Join liked-minded souls on a drum journey all about unity, spirituality, and community. No experience necessary! Drums provided.  Ages 16 & up only. A brief lesson and guided meditation will be included. This group is about using drumming to transform our awareness to deeper states, and most of all, to have fun! We are all drummers. We hold drum circles at various venues around the Bay Area For more information, see: http://www.globaldrumcircles.com NEW VIDEO! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v …

-- No Breath No Life, Know Breath Know Life -- Welcome! We are a group of people who learn and practice the Yoga of Breath as a means to total wellness of a healthy body and a stress-free mind. Beginners, intermediate practitioners, seasoned yogis ... all are part of this group. The first act we do in our life is to breathe in. And the last act of our life is to breathe out. Between this first breath in and the last breath out are all the breaths that we call life. The breath is our best friend …

Hello LEARN, CONTEMPLATE, CULTIVATE and TRANSFORM. Welcome to the meetup group "Inner Peace & Happiness Buddhist Study and Meditation Group". This is a wonderful opportunity, whether you are just beginning or have been studying for awhile, to join other warm-heart, sincere Buddhist Practitioners as we explore Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism. Buddhism is about transforming the mind and discovering the path to true happiness. To achieve this, first we need to take focused action to uproot the neg …

Healing House Events is a gathering of seekers, healers, teachers, students, practitioners and the simply curious.  From drum circles to Reiki training, we bring a variety of experiences for the body, mind and spirit. Watch the calendar for for upcoming events and, if you have ideas or suggestions for something new or an improvement on existing events, please let us know. Blessings! P.S.  If you are specifically interested in Druidic tradition and practices, please visit our sister meetup, The D …

LOVE YOURSELF, HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP: In this transformational workshop originally created by best-selling author Louise L. Hay, ® you will discover the mindset that has limited your success in business, financial abundance, intimate relationships, spiritual growth, and much more. The Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workshop teaches you how to reprogram your subconscious mind and eliminate negative self-esteem and beliefs that sabotage the life you want, such as. . . • Relationships don’t work …

<<<--- Wanted - People Passionate about Personal Growth & Professional Development! --->>> Key Objectives of our Meetup: #1  CONNECTION -  Making new friends and connecting with like-minded people who are also passionate about Personal Growth and Professional Development. #2  GROWTH - Attending workshop or seminar together. #3  CONTRIBUTION -  Going to volunteering events together. #4  SHARING - I will be hosting workshop to share what I learned from my journey in Personal Development (Tony …

Transform and purify the mind and body through Buddhist methods. We are a group of Chinese who study in the Mahayana (Xian Zong) and Vajrayana (Mi Zong) traditions of Buddhism. Through the study of Buddhist philosophy, meditation and practices, we learn how to generate the Dharma nectar in our minds and apply Buddhist study to our lives. “Accumulate virtuous causes and eradicate non-virtuous causes in our mind; this is the study of Buddhism.” With a pure mind you can transform yourself to beco …

We call our Studio YaYou: Sacred Art of Living and Art Studio*. YaYou is pronounced Ya Yow. Our Studio is a safe and loving space to practice various Sacred Arts and Holistic Healing Practices. We believe in providing Universal Service to anyone who would like to expand their Spiritual Journey, to nourish their Souls, Hearts, and Minds, and to be open to all experiences and discoveries of the Spirit. We provide the following Services and Workshops: Reiki Share and Workshops, Soul Power Group, Me …

Welcome to the Bhakti Yoga Group In this group we learn and practice the art of Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of love and devotion originally taught by the great sages of the original Indian culture. Bhakti Yoga combines special techniques of meditation, the utterance of sacred mantras to calm and uplift our minds and hearts, and the cultivation of a pure, healthy, and balanced way of life. From the original source, the most authoritative spiritual books available to us today, some of them well o …

We are a group of practitioners who follow the teachings of the 85th Patriarch of the School of Chan, which is the Chinese lineage of Zen. Though Chan is often known as a Buddhist sect, the word actually refers to the true body of the universe, the source of all life and wisdom, of peace and joy. The path we follow is simple and straightforward. Through the practice of meditation and mindfulness, we begin with deep relaxation, develop intense focus and awareness. We can then work on transcending …

When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life. Jean Shinoda Bolen Fresh Intuition Women's Circle was inspired by the book The Millionth Circle by Jean Shinoda Bolen.  I actually started this Meetup in May of 2011 as Set In Motion - an intuitive life coaching group.  In the past 18 months, it has evolved for me into a place and space where (sorry guys) I will host a women's gathering or circle to explo …

Are you curious about meditation but unsure how to start? Are you an experienced meditator looking to uncover new depths in your practice? Would you like to feel more connected to yourself and others on a deeper, heart-felt level? Are you desiring more touch and conscious contact in a safe setting? Healing Connection Meditation is a combination of deep interpersonal connection and meditation which encourages you to: Connect deeply to others and witness their unique and perfect nature, and as if …

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 to Shambhala. You have found a place to rest your mind and make friends with being human. The Silicon Valley Shambhala Center is part of an international community of meditation centers founded by Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and led by his son and lineage holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.  Pema Chodron is also a senior teacher in Shambhala. We offer a friendly, uplifted environment in which to explore meditation and the qualities it can bring to your life …

We are divine creatures whose true nature is bliss. We are created to enjoy the pleasures and the bounty of the Earth. The source for this pleasure is from within. Only when bliss, joy, and pleasure spring from within, do they bring lasting joy. Being continuously in the state of inner bliss is called Enlightenment. Be clear. We all experience moments of pleasure. What we think as pleasure is nothing but living through the present moment. We experience pleasure when we happen to live in the mome …

Health, wholeness, a way of life!  This meditation group is formed specifically to learn and practice meditation. Anyone interested in doing the same is welcomed to join. Through meditation mind one can experience the beautiful transformation in personal growth. A sustained meditation practice connects you with your higher Self.

A Meditation and Mindfulness group for the LGBT Community in the Silicon Valley / San Jose Area. Classes in Meditation, Mindfulness and Mysticism... Weekly discussion topics and meditations.

The Spirit of Modern Shamanism is the Ultimate Tool to help you achieve whatever you need in your life in the space you are in right Now.   Beyond spiritual practice, it is what you are looking for....This meetup serves two purposes - to provide Introductions to those that have not heard of Modern Shamanism, and to provide live workshop time to folks already taking the course. If you are interested in Shamanism - You should join - If you are seeking for you know not what - Modern Shamanism is wh …

Welcome to Maum Meditation! The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracti …

We are immersed in numerous activities everyday like taking care of family, working with tough deadlines etc, from the time we wake up, till we go to bed. Isn't it? This meetup will have workshops to equip people with tools to: 1. Increase energy 2. Improve health and happiness 3. Improve focus and concentration 4. Reduce stress 5. Sleep better 6. Calm the mind It also includes: * Stretching, powerful and calming yoga * Powerful breathing technique * Guided Meditation * Introduction …

Beginners pl. take initiation at any of these centers. www.skybayarea.org Vethathiri Maharishi's profound revelations enabled him to synthesize a complete science of living for the betterment of humanity through: Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY) meditation , Simplified Physical Exercises , Introspection and Kaya Kalpa Yoga. His writings add new dimensions to current philosophy, science and literature, and provide deep insights into how self, society and nature are interconnected. Vethathiri†…

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 • …

Insight Meditation South Bay- A center for mindfulness peace and awakening. imsb.org Insight Meditation South Bay (IMSB) offers mindfulness-based meditation practices to awaken heart and mind, and to support the development of ethical living, meditation, and wisdom. We teach skills for developing mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion, concentration, practical daily life wisdom, and the deep meditative absorptions called jhanas. IMSB and our teachers are dedicated to the Buddhist practice …

This is a group for yoga practitioners, teachers, parents looking for relaxation and health for their kids, prenatal yoga and for spiritual seekers - anywhere in the Bay Area

This is a group for anyone interested in practicing mindfulness, guided meditations and/or self hypnosis. Welcome all folks who are practicing to reduce stress, gain inner peace/clarity or to improve health, relationships and focus. Whether you are seasoned and just looking for a place to help maintain your practice, or if you are a total beginner curious to learn what this is all about, I look forward to meeting you and sharing the practice together.

Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (DDMBA) is a U.S. based non-profit organization committed to serving humanity by working to relieve human suffering – physical, emotional and spiritual. Its founder and spiritual leader is the renowned teacher of Chan Buddhism, Master Sheng Yen. After receiving a doctorate in Buddhist studies at Rissho University, Japan in 1975, Master Sheng Yen embarked on his mission of bringing the Dharma to the West. Soon after arriving in New York City in 1976, he b …

About Kannon Do Bay Area Zen Meditation Group: We aim to bring the spiritual practice of mindfulness to the San Francisco Peninsula and the South Bay, emphasizing its relevance in the modern world. Our purpose is to bring balance to busy lives faced with constant distractions, work and family pressures, and demanding deadlines. Our practice goes beyond relief of stress or health concerns to benefit the whole person. It emphasizes living an authentic life and expressing our inherent true nature …

How mindful are you? Do you remember people's names when you meet them? Do you remember where you parked your car, your house keys? Are you able to learn, listen, read, think quickly? Do you know the law of attraction? Are you your own life's master? Are you someone who gathers insight directly from the universe? Let me introduce myself, I am Aditya Mittal, and I am the author of 'Let Your Mind See'. I have studied at Stanford, worked at NASA and as Business Intelligence Data team lead at a mobi …