Insight Meditation or Vipassana is a simple technique, beginning with focusing the attention on the breath. However, simple doesn't always mean easy. It can be very helpful to have the support of a group and a teacher to navigate the challenges that arise in this practice. . This Insigt Meditation practice concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of Insight Meditation is the practice of Mindfulness, a practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgment …

Join us for friendship and fun and become a better public speaker in the process. Sunrise Toastmasters has helped members with their personal and professional development for over 50 years. Our club has a nice mix of new and experienced members who provide a supportive environment for improving communication and leadership skills. We meet every Thursday morning from 6:45 AM – 8:00 AM at the Standard Insurance Center in downtown Portland. The address is 900 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Enter o …

Discuss with like minded men the process of personal growth, transformation and spirituality. I am looking for a group of guys who are working hard at becoming more spiritual, developing healthy thinking patterns, learning how to meditate, etc... I believe that to live the life of our dreams we have to do the work and we need to support each other as men. This is a non-denominational group. While it is spiritual, it is not religious. Sorry ladies, but this is just for the guys.

Welcome to the Speak Love Meetup Group. You will not be well-served by this group if you "show up cold", that is, with no knowledge of or experience with Compassionate Communication. You will be welcomed AND you will probably find the material and exercises raise more questions than answers for you. You will be best served by this group if you have done at least one of the following: read Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. listened to the audio version …

Peace is something that everyone wants. Though we search for it in things around us, it's within us all the time, and readily available to experience all the time, too. Peace doesn't create or come from an absence of war. Rather, wars happen as a result of the war that people fight within themselves. But peace is what can end wars, by each person first ending their own inner wars. Portland Friends of Peace isn't about ideas, philosophy, religion or spirituality — nor are we against any of these. …

Kabbalah is one of the most powerful & practical tools you can utilize for improving your life!  It provides a formula, effectively used for thousands of years, to produce immediate results in the areas of your life that are most important to you: Relationships, Career, Prosperity, Health, Spirituality, Joy & Fulfillment. I have studied Universal Kabbalah for seven years and have received amazing benefits from the tools provided. Kabbalah has given me the quintessential formula for working throu …

Cultures from the Iroquois to the Aztec in the America, the Kalinjen to San in Africa in addition to countless others throughout the centuries have had running as an integral part of their culture.  Beyond a game of competition running functioned as a means of transportation, communication and hunting.  Running also held a place of self and group discovery for the members of these groups through the ritual, practice, stories and challenge of the activity. The Complete Running Group hopes to pro …

This is a donation-based open group that meets twice per month to practice relationship skills and scenarios related to non-violent communication concepts. 90-minute group experience will consist of a combination of didactic learning, personal practice, and some personal process. Facilitated by Jesse Johnson, Group Facilitator & Relationship Coach, and NVC enthusiast.

Do you long to manifest your hearts desire, attract your soulmate or live into your highest calling? Are you living with pain, fear, anxiety, depression, illness, addiction or negative feelings from which you'd love to be free? Have you suffered from abuse, neglect, assault, unemployment, divorce, or any other significant struggles of life? This group is a safe and beautiful space for your to address your specific issues and tap into the collective capacity to heal together. I will teach you the …

In 1727 Benjamin Franklin established a club for mutual improvement called Junto. The members of Junto were drawn from diverse occupations and backgrounds, but they all shared a spirit of inquiry and a desire to improve themselves, their community, and to help others. The meetings were organized around a series of questions that Franklin devised, covering a range of intellectual, personal, business, and community topics. These questions were used as a springboard for discussion and debate and so …

CENTER FOR MEDIUMSHIP We ALL have psychic and mediumship abilities!  JOIN US as we practice developing our intuition and connecting with Spirit!

I love NVC and feel so grateful to have learned how to get in touch with my feelings. NVC is a process for developing empathy for your self as well and the world around you.

This is a wonderful group to join if you long to Do What You Dream in this amazing life. Be a part of a community that will lovingly support you on your journey of self discovery. We offer a safe space to explore and to grow. ***In 2013, we'll be featuring the writing and inspirations of many powerful books and authors including Tama Kieves from her new book "Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding In Your Life's Work ." Tama's first book "This Time I Dance" has been the catalyst for change in …

Join us as we create new possibilities in our lives! We are a supportive, fun and practical community of people who are shifting from old patterns to new possibilities in health, finances, work and relationships. Meditations and workshops focus on using “problems” as a source of expansion into possibilities and co-creation using Matrix Energetics, Euro-Celtic shamanism and other teachings. We are more powerful together than alone and the group field amplifies our possibilities so we can create w …

Are you developing a new business? Timid about going to a networking meeting alone? I Take The Lead may be a resource for you, as this is a company that offers networking for businesses of all kinds. Our mission with I Take The Lead, Inc is to help you build your business by generating professional business leads and referral systems by providing workshops and seminars for business and personal development, business networking tips and techniques. We also deem it important to support non-profit …

I can't get enough of the tarot “treasure house of images”.  I can't help buying books about the tarot. My reading would be more satisfying if I had others to discuss them with.  Let’s meet up to discuss some of our favorite tarot writing, both fiction and non-fiction. FOOL The wise man hears of the Gate and studies the lock every day. The devotee hears of the Gate and tries to squeeze between the bars. The fool hears of the Gate and laughs. Without laughter the Gate would never open. Rachel Po …

Anything you wish for will be brought to you. This is a fact! The idea that you can manifest anything your heart desires will become more and more evident to you as you continue down this path. I have experienced this in my life and I want to collaborate with others who either know this truth or interested in knowing it. We will share dreams we have for our life and our world. Tools will be offered to help us see the law of attraction become evident in our lives. Special guests who have had firs …

Experiments in Truth was a Meetup Group started to allow people to participate in a forum that I call "Truth Circles". Truth Circles are dedicated to exploring and expanding: truth through conversation self-discovery through introspection community through sharing Set in a safe, relaxed environment, come indulge in fascinating conversation. You will have the opportunity to expand your understanding and outlook as you share in vibrant discussion with other friendly people. Sharing and expand …

We're at a  place in our lives where we want to play hard and have FUNNN.   We're about making new acquaintances, some of which may evolve into true friendships.   Both singles and those with partners are part of our group Since age is generally a state of mind anyway, if you're heading toward fifty or over, it really doesn't matter. If you have a partner who also wants to participate, each person should become a member since some of our events do not include guests. You'll find our group welcom …

The ortland nsight editation ommunity is an experiment in American Buddhism. While we hold closely to the essential teachings of the Buddha, we are dedicated to evolving beyond the ritualism, sexism, hierarchy and other cultural artifacts that have characterized traditional religion. We welcome everyone: members of other faith traditions, male, female, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, single, partnered, all skin colors and ages. PIMC is based upon the Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddha …

Qigong (chee-gong) is an ancient form of exercise with it’s origins in the Far East.  It is the father of both Chinese Medicine and martial arts. Qigong is a technique for gathering and circulating qi (aka, life force energy, chi, prana, ki) both within and around the body. By bringing together movement, intention, and breathing in a powerful way, Qigong builds strength and helps the body do what it wants to do - Be Healthy. Qigong has many benefits. Some of them include (excerted from Qigong Tr …

Open classes at Last Mask center are open to ALL.  We are interested in those who who want to develop their journey skills so that they empowered to enter the deeper and more nourishing realms of their relationship with Spirit. We are interested in those who want to explore shamanic healing as a way to get their energy out of old patterns and into the discovery and expression of their unique destiny.  We are interested in those who would like to enrich their lives through intentional ritual and …

This ECKANKAR Meetup is about learning how you can get meaningful answers for yourself. It's about discovering tools that can help you gain more understanding of your life and help you live it better, calmer, and happier as a more aware Soul. It’s also about those special experiences so many people have had that can't seem to be explained and that have so much to teach us, such as: Hearing a sound no one else hears Visions Dreams seeming important or more real than life Out-of-the-body and near …

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 …

Explore, practice, and learn! And have a lot of fun with people who enjoy learning and growing -- just like you. This is a new practice group for people interested in NLP, coaching, language, training, change, and growth -- both personal and professional. New to NLP or these modalities? This is a great way to get an introduction. Meet-ups usually include a process to practice and time for networking.

This group is for motivated women in Real Estate, Lending, Title, and Insurance to come together and learn, share, grow, and develop in the greater Portland Metro, Vancouver & Pacific NW region. In an industry that is constantly about leads, prospects, and potential I would like to see a group of strong women come together in an environment of sharing of knowledge, successes, fears, dreams, and great ideas. This group is developed to help women join the lists of top producers.

Everyone's path to self-confidence, career development , business leadership and public speaking begins somewhere. Why not choose a fun, friendly and supportive group in the convenient Lloyd Center Area? WATCH us at http://www.youtube.com/JantzensTM Just double click on Wonder Woman's nose and meet the crowd. We meet every Thursday morning at 6:30 AM. WHY SO EARLY? Because we are M O T I V A T E D ! ! ! It's cheap!  ($48 semi-annual non-profit club dues) and YOU'LL HAVE FUN. We meet at the ORE …

If you are wondering how to reconnect to your artistic side and yearning for a connection to your intuitive wise self, you will find a bubbling fountain of both in SoulCollage®. I invite you to glue bits and pieces of imagery and symbolism together to create an opening to your inner self, while creating meaningful art.  No artistic ability or degrees are necessary. SoulCollage® is creating your own personal wisdom cards about you. It offers self-reflection, painting a different picture of how to …