Would you like to learn how to use meditation as a tool for self development? This group will explore the nuances of the meditative experience as it relates to the development of self-awareness. Through a gentle approach to unraveling the self, you will begin to see with greater clarity the way you function in the world and, in turn, explore ways to improve the quality of your life. These practices are not intended as alternatives to psychotherapy and can be powerful compliments to the psychothe …

GROUP DESCRIPTION [scroll down to see schedule of upcoming meetings] Present moment awareness is a powerful way to find inner peace, cultivate self-knowledge, practice acceptance, and have more FUN ... even through the challenges of everyday life. At the Living With Tolle, Powerful Presence Now Meetup, we cultivate a healthy and stress-free way of life by helping people experience and celebrate the power of now. Our guide in this journey is ECKHART TOLLE (known for his inspiring best sellers "T …

Solutionist mission is to continually be creative and to help resolve any Issues, Concerns, Needs, and/or Wants that may plague an individual or communities ability to achieve one’s goal in life. Solutionist social meet-ups strive to create entertaining, engaging, and informative events utilizing and tantalizing our sense of Taste through Foods & Drinks, Touch through interactive social activities & adventures, Smell weather from the pleasant aromas of nature or the surrounding allure of a diver …

What is Avatar®? Avatar is the most powerful, purest self-development program available. It is a series of experiential exercises that enable you to rediscover your self and align your consciousness with what you want to achieve. You will experience your own unique insights and revelations. No one will tell you what to believe or who you are. It's you finding out about you! Avatar is a set of tools that allows people, in a very short time, to identify and change the conclusions, decisions, and …

Have you had a dream of running your own business with passion & purpose? Have you ever felt unappreciated, underpaid or even worse not enjoying going to work? Have you ever felt fearful financially or emotionally when thinking on you need to make a change but feel trapped & don't know how? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, full of excitment, purpose, & a knowing that your adding value to the world & getting paid really well for it, making a 6 or 7 digit annual salary doing what you …

Circle of Inspiration embraces anybody who is curious to explore their own potential and open to build trust with the unseen aspects of Life. It is a monthly gathering, which gives you the knowledge and tools to have harmony in your heart, soul, mind and body. If you’ve been wanting to have a safe and loving environment to explore more you and what’s possible for You; also needing clarity and sense of direction in any area of your life or in your life’s mission, The Circle is that place, there: …

Discussion and meditation focused on discovering and experiencing who we truly are - the One infinite eternal consciousness underlying identification with names, forms, roles and social conditioning. Thurs eves. 7:00 PM 242 E. 53 St. Next to Quest Bookstore (Between 2nd & 3rd Aves) Sundays 5 PM 37 W. 17th St. 6th floor loft (Between 5th & 6th Aves) Free Admission - small donations welcome For Further Information 347-724-3007

Who wants to be a Millionaire? No, this isn't the game show, this is real life! Have you had a dream of running your own business with passion & purpose? Have you ever felt unappreciated, underpaid or even worse not enjoying going to work? Have you ever felt fearful financially or emotionally when thinking on you need to make a change but feel trapped & don't know how? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, full of excitment, purpose, & a knowing that your adding value to the world & bec …

Emotional intelligence has been described as more important in professional success than IQ. It is vital for leaders in today’s world to be emotionally intelligent to deal with the ever changing challenges of the workplace. Emotional intelligence is the skill of being able to recognize, accurately interpret, utilize and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Benefits of Emotional Intelligence Include: Understanding Others Leadership Development Improved Communication Skills A …

Have you ever felt like you lost an amazing opportunity because of lack of courage & confidence to speak in the right moment? Have you ever felt unappreciated and wished others saw your true value, value which you know you possess? Do you ever let fear hold you back from sharing your opinion or asking for what you feel you deserve? Would you like to feel confident on the stage of your life like an actor feels on the stage of a theater no matter what role he plays? If you answered YES to any or a …

Have you ever felt like you lost an amazing opportunity because of lack of courage & confidence to speak in the right moment? Have you ever felt unappreciated and wished others saw your true value, value which you DO possess? Did you ever let fear hold you back from stating your opinion & asking for what you feel you deserve? Would you like to feel confident on the stage of your life like an actor feels on the stage of a theater no matter what role he plays? If you answered YES to any or all of …

[color=green][b]Meditation[/b], [b]self improvement[/b], [b]stress management[/b] and[b] Self-development!![/b] [/color] This Meetup group serves a [b]two-fold purpose[/b]: to explore and practice a variety of meditation and stress-relief techniques, including those from my book "Everybody's Meditation Book," and also to offer great personal development topics from my experience as an Ericksonian hypnotist and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner. Each Meetup will present pra …

Greetings Beautiful Sisters, Every woman has her own unique Goddess living inside her and every woman needs to connect and open up to her higher and wiser self. We are all truly unique spirits living in bodies who are here to honor & accept all aspects of ourselves in a circle of love and light with our beautiful sisters! This Ancient Knowledge and Wisdom has existed for more than 8 thousand years in Ancient India, Egypt and other Civilizations. For many years it was a Secret Art until now. In …

This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The purpose of this Meetup group is to build community through philosophy video chat sessions using Google Hangout. This Meetup group is also designed to bring together members in the Philosophy Dinners network of Meetup groups of which there are approximately 2,200 members. Click here f …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

We are seeking individuals who are interested in meeting to discuss and discover esoteric subjects and to discover our true nature. Out meetings topics will center on how to awaken to your true nature, letting your soul guide you versus your ego, reincarnation, healing, Alchemy, mysticism and the laws of the universe. This series is open to all spiritual minded individuals who are looking to connect with others and share their experiences and is hosted by members of the New Jersey Region of the …

Health and Happiness is your birthright! So, Let's start from the beginning, shall we?! Let's get together for some life changing, energy stimulating, mind centering and soul awakening KUNDALINI YOGA and MEDITATION! Kundalini Yoga has no beginning and no end, so what do I mean beginning Kundalini Yoga?? Kundalini Yoga is a Yoga of Awareness, so in this group we will approach yoga with a new and fresh look at Kundalini Yoga practice. Whether you are a new or seasoned practitioner, come and joins …

As human beings walking on earth, we are divine essence in disguise. This is the Reality that we are now, after eons, beginning to wake up to. The planet with all that is on it, individually and collectively as a whole, is undergoing the transformation that we have been prepared for for a very long time. The purpose of this group work is to help facilitate this transformation and awakening. THE WORK we do here is the work of inner self. We do not just study spiritual truth only, although that c …

Many times we find ourselves stuck in a rut with our daily routines or feel like the world is moving around us while we are on "pause". By the time we open our eyes and realize we haven't moved, sometimes weeks, months or even years have gone by. It's time to press "play!" Women With Voices (WWV) empowers women to lead happy and fulfilling lives by learning to listen and trust in their own voices. WWV provides a sacred and open environment for women to access and trust their intuition so that th …

I am a Buddhist Minister and life coach. My goal is to help you transform yourself by clarifying who you are and what you want, and finding a path that helps you turn your aspirations into reality. I help people who are blocked, confused, stressed out or depressed to gain a sense of direction, relaxation, and clarity of purpose. I do this by applying Zen principles of simplicity, self-awareness, and mindfulness. I can help you gain a higher level of self-awareness and peace of mind as you gradua …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in identifying, healing, and growing from the effects of surviving a Narcissistic Parent(s). Using the works of Nina Brown and Dr. Karyl McBride we will explore through reading & writing, watching videos and movies, the effects this has had on our lives, gain support, while taking actions to create the most fulfilling life possible. To quote Oprah we will "Live Our Best LIfe!"

We are a group interested in using the Enneagram of Personality and in deepening our understanding of the system - to serve our own self-awareness (and awareness of the motivations of others), and ultimately to allow our lives to become more vibrant and open. Newcomers are welcome - just bring an open mind and a willingness to assimilate possibly new ways of seeing.  We are dedicated to developing deeper awareness through the Enneagram, and therefore will have sessions often tailored to those w …

Dating With Dignity is a community of like-minded cool people who want to FIND LOVE and RELATIONSHIP in 2010! Our members are tired of hoping that Mr. or Miss Right will just magically appear one day at Starbucks, the gym or on Match.com and are ready to take ACTION to create change in their lives. They want to stop wasting time with flakes, end the frustration and loneliness that comes from dating men and women who don't meet their needs, and want to learn how to love themselves in the process! …

The Empathy Cafe is a spontaneous Empathy Community and Practice Group that meets in Manhattan.  It's for folks who would like to give, receive, grow and support ourselves and others in the practice of Empathy. If you are inspired by the support that you receive at the cafe, and have the means to, we encourage you to offer a donation to support organizers and facilitators of this meetup. Suggested Donation is $10-20. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you there. We …

Take advantage of community-priced ISHTA yoga classes, taught in a variety of locations throughout the city, both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting)! Take yoga lessons that promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, from certified NYC Ishta teachers! All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Did you know that stress comes easily and naturally to you ("fight-or-flight response"), but not usually relaxation?! Beyond relaxation, the benefits of a regular yoga p …

We are interested in using the latest in scientific research about animal intelligence, cognition and behavior to encourage people to become more involved in the conservation and humane treatment of animals. We also produce a series of public panel discussions with scientists whom we invite from all over the country to discuss their latest findings in various aspects of the behavior and cognition of animals with non-scientists. Are animals self-aware, do they have emotional lives, are they creat …

Throughout my life creative work has brought me comfort and has helped me to move fluidly through personal decisions. I have worked in schools, hospitals and through community organizations to offer people an opportunity to explore creative experiences that help them to find new resources within themselves. All skill levels are welcome. Experienced artists can benefit from working in a beginner's state with an unfamiliar materials and new artists can learn which materials offer them an experienc …

At Death Cafes people come together in a relaxed and safe setting to discuss death, drink tea and eat delicious cake. The objective of Death Cafe is "To increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives". Death Café is a social gathering to share and discuss thoughts, ideas and personal experience about death in a relaxed and casual place.