All are welcome, no experience necessary. Experience the eight limbs of yoga practice according to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: learning to practice positive thoughts, positive words, positive actions to lead to a positive life, internal purifications, postures, breath control, releasing external world, concentration to master the mind, meditation and allowing absorption in peace and bliss. Practicing meditative movements to promote healing and energy for mind, body, and spirit.

This is a book club for anyone interested in Buddhism and/or philosophy of life. We will be reading and discussing books such as The Living Buddha, Buddhism the First Millenium, Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and death etc...Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist leader, peacebuilder, a prolific writer, poet, educator and founder of a number of cultural, educational and peace research institutions around the world. As third president of the Soka Gakkai (value-creating society) and founder of the Soka Gak …

Welcome and namaste, Join me, Stefani Manger for various studio classes in Los Feliz, Silverlake, Atwater Village, DTLA and Glendale during the week, or outdoors at the Silverlake Reservoir Meadow on Saturday mornings! The Hatha Flow classes are designed to focus the student inward with attention to alignment and breath, while being fun, non-competitive, challenging and meditative - incorporating the healing powers of music, yoga philosophy, aromatherapy and laughter. I love to share my yoga exp …

The Baha'i Faith believes that all religions come from the same God, that science and religion are in harmony, and that the equality of women and men and the elimination of all forms of prejudice are prerequisites to peace. It's a faith with no priests or clergy that empowers everyone to participate in building a better world. See www.bahai.us and www.lacrescentabahai.yolasite.com for more info. To connect with the Baha'i community near you, call 1-800-22-UNITE

Following the tradition of Gurdjieff, Ouspensky and Collin, The Academy of European Arts and Culture is a global school committed to the process of Awakening the Soul. Founded by the late Irish Philosopher, Mervyn Brady, the Academy has taught hundreds of people the fundamentals of a deeper understanding of one's interior world. As we study the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the centuries, we gain practical tools to live an enriched life. During our …

Periodically detoxing the body with Yoga helps you shed unnecessary layers – mental, physical and spiritual. All levels of yogis are welcome to bring out your radiant inner healthy self with this on-going workshop designed specifically to reduce and remove toxins, create heat and replenish the soul. Instructed by Stefani Manger, who is certified with Yogaworks and registered with Yoga Alliance. Enjoy 2 hours of fun, sweat and deep relaxation. Don’t worry, it’s not that advanced but you will work …

Namaste, Join the collective of local certified Yoga Instructors, including Stefani Manger, for quality yoga classes outdoors on the grass under the blue skies at the Silverlake Resevoir Meadow. Classes are 60 minutes Hatha / Vinyasa Flow yoga at various levels. We ask for $5 per class which is donated to the teacher. Our goal is to provide quality instructions at an affordable community price, so everyone can practice yoga. We have a great group of regular students and lots of new to yoga peopl …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

Unique Classes, Lectures and meetings which are intended to expand your personal power & empower you in all areas of your life. Darshini In Spirit is a (British) INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLAIRCOGNITIVE (which is a Medium, Psychic, Clairvoyant, Clair-audio, Clairsentient & other gifts). DARSHINI IS AN AUTHOR, BI-MONTHLY GUEST ON AN INTERNATIONAL RADIO SHOW AND IS ON T.V.. She is also a Motivational/Guest Speaker, Spiritual & Empowerment Teacher (70+ uniquely evocative life-changing empowerment …

Introduction Interested in learning self-defense? Join us for a FREE Introduction self-defense class. You’ll learn how to effectively defend yourself and others from attacks, including common grips, punches, and weapons. We’ll teach you our Y.E.S. (yell, escape, stun) method, as well as various other tools you can implement in any situation. Taking our class will increase your awareness and confidence in situations, as well as in your daily life. No prior experience is necessary. Wear comfortab …

Eckhart Tolle has been a profound influence on my life for many years. Through his teachings, I have found a personal core of peace and joy.  The purpose of this group is to share our personal experiences with Presence, Acceptance, Ego, the Pain Body, Peace, Joy, and other cool stuff.  We practice Presence at our meetings.  We also find ways of incorporating these principles into our daily lives, and we get to know each other on a deeper level and have fun at the same time.  Our meetings are dee …

This group is for moms who want to make new friends and learn tools and practices to help create peace of mind and a life & family filled with love. Join me and other moms who want to feel happier and less stressed while providing support for their kids and family. Each month we'll learn tools to de-stress, gain greater happiness, weight loss, peace of mind and more. Many of the tools you'll learn can be taught to your kids to help them in school and with friends and siblings. Bring an issue you …

Bi-weekly Gathering with Mindful Sitting & Breathing for Young Adults Looking for peace in life? Tired of the surroundings that are overloaded with intolerance, craving, anger and despair? We feel the same way, that's why we get together every other Saturday to practice mindfulness and cultivate peace in ourselves. Come join us! People of all faiths, with or without experience in meditation are welcome.We meet locally here in Altadena and within San Gabriel Valley. We encourage young adults to …

Cultivate more joy in and out! Open your heart and become an even greater beacon of joy for the world. We practice the Yoga of Joy (Tibetan & Primordial Yoga from Dakini Yuan Miao) to create inner peace, compassion and wisdom--using mantras, mudras, visualizations, postures, and breathwork. We also practice Vajra wind breath techniques and other spontaneous, energetic Himalayan healing/meditation practices. We are dedicated to celebrating our true natures: love, joy and abundance! We also engage …

Voices of A New Tomorrow is a choir of open-minded and diverse singers who rehearse on Tuesday evenings in Pasadena, and performs at community concerts and civic events. In the past, we have performed at Pasadena's Martin Luther King Day ceremony, World AIDS Day and PraiseJamPasadena. This year, we'll be singing a  a musical Christmas Pageant, Pasadena City's Martin Luther King celebration, the March 23rd Peace and Justice concert and other events. The sky is the limit, so join us and we will ma …

These meetups address the issues of overweight and body image. They are specifically focused on removing the pain and suffering of weight reduction. Instead of another "diet book" or "counting calories", we focus on the root feelings surrounding body image and food addiction. Food is not the "enemy".  It is a wonderful part of life! We learn a love of our bodies AND a love of life. In these meetups, we create a space to replace unconscious suffering and addictive eating with awareness - with pre …

Gaia Grove/Seedlings ~ safe, creative, playful community of discovery, growth and transformation for families with small children from about 1 ~ 3 or so, magical moms and/or dads welcome! Join together in community at new and full moons to deepen connection to nature, spirituality, magic, and more, while growing a healthy relationship with the world. Seeking creative, playful, open hearts and minds to grow our family tribe! We will try to connect in the real world on most new and full moons.  Ou …

Are you interested in experiencing the powerful self healing practice of qigong. Come join like hearted individuals as you learn to increase your vital energy and heal your mind, body and spirit. The practice of qigong is quickly gaining more attention in the western world due to its tremendous healthy and emotional benefits. This meet up group is suitable for anyone interested in improving their overall health and well being. Learn qigong, meditation and other taoist healing methods. These …

The standard for men has been set too low. We’ve seen the lowest common denominator win the cover stories for decades. We feel it, as men, the suffocating expectation to stay in line, bottle up, and soldier on alone. But we see around us that times are changing. The long accepted “man rules” are being challenged and updated; and we are sensing there’s a new Renaissance for men to be better, more whole and balanced in the community. Our generation is starting to aspire to healthier living, happie …

Life on Earth faces a myriad of environmental challenges because of human activity. It can be depressing to read the statistics and see picitures of dying polar bears. The Earth is a living, breathing being and she is calling upon us to come together in community to do more than recycle our trash and drive a hybrid car. Utilizing ancient wisdom and modern tools, we can work with Earth to address the problems and the kind of world in which we want to live: sustainable, peacefully, and respectfull …

Regular weekly practices in Silverlake Los Feliz area, Los Angeles. 10 $ donations appreciated. Thanks

Offered by The Institute for Uncontrollable Juvenile Delinquency and Ecstatic Beauty: Recipes for World Peace: This is an affordable alternative to longer workshops for writers—from wannabees to pros—who need inspiration, unusual exercises, and/or critical assistance overcoming difficulties or just trying to get something going.This fun little scouting group will especially appeal to those attracted to so-called "fringe" topics, such as eating non-Monsanto engineered foodlike products, girls wal …

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the Beatitudes. The purposes of Celebrate Recovery are to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. By working and applying these Biblical principles, we grow spiritually and become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy, and a stronger personal relationship with God and others. About one-third of th …

We will be following the model recommended by The Dalai Lama Foundation for the study of "Ethics for the New Millennium" by His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Initially we are looking at a nine (9) week study of the book, but we may adjust that to suit the group's needs and schedules. The foundation notes: "We believe if we are to build a world in the twenty first century where every sunrise promises reduced suffering, increasing concord and more widespread peace, we must begin in a small way, at a pe …