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Lunar New Year Gathering with Chinese Brush Painting, Bhajans & Yoga Nidra
Lunar New Year Gathering with Chinese Brush Painting, Bhajans & Yoga Nidra
The Year of the Fire Horse combines two dynamic and powerful energies: the force of fire and the speed of a horse. This is a year where things can go quickly…conscious slowing down, listening to our inner wisdom and being present will be crucial to make this the effective and positively transformative year that it has the potential to be. Join us for an afternoon of Chinese brush painting and mantra singing to come into celebratory, heart opening presence ending with a yoga nidra for reconnection to intuition and deep rest. With Myriam Bartu and Rajani Battula. At Zurich Dynamic Yoga Academy, Gewerbestrasse 24, Thalwil Follow Rajani on Instagram here: [https://www.instagram.com/jaan_arts](https://www.instagram.com/jaan_arts/%EF%BF%BCSuggested) Suggested contribution: 60.- * Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Relaxation * Chinese Brush Painting for presence * Mantras and Bhajans singing * Intentions setting @Zurich Dynamic Yoga Academy, Gewerbestrasse 24, Thalwil and in Sihlwald Energy Exchange 60.- With a friend: 100.- A day to uplift and balance as we begin the year of the fire horse. More details on the website www.reconnectionrest.org [Please book here: https://share.formgrid.com/HnTuTJMbd0qyE0dl](https://share.formgrid.com/HnTuTJMbd0qyE0dl)
Daily Evening Meditation at 7 -  7:30pm -  open to all
Daily Evening Meditation at 7 - 7:30pm - open to all
### Daily Evening Meditation ##### For all peace lovers and others, for beginners and advanced meditators. We love silence. We meditate with our eyes open—or closed, if you prefer. Come and enjoy the powerful vibrations of peace. We are happy to offer guided meditation upon request. **Welcome—join the wave of peace!** [www.brahmakumaris.ch](www.brahmakumaris.ch)
Lunar New Year Gathering: Chinese Brush Painting, Mantra Singing & Yoga Nidra
Lunar New Year Gathering: Chinese Brush Painting, Mantra Singing & Yoga Nidra
The Year of the Fire Horse combines two dynamic and powerful energies: the force of fire and the speed of a horse. This is a year where things can go quickly…conscious slowing down, listening to our inner wisdom and being present will be crucial to make this the effective and positively transformative year that it has the potential to be. Join us for an afternoon of Chinese brush painting and mantra singing to come into celebratory, heart opening presence ending with a yoga nidra for reconnection to intuition and deep rest. With Myriam Bartu and Rajani Battula. At Zurich Dynamic Yoga Academy, Gewerbestrasse 24, Thalwil * Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Relaxation * Chinese Brush Painting for presence * Mantras and Bhajans singing * Intentions setting @Zurich Dynamic Yoga Academy, Gewerbestrasse 24, Thalwil and in Sihlwald Energy Exchange 60.- With a friend: 100.- A day to uplift and balance as we begin the year of the fire horse. More details on the website [www.reconnectionrest.org](http://www.reconnectionrest.org/) [Please book here: [https://share.formgrid.com/HnTuTJMbd0qyE0dl](https://share.formgrid.com/HnTuTJMbd0qyE0dl)](https://share.formgrid.com/HnTuTJMbd0qyE0dl)
Tägliche Abendmeditation von 19:00 -19:30 Uhr
Tägliche Abendmeditation von 19:00 -19:30 Uhr
### Tägliche Abendmeditation ##### Für alle Friedensliebhaber und andere, für Meditations-Anfänger\*innen und Fortgeschrittene. Wir lieben die Stille. Wir meditieren mit offenen Augen - oder mit geschlossenen, wenn Sie dies vorziehen. Kommen Sie und geniessen Sie die kraftvollen Schwingungen des Friedens. Wenn Sie wünschen bieten wir auch gerne eine geführte Meditation an. **Willkommen auf der Welle des Friedens!** [www.brahmakumaris.ch](www.brahmakumaris.ch)
Lunar New Year Gathering: Chinese Brush Painting, Mantras and Yoga Nidra
Lunar New Year Gathering: Chinese Brush Painting, Mantras and Yoga Nidra
The Year of the Fire Horse combines two dynamic and powerful energies: the force of fire and the speed of a horse. This is a year where things can go quickly…conscious slowing down, listening to our inner wisdom and being present will be crucial to make this the effective and positively transformative year that it has the potential to be. Join us for an afternoon of Chinese brush painting and mantra singing to come into celebratory, heart opening presence ending with a yoga nidra for reconnection to intuition and deep rest. With Myriam Bartu and Rajani Battula. At Zurich Dynamic Yoga Academy, Gewerbestrasse 24, Thalwil * Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Relaxation * Chinese Brush Painting for presence * Mantras and Bhajans singing * Intentions setting @Zurich Dynamic Yoga Academy, Gewerbestrasse 24, Thalwil and in Sihlwald Energy Exchange 60.- With a friend: 100.- A day to uplift and balance as we begin the year of the fire horse. More details on the website [www.reconnectionrest.org](http://www.reconnectionrest.org/) [Please book here: [https://share.formgrid.com/HnTuTJMbd0qyE0dl](https://share.formgrid.com/HnTuTJMbd0qyE0dl)]([https://share.formgrid.com/HnTuTJMbd0qyE0dl](https://share.formgrid.com/HnTuTJMbd0qyE0dl))
Clarity Begins in the Body — A Somatic Energy Workshop to Return to Flow
Clarity Begins in the Body — A Somatic Energy Workshop to Return to Flow
Most of us spend our lives in the *middle zone* — not exactly suffering, but not truly shining either. We carry a silent emotional overload that acts like a dimmer switch on our internal light. This workshop is designed to help you flip that switch back to **Bright**. Whether you're a busy professional or simply longing to feel better in your body and mind, this session is a space to recharge and elevate. **This is an experience.** Instead of just talking about wellness, we use somatic energy techniques to *physically* shift how you feel. By gently clearing emotional and mental residue from the system, we create space for clarity, ease, and natural flow. In this 90-minute session, you will: * **Identify and measure:** Gain a clear baseline of how you feel right now using the SUE scale. * **Experience somatic tapping:** A gentle, physical technique to clear away emotional noise and mental fog. * **Apply energy techniques:** Discover how to move energy through your system to restore flow. * **Witness your evolution:** See exactly how much your state of mind and body has evolved by the end of the session. * **Details:** * **When:** Sunday\, February 22nd \| 16:00 – 17:30 * **Where:** Hohlstrasse, 8004 Zürich * *(Full address will be shared with confirmed participants.)* * **Cost:** Free, donation-based community session to support the creation of future workshops. * *(Suggested donation: 15–25 CHF to cover space and materials.)* * **RSVP:** Limited to 10-12 participants to keep the atmosphere intimate and supportive. *Come as you are.* *Leave lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself.* PS: Feel free to message me with any questions :)
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Sundays
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Sundays
Be open for change and come into your full potential! Get unstuck with Kundalini Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation and learn the tools to explore your inner riches. Let go of mental trash, find courage and lightness, and bring a sparkling joyfulness into your everyday-life as you gradually connect with your innermost sensitive being. You will leave this class energetically re-charged, with a calm mind, your spirits lifted and a soothed heart. Looking forward to see you! Sat Nam and blessings of grace, Nava No previous knowledge required. This class is for anyone interested in kundalini yoga and meditation, newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike. Regular class: 35.- / 10-class multiple: 320.- (valid 4 months) Students / Unemployed / Kulturlegi: 25.- / 10-class multiple: 225.- (valid 4 months)

Soto Zen Events This Week

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Soundhealing - Klangreise mit Gong & Kristallschalen (Baden)
Soundhealing - Klangreise mit Gong & Kristallschalen (Baden)
English below. Der Klang des Gongs erzeugt eine kraftvolle Welle, die durch den ganzen Körper fliesst, berührt jede Zelle, jeden Gedanken und jedes Gefühl, klärt, harmonisiert und führt zu tiefer Entspannung. Der Gong führt dich genau dorthin, wo deine Seele sein möchte. 💫 Mögliche Wirkungen der Klangtherapie: • Tiefe Entspannung • Befreiung von Anspannung • Abbau von Stress und Ängsten • Verbesserter Schlaf und erhöhte Konzentration • Regeneration des Nerven- und Hormonsystems • Emotionales und energetisches Gleichgewicht • Auflösung unbewusster Muster und Ängste • Verbesserung der Durchblutung und der Beweglichkeit, Entspannung der Muskeln 🎵 Klangtherapie ist eine uralte, spirituelle Methode der Heilung, Verjüngung und Transformation. Heute ist sie eine der natürlichsten Methoden, um mit sich selbst und seiner Lebensenergie in Verbindung zu treten. 💖 Kommen Sie und teilen Sie diese Erfahrung – lassen Sie uns gemeinsam in den Raum des Klangs eintauchen, wo sich der Körper entspannt, der Geist Frieden findet und das Herz sich daran erinnert, was Liebe ist. \-\-\-\- ENGLISH \-\-\-\- The sound of the gong creates a powerful wave that flows through the entire body, touching every cell, every thought, and every feeling, clearing, harmonizing, and leading to deep relaxation. The gong takes you exactly where your soul wants to be. 💫 Possible effects of sound therapy: • Deep relaxation • Release of tension • Reduction of stress and anxiety • Improved sleep and increased concentration • Regeneration of the nervous and endocrine systems • Emotional and energetic balance • Dissolution of unconscious patterns and fears • Improved circulation and mobility, relaxation of muscles 🎵 Sound therapy is an ancient, spiritual method of healing, rejuvenation, and transformation. Today, it is one of the most natural ways to connect with yourself and your life energy. 💖 Come and share this experience—let's dive into the space of sound together, where the body relaxes, the mind finds peace, and the heart remembers what love is.
Systemaufstellungs-Workshop
Systemaufstellungs-Workshop
Systemaufstellungen sind eine effektive, verblüffende und tiefwirkende Transformationsmethode. Sie ermöglichen Dir, emotionale Blockaden und Muster, die zwischen Dir und Deinen Zielen oder wichtigen Menschen in Deinem Leben stehen, zu fühlen, zu integrieren und zu verändern. Es eröffnet sich Dir ein neuer Zugang zu unmittelbaren Lösungen und neuen Handlungsmöglichkeiten. Dabei wird ein inneres, zuvor unbewusstes Bild eines bestimmten Themas in eine räumliche Darstellung übersetzt. Das heisst, dass Du andere Teilnehmer des Workshops aussuchst, die für die Aspekte oder Personen in Deinem Bild/System stehen. Für Dich und die Stellvertreter in Deinem System wird sichtbar und fühlbar, welche innere Dynamik in Dir wirkt in Bezug auf Dein Anliegen: Was oder wer hat einen zu grossen oder zu kleinen Einfluss in Deinem Leben? Welche Aspekte oder Personen behindern Deinen Fortschritt? Was oder wen gilt es zu verabschieden? Welche Menschen oder Elemente hast Du bisher als wichtige Wirkkraft übersehen? Was oder wen gilt es in Dein Leben zu integrieren? Durch gezielte Interventionen kannst Du in Deiner Aufstellung etwas verstehen, verändern, vergeben, loslassen, mehr Raum geben, was Dir vorher nicht möglich oder bewusst war. Du kannst auch kostenlos als reine/r Stellvertreter\*in am Workshop teilnehmen. mit eigener Aufstellung: CHF 295 Anmeldung unter: [https://rebekkathommen.ch/systemaufstellungen/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frebekkathommen.ch%2Fsystemaufstellungen%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExeFp5djRkRTV4WlJyRkFJQ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR41oZWs8M57v5mtUO9TOCbLPkd-urym6QDO2WRFTADshkuwShVMNNjw1SCUmQ_aem_GfAmqhS2OEnFVTsd1l6d2g&h=AT0gYdfrsOHiVcrv15AW3c8nHdSrRGdIO3H9U4JWGpQ-rXcUFwKwdVfw6E9Q0duQhNFPIGPGR07yZejie2BPrbPR7akdhYtCdNOcPMhunh5hyU2ZDU-NwS3Q3obKhukx7WC4TiOe6Q5QKopaw6ERtosPv8lp_Q&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT1UhW8U_iCz1vjVtRd8vFu1mgP7DoGjvwFKccMJzrNiKIgb6Q1zi3rXwWqrXTece3Muc7TYw3NBfbOz89dAb-o2rT6Y0eLRHAQnAxN8mJkD9gVIJbl8i9i38riw7BpawFmoaR_1Q8RHZRUdufqlJtawXBBLjT9-bYQ) Dauer: pro Aufstellung stehen max. 60min zur Verfügung.
COLD WATER PLUNGE - different location
COLD WATER PLUNGE - different location
Welcome cold lovers! We have been practising cold water plunges for over 4 years. We believe in the benefits of cold water exposure. The feeling you get after the swim is magnificent, it makes you feel alive. We have started this group to safely experience the cold water together. We motivate each other, do active warmup exercises, and also share our life stories with a warm coffee/tea afterwards. The event is every Sunday at 11:30, we meet this time at Savera-Areal, no matter the weather. Take along: a large towel, comfortable bathing suit, flip-flops, and warm clothes (hat, gloves, etc). If you’re planning swimming out take along a bright swim buoy. The event is Free. IMPORTANT: Every participant takes responsibility for themselves when attending this event. Before attempting cold water exposure, individuals with health conditions (e.g., heart problems or hypertension) should seek advice from a healthcare professional. Safely acclimating the body to cold temperatures requires preparation and gradual exposure.
Sundays Kundalini with Nava
Sundays Kundalini with Nava
Be open for change and come into your full potential! Get unstuck with Kundalini Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation and learn the tools to explore your inner riches. Let go of mental trash, find courage and lightness, and bring a sparkling joyfulness into your everyday-life as you gradually connect with your innermost sensitive being. You will leave this class energetically re-charged, with a calm mind, your spirits lifted and a soothed heart. Looking forward to see you! Sat Nam and blessings of grace, Nava No previous knowledge required. This class is for anyone interested in kundalini yoga and meditation, newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike. Regular class: 35.- / 10-class multiple: 320.- (valid 4 months) Students / Unemployed / Kulturlegi: 25.- / 10-class multiple: 225.- (valid 4 months) Visit also: www.yoga2be.ch // Meetup: Yoga2Be - Movement, Energy, Nutrition for Body & Mind http://meetu.ps/c/3DljJ/8Hl5s/a
Stitching on Sunday
Stitching on Sunday
Envision Feelings on Canvas: Your Safe Space in Color
Envision Feelings on Canvas: Your Safe Space in Color
[Tickets for this event are sold via eventfrog](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/wellness/envision-feelings-on-canvas-your-safe-space-in-color-7424100423378689785.html) Envision Feelings on Canvas is a guided, embodied workshop that invites participants to reconnect with a personal sense of safety and calm through meditation, gentle movement, and intuitive painting. The experience begins by slowing down. **Through soft breathing techniques, guided meditation, and intuitive movement, participants are gently supported in settling both body and mind into a meditative state**. From here, they are invited to imagine and explore an inner space where they feel grounded, safe, and at ease. This process encourages deep listening to the body and emotions, allowing thoughts, sensations, and feelings to naturally arise without judgment. From this calm, reflective state, **participants translate their inner experience onto canvas. With the guidance of an instructor, they are introduced to simple painting techniques and fundamental concepts of color, shape, and composition.** The focus is not on technical perfection, but on expression and intention, learning how visual elements can communicate emotion, mood, and atmosphere. No prior experience is needed. **You do not need to have painted or meditated before**. The entire process is gently guided step by step, and all necessary materials are provided. Participants are fully supported throughout the workshop. The result is a deeply personal artwork that becomes a visual anchor to this inner safe space. A painting you can return to at any time, using color and form as a reminder of calm, safety, and presence. **Each participant takes home their finished 30 × 40 cm canvas, a tangible reflection of their inner experience.** [Tickets for this event are sold via eventfrog](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/wellness/envision-feelings-on-canvas-your-safe-space-in-color-7424100423378689785.html)
Walk & Connect | Wood Art & Panorama View
Walk & Connect | Wood Art & Panorama View
**⚠️ Ticket needed :** [https://social-circle.ch/](https://social-circle.ch/) Ready to swap screens for fresh air and new faces? 🌲✨ Join us for a **forest walk + guided Speed Friending rounds** — and a highlight stop at **Hardwaldturm** for a panoramic view. We’ll finish with a cozy **local café hang** in Kloten (optional food/drinks) and a few rounds of deeper conversation. 📲 **Join our WhatsApp chat for live updates + last-minute details:** (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGKLziV4s7bLZWEiouTQhi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGKLziV4s7bLZWEiouTQhi) 📍 **Timeline (Updated):** * **11:20** Meet at **Zurich Main Station (HB), under the main clock** (details in WhatsApp) 🕰️ * **11:49** Take the **S7 toward Winterthur** from **platform 41/42** 🚆 * **12:05** Arrive in **Kloten** * **12:10** Start the **forest walk + Speed Friending rounds** 🌳🤝 * **12:45** Arrive at **Hardwaldturm** — enjoy the panorama view 📸 * **13:00** Head back toward **Kloten** * **13:30** **Local café stop** (food option) + a few rounds of **Deep Talk** ☕🗣️ * **14:45** Head back to **Zurich Main Station (HB)** In case of bad weather we do a shorter walk and extend the cafe part 🌦️☕ \*\*\* \#\# Disclaimer Participation in this event requires a valid ticket, which must be purchased in advance via the link provided in the event description. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do not accept cash payments on the day of the event. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we’re here to help. We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers. By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Social Circle’s social media channels and those of our partners. Please be aware that we cannot wait for late participants, as this disrupts the planned group flow and connections. If you're delayed or choose a different route, it’s your responsibility to catch up with the group. **Pictures** might be taken — please tell the host if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are **non-refundable**. Join our WhatsApp community to stay updated on future events: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

Soto Zen Events Near You

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Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Meeting Room 2b, Main Library 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. We desire to cultivate a space where all questions are welcome and each person is treated with compassion and respect.
Monday Night Meditation Practice
Monday Night Meditation Practice
Join us on Monday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.
Open Meeting
Open Meeting
Wednesday Night Meditation Practice
Wednesday Night Meditation Practice
Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg
Scioto Valley Chorus open rehearsal
Scioto Valley Chorus open rehearsal
Come check us out! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!
Spa for Your Soul: A Sacred Pause for Renewal and Wholeness
Spa for Your Soul: A Sacred Pause for Renewal and Wholeness
Join us at **Unity of Columbus** for *Spa for Your Soul*, a restorative and inspiring workshop designed to nourish your spirit, awaken your inner wisdom, and reconnect you with the sacred rhythm of life. Drawing from the rich spiritual insights of **Matthew Fox** and the timeless theological wisdom of **Thomas Aquinas**, this workshop invites participants into a deeper experience of spirituality rooted in compassion, creativity, and divine presence. Together, we will explore spirituality not as something distant or abstract, but as a lived, embodied experience—one that honors joy, justice, beauty, and the inherent goodness of creation. Through guided reflection, gentle spiritual practices, discussion, and contemplative moments, *Spa for Your Soul* offers a sacred space to release stress, renew clarity, and remember the divine spark within. This is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and tend lovingly to your soul—much like a spa experience, but for your inner life. Whether you are seeking spiritual refreshment, deeper understanding, or simply a peaceful space to be present, this workshop welcomes you exactly as you are. **Come, rest, reflect, and renew—your soul deserves it.**