Anthropology

**Embark on a journey of self-exploration that leads you deeper!** This workshop offers you a safe, non-judgmental space in a small group where you will get to know **two guided (substance free) trance** **techniques:** **Hypnotic trance:** Access empowering resources within you and anchor them in your consciousness. **Shamanic trance:** Journey into the spiritual world. Connect with helping spirits and find connection and guidance from your highest self. Once we are aware of our inner strengths and power, it is much easier to work with our shadow parts. Courage and self-empowerment replace the fear that hinders our personal development and self-fulfilment. As a result, you will face life's challenges with more self-confidence and resilience. **‍♀Space holder:** Isabel is a shamanic practitioner, holistic life & mindfulness coach. She uses techniques from NLP and core shamanism for deeply effective process support and has years of practical experience with individual and group work. **Participation fee: 35 – 45 € (sliding scale)** 💌 **Registration: by email to [wildandsilent.berlin@gmail.com](mailto:wildandsilent.berlin@gmail.com) or Whatsapp to +49 1573 72 48 15 7** 📍**Location: Berlin Friedrichshain, Samariter-Kiez. You will receive the address when you register.** ✏️**Please bring a yoga mat and writing utensils for taking notes.**

A small NEXUS gathering built around movement rather than discussion alone. This is for high-bandwidth Mavericks who spend most of their time in conceptual thought and need some physical counterweight. Why bouldering? Because it’s deliberate: short problems, full focus, and immediate feedback. You’re on the wall, solving something tangible. The mental noise drops instantly! Conversations happen naturally in between climbs. No pressure, you move at your own pace. Some exchanges stay light. Others go deep. Both are fine. This is not about athletic achievement. It’s about presence, recalibration, and being around people who don’t require you to shrink or translate yourself. Come as you are. Try some bouldering problems. Rest when needed, and engage where it makes sense. **Bring comfortable clothes and climbing shoes if you have them (rentals are available at the gym).** *Registration equals commitment. If you sign up, you show up. Read the group description first and decide consciously. For context about NEXUS, visit our* ***[website](https://thenexusformula.com)*** *and* ***[newsletter](https://news.thenexusformula.com)****.*

RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/zx2l0ais?utm_source=meetup Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public. Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles — whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour with. All projects and all participants are welcome. ​This year is about creating more — quietly, consistently, imperfectly — and shaping environments that support that. If you’re building something of your own, you’re especially welcome here. ​We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The magic isn’t just in the quiet hour — it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room. ​(Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.) ​This quiet ritual unfolds at **W66 Café**. ​There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside drinks 🙂 ​No assignments. No pressure. No productivity race. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by relaxed conversation. 🕰 Our Agenda ​**10:30 – 11:00** Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time ​**11:00 – 12:00** The Great Quiet Hour (Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.) ​**12:00 – 12:30** Optional socializing — share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus. ## **​🏡 House Guidelines** ​To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone: ​• Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations) • Phones on silent mode • If using a laptop, please avoid meetings or audio — headphones welcome • Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions

Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of mantras with Sri & Band, where music and spirituality meet in perfect harmony. This Mantra session uses the power of supportive words to redesign the architecture of your mind, let go of limiting beliefs about yourself, and become aligned with your heart. When your inner critic is overreacting and you have lost touch with who you truly are, this chanting session will guide you back to yourself. With each mantra as your anchor, you’ll plant new seeds in the garden of your mind, take agency of your internal world, and feel the immediate enlivening effects. You dont need previous experience in Singing/Chanting. You can listen to Sri´s music here https://shorturl.at/laIwU

**THEME**: INTENTIONAL ROMANTIC Skillfully entering & exiting romantic dances **WHEN**: Saturday, January 31st, 7:30 pm - MIDNIGHT Stay for tea & snacks after the dance to continue our evening of connection. **WHERE**: Studio 2 - Bethanien, Mariannenpl. 2, 10997 Berlin Enter main entrance on Mariannenplatz 2 (bldg with 2 towers)- take first staircase to the right up to the 2nd floor (2.OG). **WHAT**: **5Rhythms Dance w/ Oliver** playfully evokes high and deep physical presence through passionate dancing and powerful music. Let yourself be guided into a deepening relationship with your outer and inner body, with your self and your life, creating many moments to still the mind through movement. This event includes a somatic introduction and integration. Liberate into the here and now through the 5Rhythms Dance w/ Oliver Dance Meditation. In this class movement becomes the medicine, the meditation and the metaphor. ✨**SCHEDULE**✨ 19:00 - Arrival 19:30 - Somatic Opening 20:00 - Doors closed 20:05 - 5 Rhythms Dance 23:00 - Social Time - Tea/Snacks **WHO**: Since 2014, OLIVER has been an accredited 5Rhythms teacher, trained in New York City by 5Rhythms founder Gabrielle Roth and her son Jonathan Horan. In addition to the 5Rhythms, his work is infused with a deep, decades-long practice in Gurdjieff’s sacred movements, meditation, and yoga (certified teacher with Richard Freeman). Oliver is also a musician. In innovative ways, he integrates complementary approaches and practices to enrich his 5Rhythms offerings (Somatic Experiencing, meditation / awareness practices, live music / chanting, community building, and transformative group experiences). Oliver is based in Berlin and offers workshops and retreats across Europe and the USA. \*\*All of Oliver’s class and workshop hours count toward the prerequisites for the 5Rhythms Teacher Training.\*\* **PLEASE BRING:** \- Open mind \- Comfortable dancing clothes \- Water bottle **PRICE**: Regular: €25 — Reduced: €22 — Supporter: > €25 — Or pay according to your own means **OPTIONAL REGISTRATION / PRE-PAY** (in addition/alternative to Eventbrite) **Eventbrite**: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978630390762?aff=oddtdtcreator **Email**: oliver5rhythms@gmail.com Subject: REGISTRATION for -event's date- or **PayPal**: oliver5rhythms@gmail.com (Family & Friends)

**Es sind alle willkommen. Wir treffen uns am 28.02. um 11:00 im Kaffee 26 für einen Kaffee (und/oder Tee, Kuchen...). Ich freue mich auf euch!** Wenn du neu in der Gruppe bist, lies dir bitte unsere Haupt-Gruppenseite durch. Danke. **Everyone is welcome. We are meeting on the 28th of February at 11am in Kaffee 26 for a morning coffee (and/or tea, cake...). Hope to see you there!** If you are new in this group, please read our main group page. Thank you.

**Relax. Connect. Create. ☕** After a full week of work, meetings, study sessions and life in fast-forward, it’s time to slow down. Join us this Saturday afternoon in Berlin for a relaxed coffee hang-out where this week's agenda is good company & warm drinks. You're also invited to bring some boardgames, drawing/coloring materials (I will bring an adult coloring book) **What’s the plan?** We’ll meet in a cosy spot, draw, chat about everything and nothing, swap stories and simply enjoy the moment. No pressure. No formalities. Just a bunch of friendly people sharing a Saturday coffee. **Who’s welcome?** Everyone! Whether you’re a Berliner born and raised, newly arrived in the city, from Germany or abroad, if you like meeting open-minded folks and spending some relaxed time—come join us. **When & how?** Saturday afternoon. Detailed time and place in our Telegram group. ➡️ Join us on Telegram: [https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee](https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee) Hop in, say hello, and we’ll share the final details. **Why join?** * Because you deserve a break. * Because you enjoy being creative. * Because you enjoy boardgames * Because meeting new people sparks fresh energy. * Because coffee tastes even better when shared. * Because Saturday afternoons were made for this. Respect and Safety: There is always at least one organizer present at every meetup. If you ever feel unsafe or bothered by someone’s behavior, you can reach out to an organizer privately. Your identity will remain confidential, your concern will be taken seriously, and no inappropriate behavior is tolerated — anyone making others feel uncomfortable will be removed from the group immediately. We hope to see you there. Bring yourself, your smile, drawing materials, your stories—or just your comfy self. Let’s make Saturday a little more laid-back, a little more social and a lot more nice. See you soon! —Your Saturday Creative Coffee Crew ☕

Hi everyone, join us on Sunday, March 1st 2026, at Castle Mitte for a fun afternoon to connect and discuss MBTI personality, psychology and other interesting topics. Looking forward to seeing you there! Take a test to learn your type: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test https://sakinorva.net/functions Some basic info on functions and type: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-myers-briggs-type-indicator-2795583 https://www.truity.com/blog/beginners-guide-understanding-mbti-cognitive-functions Our group aims to bring together people who are interested in self-development and self-improvement using MBTI and cognitive functions, in order to learn more about the theory and share our experiences with it. Another reason for this meetup is to meet people with whom you might potentially get along really well based on your type. This can lead to meaningful connections :)
Although the meetup is geared towards people who are interested in learning about MBTI theory and using it to improve their lives, our conversations aren’t only about that! We talk about anything and everything. So it's more like a regular social meetup with the aim of avoiding small talk :) 
You can also join our WhatsApp group chat here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KzEwl2YD5K9F6adO7kvqPO

## You like drawing but find portraits challenging? ### **You just need the right process!** Then this workshop is for YOU! And for anyone who wishes to explore realistic pencil portrait drawing from photographic references through a structured method, and wants to learn or refine pencil hatching and shading techniques. The workshop is designed for a small group, allowing a flexible and supportive approach, adapting to each participant’s level: from guiding beginners to helping intermediate artists tackle their personal creative challenges. Without the pressure of the final result, we will focus on learning the method and enjoying the creative process. I am Alessia Sinopoli, an Italian professional artist based in Berlin, and I will be your instructor throughout this journey. ### What we'll do step by step We’ll combine theory and practice: * Practice targeted observation to select the best reference photo * Use the grid method for accurate proportions and create a preliminary sketch * Understand the differences between pencils of various hardness and get familiar with the materials we’ll use * Master shading (the real magic!) with hatching techniques to shape volume and depth * Train your observational skills to recognize different tonal values * Explore changing perspectives to refresh your vision * Discuss common mistakes and learn how to avoid them * Participate in an open Q&A, receive personalized tips, and get feedback throughout the process * Learn how to preserve and protect your finished portrait ### Breaks and Refreshments While drawing, we’ll enjoy some tea. From time to time we will have short breaks, as drawing can be quite intense. Between the first and second parts of the workshop, we’ll take a longer break, It’ll be the perfect moment to connect, share a cup of coffee and a slice of cake together. ### What is included? Leave home as light as a butterfly, everything is provided. **All materials are provided for use during the workshop**: * Graphite pencils of various degrees of hardness * High-quality drawing paper * Precision eraser, erasers * Pencil sharpeners * Photo references **Refreshments are included: tea, coffee and cake.** ### Who is this workshop for? This workshop is for those who want to spend a **cozy and relaxing Sunday** in a creative environment, **while learning**. **We will engage intensively in shading** and learn essential technical elements and a structured process that provide a **solid foundation for building a portrait**. > Because it is from strong foundations that creativity can truly flourish, allowing subsequent portraits to develop into more intuitive, free, and personal expressions. ### Location The workshop takes place at Kunstraum Heartspace, a bright and inspiring shared studio. It’s welcoming and filled with creative energy!

An afternoon bookclub, organized by our member Patrick Rutledge. We will meet in the café of this cultural center and talk about what we are currently reading :) and, if we've time, chat in general about books. Please also feel free to read a sample from you book if you wish. Usually we read both fiction and non-fiction (history, philosophy, sociology, and other topics). Bring your Kindle, your tablet, or your paper books. The discussion will be in English, but of course feel free to bring books in any language.

***(EN Below)*** Begleite uns auf einem spannenden Wanderabenteuer! Gemeinsam erkunden wir wunderschöne Wanderwege in der Umgebung und entdecken Sehenswürdigkeiten wie die Street-Art am Teufelsberg. Diese Veranstaltung ist ideal für Naturliebhaber und Outdoor-Fans, die gerne neue Kontakte knüpfen möchten. **Jeder ist willkommen. Wir treffen uns am 1. März um 11 Uhr an der S-Bahn-Station Heerstraße. Wir werden die folgende Route wandern:** **https://www.komoot.com/de-de/smarttour/1574152724?ref=wdd** Wenn du neu in der Gruppe bist, lies dir bitte unsere Haupt-Gruppenseite durch. Danke. *Foto von Travel with Lenses: https://www.pexels.com/de-de/foto/technologie-turm-berlin-deutschland-22574859/* Join us on an exciting hiking adventure! Together, we will explore beautiful local trails and discover attractions like the street art at Teufelsberg. This event is perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to connect with others. **Everyone is welcome. We are meeting on the 1 st of March at 11am at S-Bahn Station Heerstraße.We will walk the following route:** **https://www.komoot.com/de-de/smarttour/1574152724?ref=wdd** If you are new in this group, please read our main group page. Thank you. Picture from Travel with Lenses: https://www.pexels.com/de-de/foto/technologie-turm-berlin-deutschland-22574859/

Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

Close your eyes. Reach out your hand. Pick four cards. Hand them to the reader. As the reader turns each card, curious symbols are revealed: The King. The Devil. The Hanged man. For each person the cards, and their combination confess a complex inner reality. Cartomancy goes back centures in recorded history. The Carte da Trionfi date to the 1400s. The Tarocchi or Taro date to the 1500s. Yet, the true history of what is know today as Tarot, is buried in the teeth of time. Whatever the cards are called, Jung and many of his students recognised that Tarot can bring out depths of the psyche in surprising ways. In this session, we will explore the Tarot and its relation to Jungian psychology. The session will be facilitated with the help of Jasmin Pront, a professional Tarot card reader. You can find more about Jasmin and her work at https://www.tarotbyjasmin.de/.

Embrace springtime with a relaxed Sunday escape to Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island). 🦚🌿 Located between Berlin and Potsdam, this peaceful island is perfect for a small nature getaway — open meadows, lake views, and of course its famous peacocks. 🚍 We meet at Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben) station (ZOB area). From there, we take Bus 218 through Grunewald directly to the Pfaueninsel ferry. The double-decker ride itself is already a scenic highlight and a great chance to chat and connect. If you want to come directly to Pfaueninsel make sure you are there at the same time with the rest of us. The bus stops at Wannsee as well. 💰 Cost: Free attendance — just €6 for the ferry/entrance ticket. 🎒 Bring: Nothing but a good mood and energy for a relaxed walk. Join us for a calm afternoon by the water and a little escape from the city. 🌿✨

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association: They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Come join us for coffee at Matari Coffee to discuss our March book, "The Enchanted Greenhouse"! Book description: Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium. This should have been the end of her story . . . Yet one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She’s starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To her surprise, he offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes—at least until she’s ready to sail home. But Terlu can’t return home and doesn’t want to—the greenhouses are a dream come true, each more wondrous than the next. When she learns that the magic that sustains them is failing—causing the death of everything within them—Terlu knows she must help. Even if that means breaking the law again. This time, though, she isn’t alone. Assisted by the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must unravel the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer if she wants to save the island—and have a fresh chance at happiness and love.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Join us for a fun Saturday evening starting with dinner at Ranchero Kitchen at 6:30 PM, where we’ll be supporting an immigrant-owned local business. Pupusas: Beans, Potatoes, Veggie Homemade juices: Passionfruit, Tamarind, Horchata, Pineapple-cashew After dinner, we’ll head to Skate Zone 71 from 8:00–10:30 PM for skating, music, and good vibes. Come hungry and ready to roll! 😋🛼 Locations: Ranchero Kitchen 984 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43229 (Same plaza as Ohio BMV license bureau) Skate Zone 71 4900 Evanswood Dr Columbus, OH 43229