Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It involves the awakening of a subtle spiritual energy which lies dormant in the sacrum bone, rolled up in a spira …

Alexandria Treetops is a proud member chapter of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit organization with nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries. Our meetings are comprised of approximately 15-25 people who meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 7:15 to 8:35 PM at the Beatley Central Library in Alexandria (5005 Duke Street). Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to servi …

As Gandhi said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." I truly believe our personal success is tied to helping others achieve success. As a Corporate Regional Sales and Leadership Trainer, I am fortunate in that I get to do what I love every day and to see positive change in the wonderfully bright people around me. So now I’ve decided to use my SPARE time helping Sales Professionals increase their percentage of success. Join our group if you are a professional seeking opportunities to …

Just back from a month long spiritual Retreat in Indonesia.  Ready for the new year meet ups.  This group is open to everyone and we are dedicated to sharing and providing a friendly space where others may come to share and learn more about Reiki, Kundalini, and Heart meditation. We are a group of Reiki practitioners of different nationalities and backgrounds coming together with the common goal of sharing the Love and Light with all. Sorry that we had to cancel our November 6th afternoon sessio …

The Awesome Institution was created by James Norton, Brother James, to make men better at life and dating.  This meetup group's goals are to introduce men to the fundamentals of Pickup and Dating, help you meet like minded individuals that can help you improve your game, and facilitate events to help you get better at life and dating. For the past few years, James Norton been regarded as one of the premier Pickup and Dating Coaches. He has been feature on the Today show, The Week, front page of …

This group is for those souls who find themselves fighting an inner battle. Perhaps you are in the midst of a spiritual awakening and want to meet others who have entered the "dark night of the soul" and emerged to see a vision of their higher selves and now wish to become that person. Perhaps you have begun to rebuild yourself after a spiritual crisis only to find that your shadow self still haunts you. You don't want to feel conflicted anymore and wish to embrace your whole self and find your …

I am looking to put together Improv Meetups, for stand up comics, as well as Improv comics who want to hone there craft. No subject will be off limits we will do skits, whose line is it anyway based. Would like to eventually develop a Improv Troupe locally as the group develops. This group will be open, unopposed, and no content is off limits. Please be thick skinned if your planning on attending. MUST be over 21 to attend group.

We are a group of people who create a supportive space to deepen our spiritual practice and to establish support and deepen meditation practice. Many of us have found it takes a group to support our efforts to work on ourselves and practice, because alone, one is most likely to drift somewhat aimlessly through life, even if outwardly life is full of activity. We wish to support those who feel the need to explore an inner life in the midst of everyday life, even learning to use the powerful force …

This group is primarily for those interested in the transformational work of Byron Katie.  "The Work" is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches one to identify and question thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It's a way to understand what's hurting you, and to address your problems with clarity. People who do The Work as an ongoing practice report life-changing results. * Alleviation of depression: Find resolution, and even happiness, in situations that were once …

Welcome to Annandale Toastmasters! Meetings are open and all visitors are welcome. Whether it's prepared presentations or off-the-cuff topics, Toastmasters will improve your public speaking and communication skills. Gain confidence in you ability to express yourself and be persuasive and engaging in different situations; overcome your fears. You'll give speeches in a supportive environment, acquiring valuable experience and feedback from fellow members. As you progress in Toastmasters, you’ …

Please have read the book "Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway" by Susan Jeffers (or even the first few chapters!) before the first meetup you attend.  Thanks! The book "Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway" by Susan Jeffers has changed many people's lives, and this group takes it steps further with like-minded individuals looking to incorporate its principles into their everyday lives. Susan Jeffers's follow-up book entitled "Feel the Fear...and Beyond" prompts the reader to start a group that can hel …

Work on your social and dating skills with us. Our meetups include hands-on presentations from world-reknowned dating coaches. At the tailend we have optional field trip outings, in which we go out to public venues, meet people, interact and get useful real-time feedback that helps us all improve our social skills. We have members who are as old as the most senior of senior citizens, but you must be at least 18 years old to join. We also have some femal …

In the world of self-defense, the only thing that matters is your survival! In addition to learning practical self defense techniques, our programs give you effective crime prevention strategies and tactics including awareness enhancement, verbal and physical De-escalation tools, assertiveness training, and fear management concepts. This group meets for free every other Saturday of every month. More advance techniques are taught during those regular classes. For more information about the more a …

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Uni …

Who would you be without your story? The Work of Byron Katie ("The Work") is a way to deeply investigate the thoughts that bring stress, fear and anger into our life. It is a simple way to end our own suffering. It's a way to a peaceful mind. Anyone with an open mind can do The Work. Come and learn this simple, radical, and life-changing process. The Work is four questions that have the capacity to radically transform your life. Recommended Reading: Loving What Is by Byron Katie See Katie's webs …

Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is a life full of peace, joy and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of instructions but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It involves the awakening of a subtle spiritual energy known as the Kundalini which lies dormant in the sacrum bone, …