Like the fictional brain in a vat, artificial minds are useless if they are not connected to the real world. Embodied cognitive systems require bodies and worlds where they can interact, explore, and learn. An open framework which connects artificial minds to devices in the real or virtual worlds is therefore of paramount importance. This undertaking involves both building the framework, a mind server, and building cognitive systems, minds, which can be instantiated on demand to control mobile d …

"There is no greater joy in life than the conviction that we are loved." - Goethe Weather you have already found your soul-mate, or want to attract the right relationship into your life, this poetry writing group will help you grow, create, improve, and attract more love into your life. Join Award Winning Poet, Tresha Faye Haefner in a small group setting to learn techniques for finding and creating more love in your life by writing and sharing poetry. This is a super supportive environment, wit …

Explore The Ancient Art of Loving The Embody Tantra website is dedicated to educating modern minds on the ancient secrets of Tantra. Contrary to popular belief, Tantra is not all about sex. It is actually a path of meditation…what sets it apart from other ‘paths’ is that it looks to the wisdom of the body and the senses as a means to becoming more present and alive in every aspect of our life. Tantra sees lovemaking as an important key in accessing ‘bliss’ or ‘ecstasy’. Our bodies have a …

-What kind of erotic presence do you hold? -What can you call forth from your lover? -What is the range and depth of you erotic embodiment? -What are your intimacy edges and how do they hold you back from expressing and enjoying your full erotic potential? In this monthly interactive Meetup with Psychotherapist and Dating Coach Meriana Dinkova (MFT #45696), we will create an fun, experiential laboratory for diving deeper into the fabric of human connection and the energies of intimacy, turn on, …

Welcome Blossoming and New Mama Goddesses! I'm Sri and i am passionate about teaching pre & postnatal yoga. I teach PRENATAL private class & small groups out of my home studio to growing moms and and partners, too! Each class supports mama yoginis of all levels! Strengthen and relax the body, ease the mind and connect to your babies within an inspiring, nurturing community of women. Learn how to be safe and smart in your yoga practice as you experience the journey of pregnancy, birth and motherh …

Why is the inner journey so great? It is when we venture into stillness that we discover forms and ideas previously unavailable to us. We reset our lives, creating the possibility for profound change and transformation. It is good to go greet the unknown, and discover its color and richness. Gong Flow Yoga is an inner journey. It is a profound experience, combining the power of yoga with the spirit of sound to bring you to a deeper connection with oneness. The asana open up the body, our mind fo …

S.A.G.E. will provide various workshops that will assist in enhancing our knowledge and growth as women. The focal point will be empowering and healing our sisters getting us back in tune with our higher self. It also promotes connecting with like-minded women in which to network with. It is our mission to assist in building better and stronger communities through uplifting our sisters, healing the mind, body, and soul, and supplying the tools needed to become well-balanced women.

Yoga the connection between the mind and body...we will practice basic Hatha yoga with some Vinyasa flow elements in the mix. Postures will increase strength, flexibility, balance, and presence to the moment. We will move in our medidtation and then finally come still in our meditation to complete our practice for that evening.

Hello Beautiful People of the South Bay & my Global Community! My name is Michelle :) & I love to teach, learn and share with my community! I would like to connect with people who feel called to participate in raising our frequency, expanding our awareness & exploring some of the different tools, techniques and skills that support our health, well being & Divine Alignment... Mind, Body & Soul! If this speaks to you, please join me in the adventures of Our Conscious Evolution! We will be gatherin …

I started this collaboration because after therapy, medication and therapy group programs, besides the 12 Step Programs, I could not easily find a way to connect with the millions of people who are looking for holistic ways to heal themselves of high stress and experiences of anxiety, panic, phobias, depression more. This group is designed as an avenue for support and collaboration for people looking to live their authentic selves and mastering their emotional, mental and spiritual health and w …

TO ALL MY MEMBERS MAKE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY SPECIAL INCENTIVE PERK OF 50% OFF A FIRST TIME PRIVATE ON ONE ONE SESSION WITH ME.  IT CAN BE DONE IN PERSON OR BY SKYPE AS WELL. LOOK IN THE MEMBERSHIP PERKS SECTION HERE!! I love bringing people into unique experiences to connect them body, mind and spirit in a shared group experience.  Whether it is in an intimate Tibetan Bowl Sound Bath to let go of the stresses of the day and work with guided imagery and relax, release and rejuvenate or t …

Connection to the self and the world is the cornerstone of wellbeing. While therapy is an incredibly healing process, not everyone has the interest, time or finances to do in office, one on one therapy. Off The Couch Therapy is designed to offer a variety of interesting and engaging opportunities to gain insight and improve your overall psychological, emotional and social health. We will bring you many forms of therapeutic support through the use of art, music, dance, writing and exploration. Ou …

Come and play in a conscious way! Explore, learn, grow, evolve, practice, and develop community with open minded, alive, awake people. Sexual energy is a powerful tool for transformation, healing, solidifying relationship, and community building. This group is about helping Los Angelenos meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any and all sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings that …

Sat Nam + Aloha :) I am a trained KRI certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, A Khalsa Way Prenatal Yoga Teacher , A Kids Yoga teacher , a Drummer, a Co-Founder of the LA Sisterhood of Infinite Light circle and a Co-focalizer of the Kauai Sisterhood Of Infinite Light Circle.  I created this group to share Kundalini Yoga and Meditation  on the west side. Kundalini Yoga uses movement, sound current, breath and meditation to relax and heal your mind and body, allowing the spirit to flow freely. Kundalini …

SOULFUL SUNDOWN is a contemplative gathering in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Engaged with culture, inspired by the arts, sustained by the community, we aspire to be an open generous community re-imagining our collective and personal narratives for the present moment. The thread that has run throughout our journey so far – that the arts, spirituality and community make for a heady mix of creativity and challenge – is now leading us into new collaborations and ventures. GOALS: * Present and create a v …

This WOMENS only empowerment group is to help guide women to cultivate their radiant, feminine energy, to better understand their bodies in relation to sacred sexuality and spirit, to help them feel more grounded and yet free, to liberate them from the collective consciousness of societal pressures and anti-feminine history, to develop healthy boundaries but remain vulnerable, to teach them how TO BE LOVE rather than always seeking it, to heal psychic wounds, to connect them to their powerful li …

dear friends, why did i start this meet up? i just returned from india and had very powerful experiences working with the sex trafficked women and their children in the red light district of calcutta. as i stood in the brothel streets with my heart racing and feeling sick as i looked into the blank faces of the young women, i could not help but imagine how many of them had been brought there sold by their own families or had come to sex work because they felt they had no alternative in society. …

Release tension, breath deeper, and expand your awareness of inner peace and joy with the ancient and ageless techniques of yoga and meditation. The purpose of this meetup is to help you discover a practice of yoga that can heal your body, calm the mind, and ultimately deeply connect you with your spirit. No experience is needed and all levels are welcome! In each class we will focus on a different theme and/or chakra to help take you deeper beyond the surface of the postures into the transforma …

Join Jim Dreaver, the author of END YOUR STORY, BEGIN YOUR LIFE in an event that will lead—if you follow it all the way to the end—to your realizing the nondual truth of life! The “awakening experience” is simply to be present without any agenda, embodying—as best as you’re able—the pure awareness, the wisdom, love and creative happiness that is your true, timeless nature. When you become established in this “experience,” when you have realized that your true nature is this—universal consciousne …