New Earth School PDX
CLASSES
SUMMER INTENSIVE SESSIONS
SESSION 1 -
Monday, June 29th: 6pm-9pm
Monday, July 6th: 6pm-9pm
Monday, July 13th: 6pm-9pm
SESSION 2 -
Monday, June 20th: 6pm-9pm
Monday, July 27th: 6pm-9pm
Monday, August 3rd: 6pm-9pm
LOCATION: THE DEN, 116 SE YAMILL ST, PDX 97214
6pm-7pm
Lunar Alignment
with LYDIA THOMAS
Session 1 - June 29th-July 13th
Mondays @ 6pm-9pm / Green Room 2
$30 per class / $90 for the Intensive
*Please pay via Venmo @Lydia-E-Thomas to reserve your spot*
In this class we will be exploring the Feminine Lunar Cycle, diving deeply into the 4 phases of the Menstrual Cycle and the energies that support each phase. We will be exploring our cyclical nature in light of the phases of the Moon and learning practices to align with the Lunar Phases and restore hormonal balance in the feminine body. We will be using graphs to learn to chart our cycles, get to know our hormones, and understand our fertile window using the principles of Fertility Awareness Method. Every woman deserves to know her cycle intimately, know the signs of her fertile window, know what herbs and foods can support her during the different phases of her cycle and how to harness her energy in the most powerful way for her own vitality and creative potential. In the first class we will explore the hormones, the phases of the cycle and the archetypes that represent the energies we cycle through, including mystical teachings and aligning your bleed with the Moon. In the second class we will learn the rules of Fertility Awareness Method and how to track your cycle and know your fertile window. In the third class we will dive into Womb energetics, including herbal allies, womb Reiki and practices to connect to the womb and listen to her wisdom and voice. So excited to share these life changing codes with you!
Intuitive Astrology
with FERN CAPELLA ALLEN
Session 1 - June 29th-July 13th
Mondays @ 6pm-9pm / The Foyer
$30 per class / $90 for the Intensive
*Please pay via Venmo @ferncapella to reserve your spot*
This 3-week intensive is designed to help you move beyond surface-level astrology and into intuitive chart reading. You will learn how to understand the structure of a natal chart and interpret it as a living system rather than simply a list of traits. Together, we will explore how charts tell stories through patterns, relationships, and energetic themes, helping you develop both technical understanding and intuitive confidence. In this intensive we will: • Break down the core components of a birth chart, including planets, houses, and aspects • Learn how to identify major themes and repeating patterns • Practice reading charts in real time • Develop intuitive pattern recognition rather than relying solely on memorization • Explore how astrology can be used for self-awareness, timing, and deeper insight We will be working with participant charts as part of the learning process. You are invited to share your chart with the group, though sharing is always optional. Observing and learning through others’ charts is just as valuable and welcome. Please bring: • Your birth date, exact birth time, and birth location • A notebook and pen for notes • A device for audio recording if you prefer to review material later About the Instructor Fern Capella Allen has studied and practiced astrology for over 20 years. She has attended United Astrology Conference and NORWAC and has spent decades teaching, consulting, and creating original astrology content. Her approach blends technical understanding with intuitive interpretation, helping students build both confidence and skill in reading charts. Come ready to learn, practice, and see astrology with new eyes. ✨
Exploring the Enneagram
with KARIN EDWARDS
Session 1 - June 29th-July 13th
Mondays @ 6pm-9pm / The Foyer
$50 per class / $100 for the Intensive
*Please pay via Venmo @portlandrolfer to reserve your spot*
The Enneagram is a tool for learning Universal Love! The Enneagram has taught me to genuinely appreciate how different another person's inner world can be from my own - and how our differences can be add richness to life. It is a personality system. It is not based on birthdate. The types, numbered 1 to 9, reflect archetypal patterns that shape how that person sees the world and responds to situations. There are many layers of nuance beyond the basic types, yet even at the most simple level this framework can enrich our understanding of human nature. - Connect more deeply and ask better questions - Perceive physical and emotional patterns - Personalize your personal growth path Please check out my collection of links on the Enneagram personality system at https://portlandrolfer.com/Enneagram.html $50 per class or $100 for all 3. Sliding scale available, especially for all 3, but exceptions made for single classes. Venmo @portalndrolfer or contact me for other payment options. Tickets available at the door. ---------- Bio Karin Edwards is a Certified Advanced Rolfer with over 20 years of experience, at Awakenings Wellness Center on SE 12th near Belmont. She offers sessions in Spanish and English. Karin has earned her blackbelt in Ki Aikido, a martial art which teaches how to connect with the humanity in all beings -- even when we are under attack. Karin teaches a variety of topics including: Consent Skills, Personal Growth, Pain, the Nervous System, and "At-Home Jaw Therapy". Adult topics include Flirtation, "Adult" Ergonomics, Hair Pulling, and Feminine Pleasure. Her website is www.portlandrolfer.com.
How to Stop People Pleasing
with JULIE OSBURNE
Session 1 - June 29th-July 13th
Mondays @ 6pm-9pm / Green Room 1
$50 per class / $100 for the Intensive
*Please pay via Venmo @Josburne to reserve your spot*
Learn about the psychology behind "people-pleasing," how such strategies developed in our histories to protect us, and how to choose different strategies now, moving towards authenticity, assertiveness, and self-trust. This course will include a combination of educational content, practical skills (and opportunities to practice together), and personal sharing. Teacher: Julie is a mental health therapist and personal growth enthusiast. After going through her own journey to untangle codependency, she is passionate about sharing tools to gain greater self-possession and the courage that requires. She loves seeing people realize how much power and choice they have in their lives, and supporting them in embracing all parts of themselves, including those previously pushed aside to the shadows. Payment info: Venmo: @Josburne
Authentic Movement
with JAIME DURSO
March 24th - April 28th
Tuesdays @ 7pm-8pm / HALL
$10 per class / $60 for the semester
From subtle and slow to wholehearted catharsis, this practice invites you into full-spectrum aliveness. With eyes closed and awareness turned inward, movers follow the organic impulses of the body, while witnesses cultivate deep, nonjudgmental presence. In this sacred container, movement becomes a portal to the unconscious, a dance with the mysteries of the moment. Through intuitive exploration, shared reflection, and deep listening, we tap into the untamed joy of simply being— embodied and expressed. What Students Will Learn: Maximize your tolerance level with uncertainty Drop into unfiltered flow with ease Relate confidently to the unknown Hone your senses and increase natural magnetism Deepen your well of compassion Materials Needed (If Any): Clothing you can move comfortably in. Water Jaime is a Psychospiritual Guide, Embodiment Coach, and Women's Work Facilitator dedicated to supporting people in deepening their connection with self through somatic tuning and interior healing practices. Her work is an invitation to slow down, soften, and listen—to reclaim the wisdom of the body as sanctuary and rediscover inner truth. With a playful and intuitive approach, rooted in authenticity, she encourages others to live fully.
8pm-9pm
Joy and Elation as Internal Processes
with OGDEN MICHAEL
March 24th - April 28th
Tuesdays @ 8pm-9pm / FOYER
$10 per class / $60 for the semester
In this mindfulness and body awareness class, students will explore the idea that emotions are internally generated processes. While external events may seem to trigger them, our emotional responses are shaped by genetics, epigenetics, personal history, and the meanings we’ve attached to past experiences. We’ll also examine how substances that alter mood work by interacting with chemical systems our bodies already produce naturally. From this perspective, it becomes possible to learn how to intentionally cultivate similar emotional and mental states from within. We will learn to do so through guided mindfulness and body awareness exercises. Students will observe these processes directly and practice cultivating feelings of joy—and even elation—intentionally. This approach has been deeply transformative in my own life. It ultimately led me to realize the importance of living from a clear set of values and creating meaning and goals aligned with those values. For that reason, I strongly encourage anyone taking this class to complete a values assessment soon after this class. Each weeks class will be largely the same. Students are welcome to attend once or for the whole six weeks to dive deeper into the practices and share their experiences with others as we will have sharing periods through out the class. What to bring: *Warm clothes as the room might be chilly. *A journal or something to write on to record your experiences at the end of the class if you feel called.
Foraging and Seed Saving
with TINA DORAN
March 24th - April 28th
Tuesdays @ 8pm-9pm / LOUNGE
$10 per class / $60 for the semester
A know thy garden class to help us understand the back door aspects of nature. In a fun learning space we will explore seed saving what we can re-grow and how to forage locally. Students can bring notebook for usual tips and locations we can share ideas. Encouraged to bring seeds to share. This is more of a how to do it class and why we do it. Me Im Tina D I grew up in a industrial city, and was one of a few who had a garden. I found great delight in playing with moss and worms. That fascination has not left me and to this day I seek to find mushrooms and medicinal plants. Flowers and herbs everywhere I go. Nature is so abundant and with a little understanding we can help reverse the need for so many cooporate involvements in our day to day and have more local resilience. Spreading thoughts of self empowerment one seed at a time. Bring in your bike. Tools provided, but bring your own if you got 'em! Please sign up in advance to bring your bike to get fixed!
Womb Magic
with LYDIA THOMAS
March 24th - April 28th
Tuesdays @ 8pm-9pm / GREEN ROOM 1
$10 per class / $60 for the semester
In this class we will be diving into ancient and mystical practices that honor the sacredness of the feminine menstrual cycle, as well as learning some practical tools to know the body, to balance and align with the energies we move through during the phases of this sacred cycling. Through knowledge and ritual we will deepen our relationship with our feminine power of creation and intuition, tuning in to the voice of the womb and the many lessons she has for us to integrate. 1- History and Culture around menstruation - The Red Tent and Tribal rituals, Priestess lineage and feminine divinity. Compare to what we are taught & current social norms and beliefs. 2- The 4 Phases of the Cycle, the 4 Archetypes of the Woman and Menopause 3- Ovulation Prediction- basics of the Fertility Awareness Method and the feminine Hormones 4- Cycling with Herbs and Diet 5- Blood Rituals- honoring the sacred life force 6- The Voice and the Womb - listening to the voice of the womb, activating the womb through vocalization practices
Catch That Lovin' Feelin' & Join Us For Some Sexual Healing
with EMILY BREMS & FINN SCHADE
March 24th - April 28th
Tuesdays @ 8pm-9pm / GREEN ROOM 2
$10 per class / $60 for the semester
This class takes a mind-body spirit approach to healing sexual trauma. Students will learn, experiencing connect with tools for the mind and body to build a safe container of support for the release of stored trauma, allowing the body to become a more open channel for sexual energy reclamation. Through engaging discussions, embodiment exercises, and guided lectures, participants will gain a deeper understanding as well as a practical embodiment practices for safety, consent, pleasure, pain, boundaries, and personal empowerment in the liberation of sexual energy, a.k.a. sexual healing!
Queer & BIPOC Film Theory
with MONTY MONTGOMERY
March 24th - April 28th
Tuesdays @ 8pm-9pm / HALL
$10 per class / $60 for the semester
This class explores film through the lens of queer and BIPOC theory, focusing on how cinema represents marginalized identities and the cultural messages embedded in storytelling. Together we will watch and discuss a range of films, with special attention to the widely recognized “B-rated” films of the early 2000s and how they portray identity, power, and representation. Each session will include guided discussion and collaborative analysis, creating space for participants to think critically about film while sharing their own perspectives and experiences. No film studies background is required, only curiosity and a love of cinema. The class is led by a facilitator with professional experience in the film industry at both local and national levels, who brings a deep passion for cinema and experience leading thoughtful film discussions, including within queer community spaces.
Nature's Free Vegan Food & Medicine
with KEVIN FERGUSON
March 31st
Tuesday@ 7:30pm-9:30pm / BAR
$20 for one time class
Learn to identify some of the most common, healthful, and great‑tasting edible and medicinal plants in our local area. Students get to see, smell and feel live and fresh samples for hands‑on identification. The focus is on safe foraging practices, plant identification, seasonal availability, and simple vegan recipe ideas using wild ingredients. Class Overview: Introduction to Foraging: How to avoid poisonous species, explore local ecosystems, identify edible plants, and harvest sustainably. Resources for learning more: - Books: Botany in a Day (Elpel), Mind-Altering and Poisonous Plants of the World (Wink), Edible Wild Plants (Kallas), and Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants (Kloos). - Online: identify.plantnet.org, pfaf.org Seasonal Bounty: What is available in each season. Practical Uses: Simple remedies for bug bites, minor wounds, and everyday issues. Featured Plants: Mustard, mint, rose, onion, parsley and dandelion families, with live and fresh samples for hands‑on identification. Local Herbal Allies: Native and naturalized medicinal plants such as yarrow, California poppy, lemon balm, Oregon grape and more. Medicinal Compounds: Anti-aging quercetin, metabolic-supporting berberine, antiseptic thymol and other beneficial phytochemicals. WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD BRING Come with questions, a camera, and a way to take notes (a smartphone is fine). No special tools required. INSTRUCTOR BIO Kevin is a long‑time forager who studied under Dr. John Kallas, one of the leading educators in wild edible plants. His teaching blends practical botany, perceptual science, traditional herbal knowledge, and modern medicinal insights, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and helping students build confidence in identifying and using local plants. Professionally, Kevin works at Araceli Biosciences, where he develops advanced cell‑level imaging, cheminformatics, and AI technologies that help reveal mechanisms of action in biological systems. His work supports the discovery and understanding of beneficial natural compounds such as quercetin, berberine, and resveratrol. His broader background spans systems science, bioscience, and advanced imaging, with nearly 60 patents and an Emmy Award for perceptual modeling, along with several pending patents in image‑based cell treatment analysis. Kevin also created the vegan recipe site recipefactory.net. More information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ferguson-46944912/ Website: https://debone.com/kevinfhome.html