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Indoor Bouldering Session, Altdorf
Indoor Bouldering Session, Altdorf
Soundhealing - Klangreise mit Gong & Kristallschalen (Baden)
Soundhealing - Klangreise mit Gong & Kristallschalen (Baden)
English below. Der Klang des Gongs erzeugt eine kraftvolle Welle, die durch den ganzen Körper fliesst, berührt jede Zelle, jeden Gedanken und jedes Gefühl, klärt, harmonisiert und führt zu tiefer Entspannung. Der Gong führt dich genau dorthin, wo deine Seele sein möchte. 💫 Mögliche Wirkungen der Klangtherapie: • Tiefe Entspannung • Befreiung von Anspannung • Abbau von Stress und Ängsten • Verbesserter Schlaf und erhöhte Konzentration • Regeneration des Nerven- und Hormonsystems • Emotionales und energetisches Gleichgewicht • Auflösung unbewusster Muster und Ängste • Verbesserung der Durchblutung und der Beweglichkeit, Entspannung der Muskeln 🎵 Klangtherapie ist eine uralte, spirituelle Methode der Heilung, Verjüngung und Transformation. Heute ist sie eine der natürlichsten Methoden, um mit sich selbst und seiner Lebensenergie in Verbindung zu treten. 💖 Kommen Sie und teilen Sie diese Erfahrung – lassen Sie uns gemeinsam in den Raum des Klangs eintauchen, wo sich der Körper entspannt, der Geist Frieden findet und das Herz sich daran erinnert, was Liebe ist. Anmeldung hier oder online: www.om-center.ch Bezahlung vor Ort auch möglich per Twint, Karte oder bar. \-\-\-\- ENGLISH \-\-\-\- The sound of the gong creates a powerful wave that flows through the entire body, touching every cell, every thought, and every feeling, clearing, harmonizing, and leading to deep relaxation. The gong takes you exactly where your soul wants to be. 💫 Possible effects of sound therapy: • Deep relaxation • Release of tension • Reduction of stress and anxiety • Improved sleep and increased concentration • Regeneration of the nervous and endocrine systems • Emotional and energetic balance • Dissolution of unconscious patterns and fears • Improved circulation and mobility, relaxation of muscles 🎵 Sound therapy is an ancient, spiritual method of healing, rejuvenation, and transformation. Today, it is one of the most natural ways to connect with yourself and your life energy. 💖 Come and share this experience—let's dive into the space of sound together, where the body relaxes, the mind finds peace, and the heart remembers what love is. Register here or online at: www.om-center.ch Payment on site via Twint, credit card, or cash possible.
Speed Friending
Speed Friending
If you are looking to expand your social circle, make a new friend then this event is for you! Speed friending is a fun and fast paced ice breaker, allowing everyone to interact face to face with the goal on finding those people you can find a connection. How does it work? 1. We will break attendees up into groups of 1:1's and provide some ice-breakers get to know you questions. 2. The group will stay together for about 6-7 minutes and at the end of the round, one participant will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people. FAQs: Can I come alone? Yes. Most attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to connect and make new friends! Is this age-specific? This will be no different to any other Zurich Together Events with range from 23-45 ⚠️Please note this is not a event for dating⚠️
Aikido-Einführung/Introduction
Aikido-Einführung/Introduction
Anfänger willkommen!/Beginners welcome! Schlechtwetter: drinnen/Bad weather: indoor (Kantonsstr. 136) Schönwetter: auf Strandrasen/Sunny weather: on the beach lawn Bekleidung: Budo-gi und Hakama drinnen bzw. weisses T-Shirt und schwarze Budo-Hose draussen/Dressing: budo-gi and hakama indoor resp. white T-shirt and black budo trousers outdoor Bekleidung Anfänger: leichte Trainingsbekleidung/Dressing beginners: light training dress Was ist/What is "Aiki-Daijo-Aikido"? --> http://www.aikidaijo.ch
Coworking with Meditation Break
Coworking with Meditation Break
💻 **Productive Coworking with a Meditative Break** 🧘 🎟 **Entry:** Free (limited spots: 12) 🗓 **Date:** Wednesday 6.05.2025 🕗 **Time:** 12:00 – 18:00 📍 **Location:** [ANNTIN studio, ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6XoEGBx1ahV9utHB7)**[Glattbrugg train station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6XoEGBx1ahV9utHB7)**[ ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6XoEGBx1ahV9utHB7) (10 min from HB, 7 min from Hardbrücke, 2 min from Oerlikon) **What to expect** 🕚 **12:00 – 15:00:** Coworking in the communal area 🧘**15:00 – 15:30:** Meditation break in the workshop room 💻 **15:30 – 18:00:** Afternoon Coworking & connections ⸻ Ready to upgrade your work-from-home routine? Join us at [ANNTIN studio](https://www.anntin.ch/) for a special coworking session that balances focus with a moment of calm. We will set up in the studio's communal area, which offers 12 seats, reliable Wi-Fi, and hot drinks (tea, coffee, matcha) available. The goal is simple: get motivated by working alongside others, break free from working alone, and meet like-minded people. At 15:00, we’ll transition to the workshop room—a comfortable, quiet setting fully equipped with mats, bolsters, and more—for a 30-minute meditation break. It’s the perfect way to reset, recharge, and return to work with clarity and new energy. Come for the productivity, stay for the network and new connections. 🎟 This coworking and meditation event is free, however, if you want to support the studio owners, simply order a hot drink during your stay ☕ ⚠️ **Limited spots available** \- only 12 seats\, so join the event to save yours\. ⚠️⚠️ **Please cancel if you know you can't come**, it will give a chance to others to enjoy the event. **In case of any questions contact us here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t)
Midweek Aerial Yoga: Elevate, Stretch, and Relieve
Midweek Aerial Yoga: Elevate, Stretch, and Relieve
Discover the magic of Aerial Yoga - a practice that not only enhances flexibility and builds strength but also offers a unique way to relieve stress on the spine and alleviate lower back pain. The hammock gently supports your body, allowing for deeper stretches and decompression of the spine, making it an ideal practice for anyone seeking both physical and mental relief. **Why Join?** **\* Relieve Spinal Stress**: The anti-gravity nature of Aerial Yoga helps to decompress the spine, reducing tension and promoting spinal health. **\* Alleviate Lower Back Pain**: Experience gentle inversions that stretch and strengthen your back, providing much-needed relief from lower back discomfort. **\* Accessible to All Levels**: Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, Aerial Yoga is adaptable and welcoming for everyone! **\* Boost Flexibility & Strength**: The hammock supports your body, enabling deeper stretches and enhanced core stability. **\* Stress Relief & Relaxation**: Unwind in a tranquil environment, letting go of the day’s stress as you float through the air. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and embark on a journey to a healthier, happier you! ✨ Class in English // Open-level (beginners are all welcome :)) ✨ Props provided or bring your own ✨ Location: Zürich Oerlikon, Wattstrasse 3, 8050 Zürich ✨ Please contact me if you like to join / Registration via [Yoga Nest Eversports page](https://www.eversports.ch/s/yoga-nest-1) See you in the hammock :)

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Pizza Gravel Zurich
Pizza Gravel Zurich
https://www.komoot.com/de-de/collection/2875816/-pizza-gravel-zurich Pizza Gravel Zurich plans social rides on mixed surface around Zurich. Enjoy a nice ride and pizza afterwards. Please check the Komoot Pizza Gravel Zuruch collection for the upcoming tour.
ECSTATIC DANCE PARTY ZÜRICH · SOUND HEALING · TRIBAL · WORLD MUSIC · BAREFOOT
ECSTATIC DANCE PARTY ZÜRICH · SOUND HEALING · TRIBAL · WORLD MUSIC · BAREFOOT
**ECSTATIC DANCE ZÜRICH · Sound Healing** **Theme: “TRIBAL HEARTBEAT”** One rhythm, one tribe Simple, powerful, and perfectly matches African rhythms. Feel the rhythm. Return to the roots. Move as one. Tribal Heartbeat is a powerful ecstatic dance journey inspired by African rhythms, primal movement, and the deep intelligence of the body. This is not just a dance — it’s a remembering. Through grounding beats, tribal grooves, and pulsating drums, we reconnect with something ancient within us. The part that knows how to move without thinking. The part that feels, expresses, and belongs. We begin together in a circle, awakening the body through rhythm, breath, and simple group connection. From there, the music will guide us into a full ecstatic journey — from grounding and activation into wild expression, and finally into a deep, collective landing. Expect: • strong, earthy beats • tribal and African-inspired rhythms • playful group connection • freedom of expression • a safe, alcohol-free space No choreography. No expectations. Just your body, the rhythm, and the tribe. Come as you are. Leave grounded, energized, and deeply connected. **🎟️ Tickets at the door: Late Bird price plus an additional 10 CHF (Cash or TWINT)** ✨ FIRST TIME FREE — limited tickets available. This offer is valid once per person and you need to get a ticket on Eventfrog: https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/spirituality/ecstatic-dance-party-zuerich-sound-healing-tribal-heart-7456704096994645156.html Please note: at most of our events 20–50 beautiful souls are dancing with us. Imagine stepping into a cozy home gathering where strangers smile like old friends. No alcohol, no awkwardness — just music, presence, and a warm sense of belonging. A space where you can dance like no one is watching and simply be yourself. **✨ WHAT TO EXPECT** • warm-up & playful exercises • guided movement • ecstatic free dance • uplifting music & conscious community **✨ WHAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE** • stress release • more energy • authentic expression • real human connection **✨ THE SCIENCE OF DANCE** • reduces stress and increases endorphins • improves emotional regulation • strengthens social bonding and wellbeing **✨ WHAT PEOPLE SAY** “The beautiful souls from the Yanantin Tribe are of the sweetest kind — pure angels! You can truly feel the magic.” — Pascal **✨ PRACTICAL INFO** Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle, your own cup, curiosity Space guidelines • no alcohol • silence on the dance floor • no phones on the dance floor • barefoot or dance shoes — your choice Come dance, breathe and celebrate being alive. **EVENTS GALLERY** https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/ Lovingly 💜 Alice & András Yanantin Tribe
District Runners Community Run
District Runners Community Run
Do you want to run regularly? Together in a group? Then run with us! #### **Every Thursday, 7pm at Lochergut, Zurich** We run about 7km and adjust the speed depending on the runners who join us. For us, running isn’t just about fitness and competition, it’s about community and connection. We believe that nobody should have to run alone, and that by running together, we can push each other to be stronger and more resilient. We look forward to welcoming you to the next run 🙌
Ice Climbing Course for Beginners
Ice Climbing Course for Beginners
Networking- Entrepreneur Mom
Networking- Entrepreneur Mom
CONNECT. INSPIRE. GROW TOGETHER. ✨ Join us on **08 May 2026 at 17:00** in **Glatt Tower, Wallisellen** for a unique networking experience designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, dreamers and families who want to create meaningful connections, share ideas and grow together. This is **not a women-only event** and **not only for the Spanish community** — it is an open international space where people from different nationalities will come together. The event will be mainly held in **English**, with many guests also speaking **German** and **Spanish**. And of course, it will carry a warm and vibrant **Latin touch**. Because it takes place during Mother’s Month, we will also dedicate a special moment to celebrate and recognize entrepreneurial mothers. Expect an inspiring afternoon with networking, live music, exclusive presentations, real success stories, snacks, drinks and new opportunities. 🎟 General Admission: 10 CHF 💎 VIP Admission: 15 CHF Come with your business, your ideas, your energy — and leave with new connections, fresh inspiration and real opportunities. **Everyone is welcome.**
Your first alpine camping experience
Your first alpine camping experience

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Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am
Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
First Look at Bank Run
First Look at Bank Run
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Free- Backyard Conservation Workshop - get $50 voucher for your yard! - Gahanna
Free- Backyard Conservation Workshop - get $50 voucher for your yard! - Gahanna
Community Backyards Workshop Join us at the Ohio Herb Center in Gahanna to learn about sustainable home gardening. We can make small changes in our yards to make a BIG impact for a better environment and healthier waterways while saving money. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek and hosted by Ohio Herb Center. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but NOT required. Click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/65f65aw (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) * Location: Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230 * Date and time: Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM * Organizer: The Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days
Journey: Hiking the Highlands in Scotland 2026
Journey: Hiking the Highlands in Scotland 2026
*We can only take 13 women on this trip.* **The details...** Immerse yourself in the wild splendor of Scotland on this exclusive **women’s 8-day hiking** adventure. Misty moors, heather-clad hillsides, verdant glens, and ancient castles steeped in folklore will fill your camera roll by the end of this trip. ***Learn more about this all women journey here: [Highlands](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/hiking-highlands-scotland-2026)*** **A guided adventure:** Guided by experienced locals, explore the untamed hills of Glencoe and the Cairngorms during invigorating day hikes. Each evening, unwind and reflect on the day’s experiences, forging friendships and savoring Highland hospitality. This is more than a hiking trip. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in Scotland’s rich history and traditions. Learn about women-led crofts and take a loch plunge while wild swimming (followed by a steamy sauna). **What to expect...** * Hike in Scotland’s rugged Highlands and experience green Glencoe. * Visit a medieval castles and historic stone villages. * Soak up the history of Edinburgh’s city center. * Indulge in delicious and plentiful Scottish cuisine, including fresh seafood, local beer, and hearty breakfasts. * Traverse heather-clad landscapes while giving your body a good workout. (You must train for this trip.) * Enjoy restorative stays at beautiful hotels. **Wait, there's more...** * Bask in the beauty of the Cairngorms. * Hike with other Bold Spirit women who love to travel as much as you do. * Learn about rewilding and women-led crofting. * Shop along the cobblestone streets of Edinburgh. * Take the plunge into a loch for wild swimming and a shoreline sauna experience. * Stretch both your mind and hamstrings on this special journey. The best part? Our team **takes care of the logistics** so you can focus on enjoying a much needed vacation in beautiful Scotland. Are you ready to meet other women who love to hike and travel, plus see Scotland with professional guides? ***Learn more about this all women tour here: [2026 Hiking the Highlands Journey](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/hiking-highlands-scotland-2026)*** * Ask us questions here: [Tell me more about this trip](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact) * Learn about Bold Spirit Travel [here](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/about). * Rates start at $6195