Mindful Sex: The Newest Approach to Sex™ is both an ancient healing art and a new tradition founded by Author and Somatic Psychotherapist, Alison Leigh Siegel, MFT. In this group, she shares the secrets behind what is most fulfilling and gives you the opportunity to discover for yourself how to be mindful in every day situations and especially during sex. http://www.mindfulsexwithalison.blogspot.com/

Welcome!  This group is all about making new friends and supporting each other to not only achieve healthier weight, but also move to greater strength and self understanding. Are you a foodie living in the bay area? Are you looking to eat healthier, but could use some guidance?Are you looking to get into better shape and overall health in a healthy way?  Then let's meet up and network! Many of us may have tried weight loss and healthy lifestyle change tactics and not gotten the results we wanted …

As women, we face unique challenges daily. Whether we work in the corporate world or as a stay-at-home mom. This meet-up group is for women who are ready to explore all possibilities, by using our spirit, mind, and body to connect with each other and our inner-power.   As a Leadership & Life Management coach, I empower and teach women to lead, no matter in what environment. Through discovery, growth and sustainability we can achieve the life we desire, regardless of our past or current circumsta …

This group is for people who are curious about TaKeTiNa, or who have already experienced it and want to dive deeper into rhythm as a tool for personal and social evolution. TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe, and creates an atmosphere of no praise and no blame. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and interests. As you relax into learning …

A FUN WAY TO MEET SPIRITUAL MINDED FRIENDS IN SAN FRANCISCO! In this group you will meet other like minded individuals who are on a Higher Evolutionary path and who enjoy authentic interactions and communication. We are coming together to celebrate life, mingle, laugh and participate in group interactions. THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7:00pm - 9:00pm An alternative to meeting in a bar.

Hello Welcome to the San Francisco Meetup Group on “Buddhist Study & Meditation Discovering the Mind's Potential”. We are a group of friendly, sincere, warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism, who are dedicated to providing both newcomers to Buddhism as well as established practitioners an opportunity to study, learn, & practice the Buddhist teachings. Buddhism is an insightful and inspiring journey to discover the true nature of ourselves and the nature of r …

‘’If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. From my own experience and from working with patients, I have come to believe that proper breathing is the master key to good health.’’ - Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Natural Health, Natural Medicine This  group is created to support breathing ( and eating) practice that helps us to breathe (and Eat) properly and deepen the nurturing and healing aspect of breath. Breath is l …

Greetings meditation newbies, enthusiasts and cautious observers! These Meditation and Mindfulness classes are intended for people who are living and working in today’s active and chaotic world. They're for people who seek to find more peace within themselves and integrate that peace into their everyday lives. Anyone can practice and benefit from meditation: students, people taking care of children, those working 8-to-6 in corporate America, activists, non-activists, vegetarians, vegans, fruitar …

Meditation and Mindfulness classes in the SF Bay Area. Focused on the Gay and Lesbian community, these Meditation and Mindfulness classes are intended for people who are living and working in today’s active and chaotic world. They're for people who seek to find more peace within themselves and integrate that peace into their everyday lives. Practitioners that attend range from absolute beginners to those who have been incorporating a meditative spiritual practice into their daily lives for years …

This group is all about practicing meditations which brings immediate results. We discover what enlightenment (or awakening) means to us and how we can achieve it as quickly as we can. Fusing traditional spiritual techniques and modern philosophical understanding, Lokesh will show you the way how each one of us is born to live in an enlightened state of being all the time. With understanding comes awakening. And this is an opportunity to experience the unknown and live an awakened life. As spiri …

Looking at how the human mind is distributed outside the boundaries of an individual's skin. Internet as "global mind" kinda stuff. Having a few beers.

About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation, of the autonomic nervous system We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neurochemicals (biochemicals) that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, …

The purpose of this group is to connect to and use the deeply calming, healing and centering inner resources we all possess. The Mind-Body (including Spirit) realm will be explored and Mind-Body Skills will be taught in a fun and experiential way for immediate benefit. Most of these skills are scientifically proven to provide health and well-being, and to increase a sense of meaning and joy with life. I am a Mind-Body Practitioner certified in Hypnotherapy, EFT, Focusing, Energy Healing and Life …

Awakened Living is a 21st century movement for people who consider themselves spiritual, but not religious, and have a deep hunger for personal and global transformation. We are a diverse group of like-minded people dedicated to joyous celebration, spiritual practice, and connected community. Our mission is to encourage and inspire the awakening of human consciousness. Awakened Living does not rely on a dogma or a prescribed set of beliefs. We feel it is more valuable to ask the right questio …

Been meaning to get outside more? Been wanting to find a way to relax mid day? Caught in a creative block and can't think your way out? A weekday lunch hour escape in the Financial District and SOMA. On a short walk we'll practice a variety of mindfulness techniques to get unstuck, break out of the box or get past creative block and back into the flow. Explore mindfulness, walking and create new ways to positively work with creative blocks or stress. Our short walks are a way to get to know the …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about the origins of tea and practice mindfulness in tea drinking. As modern lifestyle has often led to increased stress and isolation from our spiritual and physical health, I would like to share my experience with using tea as a way to heal our mind, body and spirit. I will be hosting regular tea appreciation events or workshops to introduce a variety of tea that is complementary to each season and to individual body type constitution base …

Come join us at the San Francisco Shambhala Center for Tuesday evening sitting meditation. Meditation instruction is available for those interested - beginning and long-time meditators are both welcome. We practice the technique of Shamatha which means "calm abiding." Our goal is not to shut down our thinking but to practice sitting with whatever comes up for us and discovering that every situation is workable. By sitting with ourselves and being open minded about who we are, we hope to develop …

Vedic Meditation is a simple process and can be learned by anyone, regardless of beliefs, even if your mind never stops and you think you can't meditate.  It is a simple technique practiced for twenty minutes twice a day while sitting comfortably in a chair with your eyes closed.  Vedic Meditation originated over 6,000 years ago in India, but it is culturally neutral and it does not required any change in your beliefs. According to research, benefits include:​ Lower stress levels Better concent …

WHAM (Women's Health And Mindfulness) is a support group for lesbian and bisexual women of size over 40 years of age. WHAM is currently looking for women to participate in focus groups to help give input on issues related to lesbian and bisexual issues, community and research participation. To participate in the focus group you need to: · Self-identify as a lesbian or bisexual woman. · Be age 40 or older. · Feel that you might be at risk for weight-related problems.

Seva is a Mindful Business Networking Group composed of entrepreneurs and small business owners who come together to network their businesses based on the principals of service, sustainability and mindfulness and to support others members who wish to do the same. We meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at The Grove on Mission and 3rd st. at 9-10:30am. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions feel free to email me at info@suzannekatanic.com and check out or website www.sevacbn …

Goddess Time is a group for fun, social justice-minded women to laugh, play, and develop friendships.  In the words of Amy Poehler, "Uteruses before Duderuses. Ovaries before Brovaries." ;) Goddess Time is about enjoying and nurturing women and everything feminine.  This group is also meant to encourage sensitive discussion of social and cultural issues, especially: white-privilege, race, class, gender and sexuality.  Anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome. Our fabulous events will include …

Mindful Leadership is a meditation group for busy executives and leaders who want to lead a more peaceful, happy, and effective life. Scientific research into mindfulness meditation has shown to help in these areas and it is no coincidence that companies like Google now have mindfulness programs for their employees. Meditation will help you calm your mind on demand and return it to a natural state of happiness, deepen self-awareness in a way that fosters self-confidence, harness empathy and comp …

Digital-quick, multi-tasking, rational, logical – our modern, fast-paced Western lives are perfectly suited for authentic, 2550 year-old teachings that unfold the true potential of our mind, increase an effortless joy, dissipate fear, and develop an “unshakeability.” Diamond Way Buddhism SF is part of an international network of over 620 centers that operate under the practical guidance of Lama Ole Nydhal, a Western Buddhist master who has been teaching around the world for 40 years. Diamond Way …

Welcome to IONS~SF, The Institute of Noetic Sciences – San Francisco Community Group. Astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell founded this organization to explore the frontiers of Consciousness and to integrate science and spirituality. For those who want dynamite, cutting edge, life expanding information, we present amazing speakers on a variety of topics at monthly programs with a wonderful group of people attending. IONS is an increasingly vital family with community groups around the world, sharing and …

Wisdom 2.0 Women is created to support and inspire women to tap into and live from their own internal wisdom. It is created and inspired from Wisdom 2.0 which asks: How do we live with greater mindfulness, presence and compassion in the digital age?

We are women who are busy, career minded, and driven, but who also need a social life and amazing women to spend time with. We have a passion for growing our professional lives but also enjoy having our nights out, cocktails, dancing, shopping, brunching, staying fit, love fashion, exploring the city, attending the latest exhibit, live music, the theater, and dining. We are young professionals between the ages of 24-35 and are wanting to heighten our San Francisco experience but also develop mea …

This is a group for anyone interested in taking walks on beautiful Bay Area trails while discussing topics around life fulfillment, personal growth and professional development. We started this group because we appreciate the healthy and healing effects of the great outdoors and have discovered that fresh air, exercise and group sharing open the mind and heart.

We are all so busy getting things done and taking care of others. Come into the restorative space of your own divinity and easily access your own self-healing so that you can live your life full-out without depleting yourself. Join us for some TLC so that you can go out into the world as your brilliant self from a place over over-flowing ease, grace and strength. This is a come-as-you-are party. All levels welcome and yoga props are supplied. This is an ongoing class EVERY FRIDAY AT 9:15am. Tea …