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OUT*side Program
OUT*side is a project by and for trans* inter* and non-binary folks. It offers free exercise programs in parks and gyms in Berlin-Friedrichshain/ Kreuzberg as well as online. The focus of the project is to increase health and well-being of the participants. It is also about creating spaces for empowerment together.
Our activities are free of charge and membership is not required.
From FEBRUARY 2022 we are live (OUTDOOR) in Berlin with different offer and Indoor as well!
- BEACHVOLLEY FOR BEGINNER AND FUNPLAYER WITH CHRISTOPHER: Friday, 16.05., 06.06., 04.07., 01.08., 05.09.2025
- EARLY SUMMER PLANT WALK IN BERNAU (bei Bernau) WITH DEVIN AND DORO: Sunday, 18.05.2025 and 25.05.2025. Special feature: Cis friends of trans, inter, and non-binary participants are welcome to attend.
- CONTACT IMPROVISATION WITH MAKISIG UND ANYA: Saturdays, 31.05.2025 and 05.07.2025. Special feature: Cis friends of trans, inter, and non-binary participants are welcome to attend.
- TIN*HIKING DAYS: sundays. Next Appointments: 13.04., 18.05., 22.06.2025
Special feature: your cis friends are invited to come along as your +1 to the hikingatrip
All our trainers are trans*inter* and/or non-binary. We are always looking for new trainers (professionals or amateurs) who would like to develop new offers with us. If you are interested, contact us at outside(at)seitenwechsel-berlin.de
OUT*side is now also on Instagram and Facebook There you can get to know our team and the trainers and find the latest information. Like and follow to us!
BEACHVOLLEY FOR BEGINNER AND FUNPLAYER WITH CHRISTOPHER

4 dates: 16.05., 06.06., 04.07., 01.08., 05.09.2025
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm (meeting time is at 7:15 pm).
Meeting point: Main entrance Beach 61 - Park Gleisdreieck. Click here for map!
Languages: German/ English
Places: 9 participants
We'll start the session with a round of introductions with names and pronouns. Then we will begin with a crash course in overhand and underhand serving. The rest oft he time we make free play. The main goal here is to have fun and you don`t need previous experience! For all trans*, inter*, and non-binary folks. Limit 9 participants. Unfortunately, the changing facilities and restrooms on-site are labelled to binary spaces for men and women.
Coach: Christopher: "I live for sports, I am a sports academic and beachvolleyball is my favourite sport, although I played football for years. It is just so nice to move in the sand... See more about Christopher...
CONTACT IMPROVISATION WIT MAKISIG AND ANYA

Date: 31.05.2025 und 05.07.2025 (Saturdays)
Time: 6 - 9pm
Meeting place: Tanzfabrik Berlin e.V. (Kreuzberg)
Special feature: your cis women friends are invited to come along as your +1 to the workshop
Languages: English
Description: We are offering a Contact Improvisation beginner friendly class as a part of Out*side program to offer a safer space for Trans* Inter* non-binary* people to research dancing, physics, touch, risk-taking, play, and collaboration. We will build foundational Contact Improvisation practical skills and strategies toward full bodied improvisation exploration. We will build consent and communication skills alongside physical skills. We will orient through the bodies we have as the people we are as ways to be grounded and imaginative together.
Coach: Makisig Akin (they/them), Choreographer. Dance Artist. Facilitator. Activist.
I am a queer, transgender Filipino born and raised in the Philippines. My artistic work, teaching and creations focuses on strengthening the recognition of intersectional identities, reconnecting with my ancestry, and decentralizing Western ideologies in dance making. I co-direct The Love Makers, a dance company with Anya Cloud. See more about Makisig Akin...
Coach: Anya Cloud (she/her). I am an experimental contemporary dance artist practitioner originally from Alaska and currently based in Colorado and Berlin. As a queer, cis-gender, female, white person I orient my work to cultivate radical aliveness as an artist-activist practice; collaboration is central. I co-direct The Love Makers dance company I founded with Makisig Akin. .
TIN*HIKING
Date: 18.05.2025
With Jorin and Lee
Meeting point: Südkreuz Station
(All registered participants will receive the exact departure time and further details in advance.)
Hike from Lindow to Gransee
Distance approx. 15 km
The hike will take us from Lindow along Lake Wutzsee and Lake Huwenowsee, ending in Gransee. This is a medium-length hike, with no option for shortcuts. We will plan breaks along the way, during which everyone will need to bring their own food and drinks; there are no snack bars or shops on the route. If the weather is good, there may be a chance to go for a swim.
Ticket: When registering, please indicate whether you would like to use the Berlin-Brandenburg-Ticket.
Bring a dog is possible.
Remarks: For all those who are thinking about participating for the first time, but are not sure whether the offer is suitable for them: please contact us in this regard via a note in the registration form. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have or provide you with more information about the schedule.
There is also the possibility to meet with one of us a little earlier, directly before the hike.
On the hike itself, we have a buddy program: participants who have been on the hike many times before will be there if needed to help you get settled into the group.
We welcome participation from anyone on the TIN spectrum, no matter where they are on it!
Coaches: Bo (er/keine), Lee (dey/they), Jorin-Bille (dey/they), Lindsay (keine/none they) and Alex (er/he).
We are a group of TIN people who have regularly taken part in Nora's walks in recent years. This offer means a lot to us and we would therefore like to continue it together. See more from us
Nora (she) organized a hike almost every month from 2020 to the end of 2024. Thank you for this wonderful time, thank you for your work!
See more about Nora...
Thank as well Noah for supporting Nora the last few years on hiking days! See more about Noah!
Important info for TIN folk to hike!
Safety
For our walks in Brandenburg, longer S-Bahn journeys or journeys on regional trains are required. The meeting points are - as far as possible - within the city (Gesundbrunnen or Ostkreuz) to give you the easiest and safest access possible. The subsequent rides will then take place under the protection of the group, where you can always feel in good hands. If you have any questions or needs for a safe arrival and departure, please let us know.
Travel costs
We try to keep travel costs associated with our walks as low as possible. Wherever possible, we offer the use of the Brandenburg-Ticket. If the travel costs still prevent you from taking part in the hikes, we are happy to find individual solutions. Please inform us of your needs when you register.
EARLY SUMMER PLANT WALK IN BERNAU (bei Bernau) WITH DEVIN AND DORO

Date: Sunday, 18 May 2025 and 25.05.2025
Duration: 3 hours, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Length: around 4 kilometers
Meeting point: S-Bahn station Bernau (last stop on the S2, zone C), in front of the train station
(We will share the exact location with all participants prior to the event.)
Note: Cis friends of trans, inter, and non-binary participants are welcome to attend. Max. 10 participants.
Important: When you sign up, please let us know if you have any allergies or food sensitivities.
Language: We will hold the walk in German unless the majority of the group would prefer English. Let us know – we’re flexible!
Topic: “nourish & bloom”
It’s early summer. Flowers are blooming and insects buzzing. Pollen is flying and nectar flowing. The plant world is colorful and vibrant, and on this walk, we’ll explore all its wonderful details. Along the way, we’ll think about the things that nourish us and learn to find wisdom and sweetness in nature, even during difficult times.
During our 3-hour walk, we’ll utilize all our senses to get to know the plants we encounter. Over the course of the afternoon, the invisible “greenery” of the landscape will gradually gain clarity and focus, and individual plants will become new and fascinating botanical companions. By engaging in a holistic exploration of our environment, we’ll develop a deeper connection to our region and ourselves – and build confidence and autonomy in outdoor spaces.
What you can look forward to:
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Introduction to and identification of ten plants with different sensory exercises
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A wild snack (vegan/vegetarian/gf) for the journey
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General tips and rules for foraging and preparing wild foods
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Nature connection activities
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PDF with plant profiles
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A little gift from us to take home with you
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Time spent with friendly people
We’ll be walking on both paved roads and unpaved paths along fields and meadows. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Bring along enough water and a little snack for the road.
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Devin (he/they) is trained in plant science communication and co-founded the company finding nature together with his partner and health coach, Doro. Devin was born in the United States and has lived in Germany since 2005. “For me, as a queer person, plants are endlessly fascinating. The plant kingdom contains organisms that embrace every imaginable lifecycle and physiology. Plants are an inexhaustible source of inspiration for me, and at the same time, they serve as steadfast companions on every walk I take. I’m honored to be able to share my love of plants and enthusiasm for nature connection through OUT*side. Our shared goal is to help people develop – or strengthen – their connection to and confidence in nature.” More about Devin here!
Doro (she/her) is a medical herbalist in training and an expert in nature connection work and holistic health. Doro is particularly fascinated by modern herbal medicine and research into epigenetics. She is currently completing additional courses in both of these fields. “I’m always amazed at how strongly lifestyle and environmental factors affect our genes, and ultimately, our health. A lot of the time, all it takes is a few changes to our daily routines for us to feel better, stronger, happier, and more focused and relaxed. And that, in turn, has a positive effect on every aspect of our lives.”
Together with OUT*side, Doro wants to help show others in the community how to lead healthy lives in step with nature – even in a modern, urban setting.
This project is sponsored by the district of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg's planning and coordination department for health.

Seitenwechsel in Kooperation mit TrIQ, Gladt e.V. und dem Sonntags-Club


