The Portal - Utica

The Portal - Utica The Portal is a space for progressive leadership, cultural innovation, and embodied strategy. Founded by Chelan Vanno.

We host community events, executive consulting, curated experiences, and membership-based access.

03/08/2026

Working from home has its perks.

But sometimes you just need to be around other humans.

That’s exactly why Monday Morning at The Portal exists.

A calm, beautiful space to begin the week with intention. We’ll start with a short somatic clarity practice, then the space is open until 1 PM for quiet work, conversation, collaboration, or simply a change of scenery.

For this month, if you tag someone who might want to join you, I’ll send you both a code for a free pass.

Register on the Space page of our website.

03/08/2026

Step away from the noise of business for a moment and reconnect with yourself.

Join the Mohawk Valley Business Women's Network (MVWBN) for Practical Self-Care for Women in Business, an evening designed to support women through connection, education, and practical tools for everyday well-being.

You’ll learn simple, science-informed self-care techniques with of Mohawk Valley Healing Therapies, helping you better understand and support your body through movement, energy techniques, and anatomy-based insights.

The evening will close with a calming sound experience led by Chelan Vanno, Founder of The Portal - Utica, offering a restorative moment to slow down, regulate, and reset.

You’ll also have the opportunity to experience The Portal and see how this unique space supports gathering, learning, and restoration in our community.

📍 The Portal – Utica
🗓 March 11, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM

Register at www.mvbwn.org

You don’t need another podcast.You don’t need another coaching session.You need a day.A contained, intentional, uninterr...
03/08/2026

You don’t need another podcast.
You don’t need another coaching session.

You need a day.

A contained, intentional, uninterrupted day
to think clearly about the thing you’ve been circling.

This isn’t networking.
It isn’t a workshop.
It isn’t passive.

It’s space to decide.

One-Day Residency
Sunday, April 19

Register at: theportalutica.com/attend

If something has been quietly tapping you on the shoulder…
this is where you answer it.

Confidence isn’t something you “have.”It’s something you practice.This 8-week series isn’t about performing for others.I...
03/07/2026

Confidence isn’t something you “have.”
It’s something you practice.

This 8-week series isn’t about performing for others.
It’s about reclaiming your body, your presence, and your power.

Limited spots.
If you’ve been curious… this is your sign.

Register at theportaltuica.com/attend

03/06/2026

For this Monday’s Monday Morning at The Portal, if you tag someone in the comments who might enjoy starting their week with you, I’ll send you both a coupon code for a free pass.

We’ll begin with a short somatic clarity practice with and then the space opens until 1 PM for quiet work, conversation, reflection, or collaboration.

No agenda.
Just a better way to start the week.

📍 The Portal · 412 Main Street
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1 PM

Tag someone who should come with you and I’ll send the code.

What if Monday didn’t feel chaotic?Focused work.Beautiful space.Intentional energy.No coffee shop noise.8:30–1:00$45 day...
03/06/2026

What if Monday didn’t feel chaotic?

Focused work.
Beautiful space.
Intentional energy.
No coffee shop noise.

8:30–1:00
$45 day pass.

You don’t need a membership.
You just need an intentional enviroment.

Register at: theportalutica.com/space

Most people don’t realize how dysregulated they are until they finally feel calm.Two sessions.No performance.Just sound ...
03/05/2026

Most people don’t realize how dysregulated they are until they finally feel calm.

Two sessions.
No performance.
Just sound + nervous system reset.

If you’ve never experienced a gong bath — this is your invitation.

Sunday 3/22 • 4PM & 6PM
These fill quickly.

Register at: theportalutica.com

Men need space too.Not to fix.Not to impress.Not to posture.Just to talk honestly.This isn’t therapy.It’s real conversat...
03/04/2026

Men need space too.

Not to fix.
Not to impress.
Not to posture.

Just to talk honestly.

This isn’t therapy.
It’s real conversation with real men.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of everything lately — come sit down.

Free to attend. Donations accepted. Registration required.

theportalutica.com/attend

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412 Main Street
Downtown Utica, NY
13501

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Chelan Vanno, founder of Infinite Illumination Yoga, is a certified instructor of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. She received her certification from the Kundalini Research Institute in 2018 and has studied with some of the most renowned instructors in the country. Her lead teacher was Kartar Khalsa, who has received many honors, including being named as the International Kundalini Yoga Teacher Association’s Teacher of the Year in 2014. She received additional instruction in sound and mantra from internationally known recording artist Sat Purkh Kaur Khalsa, and training in posture and alignment from Siri Sat Kaur, founder of Kundalini Yatras Inc.

As a mother and business professional, Chelan was in search of a way to find balance and peace in her life. In an attempt to overcome some personal struggles, she attended a wellness retreat in 2017 that featured Kundalini Yoga. The experience had a profound impact and inspired her to dive deep into its practices and spiritual principles. The transformational shifts this evoked, led to an undeniable need to share the benefits of Kundalini Yoga with others.

She now finds fulfillment and joy in enlightening her own students on these ancient practices, sharing techniques that can be used in everyday life to release stress, find emotional balance and awaken intuition. Her classes, which consist of breathing techniques, physical practices and mantra meditation, are aimed at building physical vitality and expanding consciousness.