Here are Jay and Todd having fun at the photo shoot wearing matching socks & gloves (in case you didn't notice...)
New Website / New Blog!
We have a new website! It’s been a work in progress and we are happy to say that is it functioning for the most part (a couple of pages are still under construction). A big thank you to Joshua Seaman for his work (as our photographer also)! You’ll have a chance to see upcoming events right up on the first page and check the blog here that has been updated by Andrea. Thank you Andrea!
New Class Time & Name for Friday PM!
FRI
5:45-7 pm
The Friday evening class is moving to a start time of 5:45-7 pm instead of 5:30. It will also become a donation class, so you can either use your class card or bring a cash donation (more is good, but less is fine too!)
The name? Happy Hour Yoga . . . and it will be shared among the teachers; each teacher will bring his or her wisdom and playfulness to it. For now, Todd and Vittoria will be alternating it each week (and Todd plans on a Happy Hour Yoga: at the bar soon)
Starts Fri April 3rd. See you there!
Did you miss the Potluck?
Here is some cake….And…THANK YOU!
If you missed the potluck, don’t worry, we’ll have more . . . here is a picture of the fabulous cake! We’re planning for a gathering at least every 3 months.
Stay tuned . . .
Todd and Vittoria want to take the opportunity here to thank all the students who have been coming to our classes at OmBase and before at Sacred Onion . . .
We are grateful for your support!
Also a big THANKS to the incredible front desk staff and helpers that are co-creating an amazing space here at OmBase. Emily Trinkaus, Beth Staus, Andrea Janda, Dagmar Luenser and Eileen Hickey. I (Vittoria) personally feel very lucky as I have needed the help, and somehow it has arrived! Just like that! We also want to thank all the teachers and facilitators that are part of this incredible group.
Yin Yoga Series M/W/F
4/3-4/22
7:15-8:15 pm
Cost: 108-$133 sliding scale. Pre-registration.
Todd’s teaching another Yin series this month in the evenings. There are just a few days left before it starts!
The yin approach utilizes long, supported, postures, that you simply relax into… when the muscles are relaxed, then the myofascial tissue surrounding them can begin to stretch and also strengthen.
We spend four or more minutes in each pose… gently exploring the full range of motion of the major joints. The yin practice is a great balance for those who are more active and or athletic, as well as a great practice for those new to yoga.
See the bottom of our Class Descriptions page for more information.
Yoga Immersion
M/W/F
4/6-4/24
6:30-8 am
Interested in the morning immersion?
Email us at OmBase or email Todd. He’s waiting to hear from you….
Here’s a link to our immersion page.
Mom and Toddler Om Yoga
TUE
4/7-5/5
11-12:30 pm
TUE
4/7-5/5
11-12:30 pm
Cost: $60 for 5 classes.
A new class series is happening for moms and toddlers (ages 1-2 y/o approximately). Elizabeth Wilson is teaching a new class that we hope will become popular among the moms here at Om Base.
Elizabeth Wilson Woodyard is a mother of two and has more than 17 years experience as a yoga instructor for people of all ages. She brings a love of children, nature, and music into the yoga experience.
Call or email if you want to sign up!
Community Breathe!
SUN 4/5
4-6 pm
Cost: $25 Pre-registration/payment. $30 at the door
A breath workshop lead by Margaret Townsend…
Bringing our breath back to our lives means we have the ability to live with more energy, to calm and balance the nervous system in the moment, to have a health promoting, stress relieving ‘tool’, and to know that our breath is a comforting companion that allows us to willingly meet whatever life brings to us.
Margaret is a certified breathing facilitator with over 20 years experience using various holistic practices to assist others in stress management and self-awareness. Please see her website The Living Breath for more information.
Yoga & Writing Class
SUN 4/12
1-4 pm
Cost: Pre-registration required $30-45 sliding scale
Alternating between blissful yoga and meditation, and fun writing exercises that help us tap into our intuition and guidance, we’ll access and give voice to our inner guidance.
Todd and Emily are co-teaching.
All are welcome – no previous yoga or writing experience needed.
Family Yoga! Special Class
SUN 4/19
2-3:30 pm
Cost: $10/adult $5/child
Alana taught the last family yoga class last month and we have another planned for this month!
Please pre-register for this class and let us know how many there are in your family!
Ecstatic Body Postures
SUN 4/19
4-6 pm
Cost: $25 Pre-registration/payment. $30 at the door.
Analouise Williams, Ph.D.
Dr. Felicitas Goodman, anthropologist, found that holding a posture represented by figurines and statues found in archaeological sites from hunters and gathers and horticulturists worldwide, is a method for achieving ecstatic trance and its attendant visionary experience.
Dr. Goodman introduced Dr. Analouise Williams to this ancient mystical tradition. Dr. Williams, a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and researcher, has studied from other gifted shamanic teachers.
However, when she offers the ecstatic body postures, people experience a different — and often profound — mystical experience.
No previous shamanic journey experience is required. Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a rattle or drum (optional).
Dance Om is coming!
Solo Dance Journeys
SUN 4/25
7-9 pm
Solo Dance Journeys
SUN 4/25
7-9 pm
Cost: Sliding scale $8-$18.
Deborah Orandon, MS, NCC, LMT
Join with others in a safe, welcoming environment to take a free-form movement journey all your own.
Please join us for this evening of inner-discovery, self-expression and creativity through the joy of dance – no experience necessary!
Since this gathering does not include physical contact with others during the dance, the evening starts with brief boundary setting so that we can all stay focused and open to our inner impulses. And then we’re off!
The journey begins with a short guided movement meditation for presence & grounding—and here is where the verbal input ends. Continuous waves of a wide variety of music will usher your body, mind & spirit from the Om Base studio to anywhere your inner-eye will take you.
Taking these solo journeys with others doing the same provides the intention, energy & richness that only a group dance can bring. Attention to boundaries ensures that each of our dances can be an uninterrupted and deeply personal journey.
We end with a closing circle, where speaking is optional.
Lead by Deborah Orandon, MS, NCC, LMT. Deborah is the owner of Self Awareness Counseling in Portland, Oregon and the creator of Inner-Awareness Movement (I-AM) Technique. She has a formal education in counseling, massage and movement and brings diverse life experiences to her work. Her formal education as well as some of the life experiences that led her to this varied background are discussed on her web page.
Drum Circle
WED 4/29
7:15-8:45 pm
Cost: FREE /donation
Our drumming circle is going strong!
Join Mike for a fabulous time!
Bring a drum or favorite instrument or pick one up at the circle.
Drumming can heal the spirit, body, mind, heart and the earth. Together we create “in the moment” connectedness through open spirit and oneness. Wonderful things can occur, elation, release, relief, joy, tears, laughing, giggling, smiling, bonding, heart opening, and sharing.
In addition, drum circles are just plain fun and exhilarating!
Absolutely no drumming or music experience is required – just an open mind and open spirit. Everyone has a heart that beats within them and from this mother rhythm you will be amazed at what we can create together.
If you own a drum or other instrument please bring it, however, there will be a limited number of drums for those that don’t have one. Any and all percussion instruments are welcome, e.g. wood blocks, bells, tambourines, shakers, flutes, whistles, etc.
We encourage you to bring your friends or invite friends who you think may be interested in attending this community drum circle – the more the merrier! We also encourage dancing!!! If you want to come and simply dance or just listen to the rhythms please come as well.
There is no cost for this community event but please feel free to consider a donation.
Discover Yoga! FREE
SUN 4/26
2-3:30 pm
Another free class for the ones that haven’t come to yoga. Let your friends know!
Quiet Time Changes
Quiet Time is a free time for you to come in and do your practice, or just relax and read a book from our library, or just lay in savasana to rest.
Quiet Time will be offered ONLY on Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting in April.
We squeezed in a class on Tuesday and will probably have another class on Thursday soon.
Look for it on our schedule . . .
An evening of total relaxation and healing resonance… Tom & Jen will bring their orchestra of healing chimes, singing bowls, and didgeridoos and play while we ease into an hour and a half of Yin Yoga followed by an hour-long sound healing in savasana. You are invited to relax and to let the vibrations of the sound waves ease into your body and find their own way to the spots that need it the most.
This past Sunday we had our first Community Acupuncture at Om Base and it was fabulous.
In an atmosphere of acceptance and support, we will practice yoga, meditation and writing to drop more deeply into our hearts and then give voice to what we find. As we get in touch with our heart’s desires and wisdom, we uncover a more authentic and liberating expression of our creativity. Join us on this Leo Moon in experiencing the power and joy of heart-centered yoga and writing!
Out of the darkness comes the light, out of the stillness, the dance…
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