Hi! My name is Joel Timmons. I've studied Chinese martial and health arts for over 30 years. I'm a formal student of Master Nick Gracenin and am an instructor under Master Liang Shouyu. I've been on the US National Team as well. I've taught in the jax area in several venues (martial art schools, hospitals, fccj, ect.) over the last 20 years. I want to teach and promote authentic taiji (tai chi) and wushu/kungfu for health, sport and self defense. Whos this group for? Anyone interested in a fun a …

Welcome - I am the Administrative Director of Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center in Atlantic Beach and I organized this meet-up group to let more people know about our center. I have received so much positive benefit from practicing meditation and Buddhism that it is my hope that others can also receive benefit from it through our center. If you are interested in meditation and practical applications of Buddha's teachings, applicable to our busy lives, then I hope you will join us at one of our cl …

Welcome to  Asian Dragon Meditative Martial Arts which a group formally known as Asian Dragon Martial Arts. WE combined it with the name of my first Kung Fu school I attended back in 1979. My fellow organizer and good friend Erlinda started this meetup group and I'm trying to help carry on her tradition. I'm going to leave her intro here so that if there are any questions about ADMA she can address them. My very first formal Kung Fu School was a small place in the Chicago South suburbs called "M …

This new group is forming for folks who are looking for an authentically inclusive spiritual community that aims to live out the teachings of Jesus. We are exploring what it means to be the Body of Christ in the 21st century within the Spirit of the first century Church. Tired of playing church? Want to experience the personal transformation of living in Christ? Are committed to fully realizing the freedom and joy of living out the vision of the Kingdom of God? Then join us on the journe …

Established for the purpose of providing a platform for alternative healers throughout Florida, the Florida Hypnotherapy Center @ Jacksonville group provides a classroom environment that is available for organized, professional and loving group activities. Any and all group, class, workshop, or other activities scheduled by various different coordinators and/or professionals are strictly for personal growth and or entertainment purposes. This is not a school, college, or university and does not …

A Gathering and conversation for people who enjoy exploring truth without the confines of a particular religion, philosophy or ideology they have to conform to. "All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." ~ Arthur Schopenhauer “And you will know the truth, and that truth will set you free.” ~ Jesus I maintain that truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever by any …

The purpose of this group is to help members create their own "Happiness Project", whatever that may look like. We'll be guided by the book "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin, subtitled: "Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun." We'll explore questions like: What makes you feel good? What activities do you find fun, satisfying, or energizing? What makes you feel bad? What are sources of anger, irrit …

Discover the writer within you! A journaling community for personal growth, creative expression, and life enhancement. Join us and learn different ways to write in your journal, adding color, perspective, and dimension to your reflective writing. With the help of these journal tools, you can gently but powerfully explore the various aspects of yourself, your life, and your relationships with others. Jennifer Wolfe Guidry and Marilyn Jones are certified instructors for the Journal to the Self wor …

The study of Theosophy helps us to realize that we live in a purposeful universe, that human existence has deep meaning, and that we are responsible for our thoughts and actions. Theosophical Worldview: The Theosophical Society, while reserving for each member full freedom to interpret those teachings known as Theosophy, is dedicated to preserving and realizing the ageless wisdom, which embodies both a worldview and a vision of human self-transformation. This tradition is founded upon certain fu …

What It Is As its title implies, the Course is arranged throughout as a teaching device. It consists of three books: a 622-page Text, a 478-page Workbook for Students, and an 88-page Manual for Teachers. The order in which students choose to use the books, and the ways in which they study them, depend on their particular needs and preferences. The curriculum the Course proposes is carefully conceived and is explained, step by step, at both the theoretical and practical levels. It emphasizes appl …

If the Universe is Infinite then each and every spot is the center of the universe. Likewise, we are all the center of our universes able to create infinite experiences. Similar to a multi-faceted diamond, we are like individual facets that sparkle with our own unique perspectives, identities & stories. Yet nothing is more brilliant than the perfectly complete diamond! The irony of life is that in spite of our “individuality” we are all of One Spirit, One Essence and One Source. 1 S.O.U.L. is a …

Our Vision: Unity of Jacksonville Beach is committed to lifting the consciousness of a growing community to manifest a deeper sense of God's presence in the world of love, peace and joy. Our Mission: Unity of Jacksonville Beach is a place of love and spiritual nuturing, providing opportunities for all to participate in spiritual community, with personal involvement in services, classes, and activities utilizing their gifts and talents.

http://www.onetaste.us/ Turn-on lives at the edge of what you think is possible. It is ignited when you dare to dream, act, create, and operate outside the bounds of the status quo. Based in the tenets of Slow Sex from the book 'Slow Sex, the Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm' by Nicole Daedone. Through the three basic tenets of slow sex - simplicity, attention and desire - we learn to slow down and connect more fully to our lives, relationships, partners and selves. We begin to feel all the jo …

Sat Nam! I've been teaching yoga since 2002 and practicing since 1994.  I moved here from NJ in 2010 and I'd love to see the yoga community grow and develop in our area! I am particularly looking for more Kundalini Yoga and kirtan gatherings (devotional chanting). I have a strong commitment to daily sadhana (spiritual practice) and, to me, yoga is more than just physical exercise.  It is a complete system of spiritual growth and a technology for self transformation that takes a lot of inner grit …

Eckhart Tolle & Conscious Living Group, Jacksonville, Florida Is there a difference between happiness and inner peace? Yes. Happiness depends on conditions being perceived as positive; inner peace does not. (Eckhart Tolle) Group’s purpose This group’s objective is to create a positive and peaceful environment where together we can listen to, watch and talk about the consciousness and awareness teachings and explore ways in which we can apply them in daily life. The group is based on Eckhart Toll …

A fun positive energy spiritual practicing group designed to share and learn from one another about the art of psychic mediumship, hypnosis, paranormal investigating, and spiritual healing. We meet at Eagle Bend Island North Jax.  Recieve a psychic reading and learn to access psychic abilities.  Psychic School offers medium readings, hypnosis, positive energy seance, yoga, and meditation.  To schedule a reading call "Tree" 904-404-6758 or go to our website at jaxpsychic.com

This is a group for anyone interested in mountain biking the state park trail systems and also trail jogging the same trails. I started this group because I'd like to meet other trail enthusiasts. Overnight camping, trail blazing, beach time to meditate. Looking forward to meeting new trail blazers.