Inspired by Eckhart Tolle, this group seeks to go beyond Eckhart's book into the actual day to day practice of being Present. One awakens the moment one realizes one is asleep ie. not Present. In order to sustain these moments of clarity, formulate an aim. For instance, whenever one awakens into the Moment, try to be aware of sounds for the following 30 seconds or longer. In this way, over time, one verifies both the pervasiveness of sleep and the power of Now. Recommended reading for 2012: The …

Red Hot means that our minds are heated with excitement and commitment to ourselves and others on this path to knowing the present and understanding what a gift it is to be here. The "Mindfulness' is about being present to "what is", instead of "what is not"...accepting and not judging. I have studied and led groups in somatic and mindfulness for over 15 years in the Bay Area and would love to reconnect with others on this journey. Looking for red hot minds....please email me.. Alison Leigh, MFT …

Awakening? It’s not just about Waking Up --- to realize our conscious nature. It’s also about Waking DOWN --- into life, our bodies, and relating to others in Mutuality (with authenticity and honoring). These are the insights of Saniel Bonder, creator of the spiritual path of Waking Down in Mutuality (WDM), and a founding member of Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute. Many people have awakened through WDM, and dozens of WDM teachers are available to facilitate highly personalized unfolding into the …

Join us in an Inquiry Circle to do The Work of Byron Katie in a small, supportive setting. When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:30 pm to 8:45 Where: 1300 Grand Street, Alameda 94501 Gently and lovingly inquire into troubling thoughts -- thoughts like "I made a mistake" -- "I need him to love me" -- "She should respect me more" -- "I need to figure out what to do." Leave feeling lighter and freer and more in touch with your compassion for yourself and others. Simple yet profoun …

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 group is for people who are seeking to establish deep spiritual friendships both with others, and with themselves. We will commit to co-creating an atmosphere that offers deep listening, unwavering compassion -- and potentially life-altering challenge to the status quo. This ongoing group will explore and practice ways to 1) Access our deepest wisdom, and 2) More completely integrate and embody that wisdom in all aspects of our lives. In this process, we’ll draw respectfully from many s …

My name is Keisha Gallegos and I am the owner of Starlit Path Life Coaching. I have been certified by Oprah magazine's life coach and Harvard sociologist, Martha Beck PhD. I help people bridge the gap between the life they have and the life they dream of having. If you've been feeling like you were meant to do more with your life, but you don't know what, or you know what you want, but are afraid to do it- join us! Our meetup is actually an EVENT.  The membership dues include dinner, cocktails, …

We meet twice a month to meditate and spend quality time together.  First meeting of the month, in addition to meditating, we play Eckhart Tolle's recent talks followed by a fun potluck dinner.  Second meeting also starts with meditation but is more of an open forum for discussions on inspirational excerpts and passages from books you are currently reading, experiences and stories from our own lives.

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 …

Practical discussions, tools and tips for accessing the Power Of Now and living in the Present based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, the 4th Way and other mystical traditions.

For Events visit www.eastbayopencircle.org.  (click on our Meetup "Follow us" links) The East Bay Open Circle is dedicated to supporting the practices of mindful and open-hearted awareness. We draw our inspiration from a variety of spiritual, religious, psychological, and scientific traditions which support the cultivation of direct experience, insight, and compassion. We host a number of local speakers and teachers on a regular basis, as well as other speakers invited from around the world. We …

The year is 2012. You are in San Francisco. You are ready to awaken. Actually, you've been awakening. You’ve read spiritual books and maybe attended meetings and retreats. You love Awakening Conversations that deepens your Presence. You are ready to give up ego, drama, suffering, mirages, and unconscious relationships. The ego is not as ready to give up sometimes. We can together create this space to return to peace. You want to find inner peace, conscious loving and continue on your next step i …

Practical discussions, tools and tips for accessing the Power of Now and living in Presence. Based on teachings of Eckhart Tolle, the Fourth Way / Gurdjieff and other mystical tradition

The purpose Practical Application of Spiritual Truths is to assist those who are aware of basic spiritual truths and yet struggle to live their lives by what they know. These spirtual truths include the power of gratitude, what we resist persists and take nothing personally. The group will meet monthly and focus on one truth per meeting. The evening will include in depth information on the truth of the evening, a discussion time and some activities to deepen you understanding and commitment. If …

We are a group of people with years of experience following spiritual journeys, and have decided to meet regularly to explore the deepest nature of ourselves and human nature. We will hold discussions and explore our spiritual growth and deepening awareness through inquiry and sharing topics. If you are on a spiritual journey and looking for the truth of existence beyond suffering, you may want to be part of our new group. We embrace all paths that are nurturing, allow us to see through our iden …

On going Drop in group. change your thinking, change your life. Manifest your dreams. find your blocks and remove them. come explore with us, as we use many tools of growth and change. "The four Agreements" Don Miguel Ruiz "The work " Byron Katie, Abraham Hicks, Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Choppra, Seth, Rumi And Hafiz. Join us as we evolve.

Awakened Living is a 21st century movement for people who consider themselves spiritual, but not religious, and have a deep hunger for personal and global transformation. We are a diverse group of like-minded people dedicated to joyous celebration, spiritual practice, and connected community. Our mission is to encourage and inspire the awakening of human consciousness. Awakened Living does not rely on a dogma or a prescribed set of beliefs. We feel it is more valuable to ask the right questio …

The Role of Men in Society is Changing We are a group of men seeking to explore and define our sense of identity around women, work and sexual desire. We learn to trust and lean on each other to discuss our inner truths relating to love, commitment, integrity and desire to fuck other women. We explore the works of Eckhart Tolle, David Deida & similar thought leaders to further define how to focus our masculine energy in service of an evolving world consciousness. A consciousness that is demandi …

Do you envision a New Earth—knowing that a change in consciousness starts with yourself? Do the direct teachings of non-dual sages such as: Adyashanti, Ramana Maharshi, Krishnamurti, Nisargadatta, Eckart Tolle, Mooji, Jean Klein, Robert Adams, and Byron Katie resonate with you? Nondual (not two) teachings point to our oneness with everything. This group holds monthly meetings to explore inquiry of the Infinite through the teachings of Advaita Vedanta and Zen Buddhism. We meditate, socialize, and …

Heart Space Teachings is a learning group that investigates where spirituality and science intersect. We discuss new as well as ancient interpretations of reality and determine how best to apply these into our daily lives. Our teachings support individuals, couples and families who want to enhance their lives through the practical application of New Thought principles. Our classes, workshops and retreats are for serious students who want to go deeper into their spiritual awakening and are willin …

This group is for anyone interested in developing their own sense of spirit and/or self awareness. We all have our own path to follow, but let's come together and share our thoughts and ideas along the way.