Yoga is a wonderful destressor and is the ultimate way of connecting the body and mind. As graduates of the 2011/2012 class from the 9-month long Yoga Teacher Training & Immersion program from blue lotus studio, we want to share what we've learned with our fellow Raleighites that would like to try vinyasa yoga. Join if you are interested in taking some by-donation and some complimentary beginner/open level yoga classes and finding some peace of mind! :) *Disclaimer: By becoming a member of this …

This group will explore the use of stones, gems and crystals for healing, empowerment, protection, and spiritual growth. We will learn about using crystals alone and in combination with Lightwork, Energy Healing, Shamanic Healing and other healing modalities. The co-facilitators of this group are William Young and Vickie Penninger, Sparkling Crystal Dreamer. William is a Reiki Master/Teacher practicing and teaching in Carrboro, NC. He teaches Traditional Usui Reiki, Arcing Radial Light Healing, …

Do you want to find meaning in your life?  Do you wonder what it's all about?  Is this all that there is?  If you want to live more mindfully, tame your mind to handle the world's chaos with equanimity, and interact with others with more compassion and good heart, then please join us.  We strive to make everything we do and say be of benefit to others. Our tradition has an unbroken lineage all the way back to the historical Buddha. Our root teacher is Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the embodiment of …

This is a gathering for anyone who is wanting to transform their way of living, find happiness within and wake up from a trance that has bound you to a fearful way of life. Relationship with yourself and others will be opened to a more compassionate level through the context of group sharing, transformative teachings, and meditation. The focus of each session is to integrate the experiences of everyday life, to deal with the challenge of emotional reactive habits that create separation and suffe …

Join the Cary Circle of Dreamers to share with others who are interested in the way our dreams speak to us… and how we can become more intimate with ourselves when we listen to what our dreams have to say. The world that opens to us when we sleep offers wisdom and guidance. Whether a dream involves snippets from the day, abstract elements, or dramatic action, it extends a gift to the dreamer through attunement to its symbols. Those who witness us as we share our dreams and our interpretive proce …

I decided to start this group after discovering among native American and other indigenous peoples their tradition of spiritual teachers called "Earth Keepers". Earth Keepers accept the responsibility to honor the spiritual essence of this Earth and all her "helpers" among the angelic beings, ancestral beings, the nature spirits and the elementals. By honoring and giving support to these beings, they support the Earth at this dangerous moment in history. Like humanity, these Beings need the supp …

… They are the true teachers of mankind, directing the spiritual evolution of all of those who desire to reunite with the divine consciousness, or God, or whatever name you wish to use as the Highest Source. They are great spiritual leaders that include; Jesus, Mother Mary, Gautama Buddha, Lady Master Kwan Yin, Kuthumi, St. Germain, St. Michael, Archangel Gabriel, El Morya, Lord Lanto, Lord Maitreya, Lady Master Nada, Raphael, Serapis Bay, Mother Mary, and Uriel, etc.  Each has a specialty in whic …

Facebook is great, but nothing beats face-to-face connection and support to design and maintain a life of meaning, purpose, substance, joy and wholeness. THAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETUP GROUP: ---> To create a safe space where we support each other in discovering our own wisdom in order to develop our authentic sense of self; ---> And as we grow more into our authentic self, we’ll enhance our capacity to live more powerfully, less fearfully, and more on purpose to get more of what we want out …

SCONC is a working group founded in April 2007 to bring together local science communication professionals. We provide fellowship and networking among folks who bring science to the public. We include science writers, journalists, public information officers, teachers and institutional communicators from academia, government labs, industry, museums and schools just about anyone interested in communicating science. Ours is a big-tent organization.

Twelve Step meetings are great.  However, are there times when you have yearned for still deeper meaning or a clearer understanding of how to apply what is referred to as spiritual principles to daily living? The purpose and vision for this Meetup is to provide a safe, non-judgmental forum where we can explore a diversity of teachings. Wherever you are in your recovery journey, whether you are a disillusioned old timer, a big book thumper or somewhere in between- it is my intention to create an …

The goal of this group is to get homeschool families together in our area for friendship, support, to share information and experiences, as well as a place for our children to socialize with other homeschoolers. This Meetup is also a place to learn more about homeschooling and all the tremendous resources available.  Information has been and will continue to be posted on our Discussion Board. This group is based in Holly Springs but we would like to meet other homeschoolers in the surrounding ar …

Is there a book on the classics list you've always wanted to read? There's a reason they're on that list and it's not so high school English teachers can torture students, most of them are wonderful stories! Why make reading literature a chore, let's enjoy a margarita with our Mark Twain or a Appletini with Austin and possibly if we're feeling brave a whiskey with Whitman. Let's get together and have fun discussing all the classics! This group is for men and women in their 20's & 30's who enjoy …

This group is for people who have or want to have their books published on eBook pages such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Sony, iTunes, Diesel-eBook, Smashwords, etc. The object of this group is to help people get through the intricacies of getting your book out, and share resources for cover art, advertising, and formatting. It was started by Steve Stone, teacher of eBook publishing classes at Wake Tech Community College because there is no group like it in the area.

This group is for anyone who has a passion for American Sign Language (ASL). We welcome all adults who are Deaf, hard of hearing (HH), hearing, students, parents, teachers, interpreters, or any community member looking for an opportunity to connect with other signers! We offer a casual and fun environment, opportunities to get together for conversation, laughs and fellowship, make new friends, socialize, relax and enjoy each other's company, as well as having the privilege of helping others stre …

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Celebrate the Sabbats, Magick, & Pagan Community. OPEN CIRCLE & MAGICKS is a non-affiliated, volunteer, public meet-up group. This is a space for people to connect for reasons of magick. Go to our Message Boards to find information on and connect with: teachers, students, covens, celebrations, and more. OC&M host Sabbat Holiday Celebrations designed to feel like the "village holiday" that it should be. The Sabbat Holiday will include:ritual, activities, and net working. All can attend and pa …