The Empowerment Series at FUELhouse presents:

Cultivating Self-Love in the Everyday: An Interactive Workshop

* Reflect * Connect * Recharge * 

Thursday, February 19th at 5:30pm in the Yoga room* at FUELhouse Gym 

(4027 Leary Way NW Seattle, WA 98107)

* there is a level of stairs with a railing to get to this space -- if accessibility is a concern, please reach out to Hayley and we'll do our best to accommodate. 

This free event is open to FUELhouse members and non-members alike. 

What to expect: 

• 30 minutes of gentle movement led by the amazing Coach Joyce Leslie
• 30 minutes of presentation + workshop (Feb. brought you by FH member Banu Hummel - psychotherapist)
• 30 minutes of socializing*

* Light appetizers and drinks will be provided. If you would like to bring an app to share, you are more than welcome to do so. It is not required, but is welcome if you wish! 

Why Register and Join us?

• Gain a fresh perspective on love beyond romance — including self-love, safety, and belonging
• Learn simple, practical ways to cultivate compassion and care in everyday life
• Understand how emotional wellbeing supports strength, confidence, and physical progress
• Learn from an experienced psychotherapist and connect more deeply with yourself and the FUELhouse community

The Details:

February is a reminder of love; where we have it and where we don’t. Being loved and loving are complicated and most of us struggle with feeling loved, safe and secure in ourselves. Banu will talk to us about love outside of the expected box: how do we cultivate love in the corners and crevices of our daily experience? What does self-love really feel like? At FUELhouse Gym we are strengthening and empowering our bodies; love is an integral part of our ability to work towards our physical goals. Through a 30 minute interactive workshop, Banu will introduce the idea of cultivating love in corners; A Valentine’s gift. 

About Banu: 

Banu Hummel has worked as a psychotherapist for over 25 years in international and national settings. In addition to private practice, Banu was a therapist and crisis assessment specialist for the UNHCR, Turkey as well as a full-time instructor of psychology at Istanbul Bilgi University for 12 years. Born and raised in the US, Banu is at home in both cultures and geographies. She recently moved to Seattle and found a new home here at FUELhouse gym! It is from these contexts and experiences that she will speak to us about cultivating love as an aspect of body empowerment.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND CLOSES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17TH 2026