Reiki Drumming

Have you ever felt like someone could sense what’s happening inside you — even before you say a word? That’s often how people describe sessions with me. I offer **trauma-aware Reiki energy healing** that combines energy work, somatic awareness, and intuitive perception to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and deeper clarity. Each session adapts to **what your system is ready to process**. Some sessions bring deep relaxation and regulation, while others create emotional release or insight. ### Reiki Energy Session — €40 A full Reiki energy healing session focused purely on **the energy work itself**. We begin with a short conversation about how you’re feeling or what you’d like to focus on. Then you relax while I channel Reiki energy. This option focuses primarily on **energetic healing and regulation**, without extended intuitive guidance or deeper analysis during the session. Duration: \~1 hour ### Reiki Energy Healing + Guidance — €60 This session includes the **same Reiki energy healing**, with additional intuitive insights and reflections about emotional patterns, blockages, or themes that may arise during the session. In addition to the energy work, I may share: • intuitive observations about patterns or emotional dynamics • somatic impressions that appear during the session • reflections that help bring clarity to recurring situations This option is ideal if you're looking for **both healing and deeper understanding of what is surfacing internally**. Duration: \~1 hour # What Reiki Can Support Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy practice that supports balance in the body’s energy system. Sessions may help with: • emotional regulation • stress or burnout • releasing stored tension • feeling more grounded and present • gaining clarity around recurring patterns • reconnecting with your intuition You don’t need to believe in anything for Reiki to work — the energy simply supports your system in restoring balance. *** # Session Format Sessions are held **online via Zoom (recommended) or WhatsApp video call**. Languages available: English • Polish • Italian # Booking To book a session, send me a message on Meetup or email: 📩 withawakenedrose@gmail.com I’ll confirm availability and provide payment details (Revolut). # Disclaimer Reiki is a complementary energy practice and does not replace medical or psychological treatment. By booking a session, you take responsibility for your own physical and emotional wellbeing.

Join us for an uplifting community singing event, using Indian mantras of Healing. No prior experience needed. All are welcome! Research today confirms that certain sound frequencies can create balance & harmony in body, mind and soul. Indian mantras encapsulate such vibrational potential - when released they unfold as transforming tonics of sounding medicine. They can calm our nervous system and hearts, restoring and elevating every part of our living experience. Sharing in community and guided by unique musical fusions of East & West, Stephan shows a path into soothing stillness, inspiration and joy that takes us beyond the noise of our minds and the world. Together we open the doors into deep heartfelt presence that is the creative ground of all being and becoming. *Photo credit – Stephan Hein* Suggested donation £10. Pay what you can. All are welcome.

🌸 Aikido — Free Trial for Beginners! 🌸 Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on harmony rather than force. It’s suitable for all ages, genders, and fitness levels, and anyone can start at their own pace. ✨ First class FREE! Perfect for beginners — we teach the basics step by step. Aikido helps improve posture, relieve stress, and develop effective self-defence skills. 🔹 Monthly fee: £30 🔹 Open to: beginners, students, working adults, and women 🔹 Training includes: body movement, breathing, throws, and safe falls 🔹 What to bring: comfortable clothes — no uniform needed for your first class Discover yourself and improve your balance, confidence, and calm through Aikido. Come and join us — visitors and trial lessons are always welcome!

BUY YOUR TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mandalove-a-mandala-making-workshop-tickets-1985266366143?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) A heart-warming celebration of love, creativity and connection. Join visual artist and teacher Elena in her atelier by the Thames for an afternoon of mindful making. Whether you're a seasoned creative or have never picked up a pencil for art, this workshop is designed to welcome you exactly as you are. **What to expect** You'll begin with a short introduction to the art of mandalas — their origins, forms and meanings — before moving into a guided meditation. This is a dedicated moment to open your heart, to recognise yourself as both a source of love and a receiver of it, and to tune into the themes of love and connection that run through the whole session before you start creating. From there, you'll work on your own mandala using card paper with a lightly traced grid as your foundation. Using a blend of intuitive doodles and meaningful words — or whichever feels right to you — you'll create something entirely your own. The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive. Light conversation is welcome, though you're equally free to work quietly in your own world. Towards the close of the session, there will be an optional moment to share reflections with the group. **You will leave with** \- Your unique\, handmade mandala to keep \- A fresh sense of calm and presence \- A deeper connection to yourself — and perhaps to others **What's included** \- All materials are provided: paper\, pencils and markers\. **Please Bring** BYOB: Please note that no drinks or food will be provided. Please bring your own drink to enjoy as you create. The studio is conveniently located near The Orchard Café and Layers Bakery, should you wish to pick something up beforehand. **The venue has step-free access.** Trinity Buoy Wharf The workshop takes place at Trinity Buoy Wharf — a historic 19th-century site on the Thames, once home to the craftspeople who kept Britain's coastal waters safe, now reborn as one of London's most vibrant creative communities, home to artists' studios, a sculpture park, and London's only lighthouse. Arrive early or linger after — there is always something to discover. At weekends, you can visit the lighthouse, free of charge. Inside it, you can hear Longplayer, a thousand-year musical composition for singing bowls. Step inside, close your eyes, and let the resonance wash over you. An unexpected sound bath, and the perfect way to begin — or continue — the inner journey. Visit the [Trinity Buoy Wharf](https://www.trinitybuoywharf.com/ "https://www.trinitybuoywharf.com/") website for more on opening times and events. **Privacy & Photography** *By attending this event, you agree to the possibility of being photographed or filmed. These images may be used for marketing or promotional purposes, such as on our website or social media. If you prefer not to appear, please let the organiser know on the day, and we will ensure you are not included.* BUY YOUR TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mandalove-a-mandala-making-workshop-tickets-1985266366143?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)

**Update: full for drums, bass, guitar, 2 of 3 spots taken for lead instruments** 1-2.50pm: rehearsal, Vortex downstairs 2.50-4pm rehearsal, Vortex upstairs 5-6pm: 30 minute performance, Vortex downstairs Please plan for 10 minutes to set up, and a 20 minute performance. To fit within the time, likely plan for either short renditions of all 4 songs, or longer versions of 2-3 tunes. The group should collaboratively work on the overall sound of the ensemble, which songs go in the 20 minute set, and other details such as how to start/end tunes and particular arrangements. There will not be an assigned lead for the group. Note: ensure you've practised these songs before the session. This includes confidently playing the head if you are playing lead instrument, common motifs for comping instruments and any specific bass lines or rhythms. Listen to a few versions of each song. Ideally be able to play the melody even if you're on guitar or piano. Attendees would be expected to be comfortable playing at a novice session first before signing up. Please join one of the weekend afternoon open jams first to play a few songs with other in the group. full list of scheduled sessions: [https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/](https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/) **What is it** a pre-selected set of jazz standards for each session that you can prepare for in advance, and rehearse live with others in a friendly and welcoming environment. See below for this week's setlist. Location: Vortex downstairs & upstairs The instruments are limited to up to: 1 drummer, 1 bass, 1 keys, 1 guitar, 3 lead instruments. The top of the description will indicate if there is an available slot for your instrument. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **Tunes this week (March 29th)** * Maiden Voyage (Herbie Hancock) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWC5x9G45yo * A Remark You Made (Weather Report) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boNCY0Ai44M lead sheet - https://therealbook.info/view/index/795/ * 500 Miles High (Stan Getz) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aulS_2peOaE * Gloria's Step (Evans, LaFaro) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOtTTFm-G4M Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recordings provided as primary references. **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: [https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html](https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html) [http://therealbook.info/](http://therealbook.info/) Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Vocalists** singers very welcome though usually I suggest you come to the intermediate sessions where you can pick your own song and key (as chances are many of the above are not in the right key for your range) **Cancellation policy** Payment by bank transfer for both sessions. No refund will be provided if you can no longer make either of the sessions. If one or both sessions are cancelled, a pro rata or full refund will be provided. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

Hi, I know it is at last moment, but I have one extra ticket for tomorrow's Mantra Meditation / Kirtan to London's OMNOM at Islington. It starts at 5:30 PM and it scheduled to end at 7:30 PM. If anybody is interested to go there, please message me here. Just to make it clear, I have only one extra ticket, so who message me first get the ticket. Thank you :-)

After heart-warming feedback in Autumn 2025, Reconnect returns this spring with monthly 2-hour workshops. **In March, we will continue exploring how emotions show up as sensations in our bodies. Using mindful movement, we will support organic responses rather than trying to fix or force anything, allowing space for what we feel without repressing or ignoring it.** 🌱 **RECONNECT** is a gentle, guided movement practice exploring how emotions live in the body, using breath, grounding exercises, and movement to support safe release. The practice invites noticing rather than fixing, building embodied trust and tools for daily life. Across the sessions, we’ll return to simple yet powerful practices, including: 🌬️ Somatic movement & breathwork 🌍 Grounding exercises & body listening 🎶 Guided improvisation, discovering your unique movement 🎨 Creative expression & reflective tasks *“I’ve really enjoyed and benefited from Yuyu’s classes. I always leave feeling so much calmer and more grounded which is hard to achieve when you’re busy all the time and working full-time. …I’ve even noticed positive changes outside of the classes too.”* 📅 **SUN, 29th MAR** \| 11\-1pm at Siobhan Davies Studio 🎟️ Tickets from £6\.50 \| **Limited spots! Find out more and secure your place [HERE](https://reconnect202603.eventbrite.co.uk)**[ ](https://reconnect202603.eventbrite.co.uk)❤️ 💛 For the latest news, follow [Moving Beyond](https://www.instagram.com/movingbeyond25/) Watch testimonial videos from the participants [HERE](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNWhuTtlPKs8erqHWTNhlwT_oiQDegNM4&si=Opr81Q8bH3LPJsiY)

# 90s Sweat & Vibes – A Feel Good Dance Workout (No Instructor, Just Energy, No One Is Watching) # Session 1 Remember when music made you MOVE without thinking? When you knew every lyric. When a beat dropped and the whole room went wild? We’re bringing that energy back. **90s Sweat & Vibes** **It is:** Not a fitness class Not a party Not a club night. It’s Movement therapy It’s nostalgia. It’s cardio without pressure. It’s good vibes only It's Social wellness ## What To Expect A 90s R&B, Hip Hop & Dancehall playlist 60 minutes of non-stop feel-good movement 30 minutes after dancing to mingle and socialise No instructor, move how YOU want A welcoming space (most people come solo) Invite friend too A healthy signature drink included Intimate group – only 25 people per session There are no steps to follow. No mirrors judging you. No one is watching you No choreography to remember. Just music you love and freedom to move. ## The Soundtrack Think: Jump Around Boom! Shake the Room Let Me Be Your Fantasy Rhythm Is a Dancer U Can't Touch This Baby One More Time, Britney Spears Wannabe, Spice Girls Mary J Blige Blackstreet Snap! Crystal Waters Montell Jordan La Bouche Soul II Soul CeCe Peniston And more… If you know, you know 😉 ## Dress Code Any thing 90's creating the theme, party wear or spots wear whatever is comfortable with comfy footwear for dancing, ## Your Drink Is Included After you sweat, refresh with one of our signature blends: The 90s Glow – Pineapple, Lime & Ginger R&B Refresher – Watermelon, Mint & Lemon The Fresh Prince – Coconut Water & Pineapple Hydrating. Fresh. No hangover required. ## Who Is This For? • 30+ who grew up on 90s music • Anyone who wants fun cardio without pressure • People who don’t love traditional gyms • Solo attendees (99% of our community come alone!) • Anyone wanting to meet like-minded people If you like dancing in your kitchen… this is for you. ## Tickets £15 Limited to 25 spaces per session to keep it intimate and high energy. Once we’re full, we’re full. No drop-ins on the day. **PLEASE RSVP ONLY ONCE YOU HAVE MADE PAYMENT, IF YOU RSVP WITHOUT MAKING PAYMENT YOUR RSVP WILL CHANGE TO NOT GOING.** **PLEASE PAY VIA LINK TO GET A SOCIAL LIFE MEETUP BELOW** https://www.meetup.com/passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events/events/313641015/?slug=passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events&eventId=313641015 **Fees are non refundable unless cancelled**, minus booking/Paypal fees ## ⚠️ Important This is a free-movement session. Please wear comfortable clothing and trainers. Bring water if you need extra hydration. We create a respectful, welcoming environment — no judgement, just vibes. Come alone. Leave sweaty. Leave smiling. Leave with new connections. Let’s sweat like it’s 1999 **Social Media & Photos** We love capturing the day! Group photos may be shared on **Meetup** and **social media**. If you’re camera-shy, just step aside during group shots **My number just in case is 07957320516 or Email me at contact@getasociallife.co.uk** ##

# 90s Sweat & Vibes – A Feel Good Dance Workout (No Instructor, Just Energy, No One Is Watching) # Session 1 Remember when music made you MOVE without thinking? When you knew every lyric. When a beat dropped and the whole room went wild? We’re bringing that energy back. **90s Sweat & Vibes** **It is:** Not a fitness class Not a party Not a club night. It’s Movement therapy It’s nostalgia. It’s cardio without pressure. It’s good vibes only It's Social wellness ## What To Expect A 90s R&B, Hip Hop & Dancehall playlist 60 minutes of non-stop feel-good movement 30 minutes after dancing to mingle and socialise No instructor, move how YOU want A welcoming space (most people come solo) Invite friend too A healthy signature drink included Intimate group – only 25 people per session There are no steps to follow. No mirrors judging you. No one is watching you No choreography to remember. Just music you love and freedom to move. ## The Soundtrack Think: Jump Around Boom! Shake the Room Let Me Be Your Fantasy Rhythm Is a Dancer U Can't Touch This Baby One More Time, Britney Spears Wannabe, Spice Girls Mary J Blige Blackstreet Snap! Crystal Waters Montell Jordan La Bouche Soul II Soul CeCe Peniston And more… If you know, you know 😉 ## Dress Code Any thing 90's creating the theme, party wear or spots wear whatever is comfortable with comfy footwear for dancing, ## Your Drink Is Included After you sweat, refresh with one of our signature blends: The 90s Glow – Pineapple, Lime & Ginger R&B Refresher – Watermelon, Mint & Lemon The Fresh Prince – Coconut Water & Pineapple Hydrating. Fresh. No hangover required. ## Who Is This For? • 30+ who grew up on 90s music • Anyone who wants fun cardio without pressure • People who don’t love traditional gyms • Solo attendees (99% of our community come alone!) • Anyone wanting to meet like-minded people If you like dancing in your kitchen… this is for you. ## Tickets £15 Limited to 25 spaces per session to keep it intimate and high energy. Once we’re full, we’re full. No drop-ins on the day. **PLEASE RSVP ONLY ONCE YOU HAVE MADE PAYMENT, IF YOU RSVP WITHOUT MAKING PAYMENT YOUR RSVP WILL CHANGE TO NOT GOING.** **PLEASE PAY VIA LINK TO GET A SOCIAL LIFE MEETUP BELOW** https://www.meetup.com/passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events/events/313641015/?slug=passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events&eventId=313641015 **Fees are non refundable unless cancelled**, minus booking/Paypal fees ## ⚠️ Important This is a free-movement session. Please wear comfortable clothing and trainers. Bring water if you need extra hydration. We create a respectful, welcoming environment — no judgement, just vibes. Come alone. Leave sweaty. Leave smiling. Leave with new connections. Let’s sweat like it’s 1999 **Social Media & Photos** We love capturing the day! Group photos may be shared on **Meetup** and **social media**. If you’re camera-shy, just step aside during group shots **My number just in case is 07957320516 or Email me at contact@getasociallife.co.uk** ##

# 90s Sweat & Vibes – A Feel Good Dance Workout (No Instructor, Just Energy, No One Is Watching) # Session 2 Remember when music made you MOVE without thinking? When you knew every lyric. When a beat dropped and the whole room went wild? We’re bringing that energy back. **90s Sweat & Vibes** **It is:** Not a fitness class Not a party Not a club night. It’s Movement therapy It’s nostalgia. It’s cardio without pressure. It’s good vibes only It's Social wellness ## What To Expect A 90s R&B, Hip Hop & Dancehall playlist 60 minutes of non-stop feel-good movement 30 minutes after dancing to mingle and socialise No instructor, move how YOU want A welcoming space (most people come solo) Invite friend too A healthy signature drink included Intimate group – only 25 people per session There are no steps to follow. No mirrors judging you. No one is watching you No choreography to remember. Just music you love and freedom to move. ## The Soundtrack Think: Jump Around Boom! Shake the Room Let Me Be Your Fantasy Rhythm Is a Dancer U Can't Touch This Baby One More Time, Britney Spears Wannabe, Spice Girls Mary J Blige Blackstreet Snap! Crystal Waters Montell Jordan La Bouche Soul II Soul CeCe Peniston And more… If you know, you know 😉 ## Dress Code Any thing 90's creating the theme, party wear or spots wear whatever is comfortable with comfy footwear for dancing, ## Your Drink Is Included After you sweat, refresh with one of our signature blends: The 90s Glow – Pineapple, Lime & Ginger R&B Refresher – Watermelon, Mint & Lemon The Fresh Prince – Coconut Water & Pineapple Hydrating. Fresh. No hangover required. ## Who Is This For? • 30+ who grew up on 90s music • Anyone who wants fun cardio without pressure • People who don’t love traditional gyms • Solo attendees (99% of our community come alone!) • Anyone wanting to meet like-minded people If you like dancing in your kitchen… this is for you. ## Tickets £15 Limited to 25 spaces per session to keep it intimate and high energy. Once we’re full, we’re full. No drop-ins on the day. **PLEASE RSVP ONLY ONCE YOU HAVE MADE PAYMENT, IF YOU RSVP WITHOUT MAKING PAYMENT YOUR RSVP WILL CHANGE TO NOT GOING.** **PLEASE PAY VIA LINK TO GET A SOCIAL LIFE MEETUP BELOW** https://www.meetup.com/passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events/events/313641015/?slug=passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events&eventId=313641015 **Fees are non refundable unless cancelled**, minus booking/Paypal fees ## ⚠️ Important This is a free-movement session. Please wear comfortable clothing and trainers. Bring water if you need extra hydration. We create a respectful, welcoming environment — no judgement, just vibes. Come alone. Leave sweaty. Leave smiling. Leave with new connections. Let’s sweat like it’s 1999 **Social Media & Photos** We love capturing the day! Group photos may be shared on **Meetup** and **social media**. If you’re camera-shy, just step aside during group shots **My number just in case is 07957320516 or Email me at contact@getasociallife.co.uk** ##

**Update: full for all instruments (spot remains for vocals)** *Please only sign up if your instrument (or vocals) is not indicated above as full for this session.* full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex downstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. Always use the top of the description to see if there is an available slot for your instrument - please do not try to work this out yourself by looking at the other attendees' instruments. **Tunes this week (Sun Mar 29)** * Take the A train in C (warm up) (Vache, Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8JJv13K3WU * Work Song in Fm (Cannonball & Nat Adderley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlepuNi40M8 * In Walked Bud in Ab (Chad LB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHX_5H80WBk * Softly as in a morning sunrise in Cm (Chad LB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks9lzgh-NdI Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books) **Tune preview - next novice session (Sat Apr 4)** * Bags' Groove in F (warm up) (Emmet Cohen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uICkruoxRv0 * Poinciana in D (Scott Hamilton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h3RWVeTlGM * Summertime in Am (Herbie Hancock) (Chet Baker) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y3FfjESXpU * Have you Met Miss Jones? in F (Stan Getz) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4aFcaAwOPU **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Playing well together** The rehearsal groups are often quite large for a jazz ensemble setting. Please follow the below arrangements, which are designed to help the group be mindful of each other's volumes, and to build good habits for playing as a group * Every tune should be played at least twice. Swap the bass, piano and guitar players between the two renditions (if there are two attending) * Only one guitarist should comp - i.e. play chords - for each rendition (both guitarists can solo, and comp without amplification) * After each rendition of the warm up tune, the whole group should take a moment together and help each other to check on volumes, including: \*\* Can everyone hear themselves? \*\* Are the drums too loud? \*\* Can everyone hear the bass? \*\* Is the guitar comping too loud? \*\* Is the piano loud enough? (staff at the office can turn this up) \*\* Feel free to revisit volumes after subsequent songs * For any song, if at least two people in the group feel it would be better, the guitar and piano should share the choruses for comping (instead of comping together) - e.g. guitar comps the first time through the head, then piano, then guitar, etc. **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Vocalists** Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing. **Percussion** Percussionists are welcome to join with their instruments, alongside the drummer. Feel free to sign up to any session, even one that says "full for all instruments" at the top, unless it explicitly mentions "full for percussion". **Observing** Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal. **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

Kick off your week with music, movement, and great vibes. Come solo or with friends—no partner needed! **Schedule (This Sunday):** • 6:30 PM – Free Bachata Taster • 7:00 PM – Bachata Classes (3 Levels) • 8:00 PM – Salsa Classes (3 Levels) • 9:00 PM–12:30 AM – FREE Social Dancing (Salsa, Bachata, a touch of Kiz) **What to expect:** • Friendly teachers, clear level splits, and lots of practice time • Great music and a welcoming crowd for all levels—absolute beginners to improvers • Central location, easy transport, and good vibes all night **Why social dancing is good for you:** Social dancing is a fun workout that boosts your cardio, coordination, and posture—without feeling like “exercise.” It reduces stress, fires up your brain with musical timing and footwork patterns, and improves confidence through gentle challenges and quick wins. Dancing with different partners builds connection, empathy, and communication skills (you literally learn to “listen” with your body). It’s also an incredible way to make friends and feel part of a community—one song at a time. Good to know: • No partner or experience required • Wear comfy shoes, bring water, and arrive a bit early for level check-in • Classes start right on time—don’t miss your warm-up! Price: £10 one class £12 two classes 6:30 PM class is FREE intro to bachata RSVP now so we can plan levels and floor space. See you on the dance floor! 💃🕺

**Update: full for drums, piano, 1 of 2 spots taken for bass and guitar, 1 of 3 spots taken for lead instruments (sax, trumpet, violin, flute)** **Please note 11am start for this session at 9M studios.** *Please only sign up if your instrument (or vocals) is not indicated above as full for this session.* *\*\* The 9M Studios sessions are now 3 hours long. The group is encouraged to use the last hour to call additional songs that are not on the repertoire list - similar to an open jam, or to experiment with arrangements such as intros and endings for the original repertoire. \*\** full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. already full for your instrument? Please check back on Wednesday mornings, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: 9M Studios, SE17 1DX **Who's it for** anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responbility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. Always use the top of the description to see if there is an available slot for your instrument - please do not try to work this out yourself by looking at the other attendees' instruments. **Tunes this week (Sun Mar 29)** * Take the A train in C (warm up) (Vache, Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8JJv13K3WU * Work Song in Fm (Cannonball & Nat Adderley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlepuNi40M8 * In Walked Bud in Ab (Chad LB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHX_5H80WBk * Softly as in a morning sunrise in Cm (Chad LB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks9lzgh-NdI Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books) **Tune preview - next novice session (Sat Apr 4)** * Bags' Groove in F (warm up) (Emmet Cohen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uICkruoxRv0 * Poinciana in D (Scott Hamilton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h3RWVeTlGM * Summertime in Am (Herbie Hancock) (Chet Baker) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y3FfjESXpU * Have you Met Miss Jones? in F (Stan Getz) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4aFcaAwOPU **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Playing well together** The rehearsal groups are often quite large for a jazz ensemble setting. Please follow the below arrangements, which are designed to help the group be mindful of each other's volumes, and to build good habits for playing as a group * Every tune should be played at least twice. Swap the bass, piano and guitar players between the two renditions (if there are two attending) * Only one guitarist should comp - i.e. play chords - for each rendition (both guitarists can solo, and comp without amplification) * After each rendition of the warm up tune, the whole group should take a moment together and help each other to check on volumes, including: \*\* Can everyone hear themselves? \*\* Are the drums too loud? \*\* Can everyone hear the bass? \*\* Is the guitar comping too loud? \*\* Is the piano loud enough? (staff at the office can turn this up) \*\* Feel free to revisit volumes after subsequent songs * For any song, if at least two people in the group feel it would be better, the guitar and piano should share the choruses for comping (instead of comping together) - e.g. guitar comps the first time through the head, then piano, then guitar, etc. **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, and microphones. Limited number of music stands. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Percussion** Percussionists are welcome to join with their instruments, alongside the drummer. Feel free to sign up to any session, even one that says "full for all instruments" at the top, unless it explicitly mentions "full for percussion". **Vocalists** singers very welcome though usually I suggest you come to the intermediate sessions where you can pick your own song and key (as chances are many of the above are not in the right key for your range) **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/32027 **Game Description:** Dynamic vinyasa is a faster paced class that is challenging but fun. A breath based practice with opportunities to try something new and maybe balance on your hands. Open to all levels, with options for everyone. As we are a small business, class may be cancelled on the day if numbers are low, please keep an eye on your emails/app. Thank you for understanding. **Rules** If this is your first class please fill out the disclaimer form here: https://forms.gle/sLFPfX3BHrEsNHkE7 Try to arrive at least five minutes early to set up your mat. Turn your phone on silent and leave it away from your mat if you can. Let the teacher know about any injuries or pregnancy. Shoes and socks off for the class. Wear anything that you can freely move and sweat in. There are mats available but bring your own if you can. If you do borrow one, please wipe it down with the wipes after class. Leave the space as you found it - put away any blocks, straps or mats you might have used.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20. To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings. Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

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.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia