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The Art of Making Real Friends

Simple tools. Gentle practice. Lasting connection

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FriendsGym – The Gym for Relationships and Friendships

Train not only your body but also your social and emotional fitness. Discover how movement, touch, and play lead to real human connection.

At FriendsGym, you don’t train with weights or machines – you train with yourself and with others. Here you’ll discover how to bring your body, emotions, and relationships into balance. Through playful exercises, awareness, and joy, you’ll strengthen your ability to connect – with yourself and with others.

Building Blocks to Connect

Every FriendsGym class is a unique mix of building blocks.
Always movement,
Always with reflection and
Always a safe space to grow, connect, and have fun.
Marvin
Martens

Dance

Connecting Through Movement

Dancing together releases oxytocin, endorphins, and dopamine – hormones that boost joy, trust, and bonding. It breaks barriers and creates instant connection.

Yoga

Grow From Within

Yoga brings balance between body and mind. Through breathwork and postures, you build resilience, inner peace, and confidence.

Playfight

Strength & Play Combined

It awakens your inner warrior while keeping the energy safe and playful. You learn to express strength, trust your body, and let go into flow. It builds resilience, respect, and playful connection at the same time.

Boundries

Safety & Freedom in Connection

Healthy boundaries create respect and trust. Learning to set and honor them opens the door to deeper, freer relationships. It builds resilience, respect, and playful connection at the same time.

Inquiry

Deep Listening & Sharing

Speaking honestly and listening without judgment. Inquiry deepens empathy, authenticity, and the feeling of truly being heard.


Mindful Touch

The Power of Contact

Safe, respectful touch calms the nervous system and fosters trust. You learn to sense and express boundaries while opening up to others.

Join the 30-Day Social Fitness Challenge

Friendships aren’t built in a day – but you can start today.
Join our free 30-day challenge and discover how small daily actions can lead to real connections.

 

Every day you’ll receive a short task (via WhatsApp or email). Fun, simple, and surprisingly impactful.

After 30 days you’ll not only gain insights, but you’ll have taken real steps towards stronger friendships

Become Part of the Movement, Volunteer!

Join our classes. Make friends. Help society. Be part of something life-changing.

As a volunteer you’ll:

“Volunteering is at the very core of being human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”

– Heather French Henry -

News & Insights

Dive into our world of inspiration. Here you’ll find the ideas, backgrounds, and stories that shape our philosophy—plus updates and news about the movement.

Our teachers

Bio Development

Kathryn Murphy

43 Classes
yoga

Kristin Watson

112 Classes
breathwork

Arlene McCoy

68 Classes