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, it …

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, it …

Welcome. I am a person with chronic pain (fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis), and I also have ten years' experience in mindfulness meditation. I would like to lead a group that introduces beginners to mindfulness meditation specifically for people with chronic pain. I will not charge members any fees. Anyone who is interested in meditation, and anyone who deals with chronic pain, is welcome. Let me describe more about this specific type of meditation called "mindfulness." Most types of medit …

We are a non-sectarian Buddhist organization. The core of our vision is to communicate Buddhist teachings on how to eliminate pain and suffering, build a community of meditators in the West Los Angeles area, and develop innovative ways to share our work. We teach mindfulness meditation classes grounded in the early Pali canon of the Theravada tradition. Mindfulness meditation classes or insight meditation classes assist us to increase our capacity to cultivate attention in a focused way. Our min …

We practice mindfulness in the tradition of Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. We will occasionally join the local Sanghas that meet once a week. We also practice mindfulness in nature with Gaia Sangha: sometimes that is a meditative beach clean up, or a walk in Griffith Park. We will also meet up for special events like Thich Nhat Hanh's public talk in Pasadena or retreats at Deer Park monastery. We vary in our experience with meditation and the study of Buddhism, but share a common d …

What: We meet every Saturday for a guided meditation and discussion. We practice Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassana) in the style of Shinzen Young. ALL are welcome! The group is led by Jessica Graham. Jessica studies meditation with Shinzen Young and Michael Taft and has been teaching since 2009. She regularly contributes to the blog deconstructingyourself.com. No experience necessary. Where: Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center Dance Studio 1110 Bates Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 (E …

Monthly discussions lead by professionals local to the Santa Clarita Valley on all aspects of Mind, Brain and Body to help you, your family and community live healthier. Topics might include ADD, pain management, depression, anxiety, and trauma (especially as it relates to returning war veterans with head injury) or better ways to enhance cognition, memory, performance at sports or workplace and increasing overall happiness! Preference given to presenters who discuss evidence based treatments. B …

Mindfulness Meditation is a tool that can enhance and benefit one's life. It has been used to reduce stress in one's life, heal trauma and emotions, as well as contribute to the development of one's spiritual path. This group is meant to offer information and events that relate to the cultivation of Awareness and Mindfulness in one's everyday life through meditation and other contemplative tools. Events listed will be in the southern California area.

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The Topanga meditation sangha is a group interested in practicing meditation and Zen Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings. The beauty of Topanga combined with the peacefulness of meditation makes this a mini retreat. We have a common desire to engage in mindful meditation, create a compassionate Sangha (group), read Buddhist teachings and develop peaceful and conscious lifestyles. All levels of meditators are invited. We meet the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 4-6 …

This group invites  women on  family building journey to gain an overall awareness of the connection between the mind, body and spirit to increase fertility and the chances of welcoming the miracle of pregnancy into her life.  In this group you will learn how to harness the power and experience the amazing impact that transformational thinking, meditation, visualizations, and much more can have on her pathway to fertility.

What if everything in your life first started with a thought in your mind? You would then have, either consciously or unconsciously, drawn every result, good or bad, into your life. Would you like to know now how you did that? Whatever that is missing in your life today is only because the thought was never planted in your mind. You can start planting the positive thoughts today. The subconscious mind controls our emotions, habits, how we learn, our behaviors, our memories, our im …

Hello & Welcome! This Meetup is all about The pleasures of Sex and all the forms and ways of enjoying it SAFELY and Fun ! We are a growing group of members who are interested in having Sexual pleasures through any means possible amongst consenting adults. We welcome and are built from: Transgenders: TG's, TV's, TS's: MtF, FtM, CD's, GenderVariant: PantyBoys, Closet CD's, and Straight Men, Women along With BiSexual, Bi-Curious Fellows who enjoy Sex regardless of their Genders. MUST BE OPEN …

What if everything in your life first started with a thought in your mind? You would then have, either consciously or unconsciously, drawn every result, good or bad, into your life. Would you like to know now how you did that? Whatever that is missing in your life today is only because the thought was never planted in your mind. You can start planting the positive thoughts today. The subconscious mind controls our emotions, habits, how we learn, our behaviors, our memories, our im …

What if everything in your life first started with a thought in your mind? You would then have, either consciously or unconsciously, drawn every result, good or bad, into your life. Would you like to know now how you did that? Whatever that is missing in your life today is only because the thought was never planted in your mind. You can start planting the positive thoughts today. The subconscious mind controls our emotions, habits, how we learn, our behaviors, our memories, our im …

Donation~Based Meetup Workshop Series 8 Sundays, April 1-May 20, 2012 Suggested Donation $12 at Goda Yoga in Culver City Come when you come or commit to all 8! If you could end your own suffering, would you? The Work is a simple yet radical and life-changing process that involves questioning the thoughts that are causing you stress. “I should have more support…People should listen to me… There is something wrong with me …I don’t have enough time…People should respect me…I need more money…You …