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
10.30-11.00h
TALK: Strong Mind, Strong Life Lessons from Sport Psychology
FREE TALK WITH JULIA
WHAT TO EXPECT IN JULIA'S TALK
In sport psychology, we learn powerful mental skills—like goal setting, focus, and arousal regulation—that go far beyond the gym or playing field. In this talk, we will discuss how these tools can support your mental health and help you navigate everyday challenges with more confidence and clarity. Because the mindset that helps athletes perform can help all of us thrive in life.
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 MILKA
WHAT TO EXPECT IN MILKA'S TALK
Body Positivity & Movement – A Journey Back to Loving Yourself
Join me for a heartfelt talk where we explore how movement can be a celebration of who you are, not a punishment for who you’re not. You’ll discover the science behind exercise and self-esteem – how moving your body can lift your Spirit and How movement fuels your confidence – backed by science, not diet culture.
Gentle, practical steps to get started and How to celebrate your wins – big and small. This is your invitation to reconnect with your body from a place of kindness, strength, and joy.
No judgment. No pressure. Just you, showing up for yourself. You are already enough — let’s move in a way that reminds you of that.
This isn’t about shrinking, toning, or chasing perfection. It’s about taking up space, feeling strong, and choosing joy — every damn day.
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.
13.30 - 14.00h
The science of well-being
FREE TALK SESSION WITH CHRISTIANA
WHAT TO EXPECT IN CHRISTIANA'S SESSION
What if thriving—living with energy, meaning, and connection—wasn’t a rare moment, but a daily possibility, supported by simple tools? In this uplifting talk, Christiana Hall—yoga teacher, well-being researcher, and mental health advocate—invites you to explore the science of well-being through a fresh, practical lens. You’ll discover how wellness tools—grounded in nervous system regulation, Positive Psychology, and behavior change—can become powerful pathways to greater mental clarity, emotional resilience, and sustainable self-care. Expect grounding, insight, connection—and a reminder: You don’t need to fix yourself. You simply need the right tools to thrive and shine.
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.
