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Mixed level ballet class
Mixed level ballet class suitable for people with good ballet foundations knowledge (improvers to intermediate)
Thursday Language Exchange @ River Bar
Join us to **practise and improve your target language with native speakers on Thursday downstairs in River Bar** (Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**.
**Our system:**
**• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning**
**• You speak 5mins English, 5mins other language, then change table**
This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc.
What to expect:
• Relaxed easy going atmosphere
• Professional and quality service
• Great networking opportunities
• All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent
• A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old
• Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations
Wide range of languages:
We usually have **native speakers of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese** and more depending on who shows up.
**Admission fee €7** (€6 for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free.
Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchange events since 2012 to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome!
For more news and info check:
Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/)
FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland)
Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland)
NOTE: The MeetUp attendance does not reflect actual attendance. There are usually around 100 people at each event.
NeuroGamers Ireland Meetup
Welcome to NeuroGamers Ireland, an event for those of us of all neurodiversity and their friends and allies who want to meet, hang out and play board and card games.
We'll be meeting at Third Space at Smithfield, which is only a 5-minute walk from the LUAS Red line station of the same name. We're happy to help in travelling using other forms of transport if you message.
Each event costs €5 which you can pay through cash or Revolut. It'll especially be appreciated with the space being booked for our group alone.
We have a range of games available please see list below. Feel free to message if there is one you want us to bring and feel free to bring own games.
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16JHgxxDlY3x83S1VdYIPx5ZWorBZrrjCMVSbSZaqLks/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16JHgxxDlY3x83S1VdYIPx5ZWorBZrrjCMVSbSZaqLks/edit?usp=sharing)
Please read our guidelines before attending one of our events as attendending one will be an agreement you agree to them;
https://docs.google.com/file/d/1mJFuGaGPXbMIlsSl8naUmIcAKNFWTLdc/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword
Also, for the purposes of health and safety, this event is 18+.
Weekly Twin Hearts Meditation – Clondalkin
## Weekly Twin Hearts Meditation – Clondalkin
**Location:** Pranic Healing Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin
**Day & Time:** Every Thursday, **11:00am – 12:00pm**
**Facilitator:** Hazel Keogh
**Cost:** Donation based
**RSVP:** 085 212 4080
### A Midweek Space for Calm, Healing and Inner Peace
You are warmly invited to join our weekly **Twin Hearts Meditation Group**, an uplifting and powerful meditation that is open to everyone.
Twin Hearts Meditation is a beautiful guided practice designed to promote inner peace, emotional balance and a sense of connection with yourself and the world around you. It is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. No previous meditation experience is needed – just a willingness to relax and enjoy the moment.
### What to Expect
Each Thursday morning session offers:
* A calm, welcoming and supportive environment
* Gentle guidance throughout the meditation
* Time to relax, breathe and unwind
* A chance to release stress and tension
* A sense of inner stillness and wellbeing
* Optional tea and chats afterwards
Many people find this meditation leaves them feeling lighter, clearer and more positive for the rest of the day.
### Benefits of Twin Hearts Meditation
Regular practice can help to:
* Reduce stress and anxiety
* Support emotional wellbeing
* Increase feelings of calm and clarity
* Improve focus and positivity
* Promote compassion and inner balance
* Create a greater sense of connection and peace
### Session Details
* Arrive from **10:45am**
* Meditation begins at **11:00am**
* Session finishes at **12:00pm**
* Relaxed community atmosphere
### Donations
This group is **donation based**, making it accessible to all.
Suggested contribution: **€10 – €20**, but any amount is gratefully accepted.
All donations help support the running of the centre and community activities.
### Location
**Pranic Healing Centre**
Unit 1A Village Centre
Clondalkin, Dublin
### RSVP
To confirm your place, please contact:
**Hazel Keogh – 085 212 4080**
Meditation Evening (Rinzai Zen) Thursday. 16th. April '26. @ 8:00PM.
Let Go of that Separate Version of Who you Think You Are !!!
Shodo Harada Roshi.
**What we do:**
Are you interested in Meditation ? Perhaps you would be interested in our evening of Meditation? Our tradition is that of Rinzai Zen, our teacher Harada Roshi.
Our main practice during the evening is Zazen, seated Meditation practice. Sitting together in silence we turn our attention inward and seek to awaken to the truth of that which we truly are.
We start the evening with a round of Zazen(sitting Meditation) followed by Kinhin (walking Meditation), another round of Zazen and finishing with Chanting of a number of Sutras, including The Heart Sutra.
If you are new to meditation, instruction can be given.
**Organisers Statement.**
All interested in Meditation practice welcome, beginners and experienced persons alike.
One Drop Zen Dublin is a Not for Profit Group.
**A contribution of €10 for the evening to help cover rental costs is greatly appreciated.**
**Unfortunately we do not own our own space.**
DubJUG 264: GONG & Agentic AI Tools
This month, we're venturing over to GONG HQ to her two talks from staffers SDE Vanja Tesin, and Senior Engineering Manager Anthony Brady.
DETAILS & OFFICIAL BOOKING >>>>>
https://ti.to/dublin-java-user-group/264-gong-hq
Check your schedule first (it's not cool to not show!)
## **Talk 1:** GONG & Agentic AI Tools
Gong built an agentic AI solution called Claude Code to help developers work more effectively across its complex microservice architecture of over 100+ repositories. Using a multi-agent system with specialised rules, skills, and subagents, it automates development tasks and reduces time spent on research and context switching. The result is faster development and better pattern compliance, reducing complex tasks from days to hours. Join Vanja Tesin to discover how.
## **Talk 1:** **Resilience in Microservices**
In the distributed landscape of modern backend architecture, the question isn’t if a service will fail, but when.
Without robust fault tolerance, a single latent dependency can trigger a cascading failure across an entire ecosystem.
Anthony's talk will focus on how Gong overcame some of those challenges and how they are implementing resilience utilising patterns such as Circuit Breakers, Rate Limiters and others to maintain stability and provide graceful degradation even when downstream services are under duress.
Balance Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Release + Reset + Rise. Breathwork. Bodywork. Energy. Dance
# Release +Reset + Rise Experience
Experience the integration of breathwork, bodywork, energy, and dance in our immersive events.
Step into a space where reset meets empowerment.
Release + Reset + Rise is not a class. It's a full-body initiation into clarity, strength, and power.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-details/reset-release-rise-experience-dublin)
**What Makes This Experience Unique**
Wireless headphones create an immersive soundscape that cuts through noise and drops you straight into your body. Every track is intentional, moving energy, awakening emotion, amplifying presence.
**The Journey**
Across three immersive hours, you will move through:
* **Guided Breathwork** — calm the mind, awaken life force, drop into deep presence.
* **Somatic Movement & Bodywork** — release blockages and reconnect with your body’s intelligence.
* **Immersive Sound Journey** — curated soundscape in wireless headphones for full-body release and embodiment.
* **Energy Activation Practices** — awaken your inner power, open your heart, elevate your state.
* **Dance & Free Movement** — liberate your expression, shake off stagnant energy, feel fully alive.
* **Integration & Grounding** — lock the shift into your system, anchor the reset, and carry it into daily life.
This is a full-spectrum reset — a space to breathe, move, release, and come home to yourself.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-details/reset-release-rise-experience-dublin)
[Follow us on Instagram HERE](https://www.instagram.com/release_and_reset/)
**The Shifts You May Notice**
* Emotional release that dissolves old weight
* Nervous system reset into deep calm and stability
* Clear mind, anchored mood, vibrant energy flow
* Breakthroughs as profound as psychedelic states — without substances
* Expanded capacity for joy, intimacy, sensual aliveness, and creative expression
* Anchored confidence, embodied self-trust, untouchable strength
**Who This Is For**
This experience is for you if…
* You feel stuck in your head and long to feel grounded, alive, and at home in your body.
* You crave more than a workout or wellness class — you want transformation.
* You’re ready to reset your nervous system and rise into your full energy.
Whether you’re new to somatic practices or already deep on your path, this journey meets you where you are and lifts you higher.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-details/reset-release-rise-experience-dublin)
**What’s Included**
* 3-hour guided immersion (breathwork, bodywork, energy, sound, dance)
* Integration guide + reflection prompts
* Take-home practices to anchor the reset
**Event Details**
**Time & Location**
18 April 2026 \| 17:00 – 20:00
Yoga Lab Dublin \| 1st Floor\, 28 Corrig Rd\,
Sandyford, Dublin, D18 V274
[JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP TO GET SPECIAL DISCOUNTS](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BnkkS9W0ZUSAOKsjwKyH2p?mode=hqrt1)
[Follow us on Instagram HERE](https://www.instagram.com/release_and_reset/)
If you have any questions please contact us at **[carmen@releaseandreset.com](http://carmen@releaseandreset.com/)**
Sunday Evening Zazen meditation
Join us for Zazen Meditation. please arrive at 6pm.
newcomers please arrive at 5.45 for an introduction to Zazen meditation.
Zazen Meditation + Dharma talk or Kinhin
The meaning of the word zen is meditation, zazen means sitting meditation. In zazen practice we begin to know ourselves, and to go beyond the limits of our personal ego. Within our tradition zazen is referred to as shikantaza, not doing, letting go of thoughts, dropping off body and mind. This sitting meditation is the focus of our practice. Language limits our ability to communicate the true nature of zen; it is something that is better understood
through practice. We are open to everyone interested in learning about zen.
Intro workshop for newcomers is available at 5.30pm each Sunday. The dojo is a sacred place and it is important to be considerate of everyone. We have many people that travel to practise together once a week or once a month. So for that reason it is really essential that we all know the structure of the sitting practise (when to sit, how to do Kinhin, the different bell sounds and their meaning etc), to ensure a silent, safe and meaningful meditation. And it's also great to meet everyone before the sitting practise. And answer any questions you may have.
We have zafus and zabutons (mats and cushions) for all to sit on. Chairs are available too.
Comfortable clothing for sitting, black or neutral tones best.
We greatly appreciate a donation of €5 to cover costs if it's possible for you.
Please arrive 10min before start so 6ish (if you're not doing the intro workshop).
You are very welcome to our dojo!
Spring Kirtan & HeartSong - Sandycove (stunning indoor location)
A Spring Kirtan & HeartSong Celebration
Lean into an uplifting evening of pause, self‑care, and connection by the sea. We’ll gather in a beautiful private INDOOR space to weave songs, chants, and sacred mantras accompanied by guitar, harmonium, percussion, and shamanic drum.
In these times one of the most powerful ways to transform our emotions, our rage, our grief, our overwhelm, is to digest & transmute these deep feelings into courage & action, to build community,
togetherness & co-create. This intimate gathering invites us to do just that.
Ticket link below:
[A Spring Kirtan & HeartSong Celebration | Tixtree](https://www.tixtree.com/e/a-spring-kirtan-heartsong-celebration-9f42a18835be?_gl=1*1mqd43f*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc0OTc0OTU4NS4xNzc1OTI2NjQz*_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzU5MjY2NDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzU5MjY2NDIkajYwJGwwJGgxOTMyNTY0NTUkZGFtVGlyWE5JVmlCZGNmcHdDUVJmVU1zR1laUDhXRmhqeVE.)
We will slow down, reconnect, remember & and nourish ourselves among friends old and new. Together we’ll move with the ebb and flow of our intuitive hearts, sharing some of my favourite practices that ground, uplift, and restore as we raise our collective prayers for peace and healing in our world.
Expect EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Guided tapping to release emotional blocks, restore balance, and ease stress. Meditation, Kirtan & Heart Songs: Experience the blessings of Bhakti Yoga through devotional music, intention‑setting, and heart‑opening group singing.
Sound Bath: Soothe your nervous system with calming, restorative frequencies. Herbal Teas & Nourishing Treats: Enjoy a warm cuppa and homemade bites afterwards.Time for Reflection & Connection: Share space with like‑minded souls in the spirit of sangha.
No experience needed, just bring your voice and an open heart. Join us if you are feeling overwhelmed or in need of a gentle reset, seeking natural, holistic well‑being practices and/or longing for connection in an open‑hearted, inclusive, joyful space.
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Location: Private indoor venue near Sandycove Beach (details shared upon booking)
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Exchange: €30 \| €25 \| €20
Limited spaces available. DM to book or click the link in bio.
Our gatherings are 100% inclusive. Everyone is welcome. If the exchange is out of reach right now, please message us.
Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected.
Beannachtaí agus grá mór, Felicity
\* Check us out on Insta/FB @felicityanandakirtan or you can contact me on 0894037056
🧗♀️ Climb & Connect: Bouldering Adventure at Bloc Climbing Gym! 🧗♂️
Newly started IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetsocialdublin/
Every event is **5 euros** to the host, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash.
This helps me maintains the group as this takes a lot of time and effort.
Get ready to reach new heights and forge lasting connections doing Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday **at 14:30!** Whether you're a seasoned climber or brand new to the sport, this event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and meet fellow enthusiasts in a supportive and social setting.
Located at the Bloc Climbing Gym in Ballymount, indoor bouldering social event is suitable for climbers of all levels.
No climbing experience? No problem! Our friendly group will provide guidance, tips, and encouragement every step of the way. Whether you're learning or honing your skills, you'll find plenty of support and encouragement from your fellow climbers.
After our exhilarating climb, we'll gather for some well-deserved refreshments and socializing, where you can swap climbing stories, share tips, and make new friends with fellow adventure-seekers.
So lace up your climbing shoes, chalk up your hands, and get ready for an afternoon of adrenaline-pumping fun and friendship at our Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday! Let's climb, connect, and conquer together. See you there! 🧗♀️🤝🧗♂️
The Heart Mantra Circle
The Heart Mantra Circle contribution €10 .....
Contribute at door or Viva revolute or PayPal
0871791012...
We would love you to join us for a Chanting session (Kiirtan) Spiritual singing.
We ask a Donation of €10 to cover hall rental ECT as we are a non profit group.
We bring a call and response singing to all who attend . Where through the music and the singing/chanting we bring joy into each others hearts and souls..
Seating is provided but if you wish may sit on the floor or dance if you feel you'd like to ..
Our aim is to open the heart through music and singing..
Lock forward to seeing you all..
Children always welcome 🤗
Balance Events Near You
Connect with your local Balance community
🌿 EFT Tapping Workshop: Reduce Stress & Restore Balance
**Hosted by Unity of Columbus \| Facilitated by Carisa Holmes\, EFT Practitioner**
Join us for a powerful and uplifting workshop where you’ll be introduced to **Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping**—a simple, effective method that helps release stress, calm the mind, and restore emotional balance.
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us carry tension, anxiety, and emotional blocks that impact our well-being. This interactive session will guide you through practical techniques you can use anytime to create a sense of peace and clarity.
Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus
Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus 🌍
Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0
🚶♂️🌎This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 SaveSoil 5K Walkathon here in Columbus and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children!
Every step you take helps:
✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil.
✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems.
✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future.
📅 Date: April 26, 2026
📍 Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Check-in address 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. check-in event starts at 9:30 a.m.
👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-columbus-registration-1986596534713?aff=oddtdtcreator
👉🏼Free and Open to All.
Share this message and bring your neighbours, friends & family along to celebrate our planet!
Let’s make it happen!
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar
Drunken
This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism")
Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war).
Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!
Beginner and Intermediate Salsa Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
**✅ Salsa Wednesdays with Todd Smith!**
**👉 Beginner Salsa Class**
**$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration
7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class
**👉 Intermediate Salsa Class**
**= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class
**👉 If You Take Both Salsa Classes**
**= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door**
**👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:**
https://columbussalsadancing.com/salsa-wednesdays-dance-class-tickets/
**👉 Questions? Text Todd @ (614) 774-8146**
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
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




















