"Sex and the Empowered Woman" is THE place to find a warm, non-judgmental environment for women to gather and talk about sex in an open, grounded, authentic (and fun!) way. The purpose of this group is to provide illuminating information and techniques about sex and sexual intimacy, supportive resources, and a safe space to ask questions and discover the secrets to achieve more sexual fulfillment, self-love, feminine radiance, and sensual empowerment as a woman than ever before. I invite you t …

For Events visit www.eastbayopencircle.org.  (click on our Meetup "Follow us" links) The East Bay Open Circle is dedicated to supporting the practices of mindful and open-hearted awareness. We draw our inspiration from a variety of spiritual, religious, psychological, and scientific traditions which support the cultivation of direct experience, insight, and compassion. We host a number of local speakers and teachers on a regular basis, as well as other speakers invited from around the world. We …

The Open Way Gathering Spiritual Heart & Inquiry with Cory Bright We will do a short meditation.  Then sit, share and dialogue on the true nature of who we are as Open Awareness.  A nondual oriented sharing that you can find similarities in Buddhism, Zen, A Course in Miracles, Advaita, Eckhart Tolle,  Adyashanti, Bryon Katie, Deepak, Wayne Dyer, Candice O'Denver Marriane Williamson, Landmark Education, Mooji, Tony Parsons, Rupert Spira .... J. Krishnamurti, Ramana Maharshi, Nissargadatta etc. …

The purpose of this group is to spread the word about Holotropic Breathwork groups to a larger number of people, as well as share when the different groups are happening.  With this group I want to provide a space for those curious and new to the work, to experience it for the first time in a supportive and nourishing environment.   As well as those who have practiced it for some time, have a place and a community to come back to. I have found through the years, that this work is a wonderful wa …

This group is for everyone interested in the ancient and mystical teachings of Toltec Shamanism. Following in the Eagle Knight lineage of don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements, we will delve into the Masteries of Awareness, Transformation, & Love (Intent) as tools to completely change the world we live in. There will be at least one MeetUp a month offering teachings and tools that you can take home with you and immediately begin practicing.  Periodically, we will hold workshops, firewa …

You are — aware, and not tied into cult nor religion... independent and full of good... simple yet multi-systemed... kind and tolerant... courageous and loving... honest and open... patient and determining... and above all, ensouling your consciousness daily. You want to enter into where there is a direct lineage from God to now. God to angel to soul to awakened heart to nervous system to linear awareness and into act. No ritual, chanting, reading ... just on fire with holy script within …

The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages.  For a more complete listing of all Chapter outings and events see our Calendar. There are many more events on the calendar than it is possible to list on Meetup! Outings are conducted by the San Francisco Bay Chapter's Activity Sections and Regional Groups.  Activity Sections are organized around either an activity, such as hiking or backpacking, or a social theme, such as Sierra Singles.  No m …

BABS was founded to foster the local community of content creators, bloggers, authors, web experts, ebook creators, publishers and online marketing professionals. Our in-person meetings go deep and wide into the culture and tools of digital connection. Members share tips & tricks, hear new concepts by local start-up owners, brainstorm blog elements, and network for mutual success. Attending our meetings, you will find new blogging buddies, support for your ideas, and answers to your technical qu …

The Bay Area Ipsalu Tantra Meetup is here for you to: Learn about and experience the joys and benefits of tantra practice in a safe, sacred, playful, loving environment. Meet other like-minded souls on a path of spiritual growth and ecstatic self-awareness Become more whole and self-realized by expanding and integrating the energies of heart * sex * consciousness Free yourself from the limits that hold you back ~ Recognize your Divine Magnificence! Discover the secrets to enjoying and sharing e …

Carve out a little time for yourself on Sunday evenings and relax with us while working away on that favorite yarn project of yours. This group is intended for knitters (or similar crafters) of all skill levels. It's a low-key group so there's no need to apply lipstick or read up on current events before joining us.  Come as you are and enjoy 90 minutes of time to unwind and chat. Because we keep our meetings small, we depend on the RSVP system and for people to use it properly.  Please be aware …

We are a growing group of people dedicated to cultivating a strong spirit and healthy body. We meet every Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00pm at the Harmony Yoga Studio/ Acupressure Institute (1533 Shattuck Ave, in North Berkeley, right across from Andronico’s) to perform the Peaceful Warrior and Meditation Practice. Basic instruction is provided and no previous experience is needed to participate. There is no cost to practice with us. Donations are welcome but not required. What is the Peaceful W …

East Bay Rotaract is a service group for students and young professionals, ages 18-35, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Membership spans from Richmond to Danville to Mountain View. Join us for a dynamic experience! ---------------------------------------- WHAT IS ROTARACT? ---------------------------------------- Rotaract is a service club for young men and women ages 18-35. It is sponsored by international service organization Rotary International. Rotaract brings together students and you …

WE ARE ON SUMMER RECESS! WE'LL START UP AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER. IF YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT EVENTS THIS FALL, PLEASE SIGN UP AND YOU'LL RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS WHEN WE RESUME. This is a group that gathers together once a week during the day on Holy Hill in Berkeley for 45 minutes of silence, meditation. or prayer, as a way of deepening awareness and compassion. It's a drop-in group, so you can come for as much or as little of the time as you wish. The organizer is a Zen Buddhist priest and teacher, an …

Meet others interested in learning more of the practice of Push Hands in an open learning environment. Push Hands is a two-person "slow sparing" or energy awareness exploration practiced by Tai Chi, Qi Gong and other other Asian martial disciplines. Anyone is welcome, though experience with Push Hands or exposure to an "internal" martial art is very helpful. I have several years experience with Push Hands from the perspective of Qi Dao (Tibetan Shamanic Qigong) and I am open to teaching thos …

What is supportive of a healthy body, mind, heart, spirit, relationship, family, community and society. Here you will find support for and learn what is life-giving in every aspect of our lives, culture and society. Not just nutritionally for example, but emotionally, spiritually, in our relationships, at work, in our physical activity, in our thoughts, in how we relate to one another, etc No dogmas, just learning what supports our bodies, our life and our world. Gatherings, classes, workshops a …

Our meet-up group’s hope is to create a safe space for women to practice yoga with other women in the most limitless ways possible. Clothes can be limiting, in a physical, emotional and spiritual sense: Physically, the clothes limit the way we move.  Clothes are limiting. That is their basic purpose-–to limit your body’s experience of the elements, and to limit other people’s ability to see your body. Practicing yoga nude liberates your body, and doing it with other women heightens your sense of …

Let's have an exciting, interactive workshop where we will learn to access the diamond gems of our spirit, mind and heart. We will learn practices that we can easily integrate into a balanced life, which will make us successful in our personal lives and our careers, and assist us on our paths to freedom.

The time is now to end public water fluoridation! For 60 years, we have been misinformed about the dangers of public water fluoridation. Together we can quickly end this harmful practice by garnering broad public support and taking strategic, organized action. Anyone interested in learning about the known ill-effects of fluoride and/or participating in a cause of action to end mandatory fluoridation of our water supply should join us. We welcome individuals with any level of interest in this iss …

Gentle exploration of the circular movements of cartwheels. Influenced by Capoeira, Tai Chi, Yoga, focused mostly on relaxed movement, connecting to the earth, strength and flexibility, meditative play, and natural awareness. Low impact exercises for any level. Full mobility not required. Bring your tumbling experience to share, and prepare to breathe. This is not just cartwheels.  It is exploration of somatic vortices, mirrored helical kinesthesia, closed eye horizon tracking, breathing, cleans …

The first meetup will be a facilitated, exciting, interactive workshop where we will learn to access the diamond gems of our spirit, mind and heart. We will learn practices that we can easily integrate into a balanced life, which will make us successful in our personal lives and our careers, and assist us on our paths to freedom.

We hold drumming circles four times a year to come together to honor the season and to focus on healing for the community and the earth.

Dzogchen is an ancient Buddhist spiritual tradition developed in India and Tibet. In Dzogchen, the primordial enlightened state of being is seen not as something to be constructed or gained, but rather as our inherent nature and potential. A teacher of sufficient capacity is needed to explain, introduce and transmit the Dzogchen teachings. Practitioners of Dzogchen endeavor to develop awareness and integrate the teachings into their daily lives by discovering through practice their own inherent …

This group is for women interested in enhancing their lives through the exploration of The Art of Feminine Presence. The work includes body awareness exercises that help a woman with being powerful and feminine by increasing her personal and feminine presence and magnetism. The work helps you: • Increase your magnetism so that you can attract the attention you most desire with less struggle. • Feel confident being up against your edge and your ability to move into your next step, spending less t …

Have you ever heard of Naked Girls Reading? It’s a group of ladies who enjoy giving readings of various works to a large audience au naturel. The group originated in Chicago two years ago when the founder’s husband caught his naked wife lying in repose focused intently on her book. At that moment, both agreed that there was something amazingly powerful about reading sans culottes. As a PhD literature grad student and a nudist, I have been doing this for years! And now, I think it’s the perfect t …

The purpose for the CONFERENCE CALL ACIM study group class is to focus specifically on reading and studying THE TEXT -Volume I. This remarkable and inspiring curriculum is to assist in removing all blocks to the awareness of love's presence! Our course of study provides an opportunity to read, discuss and commit to a daily practice of the material.

We are group of people who like to travel the world not only as tourists, but as spiritual pilgrims.  Many of us are psychics, seers, astrologers, healers, and some are just plain ol' wanderlusters. We prefer to explore first hand the things within a culture that are beautiful and stimulating to the mind, body and spirit.  We engage both the indigenous cultures and natural beauty of the countries we visit and we always meet local healers and spiritual leaders. Martin Buber said, "All journeys ha …

Lets learn from the plant spirits who have it all figured out: Build sustainable networks, transform towards a life sustaining environment. Lets together plant the seeds for a better future. This group planted the seed for the "Avocado Institute", a community project still in birthing phase focusing on raising awareness through planting seeds. This is an Open Meetup Group, become an organizer, suggest/host Meetups, (The Open Fine Art Gallery hosts Meetups for free), volunteer or just let us know …

What if your sense that something is wrong with what society tells you that relationships "should be" was your intuitive sense that there has to be something better and more that what the culture currently offers? What if we all got together and considered a new, upgraded format for intimate relationships? Let's do it! If you are interested in human sexual psychology and want real insights into why many relationships don't work and what you could do about it, this is the place for you. If you wa …