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Tuesday Evening Reset: Yoga for Mind & Body
[Book your first class here and get 50% off!](https://slowflowandrestoreyoga.as.me/)
Slow Flow & Restore Yoga: De-Stress, Unwind & Sleep Better
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or carrying tension in your neck, shoulders and back?
Join us for a calming 60-minute yoga session designed to help you switch off from the demands of daily life and reconnect with yourself.
✨ Gentle yoga flow to release physical tension
✨ Guided breathwork to calm the nervous system
✨ Deep restorative poses supported by bolsters and blankets
✨ A soothing relaxation to leave you feeling refreshed and recharged
Whether you’re completely new to yoga or have years of experience, this class is welcoming, supportive and suitable for all levels.
You’ll leave feeling:
✔ Less stressed
✔ More flexible and mobile
✔ Mentally clearer
✔ Better prepared for a restful night’s sleep
Limited spaces available – book early to secure your spot.
Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks
**London's first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with live ambient music, gongs, aromatherapy and aerial hammocks. An Oasis of Calm in our Busy Lives.**
# Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks
### **ABOUT AERIAL RELAXATION PODS™**
London's first **multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with a short guided meditation, live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, vocals, other live instruments and nurturing electronica, aromatherapy eye pillows and scents, sky-blue silky aerial hammocks** to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit!
**A very unique, next level sound journey experience!**
*"An oasis of calm in our busy lives."*
Londoners stressed out by their busy lives can now turn to Aerial Relaxation Pods™ to transform their tension to calm, and restore the body’s natural healing wisdom.
***(please confirm all dates / times / venue via eventbrite. Not all dates are correct on meetup!)***
**PLEASE NOTE:** Please book via eventbrite. There are very limited spaces, and no sales on the door. an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket!
**For more information and bookings:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator)
*“Our pods are here to help Londoners relax. As a former teacher myself, I am fully aware of just how busy and stressed a lot of people are. And most of us just don't find the time to unwind. Our **Aerial Relaxation Pods** are going to help you alleviate stress, providing time & space to allow your body to deeply rest, harmonising your nervous system. You’ll feel rejuvenated and refreshed after one session.” -* Seth Newman, co-founder of Aerial Relaxation Pods**™**.
South London Playtesting at The Ludoquist, Croydon
We are a welcoming community of board game designers and playtesters, please join us and bring your games in development for feedback, to play upcoming games, or just to chat about the hobby and industry! We range from first-time designers, hobby designers, published designers, and publishing companies.
We meet **every Tuesday** at The Ludoquist board game cafe in Croydon, from 6:30pm-10pm. We try to ensure that as many games can be played in an evening, and prioritise those that haven't been able to test their games recently, although we cannot guarantee that your game will be played in the first session you join.
The **final meeting of each month is reserved for playing published games**. We use this time to catch up on games that we want to try or discuss.
You can also join our Facebook Group community for feedback and discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtestuksouthlondon
We look forward to seeing you!
Lunchtime Meditation In-Person
Take a pause from your busy day and join us for a 20-minute guided meditation to breathe your stress away, decompress your body and mind, centre yourself and restore your wellbeing.
Leave feeling refreshed, recharged and refocused, ready to tackle the rest of your day.
No experience is necessary – this free in-person meditation is open to everyone.
**This is a free in-person meditation.**
**If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/ "https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/")
\* I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored. We will process your personal data in line with the GDPR requirements and always store it securely and use it only for the purpose for which it has been collected. We will not pass on your details to any third parties without your consent.
Wyrd West London Dungeons & Dragons
🐉 **WELCOME TO WYRD WEST**🐉
🏰 We’re playing in **The George IV** in Chiswick in their function space at the back of the pub through the beer garden, **The Boston Room**
💬 Join our[ Discord Server](https://discord.com/invite/pnUUDWtUmj)
**How to Join a Game:**
1. Read through the games menu on the event and check which games have open slots
2. RSVP and tell us in the prompt which games you’d be happy to play in (we’ll aim to get you a place in your most preferred game)
3. An organiser will message you on Meetup to confirm your attendance and which game you’ll be on
4. Arrive at the event on Tuesday (doors at 6pm, event start at 7pm) and an organiser will welcome you and direct you to your table, and your game master (GM) will take over from there
**If all games are full, feel free to RSVP and we’ll be in touch if a spot becomes available.**
If you're a D&D newbie, look out for games marked as Beginner friendly!
*Note: you must be 18+ to attend and all spaces are first come first serve*
**Games Menu:**
**One Shots**
1\. "Deceit in Paradise” GMed by Ariel
*The ruler of an island resort kingdom has invited a number of renowned adventurers to enjoy a free stay to boost tourism. You have a break in your quests, so you take them up on the offer. Upon your arrival, you are showered with luxuries and delights, but soon find out that there was another reason for your invitation in the form of a ‘small favour’, and things in the castle are not as perfect as they first appeared. What sort of deceit and treachery will you discover?*
*(Note: this will likely be roleplay heavy with a very large dash of absurdity!)*
* Max Players: 5 [FULL]
* **System: D&D 5e**
* Beginner-friendly
* Bring your own character sheet (Level 5)
2\. “Lost Mine of Phandelver” GMed by Josh
*Your dear friend & patron Gundren Rockseeker has stumbled upon what he claims to be "the opportunity of a lifetime" and he wants each of you involved. Reluctant to provide any further details, for fear of the prying eyes & ears in Neverwinter, he has asked you to transport a wagon of supplies south to Phandalin, where he will outline his grand plan and answer all of your questions.*
* Max Players: 4 [FULL]
* **System: D&D 5e/5.5e**
* Beginner-friendly
* Pre-generated character sheets provided but feel free to bring your own (Level 1)
**Mini-Campaigns (2-5)**
3\. "Just another Monster Hunt” GMed by Adi
*On your travels, you come across a village that is plagued by monsters. The desperate villagers beg your party to take care of these creatures once and for all.*
*This will be a two session game so make sure you will be able to make it next week as well.*
* Max Players: 5 [FULL]
* **System: D&D 5e**
* Beginner-friendly
* Bring your own character sheet (Level 5)
**Campaigns**
4\. “Chronicles” GMed by Mark
* Max Players: 6 [FULL]
5\. "The Ballad of the Odwynd Dale" GMed by Finn
* Max Players: 6 [FULL]
6\. "Fallout London" GMed by Ells
* Max Players: 3 [FULL]
If you have any questions drop a message to Alex, Finn, Ariel or Sandra in the discord. See you next Tuesday! 🎲🧙🐉
Learn to Meditate - Free Ongoing Course - Tuesdays in Covent Garden @ 7.30pm
Join us for a Free Ongoing Course - Learn to Meditate - Tuesdays in Covent Garden @ 7.30pm - Sahaja Yoga Meditation
Please arrive early - join any week - all welcome
Friends Meeting House, 8 Hop Gardens
Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4EH
To enter - please press the Bell marked - 'The Fry Room'
Achieve Yoga & enter into a state of ‘thoughtless awareness’.
In the heart of London, very close to Covent Garden, there is a weekly class in free meditation.
**Achieve Yoga & Learn to Meditate in 2026 - 7:30- 9:00pm Tuesdays**
The first experience of Sahaja Yoga meditation is called Self Realisation. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we generally sit on chairs to achieve Yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. As such no Asanas (exercises) are required, no mat or special clothing
## What is Meditation?
Meditation is a state of mental silence or rest, where our attention is aware, but not engrossed in thinking. It is known as ‘thoughtless awareness’. It is achieved when the indwelling Kundalini energy awakens and carries the individual attention beyond the level of the 6th chakra, into the seventh chakra, known as Sahasrara.
## Yoga!
It is here we achieve Yoga! As the mind finds rest and silence, we become able to feel our inner Self (Spirit). This can be tangibly felt, it actually manifests, as a cool wind, breath or breeze, often experienced on the palms of the hands or at the top (crown) of the head. It is a spontaneous, effortless natural happening.
Each week many people experience this actualisation at one of the many free meditation classes on offer
## How to get into balance?
The secret of the Sahaja Yoga method resides within us, at the base of the spinal chord, in a triangular bone called the “sacrum bone”. Since our birth in our sacrum bone dwells an inner energy called in Sanskrit Kundalini; it is characterised as a feminine energy and once activated, this energy rises along our spine until it reaches the top of the head and finally connects with the universal energy. This union is called “yoga” in Sanskrit.
## Kundalini
As our indwelling Kundalini rises through the central channel, this benevolent feminine energy activates the chakras, removing all the impurities from them and nourishing the entire inner system. It is through this happening that we are elevated into ‘thoughtless awareness’, the mental silence of true meditation
www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk
Free Meditation & Yoga Classes in London
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REST Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Aerial Relaxation Pods… with Sound journey! Two sessions 7:15-8:30 & 8:45-10pm
Aerial Relaxation Pods… with Live Ambient Music!
- London's Deep Relaxation Experience -
Aerial Relaxation Pods - Lift Your Spirit
Please watch our video to give you a taste of the experience:
Our Aerial Relaxation Pods video on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxlR9u44llw
London's first multi-sensory, aerial relaxation experience with Live ambient music, aromatherapy and featuring our beautiful sky-blue silky Aerial Hammocks.
"An oasis of calm in our busy lives."
Two sessions per evening on Thursdays:
IMPORTANT: Please note your space is only confirmed once booked through Eventbrite.
7:15-8:30pm book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84883457707
8:45-10pm book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84878729565
COST:
1 x ticket £17 (£18.92 inc ticket fee)
Offer (limited availability) 2x tickets £28 (£30.77 inc ticket fee)
"Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your Aerial Relaxation Pod class... and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe, suspended in the air, slowly rocking, with the crystal bowls and ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support, allowing peace to flow into my entire being." - Alison
COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
- If you are showing any symptoms, please do not attend. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately.
- You can wear a face-covering during the sessions if you choose to.
- Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing ensuring your knees, armpits and torso are covered, and with a bag for your belongings. There are bathrooms at the venue but no changing rooms.
- We will provide antibacterial wipes and hand sanitisers at the venue. Please wash your hands regularly and use the hand sanitiser supplied upon entering the venue.
- All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant between each session.
- We ask that all participants keep at least 1m physical distance at all times. Any participant repeatedly breaching this distance will be asked to leave.
- We will provide clean lavender eye pillows and covers will be changed between each session. You are welcome to bring your own eye pillow/ eye mask.
- All hammocks will be disinfected with antibacterial spray between each session.
- Blankets and cushions: we will provide separate sets for each session. You are welcome to bring your own blanket & cushion.
- The venue has skylights that will be opened to allow more airflow in the space.
PLEASE NOTE:
1) Strictly no latecomers! - Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry, (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here.
2) Please only arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session, as there is no waiting room.
3) No Refunds. No refunds are available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.
4) Clothing: Please wear a sleeved shirt that covers the armpits and leggings or yoga trousers that cover your knees. Wear form-fitting clothing. Please do not wear baggy clothing as they can snag and catch on the sling’s fabric causing accidents. Ensure that your clothing is "zipper free" and remove all jewellery (body piercings, watches and hair clips. These items can snag and damage the silk hammocks.
London 2-player Playtests
Welcome to London 2-player Playtests, a friendly meetup open to everyone interested in playing 2-player or solo games.
You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters!
For designers: Whether your game is for TWO PLAYERS, a SOLO experience, or a larger game you’d like to test with fewer players, this event is for you! Please comment with the game length, whether you need 1 or 2 playtesters, and a brief description.
The event is free and will take place at the National Theatre: https://maps.app.goo.gl/74QGHXWPs5KZH6MC9
We'll meet around 6:15 pm, and playtesting sessions will begin at 6:30 pm. If you'll be joining at a later time, please let us know in the comments! If you're a designer arriving late, please be aware that your game may not get playtested.
Join us for an evening of engaging playtests and creative feedback!
London daytime testing at Waterloo
We playtest all sorts of tabletop games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever (but not video games). Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes.
You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters!
Please let us know in the comments when you plan to arrive/leave and whether you are bringing a game or not. This helps us to plan the day better.
The schedule is:
10am onwards - gathering, chatting
11am sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 1')
12:30ish - break for food/chat
1pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 2')
2:30ish - break for food/chat
3pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 3')
4:30ish - finish up
Often, we might hang around afterwards, to play some already-published games.
We are strict on timings, so please try to arrive a few minutes before the session to limit disruption.
You can just come for part of the day if you wish. The reason we have fixed timings for the 3 'slots' is to make it easier for folk to do so.
Designers of all levels of experience are welcome! But if it's your first time, we ask that you don't bring a game and just spend some time learning how the group works.
The group works based on reciprocation. If you expect to test your own game, make sure stay for long enough to play other games. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to play one of your own games every third 90-minute session. So if you stay a whole day (3 sessions), you can expect to have one session to play your game(s). A good rule of thumb is that if you come all day, you will have one 90 minute session with two other playtesters in which to test your own games. It is sometimes possible to test games with more players. If your game requires 4 or more, please note that as standard you will be allocated half of a session (45 minutes).
Pre-covid, we were getting unmanageable. As a result, we may have to limit attendees. This is a free-to-use venue, and we have to be mindful that other folk want to use the same space.
Please note: This is an adults only event.
We look forward to seeing you!
Whitley Bay Playtest Day
Playtesting comes to Bay Games, Whitley Bay's game cafe. A full afternoon of demoing, with Playtest UK volunteers on hand to connect gamers with games.
Bay Games has been supporting game designers since first opening its doors, and we're thrilled be joining them for this event. This page is intended for designers to register interest. If you are interested in demoing - and you have not already messaged me - please comment here BEFORE Monday 29th June. You can bring as many different prototypes as you want but the event is not intended for promotion - any posters, flyers etc must be no larger than A4 size. Any questions feel free to comment!
Evening Meditation
An easy way to take time out: a **30-minute guided meditation** to pause, let go of your day, unwind your mind and create a space for calm and peace.
**This is a free in-person meditation.**
**If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/ "https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/")
\* I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored. We will process your personal data in line with the GDPR requirements and always store it securely and use it only for the purpose for which it has been collected. We will not pass on your details to any third parties without your consent.
TRE® Tension Release to Relax
This class offers an opportunity to learn simple and profound techniques to calm the body's stress response and reset the nervous system so that it is more relaxed, balanced and stable. We will work with the tools on our own and if desired, also offer support and consensual, healing touch in pairs.
There will also be an opportunity to discover how the subconscious mind impacts the nervous system, our thinking and our behaviour and how we can work with the subconscious mind to live more freely.
TRE® is one of the tools we'll explore. It uses simple and safe exercises that enable the body to access and release deep tension, stress and trauma patterns from the body. The exercises safely activate the natural and innate reflex of vibrating/tremoring/shaking in the muscles to release tension and calm the nervous system. When this movement happens in a safe and controlled environment, the body can find its way back into balance.
This class is for you if:
* you want to feel more connected to your body and less in your head
* you are interested in learning a powerful technique that you can use for the rest of your life to manage stress and tension as nature intended
* you want to let go of narratives, stories, limiting beliefs and find more freedom to be yourself
For more information and to book, please click [here](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/17739/tre-tension-trauma-releasing-exercises-with-andy)
Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
To book:
Www.Barefootyogaandtherapy.com
The term Yoga Nidra means yogic or psychic sleep. It is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, induced by a guided meditation
Yoga Nidra Benefits:
Rejuvenates the body and the brain.
Fights fatigue.
Reduces anxiety and lowers high-stress levels.
Increases mind and body awareness.
Improves concentration.
Bolsters memory.
Purges negative and unnecessary thoughts.
REST Events Near You
Connect with your local REST community
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
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.
Founding Connections: The Columbus Investor Social | Vol. 1
Hi everyone! We're Jared and Petria Walker, local real estate investors based in Columbus, Ohio, with a passion for short-term rentals and hospitality. We're looking to start a casual monthly Columbus-area meetup for entrepreneurs, investors, real estate professionals, and anyone interested in short-term rentals to share ideas, discuss market trends, learn from one another, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, we'd love to connect, collaborate, and grow together. We believe some of the best opportunities begin with great conversations. See you soon!
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!




















