Let’s take our nervous system for a walk. We walk in silence, mindful of our posture and surroundings. This gives our nervous system a chance to rest and process. It might mean calming down, but it can also mean some discomfort might come up. Whatever comes up is what needs space for you right now. Be welcome!

Accessibility note: unpaved paths, some may be overgrown and slight height difference.

Bring along: sturdy shoes, rain protection, anything that makes walking more accessible to you (canes, fidget toys, …)

Max amount of participants: 10

Inspired by Politicised Somatics and so much more, some Gent Queers have been gathering, practising and experimenting with what it means to be embodied. What it means to be in relationship with our bodies, hearts and emotions, and what it means to do this collectively. What could then be possible?

The Embodiment Practice Group is for anyone who wants to heal and grow in and for community, for anyone who has experienced fragmentation between body and mind and is curious about why that is, and if and how we can be more intentional and sustainable with how we show up for what we care about.

It is an invitation to experiment together, to deepen our somatic vocabulary, our capacity to listen and hold space for each other and our courage to try and fail and keep practising.

Bring along: yoga mat or something to sit on comfortably, journal or notebook if you want, pen, bottle of water.

Max amount of participants: 15

WeeRWooRd: A creative workshop in which we explore the connection between word art and activism, based on the themes of ‘identity’ and ‘mental health’.

We’ll work with written sources, such as newspapers and magazines, using them as inspiration to create word art about our personal feelings and frustrations. Think of a cozy wordcraft session to unwind while immersed in the creative process. No experience needed!

Bring along:

Max amount of participants:

You've been seeing the word 'somatics' in workshops, books, social media and the likes wondering what is this buzzword? Or whenever you hear or read something like "What does your body say?" you're left a bit confused? Or maybe you know what it is and have a grasp somehow and somehow are still struggling?

Tuning in with our body can be a challenge for ND folx &/ people with trauma.

This workshop aims to go back to the basics. How can we slow down and tune in? Accessible both for newbies and people wanting to strengthen their foundations.

Bring along: yoga mat or something to sit on comfortably, journal or notebook if you want, pen, bottle of water.

Max amount of participants: 15

Round 1: 13:30 - 14:30
Round 2: 15:30 - 16:30
No registration needed!

Join us for a good ol' time at our line dance workshop! A laid back, no-pressure space where we’ll teach you the steps, and you’ll learn how to move the rhythm of some country tunes with a little modern flair!

Does your bike urgently need a tune-up? Welcome to 'Pimp Your Bike,' where we get to work on the basics, like stickering your bike, pumping up the tires, oiling the chain... and so on.

Welcome throughout the day in the garden for some gardening, exchanging about the intersections of queerness and ecology, enjoying all the fruityness in our more-than-human world.

Collective silent moment at 15:00

The attack during Berlin pride has left a big impression on us. At Potgrond, we’d like to offer a space for the grief, worries but also resilience and consolation.

This is a participative space: bring whatever you’d like in honour of all the pain that our community has had to endure and/or all the love you’d like to spill.