This is a group for those who are interested in the 5Rhythms movement meditation/dance practice. Stacey Butcher is a certified 5Rhythms teacher and holds classes and workshops throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and abroad.

Connect with members of the black community in Oakland on key social and political issues. The Black Organizing Project is an African American, member-led organization in the city of Oakland, CA. We focus on political education and membership development in order to create a powerful black collective of voters, activists and community leaders. If you're a member of Oakland's black community who would like to make positive contributions to the struggle for racial justice; would like to learn more …

Democracy at it's best is a participatory endeavor that works to improve our social contract. It works best when interested parties work together in good faith to address mutually identified problems. It works best when a responsible fourth estate acts as a watchdog toward those in power to maintain a well-informed, accurately informed citizenry. For a number of years, as a society, we have struggled to maintain democracy at it's best. Media has neglected its watchdog role in favor of attemp …

This group is for people who believe in practicing acts of kindness in everyday life. If we can get more people doing this then the world will become a happier place where peace and joy happen. Join us as we inspire, enlighten, and make someone's day happy through sincere kindness of our hearts. Together we can make a world of difference- one person at a time. If you do one random act of kindness everyday it will put a smile on both your face and also on the face of the other person. Location: …

This is a group for people who are interested in promoting the website TrueWorldHistory.info. If you feel like the documentaries presented on that website should be seen by other people, then join us and help us spread the word!

Good news California! At least one legalization initiative will be decided by voters in 2010. The Tax & Regulate Cannabis 2010 initiative has enough signatures to qualify for the November 2010 election. The proposal would legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for California adults 21 and older. Residents could cultivate marijuana gardens up to 25 square feet. Local governments would determine whether to permit marijuana sales within their boundaries. More info at http://ww …

This Meetup is for those who are actively involved in supporting Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty. We can share ideas and tactics and develop strategies for spreading the Message of Freedom and taking our country back. Currently the email list is unmoderated. The message board is open. Please keep your posts on topic, respectful and non-antagonistic. Thank you and welcome!

UnCollege is social movement supporting self-directed higher education. http://uncollege.org

Do you ever want something different than stillness in meditation? Do you long for embodiment? – Having your body, mind, heart, and spirit all in the same place at the same time… Being your whole self? In embodiment meditation, you can use a spectrum of movement, stillness, silence, and voice. You can learn practices that will help release stress, as well as create more ease and joy. Practices are inspired by InterPlay (http://interplay.org/abtint.asp), which offers some simple and playful f …

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement classes for people of all ages and physical ability. Learn to move naturally with ease and comfort, improve posture, develop self-awareness, decrease pain. Special topics to explore include movements of breathing and developing awareness of the pelvic floor. Great for everyone, especially those recovering from injury, child birth, people interested in posture, balance and movement.

With Laughter Yoga, hilarity brings clarity! Like physical yoga, breath and presence is of the essence. But, in Laughter Yoga our exercises are about movement rather than postures. And, our breath and movement are fueled by laughter! My name is Tommy Westerfield, and I am a Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor. I received my training at the American School of Laughter Yoga in Los Angeles in 2009. What I love about Laughter Yoga is you don't need to be happy, or have a sense of humor, or even have …

Is it a drink? Is it a dance? Is it a drink and a dance?   It sounds like a date! Well it is, a date with the Divine, except.. Instead of putting on make-up, you take off your mask. Instead of dressing your sexiest, you reveal your true self. Instead of playing hard to get, you get that life isn't always easy But you have the power within to create transformation.   Shimmy Shakti Shake is a movement-based Movement where: We shake off what no longer serves us! We shimmy our way into joy and beaut …

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. A …

Biodanza, which means Dance of Life, is a system that integrates music, movement and authentic interactions to provide experiences of intense perception of being alive in the here-and-now. These experiences are known as "vivencias", coined from the Spanish root: vivir (to live). Vivencias are doors to access primal emotions and help movement emerge that is the most natural expression of your true self. Vivencias follow the organic movements of life—its biological rhythms, the pulse of the heart, …

This is for curious movement types who want to come shake body and soul.  Now offering Nia in Oakland, Berkeley, and Walnut Creek!

Welcome to San Francisco I Liq Chuan practice group. The training is intended for students of all levels interested in learning the art. I Liq Chuan, martial art of awareness, is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles, in other words the practice of moving meditation. The philosophy underlying I Liq Chuan involves the very simple concept of making an active choice to be fully aware of the present moment, by being aware of the sounds around you, your breathing, yo …