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Dear All, This session is mainly for the people who want to learn kundalini yoga/meditation in a traditional way. Traditionally the master will transfer his/her kundalini energy to the student to activate his important chakras (energy centre) including Third Eye and Crown Chakra. The student can start to feel his/her Kundalini Energy is rising from their base of the spine and feeling the energy vibration(Consciousness) in the third eye (the space between the eyebrows) from the Kundalini Activation. This session is helpful for the beginners who want to learn simple yoga-meditation exercises also. This is a general session to experience your inner kundalini energy. But if you need proper kundalini activation(Shaktipat), then pre-registration is mandatory. **What is included in this session?** Simple stretching practices for Hip and Spine (not complicated, even beginners can do) Kundalini Breathing Techniques Sound Energy (Mantra) Meditation Energy Healing Techniques Formal Kundalini Activation (optional and only for pre-registered people) Chakra Meditation Yoga Nidra (Relaxation) **Some of the benefits of Kundalini Energy Activation are:** Keeps the body healthy Mind attains its natural peaceful state, so the meditation becomes easy. Breathing pattern will be harmonized Stress release and peace Clear & sharp intellect More intuition Inner happiness Clairvoyance and Clairvision and to the ultimate SELF realization (which will lead to the blissful state - our true state) with enough years of practise **DONATION BASIS** **About the Teacher who conducts this session:** The kundalini wisdom teacher Jayaprakash is from India. He is practising kundalini yoga for the since 2005 under the guidance of Self Realized Indian Master "GuruMahan". He is teaching kundalini yoga since 2008 as part of a non-profit organization "Maha Shakthi Yogam Switzerland". He teaches Yoga/Meditation/Pranic Healing/Stress Relief courses in various places of Germany and Switzerland. He is the authorized kundalini yoga wisdom teacher from UPF(India) to give kundalini initiations (Shaktipat) with the Grace and Protection of his Master. All these events are conducted for non-profit purpose. Donations are collected on behalf of Swiss non-profit organization (Verein) "Maha Shakthi Yogam - Switzerland" **Eligibility:** Anyone can attend the session even if they don't have previous yoga/Meditation experiences. **Dress:** Wear a comfortable dress if possible yoga dress. We provide the yoga mat. **Please RSVP only you are really interested and coming ! Limited Seats !** **About Kundalini Shaktipat:** In every human being there is a source of natural energy that the yogis call the kundalini. In order to evolve in the yogic path, no matter what our path, the kundalini must be active. For most of us, the kundalini lies dormant at the bottom of the spine in the base chakra known as the Muladhar. When it awakens, it ascends through the chakras until it reaches the highest chakra, the Sahasrar. When that occurs, we merge with our True Self and attain SELF realization (our true nature). Shaktipat is the transfer of spiritual energy from the teacher to the student in order to awaken the kundalini. This process is compared to lighting one candle with another that is already lit and glowing. When the teacher is connected with the fully realized master and the energy is completely within his or her control, shaktipat initiation ensures that the student’s energy will remain active and stable. "Electricity is present everywhere, but there can be light only when the switch is turned on. Similarly the true master manifests the consciousness in the disciple through shaktipat.” **HAPPINESS is our TRUE Nature, which comes from within not from outside !**

STEP outside the STUDIO. STEP outside your HEAD. THIS IS NOT about COPYING "PRETTY ART". It is about being AUTHENTIC!! **This ACTIVITY is for YOU if:** You wish to DECREASE STRESS LEVEL 2 or 3 bars. You wish to know how to MEDITATE. You wish to SHARPEN YOUR EYE and learn how to paint. **What do we do?** In this class I teach you MY METHOD for easily drawing what you see. **Where?** Botanical Garden of University of Zürich. We meet at the greenhouses. Free entrance. **What do you bring?** A SMILE. That is more than enough for me. **Which languages do I speak?** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level).

Playing Beachvolley at Beachhalle Zürich Nord We play 3vs3 or 2vs2 🏐 You should be safe playing a forearm pass and finger-pass. Please pay 18Chf via Twint to +41791231674. Please write the name and the date of the event, so i know who paid. Its for renting the field and for organising.

Conversation en français et balade spontanée. Essayons de suivre nos bonnes résolutions! ^^ Pour celles et ceux qui veulent discuter tranquillement en français, venez discuter de tout et de rien! Tous les niveaux sont bienvenus, même si je parlerai principalement français, j'essaierai de me faire comprendre! Merci de vous désinscrire si vous n'êtes pas sûr de venir! **RDV** sur les bancs à l'entrée de la forêt! **PAS** dans le restaurant ^^'

**Walk description:** The hike starts at Regensdorf-Watt train station at 13:10. We will then walk to Zurich city center, where the concert will take place. We need to arrive before 17:00 for the concert, but it’s better to get there earlier to find a spot with a good view. It’s best if you’re in good shape and have sturdy hiking shoes, but I think this is one of the easiest routes I’ve ever done with the group. [Von Orgel, Predigerkirche Zürich nach Wolfsbachtobelweg Trail | Wanderung | Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2755485931?share_token=al0msKIfJVMB1rHT2aYyTOh7naB7PxrO5hH2aF2s3Pdh6ql9n8&ref=wtd) **About the concert:** [Konzerte - Altstadtorchester Zürich](https://altstadtorchester.ch/index.php/konzerte/) **How to go with the train (from Zurich and I will meet you on the way):** [Verbindungen Zürich HB nach Regensdorf-Watt | Das Online-Portal der SBB für Fahrplan, Zug und ÖV](https://www.sbb.ch/de?stops=[{%22value%22:%228503000%22,%22label%22:%22Z%C3%BCrich+HB%22,%22type%22:%22ID%22},{%22value%22:%228503526%22,%22label%22:%22Regensdorf-Watt%22,%22type%22:%22ID%22}]&date=%222026-01-25%22&time=%2212:20%22&moment=%22DEPARTURE%22&selected_trip=1) **dedicated whatapp group** [WhatsApp Group Invite](https://chat.whatsapp.com/I2qQHpKCfzBEICDoIMO9Yh) **Registration:** To sign up, please select "Yes" in the WhatsApp community survey for this activity: [🌄 Switzerland Discovery Crew (Preferred Ages 18-35)🌄 | WhatsApp-Kanal](https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaoercY1XquRrJm58k3V) If the event will happen in more than 30 days, I haven't added the survey in the channel yet. (Because message in a WhatsApp channel can be read by a new member only 30 days before he joins. But you can already enter the corresponding WhatsApp group) If you are concerned about privacy, only the admin of a WhatsApp channel can see who has voted in a poll (unlike a WhatsApp group). Please sign up only when you are certain! You can also register through Meetup, as it helps build momentum; however, I rely only on the number of people who signed up through the WhatsApp survey.

*:::::::::::::::: ((for EN Version scroll down please)) ::::::::::::::::* \*\*\*Ecstatic Dance \*\*\*ist eine Form der freien Tanz-Meditation. An diesem besonderen *Hybrid-Event* hast Du die Wahl: Tauche auf dem Dancefloor im Tanz in ekstatische Live-Musik ein – oder geniesse im hinteren, erhöhten Bereich die Aufführung als Konzert in Ruhe auf einem Stuhl. **Musikalisch erwartet Dich** eine einzigartige Reise: von mystischen, zarten Melodien über herzerfüllte Mantra-Gesänge bis hin zu treibenden Rhythmen – in einer schillernden Fusion westlicher und östlicher Harmonien. Die neuen Kompositionen von **Kevin O. Groner**, aufgeführt vom **Mantra-Chor Zürich** mit **Streichquartett** und **Perkussions-Trio**, entfalten eine erhebende, transformierende Energie. Diese Musik ist eine Reise zu Dir selbst – zu Deinem inneren, göttlichen Kern. Nach diesem Event wirst Du Dich tiefenentspannt, beflügelt, gelassen, heiter, gereinigt, inspiriert und beseelt fühlen. **Einführung & Warm-up – mit Indrani Kraftschatz** Das Warm-up ist für Menschen jeden Alters geeignet. Es löst Spannungen im Körper, öffnet den Atem und stimmt Dich auf das meditative Lauschen und freie Tanzen ein. Es wird etwa 10 min dauern. **Musiker:innen** * Dirigent: **[Kevin O. Groner](http://www.kevinogroner.com)** * Streichquartett: **Julia Roshko** (Violine), **Kaon Hong** (Violine), **Anastasiia Gerasina** (Viola), **Solme Hong** (Cello) * Perkussion: [Shrirang Mirajkar ](https://www.indianmusiccircle.ch/index.php/de/das-team)(Tabla), **Michael Köng** von [Somos Organicos ](https://www.somos.music/)(Djembe, Conga), **Vakant** (Kleinperkussion) * **[Mantra-Chor Zürich](http://www.mantrachoir.com)** **Mitnehmen** Wenn Du tanzen möchtest, bring bequeme Kleidung mit – getanzt wird barfuss oder in Socken. Ob Sitzplatz oder Dancefloor: Eine Trinkflasche ist immer empfehlenswert. **Gut zu wissen** Dies ist (anders als andere Veranstaltungen von "Mantra Chor" kein Mit-Sing-Event. Singen ist natürlich möglich, aber es steht diesmal für das Publikum die Möglichkeit zu Tanzen oder zu Lauschen im Vordergrund. Das warm-up können sowohl die Leute auf dem Dancefloor wie auch diejenigen auf Podium mitmachen. Dieser Event wird ohne Sponsoren organisiert und wird ermöglicht durch Deinen Ticket-Beitrag; Zusammen kreieren wir die Magie. :-) **Tickets:** Da die **Platzzahl begrenzt ist,** empfehlen wir den **Ticketkauf im Vorverkauf**. Es gibt eine limitierte Anzahl Tickets an der Abendkasse, Bezahlung Bar/ TWINT (sofern nicht im Vorfeld bereits ausverkauft). Dieser Event ist eine Kollaboration von **[Xtatic.ch](Xtatic.ch)** und dem **[Mantrachor](www.mantrachor.com)** ***:::::::::::::::: ENGLISH VERSION :::::::::::::::*** \*\*\*Ecstatic Dance \*\*\*is a form of free dance meditation. At this special *hybrid event*, you have the choice: Dive into ecstatic live music on the dancefloor – or enjoy the performance in the back area, seated comfortably on an elevated platform as if attending a concert. Musically, you can expect a unique journey – from mystical, delicate melodies and heart-opening mantra chants to driving rhythms in a shimmering fusion of Eastern and Western harmonies. The new compositions by **Kevin O. Groner**, performed by the **Mantra Choir Zurich** together with a **string quartet** and **percussion trio**, unfold an uplifting, transformative energy. This music is a journey within – to your inner, divine essence. You will leave this event feeling deeply relaxed, uplifted, peaceful, joyful, purified, inspired, and filled with light. **Introduction & Warm-up – with Indrani Kraftschatz** The warm-up is suitable for people of all ages. It helps release physical tension, opens the breath, and gently prepares you for meditative listening and free movement. Duration: about 10 minutes. **Musicians** \- Conductor: [Kevin O. Groner](https://www.kevinogroner.com) \- String Quartet: Julia Roshko \(violin\)\, Kaon Hong \(violin\)\, Anastasiia Gerasina \(viola\)\, Solme Hong \(cello\) \- Percussion: [Shrirang Mirajkar](https://www.indianmusiccircle.ch/index.php/de/das-team) (tabla), Michael Köng from *[Somos Organicos](https://www.somos.music/)* (djembe, conga), Vakant (small percussion) - [Mantra Choir Zurich](http://www.mantrachoir.com) **What to bring** If you wish to dance, please wear comfortable clothes – dancing is barefoot or in socks. Whether seated or dancing: bringing a water bottle is always recommended. **Good to know:** Unlike other “Mantra Choir” events, this is not a sing-along event. Singing is of course welcome, but this time the focus for the audience is on dancing or listening. The warm-up is open to everyone – both those on the dance floor and those seated in the auditorium. This event is organized without sponsors and made possible through your ticket contribution. Together, we create the magic. 🌟 **Tickets** **As space is limited,** we recommend **purchasing your ticket in advance.** A limited number of tickets may also be available at the door (cash or TWINT), unless sold out beforehand. This event is a collaboration between [Xtatic](www.xtatic.ch) und [Mantrachoir](www.mantrachoir.com)

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 at the Mythenquai Badi entrance 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.

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/networking-lunch-for-content-creators-7414635787612894997.html)** 🌿 **Networking Lunch for Content Creators** **A cosy mid-day meetup for content creators.** Looking to connect with other content creators in Zürich? Join us for a relaxed lunchtime meetup where good vibes, inspiring conversations, and new collaborations come naturally. Join our WhatsApp group for events for Content Creators : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DF9NkpO1W0LJza537mwYOn](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DF9NkpO1W0LJza537mwYOn) **What to Expect:** **✨ Speed Networking** We’ll rotate every **7 minutes**, so you’ll get the chance to meet everyone at the table. Share what you’re working on, exchange ideas, and find creators you vibe with. **🍵 Matcha Treat Included** Your **10.- ticket** includes a **voucher for a delicious matcha** to enjoy on your next visit. Whether you're into video, writing, design, branding, photography, podcasting, or you’re building your own creator brand—this lunch is for you. 📍 **Where** MARU, Rolandstrasse 🕐 **When** Lunch break — come as you are, leave with new contacts and fresh inspiration. **Important:** Tickets are non-refundable. Photos may be taken during the event; if you prefer not to appear in any pictures, please let the organizer know. **​Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

**⚠️[>>Ticket needed (Click here) <<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/lunch-surprise-activity-7416490189659352568.html)** 🍱 Japanese Lunch. Good Vibes. And a Plot Twist. ✨ Love spontaneity but dislike over-planned events? Then this is your kind of gathering. Join us for a relaxed Japanese lunch where the only thing you need to do is show up. **The Flow:** **Phase One: Lunch & Connect** Enjoy comforting Japanese food, easy conversations, and laid-back vibes. **Phase Two: The Surprise** After about 45 minutes, the group decides what happens next through a live poll. Ready to co-create the day? Join the WhatsApp group and be part of the decision-making: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KoVsq8GWNPPGpTmigg3Lv1 **Good to know:** 🤝 **Collective Decisions** – We vote on everything: park chill, café hopping, hidden gems, or something totally unexpected. 🌿 **No Pressure** – Not into the chosen activity? Totally fine—joining after is optional. 💸 **Budget-Friendly** – We keep things accessible affordable. **Note:** This is a self-organized, host-free event. The experience is created by the people who show up. *P.S. Photos may be taken during the event. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let the organizer know. Tickets are non-refundable.* Want more events like this? **Join our newsletter:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

Every last Sunday of the month ( Women only event) A chance to meet - swap books, grab a coffee and have a chit chat How it will work • Bring a book or two you have read and happy to swap (please do not expect it to be returned we are swapping ) • Grab a coffee have a chat and browse through the books on offer • Rule - please take the same amount of books you donate ( this enables all who donate get a book and also means the host is not carrying home left over books 😅) * If you dont have a book - please still feel free to join for coffee and chit chat join the WhatsApp chat here https://chat.whatsapp.com/IQ44Sqnm2iIDanJAEzqAzb

**Dear friends,** Let’s come together for an inspiring evening of exceptional young musicianship. The concert *“Junge Talente”* brings rising stars of the classical world to Baden, and we’ll meet up to enjoy this beautiful performance together. **📅 Date & Time** Sunday, 25 January 2026, 17:00 **📍 Venue** **Gartensaal der Villa Boveri, Baden** Ländliweg 5 (near Parkhaus Ländli) 🎼 **Program Highlights** Works by: Bach · Mozart · Paganini · Debussy · Saint-Saëns 🌟 **Performing Artists** **Nikita Koller – Violin** A remarkable young violinist studying at the Yehudi Menuhin School in London, winner of multiple international competitions, and already performing in renowned halls such as Carnegie Hall, KKL Luzern, and Mozarteum Salzburg. **Kateryna Tereshchenko – Piano** A distinguished pianist trained in Kyiv and Zürich, prizewinner of the Migros Kulturprozent competition, and active as a soloist, chamber musician, and Lied accompanist across Europe. **Opening performance:** **Josip Garic, Piano – 14 years old** **💳 Tickets** Free entry · Collection at the end Reserve at: [https://www.korendfeld.ch/events](https://www.korendfeld.ch/events/die-cellonauten-ein-weltraumkonzert/) Phone: **044 491 62 41** **✨ Meetup Plan** * 16:45 – Gather next to the entrance to **Gartensaal der Villa Boveri** * 17:00 – Concert begins * After the show – informal drinks nearby to share impressions For any further details, you’re welcome to reach out to me.

**⚠️[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/dating/other-events/paint-flirt-single-only-7409654048482174461.html)** 🎨✨ **Paint & Flirt – Singles Only Event (Ages 25–40)** ✨🎨 Looking for a fun way to meet new people while unleashing your creativity? Join us for **Paint & Flirt**, a unique singles event that blends art, laughter, and genuine connections. In a cozy, creative studio, you’ll rotate through **1:1 chats** while painting your choice of **ceramic or canvas**. No need to be an artist – it’s all about relaxing, getting playful with colors, and meeting like-minded singles. **📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) 💌 **What to expect:** * A warm, welcoming vibe – no awkward small talk * Icebreakers to keep conversations flowing * 1:1 chats with fellow singles in your age group (25-40) * Your own painted ceramic or canvas to take home 📍 **Where:** Paint it easy 📅 **When:** 30 Nov, 17:00 ✨ **Details:** We ensure a balanced gender ratio so everyone gets the most out of the evening. 🎟 **Early Bird Ticket: CHF 25** Includes: * ✅ **Ginger shot** from mono * ✅ **Welcome drink** \*\*\*Please note: \*\*\*⚠️ Painting is **not included** and must be paid on site. 🎨 **Creative activity costs:** paid directly at Paint it easy * Canvas painting: CHF 10/hour + canvas (e.g., 30x40 cm: CHF 9) * Pottery painting: CHF 20–45 per piece ​​​​​​ Come solo, leave with new connections – and maybe someone special. ❤️ 📸 **Note:** Photos may be taken during the event for Social Circle promotion. If you’d prefer not to appear in photos, just let us know when you arrive. Tickets are **non-refundable.** **Want more events like this? Join our group!** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

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

### Deepen Your Practice. Learn to Teach. Explore the Practice Through Props. Join us for a comprehensive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training that uniquely weaves together three powerful practices in one transformative program. You’ll begin by building a strong foundation in the eight limbs of Hatha yoga, then deepen your understanding through the intelligent use of yoga props—culminating with advanced tools: the Aerial Hammock and the Great Yoga Wall. #### This is more than a certification. It’s a journey of presence, purpose, and practice. Whether you’re on the path to becoming a yoga teacher or looking to strengthen your personal practice, this immersive 9-month program offers a supportive, in-depth journey through body, breath, and mindful movement. You’ll gain practical tools to lead powerful and authentic yoga experiences for diverse bodies and abilities. #### Throughout This Training, You Will: ##### ##### Mat Yoga Foundations * Study the Eight Limbs of Yoga and build a conscious, ethical foundation for life and teaching, rooted in ancient wisdom. * Learn classical Hatha Yoga sequencing: Master alignment-based asana, pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and philosophy to create impactful classes. * Gain skills in cueing, class structuring, and inclusive teaching for diverse bodies and abilities, ensuring every student feels seen and supported. * Explore anatomy, biomechanics, and prop usage to support safe, empowering, and accessible classes for all levels. * Develop your authentic teaching voice through hands-on labs, ample practice teaching opportunities, and personalized mentorship. ##### ##### Aerial Yoga * Use the aerial hammock as a prop to support alignment, cultivate confidence, and unlock new levels of creativity in your practice and teaching. * Master foundational rigging, spotting, and safety techniques specific to aerial yoga, ensuring a secure and empowering experience for your students. * Learn 108 postures and variations adapted for the aerial hammock, and receive a curated sequence to build dynamic and engaging aerial classes effortlessly. * Learn how to plan and lead aerial yoga classes with presence, intention, and clarity, guiding your students through a truly unique and transformative experience. * Learn myofascial release techniques to incorporate into your aerial yoga practice. ##### ##### The Great Yoga Wall * Train in Yoga Wall postures and inversions with a focused emphasis on achieving traction, precise alignment, and enhanced accessibility for all practitioners. * Learn wall-specific modifications, safety protocols, spotting techniques, and effective class sequencing to integrate the Yoga Wall into your teaching seamlessly. * Learn myofascial release techniques to incorporate into your yoga wall practice. * Receive a complete Yoga Wall sequence and invaluable tools for building your own powerful, grounded, and innovative wall classes. #### #### Ready to expand your practice and empower your teaching? ##### Training Schedule **In-Studio Weekends:** March 7, 2025 – November 15, 2026 Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sundays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Dates:** 3/7–3/8 \| 4/25–4/26 \| 5/16–5/17 \| 6/6–6/7 \| 7/25–7/26 \| 8/15–8/16 \| 9/26–9/27 \| 10/24–10/25 \| 11/14–11/15 **Weekly Practice Lab:** Tuesdays, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Designed for trainees, open to the public) These weekly labs cover different topics, tailored to each teacher trainee’s needs and requests. They provide extra time with the lead trainer and an opportunity for the group to stay connected. While attendance is optional, these 90-minute sessions count toward the 50 hours of required public classes in your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training—so the hours add up quickly! ##### Additional Training Elements * **Mentorship:** Monthly meetings with your lead trainer for feedback, questions, and support. * **Seva Project:** Engage in conscious service as part of your journey toward embodied leadership. * **Practice Labs:** Develop your teaching skills in real time with feedback and integration. * **Studio Access:** Enjoy full access to Flying Buddha’s mat, wall, and aerial yoga classes throughout your training. * **Accredited Hours:** Flying Buddha Studio is a Yoga Alliance accredited school. ##### ##### Tuition * **Regular:** $4,000 (Includes training manuals, aerial/yoga wall/mat classes) * **Payment Plan:** Please inquire at the Front Desk. $500 deposit + 9 payments of $461.10 (includes interest) (March – November) ##### **Sign up:** https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events ##### Who This Is For * Open to all students with at least 6 months of yoga experience. * You don’t need any aerial or wall yoga experience. * Perfect for aspiring teachers and lifelong students ready to deepen their path. ##### ##### About Your Instructor Sarah Rehman is the founder and lead instructor at Flying Buddha Studio and the guiding force behind our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She began her yoga journey after college as a path to personal healing and quickly discovered her passion for helping others do the same. Since completing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Urban Ashram Kashi Atlanta in 2011, Sarah has pursued extensive education across the country in yoga anatomy, yoga therapy, Thai massage, aerial arts, and more. Her extensive credentials include training with Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews at The Breathing Project, a Senior Yoga Therapy certification through Duke Integrative Medicine, and Thai Massage certifications through both SomaVeda and the Thai Institute of Healing Arts. Sarah has also completed multiple advanced aerial and Lyra trainings, as well as The Great Yoga Wall Fundamentals Training with Jason Cull. In 2017, Sarah opened Flying Buddha as a small home studio in Potomac, Maryland. Her nurturing, inclusive approach and passion for aerial yoga quickly attracted a loyal community. Just two years later, Flying Buddha expanded into a full wellness and movement studio in Gaithersburg, Maryland, becoming a regional leader in mindful movement through aerial yoga, aerial arts, yoga/yoga wall, as well as pole and bungee fitness. In 2024, Sarah and her husband, Michael Romeo, opened[ ON St. Elmo](https://www.onstelmo.com/)—a restaurant and lounge designed to blend movement, creativity, and community. Extending the heart of Flying Buddha into a new setting, ON St. Elmo features live entertainment and aerial performance art in a vibrant and inclusive space. With over a decade of teaching experience and deep roots in anatomy-based movement and accessibility, Sarah brings a grounded, compassionate, and innovative approach to teacher training. She is especially passionate about empowering students to teach authentically and inclusively, honoring each individual’s body, background, and journey. Sarah lives in Maryland with her husband and their three daughters—Bella, Maddy, and Eliza—and remains deeply committed to creating space for community, movement, and transformation. NOTE: You MUST sign up and pay via our website to reserve your spot (https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events). Simply responding yes to attend via Meetup does not hold your spot. Thank you for your understanding!

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Venezuela’s Future—and Ours,”** an analysis of how the Trump administration’s intervention in Venezuela will affect that nation, the U.S., and the rest of the world, with Ernesto Castañeda, Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies and the Immigration Lab at American University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-venezuela-future](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-venezuela-future) .] On January 3rd, after a long military buildup, the United States used special forces to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their residence in Caracas, Venezuela to stand trial here on criminal charges. The development marked a major turning point in our relationship with Venezuela and the rest of Latin America and raised a host of complex questions, not just for Venezuelans living inside and outside that country but for American citizens and other nations of the world. Coming to the stage to break down what all of this means is Ernesto Castañeda, a scholar of Latin America who has given several excellent Profs and Pints talks on immigration policy and has given dozens of interviews to media outlets around the world in the wake of the U.S. raid. In a talk offering informed perspective on the latest news developments, Professor Castañeda will discuss various theories about why the U.S. conducted the operation to get Maduro out of Venezuela. He’s put our nation’s current plans for Venezuela into context by touching on previous U.S. military interventions in Latin America and beyond. Professor Castañeda will look at the implications of recent events for U.S. politics and U.S. citizens and what such developments tell us about the balance of power in the United States. He’ll examine the distance between decisions made by the White House and public priorities, touching on how it all relates to our immigration policies and our views about peaceful protest and democracy. He’ll consider how the Venezuela raid and our actions since have altered relations between the U.S. and other nations and provide scenarios about what the future might hold. (Door: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

Whether you're new to Insight meditation or an advanced practitioner looking for like-minded people to sit with, you're welcome to join us at our Sunday morning drop-in group, sponsored by the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. Insight meditation cultivates our natural wisdom and compassion. Meditation practice develops concentration, which allows us to calm and steady the mind. This class includes a 30-minute lightly-guided meditation, followed by a short talk and time for questions and discussion. The size of the group usually runs somewhere between 25-40 people in-person and between 12-25 online. Chairs are provided, or you may bring a sitting cushion or bench. You may also use the blankets and bolsters offered by the yoga studio. **We offer both in-person and online attendance.** To learn more about our topics and teachers, view our videos or **get the Zoom link**, visit our [class page](https://imcw.org/event/?eventId=735&utm_source=MeetUp&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=vienna-drop-in).

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

NOTE: This is a Saturday event! We hope to see you at the next open community meetup for the MoCo Psychedelic Society, on Saturday, Jan 31st at 2 pm. All are welcome at this event: no prior psychedelic experience is necessary, and you need not have been to one of our prior events to attend. The location will be Meeting Room 1 in the Bethesda Public Library, at 7400 Arlington Road. Parking is available in the lot outside the north door to the building, and the meeting room is the first room on your left as you pass through that door. If travelling by Metro, a red line stop [is a short walk away.](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=red+line+stop+bethesda&atb=v417-1&iaxm=directions&end=what%3AConnie%2520Morella%2520Library%2Cwhere%3A7400%2520Arlington%2520Rd%252C%2520Bethesda%252C%2520MD%2520%252020814%252C%2520United%2520States&transport=walking&start=what%3ABethesda%2520Station%2Cwhere%3ABethesda%2520Station%252C%2520Bethesda%252C%2520MD%252C%2520United%2520States) This meeting will feature a fascinating talk by neuroscientist, Bradley Cooke: **How Psychedelics Affect the Mind: A Neuroscientist's Perspective**. We'll provide tea and light snacks, and there will be ample time after the talk for questions and general psychedelic discussions.

(2024) by Christof Koch, 288 pages [Psychology] • Hardcover • Kindle • Audiobook • Library: https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=613100 Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)** ### Review "A wonderful book."―Sam Harris, Making Sense with Sam Harris “a fun introduction to a number of debates… Mr. Koch’s book provokes questions… and counterarguments, but that’s what gives it life.” ―The Wall Street Journal “Easily the most current, thorough, and helpful exploration of consciousness available. Koch’s light, simple, yet authoritative writing style will appeal to general audiences as well as scientists and researchers. An essential, highly recommended purchase.”―Library Journal “magisterial… charming, sometimes beautiful, and almost always illuminating” ―Science Magazine “an impressive and sometimes exuberant work, showcasing decades of [Koch’s] research”―New Scientist “Koch’s adept use of analogies and entertaining anecdotes — complete with his own near-death experience and psychedelic drug trips — make the book a compelling and surprisingly light read.” ―Science News “undeniably compelling… a smoothly written must-read for anyone interested in a detailed introduction to the relationship between the brain, consciousness, and transformative experiences” ―Ars Technica “Expertly weaving in personal experience with science that few, if any, can speak more authoritatively about, Koch leads us on an amazing journey of consciousness—from birth to death. Deeply personal and infinitely digestible, Then I Am Myself the World is a remarkable must read for anyone interested in knowing their mind.”―Judson Brewer MD, PhD, New York Times–bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety “Koch’s latest book brilliantly navigates the intricate landscape of our mind and our brain, offering insightful perspectives on the nature of conscious experiences, both ordinary as well as extraordinary ones.”―Hartmut Neven, founder and lead of Google’s quantum AI lab “Then I Am Myself the World is the new record of note for the scientific understanding of consciousness. This is an elegant tableau, a travelogue of subjective experience grounded in the latest neuroscience and philosophy traversing religion, science, and a life dedicated to the biggest questions. Filled with crystalline prose, lucid explanation, and revelatory honesty, this book will continue to be read centuries from now.”―Patrick House, author of Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness “What would happen if a hardcore neuroscientist, with encyclopedic knowledge and four decades of experience in his field, were personally confronted with transformative mystical experiences carrying inevitable metaphysical implications? What would happen if the neuroscientist in question were open-minded, humble, but remained rigorously grounded in reason, evidence, and his hard-earned understanding of how consciousness relates to brain structures and function? What would he, the most preeminent professional of his generation, make of his extraordinary experiences? And what if, in addition, the neuroscientist was a modern renaissance man versed in physics, philosophy, the arts, the classics, and could pluck irresistibly evocative metaphors from the Western literary and artistic canon as if leisurely picking apples in early fall? This is what you will find in this treasured book, a whirlwind ride of insight after insight—so many they can’t possibly be all documented in footnotes—that will surprise and delight you from the get-go. ‘Primacy goes to consciousness, not to the objective world,’ he boldly states already on page two, in a prelude of things to come. ‘Everything else follows from there, including the realist assumption of the existence of objects, out ‘there,’ independent of my experiencing them.’ The book embodies the ever-evolving wisdom of a man whose intellectual prowess is only matched by his intellectual honesty. And this man, in the seventh decade of his scintillatingly productive life, has a lifetime of learning to share with you.”―Bernardo Kastrup, executive director, Essentia Foundation “Koch’s first book was entitled The Quest for Consciousness. And such has been Koch’s life, an adventurer’s pursuit of a distant goal, undeterred by the prevailing winds. The reader will learn where this quest has led and, like the author, will be enriched by it. Koch, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, a mind singularly open to learning and changing, here opens his soul, revealing his vast, scintillating appreciation of nature in all its forms. It is a touching, profound book. Which is as it should be, since consciousness touches everything and is everything we touch.”―Giulio Tononi, University of Wisconsin-Madison ### About the Author Christof Koch is a neuroscientist at the Allen Institute and at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation, the former president of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, and a former professor at the California Institute of Technology. Author of four previous titles, Koch writes regularly for a range of media, including Scientific American. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.

**About The Peer Integration Circle** The peer psychedelic integration circle is in collaboration with Keith Miller, LCSW-C and [Calliope Health](https://calliope.health/). Integration circles will now be moving from last Tuesday of the month to the last Wednesday. Additional information is available on the [Calliope Health site](https://calliope.health/psychedelic-integration-group/). This group is for those who have already had experiences with psychedelics. Other groups would be more suitable for those that have not had psychedelic experiences. ***Please note!!! RSVP is required for this event.*** Psychedelic integration is a way of turning the insights and experiences we have when we use psychedelics into lasting behavior and lifestyle changes. It’s a process of becoming whole, moving from altered states to altered traits. A Peer Integration Circle is a group meeting where people take turns listening to and sharing their experiences, thoughts, and feelings relating to psychedelic integration. **Cost** Free **Co-Facilitators** Keith Miller, LCSW-C and TBD **This group may be right for you if you:** * Have past experience using psychedelics * Want to talk through your psychedelic experiences openly with supportive people * Seek additional strategies for continuing your integration process * Wish to support others in their personal growth within an inclusive and judgment-free space **This group may NOT be right for you if you:** * Hope that attending might replace your need for professional treatment of any mental health problems you might have * Are looking for group psychotherapy, medical care, or psychiatric treatment or advice * Had a challenging experience with psychedelics that continues to cause you distress * Want to find out where to access illegal substances or guides or practitioners working “underground” **How it Works** Here are a few things to know about how our peer psychedelic integration group works: * Tea and water will be provided * Please plan to attend the full duration of the event. Late arrivals and early departures disrupt the safety of our space. Doors will close at 6:55pm * There is a 15-person limit for this event, so that everyone will have the chance to speak and be heard. You must register via our MeetUp page. **Our Expectations of all Participants** To help keep our time together focused, meaningful, and safe for everyone, we ask that you abide by these expectations: * We treat all people within our circle with courtesy, compassion, and respect, regardless of age, ability, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity. * We do not encourage or condone any illegal activities, the purchase, sale, transfer, or use of any illegal substances, or partaking in any unlawful activities related to illegal substances. For those who choose to partake, we encourage safety and awareness from a harm reduction standpoint. * We do not use illegal substances during our meetings. * Please do not use the group for references to ceremonies or where/how to find illegal substances, online and/or in person. * Do not bring, buy, sell, transfer, or arrive under the influence of any illegal substances, or swap information on how to acquire them through the group, online and/or in person. * Anyone who disregards these basic requests will be asked to leave the group and not be permitted to return. Thank you for respecting the safety of the space we are co-creating. **Finally** * *We ask you not to show up without registration.* * Attending these meetings does not create a treatment relationship. Any attendees requiring medical or psychiatric treatment will be offered referrals to professional care. * If you have concerns about accessibility, please contact the facilitator at the email below. * If you wish to speak to somebody about difficult psychedelic experiences and are unsure where to turn, immediate and free peer support is available from the psychedelic helpline [Fireside Project](https://firesideproject.org/).