Do you like reading books that will further your personal or professional development? Do you like meeting new people and having a casual discussion over common interests? This is a group for anyone interested in reading books like Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In, Reid Hoffman's Startup of You, or Jim Collins' Good to Great; then getting together, discussing, and selecting the next book. While I've always done this on my own, I feel like it could really enhance the experience to do it with others. Whe …

This is a group for anyone interested in taking walks on beautiful Bay Area trails while discussing topics around life fulfillment, personal growth and professional development. We started this group because we appreciate the healthy and healing effects of the great outdoors and have discovered that fresh air, exercise and group sharing open the mind and heart.

This is a forum to connect with and provide support to all individuals who are either practicing Isha Yoga or are interested in learning more about yoga and meditation. The foundational program for Isha Yoga is called Inner Engineering (www.innerengineering.com)  and is offered by Isha Foundation (www.ishafoundation.org), an international non-profit that works to address all aspects of human well-being. Isha Foundation was founded by Sadhguru (www.ishafoundation.org/sadhguru), a profound yogi, …

Hi and Welcome! I started to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, the title of Shakyamuni’s last writing known as the Lotus Sutra in 1997.  I also became a member of the lay Buddhist branch based on the philosophy of Nichiren Daishonin called the Soka Gakki International-USA. I had experienced tremendous unhappiness, hopelessness, miseries, depressive state, no confidence, no esteem, stress and anxiety up until this point in 1996. When I was introduced to this practice, my life began changing for the bett …

The purpose of our group is to help you awaken, embrace and deepen the connection to your inner power. When you understand the metaphysical path of personal growth you can understand your own nature, heal your addictions, find personal peace and begin to create a magical life overflowing with love, joy and success. If you are feeling lost, confused about your future, knowing there is more to life than just "getting through it". If you believe that there is a universal intelligence a divine sour …

This group is all about practicing meditations which brings immediate results. We discover what enlightenment (or awakening) means to us and how we can achieve it as quickly as we can. Fusing traditional spiritual techniques and modern philosophical understanding, Lokesh will show you the way how each one of us is born to live in an enlightened state of being all the time. With understanding comes awakening. And this is an opportunity to experience the unknown and live an awakened life. As spiri …

This group is for young adults who seek Realization and an effective meditation method for achieving it. It is for those who want to understand the meaning of existence and to realize their full potential. This can be effectively achieved by Natural Path,also known as Pranahuti Aided Meditation (PAM), a new system of rajayoga for Self Realization. About the Workshop:The Pranahuti Aided Meditation practice teaches a way of living and supporting methods for a modern person to grow his/her indivi …

This group is for those interested in exploring and sharing the power of a foundation of strengths whether for personal development or career development. The strengths approach invites all of us to identify our unique talents, develop those into strengths and then focus on those strengths while mitigating weaknesses. Anyone who has used tools such as StrengthsFinder 2.0 or StandOut or any other strengths or personality assessment and would like to meet other strengths enthusiasts are invited to …

We meet to support and promote the growth of our innate spirituality through organizing and holding public events, watching pre-recorded videos of Swami Premodaya and participating in interactive Online Satsang gatherings. Anyone who is interested in personal growth and spiritual awakening will greatly benefit from joining this group. Swami Premodaya is a spiritual master who works directly with all who are ready and willing to take the next step in finding themselves. After profound experience …

Sick of setting goals but not meeting them? .. of having aspirations and desires but not the balls or perseverance to reach them without giving up or getting distracted? .. of desiring closeness but sabotaging it or pushing away? "Self Sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen." GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY You will open to more ease and aliveness through: - learning to recognize self sabotaging forces/ voices/ behaviors - gaining tools to manage th …

This group is for people who are curious about TaKeTiNa, or who have already experienced it and want to dive deeper into rhythm as a tool for personal and social evolution. TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe, and creates an atmosphere of no praise and no blame. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and interests. As you relax into learning …

Welcome to the Real Social Dynamics group in San Francisco! The goal of this group is to gather all men who want to improve their lives by learning how to interact better in social situations especially when it comes to women. ****************************************************** Real social dynamics is a top dating and self-actualization company which has in the last 10 years shaped the life of thousands of men around the world. Join this group and participate in the events to go out, have fu …

Meet other locals to discuss your path. Share your transformational personal experiences or what you have been through in your life. Discover ways to enhance your wellbeing & personal/spiritual path. Open to people of all backgrounds, all beliefs and attitudes - whether you're spiritual, religious, athiest, scientific or simply curious - you are totally welcome. This is a forum to explore and express oneself with complete freedom. We are a grassroots organisation where You are in the driving sea …

"One never stands so tall as when kneeling to help a child" Our Mission :: Active 20-30 US & Canada provides young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs of children in their community. The San Francisco Chapter is a group for men and women between the ages of 21 to 39 and is filled with community minded members who are interested in philanthropy, friendship and fun! We have monthly meeting …

Are you a modern, inspired woman who is multifaceted and capable of greatness beyond your wildest imagination? If so, Inspired Women San Francisco is a group with which you can grow, gather new understanding and connect with fellow inspired, successful women. Are you: a professional woman in her 30's or 40's? an entrepreneur (in reality or at heart)? living and/or working in the city of San Francisco? a woman who values integrity and excellence? a woman who does what she says she will do? willi …

Calling All Entrepreneurs and People in Small Business. Are you curious about getting your business to 6 figures and beyond, and with more ease? This will be the premier business networking and educational group in the Bay Area. Our members are entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors, and those starting businesses, who want to network and collaborate with others, and also learn tools to grow their businesses. Your Organizer My name is Dana Garrison and I’m your Organizer; I am an ent …

Our group is all about health, balance, personal development and professional improvement.  Meet us and create new and supportive relationships with  like-minded women. We'll share a meal, discuss various topics of interest and learn something we can immediately implement to improve our lives. Meetups will be held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at a home in San Francisco. Topics on the second Tuesdays will focus more on professional/home topics and the fourth will focus more on well …

-What kind of erotic presence do you hold? -What is the range and depth of you sexual embodiment? -What can you call forth from your lover? -What are your edges and how do they hold you back from expressing and enjoying your full erotic potential? SEX MAGIC SEX MAGIC is a monthly workshop series, in which we will share and play with some conceptual and technical tools designed to deepen awareness, and enhance pleasure & connection during a sexual encounter. I will be co- facilitating each mee …

How many of the following have you noticed? - Some persistent difficulties in life cannot be explained by one's personal history. - Some people "replay" their parent's lives, especially in the type of painful limitations they experience. - Some families seem to have way too many tragedies. - There are emotional patterns that can't be healed with one-on-one therapy. - There are dimensions of the soul that most spiritual approaches cannot touch or account for. Constellation work reaches into the …

Chakra Trance Journey is an ancient shamanic and yogic form of Healing, Empowerment, and Meditative Presence. Let your body-wisdom guide you. Disconnect from the internal dialogue, and move naturally into deep movement. Feel directly the powerful energies that reside within your miraculous body. Breathe deep, move free, and BE. This dynamic meditation is completely unique and personal to each individual. We dance with eyes closed and embark upon our own inner journey of transformation. As we d …

Awakened Living is a 21st century movement for people who consider themselves spiritual, but not religious, and have a deep hunger for personal and global transformation. We are a diverse group of like-minded people dedicated to joyous celebration, spiritual practice, and connected community. Our mission is to encourage and inspire the awakening of human consciousness. Awakened Living does not rely on a dogma or a prescribed set of beliefs. We feel it is more valuable to ask the right questio …

We are passionate individuals on the path of consciousness. We experience self-discovery by using tools such as meditation, active imagination, channeling, voice dialogue, tarots, runes, shadow work, dream analysis and interpretation, archetypes, energy work, authentic movement, high-intensity sound and IChing just to name a few. We are a non-denominational community who practice the 7 practices of the heart: awareness, truth, choice, full self- expression, service, accessing greater resource an …

Date Me, If You Dare is not the ordinary dating community. We like to have fun while being daring. Why be daring? Here’s why: Did you know that scientific studies have shown that when people participate in an event that produces an adrenaline rush they feel a closer connection thus creating a bond. This bond could be a closer friendship or where dating is involved, a closer love relationship. So no wonder the tough-sexy heroine always falls in love the handsome bad boy hero. Adrenaline is sexy …

This meetup group supports men growing into the kind of men they want to be by offering a mix of events that invite men into healthy fellowship, and connection. From day hikes, movie nights, cooking classes, pot lucks, chanting, drumming, men’s self care, learn to do, and writing events, to weekly circles, one day, or weekend workshops, we invite you to connect to, and reflect off each other, and ultimately to discover your own unique sense of mature masculinity. Looking to step more fully into …

Meet with people interested in Energy Healing,Reiki,Spirituality,Consciousness,holistic culture and community. Come to various activities in SF +East Bay to heal,learn,connect,play,dance,move,sound,work service projects,help design a better world, and create a community with a holistic model. Some activities that take place at gatherings are: -meditation -dyadic and small group sharing -bonding activities and sharing -learning about energy healing -receiving energy healing/energy healing ex …

Meet with people interested in Energy Healing,Reiki,Spirituality,Consciousness,holistic culture and community. Come to various activities in SF +East Bay to heal,learn,connect,play,dance,move,sound,work service projects,help design a better world, and create a community with a holistic model. Some activities that take place at gatherings are: -meditation -dyadic and small group sharing -bonding activities and sharing -learning about energy healing -receiving energy healing/energy healing exchang …

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 neurochemicals (biochemicals) 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, …

Girls in Tech San Francisco is the local chapter of a global organization striving to empower professional women through information, education, and networking. Our site can be seen at: www.girlsintech.net Girls in Tech is a social network enterprise focused on the engagement, education and empowerment of like-minded, professional, intelligent and influential women in technology. As young women with the capacity to inspire, we made it our personal desire and passion to create and sustain an orga …