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**During the potent Scorpion Full Moon, exciting Beltane and blooming Spring.** A magnificent alignment of the Lunar, Solar (aka Pagan) and Taoist Calendar with the Jade Egg Holistic Practice. An invitation to fully: ***Embrace Your Feminine Empowerment!*** A Unique and Traditional Jade Priestess Initiation with the Full Spectrum of Holistic Taoist Training: **\*\*\* Self-Healing,** including the **Jade Egg Secrets,** in a tradition of +5000 years, **\*\*\*** The ***Art of Bedchamber*** (Ancient Tantric Secrets), **\*\*\* Shamanic Healing**, and **Martial Arts**, **\*\*\* Tai Chi Qigong** including **Self-Defence for Women.** **\*\*\*** With Plenty of **MOON POWER** Insights and Moon Magic **to clear, heal and manifest.** **\*\*\* Moon Harmony –** understanding your cycles through all stages of your womanhood, the moon cycles, and the moon inside you. ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME! ***Unveiling Your Mysterious Feminine,*** The Time Is Now, The Power Is You! *The world is in need more than ever of heart-womb centered leadership, in empowered women with compassionate hearts.* **This is an Epic BI-ANNUAL Training for a small group, especially crafted for you to step into Your Full Potential while Igniting the Sacred Feminine Codes to fulfil your Soul Purpose.** In Sisterhood, we’ll raise our vibration and consciously spread for the good of the planet, as the change starts inside us! Revealing Ancient Secrets For Modern Life and the Embodiment of Radiant Health at all levels. * **Embrace Your Mystic Power!** * **Let Your Inner Wisdom Be Your Guide!** * **Burn Your Fears And Light Your Heart’s Desires!** * And Much More!… **An amazing venue in the lovely countryside in the North of Portugal,** surrounded by nature, with delicious food prepared by our in-house chef. **This Life-Enhancing and Enriching Experience** is also a nourishing and empowering holiday. A TREAT FOR YOU! A GIFT FOR LIFE! BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTH IT! **INNER ALCHEMY For INNER HARMONY** Through the Jade Egg Holistic Practice with still, standing and moving Meditation, Healing Sounds, Kuan Yin Qigong, Shamanic and Feminine Embodiment Practices, Dance (including Hawaiian Hula and Indian Gypsy Dance), Ritual and Ceremony. **A graceful Journey through the Five Elements around us and inside us:** **Water** – AWAKENING YOUR INNER GODDESS... FOLLOW YOUR INNER WISDOM! **Fire** – TAOIST SECRETS OF YOUTH & BEAUTY! **Earth** – ABUNDANCE, FERTILITY & PLEASURE! **Metal** – THE COMPASSIONATE WARRIOR! **Wood** – REBIRTH OF THE SELF! **This retreat is the expansion of various trainings I've been sharing since 2007, and part of it is the [JADE EGG INITIATION](https://www.jadecircleanamarta.com/initiation-step-1/) and [HEALING LOVE](https://www.jadecircleanamarta.com/healing-love_step-2/).** The Unique Jade Egg Holistic Practice brings benefits to all levels of your being, as it was developed to address different women's needs using the Jade Egg as a psychosomatic healing tool, benefiting beyond the pelvic floor. ***By evolving the path of self-healing and self-mastery you live life to the full!*** The Secrets of the famous Jade Egg, along with this Holistic Practice, offers a safe and complete use of the Jade Egg as a Tool, a Jewel, and a Talisman, maximising its benefits. **The Life-Enhancing Ovarian Breathing.** **[CLICK for Details](https://www.jadecircleanamarta.com/moon-power/)**[ & ](https://www.jadecircleanamarta.com/moon-power/)**[Benefits](https://www.jadecircleanamarta.com/moon-power/)**[ of the Yin Taoist Healing Love](https://www.jadecircleanamarta.com/moon-power/) *"I absolutely loved this retreat. It was everything I hoped for and more. My soul has been nourished, my body and mind rested and my spirit inspired.* *The venue was just perfect and the food was delicious and wholesome. What a treat to be cooked for by your mum.* *Anamarta, your organisation and teaching are impeccable. You teach with such heart, generosity and integrity. I really felt you cared about our learning and all of us as individuals. Your spirit and passion shine through and I thank you for your commitment to us and this work.* *It's been wonderful to have this space to focus on myself. I go away with a renewed sense of clarity.* *I loved this group of women and I leave with friendship that has meaning and purpose.* *Looking forward to Jade Egg Steps 3 and 4."* *Kindy Kaur* INVESTMENT **Earlybird £1297 to 25th February 2026**. Regular price £1397. Including: * +37 hours of professional training, rituals and ceremony. * Accommodation with ensuite bedrooms. * Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, with snacks and water. * Transfers from and to Porto Airport (1h journey). * Follow-up Session with New Moon Ritual TBA. * Invitation to be part of the FB private group for the Jade Priestesses. * Two E-Books by Anamarta. *"I would recommend this retreat to another woman because it gives them the time and space to connect to the energies of the divine feminine and sisterhood which is very healing.* *The practices with the jade egg and Kuan Yin Qigong offer empowerment, refinement and mastery of your sexual energy and chi.* *Anamarta holds circle with grace, beauty and strength and you will leave the retreat feeling deeper alignment with your feminine and sacred sexual self."* *Grace McEvoy* You can Apply Now! Find the application link at the foot of [the retreat programme page](https://www.jadecircleanamarta.com/moon-power/). We’ll get back to you within 5 days. Please be ready to proceed with your booking then. To guarantee your place will need a £297 deposit. **[Learn More](https://www.jadecircleanamarta.com/moon-power/)** *"This Retreat exceeded my expectations. Anamarta guided and facilitated loads of beautiful journeys and learnings during this week. Some new seeds were planted and others matured to a deeper level.* *I love the daily Chi Kung and Tai Chi sessions and the Taoist teachings of sacred self-love and divine union.* *I feel super energised, stronger and lighter in my heart, mind, body and equipped to introduce more pleasure, joy and nurturing in my daily life.* *Thanks for the amazing journey, and looking forward to your next bountiful manifestation."* *Rejane Pardon-Ribeiro*

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It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.

We’re starting Tuesday with **Two for Tuesdays**: a casual **social walk** designed to get people off the couch, **out of the house,** and actually doing something. This is a relaxed group walk at a **social pace,** covering roughly **2–3 miles**. Nothing intense. No pressure. Just good conversation, a little movement, and a **better way to spend your Tuesday** than sitting at home **scrolling your phone.** Then **after the walk,** we roll right into the **comedy the last show ever at fives on high (the bar is closing)** This is what makes the night better: you don’t just show up for one event, awkwardly stand around, then leave. You actually get time to **meet people,** loosen up, and **feel part of something** before the comedy even starts. If you’re tired of wasting your weeknights at home, this is your sign. **Spots are limited.** Great events take time and money to organize. If you find value in these events or maybe even made a new friend, consider contributing what feels fair to you. Contribution link found in comments

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

if you’re **tired of doing the same boring thing** every weekend, this is your excuse to **do something different.** This is **not just a comedy show.** It’s a full **Saturday night experience** at Shadybowl Speedway — a **BYOB** potluck cookout, **live racing,** a late-night **bonfire**, open mic **comedy under the stars**, and **free camping** if you want to stay the night. We’re basically **throwing a party in the middle of nowhere** — about an hour west of Columbus and an hour north of Dayton ### The experience **Start early with the cookout** Come out around **4:00 PM** for a potluck-style cookout. Bring something to share, hang out, have a few drinks, and meet people before the night gets rolling. **Then head into the races** Racing starts around **7:00–8:00 PM** at Shadybowl. **Bring a chair** and sit with us in **Turn 4** — best seats in the house. **in front of concrete spots** 58,59 **ask for Chance** Think **racing isn’t your thing?** That’s fine. **Bring something to drink** and come for the atmosphere, the noise, and **the wrecks.** **Then the real vibe kicks in** Once the races wind down, we head back to the fire for **Late Night Bonfire Comedy** starting around **11:30 PM**. This is open mic style, so you might catch comics traveling through, a local favorite, somebody trying stand-up for the first time. Either way, **you’re getting laughs around a bonfire** with drinks, good people, and nowhere else to be. **Stay the night if you want** No rush. No long drive home if you don’t want it. **Free camping on-site** — bring a tent, **sleep in your car,** or just **hang out late by the fire.** ### What to know **Saturday, May 9, 2026** * **Cookout starts around 4:00 PM** * **Racing starts around 7:00–8:00 PM** * **Bonfire comedy starts at 11:30 PM** * **BYOB, No glass inside the race.** * **Free camping, Bring a chair** * **Shadybowl admission is $15 cash only.** * **Free parking** **RSVP on Meetup is free.** A **small contribution helps** keep events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up. **Great events take time and money to organize**. If you **find value in these events** or maybe even **made a new friend,** consider **contributing what feels fair to you.** **Contribution link** listed below in the comments Be sure to Drop a comment on this post after you RSVP this helps the algorithm. Come for the cookout. Stay for the races. Laugh around the fire. Camp if you want.

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm