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The Portal - Utica A gathering place in downtown Utica,
designed with intention. For meaningful gatherings, creative work, clear thinking, and intentional experiences.
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You’ve heard of yoga. You’ve probably heard of tai chi. But have you experienced Qigong?Sometimes the answer isn’t to pu...
10/16/2026

You’ve heard of yoga. You’ve probably heard of tai chi. But have you experienced Qigong?

Sometimes the answer isn’t to push harder, do more, or find another way to recharge.

Sometimes it’s about learning how to work with the energy you already have.

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle, intentional movement, breath, and focused awareness to cultivate energy, release tension, and restore balance.

And the beautiful thing? You don’t need to be flexible, physically fit, or experienced to begin.

You just need to be willing to try something different.

Next Thursday, we’re welcoming Josh Kelly to The Portal for an evening of Restorative Qigong.

This is an opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life, reconnect with your body, and explore a practice that has been around for thousands of years.

No complicated choreography.
No competition.
No pressure to perform.

Just movement, breath, awareness, and an opportunity to experience what happens when you give your energy somewhere to go.

✨ Restorative Qigong with Josh Kelly

📅 Thursday, October 22 | 5:30 PM
📍 The Portal | 412 Main Street, Utica
🎟️ $35 | No experience needed

Curious? Good. That’s all you need to be.

Registration is open. Grab your spot.
Link in comments.

Sometimes the work isn’t the problem. The room is.On Thursday, October 29, The Portal is becoming your office for the da...
10/15/2026

Sometimes the work isn’t the problem.
The room is.

On Thursday, October 29, The Portal is becoming your office for the day.

Bring your laptop, notebook or current project and choose a shared workspace in the downstairs conference room or upstairs studio.

Settle in, focus and work alongside other thoughtful people, without the pressure of a formal networking event or facilitated program.

Your day includes Wi-Fi, coffee, tea and water, plus limited access to two private rooms for calls or meetings. Come and go as your schedule requires.

Thursday, October 29
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Introductory rate: $35
Limited to 14 participants

Bring headphones and your lunch. We’ll provide the space to think, work and make progress.

Register at theportalutica.com/attend

10/14/2026

Some of the most meaningful work I do happens one-on-one.

There’s something powerful about creating space for a conversation that sparks clarity, fresh perspective, and new possibilities.

I’m opening my calendar for Private Sessions with Chelan at The Portal.

No need to have it all figured out. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore what’s next.

✨ Interested? Send me a message.

I don’t know about you, but I’m getting a little tired of being told how terrible everything is.Every headline. Every sc...
10/14/2026

I don’t know about you, but I’m getting a little tired of being told how terrible everything is.

Every headline. Every scroll. Every conversation seems to be competing for our fear, outrage, or attention.

And I’m not pretending there aren’t real problems in the world. There are plenty.

But there are also extraordinary people doing extraordinary things. People creating, collaborating, caring for one another, solving problems, raising families, building businesses, and making their communities better.

I get to meet some of those people every single week.

And what I see gives me a tremendous amount of hope.

I don’t believe we have to be afraid of the future to care about it.

I don’t believe we have to be dissatisfied with our lives to want more from them.

And I certainly don’t believe that the loudest voices represent the best of humanity.

I’d rather spend my energy building something worth believing in.

That’s what The Portal is about.

Less fear. More possibility. More humanity.

And I’d love to see more of you in this room.

UTICA: Curious about Qigong but not quite sure what it involves?Qigong is a gentle mind-body practice that combines slow...
10/13/2026

UTICA: Curious about Qigong but not quite sure what it involves?

Qigong is a gentle mind-body practice that combines slow, intentional movement, breathing and focused awareness. It can be practiced by beginners, requires no special equipment and does not require a high level of physical fitness.

On Thursday, October 22, certified Medical Qigong instructor Josh Kelly will lead a restorative Qigong experience at The Portal. Josh completed Zen Wellness’s 10-year Master’s Path program and has nine years of experience leading groups throughout the region.

RESTORATIVE QIGONG WITH JOSH KELLY
Thursday, October 22 at 5:30 PM
The Portal | 412 Main Street, Utica
$35 per person
Beginner friendly

IMPORTANT: We need a minimum of eight paid registrations by Monday, October 19, for the class to proceed. If you’re interested, please register now rather than waiting until the day of. If the minimum is not reached and the class is canceled, all registered participants will receive a full refund.

Learn more and register:
theportalutica.com/attend

Restorative Qigong with Josh Kelly

10/12/2026

You can love the life you’ve built and still be curious about what comes next.

Growth doesn’t always begin with dissatisfaction. Sometimes it begins with possibility.

And you never have to apologize for your ambition.

I’m creating something new at The Portal around this very idea. More to come. ✨

In the meantime, what have you been curious about exploring?

10/09/2026

Lately, I’ve been thinking less about work-life balance and more about creating a life where work, connection, family, and the things we love can all complement one another.

So much is taking shape behind the scenes, and I’m excited to share what’s coming.

In the meantime, here’s your reminder that Saturday Reset with Alanna Bone is tomorrow morning! 💛

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412 Main Street
Downtown Utica, NY
13501

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