We are a growing group of people dedicated to cultivating wellness and fulfillment. We gather every Monday evening from 7:30-9:00p at Alameda Community Acupuncture (1716 Lincoln Ave in Alameda, CA) to practice qigong and meditation together. Tea will be served.  Basic instruction is provided and practitioners of all experience levels are welcome. There is no cost to practice with us. Donations are welcome but not required.

This Tapas Acupressure Technique® (TAT®) group meets once a month in Oakland, California. TAT® is a gentle yet powerful healing method which helps members release stress, let go of painful memories, participate in emotional healing and to come to a place of peace inside.  Doing TAT® in a group setting amplifies the healing energies for the benefit all who participate. I have had very positive experiences with TAT® and wish to share this profound healing method with others who are on a quest for …

This is a group of people who want to be more connected to the earth and more connected to their personal health and well being by understanding the ancient Chinese template of the Five Elements. I can guide you on a journey into the phases of the earth qi and the influence the phases have on every aspect of human beings. The group is fun and inspiring offering practical ways to feel more qi! You will learn the relationships of each element to the cosmos, our bodies, mind and spirits. Herbs, ess …

In these times of great change and transformation there is a deep calling from within that urges us to step more fully into our role in service to one another and a planet in need. The form of our service varies, but the premise remains the same- as we create and embrace true healing and peace from within, so too can we emanate and share this with others. In this meetup group we will explore a range of topics in energy healing, conscious manifestation, leadership and empowerment, mind-body medic …

This is a group for anyone interested in a very practical practice that allows you to reach a calm and relaxed brainwave state effortlessly and how to, in time, live in that relaxed state no matter what is happening in and around you. Stress and suffering do not result from circumstance, but from the way attention is being paid to circumstance. Once this is seen experientially through guided attention training sessions by a certified Open Focus trainer, the ability to remain centered and grounde …

Day of Renewal is a bimonthly event sponsored by Terra's Temple in Oakland, CA that is in service to the well-being of ourselves, our communities and the world. We invite you to join us for a day of wonderful healing, connecting to source and rejuvenation.

This is a group for people who are following the "Eat to Live" program created by Dr. Joel Fuhrman and who are eating a plant based, whole foods diet either for weight loss and/or superior health. We will meet once a week for potluck dinners in an Oakland home close to Piedmont Avenue, share recipes, and information about health related community events.

I am interested in having a group where people can exchange ideas, offer support and hold each other accountable. I called this meet up thrive or die because that's my motto for 2013 and I am looking for some like minded individuals to join in the fun. This group is perfect for anyone who wants more out of life. It really doesn't matter what project or goal you are working towards as long as you are committed to it. I think sometimes it helps to get outside of your everyday routine and immediate …

This is a great group that meets to explore various protocols for detoxification.  In each meeting, the benefits of cleansing are explored and free educational materials are made available.  Seasonal group-supported cleanses are also sponsored.  Come on, what are you waiting for?  Join a group that is interested in helping you be the HEALTHIEST YOU that you can be.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

This meetup is for sensitive souls that would like to learn practical tools for self-care and stress release, in the pleasant surroundings of nature! When it is too cold or windy to meet outside we will be meeting indoors to continue our good work.

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 …

Calling all individuals who are eager to kick more ass! No, this is not a kick-boxing or muay thai group, this is a group of people who are dedicated to improving themselves through easy and accessible healing techniques. These methods squash the stress, reduce the rage, jumpstart your joy, and allow you to live up to your dreams. Rule #1 ... Have Fun! Rule #2 ... You are the source of your healing. Rule #3 ... Laugh Often! Each meetup will be dedicated to demonstrating and practicing proven met …

Join us on yoga inspired adventures leaving from the San Francisco Area. Our group is for anyone craving to get out of the city into nature with the goal of inviting more sweetness into every day. We've created and found the best day trips, urban adventures and international retreats, all inspired by yoga, dance, nature and all those things that invite us to move with more grace. You're invited! No matter what brings you, the yoga, the hot springs, the food, the nature, the people. You're invite …

This group is for those of you who know that meditation is the key to living a healthy, fully expressed, joyful life. These full moon meditations are designed to assist you in your Self Mastery practice and create group resonance. It is open to beginners and advance meditators - anyone with a sincere interest can join. I guide the group into the silence until we reach group resonance. It is important we practice this skill as much as possible to assist in what is happening energetically to the e …

Share experiences, strategies and strength with other young adults who have a chronic illness such as an autoimmune condition.

Yogi Ramadin hosts ongoing workshops in person and online empowering others in divine practice and sacred relating. We share about what it means to have a Tantra practice, the distinctions of Red, White and Pink Tantra and how we can embody these practices to have a rich, empowered and connected life. We will host ongoing discussion groups and workshops that build on each other to create rich understanding. If you would like one of these groups offered in your area or to a private group, please …

This group is for educators, organizers, students, artists, and anyone who cares about Oakland. The goal is to provide you with the Tools to the do the "inner" work, so that you can be more dynamic and successful in transforming and raising the vibration of the beautiful city of Oakland. --> The Tools: Yoga, meditation, wisdom/knowledge, stress reduction and energy-building techniques.

Come paddle an outrigger canoe! O Kalani Outrigger Canoe Center welcomes beginners at our Sunday, 9:00 am practice along the Oakland estuary (Jack London Aquatic Center). No experience necessary. We'll provide you with a paddle and some basic instruction. Wear non-cotton, loose-fitting clothing (shorts/pants and top), shoes that can get wet, sunscreen and sunglasses. Consider a hat with a brim and a light jacket. (No jeans, cotton t-shirts or sneakers.)  Don't forget WATER.

Simply Experiencing Everyone's Divinity. A place for meditation, music, message and celebration.

Voted BEST RUNNING CLUB in the Bay AREA!* Go WOW Team! Meet weekdays and weekends to walk or run 3 miles or more at various locations throughout the Bay Area. Our group is social but fitness is our goal. Minimum requirement is that you can move for 60 minutes already. The pace doesn't matter. Some of us walk for fitness. Some of us mix walking/running. Some of us are pretty serious runners and are training to improve our times. Most of us participate in a race once in a while. I encourage wome …

This is a weekly group for anyone interested in reducing stress, increasing well-being, and taping into inner wisdom using ancient meditation techniques made practical for modern life. Beginners and experienced meditation practitioners are welcome. Cost:The class is offered by donation. $10 is the suggested donation for the class but no one is turned away due to a lack of funds. Teacher: Kate Janke has been practicing Buddhist Meditation since 2004. She is a teacher in training with Jack Kornfie …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about Kundalini Yoga & Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan in Oakland, CA, and surrounding areas. I started this group to expose new people to Kundalini Yoga & Meditation as well as connect blissed-out and awakened Kundalini Yogis. Let's get together and have some Kundalini Love!

This group is to interest and introduce you to Breema's philosophy and practice. Breema® is a simple, natural form of touch and body movement supported by universal principles. The aim of Breema is to bring us to a tangible experience of presence that becomes our foundation for a new dimension of health, consciousness, and self-understanding. Breema provides a unique approach to experiencing body-mind connection. It offers a profound understanding of the underlying unity of all life that is expr …

If you are interested in healthy, long-lasting weight loss, greater energy, and support around lifestyle changes, then this group is for you! The workshop is designed for women over the age of 25 who want to lose 10 pounds or more in a way that is safe and long lasting. I offer no miracle cures, I'm not trying to sell you anything, and ultimately the changes you make will be up to you.  What I can offer is a supportive group environment and specific health information that will help you make the …

Everyone has a dream life of what they would like to live. Some of us are partly living our dream life. Some are not. Our meetup is about remembering how special we all really are and allowing our dream lives to become our daily reality!! We meet to get answers to questions we may have and support each other in attaining our dreams by holding in our minds the best of what we see in each other. Simply, we come together to celebrate each other and ourselves in our pursuit of joy, well-being, and p …

We are committed to practicing ways of living that are synchronized to the ways of nature. Our Chinese ancestors have taken the time to develop a whole system based on living in balance with our surroundings. Through meditation, mindful movement (qi gong), healthy eating, and conforming our lifestyles to the seasons, happiness and harmony are the natural product of these practices.

Mastering the Law of Attraction: Learning the psychic state of mind that produces Law of Attraction occurrences (a Discussion & Practice Group in the East Bay) Hello, I am starting a local group in the Oakland-Berkeley-Emeryville area for people interested in learning more about the metaphysical phenomenon known as The Law of Attraction (or L.O.A.) Popularized in the book, The Secret (published November 2006) and as discussed on the Oprah Winfrey Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qwZMVe2WVY …

The purpose of this meetup group is to offer a network of free or donation based outdoor yoga in the Oakland area. I will be leading a semi-regular Ashtanga Vinyasa modified primary series through this site and I encourage anyone who is interested in leading a Yoga class to contact me. Let's take advantage of the summer and practice outside. There is a perfect gazebo in Lakeside park just south of Fairy Land. Exact location posted on individual meetup events.