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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.

Jaynie Farnsworth, Saturday, February 22, 3-6PM, $30
 
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.

Elias Patras, Sunday, February 23, 3 - 4:30pm, $15

Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality and make 2025 your most transformative year yet?  Come join Elias Patras for this exciting and empowering vision board workshop!

What to Expect:
* Guided Manifestation: Learn powerful techniques to manifest your desires and set clear intentions for the year ahead.
* Revolutionize Your Vision Board: Move beyond traditional vision boards. Discover innovative approaches to create a dynamic and personalized visual representation of your goals.
* Interactive Activities: Engage in hands-on activities designed to deepen your connection with your dreams and amplify the manifestation process.
* Community Support: Connect with like-minded individuals, share your aspirations, and gain inspiration from the collective energy of the group.
* Goal Setting Mastery: Uncover the secrets to effective goal-setting and make your dreams achievable.
* Manifestation Meditation: Experience a guided meditation to align your energy with your intentions.

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your journey towards a phenomenal 2025. Let's manifest together and make your dreams a reality!

For this workshop you will need to bring:  Pen & Paper, Scissors, Tape, Glue, Old Magazines that you can cut pictures out of. An 11 x 14 poster board, and some colorful markers.

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

Two Day Weekend Workshop: Saturday, March 22, 11:30-2:30PM and  Sunday, March 23, 11:30-2:30PM, $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.
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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.