Whether you are interested in managing stress or in exploring the spiritual side of meditation, you will feel at home in an Ananda Encinitas Meditation Meetup. As devotees of the Great Yogi Master, Paramhansa Yogananda, and members of the Ananda Sangha founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda, we are forever Blessed by extending our satsang to YOU! Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities, and …

Anyone who is interested in understanding more about how they can improve their general health, help prevent degenerative diseases, or who is interested in losing weight, getting deep regenerative sleep, detoxifying, speeding the healing of tissue injury or burns, lessening pain or depression, decreasing lymphatic congestion, cellulite, lymphedema, or wanting safe enjoyable & relaxing cosmetic improvement without surgery etc. is encouraged to join. Free community education classes are ongoing an …

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement(R) lessons reduce or eliminate all kinds of pain, improve athletic performance, enhance posture, and promote behaviors that reduce stress. While many people find the Feldenkrais Method(R) because they have a condition that medical science has little to offer (rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, repetitive motion injury, Parkinson's Disease, etc.) this is a practice that can benefit anyone. Not an exercise class, the movements you will explore influence your ne …

For those who can see, the outlines of the Universal Temple of the Lord of Love are definite and on the verge of precipitation. From the spiritual center of divine energy pours forth the inspiration bringing fresh revelation, fresh hope, and a fresh incentive towards a fuller spiritual living. From this approach the great reciprocal concepts of freedom, the dream of brotherhood, of fellowship, of world cooperation and of a peace based on right human relations is an inspired testimony. From this …

San Diego Artificial Intelligence has meetings corresponding to the AI related on-line courses from Udacity, Coursera, edX and others. Join us to get notified about local study groups for these and related classes. Please submit which study groups you're interested in. "Fifteen people meet each week at the Ansir Innovation Center, a community space with big tables and comfortable chairs, in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood of San Diego." -- New York Times, November 04, 2012. Anybody with an interest …

We welcome atheists, agnostics, secularists, and humanists in the North County San Diego area, and proximal regions. The objective of this group is to bring like minded individuals together for fun, recreation, and intellectual activities. We offer the benefits of human social interaction, without the interference of religion or superstitious dogma. Please note: Membership dues of $10.00/member annually are entirely voluntary. Members will never be required to pay dues in order to join the grou …

San Diego Transhumanists is a place for forward-thinking individuals, whether or not they identify as transhumanists, singularitarians, skeptics, futurists or any other label. All reason-responsive people are welcome. The aim of the group is to foster a community of intellectual and personal growth for its members. The following topics are of particular relevance: 1) Discussing the future of humanity and sentient life. 2) Developing a broader awareness of the current state of the world, and wh …

We're building a community for San Diego hackers and founders by organizing local study groups on technology and entrepreneurship around the free online university classes provided by Stanford, Berkley, MIT, Udacity, Coursera, and others. Sign up for any of the free online classes and join their San Diego study groups.

In this group, we explore & discuss the Eyology sciences (Iridology and Sclerology) and their modern applications, plus Natural Medicine and the Radical Healing Principles of Adi Da. Everyone from sheer beginners to seasoned top professionals are welcome. Join us in considering these amazing skills and principles that should be taught in every medical school in the world. We will start with introductions, then go right into a discussion and PowerPoint on our subject.  Yes, we will do some basic …

This group is for people who are interested in Data Science, Big Data, Hadoop, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and other disciplines involving turning raw data into value.

Welcome to the SD Thinkers and Revelry Makers!  We are a group of young professionals who enjoy learning about current topics while experiencing culture and cuisine.  Join in stimulating discussion with great company and good food.  Each of our events will focus on a new topic and take place at a new location.  We're looking forward to exploring spectacular local lounges, restaurants, cafes, as well as events in arts and sciences. Our group welcomes and encourages diverse viewpoints, and fosters …

Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan focuses on awakening your energy and unlocking your inner potential through specific breathing, movements, stretching, meditation, and mantra. This powerful effective form of Yoga is a great way to recharge and heal your body quickly. A typical Kundalini Yoga class will start and end with the most beautiful and ancient chants which open and calm the heart. Then we proceed with a carefully planned sequence of postures, movements and breathing exercises, cal …

Natural Healing ignites from Sacred Ways! We will meet monthly from FUN gatherings to FREE workshops with lots of tips to help you in your healing on any level ~ Body, Mind, or Soul. Can you remember back to the first time you wished there was more to life. Honestly you realized you not only wished, but you knew there was more deep, deep down. This place of inner knowing feels so good, safe, and perhaps makes everything in life feel easier & lighter. Connecting now to that feeling and Be Inspire …

This meetup group was created to add additional features to our already functioning group on facebook. You can get there by going to https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandiegoskeptics/  That is where we post articles and have online discussion and where we currently have 276 members. We meet on the 1st and 3ird Thursday of every month at a pub or for movie nights at a home with a large projector screen. We also do hiking, parties and other events. Our group tends to skew younger than other group …

This is a group for people who love everything anime and want to meet others who have the same interests. Members can feel free to suggest events or meetups etc. This is just a place for everyone to have fun and make some new friends. We will go to conventions, talk about and watch anime, eat delicious Asian foods, and just have a great time.

LabRats is a remarkable new kid-centered program that inspires young people to love learning about all things science and technology. Our passionate guides create engaging demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and outings for the entire family. We focus on fun, character development, and community service while providing world-class hands-on science experiences for everyone. "If your kids don't LOVE science after spending a day with us, then science just isn't their thing." Shawn Carlson, Ph.D. La …

The San Diego Chapter of ACS supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the national organization: Mission, Vision, Values The mission of the American Cetacean Society is to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. Vision Whales, dolphins, and porpoises face more challenges today than at any other time in history. More than ever before, we must explore innovative, strategic ways to ensure the protection, safety, …

Welcome to the SD Thinkers and Revelry Makers! We are a group of professionals who enjoy learning about current topics while experiencing culture and cuisine. Join in stimulating discussion with great company and good food. Each of our events will focus on a new topic and take place at a new location. We're looking forward to exploring spectacular local lounges, restaurants, cafes, as well as events in arts and sciences. Our group welcomes and encourages diverse viewpoints, and fosters illuminat …

This is is a spiritual community that honors all paths to Spirit and can help you experience a personal relationship with the Divine. When the Divine is the focus of our spirituality, then other areas of our lives fall into place – we are happier, we can do more for others, be better stewards of the Earth, and help bring peace and harmony to the world.

Calling all Whovians, Time Lords, Companions, Daleks and variations thereupon interested in meeting others obsessed with Doctor Who to watch new and old episodes, talk Gallifreyan politics, share regeneration tips and tricks, and other geeky activities.

Our group is designed to bring together those who love cosplay, costumed performing, comics, sy fy, anime and video games! We'll share costuming tips, go to conventions together, host group photoshoots, engage in community volunteer work, and create activities for cosplayers to fellowship in and out of costume! We are the sister group to the NY Cosplayer Network and will gather with them at various conventions both groups happen to attend! Join us for the fun, fantasy and fellowship that comes w …

A practice group for ThetaHealing® practitioners to share and develop technique, clear old beliefs and blocks to healing, practice body scan and remote healing techniques, manifesting for your highest good. Shattering the Paradigm of False Limit By Gregg Braden Could the spontaneous healing of disease, living to advanced ages, an instant connection with everyone and everything, and even time travel be our true heritage in the universe? New discoveries suggest that the answer to questions such …

This is an education and business development meetup that will teach you how rich people think. It compares the thoughts, habits and philosophies of the middle class to the world class when it comes to wealth. The differences are as extreme as they are numerous. The strategy is simple: learn how rich people think, copy them, take action and get rich. The principles are from the book "How Rich People Think", and hits hard and never lets up. It's based on a quarter century of interviews with milli …

Here's what we do: we get together at 6:30ish every 1st Friday of the month and watch a movie. If the movie has merits that we wish to discuss, dissect or ponder, we sit a little closer together and do just that. Many movies have great messages to share but others we watch just for the pure joy of losing ourselves in other places and other worlds. I supply the snacks and drinks (usually in the form of baked chips and bottled water) but please feel free to bring your own. Beam yourself on down an …

This is a good old fashioned book club, but with a specific focus - personal development through understanding ourselves within the natural world. All religions and spiritualities, once your remove the metaphysics, center on understanding and optimizing the human condition. We seek to do that through understanding the natural world, ourselves, and our place in the natural world. We will be covering cosmology, evolution, neuroscience, psychology, and a host of other paradigms on our quest. We wil …

This group is about biotechnology and pharmaceutical scientists getting together to discuss industry trends, services, software, hardware, wetware and above all science! I would like the format to be on thirty minute presentation from one of our members or sponsors followed by food, drink and discussion.  I know there are a lot of small start-ups out there, and I'm sure you miss having a large group of professionals to interact with.  I hope to fill that gap. I love talking science.  If you work …

This group is for science educators who want to share ideas and create learning experiences in k-12 science education using technology. It has an entrepreneurial flavor and focuses on finding solutions to science education challenges. We'll generate outdoor science, as well as lab and classroom solution ideas.