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**(Tickets and booking: https://www.lumiberlin.de/postpartum-decoded)** Your body after birth is not broken. It's doing something extraordinarily complex — and nobody explained it to you. Postpartum Decoded is a four-week workshop series that changes that. Every Friday in June, Paola Carrillo Bustamante — computational biologist, biomedical engineer, and mother — brings the real science of postpartum recovery into the room. Not as a list of symptoms to fix, but as a connected system to finally understand. Each session covers a different layer: **Week 1 (5 June) — Your Body as a System** Hormones, tissue repair, brain and nervous system — why recovery is a spiral, not a sprint. **Week 2 (12 June) — Your Brain and Nervous System** The neuroscience behind the fog, the identity shift, and intrusive thoughts — plus tools that actually help. **Week 3 (19 June) — Fuelling and Rebuilding Your Foundation** Why you feel depleted, what your body needs to rebuild, and why Kegels alone aren't the answer. **Week 4 (26 June) — Integration and What Comes Next** Bringing it all together and building your personalised roadmap forward. No platitudes. No bounce-back narratives. Just honest, science-backed information held with warmth and lived experience. **📍 LUMI Yoga & Pilates · Heidestraße 19, 10557 Berlin** **🕙 Fridays 10:00–12:00** **🎟 €25 per session · €85 for the full series** **Tickets and booking:** https://www.lumiberlin.de/postpartum-decoded

EN We are pleased to announce a special Dinner & DJ evening. Please note that this is not a Cosmopolitan Business Club event. The evening is organized and hosted exclusively by San Ena Restaurant. We are simply promoting the restaurant and the experience that San Ena has created for its guests. As a token of appreciation for hosting many of our private club gatherings, Cosmopolitan Business Club members will receive a complimentary welcome drink. The dinner menu is reasonably priced, while offering an extravagant and modern interpretation of Greek cuisine. Expect a little summer getaway in the heart of Berlin, accompanied by DJ vibes and the opportunity to dance if you wish. Important Information Dinner is not included and must be booked separately. All drinks are self-paid, except for the complimentary welcome drink offered to CBC members. Reservations can be made directly with the venue. As a courtesy to our community, club members, and the location, we are also happy to assist with reservations, but this is entirely optional. Promoter: Cosmopolitan Business Club | Berlin The Cosmopolitan Business Club assumes no responsibility or liability for the organization of the evening, reservations, the quality of service, products, food, beverages, or any other offerings provided by the venue. Please also refer to our disclaimer below. Organized by: San Ena Restaurant Disclaimer:https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/disclaimer Terms & Conditions:https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy:https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/privacy-policy SMS Terms of Use:https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/sms-nutzungsbedingungen DE Wir freuen uns Euch einen speziellen Abend mit Dinner & DJ ankündigen zu können. Es ist kein Event. Organisiert wird der Abend vom San Ena Restaurant. Wir promoten hiermit nur deren Restaurant und den Abend den das San Ena gestaltet. Cosmopolitan Business Club Mitglieder kriegen einen Wilkommenstrunk, als Dankeschön, da wir dort unsere Club internen Veranstaltungen machen. Dinner Kosten sind erschwinglich und das Essen ist extravagant und griechisch modern. Ein kleiner Sommerurlaub in Berlin mit DJ Vibes und Tanzmöglichkeit, wenn Ihr möchtet. Dinner ist nicht inkludiert und muss extra gebucht werden. Getränke sind auf Selbstzahler Basis ausser dem Willkommenstrunk für unsere Mitglieder. Promoter: Cosmopolitan Business Club | Berlin, CBC haftet nicht für etwaige Organisationsthemen noch für Angebot oder die Qualität des Services oder der Produkte, die an dem Abend angeboten werden noch für Reservierungen. (Desweiteren siehe auch Haftungsausschluss) Ihr könnt über uns reservieren müsst es aber nicht, wir machen das aus Kulanz für unsere Community, Club Mitglieder und Location. Organisiert durch San Ena Restaurant Haftungsausschluss: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/disclaimer AGB: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/terms-and-conditions Datenschutz: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/privacy-policy SMS Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/sms-nutzungsbedingungen

**Cuddling as Collective Care – all genders** for **LGBTQIA+** **[Book a Ticket](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/regenerative-touch/w26-2026)** **Member: 15 €** **Regular: 30 €** This Cuddle Puddle offers a safe, consent-based space for people of all genders within the LGBTQIA+ community to experience non-sexual touch, communal connection and rest. Guided exercises support emotional wellbeing, boundaries, and self-awareness. **Cuddle Puddles** are structured, guided spaces where people can experience the benefits of non-sexual touch — such as reduced stress, nervous system regulation, and a deeper sense of belonging. Touch, when consensual and caring, can support emotional resilience and mental health. This **Cuddle Puddle** is open to all genders within the LGBTQIA+ community, creating a space where diverse identities can meet beyond gendered expectations. A non-gender-restricted setting allows for broader empathy, mutual understanding, and connection, while honoring individual boundaries, choice, and safety at all times. **General Information** • This format is for all queer people (LGBTQIA+) interested in experiencing touch in a safe(r) setting. • This is a clothes-on format. • Bring a sheet and towel to cover cushions, mats, or massage tables. • This event will be in English • This event is also available at a reduced member price – but not part of the three-free-monthly-events benefit. • Concession tickets upon written request to **[events@wearevillage.org](mailto:events@wearevillage.org)** **Kuscheln als kollektive Fürsorge – Alle Geschlechter** für **LGBTQIA+** **[Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/regenerative-touch/w26-2026/)** **Mitglied: 15 €** **Regulärer Preis: 30 €** Dieser Cuddle Puddle bietet einen sicheren, einvernehmlichen Raum für Menschen aller Geschlechter aus der LGBTQIA+ Community, um nicht-sexuelle Nähe, gemeinschaftliche Verbindung und Entspannung zu erleben. Die angeleitete Erfahrung stärkt emotionales Wohlbefinden, Körperwahrnehmung und klare Grenzen. **Cuddle Puddles** sind angeleitete Räume für bewusste, nicht-sexuelle Berührung, die Stress reduzieren, das Nervensystem regulieren und das Gefühl von Zugehörigkeit stärken können. Konsensuelle Nähe unterstützt emotionale Stabilität und psychische Gesundheit. Diese Cuddle Puddle ist für alle Geschlechter innerhalb der LGBTQIA+ Community geöffnet. Ein nicht-geschlechtergetrennter Raum ermöglicht vielfältige Begegnungen jenseits von Rollenbildern und Erwartungen. So entsteht ein Feld für mehr Empathie, gegenseitiges Verständnis und authentische Verbindung, immer auf Basis von Wahlfreiheit, klaren Grenzen und gegenseitigem Respekt **Was ist Regenerative Berührung?** Regenerative Touch ist ein monatlicher Workshop für Queer People, bei dem wir uns gegenseitig helfen, langsamer zu werden, in unseren Körper zu kommen und in einer unterstützenden und nährenden Umgebung die wohltuende Wirkung von regenerativer Berührung erkunden. Berührung, die im täglichen Leben oft übersehen wird, ist ein grundlegendes menschliches Bedürfnis. In diesen Workshops schaffen wir einen Raum, der ausschließlich ihrer regenerativen und heilenden Kraft gewidmet ist, frei von romantischen oder sexuellen Konnotationen. Berührung kommuniziert direkt und erreicht Orte, die Worte nicht erreichen können. Hast du jemals die beruhigende Wirkung einer warmen Umarmung oder einer tröstenden Hand auf deiner Schulter erlebt? Selbst ein kurzes 15-minütiges Handhalten kann zu einer signifikanten Senkung der Herzfrequenz und des Blutdrucks führen und eine starke Entspannungsreaktion signalisieren. Eine einfache 20-sekündige Umarmung kann zu höheren Oxytocinspiegeln führen, dem Hormon, das mit Bindung und Vertrauen verbunden ist. Jeden Monat wird unser trauma-sensitiver Moderator den Abend um Themen wie Präsenz, Regulierung des Nervensystems und emotionale Sicherheit gestalten und sich auf praktisches Erleben anstatt auf zu viele Worte oder Techniken konzentrieren. Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse in Körperarbeit erforderlich – bring einfach deine Neugier mit. **Vorteile** – Erfahre eine Verringerung von Angstzuständen und Depressionen sowie eine erhöhte emotionale Widerstandsfähigkeit durch beruhigende, achtsame Berührung. – Kultiviere wertschätzende Anwesenheit und tiefere Verbindungen zu dir selbst und anderen. – Unterstütze die Heilung von Traumata und setze in einer sicheren, nährenden Umgebung Emotionen frei. – Verbessere deine Stimmung und deine Immunfunktion, indem du Stress reduzierst und Endorphine freisetzt. – Fördere ein Gefühl von Gemeinschaft und Zugehörigkeit durch gemeinsame, nonverbale Erfahrungen. – Ermutige tieferes Mitgefühl und Akzeptanz durch sanften, unterstützenden Kontakt.

EN We are pleased to announce a special Dinner & DJ evening. Please note that this is not a Cosmopolitan Business Club event. The evening is organized and hosted exclusively by San Ena Restaurant. We are simply promoting the restaurant and the experience that San Ena has created for its guests. As a token of appreciation for hosting many of our private club gatherings, Cosmopolitan Business Club members will receive a complimentary welcome drink. The dinner menu is reasonably priced, while offering an extravagant and modern interpretation of Greek cuisine. Expect a little summer getaway in the heart of Berlin, accompanied by DJ vibes and the opportunity to dance if you wish. Important Information Dinner is not included and must be booked separately. All drinks are self-paid, except for the complimentary welcome drink offered to CBC members. Reservations can be made directly with the venue. As a courtesy to our community, club members, and the location, we are also happy to assist with reservations, but this is entirely optional. Promoter: Cosmopolitan Business Club | Berlin The Cosmopolitan Business Club assumes no responsibility or liability for the organization of the evening, reservations, the quality of service, products, food, beverages, or any other offerings provided by the venue. Please also refer to our disclaimer below. Organized by: San Ena Restaurant Disclaimer:https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/disclaimer Terms & Conditions:https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy:https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/privacy-policy SMS Terms of Use:https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/sms-nutzungsbedingungen DE Wir freuen uns Euch einen speziellen Abend mit Dinner & DJ ankündigen zu können. Es ist kein Event. Organisiert wird der Abend vom San Ena Restaurant. Wir promoten hiermit nur deren Restaurant und den Abend den das San Ena gestaltet. Cosmopolitan Business Club Mitglieder kriegen einen Wilkommenstrunk, als Dankeschön, da wir dort unsere Club internen Veranstaltungen machen. Dinner Kosten sind erschwinglich und das Essen ist extravagant und griechisch modern. Ein kleiner Sommerurlaub in Berlin mit DJ Vibes und Tanzmöglichkeit, wenn Ihr möchtet. Dinner ist nicht inkludiert und muss extra gebucht werden. Getränke sind auf Selbstzahler Basis ausser dem Willkommenstrunk für unsere Mitglieder. Promoter: Cosmopolitan Business Club | Berlin, CBC haftet nicht für etwaige Organisationsthemen noch für Angebot oder die Qualität des Services oder der Produkte, die an dem Abend angeboten werden noch für Reservierungen. (Desweiteren siehe auch Haftungsausschluss) Ihr könnt über uns reservieren müsst es aber nicht, wir machen das aus Kulanz für unsere Community, Club Mitglieder und Location. Organisiert durch San Ena Restaurant Haftungsausschluss: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/disclaimer AGB: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/terms-and-conditions Datenschutz: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/privacy-policy SMS Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/sms-nutzungsbedingungen

Hi BBW!! One of our BBW members, Gracie, is organising this event so you will be supporting an abundance of things by going along! So not only will you be supporting Gracie in her endeavours, but in turn you will also be supporting **The Cluster Foundation**, a non-profit organisation that supports people with spinal cord injuries in Kenya. About the event Shiko and Shiru welcome you to the first edition of **Shorts&Sounds**, a community evening of Kenyan cinema, music and food. Their carefully curated short cinema program will spotlight six shorts from established and upcoming Kenyan directors, courtesy of **[LBx Africa](https://lbxafrica.com/)**, [Ng'endo Mukii, ](https://www.ngendo.com/)**[Sukuma Wiki](https://www.instagram.com/p/DV8NfY3jUpr/)** and more! This will be followed by DJ/radio sets from some Refuge Worldwide regulars and old friends: **KMRU b2b Mokeyanju** and **Emo Rugene**. Enjoy the music with a plate of delicious food, thanks to catering from Njeri. Everyone is welcome, let’s get together, exchange stories and celebrate Kenyan art and warmth. Donations will be collected at the door for **The Cluster Foundation**, a non-profit organisation that supports people with spinal cord injuries in Kenya.

[Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/911-birds-and-the-bees-tickets-1991470175905?) A dark Stand-up comedy hour in English about surviving the world's most infamous terrorist attack Edinburgh Fringe critically acclaimed solo hour comes to Berlin! Where were you on 9/11? Sitting in school? Sitting on the toilet? Nowhere of note? Well, Sofia May, the other hand, was running—for her life— from the dust cloud and debris as the World Trade Center toppled next to her school in downtown Manhattan and now, as an adult, she's processed a lot of that trauma, continues to grieve, and is ready to get hilarious. In this stand-up comedy solo hour, Sofia May takes the audience on a gruesome comedic journey of her experience as a tween survivor of the history's most outrageous terrorist attack. [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/911-birds-and-the-bees-tickets-1991470175905?) "It’s the kind of story that, on paper, shouldn’t be funny and yet in Sofia’s hands, it absolutely is. Her delivery is fearless, and the material so far beyond the usual stand-up fare that it makes every “dating trauma” or “annoying in-law” anecdote feel laughably trivial." — The Nerd Party "Sofia was a student at the school closest to the towers when they fell on 9/11 and has been in therapy ever since. But this isn’t one of those Edinburgh Fringe sob story shows; it’s an hour of engaging and wickedly dark humour that Sofia navigates with a Cheshire Cat-like grin" — European Comedy Review [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/911-birds-and-the-bees-tickets-1991470175905?) ________________________________________________________________ Venue: Mein Freund Harvey ([Kulmer Str. 20A, 10783 Berlin-Bezirk Tempelhof-Schöneberg](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47a850383fdfdb39:0x703d3d78e7eccba3?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47a850383fdfdb39:0x703d3d78e7eccba3?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111")) Doors: 20:30 Showtime: 21:00 - 22:00 ________________________________________________________________ TICKETS: Online: 9 EUR Door: 12 EUR (Cash or card accepted) [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/911-birds-and-the-bees-tickets-1991470175905?) About: Sofia May was born and raised in New York City on Ren and Stimpy and bad boundaries. Her comedy style is dark and whimsical. People often say, “She’s so innocent! Just like O.J. Simpson!”. She has performed all over Europe, in London, NYC, SF, and the Edinburgh Fringe the last 3 years. She performs on a nightly basis in Berlin and produces the weekly show Stand-up at The Shine. Awards: Best Performer at the Edinburgh Fringe - European Comedy Awards Shortlisted Nominee For Best Newcomer - British Comedy Guide's Comedian Choice AwardsReviews: "– and Sofia May, whose charming stage presence suggests the most potential." — The Guardian "She gives off the vibe that she’d give you a hug if you needed it, and while delivering said hug, stick a sign on your back that says a whole bunch of slurs." —European Comedy Review "Sofia May delivers a masterclass in pitch-black comedy." — The Nerd Party "A Stand-out Stand-up" — One4Review [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/911-birds-and-the-bees-tickets-1991470175905?)

Du möchtest dein Deutsch (Niveau **A1 bis B1**) in entspannter Atmosphäre üben und neue Leute kennenlernen? Dann komm zu unserem regelmäßigen Sprachcafé ans Goethe-Institut Berlin! In unserem sonnigen Hinterhof sind alle herzlich willkommen – ganz besonders internationale Teilnehmende, die spielerisch und ohne Druck ihre Deutschkenntnisse verbessern möchten. In lockeren Gesprächsrunden tauschen wir uns aus, lachen zusammen und knüpfen neue Kontakte. Für eine gemütliche Stimmung sorgen Kaffee, Tee und Kekse – du musst nur dich selbst mitbringen. Die Veranstaltung ist kostenfrei! Voraussetzung: Deutschkenntnisse auf dem Niveau A1 bis B1 Wir freuen uns auf dich! 🌍

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

Are you ready for an experiment? Let’s mix some cutting-edge science with hilarious improv. Come watch a team of Berlin’s funniest improv nerds and science affiliates deconstruct a real scientific talk from a real scientific person and turn it into... well, Laughing Matter. Come join in the fun and leave the venue knowing more about one or two particular scientific fields of research than you did before. Unless you are a scientist, then we can’t guarantee you won’t somehow know less. Doors: 19:30 Show: 20:00 Tix: [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows)

Train Your Brain Through Chess A Fun & Interactive Cognitive Agility Experience What if you could challenge your brain, meet interesting people, and learn new ways of thinking — all through play? Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop that combines chess, psychology, strategy, and interactive activities to explore how we think, solve problems, adapt, and make decisions. This is not a traditional chess class. Chess becomes a tool for exploration, collaboration, creativity, and cognitive agility through games, challenges, and guided activities. What to Expect ♟️ Beginner-friendly introduction to chess 🧠 Fun cognitive and strategic challenges 🤝 Team-based and collaborative activities ⚡ Interactive games focused on adaptability and problem-solving 💬 Reflection, discussion, and shared learning 🎯 A relaxed and engaging social experience Skills We Explore • Strategic thinking • Communication • Adaptability • Cognitive flexibility • Problem-solving • Focus and attention • Decision-making under pressure Who Is This For? Anyone interested in: • Personal development • Psychology and human behavior • Strategy and critical thinking • Meeting like-minded people • Fun and meaningful social activities • Learning something new in a supportive environment No chess experience is required. Event Details 📍 Motel One — Invalidenstraße 54, 10557 Berlin 🕒 2 Hours 👥 Small-group experience (6–12 participants) Facilitated by Radwa Omar Founder & Cognitive Agility Facilitator Train Your Brain — Cognitive Agility Through Chess ♟️ Think. Adapt. Play. Connect

RSVP on Luma: [https://luma.com/60nqjrxe](https://luma.com/60nqjrxe?utm_source=Meetup) Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public. Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles, whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour doing. All projects and all participants are welcome. We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The reading and creating isn't the real highlight, though, it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room. (Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.) Our Meeting Point is the **W66 Café**. There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside food or drinks 🙂 No assignments, expectations, or pressure. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by the opportunity for good conversation. 🕰 Our Agenda **10:30 – 11:00** Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time **11:00 – 12:00** The Great Quiet Hour (Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.) **12:00 – 12:30** Optional socializing: share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus. ## 🏡 House Guidelines To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone: • Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations) • Put cellphones on silent mode • If using technology, please avoid meetings or audio (headphones please!) • Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions

Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book...this is better! It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading. The usual agenda: - Arrival and introduction (~20 minutes) - ⁠Silent reading (~1 hour) - ⁠Discussion (~30-40 minutes) - ⁠Join us for a bite at a local restaurant afterwards, if you like! You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you! No registration needed – the event is donation based. All funds support the Offenes Wohnzimmer.

Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease. This walk is a simple reset. We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment. No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening. If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk. ✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):** * A short arrival and orientation * A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation) * One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress * Optional reflection in pairs or small groups * A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life 🚶**Who this is for:** * Professionals, creatives, and people in transition. * People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance. * Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical. * Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation. 🔔 **Practical notes:** * Duration: 60-90 minutes * Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing * No prior experience needed * Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused 🧭 **Facilitator:** My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction. 🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?** Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense. Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world. The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it. 🌿 **Possible effects:** A calmer nervous system. Clearer attention. A felt sense of being more present in your body. Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions. A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city. **Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**

Free of charge \| Event series 2026 \| MahaYoga Zentrum **Presentation in English about:** * „The Astrological Quality of Time for the Month“ & „Specifics of the Special Moment of Shivaratri“: 21:30 – 22:30 * **Meditation for the Moment of Shivaratri:** 22:30 – 00:00 The sages use many methods to remain awake and attentive in every moment. However, the lower mind can obstruct this wakeful and alert state if we are not aware of this instrument – our mind – and its place in our lives. Without this awareness, we allow it to be driven by lower impulses and the (collective) unconscious, leading us away from our true potential. The time around the new moon favors the stillness of the lower mind, allowing access to a higher state of pure perception. This state enables us to connect our consciousness to the universal mind (Shiva) and uncover the essential truth behind every experience. As meditating together in a group amplifies the effects, we gather monthly for the „Night of Shiva“ to experience this collective energy. Beforehand, an experienced astrologer will present the astrological quality of the moment of Shivaratri, including an outlook on the time quality of the upcoming month. Becoming aware of the astrological quality of time helps align our lives with the „Big Picture,“ bringing us closer to harmony with the cosmos and the divine will. It also helps to create an awareness of subtle nuances that can be absorbed and felt during the subsequent meditation. Afterward, there will be an introduction to the question: „What is Shivaratri, and why is it especially valuable to meditate at this moment?“ We will gain valuable insights from an experienced yoga teacher on the role of Shiva in our personal lives. We will then meditate together for 1,5 hours. Since this is a long meditation, please wear comfortable clothing. We have cushions and seating available, but chairs are also provided. It’s best to come on an empty stomach. Drinks can be brought into the yoga hall in closed containers. #### **Event dates 2026** * 16th of January * 15th of February (Maha Shivaratri) * 17th of March * 15th of April * No event in May * 13th of June * 12th of July * 11th of August * 9th of September * 8th of October * 7th of November * 6th of December You can write questions to berlin@traditionelles-yoga.de We look forward to celebrating Shivaratri with you. Your team of Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V. **Address** Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V. MahaYoga Zentrum Brunnenstr. 147 10115 Berlin-Mitte (directly at underground station Bernauer Str. U8)

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

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Discover Inner Engineering in Columbus! Saturday June 13th Choose a location & Time: Holiday Inn Express : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Rangoli -The Indian Mall: 7:00 PM -8:00 PM [RSVP](https://innerengineering.sadhguru.org/columbus?fbclid=IwdGRzaASVdldjbGNrBJV2TmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHmTH5dVmwyksT8x39dKxCZZPJm96hYF7q4m6CmzfjsgJ14o3X4jux71er_mq_aem_W51vRnuLMzlDtxYJWPuqKg&sfnsn=wa)

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!

We will be marching again this summer at Pride. Come ready to show your Pride and stand-up for every human's right to love, respect, and family! * **Step-off:** 10:30AM * **Route:** High Street from the Capital to Goodale Park Update: We are meeting at Bob Leonhard's house. You can park your car there and we will carpool to the parade. This will eliminate you finding parking in the city and excessive walking. You SHOULD BE AT BOB'S HOUSE BY 8:45 a.m.! We will leave for the parade at 9:15 am sharp! Bob's address: 2858 Thorndale Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207 If you have questions, his number is 614-301-7436

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.