Hello, Thanks for checking out this meetup. I decided to create this group because community is important to me and I, and some friends of mine, believe there are many of us lesbian, queer, and sexually fluid women out there who value spiritual connection, compassion, psychological and emotional depth, non-judgment and open-heartedness that would enjoy meeting each other. My intention for this meetup is to provide a place where a diverse group of women who come from a variety of spiritual paths/ …

Our experiences in dreams and in waking life influence each other equally. Still, we only focus on our waking lives and disregard our sleep adventures as unimportant, somewhat less real and imaginary. Well, everything changes if you can experience your dreams from the perspective of a conscious observer. Many people cannot even imagine what it feels like to be aware in your dreams but many others have experienced lucid dreams at some point in their lives, not knowing they could reproduce them. L …

Habit Design™ is the largest national cooperative for sharing best practices in developing sustainable daily habits that last beyond 100 days. Our goal is to spawn local "habit labs" across the world; over 8,000 members have participated representing 500+ companies, universities, non-profits, and other organizations. We synthesize applied research across a wide range of habit designers including entrepreneurs, Wellness companies & professionals, non-profits, trainers, coaches, academics, and eve …

Exploration of themes in cognitive science and evolutionary psychology & of the implications of the research and thinking in these and related disciplines.

Does 19th-century French philosopher, Henri Bergson, haunt your dreams? If he were still alive (and ambulatory) would you be stalking him? If yes to either, check into a mental health facility immediately, or check out our group. Bergson rated immediate experience and intuition above rationalism and quantitative science. For this he won the Nobel Prize in 1924. Bergson was first and foremost a philosopher of Time and viewed time (motion) as something inherent to matter, not something added to it …

We have lively conversations not just around the subjects of Thelema, Hermetics, and the occult arts and sciences, but also relevant topics of history, science, astronomy, astrology, technology, social change, psychology, healing work, self-improvement, and so much more. Because of the diversity of the people who attend, everyone has their own unique perspectives and contributions, and this group is so welcoming to new ideas. Your unique contributions are valued. All levels of experience are wel …

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 …

WHY WE RIDE Over two and a half million Americans have served in the Global War on Terror since 2001. Current studies project that over 400,000 will return with a significant service-related stress condition. While the treatment of PTSD (and other conditions related to the psychological and physiological stress of war) has improved in recent decades, many Veterans are not receiving adequate care for service-related conditions. Our nation faces an urgent need to address the health of its Veterans …

Café Aquarius is hosting, after restaurant hours, an Astrology Center where anyone interested in Astrology and other metaphysical disciplines can come for our various events. You not only learn about new models of the world, but also about yourself and the energies you're working with in your life. Events • Metaphysical Night - we have 6 readers, each of whom practice a different metaphysical tool: Vedic Astrology, Tarot, Handwriting Analysis, Numerological Astrology, Hand Analysis, and Destiny …

Join me on a 10 week journey to awaken the artist within and create the rest of your life. The Artist way is a book by Julia Cameron which helps in creating and supporting the spiritual path for artistic recovery. Each week you will tap deeper into the infinite creative energy, integrating it into your mind, body, and spirit, and harness it in your daily life. Weekly sessions include : Creative expression experiential Body awareness exercises Guided meditations and visualizations Encouragement f …

Welcome to the Psychedelic Society of San Francisco! Our group is devoted to the exploration of the expansion of consciousness – and we’re fascinated and thrilled as we learn about the profound role psychedelics have played in the evolution of human consciousness over the past tens of thousands of years. It’s awesome. We work to create safe spaces to foster discussion and community between consciousness seekers: psychologists, artists, philosophers, hippies, makers, scientists . . . I hope you c …

The purpose of this group is to spread the word about Holotropic Breathwork groups to a larger number of people, as well as share when the different groups are happening.  With this group I want to provide a space for those curious and new to the work, to experience it for the first time in a supportive and nourishing environment.   As well as those who have practiced it for some time, have a place and a community to come back to. I have found through the years, that this work is a wonderful wa …

This is a group for those who venture to explore the power of mind. Can mind power be mobilized to do extraordinary things? You bet. Tap the wisdom of the yogis and blend it with cutting edge science. 'Cutting edge science?' Yes. To quote Henry Stapp, theoretical physicist and author of Mind, Matter and Quantum Mechanics, "Contemporary science is science in-formed by quantum theory". To learn more join us at open meetings to be announced.

This is a group of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and other professionals familiar with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from around the San Francisco Bay Area.  Any professional from an adjacent field is welcome - for example, social workers, therapists, and animal behaviorists.  ABA students are also welcome. We meet once a month to troubleshoot cases, offer and gain peer support, discuss and share experiences while having fun with a dynamic and energizing group of people. We look forward to …

This group is for people who are seeking to establish deep spiritual friendships both with others, and with themselves. We will commit to co-creating an atmosphere that offers deep listening, unwavering compassion -- and potentially life-altering challenge to the status quo. This ongoing group will explore and practice ways to 1) Access our deepest wisdom, and 2) More completely integrate and embody that wisdom in all aspects of our lives. In this process, we’ll draw respectfully from many s …

Open to new insights and new possibilities by joining a Dreamwork Circle. You’ll also meet like-thinkers and experience the magic of synchronicity as the nighttime dreams of the circle emerge with discoveries and healings for all. We’ll explore our dreamscapes through symbol, metaphor, and myth—from classic tales to modern-day movie themes. We’ll use dream reentry to find out what reoccurring dreams are trying to tell us and to discover the endings to dreams that keep us hanging. And, we’ll look …

So who are we and why should you come to one of our workshops? By combining the art and science of communication, Social Fluency has developed a fun, skills-based curriculum that is built on peer-reviewed research in cognitive behavioral psychology, neuroscience and other cutting-edge disciplines. Our effectiveness has been proven by both scientific studies and real world results. Our unique and fun teaching techniques, along with our highly skilled instructors blend interesting content and inte …

This is a regular show and tell for people taking advantage of various kinds of personal tracking - geotracking, life-logging, DNA sequencing, etc. - to gain more knowledge about themselves. Come share what you are doing, and learn from others. Topics include, but are not limited to: Chemical Body Load Counts Personal Genome Sequencing Lifelogging Self Experimentation Risks/Legal Rights/Duties Behavior monitoring Location tracking Non-invasive Probes Digitizing Body Info Sharing Healt …

Are You Ready For Transformation? Imagine the feeling of joy and relief when you realize that the solution to your issues is at your fingertips! Through a technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) along with the Law of Attraction, it is possible to live the life of your dreams. EFT is a psychological form of acupressure that uses tapping with fingertips to address unresolved emotional issues or physical symptoms. EFT can be used on just about any issue - whether you want to lose weigh …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

This is a group that meets to discuss and train in memory techniques as practiced on Mnemotechnics.org. Meetups alternate between the East Bay and San Francisco. Beginners are welcome! Please read the information below to be sure that this is the group that you're looking for. About the Techniques The techniques we discuss and practice are useful for studying in school, learning languages, memorizing poetry, and for competing in memory competitions. Here is a list of some of the techniques: Met …

Intimate relationships are one of the greatest and most profound sources of personal and spiritual growth, however many of us have forgotten the real meaning of relationships. In ancient days men and women came together to honor the Divine within themselves and within each other. Relationships weren’t based in dependency, obligation, sacrifice or selfishness, but were rather a means for personal and spiritual development. They were a means of connecting to the Sacred feminine and masculine withi …

We discuss recent developments in the science of consciousness and the emerging holistic paradigm. Learn about meditation, prayer healing, telepathy and self realization. We will study the latest scientific research in these areas as well as teachings of ancient and modern philosophers, psychologist and mystics. This group of students are studying the above subjects in the light of Theosophy an ancient philosophy plumbing the deepest ideas of religion, science and spirituality. Our next class is …

Offspring of Toxic Parents A monthly support group for the adult children of self-absorbed and toxic parents Did your mother or father often criticize and attack you? Did they ignore and discount your feelings and needs? Did the world revolve around their moods and demands? A self-absorbed or narcissistic parent is one who puts his or her needs first. They have little empathy and cannot recognize the feelings of others. They expect understanding and admiration but are unable to give them in r …

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Social Anxiety Improvement Do you fear social situations? Are you afraid of public speaking? Do you often blushing, sweat, or tremble in social situations? Are you unhappy with your lack of relationships? Social anxiety is much more common than you think.  This group is a great place for you meet others who have struggled to overcome S.A. We offer support groups and casual events where you can: Learn more about social anxiety Meet others who stru …

Where are you on your journey? This heart-centered community is for visionaries, seekers, healers, and leaders who are committed to the deep satisfaction that can only come from following your life's calling, nurturing the temple that is the body, cultivating the wisdom that it takes to alchemize obstacles into stepping stones. We support each other in realizing the truest part of ourselves. Together, we share insight, knowledge and experiences in creating paths to wholeness and healing. We crea …

We Are Change is a citizens based grassroots peace and social justice movement working to reveal the truth behind the events of September 11th, as well as the lies of the government and corporate elite who remain suspect in this crime. In addition, we are here to aid the sick and dying first responders through fundraising and social outreach programs in order to promote awareness of those who suffer from physical, emotional, and psychological traumas they received in the aftermath of 9-11. We …

Today we're inundated with junk science from infomercials, politicians, television and radio shows. Remember when you loved science and you knew what it was? Or maybe science has left you in the dust since you finished school. Whatever the case may be, please join us and renew your relationship with science. This group is dedicated to the principals of the Science Cafe movement. Its purpose is to expose everyone to interesting new science, to get those burning questions answered, and to bring a …