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**London's first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with live ambient music, gongs, aromatherapy and aerial hammocks. An Oasis of Calm in our Busy Lives.** # Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks ### **ABOUT AERIAL RELAXATION PODS™** London's first **multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with a short guided meditation, live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, vocals, other live instruments and nurturing electronica, aromatherapy eye pillows and scents, sky-blue silky aerial hammocks** to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit! **A very unique, next level sound journey experience!** *"An oasis of calm in our busy lives."* Londoners stressed out by their busy lives can now turn to Aerial Relaxation Pods™ to transform their tension to calm, and restore the body’s natural healing wisdom. ***(please confirm all dates / times / venue via eventbrite. Not all dates are correct on meetup!)*** **PLEASE NOTE:** Please book via eventbrite. There are very limited spaces, and no sales on the door. an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket! **For more information and bookings:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator) *“Our pods are here to help Londoners relax. As a former teacher myself, I am fully aware of just how busy and stressed a lot of people are. And most of us just don't find the time to unwind. Our **Aerial Relaxation Pods** are going to help you alleviate stress, providing time & space to allow your body to deeply rest, harmonising your nervous system. You’ll feel rejuvenated and refreshed after one session.” -* Seth Newman, co-founder of Aerial Relaxation Pods**™**.

PUT AN END TO AUTO! Would you like to learn to use your camera properly and get the shots you want by choice and not by accident? Attending this small group workshop will give you a strong understanding of the essentials needed to get the results you're looking for. This session will include theory and practical exercises to apply what you have learned. By the end of this session you forget about only getting great results by accident, and feel confident that you understand how to get your camera to do what you want! This is the end of Auto! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: * The important dials and buttons on your camera * Exposure triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO * Focus * Histogram * Depth of Field * Metering * White balance * And much more... **PAYMENT OPTIONS** * **PayPal via RSVP** * The Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend * **Send £30 via PayPal** to \*\*[creativebeansproductions@gmail.com**](http://creativebeansproductions@gmail.com%2A%2A/) with no extra fee. * Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list. EXPERIENCE Beginners / Refreshers EQUIPMENT * Any camera * Any lens OTHER ESSENTIALS * A fun and experimental attitude! TRAVEL As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey. CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 **TRAVEL EVENTS** **VENICE WEEKEND - Oct 2026** [https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events/313109097/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events/313109097/) **UPCOMING EVENTS** [https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events/calendar](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/calendar)

You’re warmly invited to a **candlelit Gong Bath** — a gentle, deeply relaxing sound session to help you **unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm**. You’ll lie down comfortably and rest in stillness for **45–60 minutes**, while you’re immersed in soothing vibrations from a beautiful range of instruments, including: * **2 gongs** (30" Earth Gong + 36" Paiste Symphonic Gong) * **Himalayan singing bowls** * Shamanic drum, ocean drum, thunder drum * Chimes and other soft percussion **What to bring:** * Warm, comfortable clothing * A yoga mat + blanket (I have a few spares available first-come, first-served) * A pillow if you’d like extra comfort **A few gentle notes (so everyone can fully relax):** * The studio is a **quiet / non-speaking space** once we begin * Phones off please 🙏 * If you need anything during the session, you can quietly let me know * Everyday sounds (even snoring!) are welcome — we let them be part of the experience * **Light incense** may be used; if you’d prefer no incense, message me in advance and I’ll accommodate Whether you’re completely new to gong baths or you’ve tried them before, this is a lovely way to **reset and feel grounded**. **Bookings:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gong-bath-deep-release-resonance-awareness-tickets-1978827401025?aff=oddtdtcreator If you have any questions at all, feel free to comment or message me — happy to help 😊

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46650 **Game Description:** Come and join our badminton session in Canning Town 🔥 Join our whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LsLjg8CxI8MIxSFb82qkdb Music 🎶 3 courts, social session - the general ability is mid intermediate. There will be spare rackets but please bring your own racket if you do have one. 1 new tube of FEATHERED shuttles will be provided per session, plus a set of Yonex 300 plastic shuttles. 🚪 Getting Into the School 1\. The school is surrounded by a green fence\. 2\. Entrance is near the stone wall\. 3\. At the gate\, find the intercom on the right\-hand side\. 4\. Press the ‘Call’ button and wait for security to respond\. 5\. When the intercom flashes green\, push the gate open\. \-\-\- 🏸 Finding the Indoor Court 1\. After entering\, go through the visitor gate\. 2\. Follow the corridor to the end\. 3\. Look for the yellow double doors – the badminton courts are inside\! \-\-\- 🚻 Facilities 🔹 Changing Rooms & Toilets \- Located outside the court area in the corridor\. \- Male facilities – right\-hand side\. \- Female facilities – left\-hand side\. 💧 Water Points \- There are three water points in the corridor outside the court\. \- Bring a water bottle to use with the water pump\. Enjoy your game! 🏸🔥 **Rules** Games to 21 Max two games on Max one game off

Hello there! - We'd like to welcome you to Free weekly meetings which take place at the Swiss Cottage Community Centre, 19 Winchester Rd, Swiss Cottage NW3 3NR on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm until 8.30pm Contacts: Jim Ward: 07956 222098 Mary: 07771 596665 Mary: maryconneelyoneill@hotmail.com With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required. All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us restore balance and harmony within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for. Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple time-honoured technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Yoga Meditation might well help you manage stress, master your emotions and find solutions to your problems. You may enjoy better health, better focus, and a deeper understanding of the universe and your place in it. Meditation is not just for mystics and monks. Sahaja Yoga meditation is for everyone. Anyone can do it. It's that easy. But with the Sahaja Yoga experience, you'll quickly realise, it isn't your typical Meditations 'R Us type class. It's much more than just feeling peaceful and relaxed. Sahaja Yoga Meditation has many layers, varied and deep. Explore at your own pace, in your own way. Our volunteer experts are always available to help. Ready to plug into your inner energy? A Sahaja Yoga Meditation class is a great way to start. A few minutes of your life may be all it takes to connect to your inner energy and light the path to lifelong transformation. Sahaja Yoga is more than a temporary solution or quick relief — it is a journey, rather than a destination. It's all about energy — guaranteed pure and carbon neutral. You can never have too much of it. The best part? All classes are free. No strings, no catch. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, bring your self — all are welcome. We have a web site here in London too which you can visit at: http://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45367 **Game Description:** Come and play in a casual​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​,​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ friendly & social badminton session. The session is for mixed ability players (mainly beginners & intermediate players). So please be respectful and kind towards less experienced players - we all have to start somewhere 🧡 🌱 We use YONEX MAVIS 300 Nylon Shuttlecocks. 🏸 We have a few spare rackets if needed. Format: We play doubles for the whole time and keep rotating opponents/partners across courts so everyone plays each other. Venue: 🚪Entrance to the sports hall is on the corner of Celebration Avenue and Temple Mills Ln 🧼There are showers, changing rooms & a water fountain at the venue 🚶‍♂️5 minute walk from Stratford International DLR Station 🚗 Paid car parking is available on site **Rules** Classic doubles rules - can be explained at the start of the session if you’re new to badminton or need a reminder 🤝

Join us for a Free Ongoing Course - Learn to Meditate - Tuesdays in Covent Garden @ 7.30pm - Sahaja Yoga Meditation Please arrive early - join any week - all welcome Friends Meeting House, 8 Hop Gardens Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4EH To enter - please press the Bell marked - 'The Fry Room' Achieve Yoga & enter into a state of ‘thoughtless awareness’. In the heart of London, very close to Covent Garden, there is a weekly class in free meditation. **Achieve Yoga & Learn to Meditate in 2026 - 7:30- 9:00pm Tuesdays** The first experience of Sahaja Yoga meditation is called Self Realisation. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we generally sit on chairs to achieve Yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. As such no Asanas (exercises) are required, no mat or special clothing ## What is Meditation? Meditation is a state of mental silence or rest, where our attention is aware, but not engrossed in thinking. It is known as ‘thoughtless awareness’. It is achieved when the indwelling Kundalini energy awakens and carries the individual attention beyond the level of the 6th chakra, into the seventh chakra, known as Sahasrara. ## Yoga! It is here we achieve Yoga! As the mind finds rest and silence, we become able to feel our inner Self (Spirit). This can be tangibly felt, it actually manifests, as a cool wind, breath or breeze, often experienced on the palms of the hands or at the top (crown) of the head. It is a spontaneous, effortless natural happening. Each week many people experience this actualisation at one of the many free meditation classes on offer ## How to get into balance? The secret of the Sahaja Yoga method resides within us, at the base of the spinal chord, in a triangular bone called the “sacrum bone”. Since our birth in our sacrum bone dwells an inner energy called in Sanskrit Kundalini; it is characterised as a feminine energy and once activated, this energy rises along our spine until it reaches the top of the head and finally connects with the universal energy. This union is called “yoga” in Sanskrit. ## Kundalini As our indwelling Kundalini rises through the central channel, this benevolent feminine energy activates the chakras, removing all the impurities from them and nourishing the entire inner system. It is through this happening that we are elevated into ‘thoughtless awareness’, the mental silence of true meditation www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk Free Meditation & Yoga Classes in London Want to experience it now – Experience Self Realisation now – Guided Meditation ([https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/articles/experience-your-self-realisation-online-now/](https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/articles/experience-your-self-realisation-online-now/ "https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/articles/experience-your-self-realisation-online-now/")) ###

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A calm, low-key space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself alongside others who understand. The **Queen’s Rise Circle Survivor Check-In** is a gentle, bi-weekly gathering created for women healing from narcissistic, emotionally harmful, or difficult relationships. This is not therapy or a formal workshop. It is a supportive community space where survivors can come exactly as they are. Some weeks you may want to share. Other weeks you may simply listen. Both are welcome here. Together, we focus on small steps forward, emotional grounding, and rebuilding confidence in a safe and respectful environment. This space is survivor-led and trauma-aware, grounded in empathy, respect, and confidentiality. ### Who this is for This check-in is suitable for anyone who: • Is healing after a narcissistic or toxic relationship • Feels emotionally overwhelmed or isolated • Wants connection without pressure or judgement • Is looking for consistent, gentle support between workshops or coaching You do **not** need to be at a particular stage of healing to attend. ### What this space is not • Not group therapy or crisis support • Not a place for advice-giving or fixing others • Not a space for confrontation or debate It is simply a supportive circle for reflection, encouragement, and community. ### What to bring Just yourself. Tea, notebooks, and comfortable energy encouraged. There is no requirement to share if you are not ready. You are welcome to listen, reflect, and simply be present. This is not therapy, but a peer-support space rooted in compassion, safety, and respect. Come as you are. Cameras optional. You are not behind, broken, or failing. You are healing. ***

Aerial Relaxation Pods… with Live Ambient Music! - London's Deep Relaxation Experience - Aerial Relaxation Pods - Lift Your Spirit Please watch our video to give you a taste of the experience: Our Aerial Relaxation Pods video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxlR9u44llw London's first multi-sensory, aerial relaxation experience with Live ambient music, aromatherapy and featuring our beautiful sky-blue silky Aerial Hammocks. "An oasis of calm in our busy lives." Two sessions per evening on Thursdays: IMPORTANT: Please note your space is only confirmed once booked through Eventbrite. 7:15-8:30pm book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84883457707 8:45-10pm book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84878729565 COST: 1 x ticket £17 (£18.92 inc ticket fee) Offer (limited availability) 2x tickets £28 (£30.77 inc ticket fee) "Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your Aerial Relaxation Pod class... and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe, suspended in the air, slowly rocking, with the crystal bowls and ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support, allowing peace to flow into my entire being." - Alison COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES: - If you are showing any symptoms, please do not attend. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately. - You can wear a face-covering during the sessions if you choose to. - Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing ensuring your knees, armpits and torso are covered, and with a bag for your belongings. There are bathrooms at the venue but no changing rooms. - We will provide antibacterial wipes and hand sanitisers at the venue. Please wash your hands regularly and use the hand sanitiser supplied upon entering the venue. - All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant between each session. - We ask that all participants keep at least 1m physical distance at all times. Any participant repeatedly breaching this distance will be asked to leave. - We will provide clean lavender eye pillows and covers will be changed between each session. You are welcome to bring your own eye pillow/ eye mask. - All hammocks will be disinfected with antibacterial spray between each session. - Blankets and cushions: we will provide separate sets for each session. You are welcome to bring your own blanket & cushion. - The venue has skylights that will be opened to allow more airflow in the space. PLEASE NOTE: 1) Strictly no latecomers! - Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry, (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here. 2) Please only arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session, as there is no waiting room. 3) No Refunds. No refunds are available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member. 4) Clothing: Please wear a sleeved shirt that covers the armpits and leggings or yoga trousers that cover your knees. Wear form-fitting clothing. Please do not wear baggy clothing as they can snag and catch on the sling’s fabric causing accidents. Ensure that your clothing is "zipper free" and remove all jewellery (body piercings, watches and hair clips. These items can snag and damage the silk hammocks.

To book: www.barefootyogaandtherapy.com Intro offer of £39 for one month of classes unlimited. Insta Barefootyogastudio4 A soundbath is an acoustic sound healing journey that calms the mind, re-calibrates your body, clears the subconscious, and activates your body's natural healing systems through resonant frequencies. In meditation we learn to attend to all the sacred energies naturally flowing inside us, including our sensibilities and vulnerabilities. There is an energy that comes with the full moon that enhances our feelings but also empowers and supports them. Our dreams and what is closest to our hearts are illuminated. By immersing yourselves in the healing sound and its vibration, the tonal frequencies produced by the instruments help bringing your body and mind to a state of vibrational balance and harmony, slowing down your brain waves to a deeply restorative and meditative state and activating your body's system of self healing.

Outdoor First Aid (ITC Level 3 – 16 Hours) 2-Day Practical Course Delivered by Adventure Wild First Aid This hands-on, scenario-based Outdoor First Aid course is ideal for anyone who spends time in or is leading or supervising groups in remote or outdoor settings, where medical help may be delayed. It provides the essential skills and confidence to manage real-life incidents in the field. Cost: £140 per person (Plus Meetup booking fees This is a nationally recognised qualification, regulated by Ofqual and awarded through ITC First. The course meets the first aid requirements for most National Governing Bodies, including: • Mountain Training (Lowland Leader, HML, ML) • DofE Supervisors and Assessors • Rock Climbing Instructors • Paddle UK (British Canoeing) – for Paddlesport Leaders & Coaches • Watersports Instructors (SUP, kayaking, canoeing) • British Cycling MTB Leaders • Snowsport Instructors (BASI) Note: If you’re a Forest School Leader, please see our separate 2-day Forest School First Aid (ITC) course, which includes the required paediatric elements. **You’ll cover:** • Casualty assessment & scene management • CPR (including drowning protocols) & AED use • Bleeding, shock, fractures, spinal injuries • Medical emergencies: asthma, diabetes, seizures • Hypothermia, heat illness & outdoor-specific risks (e.g. bites, stings, infections) Course **Details:** • Location: Herts Young Mariners Base (indoor & outdoor settings) • Duration: 2 days (9:00–18:00) • Assessment: Ongoing through realistic, practical scenarios • Style: Highly practical delivery with minimal PowerPoint – no “death by PowerPoint”! **Booking:** Contact us to book or enquire about group rates **Please note:** While this course is listed on the Adventure Women UK website, it is delivered by our partner brand Adventure Wild First Aid and is open to all. Both female and male participants are welcome.f

BREATHE, DANCE AND BELONG Step out of the pace of everyday life and into an evening devoted to your body, your breath, and genuine human connection. Join us for a NEW and nourishing event designed to shake off the weeks stess and strains and connect us deeply with our bodies, hearts and community. We will start with an **ecstatic dance**! The music and your body will facilitate largely here as you release and loosen any physical stuckness and energy. Then, we will lay down for a Conscious Connected Breathwork session. These two processes together create release in the body, calm your mind, and connect you with your inner vitality. Conscious connected breathwork is a powerful breathing technique which helps you bypass the thinking mind and tap into your body’s deeper intelligence. Through connected, continuous breaths, we activate the body’s energy system, release stuck emotions, and promote healing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. In this Workshop, you will: ✨ Dance, stretch and embody ✨ Experience deep emotional release to unlock stuck feelings and trauma ✨ Increase energy flow and reduce stress ✨ Strengthen your connection to the present moment and your body’s wisdom ✨ Open your heart and tap into your life force, creativity, and bliss ✨ Leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and deeply restored On a regular basis this practice is pure medicine! We will end the evening with a potluck meze of foods brought by all of us to share <3 What to Expect: -Guided breathing exercises to activate and align your energy -Warm-up space to dance and stretch -Partner breathing exercises -connection with Eros energy -1-hour active breathwork session using Tantric principles -Movement and sound practices to release tension and expand your energy -A nurturing, safe space to express and process emotions -Relaxation and integration time to absorb the experience -An opportunity for personal reflection and sharing, if desired **-POTLUCK MEZE FOR GROUNDING AFTERWARDS** **( PLEASE BRING A SNACK TO SHARE)** Benefits of Conscious Connected Breathing: 🌟 Super oxygenating – Boosts vitality and mental clarity 🌟 Detoxifying – Helps cleanse the body of physical and emotional toxins 🌟 Deeply relaxing – Brings a sense of calm and inner peace 🌟 Reconnects you to your life force and creativity 🌟 Enhances emotional awareness and healing 🌟 Supports healing of psychosomatic pain and tension Join us!! -Date: every 2nd friday of the month -630pm -Doors open -Location: Long Gallery Room, Lauderdale house -Cost: £60 **FREE PARKING ON HIGHGATE HILL** **Additional info:-** **Long gallery room** Lauderdale House Waterlow Park Highgate Hill London N6 5HG Lauderdale House is a white house behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill. It's on the left hand side heading north up from Archway tube, ( just past St Joseph’s Church on the corner of Dartmouth Park Hill). It faces Highgate Hill and is easily visible from the pavement, backing onto Waterlow Park. It is approximately 10min walk up highgate hill from archway tube (northern line). Many buses go up highgate hill too :) Tickets via eventbrite on - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-alchemy-of-breath-dance-tickets-1978356616897](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-alchemy-of-breath-dance-tickets-1978356616897) APPROXIMATE TIMINGS -Doors open to us all: 630pm to SET UP, stretch and settle into your nests -We start at 7pm with Dancing -Breathwork instructions 745pm ISH -Breathwork 8-9pm ISH -Teas and treas 9-10pm ISH FINISH BY 1030PM To Book: Contact Tara at 07776321878 to secure your spot! What to Bring: **-Water bottle (refills available)** **-Blanket and socks for warmth** **-Yoga mat, pillow, and blanket for a comfortable breathwork nest** **-Pen and paper for self-inquiry** **-FOOD TO SHARE** To Book Your Spot: Spaces are limited! Please buy a ticket on eventbrite to save your place. Any questions contact Tara at 07776321878. **PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A QUICK, VERBAL AND CONFIDENTIAL HEALTH QUESTIONNARE AT THE START WITH TARA , FOR ANY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES TO BE DECLARED. IN SOME INSTANCES THIS MAY REQUIRE A TWEAK TO YOUR BREATHING TECHNIQUE. ALL ARE WELCOME <3** About Your Facilitator: Tara is a certified breathwork facilitator with years of experience guiding others on their healing journeys. With a deep passion for empowering individuals through conscious breathing, Tara creates a supportive, nurturing environment where you can safely explore the transformative power of your own breath. A qualified and registered mental health nurse, hypnotherapist, ecstatic trance dance facilitater, meditation coach and bodyworker; Tara is driven to share health and wellness techniques in these crazy times, to assist making life on earth more joyful and playful. Assistants- Barras the breathwork king and Steve the Yogi Shaman :) Space is limited! Reserve your spot today and experience the grounding benefits of Conscious Connected Breathing. Breathe, release, and reconnect with your true self. 💫

BREATHE, DANCE AND BELONG Step out of the pace of everyday life and into an evening devoted to your body, your breath, and genuine human connection. Join us for a NEW and nourishing event designed to shake off the weeks stess and strains and connect us deeply with our bodies, hearts and community. THIS WEEK WE WILL EMBRACE THE THEME OF SELF LOVE. OPTION TO DO THE SESSION NAKED OR IN A SARONG -undressing ritual -naked dance -naked breathe **Why naked?** With ceremony and intention, by shedding our layers of clothes, we can symbolically release shame, tension, and expectations placed on our bodies. Naked movement encourages freedom, authenticity, and body acceptance, while conscious connected breathing supports emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deeper connection to ourselves. In a respectful and safely held group space, these practices offer an opportunity to meet ourselves and each other with compassion, presence, and self-love. We will start with an **ecstatic dance**! The music and your body will facilitate largely here as you release and loosen any physical stuckness and energy. Then, we will lay down for a Conscious Connected Breathwork session. These two processes together create release in the body, calm your mind, and connect you with your inner vitality. Conscious connected breathwork is a powerful breathing technique which helps you bypass the thinking mind and tap into your body’s deeper intelligence. Through connected, continuous breaths, we activate the body’s energy system, release stuck emotions, and promote healing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. In this Workshop, you will: ✨ Dance, stretch and embody ✨ Experience deep emotional release to unlock stuck feelings and trauma ✨ Increase energy flow and reduce stress ✨ Strengthen your connection to the present moment and your body’s wisdom ✨ Open your heart and tap into your life force, creativity, and bliss ✨ Leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and deeply restored On a regular basis this practice is pure medicine! We will end the evening with a potluck meze of foods brought by all of us to share <3 What to Expect: -Guided breathing exercises to activate and align your energy -Warm-up space to dance and stretch -Partner breathing exercises -connection with Eros energy -1-hour active breathwork session using Tantric principles -Movement and sound practices to release tension and expand your energy -A nurturing, safe space to express and process emotions -Relaxation and integration time to absorb the experience -An opportunity for personal reflection and sharing, if desired **-POTLUCK MEZE FOR GROUNDING AFTERWARDS** **( PLEASE BRING A SNACK TO SHARE)** Benefits of Conscious Connected Breathing: 🌟 Super oxygenating – Boosts vitality and mental clarity 🌟 Detoxifying – Helps cleanse the body of physical and emotional toxins 🌟 Deeply relaxing – Brings a sense of calm and inner peace 🌟 Reconnects you to your life force and creativity 🌟 Enhances emotional awareness and healing 🌟 Supports healing of psychosomatic pain and tension Join us!! -Date: every 2nd friday of the month -630pm -Doors open -Location: Long Gallery Room, Lauderdale house -Cost: -General admission £60 VIA EVENTBRITE **FREE PARKING ON HIGHGATE HILL** **Additional info:-** **Long gallery room** Lauderdale House Waterlow Park Highgate Hill London N6 5HG Lauderdale House is a white house behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill. It's on the left hand side heading north up from Archway tube, ( just past St Joseph’s Church on the corner of Dartmouth Park Hill). It faces Highgate Hill and is easily visible from the pavement, backing onto Waterlow Park. It is approximately 10min walk up highgate hill from archway tube (northern line). Many buses go up highgate hill too :) Tickets via eventbrite on - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-alchemy-of-breath-dance-tickets-1978356616897 -Doors open to us all: 630pm to SET UP, stretch and settle. HEALTH CHECKS ON NEW BREATHERS -We start at 7pm FINISH BY 1030PM To Book: Contact Tara at 07776321878 to secure your spot! What to Bring: **-Water bottle (refills available)** **-Blanket and socks for warmth** **-Yoga mat, pillow, and blanket for a comfortable breathwork nest** **-Pen and paper for self-inquiry** **-FOOD TO SHARE** To Book Your Spot: Spaces are limited! Please buy a ticket on eventbrite to save your place. Any questions contact Tara at 07776321878. **PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A QUICK, VERBAL AND CONFIDENTIAL HEALTH QUESTIONNARE AT THE START WITH TARA , FOR ANY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES TO BE DECLARED. IN SOME INSTANCES THIS MAY REQUIRE A TWEAK TO YOUR BREATHING TECHNIQUE. ALL ARE WELCOME <3** About Your Facilitator: Tara is a certified breathwork facilitator with years of experience guiding others on their healing journeys. With a deep passion for empowering individuals through conscious breathing, Tara creates a supportive, nurturing environment where you can safely explore the transformative power of your own breath. A qualified and registered mental health nurse, hypnotherapist, ecstatic trance dance facilitater, meditation coach and bodyworker; Tara is driven to share health and wellness techniques in these crazy times, to assist making life on earth more joyful and playful. Assistants- Barras the breathwork king and Steve the Yogi Shaman :) Space is limited! Reserve your spot today and experience the grounding benefits of Conscious Connected Breathing. Breathe, release, and reconnect with your true self. 💫

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter. Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

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

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! 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.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. We meet in the bar in the room on the right (the cigar shop). You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience. And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree. In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again. Examples of painful experiences include: * A broken relationship or divorce. * Death or loss of a loved one. * Death of a pet. * A sudden shock or bad news. * A betrayal. * Being part of an abusive relationship. * A bad injustice. * Loss of a job, position or business. * A grave illness or injury. The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way. 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 sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.