From referrals to networking The Collective is Santa Barbara/Los Angeles based with a focus on the sharing of talents and some resources by its members. If you would like to be a part of an open-minded group of thinkers bent on business success but tempered with empathy this may be the group for you. We welcome the sharing of all aspects of the entrepreneurial experience including but not limited to: Writing - Graphic Arts - Medical - Non Profits - Wellness - Accounting - Real-estate - Mus …

About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation of the autonomic nervous system. We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neurochemicals (biochemicals) that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, it …

Learn about tea. Create community through tea. Support local tea businesses. We are a group of tea enthusiasts who enjoy building community around the shared experience of tea and tea culture. Tea offers us a way to take time out from our usual routines to recharge our energy, clear our minds, meet with friends and share our knowledge and experience. We are tea enthusiasts who meet at cafes, restaurants, hotels, parks or just about anywhere that sells tea, serves tea or that allows us to prepa …

I value moving the body through outdoor spaces in natural surroundings. When fresh air and a connection to living landscapes stimulate the mind and spirit, greater expression of the whole being can be attained than when exercise is isolated to focus on physical actions alone. I started this meet up so we can move our bodies in creative ways and 'play' as our exercise, with Santa Barbara's ocean, beaches, parks and mountains as our playground for adventure. Join my group if you love to be active, …

Join us every Saturday @11am - 209 Gray ave in Santa Barbara for a free group fitness class. What is CrossFit? check out www.crossfit-santabarbara.com

Share hints and tips on the Paleo diet and lifestyle.

The best way to face any condition that affects your memory is to continue to enjoy LIFE! If you are encountering new memory problems, or if you have been diagnosed with any memory impairing condition, you can meet others facing the same problems in this group. We plan to be getting out, get active and enjoy some of the great activities available in the beautiful Santa Barbara area. Most of all, by staying connected we create a comfort zone where we make friends and continue to enjoy all the goo …

I am starting the Council Circle Community so that I can give people the wonderful life changing experiences Council Circle has given me for fifteen years and so that I can develop a fulfilling livelihood that really uses my gifts well. (www.LifeEnergyAtPeace.org) The group(s) will meet in Council Circles of women, couples and singles and explore topics of relationships, work, health, spirituality, money, right livelihood, personal contribution, and our highest dreams for humanity. Council Circl …

@ this Meet Up be expecting: 1. Casual, social meet ups. 2. Self advocacy. Open talk about this journey. 3. Good coffee and tea. Share what's working! (?:  ) Gather for support, advice and companionship. There are many flavors of mental challenges: Bipolar, depression, manic depression, BPD -  Borderline  Personality Disorder, general mental health issues, autism, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, seasonal affective disorder, tourette's syndrome, ADHD, …

We are about FUN effective fitness programs and modern wellness education for our community. Looking better in a swimsuit and having pain free mobility are the only side effects! As therapist and trainer in our 3rd decade of helping people reach their goals in health, fitness and mobility, we use CST to enchant your fitness experiences, stave away boredom of old style training and put you on a corrective course in wellness.  We share with you mental and physical preparedness using CST, as the o …

Welcome! We live in uncertain times.  In the USA, governments at all levels are on the verge of bankruptcy due to accumulated debt, the disparity between the rich and poor is greater than ever before in our history, health-care has become a luxury, and unemployment and poverty are prevalent.  Notably, similar dire economic conditions have recently provoked revolutions in the Middle East and riots in London.  The protest movement "Occupy Wall Street" has recently begun in this country. As well …

Meet fellow Vegans, Vegetarians, Raw Foodists and exploring friends near you! We are from Ventura County and surrounding areas. Join us for fun community events, dining at local restaurants, potlucks, parties, field trips and more. Our meetups offer opportunities to enjoy our world with fellow conscious people who share a healthy lifestyle that is great for our world, body, mind and soul. Ideas for meetups are welcome, hope to see you soon!

Stand up paddle boarding adventures in the waters of the Goleta and Santa Barbara areas. See what most of the world misses out on! Experience the beauty of the area at our doorsteps. A group for the intermediate standup paddler who wants to paddle and explore our local waters. We meet up 2-3 times weekly and paddle for 1-2 hours along our local coastline. A great time for anyone that is a fitness fanatic, nature enthusiast, or just a SUP addict! Our group is open to all Intermediate level paddle …

Come and join me for meditation, dharma talks, sharing and spiritual community building. All levels of experience welcome. I present teachings from Buddhist and Advaita traditions and all are welcome regardless of what path you're on. The group meets in my home on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8ish.

I started this group to bring meditation specifically to those in cancer recovery. The purpose of the group is to come together in support of one another and quite simply meditate. All meditation are guided and with intent of inner and outer healing.