What is supportive of a healthy body, mind, heart, spirit, relationship, family, community and society. Here you will find support for and learn what is life-giving in every aspect of our lives, culture and society. Not just nutritionally for example, but emotionally, spiritually, in our relationships, at work, in our physical activity, in our thoughts, in how we relate to one another, etc No dogmas, just learning what supports our bodies, our life and our world. Gatherings, classes, workshops a …

Opening To Relationship Gatherings are happening! We'll be exploring many ways in which we humans get ourselves into entanglements (without even knowing how or why) that end up blocking lasting, fulfilling relationships. Get out of your old interrelational rat wheel and come find out how your relationships may be improved. There are key associations, hard-wired into human automatic response systems, associated with relationships of all kinds that raise old familial patterns that often feel impos …

The Bay Area Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Roundtable 2.0 Diversity is intended to focus and reframe how we integrate inclusiveness into our organizations. Diversity and Inclusion goes far beyond hiring and retention. It is the way we think about business strategy, our understanding of new consumer markets, our relationships with our community, and our ability to be the employer of choice to attract the best talent.

Are you curious about and interested in environmentalism on the planetary scale? We want to understand the Earth's ecological systems -- from a non-technical perspective -- and the crises they are now undergoing.  We include climate change, species extinction, resource depletion, economic collapse, the collapse of civilizations, and the end of industrial society in our discussions.  We want to learn how we can live with global crises and support one another through the worst of times ahead since …

Kol Hadash is a group for Jewish people who identify culturally with the Jewish people and who hold humanistic, non-theistic beliefs and values. We meet usually at the Albany Community Center (near I-80, Buchanan exit) in Albany, CA a few times each month for either intellectual pursuits or a secular celebration of a Jewish holiday or shabbat.  Our website is www.kolhadash.org for more information.

Ever wish you could just meet up with some people who really do understand what you do all day? You are an HR person, a talent manager, even an old school personnel gal, who would love a time to have dinner and a drink and talk with people who do what you do and understand the stresses and the joys.

The purpose this group is for all of us singles who are also progressive to find kindred spirits. “Progressives” spans the whole spectrum of the left and many topics – so whether you’re interested in the environment, sustainable energy, peace and social justice, international or local community issues, or animal rights, this can be a home for you. Sometimes we will gather at events (e.g., lectures, movies), participate in an activity, or sometimes just kick back and schmooze or dance - but we ca …

I believe that everybody can sing! That's why I've created this voice improvisation meet-up in Berkeley. My approach is inspired by the work of improv legends like David Darling, Bobbie McFerrin and local voice artist David Worm. Using a variety of games, activities and techniques we create one-of-a-kind "music" from next to nothing, using solely the human voice. There are no "wrong" notes and no "bad" voices in The Soundproof Room. The goal is for all participants to enjoy producing their own j …

*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 …

The purpose of this group is to spread the word about Holotropic Breathwork groups to a larger number of people, as well as share when the different groups are happening.  With this group I want to provide a space for those curious and new to the work, to experience it for the first time in a supportive and nourishing environment.   As well as those who have practiced it for some time, have a place and a community to come back to. I have found through the years, that this work is a wonderful wa …

Poetry, short stories, plays, novels, history, philosophy, science, not necessarily in that order, classics that are worthy of discussion, current and past, western and non-western, these are the works we discuss. The discussion is what is most important. We discuss these works to enlarge our understanding of the ideas that shape our culture and gain a deeper appreciation for what it means to be human.

The Spiritual Naturalist Society www.SpiritualNaturalistSociety.org The Spiritual Naturalist Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, development, and promotion of spiritual naturalism, and promoting happiness through compassion, reason, and practice. We have a naturalistic and rational scientific worldview, but pursue the flourishing life through various contemplative practices. Influences and inspirations include (but are not limited to) philosophic Buddhism, Zen, St …

MY INTENTION in creating this group is to, first of all, share and make available this work that I so deeply love, and let interested people know that i am holding workshops on regular basis at the beautiful location of Orr Hot Springs in Ukiah and, sometimes, in the San Francisco Area too. Workshops have been happening every other month. Please, do not hesitate to call me if you have any question or are curious about Holotropic Breathwork. WHAT IS HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK? Holotropic Breathwork …

The 15th Step Process is used to access the inner world for healing and communication with Guides and Master Teachers. This group is for people who know the 15th Step Process and want to practice it with a human guide. If you are curious and want to know what this is all about, you are invited to join as an observer.

I started this group because "Scientific Organic Veganism" frames the cause and effect relationship of human behavior to ourselves, to one another, to animal species, and to the planet. The purpose of the group is: 1) To explore our relationship to our individual and collective life goals and purposes for being alive in relation to what we eat 2) To listen to one another on successes, failures, tips, hints, foods, recipes, gardens, farms, food preparation methods, and more. 3) To support events …

A warm WELCOME to all of you who are new to The Sage Table, where we focus on seasonal, organic, healthful, wholesome, nourishing food that tastes fresh and delicious. There is great energy brewing around home cooking these days, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity in my classes to teach you to cook delicious, nourishing food and to share with you my passion and knowledge that I have gained after more than 20 years of cooking. I am ever more aware of the important role that home cooking …

This group is for people interested in personal spiritual growth, intuitive guidance, spiritual channeling, shamanic apprenticeship, psychic clarity. If you feel the calling of your soul's purpose and want to discover how to manifest it, this group is for you. If you are ready to change your perception and leap into the quantum field of all possibilities to create a new reality, this group is for you.

This group is for people who are committed to integrating the new paradigm and to connect people who are on a similar path of understanding as well as an interest in Sacred Geometry. The Template is a series of ceremonies that reconnects bio-circuitry in the body through coded ceremony with sacred geometry. We also hold sacred geometry and sound healing meditations. We have created meet-up groups in different cities to inform those about special events and bring together and support those who ha …

Have you been shut out or shut down by your family, church or friends because gay or trans? Are you a person of faith who can't figure out a way to reconcile your spirituality with your sexuality? Rev. Willow Scott of Healing Heart Ministries is here to help. Come join us for lively discussions about how we can be productive, healthy, happy and faithful gay or trans individuals. Healing Heart Minstries wants you to know that you are a cherished member of the human family, and that God created yo …

An informal philosophy group with discussions focused on readings selected by participating members.

Her Rising Community Events, Workshops, Classes, Ceremonies, Rituals, Performances, Flash Mobs, Rehearsals, Pot Lucks and More!

A Mark Group offers a fun way to meet new people and get closer to people you already know. You can be the center of attention, hang back, or do anything in-between. Playing the three structured games often affords an experience of surprising intimacy, insight, and laughter. The price for the group is $10 or whatever. RSVPs do not represent actual attendance, events are listed on multiple calendars. SUGAR'S TOP 10 REASONS TO GO TO A MARK GROUP: 10. A Mark Group is almost always more fun than …

Do you think there has to be a better kind of society - one where we can live in solidarity and cooperation, where we aren't destroying the planet and where production is based on social need, not private profit? Let's get together to get a better understanding of what is wrong with the rule of Corporate America and how it can be changed and what we can do to bring about a change. The premise is that none of us is really all that different from those living around us here in Oakland. Discussions …

The Body is Not An Apology is a global movement focused on radical self-love and body empowerment. We believe that each time one of us unapologetically owns our beauty, loves our scars, heals our shame; we in turn give others permission to do the same. We believe that discrimination, social inequality and injustice are manifestations of our inability to make peace with the body, our own and others. We are EXCITED to be launching the first community based The Body is Not An Apology support group …

If you're interested in the sensual and erotic uses of hypnosis and other kinds of trance work, this is the group for you! The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a burgeoning community of erotic hypnosis practitioners, and our group will help to nurture and grow the East Bay erotic hypnosis community (and beyond). We'll be featuring semi-structured meetings, with presentations invited from and offered by local erotic hypnotists. Our interests range from "vanilla" to edgy and our emphasis is exper …

The goal of Spiritual Arts Institute is to help people from all walks of life accelerate their spiritual understanding and development. Through the various activities of the institute, it is our aim to help reassign metaphysics to its proper place in the study of life and human development and to inspire confidence, love, self-sufficiency, charity, kindness, creativity, and inner knowing in all aspects of life. Our mission statement is: To offer clear, accurate, and understandable instruction d …

Our purpose is to share animal advocacy activities, vegan activities, advocacy issues, vegan business activity and to work together to have a greater impact on the lives of animals (nonhuman and human) in Northern California.

This is a group of people who want to be more connected to the earth and more connected to their personal health and well being by understanding the ancient Chinese template of the Five Elements. I can guide you on a journey into the phases of the earth qi and the influence the phases have on every aspect of human beings. The group is fun and inspiring offering practical ways to feel more qi! You will learn the relationships of each element to the cosmos, our bodies, mind and spirits. Herbs, ess …