Energy Healing

🛍️***Shop until you drop!*** 🛍️ Oberhausen Shopping Day Tour 📍 14 May (Thursday Public Holiday!) Join our fun small-group shopping getaway to Oberhausen, Germany! A relaxed day for outlet shopping, browsing your favourite brands, good food, and networking along the journey. ✨ Maximum 6 guests 🚐 Comfortable minivan with driver-guide 🤝 Friendly networking atmosphere 🛍️ Designer outlets & shopping time Perfect for shopping lovers who enjoy travelling in a small, personal group instead of a crowded shuttle. WhatsApp +31616121051 to join us now! ✨

[Book your spot here](https://ccu.stager.co/shop/default/events/111653430?utm_campaign=gameful-revolution&utm_source=meetup) How can interactive storytelling make complex societal issues engaging and accessible? In this hands-on session, Patrick Blenkarn & Milton Lim (creators of the live participatory videogame [Asses Masses](https://www.assesmasses.work/)) will guide you through their process of designing participatory narratives—then invite you to brainstorm and prototype your own. Part masterclass, part game jam, this evening will explore how to blend humor, interactivity, and depth to create experiences that challenge and connect. Bring your ideas, collaborate with others, and leave with the tools to turn abstract themes into playful, meaningful stories. # **[🎫 Regular €7,50/Student €5](https://ccu.stager.co/shop/default/events/111653430?utm_campaign=gameful-revolution&utm_source=meetup)** Start the donkey revolution during the interactive performance of [Asses Masses](https://www.assesmasses.work/ "https://www.assesmasses.work/") (16-17 May - in English and Dutch) [here](https://springutrecht.nl/en/programme/asses-masses/)

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at Factor-ij Amsterdam on Thursday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 11: 15 AM - Quick introductions 11: 30 AM - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 12: 30 PM - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 12:30 pm after the writing is wrapped. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Factor-ij! What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Please come with your devices pre-charged, since we probably won't be always sitting somewhere with charging possibilities. Other Important Details: Travel by public transportation: 1. Take Tram 26 from the central station Amsterdam, and step out by the last stop. 2. Take bus 66 from the Amsterdam Bijlmer station, step out by Pieter Oosterhuisstraat, and further walk in the direction of the bus till the corner. FREE Wifi. Compulsory consumption is not required, but please do order a drink to honor our generous host.

Hello everyone, I'm going for a long ride on Thursday. **What:** 100km to Zandvoort and back **When:** 14:15 **Where:** Nesciobrug We start late to avoid the rain, but the forecast is uncertain. Be ready for some rain just in case. This is an intermediate ride, we'll be cruising at 30-32kmh. https://www.strava.com/routes/3489360640933226706 https://www.komoot.com/tour/2952615871

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## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕ Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉** ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## 🖌️**About this event** You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting. Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations. ⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** **If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.** **Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**How Does It Work?** This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests! **👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### ☕**Where?** We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### **🎟️ What is included?** 🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!** 🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨 🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere 🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷 🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive: ***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,*** ***\~\~\~ Training content,*** ***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members*** ***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions*** 🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs** 🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 🖼️**Art Materials?** Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**

We’re heading out for a beautiful cross border hike through forest, heathland, open landscapes, and a very special midpoint stop: **De Achelse Kluis**, a historic abbey on the border between the Netherlands and Belgium. The hike starts in the Netherlands and takes us through the peaceful **Leenderbos**, one of the most atmospheric forest areas in North Brabant. Expect woodland paths, sandy tracks, heath, open views, and that lovely Veluwe style feeling of moving between forest and open landscape. As we continue south, we make our way toward the Belgian border and our main break location: **De Achelse Kluis**. This unique abbey complex lies between **Hamont Achel** and **Leende**. With roots going back to the 17th century, and later known as a Trappist abbey, it offers a beautiful neogothic setting with a brasserie, abbey shop, and a calm historic atmosphere. After several kilometers of forest and heathland walking, arriving at the abbey will feel like a real reward. We’ll take our longer break here, with the option to enjoy the brasserie, have a coffee, try Limburgse vlaai, taste an abbey beer, or simply relax around the grounds. After the break, we cross back into the Dutch side and return through the Leenderbos, completing a full loop through forest, heathland, and quiet countryside. A hike with forest energy, abbey atmosphere, monks’ history, and a touch of Belgium. 📲 **WhatsApp group** I’ll open a temporary WhatsApp group for everyone signed up before the hike, so we can coordinate carpooling, final break arrangements, and any last minute updates. **📍When and where to meet?** We’ll meet at 11h15 at Busstop "Leende, Valkenswaardseweg/A2"" https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uij4AmfEos2foDbQ8 ⏰ **We start walking a few minutes after meeting up** We don’t wait for latecomers, as we have a long route ahead and want to enjoy the full day properly. **🚗 Coming by car?** Please check your parking options beforehand so you arrive on time. **⏸️ Planned Breaks** After around **10 km:** 60 minute break at **De Achelse Kluis** I still need to confirm the practical arrangements with the brasserie, including whether we can just have drinks or whether we need to order food as well. I’ll share the update in the WhatsApp group once confirmed. **💸 Payment** Please pay as soon as you sign up: To keep things fair for everyone, if we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours, we will need to remove you from the participant list. If there’s a waiting list, this will happen sooner (in less than 48 hours). If that happens, no worries — you’re always welcome to sign up again if there’s space. 🌟 Early Bird Deal! Join now for just €4 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €5. Please pay here: https://tikkie.me/pay/ute915nnuvqfl74002hh **👟 Good to know** * Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Friday 8 May at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable. * Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits. * If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably. * At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities. * Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily. * Friends joining: If you bring a friend, make sure they also register and pay. * What to bring: Snacks and water. * Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike. * T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.

Gran Fondo Rosa is a must ride in the Netherlands, and since years we are riding under the ATAC flag! 3 distances available: 80, 120 and 170km. It’s a sportive so not a race, you choose your pace and we enjoy the race ride. Roads are closed and there are food and drink stops along the way. When signing up, select FRIEND TEAM and then type ATAC as the team. We will have our own table at the pasta party. Sign up here: https://www.nltourrides.nl/gran-fondo-rosa/#inschrijving Cheers !

I'm excited to host the 22st edition of *Strangers to Friends*! Every event so far has been warm, fun and full of great connections. So we’re doing it again! Curious about our previous events? Check out our photo albums (only visible on the laptop version of Meetup). **What to expect** * A safe, relaxed environment to meet both locals and expats, whether you want to meet new people, experience an international atmosphere or talk about business, it’s all possible. * Start the evening with a few rounds of conversation cards: pair up with someone you don’t know, answer meaningful questions and rotate every 10 minutes. Within just one hour, you’ll get to know several people really well and enjoy meaningful conversations. * Everyone comes on their own, so it’s easy to connect. **Practical details** * Doors open at 20:00, after 30 minutes we start with conversation cards * Venue: Boekencafé Libertas, Klarendalseweg 477-1, Arnhem * 20 min walk from Arnhem Central * 7 min walk from Arnhem Velperpoort * You’ll receive 1 drink token for (beer/wine/soft drinks) and snacks all night! * Find us on the right side of the café at the bar, by the window and garden Bring a smile and join us for an evening where friendships grow, business ideas spark and real-life connections happen. Back to basics, away from screens, meeting face-to-face. Warm regards, Julia

**This might be the girls night you didn’t know you needed.** Many women are living in constant “on” mode- always busy, always giving. And somewhere along the way, we forget how good it feels to simply *be together*. This is your invitation to a real **girls night, where you can come as you are.** Every 3 weeks we come together to relax, laugh, connect and support each other — without pressure, without fixing, without performance. **When women gather in a safe and supportive space, something powerful happens.** We uplift each other through shared laughter, honest conversations, and non-judgement presence. Being around other women who get it can make everything feel a little lighter and brighter. It helps us feel less alone, more supported, emotionally stronger - sometimes simply by being in the same room together. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we listen, Sometimes we laugh - and even sing - until our bellies hurt. You’re free to share what’s on your mind, or simply enjoy the energy of being around other women who get it. There’s no agenda. No judgement. Just genuine connection, joy, and friendships that feel *easy and real.* And often, there’s that quiet thought: *“oh wow, I didn’t know I needed this.”* All I ask is that you come exactly as you are — tired, joyful, quiet, loud, curious, or unsure. Everything is welcome. We meet every 3 weeks - The upcoming months will only be in Utrecht. Later on we will switch between Utrecht, Amsterdam and Leiden - because connection grows when we keep showing up for each other — not perfectly, just honestly. ✨ Come as you are. ✨ Leave feeling lighter, more connected, and a little more yourself. p.s. If you can't come after all, please cancel attending the event here in the app, so others know they can join for sure after all. When being on the waitlist, I'll contact you to see what I can do. Probably we can meet with more people. 🤗

Do you ever feel like you’re your own worst critic? Constantly overthinking, comparing yourself, or feeling like you have to be “perfect” to be enough? This workshop is for you. It’s time to pause. To breathe. To reconnect. To step into your confidence from a place of love, not pressure. All in a safe, supportive environment with a cosy atmosphere. Join me for a transformative workshop where you’ll: ✨ Rewrite the harsh inner voice that keeps you stuck ✨ Practice giving and receiving real, gentle compliments ✨ Meet your future confident self in a guided meditation ✨ Release guilt and self-blame with a self-forgiveness letter ✨ Embody confidence in your body, posture, and energy Leave feeling lighter, proud, and equipped with simple tools to nurture your confidence every single day. What to bring: • Journal & pen • Comfortable clothes • Water bottle • Your curiosity and open heart Who it’s for: Women ready to stop shrinking, start rising, and fully step into themselves. We start at 2pm (CEST) Agenda: • Welcome & check-in • Inner Critic Exercise • Mirror/Partner Compliments • Guided Meditation • Self-Forgiveness Letter • Mini Embodiment Ritual • Sharing & Q&A Duration: 2 hours including a short break Where: Online - Zoom Meeting. 💌 Early bird special with limited spots available — claim your space and come home to your power. Early Bird Price: €32.19,- euros, incl. VAT. Get your tickets through this link below: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/self-love-reset-confidence-through-being-kinder-to-yourself-tickets-1988898338470 P.S. Your spot will be claimed after a successful payment.

You’ve experienced names being decoded. Now you are invited to activate your own awareness—and decode yourself. Join Les Browder (Letter-ologist) and Nikki (Intuitive Psychic & Energy Channel) for a live, immersive experience where your name becomes a gateway into higher consciousness, energetic alignment, and self-realization. Your name is not random. It is an energetic signature—a vibrational code carrying insight, memory, and purpose. This experience is for those who are ready. Those who are spiritually aware, curious, and committed to their growth and evolution. If you feel called deeper… this space was created for you. ⸻ ✦ What You Will Activate • The ability to encode and decode your own name as a system of consciousness • Awareness of the energetic patterns shaping your life experience • A grounded method for clarity, alignment, and intentional evolution Each participant will receive a personal Encode/Decode Sheet™—a practical tool to translate your name into real insight and usable awareness. ⸻ ✦ Nikki’s Role: Intuitive Channel & Energy Reader As the structure of your name is revealed, Nikki opens the intuitive field. She will: • Channel psychic messages aligned with your name and soul path • Provide energetic confirmation to what is revealed • Deliver intuitive insight beyond the analytical level Where Letterology reveals the structure, Nikki reveals the energy, frequency, and truth within it. Each participant will receive an index card to decorate and keep. Nikki will provide a personalized, positive affirmation based on your reading—something you can take with you as a reminder of your alignment and truth. ⸻ ✦ The Experience This is not just information. This is activation. Not becoming someone new— but aligning with who you’ve always been. ⸻ You’ve seen it done. Now you learn how to do it. The Name Code™ ✦ Atmosphere Light refreshments will be available, including water, juice, wine, and a selection of fruit and cheese—creating a relaxed, welcoming space for connection and integration. Energy Exchange $40 *Cash Only*

**✨ Sacred Reset: Reiki + Sound Bath (Small Group Experience)** Step into a quiet, intentionally held space to slow down, soften, and reset. This intimate experience weaves together the gentle tones of crystal singing bowls and chimes with subtle, hands-on Reiki energy work, offered throughout the session. We’ll begin with a brief grounding, followed by a 40–45 minute immersive sound experience. As you rest, Reiki will be offered individually, allowing both sound and energy to unfold in a calm, supported way. We’ll close gently, with time to reawaken and ease back into your day. **✨ What makes this experience unique** – Small group setting (max 5 participants) – Individual Reiki offered during the session – Crystal singing bowls and chimes for a deeply calming sound experience – A quiet, supportive space designed for full relaxation **✨ Details** – Approximately 60 minutes – $60 per person – Limited to 5 participants **To make payment:** Venmo-@ksening Zelle-5712208797 PayPal-@kiki3157 **✨**Held in collaboration under ***Root & Rise***, combining the practices of: – Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse (Sound Healing) – Sunburst Healing Energy (Reiki) **Meet Tina McKevitt** Certified Equine & Canine Massage Therapist, Animal Reiki Practitioner, and Owner of **"Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse"** From a young age, Tina felt a deep connection with animals—whether it was her own pets, the horses she rode, or animals in the wild. Being around them has always brought her a sense of peace, and throughout her life, animals have healed her in so many ways. It felt only natural to want to give that same care back to them. As Tina watched many of her pets age, all she wanted was to help them feel more comfortable and supported. That desire is what inspired her to start Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse. She feels truly blessed to now be offering her services and to give back to the fur babies who give us so much every day. At Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse, Tina believes in promoting the health and well-being of your furry companions through specialized sports massage therapy, including equine massage therapy for horses and canine massage services for dogs. Her holistic approach not only focuses on relaxation and recovery but also incorporates elements like Animal Reiki to enhance overall wellness. She aims to reduce muscle tension, improve flexibility and range of motion, accelerate the healing of injuries, and provide stress relief for your beloved pets. To learn more or to schedule a session, visit [www.hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com](http://www.hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com) or contact Tina @ 571-991-1717 **Meet Kirsten Sening** Kirsten Sening is a Reiki Master Teacher, Access Bars practitioner, medium, animal communicator, and owner of **Sunburst Energy Healing**. Kirsten discovered her calling unexpectedly - she walked in for a reading and walked out into a decade long journey of healing and intuitive work. Her spirituality isn't something she switches on - it's infused in every part of her life (even while slinging car parts during the day!). Joyful, genuine, and deeply gifted, Kirsten walks through the world as a natural light bringer. She brings compassion, clarity, and soulful connection to every session. ⸻ ✨ *No prior experience is needed—simply come as you are and get comfortable.*

**🌿 Soothing Sound Bath — A Quiet Space to Rest & Reset** (People-only experience) This people-only sound bath offers a gentle space to slow down and take a moment just for yourself. While Hoofs & Woofs often includes animal-centered experiences, this gathering is intentionally focused on supporting human rest and regulation. The sound bath will take place in a small, intimate group setting, creating a calm and supportive environment. Mats and blankets will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring anything that supports your sound journey—such as an eye mask, small pillow, or another comfort item. The session will include carefully selected sounds intended to support relaxation, grounding, and nervous system regulation. Sound may move through different energetic centers of the body (often referred to as chakras), with the intention of encouraging balance, ease, and presence. Everyone experiences sound differently. Some people feel deeply relaxed or grounded, some may notice emotional release, and others may drift into sleep. All experiences are normal and welcome. This is a quiet, inward experience and may not be the right fit for everyone. What to expect: * A calm, quiet, people-only environment * A small group for a more personal and supportive experience * Gentle sound that supports relaxation, grounding, and energetic balance * Space to settle in, rest, and leave feeling more at ease Cost: $45 per person A waiver will be required prior to participation. Payment link: 👉 https://pay.hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com/People-Only-Sound-Bath Hosted by: Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse 🌐 https://hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com/ 📧 Tina@Hoofs-Woofs-masseuse.com This offering is an invitation to pause, reconnect, and give yourself time in a calm, intentional space. Hosted by Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse Meet Tina McKevitt Certified Equine & Canine Massage Therapist, Animal Reiki Practitioner, and Owner of "Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse" From a young age, Tina felt a deep connection with animals—whether it was her own pets, the horses she rode, or animals in the wild. Being around them has always brought her a sense of peace, and throughout her life, animals have healed her in so many ways. It felt only natural to want to give that same care back to them. As Tina watched many of her pets age, all she wanted was to help them feel more comfortable and supported. That desire is what inspired her to start Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse. She feels truly blessed to now be offering her services and to give back to the fur babies who give us so much every day. At Hoofs & Woofs Masseuse, Tina believes in promoting the health and well-being of your furry companions through specialized sports massage therapy, including equine massage therapy for horses and canine massage services for dogs. Her holistic approach not only focuses on relaxation and recovery but also incorporates elements like Animal Reiki to enhance overall wellness. She aims to reduce muscle tension, improve flexibility and range of motion, accelerate the healing of injuries, and provide stress relief for your beloved pets. To learn more or to schedule a session, visit [www.hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com](http://www.hoofs-woofs-masseuse.com) or contact Tina @ 571-991-1717

You are invited to join us after Unity of Gaithersburg’s Sunday Service for Energy Healing on the Fourth Sunday of each month from 1 pm - 2 pm in the Education Building Ocean Room. (The Education Building is the large building behind the Church.) There is a different healing mode and leader each month: * January 25th – Edie Crane – Healing through Heart Coherence * February 22nd – Neal Peacock & Judi Venturini – Sound Healing * March 22nd - Swami Beyondananda (on Zoom in the Sanctuary) * April 26th – Rev Judi Venturini – Reiki * May 24th – Rose Cooper – Channeled Healing * June 28th – Donna Colombel – Mindfulness Meditation * July 26th - Bill Sanda – Akashic/Light Language Healing * August 23rd – Jim Morgan - JFB-MFR: Where Science Meets Sensitivity * Sept 27th – Mandy Leith/Patricia Gershanik - McTaggart Intention Circle * October 25th – Carol Plummer – Eden Energy Healing * November 22nd – Chris Colburn – Healing thru Forgiveness: ACIM Perspective * December 27th – Judi Venturini – Automatic Writing More info at: [https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org/special-events](https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org/special-events)

On Sunday, May 31, Join us for a short, easy walk/hike at Dean Park trail in the City of Manassas. Then we will sit or lay down off the trail in nature to enjoy a relaxing Sound Bath! Bring a mat or blanket if you like and meet at Rising Phoenix or at the Park. Start your Sunday with a little exercise and then relax and set your intentions with a meditative Sound Bath! It will be extra special in a natural setting! Experience $15