The Hamsa Yoga and Meditation Meetup is for those people interested in learning and practicing the techniques developed by Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath, a Himalayan yoga master. "Hamsa" means "swan", which is a symbol of the soul. These techniques are designed to bring about Earth peace through Self peace. Meetups will be held at various locations around the SF Bay Area. They'll be led by Hamsacharya (teacher) Michelle Rosenaur.

This is a group for anyone interested in alternative health and wellness, with an emphasis on Hatha-Yoga and Ayurveda. I look forward to organizing workshops on how these ancient Indian sciences can guide our lifestyles and personal practices.

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We learn breathing techniques and Yoga for Effortless Meditation that infuses the mind with peace, clarity and creativity.

In these meditations, by fusing traditional spiritual techniques and modern philosophical understanding, Lokesh will show you the way how each one of us is born to live in an awakened state of being all the time. These techniques, originating from the Indian (especially Vedic) and Buddhist (especially Zen) traditions, also integrate various contemporary theories about evolutionary transformation. This is an opportunity to experience the mystical world of awakening and see the light within. Throu …

El acelerado ritmo de la vida a veces hace que nos olvidemos de lo importante que es la conexion con nuestra luz interior, intuicion, o ser superior. Tambien es cierto que la vida es mucho mejor cuando tenemos amigos en busca de los mismos intereses. Este es un grupo que busca brindar un espacio de re-conexion con nuestro espiritu y su relacion con el cuerpo y la mente mientras formamos nuevas y significativas amistades. Tendremos tanto actividades sociales como actividades de crecimiento person …

The guiding intention of this mindful gathering is to explore the practice of meditation, and hold a space for one's coming into a greater clarity of what is.  This group meets every Friday at Peacebank Yoga Studio in Redwood City and is led by a rotating group of teachers.  Ben leads the group on the 4th Friday of each month.  Ben's format when he leads the group consists of 30 minutes of silent, seated meditation, with some guidance offered in the beginning.  This is followed by an open discus …

This group is offered as an exploration of creativity, sound, voice, and music, as tools to deepen our experience of everyday life. We access the sounds in our environment as well as in our own bodies - our breath, voice, silence, and resonance as human beings. We may explore meditation, yoga, singing, art, food, nature, writing, or any other aspects of human expression. Circles are led by a rotating members from a cohort of sound healing practitioners trained at the California Institute of Inte …

My father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 3 weeks back. I had no idea about where to start. Was it time to cry, get him the best medical care, find a care giver or to go do yoga and meditate to settle myself down. As I sat in the waiting room while my father was in surgery, I met a woman whose husband had just had a part of his brain removed and another 74 year old that taught me how to face the death of a loved one. Every one said one thing - at this time, you faith and family is what you nee …

We are starting vegetarian cooking classes at our yoga center, and I thought there might be more people out there in our area who would be interested. We also organise vegetarian events periodically. So if you are a vegetarian, or want to go in that direction but are not sure how to make it taste good - this could be a good group for you!

Are you procrastinating, or feeling tired and frustrated in your work? Are the usual productivity techniques -- color-coding your folders, reorganizing your e-mail inbox, and so on -- not doing the trick for you? In this group, we take getting things done to a deeper level. This group's classes are about using mindfulness practices, like meditation and yoga, to find focus and motivation while you work -- without even leaving your desk. The classes are led by Chris Edgar, author of Inner Produc …

This for a group for young people who're looking for new experiences and friends in the Bay area. Explore everything from ethnic restaurants, fitness classes, and cool events near Palo Alto, and make friends in the process :)

Blossom Birth is a non-profit education and resource center that provides parents and birth professionals with a holistic, non-judgmental view of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Through classes, workshops, support groups, and accessibility to community resources, Blossom strives to support and inform expectant and new parents to raise healthy, secure children- making our community strong now and into the future.

Please join us for an evening of collective spiritual songs and chanting followed by silent meditation. The music is more western folk style rather than Indian, and we mix English devotional songs and samskrta chanting. Together we can create a powerful loving spiritual atmosphere, and enjoy divine meditation. We also share spiritual stories and ideas from different traditions. The group leader will guide the group in a universal meditation technique, and free individual meditation instruction i …

Welcome to Social Circle – one of the newest Meetup groups dedicated to the ladies of the Peninsula. This group is for the mid-20's/early-30's girls that are new to the area or just looking for some fun, new, real friends. What makes Social Circle unique is that we are a true crew of girlfriends who go out all the time--dinners, happy hours, yoga, 5k's, etc.! Being active is extremely important to us because it means you're sincere about making new friends. There is a collaborative approach in S …

This gathering is an opportunity to be in mindful community with others and connect more deeply with the Great Spirit uniting us all, through the practices of drumming, dance, and silent meditation. The first hour is spent as a drum circle... drumming, dancing, and/or just sitting and listening for those that prefer. After that, we will let the energy settle as we take a steady and comfortable seated position, connect with our breath, and move deeply into the stillness of our Being. We will sit …

This group meets weekly to support one another in establishing and maintaining a regular meditation practice for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This meetup is ideal for those who seek a regular gathering of like-minded individuals for spiritual community.

Welcome! Qigong (chi kung) means "the practice/skill of life force energy." It is a 4000 year old practice of aligning breath, movement, and meditation. Qigong has deeply influenced - and been influenced by - many areas of Chinese culture including Taoism, Buddhism, traditional Chinese medicine, and martial arts. Benefits attributed to Qigong include: Vitality, Rejuvination, Anti-aging, Longevity Health, Rehabilitation, Pain management Memory improvement, Awareness, Psychic abilities Anti-stres …

Learn more about the Feldenkrais(R) Method of Somatic Education by experiencing Awareness Through Movement(R) lessons and workshops, participating in study groups, and joining together with practitioners and others who share your interest in moving through life with greater ease, grace and comfort while maximizing their potential.

Bollywood X-Trim is Fusion Beatz's unique dance fitness routine that builds your endurance,sculpts your muscles while you have fun to bollywood beats! Come join us at our various location across the San Francisco Bay Area and get fit! We guarantee a rocking good time. Classes are at San Mateo : Sundays 9:00am – 10:00am@ House of Mayhem Studio, 2335 El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403 Burlingame : Mondays 6:30pm – 7:30pm @1st String Athletics 888 Hinckley Road, Burlingame, CA 94030 Fremont …

MISSION ORDERS WHO AM I: Hi I am O.C. SSgt Rios & I have started this group & will be your Instructor/Commander. I decided to create this group because I always loved teaching and helping people- and I wanted to get out doors and help others be healthier in a fun and a positive way! I am also starting a Fitness Army and our objective is to over come the enemy: Obesity & Boredom! Report for duty- Troop! OBJECTIVE: To have fun, and to work out outdoors regardless of the weather! We will by lean a …

My Job: Motivate You! Challenge You! and Help you Achieve Your Fitness Goals! Your Job: Work Hard! Stay Consistent! and Get the Results you've been Waiting For! Sunita's "Shape Up!" Boot Camp is a no fluff, no frills conditioning camp that is cardio tough and muscle strong. You will improve your strength, power, agility, and balance training with fast paces cardio drills and obstacle course. You will focus on building core strength, abdominal strength, and incorporate various toning and sculptin …

We all want to shine...and together, we can. Welcome to Firefly Willows, a community dedicated to helping each of us find our Inner Light. Want to learn how to cook healthy food that tastes great?  Enjoy a fantastic guided meditation?  Do you dream of discovering your power animal?  How about understanding the fundamental connection between your mind, your body, and your spirit?  Do you love to talk about the slender line between physics, quantum physics, and metaphysics?  So do we, and we want …

We are a community of Slackliners here in the Bay Area. Our aim is to promote and get more people involved in this great sport! It can be very meditative and relaxing and challenging and fun. We plan to hold weekly sessions in the Bay Area. We're currently re-energizing to meet at various locations in and around the Bay Area hoping to hold regular events in the South Bay, East Bay and North Bay areas. The beauty of slacklining is, we can setup on beaches, in parks, at events or just about anywhe …

Canadian-Californian's is for those Canadians who live in the mid-Peninsula who wish to connect with other Canadians for entertainment, conversation, holiday celebrations, friendship, networking and just plain good ole Canadian Comradarie. Whether you have been in California for 20 years or two months you are welcome in this group. From Newfoundland to Vancouver Island we all share the same history and culture. Please join us for events to be posted.

Compassion Technology is Self-discovery, Self-development, and Service via logical and technological extensions of mindfulness! We welcome developers, designers, tech-evangelists, and all other Good People who are trying to become even better through repeated daily practice, deeply honest self-appraisal, and dedicated inspired study. In particular, folks who practice meditation, prayer, yoga, or other forms of mind+body awareness are especially likely to find a home here amongst like-minded soul …

Sahaja Meditation is good for heart, mind, body and soul. It's all about energy — Inner Energy — and everyone has it. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It's easy. Anyone can do it. And classes are always free. Here are just a few specific benefits Sahaja Meditation offers… • Immediate stress relief and long-term stress management • …

Pathways to Self Healing is for people who would like spiritual connection and fellowship without religious dogma.