Passion for Wisdom is an interactive social group for those who are in search for fulfillment - everything that life offers. We will hold topic discussions about life, and welcome various viewpoints such as psychology, philosophy, religion, science, personal experiences and spiritual wisdom, among others. Everyone from all walks of life is welcome to come and share, as well as learn from each other and meet like-minded people. The group will meet regularly to explore important questions about l …

Since the beginning I've had a sense that there ought to be some discipline of cognition, some art of thinking, the studying of which would make its students visibly more competent, more formidable: the equivalent of Taking a Level in Awesome. - "A Sense That More Is Possible" Thinking and deciding are central to our daily lives. The Less Wrong community aims to gain expertise in how human brains think and decide, so that we can do it more successfully. We use insights from cognitive science, s …

This group has been created to provide a positive and transformational experience for Women looking to either regain their own power once lost as a result of abuse and/or to prevent abuse from happening to begin with. The Women's REALISTIC Self Defence workshops teach assertiveness training, awareness and a true level of self confidence by teaching realistic methods with realistic results. You will learn how to control your personal space, effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques …

This is a group offering courses in Gnosticism. It will be of interest to anyone seeking information and practices, drawn from all of the world's great spiritual traditions, that help us to achieve our full potential as human beings. We meet weekly to explain and discuss topic such as The Psychological Self, The Ray of Death, Life and the Path, The Transformation of Energy... and many more! We teach practices which enable us to experience what we study: meditation, astral projection, self psycho …

Welcome to Healthy Wallet! This group is open to anyone who wants to develop a healthy relationship with money, make better financial decisions and take valuable action that positively impacts their lives. We offer two streams: our regular Healthy Wallet stream, and our "For Entrepreneurs" stream for current and budding small business owners. Healthy Wallet delivers opportunities to increase your ability to find, understand, and use holistic financial know-how to make better everyday money decis …

This is a group where you attend informative and thought provoking talks in Toronto. Each talk (every 4-6 weeks) will cover a different topic, where experts in their field will talk about the most interesting things that they know. Topics will range from popular science, to personal growth, to effective communication and social psychology. We're also open to suggestions! This is a great chance to meet the speakers and other like-minded people in the city. You'll also have the opportunity to as …

This meet up draws on celebrating the works and methods of Sufi Traditions and, particularly The Sufi Master Hz. Jalaluddin Rumi and the Mevlevi Traditions. Together Friends are invited to explore and learn about a variety of ancient practices, including zikr - chanting with movement, Sufi stories and teachings, Spiritual practices and Turning to the Heart, and the Psychology of Sufism. For further information on future gatherings you can write to whirlingdervishclasses@bell.net or call 647-975 …

We started this group to share really cool and often surprising science based psychological research and how it can be applied to improve today's professional sales performance, for women in sales. In bringing the lab to the streets, we demystify some great academic thinking, debunk psuedo sales psychology and deliver pretty awesome insights to improve real world sales achievement. For 15 years, the Sales Princess has used such insights to be the top 1%. From corporate sales maven to swashbuckli …

You are not alone! Women experiencing sexual pain disorders such as Vulvar Vestibulitis, Vulvodynia, Vaginismus, Vaginitis, Lichen Sclerosus, Endometriosis etc. know all too well the pain of suffering alone. Based on online resources and forums, it seems as though chronic pelvic pain is a widespread and common condition. In fact, 1 in 4 women experience vulvar pain in their life according to the National Vulvodynia Assocation. Vulvodynia can effect 1 in 8 women over a lifetime. But why is it tha …

This is a group for the informal exploraiton of topics such as Thelema, Magick, Occultism etc.

Welcome to our Qi-Gong, Meditation, Zen, Energy Work & Healing Community! Enter the gateway to a fast growing community of warm, like-minded people, where you can explore the healing power of Pon Klie (Bad Stress Out) Zen Qigong & P.K. teachings on Restoring Inner Balance & Harmony.  We also teach the deeper wisdom of Experiential Zen, Inner Freedom, Energy Work and much more...  Join our friendship community gatherings and classes to aid you on the path.  Share your experiences and reconnect wi …

Yes, an Introverts Social may seem like an oxymoron, but introverts aren't antisocial! We may be a little laid back, but we still love to make new friends, hang out and can have a great time doing it! It is said that up to half of the population is introverted. There are a lot of us out there!  This group is a safe place for people who have introverted personality preferences to socialize and to celebrate the wonderful people that they are! Join and come out to one of our meetups. We look forw …

Toronto Group for UXD / UX (User Experience Designers) www.uxd.io To keep it simple, from the wikipedia: User Experience Design (UXD or UED) is a broad term used to explain all aspects of a person’s experience with the system including the interface, graphics, industrial design, physical interaction, and the manual. [1] It also refers to the application of user-centered design practices to generate cohesive, predictive and desirable designs based on holistic consideration of users’ experience. …

This group is for the king of all dogs - the doberman! Come and join us for a great dober play date! Meetups will always involve plenty of Doberman playtime + occasional interactive programs for humans on topics of interest: positive reinforcement training of Dobermans in various disciplines, physical and psychological health of the Doberman, playtime with Dobermans, the Doberman in competition, etc. We would also like to welcome all potential doberman owners who may have questions about the s …

We meetup, learn and discuss real, positive powerful changes we can make to live our best life now. This new chapter in life can be a fabulous time to grow & flourish. If you are a woman 40, 50+ and you are tired from giving & caring for everyone else around you, this meetup is for you. It's now time for you to give yourself a little TLC! If you are a seeker, a fixer, a dreamer, a caregiver to all & curious about how to find your joy, start now with one step towards Fifty to Fabulous~

Is Traditional medicine working for you? Are you presently suffering from chronic pain, Cancer, disease or are stressed out? Do you want to learn about different mind-body disciplines and energy healing techniques? Every month we will have a different guest speaker who will demonstrate and educate you on simple but effective techniques that you apply in your own life to improve wellbeing and reduce stress. Are you open in trying alternative ways in healing your body? Have you ever dreamt of visi …

This Group is for those Women (teens, young and elder) who have recognized that abuse does not only exist in the physical form in our society, but also in Emotional and Psychological forms. Through sharing and caring we can Support, Empower and Heal each other. No abuse is small that it should not be recognized, and all of us have dealt with some form of Emotional Abuse in our lives. Together we will Recognize, Discuss, Understand and Educate each other through personal experiences of Emotional …

Personality theory is so interesting because it help us to understand ourselves and the people around us. Most of us go through life being totally unaware of how different we are from each other. As a result, we are unaware of (or under appreciate) our own strengths, as well as strengths in other people. Learning about MBTI, and type theory in general will help you to discover and appreciate yourself, and will help you to understand people in an empathetic way that you may not have thought was …

A group dedicated to understanding the in's and out's of communication and how to leverage the skill of natural communication to have more of what we want in life!

Hi there! My name is Janice and I am an Eating Psychology Coach, dietitian and cupcake lover. My group is for women who are tired of trying to follow diet plans that wouldn't feed a bird, who are tired of eating yucky "health" food because they "should", who are tired of dragging themselves to some hideous exercise class, and who are tired of hating what they see in the mirror. My group is for women looking for a gentler, kinder approach to wellness, weight, weight loss, body image issues and un …

This group is a home for the practice of Authentic Movement. In authentic movement, we move and sound spontaneously in the presence of a compassionate witness. Eyes closed, we drop deeply into experiencing ourselves in the moment, waiting for some inner impulse to move/sound. We follow our impulses from moment to moment and in this way, become more embodied with each moment of allowing our bodies to express what is within us yearning to be felt and heard and seen. This is open to anyone in …

Qi Gong, a 5,000 ancient healing arts is the answer to today's needs. A natural way to de-stress, improve health and immunity. Master Teresa, a generational Qi Gong Master loves to walk with you sharing this healing arts. We will practice some breathing each time and also talk with different areas of interests In this event, we will cover various topics: - Psychology of Healing - Belief Systems - Emotional Balancing - Crystal Healing - Quantum Healing - Nutrition Speakers will be invited to brin …

Hello there! This is a spiritual community group started by Sanlyn Wellness Centre, for like minded individuals, interested in sharing and expressing metaphysical and intuitive thoughts in a safe, friendly and open environment, including skeptics & questioners. Topics discussed range from and around Metaphysical Aspects, Extra Sensory Experiences, Intuition, Consciousness, Chakra Understanding, Energy Healing, Past Life Regression, Hypnosis, Channeling, and many more. We are excited to hear abou …

This group is aimed at individuals that have interest in gaining knowledge, acquiring new skills and networking with like-minded individuals that are preppers and survivalists. It is completely non-profit, free and open to anyone. For anyone wondering: We don't believe in Zombies... We don't believe the world is going to end.... We don't wear tin foil hats.... We have a life.... We're not a doom and gloom group that worries about something that may never happen. Actually, quite the opposite. We' …

Welcome to Join this Roundtable of Toronto Chivalry Any member of this group can schedule an event and be the host! Delve into the minds of temptation... All while discovering how the Casanova interacts with the opposite sex. Learn influential strategies, techniques, tips & tricks to lead up into the moonlight. Discover how the male psyche works and the art of coercion against the pretentious female.  Find penetrating tactics in: social behavior long-lasting seduction self-esteem techniques wi …

Personal Growth Cafe! This group was designed to connect Life Coaches, Leaders and People looking to make a positive change in their life.  Events will provide support, inspiration and win/win opportunities, while maximizing connections, motivation and human potential. Personal Growth Cafe will meet a few times a month in a dynamic, inspiring and interactive setting. (Accessible to subway and central for those living down town and in the GTA area) *Events will be well organized for Business, …

The Toronto Quantified Self meetup is modeled on the Bay Area Quantified Self 'Show & Tell' meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. Your host for the Toronto meetup is Eric Boyd (http://digitalcrusader.ca/). Write us with your recommendations, tips, and observations. This is a regular 'Show & Tell'  for people who take advantage of various personal self-tracking tools and methods to gain more knowledge about themselves, others, and the world around them. Come share …

Less Wrong is a community of people who want to have fun and achieve big things. We're passionate about using the latest science to do this, in particular knowledge of cognitive biases - peculiar ways in which our brains consistently lead us astray. We believe that fighting against the truth is almost always harmful, and Less Wrong is a place where all ideas - however controversial or mind-blowing - will get a fair hearing. Less Wrong started off as an online community and has since emerged in l …