Vision
Vision
Through the years it has become clear that Soma Arts Lounge would someday, in fact, operate in the community as a lounge. We are working to make that happen, seeking to develop cooperative relationships with healing artists, activists, teachers, business professionals [marketing, IT, accounting, legal], and thinkers. The space will provide for movement classes, workshops, private practices, gallery, retail, and community. If YOU are interested, please contact us.
We are currently developing a private label of massage and body oils, which will be offered in the Portland area retail market, festivals, online, to massage practitioners, and in spa boutiques. The overhead to launch this is estimated at 10K, for product inventory [bottles, carrier oils, essential oils, labels, shipping supplies], e-commerce, a website, and marketing.
In order to materialize these visions we are calling for investors to donate or create investment contracts with. Your support is needed financially to bring forth these dreams! Your generosity and support are deeply appreciated!
Documentary Films
On the issue of obesity, the film Killer at Large offers a holistic look at the causes and effects of marketing, massive agri-business, politics, and the realities of modern culture, to address what is a bigger threat than 'terrorism' in our time.
Obesity : Killer at Large :: Watch the Trailer
Closely related, as all of the major issues of the day are [obesity, oil, media, government, food, nutrition, culture, environment, etc], is a movie that addresses nutrition and disease. Specifically, Cancer and other immune diseases and their response to a vegan diet, juicing and coffee enemas, or The Gerson Therapy. The Beautiful Truth follows a 15 year old boy as he produces a home-schooling project on the link between diet and disease.
The Beautiful Truth :: Watch the Trailer
These films are powerful sources of information, that reinforce how important it is to shield oneself from mass marketing, packaged foods, and over-consumption/consummerism-the traps of corporate America in partnership with 'our' government. It is time to elevate local farming, community gardens, de-programming our minds and hearts from advertising, a connection to the Earth, and empowering each others' intelligence to make wise choices.
Belmont Street Fair
I will be giving on the spot consultations and creating essential oil blends at the Belmont Street Fair, at the Belmont Yoga booth. This Saturday, 10am-5pm.
Please CLICK HERE for details.
Hope to see you there!
A to the Zia!
Portland Wine Merchents
The Dove Self-Esteem Fund
Who: For girls ages 10-13 and their mom/mentor
What: A self-esteem and awareness building workshop
Where: The O'Rourkes [address upon registration]
When: Saturday June 6, 2009, 1-4 pm
Why: To expand our definition of Beauty!
How: This experiential workshop will open pathways of communication, understanding, and empowerment for girls and women alike.
Facilitated by Jamie Smith, Soma Arts Lounge LLC
www.somaarts.net
Please RSVP 503.477.7037
This is a FREE community event.
Learn more @ Dove
Flock Blog Go!
Who and What is Flock?
Flock is a dynamic network of creative, forward-moving, business-owning women in Portland, OR. We self-invented in early 2008 out of a desire to connect and collaborate with other creative women entrepreneurs.
We understand that while we have chosen to go solo, an extraordinary community of creative professional females surrounds us, and that we can all thrive by honoring and learning from each other’s expertise and experience.
We support each other by providing ideas, resources, feedback and referrals. We are committed to inspiring in each other clarity, excitement and the drive to succeed. We approach our individual livelihoods and our shared network with a vibrant, authentic, whole-self philosophy.
We meet monthly, communicate regularly, and host public events to promote our talents.
Visit our BLOG!
