Does the thought of a low carb diet put you in a panic? Do you always think about where your next big bowl of noodles will come from? Is your idea of the perfect breakfast a big platter of pan-fried dumplings? You are a noodle whore. Join me and other noodle whores on our quest to find the perfect bowl of ramen, pho, soup noodles, laksa, dongchimi guksu, mac n cheese, and the currently uber-trendy spaghetti and meatballs. Please feel free to recommend your favorite noodle joint. GROUP MEMB …

Simple yet profound, Byron Katie’s Inquiry is a powerful approach that allows us to challenge self-defeating thoughts and transform anger, depression, and judgment into empowering change in our lives—freeing us to live more fully and with more joy. Join us in an Inquiry Circle to do The Work of Byron Katie in a small, supportive setting on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. These groups are an opportunity to shift the way we experience our life and relationships with The Work’s four questi …

The Open Way Gathering Spiritual Heart & Inquiry with Cory Bright We will do a short meditation.  Then sit, share and dialogue on the true nature of who we are as Open Awareness.  A nondual oriented sharing that you can find similarities in Buddhism, Zen, A Course in Miracles, Advaita, Eckhart Tolle,  Adyashanti, Bryon Katie, Deepak, Wayne Dyer, Candice O'Denver Marriane Williamson, Landmark Education, Mooji, Tony Parsons, Rupert Spira .... J. Krishnamurti, Ramana Maharshi, Nissargadatta etc. …

This is a group for people living in Nob hill area and surroundings like 'tendernob', Russian hill and North beach etc to meet other people in the neighborhood and do things locally. Actually the real reason is, I moved to the Nob hill area recently and looking to meet people in the neighborhood ;) So thought I should do something to get people living closeby to meet each other to do things with. I'll try to do some happy hours, but feel free to suggest/post anything that is fun. Feel free to …

This group is all about practicing meditations which brings immediate results. We discover what enlightenment (or awakening) means to us and how we can achieve it as quickly as we can. Fusing traditional spiritual techniques and modern philosophical understanding, Lokesh will show you the way how each one of us is born to live in an enlightened state of being all the time. With understanding comes awakening. And this is an opportunity to experience the unknown and live an awakened life. As spiri …

Free Your Mind - The Open Way - The Open Way Gathering Open Heart Oneness Nondual Inquiry with Cory Bright We embrace all paths that elude to... in whatever way... the truth that we are not separate beings and what we are is beyond our apparently self imposed images, perceptions, stories, concepts. It is called Nonduality-Oneness and is the core of all spirituality including Zen, Buddhism, meditation and what is true in all "religion"and Spirituality!! Look See NOW! It is what we already are. …

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, …

Harmonia is always on the look out for extraordinary places to practice yoga. When I saw the Luxury 90 ft yacht called The Empress I thought what a blissful space to offer Yoga & meditative community practice. To be surrounded by the beautiful views, peaceful sounds, and gorgeous water, who would pass this up? Gerry generously opened up his yacht to me and gave the community a chance to experience what it's like to own your own private luxury yacht! Now you have the chance to experience the divi …

The Bay Area Open Sangha exists to allow people to practice and study the Buddhadharma, the teachings of the Buddha, without concern for sectarianism or the historical lines between traditions of Buddhism. This is not to say that these lines are ignored and traditions are mixed without reflection or regard to their conflicts. The Buddha taught many ways to practice the Dharma and his teachings have come down over two and half thousand years to this day. Many of the differences in doctrine and pr …

I find it extremely difficult to find group of people that has the same passion for the written word as I do. If you do not want to drive half an hour, over three bridges, and sit in traffic for who knows how long, this may be the group for you. The patrons of this group should be open-minded to all forms of writing, yes even sci-fi, as well as, being open to honest but respectful feedback from the group. Publishers and editors are welcome, or if your just new in town and want to hear local writ …

Military service members, spouses, veterans and civilians are all welcome. We are all shades of non-theism, be it: Atheism, Agnosticism, Skepticism, Humanism--all are welcome and represented here from every branch of the DoD. We are forming a core group of serious and active members, military or civilian, who wish to be a part of a meaningful community. We are Active Duty Airmen, Air Force spouses, parents, and retirees, from many backgrounds coming together for shared goals and friendship. We …

You thought I was going to say "Because the bible says so"... NOPE!!! What is science? Good science includes evidence that is testable, demonstrable, observable, measurable, repeatable, etc. So why do we insist on holding onto hypothesis like evolution when all we ever observe or demonstrate prove evolution is impossible. You won't find anybody saying "because the bible says so" in this discussion unless it comes from an evolutionist! lol No, here Young Earth Creationists pose hard facts already …

Maum Meditation uses a logical and unique method to subtract the human mind which is an accumulation of pictures from the past. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences and conditions. There is no end to this addition, so it is a stressful and busy mind. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the original mind, the universe mind, by consciously taking the time to subtract the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind. N …

Are you looking to improve your leadership skills? Does the idea of speaking in public give you the chills? Gain new skills and conquer your fears with the fun and friendly Sierra Speakers Toastmasters. Visit us on any Thursday night and see how we train and mentor our members in a friendly atmosphere to become successful meeting organizers, leaders and public speakers. We're part of a worldwide organization (Toastmasters International) -- that helps members practice with valuable, thoughtful, a …

Are you looking for a way to release fear? Or other patterned conditions that do not serve our highest good? Are you looking for a loving community of people that are after your same goal? Are you looking for a guide that will lead you every step of the way in this transformative breath work? The conscious use of breath is an ancient science, over 5000 years old. Breathing is considered the bridge between the body and the soul. As we breath in we are inviting the outside world inside, taking in …

What is App School? App School is a local based meetup community dedicated to helping people learn to develop apps. We meet in Downtown San Francisco for a free Getting Started with iOS class. During this class we help beginners get the Xcode environment installed on their machine and show them how an app is made in real time. We also offer free Office Hours with some of the best developers in the bay area. So come in learn something new, get a bug fixed, or just come to meet others. We love to …

Calling Soulful Women into a Circle of Grace. Wanting to grow your life and realize dreams? Ready to deeply connect with other women while learning about yourself and your talents? Come embrace your abundance in a divine feminine way. We support self care and leadership. We connect through sharing, music, dinner and coached discussions. The world needs all women to be fully expressed. Do you want to embrace being the leader in your life for a positive impact on the world? We meet in a sacred and …

Do Something Different! Life is too short to have a job you hate or that just doesn't matter to you. Do you long to escape the cubicle? Our world is changing. Careers are changing. it's time to build the life you want and work on your own terms. Sometimes it's hard to find others who think like that too. This group aims to provide that community. You are capable of more than you realize, so come meet up with like-minded Free Range Humans. It will be an informal meetup to share thoughts, ideas, e …