Interested in fitness conditioning, building cardio, and at learning self defense? This is the class for you! Here are the details: Every Wednesdays 7pm - 8:15pm Must bring your own hand wrap, strike gloves, and jump rope (limited # will be available to borrow) * Stretching * Fitness Conditioning ( light to intense levels) - Plyometrics, sit ups, push ups, some running, calisthenics, skip rope, etc. * Learn and practice basic boxing, striking & kicking, Self defense techniques. Strike pads a …

In this group Robert Quintana Hopkins, author of "Glass Closet: Poems and Essays," teaches how writing can be used as a therapeutic tool to recover from pain and trauma and as a tool for personal growth. These highly experiential meetings include interactive writing exercises and opportunities to share as participants witness each other's healing and allow their own healing to be witnessed in a safe and supportive community. • All levels of writing experience welcomed. • Participation is encoura …

The group provides two fun, challenging, and supportive cardio dance programs for individuals who want to start or improve their fitness level in a great, supportive environment. If you like dance, you'll love working out doing Zumba and Afro-Belly Boogie cardio dance fitness!!! Afro-Belly Boogie™ combines the cardio and toning aspects of African dance movements and toning and conditioning aspects of bellydance, combining a dash of club mix to bring the groove to life. Zumba® program is an exhil …

This is a Meet Up for people interested in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). NLP is called "The Study of the Structure of Human Experience." It is also a self development practice: Once we know something about how we structure our experience, we can find ways to re-structure it in ways that provide us with the experience of life we would prefer. NLP is a remarkably elegant and deeply respectful set of tools to uncover unconscious beliefs and structures that determine our experience, and--again …

This group is for educators, organizers, students, artists, and anyone who cares about Oakland. The goal is to provide you with the Tools to the do the "inner" work, so that you can be more dynamic and successful in transforming and raising the vibration of the beautiful city of Oakland. --> The Tools: Yoga, meditation, wisdom/knowledge, stress reduction and energy-building techniques.

No matter where we are in life, there is always more to learn. While it is easy to find continuing education classes that can help you learn a foreign language or a new hobby, there is little to no support available for those who are interested in moving beyond the realm of learning new skills and into the adventure of learning how to live life to its fullest. With that in mind, the Center of Light will begin offering a new series of lectures called the Light Lecture Series. These classes are de …

For years, I have wanted to start a group like this because I am a product of a bi-racial relationship. My father is African America and my mother is Italian and Native American Indian. Unfortunately my mother did not know how to maintain my hair. Many times there a challenges that mainly bi-racial woman face and/or the parents of bi-racial children. Woman from all over the Bay area should come together and share their secrets or maybe even offer advice to enrich the knowledge of those who are i …

On going Drop in group. change your thinking, change your life. Manifest your dreams. find your blocks and remove them. come explore with us, as we use many tools of growth and change. "The four Agreements" Don Miguel Ruiz "The work " Byron Katie, Abraham Hicks, Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Choppra, Seth, Rumi And Hafiz. Join us as we evolve.

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.

This is a group for people that are polyamorous and that identify themselves as spiritual. Many poly people have trouble finding support for their lifestyle in their community and with their circle of friends and family. This group is for you. We will do activities together, talk about all types of poly matters... including the hardships of coming out... play games together....basketball anyone?... have weekend gatherings, do alot of spiritual introspection and bonding. The spiritual events will …

Astrology is a wonderful tool to learn about ourselves and others - to grow in our relationships. This group will be some education, some sharing about ourselves, and some getting to know each other. We will meet around the Oakland area. Beginners welcome! Join us for a fun and deepening time together!

Drum up some energy with a warm community of familiar and new friends. Pacific Drum Circles has new events in Oakland. No previous music experience needed. Whether you are a first-time drummer or drummin' all the time, enjoy co-creating a groove while connecting through rhythm.

The Angel Light Network is a meetup where those who are interested in supporting, presenting, attending and participating in events, activities and projects that help to bring enlightenment, healing and information to the community. We support healing, channeling circles, psychic fairs, healing circles, prayer requests... and more! Join the network, join our events and help us spread the light! We are located in the East Bay but support the full community!!

You've completed a Leadership Embodiment or Conscious Embodiment Coach/Teacher training program. You'd like to attend a bay area meeting of teachers, taking turns presenting the work, working together. Our idea is have a cross-bay group that meets sometimes in the East Bay, sometimes North. We're looking for energy, good practice, ongoing engagement with a group of experienced people. Join us!

This is a place where Afro-Belly Boogie® fans, enthusiasts, instructors and students can participate in meetings, dance events, find out about events around the community, enjoy news and information and find out about classes and events.  Come on in and join the party train of the hottest new dance fitness craze!  We invite those who are looking for new and fun ways to engage in fitness.  Our goal is to help you meet your goals while having a great time.  Join our fabulous and highly skill instr …

This is a group for women ages 30 and up, who are looking to be happy in their skin. We will be hosting a variety of workshops ranging from self improvement, skin care classes, makeup work shops, makeovers, spa days, retreats, vision board workshops, hiking, charitable walks, and much more. Light refreshments will be served at all meetings. This group is for if you if you are ready to be happy in your skin and in the company of positive likeminded women.

In December 2011, I was sitting in a three-day, 13-hours-a-day Landmark Education self-improvement seminar in San Francisco, and all I could think about was escaping through one of the hermetically sealed windows and making a dash for Nob Hill, the only thing resembling a steep incline in the area. It was during the dinner break during the final day of the seminar that I conspired with Paul Schutzman and Mai-Ling Garcia -- two of the very cool people with whom I'd made a connection during our th …

A group for those interested in POLYAMORY & POLYFIDELITY: an alternative to monogamy based on open honesty, respect, consideration, and LOVE. THIS IS NOT A SWINGER GROUP AND NONE OF OUR EVENTS WILL EVER INCLUDE SEXUAL CONTACT. If you are not familiar with the spirit of poly, please start here: http://www.lovemore.com/faq.html The term "poly" represents a wide range of interpretation and all are accepted here. If you aren't sure if you are poly, this is a great place to learn and discover …

Are You Ready For Transformation? Imagine the feeling of joy and relief when you realize that the solution to your issues is at your fingertips! Through a technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) along with the Law of Attraction, it is possible to live the life of your dreams. EFT is a psychological form of acupressure that uses tapping with fingertips to address unresolved emotional issues or physical symptoms. EFT can be used on just about any issue - whether you want to lose weigh …

This specialty Toastmasters club explores communication of all kinds. If you are in ANY relationship (relatives, friends, romance, co-workers, boss, biographer, etc.) you are invited to learn and share what you know about communicating with others. The second hour of each monthly meeting we feature guest subject matter experts -- authors, therapists, coaches, etc. who teach and lead us. As a Toastmasters club we also schedule prepared speeches, work on impromptu speaking and constructively evalu …

Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music and dance movements that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness program. The routines feature Zumba aerobic - fitness - classes interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the entire body. You can burn from 600 to 1000 calories per hour depending on how much effort you put in. With Zumba Classes you will achieve a total body toning especially in the gluts, legs, arms, core and abs!!! Monday thur T …

Presenting the platform where positive music artists, promoters, producers, and friends can come to experience forums about the music industry and positive music, showcases to share your original sounds with an appreciative audience, listening sessions with panels to evaluate your work constructively, and networking to meet new friends, collaborate, talk shop. This is going to be a positive music community that uplifts, supports, and enlightens!

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …