Palos Verdes Meditation and Movement is dedicated to developing a group of like minded individuals to explore meditation, meditative movement and other spiritual topics in a variety of settings and venues. Together we will expand our minds and bodies in a supportive and loving way while having a good time and getting to know each other.

About Shift Long Beach Shift Long Beach is a community-based organization whose mission is to create positive social change in Long Beach through educational, interactive events that empower local communities. The objectives of Shift Long Beach include providing a platform for artistic expression, promoting sustainable living options, and creating space for discussion of diverse perspectives on issues that affect the quality of life in Long Beach. Shift LB is fiscally sponsored by Catalys …

We are the local chapter of the Pachamama Alliance. http://pachamama.org/ Our mission is to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on the planet. We engage on a monthly basis to explore ways we can work together to support this mission in our community. Our main focus is to educate individuals and businesses in our community through the delivery of a free symposium called Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream. We are also looking for …

Hello, and welcome! This Meetup Group is dedicated to bringing together like-minded individuals who believe it is not only their duty, but also their destiny, to change the world. By destiny, I mean to say that this group is for people who believe nothing will stop them in their pursuits; however, if you are spiritually inclined and believe in the concept of destiny, by all means, you're welcome to join as well. Future Leaders of the World is about making a difference in the world, on a grand sc …

Leaders, followers, thinkers, doers from Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist, Jewish LBGT, Juhdism, Modern Orthodox, unaffiliated, non-affiliated, JCC members et. al. who want to contribute to the health of Los Angeles and support Eric Garcetti as our next Mayor.

Vanguardians Purpose: To Inform, Educate, & Motivate people for their Involvement, Engagement & Advocacy in local government.

We are an un-affiliated but well-connected group of people who care about ending modern slavery. We work to educate others, raise public awareness and provide opportunities for collaboration between people who work to end human trafficking or support survivors and the general public.

THE EINSTEIN PLAN is an interactive theatre event by Donald Freed that asks, How can we change America? There's big power in small numbers when the audience answers together. Albert Einstein figured out that if only 2% of our population engages in non-violent protests, change will happen. It's a phenomenon, a performance, a way to organize communities, a teach-in, and it's fun, engaging, provocative, different every time. This play is available for FREE if you don't charge admission. Learn …

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 …

Go out dancing with God as your partner! Featuring hip, current, old school and world dance tunes played by a pro DJ intersperced with brief 'Soul Moments' designed to take you as high as you want to go.   Your outer movement becomes a conduit to Spiritual inner awareness so that your dance becomes a prayer, a spiritual exercise and just outrageously free and joyful. "Without a doubt this is the best free form dance event in LA!" (Matthew, Entrepreneur) "Better than chocolate, sex, or runner's …

This is a group for you to advance into a high level performer inside and out. A fitness and physique group that will have you understand yourself inside, maximize and optimize your inner systems, and turn it all immediately into external health and fitness. All the while you are doing moderate to high level advanced fitness movements for strength, muscle, and endurance. The system is all body weight movements and will enhance you in deep and intense ways. It has taken 15 years to create it. It …

Looking for connection through meditation and movement, while sailing? This group will meet regularly to provide all three: connection, movement meditation and sailing on my 23' trimaran out of Marina Del Rey, California. There's room for about six each three-hour trip for people who want to experience feelings of union with breath, wind, water, sea life, boat and movement. We leave in the early afternoon and return at or before sunset for an experience of feeling in-the-moment with nature and r …

Discover a different kind of strong with Foundation Training! In this group, we'll get together in the park for a movement class that teaches you a new definition of "core" and teaches you how your body is really meant to move. Meetings will be held in the park twice a week through the spring and summer. Ideal members are anyone who walks, sits, and moves!  Foundation Training is for people of all ages and fitness levels -  it helps adults of all ages to get out of back pain, and it teaches chil …

We invite you to participate in a range of experiential workshops and Spiritual Spa Days at the Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens, the headquarters of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA). MSIA's workshops are mostly free and open to the pubilc. Or feel free to just come and be in the stillness of the gardens or the reflective peace of the labyrinth. MSIA teaches Soul Transcendence, which is becoming more aware of yourself as Soul and as one with God, not as a theory but as a liv …

We are committed to promoting health, happiness and good values through the dance of Argentine Tango.  If you have not yet discovered Argentine Tango, you will find that it provides great personal growth, inspiring the creative spirit in each of us through physical movement, improvisation and connection. We welcome individuals at all levels, especially those who have not danced before.  No partner needed!

If you've set a goal to improve your fitness level, good for you! Now comes the hard part: how will you move toward that purpose in the days and weeks ahead? Whether your intentions are to improve well-being of body, mind, or spirit, this group will offer support and fun fitness options. This group is about exercising in a way that feels good, relieving stress, and healing through movement.

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 is a sacred context of dance, meditation and inner journeying. Through expressive movement (no dance experience necessary) and subtle, meditative movement your body will become recharged and invigorated. This is special "time out" to listen to the deeper stirrings of of your psyche and to surrender to the  fluid nature of your body. The second part of class is a "dream time "context where significant healing and deep rest can occur while also stimulating the imagination. Through personal sh …

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 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 *Please note that y …

"There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” – Aldous Huxley Let's get together and improve ourselves under the trees and beside the ocean!  Opening body, heart and mind through movement, breath, and meditation.  All levels of experience welcome. I have been teaching (indoors) in Washington state for 5 years and am Yoga Alliance certified.  I began yoga 8 years ago, strictly for the physical aspects-  I was amazed at the immediate effect …

Meet other locals interested in Parkour. This group is for people of all ability levels. Be sure to check out the about page http://parkour.meetup.com/105/about/ to see some videos and member comments. Description from Worldwidejam: "Parkour is an art form of human movement, focusing on uninterrupted, efficient forward motion over, under, around and through obstacles (both man-made and natural) in one's environment. Such movement may come in the form of running, jumping, climbing and other …

There may be the magic of motion capture at night, such as brake light and headlight trails, fire movement and motion blur when passing objects etc; Reflections in water is also a large component of night photography. Night photography attracts many photographers due to its rich color and unveiled reflection of night lights. However the techniques required are quite high and prone to failure. This group wants to invite all members to share ideas and knowledge. How will the group evolve? Well th …

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a not-for-profit, worldwide organization focused on improving the security of application software. Our mission is to make application security visible, so that people and organizations can make informed decisions about true application security risks. Everyone is free to participate in OWASP and all of our materials are available under a free and open software license. The OWASP Los Angeles chapter typically meets on the 4th Wednesday every m …

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 …

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 …

Purpose of this Yoga Meetup: To give anyone interested in discovering the benefits of Yoga the opportunity. To provide a place to set the "pause" button on our thoughts.  Becoming aware of our "mind chatter" and setting aside some time to just observe. To have everyone who attends walk away with a positive experience.....maybe that means, more rejuvenated, centered, calm, inspired, or just happier. Who Should Join?............Anyone who has ever said: "I need to get back into yoga" "I should …