The goal of the Group is to build lasting friendships where we are dedicated to a variety of life improvement initiatives, be it financial, health, entrepeneurship, JobHunt, Lessons in Life. Get together for fun & to discuss facinating subjects. It will be a goal to work together to find way to supplement our quality of life / living. Even if you are struggling financially, let's find ways to enjoy life without spending much.

Maum Meditation is a simple 7 step method that allows anyone to become free of the limitations imposed by past experiences.  Maum means original mind, soul and spirit in Korean.  The past is recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures.  These pictures, or images, dictate thoughts, emotions, desires, conceptions, behaviors and health.  Although these pictures are illusions, humans unknowingly live within the illusions thinking they are real. Due to the collective whole of these pictu …

For every woman who has struggled with confidence, who has achieved confidence, who wants to empower other women, who wants to build higher self esteem, or has low self esteem this is for you. We invite you to take part in our numerous meet ups, classes, and workshops. We will provided you with a wealth of tools and resources that will be invaluable as you embark upon your new journey! We will help you learn practical solutions that will be life changing, skills you will need to build your self- …

Toastmasters Evanston meets the first and third Monday's of each month from 6-7pm at the Technology Innovation Center - 820 Davis Street, Suite 418, Evanston, IL 60201. Anyone 18+ is welcome to join. Feel free to stop in as a guest and get more information. From www.toastmasters.org: Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job interview? Ignite your career? Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 280,000 strong …

Happy 2012! I thought it would be a great way to kick off the new year with a meet up group to explore the many ways to live a healthy and enhanced life. Are you looking to make some healthy changes? Lose weight this year and keep it off? Are you looking to eat healthier? Do you suffer from chronic pain or illness? Or do you just want to meet new friends who are health and fitness minded? Our meetups will include fitness and cooking classes, healthy dinning, a walking group in good weather and e …

What is Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu? A weaponless self-defense system, Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is derived from the disciplines of Judo and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. The Carlson Gracie form of the art emphasizes use of technique, body positioning, and leverage to overcome a larger and stronger opponent. What will you learn in Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu? Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu students will build valuable reflexes that enable them to react quickly and effectively in any situation. Here are some valuable s …

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.GATCHICAGO.COM Push your training to a new level! Learn a system that teaches you not only how to defend yourself, but how to avoid attacks and to dominate your opponent. Learn an art proven in modern warfare! Special force operatives from all branches of the military extensively use techniques from Filipino Martial Arts in Close Quarter Combat. Test yourself while learning new skills! FMA integrates easily with all styles of martial arts. Further, unlike othe …

PESO Toastmasters club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7pm- 8:30pm at the Chicago Southeast Asia Center - 5120 N. Broadway St. Chicago, IL 60640. Anyone 18+ is welcome to join. Feel free to stop in as a guest and get more information. PESO Toastmasters public speaking club is affiliated with Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development (www.toastmasters.org). PESO Toastmasters club gathers a group of professionals from all walks of li …

-We are all different ages, cultures, and identities who are curious, engaged, and inspirational from different origins to come together and talk about and experiment living a spectacular LIFE! - We enjoy discovering the intricacies of personal interaction -We explore how we think and influence our world and value the connection with others -Join our ever-growing community in our continued venture for self-enhancement, renewed energy, and a lot of fun!

Do you practice Emotional Freedom Technique on your own and want to join a tapping circle for even better results? EFT is a simple technique for releasing emotional blocks, stopping cravings and reducing stress. If you don't currently practice it, we can teach you. Let's try it with the focused energies of a group! For details on what EFT is there are several websites, such as Gary Craig's at http://emofree.com/ and EFT Universe at http://www.eftuniverse.com/, but here's the basic idea. While st …

“I just looked at the pattern of my life, decided I didn’t like it, and changed.” — David Sedaris It’s not that simple for everyone. But it could be. You may have a job you love. A family you wouldn’t trade for the world. A killer wardrobe, flat stomach, car with seat-warmers and a Bose sound system, plans every night of the week, a ring, a mortgage, and a passport filled with stamps. You may have some of that. Or you may have none of that. What you do have is a desire for something more. For a …

Spiritual Nourishment is here to support you in ‘digesting’ the aspects of your life where you may feel limitation, pain or sluggishness. In skillfully digesting, your attention and energy is transformed AND directed toward what truly nourishes your innate essence of Love, Aliveness and Joy ( that we all do have within!) Join us if you are willing to be, act on and become (more) the transformation you want to to see in our world. In this place of Spiritual Nourishment, we embody and share an ess …

“What Dennis Genpo Roshi has done is not only the most original discovery in Buddhism in the last two centuries, it is unbelievably simple, quick, and effective. In Zen, this realization of one’s True Nature, or Ultimate Reality, is called kensho or satori (“seeing into one’s True Nature,” or discovering Big Mind and Big Heart). It often takes five years or more of extremely difficult practice (I know, I’ve done it) in order for a profound satori to occur. With the Big Mind Process, a genuine ke …

Once monthly we have a 90-minute meditation session, open to the public, where we begin with gentle breath and yoga warm up (usually in the Dahn tradition, but sometimes it's simple Hatha and Pranayama) and then go into a spontaneous guided meditation with Ellen Katz or other invited teachers. Mindfulness, Chakra Balancing, Presence - and even Native American meditation practices can be integrated into the evening. This is a community service by the faculty at Inner Balance. RSVP is appreciated.

Come join us and discover your inner creative being. Creating art can stimulate the mind in ways our “normal” thinking can’t. With art, we can discover and create new possibilities. Through the creative process, thoughts become visible, tangible and accessible. Each month we will use a different artistic method to express ourselves. In this group you will have the opportunity to use art as a form of meditation, a time to explore your soul, and a place to have fun! No artistic experience is neede …

This class began in 1999. It is specifically designed for anyone curious about rhythm. While focused on traditional West African rhythms, it expands to include students general rhythmic interests. Experience what a rhythmic family and community can offer. Come check it out for free. No experience necessary.

In Search of the Miraculous is a group of dedicated group of seekers who are committed to the process of Awakening the Soul.  Based upon the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the centuries who have left a legacy that offer one the practical tools to live enriched life. During our meetings we discuss different topics related to the Awakening process; with a special emphasis on learning how to observe the parts of us that create obstacles to being presen …

Authentic Connections Networking is about the true basis of networking - creating relationships. For years I avoided networking events because although I had read about building relationships, when I went o an event all I seemed to find were people that handed out business cards and made sales pitches. One day though, I came across people that practiced what I was reading and my view on networking changed dramatically...I went from hating it to LOVING it! My love for it has driven me to creat …

"W2W is a group of professional women who meet to learn from one another and support each other in our business successes (and failures!) by sharing our common experiences."

Meet other local adherents to Hermetic Qabalah, which incorporates metaphysics as well as magical and meditative practices.

We are a group of artists and art enthusiasts who get together to draw. Nude figure drawing about 2 times each month, with professional models, 3 hours $10 A relaxed environment with poses from 5 min. - 1hour.  Beverages and snacks and BYOB always encouraged! "Molly's cafe" room, 3 1/2 floor SKETCH!club about once a month where we sketch each other, situational models (we may meet elsewhere from time to time) and still life set ups. Some simple supplies (pencils, paper and clipboards) are availa …

Are you looking for more rich, rewarding connections in your life? Would you like to deepen your relationships with friends, family and loved ones? Are you: New in town, wanting to find a new social circle? Single, wanting more romance? In a relationship, wanting deeper connection and greater intimacy? Unemployed, looking to expand your job-searching network? Employed, wanting more effective communication with empolyers, employees or coworkers? If so, this group is for you! We meet once a week …

Anybody from the ages of 18-35 who are interested in bettering themselves and their communities through awakening themselves through mind, body, and spirit training are welcome.  We'll practice yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, and stretching.

Busy adults looking to meet people in the city with similar interests to talk about.  Nurses, Doctors, Massage Therapist, Physical Therapists, Healthcare office managers, insurance billers, ect. or just anyone interested in wellness and health.  Or anyone that would like to learn.  Come meet up, talk, and share who you are and what you like.  Everyone is welcome both Male and Female.

Join us for a series of five classes designed to teach you the basics of The Middle Way Meditation Technique. Learn how meditation can benefit your body, mind and foster mental development for improving the quality of your life and helping you achieve inner peace in the world where it so often eludes us. People of all faiths, religions and background are welcome and will benefit from this course. We suggest that you attend all five classes for the best outcome. Many have found that regular pr …

Studio light equipment provided, a beautiful Model, and a chance to learn and improve your skills along with adding exciting pictures to your portfolio. What more could you ask for? All you have to do is bring your DSLR or SLR camera after you RSVP! • Learn how to work lights (flash strobe equipment) • Choosing different backdrops or props in a collaborative way • Taking self portraits • Acquiring Models of all types to improve on Portfolios • Choosing wardrobes for Models • Networkin …

Meeting to discuss our own poetry. Working out chinks in the armor, making improvements, listening for sounds, searching for themes and generally becoming more self-aware as a writer, as well as learning to become better self-critics. And of course a good place to chat with other poets and find community, and lay it on thick with pet peeves regarding the state of poetry. We would also go to occasional readings and maybe if everyone is up to it to an Open Mic as well. We will begin by meeting o …