Oakland Activists and Revolutionary Thinkers is a group for those who want to meet like minded folks and engage in activism, revolutionary discussions and dialogue. Let's find ways to affect change in Oakland, attend community and cultural events, documentaries, and other events related to revolutionary thought. Think of the Black Panther Party, Young Lords, Brown Berets, AIM. While this group isn't geared towards building a group of that caliber, the ideology is the inspiration behind the creat …

Offering ceremonies that bring in the Divine to foster peace within each of us as a means to bringing peace on Earth.

Welcome! This is a regular group meditation dedicated to people who have drunk ayahuasca in the past in ceremony and who would like to further their practice and attain new insights while away from it. The backbone of our practice is Vipassana Buddhism, accompanied by yogic insights, shamanism, and certain other modalities. The wisdom of plant medicines has taught us that the easiest path to a state of inner peace and parasympathetic nervous system activation may involve a minor amount of moveme …

This is a group for animal lovers and for those interested in animal welfare. My hope is for this group to provide opportunities for us to: *connect, network, and to support each other in our attempts to improve animal welfare and rights; *spread information about vegan and vegetarian lifestyles; *promote Meatless Mondays; *attend fun and informative events; *join together for leafleting and educating the public... **All in a compassionate, non-violent, loving manner!** Any ideas or sugg …

YALLA ARABI is an Arabic language and culture meetup group that serves the San Francisco and East Bay area. NO ARABIC LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! We invite people from ALL backgrounds and ALL levels of Arabic experience to participate. We learn Arabic in fun, interactive and supportive ways by using collaborative activities and instructor-led exercises. We also watch Arabic films, eat at Arabic restaurants and attend Arab cultural events. We heartily …

Purpose of group: for people in Oakland and Bay Area who would like to immerse in events with a focus on practical application of NVC in daily life. You are invited to join this group whether or not you have had any exposure at all to Nonviolent Communication-or years of experience. Join if you want to PRACTICE with others hearing and being heard in ways that invite understanding, clarity and connection.

Sundays in Savannah Book Club, is for women of color to come together, so we can explore novels about our history, culture, experiences, and desires. The purpose of the book club is to build relationships, have good eats, and great conversations about the book of the month; all while in an enjoyable and engaging environment. We will meet on the last Sunday evening of every month (except for November and December; held on the third Sunday). The meetings can be held at a number of places, such as, …

What is BraveHeart Women? BraveHeart Women is a global community that encourages connection, expression and prosperity. Our purpose is to inspire women to Be more, Create more and Collaborate more. Why Should I Join the BraveHeart Women Global Community? The Vision of BraveHeart Women Global Community is to bring together an ever expanding circle of women who are called to Be. Create. Collaborate. To Be a prosperous expression of who we are is our personal purpose. To Create prosperity while emb …

This is a wonderful get-together for people interested in cultivating healing energy for themselves, others and Mother Earth- a transforming, relaxing and rejuvenating experience. The origin of OM Healing is thousands of years old. It comes from ancient times when mankind was more connected to a higher wisdom and living in harmony with the universe. The rishis (the ancient sages and sources of the Vedic scriptures) of that time used this powerful primordial vibration of OM to bring about healing …

Her Rising Community Events, Workshops, Classes, Ceremonies, Rituals, Performances, Flash Mobs, Rehearsals, Pot Lucks and More!

We host movies that : -deepen us.... -make us think and question our thoughts.... -change our vision of people or the world... -awaken us to the laws of Creation... -are biographies of those we respect.... -open and move our hearts!

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 …

Want to jumpstart your joy? Join us and get happified! Laughter Yoga combines playful easy laughter exercises with some yogic breathing. After laughing and playing with this fabulous group, you will leave energized and relaxed. Lift your mood, reduce stress, lower blood pressure and boost your immune system while you have fun. How cool is that! The Oakland LIfefire Laughter Club was started in 2007 by Annie Goglia, a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Life Coach. Annie loves to share her laught …

My Christian brothers/sisters and I decided to provide a venue to meet other Christians (younger or elder, single or married) so we can enjoy God's gift of nature together.  Let's fellowship in the beauty of God's creation by camping, hiking, kayaking, biking, sailing, skiing...etc.  Oh and maybe other things like concerts, dancing, and the like. All Christians and those who want to know about Christ are welcome to join.  Let us "...pursue righteous, faith, love and peace with those who call o …

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 …

If you are seeking a church that is guided by the teachings of Jesus in an open-minded and progressive way, a way to work for justice and peace, both locally and globally, a beautiful, inspiring, natural setting, a diverse, inclusive, multi-racial, open and affirming community, inspiring preaching and music, a community where God’s love knows no bounds, where all are welcome, young, old, rich, poor, different colors and sexual orientation a nurturing faith community that supports families, one w …

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 …

Welcome. We have been serving the East Bay Area community since 2007. Our mission is to make better community by strengthening our spirituality and broadening human awareness. Won Buddhism Meditation Temple of Berkeley is a place to train the mind to obtain peace and wisdom, and a place to learn how to obtain enlightenment. Join us in this spiritual journey which is full of joy and happiness.