Meditate Be Here Now! Learn to meditate, whether you’re a beginner to meditation or an experienced meditator. You’ll learn the basics of meditation and mindfulness. You’ll learn to use meditation to calm your mind, to reduce stress, and to live a balanced, focused, and successful life. You'll learn to use mindfulness techniques to help you live fully in the present moment and improve productivity at work. The simple yet powerful meditation and mindfulness practice that we teach is geared towards …

Meetup with us to experience more joy, inner peace, calmness and energy in your life. The ancient techniques of yoga and meditation are explained in a practical, easy to understand way that helps both beginners and seasoned meditators go deeply within and experience positive results. Ananda Marin Meditation is open to anyone looking for meditation support, instruction and fellowship. We practice teachings and techniques based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, http://www.ananda.org/ananda …

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. …

Meet other local people who practice meditation or would like to start practicing meditation. The meditation teaches you how to meditate and get your material life and your spiritual life in harmony so you have a better sense of well-being. It is a powerful meditation. It solves the many problems that you have to confront in this day and age.

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 …

Join us for a variety of  fun and  dynamic talks focused on consciousness and transformation. Meditation is the key to exploring inner realms. Learn about techniques based on the inner space of meditation to explore consciousness, overcome emotional blockages and explore the creation at large. They are transformational, enlivening and fun. At each meeting we will hear from different practitioners who work towards transforming consciousness through meditation based techniques.

We (Mireya and Rosy) are artists and creative arts therapists living in the Bay Area. What began as a longing to create a freeing arts practice for ourselves became a deep desire to provide an authentically enlivening experience for others. For over a year, we explored the questions, "What kind of conditions would just naturally, organically nurture the creative process in people? And, what kind of structure and container could safely hold and guide a diversity of experiences?" Once we found ans …

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 …

Welcome. We have been serving the East Bay Area community since 2007. Our mission is to make better community by strengthening our spirituality and broadening human awareness. Won Buddhism Meditation Temple of Berkeley is a place to train the mind to obtain peace and wisdom, and a place to learn how to obtain enlightenment. Join us in this spiritual journey which is full of joy and happiness.

Free Your Mind - The Open Way - The Open Way Gathering Open Heart Oneness Nondual Inquiry with Cory Bright We embrace all paths that elude to... in whatever way... the truth that we are not separate beings and what we are is beyond our apparently self imposed images, perceptions, stories, concepts. It is called Nonduality-Oneness and is the core of all spirituality including Zen, Buddhism, meditation and what is true in all "religion"and Spirituality!! Look See NOW! It is what we already are. …

Hello and welcome, We are a group of very sincere, warm-hearted spiritual seekers in the Buddhist Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions. We want to make a real difference in our hearts and a real difference to the world.This group is an opportunity for newcomers to Buddhism and established practitioners. Our aim is to unveil the limitless wisdom and compassion that is our fullest potential and help each other support the integration of the Buddha's teachings into our daily lives. We have the great …

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. …

This is a group for yogis who are also hikers. We hike, we practice yoga, we meditate, we become friends. Our best sun salutations are in the wilderness where we feel complete and one whole with Mother Earth. Our hikes are challenging but our yoga retreats in the woods and in the mountains are peaceful. Our outings will be in small groups as wilderness and crowds do not go together. I am a member of other meetups and I learned from those experiences. I would like to set up this one differently. …

The East Bay Healing Collective offers Buddhist, Advaita Vedanta and other Meditation groups and healing in many modalities: Coaching, Trauma Healing, Restorative Yoga, Breathwork and more! Our intention is to support the well-being, health and wholeness of individuals and communities in an affordable way. By pooling our resources and sharing space we are able to offer our services by a variety of practitioners with a wealth of diverse experience. Come visit a class or group and check us out! We …

In Sufi group, we have a chance to tap into some of the qualities of our heart, the unconditional love, the presence, the bliss and joy. In Sufi group, we will use Sufi breath, Zikr and Sama, poetry and some other Sufi meditations to connect to our hearts, to purify it, and make space for Divine Love and light.

DHARMA INC is an international community of people expressing lives filled with joy, freedom, and contribution to others. We welcome all and join together in an effort to cultivate natural wisdom in all aspects of living. All our classes are made available on a donation basis. We are a non-profit community center, supported entirely by community contributions. At Dharma INC Oakland, we offer classes and programs to the local community, so that all who see value in this approach to life have an o …

This group will practice an ages old monastic meditation, once the core practice of the White Cloud Temple in China. This is a very healing practice based on the evolution of the Five Intelligences within each of us to outgrow the personal patterns of disharmony and to become more human. No previous experience necessary. We'll meet at the Taoist Healing Energetics Training Center in Berkeley, near Ashby and San Pablo, every Wednesday evening 6pm to 8pm for 7 weeks starting February 13 2013.

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 …

Friday Night Launch We are spiritually conscious young adults who are creating community, coming together to support each other, deepen our spiritual practice, and together shift the consciousness of the planet by living from our hearts. We honor all paths to God, and are an open, inclusive community. We are deeply committed to living a spiritual life, but we’re not particularly religious. Not a lot of dogma, just a lot of love and connection to God and each other. We define young adults as gen …

Relax and Enjoy Each Other! Nurture the whole family with mindfulness, meditation, and care. Learn: * Fun and simple mindfulness meditations * New ways to respond to challenges and difficulties * How to slow down within busy or full schedules

Relax and Enjoy Each Other! Nurture the whole family with mindfulness, meditation, and care. Learn: * Fun and simple mindfulness meditations * New ways to respond to challenges and difficulties * How to slow down within busy or full schedules

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 …

About Electro-Bhakti Sangha We get together to dance to electro-bhakti beats, kirtronica, bhangra, devotional, and other positive music to uplift mind/body/soul. Bhakti is all about expanding the heart and consciousness, to become one with universal, unconditional loving-kindness. Etiquette Please arrive on time. The music at the start of our dance is purposefully selected to help get you into the right groove. Begin by tuning-in with yourself and your body first. Stretch, dance to the medit …

The course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a great way to cultivate a sense of spaciousness and ease in everyday life. Classes are approximately 2-1/2 hours long and are held in the evening once a week. Each class consists of guided meditations, gentle movement exercises, lecture, and group discussion. The course includes an all-day session on a Saturday. Between classes, students will enhance their participation through working with meditation CDs, and homework assignments. Free introd …

Hello and Welcome! UZAZU is for you if you are passionate and excited about: Creating value for others Making a positive contribution Challenging yourself and growing Growing your business and vision hand-in-hand with growing yourself personally Have been meditating or utilizing mind-body practices and hunger for a more direct connection between mind/body and the skills and perspectives that put you in the driver's seat of your own conscious evolution. In order to serve your clients, customer …

*learn authentic traditional Sufism, the mystical tradition of Islam. *we'd be doing energy (faydh, baraka) transmission, illumination of the chakra-like energy centers in the human body (lata'if), step-by-step progression along the structured sufi path (suluk), experience the attraction (jadhdhba). *we'd do meditation and learn how to do silent zikr 24 hours a day every moment. *we'd also study the energy-filled baraka-laden sacred scriptutures, the writings by our Imam the Great Mujaddid …

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 …

If you're curious about spreading awakening through a unique open source architecture, please join us to explore meditation, gazing transmission, embodied awakening, and compassionate dialogue. You'll discover more of who you are -- in both your Vastness and your unique particularity -- in a safe, supportive setting. Please see our full calendar of upcoming events at http://www.meetup.com/WakingDownMarin/calendar/list/ Awakening has traditionally been experienced primarily as an interior, subjec …