** gsummitX - Gamification in Austin is a meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. We'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamification.co and the Gamification Summit …

RuffTail Runners (formerly "Jog-a-Dog") is a program brought to you by Team Spiridon, that encourages runners to run with shelter dogs, giving the dogs a little more exercise “off-campus”, away from the stressful shelter environment. As a result, they are better-adjusted, healthier, and therefore, more adoptable. This program is for runners, or at least walkers who can get the dogs out for a few miles - higher paces keep the dogs more focused and gives them more exercise, and makes some of them …

This is a monthly get-together for hanging out and socializing with other atheists and non-believers from the Austin area. We're very informal, so bring an open mind and any topics you might want to discuss. We look forward to meeting you.

About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation of the autonomic nervous system. We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neuro-chemicals that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, it affects how we …

This is a meetup focused on herbalism and plant medicine.  We learn these subjects through herbology classes, events, scenarios and exercises that are all based on practical, herbal medicine in the field, at home, in a post-disaster setting, in wilderness or urban settings. Additionally, we teach standard Wilderness First Aid Certification. Herbal Medics is working on becoming a 501(c)(3) organization in 2012.  The main organizer and instructor is Sam Coffman, who is a former U.S. Special Force …

Austin's Tribe for Fine House Music Dancers This is a troop of friends who like to dance to HĒT Music (House, Electro, Techno) in Austin's best clubs. We are genuine and authentic dancers and music lovers who do it for Expression, Social, Exercise, Release, Unity, Relaxation, and of course Entertainment.  We are talking "tear-up-the-floor" semi-serious dancing.   If your good friends do not really truly "dance" or you end up dancing to your own groove too often, join us.  We are comprised of a f …

Interested in exploring kink, but turned off by the egos, politics, and drama of the local BDSM scene? We meet up for friendly mixers/socials at the majestic Butterfly Bar, as well as kinky play parties right down the street. (usually following the socials) K&C promote self discovery and sexual expression in all of its delicious (and often deviant) forms. We're swinger/poly-friendly, pro-queer, and sex positive. All are welcome!: hot dudes, slick chicks, dykes on bikes, spicy squares, queers, be …

This is a social club for pugs & their humans! We love our pugs- all ages, all kinds and we want to meet you and yours. The club holds monthly meetups that generally fall on the first Saturday of every month (barring holidays) at Austin local dog parks. We are usually at Bull Creek, but in the winter months we take field trips to other local dog parks! We also host bigger events like The Great PUGkin Fest, a halloween costume contest for pugs in October, the Valentines Day PUG Tuneup in February …

Our lives are based around interaction. Whether it's friendships, relationships, or just a coffeeshop conversation, how we communicate defines how we relate to others and to our world. Yet there are always places where communication breaks down, where confidence fails us, or where connecting with another person seems like the hardest thing in the world. There are so many classes in understanding human systems - why shouldn't there be a learning method for authentic communication? The Austin Lov …

Body weight exercises and gymnastic base movements are some of the best, most efficient ways to achieving superior body composition and physical health. Best of all its FREE, no gym membership required. Austin has many great parks with pull-up bars, parallel (dip) bars, and more that provide endless options for calisthenic exercise. This group aims to get people together and perform some fun and challenging calisthenic workouts. For beginners and pros, males and females, we seek to learn from an …

Heart-Centered Culture. What is this? We unlearn our orientation of living in our  heads and move into more of a balance of living in our Hearts with our minds. Our world needs Healing. The way to heal all of this, in my experience, is to drop deeply down into our Hearts and connect with others from this Heartspace. To be fully in and to live from our Hearts. Heart-Centered Culture is about speaking our truth from our hearts. It is about creating an safe, sacred space, one without violence, wher …

Exploring and creating with the Oculus Rift, Leap Motion, Kinect and other virtual gaming devices. Network, start projects, solve problems and test with friends right here in Austin.

For people over forty who want that sexual charge they had twenty or more years ago. AND who want sexuality to be a bridge to enlightenment, or at least a highly mindful life. This is not tantra. This IS communication, truth, vulnerability, a 15 minute meditation based on female orgasm called OMing. This is waking up to our lives, when we talk, touch, listen, and have sex. This is broadening the palette of the nourishment of sex. This is about CONNECTION, SIMPLICITY, DESIRE & ATTENTION. See …

Mishpacha is the Hebrew word for "family," which reflects the essence of our community.  Gay Jews Austin is truly that, a coming-together of Jewish GLBTs bound by the human ties that connect us;  our unique sexual and gender identities; and our links to the Jewish past. We are Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Orthodox, secular and liberal.  And we come from all types of backgrounds. Our mishpacha is open to all GLBT Jews, spouses, partners, significant others and friends, whether Jewi …

Hello and thanks for your interest in Astrology and Astrological Cycles! DO YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND: “WHY AM I HERE IN THIS LIFETIME?” “WHAT IS MY LIFE PATH?” “WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO START A RELATIONSHIP, A NEW CAREER, OR HAVE A CHILD?” “WHAT IS A GOOD CAREER FOR ME? “WHY AM I HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME NOW AND WHEN WILL IT BE OVER?” DISCOVER HOW TO FIND YOUR OWN LIFE PATH, WITH BOTH GIFTS AND CHALLENGES THROUGH YOUR BIRTH CHART. If you have questions like those above, you should join to find your o …

For people from all walks of life to exhibit themselves to each other in the out of doors. For the appreciation of the human body. For people who just want to get NAKED! We will go skinny dipping, hiking, and biking! We will exhibit ourselves to each other and celebrate our sexuality. Lets all get naked! Exhibitionists unite!

Brought to you by AustinVestors & Austin Habitat for Humanity, the Austin Foreclosure Prevention Group is a FREE monthly workshop for Central Texas homeowners that may be struggling with their mortgage payments and facing foreclosure. We will show you 9 ways to legally stop or avoid a foreclosure. This monthly workshop is held in the Austin Area and all Central Texas homeowners are encouraged to attend.

What is lifedrawing? It is the artistic study of the nude human figure from observation of a live model.   In my opinion, it is the best way to learn how to draw. The studios I post meet at either the Dougherty Arts Center or at the Austin Visual Arts Association. Tuesday and Thursday morning figure drawing studios from 9:30 am to 12:30 require an RSVP. The Sunday afternoon, Monday evening and Thursday evening  studios are first come/first served. Tues and Thurs. studios: Please RSVP!!!! An rsvp …

This is a group for anyone living in Austin or surrounding areas that is interested in the ancestral or paleo/primal lifestyle. This mainly consists of eating real unprocessed high quality whole foods that humans have been eating for hundreds of thousands of years: meat, fish, eggs, nuts, vegetables, fruits and tubers. It also includes moving and exercising in natural ways that our genes are programmed for, getting enough sunlight, getting more sleep, reducing stress, playing and having fun.

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in learning more about the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. If you have ever asked the questions: Who am I? What is my purpose? What can I accomplish in life? How do I chart my own course in life? Is there more to this wonderful universe than I see around me? What is self? These are the great questions the brave and insightful have always sought answers to. The Rosicrucian teachings enable people to find themselves, turn their lives, and influence the universe. We a …

I find that we live in a culture that tends to isolate and disconnect. I started Austin Community Living to cultivate a sense of belonging in the midst of this. Please join me. Together we can learn, connect, and encourage each other as we journey deeper into the heart of community. The world continues to grow in complexity every day. Isolation and disconnection is the easy path. Living in and staying in community is profoundly challenging. As we move to orient our lives towards real community, …

In this group we are all about Streaming! We believe that today's human potential and experience is filled with untapped creativity, intimacy, love and joy. When these untapped energies are streamed we can change our connections, relationships, society and our world. We teach how to integrate the Streaming practice in ourselves, our lives, with our families, friends, lovers, partners and our society. We introduce Streaming and teach the practice by offering access to events, clinics, gatherings, …

An active community of those who support and work toward Expanded Awareness, Higher Truth, Unity Consciousness, Self-Discovery, Personal Development, Spiritual Growth, Healing, Sustainability, Vitality, Abundance and Empowerment while living a life of Purpose to encourage Right Action toward Higher Self, Humanity and the Environment. Join us to learn how to shine your bright light even brighter to help rid the world of darkness and negativity and inspire others to live with more love, peace, joy …

Do to the lack of interest in getting together to meetup in-person, My site is CLOSED to members... Janurary 1 - 2011. This is Info site ONLY. You can still contact me (Kate) at http://www.meetup.com/The-Austin-Transgendered/suggestion/ If you need or want support, please visit (TENTex) - Transgender Education Network of Texas at http://transtexas.org/ email --- https://transtexas.org/index.php/about-us/contact-us We meet every 2th Saturday of the month in North Central Austin area. AND\OR (CT …

Occupy Austin is a resistance group standing in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street and Occupy protests around the world, fighting against corporate influence in our democracy, unequal access to the political process, and the restriction of public spaces for community discourse and dissent.

Are you a Dale Carnegie Graduate? Have you read "How to Win Friends and Influence People"? Or are you trying practice the 30 principles of being a positive person and leader? Are you looking to hang out with like-minded people?? This group is for you! Did you know in Austin we have over 1000+ graduates of the Dale Carnegie Program!! Whether you are a graduate, read Dale Carnegie books, looking to learn more or are looking to hang around proactive and positive people come join us. This is casual …