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Women in Leadership: Frederikke Antonie Schmidt
2021-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Oslo) | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds, have reached milestones in their careers, and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey.
Women in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community.

We are delighted to announce our upcoming guest of honour
Frederikke Antonie Schmidt
Frederikke Antonie Schmidt has founded Roccamore with a mission to make more women stand strong and take their place in the world.
It all started in 2014 when she decided she wanted to create a product that would make women’s lives better; she would invent a high heel that didn’t feel like torture.
Roccamore shoes are handmade in Italy by some of the world’s best shoemakers, and scientifically validated to relieve 44% of the pressure in your arch, 26% in your forefoot and 19% in your heel.
Frederikke used herself as a baseline for testing and developing the comfort, using the shoes every day and always adjusting the insole for about 2 years, until she finally had the perfect product.
Roccamore wants to make women feel good about standing up for who they are. Since the beginning Frederikke has been including her followers in the designing process, asking them what they want, making them part of the designing process, voting for new products and giving their feedback. She even names all her designs after real women, who are nominated by the people who follow her. Because every woman deserves to have a shoe named after her.
Frederikke also sits on ByFounders Collective, the Board of Representatives for Kolding Design School and as Chairman of the government’s Restart Team for Fashion & Textile.

Cost
In-person: 150NOK (includes light refreshments)
Online: 100NOK
This event is co-produced by HerSpace, Diversify and Africa Connect.

Prinsens gate is becoming THE destination for female founders!
As Roccamore just became our neighbours in Prinsens gate, following the conversation at HerSpace we will wander up the street and visit their sparkling new store for a celebratory drink.
We hope you will join us!

Community Lunch
2021-11-19 11:30 - 13:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Join us to connect with a diverse and versatile community of wonderful souls, over a delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.

This time we will have Sandra Brastein in the kitchen, who as a nutritionist, has a passion for good food!
Sandra will be serving a Spicy Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup– a perfect way to celebrate the end of Autumn!
Sandra has worked in a broad range of areas within nutrition including individual consultations, as well as seminars, workshops and cooking demonstrations. Her focus is on providing evidence-based nutrition advice, and she specialises in the areas of gut health and the microbiota, and women’s health.
This dish is vegan and doesn’t contain any gluten.

Cost: NOK150

Max attendees: 15
**This event is free or discounted for HerSpace Members.**

Women in Leadership: Melanie Coffee
2021-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds, have reached milestones in their careers, and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey.
Women in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community.

Guest of Honour: Melanie Coffee

Melanie Coffee is a communications executive focused on sharing the best stories to bring awareness to a cause, business or product.
She is an award-winning journalist with 20 years of editorial and journalistic planning, content development and management experience across both traditional and digital media platforms. She is currently the PR and Media Relations Director at Crayon, an innovation and IT services company that focuses on the power of technology to drive the greater good.
She’s passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and is a Certified Scrum Master.

*This event is a hybrid event
** This event is free or discounted for HerSpace Members.
This event is co-produced by HerSpace, Africa Connect and Diversify.
Program:
18:00-19:00- Presentation by Melanie Coffee
19:00-19:30- Networking
Cost (in-person): NOK 150
Maximum attendees: 20
Cost (online): NOK 100
The online ticket will provide you admission to the talk by Melanie from 18:00-19:00. If you would like to join the networking segment, please attend this event in-person.

ORBIT
2021-10-16 10:00 - 17:30 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Join us for a one day in-person immersion retreat to launch ORBIT, an inclusive community to support our personal, social and professional evolution.

Orbit is an arena for people who crave authenticity, truth and belonging. We choose a compassionate and radical acceptance of self, and in the process, we embrace and come into our collective and individual power.
The past two years has strengthened our resolve in the value of community and amplified our need to consciously create a safe kinship where we can thrive in all aspects of our lives. We created Orbit with the knowledge that flourishing isn’t always about taking a straight path to success or wellness, but about blooming where we are planted. Not without difficulty, but despite it.
Orbit encourages you to unlock your inner self: by taking space, breaking through limitations and connecting with ourselves and each other. The orbit community is supportive and uplifts its members through workshops, retreats and gatherings that center reflection, acceptance, alignment and profound joy.
As a community, Orbit is inclusive. Regardless of your identity or gender, we welcome you to come as you are, or as you would like to be.
What is included:

Introduction to the Orbit Community
Yoga and movement with Tendai Angela Rokkones
Breaking through limitations with Chisom Udeze and Lucy Mason
Taking and creating space with Selena Støback
Dropping weight – A ceremony with Chisom Udeze
Ritual and intention setting to align you with your potential
Healthy, veggie, delicious lunch
All day snacks and refreshments
Your attendance at our launch event secures your place in the Orbit community and unlocks access to further programming including ‘The Village’, ‘The Circle’ and our year-round retreats.

Cost:
Early Bird Ticket: NOK1199 until Monday 13th October
HerSpace member discount (-30%): NOK 1050
Full price: NOK1499
This event will be held in person, at HerSpace, Strandgata 19, 1512 Oslo.

The Facilitators

Chisom Udeze
Chisom Udeze is a 3x Founder, Economist, and Business Strategist. She has over 12 years of professional experience from various industries including the oil and gas, research, maritime, finance and higher education sectors. Chisom is the Founder at Diversify where she intentionally works as a Cultural Innovator and Inclusion Strategist to implement measurable change and facilitate a truly inclusive culture and environment in workplaces across the world. In 2020 (mid-pandemic), Chisom also founded HerSpace which provides the support women and women-led companies need to start their businesses, promote their brands and projects and work while caring for their children. Chisom is a thought leader within Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness and building a strong and resilient community through supporting personal and professional development. She works tirelessly to create space for people across personal, professional and societal structures. Chisom’s can-do, take a plunge and learn by doing approach is inspiring, and her many achievements are testament to her resilience and courage.

Selena Støback
Selena Støback is a senior social impact and mental health innovation consultant and women’s rights activist, with a background in driving policy and systems change through radical collaboration and capacity building. Selena was identified as an emerging leader of the NFP sector by AMEX/Common Purpose early in her career and went on to work within civil society organising and social model mental health interventions; working with governments across Europe to innovate public policy and in Asia Pacific within advocacy, programmes and feminist movement building. Selena currently consults for INGO’s and social impact start-ups to support them to raise and maximise funding, meet the needs of their beneficiaries and secure sustainable futures. Selena is a trained peer counsellor, qualified Mental Health First Aid instructor, keen mindfulness student and a long serving active listener with Samaritans UK. Selena is passionate about inclusion, belonging and centering compassionate approaches to changing organisational, community and individual outcomes, for a more authentic, truthful and meaningful existence for all.

Tendai Angela Jambga-Rokkones
Tendai is a Zimbabwean born 200hr certified yoga teacher living in Trondheim, Norway; her journey into yoga began in 2003. This culminated to her work in Zimbabwe where she led workshops, classes, discussions’ and programs for diplomatic agencies, children’s homes, a film for Fashion Revolution, Tamba Africa Circus, TEDXHarare, women’s groups and her community.
Tendai believes that yoga is embodied on and off the mat as a lifestyle that is accessible to any one and by using the tools yoga prescribes one can lead a fulfilled life. Drawing from the teachings of the sutras by Patanjali, Yogananda, BKS Iyengar, David Frawley and the Bhagavad Gita Tendai weaves in ancient wisdom, self inquiry, subtle body anatomy and modern scientific research into her vinyasa, yin and yoga nidra classes that have been described by students as ‘deeply inspiring, nourishing and emotional’, ‘returning home to your self with clarity’ and ‘not simply a class but an experience that explores the whole; body, mind and soul’.

Guest Speaker

Lucy Mason
Lucy Mason has been a social justice activist for over 20 years, growing up in the heart of the inclusion movement she learnt peer counselling techniques at an early age and has gone on to strengthen the capacities of other social justice campaigners in over 20 countries, with the intention to empower people to understand their rights, their ability and their potential.
Lucy is an educator, campaigner and seasoned movement builder, she’s been challenging and disrupting oppressive structures for a life-time. Lucy founded Helping Empower Youth Activism as a young person herself, working to improve outcomes at a community level, build solidarity and affect disability and inclusion policy, particularly in UK, Bangladesh, Russia and Papua New Guinea. Lucy has made television appearances and spoken at prominent events and political rallies, she’s a skilled facilitator, public speaker, writer, counsellor, human rights advocate and ally to many.

Community Lunch
2021-10-15 11:30 - 13:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Join us to connect with a diverse and versatile community of wonderful souls, over a delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.

On the menu is:
Autumnal inspired yellow lentil dalh with accompanying beetroot and cucumber salad

Cost: NOK150

Max attendees: 15
**This event is free or discounted for HerSpace Members.**

Community Lunch
2021-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Join us to connect and share over a delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.
This month Mamma Afrika, aka Fatoumata Simaha will be filling our bellies with African inspired taste sensations!

The menu :

Domoda: Vegan Gambian Peanut Stew
Jollof Rice: a staple west African dish, packed with vegies!

Chakri: a sweet dessert made from Sorhgum millet flour.

Nut free, gluten free and lactose free options will be available.

This event is free for HerSpace Members.
Cost: NOK150
Max attendees: 15

Community Lunch
2021-08-20 11:30 - 13:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
It is with great excitement that we announce the return of Community Lunch!
Join us to connect and share over a delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.
Using her own curry paste, Cassey will serve a Sweet potato, Brocolli and Cauliflower curry with jasmine rice and raita (yogurt and cucumber).
This event is free for HerSpace Members.
Cost: NOK150
Max attendees: 15

Women in Leadership: Stine Sofie Grindheim
2021-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds, have reached milestones in their careers, and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey.
Women in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community.

Stine Sofie Grindheim
Stine Sofie got her first leader-role in 2014. She was 24 years old and was set to lead a team of 7 men that were all older than her. She has worked in finance all ten years of her career and has some insights on both leadership and being a woman in an industry dominated by men. From working in the largest financial services groups in Norway, DNB Markets, she shifted and started working for one of the smallest, Dealflow. Stine Sofie is now the CEO of the largest equity crowdfunding platform and talks to several hundred startup each year. Since she became CEO of Dealflow in march 2020 (imagine that as a start date), she has helped raise about 200 million kroner for startups and scaleups, 22 % of this has been raised for female founders.

Some of the questions she is interested in discussing with you are:

Do male dominated industries lead to hostile environments for women?
Are we more aware that we are women than our male colleagues are?
Who is holding us back and what can we do to affect this?

Cost: NOK150
*This event is free for HerSpace Members*
This event will be held in-person at HerSpace.
This event is co-produced by HerSpace and Africa Connect.

Women in Leadership: Leïla Rezzouk
2021-06-17 18:00 - 19:30
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds, have reached milestones in their careers, and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey.
Women in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community.

Cost: NOK150
*This event is free for HerSpace Members*
This event is co-produced by HerSpace, Africa Connect and Diversify

Leïla Rezzouk
Leïla is a brilliant and unapologetic champion for measures across societal structures that have inclusion and integration in focus. A nurse by training, she has broad experience from multicultural work with children and adults through various positions: Founder and General Manager of Papillon, Co-founder of Support not Protect & Public speaker. She moved to Norway and Bergen 14 years ago, and is of French-Moroccan descent.
She considers her cross-cultural background and immigrant status as an important resource as it has helped strengthen her identity and genuine belief in each human being and their unique resources. Leila is positive, solution-oriented and a relationship builder. She enjoys creating results with others, while not being afraid to take responsibility.
Leila is involved in a number of organizations and committees with the focus on immigrants and minority groups. Among other things, she is a member of the resource group for diversity and inclusion in the Bergen Business Council and was jury member for the Diversity Award. She wants to promote her commitment through her work in Papillon which is based on basic values: Love, Empowerment, Equity and Self-Determination.

Women in Leadership: Dora Poni Loro
2021-05-06 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for Women in Leadership with Dora Poni Loro!
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds, have reached milestones in their careers, and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey.
Women in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community.

Cost: NOK150
*This event is free for HerSpace Members*
This event is co-produced by HerSpace, Africa Connect and Diversify

About Dora

Dora is a Social Worker with experience in Trauma-Informed Care, disclosure of sexual abuse in children and young people, and a master’s degree in Child Welfare.
She is employed in the Child Welfare Services for unaccompanied refugee minors in Bergen Municipality, is Board Chair of Papillon Bergen, and Founder of Vestland Kryskulturell Brobyggertjeneste. Dora is also engaged in various boards and NGOs.
In 2013, Dora was awarded the Top 10 immigrants Award by Leadership Foundation and in 2010, she was awarded the ” Woman in Focus ” Award by Positive Education, for her dedication and work with immigrant women in Bergen.
Dora is a mother of two and a proud South Sudanese. She is a passionate social activist who advocates for youth, women empowerment, cross-cultural parenting, migration challenges and active participation and representation of minorities in the Norwegian society.
Dora stands firm in love, dignity, empowerment and full potential for herself and others. She is an enabler, and she lives to pave the way and create space for others. She is a transformational leader who uses her voice to plead for, negotiate and demand change. She strongly believes that we need no titles to be called leaders.

Women in Leadership: Lenka Hlinková
2021-04-08 18:00 - 19:30
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds, have reached milestones in their careers, and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey.
Women in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community.
*This event is free for HerSpace Members*
This event is co-produced by HerSpace, Africa Connect and Diversify

Lenka Hlinková

Lenka graduated from the University of Economics in Bratislava. During her studies, she started her own e-commerce project and co-founded the startup e-styler that gathered fashion and accessories from various European e-shops on one platform with a single check-out. Later, she worked in an international Telco company as a Project Manager and within her 14 years experience in Tech, she also worked as a Software Development Business Analyst, Team Leader and UX Designer. She lived 2 years in London working on digital projects for prestigious clients such as Audi and Westfield Shopping Centers.
Lenka is the author of the first Slovak motivational and educational book for women interested in Tech called Female Algorithm. Since 2018, she has been working with non-profit organizations motivating girls and women within Tech and in 2020 founded her own non-profit with the same aim, named after her book. With a team of 14 members, they help women to achieve their full career potential, provide consultancy in diversity and inclusion issues and teach women and girls technical skills. In 2019, she co-founded an IT company providing long-term internships to people willing to enter technology sector and became the national leader of the Lean In Initiative in Slovakia founded by Sheryl Sanberg (Facebook COO). Lenka cooperates with Google for the third year as a Google Certified Trainer for Online Security.

Women in Leadership: Miriam Nabunya
2021-03-11 18:00 - 19:30
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds, have reached milestones in their careers, and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey.
Women in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community.

Miriam Nabunya
Miriam is the founder and managing director of Nabunya AS, a production company dedicated to serving professional organizers, management and agents by offering tailor-made services in project and process management, short or long term consultant services as well as stage and producer services.
Miriam has worked with some of the leading TV production companies, festivals and events companies in Norway. Her 18 years’ experience and background in Arts Management (Norway), Hospitality and Leadership (Sweden, France & Norway) and the Ugandan heritage, contribute to her high EQ level.
Miriam loves systematic inventive thinking (SIT) and the strategic planning of complex projects, at this point of her life, it’s become a lifestyle.
While managing and building Nabunya AS, Miriam also works as a transformation mindset coach because she truly believes that we can train our minds to achieve and overcome whatever roadblocks we meet in life. Through her transformational life and mindset coaching, she develops talks, programs and tools that equip ambitious individuals and leaders to transform their mindset for personal and professional success and finally dare to, unapologetically, step into the life they truly desire.
**This event is free for HerSpace Members**
This event is co-produced by HerSpace, Africa Connect and Diversify.

Women in Leadership: Rometris Davis-Wright
2021-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Join us for this session of Women in Leadership with Rometris Davis-Wright!
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series in collaboration with Africa Connect, as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds, have reached milestones in their careers, and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey.
Women in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every two weeks. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community.
Cost: NOK150
*Free for HerSpace members.*

About Rometris
Rometris is an international motivational speaker, teacher, mentor, life coach and author with over 20 years of experience and extensive study in personal self-development and healing with a strong background in leadership. Her passion also includes public speaking engagements that address living an inspired life of authenticity, empowerment and confidence. Rometris has helped inspire and transform the lives of thousands of clients internationally, from many different walks of life and backgrounds and offers in-person, 1-1 and online events and consultations.

Women in Leadership: Nikol Mard
2021-01-28 18:00 - 19:30 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping people, especially women, advance in their social, personal and professional lives.

For this reason, we have designed this series in collaboration with Africa Connect, as one of the ways to support their growth. This is a recurring event. Every two weeks, you will hear from a female leader who will share her professional and/or personal story, experience, knowledge, insights and/or advice. You will also connect with others and grow your network.

Our special guest of honour for this session is Nikol Mard. Nikol is the founder of Network for Work (NFW), project that empowers highly educated and skilled internationals to create and find meaningful, relevant work opportunities. Prior to starting NFW, Nikol spent two years researching integration of immigrants in Norway from a gender perspective. Her longstanding passion for equality and empowerment combined with her own experience as a trailing spouse in Norway fueled her passion in establishing the organization and its community.
Nikol also works as a Learning Expert at Yara International, contributing to the company’s transition to a future-ready business through supporting its employees in realizing their full potential.

Event Details

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Kundalini Fusion Workshop
2020-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
This event will take place on Saturday, December 19th.
Kundalini Fusion is an energizing and strengthening class, as well as being a physical approach to reaching a tranquil, meditative mind. You will learn different breathing techniques and Kundalini exercises that you can practice on your own for an efficient energy shot, or to reach a deep, meditative state.
Kundalini Fusion is built up as a dynamic flow class, fused with elements from Kundalini. Kundalini is a style of yoga characterised by repetitive movements coupled with a specific breath. This awakens the energy body in a unique way so you can access deeper parts of yourself and build new neural pathways.
These workshops are a simple way to explore Kundalini yoga both for those new to Kundalini and for those needing a revival in their existing practice. You get both the physical benefits of a dynamic flow, as well as the more direct meditative/spiritual effects from Kundalini.
Iris Straume teaches Kundalini Fusion originally created by her teacher Vidya J. Heisel, but the class sequence is Iris’ own. Heisel created what she called Kundalini Fusion as a more playful approach to the method, freed from the strict doctrines. Through Kundalini Fusion the healing properties of Kundalini is conveyed in a modern and accessible way. Come and learn for yourself!
Attending one 2 hour workshop is a great introduction to the practice.
Attending all three workshops will better integrate the practice in your life if you wish to practice it on your own.
About Iris
Iris started practicing yoga at the age of 19. She has explored a myriad of different styles, and most of her training is in the dynamic styles of yoga. Ashtanga has been her main practice for many years, and in recent years Kundalini yoga and meditation has become important ingredients in her practice. Iris has taught yoga for six years, and full time since 2018. She teaches weekly classes at Hiyoga, as well as workshops, trainings, and retreats. Her practice and teachings are based on the principle that there are several paths leading to the same end, and that is liberation through dedicated, sustained practice. The specific style and method of practice might look different for each individual. Besides yoga, Iris is passionate about kitesurfing, wave surfing, and being in nature.
Training:
RYT 200 Ashtanga Vinyasa with Global Yoga Shala
RYT 300 Ashtanga Vinyasa with Hiyoga/Basia L. Larsen
50H Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Alexandra Atterbrand
RYT 150 Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Frog Lotus Yoga
Shorter trainings/ immersions:
Ashtanga immersions with Mark Robberts & Deepika Mehta, and Gregor Maehle
Yoga philosophy with Mark Stephens
Therapeutic yoga in mental health work with Kari Lorentzen
Jivamukti immersion with Yogeswari
Kundalini Tantra with Uma Inder
Handstand trainings

Cost:
Single Workshop: NOK400
Max attendees: 10

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

#IamRemarkable: A Google Initiative Empowering Women
2020-11-26 18:00 - 19:30
We are excited to invite you to attend the #IamRemarkable workshop.
#IamRemarkable is a Google initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms and glass ceilings. In this interactive session, you will participate in group discussions and exercises to develop the confidence and skills to promote yourself effectively.
Check out more at https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com/
During the 90 min #IamRemarkable workshop we will:
● Share data and research regarding self promotion and unconscious bias
● Go through the main exercise to help you articulate your achievements and practice self promotion
● Have a discussion and share take home exercises.
This program aims to:
1. Improve the motivation and self-promotion skills of women and underrepresented groups
2. Change social perceptions and refresh the conversation around self-promotion.
About our facilitator:
Astrid Sundberg is Chief HR Officer at Shortcut who are the tech innovators behind numerous mobile apps within the Nordic market. She started out her career in the 1990´s recruitment sector specialising in STEM professions and it was from this arena she has cultivated an interest in the area of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
As a leader, Astrid is focused on putting people first and has helped grow companies from small start ups to successful global businesses. Her passion for the employee experience plays a big role in her motivation for the human resources field and she is a speaker and contributor to topics such as Wellness, Employee Mental health, gender equality and company culture.
Astrid is a Scandi-Brit and self confessed clumsy clot, whose skills include plant whisperer and mother of 3 small humans, who she has co-created with her tech geek husband of 4 years. If she wasn’t in HR + Talent management, her dream job would be to judge talent competitions because she loves literally anything related to dance, music and the performing arts.
Cost: NOK150
Free for the first five to register!
Max attendees: 15
This event is free for HerSpace and Africa Connect members.

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Time to Talk: Being Female, Muslim and Black
2020-11-24 18:00 - 19:30
Unpacking biases
How much attention do you pay to the narrative about Muslim women in the media? Ask yourself, how are they described? How much of it do you believe?
As a society, we stand up for women’s and LBGTQI+-rights, we fight against the discrimination of black people, and in recent times, we have heated debates about anti-Muslim hate. Yet, we often forget that people can and do belong to all of these categories at the same time.
Within different movements, people belonging to all these groups are often expected to leave one or more of their identities behind, while, in the real world, they are facing challenges of discrimination, biases, prejudices and racism because of the entirety of their being.
Join us for a discussion with our guest, Sahra Hirsi about her experience as a Black Muslim woman in Norway. She will be talking about how she navigates the society and challenge some of the stereotypes and biases our broader community holds.
About Sahra Hirsi
Sahra holds a bachelor degree in English language and literature from Oslo University (UiO), and is currently completing a second bachelor degree in educational psychology and a master degree in international education and sustainability.
Sahra has worked as a teacher, board member and treasurer of the African Student Association at UiO and is currently the Vice President of the Somali Student Forening. Moreover, Sahra lauched her own podcast, Spoken by Sahra, this year, where she invites different speakers to discuss issues such as racism and Islamophobia.

Creative Fridays: Meet, Make and Be Merry!
2020-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Are you a maker, artist or crafter? Would you like to learn, or just join in on the fun of handmade crafts? Are you looking to be inspired by a group of like-minded people in a relaxed social setting? Come join us on Zoom for our new addition to Creative Fridays, a fun monthly meetup with no set agenda.
Use this opportunity to be social, creative or merely enjoy a change of environment. During a time when the pandemic is forcing us to adapt, we all need to connect, create, and feel inspired. Scientists have proven how beneficial creative activities are for our mental health by reducing anxiety, depression and stress. Writing, drawing, painting, embroidery, and even coloring has a positive effect on our wellbeing. Today, this is more relevant than ever.
Combine creativity and connection with support and laughter with friends. Everyone is welcome to join in – even if you just want to color in a book as we talk! While we will be sharing ideas, showing what we are working on and giving advice on resources here in Norway or abroad, this is first and foremost a way to enjoy what you do in the company of friends.
This event is suitable for anyone. Bring what you would like to work on, share or seek input. By the end of the evening, you’ll have made some progress on your work, found inspiration, met friends and told COVID you intend to carry on with your life.
Cost: Free
Please register to receive a Zoom link.

A Journey to Balance: A Workshop for Women Dealing with Overwhelm
2020-11-03 18:00 - 21:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
A Workshop for Women Dealing with Overwhelm
Welcome to 3 hours of learning, personal development, and self-care!
Many women go through their days with constant stress and overwhelm building up in their bodies, and too often accept this as a part of modern-day life. This workshop aims to inform you about stress in the female body and give you some much-needed tools and support so that you can support your mind, body, and soul.
The workshop will include:

A 30-min slow yoga session
A nutritious light vegetarian dinner
Teaching about the stress response & the impact on the female body
Journaling work & reflection
Tools for reducing stress
A guided meditation

What to Bring: a journal, a pen, a yoga mat and a water bottle. Optional but for extra comfort: a blanket and a pillow
What to Wear: comfortable clothing suitable for slow yoga. We will be seated on our yoga mats for the duration of the session.
About Your Teacher:
Liselle Anderson is a holistic health coach, yoga teacher, event organiser and mother. Oslo is her birthplace and home-base, but she grew up in the North-East of Scotland.
Her wellness journey started with her own yoga practice back in 2010, and has progressed over the years to include holistic nutrition and natural living. Her love for nutrition guided her towards completing her studies to become a Holistic Health Coach and she now supports women who want to live healthy and fulfilling lives without feeling constant stress in their bodies.
She has a passion for whole, nutritious food prepared simply and will gladly spend hours in the kitchen as her form of meditation.
Find Liselle on her website liselleanderson.com or on Instagram @liselleanderson.
Cost: NOK600
Max attendees: 10

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Kundalini Fusion Workshop
2020-11-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Kundalini Fusion is an energizing and strengthening class, as well as being a physical approach to reaching a tranquil, meditative mind. You will learn different breathing techniques and Kundalini exercises that you can practice on your own for an efficient energy shot, or to reach a deep, meditative state.
Kundalini Fusion is built up as a dynamic flow class, fused with elements from Kundalini. Kundalini is a style of yoga characterised by repetitive movements coupled with a specific breath. This awakens the energy body in a unique way so you can access deeper parts of yourself and build new neural pathways.
These workshops are a simple way to explore Kundalini yoga both for those new to Kundalini and for those needing a revival in their existing practice. You get both the physical benefits of a dynamic flow, as well as the more direct meditative/spiritual effects from Kundalini.
Iris Straume teaches Kundalini Fusion originally created by her teacher Vidya J. Heisel, but the class sequence is Iris’ own. Heisel created what she called Kundalini Fusion as a more playful approach to the method, freed from the strict doctrines. Through Kundalini Fusion the healing properties of Kundalini is conveyed in a modern and accessible way. Come and learn for yourself!
Attending one 2 hour workshop is a great introduction to the practice.
Attending all three workshops will better integrate the practice in your life if you wish to practice it on your own.
About Iris
Iris started practicing yoga at the age of 19. She has explored a myriad of different styles, and most of her training is in the dynamic styles of yoga. Ashtanga has been her main practice for many years, and in recent years Kundalini yoga and meditation has become important ingredients in her practice. Iris has taught yoga for six years, and full time since 2018. She teaches weekly classes at Hiyoga, as well as workshops, trainings, and retreats. Her practice and teachings are based on the principle that there are several paths leading to the same end, and that is liberation through dedicated, sustained practice. The specific style and method of practice might look different for each individual. Besides yoga, Iris is passionate about kitesurfing, wave surfing, and being in nature.
Training:
RYT 200 Ashtanga Vinyasa with Global Yoga Shala
RYT 300 Ashtanga Vinyasa with Hiyoga/Basia L. Larsen
50H Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Alexandra Atterbrand
RYT 150 Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Frog Lotus Yoga
Shorter trainings/ immersions:
Ashtanga immersions with Mark Robberts & Deepika Mehta, and Gregor Maehle
Yoga philosophy with Mark Stephens
Therapeutic yoga in mental health work with Kari Lorentzen
Jivamukti immersion with Yogeswari
Kundalini Tantra with Uma Inder
Handstand trainings

Cost:
Single Workshop: NOK400
Max attendees: 20

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Creative Fridays: Design and make your own earrings
2020-10-23 17:15 - 20:15 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Beginners Workshop with Handmade in Norway: Wire wrapping jewelry with Swarovski crystals.
We are going to learn how to design and make your very own jewelry by using wire wrapping technique for total beginners.
We will make 1-2 pairs of earrings. We will learn the safety steps you should know when working with wire. What kind of material is the best to work with and how to make your own jewelry findings.
So get ready for a colourful adventure, some eye-catching earrings, make new friends and have a lot of fun.
Materials and Swarovski beads provided.
Max 10 attendees per workshop
Price: 600nok
Purchase your ticket at: https://handmadeinnorway.com/events/
COVID-19 Surfaces and tools are cleaned thoroughly between use. We ensure you have a comfortable workspace with 1m distance from each other.

Breastfeeding Course
2020-10-23 11:00 - 12:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Nutrition, Weaning and Working
Come join us for our final session of this Breastfeeding series. Everyone is welcome to join in, as no previous attendance is required.
In this important meeting, we will discuss what weaning means, how and when to introduce nutritious food to your baby, and how to juggle breastfeeding and working.
Information about pumping and working, night weaning, and introducing bottles will be discussed, as well as what weaning means for your postpartum body and emotional health.
Each month, we will repeat the cycle of topics. Whether you are a mother-to-be or currently breastfeeding, we want to give you relevant support by offering sessions tailored to your needs. Each stage of the breastfeeding journey is important for you and your baby. We will take a step by step approach that focuses on the mechanics, benefits and challenges of each stage.
Take part in this wonderful opportunity to build a supportive community of mothers and share your own experiences and tips. Babies are welcome. <3
Cost: NOK150
Max attendees: 8

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Creative Fridays: Apron Making with WarmFolk
2020-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Daisy from Warmfolk gives us another creative evening with a session crafting aprons.
In this session we will step up in size and confidence. Bring your favorite fabric or pick from Daisy’s vibrant collection. You will need 1 meter of fabric for each apron, and 1 meter of each of your fabrics if you would like it double-sided.
We are leveling up our sewing confidence by tackling a more advanced project. A well designed apron can also improve your kitchen goddess skills but don’t fret, you can make an apron for your cook in the kitchen to show your love.
You’re welcome to bring your machine but sewing stations will be ready when you arrive.
Cost: NOK300
Max attendees: 8

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Breastfeeding Course
2020-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
The Art Of Breastfeeding And Overcoming Difficulties – The Art and Science of Breastfeeding
Join us for the third session in a series of four! Everyone is welcome to jump in, as each session requires no previous attendance. This is a great meeting for anyone who has experienced challenges while breastfeeding, from tongue tie to mastitis to low supply.
We will talk about how to approach challenges both from a natural ‘art’ point of view, such as working on positioning and latch; and from a medical point of view, such as ointments or medications. We will also talk about what can be done to help avoid most of these difficulties to begin with, if they can be avoided.
Each month, we will repeat the cycle of topics. Whether you are a mother-to-be or currently breastfeeding, we want to give you relevant support by offering sessions tailored to your needs. Each stage of the breastfeeding journey is important for you and your baby. We will take a step by step approach that focuses on the mechanics, benefits and challenges of each stage.
Take part in this wonderful opportunity to build a supportive community of mothers and share your own experiences and tips. Babies are welcome. <3
Cost: NOK150
Max attendees: 8

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Pastel Painting Course by InspiraNorge
2020-10-08 18:30 - 21:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Welcome to our course ✌️
This course is designed to teach anyone from beginner to moderate, the fundamentals of painting using Pastel. This course starts with the basics and progresses gradually to more complex subjects and concepts.
You will learn:
🎨Space and perspective
🎨Form and proportions
🎨Tone and color
🎨Shadows and Rhythm
🎨Line fundamentals
🎨Shape and form fundamental
🎨How to use value and contrast
🎨Creating texture
If you’ve love drawing and want to discover easy techniques to create stunning art that you can transfer to your own pictures then this course is for you.
This course is limited to 8 participants.
Registration required and binding.
Class time: Thursday, October 8 from 18:30 – 20:30
Place: HerSpace, Strandgata 19
Price: NOK600 (Register by Sept. 30 for early bird pricing NOK480)
Materials: All materials are provided for you
The course will be held in Norwegian.
Book Online
htthttps://www.inspiranorge.com/bookings-checkout/pastel-painting-workshop-hawaii

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.

Breastfeeding Course
2020-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
The baby arrives! The family and the breastfed baby
Learn what to expect when the baby arrives, and how to get off to a good start. We will discuss cultural and family expectations, as well as open discussion on your expectations and goals.
Leave with a good understanding of what to expect from your body in the first week or 2 of
baby being born, and a list of ways that your family and partner can support you in your
breastfeeding goals.
Each month, we will repeat the cycle of topics. Whether you are a mother-to-be or currently breastfeeding, we want to give you relevant support by offering sessions tailored to your needs. Each stage of the breastfeeding journey is important for you and your baby. We will take a step by step approach that focuses on the mechanics, benefits and challenges of each stage.
Take part in this wonderful opportunity to build a supportive community of mothers and share your own experiences and tips. Babies are welcome. <3
Cost: NOK200
Max attendees: 8

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Time to Talk
2020-10-06 18:00 - 19:30 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
The UN reports that 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced either physical and/ or sexual intimate partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner (not including sexual harassment). Sexual violence is one of the most common problems we have as a global society, and we do not address it nearly enough. Join us in our very first dialogue with our guest Munira Mariama Makarov as we tackle sexual violence, resilience and the importance of speaking up.
About the series:
Time to Talk is a series hosting a variety of topics too often neglected or avoided in our society. As an organization that aims to create the future we want now, Manifold believes we must start doing the work and create an environment where nothing is off the table. Together, we want to cultivate knowledge and awareness and tackle issues head-on to find solutions.
About our guest:
Meet Munira Makarow. Munira is a creative mother of two. She is a published artist, poet and painter. She is also the recent recipient of the Voices of African Women (VAW) most supportive of other women awards.
Her greatest passion is to support and uplift women regardless of where in life’s journey they are. Munira is an instructor in various Courses, Flexid (flexible identity) being among the current courses she takes to support youth with multicultural upbringing and flexible identities.
Munira works as a part-time interpreter. She is the voice behind THI (Tverr Kulturell Helse Info), a piece of cross-cultural health information on the Corona Virus videos in the Somali language. Munira has suffered from chronic autoimmune disease from a very young age, but that hasn’t stopped her from being an advocate for survivors of rape.
For years, she has raised awareness about sexual violence, rape, and abuse through her social media platforms and her art. Previous to that, she has travelled across Norway and many countries working tirelessly to break the taboo of speaking up. Munira uses her art to speak up from a survivor’s perspective.
Cost: NOK100
Max attendees: 20
This event is free for HerSpace members.

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Creative Fridays: Handmade Cloth Napkins with Warmfolk
2020-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Cloth table napkins add a special touch to mealtimes and is a great alternative to disposable serviettes for every meal. Back in the day, Norwegian families gave personalized napkin rings to each family member. Dinner napkins could be reused rather than washed immediately after each meal. Your handmade dinner napkins can add to the ritual of mealtime and bring back this time honoured practice. There’s just something novel to using cloth napkins for everyday occasions and not limiting its use to fancy functions.
Daisy will guide us through the easy process of making a set of four double-sided napkins. Bring fabric with your favorite pattern or upcycle something special like a well used table cloth that holds meaning to you. A set of four table napkins uses 2 pieces of fabric measuring 2 meters. If bringing your own fabric, make sure both pieces of your woven (not knit) fabrics. If you don’t want to bring your own materials, fabric will be available at the event for NOK200 for 2m of material.
We will have sewing stations ready and looking forward to creating with you.
Cost: NOK200
Max Participants: 8
About WarmFolk & Daisy

WarmFolk quilts and patterns reflect a love of traditional craft and a celebration of modern aesthetics. Daisy Aschehoug created WarmFolk as a way to move her teaching and quilt design forward in the quilting industry, while also pursuing various art quilt endeavors.
Daisy Aschehoug currently lives in Nesodden, Norway. She grew up among sewing machines and fabric, but it wasn’t till her thirties that she finally asked her mother to teach me to sew. Quilting offered an opportunity to combine her new love for sewing with all of the art classes that she’d taken throughout my life. She realized a passion for selecting fabrics to incorporate into traditional and modern quilt patterns.
Daisy has been making quilts since 2010 and designing quilts for magazines since 2016. She is most passionate about the art of modern traditionalism and incorporating curved piecing into utility quilts. She is a member of the Modern Quilt Guild and the Studio Art Quilt Associates.
She has a masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana, and spent several years in the United States helping federal and state governments work with communities to develop best practices for managing natural resources. Now that she is fully immersed in designing, making, and teaching the art of quilting, she is excited to explore how the resources she uses in her craft can reflect socially and environmentally sustainable practices.

Breastfeeding Course
2020-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
“Breast is best” as we’ve all been told. But “why?” and “how?” does something so natural pose challenges for new mothers? How can we prepare moms-to-be so that they enjoy instead of experiencing anxiety around breastfeeding?
In our four part series on breastfeeding, we invite Erin Koenig to share her knowledge and experience. With over 9 years of work in breastfeeding support and nursing her own children, ages 5 and 13, we are confident that Erin will share some valuable information around a very intimate conversation. She is a certified La Leche League leader and breast counselor as well as a body work expert, masseuse and yoga instructor. Expecting moms, new moms, and babies are welcome.
Why is breastfeeding important? What are the benefits?
Learn the ABC’s of Breastfeeding in this first meeting of the month. We will cover some of the
amazing benefits of breastfeeding from A to Z to both you and your baby in this class with a
game and a sharing circle. This session will be structured as an open discussion where we will address how human lactation works, how breastfeeding impacts your baby’s mental, physical, and emotional development, as well as your postpartum health.
Each month, we will repeat the cycle of topics. Whether you are a mother-to-be or currently breastfeeding, we want to give you relevant support by offering sessions tailored to your needs. Each stage of the breastfeeding journey is important for you and your baby. We will take a step by step approach that focuses on the mechanics, benefits and challenges of each stage. After the first class we will follow up with:

New baby, family and routines around breastfeeding
The art of breastfeeding and overcoming challenges that may arise
Nutrition, weaning and transition back to work

Take part in this wonderful opportunity to build a supportive community of mothers and share your own experiences and tips. Babies are welcome. <3
Cost: NOK300
BUNDLE: NOK1000 for 4 sessions
Max attendees: 8
