Two Day Weekend Workshop: Saturday, March 29, 11:30-2:30PM and  Sunday, March 30, 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.

Facilitated by Zackariah Stickler

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Wednesday, April 2, 6:00–7:30 PM $25

Wednesday, April 9, 6:00–7:30 PM $25

Wednesday, April16, 6:00–7:30 PM $25

Wednesday, April 23, 6:00–7:30 PM $25

Wednesday, April 30, 6:00–7:30 PM $25​

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$25/Class or All 5 Classes for $100!

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

Terry McGill, Thursday, April 3, 6:00–7:30PM, $37.50

If you're reading this, you feel something awakening within. It’s God, our Higher Self, The Divine, Tao—within us. Our deepest desire is to realize what we are.

Ancient teachings on "That Which Is":

● Atman (Hinduism) – The eternal self, a part of Brahman.
● Christ Within (Christianity) – The divine presence in the heart.
● Divine Spark (Various) – A spark of divine essence within.
● I AM (Kabbalah & Christianity) – Recognizing one's inherent divinity.

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Many teachers taught that self-realization leads to union with God. With focus and guidance, seekers rewrite their inner narrative and step into realization.

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A new tool accelerates this process: Tao Calligraphy.

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● Reprogramming the Subconscious – 90% of our reality is shaped by subconscious patterns. Tao Calligraphy helps rewrite these.
● Infused Art for Growth – More than art, it radiates Source Love and Light, awakening our power to manifest.
● Quantum Shifts – Beyond psychology, Tao Calligraphy creates deep transformation.

At Thursday events, Terry McGill leads participants to merge with the Tao Calligraphy Field, strengthening their connection to Source. Simple exercises allow continued practice beyond the workshop. Participants receive a hardcover book featuring 9 Tao Calligraphies to deepen their transformation.

About Tao Calligraphy
Tao Calligraphy is Transformative Art infused with Source Love and Light. Created by Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha, these Calligraphies serve as portals to powerful energy.

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About Terry McGill
Since 2009, Terry has led events at New Renaissance. A certified Tao Calligraphy Light Wall Practitioner, he opens the Tao Calligraphy Field, allowing you to receive Love and Light for personal growth.

Saturday, April 5, 12-2PM, $25

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This class is for those who have some basic tarot knowledge, and for those who have taken Santosh's recent Tarot 101 class, and for all who want to learn simple tarot card spreads (how the cards are laid out) in order to do a reading for themselves or others. We will have a fun day doing readings to gain more insight into how the tarot works for each of us.

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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.

Sunday, April 6, 1-4PM

Join us for a magical experience with Jess as she brings a touch of sparkle to your hair!  Jess will 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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Sunday, April 6, 3-4:30PM, $29

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Join us for a powerful meditation journey & of deep healing and connection—to yourself, your spirit guides and the unseen realms.

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Through a highly guided meditation, you’re invited to access the wisdom of your own heart—stepping into a portal of vivid imagery, color and guidance that will take you deep within yourself. A place within you that you ask questions, practice self-trust, bring your fears, anxieties, worries or pain. A place for you to be held, nourished, seen and explore yourself on deep and transformative levels.

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Following the journey, you are invited to process through journaling and art. There will be time for sharing (for those who are comfortable) but it is not required.

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Please bring a journal and a pen. You are welcome to bring your own art supplies, yoga mat, bolsters, blankets or anything you need for a comfy journey. If you don't have these items, we will set you up when you get here!

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Marisa La Fata 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.

Choose:
Session 1: Thursday, April 10, 5-6:30PM, $30
Session 2: Thursday, April 10, 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.

​Friday, April 11,  7-8:30PM, Free!

Ananda Portland presents a special evening with Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, visiting spiritual directors of Ananda Sangha Worldwide and United Nations Global Peace Ambassadors. For over fifty years, Jyotish and Devi have been instrumental in the creation, leadership and support of spiritual communities all over the world. Join us for a special evening of music, inspiration and sharing with time for questions and answers. Together we can create a more peaceful world starting with our own hearts and minds, and expanding to our communities and the world around us.

Dave Markowitz, Sunday, April 13, 11:30-1PM, Sliding Scale $10-$50

Are you feeling increasingly overwhelmed by world events, others' emotions, and collective anxiety?  In this transformative 90-minute workshop, learn how to maintain your sensitivity while staying grounded in turbulent times. Rather than shutting down or absorbing everything around you, discover how to become a clear channel for energy while maintaining your own well-being.

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You'll Learn:

• Why traditional protection techniques aren't enough in today's interconnected world

• The crucial difference between absorbing and channeling energy

• Practical techniques for staying centered amid collective chaos

• How to transform from emotional sponge to clear funnel

•  Tools for maintaining boundaries without losing your empathic gifts

• Ways to contribute to collective healing without depleting yourself

Perfect For:

• Empaths feeling overwhelmed by global events

• Sensitive people struggling with boundaries

• Healers and helpers experiencing burnout

• Anyone seeking to maintain their center in chaotic times

Dave Markowitz is a 2x best-selling author and intuitive healing practitioner with almost thirty years of experience backing up his findings. His self-published book, Self-Care for the Self-Aware: A Guide for Highly Sensitive People, Empaths, Intuitives, and Healers was on Amazon’s Top 20 list for 41 consecutive months. Dave is a faculty member of The Shift Network, the world’s largest transformational education, media, and events company and community of 3.2 million seekers. He has shared the lecture bill with Deepak Chopra, and his work has been endorsed by globally acclaimed energy intuitive, channeler, bestselling author, and musician Lee Harris; multi award winning producer, sound healer, author, speaker & composer Barry Goldstein; and many more.

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Dave’s work guides clients and workshop attendees gently and compassionately in alignment with what their body-mind-Spirit triune needs—and does so at the causal level for increased awareness, long-lasting symptom relief, an expansion in intuitive guidance and spiritual growth, and a clearer vision of who they really are.

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

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To purchase Dave's Books, visit New Renaissance Bookshop or you can purchase them online with the links below:

Click Here to Purchase Empathipedia

Click Here to Purchase Self-Care for the Self-Aware

Disclaimer:

Dave is not a medical doctor and does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. His work focuses on guiding you to transform underlying energies that may contribute to life’s challenges. Energy work is not a substitute for medical care.  Dave Markowitz, New Renaissance Books, and associated individuals make no medical claims and are not liable for any misinterpretation or misuse of the information provided.  Please consult your doctor for medical advice. If you’ve been diagnosed with PTSD or a similar condition, continue care with your licensed professional.  For urgent situations, call the National Suicide Prevention Crisis Line at 1.800.273.TALK (8255) or 911 for emergencies.

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Sydän Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater

April 18, 6:30-7:45PM, Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35

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Join Sydan Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater of Sound & Shadow Collective for a Reiki-infused, heart chakra-focused Immersive Sound Ritual.

Our sound rituals are a unique and interactive experience. We open with shamanic drumming and breathwork, before exploring our voices in collective OM’ing and vocal toning with a drone instrument called a shrutibox, we'll then ease you into an introspective crystal bowl meditation with the option for 1 on 1 energy healing. In closing, we guide you back with the shrutibox and om’ing, and finish with light somatic movement to balance and re-energize the body.

Gift yourself this hour to open your heart and absorb the healing frequencies.

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Singing and humming is optional but encouraged. You don't have to be a great or even good singer to participate.This is not a performance. The voice heals the body by stimulating the vagus nerve, inducing relaxation and calm. Allowing yourself the freedom to hum or sing along increases your internal vibration and makes you an active participant in your healing journey.

Please bring your own nest and dress for warmth and comfort. Feel free to bring anything that may enhance this relaxation and connection experience like stuffies, crystals, cards, journals, etc.

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Sound & Shadow Collective share the belief and understanding that deeply connecting to ourselves and each other from the heart promotes healing that reverberates throughout our communities, creating a better life experience for all. It starts with knowing and loving ourselves through heart-brain coherence. We offer private sessions on a sliding scale.

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Sound & Shadow Collective

https://linktr.ee/soundandshadowcollective

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Heart Brain Coherence

https://alleviant.com/what-is-brain-heart-coherence/

Ami Maki, Saturday, April 19, 11:30-3:30PM

$40 for Adults and $20 for Kids 12 and Under

Come enjoy an afternoon of wand creation! Whether for magic or art, you will create a wand that sparkles with personality and power. Ami will bring some examples to showcase the possibilities. All wand materials will be provided including:

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• The wand itself (found in Forest Park or the Lincoln City beach) and dried for many weeks. There will be a wide variety to choose from, but you're also welcome to find your own wand to decorate.

• A variety of crystals (adults only)

• Beads of natural stone as well as glass and plastic

• Various threads, yarn and leather to wrap with including some that sparkle

• Feathers

• Sticker jewels, pipe cleaners and pom poms (for the kids, but adults can use them too!)

• Different types of glue

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Ami Maki is a Portland-based artist and tattooist who blends art and intuition to craft personalized designs for her clients. As a queer, poly, and neurodivergent individual, she brings a unique perspective to her creative work. She currently tattoos at Dire Wolf Tattoo in Northeast Portland, where she is known for her detailed and expressive style. In addition to her tattoo work, Ami is the crystal buyer at New Renaissance Bookshop, where she curates unique pieces for the community.  You can find her art on instagram at: @amimakitattoo and @amimakiartist

Marisa La Fata, Sunday, April 20, 3-4:30PM, $35

The High Priestess is the guardian of the great mysteries, the keeper of the threshold between the conscious and unconscious, the seen and unseen. She does not reveal knowledge outright but invites us to journey beyond the veil through deep listening, inner stillness, and surrender to the unknown. She embodies the power of the subconscious, urging us to trust the wisdom that arises when we embrace going within.

Through teachings and a guided shamanic visioning meditation journey we will explore the delicate balance between receptivity and action, learning to trust the divine timing of our soul’s unfolding path.

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The tarot is a deck of 78 cards, with 22 major arcana representing powerful archetypal energies. Rooted in Carl Jung’s concept of universal symbols within the collective unconscious, these archetypes serve as profound tools for self-discovery, healing, and transformation.

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Journeying through tarot archetypes supports:

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• Self-Reflection – Mirrors inner thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

• Guidance – Offers insight into life’s challenges and choices.

• Integration – Balances light and shadow aspects of the self.

• Healing Trauma – Brings repressed emotions to the surface for release

• Spiritual Growth – Deepens self-awareness and connection to higher consciousness.

• Empowerment – Awakens inner strength and the ability to create change.

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By engaging with these archetypal energies, we access deeper wisdom, transforming both our inner world and lived experience.

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ABOUT MARISA

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.

Moira Ryan, LPC, Friday April 25, 6-7PM, $15

Just as we clear our physical spaces in spring, this sound bath offers a powerful reset for your energetic body. Through the resonant tones of a handcrafted 36" German gong, crystal singing bowls, and other carefully selected instruments, experience a thorough "cleaning" of accumulated stress and tension.

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While you lie back and allow musical magic to happen, I'll create a sanctuary where sound waves systematically sweep through your system, dislodging energetic debris and restoring harmony. The vibrations work like a gentle but effective cleanser, reaching spaces that traditional relaxation methods often miss.

Participants report feeling lighter, clearer, and more centered after sessions. This hour-long experience provides the perfect opportunity to declutter your mind, refresh your spirit, and create space for new growth.

Bring your own mat and dress for coziness.

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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/

Jaynie Farnsworth, Saturday, April 26, 1:30-3:30PM, $25
 
For expecting parents, new parents, postpartum caregivers (including grandparents), and birth workers.
The postpartum period can be overwhelming for women, who often serve as the emotional center of the home and, in some cases, the primary breadwinners. This pressure sends unconscious messages of "Get back at it; you can't afford to rest." However, we can’t afford not to rest. Evidence shows that intentional care and rituals honoring the significance of birth can reduce postpartum anxiety and depression.

Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to recovery, emphasizing nourishment for the body/mind and spirit. Key components include a diet of warm, easily digestible foods, prioritizing rest and warmth, and herbal remedies for hormonal balance. Practices like Abhyanga (self-oil massage), yoga, and meditation promote relaxation and stress relief.

Honoring the 40-day postpartum window allows for profound healing and transformation, setting a foundation for longevity. Participants will gain essential tools for a resilient postpartum recovery.

Jaynie Farnsworth, MA is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Kundalini Yoga instructor. Her expertise consists of over 15 years of professional study in Yoga and Ayurveda. Jaynie’s passion for the healing arts brought her to Asia and Latin America. Being a swimmer, she brings an awareness of the body's healing abilities to her work.

Sydän Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater

Sunday, April 27, 11:30-12:45PM, Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35

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Join Sydan Aguacielos and Anastasia Darkwater of Sound & Shadow Collective for a Reiki-infused, heart chakra-focused Immersive Sound Ritual.

Our sound rituals are a unique and interactive experience. We open with shamanic drumming and breathwork, before exploring our voices in collective OM’ing and vocal toning with a drone instrument called a shrutibox, we'll then ease you into an introspective crystal bowl meditation with the option for 1 on 1 energy healing. In closing, we guide you back with the shrutibox and om’ing, and finish with light somatic movement to balance and re-energize the body.

Gift yourself this hour to open your heart and absorb the healing frequencies.

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Singing and humming is optional but encouraged. You don't have to be a great or even good singer to participate.This is not a performance. The voice heals the body by stimulating the vagus nerve, inducing relaxation and calm. Allowing yourself the freedom to hum or sing along increases your internal vibration and makes you an active participant in your healing journey.

Please bring your own nest and dress for warmth and comfort. Feel free to bring anything that may enhance this relaxation and connection experience like stuffies, crystals, cards, journals, etc.

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Sound & Shadow Collective share the belief and understanding that deeply connecting to ourselves and each other from the heart promotes healing that reverberates throughout our communities, creating a better life experience for all. It starts with knowing and loving ourselves through heart-brain coherence. We offer private sessions on a sliding scale.

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Sound & Shadow Collective

https://linktr.ee/soundandshadowcollective

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Heart Brain Coherence

https://alleviant.com/what-is-brain-heart-coherence/