Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction

Come join us for a gentle yet powerful Seitai group practice — a space where silence, breath, and spontaneous movement meet. This is a donation-based event, so you’re free to contribute what feels right (from 0€ to (your choice)€). ✨ What is Seitai? Seitai (整体) is a Japanese practice that helps you reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence. Through subtle awareness and guided techniques, you’ll be invited to: Listen deeply to your body through Yuki (a meditative, hands-on practice of sensing and following the breath). Release hidden tension with Katsugen — allowing involuntary, spontaneous movements to arise naturally. Find balance in stillness and movement, letting your body recalibrate itself in surprising ways. Seitai is not about control or forcing; it’s about giving voice to the movements your body has been waiting to express. Sometimes this brings ease, clarity, and lightness. Sometimes it stirs up dizziness, discomfort, or emotions. Every experience is valid — and you are always free to pause or leave at any time. 🌌 Why join? Discover a practice that many find deeply transformative. Create space for release, renewal, and vitality. Explore in community, whether you’re a curious first-timer or already familiar with Seitai. 👕 Practical details Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel and water to stay hydrated. Bring openness and curiosity. Watchers are welcome — you can simply observe, or dive into active practice. The session is guided, but the real teacher is your own body. ✨ Learn more: 🎥 Watch a short video: https://youtu.be/KF7agFE1zss?si=6UhmjwaIAfBo-_Op 📖 Read more about Seitai: https://seitaibarcelona.com/what-is-seitai/ Everyone is welcome, whether you are completely new or already familiar with Seitai. Bring comfortable clothes and an open mind. 💰 This event is donation-based, supporting the space and allowing us to keep offering it. Private one-to-one sessions are also available at an affordable price. 🌿 Step into silence, breath, and spontaneous movement — your body knows the way. PangeaHaus, Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin, Berlin, 2nd Floor, first room. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUA4DqR7DEP5XhEy7 https://www.eventbrite.de/e/seitai-free-group-session-tickets-1982614595626? Pangea Haus e.V. 2nd floor Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin Concept and rules: https://www.systemik-im-dialog.de/ Deutsch Komm zu unserer sanften und doch kraftvollen Seitai-Gruppenpraxis – ein Raum, in dem Stille, Atem und spontane Bewegung aufeinandertreffen. Dies ist eine Veranstaltung auf Spendenbasis, du kannst also frei beisteuern, was sich für dich richtig anfühlt (von 0€ bis (deine Wahl)€). ✨ Was ist Seitai? Seitai (整体) ist eine japanische Praxis, die dir hilft, dich wieder mit der angeborenen Intelligenz deines Körpers zu verbinden. Durch subtile Achtsamkeit und angeleitete Techniken bist du eingeladen: \*Tief auf deinen Körper zu hören durch Yuki (eine meditative, praktische Übung des Erspürens und Folgens des Atems). * Verborgene Spannungen mit Katsugen zu lösen – indem du unwillkürlichen, spontanen Bewegungen erlaubst, ganz natürlich zu entstehen. \*Balance in Stille und Bewegung zu finden, während sich dein Körper auf überraschende Weise selbst neu ausrichtet. Bei Seitai geht es nicht um Kontrolle oder Zwang; es geht darum, den Bewegungen eine Stimme zu geben, auf deren Ausdruck dein Körper gewartet hat. Manchmal bringt dies Leichtigkeit, Klarheit und Entspannung. Manchmal wirbelt es Schwindel, Unbehagen oder Emotionen auf. Jede Erfahrung ist gültig – und es steht dir jederzeit frei, eine Pause zu machen oder zu gehen. 🌌 Warum teilnehmen? * Entdecke eine Praxis, die viele als tief transformierend empfinden. \*Schaffe Raum für Loslassen, Erneuerung und Vitalität. * Erkunde die Praxis in der Gemeinschaft, egal ob du neugieriger Anfänger bist oder bereits Erfahrung mit Seitai hast. 👕 Praktische Details \*Trage bequeme Kleidung und bringe ein Handtuch sowie Wasser mit, um hydriert zu bleiben. * Bringe Offenheit und Neugier mit. \*Zuschauer sind willkommen – du kannst einfach nur beobachten oder direkt in die aktive Praxis eintauchen. * Die Sitzung wird angeleitet, aber der wahre Lehrer ist dein eigener Körper. ✨ Mehr erfahren: 🎥 Schau dir ein kurzes Video an: https://youtu.be/KF7agFE1zss?si=6UhmjwaIAfBo-_Op In diesem Video [00:16] wird Seitai als eine japanische Kulturform beschrieben, die den Organismus wieder in Ordnung bringt („Seitai“ bedeutet „Körper in Ordnung“). Es basiert auf der Beobachtung der natürlichen Lebensenergie und nutzt Bewegungen wie Katsugen Undo [00:32], um die Vitalität zu fördern. 📖 Lies mehr über Seitai: https://seitaibarcelona.com/what-is-seitai/ Jeder ist willkommen, egal ob du völlig neu bist oder Seitai bereits kennst. Bringe bequeme Kleidung und einen offenen Geist mit. 💰 Diese Veranstaltung basiert auf Spenden, um den Raum zu unterstützen und es uns zu ermöglichen, dieses Angebot weiterhin aufrechtzuerhalten. Private Einzelsitzungen sind ebenfalls zu einem erschwinglichen Preis verfügbar. 🌿 Tritt ein in die Stille, den Atem und die spontane Bewegung – dein Körper kennt den Weg. PangeaHaus, Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin, 2. Etage, erster Raum. Anfahrt via Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUA4DqR7DEP5XhEy7 https://www.eventbrite.de/e/seitai-free-group-session-tickets-1982614595626? Pangea Haus e.V. Zweite Etage Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin Konzept und Regelungen: https://www.systemik-im-dialog.de/

**Back & Neck Release Yoga** A soothing practice designed to relieve tension in the upper body, calm the nervous system, and restore ease. This class combines gentle, breath-led movement, deep stretches, and mindful awareness to soften areas where stress and posture often accumulate. Especially beneficial for those experiencing stiffness, fatigue, or stress-related tension — including back and neck pain, shoulder tightness, or bruxism. https://www.eversports.de/org/activity/e4e81c65-137e-488a-98b7-ad4ce057a8cb

**Vinyasa Burn Flow for Strength** **Build strength, stability, and confidence in our Vinyasa Burn Flow for Strength.** This dynamic class blends powerful sequences, steady breath, and intentional holds to fire up the body and sharpen focus. Expect strong flows that target the core, legs, and upper body. Each sequence challenges endurance while improving balance and control. Guided by skilled instructor, the class encourages mindful effort and safe alignment. You’ll move with purpose, build heat, and leave feeling energized and empowered. Vinyasa Burn Flow for Strength is suitable for all levels. Options and modifications are always offered so you can work at your own pace. https://www.eversports.de/org/activity/13b09d82-2402-45f7-a816-d0aa7f3aeff1

Meet like-minded people, get authentic meditation instructions and hang out in our beautiful Buddhist meditation center in the west of Berlin! The practice of meditation is a simple, yet profound practice that helps us to connect with ourselves and gives us tools to release experiences of distraction, agitation, and stress. In the Buddhist tradition, meditation is more than just a way to end the mind´s distraction - it is what helps us to bring our mind home to its true nature. What better way to experience the colourful facets of meditation than with a group of like-minded people? Hence our open meditation sessions always have a social element as well - we like to have a tea and share about our meditation experiences, or whatever else we want to explore. There is also always the chance to ask questions to our experienced meditation instructors. These sessions are held in English and open to everyone - complete beginners as well as those with more experience. The sessions are every week on Friday at 17:00-18:30.

"Immerse yourself in the fluidity of movement and breath with our Vinyasa Flow class. Guided by experienced instructors, this dynamic practice synchronizes breath with movement to create a seamless and energizing flow. Each class offers a unique sequence of poses designed to build strength, increase flexibility, and cultivate mindfulness. As you move through the fluid transitions between poses, you'll cultivate a deep sense of presence and connection with your body and breath. Vinyasa Flow is suitable for all levels, with modifications provided to accommodate individual needs and abilities" https://www.eversports.de/org/activity/935ed395-b79d-48d8-b895-ca6c468fb81e

It’s a time to sit in a circle of friends and sing mantras from the heart. Let these sounds soothe both the mind and the heart. During this evening, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the sounds of yoga and discover a sense of inner peace. Our session offers a gentle chance to slow down, find harmony, and reconnect with the depths of your heart🧡 Live music will make the evening even more enchanting. 🎵We’ll use acoustic instruments that help you relax and fill the space with a peaceful, nurturing atmosphere. As the session unfolds, we’ll naturally flow into a soft kirtan meditation — the beautiful culmination of this shared journey. To end the evening with care, we’ll offer warm tea and a sweet treat☕️ You are warmly welcome! Don’t hesitate — join us for this unique inner journey ✨ 📆 When: Every Friday 🕗 Time: 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Rigaer Str. 25, Berlin (Yogicescape)

Join Mehrnaz for a beat-driven Pilates session designed to energize your body, strengthen your core, and uplift your mood. Move, sweat, and flow to techno and electro beats for a class that feels vibrant, powerful, and alive. https://www.eversports.de/org/activity/dd8c0ace-e2f4-4cb1-b203-f940380dce4e

Join an immersive meditation experience to deeply free your body, mind and brain from accumulated stressful states. It’s an opportunity to take a conscious pause from the rush of daily life, and to discover greater wellbeing, calm and joy from within. **Learn six meditative arts** Dissolve stress in deeper layers of your consciousness to break the habitual continuity in your thinking, emotions and actions and nurture beautiful states of being. **Transform through insights** Be in a field where the mind naturally calms down and insights happen, leading to greater relief from accumulated stress and thinking patterns. **Grow in awareness through Deeksha** Experience Deeksha, the phenomenon that helps to speed up your growth and takes you from merely understanding a teaching into experiencing its essence. **Enjoy restfulness in your body and mind** Let your body recharge and your brain rewire for greater clarity and emotional balance, naturally experience joy and connection. **Receive powerful tools for your inner state:** Learn to apply practices that become your daily instruments for dissolving inner stress and nurturing beautiful states of being. **Who is this course for** The course is suitable for you regardless your meditation experience. Join it if you like to: * Discover joy, motivation, and clarity in life * Feel greater connection to yourself and the people around you * Spend much less of your time in anxiety, fear, or doubt * Pursue your career goals not from a place of exhaustion and strife, but from calmness and passion * Dissolve the sense of dissatisfaction with life * Live a greater life, in touch with your inner compass, without feeling empty or lost You will deeply detox from stress on all levels, and feel renewed, with more clarity in mind and greater inner balance to live from beautiful states. **Course format** * The format is a 2-day course where you arrive in the morning and leave in the evening, so it is not a residential retreat. * Expect approx. 8-9 hours per day, with time allocated for breaks and lunch. * The course includes guided meditations, wisdom teachings, breathing practices, and Deeksha. * This is not a yoga retreat. However, we will include some simple body movement just to support ourselves during the day. * The course language is English. * Please participate only if you can attend both full days to receive the full experience. **Dates & Time** Course dates: 16-17 May 2026 Daily timing: 09:00–18:00 **Pricing** The prices include participation in the course, a small gift and tea and snacks during the breaks. * €200 – Early bird price until 26th April * €290 – Regular price starting from 27th April Refund policy: * Full refund until 15th of April (1 month prior event) * 50% refund until 8th of May (1 week prior event) * No refund from 9th of May This course is also offered in a retreat format in Sweden from 28-31 May. The content will be the same, but the experience includes staying at the Oneness Nordic Center in a beautiful Swedish forest. Learn more about it [here](https://www.meetup.com/oneness-berlin/events/313783601/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=474772230). **How to join** To reserve your spot please [sign up](https://forms.gle/H5U5nRqHWQe9BW778) and complete the payment. You will find the payment details in the form. Feel free to reach out if you need any help or have a question. *The minimum number of participants for this course is 7, the maximum is 21, so please secure your spot.*

Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease. This walk is a simple reset. We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment. No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening. If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk. ✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):** * A short arrival and orientation * A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation) * One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress * Optional reflection in pairs or small groups * A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life 🚶**Who this is for:** * Professionals, creatives, and people in transition. * People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance. * Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical. * Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation. 🔔 **Practical notes:** * Duration: 60-90 minutes * Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing * No prior experience needed * Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused 🧭 **Facilitator:** My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction. 🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?** Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense. Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world. The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it. 🌿 **Possible effects:** A calmer nervous system. Clearer attention. A felt sense of being more present in your body. Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions. A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city. **Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**

Relief stress through laughing, clapping and breathing Alivie el estrés riendo, aplaudiendo y respirando English, espanol, German, international 4 Euro each time or 30 Euro for 10x

Weekend Full Body Tension Release Flow is a soothing, reset-focused class designed to help you unwind and let go of built-up stress. This session combines slow, mindful movement with deep stretches to release tightness across the entire body. Gentle flows are paired with longer holds to target common areas of tension such as the neck, shoulders, hips, and lower back. Expect a calm, steady pace that allows you to reconnect with your breath while improving flexibility and circulation. You’ll leave feeling lighter, more open, and fully refreshed for the days ahead. https://www.eversports.de/org/activity/5f5adfbd-5bc9-4eb2-a146-2965cc98c6eb

(English below) Lerne buddhistische Meditation von echten Mönchen für innere Ruhe, Stressreduktion, mehr Kraft und Klarheit. Finde Ruhe im Herzen Berlins – Einführungsworkshop in WeiYang Chan Meditation Mitten im lebendigen Rhythmus Berlins entdeckst du einen Raum der Stille und inneren Gelassenheit. Am Sonntag, den 17. Mai 2026, laden wir dich von 15:00–17:00 Uhr herzlich zu einem Einführungsworkshop in WeiYang Chan Meditation in den Räumen der Buddhistischen Gesellschaft Berlin e.V. ein. Dieser Workshop verbindet authentische buddhistische Lehren mit sanftem Stretching und bietet dir die Möglichkeit: 🌿 Stress und Anspannung loszulassen und auch in herausfordernden Momenten ruhig zu bleiben. 🌿 Konzentration und geistige Klarheit zu stärken, um fokussierter und ausgeglichener durch den Alltag zu gehen. 🌿 Mitgefühl und Geduld zu entwickeln, und so Beziehungen auf natürliche Weise zu vertiefen. 😔 Fühlst du dich erschöpft oder niedergeschlagen? Chan-Meditation hilft dem Geist, zur Ruhe zu kommen. Mit weniger zerstreuten Gedanken fällt es leichter, sich zu konzentrieren und die eigene Energie über den Tag hinweg zu bewahren. Viele Teilnehmende berichten von mehr Klarheit, Gelassenheit und innerer Stabilität – ganz ohne Druck oder Leistungsdenken. Das erwartet dich: • Einführung in die WeiYang Chan Meditation • Dehnübungen zur körperlichen Vorbereitung • Gemeinsame stille Sitzmeditation • Fragen & Antworten 🗣 „Durch Chan-Meditation hat sich mein Gesundheitszustand verbessert. Außerdem kann ich besser mit anderen Menschen umgehen.“ — Steffen Programmdetails: 📅 Datum: Sonntag, 17. Mai 2026 📍 Ort: Buddhistische Gesellschaft Berlin e.V. (BGB), Wulffstr. 6, 12165 Berlin 🧘‍♂️ Leitung: Meister YongHua, Meister XianXin und die Ehrwürdige XianPu Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos und erfolgt auf Spendenbasis. Alle Interessierten sind herzlich willkommen – es sind keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich. Fragen oder Anmeldung: 📞 Steffen: +49 170 893 5041 (WhatsApp) 📧 chanreinesland@gmail.com ✨ Eine Einladung, zur Ruhe zu kommen, Weisheit zu kultivieren und mit leichterem Herzen nach Hause zurückzukehren. ________________________________________ Learn Buddhist meditation from authentic monks—for inner peace, stress reduction, greater strength, and clarity. Find peace in the heart of Berlin – Introductory workshop in WeiYang Chan Meditation In the midst of Berlin’s vibrant rhythm, discover a space of stillness and inner calm. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, we warmly invite you from 3:00–5:00 PM to an introductory workshop in WeiYang Chan Meditation at the premises of the Buddhist Society Berlin e.V. This workshop combines authentic Buddhist teachings with gentle stretching and offers you the opportunity to: 🌿 Let go of stress and tension, and remain calm even in challenging moments. 🌿 Strengthen concentration and mental clarity, so you can move through daily life more focused and balanced. 🌿 Develop compassion and patience, naturally deepening your relationships. 😔 Do you feel exhausted or low? Chan meditation helps the mind come to rest. With fewer scattered thoughts, it becomes easier to concentrate and sustain your energy throughout the day. Many participants report greater clarity, calmness, and inner stability—without pressure or performance mindset. What to expect: • Introduction to WeiYang Chan Meditation • Stretching exercises for physical preparation • Group silent sitting meditation • Q&A session 🗣 “Through Chan meditation, my health has improved. I can also relate to other people better.” — Steffen Program details: 📅 Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 📍 Location: Buddhist Society Berlin e.V. (BGB), Wulffstr. 6, 12165 Berlin 🧘‍♂️ Led by: Master YongHua, Master XianXin, and Venerable XianPu Participation is free and based on donations. Everyone is warmly welcome—no prior experience is required. Questions or registration: 📞 Steffen: +49 170 893 5041 (WhatsApp) 📧 chanreinesland@gmail.com ✨ An invitation to come to rest, cultivate wisdom, and return home with a lighter heart.

❗️IMPORTANT: For this one time the session will be at Zentrum für Yoga & Stimme in Kreuzberg We invite you to join our weekly Evenings of Meditation, to gently meet yourself, dissolve stress and live life from beautiful inner states, like calm, joy and connection. These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward we take together. Each time we’ll look into a particular topic in the light of timeless wisdom, reflect on it in a guided meditation, do powerful Oneness practices for greater wellbeing, and experience Deeksha - which helps to speed up your inner growth. **This week's topic: Becoming friends with meditation** Meditation can be like a balm that soothes the heart, it can open up new doors to beautiful inner states like joy and calm, it can also be like a fire that burns away ignorance. Let’s explore how we can become friends with meditation, so that we can embrace and enjoy it more and more completely. For more info see: [www.onenessberlin.com](http://www.onenessberlin.com/) 🎟️ **Entry**: € 10 for walk-ins (in cash or PayPal) just for us to pay for the space or **[get a ticket from € 5 >](https://momence.com/l/lkhPVJ14)** 📍**Where**: Zentrum für Yoga & Stimme, 3rd floor Paul-Lincke-Ufer 30, 10999 Berlin The studio is located in the second back yard (2. Hinterhof), on the 3rd floor. When you arrive, please use the left door, not the main entrance. 🗓 **When**: Sunday, 17th of May, 19:00 - 20:30 Please arrive 5-10 min earlier to settle down. You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you. Looking forward to see you, Oneness Berlin Florian & Jazgul

An invitation to soften, slow down, and listen within. Through grounding movements, mindful breathing and guided reflection, this class creates space to reconnect with your body and nervous system. We begin with an intentional asana practice to awaken the body and build awareness from the inside out. As the practice unfolds, mindful movement and conscious breathing will support you in tuning into your emotional and physical state with greater clarity and presence in the now. The body holds stories, sensations, and emotions while the nervous system often guides how we experience them. This class offers a gentle space to regulate, reflect, release, and reconnect. Guided reflections are woven throughout the practice to support deeper self-awareness and integration. You’re welcome to journal, simply reflect internally, or engage in whatever way feels supportive to you. Please bring a journal and pen if you’d like. https://www.eversports.de/org/activity/0374c592-0743-4067-a6bf-7f1e47b11b1c

Join me for a small, mindful photography walk in nature. (**NOTE Time is 9:00 AM EST(Meetup is having technical Issue))** This is a slow, intentional gathering — not focused on fitness or perfect photography — but on simply pausing, observing, and being present. We’ll walk at a gentle pace, with moments of quiet, and a few light prompts to help you notice details you might normally miss. 📷 You don’t need any photography experience — a phone camera is enough. This is also not a business networking event. It’s a calm space to connect with nature and, if it feels natural, with like-minded people. 🌿 What to expect: • A slow-paced, relaxed walk • Moments of silence and observation • Simple reflection prompts 📍 Location: [ Red Trabue Nature Preserve] ⏱ Duration: \~90 minutes

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Here is the secret of being positive and free: Thinking positively is not enough. You also have to get rid of the negative thinking. Your mind is like a garden. You can plant many beautiful flowers in it, but if you don't get rid of the weeds when you plant your flowers, the weeds will soon take over the whole garden. A positive thought is like a flower in your mental garden, and a negative thought is like a weed. You cannot expect to have a positive mindset if you continue to have negative thoughts dwelling and growing there. So, how do you get rid of the negative thoughts? That's what this Meetup is all about. Attend this local meeting and find out! The Meetup event will be led by a consultant who had helped many people live happier in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you: -Feel isolated -Can't express yourself openly -Get nervous or anxious in front of people -Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied -Feel introverted -Don't feel comfortable in any social setting -Can't make more friends -Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above. This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us! COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

In the midst of life’s storms—whether in relationships, work, or within ourselves—it can be difficult to find clarity and calm. The “I” Of the Storm: Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace, based on the work of Dr. Gary Simmons, invites you to discover the steady center within—the part of you that remains grounded even when everything around you is in motion. Led by Brian Drafton-Griffin, this engaging workshop offers practical tools and meaningful insights to help you navigate conflict with greater awareness, compassion, and confidence. Through guided discussion and reflection, you’ll learn how to shift from reaction to response and transform challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831