Group Meditation

🇪🇸Español Abajo 👇 💫 **Biodanza: Conexión auténtica a través del movimiento** 💫🫂 Have you ever experienced this? You meet someone on the dance floor, share a rhythm, a glance, a smile. You don’t even know their name, yet you feel a sense of connection and human unity. That’s Biodanza. 🔹 **What to expect?** ✔️ Connecting with others in an authentic way — this time through the body ✔️ No steps, no choreography. Two left feet are welcome! ✔️ Inspiring movement invitations that awaken your inner child and reveal hidden potentials If you’re ready to dive into the unknown and meet others in a direct, playful, and unpredictable way, this is your call! Remember: our bodies don’t lie — they simply express what is alive within us. 📍 **Where?** Centro Cultural “Portal Rojo", Quito 4231 (Almagro) 💰 **How much?** 23000$ 🙋🏼‍♀️ **Who?** Your facilitator is Valerie Kattenfeld. She was trained by the family of the founders of Biodanza and loves guiding group processes that foster human connection in safe, non-judgmental spaces — using dance as her main tool. 👟 **What to bring?** Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily, both standing and on the floor. Bring a bottle of water. ☕ **And afterwards?** Join us for a coffee at Diletto nearby! **FOLLOW US** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/](Instagram) *** 💫 **Biodanza: Conexión auténtica a través del movimiento** 💫🫂 ¿Alguna vez viviste esta experiencia? Conocés a alguien en la pista de baile, comparten un ritmo, una mirada, una sonrisa. Ni siquiera sabés su nombre y, sin embargo, sentís una complicidad y una profunda conexión humana. Eso es Biodanza. 🔹 **¿Qué podés esperar?** ✔️ Conectar con otras personas de manera auténtica — esta vez a través del cuerpo ✔️ Sin pasos, sin coreografías. ¡Bienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos! ✔️ Propuestas de movimiento inspiradoras que despiertan tu niño interior y evocan potenciales tapadas Si estás lista/o para sumergirte en lo desconocido y encontrarte con otras personas de una manera directa, lúdica e impredecible, esta es tu invitación. Recordá: el cuerpo no miente, simplemente expresa lo que está vivo en nuestro interior. 📍 **¿Dónde?** Centro Cultural “Portal Rojo", Quito 4231 (Almagro) 💰 **¿Cuánto?** 23.000$ 🙋🏼‍♀️ **¿Quién?** La facilitadora es Valerie Kattenfeld. Se formó con la familia de los fundadores de Biodanza y le apasiona acompañar procesos grupales que fomentan la conexión humana en espacios seguros y libres de juicio, utilizando la danza como herramienta principal. 👟 **¿Qué traer?** Vení con ropa cómoda que te permita moverte con facilidad, tanto de pie como en el suelo. Traé una botella de agua. ☕ **¿Y después?** ¡Después de Biodanza podés sumarte a un café en Diletto, que queda cerquita! **SEGUINOS** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/](instagram)

Hi friends we are in the season of Eastertide (He is risen!). It is a season of renewal and hope. If you'd like to begin/strengthen/explore your relationship with God in community with other Christians in English come join us this Thursday at 8pm in San Telmo! We are a christian group where we gather to practice English (the meeting is ENTIRELY in English), Bible study, food, and Christian fellowship. Everyone is welcome. For questions you can write to me via WhatsApp @ 11-6266-3559. Blessings and see you soon!!

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDycCG1Qqe4ICrrW55cMK7?mode=hqrt1 Attendance confirmation Participation is confirmed in two steps: by registering for the event on Meetup and confirming again via WhatsApp on the day of the session. This coworking gathering is meant to create a relaxed space where people can work, exchange ideas, and connect with others in a friendly atmosphere. We do not aim for large or crowded events, but for a comfortable environment. If there are not enough confirmations during the day of the event, the session may be rescheduled. We invite you to share a weekly afternoon of work in Recoleta, in a comfortable and quiet coworking space, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. This coworking meetup is designed for remote professionals, independent workers, digital nomads, researchers, writers, freelancers, and creatives who usually work online from their laptops. Just bring your laptop or work materials. The proposal is to work together, with each person focused on their own tasks, while sharing a calm and respectful environment. This is primarily a coworking space, with openness to social interaction, shared breaks, or simply getting to know new people, making new friends, or professional contacts. The venue has a café, spacious coworking areas, and lounge areas. You may also join the WhatsApp group, where we will share some social activities starting in January, for those interested in activities outside the coworking space and schedule. Location: Work Café Recoleta – Av. Santa Fe 1634, CABA Please confirm your attendance via Meetup before each meeting. Practical note: Some large tables have built-in power outlets with limited space. We recommend bringing USB cables or adapters. There are also wall outlets available. ------------------------- Te invitamos a compartir una tarde semanal de trabajo en Recoleta, en un espacio de coworking cómodo y tranquilo, de 15:00 a 18:00 hs, con tu computadora o materiales de trabajo. Este meetup de coworking está pensado para profesionales remotos, trabajadores independientes, nómadas digitales, investigadores, escritores, freelancers y creativos que suelen trabajar online desde sus laptops. La propuesta es trabajar en grupo, con cada persona enfocada en sus propias tareas, compartiendo un entorno calmo y respetuoso. Este es principalmente un espacio de coworking, con apertura a la interacción social, descansos compartidos, o simplemente conocer nuevas personas, hacer nuevos amigos o contactos profesionales. El lugar cuenta con cafetería, amplios espacios de coworking y salas de estar. También podés unirte al grupo de WhatsApp, donde iremos compartiendo algunos eventos sociales a partir de enero, para quienes estén interesados en actividades sociales fuera del espacio y horario del coworking. Lugar: Work Café Recoleta – Av. Santa Fe 1634, CABA Te pedimos confirmar asistencia por Meetup antes de cada encuentro. Nota práctica: Algunas mesas grandes tienen tomas integradas con poco espacio. Recomendamos llevar cables USB o adaptadores. También hay enchufes en las paredes.

How does it work? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. https://youtu.be/blo5nNjgMBc https://youtu.be/xk04lA9x3qQ https://youtu.be/2TJMigrxiwI There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. What do we talk about at Spanglish?: Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like! Who attends Spanglish? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills. How much does it cost? AR$10000 at the event. Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000 Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires *** ►HOW TO BE PART? Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you! ►HOW DOES IT WORK? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. ►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.

# Mate Club – Language Exchange en Buenos Aires 🧉 ¿Querés practicar idiomas y conocer gente de todo el mundo en un ambiente relajado y social? Mate Club es un espacio de intercambio de **inglés, español y portugués** donde nos juntamos a conversar de forma real, espontánea y dinámica. FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION: [https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA](https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA) Valor de entrada única: 7,000ARS Valor del abono mensual: 25,000ARS (4 encuentros durante el mes) 🧉 Compartimos mate durante todo el evento. 💬 Proponemos dinámicas para que todos puedan participar. 🌍 Participan locales, viajeros y estudiantes de distintos países. 🤝 Organizamos los grupos para que realmente practiques. Si querés mejorar tu fluidez, perder la vergüenza al hablar y vivir una experiencia auténtica en Buenos Aires, sumate. Nos vemos en Mate Club 🧉 📩 Consultas: mateclubdeconversacion@gmail.com ***\* It's important to note that the people who RSVP through Meetup are often new, so they don't necessarily reflect the actual number of regular attendees.\****

**🧠 ¡Prepárate para ponerte a pensar! 🧠** **📅Cuándo:** Nuestro trivia se realiza cada semana en diferentes lugares, así que vení y unite a la diversión! 🍻 **⏱️Intenta llegar en horario,** no es necesario que llegues antes, pero sé puntual para que podamos comenzar al horario.**🎊** **🍻Cómo funciona:** Vení con amigos a jugar o vení solo y los anfitriones con mucho gusto te ayudarán a unirte a un equipo. Por eso, usamos los primeros 30 minutos para romper el hielo Las preguntas comienzan después de eso, con 5 rondas de 10 preguntas, con una gran variedad de temas y categorías. ¡Las preguntas serán en espanol! 🍹🍔**Comida y bebidas:** Hay muchas opciones de comida y un Happy hour sorpresa. 🍕\*\* PROMO GLUCK: Pizza libre y una bebida por $18,000 (con condiciones)\*\* **💲Entrada:** $8000 ($6000 anticipada) **🏆PREMIOS:** Se otorgarán premios a los equipos que queden primero, segundo, tercero y penúltimo. **¡Esperamos verlos a todos allí!**

On Fire es un Grupo que esta formado hace mas de 8 años. Estamos rearmando equipos y convocando nuevos jugadores NO IMPORTA si jugas bien o mal, lo importante es que quieras divertirte y pasar un momento agradable. Jugamos en Cano Futbol - Santiago del Estero 1253 - CABA Inscribite, conocenos, y veras que venis a Jugar cada Jueves. La idea es que puedas reservar tu lugar para jugar todo el mes. Los valores de las canchas son muy accesibles. Escribinos al 011-3640 5900

Ready to speak English, meet people from around the world, and have a great time? 🌍 This is a great opportunity to meet international people while sharpening your communication skills. Join us at TEGOBA (The English Group of Buenos Aires) for a dynamic evening of conversation, connection, and cultural exchange. Whether you're a native speaker or a fluent learner, this is your space to connect, share, and enjoy real conversations. ✨ Good vibes. Great conversations. Global friendships. Come solo or with friends, grab a drink, and be part of a vibrant community of locals and expats who love connecting through language. 🗣️ **Conversational level of English is required** – this meetup is all about natural, flowing conversation. If you can jump into discussions with ease, you’ll fit right in! Expect engaging chats about travel, culture, life experiences, and anything that sparks curiosity. No boring lessons—just real people, real conversations, and a welcoming international atmosphere. See you at TEGOBA! Watch this video to check your level for participating in our meetings. [https://youtu.be/dAmsEhnDWXM](https://youtu.be/dAmsEhnDWXM)

En este encuentro trabajaremos con **conversaciones reales**, de esas que a veces evitamos, postergamos o atravesamos con tensión. Es un espacio de **práctica colectiva**, donde miramos **cómo hablamos, cómo escuchamos y qué efecto tienen nuestras palabras**. **✅¿Cómo será el encuentro?** * Trabajo en grupo * Casos reales aportados por los participantes * Sin juicios, sin consejos rápidos, sin recetas La propuesta es **entrenar la mirada**: detectar qué acerca y qué aleja en una conversación, y qué nos pasa cuando la compasión se pierde. **✅¿Para quién es?** * Personas que atraviesan conversaciones difíciles en su vida personal o laboral. * Líderes, profesionales, emprendedores o cualquier persona interesada en comunicarse mejor. 👉🏼**Valor:** * Miembros **Meetup**: **$6,000 ✅** * Miembros **Club de Liderazgo**: $4,000 (únete en [club.exoliderazgo.com](club.exoliderazgo.com)) *\*El valor incluye acceso al encuentro. NO incluye consumición.* **Facilitador**: Esteban Coluccio, Coach Ontológico Certificado (ICF) Lic. en Administración, Magister en Finanzas, ex Director Financiero de IBM. Realizó cursos de Liderazgo en Armonk, New York - San Pablo, Brasil, entre otros. 👉🏼Para mantenernos conectados, te invito a seguirme 📱[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/exoliderazgo)

**Women's Moon Circle \| New Moon in Taurus \| 16 May 2026** *When was the last time you gave yourself space to truly pause, reflect, and reconnect, with yourself and with other women?* It can be hard to create that space on your own, to slow down long enough to reflect, be intentional, and create a sanctuary in your life that allows for clarity and sustained direction. The Women’s Moon Circle is a twice-monthly gathering held around the New Moon and Full Moon, offering a steady rhythm to return to. Each gathering is an intimate space for 8–10 women to land in their bodies, step out of the pace of everyday life, and be witnessed in community. The **New Moon Circle** is oriented towards a return to oneself, with a focus on tuning inwards to surface desires, intentions, and boundaries. May's New Moon in **Taurus** invites us to slow down enough to actually feel ourselves again, to reconnect to our bodies, pleasure, rest, and the kinds of healthy choices that create stability and nourishment over time. Our gathering orients around: ✨ **Ritual & Rhythm** We use the moon cycles as a recurring invitation to pause and pay attention, using simple ritual to orient and connect to the cyclical rhythms of nature and to the ebb and flow within ourselves. ✨ **Reflection & Intention** A container to slow down, pause, and make meaning of what we’re living. Without space for reflection, life can feel fast, overwhelming, and undigested. Here, we take time to process, integrate, and savor. ✨ **Receiving** Many women are good at giving, holding, and supporting others, but less comfortable with receiving. We practice what it means to ask for support and allow ourselves to be held. ✨ **Relationship** It is also about community. Being surrounded by women who are thinking more expansively, feeling deeper, and choosing growth instead of staying stuck in the same patterns. The kind of connection that’s difficult to find through surface-level interactions, scrolling, or by navigating everything alone. *We gather not only for reflection and connection, but also to practice inhabiting our lives more fully, to reconnect to the body, to pleasure, to desire, to rest, to honesty, and to the small moments of presence that make life feel meaningful amidst the noise.* For women seeking: • deeper conversations • conscious community • time to reflect and integrate • nervous system regulation and rest • a sense of connection and belonging, especially while building life far from home Small group, limited spots. Held in English. 📍 **Guemes 4673 2C (Palermo Soho)** 🗓️ **Saturday\, 16 May \| 7:30pm \- 9:30 pm** Value: 25.000p To reserve your spot send 25.000p (USD $18) via Paypal (mcpherson.elle@gmail.com) or transferencia (ebmc.gal) and send the reciept to 12026432494 via Whatsapp. You will receive a message with the direction and more details. I look forward to gathering with you! xo, Elle

**Trivia Night at Serrano 1329 - Come Solo, Leave with a Team** Think you know your stuff? Prove it. Every Saturday, we take over the bar for a night of trivia, drinks, and trash talk. Teams compete across multiple rounds covering everything from pop culture and music to history, science, and "what the hell is that" wildcard rounds. **How it works:** No team? No problem. Most people show up solo. We'll match you with a group when you get there. Teams rotate between rounds so you meet new people all night. Already have a crew? Bring them. Teams of up to 3. **What to expect:** Doors open at 7pm. Trivia kicks off at 7:30pm. 4 to 5 rounds. Prizes for the top teams. Drink specials all night. Afterwards we have a language exchange. **Free entry.** Just show up, grab a drink, and see what happens. Serrano 1329, Buenos Aires, Argentina WhatsApp: +1 (248) 382-8520

SPANISH VERSION BELOW 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Some conversations change your day. Some change your life. Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually don’t talk about in normal social events. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Every Sunday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD) **What you can expect:** • Deep questions • Social dynamics • Interactive games to feel comfortable • Open-minded people • Respectful environment • Coffee, ideas, and connection You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be honest. This is not small talk. This is real conversation. Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Algunas conversaciones te cambian el día. Otras te cambian la vida. Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicología, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Todos los domingos \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entrada: $5.000 **Qué podés encontrar:** • Preguntas profundas • Dinámicas sociales • Juegos para que todos se sientan cómodos • Gente abierta • Ambiente respetuoso • Café, ideas y conexión No necesitás ser experto. Solo necesitás ser auténtico. Esto no es charla superficial. Es conversación real. Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

VERSION EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO 👇 **🌎 Social Meet- by Culture Shock Therapy** Meeting new people as an adult shouldn’t feel like a job interview Social Meet is a relaxed international gathering where locals, expats, and travelers come together to talk, laugh, and connect naturally 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Every Saturday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD) What you can expect: • Multilingual conversations • Cultural exchange • Locals + expats + travelers • Genuine laughs • A relaxed and friendly atmosphere Just real people and real conversations. Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇 **🌎 Culture Shock Therapy – Social Meet** Conocer gente nueva de adulto no debería sentirse como una entrevista. Social Meet es un encuentro internacional relajado donde locales, extranjeros y viajeros se juntan para hablar, reír y conectar de forma natural. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Todos los sábados \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entrada: $5.000 Qué podés encontrar: • Conversaciones en varios idiomas • Intercambio cultural • Locales + extranjeros + viajeros • Risas reales • Ambiente relajado y amigable Sin presión. Sin caretas. Sin incomodidad. Solo gente real y buenas conversaciones. Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

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Click the link in the comments :) **Get Sh\*t Done** sessions are focused, fun, and structured coworking sprints designed to **beat** **procrastination** and drop you into **productive** **flow**! 🎯 We use goal-sharing, accountability, time-management tools, and a little play that **almost** **guarantees** **that *sh\*t gets done***. 😎 It's also a great way of meeting intentional people who are working on cool projects. 🧑‍💻 **HOW IT WORKS** Each GSD (Get Sh\*t Done) session is a 6-hour structured coworking sprint, broken down into: ✅ Short & sweet intro - Share what you’re working on. ⏳ 45-52 min deep work sprints - Based on research-backed focus cycles. ☕ 10 min breaks - Stretch, breathe, chit chat, play 🥗 Lunch break - Because your brain needs fuel. 💡 Post-sprint reflection - Celebrate wins & wrap up the day. 🎯 **WHAT'S INCLUDED + WHY JOIN** A regular coworking pass in BA costs around \~$15. You get a desk. Maybe WiFi. That’s it. **With us, you get:** ✔ A guided, focused (and fun) deep work session (deep work>chit chat) ✔ Access to a beautiful coworking space ✔ Tea & Mate to keep you fuelled ✔ A room full of founders building real things ✔ Honest exchange, feedback, and support ✔ Accountability that quietly kicks your ass (in a good way) ✔ Invite to our private WhatsApp group (attendees only) 🕰️ **HOW LONG IS IT?** Please arrive at 10:00 AM sharp! Punctuality is VERY important to us. Out of respect for everyone, we expect everyone to arrive by 10:10 AM - at the LATEST. If you can't be there by that time, please do not RSVP. 🌞 **WHO IS IT FOR?** For purpose-driven, heart-minded founders/builders/creatives who are: 💭 Building, creating, or dreaming with intention. 💡 Hungry for connection with curious, genuine, and action-oriented people. 🙌 Energized to share ideas, swap insights, and support each other’s journeys. 🌆 **WHERE IS IT?** We host our sessions in awesome coworking spaces & cozy cafes in the city. We’re excited to host this session in the lovely coworking space at[ ](https://share.google/Lf1tZS1rPCOBSmAtT)**[ACO Coworking](https://share.google/Lf1tZS1rPCOBSmAtT)**[,](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=9a3fab58edaf9218&sxsrf=ANbL-n6ml7OQ6AXeSdfUgU87JHqcYYidBQ:1773675591691&kgmid=/g/11stb2zrgf&q=ACO+Workspace&shndl=30&source=sh/x/loc/uni/m1/1&kgs=07e6663f95134c02&shem=shrtsdl&utm_source=shrtsdl,sh/x/loc/uni/m1/1) located about 8 blocks from Plaza Serrano. **📝 HOW TO PREPARE** ​🔹 The night before, list 3-4 tasks (or 1 really big one) you want to get done. 🔹 Bring whatever you need for a productive work session. 🔹 Headphones 🎧 recommended for deep focus. ​ **☎️ CAN I TAKE CALLS?** ​Only if they are short 15-20 min calls! They kind of disrupt our flow/structure. If you need to have a call please schedule it after 10:30 AM. If you have more than 1 call it's best to join us another day :) **🐥 WHAT PEOPLE SAY** ​👩‍💻 "Unlike other coworking meet-ups, this is one that actually works. I thrive with structure and so appreciated the thought that went into planning our day. Whether you're struggling to be productive, wanting to meet new friends, or just wanna explore pretty cafés with new friends, this is the group for you." - [Meagan](https://www.instagram.com/maegantomelaburke/?utm_source=luma) ​​ 👩🏽‍💻 "This has been my most productive day in the last few months of my solopreneur journey. I love the focus time, the intimate group size, and the chance to connect with other driven individuals! Can't wait for the next one!" - [Geleen](https://www.instagram.com/geleenonthego/?utm_source=luma) ​​ 🧑‍💻 "This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I love traveling but also love working in person with people. I haven’t been able to find a way to make both happen until now :) I got much more work done than normal while also meeting inspiring nomads working in other industries. I’ll definitely attend again!!" - Giselle 👩‍💻 "Get Shit Done means business! It was so easy to sit down and be the most productive I've been all week, while enjoying fun little breaks with my fellow coworkers of the day! Loved it!" - [Ana](https://www.instagram.com/anasteinberg/?utm_source=luma) 👨🏽‍💻 "This was incredibly helpful -- fabulous to meet new people, the pressure of the time to accomplish goals I set in advance, and also I would definitely do it again regularly!" - Mike 🧑‍💻 "What a great way to make a day productive with intentional people!" - Alex 👩‍💻 "What I love most are the breaks, I can easily spend 5 hours sitting, and also the closure, cos I can easily work until 8pm. So this helps setting healthy boundaries with my work ☺️" - Laura ## 🤓 Why It Works (The Science) ​👭🏽 *Body Doubling:* Working alongside others boosts focus, motivation, and creativity through social pressure and mirror neurons, improving performance by 16-32%. ​💪 *Implementation Intentions:* Setting clear plans increases goal follow-through by 91%. ​👀 *Accountability:* Sharing goals with someone and setting appointments raises success rates up to 95%. ​🚀 *Focused Work:* Optimal work sprints last \~52 minutes, as refocusing after a distraction takes 23+ minutes. ​🎈 *Play & Creativity:* Play boosts problem-solving, creativity, and focus by increasing dopamine and brain-derived neurotrophic factor. *—* \*'**Get Sh\*t Done' is part of the**\* \*\*\*[EPIC LLAMA Universe.](https://luma.com/epicllama)\*\*\*🌍🦙 *We design out-of-the-box experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and human connection.* *We host events such as 'F\*ck the Small Talk', 'Playground for Adults', and 'Networking Meets Networking' around the world! 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This group is for anyone who wants to explore Buddhist meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting. Each session includes a short meditation, a simple teaching from Buddhist psychology, and an open discussion about how these ideas show up in everyday life. While our foundation is Buddhist practice, we love weaving in wisdom from other traditions whenever it helps us grow, find peace, and support each other. Members of our community come from many different backgrounds, and you do not need to consider yourself a Buddhist to attend. All are welcome. The session runs from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with doors open from 6:30 to 9:00. Come early or stay after if you’d like to enjoy some quiet reflection or casual conversation with the community. On the first Wednesday of each month, we share a potluck meal. Bring a dish if you’d like, but the most important thing you can bring is yourself. We look forward to seeing you!

This group is for anyone who wants to explore Buddhist meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting. Each session includes a short meditation, a simple teaching from Buddhist psychology, and an open discussion about how these ideas show up in everyday life. While our foundation is Buddhist practice, we love weaving in wisdom from other traditions whenever it helps us grow, find peace, and support each other. Members of our community come from many different backgrounds, and you do not need to consider yourself a Buddhist to attend. All are welcome. The session runs from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with doors open from 6:30 to 9:00. Come early or stay after if you’d like to enjoy some quiet reflection or casual conversation with the community. On the first Wednesday of each month, we share a potluck meal. Bring a dish if you’d like, but the most important thing you can bring is yourself. We look forward to seeing you!

Join us every Thursday for Meditation and Chanting. No prior experience required, and all are welcome.

Join us for a quiet, grounded Sunday evening practice in community. We typically gather with 6–12 practitioners for seated and walking meditation, along with a short Dharma talk or practice instruction offered by one of our teachers or senior students. Our guiding teacher is authorized in the Soto Zen lineage and has practiced Zen for 25 years. **Schedule** * Please arrive by **6:45 pm** to settle in * First bell rings at **7 pm sharp** *(If you arrive late, please wait in the hallway until the next bell.* *Someone will greet you)* * 25 minutes of silent sitting * 5 minutes of walking meditation * 25 minutes of sitting with Dharma talk * 5 minutes of walking meditation * 15 minutes of closing meditation or chanting * We close with tea and informal conversation Our Zendo offers an environment conducive to communal practice. Each person feels the silent encouragement of others. Roles are clear and everyone follows the formal structure, thereby letting go of “preferential mind” or “complaining mind.” Silence is essential to support this meditative inquiry. **Experience** No prior experience is necessary. You may sit on a cushion or a chair. Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here. It is offered free of charge. **Location** Our Zendo is located in the **back** of Rockville United Church: [355 Linthicum St, Rockville, MD](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AABDrCx3sHvBPVBf9) After parking in front, please do **not** enter through the main church doors. Walk slightly downhill, then take the small rightward path up to the rear entrance. Look for posted signs. We meet on the lower level, past the double wooden doors. Guiding map: [https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy](https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy) **Who we are** [Joyful Mind Zen Community ](https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/)offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting, and walking meditation on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays in our Rockville Zendo. If you have questions or are attending for the first time, feel free to reach out.

This is an **event at 1801 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, VA 20191** (All participants must have RSVP'd). We continue exploring the foundational Buddhist sutra: the **Heart Sutra**. This the shortest sutra but the most fundamental. Our meeting schedule will be as follows: * **40 minutes:** Sitting meditation * **5 minutes:** Break * **45 minutes:** Group discussion of the Heart Sutra. During the sitting meditation session, we will provide you with a non-roller chair (or feel free to bring in your own meditation pad/pillow). If you are a first timer, detailed instructions will be provided when you are here at 1801 Robert Fulton Drive).

**Join us for quiet and simple Zen meditation practice, grounded in community.** Suitable for beginners. An authorized Zen teacher offers teaching and instruction. We sit in chairs for 10 and 20 minutes of silence and breath practice, and do 5 minutes of walking meditation. We end with 15 minutes of conversation, poetry, tea and snacks before heading home. All are welcome. No experience necessary. ***Enjoy the peace of mind that meditation can bring when supported by others in this peaceful environment.*** **Who we are** We meet weekly since 2024. We typically gather with 6-12 of us for seated and walking Zen meditation. Brief meditation instruction offered at the beginning.

Join us every Thursday for Meditation and Chanting. No prior experience required, and all are welcome.