Mantra Meditation Group to practice and learn the technique of Meditation. A personal, soft chanting of sacred mantras on meditation beads, employing the ancient yogic tradition of vibrating spiritual sound as an illuminating path to self-discovery. Mantras are sacred sound vibrations composed of transcendental syllables containing great spiritual power, or shakti. The proper vibration of these mantras enables us to concentrate and focus this spiritual energy, allowing us to experience the wond …

Based on the book, "The Highly Sensitive Person" by Elaine Aron, this group will focus on the qualities, skills, gifts and talents of highly sensitive people. Meet other HSP's in a congenial environment. Discuss what it means to be an HSP in a non-HSP world. Challenges, opportunities, hopes and dreams. Come join us!

Reiki is a Japanese spiritual practice that supports natural healing, and personal development. The therapeutic application of Reiki is commonly classified as a variety of energetic medicine and is by far the most popular aspect Reiki practice. Most treatment sessions involve light-contact of the hands, which then triggers a process that facilitates healing and a general sense of well-being. The Michigan Reiki Clinic exists to provide a venue for sharing, healing, growth, and personal developmen …

The Great Lakes Shamanic Community is a vibrant gathering of seekers searching for ways to gain greater access to Spirit and improve ourselves in all aspects (physical, spiritual, mental, emotional). We strive to make improvements in our life, hone our edge, and rock our world. Our teachings come from an ancient lineage that focuses on providing learning tools and ceremonies that allow you to connect with nature, move closer to Spirit, heal yourself, obtain physical mastery, and bring beauty, p …

Bible and a Brew is an opportunity for people to share a good drink and a good conversation about faith, philosophy, theology, and life. Bible and a Brew developed out of a conversation between Bryon and Jennifer Harvey from Agape Ann Arbor. They wanted to provide a place where people could talk openly and honestly and ask real questions without feeling like they were being judged. For coffee lovers, we’ll be enjoying our favorite brew while discussing what it means to follow Jesus by looking at …

Happiness Enhancement Self-Help Group I am a semi-retired professional mental health counselor.  I would like to provide a low cost group setting which will provide lots of peer support for each members' journey towards greater happiness.  Cost per group session will be $20.00.  This will be a small group format of 5-7 persons.  As the group grows in number, we can break into several sub-groups each meeting for small group discussions and then reconvene back to the larger group, and I will move …

Meet with people of all faiths who share a passion for spirituality—who seek to actually have spiritual experiences, such as lucid or significant dreams, out-of-body travel, past life recall and encounters with spiritual beings—and to grow from these experiences to bring more meaning, purpose and joy to daily life. Come share your spiritual experiences—or your desire to have them—in an open, friendly setting where no one is pushing their beliefs on anyone else.

Have you been looking for a group of like-minded people to gather with to explore metaphysical topics of study? Metaphysics is a word that describes everything that goes beyond the five senses that we already know exist and that which can be linked to what is commonly known as the sixth sense, or the psychic sense and beyond. It is a word used to describe things that exist beyond the physical realm. We are now forming study groups to examine the various aspects of metaphysical topics for those …

The Ann Arbor Jaycees are young professionals ages 21 ‐ 40 who want to give back to the Ann Arbor community, learn new skills (both professionally and personally), network and have fun!  Weare also friends who work hard and play hard together. The Ann Arbor Jaycees are also a leadership development organization.  Much of this is accomplished through planning and participating in projects and/or committees. Other leadership skills are developed by serving on the Board of Directors.

The Ypsilanti Area Jaycees is a group for young adults, 21-40, focused on empowering our members to create positive change in our community and in themselves. We offer a variety of opportunities to our members - all originated, planned and staffed by our members and guests. Our projects and events focus on: Creating Impact in our Community through community service and fundraising, government and civic involvement, and projects benefiting area youth Creating Impact in our Personal and Professio …

The intention of the group is to norish a safe & supportive environment in which to solidify ideas in our thoughts so that we can comfortably but them to paper. Women that have any interest in writing anything, beginners or experienced writers are welcome, even if you haven't started yet, but have been thinking about it. We are about sharing the creative process with critiques, article sharing, ideas, publishing knowledge, marketing, and help getting past anything that blocks the process.

People say that you're a dreamer, but you're not the only one.... Spiritual. Extrasensory. Intuitive. Lightworker. Dreamer! You know that you can help make the world a better place and know that it all begins within you! In this group, members can explore well being information that supports them in being all they can be, in pursuing their divine purpose, and also supports them in truly being the change they want to see in the world. Our vision of a balanced creation of love, joy, and peace begi …

I decided to start this group as I am trying to work on my own skills of intimate relating and hoping that through others who are trying to evolve in this way we could enhance ourselves and grow together. I am also interested in how intimacy can continue to grow and be enhanced. This is not about sexual intimacy but rather emotional and spiritual intimacy that can reveal itself through shared psychic space and interactions. If sexual content is related then it can be discussed but the focus is n …

Learn these powerful techniques from the members of the International Art of living Foundation (www.artofliving.org), a non-profit educational and humanitarian organization dedicated to empowering the Individuals, with Service and Disaster relief programs in over 130 countries all over the world. Over 25 million people have benefited from the courses and many hundreds of millions benefited from service projects of the Foundation all over the world. A cornerstone of the Art of Living Course is …

We are a small group of meditators holding our second annual, "One With Chocolate Meditation". We meet at Mindful Heart Counseling 5300 M 36 Lakeland, Mi 48143. Space limits size of group to twelve. We enjoy sitting and walking meditation followed by a short period of casual conversation. We meet from 6:30 to 7:46 pm Tuesday February, 12,2013 Everyone is welcome. No meditation experience is needed!

Come together with other like-minded people: Self-help Junkies, woo woo guilty pleasure seekers & wannabe positive thinkers. If you're ready to heal your life and raise your awareness of living a happier life, check out the next event. It is my intention to create more awareness around the power of positive thinking within our community.  It has been a passion of mine to empower others to "help" themselves and realize that happiness is available to everyone who craves it.  All programs, PlayShop …

This group is dedication to the study and teaching of A Course in Miracles. The goal of the group is to help each of it's members accept the Atonement for themselves as described in ACIM. Through the Text, Workbook for Students and the Manual for Teachers, the student begins to grasp a whole new perception of themselves and their brothers in the outer world. The student moves quickly forward to reach deep within to experience the inner world where they discover their true Self that God created a …

SELF-ACCEPTANCE DISCOURSES AND MEDITATION That which you accept, transforms, but that which you resist, persists. Have you spent years trying to let go, and improve yourself with little results? Then learning and applying Self Acceptance Process and Principals would change your life. Are you a healer or meditator who would like to learn tools to increase your ability to Be Love and serve on the planet? Then this group is for you! Meditation, Qi-Cong, group healing, spiritual awakening and suppor …

No matter where we are in life, there is always more to learn. While it is easy to find continuing education classes that can help you learn a foreign language or a new hobby, there is little to no support available for those who are interested in moving beyond the realm of learning new skills and into the adventure of learning how to live life to its fullest. With that in mind, the Center of Light will begin offering a new series of lectures called the Light Lecture Series. These classes are de …

A small friendly group of meditators supporting one another in maintaining a more Mindful way of being in our thoughts, actions and relationships with others and the planet.

A2YDIY, which stands for Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Do It Yourself(ers), is a group for people to learn a new skill, actually finish all those shiny projects you see on sites like Pinterest, meet new people, and get involved in the community. Our events can be divided into 5 primary types of categories: {Workshop} - Focus on a learning a specific skill or completing a specific project. {Discussion} - Are an open forum to talk about a specific topic. {Community} - Get involved in outreach to get invo …

This group is for those of you wanting to improve your wellness and reach your ideal health. Wellness can be defined differently for each of us. Perhaps for you, its: increasing your energy, losing weight, maybe gaining muscle, or simply improving your health. For me, it was getting off prescription medication. Our job is to get you results through our biggest loser or weight loss challenges, nutrition education classes, one-on-one coaching, lunch & learn sessions, and/or free wellness evaluatio …

I'm Judy Farmer. Certified mat pilates instructor, wellness coach, Mom of seven, and founder of greatpilatesnow.com. I began this group for people who haven't tried pilates or are a little rusty. Our purpose is to learn how this smart exercise can improve your body and your life! Pilates will be Wednesdays beginnning promptly at 7:00pm. If you are running late, just quietly come in and join us. The class is geared toward beginners or those who need a gentler class. We break at 7:45, then relax f …

Hi, thanks for stopping by! I started this group out of my interest in Positive Psychology, meditation, mindfulness, flow, resilience, optimism and related applications to health, relationships, business, parenting, education and personal growth. An interesting aside is that several current and former faculty at The University of Michigan have been instrumental in the development of Positive Psychology. I'd like to do things like a Positive Psychology book discussion, have informal chats, inv …

Meetup with locals who are interested in practicing the science and ideolgy of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity; getting what one desires.

Welcome to our group of 21-40 years old with like minded views on business and personal growth, networking and community service! What other organization can you learn how to SCUBA, have lunch with a US Presidential Candidate, learn the cultures of Brazil and celebrate Mardi Gras on a Bar Crawl all in one week? We have fun & WE BUILD LEADERS!

Feedback from people in unrelated backgrounds can often spark great insights in others. The purpose of Ann Arbor Cross-Pollinators is to bring together people in different fields and provide one another with valuable insights through various frameworks. This meetup is meant for students and professionals willing to not only improve themselves, but help others as well. It is a chance to meet, and learn from people with different backgrounds, and experiences.

Happiness is fleeting.  The "Bluebird of Happiness" flies into our lives and out.  We know when we're happy, because we feel light-as-a-feather and smile more often.  Our hearts thank us as do our bodies, minds and spirits. This is a group designed to enhance and elevate your happiness quotient.  We will talk about "the art of happiness" and how to experience more of it in our lives.  Join us, will you?