The purpose of Dancing a Deity Yoga practice:  "To uplift one's connection & experience to inner wisdom- truth." When we dance Tara we develop skills which bring stability, balance, & harmony to ourselves, others and our environment.  The beauty of Tibetan Buddhist Methods is there is a specific goal and a method of 'HOW TO'.  Dancing Tara enables us to connect to our inner winds of activity.  When we meditate on Green Tara we meditate on energy-the skill is how to effectively use our energies t …

Our Mission The Transformational Voice Training Institute's mission is to help people to align with their voice, truth and purpose. Our Principles, Techniques and Methodologies raise awareness of the relationship between voice, one's unique and authentic nature, and one’s life purpose. As a by-product of this awareness, one recovers the Authentic Voice, which is already present, and which is inherently beautiful. To achieve its mission in the world, the Institute: empowers those who alw …

Welcome to ALIVEIN PORTLAND!   Our community is a strong, resourceful group, designed to support each other in living lives that are whole and on purpose. The intention of this meet-up is to create a community that is deeply connected where we can empower and witness each other to claim our space in the world.   The intention of our Meet-up is to create a safe forum for people to come alive and come in contact with a life that is on purpose.  We believe that connection, collaboration and co-crea …

This is a group for both experienced and inexperienced hikers, all of whom have the tacit fundamental desire to get outdoors for a day (or two). We have no group theory or group philosophy, yet. Personally speaking, I seek people willing to share in this group's organization, with a committed spirit of both activism and ethical eco-tourism. This means that we seek and communicate information about our activities that include regulations as well as education. The purpose of this group should be e …

Calling All Women Between 55 and 59! Welcome to Your Second Saturn Return, All You Lovely Mid-Life Mavens with Natal Saturn in Libra! And, Welcome to: "Surviving & Thriving Through Your Second Saturn Return" -- a 12 Week Educational Support Group for Women. What's a Saturn Return, you ask? It's when the transiting planet Saturn returns to the place it was on the day you were born and it is a significant karmic gateway that offers you the opportunity for wise passage into …

This is a small-sized, support group for persons with mental illnesses, depression, and stress. Who Should Join? Persons who want a SMALL (NEVER TO EXCEED 10 PERSONS PER MEETUP MEETING), SUPPORT GROUP, who experience Depression, Bipolar, Manic Depression, Anxiety, Panic, PTSD, Mood Disorders, or even stress, but who want to live a life of WELLNESS, should join. We believe that we can live a life far better than a life "just being in Recovery" --  WE BELIEVE WE CAN LIVE A LIFE OF WELLNESS. The Pu …

The purpose of this group is to discuss current economic crisis, its causes and primarily its possible near and long-term consequences from a personal finance perspective, including investment, while taking into the account the following: - Monetary policy and the Federal Reserve (fundamental topic) - Budget deficits, public and private debt, US Treasury market and interest rates (fundamental topic) - Trade imbalances and international capital flows (fundamental topic) - Economic indicator …

Welcome to the NW Steelhead & Salmon Fishing Group. We are a group of anglers with a passion for sport fishing as well as conservation to ensure we have the best fishing available. The purpose of our group is to connect people in the Portland and surrounding areas in numerous types of fishing and related activities. Our meetups will include fishing trips, training seminars, volunteer activities, meetings of the NW steelheader association, and any other type of fishing activity you would like. Ma …

 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 Las …

WHY I DECIDED TO START THE GROUP? A few months ago, my wife and I, along with a few friends went to Big Al's and got our bowling on. We had a great time laughing, eating and enjoying the company of other positive Brothas and Sistahs. We had such a great time, that I decided to start this group to get more Brothas and Sistahs together for fun, food and meeting other positive Brothas and Sistahs. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GROUP? The purpose of the group is to get Brothas and Sistahs together for …

    •When the Founding Fathers put to paper the dreams and aspirations of our great nation, they did so not only for the benefit of the citizens of their day.  They understood that our rights and liberties are gifts from God and, therefore, apply to all mankind for all time. Our Founders knew that by simply unleashing the burning desire for freedom ignited within each of us by our Creator, it’s blaze would lift all of mankind to greatness.  It was this revelation that gave them the courage to pe …

What are the Sacred Sisters about?   We are about women supporting women: As we are truly becoming sisters, we are getting to know each other and supporting each others dreams.  We may use something as formal as the vision board from "The Law of Attraction", a visualization during a holiday ritual, or just sharing our hopes over a meal.   We are about Ritual: A Sacred Sister enjoys using ritual to celebrate and inspire change in herself and in the world. Our rituals can be transformative, restor …

Do you like to learn new things? Meet new people? Play board games? Do you like to dance? Go to theme parties? Go to silly events or have a hot drink and good conversation on a Sunday afternoon? Are you a responsible, intelligent person? Then this group is for you!   Join PDX Singles Gathering and let the fun begin!   The purpose of this group is to meet new people in relaxing and fun environments.  Dating?? Friendship? Relationshi …

This is a group for working artists, producers, high-craft specialists, etc. who are building a business/career in the creative or high-craft industries - everyone from audio engineers to vintners.  We'll meet to socialize, discuss upcoming challenges and past successes, brainstorm strategies, and of course have lots of fun! Members are encouraged to add events for their own business or creative endeavors.  Once these are approved by an administrator (a one-click process for spam-filtering purpo …

I would like to meet other people as obsessed with records as I am. The purpose of the group is to meet others who understand the perpetual obsession with records and fine stereo equipment. Let's get together and spin our favorites and share secrets of where to dig and how to find bargains.

Are you new to Portland? The Portland Relo(cation) Club is for women who have relocated to Portland from other places. The purpose of this club is to offer fun, friendly and welcoming activities for newcomers to meet new people, make friends and explore Portland.