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Inspired by the documentary "The Blue Jewel", powered by a strong belief in collective consciousness and driven by a deep desire to contribute to the healing of our beautiful mother earth, we (my friend Sheryl and I) felt called to gather those that share a concern for our planet. Earth Healing Circle meets every other Sunday to join our spiritual energies toward personal and planetary healing. Join us in meditation, drum circles, and other energy generating activities. We have only one Earth. S …

What is Contact Improvisation? Contact Improvisation (CI) is a dance technique in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for movement and exploration. Jams usually takes place without music so that dancers can define their own pace. People dance contact in any combination of genders, there are no “steps,” and it’s entirely improvised. The practice includes rolling, falling, being upside down, following a physical point of contact, supporting and giving weight to a partner. I …

This is a group for people who love being outdoors and who want to learn and practice the principles of efficient movement - aka move like a ninja! We are both MovNat Certified Trainers. We practice and teach natural movement - the way humans evolved to move. By practicing movement, all our muscles and joints are exercised and when we increase the pace, our hearts and lungs are challenged. Come have some fun and play with us! Join us on Facebook at Griffith Park Nature Ninjas Also like our page …

Welcome to the Light Movement Energy Healing group of Los Angeles! We are a community of energy healers who teach, practice & support each other as we evolve our divine gift of healing. Our community of healers practice many modalities but Light Movement is focused on developing the techniques taught by Patrick San Francesco through periodic practice groups and workshops. Healing is something ANYONE can do by utilizing the universal energy available on the planet. You can learn to heal your body …

This group practices Yin Yang movement inspired by Taoist principles, the 5 elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Qi Gong. We practice Yin Yang movements developed by Paulie Zink (Founder of Yin Yang Yoga), which focus on increasing flexibility and joint mobility, core strength, awakening our innate primal movement and balancing the Yin Yang flow of the body.  We utilize circular motion, mimick the natural movements of animals, express Oneness with Nature and uniquely embody the dynamism …

This is a very informal meditation technique, designed to allow you, no matter what your experience, to "Start where you are". The form of meditation that I teach is based on Tibetan Buddhist meditation, using both mindfullness and single pointed meditation, along with breathing, chakra work, and movement.  Since I am fascinated with consciousness and the brain, I try to demystify some of how we operate mentally through what I have learned about neuroscience, I have been a meditation student for …

In today's culture men have very few practices to feel into their deepest purpose for being alive. As a result most men have grown into adulthood learning only to function from more superficial desires. This meetup is about discovering what it means to live authentically and with integrity based on desires sourced from your deepest heart... from your divinity. We gather together in the spirit of love and support. We share, laugh, exercise, stretch and commit together to master the challenges of …

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is a community outreach and advocacy program. Silva and Francis Battista, two of the original founders of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah launched L.A. Programs in 1991. From those first grassroots steps, which included assistance to animal victims of fires, riots and the Northridge earthquake, Best Friends - L.A. Programs has grown to become one of the most influential and effective animal welfare organizations in the L.A. area. Best …

We are a new LGBTQI spiritual community taking shape in LA. Whether you call it God, Buddha, Krishna, Yahweh, Jesus, Allah, The Great I Am, Spirit, Energy, or simply LOVE, you are most welcomed, & deeply valued at Project: Service L.A.  Our website is here: Project: Service L.A. - [url=http://projectservicela.org]http://projectservicela.org[/url] What you need to know about us: We're all about building community, having fun, making the most of life and having quality relationships with ourselve …

WELCOME ALL! Part educational, part foodie, we are a friendly group interested in quality, fresh, farm-to-table food here in the Los Angeles area. After having travelled abroad and experienced the simplicity of farm-fresh products and whole foods, the organizer was inspired to create this local group to discover together what L.A. offers in terms of locally sourced, sustainable foods. WHO SHOULD JOIN: Not for food snobs, but rather those who are curious to experience farm-to-table in a variety o …

Let's Come Together Release Tension, Increase Balance and Feel Completely Relaxed with Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a graceful series of meditative movements that help maintain physical health, well-being and spiritual essence. Join us as we practice Tai Chi 24-form, an ancient Chinese form that helps create a healthy balance of Yin-internal energy with Yang-external energy. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a bottle of water. Who Can Do This? Anyone, any age, all levels of fitness. …

Adventures into bands & records, live performances, happenings, art/cultural events, pubs and road trips, all based on rock & roll. Pilgrimages to historical sites of fossilized relics of pop music’s largely rewritten past. Weekly brainstorming sessions at bars having good jukeboxes…where baffling philosophy and unintentional slapstick drip like melted black wax. Colorful/esoteric shopping. Eateries as an ambient experience. Occasional consultations with older, wisened rockers for insight r …

Hello SPORTBIKERS !!! I know you all might have loved and Missed our old organizer BUT im terribly sorry Now You MUST deal with ME! j/k .....  So what Can I say , I moved out here several years ago from the NY City area for my career in Motorcycles , I have stayed here ever since , and Been on almost every twisty road in So-cal and Even Central  and Nor-cal...  I think I can try to ELECTRIFY some things and Say Some SHOCKING things because I like to joke around ! so HAVE A THICK Skin and have a …

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/reduceharmlots Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVLo9N1CCwE - Dr. Andrew Tatarsky on Addiction and Harm Reduction Ours is a NEW group for those interested in non-judgmentally, scientifically, and respectfully discussing various forms of HARM REDUCTION for any kind of addictive issue. HARM reduction includes ABSTINENCE for many. For others, certain substances may benefit them from their point of view. Our groups takes the fundamentally r …

Do you want to become a great public speaker? Do you believe you have a message that the world needs to hear? Do you want to add an extra six figures to your business through speaking? Do you want to create your own seminars and events? Do you want to start a movement in what you're most passionate about? If you answered YES, to any of the above you are in the right place.  Welcome to LA Seminar Development, Marketing, & Public Speaking Meetup. Our promise to you:  Make More Money.  Have More …

We would love for you to join our meet-up group. Let's get out there and wake people up! We organize street actions big and small. We organize truth actions for confronting politicians and other influential figures. We create content for YouTube to help spur the 9/11 Truth movement, and to let the media know that WE KNOW! DONATE HERE https://personal.paypal.com/cgi-bin/marketingweb?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=marketing_us/fundraise&nav=0.3.4

Tai Chi Hollywood is located Farmers Market and 3rd Street area and dedicated to stimulate an environment that promotes health and well being through the practice of Tai Chi Chuan and complementary disciplines. To create a community were people, besides social interaction, will enrich their life with simple, age proven system (Qi Gong) that can be used anywhere and by anyone. Tai Chi Hollywood is introducing this system in the way that everyone can experience their own energy field, but more imp …

Taking Los Angeles by the curves! We’re not talking Mulholland Drive or Highway 1. Curvy Yoga Los Angeles is focused on bringing yoga to rounder and thicker bodies: there are now yoga classes specifically designed with your needs in mind. And though Cirque du Soliel is amazing, contortionism isn’t a focus in our classes. We will be building flexibility and strength through gentle movement and alignment. These classes are open and engaging for people of all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. The …

The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign is over.  But we still have a big job to do in order to restore Liberty, The Rule of Law, and our Constitutional Republic. We've lost a major battle in the Presidential Election, but the War for our Freedom goes on. The Government keeps growing and crafting new attacks on our Liberty. Drones and Bombings without Declarations of Wars Arming Terrorists in the Middle East Indefinite Detention (part of 2012 NDAA) Internet Sales Tax (will drive many small inte …

"Sweat Saturday" Fit Camp is all about each of us getting to #BE.THE.CHANGE. We each GET to be the change in our own lives, for those around us, for those closest to us and the world! Our movement is about leading a healthy active lifestyle, driven by fitness, nutrition, community, relationships and growing your mindset! It is a community, all-levels bootcamp style workout surrounded by positivity, inspiration, fun, cheering, games & motivation to reach your level 10 health! Join us!!

Gyrokinesis classes in Sherman Oaks on Tuesday evenings at 6pm. Join a small group of great folks at an intimate private studio. Master teacher Kerry O'Brien will lead us through a 75 minute class paced for the group while providing individual attention to get everyone up to speed. Sometimes called Gyrokinesis Yoga and drawing on the energetics of QiGong, we move with rhythmic breathing through every range of motion, increasing mobility while creating stability throughout the spine and joints, c …

What is Latin Jam? LATIN JAM ™ is the newest high energy cardio dance workout craze to hit the scene! LATIN JAM™ combines the best of Latin Music with Hip Hop and Techno sounds and adds the latest Latin dance moves such as Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Reggaeton. Using a traditional Aerobic style as a foundation and adding high energy choreography, LATIN JAM™ creates a unique and intense workout program that gives each student a complete full body workout, while providing the opportunity to expres …

The standard for men has been set too low. We’ve seen the lowest common denominator win the cover stories for decades. We feel it, as men, the suffocating expectation to stay in line, bottle up, and soldier on alone. But we see around us that times are changing. The long accepted “man rules” are being challenged and updated; and we are sensing there’s a new Renaissance for men to be better, more whole and balanced in the community. Our generation is starting to aspire to healthier living, happie …

This is a book club for anyone interested in Buddhism and/or philosophy of life. We will be reading and discussing books such as The Living Buddha, Buddhism the First Millenium, Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and death etc...Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist leader, peacebuilder, a prolific writer, poet, educator and founder of a number of cultural, educational and peace research institutions around the world. As third president of the Soka Gakkai (value-creating society) and founder of the Soka Gak …

Join Heather every Saturday 9:00am to 10:30am in Griffith Park for Boot Camp followed by Yoga and stretch. Drop-in cost $25. Purchase five sessions for $100 to be used over eight weeks. You may use your package toward any of the days boot camp is offered such as evening boot camp or aqua boot camp. All donation yoga classes listed on this site are truly donation and suggested donation is $15. Please share this information with friends! (We need a minimum of four people RSVPd to have boot camp) B …

SO WHAT EXACTLY IS FLAGGING OR FLAG DANCING??? It’s a high-energy dance form where colorful flags are spun in patterns with the body as extensions of the music. Click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxUy_7vSaKE to view a video of me flagging. Experienced flaggers can create almost dream-like effects by artistically mixing technical skill, liquid-like movements, and amazing athletic intensity. Throw in the strobes and black lights of a nightclub, set the whole thing to a good dance beat, and t …

The purpose of this group is to teach life-long solutions for energy optimization, alignment, flexibility, strength, pain management, flow and movement at 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and beyond. If you would like to have further info, visit my website http://www.yamunabodyrolling.blogspot.com/