Do you want to reduce your consumer impact on the earth, humans, and animals? Are you concerned about the wastefulness of our consumer society? Learn how to find useable goods in the refuse of our throw-away culture, to identify wild edibles, to repair and rebuild bikes, clothing and more. Learn more about our group at our website, freegan.info. And join our mailing lists on Riseup (https://lists.riseup.net/www/home) broken out by what you're interested in-- events only, discussion, a spontaneou …

New York City + African Dance Rhythms = African Soul Jam, the FUN side of Africa! Are you a DANCE or MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS? Do you like African pop music or are curious to know more about it? Then come to our African Soul Jam Meetup events, where you can socialize and dance with other music enthusiasts who are friendly and international in styles. Unfamiliar with modern African rhythms? Imagine beats that get your head nodding, your hips swaying, and your feet tapping, even if you don’t understand w …

Who is this meetup group for? Will I fit in? If you love to travel and like to experience new and exciting things, this is the meetup group for you. Are you spontaneous and always waiting to the last minute to decide to “getaway”? Are you a planner and like to prepare for a trip a minimum of a year in advance? Do you consider vacation only to be a Rest & Relaxation experience? When you vacation is partying and mingling with singles a necessity? If you answered "yes" to any of the above ques …

This Meetup is designed to help people enrich their social relationships, increase creativity, enhance spontaneity, and meet new friends. This is not a superficial singles discussion; it’s an exclusive social experience based on the concepts of Fromm, Maslow, Reich, Ellis, and other greats in humanistic philosophy and psychology. The philosopher Martin Buber said that life is an encounter with oneself, others and nature, but we need to have these encounters enhance warmth, mutual understanding a …

Acem Meditation You don’t try to relax. You just sit comfortably in a chair with eyes closed, practicing a simple mental technique, allowing a deep relaxation to take hold of body and mind. In Acem Meditation, you repeat a meditation sound mentally without effort, while thoughts and impressions are allowed to come and go freely. There is no attempt at emptying the mind. Relaxation comes naturally. Knots and ties unravel, stress and worries gradually give way to a calmer frame of mind. Afterwar …

This workshop focuses on the freedom & fun of Vocal Improvisation. After warming-up our voices & exploring some improvisational vocabulary we'll let our creativity unleash! We'll do some exercises & "pieces" that explore different facets of improvisation. We'll look for your own improvisational vocabulary and "language". The workshop includes my powerfully freeing “body, breath, voice warm-up” along with vocal exercises specifically designed to open the voice as a spontaneous improvisational ins …

Our group is all about partnership dancing-- SALSA, TANGO, SWING, TWO-STEP, BALLROOM, SALSA, SALSA, TANGO, TANGO, WEDDING DANCES, AND MORE! MEETUP WITH US AND find great dance parties, classes and general opportunities to have fun dancing and meeting new people! JOIN US! WE'D LIKE TO MEET YOU! Dancing represents happiness and celebration in life and is a form of adult recreation and play. When you tell yourself you have no rhythm and therefore cannot dance, you are expressing that you are someho …

Junto is a monthly meeting which focuses on libertarianism, Objectivism and investing. The NYC Junto was founded in 1985 by investor Victor Niederhoffer, who hosts each meeting. Information about Victor and his activities is available at his website dailyspeculations. This Junto is inspired by the Junto hosted by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia from 1727 to 1757. Like Franklin, we bring together intelligent people to discuss intellectual issues in a respectful manner. Our meetings are held i …

Bodhisattvas are all over New York City, but you wouldn't know it even if you met one. Why? Because a bodhisattva's intention to work for the benefit of others is held hidden in his/her heart. What is a bodhisattva? A bodhisattva is anyone who is motivated by compassion and seeks enlightenment not only for him/herself, but also for all beings everywhere. Are you a bodhisattva who would like to meet other bodhisattvas for friendship and business networking? Allow Bodhi Lounge to fulfill your need …

Meet new people, professionals, students, models, employees, business owners, everyday people!  This is your place!!  Be healthy!  Do something exciting and fun!  Meet extraordinary people! Experience the magic on the dance floor, something you never thought you'd be doing in a million years... Dancing represents happiness and celebration in life and is a form of adult recreation and play! When you tell yourself you have no rhythm and therefore cannot dance, you are expressing that you are someh …

Becoming an engaged reader requires commitment and intellectual curiosity, but the rewards are great. The IAM Readers Guild is designed to allow readers to interact with others in their own community as well as the wider global reading community, and to learn a “deeper empathy” through experiencing great writing that wrestles with big ideas in many cultural contexts. Each month, groups around the world will meet to discuss the book of the month (ours being in NYC), beginning with a list of ques …

This is a totally experiential group in which you will learn the basic priniciples of Theater Improvisation and use them in numerous Theater Games designed to let your most creative, spontaneous side out without trying. Most people who come have a fun, relaxing experience with lots of laughter.

With short notice we go out and do good things like give blood, walk sheltered dogs, plant a tree...and then have a beer. Space is limited.

A group for successful men who want even greater success with women and business. Add more horse power to your career, great car and amazing apartment with tools that work. You already have the beautiful woman, but you wonder about those exotic, sultry and sexy women you encounter during your day. Or you want to know how to reach this level. For the confirmed bachelor, recently divorced man, someone fresh out of a long-term relationship, want to date interracially, date much older, date much you …

We LOVE to create JOY by surprising people! We are looking for like-minded people who love to challenge themselves, get up and dance (even if they've never danced before!), have a great time and meet new people! We'd love to hear your Flash Mob ideas too! They don't always have to be a dance! Register for our events at www.flashmobamerica.com/event-reg!

This is a group for people living on the Upper East Side who like me work close to home and dont really travel that far from our area ... Figured the best friends to have are the ones that live near you so if you want to have that spontaneous outing or just need that friend to head to the bar with you so you can let some things off your chest ... Lets make this the premium location for meeting people on the Upper East Side.

When you come to West Side Talkers, You Don't Just Get A Toastmasters Public Speaking Club, You get An Experience! At West Side Talkers You get A One-Stop-Shop For All Your Public Speaking Needs. Our comprehensive program at West Side Talkers is designed to help you develop your public speaking skills, more quickly and efficiently. - And all this while having Fun! Here is a quick snapshot of what we do at West Side Talkers that is an enhancement of our Toastmasters program. (No other Toastmaste …

If you're looking to discover what else is possible in your relationships, you've come to the right place. We're a grassroots group led by graduates of various Authentic World programs (www.authenticworld.org), and we're committed to exploring what it's like to fully "be yourself" in relationship with other human beings. While we are not an official Authentic World branch, we facilitate our versions of Authentic Relating Games Nights (visit www.authenticworld.org/games-night for more informatio …

Central Park, a world of its own, is also one of the most beautiful and fascinating parks on the planet.  Every little hill and valley, crevice and corner, rock formation and grove of trees, lake and bridge, provide inspiration to any artist who would bring his sketchpad or easel.  Lovers, musicians, skaters, cyclists, dog walkers, sunbathers, frisbee players, parents with children, and even artists themselves provide a rich palette of human subject matter. Come and join other painters, our coll …

Deeksha (aka Oneness Blessing) initiates a gradual neurobiological shift in the brain that when complete enables the senses to be free from the interference of the mind. When the senses are unclouded by the mind’s interpretations, a natural clarity of perception occurs with accompanying spontaneous feelings of joy, inner calmness and connection. Deeksha works by awakening Kundalini, a latent spiritual energy located at the base of the spine. This creates a gradual shift in consciousness, freeing …

This Meetup is designed to help people enrich their social relationships, increase creativity, enhance spontaneity, and meet new friends. This is not a superficial singles discussion; it’s an exclusive social experience based on the concepts of Fromm, Maslow, Reich, Ellis, and other greats in humanistic philosophy and psychology. The philosopher Martin Buber said that life is an encounter with oneself, others and nature, but we need to have these encounters enhance warmth, mutual understanding a …

Join Karen's Enlightenment Power Group to transform your life from mediocre to brilliant.  Achieve all you desire: abundance, great well-being, optimism, creativity, a career you love, meaningful relationships, improved intuitive abilities.  Focus on all these improvements while developing intimate connections with like-minded people.  Rarely does an opportunity exists where you can experience support, enlightenment, acceptance, personal development, life-improvements all in a setting that is fu …

Freeman Theatre initiative aims to create an atmosphere in which all members feel comfortable being themselves while developing a creative faculty. Whatever the passion may be, we are dedicated to providing an environment void of social pressure and plenty in mutual encouragement. In it we can grow while maintaining a state of mindfulness and progressing in the absence of fear. On the contrary to being an isolated experience, our philosophy and pragmatism is applicable to all facets of life, and …

Speed-dating can be expensive. The entry price alone is around $35 to $40, and then you have the drinks and transportation... This would all be fine if you felt pretty sure you were going to meet your one-and-only that night, but often you simply need to go a few times to come across the person that's right for you. Don't get us wrong - we're huge fans of speed-dating. We think it way better than online dating, as you can not beat a quick face-to-face encounter to establish if the chemistry is …

We started this group to help people relax & bring abundance into their lives. During this meditation there is a transfer and realignment of energy that awakens the dormant spiritual energy within us. It does not conflict with religious beliefs, which is, after all, ultimately about reconnecting with “spirit”. During the meditation, energy is being transmitted and a neurological shift is occurring. An awakening to a state of “Oneness” (returning to the awareness of being part of the source of al …

Flash Dash Series are for philanthropists and NYC runners, funners (fun runners), marathoners, walkers, singles, races, mud run & obstacle junkies. From marathoners to absolute beginners (walkers welcome), we put on amazing 5k fun runs in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Our races are once a month, just $25 and your proceeds always go to a local charity. Check out our group & our pictures. We LOVE having fun! (And hey, getting a run in while giving back to the community isn't so bad either.) :) "Flash Das …

This is a group for women who like doing different activities and have different interests but haven't quite found a fit with some of the other groups out there or may be a bit shy and are looking for a supportive group of people to get out there go to events/do things with. I also hope this can be a group for women who have come out fairly recently in their late 20s to early 30s and are trying to navigate this new territory. I started this group because I am all of the above and think it would …

Writing the Mind Alive: the Proprioceptive Method for Finding Your Authentic Voice is the title of the book which describes the Proprioceptive Writing® (PW) practice.  PW is a method for exploring the psyche through writing. Easy enough for anyone to learn it, PW is practiced to music in 25-minute sessions, under stress-free conditions, alone or in groups. Through a process we call “Inner Hearing,” PW teaches you to listen to your thoughts with empathy and curiosity and reflect on them in writin …