This group is designed for people interested in forming a community around the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnu-devananda (one of his disciples who brought the teachings of yoga to the West). We will try to offer a full range of activities including asana classes, meditation, pranayama (breathing exercise) classes, lectures on the classical teachings of yoga, and satsangs (uplifting programs that incorporate meditation, chanting, and lecture). Through our connections with the lineag …

Laughter is THE best medicine! No Jokes No Comedy No Yoga Mat needed ! If you Can Laugh You Can Do Laughter Yoga ! Laughter Yoga is a comprehensive management tool that can do the following: Boosts morale and motivates groups, teams, and families. Reduces tension, frustration, anger, and burnout. Helps people build resilience in the face of change. Combats depression, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders. Strengthens the immune system. Stimulates creative problem solving. Keeps everyday hassl …

This group is a yoga class for anyone who needs a break from the routine at their desk (or other work surface). We'll share ways to incorporate more movement into our days at work, stretches to counteract the effect of the poor postural habits we develop, and techniques to refocus and refresh ourselves periodically. We'll be building a tool kit that we can use wherever we work to keep ourselves more flexible and healthy. Class is at The Movement Center in NE Portland from 5:45 to 7:00 pm on Thur …

Classes we teach in the community... Our Therapeutic Yoga and Tai Chi classes are designed to bring you beyond the one on one work that we do together. If you truly want lasting change to take hold, the tools our classes provide will empower you to do just that. Disconnection in life’s process can often lead to injury or pain which can take many forms. To prevent this disconnection from occurring we believe a personal practice which integrates the physical, energetic, psycho-emotional, intellect …

yog/A/rt is an experimental Hatha & Vinyasa yoga experience for all levels. Years of fine art and yoga practice led the instructor to appreciate how your busy left brain can relax and heal while the creative, in-the-moment right brain has a chance to be present as you move through physical postures. Practitioners will begin class by drawing/writing an intention (bring a sketchbook/materials provided!). We then move through asanas (poses) with focus on breath, alignment, the wrists, neck, and sho …

Welcome to Bhakti Beings! We  are a group that shares in various styles of heart-focused yoga and Kirtans. We come together for weekly yoga classes,  Sacred Saturdays (Healing Fairs) and monthly Kirtans, Meditations and Spiritual Musical Events. We also come together for Heart Intiation Classes and Workshops. Our emphasis is on yoga classes, movement classes and musical events that are Bhakti (Devotional) or Heart Centered.

This group will provide you access to ongoing immersion workshops and groups in Ayurveda, Jyotish (Vedic Astrology), and Yoga that will help you connect with yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in a supportive, local community environment. We also offer the ability to connect with people in other locations through an online community. Whether in person or online, as you become more conscious and connect with your innate healing potential within, you will be empowered to l …

This group was started by students at The Movement Center to welcome anyone who wants to begin a meditation practice or to have a regular place to come for meditation. Our Monday night program includes satsang, chanting and guided meditation...and you're welcome to join us for dinner. You can also attend an optional community yoga class before meditation. It's helpful in preparing to sit.

Deeksha, Oneness Circles, Reiki, Reiki Circles, Chanting, Yoga, Massage -Deep Tissue -Swedish, CranioSacral Therapy, Voice Lessons, Public Speaking, Business Workshops, Spiritual Counsel, Life Coaching.

This is a peer led group for people who want to practice the skills they learned elsewhere. We will do some beginning and modified Tai Chi, Qigong, and guided meditation, mindfulness practice and skills building techniques. We have been members of other groups - chronic pain, anxiety, depression, etc... that involve talking for healing, so we wanted to start one with doing for healing. You need not participate in everything to join, you may only want to meditate, or do some Qigong. We will meet …

Discuss with like minded men the process of personal growth, transformation and spirituality. I am looking for a group of guys who are working hard at becoming more spiritual, developing healthy thinking patterns, learning how to meditate, etc... I believe that to live the life of our dreams we have to do the work and we need to support each other as men. This is a non-denominational group. While it is spiritual, it is not religious. Sorry ladies, but this is just for the guys.

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 cultural creatives, integrative arts practitioners, earth lovers, rhythm-makers, the somatically inspired, and meditators of all stripes. We regularly host happenings that are dedicated to creating beauty and a deeper love for the self, the body, the other, & the mystery. Happenings are offered 'open bowl' style at Be Space in SE Portland.

This group is about helping Portlanders meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings they may be offering or have heard about. Since the brain is the most important sex organ we have, this group is interested in, Stimulating ideas around sex, love, relationship styles, community, Erotic poetry, literature, and film, Classes and workshops. Sinc …

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 …

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 …

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Ha-Shoshanah Study Group is a new group in Portland, set up to investigate a variety of esoteric subjects which are relevant to, but not necessarily exclusive to, the study and practice of Thelema. Topics may include yoga, tarot, Qabalah, and magick. This group is open to both beginning and more experienced participants interested in exploring various pathways by which an individual may evolve toward a greater humanity. The format is interactive a …

Join this free weekly meeting if you would like to learn about and practice meditation on the Light and Sound. This is a silent meditation, with the initial goal of raising above body consciousness.

You are invited to attend Bansi's meditation and satsang events in Portland and and Southern Oregon. Her satsangs will explore questions that have the potential to uproot you from your dream of separation. Please visit her website at http://www.BansiSong.org for further information. Dare for just one moment to experience the emptiness that you are! A small donation is suggested.

Our ACIM Center hosts 3 Course meetings a week as well as being the home of a Non-Violent Communication Group which beautifully reflects Course principles. More information and directions to our Center are listed in the link below. A nice selection of books are also available to check out as desired.  Facilitators may vary each week.   All are welcome. No RSVP required. WORKBOOK LESSON STUDY GROUP BEING CONSIDERED - This meeting will occur on either Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday evening from 7 …

8 Hearts is built on the qualities of devotion, dedication, compassion, and connection, and these same principles are the foundation for our volunteer efforts. Our group is focused on making a positive difference in the community in which we live and work. We place a concerted focus on giving our time to causes that support wellness, fitness, nutrition, environmental stewardship and overall joyful living. If these same initiatives strike a chord with you, we hope you’ll join us!

This group was created to offer space for Thai massage practitioners and students to gather to share ideas, techniques and learning time.  Whether you are new to Thai massage or have been studying and practicing this ancient art for years, it is always beneficial to practice with folks who will give honest feedback and guidance, and of course, in practicing together, we get to receive the work we so often only give. This group is hosted by The Naga Center, School of Traditional Thai Massage and …

Hello Seekers Meet other locals interested in expanding their understanding of sacred sexuality, especially Tantra, an ancient but contemporary approach to spirituality based on Hindu and Buddhist teachings, integrating body, mind, spirit and heart. We are currently open to members who are serious seekers as well as those interested in teaching.  We have a variety of people who facilitate, and each meeting provides new opportunities to learn, breathe, and connect. Email us if you have any questi …

Dear Energy Mystics Soon, we will begin our monthly chakra parties at the Bodhi Tree Studio in Portland. These party's will be  fun gatherings where you wil recieve information about the seven chakras as well as the angelic chakras.  You will learn methods to open the Kundalini energy channel  ( core light) to bring more light to your energy system. Energy testing and pendulum evaluation of the chakas will be taught and methods of balancing will be offered such as tuning forks, oils, color,  sou …

Perhaps it will not be out of place to explain here the meaning of the term 'Spirituality', which is often confused with blind faith in sacred books, a display of miracles, psychic phenomena, or Yogic powers. Spirituality is an inner experience and its alphabet begins where all philosophy and yoga practices end. It is the experience of the soul. When one says,"I am the body", it is a feeling based on the intellect and is defined as ignorance. When he says,"I am not the body, I am an awakened sou …