We are committed to practicing ways of living that are synchronized to the ways of nature. Our Chinese ancestors have taken the time to develop a whole system based on living in balance with our surroundings. Through meditation, mindful movement (qi gong), healthy eating, and conforming our lifestyles to the seasons, happiness and harmony are the natural product of these practices.

We're a friendly, casual group with no admission fee, no dues, no facilitator and almost no structure.  We sit, talk, eat and drink.  We are women, men, straight, gay, Bipolar I, Bipolar II, medicated, unmedicated, you name it.  We meet every other Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Mission district of SF.  Check the calendar for exact dates.

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Social Anxiety Improvement Do you fear social situations? Are you afraid of public speaking? Do you often blushing, sweat, or tremble in social situations? Are you unhappy with your lack of relationships? Social anxiety is much more common than you think.  This group is a great place for you meet others who have struggled to overcome S.A. We offer support groups and casual events where you can: Learn more about social anxiety Meet others who stru …

We are a group of people looking for ANSWERS to depression and anxiety, not just pills. If you are like-minded, this group is for you.

Calling all ladies who want to know: should my man and I make up…or break up? Makeup Or Breakup is the meetup group for savvy women who want a proven approach to take a relationship that’s just not working from “Hum-Drum” to “Head Over Heels”. Join us for our events if you: - Aren’t sure if your man is really The One or just Mr. Right Now. - Want your man to be The One, but you need to fix some core relationship issues first. - Think couples therapy would help but know your man would NEVER see a …

The intention of this group is to primarily establish community with other women who understand the experience of trauma and its daily effects. In addition, this group will rely on cycling as a form of managing and working through the emotional and physical challenges brought on by trauma. This group won't be offering any formal form of therapy, but will help us to become more resilient and stronger. The goal is to propel us forward.

If you are reading this page, you probably already know what a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is, and you probably are one. "HSP" is a concept explained by Dr. Elaine Aron in her 1996 book "The Highly Sensitive Person." If you identify as a Myers-Briggs INFJ, INFP, or ISFP, there's a very good chance you're also an HSP. If you'd like to learn more, we highly recommend that you visit Elaine Aron's web site and take her sensitivity self-test: http://www.hsperson.com/pages/test.htm This group was …

Does 19th-century French philosopher, Henri Bergson, haunt your dreams? If he were still alive (and ambulatory) would you be stalking him? If yes to either, check into a mental health facility immediately, or check out our group. Bergson rated immediate experience and intuition above rationalism and quantitative science. For this he won the Nobel Prize in 1924. Bergson was first and foremost a philosopher of Time and viewed time (motion) as something inherent to matter, not something added to it …

An informal conversational venue for those with an interest in Lacan that wish to be introduced to basic terms as well as those wishing to get a better grasp on Lacan through a variety of different disciplines. This meet up offers some structure in reviewing the actual writings of Lacan in order to ground these concepts in Lacan's project; a return to the Freudian nconscious. There is room to play with contemporary translations of Lacan to deal with our current political issues through Zizek and …

"All truth is in your heart, not in the physical heart, but in the core within yourself where your true self resides. To access that truth you must open your heart and Reiki TUMMO can help you do just that. When you learn Reiki TUMMO you are introduced to energy channeling for healing, but also as a tool to lead you into your heart so you can learn directly from your heart, rather than from others."  Irmansyah Effendi M.Sc (founder) This group is open to everyone and we are dedicated to sharing …

The group is a "sister" group to the San Francisco Walking Dykes (also on Meetup). The purpose of the dancing dykes group is essentially the same: to build community for lesbians in San Francisco (and the greater Bay Area) while promoting health and wellness. Dancing and staying active is the key to remaining healthy, and socializing, making friends and developing community is essential to being "mentally fit" and also having fun. You should join if you are a lesbian/queer woman, are probably in …

The Center SF is a communal hub that offers classes which teach you practices to support the transformation, joy, and healing of your Self and your communities. Whether your interests are physical, mental, emotional, interpersonal or spiritual, we have classes and special events that give you the opportunity to explore what's possible when we embrace and operate from expanded paradigms that acknowledge the influences that energetic, spiritual, and mental factors have on physical and emotional he …

Hi, there! Welcome to our new San Francisco Kundalini and Meditation Meetup Group! You may be wondering, what is Kundalini? Good question. Kundalini is called the yoga of awareness because it focuses on not just physical movements, but on the movement of energy in the body to expand sensory awareness and intuition in order to raise individual consciousness. Here you will find a harmonious blend of postures, pranayama, mantra, music and meditation. Kundalini is a physical, mental and spiritual di …

Bay Area Beings In Tune is a group for spiritual visionaries ages 14 and up who seek to raise their vibrations and transform their lives through Reiki, energy work, sound healing, and other forms of vibrational therapy. Beings In Tune heal themselves so that they can help heal our world, since we can only offer what is within us. Benefits of vibrational therapy: Deep relaxation Accelerated healing Relief from pain, stress, and allergies Balanced energies Increased immune system Cleansed toxins …

About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation, of the autonomic nervous system We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neurochemicals (biochemicals) that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, …

We will be meditating at the fire pits of Ocean Beach every Saturday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm(weather permitting). After my return from Iraq as a United States Marine I started meditating with a shaman practitioner, 9 years later I have studied under Buddhist monks and Hindu priests finding great value in each practice. The health benefits, both mentally and physically, have changed my life and continue to be a valid reason why I practice meditation. The evidence in epigenetics suggests that our ge …

This is a group for anyone interested in improving the health & wellness of those with chronic conditions - by the billions. Vidapost, a health technology startup, is building a community of providers, caregivers and patients to connect, engage and continuously focus on improving the overall health and everyday care of those with chronic conditions.  A healthy billion was started by the founder of Vidapost and is for all who are ready to tackle some of the biggest challenges within our healthcar …

Em-BODY Your Greatness! Although we are not given a manual on how to effectively take care of the body, to be happy, healthy, and free of disease is possible. The more I learn, the more that I realize that the body is one of the easiest things to correct and "make healthy". The thing is: the body can affect our spirit, our mind, and our emotions. It is our vessel throughout life! I have been more consistent with my workouts, and have noticed an incredible positive difference in my mood. That com …

ABOUT US We, (Kim and Michael), offer classes which teaches you practices to support the transformation and healing of your challenges, whether physical, mental, emotional, interpersonal or spiritual, into insight, compassion and opportunity. All of our groups are focused on teaching you skills that you can then use in your daily life. From time to time we will include classes offered by teachers, or special events, that we have personally experienced and trust. We have been traveling for the …

‘’If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. From my own experience and from working with patients, I have come to believe that proper breathing is the master key to good health.’’ - Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Natural Health, Natural Medicine This  group is created to support breathing ( and eating) practice that helps us to breathe (and Eat) properly and deepen the nurturing and healing aspect of breath. Breath is l …