Aloka —
Ground Lab
with Graham Slick
A Weekly Cannabis-Friendly Sound Bath Reset Ritual
GUIDE — Graham Slick
CADENCE — Every Thursday
DURATION — 7—9P (2 hours)
LOCATION — Yoga on Yamhill — 124 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97204 (Map)
EXCHANGE — $40 Recommended ($25 Supported)
VIBE — Uniquely Portland, Supportive, Playful, Deep
STYLE — Circle, Journey, Community, Weekly Ritual
Your weekly reset ritual. Same circle, same hour, every Thursday.
Aloka — Ground Lab is the cannabis-friendly weekly reset ritual at the heart of Aloka's practice — a recurring container where sound, breath, and plant meet to settle the nervous system and return you to yourself. It's not a one-off experience. It's a rhythm. The kind of thing you start arranging your week around.
Each Thursday, the circle opens. Bowls, breath, smoke, stillness. You leave lighter than you came in.
New friends warmly welcomed. Regulars even more so.
Ground Lab is part of the LAB series — Listen · Allow · Belong.
The Arc
A familiar weekly shape, with room for the room to shape it.
Open — Circle blessing, introductions, the Spirit Leaf Ritual, gentle somatic tune-in.
Sound — A guided journey through crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, harmonium, and shamanic instruments.
Pause — A short seated meditation, a brief share, a collective sigh.
Sound — A softer return — energy work, Reiki undertones, Graham's signature zesting.
Close — The Goodbye Song. Integration. Out into the night.
The Essentials
Arrive on time. Settling in matters.
BYOS. Cannabis-integrated — there will be smoke. Consume beforehand to align with the start. No hard drugs.
Props provided. Mats, bolsters, blankets, cushions on site. Bring your own if you prefer.
Dress cozy, layered. Body temp drops in deep relaxation.
Hydrate. Bring water. Oranges and seasonal nourishment provided.
Capacity is held intentionally small — around 12.
A Few Pro Tips
Blanket on top of the mat — comfort upgrade.
Restroom before, not during.
Keep the space above your head clear — Graham moves through the room.
Come calm. Energetic catch-ups happen after.
Graham Slick
Named Best Sound Bath Experience by Willamette Week's Best of Portland Readers' Poll 2025. A lifelong musician and somatic practitioner rooted in non-dual philosophy. Five years of facilitation. Continually refining the craft. Graham’s Lab Sessions are his open and accessible group events — they contain the same depth of facilitation he brings to private clients and ceremonial work. Inquire about private sessions »
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do participants play instruments? No, not typically, the session is more of an active meditative experience. You'll be guided to explore different meditation, breathwork, and some mindful movement. There is a goodbye song at the end where you are welcome to sing along.
Am I required to smoke or eat edibles? No — You can come and enjoy the journey in the way that you prefer. We do not allow hard drugs.
How smoky does it get? It's really not that bad. We try to keep it intimate with 12 people. We have a larger space, and if it does get a little "too much," we can turn on the fans or open the windows. Also, there's a small atrium off the prop closet where you can take a breather if you're feeling the call.
Do I have to participate? Yes. Be brave. You can do it.
