How do I rent Lajja Space for my event?

*Please first check the Lajjaspace calendar to make sure the spot you want is open here. Lajja Space is available to rent on an hourly or long-term basis. For more information, please email: embodiedessence@lajjaspace.com

Weekday Rental Rate (Mon-Thurs) anytime: $25/hour

(no loud drumming, gongs, or amplified bass Tues-Thurs evenings)

Weekend Rental Rate (Fri-Sun) anytime: $50/hour

Terms:

-We offer a 30-min grace period for setup and a 30-min grace period for clean up, for all weekend events, free of charge. For weekday events, the grace period is 15 minutes. 

-1.5 hour minimum for any events starting after 7pm on weekdays, and a 2-hour minimum for anytime on weekends (Friday – Sunday).

-For all non-repeating rentals 2 hours or longer, there is a refundable $100 deposit.

What amenities are included with the rental?

*A beautiful main space that can easily accommodate about 20 people

*Large speaker that is bluetooth compatible

*A lounge/reception area that is perfect for hanging out, making art and breakout groups.

*Studio props, such as yoga mats, meditation cushions, yoga blocks and bolsters

*A tea and filtered water area

*One ADA bathroom

*We will list your event and bio on this website and in our weekly newsletter

If you, or someone you know, might be interested in presenting, teaching, or playing in a beautiful studio in downtown Milwaukie, please email:  embodiedessence@lajjaspace.com to schedule a viewing. You can schedule phone appointments by email. 

How does the pricing structure work for events at Lajja Space?

*Our payment tiers are based on trust and sacred reciprocity! Check out the structure below to see where you land:

* Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation.
** Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.

SUPPORTER: Top of the Scale (or the left bottle):

• I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs
• I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
• I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property
• I own or lease a car
• I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs
• I have regular access to health care
• I have access to financial savings
• I have an expendable** income
• I can always buy new items
• I can afford an annual vacation or take time off

VALUE: Middle of the Scale (or the middle bottle):

• I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them
• I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
• I own or lease a car
• I am employed
• I have access to health care
• I might have access to financial savings
• I have some expendable income
• I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others
• I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden

ACCESS: Bottom of the Scale (or the right bottle):

• I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them
• I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs
• I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing
• I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas
• I am unemployed or underemployed
• I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care
• I have no access to savings
• I have no or very limited expendable income
• I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them
• I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden