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Join me for my **Beginner Calisthenics Class** every Wednesday at 7pm at a park (check the location below) and learn how to build strength, flexibility, and confidence using just your bodyweight. My name is Maroof, and I’ve been practicing calisthenics for the last 4 years. I love this sport because I’m fascinated by the incredible movements the human body can achieve, and I believe calisthenics connects people, builds communities, and is one of the most sociable forms of fitness out there. In this class, we’ll cover the fundamentals like push-ups, squats, and core exercises, and also dive into the basics of more advanced movements such as the planche, front lever, back lever, and freestyle calisthenics, all in a fun, supportive environment where you can progress at your own pace. \*\*No experience needed, just bring comfortable clothes, some water, and a positive attitude. \*\* **Price:** Free. This will be a recurring event every Wednesday unless stated otherwise. **Disclaimer:** * Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your own safety. * Only confirm if you are attending the event, and update your RSVP accordingly. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out!

Let's go play billiard / pool this time! No need to be a pro or a seasoned player, if you just want to have fun and play a few rounds with good people, you are welcome too. While billiard requires a bit of strategy, you can pick up the basics very quickly and train your concentration and focus skills. **Location:** Our meeting point is a traditional billiard space in a typical Berlin warehouse (Fabriketage) with a bar and all equipment. Treptow / Kreuzberg (S Treptow and U Schlesisches Tor are closest). **Price:** Depending on how many we are, it's between 2 - 6€ per person for 2 hours. **To reserve your spot:** 1\. Register yourself as going 2\. Transfer a booking fee of 2€ to Paypal \(I'll send you in private message\) to confirm you are coming\. The 2€ will be used towards the final amount we pay for the table 3\. Show up on Saturday on time and have fun :\) See you on Saturday! Anne

Let's run! Our run takes about 1 hour depending on the route and group. Feel free to meet us along the way, just drop something in the comments and we'll wait for you. Our pace is typically 5:30 to 6:00 min/km. We use a variation of this [Route](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2732798543?ref=aso&share_token=aXVmX5lCo50qTJ7FreHN8b1RnApJMafPX4xUG5rXW49cso0BL8maybe) that allows for people to drop out at 5k when we pass the starting point again. Even if nobody signs up here there will usually be regulars at the start, just drop by! Please try to arrive on time! Message me if you want to join the Whatsapp group for coordinating. We do NOT have a place to store your bag(s)/clothes.

[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.** **Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00. **!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment. **Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin. **No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German. **Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/) **Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history. The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects. **The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha. **Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.

This Wednesday, we exceptionally have a different program for the evening! **Schedule**: 19:00 - Absolute Beginners (For Free) 20:00 - until the end: Mini social practice. Dance freely and practice the moves you learnt. **Price:** The social is donations based **Why should you learn Salsa, and why with us?** - It's great fun! - You don't need any prior dancing experience. - You get to know loads of new people. - No registration, just swing by. - No fix starting date - you can start any week. - No dress code - come in whatever you feel comfortable in. Note:No outside shoes in the room: socks or a pair of clean shoes will be required - No partner needed - we change regularly during the classes (bring all your friends though!) - You can help us make a difference! **What is Salsa4Water**? Simple! We teach Salsa and donate all our profits to the NGO Welthungerhilfe, which uses these funds for their local projects in Malawi. Welthungerhilfe fights for equal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in nearly 40 countries world wide. This gives you the chance to save lives while dancing!

Salut les amis, Nous vous invitons pour notre prochaine discussion **le mercredi à 19h00**, **au Dussmann KulturCafé**, au 2e étage de Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus Berlin, Friedrichstraße 90, 10117 Berlin. Nous espérons voir de nombreux nouveaux visages et avoir une discussion animée et inspirante ! ✨ **Au programme ?** Des échanges captivants sur des sujets de **philosophie** et de **société** qui nous intriguent et nous passionnent. Une belle occasion de partager nos idées, découvrir d’autres points de vue et apprendre ensemble dans une ambiance conviviale. **Niveau de français** : Idéalement, il vous permet de participer à une discussion intellectuelle sans trop de difficultés ! **Lieu** : Friedrichstraße 90, 10117 Berlin Si possible, nous vous demandons une petite contribution de 2 euros afin de couvrir les frais de Meetup. À bientôt! 😊

Get your creativity flowing with our Bento Cakes Workshop, where you'll learn how to create the cutest, trendiest mini cakes from scratch! Perfect for gifting or indulging in a personal treat, these Korean-inspired bento cakes are all about charm, color, and fun. In this hands-on class, you’ll: ✨ Learn the basics of mini cake layering and frosting 🧁 Practice piping and decorating techniques 🎨 Personalize your cake with messages, designs, and pastel colors No baking experience? No problem! All materials are provided, and our instructor will guide you every step of the way. Come solo or bring a friend—this workshop is sweet, creative, and oh-so-Instagrammable! 💖 **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

An jedem zweiten von 07:30 - 17:15 Samstag veranstalte ich Probetrainings in meinem Privatstudio für Interessenten meines **Personal Training Business**. * **[Terminbuchung über Calendly](https://calendly.com/thpt/probetraining)**: Sie können sich über Calendly einen Termin für Ihr Probetraining buchen. * **[Kosten](https://tobiashaffnerpersonaltraining.virtuagym.com/webshop/?club=Q3Q0R0V5eW5CRWNNS3RaQVREQXJiQT09)**: Statt des regulären Stundensatzes für eine Personal-Training-Stunde kostet die Probestunde nur **20 €**. * **Trainingsablauf**: * **30 Minuten Training**: In dieser Zeit konzentrieren wir uns auf das eigentliche Training. * **Restliche Zeit**: Dient dem **Kennenlernen** und **Beantworten von Fragen**. Ich freue mich darauf, Sie bei Ihrem Probetraining zu unterstützen! 🏋️‍♀️💪

**(Tickets and booking: https://www.lumiberlin.de/postpartum-decoded)** Your body after birth is not broken. It's doing something extraordinarily complex — and nobody explained it to you. Postpartum Decoded is a four-week workshop series that changes that. Every Friday in June, Paola Carrillo Bustamante — computational biologist, biomedical engineer, and mother — brings the real science of postpartum recovery into the room. Not as a list of symptoms to fix, but as a connected system to finally understand. Each session covers a different layer: **Week 1 (5 June) — Your Body as a System** Hormones, tissue repair, brain and nervous system — why recovery is a spiral, not a sprint. **Week 2 (12 June) — Your Brain and Nervous System** The neuroscience behind the fog, the identity shift, and intrusive thoughts — plus tools that actually help. **Week 3 (19 June) — Fuelling and Rebuilding Your Foundation** Why you feel depleted, what your body needs to rebuild, and why Kegels alone aren't the answer. **Week 4 (26 June) — Integration and What Comes Next** Bringing it all together and building your personalised roadmap forward. No platitudes. No bounce-back narratives. Just honest, science-backed information held with warmth and lived experience. **📍 LUMI Yoga & Pilates · Heidestraße 19, 10557 Berlin** **🕙 Fridays 10:00–12:00** **🎟 €25 per session · €85 for the full series** **Tickets and booking:** https://www.lumiberlin.de/postpartum-decoded

Philosophy Discussion Meetup – Exploring Life’s Big Questions Through Books Join us for an open and friendly philosophy meetup where we explore life’s deepest questions through thoughtful conversation, shared reading, and discussion. This time we will be discussing Crito, one of Plato's Dialogues about the last days of Socrates' life. Since this text is more than 2000 years old, you can find it easily online. 🗓 What to Expect Each meeting follows a relaxed and engaging format Welcome & Introductions (10 minutes Brief introductions and sharing what everyone is reading Book & Topic Sharing (20 minutes Participants present a short passage, idea, or question from their book Group Discussion (45–60 minutes Open discussion based on the shared material, often inspired by Sophie's World and related philosophical themes Wrap-Up & Social Time (15 minutes Final reflections and informal conversation No prior philosophy background is required—curiosity and openness are enough 🎒 What to Bring Please bring A book you are currently reading (optional but encouraged One or two questions or ideas from your boo A notebook and pen (optional If you don’t have a book, you are still very welcome to join and participate 📍 How to Find Us We meet at Treptower Park S-Bahn Station. I will be holding a book, screaming "Socrates is dead!" Group Value Respectful and open discussio No judging or “winning” argument Everyone gets a chance to spea Different viewpoints are welcom Curiosity over certaint Whether you are new to philosophy or a long-time reader, this group offers a supportive space to think together and learn from one another We look forward to reading, questioning, and reflecting with you

## Energy, Groove & Feel-Good Movement Step into a high-energy Hip-Hop Dance Workout that gets Your body moving and Your spirit lifted. This class is all about letting go, building confidence, and enjoying the rhythm—no pressure, just pure movement and fun. > Expect great music, uplifting vibes, and a space where You can move freely, connect with the rhythm, and enjoy every moment on the dancefloor. ‍ Led by Tiffany, a dancer with over 10 years of experience, this session blends her diverse background - from tap dance to performing in a K-pop dance group during university, to taking the stage with hip-hop and commercial styles. Her journey is rooted in passion, versatility, and a deep love for performance. In this one-hour workout, Tiffany guides You through a dynamic, beginner-friendly cardio session with simple, easy-to-follow moves that still bring the full energy of hip-hop. It’s designed to make You sweat, smile, and feel good in Your body - whether You’re new to dance or just looking for a fun way to stay active. Come as You are, move as You feel, and leave energized. **TICKETS:** available: at the Box Office before the class ‍ See You Soon. Love. Tiffany & DNA. LEVEL: All levels WHAT YOU NEED: sneaker, comfy clothes COSTS: €15 Regular (Online / Box Office) \- Free for DNA\. Members

Pilates is a system of repetitive exercises performed on a yoga mat or other equipment to promote strength, stability, and flexibility. Pilates exercises develop the body through muscular effort that stems from the core. The technique cultivates awareness of the body to support everyday movements that are efficient and graceful. https://www.eversports.de/org/activity/bccb7332-fa78-4ccb-9f3c-a63e61f4266e

Stress-Relief through laughter. Enjoy and live your health with the magic of laughter. (English, Spanish and German). Come and join for some Laughteryoga Sessions. It is free - tip-based. Are you ready to heal Body,Mind and Soul through Laughter?

Join us for relax run on Tempelhofer field. Nice place, nice activity, nice people.

Join the weight loss in Columbus group at the Scioto Audubon Park for an in person meeting. We'll meet to chat casually, talk about goals and enjoy one of Columbus's wonderful parks. We'll meet at one of the outdoor shelters, which is covered in case of rain, is close to some walking trails, and there's also a climbing gym that people can try out (my favorite past time) if people are interested. Let's meet and see where we can take things!

Join the weight loss in Columbus group at the Scioto Audubon Park for an in person meeting. We'll meet to chat casually, talk about goals and enjoy one of Columbus's wonderful parks. We'll meet at one of the outdoor shelters, which is covered in case of rain, is close to some walking trails, and there's also a climbing gym that people can try out (my favorite past time) if people are interested. Let's meet and see where we can take things!

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

Do you want more motivation and confidence to build Lasting Relationships? This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.