Emerging
Together in a circle of women we will welcome in a new beginning with intention and be guided by movement, breath, spirit, into a sacred container to support the emerging in each of us. Be ready to move, breathe, and be.
Following the Creative Breath :: A Two-part somatic writing series with Johanna Franzel of Root Therapy
Following the Creative Breath, is an immersive, in-person, two-part series in creative embodied practice through somatic writing. Over each 5-week session, we’ll combine gentle movement and breath exercises with writing prompts and (optional) sharing in a small-group setting to tend to your creativity, your voice, and your inner unfolding.
Held inside the beautiful Good Medicine Collective.
Rhythmic Ritual
We will dance! We will be danced. We will be Dance. Come tap the joy, the practice, the nourishment, and the healing of this ancient form.
The Art of the Altar
Altars hold an essential place in a spiritual life. In this workshop, we’ll explore the basics of putting together an altar. Where do I put it? What goes on an altar? How do I make it beautiful? How do I interact with it?
We’ll spend time each creating and sharing our own altars, ending with an emergent ritual that acknowledges the portal we have created with our collective doorways to the sacred.
Hosted by Sabra Saperstein.
Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-the-altar-tickets-1073698484069?aff=oddtdtcreator
Elemental Ecstatic Dance with DJ CJ Fee' (aka Charity Robinson)
Friday January 17
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Elemental Ecstatic Dance with DJ CJ Fee' (aka Charity Robinson)Is now the time to relinquish what is holding you back in life and step into your potency and life with a fresh perspective? Elemental Ecstatic Dance is an invitation to surrender into the 5 rhythms dance, embrace the cycles of life, and connect with the elements and directions. Creating a space where your dance becomes a celebration of the diverse and vibrant energies within and around you. Let us create a space for grace and deep surrender through our movement in community. Let us be reminded of what we came here to be a part of and find that place inside of us that is ready to be free, wild and then at peace. Opening with calling in directions and elementals, followed by live Dj Mixes with DJ CJ Fee’ accompanied by drum wash and Didgeridoo!
Sliding Scale $20-$30https://www.charityjoymovement.com/
Venmo @charityjoymovement or Cash at the door
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Oceans of Om: A fundraiser for Southern Poverty Law Center
On the eve of the inauguration, we will collectively chant Om, considered to be the symbol and vibration of unity between all people and all creatures and all things in the universe.
Spiraldance Community Breathwork Circle
Join Tania Zuckerman for her monthly community breathwork circle at Good Medicine!
GRACE Circles (Grief Remembered And Communally Embraced)
Community Grief Circles inspired by Francis Weller.
Kindling Desire: An Expressive Arts Workshop
Saturday February 1
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Kindling Desire: An Expressive Arts Workshop
Exploring a theme of closing/opening in the liminal time between winter and spring, we will use writing, drawing and movement to articulate physical, emotional and mental states and embody joys, challenges and creative intentions. No prior movement or arts experience needed. All abilities/backgrounds encouraged.Katharine Doughty is an artist, expressive arts therapist and somatic educator. Her practice is informed by training in visual art, massage therapy, martial arts, chi gong, meditation, authentic movement, physical theater, contact improvisation, butoh, postmodern and mixed ability dance. ISMETA registered therapist and educator. Certified Tamalpa practitioner.
https://www.katharinedoughty.com/somatics-and-expresive-arts.html18 spaces available, registration required.
Click here to register.
2 spots reserved for full scholarship. FMI contact.
participation options if unable to manage stairs. FMI contact.
Rhythmic Ritual
We will dance! We will be danced. We will be Dance. Come tap the joy, the practice, the nourishment, and the healing of this ancient form.
following the creative breath :: A two-part somatic writing series with johanna franzel of root therapy
Following the Creative Breath, is an immersive, in-person, two-part series in creative embodied practice through somatic writing. Over each 5-week session, we’ll combine gentle movement and breath exercises with writing prompts and (optional) sharing in a small-group setting to tend to your creativity, your voice, and your inner unfolding.
Rhythmic Ritual
We will dance! We will be danced. We will be Dance. Come tap the joy, the practice, the nourishment, and the healing of this ancient form.
Winter Solstice Sound Meditation with Vivian Rae Lambert
Immerse Yourself in a Winter Solstice Sound Meditation
As darkness reaches its peak and prepares to give way to light, this sound meditation invites you to pause, reflect, and renew. Settle in and let the powerful, resonant sounds of a gong and singing bowls create a meditative soundscape.
No prior meditation experience is necessary. This gentle restorative experience welcomes all who seek peace, healing, and stillness—offering a sanctuary of sound during this celestial turning point.
Provided:
Blankets, bolsters, and cushions
Location:
Good Medicine Collective Portland, Maine
Saturday, December 21, from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $40 Venmo directly@ Vivian-Rae-Lambert
What to Wear:
Comfortable clothes
Noir Solstice
"Ignite Your Inner Spark" Masterclass with Cinnamon Brûlée
A Transformative Journey to Resolve Burnout with Yakisugi Fire Art Therapy on the Winter Solstice.
Learn more and register here!
Morning Solstice Dance & Circle
A gentle dance to lead us into the light with DJ All For Love (Sage Hayes).
All proceeds after expenses go to the Middle East Children's Alliance (https://www.mecaforpeace.org/).
Winter Solstice Eve Candlelight Dance
Come out to celebrate the dark into the light by candlelight with DJ All For Love (Sage Hayes).
Azul Embodied Awakening
Friday Dec 20
10:30 – 11:30 am
The Path of Azul: Leslie Abrons
Azul is a heart-centered integrative practice for mind, body and spirit that utilizes the power of movement to harness the body’s intelligence for healing and embodied awakening.
This is a FREE offering for the solstice!
Evening Unwind : Honoring the Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice Practice :: Yoga + Massage
Spiraldance Community Breathwork Circle
Join Tania Zuckerman for her monthly community breathwork circle at Good Medicine!
Holiday Wreath Making
Honor the ancient tradition of bringing evergreens into our homes while creating your own uniquely beautiful holiday wreath at Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center. In this hands-on workshop, we'll gather to celebrate the season and tap into our collective creativity using sustainably harvested materials from our certified organic farm.
Pelvic Steam Ceremony
Join a small group of women and experience the soothing and healing effects of pelvic herbal steaming.
Plant Ally Circle
Plant Ally Circles are designed to connect deeply with the natural cycles of the earth in relationship with plant allies. This circle will work intentionally with Elder as our teacher and guide. We will learn the physical, emotional and spiritual medicine of Elder. Experience earth-centered rituals with guided plant spirit journey and meditation. This will include integration practices and Elder flower essence for you to take home and bring into your own personal life cycles you are moving through.
Disco With Your Authentic Self: Workshop, Stand Up Comedy, Community dance!
Come join us for a night of self-discovery, laughter, and dancing with your true self
Rhythmic Ritual
We will dance! We will be danced. We will be Dance. Come tap the joy, the practice, the nourishment, and the healing of this ancient form.
winter gear drive
WINTER GEAR DRIVE :: Collection Boxes inside Good Medicine Collective
:: Coats, boots, gloves/mittens, hats, socks
:: Donations will be given to MAINE NEEDS to distribute to our greater community :: Dec 13th - Dec 22nd
:: contact: Lara 207-408-3043//radiantnature@gmail.com with questions/comments
Women's New Moon: Community Movement & Sauna Circle
Lara Turnure and Genell Huston (of Lila Yoga) invite you to join them at Good Medicine Collective for an evening of deep nourishment. The evening will be a ceremony guiding ourselves back to our centers using movement, sauna, cold plunge, and reflection in community.
Elemental Ecstatic Dance
Embrace the parts of you that may have been forgotten and connect to what truly brings you joy! Dance with DJ CJ Fee.
Pay at door cash or Venmo. Sliding scale $20-30.
www.charityjoymovement.com
Yoga Nidra ~ A Fundraiser ~
Deep relaxation using guided meditation techniques of Yoga Nidra.
Nomadic Narratives
Join us for a soulful and intimate gathering inspired by the wellness traditions of nomadic life in the Sahara:
Traditional Moroccan Amazigh Tea Ceremony
Nomadic Wisdom and Wellness Through Storytelling
Good Movement at Good Medicine
Bring yourself to yourself and to the collective. Show up authentically with your strength and your vulnerability. Let yourself be moved.
Riverbird 2 Day Healing For Healers
Dates/Times:
Monday November 18 from 7:30-8:30 pm: Zoom prep session
Friday November 22 from 1:30 - 8 pm: group ketamine session
Saturday November 23 from 9-11 am: group integration session
To apply, email info@riverbirdclinic.com.
These groups often fill quickly, so we recommend applying sooner rather than later. We will create a waitlist when we reach capacity.
Good Movement at Good Medicine
Bring yourself to yourself and to the collective. Show up authentically with your strength and your vulnerability. Let yourself be moved.
Good Stress Thermal Club
Sauna and cold plunge circuit.
Heat up, Chill out, repeat.
Psychedelic Studio
Join us on Wednesday Nov 13th for our next Psychedelic Studio. During this month’s discussion, we will return to the topic of music, specifically playlists and choreographing a soundscape to facilitate expanded states of awareness. We’ll be joined by DJ Kellie Ryan of Portland Community Dance and Selma Holden of Riverbird Psychedelic Therapy Clinic to explore together the process that goes into music selection.
Good Movement at Good Medicine
Bring yourself to yourself and to the collective. Show up authentically with your strength and your vulnerability. Let yourself be moved.
Rhythmic Ritual
We will be Dance. Come tap the joy, the practice, the nourishment, and the healing of this ancient form.
BioDanza
Biodanza is the "dance of life." Join facilitators Gabriel Baldwin and Hannah Morris for an evening of movement, expression and connection in the Good Medicine Studio. Doors open at 7pm. Sliding scale $10-$20 at the door.
Good Movement: Finding Faith From Within
Barefoot, freeform dance in the beautiful upstairs studio at Good Medicine with music by DJ Tasja.
Riverbird 2 Day Healing For Healers
Dates/Times:
Monday October 21 from 7:30-8:30 pm: Zoom preparation session
Friday October 25 from 9 am - 4 pm: group ketamine session
Saturday October 26 from 8-10 am: group integration session
To apply, email info@riverbirdclinic.com.
These groups often fill quickly, so we recommend applying sooner rather than later. We will create a waitlist when we reach capacity.