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.

Explore what it means to be a man-loving man (gay, bisexual, or otherwise) on a spiritual path. Let's meet up and discuss social issues, organize group outings and retreats, and meditate together on a regular basis. Experience your mind as discovered through meditation. We practice mindfulness as a group - noticing what arises and constantly coming back to the present moment. We also practice generosity by bringing a small monetary donation (one or two dollars) to each meeting if possible.  thes …

“Just when you think it can’t get any better, it does. That’s the law.” ~ Byron Katie The Work is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all of the fear, violence, depression, frustration, and suffering in the world. Come join our qualified facilitators, other participants like you, and experience the happiness of undoing those thoughts through The Work and allow your mind to return to its true awakened, peaceful, and creative nature. People who do “The Work” commonly repor …

We all desire to be who we were meant to be, and to connect with spiritually minded people. We all want to know and become our higher self, and to know our purpose in this incarnation. The purpose of this group is to help each other to grow and to move forward in a high vibrational way, and to become all that we can...and were meant to be! We welcome anyone who just wants to come to meet other like minded people and to enjoy the energy in the room, as well as enjoy the gifts of our practitioners …

Discover your inner creative self, or deepen your relationship with this part of you, through collaborative play, brief and approachable mindfulness practices, and a playful approach to creativity. Get back to the childlike joy of artmaking without the need to make something "good." You will be surprised and amazed at what flows out of your being when you set aside beliefs about who is an "artist" and who is not. We are all artists creating our own lives!

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 group is designed to build a community that meets to connect with others who are willing to express desire, taboo, love, attention, & sensation openly, and be seen for who they really are. Turn ON events offer a safe, playful environment to exercise and stretch our intimacy and communication skills. We play guided, round-robin style games {PG-13}, allowing you to gain insight into yourself and others. It's like a giant exhale when the rest of the world is asking you to hold your breath. Any …

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 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 …

Bright Way Zen meets every Tuesday evening. Find more at www.brightwayzen.org. Sitting with others can significantly strengthen a sitting practice you may have started on your own. All are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation or experience. We meet at Bright Way Zendo near Cedar Mill (12020 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225). Led by a qualified Soto Zen teacher, we practice Zen meditation together, and study and discuss Zen Buddhist teachings. Meditation instruction is available, as are …

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 …

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 …

Welcome to your FRIENDS OF CONSCIOUS LIVING. We are a combination of 2 groups. The first one is a group of people seeking to live more consciously by intention. To foster this, we meet to discuss and share our experiences and insights in open conversations or presentations by members of our circle and friends from other circles. Our topics are diverse, many of an esoteric nature, many of a practical nature. We are inspired by the works of Caroline Myss, Thomas Moore, Sri Aurobindo, Ervin Lasz …

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 …

The Complete Running Group hopes to provide runners of all abilities interested in continued personal development through running both practical and experiential events to enhance their personal growth.  Facilitated by experienced professionals in coaching and running, these events will offer hands on practice in methods of personal growth through running with events that hope to ignite the spirit of running and the power it has within you. We look forward to hosting group runs, seminars and mor …