What makes a person different than a rock (and different from every other inanimate object)? Or are we so different after all? Isn't the human body nothing more than a machine which is ultimately comprised of mere molecules and atoms? In what sense, if any, does a person consist of more than his or her physical body? Does a person have a soul? If so, then what do we mean by “soul” and what might the nature of a soul be? In short, what is the phenomena that we call “consciousness?” Moreover, how …

Take your life back! Pastor Gail King facilities a healing workshop to empower attendees in the areas of physical & emotional healing. Gail King holds a masters degree in guidance and counseling and shares how the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the Word of God ignited her own personal wellness. How to experience a loving marriage and family harmony are included. Learn to implement time-tested Biblical keys to living in love, joy, wellness and peace. Both laypeople and ministers are welcome …

"Total Relaxation is Paradise" - Osho A really meditative person is playful. Life is fun for him; life is a play. He enjoys it tremendously. He is not serious. He is relaxed. ~ OSHO ~ Greetings.  I am Prem -Prana. I feel under Divine Grace. I am a fortunate and blessed being. A few years ago I found out that happiness was hidden within me. I am overflowing with love , feel river of joy within me, and peace in my mind and my being. And I know that everyone can feel the same. My intention is to he …

Release of physical stress and tension, structural body-integration, strengthening, and energetic expansion are not only for the super-athletic and able-bodied. This group exists to support, instruct and serve individuals who are: living with physical disability, in various stages of health or dis-ease, or recovering from illness, injury or physical trauma. My own experiences with chronic illness and the benefits of yoga practice inspired me to become a yoga teacher, certify in Adaptive Yoga w …

Human Design is a system which has reveled substantial truths to me since I began studying it not long ago. The premise of the system is that we are all endowed with a very unique and individual design; this design when we are tuned in provides the necessary guidance we need in this life. Our design determines our attractions, frustrations brought on by resistance and conditioning, our specific trajectory thru life and how we engage others is determined by how our Aura functions. There are funct …

I am starting this group as a reaction to what I see as a necessary, but neglected aspect of what it is to be human, and living in this age. All of us, to some degree, store emotional patterns in the body. The purpose of this storage is to protect the ego so we can maintain some stability during times of stress. This is not a flawed function of the body. The protective emotional armoring that results over time needs to be addressed otherwise there is the possibility of a progression toward vario …

We would like to be the most inclusive, people friendly, "non-clicky" Lesbian group in Chicago. We want to facilitate lesbians building community activities and bonds around common interests and/or life similarities. We would like to have many sub-groups that freely use this as a forum to meet others with similar needs and interests and building warm supportive community bonds. All different ages and interests are welcome. As long as the activity follows the guidelines of being legal and ethical …

This is a group for anyone interested in meditation and mindfulness practices, specifically designed for while not limited to people with ADD/ADHD Attention Deficient (Hyperactivity) Disorder. As ADD/ADHD interferes with the development of a person’s self-control, tools and techniques that improve self-regulation can be of great help. Meditation is a type of mental training to helping you focus attention, balance your emotions, improve your relationships, and enhance your life. Meditation does n …

Welcome! This group is designed to guide you in making most important life decisions and assist you in effortless conception, harmonious pregnancy, and raising healthy, creative and co-operative baby. Our goal is to help FUTURE MOMS to: Understand and eliminate barriers to your successful conception and pregnancy Resolve any previous relationship traumas, including childhood and relationship issues with parents and significant others that often present major barriers for successful conception, …

The purpose of this meet up is to share the knowledge and wisdom, physical and spiritual aspects of Ayurveda with people who would like to improve quality of their physical and emotional wellbeing, to be a support group for those who need this support, to be a “home”, a place of meetings for likeminded people. There are  lectures, presentations, and workshops on different topics of Ayurveda and related Vedic sciences, like Yoga, Astrology, and Vastu Shastra. Most of the events are hosted by the …

Positive Focus, NFP Living Life Fulfilled Positive Focus, a 501c3 non-profit organization headquartered in Chicago, spreads positivity globally through virtual and physical communities allowing people to see love over fear, abundance over lack, diversity over differences, and peace over conflict. By: · Inspiring and empowering all who seek us out through mind-body-spirit, service-charity, and fun-social events · Seeing the world as 1 person 7 billion times rather than seeing the world as 7 bill …

Greetings, thanks for your interest in A Deeper Connection. Before you join us, please consider that this is NOT a social meetup group, it is an educational one. I started A Deeper Connection because practicing tantra set me free and now I want to share this amazing technique with all of you. Most groups in the area will teach you what to do, in this group you will learn actual techniques that will assist you with achieving a higher state of awareness. Tantra is entirely relevant to the present …

VortexHealing® divine energy healing is not only a healing art, but a path for awakening. It is designed to transform the roots of emotional consciousness, heal the physical body, and awaken freedom within the human heart. This group’s focus, will be to assist others interested in learning about the nature of VortexHealing, and for bringing about the process of healing for themselves. Through focused group healing events, and open talks about VortexHealing one will be able to bridge more awarene …

We use this meetup group to organize and promote Soccer activities in the North Shore area including pick-up games and teams for local leagues. Above all else, we want our activities to be safe, fun, and friendly. The "club" has no fees to join, but some activities may require payment prior to participation. Fighting and unsportsman-like conduct at our activities will get you removed from the club and activities we organize. Participation in NSSC activities indicates acceptance of the followin …

WELCOME PADDLERS! Changes for 2012: Float Your Boat has celebrated it's 5 year Anniversary last month! After feedback from almost all members, FYB is now returning to a "Grass-Roots" group and will no longer be "Commercialized" Please welcome your new Organizer: Leigh Although we are primarily a club for boat owners who want to get together and paddle, we will still work in conjunction with partnered outfitters as event organizers to coordinate rental boats when appropriate. If you are interes …

Pranic Healing® is a simple yet powerful and effective system of no-touch energy healing originated and developed by GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui. It is based on the fundamental principle that the body is a self-repairing living entity that possesses the innate ability to heal itself. However the healing process is accelerated by increasing the life force or vital energy on the affected part of the physical body. If you are interested in exploring Pranic Healing for you or for your loved ones, plea …

http://www.chicagoslacklinersassociation.com/ WHERE IS IT? Come learn how to slackline with us at any free open meetup session. You can find us at the South end of Union Park ( 228 South Racine in Chicago, 60607 ) There is no need to even show up on time, just stop by when you can. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday 12-3 PM WHAT IS IT? Slacklining is essentially tightrope walking between 2 trees on a flat piece of tubular webbing. The line is only a couple of feet off the …

Greetings. I am Helena- Prana. I am a fortunate and blessed soul. A few years ago I found out that happiness was hidden within me. I now have peace of mind, feel love and joy in my heart, and peace in my being. And I know that everyone can feel the same. My intention is to help you to relax your body, mind and heart, to release stress, anxiety, to raise your consciousness , so you can enjoy your life. This group is for everyone who is interested in awakening. Meditation-Relaxation with the Vibra …

ADHD is as prevalent among grown-ups as children - and it's just as essential to manage the condition with a range of behavioral, organizational and other techniques. This is a support group for adults with ADD/ADHD and people who suspect they might have ADHD due to issues with procrastination, organization and time management. We usually meet 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss challenges and share information and experiences in a supportive environment. …

This group exists to encourage people to get into the outdoors for physical and mental health and have a blast doing it! We intend to exploit as many opportunities in the area as possible to never be without something to do... kayaking, biking, camping, backpacking, hiking, shooting, fishing, skiing ..... We would like to introduce you to new and interesting activities you've always wanted to try. We also like to hold social events from time to time just to give people a chance to meet, chat, an …

The Brave Way Self Defense Program is an effective self-defense system based on instinctive principles that are easy to learn.The techniques we teach work regardless of your size, strength, speed, experience or physical ability. This 2 hour class will be held at various park district facilities in the northshore, north suburbs and northwest suburbs. If you would like to attend please RSVP  and contact the individual Park District  to resister and pay for the class. If you live in the town the c …

This class is for all levels of experience! You do not have to have any Yoga or Ki Gong experience. Learn and practice simple Yoga & Ki Gong exercises. Yoga consists of stretching, breathing, and meditation. Ki Gong is a non-combative Energy Martial Art used for strengthening and realigning the body. Ki Gong exercises include circulation forms, energy accumulation, deep stretching, and lower body strengthening postures. Benefits from Yoga and Ki Gong include increase in energy levels, better foc …

This group is not only for people who suffered stroke or traumatic brain injury, but for anyone who wants more energy, relaxation, mindfulness, peace and focus. In this stressful world that probably includes most people. Meditation helps you concentrate, balance your body and mind (calm those busy thoughts!), improve your relationships, develop intuition, and enhance life in general. This is NOT a closed-eye meditation. This is active. It does help to be flexible enough to sit cross-legged, alt …

Most of us have been led to lead our lives as separate, not only from one another and the Universe in general, but even from our own Selves.  We seek help from different sources for different aspects of our beings - mental, spiritual, emotional, physical - rather than addressing the whole.  Living this way can cause a feeling of disconnectedness, un-ease, and confusion, not to mention leaving our questions unanswered.  This group is designed for those seeking to bring whole-ness to their lives. …

Are you intersex?   Have you ever felt you fall between the male and female check boxes? Intersex people physically differ from the “standard” male and female.  These differences might be genetic, hormonal, or genital.  We have features typical of both male and female at once or may have no clearly defined sexual features at all.  There are many different kinds of intersex people. INTERSEX CHICAGO is the first meetup group of its kind - a safe, confidential meetup for all intersex people and t …

Calling all who are seeking the spiritual truth! Based on the principle of "Don’t try to see how far the darkness stretches, just light your inner lamp", Samarpan Meditation today is being followed by hundreds of thousands of people beyond the boundaries of age, language, country, religion, race, color, belief, or lifestyle - all over the world. This meditation technique is totally free-of-charges, not just during introductory sessions but it is free always, for the simple reason that it is base …

(It’s not what you think it is!) Relationships that aren’t getting better are getting worse. You’ve tried almost everything out there, but now you have to face the truth: maybe you’re doing it all wrong. This is where the art and science of training your man comes in. If your relationship isn’t as exciting and special as it was when you were dating, you need a way to get it back. My mission is to offer highly effective techniques that will really work, producing tangible results. Learn the four …

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