Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into a new one.
In Expressive Arts (EXA) therapy, we invite participants to enter this liminal space through art-making, ritual, and play. This process encourages exploration of the essence of one’s being, an encounter with beauty in the unknown, and the discovery of inner resources and potential. Art provides a means to give shape to fragmented stories, acting as a container for emotions that are difficult to express verbally. It is a way to communicate hope, and the process is resource-oriented, held with care and compassion within a thoughtfully crafted frame.
This bi-weekly gathering serves as a temporary home for the displaced and oppressed—a “testimony through art.” The goal is to foster a sense of belonging and connection, preventing withdrawal and helping participants move through physical and mental stagnation. Through creativity and imagination, we aim to cultivate a sense of hope in the midst of uncertainty.
Note on Group:
These sessions will be facilitated by Yi Jen Chang, expressive arts therapist-in-training. For safety and to maintain a consistent dynamic, this will be a closed group with a maximum of 6 participants. This group is currently full. If you’re interested in joining future sessions when space becomes available, please contact Yi Jen at bodywilderness@gmail.com. We will notify you as soon as a new group is formed. This group will be conducted in English, but all languages are welcome! Non-verbal communication and expression are always encouraged in this space.
What is expressive arts therapy?
Expressive arts therapy is a therapeutic approach that places the creative process at the center of the human experience. Rather than focusing on advanced skills, it emphasizes the innate creativity of individuals and the heightened sensitivity that enables them to bring new things into being. This integrative approach uses a variety of creative expressions—such as poetry, music, visual arts, theater, clay, movement, and nature-based methods—to help individuals navigate personal challenges/ inquiries and explore their own resources. No previous art experience is required—just your presence.
Á fundinum er farið yfir vinnuhópa, fólk getur tekið að sér verkefni, rætt mikilvæg málefni og séð önnur andlit sem tengjast Andrými. Dagskrá fundarins má sjá fyrir neðan.
Þetta er fullkominn tími fyrir nýja og forvitna aðila til að koma og hitta fólk og læra meira um Andrými!
DAGSKRÁ:
– Valinn fundarstjóri, farið stuttlega yfir fundarreglur
– Nafnakynning
– Kynning vinnuhópa: Vinnuhópar fara yfir unnin störf, útskýra það sem er enn í vinnslu og hvaða verkefni eru í uppsiglingu.
– Endurraðað í vinnuhópa: Fólk velur sér vinnuhópa sem það vill vinna með. “Bottomliner” valinn fyrir hvern hóp.
-Endurgjöf (e. feedback): Minni umræðuhópar
KAFFIPÁSA
– Endurgjöf: Umræða í stóra hóp
– Sameiginleg ákvarðanataka varðandi mismunandi mál:
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Come and get involved in Andrými, a space for radical groups, events and community projects!
We hold a monthly assembly to update each other about our work, redistribute tasks, share feedback and drink coffee together.
This is the perfect time for new and curious people to come meet people and learn more about Andrými!
AGENDA:
-Roles, Rules of Consensus
-Name go-around
-Updates: working groups say what has been done, what is being worked on, future plans
-Redistributing tasks, finding new bottomliners
-Small groups: feedback
-Coffee break
-Report back from small groups
-Points from working group: things we need consensus on
Accessibility:
There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral. The event takes place on the ground floor.
Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being?
Then these classes are made for you.
Join us every Monday and Tuesday from 17:30 to 18:30 for a gentle, accessible, and deeply nurturing yoga practice. No previous experience needed—just the desire to take care of yourself.
Bring your own mat, a blanket for relaxation… and your intention to be present.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in and create a calm, welcoming space.
Yoga is so much more than stretching—it’s a powerful tool to bring balance to your body, mind, and emotions.
Come experience an hour of harmony that can shift your day (and your whole week!).
We welcome you with open arms and an open heart.
Your peaceful space is waiting for you at Andrými.
Plöstum bækur! Lærðu að plasta rétt og aðstoða í bókasafni Andspyrnu 🫶 Let’s wrap some books in plastic! Learn how to correctly protect the books and help out in the Andspyrna library
Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being?
Then these classes are made for you.
Join us every Monday and Tuesday from 17:30 to 18:30 for a gentle, accessible, and deeply nurturing yoga practice. No previous experience needed—just the desire to take care of yourself.
Bring your own mat, a blanket for relaxation… and your intention to be present.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in and create a calm, welcoming space.
Yoga is so much more than stretching—it’s a powerful tool to bring balance to your body, mind, and emotions.
Come experience an hour of harmony that can shift your day (and your whole week!).
We welcome you with open arms and an open heart.
Your peaceful space is waiting for you at Andrými.
ENGLISH BELOW Á fundinum er farið yfir vinnuhópa, fólk getur tekið að sér verkefni, rætt mikilvæg málefni og séð önnur andlit sem tengjast Andrými. Dagskrá fundarins má sjá fyrir neðan. Þetta er fullkominn tími fyrir nýja og forvitna... Read More
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Plöstum bækur! Lærðu að plasta rétt og aðstoða í bókasafni Andspyrnu 🫶 Let’s wrap some books in plastic! Learn how to correctly protect the books and help out in the Andspyrna library
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
This is our first Kinky Film Club, we are a group of folk who like to watch movies crossing the domains of kink & sexuality. This is a very low-key casual event to hang out and watch films... Read More
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
A few bands will play at Andrými on the saturday 14th of June. Pay what you can! (We are still organising which bands and all gear and stuff, we will be able to give a better description soon)
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
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Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into a new one.
In Expressive Arts (EXA) therapy, we invite participants to enter this liminal space through art-making, ritual, and play. This process encourages exploration of the essence of one’s being, an encounter with beauty in the unknown, and the discovery of inner resources and potential. Art provides a means to give shape to fragmented stories, acting as a container for emotions that are difficult to express verbally. It is a way to communicate hope, and the process is resource-oriented, held with care and compassion within a thoughtfully crafted frame.
This bi-weekly gathering serves as a temporary home for the displaced and oppressed—a “testimony through art.” The goal is to foster a sense of belonging and connection, preventing withdrawal and helping participants move through physical and mental stagnation. Through creativity and imagination, we aim to cultivate a sense of hope in the midst of uncertainty.
Note on Group:
These sessions will be facilitated by Yi Jen Chang, expressive arts therapist-in-training. For safety and to maintain a consistent dynamic, this will be a closed group with a maximum of 6 participants. This group is currently full. If you’re interested in joining future sessions when space becomes available, please contact Yi Jen at bodywilderness@gmail.com. We will notify you as soon as a new group is formed. This group will be conducted in English, but all languages are welcome! Non-verbal communication and expression are always encouraged in this space.
What is expressive arts therapy?
Expressive arts therapy is a therapeutic approach that places the creative process at the center of the human experience. Rather than focusing on advanced skills, it emphasizes the innate creativity of individuals and the heightened sensitivity that enables them to bring new things into being. This integrative approach uses a variety of creative expressions—such as poetry, music, visual arts, theater, clay, movement, and nature-based methods—to help individuals navigate personal challenges/ inquiries and explore their own resources. No previous art experience is required—just your presence.
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Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis!
Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim.
The freeshop is open! All for free!
Come and bring stuff/clothes that you don’t use anymore but you don’t want to throw away. Or come and get new stuff to take home!
Bring together families with small children
ENGLISH BELOW
Á fundinum er farið yfir vinnuhópa, fólk getur tekið að sér verkefni, rætt mikilvæg málefni og séð önnur andlit sem tengjast Andrými. Dagskrá fundarins má sjá fyrir neðan.
Þetta er fullkominn tími fyrir nýja og forvitna aðila til að koma og hitta fólk og læra meira um Andrými!
DAGSKRÁ:
– Valinn fundarstjóri, farið stuttlega yfir fundarreglur
– Nafnakynning
– Kynning vinnuhópa: Vinnuhópar fara yfir unnin störf, útskýra það sem er enn í vinnslu og hvaða verkefni eru í uppsiglingu.
– Endurraðað í vinnuhópa: Fólk velur sér vinnuhópa sem það vill vinna með. “Bottomliner” valinn fyrir hvern hóp.
-Endurgjöf (e. feedback): Minni umræðuhópar
KAFFIPÁSA
– Endurgjöf: Umræða í stóra hóp
– Sameiginleg ákvarðanataka varðandi mismunandi mál:
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Come and get involved in Andrými, a space for radical groups, events and community projects!
We hold a monthly assembly to update each other about our work, redistribute tasks, share feedback and drink coffee together.
This is the perfect time for new and curious people to come meet people and learn more about Andrými!
AGENDA:
-Roles, Rules of Consensus
-Name go-around
-Updates: working groups say what has been done, what is being worked on, future plans
-Redistributing tasks, finding new bottomliners
-Small groups: feedback
-Coffee break
-Report back from small groups
-Points from working group: things we need consensus on
Accessibility:
There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral. The event takes place on the ground floor.
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými!
Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being?
Then these classes are made for you.
Join us every Monday and Tuesday from 17:30 to 18:30 for a gentle, accessible, and deeply nurturing yoga practice. No previous experience needed—just the desire to take care of yourself.
Bring your own mat, a blanket for relaxation… and your intention to be present.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in and create a calm, welcoming space.
Yoga is so much more than stretching—it’s a powerful tool to bring balance to your body, mind, and emotions.
Come experience an hour of harmony that can shift your day (and your whole week!).
We welcome you with open arms and an open heart.
Your peaceful space is waiting for you at Andrými.
Will you join us?
Plöstum bækur! Lærðu að plasta rétt og aðstoða í bókasafni Andspyrnu 🫶 Let’s wrap some books in plastic! Learn how to correctly protect the books and help out in the Andspyrna library
Private meeting.
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými!
Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being?
Then these classes are made for you.
Join us every Monday and Tuesday from 17:30 to 18:30 for a gentle, accessible, and deeply nurturing yoga practice. No previous experience needed—just the desire to take care of yourself.
Bring your own mat, a blanket for relaxation… and your intention to be present.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in and create a calm, welcoming space.
Yoga is so much more than stretching—it’s a powerful tool to bring balance to your body, mind, and emotions.
Come experience an hour of harmony that can shift your day (and your whole week!).
We welcome you with open arms and an open heart.
Your peaceful space is waiting for you at Andrými.
Will you join us?
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