Regulate + Relate
An Evening of Slowing Down, Being Present to What Is,
and Engaging in Connective Conversation
Do you ever feel like a duck —
feet paddling like the dickens under water, while appearing calm, cool, and collected on top?
Stuck in patterns of working, producing, working, producing, but often experience moments of feeling disconnected from other people, the work you’re doing, and even from yourself?
You’re not alone.
We live in a strange moment in time. More than ever, we have to intentionally create space to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and lower the barriers that make genuine connection with others feel so hard and fleeting.
This evening is a small experiment in doing exactly that!
What the evening will look like
For the first hour, we’ll slow things down together through a gentle somatic practice. I’ll guide the group through a series of simple exercises to help you notice what’s happening in your body, understand a bit about how the nervous system works, notice your own responses, and practice settling your system.
No experience with somatic work is necessary.
The second hour will be a lightly structured social space to connect with other thoughtful people in the EQ School community. I’ll offer a few prompts to get conversations started, but the intention is to create space for open conversation with people who care about emotional intelligence, growth, and being more present in their lives.
Logistical Notes
• We’ll meet Saturday, March 21st from 5-7pm at The Bar Method in Portland’s Pearl District
• The event will take place in a carpeted exercise studio, so we’ll be sitting or lying on the floor (no chairs, but you can lean against walls for support).
• Cushions are available, and you’re welcome to bring a yoga mat or blanket if you’d like additional comfort.
• Socks are required in the studio, and we’ll ask you to leave your shoes outside the room or in the locker room.
Capacity is limited to 20 people to keep the experience intimate.
Register Here
A small-group evening of somatic practice and thoughtful conversation designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and connect with others.
March 21st, 2026 from 5-7pm at The Bar Method:
904 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209
$29 — Assisted Ticket
There are a limited number of these tickets available. Please choose this option if cost would otherwise prevent you from attending.
$39 — Standard Ticket
$49 — Supporter Ticket
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