Experience
Experience
Listed below are upcoming classes, workshops, and pop up art shops.
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Classes & workshops
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A Virtual Meditation and Movement Class Series
Monday Mornings from 9:30-10:30am
Honey Mind Monday is a donation based weekly meditation and movement virtual class series beginning September 23rd through December 23rd led by Tara.
A "honey mind" refers to a mental state that is sweet, smooth, and free-flowing, much like the texture of honey.
Imagine allowing thoughts and sensations to pass through your mind with acceptance and kindness, instead of becoming frustrated by distractions or stress.
The class begins with a guided meditation for reflection and intention setting, fostering a soft, non-judgmental awareness. This is followed by a gentle flow that combines elements of vinyasa, hatha, and restorative yoga. Moving at a slower pace allows for presence in each asana, with a focus on breath, alignment, and mindful movement. The sequences balance stretching and strengthening to cultivate stability and peace within the body.
The class concludes with guided self-massage and self-energy work, empowering students to integrate self-healing practices into their daily lives.
Over time, students will cultivate a fluid and unhurried approach to life, inviting clarity, patience, and abundance into their everyday experience.
Here is the zoom link for the class.
*class will not be held December 2nd
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A Meditation, Energy Work, and Ambient Music Experience
Next Experience: Wednesday December 18th from 7-8pm @ Portland Yoga Collective
“I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” - Hafiz of Shiraz
Experience the transformative power of Magic Body, where the essence of subtle body energy work comes to life. This gathering led by Tara, Portland Yoga Collective’s meditation teacher, is an invitation to journey inward through guided meditation, the ethereal sounds of ambient electronic music, and energy work, all designed to harmonize and align your subtle body.
The evening begins with a relaxation meditation supported by gentle breathwork to bring your mind into a state of deep relaxation. Through this breath, you will open and align the energetic centers and channels within your body, allowing yourself to fully embrace the experiences that unfold. As you rest in tranquility, you will receive energy work aimed at aligning your subtle body, all while being bathed in original ambient music created by Just Milk, Tara’s own electronic music project. To conclude, you will be guided back to the present moment with mindful awareness and gentle stretches to reawaken your body. The session will end with a loving-kindness meditation.
Bring a journal and something to write with, and dress in comfy clothes!
Reserve your spot here.
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An Virtual Meditation Class Series Beginning January 22 2025.
Wednesday evenings from 9-9:30pm.
A guided meditation designed to awaken your inner potential and align with higher frequencies of light and energy. Through visualization, breath work, and intention, this practice clears old patterns and activates a deeper connection to your true essence, allowing you to step into your most radiant, empowered self.
Keywords: transformation, radiance, high vibrations
First Friday @ Tara Rook Studios
Tara Rook Studios explores the arts for individual and collective healing. The studio is home to art projects, the art shop, and her electronic music project, Just Milk. Stop by the studio on First Friday Art Walk from 5-8pm to check out what Tara’s working on, look at artwork, buy some art and enjoy refreshments. You can be certain that good tunes will be spinning by her or her friends. Tara aims to make each First Friday a magical and calming experience.
Guided Nature Walk: Part 1 (An Art Show)
Guided Nature Walk is Tara’s exploration in applying art, music, bodywork, and meditation for individual and collective healing.
Part 1 is a glimpse of the artist's art world: witnessing one’s true nature reflected in the woods and waters, drawing parallels to artistic creation and spiritual development.
What about a nature walk brings peace of mind? How can that not only be replicated, but enhanced through our visual imagination? When opening your mind to connections, you unfold to a universe of possibilities, expanding gracefully with intention.
These illustrations are inspired by our connection to the natural world.
Tara is working with three themes for Guided Nature Walk: Part 1:
MOVING OUT • LET LOVE IN • BEACH TREATS
Five original pieces and an illustrated design poster will be displayed and for sale at SeaWeed Co in Maine from January 4th to February 17th, 2022.
10% of art sales will be donated to the Indigo Arts Alliance.