Welcome! This group is for you if you are tired of checking your soul at the door when you walk into work. It may not seem like work is a place where your soul is welcome but whatever kind of work you do, your soul belongs with you. It is simply not sustainable to be separated from your source of vital energy for 40+ hours per week for any number of years. Some organizations are good or even great at supporting their employees well-being and some are not. I have found through my work that many …

Calling all healthy living enthusiasts! Let's come together and learn from each other as we learn the many ways we can create a less toxic and more abundant lifestyle. We will explore topics from DIY home/body products to medicine cabinet makeovers with plant based healing modalities. Grow with this conscious community.

This is a weekly support group for men and women centered on developing and remaining in right relationship with food. Created out of love. The purpose of this group is to offer a format for men and women to come together and develop safe eating habits for their bodies. Find out what your needs are, and learn to meet them in ways that are specific to and healthy for you. Whatever your issues, be they an inability to eat or inability to stop, this group will meet you in a safe and open way that …

This group provides a living pathway to Esoteric Christian spiritual initiation in the Gnostic tradition. Baptism, Illumination, Self-Realization and Ordination are Solar Initiations that are available to all who give their lives in selfless service to the Mother/Father Creator through our Master Christ Jesus. There is a Universal Path of Initiation into the Christ-ian Mysteries known as The Way.  To follow It is to become a Servant Of the Way. The following gives an overview of what the various …

Homo Neophilus meme trading for the intellectually curious… “We want to recruit you because you’re so gullible.  That is, gullible in the right way.  You’re skeptical about conventional wisdom, but attracted to unorthodox ideas…All humans are irrational, but there are two different kinds of irrationality-- those who love old ideas and hate and fear new ones, and those who despise old ideas and joyfully embrace new ones…They are all in one piece, so to speak…They are fully aware…And conscious w …

We are experiencing the greatest shift in Human Evolution thus far. The New Paradigm is emerging and we still have so much to do! This is an exciting time, it's like we won the Spiritual Lottery! To be alive at this time is a profound gift....AND we have so many questions! The Ancients prophesied this time on the planet and have left behind Powerful, Sacred and Practical Tools to assist us in our growth and empowerment. These Evolutionary Technologies are come with a proven track record dating b …

This group is for anyone interested in dancing the 5 Rhythms in Portland. *What are the 5Rhythms®? The 5Rhythms is a simple, powerful moving meditation that anyone – of any age, size, or physical ability - can practice. There are no steps to follow, no choreography to learn, no way to do it wrong. The only requirement is a body that is still breathing, a heart that is still beating, and mind that is still curious! Just like light, sound or ocean waves, a dancing body when moving freely passes th …

This moment welcomes you just as you are. We offer these sacred gatherings as an invitation into the awakening of consciousness, where the joy of liberated existence can blossom into experience. This group was created to offer spiritual students and seekers of all faiths an opportunity to discover the profound peace and unconditional love of your true divine nature. Each gathering includes an offering of sacred heart wisdom, a healing guided meditation, simple exercises for self-inquiry, and tim …

A meetup group for those who want to learn about the latest findings in neuroscience. We plan to use this group to explore the latest findings in neuroscience and consciousness studies.  We want to keep things rational and scientifically-based, so we'll shy away from the New Agey stuff, while acknowledging that there are some pretty deep mysteries in this area, and parts that are necessarily subjective. The point of a meetup group is to actually meet people, so please dive in!  We can all learn …

Welcome to a powerful support for thriving in Communion with Source Awareness. We meet in these immeasurably potent hours in the Infinite's Grace that ensures the evolution of our individual and collective consciousness, under the guidance of an awakened mystic, Elle Collier Re. As we are supported to move beyond the boundaries of ego into the unlimited Self, we develop strength of character, fearless enthusiasm, and peaceful resolve to live authentically and interactively in the Design Intend …

This group is for people who are curious about TaKeTiNa, or who have already experienced it and want to dive deeper into rhythm as a tool for personal and social evolution. TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe, and creates an atmosphere of no praise and no blame. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and interests. As you relax into learning …

"Our experiences are unique but our challenges are similar.....This group is open to those focused on awakening to their true nature, for those who are willing and interested in seeing through their illusions about themselves and embodying their bigness in this life! We are a community who supports everyone in taking complete responsibility for their own life experience. We gather to meditate and provide reflection/support to help each other see clearly how we hold ourselves back. The ways in wh …

Fairytales paint a vivid picture of the path towards spiritual adulthood. (individuation) Studying them can help us open to the wisdom of our unconscious psyche. Each time we meet we'll listen to a fairytale together and explore its meaning as we would a dream, focusing on images we find especially powerful. The first two groups will introduce fairytales from a Jungian perspective. The group meets monthly beginning on January 5th at 1pm. Cost: $15 per group.

Radhe! Radhe! There have been some changes lately. The Gaura Nitai Center of Portland has closed it's doors. Still we will be having classes, kirtan, and devotional events. Let me know if you would like to host an event by emailing me your thoughts and ideas. What is Bhakti? Bhakti is an ancient Sanskrit word which means Pure Love and Devotion. “Pure” implies that there is no adulteration or mixture of anything else. Love in its highest and most perfect state must be entirely pure and devoid …

Think about it... a group devoted to intellectual discourse, philosophical inquiry, self-improvement through education, and community improvement through communication. think. strives to be such a group. We will meet weekly on the following thematic cycle First Wednesday: Science Night Second Wednesday: Philosophy Night Third Wednesday: Pushing the Envelope Night Fourth Wednesday: Book Club Night for in-depth discussions of prepared topics. think.ers will be encouraged to consider and practice T …

Chanting Sanskrit Mantra is an ancient practice that goes back to time immemorial. Sanskrit Mantra is practiced by Buddhists, Hindus, Jainists, Sikhs and people of all faiths all across the planet. It is not a religion, but like meditation can be adapted to one's own practice whatever your beliefs may be. This ancient practice leads us to that place within; that heals all, calms every worry, and fills us with that Divine love we all search for. There is nothing to believe, no dogma, no person to …

This group is for those who want to create more authentic, intimate relationships in all areas of their lives and have fun doing it. Several of us have taken workshops and classes in the San Francisco Bay area through a group of coaches who created Authentic World. We were all amazed by and grateful for their work teaching people to be more present and more true to themselves while staying connected to others. We are excited to share this with the beautiful people of Portland. We will start with …

The ortland nsight editation ommunity is an experiment in American Buddhism. While we hold closely to the essential teachings of the Buddha, we are dedicated to evolving beyond the ritualism, sexism, hierarchy and other cultural artifacts that have characterized traditional religion. We welcome everyone: members of other faith traditions, male, female, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, single, partnered, all skin colors and ages. PIMC is based upon the Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddha …

Hello! My name is Deborah Orandon, and I am a mental health counselor in Portland Oregon and have been working with highly sensitive clients for many years in my movement & massage practices and now also in my counseling practice. (Please visit: http://www.selfawarenesscounseling.com/ to get to know me a bit better.) Discovering Elaine Aron’s Highly Sensitive Person work ( http://www.hsperson.com/index.html ) 15 years ago, and honoring my own sensitivity, was a turning point for me in being able …

Qigong (chee-gong) is an ancient form of exercise with it’s origins in the Far East.  It is the father of both Chinese Medicine and martial arts. Qigong is a technique for gathering and circulating qi (aka, life force energy, chi, prana, ki) both within and around the body. By bringing together movement, intention, and breathing in a powerful way, Qigong builds strength and helps the body do what it wants to do - Be Healthy. Qigong has many benefits. Some of them include (excerted from Qigong Tr …

This class will focus on introductory principles of Tai Chi and Qigong. The practice will incorporate gentle flowing motion, intentful breath, focused awareness, and mindfulness. This is often called, "Meditation in motion." No prior experience is necessary and there is no charge for the classes.

So you took the red pill and now you want a group where you can discuss the big picture openly without judgement. From the inconsistencies with 9/11 to chemtrails to ufo's to ancient ancestors to social engineering, anything goes in the rabbit hole. Looks like Round Table at 62nd and Foster will be our spot for now, be sure to purchase some food because the group needs to meet a $50 minimum food purchase.

Do you have a conviction that what we truly are is something other than the content of our thoughts? Are you interested in inquiring into that possibility? This is a group focused on realizing The Self, which is the birth-right of every being in the universe! Investigating The Self is so approachable because it requires no special tools or background, only a willingness to examine what is here in this moment. This is an environment in which you will have space and be encouraged to investigate 'w …

This is a group for locals who are interested in practicing the science and ideology of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance, health, joy++ and to learn to follow our bliss with more ease. **Remember, we are vibrational beings and not here to prove our worthiness, for we already are worthy and magnificent. We are here to expand, create and be joyful! Hello all! My passion in life is the Law of Attraction,  inspiring people and raising vibrations.  My groups are proactive as …

Contact for Location and date. Delving into the Mysteries of UFOs, Conspiracy Research, Psychic Phenomena, Hidden Agendas of World Government and New World Order with Videos, Guest Speakers occasionally, News from the UFO and Conspiracy Research Community. Not for the faint of heart or if your mind is made up on most subjects so you cannot take in new information.  I am going to try and present videos from people knowledgeable in the field from which you which may learn new information. Also in …

This is a donation-based open group that meets twice per month to practice relationship skills and scenarios related to non-violent communication concepts. 90-minute group experience will consist of a combination of didactic learning, personal practice, and some personal process. Facilitated by Jesse Johnson, Group Facilitator & Relationship Coach, and NVC enthusiast.

This group is dedicated to helping self-aware people get in touch with what they were born to do and transform all blocks surrounding its expression. Our events explore both the external and internal process involved in discovering and sharing your unique gift. Join us for talks, meditations, and readings that offer stable support for giving birth to your creative light. This is the place for anyone who senses they have something profound to offer the world, yet is struggling to find its express …

Join us as we create new possibilities in our lives! We are a supportive, fun and practical community of people who are shifting from old patterns to new possibilities in health, finances, work and relationships. Meditations and workshops focus on using “problems” as a source of expansion into possibilities and co-creation using Matrix Energetics, Euro-Celtic shamanism and other teachings. We are more powerful together than alone and the group field amplifies our possibilities so we can create w …