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The Portal is a space in downtown Utica’s historic Bagg’s Square, thoughtfully designed for clarity, connection, and intentional work.

Through curated events and flexible use of the space, people gather, create, and move forward with purpose.

04/24/2026

4 PM is already full ✨
and there are only a few spots left at 6 PM.

I’m especially excited for this one…

Haley Rudolph will be joining us live on violin—guiding us in and out of the experience and adding a beautiful layer to the space.

Come lie down, get comfortable, and let the sound do the work.

Register at ATTEND in the bio before it fills

04/22/2026

On Mother’s Day, we’re gathering for an intimate afternoon of tea and floral cookie decorating at The Portal—hosted by Jessica Rowley of Love & Cupcakes.

No rushing.
No crowded restaurants.
No pressure.

Just a beautiful table, warm tea, and time to create something by hand.

You’ll leave with a boxed cookie bouquet—something you made yourself, infused with care and intention.

Come with your mom.
Come with your daughter.
Come with a friend.
Or come alone and create something meaningful to give.

$75 per person
$120 per pair (shared set)

This one is meant to feel slow.

04/21/2026

Join us THIS Saturday, April 25th from 9:00–3:30 for a birth class that actually prepares you 👇

This isn’t a sit-and-listen kind of class.
We’ll walk through a mock labor together so you can learn how birth can unfold, the detours it may take, and your options along the way.

You & you partner will:
✨ Learn how to navigate the unpredictability of labor
✨ Practice hands-on comfort + support techniques
✨ Ask real questions and be a part of the conversation
✨ Connect with other parents in the same stage
Because birth isn’t about memorizing, it about preparing in a way that actually sticks.

Comment EMPOWERED and we’ll send you the information you need to register.

04/20/2026

There’s something really powerful about giving yourself space.

real space
time space
physical space
energetic space
mental space

we don’t realize how much we’re constantly reacting
moving
taking things in

until we actually stop

yesterday wasn’t just about thinking

it was feeling
getting curious
sitting with things instead of rushing past them

being alone long enough for something real to come up
and then coming back together to see it differently

and when you have that kind of space…

things move

not because you force it
not because you figure everything out

but because you finally gave it room

it was really powerful

I’ll be offering this again on June 7th
before summer fills everything back up

if this feels like something you need… you’ll know

Visit theportalutica.com/attend to register or reach out with questions.

04/19/2026

What’s happening at The Portal over the next few weeks…

A mix of breathwork, sound, conversation, clarity, and intentional space to think, feel, and reset.

Some people come here to slow down.
Some come to move something forward.
Most realize they needed both.

This isn’t just a place to attend events—
it’s a space designed to shift how you show up in your life, your work, and your relationships.

If something here catches your attention… trust that.

Spots are limited. Some events are booked through theportalutica.com/attend and others through our hosts—reach out and I’ll point you in the right direction.

04/18/2026

What if the next step isn’t more effort but less noise?

We’re so used to solving things that we forgot what happens when we get quiet.

The One-Day Residency is a reset from that pattern.

You come in with something on your mind and leave with a clear direction.

No overwhelm. No over-structuring.
Just the right amount of guidance to keep you moving.

It’s intentionally small for a reason.

Register at theportalutica.com/attend

04/17/2026

The tools are there but without a clear way to apply them, they don’t change much.

That’s the focus of this session.

A small, hands-on working session where you’ll apply AI to your own work in real time and build tools you can actually use.

Designed for:
• Professionals looking to work more efficiently
• Business owners managing multiple systems
• Leaders who want to make better decisions

Limited to 5 participants.

Register at theportalutica.com/attend

04/16/2026

Most people don’t need another system.
They need a day where nothing is pulling at them.

No notifications. No urgency. No pressure to perform.

Just space to actually sit with what’s been circling.

That’s what this is.

The One-Day Residency isn’t a workshop or a productivity sprint.
It’s a structured day to think clearly, make decisions, and move something forward that’s been sitting for too long.

There are a few intentional spots left.

Register at theportalutica.com/attend

04/15/2026

There was a time when getting through the workday felt like enough.

Check the boxes. Get things done. Move on.

But more people are starting to realize that’s not actually what they want.

They want more clarity and more connection.
That’s what we're exploring at The Portal.

We start with a short somatic clarity practice, then the space opens.

Come for a few hours or stay for the full day.

$35 · Half Day (8:30–1)
$55 · Full Day (until 4)

Register at theportalutica.com/space

Address

412 Main Street
Downtown Utica, NY
13501

Telephone

+13154042579

Website

https://www.theportalutica.com/

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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.