Welcome to the Heart-centered Toastmasters homepage! Heart-centered Toastmasters is part of Toastmasters International, a world-wide organization that fosters development of communication and leadership skills. HCTM is unique in that we offer a spiritual, non-denominational club culture of unconditional loving and infinite positive regard in our mutually supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Many of our members are students or graduates of USM (University of Santa Monica's Masters program in S …

This is a working study group focused on Jung's individuation process or, what is perhaps better explained as, western enlightenment or Maslow’s self-actualization. The purpose of this group is to learn Jungian psychological concepts about the soul journey, share each other’s soul work, and experience what it is like to experience soul in group. The group meetings will be arranged in 6-week series. The next few series is focused on women's individuation.

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

Ever wonder why your life does not always reflect the fire and passion you posses? Learn to unlock the blocks and patterns that hold you back to experience a happier, more fulfilling life. Transcend your story, overcome fear, and step into awareness of your divinity. This full day workshop takes you on an experiential journey from Yourself to Yourself through your Mind, Emotions and Body based on Western Psychology and Eastern Practical Wisdom.

Los Angeles' Largest Cognitive Science Meetup Group! Our members include scientists, students of science, doctors, a great variety of therapists, people interested in information that can lead to answers or therapies for cognitive disorders, and folks that are just plain interested in the fascinating worlds of cognitive science and consciousness. Our mission is to offer the community the means for self-education through learning the latest scientific discoveries and ideas on brain health, the …

This meetup was formed to offer men a comfortable venue to talk about issues that challenge their lives and to gain feedback and support from each other. The present sociocultural landscape has imploded all prior meanings traditionally assigned to masculinity. As a consequence, men have lost a sense of their own identity. Boredom, frustration, addiction, depression, infidelity, greed, and a lost sense of self and self-esteem are widespread among men. Moreover, men and their motives are commonly …

The West Los Angeles Law of Attraction Group is dedicated to support people and help them attract and experience prosperity, loving relationships, and happiness. This group is designed to delve into the psychological and spiritual aspects of the law of attraction in order to provide support, insight, and tools to assist you in manifesting your dreams. Members have the opportunity to share and work together on exercises. This group is for the novice and experienced. At these workshops, Dr Ray tea …

A long-time practitioner of insight meditation (known as “vipassana” in the Buddhist tradition), James Tobin, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist by training, has found in his study of Buddhism and the “Dharma” a range of significant ideas regarding psychological and spiritual identity that have considerable applicability to contemporary love relationships. Buddhist concepts such as attachment, the conditioned mind, impermanence, “anata” (emptiness; no self), discernment, and liberation constitute co …

This WOMENS only empowerment group is to help guide women to cultivate their radiant, feminine energy, to better understand their bodies in relation to sacred sexuality and spirit, to help them feel more grounded and yet free, to liberate them from the collective consciousness of societal pressures and anti-feminine history, to develop healthy boundaries but remain vulnerable, to teach them how TO BE LOVE rather than always seeking it, to heal psychic wounds, to connect them to their powerful li …

The Los Angeles Relationship coaching and dating advice group is to help guide and support people who are newly dating, who are serial daters, couples, or have no idea what the heck they are doing. All communication stems from an energetic source. This includes body language, facial gestures, and words. Loving and communication is an art rather than a skill—meaning that it comes through you naturally when you're not trying too hard. It takes introspection, an open mind and heart, and tools to ef …

I am a Jungian trained dream interpreter and I love working dreams in group. I have found it is the best way to teach dream interpretation. This is a small group of dreamers who are willing to share their dreams in group. I will guide each dreamer through the process of interpreting their dreams. Then I will offer my interpretation. And lastly, I will open the dream to the group for other dreamers to comment on the dream. There is no psychoanayzing each other in this group. The focus in the drea …

Calling All Invincibility Seekers: Everyone loves superheros and superheroines: Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman. What if you could be a superhero or heroine in your own life? Would you make your problems disappear? Would you fly over obstacles and achieve your wildest dreams? Would you materialize the greatest relationships, career and financial success, happiness, joy, and love you ever thought possible? Yes, you would, and now you can. In this remarkable group of Invincibility Seekers, we …

Vivation is a feelings-level, self development technique that uses specific breathing rhythms, focused awareness on feelings in the body, relaxation, and willingness, to resolve negative emotions and create a spiritually energizing effect which clears and purifies your mind and body from past traumas, pain, and toxic experiences. It opens your heart, strengthens you emotionally and spiritually, and allows you to love yourself and others more. Vivation is conducive to healing physical and psychol …

Have you ever felt that you can attract the women you're not really interested in, but when it comes to the women you want you fall flat? Have you ever had the feeling that if only a woman could "get" where you're coming from and see who you really are, she would like you... but you get shot down before she has the chance? Have you ever been stumped about why after a few minutes of conversation, women disappear "to the bathroom", never to be seen again? Do you feel like there are some ar …

We're a social group with a common personality trait: Intuition. In this case, "Intuition" refers to one of the traits identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Those who test as iNtuitive tend to be big-picture people who are imaginative, future-oriented, and enjoy discussing theories and abstract concepts. iNtuitives usually find it easier to connect with other iNtuitives. Since only ¼ of the U.S. population is iNtuitive, our group brings together fellow iNtuitives and makes it eas …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

The Renaissance Man Support Group is to support, guide, and educate awakened men who seek deeper spiritual relationships, to understand the language of women and the feminine divine, including understanding their own feminine energy, to cultivate meaningful lives, to be in alignment with their purpose, to develop emotional intelligence and resilience, to be more grounded and PRESENT, to learn how to alleviate the stress and cultural pressures including the role of being a father, to transcend be …

What is this class? Children and families have a great time celebrating the spirit of drumming. Connect with the deep pulse of magical rhythms to the heartbeat of the drum. Drumming can have a profound effect on your physical and emotional wellbeing. It can boost the immune system, provide social support, brain stimulation, and heighten self awareness. Why should I take this class? Recent studies on biofeedback show that drumming induces brain waves that are similar to the brain waves of med …

Hazel Williams -Carter has lead groups and trained in constellation work for over 12 years. She is excited to share with you the new approach to the work and all the new creativity flowing in the field. She is a Traumacologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist is trained in Somatic Trauma /PTSD resolution and attachment, bonding and repatterning work. Her background is in shamanism and vibrational medicine and other energy psychologies she has added her own unique flavor to the Constellation field. Ha …

The Hub on Venice is six separate facilities under one roof: Ohr HaTorah Synagogue Kinder Circle Preschool Venice Boulevard Community Center Beach Communities Jewish Center Institute for Spiritual Formation & Moral Psychology Sophos Cafe From parenting groups to kabbalah and psychology classes; homework and ESL clubs to poker and dancing nights; fantastic performances and celebrations to quiet transformative revelations, The Hub on Venice is a place where your mind, body and spirit can regroup …

"Building connections within the Asian community and staying connected" Asian Groupting means: Group + Meeting Group + Outing Group + Connecting Who Asian Groupting is for: All Asians 20s and 30s that want break out of his or her boring, stale, daily routine and try something adventurous, learn new activities and skills, explore unfamiliar and exciting areas, and experience a variety of popular and hidden restaurants with OTHER ASIANS! And you do all this FOR FREE with a group of other Asians …

We are the largest foodie group in Southern California. Meet People Interested in Dining Out, cooking, baking or drinking in L.A.! Enjoy & share culinary talents with our 4,000+ fellow foodies, gourmets, wine lovers, chefs and home cooks. Discover new restaurants, visit Food Festivals, grab some cheap eats, check out the latest foodie trucks, farmers markets, wine tastings & meet new friends. Learn about dining discounts too. Let's broaden our horizons and get together for some themed potluck di …

We are the largest dining/foodie group with special emphasis on all the Asian cuisines with over 1,900+ members. Meet other local foodies at our many dining events who wish to share sushi & Asian cuisines and explore new Asian restaurants around town. You don't need to be Asian to join, but you do need to love dining on Asian food! We will explore both high end gourmet as well as highly recommended local dives in search of a great place to eat and meet others who share our love of Asian food. To …

We are a group of willing pioneers dedicated to cultivating our innate abilities and collectively elevating human consciousness. We meet regularly to examine our personal issues and life situation through the lens of the Course, made famous by Marianne Williamson. We focus on refining our thinking and relating to improve our personal lives while establishing ourselves as every day teachers and exemplary leaders. We aim to live in higher states of awareness that enable us to support and inspire e …

The Katella Grill, 1325 Katella Ave (& Main), Orange, CA (714) 997-9191 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to a one of a kind series, as much a party as a class! "Journey" is a group self-discovery, values & ethics human relation series, begun in 1990, taught for 15 years, and then for 5 on-line! It is designed to explore how we can better incorporate our metaphysical and spiritual beliefs into our lives. In essence - HOW we will w …

The Los Angeles Quantified Self Meetup is inspired by the Bay Area Quantified Self Meetup and the Quantified Self blog. It is a regular show and tell for people who are tracking data about their body and conducting their own personal investigations and research into their bodies, minds, and selves. Anything is game -- from personal genetics to ways to digitize and track information, from how to self-diagnose to how to self-experiment with data and statistics. More specific topics include: * self …

Meditation is an excellent way to reduce the stress in your life, without the side effects of medication. Whether you are struggling with cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, or numerous other health problems that are worsened by stress, you can proactively learn how to reduce the stress in your life through meditation. If you would like to learn about meditation and how it can improve your overall health and well-being, join us for our weekly seminar. Dr. …

This is a sacred space we embrace as a Spiritual Learning Center. All faiths and religions are welcomed with open arms and open hearts. We provide spiritual development workshops and regular weekly events. Our desire is to raise the consciousness of the community and we hope to do this by raising our own vibration as we come together at each event.