At Tibetology, Tibet is more than a geographic location on the highest point of the earth. Its magnitude has become symbolic as well as geographic.Tibertology Inc. is a non-profit oragnaziation was found by Master Tersar Tulku and has been in operation by volunteers since 1999.  The establishment of theTibetology Incorporation [TI] is the result of a few like-minded Tibetan spiritual teachers, lay practitioners, and scholars who see the wellbeing of Tibetans and their cultural heritage as an inh …

Welcome to Kenpo in the Park!  We have been practicing almost every Saturday morning since July, 2011.  This meetup group is about learning kenpo and basic self defense, although a couple of our members have experience with other martial arts and all styles are welcome.  Whether you have prior martial arts experience and want to get back, or if you've never thrown a punch, I hope to see you on Saturday mornings. Quick background on Kenpo:  Kenpo Karate is the oldest style of Kenpo being taught i …

Mindful Sex: The Newest Approach to Sex™ is both an ancient healing art and a new tradition founded by Author and Somatic Psychotherapist, Alison Leigh Siegel, MFT. In this group, she shares the secrets behind what is most fulfilling and gives you the opportunity to discover for yourself how to be mindful in every day situations and especially during sex. http://www.mindfulsexwithalison.blogspot.com/

Throughout the week the SF Free School offers free classes to anyone and everyone who wants to learn, have fun and meet new people. Classes we’ve offered have been in dance, drumming, martial arts, philosophy, dating, meditation, improv, yoga, writing - and many other topics as well.   Though the mix of classes and events we hold varies over time, some weeks with many events and others with just a few, much of what we held in the past was out of a yoga and dance studio, and hence, in the past, w …

Some may think you're a unicorn, but you just want to create. This group is dedicated to bringing out both the hacker and designer in all of us. The old dichotomy of developer vs. designer is a relic of 20th century corporate America. In this experimental group, we study interaction and visual design while simultaneously translating our new-found sensibilities into actual code. This group is about balancing our logical and linear left brains with our imaginative and creative right brains.

Ruth's Table is a center where people of all generations come together to explore their creativity.  We offer weekly Tai Chi classes, gallery space, weekend workshops, modern dance, and more! Currently on display in our gallery is Mission: Russian Art By The Bay, a showcase of nine contemporary Russian artists. More information about our programming can be found on our website: www.ruthstable.org.  Check out our Programs page for info on upcoming classes and events.  If you have any questions, …

The goal of Spiritual Arts Institute is to help people from all walks of life accelerate their spiritual understanding and development. Through the various activities of the institute, it is our aim to help reassign metaphysics to its proper place in the study of life and human development and to inspire confidence, love, self-sufficiency, charity, kindness, creativity, and inner knowing in all aspects of life. Our mission statement is: To offer clear, accurate, and understandable instruction d …

  The purpose of this group is to spread the word about Holotropic Breathwork groups to a larger number of people, as well as share when the different groups are happening.  With this group I want to provide a space for those curious and new to the work, to experience it for the first time in a supportive and nourishing environment.   As well as those who have practiced it for some time, have a place and a community to come back to.   I have found through the years, that this work is a wonderf …

We (Mireya and Rosy) are artists and creative arts therapists living in the Bay Area. What began as a longing to create a freeing arts practice for ourselves became a deep desire to provide an authentically enlivening experience for others. For over a year, we explored the questions, "What kind of conditions would just naturally, organically nurture the creative process in people? And, what kind of structure and container could safely hold and guide a diversity of experiences?" Once we found ans …

We are redefining a "Black Sheep" as: a person who contributes innovative and meaningful ideas and action to the world because of his/her willingness to deviate from the accepted standards of his/her groups. This group supports and nurtures the willingness to be different, as it can be hard to go against the grain...and that is often where brilliance flourishes. We are forming a community that supports individuality. If you are into art, creation, philosophy, wellness, and self-growth, have a vi …

… And if you already love dancing or art-making, you can expand your creative energies through Paint Dancing. International Paint Dancing has spread to cities across the country and around the world, bringing diverse groups together for fun and self-expression, and supporting the efforts of mashedpotatoes.org to provide hunger relief. Click "About Us" for more details about Paint Dancing in the San Francisco and Bay Area region. Exuberantly, Matt Jones ___________________ PaintDa …

Hip Hot mamas are not willing to sacrifice fashion, beauty or their bodies once they become mothers. Looking for style-centric SF mamas with babies, toddlers or very young children who are not afraid to look hot on the playground...(my high shoe loves to sink into the soft rubber floor)  Are you an avant-garde fashionista, artist, designer or entrepreneur that finds true enjoyment out of life? Are you crazy about fitness,  style, fashion, and art?  Do you adore …

Lost Coin continues a tradition of evolving the presentation of the Dharma while retaining its central essence. Founded by Daniel Doen Silberberg Sensei in 2006, Lost Coin incorporates Zen teachings and methods with insights and practices derived from other wisdom traditions—most notably, those of G.I. Gurdjieff. It is an approach that abandons traditional religious and cultural trappings in order to embrace and unite with contemporary development in science, technology and art. In the individ …

Founded by Tara Russell of Three Month Visa Coaching and Consulting and run in partnership with Laurie Koski of Pink Shoe Tours, this is a great Meetup for seasoned globetrotters and armchair travelers alike! Our Travel Book Club discussions and Travel Lectures Series events feature books and speakers to inspire you if you are currently dreaming of "hitting the road" as well as provide necessary resources for planning and realizing that trip of a lifetime. Our focus is building a community of tr …

Are you new to the Richmond District? Are you a longtime Richmond district native and want to share your favorite spots or explore new ones with new friends? Or do you live outside the Richmond, but want to explore this area while meeting new people?... So let's get to know the area better together and explore all the hidden gems and culture to be found out here...believe me, there's something for EVERYONE in the Richmond! Beach/nature walks, picnics, bbqs, bonfires, pubs, game/trivia nigh …

Caffeinated Creators of San Francisco Is the sound of the frother your personal muse? Are you an artist, a writer, a poet, a programmer, a musician, a web designer, or any other type of creative soul who does some of his/her best work surrounded by café tables full of zombiesque souls staring intently into the electronic abyss? Do you think all cafes should be required to have pencil sharpeners? Do you think outlets are next to godliness? Do you feel a project isn't complete without the requisit …