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### Daily Evening Meditation ##### For all peace lovers and others, for beginners and advanced meditators. We love silence. We meditate with our eyes open—or closed, if you prefer. Come and enjoy the powerful vibrations of peace. We are happy to offer guided meditation upon request. **Welcome—join the wave of peace!** [www.brahmakumaris.ch](www.brahmakumaris.ch)

A 1:1 Reiki journey where you receive focused healing, intuitive guidance, and space to reconnect with your inner flow.

Jeden Montag 19:30 - 01:00h Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Cha, Son Entry CHF 10.- (inkl. SalsaPractica) 370m2 Dancefloor / Lounge & Bar Türöffnung 19:30 Uhr 19.30 Uhr 1 Stunde SalsaPractica mit Tanzlehrer 20:30 Uhr Main Floor DJ Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Cha, Son - das sind die richtigen Rhythmen, für einen schwungvollen Start in eine neue Woche. Komm am Montag zum Salsa-Tanzabend der SalsaRica in die Bananenreiferei. Bis 01.00 Uhr in die Nacht könnt ihr voller Freude das Tanzbein schwingen. SalsaPractica: Es ist keine Kursstunde, sondern gedacht, um Knöpfe zu lösen oder Figuren zu üben die noch nicht so ganz gelingen. Es wird langsame Musik abgespielt, perfekt um zu üben. Lehrer sind vor Ort zur Beratung und Einstufung. Die Salsa Practica ist nicht gratis, sondern ein Bestandteil von der Party und im Partyeintritt inbegriffen. Practica Lehrer erkennt man an speziellen T-Shirts oder ein Schlüsselanhängern. Geht gerne aktiv auf die Lehrer zu, wenn Hilfe gebraucht wird. Man kann auch einfach kommen zum selber üben.

**Deep Rest & Relaxation Circle – Yoga Nidra, Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing** *(By donation – all are welcome)* You’re warmly invited to a nourishing relaxation circle designed to help you slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself. Together we’ll explore deep rest through gentle yoga, effortless Yoga Nidra meditation (practiced lying down), and soothing sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls — all held in a friendly, supportive circle. This is a space to pause, breathe, and return to your heart, your inner calm, and your natural intuition. **This practice can support:** * Relief from stress, anxiety, and tension * Deep relaxation and nervous system reset * Better sleep * Emotional balance and uplift * Greater clarity, confidence, and creativity * Enhanced intuition * Meaningful, heart-centred connections with others ### What to expect **Gentle, Nourishing Yoga** Slow, accessible movements to release tension, support energy flow, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom and vitality. **Yoga Nidra (guided deep rest)** A zero-effort meditation practiced lying down. Yoga Nidra allows the body and mind to fully rest and restore, helping to calm the nervous system, release anxiety, improve sleep, and gently unwind exhaustion and overwhelm. **Sound Healing** Tibetan singing bowls guide you into deep presence and relaxation. The vibrations support the release of tension, stress, fatigue, and emotional holding, creating an optimal state for rest and self-healing. Everything is provided — just bring comfortable clothes and an open heart. **Contribution:** Suggested donation: **30.–** If cost is a barrier, please contribute what you can — everyone is welcome. **Booking:** Please WhatsApp or text me on **078 246 50 91** to join, as I don’t use Meetup regularly and bookings are managed via WhatsApp. More info: **[www.reconnectiorest.org](http://www.reconnectiorest.org)** I look forward to sharing this peaceful, nourishing time together. With love, **Myriam** 💛

**What this is** Utility over hype. An open table to present favorite projects, discuss blockchain infrastructure, real-world links, security, and risk. The goal is clear thinking you can actually use. **Where** Motel One Zurich, bar area. Head to the bar and ask for Financial Network Zurich. **When** Mondays, 19:00 to 22:00 19:00 arrivals and intros 19:30 open floor to present favorite projects 20:30 discussion on blockchain infrastructure and real-world use 21:30 open networking until 22:00 **How we roll** Builder energy. Honest questions. No shilling. **Bring** Optional laptop, curiosity, and one topic you want decoded. **Food and drinks** Order food and drinks with the waitresses whenever you like. **LINKS** Community Owner’s Direct (All Infos & Questions): Alessandro +41 76 279 32 84 WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCSSmdHj7xr6F39ZAAWubX Financial Network Zurich: https://www.meetup.com/entrepreneurs-focus-and-network-workshop/ Founder’s Links (Alessandro): https://linktr.ee/alessandronfthyme

Welcome to a journey of deep relaxation connecting you back to yourself, to your heart, to your inner calm and intuition with effortless yoga nidra meditation, practiced lying down, sound healing and nourishing yoga in a friendly circle. Enjoy: * Stress, anxiety and tension relief * Deep relaxation * Better sleep * Emotional balance and uplift * Greater clarity and confidence * Enhanced creativity and intuition * Meaningful connections with others in the circle We share nourishing and healing yoga and breath practices with Yoga Nidra infused with Tibetan singing bowls to help you reduce the hold of stress, anxiety and tension. Rest deeply and come back to calm, balance and inner freedom. We journey together into deep rest and make space for more calm, peace and love in our hearts and in our lives. Each circle includes: **Nourishing gentle Yoga** **​** Gentle and transformative yoga practices to liberate the flow of energy and connect back to our source of vitality, blood wisdom and intuition. **Yoga Nidra** **​** Yoga Nidra is the antidote to the stress of life in today’s world. It is a zero effort practice of surrendering to all that is. Generally practiced lying down, yoga nidra brings you to a state of deep relaxation, allowing body and mind to restore. Yoga Nidra helps to disengage from thoughts and emotions and release anxiety and anger. It can also improve sleep, release tension and reverse symptoms of trauma and exhaustion. **​** **Sound Healing** **​** Sound healing is a gentle and powerful way to reach places in the body that are otherwise impossible to get to. Tibetan singing bowls bring immediate relaxation to body and mind, helping to disengage from thoughts and come into the present moment. Sound healing can help release tension and reduce the hold of stress, pain, fatigue, fear and other difficult emotions. Singing bowl vibrations help to bring us to an optimal state for self- healing. Everything is provided, just bring comfortable clothes. Suggested contribution is 30.= If cost is a barrier welcome to contribute as you can. Please WhatsApp or text me to join on 0782465091 as I don't use Meetup much, participants book via Whatsapp. [www.reconnectiorest.org](http://www.reconnectiorest.org/) Looking forward to sharing peaceful moments together. Love, Myriam

Swiss Chan Circle – Session: Qigong, Ba Duan Jin & Achtsamkeitsmeditation (J **👥 Für wen**: Alle, die ihr mentales Wohlbefinden fördern und ihre innere Balance finden möchten **Beschreibung:** Willkommen zu einem entspannenden und heilenden Treffen, bei dem wir Körper und Geist in Einklang bringen. In /\*/-\*dieser Veranstaltung werden wir traditionelle Praxisformen erleben: **Qigong (氣功)**, sowie **Achtsamkeitsmeditation (正念禪修)**. **Qigong (氣功) (18:00 - 19:00)** Diese alten chinesischen Übungen fördern die Lebensenergie (Qi) und stärken Körper und Geist. Durch fließende Bewegungen und gezielte Atemtechniken wird das Energiegleichgewicht wiederhergestellt, was zu mehr Vitalität, innerer Ruhe und körperlicher Ausgeglichenheit führt. **Achtsamkeitsmeditation (正念禪修) (19:00 - 20:00):** In der Meditation üben wir, mit voller Achtsamkeit im Moment zu leben. Durch gezielte Meditationstechniken bringen wir unsere Gedanken zur Ruhe und öffnen uns für das Hier und Jetzt. Diese Praxis hilft, Stress abzubauen, emotionale Klarheit zu gewinnen und ein tieferes Gefühl der inneren Ruhe zu erreichen. **Was erwartet dich?** * Sanfte Einführung in Qigong-Übungen * Geführte Achtsamkeitsmeditation für Entspannung und Konzentration * Gelegenheit zum Austausch und zur Stärkung der Gemeinschaft **Für wen ist dieses Event geeignet?** Diese Veranstaltung richtet sich an alle, die mehr über Achtsamkeit, Meditation und Qigong erfahren möchten – egal, ob du Anfänger oder erfahren bist. Komm mit einem offenen Herzen und einer Neugier für die Praxis! **Anmeldung:** Bitte melde dich im Voraus an, da die Plätze begrenzt sind. Wir freuen uns auf deine Teilnahme und darauf, gemeinsam diese tiefgehenden Praktiken zu erleben! **Preisstuktur** \- Erste Sitzung: Kostenlos \- Einzelne Sitzung: CHF 15 pro Stunde \(z\.B\. Qigong für die erste Stunde \+ Meditation für die zweite Stunde = CHF 30\) \- Alternativ: Ein 10er\-Paket für CHF 20 pro 2\-Stunden\-Sitzung

**Programm** Eintreffen ab 18:30. So haben wir vorher noch genügend Zeit, nach Lust und Laune alte Kontakte aufzufrischen und neue zu knüpfen. *Programm-Start um 19:00 Uhr (bis ca. 21.30 Uhr)* Wir freuen uns auf einen leichtfüssigen Austausch mit vielen Lösungen und Erkenntnissen zu deinen Anliegen. **Für wen ist das Solution Café?** Voraussetzungen für eine Teilnahme gibt es nicht. Es braucht auch keinerlei Coachingerfahrung. **Auszug Anliegen vergangener Cafés** * Wie schaffe ich es, die Blockierung zu überwinden und meinen Wert zu vermitteln? * Wohin und wie weiter? Welchen meiner Träume will ich als nächstes leben? **Hast du ein neues Projekt oder Fragen die dich beschäftigen?** * Wie kann ich mich besser abgrenzen, «nein» sagen lernen? * Wie kann ich ein komplexes Projekt im Team angehen? * Wie können wir einander gut loslassen? * Wie komme ich aus meiner Antriebslosigkeit raus? * Wie kann ich meine vielen Ideen mit Leichtigkeit realisieren? * Wie bringe ich mehr Positivität in mein Leben? * Wie integriere ich Sport wieder in meinen Alltag? * Wie baue ich mein persönliches Netzwerk aus?

Two exciting topics, two very experienced speakers and much networking opportunity. We are very much looking forward to the next DevOps Meetup Zurich. Here's what's planned for the evening: 17:30 - 18:00 - Arrival and first drinks 18:00 - 18:45 - Keeping the Hive Alive: Metrics, Midnight Snacks, and 3 Years of Resilience by Adhi Sutandi 18:45 - 19:30 - Micro Habits for Better Teamwork by Denniz Dönmez 19:30 - 20:30 - Networking, Open Space & More drinks **Keeping the Hive Alive: Metrics, Midnight Snacks, and 3 Years of Resilience** In the modern era of SRE, reliability is no longer a bonus—it is often a core feature of the product. End-user experience is paramount, but at what cost? How do our promises of "four/five nines" impact the "heroes in the background"—the poor engineers waking up at 3:00 AM? Reflecting on my experience co-leading the on-call process and being one of the on-call engineers at Beekeeper for three years, I will share how we shifted from individual heroism to organizational resilience. We will explore how to build a culture where reliability doesn't come at the expense of mental health. In this session, we will cover: * The Human Factor: Why people and habits matter more than tools. * The Framework: Implementing basic Incident Management and meaningful SLOs. * The Culture: Transforming runbooks and post-mortems into tools for learning, not blame. **Adhi Sutandi** With 8 years of experience in DevOps, I describe myself as a true DevOps generalist and an advocate for GitOps and Infrastructure as Code. I love diving into all areas of the stack, from fleet provisioning and secrets management to Observability and K8s. I’m also a big believer in the power of Open Source. When I’m not on-call or optimizing CI/CD pipelines, I am an avid half-marathon runner, a badminton player, and a board game enthusiast. **Micro Habits for Better Teamwork** Great teamwork is like solving a puzzle, not playing poker — it's not about playing against each other, and more about real collaboration. Micro Habits are psychological hacks that create big results in teams. Micro Habits for Better Teamwork are concrete behaviors that can lead to major improvements in collaboration. Denniz presents practical, everyday tools that can be applied immediately to make teamwork easier and more effective — without lengthy coaching programs or complex team-development processes. With Micro Habits, teams unlock their full potential step by step. Key Takeaways \- Immediately applicable Micro Habits for everyday team work \- Seven core behavioral areas for better collaboration \- Hands\-on exercises from our proven training programs **Denniz Dönmez** Denniz Dönmez supports organizations and teams in creating the right conditions for successful collaboration. As an engineer, economist, and organizational psychologist, he brings broad experience from international transformation projects. He teaches at universities such as ETH Zurich, ZHAW, and FHNW, and regularly works as a speaker and consultant, developing practical solutions for complex challenges. Many thanks to our **sponsors**: * Catering Sponsor: **DevOpsDays Zurich** https://www.devopsdays.ch/ * Location Sponsor: **Digicomp** https://www.digicomp.ch/

🎉 Get ready for a night of belly laughs and good vibes at Funny Women Zurich at GLEIS! 🎉 **Get your ticket:** [Funny Women Jan 27th](https://eventfrog.ch/funny-women-zurich-260127) 🕢 Doors open at 19:30 \| Show starts at 20:00 🕗 **What’s in store for you?** * A hilarious comedy show (in English, of course!) * A fabulous female-led lineup * An Open Mic—because YOU could be our next star! What better way to start your week than with a hearty dose of fun and supporting an awesome cause at the same time? *(I know, right?!)* Feeling **bold** after a drink or two? *Step up on stage and show us what you've got* (no pressure, though—only love!) Still on the fence? Well, how about this: **The event is donation-based !** (Come on, you can’t say no now, can you?!) **🎟 Remember, QR Codes are required for entry, even though the event is donation-based. Don’t miss out and reserve your seat ! 🎟** **Get your ticket:** [Funny Women Jan 27th](https://eventfrog.ch/funny-women-zurich-260127) **🎟 Event sold out?** We also have some space for walk-ins! So come by anyways! Or get your ticket for a different date: [Funny Women ALL DATES](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/theater-buehne/comedy-kabarett/funny-women-comedy-open-mic-in-english-7256690401515381606.html) See you soon at GLEIS! 🎤✨

Dear men, I’m opening a very new, fresh pilot project, one I’ve been wishung to start for a while now. Breathwork for Men - held by a woman. This is not a one-off. It will be a monthly breathwork evening held in a very special place in Horgen. It’s a grounded, masculine men’s cave, offered by a dear friend. A simple, regular place where men can pause, breathe, and reconnect - with themselves and with one another. Why this? Because men used to have places to gather and relate. Often it was the pub. Today, what’s missing isn’t alcohol or distraction, it’s presence and real connection. I know for many men this might come with doubts, discomfort, or resistance at first. That’s okay. That’s welcome. This space isn’t about pushing past anything. It’s about arriving as you are. What does breathwork do and why breathwork for men? Breathwork works directly with the nervous system. It helps the body shift out of constant stress, pressure, and mental overload into calm, clarity, and regulation. Many men live in doing mode: performing, providing, solving, pushing through. Breathwork creates a pause. It supports (and it is scientifically proven): - releasing physical tension and stored stress - calming the nervous system - improving focus and mental clarity - processing emotions without having to talk them through - better sleep and recovery For men, breathwork offers a way to reset without explaining, analysing, or performing. It’s not about fixing anything. It’s about giving the system space to breathe. Many men don’t need more information. They need space. That’s what breathwork offers and why I’ve wanted to start this for a while now. Why me? I’ve walked through a deep personal process over the past four years, including separation and divorce after 20 years together. That path taught me a lot. About relationships. About men. About the pressure men live under, and yes, women too. There’s a lot offered for women. But what is there for men? I’ve also learned deeply through my relationship with the first man in my life - my father. Through all of this, one thing became very clear to me: how men and women are feeling and relating these days, truly matters to me. This is why I’m starting this new pilot project. And if this sparked even a little curiosity in you write me, get a ticket and please be welcome to join us. 🦋 Petra www.breathofmylife.com Tickets via: www.eventfrog.ch/breathworkformen

A non-obvious English stand-up night with comics from Zurich and beyond. Expect loose ideas, polished bits, unexpected jokes, and laughter from places you don’t expect. **Tickets** on >> **[Eventfrog here](https://eventfrog.ch/jokes-jokes-jokes)** << Hosted by Swiss-based comedian **Łukasz Segiet aka Woocash ([@woocash.comedy](https://instagram.com/woocash.comedy))**, known for off-beat, unpredictable, vibe-driven comedy and a favourite among fellow comedians for his distinctive, non-obvious approach. He invites a lineup of friends and local comics to share the stage each edition. **Doors Open: 19:30** **Show Begins: 20:00** **Tickets** on >> **[Eventfrog here](https://eventfrog.ch/jokes-jokes-jokes)** <<

**GZ Leimbach / Kleiner Kursraum** If you’re in a career transition or considering starting your own business, this workshop is for you. You might already feel that your current path no longer fits — but the next step isn’t fully clear yet. This is a common place to be, and it deserves more than motivation, advice, or rushing into decisions. This workshop offers a **calm, structured space** to pause, reflect, and regain orientation before moving forward. *** ### **What this workshop is** A 90-minute, seated clarity workshop for people who are: * changing careers * considering starting their own business * coming out of burnout or professional exhaustion * standing between “what no longer works” and “what’s next” The focus is on **clarity, emotional stability, and direction** — not hype or quick fixes. *** ### **What we’ll do** * Guided reflection to clarify where you are right now * Identify what no longer fits and what is emerging * Structured pair sharing to deepen insight and perspective * Group reflection to integrate and ground next steps The format is **simple, focused, and intentional**. *** ### **What this is not** * Not a motivational talk * Not networking * Not therapy This is practical, reflective work held with presence and structure. *** ### **What participants say** “I almost changed my whole life in the past ten weeks, and it’s far from the end but the whole new beginning. I can truly recommend working with András — he supported me in reaching my vision, my goals, my business.” **— Barbara, IT Manager** “I can truly recommend you to work with András. He was really supporting me in how to reach my vision, my goals, my business.” **— Renáta, Business Owner** “I got a promotion in the three months we worked together. The small steps lead to big goals. I feel like the puzzles are coming together more and more.” **— Eszter, Payroll Specialist** “I realized that my identity didn’t match my professional experience. It was important to understand when and how to negotiate salary and stand up for myself.” **— Nóra, Graphic Designer** “This coaching really helped me understand what I needed in my daily life to reduce stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed.” **— Dr. Kiran Zimmermann, Certified Coach** *** ### **Who this is for** This workshop is especially relevant if you: * feel ready for a professional change but want clarity first * are exploring entrepreneurship and want to slow down before committing * feel mentally busy, emotionally stretched, or stuck between options * value depth, calm, and thoughtful decision-making *** ### **Practical details** * **Location:** Zurich (exact venue will be shared with registered participants) * Duration: 90 minutes * Format: reflective, interactive * Group size: limited * Language: English At the end, there will be space for those interested to ask about **ongoing 1:1 support**, but there is no obligation. *** ### **About this edition** This session is offered as a **free pilot workshop** for the launch of a new workshop series. ## **Next step — clarity call** If this workshop resonates and you want **personal, ongoing support** during your transition, you’re invited to book a **free 30-minute clarity call**. We’ll look at your situation, your options, and whether 1:1 work makes sense for you. 👉 **Book your clarity call here:** [https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call](https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call)

Please Join Us For The Winter Session Of Family-to-Family Winter session of F2F dates are Feb 12 – Apr 3 [https://namifranklincounty.org/family-to-family/](https://namifranklincounty.org/family-to-family/).

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within** **Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!** This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision. This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:** * **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation. * **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs. * **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos. * **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots. * **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection. **This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

**Photography 102: A Deeper Dive Into Photography** **Are you ready to dig deeper into photography? Then this intermediate photography course is perfect for expanding your knowledge of photography!** This intermediate photography class builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the Photography 101 class. It focuses on empowering students to move beyond automatic camera modes and take greater creative control over their images. This course uses an engaging and practical hands-on approach to reinforcing these newer and more advanced photographic concepts. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn:** * **Master More Advanced Camera Settings** * **Aperture and F-stops:** Understanding how aperture controls depth of field and using it to create blurry backgrounds (shallow depth of field) for portraits or sharp focus throughout a landscape (deep depth of field). * **Shutter Speed:** Learning to utilize shutter speed to freeze fast action or intentionally blur motion for artistic effects. * **ISO:** Exploring ISO settings for optimal image quality in different lighting conditions, understanding the trade-off between sensitivity and potential image noise/grain. * **Exposure Modes:** Beyond "Auto", understanding and utilizing manual (M), aperture-priority (A or Av), shutter-priority (S or Tv), and program (P) modes for specific shooting scenarios. * **White Balance:** Learn how to effectively set white balance controls to represent colors in varying lighting conditions properly. * **Metering and Exposure Compensation:** Understanding how the camera measures light and how to use exposure compensation to fine-tune exposure for desired results. * **On-Camera Flash Basics:** Gaining a basic understanding of when and how to use the built-in flash or external flash units effectively. * **Advanced Concepts and Techniques** * **Composition Beyond the Basics:** Looking at some more advanced composition concepts and taking a deeper look at the Elements of Design, learning to use space more effectively, controlling the elements of the scene that are drawing attention, and mastering visual weight. * **Lighting Beyond Natural Light:** Introduction to artificial lighting, such as off-camera flash, reflectors, and softboxes, to control and shape light for different effects. * **Basic Image Editing:** An introduction to photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, covering essential tools for adjusting brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness. * **Developing a Personal Style:** Exploring ways to refine a unique artistic voice and create a consistent photographic style. **This class provides the next step in the path to becoming a more proficient and artistic photographer, allowing for more advanced usage of the camera system.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024