Happier Portland

Join us for a transformative Loving Kindness Gong Meditation. During this one-hour gong bath, there will be prompts to focus on and send out loving kindness to yourself and others. Please note: An RSVP to this Facebook event will not secure your spot! Please register and get your ticket at: https://forms.gle/qzoDHkHpAD5T7KiB7

Mindfulness is a radical act of self-care in today's fast-paced world -- a tool for maintaining sanity, finding meaning, and coping with the stresses of modern life. This event offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a profound and restorative way. No prior meditation experience is required. Just bring an open heart and a willingness to connect with your inner self. Come and experience the power of sound healing and mindfulness in a supportive and nurturing environment.

After a brief introduction and guided meditation, Phoenyx will offer an intense ~60-minute sound immersion with her two powerful gongs and gentle Koshi chimes. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to journal and/or share reflections with the group.

Unlike other sound healing events, this immersion will involve loud, intense, and powerful gong-playing, at times, to clear stuck energy and allow for emotional release. Gongs create a unique, deeply-moving experience that can drop listeners into spontaneous meditative states (theta) where we have access to creative thinking and deep relaxation and tension release. They also help to clear energetic blocks and re-attune to higher vibrations. Gongs can also bring up big emotions, which can sometimes feel activating and create feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to allow for these feelings to come up and to release. Earplugs will be provided for anyone who might be sensitive to the sound.

Wild Hearts Wellness
4230 NE Fremont St
Portland, OR 97213

Sunday, April 28th, 2024
Doors open at 7:00pm
(Please arrive between 7:00-7:10pm so we can begin promptly at 7:15pm)
Event: 7:15-8:30pm (Doors may be locked after 7:15pm)

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now for this rejuvenating and uplifting event. We look forward to sharing this special experience with you.

Tickets offered on a sliding scale: $25-50
and must be purchased at https://forms.gle/qzoDHkHpAD5T7KiB7

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Please invite your friends to the Facebook event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/837762508148898/


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Phoenyx Bio:
Founder and Soundscape Navigator at "For the Love of Gong," Phoenyx is a free-spirited creator, event-organizer, coach, psychonaut, philosopher, writer, speaker, consultant, and gong-lover — passionately inspired by expanded states of consciousness, alchemy, healthy empowerment, mind-hacking, trauma-healing, entheogenic exploration and harm-reduction, natural wellness, and community-building. She completed the Advanced Gong Sound Healing Certification Training through the International Gong Yoga Association in July 2022, under Gong Master Yogi Mehtab Benton, and has two magnificent gongs: a 32" traditional bronze Chinese Chau gong; and a 24" Paiste Brilliant Symphonic gong, made of silver, nickel, and bronze. She is the founder of Phoenyx Enterprising, SPARX, phoenyxfx, For the Love of Gong, Bit Consultants, and Liberating Love; author of The Tripper's Guide to an Awesome Ride; and event organizer for Happier Portland, Portland Sound Baths, Authentic Portland, Relationship Anarchy Portland, Portland Bitcoin, and LoveHub Meetup groups. A perpetual student, Phoenyx is always exploring further education to learn how to share the gongs in more therapeutic ways.

SPARX is a fun and nurturing low-key, high-vibe monthly playspace in a cozy, chill, alcohol-free lounge! SPARX stands for "Sound Healing, Play, Authentic Relating + eXpression," -- a place where you can indulge in nourishing self-care (with a relaxing gong meditation, snacks, tea, and creative space); seed, sprout, and grow new and lasting friendships; and build a supportive community network through relaxing play, intentional connection, and art-sharing!

Spring is the time for emerging from our hibernation and planting the seeds of what we'd love to bring to life this coming year... Join us at the April SPARX to celebrate this time of renewal by growing together, and sprouting and nurturing new budding connections!

We aim to cultivate a gentle incubator for your authenticity to flourish as you grow new roots into the broader community. Hang out with heart-led people, connect through authentic relating games, enjoy healthy snacks and tea, dance, cuddle, play games, and make and share art! (*Please note, an RSVP to this Meetup event will not secure your spot. Please apply and register at: www.tiny.cc/sparx)

Follow the SPARX page for updates: www.facebook.com/sparxpage

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Sunday - May 19th - (and every 3rd Sunday of 2024)

Doors open at 6:30pm;
Main Event: 7:00-9:00pm;
After Party: 9:00-10:30pm
Please arrive between 6:30-6:50pm, so we can settle in and be ready to begin by 7:00pm

The container will close / doors will be locked at 7:05pm, so please arrive on time


~The Flow~
6:30-7:00pm - Soft Arrival (decorate your nametag, grab some snacks & tea, socialize, explore the space)
7:05-7:20pm - Opening Circle (container closes)
7:20-7:35pm - Gong Sound Bath with Guided Meditation (by Phoenyx / For the Love of Gong)
7:35-9:15pm - Authentic Relating Games (facilitated interactive exercises to foster connection)
9:15-10:30pm - After Party / Art Sharing / Social Hour (make art, enjoy snacks and tea, browse art for sale, dance, socialize, play games, or cuddle!)

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What do I wear / bring?

Come as you are; embrace your uniqueness! Feel free to express yourself with fashion, and/or come cozy in your fluffy onesie.


You'll want to bring something to help you be comfy sitting and/or laying on the wood floor (a yoga mat or pad, pillow(s), and possibly a light blanket to enjoy the sound bath).

If you want to, bring art to share with others and/or your favorite art supplies to create while you're there! You're also welcome to bring games and snacks, if you'd like.

*There's also an option to silent auction and accept donations for your art! Barter offers will also be encouraged.


If you're a music artist or poet and have CDs or books for sale, bring those, too! If you offer other products or services you'd like to share, bring a flyer or business card to post on a bulletin board. We'd love to build a micro-economy in our community where we can offer mutual support in meaningful ways.

Also, bring your best friends! (Please make sure they apply :))

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Parking may be sparse, so please leave ample time and/or carpool or take alternative transport.
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Energy Exchange
Tickets are offered on a sliding scale: $30-$60

Discounts and gift tickets are available for volunteers and those with financial hardship.
To get your ticket, please apply and register at: www.tiny.cc/sparx

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This is an 18+, alcohol-free, consent-centric, LGBTQIA2S+ friendly, BIPOC-friendly event. We're calling in heart-led creatives who want to co-create a fun, supportive, thriving, active, and robust community.