Meditation and Mantra Chanting

**Hey fellow AWS enthusiasts! ✨** May is all about AWS Partnership! Not a usual topic you hear about at User Groups. So we are more than thrilled to hear about **Deepika Tomar**'s journey as the AWS Cloud Lead at HWS Gruppe on pathing the way for her company to become an AWS Advanced Partner. Thanks to our friends at **[codecentric Nürnberg](https://www.codecentric.de/standorte/nuernberg)** for sponsoring the event with food and drinks and opening their wonderful offices for us! **📆 Tonight's Agenda** 19:00 - Welcoming **19:15 - Talk by Deepika** 20:00 - Food, Drinks & Networking Looking forward to seeing you 👋🏻 [Nora](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-schoener/) & [Frank](https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankprechtel/) \-\-\- The talk ⤵️ **From AWS Registered to Advanced Tier in 2 Years: Practical Lessons from the Field** In this session, I will share how we progressed from AWS Registered Partner to Advanced Tier within two years, focusing on real-world actions that made the difference. I will walk through: How AWS Summit connections and community engagement helped shape our partner strategy Building impactful customer case studies and completing the FTR (Foundational Technical Review) successfully How to identify and generate opportunities using the AWS Partner Portal Practical use of POC funding and Marketing Development Funds (MDF) for business growth and employee enablement Key learnings from attending AWS events, webinars, and partner programs This session is intended for AWS partners who want a practical roadmap to accelerate their growth in the AWS ecosystem. The speaker⤵️ **Deepika Tomar, Lead AWS Public Cloud @ HWS Gruppe** AWS Community Builder with 14 years of experience in cloud computing, infrastructure management, and database solutions — I've built a career around turning technology into a lasting competitive advantage. Today, I lead an AWS team driving cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and a reimagined approach to customer service. This work recently reached a milestone with our organization achieving AWS Partnership status. Whether shaping IT strategy or bridging cross-functional teams, my focus remains constant: harness technology to deliver real business outcomes, streamline operations, and build a governance foundation that grows with the organization. \-\-\- **Please note:** At the event, photos and videos will be taken for marketing purposes both by our hosts and our location sponsors. We try to offer a hybrid experience by providing a video stream of the talk. There will be no recording published after the event. Please also keep in mind, that we try our best effort to provide a good streaming experience. We don't offer a professional stream, so delays, technical issues or other interference are a matter to be tolerated.

We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am. Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation. This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul. If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us! Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.

**Weekly stand-up comedy open mic night, featuring short sets from multiple comedians. FREE ENTRY!** Every Thursday at 9pm at Updown Bar ! Free tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-open-mic-luxembourg-tickets-1216566646589 If you want to go on stage, just show up, sign up and go up ! Follow us on instagram for the most recent events ! https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgcomedy/

## Tea & Chocolate Workshop - A Sensory Journey 📍 **Chocolaterie Genaveh, 68 Rue de Koerich, 8437 Steinfort** 💶 **95 € - ticket required** **Unlock the secret harmony of leaf and bean.** Join us for an intimate, hands-on workshop at the **Chocolaterie Genaveh**. This isn’t just a tasting it’s a creative exploration of flavor, mindfulness, and craft. **The experience:** * **The Calm:** Begin with a Guided Tea Meditation led by expert Nadia. Settle your senses and prepare your palate through the ancient art of the tea ceremony. * **The Craft:** Step into the atelier with Chef Florian. You won't just watch; you’ll get your hands chocolatey as you **craft your own artisanal truffles** to take home. * **The Alchemy:** Discover the "why" behind the "wow." Learn exactly how specific tea profiles elevate the subtle notes of premium chocolate. **Limited capacity to ensure a personalized experience.** 🎟️ **Secure your place here:** [https://chocolaterie-genaveh.com/products/atelier-degustation-chocolat-et-the-teaconsoli-du-23-avril](https://chocolaterie-genaveh.com/products/atelier-degustation-chocolat-et-the-teaconsoli-du-23-avril)

This week, we’ll explore the idea of flow, slowing down, and trusting life a little more. What happens when we stop forcing, controlling, or resisting everything quite so much? Can we allow ourselves to relax, notice what is present, and trust the process even when we don’t fully know where life is going? This meetup is a calm reflective space with light grounding, awareness, and open conversation. We may include: • a short grounding practice • a simple reflection question • open sharing and listening No pressure to speak or participate in any specific way. Just a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and others. 📍 Location: If the weather is good, we’ll meet outdoors in the park near Mikrokosmos and sit together on the grass in a relaxed picnic-style setting. In case of rain or colder weather, we’ll meet indoors at Casino Luxembourg art gallery. 🕠 Wednesday, 17:30–18:30 👥 Small group format

After one year of Hot Jokes, we are bringing all the winners of the pasts editions together to determine how is the ultimate spicy comedian Are you ready to witness the hottest comedy show in Europe? Get ready for a fiery night of laughter at "Hot Jokes"! 7 comedians, 6 rounds, 6 spicy sauces. And 1 MC to light the fire up.Comedians will not only compete to get the biggest laugh from the audience but also fight with the burning while eating the spiciest sauces to win the big prize ! It is not only a comedy show, it is a battle of laughter and tears where only 1 hero will stand!Watch as brave comedians face the heat – literally – by consuming increasingly spicy hot sauces before delivering their side-splitting sets. **Tickets** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-jokes-the-funniest-comedians-try-the-spiciest-sauces-season-finale-tickets-1987194450094 The MC : **Jerry**, born in Izmir, Turkey, inherited her mother's love for red chilli pepper —only to discover life's true bitterness in boarding school, where she swapped spice for cheap wine. By day, navigating the corporate jungle as an expat; by night, a 35 years old immigrant still feeding her inner child with chaos and silly songs.Her spicy level : 6,5/10 Comedians : **Richard Fox** is a luxemburgish national in perpetual denial about his frenchness. He enjoys treating the stupidest subject and pretending like he will never be an adult. His spicy tolerance 7/10 **Keli** was raised in Greece, Albanian by birth, princess by choice, resides currently in Luxembourg after several failed attempts at staying in one country. His comedy is observational and story-led, built around social and cultural commentary and that complaining is his preferred way of understanding the world. An archivist/librarian, cat enthusiast and metalhead who enjoys his boring job and wants to bring attention to immigrant stories and everyday cultural absurdities.His spicy tolerance 7/10 **Ken Park** is a comedian from Luxembourg, who after testing his jokes in many European cities over the past 5 years, found his comedy recipeFirst, you take a naive mind and bake it in questionable life decisions. Second, fill the baked product with true stories and marinate it in bad karma.Finally a sprinkle of fresh one liners and of course a ton of spices !His spice tolerance : 8/10 **Joana Costa** is the definition of bubbly, crazy and full of energy.After 2 years of comedy and storytelling in Luxembourg, she has undeniably built one of the most unique and colorful charachter on the local comedy scene Her spicy tolerance : 6/10 **Ben** : Ben grew up in Ireland, so there is no evidence he can tolerate hot sauces at all! He also cannot say "no" when asked to do daft things, so he has agreed to do Hot Jokes again, even though the last time caused him to have an existential crisis. Normally a storyteller, he has done enough stupid things in life that you can laugh at, so he occasionally dabbles in stand-up comedy. His spice tolerance is 0.5 (at best). #prayforben **Amanda** : Bio coming soon **Charlie** : Bio coming soon

Il y a des moments où l’on se sent traversé par beaucoup trop d’émotions à la fois. Trop fort, trop vite, trop longtemps. Et quand cela arrive, on peut vite se sentir submergé, fatigué, ou même coupé de soi. C’est précisément ce que nous explorerons lors de la soirée énergie du mercredi 13 mai : comment mieux ressentir ce que l’on vit, sans se laisser envahir, et comment retrouver un peu d’espace intérieur quand les émotions débordent. Au programme : \- mieux comprendre le trop\-plein émotionnel\, \- identifier ce qui nous déborde le plus souvent\, \- découvrir des pistes pour traverser ces moments avec plus de douceur et de clarté\. Cette soirée s’adresse à toute personne qui souhaite mieux se connaître, mieux vivre ses émotions, et retrouver un peu d’apaisement dans son quotidien. Je vous invite à nous rejoindre le 13 mai pour ce temps d’échange et d’exploration.

**✨ Gather & Grow – The First Circle** There’s a moment when you realize you’ve outgrown your current life… But you don’t yet know what the next version of you looks like. This event is for that moment. Gather & Grow is not just another meetup. It’s a space for people who want more- from themselves, from relationships, from life. For this first event, we’re doing something different. Instead of forcing a fixed topic, we open the space to explore what actually matters to you: – relationships and dating dynamics – confidence and self-trust – breaking patterns that keep repeating – personal growth, identity, and transformation Or anything else that’s been sitting in your mind, waiting for a place to be said out loud. This is a guided, intentional conversation—not random sharing. You will be seen, heard, and challenged in the right way. And here’s the truth: This first circle will shape everything that comes next. Future events will go deeper—real topics, real situations, real-time guidance. This is where we build the foundation together. **📍 Practical details** The event will take place at **I AM WOW, City Concord**. There is **free parking available**, so logistics are not your excuse. This is a café-restaurant space, so please keep in mind that ordering a drink is expected. 👉 Arrive **a little earlier** so you can order comfortably— we will **start on time**, together, without delays. If you’ve been craving better conversations, sharper insights, and a different kind of environment… you’ll feel it immediately when you walk in. Come as you are. Leave different. **🔒 A few important notes** This is not a passive event. If you come, come ready to **engage, reflect, and contribute**—in your own way and at your own pace. This space is for people who are open to growth, honest conversations, and new perspectives. Not for spectators, and not for staying comfortably the same. We keep the group **intimate**, so everyone has the chance to be part of the experience. Respect, presence, and confidentiality are expected. What is shared in the room, stays in the room. — Lanna

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

All levels of Meditators or welcome. In person or on Facebook Live! There will be instructions and inspiration for new inexperienced meditators. The hosts, meditators and Kriya Yoga initiates for over 50 years, are direct disciples of Yogacharya J. Oliver Black one of Paramahansa Yogananda's most advanced male disciples. He is the founder of Golden Lotus, Inc., which owns & operates 'Song of the Morning' an 800 acre Yoga Retreat Northest of Gaylord, MI on the Pigeon River. Paramahansa Yogananda founded Self Realization Fellowship, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and is the author of the Spritual Classic, 'Autobiography of a Yogi.'

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

Join us for our Sunday Meditation Service - !' Or join us on Facebook Live! Our Facebook Page is Golden Lotus Yoga for Spiritual Awareness

Join us at Unity of Columbus for our Weekly Reiki Share, a peaceful and uplifting gathering for connection, healing, and growth. A Reiki Share is a time where Reiki practitioners and students come together to give and receive healing energy in a supportive and welcoming environment. These sessions will be moderated by Columbus Unity Reiki. Reiki is a hands-on energy healing method from Japan that first came to the United States in 1938. Since then, it has grown in popularity and is now widely practiced throughout the West. All levels are welcome, and you do not need to be a practitioner at Unity of Columbus to attend. If you are a Reiki practitioner, a Reiki student, or simply interested in becoming a Reiki student, we warmly invite you to join us. Come practice your healing techniques, learn new approaches, receive healing energy, and connect with a like-minded community in a space of relaxation, renewal, and positive energy.