The DC Yoga and Meditation Meetup Group welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to calm the mind, refresh, de-stress and live more healthily and happily. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community at no charge. We also have events that feature culture, ayurveda and health. It's fun! Existence is a Fact... Living is an Art... These events are offered by the Art of Living Foundation, a non-profit United Nations educational …

Daily and free meditation sessions at the Washington Buddhist Vihara, the first Buddhist temple that was established in the United States. We practice calm and insight meditation from the Theravadan tradition, recognized by scholars as the most first and most ancient Buddhist tradition to transcribe the words of the Buddha. Whether you are Buddhist or not, meditation is a universal practice to find peace and happiness within ourselves. We are a dynamic and diverse community of meditators with …

Defining the word "meditation" doesn't mean anything in and of itself. What's important about meditation is the act of choosing to take time to focus with intention. Meditation is simply about being present in the current moment with our full awareness. Our group will use energy principles to practice meditation for relieving stress in your mind, connecting deeper with yourself or for any other purpose you may choose. Having the power to change your every moment and create what you want in your …

The Arlington Yoga, Meditation and Community Service Meetup Group welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to refresh, de-stress, calm the mind and live more healthy and happy. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community. We also partner with other groups for volunteering projects to give back to the local community and have events that feature various cultures, ayurveda and more. Join us..It's fun! For social philanthropy …

Meditation is about moving beyond your thoughts to a quiet, open space which is naturally yours. If you are looking for an oasis of calm, and fun, in the midst of hectic work week, come along for a group meditation. Calm abiding meditation is a style of the Tibetan tradition which allows an calm, focused awareness of the breath to let the mind settle. Beginners are welcome. We teach the basics of meditation, followed by a 20-25 minute silent meditation. We conclude with a brief reading by an exp …

I started the Maharmitta Meditation group at The Center in Tenley-town for the past 2 years to teach "Maharmitta Meditation - deep breathing and meditation" (see www.maharmitta.com). It helps one to relax, reduce stress, increase lung capacity (help asthma sufferers manage their conditions). Since last year, I started to teach "Maharmitta Relaxation - A slow movement and stretching" to the residents at the Mary's House (Assisted Living) in Rockville, Maryland, and to the monks and lay persons at …

This meetup is for people in the DC metro area who are on a journey to a state of higher consciousness and a state of oneness. We are dedicated to awakening humankind into a state of Oneness. To awaken is to be free; to be free of the mind from its interference with our experience of life; to be free of the illusion that there is a self and that this self is separate from others. To awaken is to know what we truly are:" the unborn, the undying, the eternal, the ever present, the ever present pre …

The Shrinking Divas is a support and activity group for woman seeking a healthier, holistic approach to healthful living; Spirit, Mind, Body. We are weight losers, weight-maintainers, and fit-life seekers. We meet via conference call every Monday night at 8:00pm sharp! We will be working through several books.  Lose it For Life", by Dr. Steven Arterburn and Linda Arterburn, a weight reduction program that approaches healthier living through Spiritual(Biblically-based), physical and emotional he …

This group offers Yoga meetups, Meditation meetups, and free outdoor Yoga classes. The group often goes hiking or hangs out after class. Persons of all experience levels are welcome. Yoga, an ancient Indian body of knowledge, dates back over 5000 years. Yoga’s purpose is unity and harmony through integrating the body, the mind, and the spirit. For such harmony and unity to grow, emotion, action, and intelligence must be in balance. Ancient Yogis developed a way to achieve and maintain this bala …

The ‘Art of Change’ – micro-mini sessions are derived from a thirteen week evening course offered by Quintessence Institute. On the 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month from 1pm to 3pm we come together to learn the science behind interpersonal change and to highlight the most significant aspects of what it takes to become a completely new and different self or personality. We believe that self-actualization is the realization of our inherent human nature, which is to be spiritual. Therefore, we culti …

What is “Integral”? It simply means whole, complete, full, all inclusive.  It is both a theory and the basis of a life practice. It demonstrates how to integrate and include body, mind, and spirit in self, culture, and nature. This means acting so as to find your entire life to be full and complete, a life that “makes room for everything,” from wild rock star to devoted family man, from bodily pursuits to spiritual practice, from nature worship to meditation, from business practices to play and …

~~~ "The Internal Yoga" ~~~ Ancient tribes have taught us that vocal toning is powerful healing for our bodies and our minds. ..from OM's to other chants from Native American, Hindu, African, Buddhist, Hawaiian, Shaman and many other cultures used for mind clearing and purging toxins from our body's cells ~ we then naturally attune to our centers and the spiritual core of ourselves..       By Law of Attraction and by proactively changing our internal vibrations, we experience an increase in ener …

Couples Yoga is designed to create a deeper connection with your significant other. The class works through partner asanas that include traditional yoga as well stretching postures aimed at improving your non-verbal communication and connection. Come with an open mind and willingness to try things outside your comfort zone, especially if you have not done yoga before. No experience necessary-you can learn!

With every thought and action, you affect yourself, your world, and your future! Happiness and success involves understanding how we can decide on our vision for the future, stick with those decisions, and improve our confidence in actions towards our goals and passions in life.  Our brains constantly change & grow in response to new thoughts.  Exercise, diet, and our habits will affect who we are tomorrow. Join others to participate and develop, confidently controlling your life & your destiny …

Meet people interested in knowing about topics we grow through or transcend. We discuss books, topics and experiences people go through on their journey for selfempowerment. Connect with others who are passionate about this subject and experience more healing, growth and peace of mind together! Additional study groups are being planned and waiting for volunteer coordinators! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmonio …

The following is information taken from http://www.bruno-groening.org/english and describes the history of The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. Below that, you will find information about the Washington, DC Bruno Groening Circle of Friends: The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends was founded by Grete Häusler (1922- 2007). She met Bruno Groening in 1950 and experienced healing from three incurable ailments at their first encounter. Thereafter she became a close associate of his and established the …

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

Are you breathing right? Have you ever counted how many times you breathe in a minute? Breathing is the first act of life and it’s the last act of life. In between, the whole life we are breathing in and out, but not attending to the breath Ninety percent of the impurities in the body go out through the breath because we are breathing twenty-four hours a day. The breath is our best friend -- it's always with us. And yet, we hardly know much about it. What's more ... it holds some timeless sec …

This is a group for anyone interested in spirituality, personal development, spiritual development, meeting like minded friends, who know they are here for a deeper purpose. My intention for this group is to establish a spiritual family in the Georgetown area obviously anyone can join this group, I really want people to feel more connected to each other and ultimately so they know that they are not the only ones on a spiritual path. Meetings at local coffee shops, restaurants, and private reside …

This group will begin on Sat March 17 with a full-day workshop. It will continue as a peer support group. The group assumes that we are all leaders -- at work, in our homes, and in our communities. It is designed for anyone who experiences pressure, where relationships form an important part of everyday life. This workshop will help participants to see and shift non-verbal patterns, and to become more skillful under pressure. You will learn how to: • Manage stress, conflict, and resistance with …

This group is for the people who just can’t fit in to the regular weight loss systems and routines. The weighing yourself once a week, the hundreds of weight loss programs that are offered, seeing people on television losing drastic weight, but never disclosing that they had surgery to become that size.... and none of them worked for you. This group is for the free spirit person that can not be put in a box. People who need fun and creative ways to release weight and still feel free of the routi …

This group is dedicated to embracing our unique beauty and freeing ourselves from limiting beliefs about our appearance that keep us from realizing our full potential. We aim to create a sacred space for women of all ages, colors and backgrounds to transform our mind, body and spirit to align with our true purpose. We'll share the principles of meditation, storytelling, journal exercises, yoga, breathing and so much more to expand our awareness. I created this group after reading the book, Fearl …

We are a global community of inspired individuals caring for and about each other and the entire planetary family. Our community is affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living. All spiritual paths are welcome here! We meet on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in Takoma DC (7059 Blair Rd NW) and on Sundays at 2 p.m. on Capitol Hill (520 North Capitol St NW). We also offer classes certificated by CSL. Please visit www.cslDC.org to learn more.

This group is for families from DC, MD, VA area, striving to build peacemaking, nonviolent conflict resolution, empathy building and compassionate expression skills for and with our children. You have probably learned from many teachers and approaches and your main intention is to raise children to be peacemakers in the world and starting with ourselves at home. We organize playdates, 'moms and dads cafés', social gathering, classes and workshops that draw on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. …

All About You and Your Wellness and Well Being Alignment of Mind, Body and Spirit Attracting Vibrant Health, Peace and Bliss, Harmonious Relationships, and Wealth and Prosperity in 2012 and Beyond. We are gearing up for a life full of Energy, Strength, Flexibility, Peace and Harmony and the Practice of the Law of Attraction to bring a Total Being by raising our quality of living in this wonderful time space reality, at the Perfect Time, in this Wonderful Body, and in this Wonderful Universe. G …

There are many meanings of Kabbalah that have developed over time. In a nutshell it's an ancient wisdom that reveals how the universe & life work. On a literal level, the word Kabbalah means "to receive." It's the study of the meaning of life and how to receive fulfillment in our lives. The Kabbalah Centre teaches Kabbalah as a universal wisdom that predates the Bible or religion, and can be studied by anyone regardless of their faith or path. Presenting the wisdom from a lineage of great kabbal …

The purpose of this group is to provide information about Jungshin Fitness (TM) activities held in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area. Jungshin Fitness (TM) Level 1 is a full body workout using a wooden practice sword. This legendary tool from the martial arts will help you increase mental focus and the ability to be radically present–even as you're kicking, jumping, stretching and targeting your core. It works the body from inside-out, and is truly the no-cheat workout.