Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

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 …

New Connexion, the largest conscious living publication in the Pacific Northwest, covers alternative health and wellness, spirituality, personal growth and green living in its bimonthly journal and TV talk show. New Connexion hosts Wellness Night at New Renaissance, a monthly community get-together. Wellness experts present new ideas and hands-on demonstrations on alternative health, personal growth and conscious living. Bring your flyers to share at our free information table, and network with …

Members of the local Pranic Healing community offer a free service to the people of the Portland metro area. Come and experience Pranic Healing and participate in a meditation for world peace. Held each Tuesday evening (except holidays) from 7:00  - 9:00 PM.   At the Unity Center, 20255 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR  97068. Attendees particpate for two hours. This clinic is free to the public--donations are accepted to help cover expenses.

This workshop is a personal focus on the process of painting spontaneously for self empowerment and personal growth. It starts with a guided meditation, deepening intution and enhancing self discovery techniques. All ability levels are welcome from the beginner painter and meditator, to the experienced artist and meditator. The focus will be on the process of creating and not about the planned product, with no critiques.

Vision Statement We are Licensed Massage Therapists who are dedicated to excellence in our field of Massage Therapy and Bodywork. We are committed to sharing, teaching, and learning from each other to further our professional development as Licensed Massage Therapists. This sharing of our expertise gained from working on thousands of people will help to improve the state of health, wellness, and prosperity of everyone. By creating our crucible of shared knowledge, the world will become a better …

Portland Diamond Buddhism and Yoga is an informal group of intelligent and caring people interested in studying and practicing Buddhism and Yoga. We study courses and discuss every topic of Buddhist and Yogic philosophy from meditation to asana, developing compassion to Buddhist logic, Tibetan language to ancient trainings in wisdom. More info and downloads at: PDXDiamond.com

Reiki share practice circles on NE Alberta Street Arts District for those already attuned Reiki I or higher. We use Diane Stein's "Essential Reiki" as our foundation reference. If you are seeking others with whom to regularly practice and deepen your Reiki skills, and to do so in a safe setting, this is for you. Facilitated by Kevin Marshall, M.Ed., Reiki Master (aka Mister Reiki) who has facilitated over 50 Reiki Circle events, and participated in over 100.  Co-Facilitated by Trisha Mick, Usui …

Come share your heart, rest in Being, and connect with others in a safe nurturing setting. Most forms of Spiritual realization have been experienced in the subjective "inner" dimension of our lives. The process we share here reveals the way that embracing our human "everyday" selves and connecting with others not only feels good, but deepens our spiritual awakening too. We expand into a larger energetic field that connects us at the heart in ordinary human relationships, where life is lived. Tod …

At Wellness for Women we discuss Informative Wellness topics for the body, mind and soul. Socialize with like minded women in a fun and safe environment! We will have Guest speakers: Licensed Massage therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Chiropractor, Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Esthetician and more… We talk about: Alternative healthcare: massage, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, craniosacal therapy, acupuncture. What is it and what can it do for you? Skin care: solutions for problem sk …

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More people every day are reporting that they are being bombarded by demonic images, malevolent voices, vivid nightmares, disturbing sensations and destructive thought/feelings which seem to come from outside their own mind. To make matters worse, friends and health care professionals generally dismiss such experiences as overactive imagination or mental imbalance. If you or a loved one are suffering from these experiences, please come to give and receive support in a non-judgmental and dogma fr …

The Bodhi Tree Yoga Studio Divine Light Energetics hosting Sacred Saturdays A time to unwind and receive guidance or energy healing from experience practitioners. Please join us posted Saturdays for an afternoon of fun, music, readings, healing and special tea from The Tao of Tea.  There will be Reiki, Tarot, Energy Medicine, Kinesiology Testing, Astrology, and more. More details coming soon, Contact Jewels for more information 971 533 5119

I am a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher as well as a Singer/Songwriter. My intention is to share the healing capacity of the singing voice. At a "Liberation Through Voice" session, individuals and groups free up the voice, utilizing mantra, raga, breath-work, world-song, and improvisation....and of course, yoga. You can also stay in tune for my Portland area Kundalini Yoga classes!

It's one thing to study the Law of Attraction by reading books, listening to CDs, and attending lectures but it's another to put what you have learned into practice.  How do you make that transition from holder of knowledge to being a successful manifester and life changer?  You can join "Living" LOA where we are about incorporating the Law of Attraction into our daily lives to uplift energy, spirit, health, and our dreams. To accomplish this, the majority of our activities are geared toward int …

We gather together in order to tune-in/attune to the rhythm & creative, transformational power of the unfolding season. How else to discover our place as active participants? By sharing our collective exploration of the seasons--the phenomena unfolding right in front of us-- we hope to develop deeper insights & experiential knowledge of astrology, ecology (all our relations), that Beast/Blessing that is agriCulture, & ultimately continue the quest--the question that leads to the heart of Human B …

To be spiritual, not religious, is to experience and reflect Divinity in your own, unique way, free of any institutional constructs. What is that way for you? How have you developed your spiritual viewpoints, values and practices over the years? How do they support you as you face life’s challenges? Is it time to rethink them? Hello, I’m spiritual director and life coach, Dianne Edleman. Through Spiritual, Not Religious PDX, you'll reflect on, celebrate and continue to grow in your spiritual lif …

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for meditation and a video by Eckhart Tolle. This group conforms to the guidelines for Silent Local Groups as specified at: http://eckharttolle.com/local-groups-guide/. The format is as follows: Door opens at 6:30 PM. Meditative silence will begin at 6:40 PM and continue for 10 minutes after the video finishes. The video presentation begins at 7 PM and varies in length from 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. Following the final 10 minutes of meditative silence a …

Deeksha--also known as the Oneness Blessing--is a transference of Divine Grace. Similar to Reiki, but with the intention of facilitating Awakening, this energy allows you to dive into deepening states of quietness, inner peace and self-love. Receiving this Blessing on a regular basis helps initiate profound shifts in your life, including healing your relationships, and moving you toward states of appreciation, joy, causeless love and a deeper connection with whatever the Divine is for you. Donat …

This is a healing group for anyone who is interested in exploring their past lives and possible future lives. We will also work on unblocking any possible stuck energy associated with any past lives that come forward in the meditation circle. We will explore past lives through a group guided meditation. All levels of spiritual seekers are welcome and encouraged to join us. There is a $15 suggested donation to offset the room rental fees.