… In order to create an atmosphere of inclusion and trust, all members are asked to be supportive of fellow members, even those living lifestyles which may not mesh with their own personal values and/or beliefs. This group is open to anyone working to live an authentic life and open to change. In order to create a supportive environment members are also asked to treat conversations within the group as confidential. I know there are a lot of people who are interested in the idea of NVC and l …

POLYAMORY   Explore amazing relationship possibilities most don't dare even imagine.  Loving more than one other person is not only possible it's a truly amazing and liberating experience rich with intimacy and possibilities.  Whether you're a lifer in this approach to relationships or just curious, this is the meetup for you...  

We were recently watching TED (Ted.com) videos and felt that there must be a better way to create TED-like experience in our own local community with a live audience. Fortunately, TED gave us a license for TEDx event where we can use TED brand, program structure and more, to create a great educational environment for people in LA. Our first event is co-sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Founation and TEDx to cover United Nation's 8 point plan to reduce poverty in the world, deal with the …

I'm a native of Santa Monica and a 30-year user (off and on, but definitely on for the last 10) of the wooden stairs off Adelaide. If you're a regular morning user, we've probably seen each other. Recently the stairs have been getting used for purposes (the new refreshment box, making the stairs a subject of a documentary) that will detract from the unique experience they provide and ultimately could threaten our ability to enjoy and benefit from this special resource. I want to rally our little …

The West Los Angeles Law of Attraction Group is dedicated to support people and help them attract and experience prosperity, loving relationships, and happiness. This group is designed to delve into the psychological and spiritual aspects of the law of attraction in order to provide support, insight, and tools to assist you in manifesting your dreams. Members have the opportunity to share and work together on exercises. This group is for the novice and experienced. At these workshops, Dr Ray tea …

Welcome! So many of us have experienced and struggled with emotional eating, body issues, and food and weight obsession, yet go through the experience alone, with shame and regret. The purpose of this group is to bring us together so that we may feel supported and truly heal. Borrowing from the foundations of Geneen Roth's writings (specifically Women Food and God), mindful eating, and the practices of group recovery, we will meet up and share our experiences, gaining strength and support throug …

SingularCity is an online meeting place for men and women living in Los Angeles who enjoy their independent lifestyle. This is NOT the place for "desperate daters." Although many of us do date and have romantic interests in our lives, it is not the be all, end all of our existence. Our members are active professionals, creative types and those interested in finding like-minded individuals to share events, friendship, networking and if it happens organically, perhaps even romance. Whether your in …

Time banking is about spending an hour doing something for someone in the community. That hour goes into the Time Bank as a Time Dollar. Then you have a Time dollar to spend on having someone doing something for you. It's a simple idea, but it has powerful ripple effects in building community connections. We started the West LA Time Bank a few months ago-- for people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities. EVERYONE has something unique to offer-- and everyone's time is valued equally. We a …

Welcome, You are warmly invited to join us in these ancient and health promoting breathing and moving exercises. Beginners: learn qi gong for the first time. Seasoned practitioners: further cultivate, share and refine your energy. This wonderful class is a community offering from Gentle Way Acupuncture. It is my joy to share this fun, health building practice with you. No prior experience required. Anyone can learn. I am a Culver City local, acupuncturist and owner of Gentle Way Acupuncture, …

… Again, Beverly Hills Women's Network is not for everyone but ideal for those that truly want to win, also love to laugh out loud, don't take themselves or life too seriously and are definitely interested in the ultimate international power network of savvy mature, self aware, professional multinational female players spanning cross platforms, cultures, global geographic locations, lifestyles, and professions. Ideal for those who are empowered and have created a lifestyle of financial independenc …

Zumba® is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends exotic international music and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is hypnotic, thrilling, high energy, and downright addictive. You'll have a blast while blasting away up to 1,000 calories!!! If you are looking for a fun way to get into shape or stay in shape, Zumba is your answer! No dance or fitness experience is necessary! Keishia is a licensed Zumba Instructor and takes pride in the authenticity of the Zumba experience …

Welcome to the Conscious Living & Spiritual Awakening website.  I'm excited and inspired with the potential of this group to enrich and empower the lives of like-minded souls who are awake and conscious participants in life.  I want to develop a community of Truth Seekers on a journey that will allow each of us to nurture our mind, body and spirit while meeting new people to form new friendships and joining in activities that will sustain and support our collective passion for conscious living. …

This group provides a class where you can get practice and learn about Pilates and more. The classes will be a suggested donation of $5.00 (which is a steal for a class) to cover some of the costs of the meetup dues and running the class. Two classes will be offered and if others people have suggestions we can change locations, ect. Pilates and Soft-Tissue Release The class will consist of 10 minutes before class to release muscles in order to have a more effective workout. Then 50 minutes of Pi …

Downward Dining is excited to be launching its first event in Los Angeles in March 2012. Each Downward Dining event will feature an hour-long class by a top LA yoga instructor, followed by a shared vegetarian meal, catered by one of LA’s incredible kitchens or chefs. Classes will be all-level. Food will be delicious and healthful. Conversation will flow freely. Guests of Downward Dining will be in the good company of a growing community of people interested in fitness, healthy lifestyles, but al …

Ready to Get Fit?! A group of health & wellness coaches and I are putting on FREE beach workouts/ boot camp for our clients, friends, and community to support healthy, active lifestyles! The more the merrier! Our group on the beach is steadily growing!! We meet up every Wed & Fri morning in Hermosa beach for a TOTAL BODY workout- cardio, endurance, resistance training, core & more!! No fees/ No contracts. Come & workout with us!! Super fun, awesome way to add variety to your exercise regimen!   …

Announcing our Jewish RAW Vegan Ecological Group in California, USA Recently I came across the concept Frum Vegans. I suppose if you consider how strict frum people are who observe Kosher practices, you might consider carefully going back to our roots and looking at how our lifestyle might have been like in the old days, long before the present day traditional  norms, when it comes to how strictly Kosher are we in our diets today and why is it rather significant? It would appear that Raw Vegan r …