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OPEN DAY Spaces The Circle
✨ Join Us for an Exclusive Open Day & Community Event at Spaces The Circle ✨
We’re excited to invite you to a special Open Day on Thursday, 25th June, from 14:00 to 21:00. Location: Spaces The Circle, The Circle 6, 8058 Zurich.
This is a great opportunity to experience our workspace, meet our vibrant community, and discover how our flexible offices can support your business.
What to expect:
\*Guided tours at set times (14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00)
\*Community event from 18:00 to 21:00
\*The chance to explore the center at your own pace
\*Meet our team and connect with like-minded professionals
\*A showcase of the dynamic community that makes Spaces unique
Refreshments throughout the day:
Start your visit with coffee & pastries, and enjoy drinks and delicious snacks in the evening, giving you a taste of the events we can host for you.
Whether you’re looking for your next workspace, curious about flexible office solutions, or simply want to connect, we would love to welcome you.
Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues or anyone who might be interested. We look forward to seeing you there!
Spaces The Circle team in Zurich
Thursday Evening - Aerial in Low Silk with Simona
In this gentle aerial yoga class, we use a soft fabric hammock suspended just 10 cm above the floor. The hammock supports your body as you move, helping you stretch more deeply, improve flexibility, and build strength in a new way.
With the fabric holding part of your weight, you can explore each pose with more ease, sometimes with a soft sway, sometimes with a bit of challenge.
We combine mobility, strength, and relaxation, and finish with a peaceful Savasana in the hammock.
The class is in English and open to all levels.
* Props provided or bring your own
* Drop-in rate CHF 35.-, abos and packages available on studio website and Eversports
* Please register and purchase a pass via [Yoga Nest Eversports](https://www.eversports.ch/org/widget/6bb2f0f6-b0ff-4d15-84be-5f9229b128f2?venueId=b336fe38-08c9-45ab-a1d8-3255d21ed886)
Hackergarten June
We're planning the next Hackergarten Zurich 🥳 We're looking forward to see some familiar faces and share knowledge within the open-source community. Spread the word — everyone is welcome! Bring your project, a bug, a feature, a question... or just your time and enthusiasm 💜 As always there will be free drinks, beer and pizza, sponsored by Quatico.
As usual we briefly present the open-source projects we'd like to work on, break up into groups and try to make an actual contribution. We offer free pizza, beverages and depending on weather conditions a great view on Zurich West from the rooftop terrace.
Many thanks to Quatico (https://www.quatico.com) for hosting the event!
Python für Einsteiger mit Weltraumvideos
🚀 **Vom Code zum Kosmos: Programmieren lernen mit Python**
Programmieren wirkt oft kompliziert. Doch die Grundlagen lassen sich einfacher verstehen, wenn man die Auswirkungen des eigenen Codes direkt sehen kann.
In diesem Workshop erhalten Sie einen verständlichen Einstieg in die Programmiersprache Python. Gemeinsam erkunden wir grundlegende Konzepte wie Variablen, Schleifen und Funktionen und lernen, wie Computer Programme ausführen.
Anstatt nur Text auf dem Bildschirm zu betrachten, verwenden wir einfache Animationen und Weltraumvideos als Lernwerkzeug. So werden Änderungen am Code sofort sichtbar und die wichtigsten Programmierkonzepte lassen sich intuitiv nachvollziehen.
* Was macht ein Computer eigentlich mit einem Programm?
* Was sind Variablen, Schleifen und Funktionen?
* Wie verändert eine kleine Änderung im Code das Ergebnis?
* Wie entstehen aus Programmcode einfache Animationen?
Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich. Der Workshop richtet sich an alle, die einen ersten Einblick in die Welt des Programmierens erhalten möchten.
Am Ende des Workshops werden die Teilnehmenden die Grundstruktur einfacher Python-Programme verstehen, Code lesen und anpassen können und erlebt haben, wie Programmcode sichtbare Ergebnisse erzeugt.
Bitte bringen Sie Ihren eigenen Laptop mit und installieren Sie Python vor dem Workshop.
Begleiten Sie uns zu einem Abend voller Entdeckungen und erster Schritte in die Welt des Programmierens. In Volketswil heisst es: Ready for launch.
🎟️ Ab 16 Jahren: CHF 25 bei Voranmeldung via [info@volkibrains.ch](mailto:info@volkibrains.ch), CHF 30 an der Abendkasse
Bis 15 Jahre: kostenlos
📍 Ort: Stationsstrasse 25a, 8604 Volketswil
📅 Datum: Donnerstag, 25. Juni 2026, 18:00–20:00 Uhr (Türöffnung 17:45 Uhr)
Yoga for Nervous System Reset: From Doing to Being
Let this be your rite of passage between the demands of your day and the space of your evening.
👉🏼 [Save your spot](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/groups/afterwork-ritual-yoga-for-nervous-system-reset-7440003416020011937.html)
**A conscious transition from doing into being**
from pressure, stimulation, and output
into calm, clarity, and restoration.
In a world that constantly activates the nervous system, the ability **to downregulate** is no longer a luxury - **it is essential**.
This session is designed to guide you there.
Through a refined blend of slow, intentional movement, breathwork, and deeply restorative practices, you will be gently led into a state where the body can truly let go.
We will work with simple and effective techniques to:
• regulate the nervous system
• stimulate and tone the vagus nerve
• release accumulated stress and tension
• restore inner balance and coherence
All practices are accessible and suitable for every body, no experience needed.
💫 What you’ll experience
• A gradual shift from activation into deep relaxation
• A sense of spaciousness in body and mind
• Nervous system recalibration
• A grounded, peaceful inner state
🌙 You’ll leave feeling
• Clear and centered
• Deeply relaxed
• Reconnected to your body
• Ready to move into your evening with more presence and balance
📍 Details
🗓 Every Thursday
🕕 18:00 – 19:15
📍 Yoga2Be Studio
Rötelstrasse 32, 8006 Zürich
🌿 All levels welcome
Arrive as you are.
Leave in a different state.
✨ Offer yourself this transition - your nervous system will thank you.
Spots are limited. Book yours here 👉🏼 https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/groups/afterwork-ritual-yoga-for-nervous-system-reset-7440003416020011937.html
✨ Sound Bath & Deep Relaxation – Zurich ✨
Take a break from the stress of daily life and experience the healing power of sound.
This Sound Bath combines the gentle vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls with a peaceful atmosphere to support deep relaxation, mindfulness, and inner well-being.
Leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and renewed.
June 25, 2026
🕖 19:00
📍 Quartierhaus Kreis 6, Zürich
price: Based on Donation.
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Batik Tulis Workshop – Wax & Dye Textile Art (Zurich)
**Step away from the pace of everyday life and spend a day immersed in the quiet rhythm of batik.**
Batik is a traditional wax-resist textile art where patterns emerge slowly through the interaction of hot wax and dye. The process invites patience, attention, and a different sense of time — one where the act of making becomes as important as the final piece.
In this studio workshop we will explore the traditional batik tulis process using canting (the wax drawing tool) and dye.
The day unfolds gradually: observing how wax flows, how colour layers develop, and how patterns begin to reveal themselves on cloth.
Working with batik often becomes a quiet conversation between intention and discovery — balancing moments of control with moments of letting go as the wax and dye take their course. Many participants find that the process creates a natural space for focus, reflection, and an inner dialogue that unfolds through making.
During the workshop you will:
• learn the fundamentals of traditional batik wax-resist techniques
• create two small batik textiles (one guided, one your own design)
• experience the slow, meditative rhythm of working with wax, colour, and pattern
📍 Location
Artiloft – Craft Factory
Albulastrasse 24, 8048 Zurich
📅 Dates
• May 17, 2026
• June 28, 2026
• August 30, 2026
🕙 Time
10:00–16:30 (with lunch break)
💰 Price
CHF 240/ session (materials included)
Registration and payment are handled directly by Artiloft:
[https://en.artiloft.ch/service-page/batik-cire-teinture](https://en.artiloft.ch/service-page/batik-cire-teinture)
Languages: English / German
For those who feel drawn to explore batik more deeply, Hazura also hosts small immersive batik retreats in Yogyakarta where participants learn directly with local artisans. The **Subagya Art Retreat** offers a slower cultural immersion into the craft and its living traditions.
**Learn more:** [HazuraStudio | Subagya-art-retreat](https://www.hazurastudio.com/subagya-art-retreat)
Build a Pet Bowl | Pottery Workshop
**Treat your furry friend to something handmade** 🐾🥣
Join our ceramic workshop and create a custom bowl for your pet — whether it’s a classic everyday bowl, an elevated feeder for extra comfort, or a slow feeder designed to make mealtime more fun.
Make something special with your own hands and bring home a piece your cat or dog will use every single day.
📍 **Location:** Dörflistrasse 50, 8050 Zürich
🗓 **Date & Time:** June 28 or July 19, 10h-12h
⏱ **Duration:** 2 hours
💰 **Price:** 80 CHF per participant
**What You’ll Learn:**
\- Step\-by\-step guidance to shape your own pet bowl
\- How to create different styles: regular bowls\, elevated bowls\, or slow feeders
\- Decorating and painting your piece with your own personal style
\- Beginner\-friendly techniques — no experience needed\!
**What’s Included:**
\- All clay\, paint\, and working tools provided
\- Kiln firing and glaze to make your piece durable and pet\-safe
All levels welcome — from complete beginners to clay lovers.
**✨ Create something unique for your furry companion**
**🐶🐱** Handmade with love, used every day
**📧** Email us at \*\*[ceramics.wheels@gmail.com ](https://www.ceramicsonwheels.ch/post/build-a-pet-bowl#)\*\*to sign up or if you have any questions!
***Please note that your spot is only fully secured once payment has been completed, either via TWINT or through Eventfrog. We do not process payments through Meetup.***
Sunday Aerial Yoga: Stretch & Recharge for the Week
Step into a world of relaxation, strength, and flexibility with Aerial Yoga – the perfect way to start your Sunday. This dynamic practice combines the benefits of traditional yoga with the support of a hammock, allowing you to stretch deeper, decompress your spine, and find mental calm. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned pro, Aerial Yoga offers something for everyone.
**Why You’ll Love Aerial Yoga:**
**\* Relieve Spinal Tension –** Experience the anti-gravity magic of Aerial Yoga, which helps decompress your spine, release built-up tension, and improve posture.
\* **Ease Lower Back Pain** – Gentle inversions and supported stretches provide relief for lower back discomfort, leaving you feeling refreshed and aligned.
\* **Perfect for All Levels** – Whether you're a complete beginner or a yoga enthusiast, the hammock offers support, making the practice accessible and fun for everyone.
**\* Increase Flexibility & Strength** – The hammock allows for deeper stretches and core activation, boosting both flexibility and muscle tone.
**\* Stress-Free Sunday** – Float through the air in a calm, peaceful environment and leave the stress of the week behind, feeling balanced, energized, and relaxed.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to elevate your practice – reserve your spot now and make your Sundays the best part of your week!
✨ Class in English // Open-level (beginners are all welcome :))
✨ Props provided or bring your own
✨ Location: Zürich Oerlikon, Wattstrasse 3, 8050 Zürich
✨ Please contact me if you like to join to reserve the hammock / Registration via [Yoga Nest Eversports page](https://www.eversports.ch/s/yoga-nest-1)
See you in the hammock :)
Social Dinner and Ice Cream at "The Sacred"🍽️🌱🍦
Finding moments to connect over shared values and experiences can be both refreshing and grounding. This upcoming social evening offers a chance to meet fellow vegans and those curious about plant-based living in a warm, inviting setting.
**📍Venue**: We've chosen as venue the restaurant **The Sacred** on Müllerstrasse, Switzerland's very first vegan restaurant, and a place with an uplifting philosophy and environment. The restaurant is renowned for its daily changing and diverse buffet, offering a generous spread of warm and cold dishes 🍜🌮🥗. Their **geletaria** offers a wide range of creamy and delicious plant-based **ice creams**. 🍦The cozy yet spacious ambiance in the restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations and new friendships.
**What to expect**
🌿 **Open, friendly conversations** — come to share, listen, or just enjoy the vibe.
🍽️ A rotating **buffet** of 100% vegan, organic food and ice creams — creative, nourishing, and genuinely delicious.
🎲 Ice breakers and social games to get things flowing.
🌍 **A growing, welcoming community:** People from across Switzerland who believe in a kinder way of living.
Regardless of whether you are fully vegan, just starting to explore plant-based living, or simply curious about what it’s all about, this evening is for you. Come solo or bring a friend—either way, expect to leave with new friends and great memories. 🌱🤝
Living (War) Room
Manche Kämpfe werden nicht mit Stärke, Worten oder besseren Plänen gewonnen - sondern im Gebet.
In unserem Living Room «War Room» wollen wir gemeinsam entdecken, welche Kraft im Gebet steckt und wie wir Gott mitten in unseren Herausforderungen begegnen können. Wir sprechen über persönliche Erfahrungen, offene Fragen und Situationen, in denen Beten leicht oder auch schwer fällt.
gemeinsamen
Neben einem gemeinsamen Austausch, erwarten dich verschiedene Gebetsstationen, Zeiten der Stille und die
Möglichkeit, Anliegen vor Gott zu bringen. Egal ob du schon lange betest oder dich fragst, ob Gebet überhaupt etwas verändert - du bist herzlich willkommen.
Anschliessend geniessen wir ein gemeinsames Mittagessen und lassen den Nachmittag in gemütlicher Gemeinschaft
ausklingen.
Wir organisieren uns per WhatsApp Gruppe. Du kannst uns hier beitreten: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gr5QnMQcVDDKlHuTsDHbnT?s=cl&p=i&ilr=4
Urban Sketching @ Botanischer Garten Grüningen
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DE
Nach einigen Treffen in der Stadt machen wir wieder einmal einen kleinen Ausflug ausserhalb von Zürich. Unser Ziel ist der [Botanische Garten Grüningen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CJaHZA7BzW2MNqDw9?g_st=ic), der auf einem Hügel oberhalb des historischen Städtchens liegt und den Charakter eines Arboretums hat. Das preisgekrönte Schauhaus, Bäume und Sträucher aus aller Welt sowie die unterschiedlichen Aussenräume bieten viele Motive zwischen Pflanzenstudie und Architektur. Und auch bei fast jedem Wetter lohnt sich der Weg: Es gibt mehrere geschützte Plätze zum Zeichnen und Unterstehen, nicht nur im Schauhaus selbst. Wir freuen uns sehr, im Garten willkommen zu sein, und danken herzlich für die Einladung.
**Treffpunkt**
Beim Eingang des Botanischen Gartens Grüningen.
**Anreise**
Mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreicht ihr den Garten ab Zürich, Winterthur oder Rapperswil via S-Bahn nach Wetzikon ZH und weiter mit dem Bus 867 bis Grüningen, Im Haufland. Ab Uster fährt der Bus 845 ebenfalls bis Grüningen, Im Haufland. Von dort sind es rund 20 Minuten zu Fuss bis zum Garten.
Wer mit dem Auto kommt: Gratisparkplätze sind vorhanden.
Mehr Informationen zu Anreise findet ihr unter:
[https://www.botanischer-garten.ch/den-garten-besuchen/](https://www.botanischer-garten.ch/den-garten-besuchen/)
**Eintritt**
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos.
Bitte bringt euer eigenes Zeichenmaterial und idealerweise einen kleinen Klapphocker mit. Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig. Wir skizzieren rund 2 Stunden, allein oder in kleinen Gruppen, ganz entspannt. Danach treffen wir uns wieder, zeigen unsere Sketches und machen ein Gruppenfoto. Als Leitfaden dienen die Werte der Urban Sketchers: https://urbansketchers.org/de/who-we-are/#mission/
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After several meetups in the city, it is time for another small trip outside Zurich. Our destination is the [Botanical Garden Grüningen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CJaHZA7BzW2MNqDw9?g_st=ic), set on a hill above the historic little town and shaped like an arboretum. The award-winning greenhouse, trees and shrubs from around the world, and the varied outdoor spaces offer plenty of sketching subjects somewhere between plant study and architecture. Even in less-than-perfect weather, the visit is well worth it: there are several sheltered places to draw and take cover, not only inside the greenhouse itself. We are very pleased to be welcomed to the garden and would like to warmly thank our hosts for the invitation.
**Meeting point**
At the entrance to the Botanical Garden Grüningen.
**Getting there**
By public transport, you can reach the garden from Zurich, Winterthur or Rapperswil via S-Bahn to Wetzikon ZH, then bus 867 to Grüningen, Im Haufland. From Uster, take bus 845 to Grüningen, Im Haufland. From the bus stop, it is about a 20-minute walk to the garden.
If you are coming by car, free parking is available.
More information can be found here: [https://www.botanischer-garten.ch/den-garten-besuchen/](https://www.botanischer-garten.ch/den-garten-besuchen/)
**Entrance**
The entrance is free of charge.
Please bring your own drawing materials and, ideally, a small folding stool. No prior experience required. We sketch for about 2 hours, solo or in small groups, at an easy pace. Afterwards we regroup, share our sketches and take a group photo. As always, we follow the Urban Sketchers values: https://urbansketchers.org/who-we-are/#mission/
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