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Hatha Yoga @ Tao Keskus (Rotermann city)
š **Host** (text/call if you can't find the group, available on Instagram and WhatsApp):
* [Shikha](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/) (Yoga instructor from India)
* +372 5421 0769
šIf you are looking for holistic wellness and greater harmony between your mind, body and soul, then this yoga class is for you. Yoga (ą¤Æą„ą¤) means union with the self and through that with the entire universe. Come join Shikhaās Hatha Yoga classes and empower yourself through enhanced connection with the self.
š**Price**
Free entrance. After the class, donate if you like so we can sustainably continue these classes at Tao Keskus
š¬ **Language of instruction**
English
š§š½**Format of the class**
Ā· 20 mins of breathing exercise (Pranayama)
Ā· 60 mins of physical exercise (Asanas)
Ā· 10 mins of final relaxation (Shavasana)
āØ**What to bring**
Ā· Blanket (for final relaxation)
Ā· Bottle of water
Ā· Yoga mats are available at the studio
Note: Try to eat your last meal at least 3-4 hrs before a yoga session
**Registration**:
š **Please RSVP** so that we could take your participation into account. Invite friends and family who share your love for yoga!
**Important!** If you are joining Shikhaās class for the first time, *please fill out this registration form* so she can provide you with the best personalized experience - [https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6](https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6)
**Be part of the community** by joining [Hatha Yoga community chat.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6)
šø**Venue**: Tao Keskus, Rotermanni tn 2, 10111 Tallinn, 2nd floor
ā”**More about your host:**
-Instagram:[ @yogashala_in_tallinn](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/)
-Facebook: [Yogashala in Tallinn](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564901081004)
\- Whatsapp: [Hatha Yoga Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6)
-Email: yogashala1111@gmail.com
**Note:**
(1) We may take photos/videos during the event from time to time, and use them for event promotion in future. If you do not want to be in these photos/videos, then please let the host know in advance.
(2) If you sign up for the event and later plans change and you cannot make it, please make sure to drop out well in advance so someone can grab your spot
š² **Keep up with all of our events!** Join our[ WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/E3pRDHy2IwrAXfLc6YHmCv), ask us for an invitation to the Facebook chat or follow us on social media.
šļø **We have meetups happening every day** of the week! From in-depth discussions to relaxed evenings and fun-filled weekends. Explore our full event calendar[ here](https://www.meetup.com/daily-meetups/events/calendar/). Hope to see you soon!
š¬ Wish to **join hosting**?Have questions or something to report? Don't hesitate to get in touch with the community manager:
* Markus M. Milder / Daily Meetups (Facebook)
* meetupsdaily@gmail.com
* @dailymeetups (Instagram)
Paint & Pour
Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of Paint & Pour hosted by Kafeo at PiKo!
Whether you're an artist at heart or just looking for a cozy creative hangout, come enjoy great coffee, canvas, and good company.
š
Date: 19 April
ā° Time: 2:00 PM ā 4:00 PM
š Location: PiKo, Tallinn
Art supplies included! ;)
Bring your creativity, and get ready for some chill painting vibes.
āļøDownload the Kafeo app (https://kafeo.io/for-customers) and RSVP to secure your spot, limited seats in the app only!
Tallinn FYSM Yoga Unique Methodology now in Estonia
Iām the only one trainer in Estonia right now š„
Designed for person who is a shrimp
(Yes, you need it)
š„Yoga you will have result with
š§āāļøBeginner friendly
Back pain will not stand a chance
Every Sun - 15:30 šRoosikrantsi 11
Swiss House
One lesson 15ā¬
One month 50ā¬
You definitely have to try it at least ONCE
And I guarantee that might be the best decision youāve ever made
Letās do some yoga? š
Backend Events This Week
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Hatha Yoga @ Tao Keskus (Rotermann city)
š **Host** (text/call if you can't find the group, available on Instagram and WhatsApp):
* [Shikha](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/) (Yoga instructor from India)
* +372 5421 0769
šIf you are looking for holistic wellness and greater harmony between your mind, body and soul, then this yoga class is for you. Yoga (ą¤Æą„ą¤) means union with the self and through that with the entire universe. Come join Shikhaās Hatha Yoga classes and empower yourself through enhanced connection with the self.
š**Price**
Free entrance. After the class, donate if you like so we can sustainably continue these classes at Tao Keskus
š¬ **Language of instruction**
English
š§š½**Format of the class**
Ā· 20 mins of breathing exercise (Pranayama)
Ā· 60 mins of physical exercise (Asanas)
Ā· 10 mins of final relaxation (Shavasana)
āØ**What to bring**
Ā· Blanket (for final relaxation)
Ā· Bottle of water
Ā· Yoga mats are available at the studio
Note: Try to eat your last meal at least 3-4 hrs before a yoga session
**Registration**:
š **Please RSVP** so that we could take your participation into account. Invite friends and family who share your love for yoga!
**Important!** If you are joining Shikhaās class for the first time, *please fill out this registration form* so she can provide you with the best personalized experience - [https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6](https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6)
**Be part of the community** by joining [Hatha Yoga community chat.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6)
šø**Venue**: Tao Keskus, Rotermanni tn 2, 10111 Tallinn, 2nd floor
ā”**More about your host:**
-Instagram:[ @yogashala_in_tallinn](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/)
-Facebook: [Yogashala in Tallinn](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564901081004)
\- Whatsapp: [Hatha Yoga Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6)
-Email: yogashala1111@gmail.com
**Note:**
(1) We may take photos/videos during the event from time to time, and use them for event promotion in future. If you do not want to be in these photos/videos, then please let the host know in advance.
(2) If you sign up for the event and later plans change and you cannot make it, please make sure to drop out well in advance so someone can grab your spot
š² **Keep up with all of our events!** Join our[ WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/E3pRDHy2IwrAXfLc6YHmCv), ask us for an invitation to the Facebook chat or follow us on social media.
šļø **We have meetups happening every day** of the week! From in-depth discussions to relaxed evenings and fun-filled weekends. Explore our full event calendar[ here](https://www.meetup.com/daily-meetups/events/calendar/). Hope to see you soon!
š¬ Wish to **join hosting**?Have questions or something to report? Don't hesitate to get in touch with the community manager:
* Markus M. Milder / Daily Meetups (Facebook)
* meetupsdaily@gmail.com
* @dailymeetups (Instagram)
Paint & Pour
Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of Paint & Pour hosted by Kafeo at PiKo!
Whether you're an artist at heart or just looking for a cozy creative hangout, come enjoy great coffee, canvas, and good company.
š
Date: 19 April
ā° Time: 2:00 PM ā 4:00 PM
š Location: PiKo, Tallinn
Art supplies included! ;)
Bring your creativity, and get ready for some chill painting vibes.
āļøDownload the Kafeo app (https://kafeo.io/for-customers) and RSVP to secure your spot, limited seats in the app only!
Tallinn FYSM Yoga Unique Methodology now in Estonia
Iām the only one trainer in Estonia right now š„
Designed for person who is a shrimp
(Yes, you need it)
š„Yoga you will have result with
š§āāļøBeginner friendly
Back pain will not stand a chance
Every Sun - 15:30 šRoosikrantsi 11
Swiss House
One lesson 15ā¬
One month 50ā¬
You definitely have to try it at least ONCE
And I guarantee that might be the best decision youāve ever made
Letās do some yoga? š
Backend Events Near You
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Postgres Performance Fundamentals: Shared Buffers, Memory, Pages
Letās reboot the DC Postgres Meetup series!
This inaugural meeting will be hosted by John Porvaznik and Eddie Pickle and all are welcome. Weāre actively looking for speakers, co-hosts, event spaces and other folks that want to help bring this group back to life. If you canāt make it but want to be involved in the future, please let us know.
John Porvaznik will present a talk on Postgres fundamentals including shared buffers, memory usage, pages, and more. John is a long time PostgreSQL Engineer and DBA in the government space with focus on ETL / Data Ingestion, PostGIS and spatial data sets, query optimizations, Database Design // DDL, benchmarking and specifications, data health, and system healths and monitoring.
This meetup will be hosted near the Snowflake office in Tysons (event space sponsored by Snowflake). Weāll have pizza and drinks for folks.
6:00 arrival and networking, 6:30 talk followed by discussion, 7:45 close.
The event is at 1750 Tysons Boulevard, McClean, VA, 22102, in the 1750 Tysons Conference Center. This is Metro Accessible from the Silver Line to Tyson's Corner station. Parking at the mall next door is free or the event building has paid parking.
Backpack - Dolly Sods (16 Miles) - 2 Days
**IMPORTANT - READ**
Monongahela National Forest limits groups to 10 people, so that is a hard limit for this trip. If you are not 100% committed please do ***NOT RSVP***
## **Trail Facts**
* **Difficulty Level: Moderate**
* **Length:** 16 Miles
* **Duration:** 2 Days
* **Elevation Gain:** 2,216 Feet
* **Bear Canisters:** Not Required
* **Permits:** Not Required
* **Parking:** Red Creek Trailhead
* **Coordinates:** 38.972729, -79.397824
* **AllTrails Map**: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/dolly-sods-backpack-16-mi-24357dd](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/dolly-sods-backpack-16-mi-24357dd)
The Dolly Sods Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia and is part of the Monongahela National Forest (MNF) and one of the most desirable trekking areas in the US.
Dolly Sods is a rocky, high-altitude plateau with sweeping vistas and flora and fauna normally found much further north in Canada. A backpacking trip in this area will expose you to a very diverse and unique landscape with sphagnum bogs, grassy meadows lined by spruce trees, wind-carved boulders, and beautiful mountain vistas.
Note - this area can have very unpredictable weather. I've had everything from sunshine, to heavy rain, to even snow and hail as late as May. Pack accordingly.
**Trail Details:**
We will meet at The Vienna Metro station on Saturday morning at 8am and drive to the Red Creek Trailhead at the southern end of the Dolly Sods wilderness. The drive is about 3 hours - I will drive and am happy to have up to 3 others carpool with me.
When we arrive at the trailhead, we will hike about 6.3 miles to our campsite, stopping once to check out the the iconic Lion's Head on Breathed Mountain (pictured in the post). Should be an early day, so feel free to bring cards, adult beverages, or other items to pass the time. The second day, we will explore the rest of the park, which includes the rugged Dunkenbarger trail. The second day is about 9.4 miles back to the car. There are a ton of stream crossings on this trip - so expect to get wet and pack accordingly.
**Essential Items**:
* Tent
* Sleeping padā
* Sleeping bag suitable for expected temperaturesā
* Backpack (appropriate for overnight backpacking)ā
* Backpacking stove with fuelā
* Pot, cup, dish, and utensilsā
* Dehydrated mealsā and snacks
* Water bottles or hydration system (capacity for at least 2 liters)ā
* Water filter or purification tabletsā
* Headlamp with extra batteriesā
* Rain gear
* Dry bags or pack coverā
* Warm clothing layers (non-cotton)
* Trowel for and toiletries for Leave No Trace compliance
**Optional Items**:
* Personal first aid kitā
* Map and compass or GPS device
* Power bank or external battery
* Trekking polesā
* Camp shoes
* Electrolyte supplementsā
* Alcoholā
* Books, games, or other enterainment
* Gaitersā
* Sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellentāā
**General meetup location:** Vienna Metro Station - 8:00am
Time driving: 3 hr. each way
Google driving direction from Vienna metro:
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/KUW283UFEe5kJJnLA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KUW283UFEe5kJJnLA)
**CARPOOL:** Don't forget if you want a ride or are willing to offer a ride ā be a friend to the environment, save money, and make friends.
**LIABILITY NOTICE:**
Please remember that this group operates under the common adventurer model. We are a group of friends and volunteers organizing trips for fun and shared experience. Participants are expected to be familiar with best hiking practices and choose hikes that align with their physical abilities and experience. Organizers and members are not liable for any injuries, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from group activities. By attending this event, you agree to assume all risks associated with the activity.ā
For more information on the common adventurer model, please see [Ron Watters' definition](https://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm).ā
If you believe you may be lost during the hike, follow the advice of the [US Forest Service](https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost).
ā
See you on the trail!
NOVA Code & Coffee [163] - At FCED Venue
NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works:
1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc)
2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too!
That's it! Hope to see you there!
**Location**
Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development
Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1)
Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1
This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it.
Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away.
**Sponsored by:**
Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible!
**Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!**
Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/)
**[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):**
We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).
NoVA Hackers May 2026 Meeting
**Inflow 6:00 PM - Talks Start \~6:30 PM**
**Reston Community Center - 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191**
NoVA Hackers is a group located in the Northern Virginia area and is made up of Information Security Professionals from all walks of life, from government and private sector, to students and beginners.
The monthly meetings are held much like a mini-conference with 4-8 speakers and only a few basic but strict rules.
Participation and Permission
Active Participation is required for continued membership and is the only due required.
Permission is required to be obtained from anyone providing information to the group from the person providing it to be made public by anyone other than the provider.
Historically our talks generally run a bit late and we have a hard stop at 9:30pm for the room. If you want to socialize we recommend you arrive at 6 to meet and greet before the talks.
Agendas and remote meeting option available after you join the group.
GitHub Copilot Dev Days - D.C
Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026043014) is required for admission.
**Description:**
Join us for a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot.
Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, this event will help you better understand how to apply AI-assisted coding techniques in everyday development.
**Speakers/Topics:**
\- Reynald Adolphe\, Microsoft\.
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA)
**Sponsors:**
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.
Underwater Hockey (open to new players!)
New players are always welcome to come try it out!
What you need:
A bathing suit. Preferably something light and tight.
We have extra gear for new players. But if you have your own pair of flippers, a snorkeling mask, and a snorkel then bring them along.
Please bring this signed and completed form to practice:
https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/c7dc-2321473/USOA_Waiver_2022-07-07.pdf
Unless you are already a member of USOA:
https://www.underwater-society.org/page/show/4284471-usoa-registration
To find us:
You can tell the front desk that you are here for underwater hockey and they will let you in for free. You can ask them for help finding the pool.
If no one is at the front desk just walk past it and there will be a set of stairs on the left. Take the stairs and take a right at the bottom of the stairs. The men's and women's locker rooms are straight ahead, and you will need to go through them to access the pool deck. Once you are out on the pool deck you will be exactly where we practice.
Agenda:
First 15 minutes: Arrival at the pool, getting gear from the shared gear bin, dividing into two teams, getting gear on.
Minutes 15-30: Getting in the water, teaching any new players the basics
Minutes 20-70: Scrimmage/practice.
Minutes 70-75: Putting away club gear, putting the lane lines back in place, clearing the pool deck.
(optional) afterwards: Go to a local restaurant for food, drinks, and socializing.
Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit - Barret Blake
Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, weāll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifactsāliving documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification.
Youāll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. Weāll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, weāll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written.
This talk will cover:
--What spec-driven development is (and what it isnāt)
--How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows
--Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development
--Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence
Whether youāre building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects.






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