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A dynamic yoga style in which the asanas (postures) flow into one another. The breath leads the movement. This intensive yoga practice strengthens the muscles, improves mobility and trains balance. The harmonious sequence of movements connects body, breath and mind. Previous yoga experience is beneficial. Der Unterricht findet auf Englisch statt. Die Dozentin spricht und versteht aber auch Deutsch.

CELTA, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is an internationally recognised initial qualification for English language teaching to adults. CELTA blended learning courses are suitable for people who have other commitments during the week or live outside of Munich and therefore do not have time to complete an intensive course. For further information and to apply please visit www.mvhs.de/celta.

This course is perfect for those who want to read fluently and expand their vocabulary. You'll also gain more confidence in speaking, understanding sentence structures better and improving your listening comprehension. For participants who are familiar with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, are able to read and have a basic vocabulary. The course is taught in English, so an English level of A2–B1 is required.

For learners with basic Tagalog/Filipino who want to build confidence in everyday communication. Building on A1.1, you practice talking about daily routines, family, food, preferences, and situations like shopping, ordering, and asking for directions. Listening, speaking, reading, and interaction skills are strengthened. Grammar is expanded clearly (present tense, pronouns, sentence structure, common markers). Cultural insights are included. The course is taught in English (A2/B1 level).

Tagalog, also known as Filipino, is the national language of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 130 million people worldwide. From the beginning, you will learn to speak Tagalog actively, with the aim of communicating confidently in simple everyday situations. You will practice greetings (e.g. Kamusta), introducing yourself, small talk, shopping, and ordering food in a restaurant through practical, interactive activities. Basic grammar is introduced in a clear and accessible way to help you understand how the language works and form your own simple sentences. The course is taught in English (A2/B1 level) and Tagalog is suitable for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge.

From lesson 7. The Hiragana and Katakana script were introduced. You will also develop the ability to speak and construct basic sentences in Japanese. The course is taught in English, so an English level of A2–B1 is required.

Have you always dreamed of painting and creating your own art? Realise your vision and start painting now! In this course you will learn or revise fundamental techniques and, with guidance, transfer your ideas to paper. The result will be as varied as its creators. Acrylic paints are most suitable for this course, however, if you would prefer to work with other materials, please feel free to bring them along.

The course time will be divided into individual 45-minute lessons in co-ordination with the instructor. Participants will be contacted in advance by the instructor to arrange their exact lesson times.

Are you interested in printmaking but have hesitated to step into the technique until now? Or do you already have some printmaking experience? Here you can gain an insight into relief printmaking. Discover linocut, woodcut as well as monotype, and learn about advanced aspects of these techniques. You will receive individual support to develop your own artwork and have the opportunity to experiment, e.g. by combining various techniques. You will be surprised by the interesting results!

The Hiragana script was introduced. This course offers you the opportunity to learn how to read and write Katakana letters. You will also develop the ability to speak and construct basic sentences in Japanese. We start from lesson 3. The course is taught in English, You need English on level A2–B1.

Do you already have experience in drawing? Now it's time to improve and further develop your knowledge and skills. We will emphasize drawing the human figure - anatomy, body mechanics, dynamic poses, portraiture, facial expressions, psychology, and emotions. We will work again on the basics of drawing, but will add texturing, materiality, and lighting. We will pay close attention to how to create focal points in our pictures, as well as to colour theory and the contribution of colours to visual language.

Improve your observational and technical drawing skills by activating the right side of the brain whilst learning how to draw. Based on ideas in Betty Edwards’ book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", you will discover drawing techniques which trick the brain into seeing better. These techniques can help improve realistic drawing skills, the drawing of faces, as well as one’s understanding of perspective. Even beginners can use this method to achieve surprising results.

With the Mediterranean Sea extending from Portugal to Lebanon, between northern Africa and Southern Europe and reaching to the Middle East, this varied cuisine is characterised throughout by the refined use of olive oil, herbs and spices. We will explore this famously fresh and fragrant cuisine and learn how to cook balanced dishes using an abundance of vegetables and herbs as well as fish, meat and grains. Enjoy the tasty as well as healthy cuisine of the Mediterranean and look forward to a culinary journey that awakens a real vacation feeling.

Jamaican cuisine is a celebration of bold flavours, blending African, European, and Asian influences into a truly unique taste experience. In this course, you'll discover authentic Jamaican recipes, including the famous "jerk" dishes which give this cuisine its distinctive character. You'll learn how to use traditional spices to recreate the smoky, spicy flavour at home. Join us for an evening of cultural discovery and take your taste buds on a tropical getaway!

This course is for beginners as well as those who wish to improve their drawing skills and refine their understanding of visual language. Using pencils and charcoal, we will explore fundamental techniques such as proportion, shape, perspective, line weights, shading, and value. Students will develop drawing skills and become confident using the tools of visual expression. Needed: PC/laptop/tablet with microphone and camera, good internet connection, current browser version. You will receive the access data by e-mail in good time before the course begins.

Do you enjoy Bavarian pretzels and rolls and want to learn how to bake them yourself? We'll show you how! You'll learn how to bake pretzels with their typical golden crust and soft center, as well as light and airy rolls with their fluffy texture. We'll also prepare matching homemade spreads like Obatzda (traditional Bavarian cheese) or herb quark. We'll mix, knead, shape, and bake our own delicious creations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, a fun and interactive experience awaits everyone. At the end, we'll enjoy our baked goods and spreads in a relaxed atmosphere

Find out how to combine various techniques of watercolour, drawing, collage and stencilling to create expressive and colourful artworks. Through practical demonstrations and exercises, you will learn how to quickly sketch using watercolour and pencil, how to plan an image, how to apply various drawing and watercolour techniques, and how to incorporate collage and stencil elements to your work. We focus on developing your own unique approach to creating mixed media images on paper.

Explore the artistic expression of calligraphy, write your name in Chinese and create your own calligraphy artwork! In the gentle atmosphere of Chinese meditation music, the brush slowly touches the paper while the ink softly spreads in rhythm with your breath. Writing becomes more than a technical exercise—it is a way to slow down and reconnect with focus and inner stillness. With each stroke, you experience a subtle connection to nature, your breath and the present moment. For more information about the lecturer, visit www.instagram.com/inkflow.zhang

Learn German effectively using the advantage of both full immersion and structured courses at hand- for all of you who are interested in both deepening their knowledge of German (maybe even by taking an exam or two?) - and immersing into the city´s bustling activities and communities actively: this talk will provide you with 100 ways and more to do just that through offers at the Munich VHS. Learn more about the school´s wide topic range of courses and engage in acitivities that open doors to both learning German and getting active practically in culture and worklife. Apart from a huge program of German courses on all levels A1 to C2, there is so much more to discover. Full immersion at hand gives you the opportunity to practise your German outside the German classroom and to meet many other people sharing similar interests. With approx 20.000 events per year and around 260,000 participants, we make sure to help you on the way to find the right courses, including 1:1 placement and counselling on how to best start and continue German courses to optimize your language learning journey. This talk is availabe both onsite and online: please register here to participate onsite and to join us at one of the MVHS´ central locations at Einstein 28 (spaces limited to 20) For participation online, please sign up at <a href="https://www.amiga-muenchen.de/event-info-learning-german-mvhs/" a=""> amiga-Career Center for Internationals The zoom link will be sent to you on the day of the event. This talk is organised in cooperation with amiga-Career Center for Internationals, a Career Guidance Service in Munich.</a>

Are you interested in Irish culture, music and history? Have you ever been to Ireland and wondered at the bilingual signs? Then MVHS invites you to the introductory course in Irish. In this course, you will learn how to exchange greetings and personal information and get familiar with the unique spelling and pronunciation of the Irish language. Part of each lesson is also devoted to the history of the language and its significance for today’s Irish society. The course is taught in English, so an English level of B1 is required. Small group of 3 to 5 people.

You will learn how to write and read Hangul, the Korean alphabet. Additionally, you will acquire the ability to speak and form simple sentences in Korean, while also gaining knowledge about basic grammar and sentence structure. The course is taught in English, so an English level of A2–B1 is required.

This course offers you the opportunity to learn how to read and write Hiragana and provides you with a basic understanding of the structure of the Japanese language. You will also develop the ability to speak and construct basic sentences in Japanese. Regular attendance and continued practice will help you make steady progress and build a strong foundation in Japanese. Please plan to set aside some time between classes to review and practise what you have learned. The course will be taught in English. Your English&nbsp;needs to be on level&nbsp;A2-B1.

Thai-Yoga Massage (TYM) is a full body holistic workout with a very soothing effect. In this workshop you will gain an insight into this beautiful massage form which is performed while fully clothed on a mat on the floor. With full physical involvement the typical techniques for the masseur are, for example, the use of thumb, palm, foot, elbow etc. to relax and stretch the body of the recipient. Course participants are invited to discover the pleasure by both giving and receiving TYM in each massage-sequence.

Whether you’ve just arrived in Munich or have lived here for years, this tour offers a fresh perspective on the city and its hidden stories. Discover Munich’s rich history and iconic landmarks on a compact yet engaging walk. Stroll through the historic Old Town and explore its most famous sights, including Marienplatz with its renowned Glockenspiel, the city’s oldest church, Alter Peter, the lively Viktualienmarkt, and the Frauenkirche with its distinctive twin towers. Along the way, you’ll uncover intriguing details such as the “Devil’s Footprint” and the legends behind it. As you wander through charming streets, you’ll learn about Munich’s key cultural traditions and festivities and get insider tips on where locals go to enjoy authentic Bavarian cuisine.

Many women experience the time of hormonal transition with symptoms such as sleep disturbances, hot flashes, mood swings, or fatigue. In this talk, you will learn what happens in the body during perimenopause and menopause, and how holistic approaches from naturopathy, lifestyle habits, and nutrition can help restore balance and well-being during this phase of life.

In a demanding and stressful environment it is important to activate the ability to connect with inner resources in order to find more balance and a life with less anxiety and greater peace of mind. In this seminar you will learn more about the connection of body and mind, thoughts, feelings and resulting action. The methods applied are meditation, mindful and easy body exercises and awareness in daily life..

In this weekend seminar you will obtain the essential skills required for the application of methods and techniques paramount to professional project management. You will also have the opportunity to practise the efficient implementation of a goal-oriented project. The following questions will be considered: What is project management and what is expected of you as an employee, sub-project leader or project leader? With the aid of theoretical segments and practical exercises you will learn the fundamentals from initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling right through to the closing of a project. Furthermore, you will gain an insight into the sequencing and scheduling as well as the capacities and budgeting of a project. This seminar is in alignment with international standards of project management (PMI). It is a part of the Project Management Course of Lectures which completes the examination for certification as Project Manager MVHS (X440565) but can also be visited as a standalone course.

In this workshop we will concentrate on the art of ring making. You will experience and practise the basic and essential techniques of the goldsmith such as sawing, filing and soldering. We will mainly work with silver and semi-precious stones. Participants who want to work with gold should bring their own materials (including the soldering material). You are welcome to bring your own silver; however, it will be possible to buy silver and stones directly in the workshop.

Planning, organising, remembering – mental load is the invisible work we carry every day, especially women. In this talk, we explore how care work and constant responsibility affect stress levels, energy and long-term health. Learn how mental load shows up in the body, why it can lead to exhaustion or overwhelm, and what helps to create more balance. With practical strategies to reduce pressure and support wellbeing in everyday life.

Interested in getting more input and ideas on your portfolio in English and German when applying for jobs in Munich and Germany? Here is your free online coaching with tips and tricks on how to best put together your portfolio and write a topnotch cover letter for the job you would like to apply for. We will discuss structure and content, chronology and key factors for the presentation of hard skills and soft skills matching requirements in the German job market. Using AI will be a topic as well as useful sources for job offers and a structured approach to tailor your cover letter and portfolio. This workshop takes place as part of a cooperation project with the Goethe Institute Munich - for further information see https://www.goethe.de/ins/de/de/ver.cfm?event_id=26548734

Our main focus is "The Camera". During this course you will become familiar with all your camera's most important functions and how to use them. You will also gain the technical know-how to start making the most of your digital SLR and develop a creative approach to photography as well as learning how to set the menu correctly to get the best technical results. We will go on location to shoot our pictures then evaluate them later in class.

Are you curious to understand more about how to draw faces? The human body and the human face all have their own symmetry. Learn how to visually analyze the proportions and how to apply them in your drawings. Based on ideas in Betty Edwards’ book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", you will discover drawing techniques which trick the brain into seeing better. These techniques can help improve realistic drawing skills, as well as improve one’s understanding of perspective. Even beginners can use this method to achieve surprising results.

This course is for beginners as well as those who wish to improve their drawing skills and refine their understanding of visual language. Using pencils and charcoal, we will explore fundamental techniques such as proportion, shape, perspective, line weights, shading, and value. Students will develop drawing skills and become confident using the tools of visual expression.

Have you always dreamed of painting and creating your own art? Realise your vision and start painting now! In this course you will learn or revise fundamental techniques and, with guidance, transfer your ideas to paper. The result will be as varied as its creators. Acrylic paints are most suitable for this course, however, if you would prefer to work with other materials, please feel free to bring them along.

Writing does not begin on the page - it begins in the heart, palms, eyes, ears, nose, toes, belly, and in the hairs at the back of your neck. It is an intimate, lovely, and often surprising way of being and breathing in the world. This workshop is an exploratory celebration of the dance between your writing and your life. In the warmth of a group, we will tap into our senses, our natural sense of curiosity and play, and explore the unknown wilds of both our memories and imaginations.

Kimchi, Korea’s iconic staple, has become a popular superfood worldwide. In this course, you’ll learn traditional fermentation techniques to make your own spicy‑tangy kimchi at home. We prepare Baechu‑kimchi (classic napa cabbage) and Mulkimchi (water kimchi with radish/daikon), using authentic ingredients like fermented shrimp paste and anchovy fish sauce. To round things off, we will also make traditional kimchi pancakes.

Experience the vibrant tastes of India’s streets and homes through popular vegetarian snacks – totally plant-based and full of flavour! In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare protein-rich Moonglet (savory lentil crepe), tangy Sprouts Chaat, and flavourful Sweet Potato Chaat. Along the way, you’ll receive practical tips on spices, preparation techniques, and creative variations. Ideal for anyone curious to explore new flavours and to experience a fresh, healthy twist on classic Indian street food with vegan and nutritious alternatives.

In diesem zweitägigen Intensivseminar geht es um klare, überzeugende Argumentation, aktives Zuhören und konstruktive Diskussion – nicht um Wettbewerb. Interaktive Vorträge, Gruppenübungen und Übungsdebatten fördern kritisches Denken und Kommunikation. Am ersten Tag werden Grundlagen vermittelt, am zweiten findet eine strukturierte, von den Teilnehmenden bewertete Debatte statt. Das Thema wählen die Teilnehmenden gemeinsam am ersten Seminartag. Offen für alle interessierten Personen; keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich. <a href="https://www.mvhs.de/kurse/programme-in-english/history-politics/programme-in-english-debating-skills-clarity-and-persuasion-460-C-V110218">Dieser Kurs findet ebenfalls auf Englisch statt - Sie finden diesen Kurs hier.</a>

Suitable for anyone who has never had a go at acting and would like to try it out: movement – improvisation – body action – energy – theatre!

Whether you're a newcomer to Germany or already engage frequently with Germans, understanding cultural differences and norms is crucial for successful integration. This interactive workshop offers tools to better understand and navigate cultural differences in general – whether in daily life, studies, or the workplace. In the second part, we’ll take a closer look at common features of German culture that often puzzle internationals. With theory, exercises, and space for discussion, you'll gain insights and reflect on your own intercultural experiences.