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Climate Action Book Club: It’s Not That Radical by Mikaela Loach
The climate emergency will not be solved by reading books. But by coming together to read, to educate ourselves, to share what we learn with friends and family, and to take action in our corner of the world we can be a small part of the wave of change humanity desperately needs. Sound like something you want to be a part of? We’d love to have you.
Join the Climate Action Book Club this month to read It’s Not That Radical by Mikaela Loach, the young Jamaica-born British activist and author. She’s an infectious and inspiring voice who will get you excited to take action.
This event is free, but please get your copy from the wonderful English bookstore that hosts our book club meetings, Backstory. To cover Meetup fees, we also request a €1 donation per attendee.
You are welcome (even encouraged) to join us even if you haven't read the book but want to hear and join the discussion about it. Feel free to bring a friend, too. Hope to see you!
The Saturday Language Exchange - Pizza Night
**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍**
This event will be held at Trafalgar, a pizza and cocktail club that makes quality homemade pizzas and cocktails. This unique spot is a cocktail bar, pizza restaurant and club all in one, what more could you ask for! We look forward to meeting you there.
We are a group of enthusiastic individuals looking to improve our fluency in our second languages while meeting new friends in Barcelona. We exchange all languages at various levels!
🗓️ **When**: Every Saturday at 8pm
📍 **Where**: Trafalgar Pizza Club: 19 Trafalgar street (1 minute from Urquinaona metro station)
🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€5).
BLE's special offer allows you can get any pizza + cocktail for only €20. To receive BLE’s offer display your sticker where the bar tender can see it!
Please, remember that SIGNING UP IS MANDATORY for all the events, thus we can bring enough stickers for everyone.
🗣 You will be greeted by a Barcelona Language Exchange host at the entrance and given a sticker to display your name, native language, and the second language you are looking to practice. Please note that it is also okay if you only want to speak your native language.
This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.)
📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media.
Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊
Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed.
**Stay Connected**:
📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)!
👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums!
🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es).
📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ)
See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️
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🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍
Este evento tiene lugar en Trafalgar cocktail and pizza club, que elabora pizzas y cócteles caseros de calidad. Este lugar único es un bar de cócteles, una pizzería y un club, todo en uno, ¿qué más se puede pedir? Esperamos verte allí.
Somos un grupo de personas entusiastas que buscamos mejorar nuestra fluidez en nuestros segundos idiomas mientras hacemos nuevos amigos en Barcelona. ¡Intercambiamos todos los idiomas que quieras a cualquier nivel!
🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los sábados a las 20h.
📍 **Dónde**: Trafalgar Pizza Club: calle Trafalgar 19 (a 1 minuto del metro Urquinaona)
🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (€5).
Tenemos una oferta especial para BLE que te permite conseguir cualquier pizza + cóctel por solo 20€. ¡Para recibir la oferta de BLE, muestra tu pegatina al barman!
Por favor, recuerda que LA INSCRIPCIÓN ES OBLIGATORIA para todos los eventos, para que podamos llevar suficientes pegatinas para todos.
🗣 Un anfitrión de Barcelona Language Exchange te dará la bienvenida en la entrada y te entregará una pegatina para mostrar tu nombre, tu idioma nativo y el segundo idioma que deseas practicar. Ten en cuenta que también está bien si solo deseas hablar tu idioma nativo.
Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.)
📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales.
¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊
Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados.
**Mantente Conectado**:
📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)!
👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes!
🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es).
📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ)
Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas.
**¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️
ReFest: Reusa · Repara · Regenera · Reimagina
**Us convidem a RE-FEST #1**
### Reusa · Repara · Regenera · Reimagina
El **RE-FEST** és una trobada comunitària per celebrar la reparació, la reutilització, la regeneració urbana i la imaginació col·lectiva.
Durant el matí ens trobarem per aprendre, compartir sabers, reparar objectes, descobrir projectes i imaginar altres maneres de viure a la ciutat: més sostenibles, més autònomes i més comunitàries.
**Recupera autonomia, comparteix coneixement i imagina altres maneres de viure.**
## Activitats
**Taller de reparació tèxtil** Amb Back to Eco. Porta una peça de roba que vulguis reparar, ajustar o transformar.
5€ aportació.
**Mercat de segona mà** Amb VeniVidi.
**Reparació i ajustos de bicis** Amb Juan A. Piedrahita.
Un espai pràctic per revisar i posar a punt la teva bicicleta.
**[Sofà Talks]**
#1 Club de BCN Permacomputing
#2 Com seria una ciutat que regenera?
**Zona cafè de reparadors**
Punt de trobada, conversa, intercanvi de sabers i comunitat.
**Intercanviem!**
Porta una cosa, emporta-te’n una altra.
**Zona oberta**
Espai per a projectes, idees o venda solidària.
## Quan?
**16 de maig**
**11–15 h**
**Amb la col·laboració de:**
AKASHA Hub Barcelona · Back to Eco ·
BCN Permacomputing · VeniVidi · Civic Creative Lab
Registre en meetup.
Cultural Language Exchange - Music and Memories
## 🎶 Music & Memory
### A Themed Language Exchange
**Free · Limited Capacity**
**Slow conversations in a fast city.**
**Let music guide the stories we share.**
Join us for a **friendly, relaxed language exchange** where conversations start from something we all share: **music and the memories it carries**.
A song that reminds you of home.
A melody linked to a person, a place, or a moment in your life.
Music brings people together — even when we don’t share the same language.
This is **not a loud bar meetup or a language class**.
It’s a **warm, welcoming cultural evening**, designed for slower conversations, gentle language practice, and real connection.
To keep the atmosphere personal, the event is limited to **30 people**.
RSVP is required.
### 📌 Note on attendance
This is a small, curated event. If you can’t attend, kindly cancel your RSVP so someone else can join. Thank you 💛
Founders Running Club :: Barcelona
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
Now in 35+ cities
Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com](http://foundersrc.com/)
👣 Spanglish Walk & Talk: 100% in Spanish & Inglés - Language Exchange
👋 ***Hi, I'm David, I help locals and expats have confident, real-world conversations in English and Spanish.*** Hola a todos, soy David, me dedico a ayudar a locales y expatriados a tener conversaciones naturales y a ganar confianza en inglés y en español.
***🎯 This Saturday, we'll explore a local neighborhood, using our surroundings to fuel the conversation and bypass memorized phrases.*** Este sábado exploraremos un barrio local, usando el entorno para inspirar la conversación y dejar de lado las frases memorizadas.
***🍻 We don't need to pay for alcohol in a bar to loosen up; the movement and the fresh air give us the confidence to speak.*** No necesitamos pagar por beber alcohol en un bar para soltarnos; movernos al aire libre nos ayudará a hablar con confianza.
⚠️ ***This isn't the typical language exchange where people show up once and never return.*** Este no es el típico intercambio donde la gente viene un día y nunca más vuelve.
***We offer an exchange where we go beyond the repetitive "where are you from?" and "what do you do?".*** Ofrecemos un intercambio donde vamos más allá del repetitivo "¿de dónde eres?" y "¿a qué te dedicas?".
📈 ***Improving requires consistency. To join our bilingual tribe, you will need to pay a one-time membership fee (€10). This shows your commitment to coming back and growing with the group.*** Mejorar requiere constancia. Al unirte tendrás que pagar una membresía de pago único (10 €) que muestre tu compromiso de volver y seguir progresando con el grupo.
***It's no use joining a gym and never going.*** No vale con apuntarse al gym y nunca ir.
***(If you are already in the WhatsApp group, this does NOT apply to you.*** Si ya estás en el grupo de WhatsApp, este cambio NO te afecta.)
**‼️IMPORTANT / IMPORTANTE**
***Our community lives on WhatsApp, to keep things organized and exclusive.*** Nuestra comunidad vive en WhatsApp, para mantener la organización y la exclusividad:
* **Your Meetup RSVP is for guidance only.** La confirmación en Meetup es orientativa
* **Guaranteed spots are reserved for our WhatsApp members first.** La prioridad de plaza la tienen los miembros de nuestro WhatsApp
* **Real-time updates and exact meeting points are posted ONLY in the private group.** Las actualizaciones y puntos de encuentro exactos se publican SOLO en el grupo privado.
***Let's get started!*** ¡Vamos! 💪
Magical Mindfulness Tour of the Senses
[ENG]
**Please read the full description for details on booking.**
On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide!
Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant.
We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner.
On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience.
Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically!
Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide!
The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry.
**Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or
https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277
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[ESP]
**Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.**
En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía.
Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante.
Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina.
En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia.
¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia!
¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior!
La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel.
**Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o
https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277
Changemakers Events This Week
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Charcha Chess Club
\*\*ESPAÑOL\*\*
Empieza el domingo con calma: ajedrez, café y buena compañía.
Este es un encuentro de **ajedrez casual**.
Da igual si eres principiante, intermedio o jugador experimentado — todos son bienvenidos.
**La idea es simple: jugar algunas partidas, observar otras, conversar y disfrutar de una mañana tranquila fuera de las pantallas.**
**DOMINGO: 11:00 - 13:00**
**Todos los niveles** bienvenidos
Si **tienes un tablero de ajedrez, puedes traerlo.**
\*\*ENGLISH\*\*
Start your Sunday slowly with a relaxed morning of chess, coffee, and conversation.
This is a **casual chess meetup**. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or experienced player, you're welcome to join.
**The idea is to create a calm Sunday ritual where people gather offline and share time together.**
**SUNDAY: 11:00 - 13:00**
All levels welcome
If you **have a chess set, feel free to bring it.**
🍃🌸 Tagamanent & Montseny Views ⛰️ 🥾 (Nivel intermedio)
**(CASTELLANO a continuación ⛰️ ENGLISH below)**
Aquest cop us proposo **una de les travesses més boniques i variades del Montseny** més proper: sortirem des de Figaró-Montmany per enfilar-nos suaument entre alzinars, castanyers i antics camins de muntanya fins arribar al **mític Tagamanent, un indret carregat d’història i amb unes vistes brutals sobre el Montseny, els Cingles de Bertí i mitja Catalunya! 😍**
Després continuarem la travessa per carenes i boscos plens d’ambient primaveral fins a Sant Martí de Centelles, tancant un recorregut variat, panoràmic i molt més salvatge del que molta gent imagina tan a prop de Barcelona.
Una **ruta preciosa de 13 km i 720 m de desnivell que ens regalarà silenci, aire pur, miradors espectaculars i aquella sensació tan especial de travessar la muntanya pas a pas... d’un poble a l’altre** 🥾
**T'hi animes?**
ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:**
* **Preu:** 20€ excursió + 8€ cotxe (es paga directament al conductor/a) = **Total: 28€**
* **Inclou:** guiatge per guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents + responsabilitat civil.
* **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes... **1 gratuïta!**
🥪 Què cal portar?
* Picnic per dinar en ruta
* Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua
* Calçat de muntanya i roba en capes (adaptable al temps)
* Bastons opcionals
❗️ Política de cancel·lació:
* ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos.
* ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió!
📲 Segueix-nos i estigues al dia!
* 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona)
* 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes)
* 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides!
Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**)
☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)**
\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **⛰️ CASTELLANO 📷**
¿Con ganas de un día de naturaleza exuberante, bosques mágicos y panorámicas espectaculares? 🌿😍
Esta vez os propongo **una de las travesías más bonitas y variadas del Montseny** más cercano: saldremos desde Figaró-Montmany para subir suavemente entre encinares, castaños y antiguos caminos de montaña hasta llegar al **mítico Tagamanent, un lugar cargado de historia y con unas vistas brutales sobre el Montseny, los Cingles de Bertí y media Catalunya 😍**
Después continuaremos la travesía por crestas y bosques llenos de ambiente primaveral hasta Sant Martí de Centelles, completando un recorrido variado, panorámico y mucho más salvaje de lo que mucha gente imagina tan cerca de Barcelona.
**Una ruta preciosa de 13 km y 720 m de desnivel** que nos regalará silencio, aire puro, miradores espectaculares y esa sensación tan especial de atravesar la montaña paso a paso… de un pueblo a otro 🥾✨
**¿Te animas? 😉**
ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:**
* **Precio:** 20€ excursión + 8€ coche (se paga directamente al conductor/a) = **Total: 28€**
* **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil.
* **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis!
🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?**
* Picnic para comer en ruta
* Mínimo 1,5 L de agua
* Calzado de montaña
* Ropa por capas (para adaptarnos al clima)
* Bastones (opcionales)
❗️ **Política de cancelación:**
* ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses.
* ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión!
📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:**
* 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona)
* 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes)
* 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas
**Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp)
☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)**
\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌱 **ENGLISH** 🐞
**Fancy a day of lush nature, magical forests and spectacular panoramic views? 🌿😍**
This time I’d like to take you on **one of the most beautiful and varied traverses in the nearby Montseny**. We’ll start in Figaró-Montmany and gradually hike through oak forests, chestnut trees and ancient mountain paths until we reach **the legendary Tagamanent — a historic spot with breathtaking views over Montseny, the Cingles de Bertí and half of Catalonia 😍**
We’ll then continue the traverse along scenic ridges and beautiful spring forests before descending towards Sant Martí de Centelles, completing a varied and panoramic route that feels far wilder than most people would imagine so close to Barcelona.
**A beautiful 13 km hike with 720 m of elevation gain** that will reward us with silence, fresh air, spectacular viewpoints and that special feeling of crossing the mountains step by step… from one village to another 🥾✨
**Would you like to join us? 😉**
ℹ️ **Practical info:**
* **Price:** €20 for the hike + €8 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €28**
* **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance
* **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free!
🥪 **What to bring:**
* Picnic lunch
* At least 1.5 L of water
* Mountain/hiking shoes
* Layered clothing (weather can change!)
* Trekking poles (optional)
❗️ **Cancellation policy:**
* ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months.
* ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding!
📲 **Stay connected:**
* 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona)
* 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes)
* 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings
**For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp)
☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)15**
ECSTATIC RHYTHMS · Cacao & Dance - Special Guest: Gyuriel Simon
# ECSTATIC RHYTHMS
## Cacao Ceremony & Freedom Dance
**About the Event**
Enter a collective ritual of presence, movement, and expression as we gather for **[Ecstatic Rhythms](https://www.notion.so/WEBSITE-sabinamedina-com-1284e61d096b80f1bd06eb75dc61198b?pvs=21&utm_source=luma)**.
In a world that often pulls us into speed and disconnection, this evening is an invitation to slow down, drop into the body, and remember the joy of moving and expressing together — freely, consciously, and without masks.
We begin by entering a shared meditative space and drinking **ceremonial Criollo cacao**, ethically sourced and cultivated in Venezuela. This heart-opening ritual is held with care and intention, creating a safe container to open the body, quiet the mind, and connect as a community in this unique moment.
From there, we move into a **balancing breathwork, voice activation, and body awakening**, preparing the nervous system and inviting us to fully let go. This phase supports alignment on a physical, emotional, and energetic level — setting the ground for deep expression.
The journey then unfolds into an **authentic ecstatic dance experience**, inspired by the ancient roots of dance before DJs existed. Through drums, shakers, our voices, and carefully curated soundscapes, we co-create a powerful movement ritual led by fire, rhythm, and presence.
Influenced by the principles of **Five Rhythms**, the dance becomes a space to express, observe, and release — moving through emotions and elements, shedding fears and masks, and exploring mind, body, and spirit in many forms. This is a space to get creative, dance like no one is watching, and awaken a playful, youthful sense of freedom.
We close by bringing everything home through a **deeply restorative gong and Tibetan bowl sound bath**, supporting integration, grounding, and nervous system regulation — completing the cycle of the evening.
BOOKINGS: https://luma.com/lpx0y1jb
***
## What to Expect
* Ceremonial Criollo cacao (ethically sourced from Venezuela)
* Guided meditation & intention setting
* Breathwork, voice activation & body preparation
* Ecstatic / freedom dance journey
* Live elements (drums, shakers, voice) + curated sound journey
* Closing gong & Tibetan bowl sound bath
No dance experience is needed; just curiosity, presence, and a willingness to move.
***
## This Is for You If
* You crave freedom of expression through movement
* You want to reconnect with your body and inner rhythm
* You feel called to dance in a conscious, substance-free space
* You enjoy ritual, music, and embodied community experiences
* You want to celebrate Life with depth and joy
***
## How to Prepare & Guidelines
**Before the event**
* It is recommended to arrive **2–4 hours lightly fasted** before consuming ceremonial cacao
* If you eat beforehand, choose light, nourishing food
* Please listen to your body and prepare accordingly
**During the experience**
* **No phones** (facilitators included) — this is a private, inward journey
* **Dance barefoot** to connect with the ground
* **No talking** — practice presence and respect others’ journeys
* **No alcohol or drugs** — we hold a conscious, ethical, sacred space
* **Consent & respect are fundamental** — we co-create safety for everyone
**Arrival**
* Arrive from **18:00**
* Journey begins at **18:30 sharp**
* **Doors close at 19:00** to honour the group container
***
## Facilitators
\*\*[Sabina Medina](https://www.instagram.com/sabina.medina_/?utm_source=luma)\*\*
Sabina Medina is the co-founder of **Samanà Space** and a movement facilitator devoted to creating grounded, safe spaces for presence, expression, and conscious community. Her work weaves together ceremonial cacao, meditation, breath, voice activation, free movement, sound, and ritual to support embodied exploration and authentic connection. Through **Ecstatic Rhythms**, she guides participants to awaken the body and the voice, reconnect with their inner expression, and experience dance as a ritual of release, play, and integration.
\*\*[Pneuma](https://www.instagram.com/pneumaofc/?utm_source=luma)\*\*
Pneuma is a DJ and space holder whose musical journeys are rooted in emotion, movement, and embodied expression. Drawing from a rich diversity of global sounds, rhythms, and textures, his sets are carefully curated to support deep presence, playfulness, and authentic release. Through **Ecstatic Rhythms**, Pneuma guides the dance floor as a living landscape — inviting participants to explore sensation, energy, and freedom through music that speaks directly to the body and the heart.
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## Practical Information
**Date:** Sunday 5 April
**Time:** 18:30–21:30
**Location:** [Samanà Space](https://www.instagram.com/samanaspaces/?utm_source=luma), Poblenou, Barcelona
**Energy Exchange:** €18 Early Bird / €22 Regular
**Capacity:** Limited spots
**Language:** Bilingual (English & Spanish spoken in the space)
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## 📍 Location & House Guidelines
**Samanà Space**
Carrer de Pujades 77–79
8th floor — Ring 2809
**Our Space**
* Shoe-free zone
* Vegan space
* Alcohol- & drug-free
* Respectful, consent-based culture
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/samanasoul/](https://www.instagram.com/samanasoul/?utm_source=luma) & [https://www.instagram.com/weareecstaticrhythms/](https://www.instagram.com/weareecstaticrhythms/?utm_source=luma)
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*Español*
# ECSTATIC RHYTHMS
## Ceremonia de Cacao & Danza Libre
## Sobre el Evento
Te invitamos a entrar en un ritual colectivo de presencia, movimiento y expresión mientras nos reunimos para **Ecstatic Rhythms**.
En un mundo que a menudo nos arrastra hacia la velocidad y la desconexión, esta experiencia es una invitación a bajar el ritmo, habitar el cuerpo y recordar la alegría de movernos y expresarnos juntxs — de forma libre, consciente y sin máscaras.
Comenzamos entrando en un espacio meditativo compartido y bebiendo **cacao ceremonial Criollo**, éticamente cultivado y proveniente de Venezuela. Este ritual de apertura del corazón se sostiene con cuidado e intención, creando un contenedor seguro para abrir el cuerpo, aquietar la mente y conectar como comunidad en este momento único.
A continuación, transitamos hacia una **respiración consciente, activación de la voz y despertar corporal**, preparando el sistema nervioso e invitándonos a soltar por completo. Esta fase favorece la alineación física, emocional y energética, sentando las bases para una expresión profunda.
El viaje continúa hacia una **experiencia auténtica de danza extática**, inspirada en las raíces ancestrales de la danza, antes de que existieran los DJs. A través de tambores, shakers, nuestras voces y paisajes sonoros cuidadosamente seleccionados, co-creamos un ritual de movimiento potente, guiado por el fuego, el ritmo y la presencia.
Influenciada por los principios de **Five Rhythms**, la danza se convierte en un espacio para expresar, observar y liberar — moviéndonos a través de emociones y elementos, soltando miedos y máscaras, y explorando mente, cuerpo y espíritu en múltiples formas. Un espacio para crear, bailar como si nadie mirara y despertar una libertad lúdica y vital.
Cerramos el ciclo llevando todo de vuelta al cuerpo con un **profundo baño de sonido con gong y cuencos tibetanos**, apoyando la integración, el enraizamiento y la regulación del sistema nervioso.
RESERVA: https://luma.com/lpx0y1jb
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## Qué Puedes Esperar
* Cacao ceremonial Criollo (ético y proveniente de Venezuela)
* Meditación guiada y siembra de intención
* Respiración consciente, activación de la voz y preparación corporal
* Viaje de danza libre / extática
* Elementos en vivo (tambores, shakers, voz) + viaje sonoro curado
* Baño de sonido final con gong y cuencos tibetanos
No se necesita experiencia previa en danza — solo curiosidad, presencia y ganas de moverte.
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## Este Espacio es para Ti Si
* Sientes el deseo de expresarte libremente a través del movimiento
* Quieres reconectar con tu cuerpo y tu ritmo interno
* Te llama bailar en un espacio consciente y libre de sustancias
* Disfrutas de rituales, música y experiencias de comunidad encarnada
* Quieres celebrar la Vida con profundidad y alegría
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## Cómo Prepararte & Acuerdos del Espacio
Antes del evento
* Se recomienda llegar **ligeramente en ayuno (2–4 horas)** antes de consumir cacao ceremonial
* Si comes antes, elige alimentos ligeros y nutritivos
* Escucha tu cuerpo y prepárate según tus necesidades
Durante la experiencia
* **Sin móviles** (facilitadores incluidos) — este es un viaje íntimo y personal
* **Bailamos descalzxs** para conectar con la tierra
* **Sin hablar** — cultivamos la presencia y respetamos el viaje de lxs demás
* **Sin alcohol ni drogas** — sostenemos un espacio consciente, ético y sagrado
* **Respeto y consentimiento siempre** — co-creamos seguridad entre todxs
Llegada
* Puedes llegar a partir de las **18:00**
* El viaje comienza puntualmente a las **18:30**
* **Las puertas se cerrarán a las 19:00** para cuidar el contenedor del grupo
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## Facilitadores
\*\*[Sabina Medina](https://www.instagram.com/sabina.medina_/?utm_source=luma)\*\*
Sabina Medina es co-fundadora de **Samanà Space** y facilitadora de movimiento, dedicada a crear espacios seguros y enraizados para la presencia, la expresión y la comunidad consciente. Su trabajo integra cacao ceremonial, meditación, respiración, activación de la voz, movimiento libre, sonido y ritual para apoyar una exploración corporal profunda y una conexión auténtica. A través de **Ecstatic Rhythms**, guía a lxs participantes a despertar el cuerpo y la voz, reconectar con su expresión interna y vivir la danza como un ritual de liberación, juego e integración.
\*\*[Pneuma](https://www.instagram.com/pneumaofc/?utm_source=luma)\*\*
Pneuma es DJ y space holder, y sus viajes musicales están profundamente enraizados en la emoción, el movimiento y la expresión encarnada. A partir de una rica diversidad de sonidos y ritmos del mundo, crea paisajes sonoros cuidadosamente curados que sostienen la presencia, el juego y la liberación auténtica. En **Ecstatic Rhythms**, Pneuma guía la pista de baile como un paisaje vivo, invitando a explorar la sensación, la energía y la libertad a través de una música que habla directamente al cuerpo y al corazón.
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## Información Práctica
**Fecha:** Domingo 1 de febrero
**Horario:** 18:30–21:30
**Lugar:** [Samanà Space](https://www.instagram.com/samanaspaces/?utm_source=luma), Poblenou, Barcelona
**Intercambio Energético:** €18 Early Bird / €22 Entrada Regular
**Aforo:** Plazas limitadas
**Idioma:** Bilingüe (inglés y español durante el evento)
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## 📍 Ubicación & Acuerdos del Espacio
**Samanà Space**
Carrer de Pujades 77–79
Planta 8 — Timbre 2809
**Nuestro espacio**
* Espacio sin zapatos
* Espacio vegano
* Libre de alcohol y drogas
* Cultura de respeto y consentimiento
Instagram:
[https://www.instagram.com/samanasoul/](https://www.instagram.com/samanasoul/?utm_source=luma)
[https://www.instagram.com/weareecstaticrhythms/](https://www.instagram.com/weareecstaticrhythms/?utm_source=luma)
Yoga y Mindfulness: Reconectar con tu feminidad🪻
Martina facilitadora de yoga con enfoque terapéutico🧘, y yo, creamos este evento para que puedas reconectar con tu esencia femenina.
¿Qué es realmente la feminidad?
¿Cómo conectamos con ella?
¿Qué hacer para mantenerla en equilibrio?
El autoconocimiento no solo es saber quién eres. Es saber escucharte, sentir cada emoción💖, conocer tus impulsos e intuiciones🧠...
Te acompañamos en ese camino. 🫂
Apúntate y te escribimos para reservar tu plaza.
El valor de este encuentro son 25€.
Gracias por dedicarte tiempo🌱.
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[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUg0NDBb4IhG50CVm9gDiW?mode=gi_t)
**👉 *La experiencia social donde desaparece el personaje social***
En la vida cotidiana todos usamos filtros sin darnos cuenta: lo que decimos, cómo nos mostramos, lo que evitamos, lo que suavizamos para encajar.
“Desconocidos sin filtro” nace de romper ese mecanismo durante unas horas.
Aquí no vienes a “hacer networking” ni a presentarte como normalmente lo harías en un entorno social. Vienes a un espacio donde el personaje social pierde protagonismo y las conversaciones dejan de estar guiadas por lo correcto, lo esperado o lo superficial.
No es un evento de presentación.
Es un entorno donde la interacción se vuelve más directa, más humana y menos construida.
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🧠 ¿Qué ocurre aquí?
* Personas que no se conocen entran en pequeños grupos guiados
* Las dinámicas están diseñadas para evitar lo superficial automático
* Las conversaciones no giran en torno a “qué haces”, sino a cómo ves, sientes y has vivido ciertas cosas
* Se reduce la distancia habitual entre desconocidos en contextos sociales urbanos
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💬 ¿Para quién es?
Para personas que:
* Notan que en lo social suelen repetirse los mismos roles
* Sienten que cuesta salir del “modo correcto” al conocer gente nueva
* Quieren un entorno donde no tengan que representar una versión de sí mismos
* Buscan espacios donde lo espontáneo no se pierda en lo formal
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🚫 No es un espacio de etiqueta social
No es networking, no es un evento profesional, no es una dinámica de presentaciones.
Es un entorno donde el filtro social habitual pierde peso y la interacción se vuelve más directa de lo normal.
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🎯 Qué te llevas
* Interacciones menos encorsetadas de lo habitual
* Personas fuera de tu circuito social habitual
* Una experiencia social distinta a lo que ocurre en la vida diaria
* Sensación de haber estado en un entorno menos “actuado”
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✨ INFO IMPORTANTE
🆕 Participantes nuevos en cada edición y También participan personas recurrentes
💶 Entrada: 5€ en efectivo
🎁 Sorteo de regalo al final del evento 🎲
Meraki ✨KINTSUGI & CORAZÓN•
Reparar el corazón con arte 🫀
-Círculo semilla-
**A veces algo se rompe.⚡️🫀**
**Un vínculo, una etapa de la vida, una ilusión…**
**o simplemente algo dentro de nosotros.**
**Este encuentro es una invitación a parar un momento, crear con las manos y compartir en un espacio pequeño y cercano.**
**En esta experiencia trabajaremos con el símbolo del** **corazón****.🫀**
**Cada persona recibirá un corazón que primero pintaremos.**
**Luego lo romperemos y lo volveremos a reparar con intención, inspirándonos en la técnica japonesa** **kintsugi****, que nos recuerda que las grietas también forman parte de nuestra historia.✨**
**Mientras vamos creando también abrimos un espacio de conversación en círculo, donde cada una puede compartir si lo siente.**
**Detalles**
**📍 Barcelona**
**📅 Sábado 21 de marzo**
**🕧11:00 a 13:00**
**👥 Grupo pequeño (máximo 8 personas)**
**💫 Aportación: 40€**
**Qué incluye:**
**Materiales para la pieza.**
**🍵 Snack e infusión.**
**⭕ Espacio de círculo y conversación.**
**No es necesario tener experiencia artística.**
**Lo importante es el proceso y el encuentro. ☺️**
**Sobre mí**
**Soy Duby, psicoterapeuta Gestalt y profesora de yoga en Barcelona.**
**Me gusta crear espacios donde podamos parar un momento, compartir y conectar con lo que estamos viviendo.**
**Si sientes que te gustaría venir, puedes reservar tu lugar escribiéndome por WhatsApp: +34 639617948**
**Y si te apetece ver un poco más de lo que voy creando, te dejo mi Instagram:**
[@d.u.b.y_](https://www.instagram.com/d.u.b.y_?igsh=OXR4dGNhYXZrdWtt&utm_source=qr)
Changemakers Events Near You
Connect with your local Changemakers community
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
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Building Momentum: From Ambiguity to Execution
**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.**
Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations.
In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch.
You’ll walk away with insights on how to:
* Build and sustain momentum across teams
* Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction
* Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments
Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward.
Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals.
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Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host.
Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
CMG Gives Back: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces.
PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1
week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events!
Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan
Columbus, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work
Interested? Contact Preston Moore
k.preston.moore@gmail.com
614-300-5989
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Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work.
Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback.
We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet.
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