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 reali …

I am Cindi Silva|, a mom, a daughter, a friend, a sister, an auntie, a communication coach, and a breast cancer survivor. I am starting this Walk and Meditate 4 Health - Pink Ribbon Group for women being treated for breast cancer, their friends & family members, and breast cancer survivors like me. Meditation and mindfulness based stress reduction helped me get through the experience I had with breast cancer and I know these tools can help you too. As a Communication Coach I teach improved focu …

This group is for people who are curious about TaKeTiNa, or who have already experienced it and want to dive deeper into rhythm as a tool for personal and social evolution. TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe, and creates an atmosphere of no praise and no blame. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and interests. As you relax into learning …

Jungshin® Fitness Level 1 is a high-intensity, full body workout using a wooden practice sword. This legendary tool from the martial arts will help you increase mental focus and the ability to be radically present–even as you're kicking, jumping, stretching and targeting your core. It works the body from inside-out, and is truly the no-cheat workout.

Desire Alchemy - How understanding and appreciating open relationships can help you in all relating. Have you ever wondered if open relationships are for you? Are you a single or couple who wants more communication, honesty, connection, and intimacy in your relationship(s)? Learn the Golden Rules of Open Relationship and how they can benefit all of your interactions – family, friends, and romantic. Come experience fun and interactive desire, intimacy, and communication games, push your boundarie …

Drum up some energy with a warm community of familiar and new friends. Pacific Drum Circles has new events in Oakland. No previous music experience needed. Whether you are a first-time drummer or drummin' all the time, enjoy co-creating a groove while connecting through rhythm.

… The experience is mostly non-verbal, which opens participants' communication and connection regardless of their socio-cultural background. No dance experience is necessary. The Dance of Life Biodanza is a system that follows the natural rhythms and wisdom of life. The prefix "Bio" derives from the Greek "Bios," meaning "life." "Danza" originally signifies "integrated movement full of intention". Based on anthropological studies of dance and traditional rituals of the celebration of life, Biodanz …

Meet local readers of the Conversations with God series, written by Neale Donald Walsch. Our main objective is to engage in a mutual exchange of ideas and life perspectives as they reflect our experiences and aspirations. We will often read from and refer to the CWG series of books but you do not have to have read any of the books to be most welcome. Just come with an open heart and mind, the ability to listen and if you wish, to share, and you will fit right in. Maybe you are not at all familia …

We meet to practice secrets to improve balance in a 4 week series of classes starting Thurday Feb 9th 5:45-7pm. Most of us take our sense of balance for granted -until we begin to loose it. All it takes is one bad fall to realize how insidiously it diminishes over time. While certain declines with age are unavoidable, physical therapists and fitness experts have repeatedly proved that much of the sense of balance can be preserved and even restored through exercises that require no special equipm …

Group classes are called Awareness Through Movement® (ATM) or Transformative Movement Learning (TML) depending on the modality. Fun and pleasurable movement sequences are designed to support graceful aging by increasing your vitality and upgrading your athletic and artistic performance. Group classes, which are verbally led, are safe for students of all ages and all abilities. Wear comfortable clothes.

"You must BE the change you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi This group is for anyone who would like to explore him or herself in a deeper way; who yearns for a creative outlet through which to express him/herself; who feels isolated or alone and needs the connection and support of an *authentic* community; who longs to free him/herself from old wounds that are keeping him/her stuck or repeating the same patterns over and over again; who has *big* dreams and visions but difficulty mani …

Electric Connection is a new monthly gathering fostering meaningful relationships for queer men. We have a unique energy and connection that can get obscured by the circuit scene, sexuality and dominant culture’s influence. Get engaged again in our community through this exploratory and entertaining group. Electric Connection is an intentional community where queer men can connect, heal the wounds of oppression, and find their own peace and joy through a relationship to self and other gay men. W …

All of Pathways' meditation classes are designed to empower you on your spiritual path. Classes cover a range of topics. The teaching method allows the student to integrate mind, body, spirit, and emotion simultaneously. Most people are integrated in two out of the four areas. This system will allow the student to move ahead in balance. Workshops are a great way to introduce your self to my work. I am currently teaching in Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and San Mateo! Please join me for this fun an …

… Come prepared to work out for an energizing mind-body transformation!

Purpose We are a community of individuals who strive to live the principles of yoga in daily life and in our relationships. We gather with the intention to connect from-the-heart and remember who we are at the levels of essence, truth and purpose. Although there is a core of Kripalu connected folks who started this Meet-up it is open to everyone who is on a heart-centered, yogic path. We are a group that embraces and spotlights the wisdom and talents of our group members. We are open minded and …

Join in on the fun at our Hoop Revolution Meetup! Hoop Dance is a revolutionary mind-body practice that strengthens your core, tones your entire body, reduces stress and quiets and centers the mind. People who enjoy yoga, pilates and dance love hooping. If you are looking for a fun, effective, low impact, holistic fitness practice, you'll love hooping too! Think you can't dance? Hooping makes rhythm and dance movement accessible to everyone, due to its uniquely effective dance tool - the hoop! …