Thrive and Shine | Event
FREE TALKS, SESSIONS AND A SPECIAL WORKSHOP
Join us on Saturday, May 10th for a powerful day of movement, mindfulness, and connection to support your mental well-being.
FREE EVENTMental Health Awareness
In a world filled with burnout, social pressure, and constant overstimulation – especially for women – it’s more important than ever to talk about mental health and provide practical tools that ground and empower us.
On May 10th, we’re kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month at HERSPACE with our special event:
THRIVE & SHINE
10th of May
A day full of free talks and a powerful workshop designed to support women with tools for their mental and emotional well-being.
What to expect:
– free talks & sessions
– special Workshop (14–16h) with mindfulness, movement, and science-backed rituals
– a space to pause, connect, and recharge
Our Program
11.00 - 11.30h
TALK: Social Comparison
FREE TALK WITH SANDRA MÄNNEL
WHAT TO EXPECT IN SANDRA'S TALK
Ever felt a pang of self-doubt while scrolling through social media?
You’re not alone. Join us for an eye-opening and empowering free talk with Sandra Männel, a yogi, mom, systemic coach, and PhD holder in the psychology of comparison. In Keeping Up with Everyone, Sandra will unpack the hidden impact of social comparison on our mental well-being—how it chips away at confidence, fuels anxiety, and keeps us stuck in a cycle of “never enough.” She’ll also share practical insights on how to redirect your focus inward, so you can step away from the pressure to measure up and reconnect with your own unique path. Sandra speaks not just from research, but from experience—having spent years in the comparison trap herself. Now, she helps others break free and build lives rooted in authenticity and self-compassion.
11.30 - 12.00h
TALK: Body positivity & Sports
FREE TALK WITH LARA OTTO
WHAT TO EXPECT IN LARA'S TALK
to be announced
12.00 - 12.30h
SESSION: Soundbath
FREE SESSION WITH DANIELA HEIß
WHAT TO EXPECT IN DANI'S SESSION
Join Daniela Heiß, an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, mental coach, and guide for meditative sound experiences, for a 30-minute journey into deep relaxation. As you lie comfortably and breathe naturally, the gentle resonance of traditional Tibetan singing bowls and other soothing instruments will wash over you, calming your nervous system and dissolving tension. This immersive soundbath invites you to surrender to the vibrations, reconnect with inner stillness, and emerge with renewed emotional clarity. No prior experience is needed—simply come as you are, receive the healing waves, and let the peace of sound guide you. Spaces are limited, so reserve your place now and gift yourself this restorative pause.
12.30 - 13.00h
TALK: FEMALE BURN OUT
FREE TALK WITH CHERRYL DUNCAN
WHAT TO EXPECT IN CHERRYL'S SESSION
Burnout doesn’t happen in a vacuum—and for women, it’s often the culmination of invisible labor, societal conditioning, and roles we never consciously chose. In this empowering talk, you’ll: Discover how unseen work and expectations drive the burnout cycle Understand why “just rest more” can fall short of true recovery Learn actionable strategies to reclaim your energy, identity, and agency I’m Cherryl Duncan—a South African–born yoga teacher, author, and speaker based in Munich. With nearly 20 years of experience in yoga, mindfulness, and spiritual studies, I blend ancient wisdom with modern insight to guide you toward conscious, authentic living. Expect reflections rooted in psychology and feminism, embodied tools for change, and even a dash of dark humor to lighten the journey.
13.00 - 13.30h
Breathwork Session: Deep Relaxation & Mental Clarity
FREE TALK SESSION WITH RAPHAEL ROITH
WHAT TO EXPECT IN RAPHAELA'S SESSION
Step into a half-hour of transformative breathwork designed to reset your nervous system and sharpen your mind. In our fast-paced, screen-filled lives, stress and sleepless nights can throw our bodies—and our breathing—out of sync. When breath becomes shallow or rushed, our whole physiology reacts, tipping us into anxiety, fatigue, and mental fog. In this guided session, you’ll: Learn simple yet powerful breathing techniques to activate your relaxation response Release accumulated tension and invite deeper rest Cultivate mental clarity so you can return to your day with renewed focus I’m Raphaela Roith—a breathwork instructor, life coach, and yoga teacher committed to holistic wellbeing. I support people in rediscovering balance through mindful movement, conscious breath, and inner exploration. I can’t wait to share the practice that has transformed both my heart and my lungs—and that can bring calm and clarity to your life, too.
14.00 - 16.00h
WORKSHOP: Thrive & Shine
SPECIAL WORKSHOP WITH CHRISTIANA
How to integrate tools of wellbeing in your individual life?
Empowering Women with Wellness Tools for Mental Health & Growth
You are invited to Thrive & Shine —our big kick-off for Mental Health Awareness Month. We’re coming together for a day of movement, mindfulness, and science-based rituals to support your well-being—mind, body, and soul. But this is more than an event—it’s a space to celebrate growth, build community, and have real conversations about mental health. Because mental health is the foundation of a fulfilling, thriving life—it brings us back to simply being.
