Letting Go

We’re hosting a social picnic! 🌞 **Again… but this time with a twist.** It’s not just about hanging out in the green — we’re also doing a bit of *speed friending*. Bring a blanket, some snacks, drinks, maybe a game or two, and come meet us (and each other) for a relaxed afternoon. This is your chance to: * Mingle with familiar and new faces * Exchange contacts * Enjoy easy, casual conversations * Soak up good vibes and fresh air 🌳 …or just show up and have a good time.

Welcome to our cozy **The Psychology and Personal Growth Circle** which is part of the Social Book Club! We will meet to discuss the book “**Thinking, Fast and Slow**" (499 pages) written by Daniel Kahneman. The idea is to connect with like minded readers that love to grow and get to know themselves better through reading and especially applying knowledge from books. We meet up once a month and talk about our progress applying knowledge from a certain book and our experience. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation **MUT**. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. Book Description: In the highly anticipated *Thinking, Fast and Slow*, Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities—and also the faults and biases—of fast thinking, and reveals the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and behavior. The impact of loss aversion and overconfidence on corporate strategies, the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future, the challenges of properly framing risks at work and at home, the profound effect of cognitive biases on everything from playing the stock market to planning the next vacation—each of these can be understood only by knowing how the two systems work together to shape our judgments and decisions. If anyone would like to hang out **after** the book club discussion, you’re more than welcome to join us! We’ll be having a picnic and just relaxing afterward. All the best Andrea & Ani

**This time, we’re heading to Taberna de la Mancha, a charming Spanish tapas bar tucked away in Vienna’s 8th district. Known for its warm atmosphere, authentic Spanish flavors, and traditional tapas made for sharing, it’s the perfect place to slow down, enjoy great food, and connect with fellow food lovers.** **Whether you’re new to Vienna, an expat, a local, or simply looking to meet interesting people over a good meal, this gathering is all about bringing people together in a relaxed and welcoming setting.** **What to Expect** **🥘 Authentic Spanish tapas and wines** **🍷 A cozy neighborhood atmosphere with Mediterranean vibes** **🗣️ Engaging conversations and new friendships** **✨ Discovering another hidden gem in Vienna** **📸 A fun and social evening with fellow food enthusiasts** **Important: Everyone is responsible for paying for their own food and drinks. There is no participation fee for the meetup itself.** **Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and join us for an evening of great flavors, good company, and memorable conversations.** **Eat. Connect. Enjoy Vienna. ¡Nos vemos allí! 🇪🇸✨**

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. Whether it‘s your blog, a report, your thesis, your next book, copy for your website, or just your daily journaling, it doesn’t matter. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! Schedule (tentative): 9:00 - 9:15: Arrive, set up, order some coffee, short introductions. 9:15 - 10:45: Timer starts. Time to write. 10:45 - 11:00: End. Short exchange, settle your bill, takeoff. Optional: Sometimes some of us choose to stay for a second round. Great for when you‘re on a roll and have time. **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi available Travel / Parking: Hietzing station (U4, 10, 60, 51A, 56A, 56B, 58A and 58B). Very limited public parking (Kurzparkzone), Parkgarage Hietzing nearby.

**Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY)** is not about fitness, or pushing oneself to the limit. It is a technique to find your way back into your body when life becomes overwhelming. It helps your body-mind-soul connection, your processing of the past, and your balance in day to day challenges. Come and enjoy 45 minutes of TSY with us! **Location:** Arnsteingasse 30/26, 1150 Wien **Costs:** Donation-based! 🩷 **Join our community:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JNyI4CE11V0EePVTT6xjUY](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JNyI4CE11V0EePVTT6xjUY) **What we do in class**: Trauma-sensitive Yoga is a gentle, evidence-based practice designed to help individuals rebuild a safe connection between mind and body. Through: • Movement without physical assists, • Breathwork to soothe the nervous system, • Easy calming techniques to take home with you, • Mindfulness Exercise to stay grounded within your "window of tolerance". **Detailed timeline**: [here](https://i.imgur.com/neZhrCF.jpg) **What level**: All levels are welcome! I offer constant opportunities to modify, take a break, or change position. **This is for you, if**: You want to regain/uphold a sense of body ownership, safety, and empowerment in a gentle, non-judgmental, safe and supportive space. **The class is taught by**: Luna: Yoga Teacher and Reiki Therapist (healing arts practitioner). **Provided**: • Yoga mats, • Tap water, • Vegan snacks. **IMPORTANT**: Please note, my (small) dog will wander around and sleep and rest somewhere near us during the session.🐾

A Branch of the **Social Book Club** focusing on International Cinema. I find films based on the taste profile of the cinephiles that regularly attend. A Reminder that the films for this week are a bit longer than usual so maybe bring some snacks and drinks. We the Lovely Folks of the **Social Film Club, are back for the 31th Edition** this Saturday! 🎬🌿🕊️ ☀️ We start at **19:00** hrs. Films chosen for this week are: 🎥 Either one of these two humane, quietly powerful films — we'll decide together: * **Dodes'ka-den (1970)** Kurosawa's first color film, set in a Tokyo slum built on a garbage dump. Poverty, dreams, madness, and dignity — a mosaic of lives on the margins. Vivid, strange, and deeply compassionate. IMDb: 7.4/10 – Runtime: 2h 20m. OR * **Early Summer (1951)** Ozu's gentle portrait of a Tokyo family gathered around a daughter's marriage. Tradition, independence, generations, and change — told through small gestures. Warm, patient, and quietly profound. IMDb: 8.1/10 – Runtime: 2h 5m. 🍽️ Post Meetup Food at **China Zentrum Stiegengasse if it is still open by the time the film ends (or else we improvise) !** 😁😁 If you just joined, please fill up this survey so we can better tailor the films we show. [https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9](https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9) **PS -** I can guarantee comfortable seating for 10 people. People in the waitlist can show up as well, because a lot of people sign up but don't show up. The event takes place at the Social Welfare organization called **MUT**. It is an organisation that works on social issues such as Emergency & Homeless Assistance, Food Rescue and Environment Protection. MUT is a non profit organization that provides us with the space to host the event. A small donation towards their cause helps them a lot.

Dieser von Musik begleitete Vinyasa Flow findet auf einer Gemeinschaftsterrasse einer Wohnanlage im 9. Bezirk statt. Es gibt meditative Elemente, eine Abfolge von Yogaasanas gekoppelt an den eigenen Atem und Atemübungen. Anschießend wirst Du dich bestimmt leichter fühlen - schon alleine aufgrund dieser wunderbaren Aussicht. Bei Schönwetter auch unbedingt eincremen ;-) Level: sportliche AnfängerInnen und Fortgeschritten. Bei Sonne unbedingt eincremen. 18€ Teilnahmegebühr. Du benötigst unbedingt deine eigene Matte. Vor Ort gibt es (nur) eine Toilette, wo du dich gegebenenfalls umziehen kannst. Einfach vor der Türe der Wohnanlage warten, ich hole Euch ab 10 Minuten vor Beginn ab. Ich freue mich auf den gemeinsamen Flow. Alles Liebe, Anna

We will meet in a calm and friendly place ( Parc, Café, Restaurant) to explore together some of Jiddu Krishnamurti’s key questions about awareness, relationship, and freedom. There will be no teaching, no authority — only open dialogue and attentive listening. Everyone is welcome, whether you are familiar with Jiddu Krishnamurti or simply curious about life and self-understanding. We’ll start with an open conversation around a theme such as “Listening without judgment” or “Can thought bring clarity?” Please bring openness, curiosity, and a readiness to listen — no books or notes needed. The spirit is not to discuss “what should be,” but to observe together “what is.”

**Einladung zum Heartful Communication Programm nach dem Satsangh** **Ab dem 22. März startet unser Heartful Communication Programm, das sich über 5 Wochen erstreckt. Die Inhalte werden jeweils nach dem Sonntagssatsangh vorgestellt.** **Gesamtdauer des HC-Programms jeweils ca. 30–45 Minuten.** **Heartful Communication (HC) unterstützt uns dabei, authentisch aus unserem Herzen heraus zu kommunizieren und eine einfühlsame Verbindung zu uns selbst und anderen zu entwickeln. Der Ansatz hilft uns, Urteile, Vorwürfe und Kritik in respektvolle und fürsorgliche Begegnungen zu verwandeln.** **Im Mittelpunkt steht die Kultivierung von Bewusstsein – als erster Schritt für positive Veränderung.** **Weitere Informationen zu HC findet Ihr hier:** **https://heartfulness.org/heartful-communication/#hc** **Ort:** **Markhof – Das Dorf in der Stadt** **Markhofgasse 19** **1030 Wien** **Programm im Detail:** **10:00 Meditation anschließend Video-Input HC** **Kurze Bio-Pause (5–10 Minuten): für kleine Snacks und Getränke wird gesorgt** **HC-Programm** **Kurzvortrag / Reflexion / Gruppenaktivitäten mit unserem HC-Volunteers-Team** **Das Programm ist kostenfrei, Spenden für unser Zentrum sind herzlich willkommen.** **Wir freuen uns, wenn viele von Euch teilnehmen und diesen Prozess gemeinsam erleben.**

Dieser von Musik begleitete, ruhige und entspannte Gentle Vinyasa Flow findet auf einer Gemeinschaftsterrasse einer Wohnanlage im 9. Bezirk statt. Es gibt meditative Elemente, eine Abfolge von Yogaasanas gekoppelt an den eigenen Atem und Atemübungen. Anschießend wirst Du dich bestimmt leichter fühlen - schon alleine aufgrund dieser wunderbaren Aussicht. Bei Schönwetter auch unbedingt eincremen ;-) Level: sportliche AnfängerInnen und Fortgeschritten. Du benötigst unbedingt deine eigene Matte. Vor Ort gibt es (nur) eine Toilette, wo du dich gegebenenfalls umziehen kannst. Einfach vor der Türe der Wohnanlage warten, ich hole Euch ab 10 Minuten vor Beginn ab. 18€ Teilnahmegebuehr. Ich freue mich auf den gemeinsamen Flow. Alles Liebe Anna

**All info and registration: [https://www.iicv.at/community-event](https://www.iicv.at/community-event)** Join us for a night of socialising with your favourite improv-people Bring your own drinks and some snacks to share, and meet some old and new faces of the improv community in Vienna. There may or may not be some improv games, depending on the mood, but the primary goal is just getting to know each other and networking in a chill environment :) If you can no longer make it, please update your attendance so we know how many people to expect!

## To secure your spot RSVP is not enough. To properly sign up and secure your spot, please fill out the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN8avKVUfU2QIiOYVSXahwQWk-2_vgJQweiyyLDwkAquXPCA/viewform?usp=publish-editor Spots are limited. If you sign up and later can’t attend, please inform us early so someone else can take your place. Improv depends on group energy — commitment matters. \*\*\* Improv theatre is one of the best ways to step out of your comfort zone — while actually having fun. In this workshop we’ll focus on: * Storytelling techniques * Scene work * Playfulness and connection * Understanding how comedy works No experience needed. Just curiosity and willingness to try. \*\*\* ## Workshop Structure **First half:** Warm-up games and storytelling exercises to build energy, trust and spontaneity. **Second half:** Scene work. We’ll apply what we explored and create improvised moments together. It’s interactive. You’ll be on your feet. You’ll participate. \*\*\* ## Break & Sharing You’re welcome to bring food and drinks to share during the break. Let’s keep it relaxed and social. Improv works best when we connect not just on stage, but off stage. \*\*\* About talkin’ talkin' is an event series focusing on personal development and social adventures, hosted by amateurs and non-professionals. Every participant has the chance to lead their own talkin' event! We believe that the best way to grow as a person is to go out of your comfort zone, and have fun along the way. You don't think that's possible? Come and join us and see for yourself! The English speaking group invites internationals in Vienna, but also Austrians who enjoy speaking English. We are a group of people who organize monthly Social Adventures, everyone is free to join. This event will be held in English, please respect each other and speak English only. German events will be organized in the future as well. \*\*\* To stay updated about all our events join our Telegram :). [https://t.me/czc_vienna](https://t.me/czc_vienna "https://t.me/czc_vienna")

**ATTENTION: the event will take place on the Donauinsel!** Are you ready to mingle and make new friends? A YouTuber visited our event 😃 [[3-minute video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eG1dYro4u8)] **"How does it work?"** We talk in small groups and rotate every \~10 minutes. Tip: for a more fun conversation, introduce yourself not with your job, but with your interests/hobbies... and see what happens ;) **"Can I bring friends?"** Great idea! 😃 **"Can I give you feedback about the event?"** Yes, keep the ideas coming!

Das Meridian Qi Gong ist sanft und gleichzeitig kräftigend für den Körper. Wir sind jede Woche am Sonntag draußen im grünen Prater. Komm und genieße das gemeinsame Bewegen im Freien mit der Natur, die Energie, und deinem Körper. Ein wunderbarer Start für deinen Tag! Für mehr Info über das Meridian Qi Gong: http://www.ericaderoo.com/meridian-chi-kung-bewegung-fuer-mehr-vitalitaet-und-lebensfreude/ WO sind wir: Im grünen Prater, genaue Location wird bekanntgegeben nach Anmeldung. Ich bitte um eine verbindliche Anmeldung: 06502649477. Beitrag: €10