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Feldenkrais: Autoconciencia, aprendizaje a través del movimiento
**Invitación 17h00-18h00 en el espacio chill-out del nest**
Descubre el ***Método Feldenkrais*** y transforma tu movimiento con Ana Teresa Capdevila.
Sientes rigidez o tensión en la espalda?
Quieres mejorar tu postura y moverte con mayor facilidad y gracia?
Te invito a clases del método *Feldenkrais*, diseñadas para personas personas de todas las edades y niveles de condición física A través de movimientos suaves y conscientes, explorarás nuevas formas de moverte, liberando tensiones innecesarias y encontrando un equilibrio natural en tu columna vertebral.
Alinea tu columna: Redescubre un nuevo eje, aliviando dolores y mejorando tu equilibrio.
Le rogamos que **lleve ropa cómoda y abrigada** y que sea **puntual** (no más tarde de las 17.05 horas) - ya que hay secuencias de movimiento complicadas y es importante estar desde el principio para seguirlas.
Gracias de antemano.
**ESP**
*Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.*
**CAT**
Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho.
**ENG**
*We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*
🤍 YIN YOGA WITH SOUND HEALING ✨
90-minutes Yin Yoga and Sound Bath session offers a deep and meditative experience, designed to release tension in both the body and mind. We will focus on Yin Yoga, where you'll settle into long-held, passive postures targeting the deeper connective tissues, joints, and fascia. By staying in each pose for several minutes, you’ll cultivate stillness, patience, and inner awareness, allowing deep physical and emotional release.
The session will be together a soothing Sound Bath. As you hold the poses, you'll be immersed in the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs, or chimes. The sound waves will guide you into a state of deep space, helping to calm the nervous system, balance energy, and promote a sense of peace and tranquility.
This combination of Yin Yoga and sound healing offers a powerful practice for restoring balance, reducing stress, and reconnecting with your inner self. Suitable for all levels, this session invites you to slow down, let go, and experience profound relaxation.
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Una sesión de 90 minutos de Yin Yoga y Sound Bath ofrece una experiencia profunda y meditativa, diseñada para liberar tensión tanto en el cuerpo como en la mente. Nos enfocaremos en el Yin Yoga, donde te instalarás en posturas mantenidas durante un tiempo, dirigidas a los tejidos conectivos más profundos, las articulaciones y la fascia. Al permanecer en cada postura durante varios minutos, cultivarás la quietud, la paciencia y la conciencia interior, permitiendo una profunda liberación física y emocional.
La sesión se complementará con un relajante Sound Bath. Mientras mantienes las posturas, estarás inmerso en las vibraciones sanadoras de cuencos de cristal, gongs o campanas. Las ondas sonoras te guiarán hacia un estado de profundo espacio, ayudando a calmar el sistema nervioso, equilibrar la energía y promover una sensación de paz y tranquilidad.
Esta combinación de Yin Yoga y sanación sonora ofrece una práctica poderosa para restaurar el equilibrio, reducir el estrés y reconectar con tu ser interior. Adecuada para todos los niveles, esta sesión te invita a desacelerar, soltar y experimentar una profunda relajación.
Disponibles en inglés y español
Gracias •• Namaste
INSTAGRAM @SYANAYOGA
Available in English and Spanish
Thanks •• Namaste
Anaÿs
•• Also available on Zoom ( private msg for details)••
1st CLASS: donation based 🙏🙏
Single class: 18€
•One month bonus
-5 classes 70€
-Unlimited 80€
•Two months bonus
-10 classes 130€
-2 months unlimited 150€
•Three months bonus
-20 classes 240€
-Unlimited 200€
✨SOUND HEALING ✨
Entra en un espacio de escucha profunda y resonancia.
Cada semana viajamos a través del sonido con instrumentos ricos en armónicos —cuencos de cristal, gongs, flautas, campanas— diseñados para realinear tu sistema nervioso y calmar todo tu ser.
Esto es más que relajación: es un reinicio vibracional,
un regreso a la armonía interior a través del poder del sonido puro.
Clase suelta: 15€
Mes completo (4 sesiones): 50€
Plazas limitadas · Se recomienda reservar con antelación
Profesor: Ignacio
Step into a space of deep listening and resonance.
Each week, we journey through sound with overtone-rich instruments—crystal bowls, gongs, flutes, chimes—designed to realign your nervous system and soothe your whole being.
This is more than relaxation. It’s a vibrational reset.
A return to inner harmony through the power of pure sound.
Drop-in: 15€
Full month (4 sessions): 50€
Limited spots · Booking in advance is recommended
Teacher: Ignacio
Clay & Create - taller de ceramica/ceramics/pottery
Ever want to try ceramics or build on your skills? Then this would be the perfect opportunity. The main technique used during the session is hand-building giving you the option to make so many different things for yourself, friends or family - bowls, plates, sushi dishes, plants pots and much more. Beginners will be guided through the process of making things using techniques such as slab building, coiling, pinching, texturing, under-glazing and glazing. The more advanced will be free to create and those with experience throwing would be welcome to use my wheel (to be reserved in advance).
Those of you who would like to learn about glazing would need to book 2 workshops.
The workshops are run in English but I do speak Catalan and Spanish. They also provide a great opportunity for non-native speakers to chat and learn.
They last 2.5 hours and basic materials are provided. Your pieces will be fired and ready for pick up around 10 days after.
Cost: 37.50€/person. Bizum: 35€ (647911448) Block of 4 workshops 135€
Surfskate (Beginner - Intermediate)
**SURFSKATE (BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE)**
Ride, flow and have fun with [Almas Libres](https://almas-libres.org).
Join our weekly surfskate session, perfect for **beginners and intermediate** skaters, with our all-female coaching team to guide you.
In collaboration with [Yow](https://yowsurf.com).
**WHEN**
Every Thursday
**TIME**
19:30-20:30
**LOCATION**
W-Hotel
**CONTRIBUTION**
5€
**INCLUDED**
• All-female coaching team
• All equipment provided
• Equipment (surfskate and protection) **must** be requested when signing up
**LANGUAGES**
Catalan • Spanish • English
Chat & Draw⎜Paper & The People
**Maybe you used to draw but fell out of the habit?**
**Maybe you’ve always wanted to start, but find it hard to stay motivated?**
**Or maybe you're just looking for a friendly space to sketch and meet new people?**
**Come draw with us! :)**
We host free, casual drawing meetups. There are no rules, no pressure — **just bring your own materials**, draw whatever you feel like, and enjoy the company of fellow creatives. Every session, we propose a theme to spark your inspiration.
Please note that if you don’t bring your own material, we’ll ask for a 1€ donation to lend you a pencil and paper.
**🚨IMPORTANT INFORMATION🚨 There are 20 spots left empty in average every event. Members with repeated no-shows will be removed from future events’ attendee list if there are people in the waitlist. MAKE SURE TO HONOR YOUR BOOKING OR CANCEL IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN'T COME.**
At the end of each session, you’re welcome (but never obliged) to share what you’ve sketched and take a look at what others have been working on. It’s all about connecting, learning, and having fun.
This isn’t a lesson, but you’re encouraged to ask your peers for tips, ideas, or feedback. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned sketcher, everyone’s welcome here.
**USEFUL INFO & TIPS**
📍 We meet on the first floor of The Central House Gràcia *(Carrer de Còrsega, 302, 08008 Barcelona)*
👋 Your host, Aina, speaks English, French, Catalan, and Spanish. Feel free to reach out during the event if you have any questions!
🥤 The venue doesn’t have a bar, so feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks.
🫴 If you wish to help us cover for the cost of organizing these events, you can tip us in the piggy bank at any of our events, or in this link [https://buymeacoffee.com/paper.and.the.people](https://buymeacoffee.com/paper.and.the.people) all donations are welcome ❤️ You can also donate a piece of your artwork that we will sell for a “pay what you want” price to other members.
📱 Join our socials for updates and reminders:
* **Instagram**: [[https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/](https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/)]
* **WhatsApp Community**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t)
\*Català\*
**Potser abans dibuixaves però has perdut l’hàbit?**
**Potser sempre has volgut començar, però et costa mantenir la motivació?**
**O potser simplement busques un espai agradable per dibuixar i conèixer gent nova?**
**Vine a dibuixar amb nosaltres! :)**
Organitzem trobades de dibuix gratuïtes i informals. No hi ha normes ni pressió — només cal que portis el teu material, dibuixis el que et vingui de gust i gaudeixis de la companyia d’altres persones creatives. A cada sessió proposem un tema per inspirar-te.
Si no portes el teu propi material, et demanarem una donació d’1€ per deixar-te un llapis i paper.
**🚨INFORMACIÓ IMPORTANT🚨 De mitjana queden 20 places buides a cada esdeveniment. Els membres amb absències repetides seran eliminats de la llista d’assistents dels futurs esdeveniments si hi ha persones a la llista d’espera. ASSEGURA’T DE RESPECTAR LA TEVA RESERVA O CANCEL·LAR AMB ANTELACIÓ SI NO POTS VENIR.**
Al final de cada trobada, estàs convidat/da (però mai obligat/da) a compartir el que has dibuixat i fer una ullada al que han fet els altres. Es tracta de connectar, aprendre i passar-ho bé.
No és una classe, però t’animem a demanar consells, idees o feedback als teus companys. Tant si ets principiant com si ja tens experiència, **tothom és benvingut**.
**INFORMACIÓ ÚTIL I CONSELLS**
📍 Ens trobem a la primera planta de **The Central House Gràcia**
(*Carrer de Còrsega, 302, 08008 Barcelona*)
👋 L’Aina, l'organitzadora, parla anglès, francès, català i castellà. No dubtis a preguntar-li el que necessitis durant l’activitat!
🥤 L'espai no té bar, així que pots portar el teu propi menjar o beguda.
📱 Segueix-nos a les xarxes per estar al dia:
* **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/](https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/)paper.and.the.people/)
* **Comunitat de WhatsApp**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t)ixar-
Movement Flow
Movement Flow: Hemos pasado una década creando un sistema educativo inclusivo que promueve el autodescubrimiento y el crecimiento, dando la bienvenida a todos sin importar la edad o las habilidades. Nuestro sistema no se trata solo de acción física, sino de un viaje transformador, probado por miles de practicantes. Nuestra comunidad de apoyo fomenta el desarrollo en todos los niveles de habilidad. Aquí mejorarás tu propiocepción, dominarás una conexión fluida con el suelo, aprenderás secuencias de movimiento desde las más simples hasta las más complejas, ¡y quizás incluso hagas el pino! Entonces, ¿por qué esperar? Enciende tu camino hacia la fuerza, la flexibilidad y el movimiento ahora. Exploremos juntos este hermoso mundo del movimiento.
Felting Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunset yoga and yoga nidra on Castelldefels
Bring your rug(or big towel) or yoga mat.
With comfortable and relaxed mind, let’s enjoy the yoga and yoga nidra on the beach!
The session is led in English.
The Power of Touch: sensory experience - Beyond Clay
Join us for an immersive sensory experience (blindfolded) as we delve into the transformative power of touch through art therapy.
This workshop is designed for those seeking self-exploration and emotional healing, using the medium of clay to connect with our inner selves and just be with YOU.
Through guided journey, we will explore the mind-body connection and tap into our creativity in a safe and nurturing environment. This event offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the self and embark on a sensual journey.
Come discover the therapeutic benefits of touching clay and unleash your creative potential in a supportive community of like-minded individuals.
🎨☕ Taller de Dibujo y Acuarela en el círculo Sant Lluc de Bellas Artes 🪞
**Aprende de cero o mejora** tu dibujo y pintura en entorno inspirador pasándolo bien.
**Conócenos** en Instagram: [emili.sensoriart](https://www.instagram.com/emili.sensoriart)
**OBJETIVO**
🪞️ Inspírate en un **espacio precioso repleto de arte clásico** y centro histórico de creatividad por donde pasaron **Gaudí, Picasso, Miró y Llimona**.
️🖼️ Realizaremos un **taller especial centrado en los ambientes de interiores** (con y sin personas) que caracterizan este centro en **el corazón artístico de Barcelona,** rodeado de historia, luz y tradición y ubicado cerca de la catedral.
🎨 Te doy **todo el material y te guío** en el proceso de crear lo que elijas tú desarrollando **tu propio estilo sin tener experiencia previa**.
**🤯 Rompe** con el pensamiento de "yo no puedo dibujar o pintar bien" con un método que estimule tu creatividad.
♀️ Usa el arte como herramienta de meditación y arte terapia de conexión con el entorno y contigo mism@.
♀️ Conoce **futur@s amig@s** con tus mismas pasiones y aprende de sus diversos estilos y visiones.
️ English, castellano y català.
**PLAN**
Seremos un **grupo íntimo de 6 a 10 personas** para tener un **trato personalizado** con el guía y el equipo.
1. **Dinámica inicial** para conocernos y profundizar en enfoque, materiales y referentes.
2. ✏️ **Fase de ejercicios y bocetos** rápidos dibujando tod@s lo mismo para aprender nuevas técnicas y experimentar otras combinaciones.
3. **Fase de obra individual** donde cada un@ elige qué hacer.
4. **Dinámica final** de reflexiones, aprendizajes y puesta en común.
Llévate de recuerdo mi **reportaje audiovisual de la experiencia** y la obra realizada por ti.
**⏳ Duración: 2 h.**
Vamos a crear una experiencia **memorable**!
Lo aquí descrito se puede ver alterado en algunos aspectos para adaptarnos a factores ajenos a nosotros.
**INVERSIÓN**
Consumición en el local.
**25€ Early bird:** Reservando más de cuatro días antes.
**28€** **Last minute:** Reservando menos de cuatro días antes.
**OFERTA**
\*\* 20€ Comunidad:\*\* Precio para cada un@ si traes nuev@ acompañante.
**20€** **Suscripción:** Adquiriendo bono de 5 experiencias SensoriArt.
La suscripción se puede usar en mis otras actividades, durante medio año e incluye **cumplirte un deseo** de experiencia .
**CÓMO APUNTARSE**
1. ✅ Pulsa asistiré en esta actividad.
2. ✅ **Contacta al organizador** por WhatsApp al [34661511632](https://wa.me/34661511632).
3. ✅ Pagar vía bizum o revolut al mismo número de teléfono con antelación.
La plaza no quedará confirmada hasta que te lo comunique.
Solo habrá devolución en caso de cancelación con más de tres días de antelación.
**QUE HAY QUE LLEVAR**
Mente abierta y ganas de vivir una experiencia artística personal.
Opcional pero recomendable traer tu libreta de artista.
Opcional traer tus materiales para combinar.
️ **Yo pongo todo el material**: hojas, soporte, lápiz, bolígrafo, pincel, pinturas, agua, recipiente para el agua y sobre para llevarte la obra.
**ORGANIZADOR**
Artista senderista con foco en la acuarela y la fotografía.
**Sígueme** en Instagram: [emili.sensoriart](https://www.instagram.com/emili.sensoriart)
**Pregúntame** dudas por WhatsApp: [+34 661 511 632](https://wa.me/34661511632)
**URBAN SKETCHING**
Es la práctica de dibujar aquello que te rodea. Consiste en plasmar tu **visión personal** de tu mundo inmediato, o de los lugares a los que viajas. Es una narrativa de la vida cotidiana: ese café que te motiva, las calles o parques que recorres y te inspiran, etc.
Boceta sin miedo a equivocarte, salte de lo figurativo y lo realista para experimentar el estilo con el que mejor te lo pases.
**Vente a experimentar!**
#urbansketching #paint #painting #drawing #art #mindfulness #watercolour
Introduction to Resin EN-SP-CA
**Intro to Resin Workshop**
Create your own coasters and small pieces in a 2-hour hands-on session.
Perfect for beginners. All materials included.
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours
💶 Price: €70 (includes materials + a glass of wine)
In this Resin Lab workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own resin piece and practice with a coaster.
🔹 No experience needed
🔹 All materials and tools included
🔹 Take home your finished piece the same day
🔹 A space to disconnect and explore
⚠️ Limited spots available. Reserve your place and discover the world of resin with HUMAN
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**Workshop de Introducción a la Resina**
Crea tus propios posavasos y pequeñas piezas en una sesión práctica de 2 horas.
Perfecto para principiantes. Materiales incluidos.
⏱️ Duración: 2 horas
💶 Precio: 70 € (incluye materiales y copa de vino)
En este workshop del Laboratorio de Resina aprenderás a crear tu propia pieza y practicarás con un posavasos.
🔹 No necesitas experiencia previa
🔹 Todos los materiales y herramientas están incluidos
🔹 Te llevarás tu pieza terminada el mismo día
🔹 Un espacio para desconectar y experimentar
⚠️ Plazas limitadas. Reserva tu lugar y ven a descubrir el mundo de la resina con HUMAN
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**Workshop d’Introducció a la Resina**
Crea els teus propis posagots i petites peces en una sessió pràctica de 2 hores.
Perfecte per a principiants. Materials inclosos.
⏱️ Durada: 2 hores
💶 Preu: 70 € (inclou materials i una copa de vi)
En aquest workshop del Laboratori de Resina aprendràs a crear la teva pròpia peça i practicaràs amb un posagots.
🔹 No cal experiència prèvia
🔹 Tots els materials i eines estan inclosos
🔹 T’emportaràs la teva peça acabada el mateix dia
🔹 Un espai per desconnectar i experimentar
⚠️ Places limitades. Reserva la teva plaça i vine a descobrir el món de la resina amb HUMAN
primera reunión
hola vamos a quedar en la playa (u on line si os va mejor) a las 18h de castelldefels para conocernos y ver temas a tratar
Sensua Dance Floorwork
**[RESERVA TU CLASE AQUI](https://www.arsfemina.com/reservatuclase)**
Más información en: [www.arsfemina.com](http://www.arsfemina.com%2A%2A/)
**Instagram: @sensualdancebarcelona y @danza.sensual.consciente**
**Contacto: +34 650 24 79 44**
Clase que combina principios de danza contemporánea y el sistema DSC®, enfocada en la conciencia del movimiento, el control del peso y la relación con el suelo.
La sesión incluye:
* Floorwork, desplazamientos con giros, saltos en eje, caídas y recuperaciones.
* Entrenamiento de dinámicas de flujo, dirección y niveles.
Se trabaja la mirada transversal, la respiración, la movilidad pélvica y la organización del centro mediante tareas guiadas.
El objetivo es explorar el cuerpo como un sistema expresivo disponible, combinando técnica, improvisación y conciencia sensorial para desarrollar precisión, presencia y disponibilidad en la acción.
Journal Launch: Mindfulness in Nature: Art & Writing Workshop 🌿
A slow, easy afternoon to create, connect, and just be.
I'm launching my independently-published, ***Field Journal: Mindfulness in Nature - Europe***, a guided pocket journal for slow walkers, quiet watchers, and anyone who finds peace in the natural world, and I'd love to celebrate it with you!
**How the afternoon flows:**
1: Arrive, settle in & mingle
Help yourself to a few sweet and savory snacks, bring your own drink (and snacks), and get to know the people around you. No rush.
2: The journal: its story & how to use it
We'll explore the journal together — where it came from, what inspired it, and how to make it your own out in nature.
3: Colour, write & doodle
Choose a bird or nature colouring page and settle in. I'll share some gentle journaling prompts to write alongside your art — and doodle to your heart's content too.
4: Free time — yours to enjoy
Keep creating, chat with others, browse the journals, or simply sit and be. The rest of the afternoon is yours.
Colouring pages, pencils, and other materials are provided (except for the journal - this needs to be purchased separately, 14,99€ - I accept contactless card, Bizum or Cash). A few sweet and savory snacks will be on the table — just bring your own drink of choice or snacks too if you need gluten-free snacks. Please bring your own mat too if you'd want to sit down or lie down.
Journals will be available to purchase on the day at the launch price, with a little something extra for everyone who takes one home. 🐦
**Can't wait for the launch?** Get your copy here and you can pick it up during the launch: https://www.hereaware.com/journal
It all starts with being here, aware.
Felting Events Near You
Connect with your local Felting community
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s?
This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation?
We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)
Monthly Potluck Fellowship at Unity of Columbus
Join us every 3rd Sunday of the month right after the Sunday Service for our Potluck Fellowship — a warm and welcoming time to connect, share, and celebrate community together!
Bring your favorite dish to share (homemade or store-bought — all are welcome) and enjoy a delicious meal with friends old and new. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, laugh, and deepen your connections.
Come hungry for good food, uplifting conversation, and heartfelt fellowship!
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
5:45-7:45 in Conference Room B, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited.
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!
Sunday Morning Coffee at The Roosevelt Coffeehouse
Coffee and conversation at [The Roosevelt Coffeehouse](https://www.olentangybrew.com/roosevelt-coffee), located at Olentangy River Brewing.
They will also have a Venezuelan [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) that always gets good reviews.
🌿 EFT Tapping Workshop: Reduce Stress & Restore Balance
**Hosted by Unity of Columbus \| Facilitated by Carisa Holmes\, EFT Practitioner**
Join us for a powerful and uplifting workshop where you’ll be introduced to **Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping**—a simple, effective method that helps release stress, calm the mind, and restore emotional balance.
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us carry tension, anxiety, and emotional blocks that impact our well-being. This interactive session will guide you through practical techniques you can use anytime to create a sense of peace and clarity.
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above.
There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change.
The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/).
Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers.
For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).




















