Our mission is to prevent and ultimately end forced labor and sexual exploitation of men, women, and children. We raise awareness in communities through hosting educational events and speaking engagements. We collaborate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to establish acceptable preventive measures, identify victims, expose traffickers and users, and promote slave-free practices. We provide funding for programs that support survivors of human trafficking through medical …

Vital Switch presents meditation skills for modern people, a grounded and practical approach designed for people who live busy lives. Meditation is about being more. It gives you strength and centeredness to go beyond your limits. Beyond relaxation, this style of meditation raises the voltage of consciousness. Develop inner stillness and sharper awareness. Learn how not to get rocked by the waves around you. A key principle is see for yourself, know for yourself. The techniques lead to a develop …

We will meet once a week and practice and learn Cheng Man Ching's 37 posture form. We will spend time breaking the form down, showing application and also stress the importance of body awareness especially through the yin yang transformations throughout the form. Practice of the form on a daily basis can lead to both better health, greater awareness and the development of inner wisdom. Quoting from Professor Cheng in his book "Cheng Man Ch'ing's Advanced T'ai Chi Form Instructions on page 32, tr …

This group is to promote friendship and volunteering events made up of Asian Americans! We will focus on helping nonprofits around our community and international.  Past events included nonprofits for Alzheimers, Cancer research, Diabetes, Orphans International, Give Children a choice, NEIO, Project by Project, Chinatown Projects, KAFC, Hamilton House, Food bank, Sandy Relief, Mental Health, Animal rights, RESTORE, Protecting Abused Children, After School Mentoring, NY Cares, Robinhood foundatio …

Free mindfulness meditation classes led by a Buddhist monk.The classes are designed to develop awareness and promote serenity through walking, standing, and sitting mindfulness.  Prior to meditation, the students will practice breathing, posture, and stress-reduction exercises.  We will use mindfulness to reflect upon life and help explore the causes of stress and suffering within.  Four kinds of Abiding "loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity" may be cultivated too. Medita …

A Sustainable Conversation is part think-tank, part support network and all about ethical and ecologically-sound business practices. From the worlds of fashion, interior and industrial design, architecture, and craft-making,  we are an interdisciplinary and international group of people committed to positive social change. At our meetings, we provide a space for generating and discussing new ideas, networking, connecting business to design, and turning concepts into realities. Our mission is to …

Have you had a dream of running your own business with passion & purpose? Have you ever felt unappreciated, underpaid or even worse not enjoying going to work? Have you ever felt fearful financially or emotionally when thinking on you need to make a change but feel trapped & don't know how? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, full of excitment, purpose, & a knowing that your adding value to the world & getting paid really well for it, making a 6 or 7 digit annual salary doing what you …

Who wants to be a Millionaire? No, this isn't the game show, this is real life! Have you had a dream of running your own business with passion & purpose? Have you ever felt unappreciated, underpaid or even worse not enjoying going to work? Have you ever felt fearful financially or emotionally when thinking on you need to make a change but feel trapped & don't know how? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, full of excitment, purpose, & a knowing that your adding value to the world & bec …

What is Avatar®? Avatar is the most powerful, purest self-development program available. It is a series of experiential exercises that enable you to rediscover your self and align your consciousness with what you want to achieve. You will experience your own unique insights and revelations. No one will tell you what to believe or who you are. It's you finding out about you! Avatar is a set of tools that allows people, in a very short time, to identify and change the conclusions, decisions, and …

Emotional intelligence has been described as more important in professional success than IQ. It is vital for leaders in today’s world to be emotionally intelligent to deal with the ever changing challenges of the workplace. Emotional intelligence is the skill of being able to recognize, accurately interpret, utilize and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Benefits of Emotional Intelligence Include: Understanding Others Leadership Development Improved Communication Skills A …

This is a meet up group for 350NYC, a local group of 350.org for people who are interested in participating in 350.org events in New York. http://local.350.org/350-nyc/ We post 350NYC local actions, monthly planning meetings, 350.org International Days of Action and Global Awareness, and different events around the city relating to climate change and the environment,

Meet men while talking about what's important As a gay, bisexual or socially straight man attracted to men in the New York City tri-state area, you have a positive outlook on life and want to get the most out of life and relationships. Personal growth, meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life are important to you. You want to pursue a healthy lifestyle, expand your knowledge and skills, and connect with likeminded men. The idea of talking about real issues in a safe and fun environment is …

This Meditation Club is closely connected with "Buddhist Meditation for All" Club at Borough of Manhattan Community College.  Currently we have regular weekly meditation sessions and open discussions held in the BMCC building at 75 Park Place & 70 Murray Street on Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  To come into the building, you need a valid BMCC or CUNY ID. The free classes are designed to develop awareness and promote serenity through walking, standing, and sitting mindfulness.  …

Everyday Matters wants to create awareness for mental health issues and debunk the stigma. Help us start a global conversation. Be inspired and enlightened. Check out one of our meetups and help support the cause.

Circle of Inspiration embraces anybody who is curious to explore their own potential and open to build trust with the unseen aspects of Life. It is a monthly gathering, which gives you the knowledge and tools to have harmony in your heart, soul, mind and body. If you’ve been wanting to have a safe and loving environment to explore more you and what’s possible for You; also needing clarity and sense of direction in any area of your life or in your life’s mission, The Circle is that place, there: …

We are a Chinese EB-5 Investor Awareness group. Our purpose is to help Chinese investors and realtors learn the TRUTH about the EB-5 program that the U.S. government has been strongly encouraging since the 2008 financial crisis to create more jobs and investments in the United States. Our job is to educate people about the program and distinguish the good projects from the bad ones because there are too many investors who just lost their money in projects that are on the market. Furthermore, we …

This group is created by Cure Alliance for Mental Illness (www.curealliance.org), a nonprofit organization devoted to education about mental illness and advocating for cures. We welcome everyone interested in learning about and raising awareness of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental illnesses. This is not a support group; instead we seek to employ scientific and clinical knowledge towards eliminating the stigma of mental disorder …

In this introductory workshop women will explore feminine psychology. Using myths and archetypes we will translate psychological concepts into womens’ language. Discovering the Greek Goddess archetypes within allows for a new understanding of childhood, relationship to self and the body, relationship to men and women, sexuality, spirituality, family, work, and psychological difficulties. The insights gained through this ancient wisdom create new ways of seeing and of overcoming limitations. With …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

This group presents information, experiences and news to evoke full human potential. Welcome to Spiritual Transitions! My name is Laura Schwalm-Anthony and I am a Master Psychic Healer, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Modern day Spiritualist. I have over 18 years experience in helping people all over the world heal and balance their body, mind and spirit. I look forward to sharing the information which I have learned, not only through books but through physical practice and experiences. In …

We are a group interested in using the Enneagram of Personality and in deepening our understanding of the system - to serve our own self-awareness (and awareness of the motivations of others), and ultimately to allow our lives to become more vibrant and open. Newcomers are welcome - just bring an open mind and a willingness to assimilate possibly new ways of seeing.  We are dedicated to developing deeper awareness through the Enneagram, and therefore will have sessions often tailored to those w …

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work you just can't seem to get ahead financially? Have you ever felt unappreciated or underpaid by your boss or organization you work for? Have you ever felt powerless with your financial future like it seems so hard to make & save alot of money & often when you do it seems to disappear as fast as it came? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a life where you work because you choose to NOT because you have to? A life where you make a 6 or …

Have you ever felt like you know their is a better life waiting for you but when will it start, when will I get my break? Have you ever felt stuck in a life you know isn't equal to your potential? Have you felt like you keep attracting the wrong people or circumstances into your life? Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work you just can't seem to get ahead financially? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a life full of more friends, love, passion, money, & laughter? If you …

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work you just can't seem to get ahead financially? Have you ever felt unappreciated or underpaid by your boss or organization you work for? Have you ever felt powerless with your financial future like it seems so hard to make & save alot of money & often when you do it seems to disappear as fast as it came? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a life where you work because you choose to NOT because you have to? A life where you make a 6 or …

Have you ever felt like making a big change in your life that will propel you on the way to success, but didn’t have a clue where to begin or what to do? Have you ever felt like you can do so much more but got stuck & never began? Have you ever felt like you lost an amazing opportunity because of lack of courage to act in the right moment? Have you ever felt unappreciated and wished that the others saw your true value, value which you DO possess? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a …

Are you a queer woman and a buddhist practitioner, or interested in buddhism and meditation? Are you looking for friends and community? QueerDharma Women is a group for queer, bi, trans, gay, lesbian women who are buddhist practitioners, or are interested in meditation and buddhism. Find out about our events and sign up!  We gather for meditation, teachings, films, outings, and to make friends and socialize. Background: This group originated in New York City with the women who attend the QueerDh …

We started this group to help people relax & bring abundance into their lives. During this meditation there is a transfer and realignment of energy that awakens the dormant spiritual energy within us. It does not conflict with religious beliefs, which is, after all, ultimately about reconnecting with “spirit”. During the meditation, energy is being transmitted and a neurological shift is occurring. An awakening to a state of “Oneness” (returning to the awareness of being part of the source of al …

Jing, Essence, Kundalini, Original Energy. It is the most refined, powerful, and transformative energy in the body. It is capable of rapid Physical/emotional/spiritual healing and rejuvenation on all levels. It is the driving force behind spiritual nourishment/evolution/ and awakening.“Essence is that which is bestowed by Nature. It is rooted in the beginningless, espied in the absolute, and becomes fragmented in the temporal.” — Ancestor Lu, Qingwei sanpin jing (circa 6th century A.D.) When Kun …