Classes, events and retreats to resource, replenish and experience deeper connection with yourself, your community and the world around you.
Upcoming
Illumination - February 5
Accessing Full Moon Wisdom with Ashley and astrologer Stephanie Gailing.
By aligning with the rhythms of the natural world we can enhance our well-being and live life with greater purpose and awareness. One way to feel in flow with this universal intelligence is by attuning to the Full Moon, witnessing and connecting with the unique inspirations that these lunations offer us every month.
Accessing Full Moon wisdom is at the heart of Illumination, an online gathering that marries astrology with self-care and mindfulness practices.
Each month, you’ll discover the unique energies of the current Full Moon as they inform the astrological landscape, including its signature lessons and what it is inviting us to embrace. Then through gentle, contemplative practices, you will learn how to embody these energies and ways to skillfully cultivate and steward them in your daily life. In addition to insights that will allow you to move through life with more presence and purpose, you’ll discover practical self-care strategies that will bolster your vitality.
Beforeeach 90-minute Illumination online gathering, we will share reflection questions that will help you open to what we will be exploring. Afterwards, you will be able to access journaling prompts that will foster integration of what you learned. The audio recording of the gathering is also included with your registration.
We look forward to exploring the wisdom of the Full Moon together with you.
Save the Date – March 6, 2023: Grounding Your Intuition (Virgo Full Moon)
February Gathering Shining Your Light for the Collective (Leo Full Moon) / February 5, 5-6:30pm PST (New Time!)
In this month’s Illumination gathering, we will be shining a light on the wisdom of the Leo Full Moon, which occurs on February 5. Through conversation, meditation, and reflection, we will explore how living through our heart, attuning to our creative spirit, and coming from a place of generosity provides the pathway to feeling connected to our communities and the world at large. Through discussion and contemplative practice, we will also delve into how pivots and detours can be productive and inspiring at the moment given that renegade Uranus ties into this Full Moon.
No prior meditation experience nor astrology knowledgeneeded; all are warmly welcome to Illumination gatherings.
$28 if you register by 1/29/23, $36 thereafter. We are also offering sliding scale options as well as scholarships. Enrollment includes pre- and post- practices and recording of the livestream gathering.
Radiance in Reciprocity: A Nature Meditation Retreat / June 9-11, 2023
“The Earth calls us to reciprocity.” – Robin Wall-Kimmerer
What happens when we choose to live in natural currents of reciprocity? Radiance in Reciprocity is an invitation to immerse yourself into a supported, sensory exploration of this query.
Through gentle, contemplative practices – centering reverence, attention, compassion, rest and awe — we will spend our weekend together attuning to the abundance of intelligence and beauty living around and within. As we do, we will practice opening ourselves more fully to the presence of radiance— a natural, luminous and nourishing force that honors the gifts as well as the responsibilities of interconnection.
“Sensory perception is this ongoing interweavement: the terrain enters us only to the extent that we allow ourselves to be taken up with that terrain.” – David Abram
Radiance in Reciprocity is being held at Coastal Mountain Sport Haus, a small, family-operated, agro-retreat center in Oregon’s beautiful Coastal Range, about 75 minutes from Portland.
This retreat will include:lodging Friday and Saturday night (ranging from single rooms to camping); delicious, vegetarian meals that are primarily locally-sourced; guided meditations and eco-dharma talks; and full access to the retreat grounds which feature a wooded trail, rolling meadow, pear orchard, outdoor soaking pool, river access and several options for personal contemplation. (Weather permitting, we may also enjoy evening campfires.)
THIS RETREAT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE EMAIL ASHLEY TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST AND INCLUDE ANY NOTES ABOUT LODGING PREFERENCES. Register by 3/15 for early bird pricing. Group size is limited to 12 people. I am excited to share that a generous patron has created a substantial scholarship fund specifically for this retreat.
Do you want to step into your full creative potential? Would you like to be supported as you bring a personal vision into material reality?
Then I invite you to join me forLive Radiantly, a transformative hybrid coaching program.
Live Radiantly melds the tailored guidance and inspiration of 1:1 coaching with the enhanced support, connection and learning generated through group work. It reflects the experience, knowledge and practical tools I’ve learned, developed and shared over the past 12 years of successfully coaching individuals and organizations. It also features offerings that draw on my extensive studies and practice in mindfulness and nature meditation.
Registration for the 2023 Cohort of Live Radiantly has closed. Details about the 2024 program is expected this summer. (Please visit my Coaching page for information about 1:1, leadership and business coaching.)
Quiet / May 15
a silent meditation series, online and in-person
When we set an intention to get quiet, often we initially discover just how much noise is present between our thoughts, feelings and sensations. However with practice, and when we give ourselves space to drop in, we can discover and rest in what exists underneath the chatter – a wise, calming, caring and steady awareness.
Quiet is a silent meditation series dedicated to accessing the healing and replenishing benefits of tranquility and to connect with natural wisdom.
Some sessions will be held online, some in-person (in or near Portland, OR.) In each though I’ll share a few words on mindfulness or nature contemplation to support you in transitioning into mediation practice and into quiet. (General meditation guidance will be also offered to those new to meditation.) Our formal practice time together will then be held in silence.
Note: I will continue to provide updates as sessions are scheduled and flushed out so do check back from time to time.
UPCOMING SESSION(S)
More details coming early September.
Sliding scale donation: $10-$12-$15. Limited group size. To register you’ll need to both EMAIL ME (indicating session date in the subject line) and make a payment (via Venmo – “Ashley-Dahl-8” or PayPal – “ashleymargaret9@gmail.com.” Further details will be emailed to registered participants a day or two out.
Mindfulness in Nature: a Nature Meditation Course / TBA 2022
Many people find the natural world a supportive (and often easier) place to quiet the mind, release stress from the body and access compassionate wisdom. This course is for anyone who would like to experience the benefits of nature meditation and/or grow a personal nature meditation practice. It is also for folx curious about mindfulness but who find it difficult to get out of their heads when meditating indoors. Surrounded by the restorative beauty of nature, you will learn simple techniques to balance your nervous system and to skillfully meet life with care.
Mindfulness in Nature is being held in-person and outdoors (NW Portland) with a limited size group. 2022 series details coming…. No prior experience needed.
Ongoing
Meditation Monday
After four beautiful years of gathering, Meditation Monday has come to an end. We thank you deeply for your practice and presence over the years- what a blessing it’s been. Know that as a community we are in active exploration about new possible iterations so stay tuned!
With love,
Ashley and Jocelyn
Yoga Nidra
The practice of Yoga Nidra offers an effective and sweet way to bring kindness to our nervous system while tapping into our body’s innate capacity to self-heal and restore. Through a process of supported and guided relaxation we’ll release accumulated tension (physical, emotional and spiritual.) In doing so, we’ll cultivate the state of Yoga Nidra, a state of consciousness that allows us to rest in beneficial theta brain waves. This both activates our body’s natural healing capacities and allows us direct access to our creative and compassion-filled inner wisdom. All warmly welcome, no prior experience needed. (Click here for suggestions on props and set-up.)
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30pm PST, online. Drop-In ($15) or sliding scale Membership ($15-$36-$60/month.) Note: Yoga Nidra Memberships include access to all livestream Yoga Nidra classes + the Community Library featuring guided meditations and other resources. If you need to pay a different rate, or simply could benefit from a free class, please email me.
REGISTER HERE.First time taking a class?Visit this page for more detailed instructions on creating an account, making a purchase and accessing classes.
Awakening with Nature
Nature offers an inherently supportive container for meditation and invites the body, mind and heart into the natural wisdom of the present moment. Join us Wednesdays for guided, nature-based meditations from the comfort of your own home or favorite natural environment. Sessions may also offer brief EcoDharma talks, inquiries, or group reflections. All levels welcome.
The 2022 season has come to a conclusion. Thank you everyone who joined us– we loved spending our summer Wednesday mornings with you.
Details about the 2023 season coming in the spring. To be added to the email list, head HERE.
A compassion-based guided relaxation practice to release physical and emotional tension. Option for Day Pass or Unlimited monthly. Learn more and purchase.
Bring the benefits of nature-based mindfulness to businesses, organizations and leadership teams.
Guided by Nature programs are designed to support organizational andpersonal well-being. Through simple tools—rooted in established wisdom traditions, backed by research and offered in a relatable manner—they help individuals and groups to skillfully manage stress as they bolster resourcefulness and creativity.
Experiential resiliency trainings for people in helping professions and caregiving roles.
We’re wired to sense and feel what others feel. This trait lies at the heart of caregiving roles. Problems arise though when we don’t include ourselves in the circle of care, when we don’t receive sufficient tending as we extend our caring presence to others. Fortunately, there are accessible tools and practices that can help.
Relax and Restore with Yoga Nidra programs provide profound healing for modern times.
The barrage of information and stimulus we’re subjected to in modern life can take its toll on our physical, emotional and spiritual health. Yoga Nidra offers an effective and sweet way to bring more kindness to our nervous systems while tapping into our bodies innate, but often underutilized, capacity to self-heal and restore.
{"id":null,"mode":"button","open_style":"in_place","currency_code":"USD","currency_symbol":"$","currency_type":"decimal","blank_flag_url":"https:\/\/openspacemindfulness.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/tip-jar-wp\/\/assets\/images\/flags\/blank.gif","flag_sprite_url":"https:\/\/openspacemindfulness.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/tip-jar-wp\/\/assets\/images\/flags\/flags.png","default_amount":500,"top_media_type":"featured_image","featured_image_url":"https:\/\/openspacemindfulness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TIP-JAR-200x155.png","featured_embed":"","header_media":null,"file_download_attachment_data":null,"recurring_options_enabled":true,"recurring_options":{"never":{"selected":true,"after_output":"One time only"},"weekly":{"selected":false,"after_output":"Every week"},"monthly":{"selected":false,"after_output":"Every month"},"yearly":{"selected":false,"after_output":"Every year"}},"strings":{"current_user_email":"","current_user_name":"","link_text":"Pay It Forward","complete_payment_button_error_text":"Check info and try again","payment_verb":"Pay","payment_request_label":"OpenSpace Mindfulness \/ Coaching, Mindfulness & Nature Meditation with Ashley Dahl \/ Portland","form_has_an_error":"Please check and fix the errors above","general_server_error":"Something isn't working right at the moment. Please try again.","form_title":"OpenSpace Mindfulness \/ Coaching, Mindfulness & Nature Meditation with Ashley Dahl \/ Portland","form_subtitle":null,"currency_search_text":"Country or Currency here","other_payment_option":"Other payment option","manage_payments_button_text":"Manage your payments","thank_you_message":"Thank you for your support and generosity, it's greatly appreciated.","payment_confirmation_title":"OpenSpace Mindfulness \/ Coaching, Mindfulness & Nature Meditation with Ashley Dahl \/ Portland","receipt_title":"Your Receipt","print_receipt":"Print Receipt","email_receipt":"Email Receipt","email_receipt_sending":"Sending receipt...","email_receipt_success":"Email receipt successfully sent","email_receipt_failed":"Email receipt failed to send. Please try again.","receipt_payee":"Paid to","receipt_statement_descriptor":"This will show up on your statement as","receipt_date":"Date","receipt_transaction_id":"Transaction ID","receipt_transaction_amount":"Amount","refund_payer":"Refund from","login":"Log in to manage your payments","manage_payments":"Manage Payments","transactions_title":"Your Transactions","transaction_title":"Transaction Receipt","transaction_period":"Plan Period","arrangements_title":"Your Plans","arrangement_title":"Manage Plan","arrangement_details":"Plan Details","arrangement_id_title":"Plan ID","arrangement_payment_method_title":"Payment Method","arrangement_amount_title":"Plan Amount","arrangement_renewal_title":"Next renewal date","arrangement_action_cancel":"Cancel Plan","arrangement_action_cant_cancel":"Cancelling is currently not available.","arrangement_action_cancel_double":"Are you sure you'd like to cancel?","arrangement_cancelling":"Cancelling Plan...","arrangement_cancelled":"Plan Cancelled","arrangement_failed_to_cancel":"Failed to cancel plan","back_to_plans":"\u2190 Back to Plans","update_payment_method_verb":"Update","sca_auth_description":"Your have a pending renewal payment which requires authorization.","sca_auth_verb":"Authorize renewal payment","sca_authing_verb":"Authorizing payment","sca_authed_verb":"Payment successfully authorized!","sca_auth_failed":"Unable to authorize! Please try again.","login_button_text":"Log in","login_form_has_an_error":"Please check and fix the errors above","uppercase_search":"Search","lowercase_search":"search","uppercase_page":"Page","lowercase_page":"page","uppercase_items":"Items","lowercase_items":"items","uppercase_per":"Per","lowercase_per":"per","uppercase_of":"Of","lowercase_of":"of","back":"Back to plans","zip_code_placeholder":"Zip\/Postal Code","download_file_button_text":"Download File","input_field_instructions":{"tip_amount":{"placeholder_text":"How much would you like to tip?","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"How much would you like to tip? Choose any currency."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"How much would you like to tip? Choose any currency."},"invalid_curency":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Please choose a valid currency."}},"recurring":{"placeholder_text":"Recurring","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"How often would you like to give this?"},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"How often would you like to give this?"},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"How often would you like to give this?"}},"name":{"placeholder_text":"Name on Credit Card","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter the name on your card."},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Enter the name on your card."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Please enter the name on your card."}},"privacy_policy":{"terms_title":"Terms and conditions","terms_body":null,"terms_show_text":"View Terms","terms_hide_text":"Hide Terms","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"I agree to the terms."},"unchecked":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Please agree to the terms."},"checked":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"I agree to the terms."}},"email":{"placeholder_text":"Your email address","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter your email address"},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Enter your email address"},"blank":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Enter your email address"},"not_an_email_address":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Make sure you have entered a valid email address"}},"note_with_tip":{"placeholder_text":"Your note here...","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Attach a note to your tip (optional)"},"empty":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Attach a note to your tip (optional)"},"not_empty_initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Attach a note to your tip (optional)"},"saving":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Saving note..."},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Note successfully saved!"},"error":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Unable to save note note at this time. Please try again."}},"email_for_login_code":{"placeholder_text":"Your email address","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter your email to log in."},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Enter your email to log in."},"blank":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Enter your email to log in."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Enter your email to log in."}},"login_code":{"initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Check your email and enter the login code."},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Check your email and enter the login code."},"blank":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Check your email and enter the login code."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Check your email and enter the login code."}},"stripe_all_in_one":{"initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter your credit card details here."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Enter your credit card details here."},"success":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter your credit card details here."},"invalid_number":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card number is not a valid credit card number."},"invalid_expiry_month":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's expiration month is invalid."},"invalid_expiry_year":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's expiration year is invalid."},"invalid_cvc":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's security code is invalid."},"incorrect_number":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card number is incorrect."},"incomplete_number":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card number is incomplete."},"incomplete_cvc":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's security code is incomplete."},"incomplete_expiry":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's expiration date is incomplete."},"incomplete_zip":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's zip code is incomplete."},"expired_card":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card has expired."},"incorrect_cvc":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's security code is incorrect."},"incorrect_zip":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's zip code failed validation."},"invalid_expiry_year_past":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's expiration year is in the past"},"card_declined":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card was declined."},"missing":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"There is no card on a customer that is being charged."},"processing_error":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"An error occurred while processing the card."},"invalid_request_error":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Unable to process this payment, please try again or use alternative method."},"invalid_sofort_country":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The billing country is not accepted by SOFORT. Please try another country."}}}},"fetched_oembed_html":false}
