What is the Shadow? The shadow contains all the parts of ourselves that we try to hide, deny or suppress. It is the keeper of all the aspects of ourselves that we dislike and the qualities that we judge as unacceptable. The shadow wears many faces: angry, critical, fearful, lazy, controlling, selfish, weak, pathetic… These are the faces we don ’t want to show the world and the faces we don ’t want to show ourselves. Most of us expend huge amounts of energy trying to get rid of or control these …

One common thing among every living creature is to be HAPPY :-). Our basic expectation from our life is to be happy. In the current pace of daily life, we often are caught in the circle of activities and end up drained. Do you come home from work physically or emotionally drained, with little energy left for your family? Do you find it difficult to get out of bed every day knowing that you face an overwhelming workload? Do you feel like you're always behind schedule or wish you could just qu …

LOVE YOURSELF, HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP: In this transformational workshop originally created by best-selling author Louise L. Hay, ® you will discover the mindset that has limited your success in business, financial abundance, intimate relationships, spiritual growth, and much more. The Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workshop teaches you how to reprogram your subconscious mind and eliminate negative self-esteem and beliefs that sabotage the life you want, such as. . . • Relationships don’t work …

ADVAITA is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism). Francis Lucille, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. There are 7 week long retreats every year and meetings every week at his home in Temecula, California. There are also retreats in Tampa (Florida), Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), Munich (Germany) and S …

We call our Studio YaYou: Sacred Art of Living and Art Studio*. YaYou is pronounced Ya Yow. Our Studio is a safe and loving space to practice various Sacred Arts and Holistic Healing Practices. We believe in providing Universal Service to anyone who would like to expand their Spiritual Journey, to nourish their Souls, Hearts, and Minds, and to be open to all experiences and discoveries of the Spirit. We provide the following Services and Workshops: Reiki Share and Workshops, Soul Power Group, Me …

Meditation. Sounds a little boring, doesn't it? Well, it doesn't have to be! Come find out how easy — and FUN! — meditation can be at our Meditation Meetup. It's a safe environment with an experienced teacher, and best of all, it's free! You'll learn everything you need to know to start a practice that can really change your life. Or, if you're an old-time meditator (is that a word?) looking for the jumpstart of a new technique, this class is for you. No obligation, we're not trying to sell yo …

East West Bookstore in Mountain View is a resource for expansive ideas, a retreat from ordinary life, and a gathering place in support of community ideals and spiritual growth. Every week we host several classes, lectures, workshops, and concerts, featuring teachers, healers, and authors from a variety of spiritual backgrounds. Most events at East West are free of charge. Seating is limited, however, and advance reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit EastWest.co …

East West Bookstore in Mountain View is a resource for expansive ideas, a retreat from ordinary life, and a gathering place in support of community ideals and spiritual growth. Every week we host several classes, lectures, workshops, and concerts, featuring teachers, healers, and authors from a variety of spiritual backgrounds. Seating at our concerts is limited, and advance reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit EastWest.com for a complete calendar and more i …

East West Bookstore in Mountain View is a resource for expansive ideas, a retreat from ordinary life, and a gathering place in support of community ideals and spiritual growth. Every week we host several classes, lectures, workshops, and concerts, featuring teachers, healers, and authors from a variety of spiritual backgrounds. Workshop spaces are limited, and advance reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit EastWest.com for a complete calendar and more informat …

This group focuses on the rituals, trainings, and sessions offered by Daniel Foor and others through Ancestral Medicine (www.ancestralmedicine.org).  Events include: ancestor work, earth-honoring rituals, purification lodges, an annual Mt Shasta wilderness quest, and other teachings and trainings.  Daniel is also available for individual healing and mentorship sessions in the Bay Area or by phone.

This group meets weekly to support one another in establishing and maintaining a regular meditation practice for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This meetup is ideal for those who seek a regular gathering of like-minded individuals for spiritual community.

Spirituality is a science not a religion.

This is an open spiritual group for all young adults in the South Bay searching for meaning in their lives and the world. 2012 brings new energy of change and transformation. As I have notice, many individuals are changing the way they think thus changing the way they live. I believe that it is important for us to have a group where anyone can come in and discuss their views, ideas and learn from each others. It is crucial for us young adults to take advantage of this worldly change and find way …

Welcome to Maum Meditation! 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 subtracti …

Beginners pl. take initiation at any of these centers. www.skybayarea.org Vethathiri Maharishi's profound revelations enabled him to synthesize a complete science of living for the betterment of humanity through: Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY) meditation , Simplified Physical Exercises , Introspection and Kaya Kalpa Yoga. His writings add new dimensions to current philosophy, science and literature, and provide deep insights into how self, society and nature are interconnected. Vethathiri†…

(Please note: This is a women-only gathering) Ancient Belly Dance was once a sacred, sensual dance, made by women for women, to honor and invoke the mysteries of life. It was a space for women to safely express their wild beauty and desires, and sacred emotions of joy, sensuality and even grief. The ancient dance was a pathway to invite and channel the Divine, and prepare and celebrate a birthing mother-to-be. I teach ancient belly dance as an embodied spiritual practice of sensual movement, med …

The Bay Area meetup group of the Mormon Transhumanist Association gets together about once a month to talk about Mormonism, Transhumanism, technology, spirituality, science, religion, and just about anything else you can imagine. Most of us are Mormons or have a Mormon background or interests, and similarly most of us identify to some extent or another as Transhumanists, but you don't have to be a Mormon or a Transhumanist to participate. The Mormon Transhumanist Association is an international …

Insight Meditation South Bay- A center for mindfulness peace and awakening. imsb.org Insight Meditation South Bay (IMSB) offers mindfulness-based meditation practices to awaken heart and mind, and to support the development of ethical living, meditation, and wisdom. We teach skills for developing mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion, concentration, practical daily life wisdom, and the deep meditative absorptions called jhanas. IMSB and our teachers are dedicated to the Buddhist practice …

This is a group for yoga practitioners, teachers, parents looking for relaxation and health for their kids, prenatal yoga and for spiritual seekers - anywhere in the Bay Area

This is a group for all levels of meditators who are looking for a group meditation environment. There will be a short discussion time for those who have questions and then we will enjoy the silence together. Come enjoy the silence!

Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (DDMBA) is a U.S. based non-profit organization committed to serving humanity by working to relieve human suffering – physical, emotional and spiritual. Its founder and spiritual leader is the renowned teacher of Chan Buddhism, Master Sheng Yen. After receiving a doctorate in Buddhist studies at Rissho University, Japan in 1975, Master Sheng Yen embarked on his mission of bringing the Dharma to the West. Soon after arriving in New York City in 1976, he b …

About Kannon Do Bay Area Zen Meditation Group: We aim to bring the spiritual practice of mindfulness to the San Francisco Peninsula and the South Bay, emphasizing its relevance in the modern world. Our purpose is to bring balance to busy lives faced with constant distractions, work and family pressures, and demanding deadlines. Our practice goes beyond relief of stress or health concerns to benefit the whole person. It emphasizes living an authentic life and expressing our inherent true nature …

How mindful are you? Do you remember people's names when you meet them? Do you remember where you parked your car, your house keys? Are you able to learn, listen, read, think quickly? Do you know the law of attraction? Are you your own life's master? Are you someone who gathers insight directly from the universe? Let me introduce myself, I am Aditya Mittal, and I am the author of 'Let Your Mind See'. I have studied at Stanford, worked at NASA and as Business Intelligence Data team lead at a mobi …

This a group for people who think they need to keep their mind busy all the time and have anxiety around the silence of meditation. My favorite bumper sticker: "Meditation is not what you think".

A safe place to discuss and celebrate issues of faith and explore Biblical truths. Mememers of the group are spritual seekers seeking to grow spiritually. Many memebers are involved in various 12 step programs. Discussions are lightly Bible based and often use many other spritual sources such as Case for Faith, the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and the Life Recovery Bible.

Please come and join discourse of Swami Mukundananda in Sunnyvale temple (450 Persian Drive, Sunnyvale CA 94089) starting from 27th April to 3rd May,Time:6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. All the sessions are free. So please RSVP if you are planning to attend.

We are a Christian Meetup Group of all ages that is located in the Bay Area. The hosts are part of Tree of Life Church in Oakland, but the group is open to anyone who is interested in cultivating authentic community and empowering relationships in their life in the context of a lot of really fun activities! This group is for Christians (or those interested in Christianity) who are at all phases in their journey with God. We will be having regular outdoor activities and social gatherings in a fun …

The Bhagavad Gita is widely revered as one of the greatest jewels of spiritual wisdom in the history of humankind. In this study circle we deepen our understanding of it through mutual discussion. We enjoy meeting like-minded people and becoming inspired by their grasp of the message of the Bhagavad Gita. This forum provides a unique opportunity to learn from others about applying the teachings in our day-to-day life and share our own experience of it. We begin with a brief meditation and end wi …