Kirtan is an ancient participatory music experience. Kirtan can carry us effortlessly to a place of stillness. One of the oldest sacred music traditions of the world, the kirtan call-and-response chanting genre comes to us from India. Using ancient Sanskrit mantras, the kirtan calls upon sacred energies which serve to quiet the mind, remove obstacles, and bring us back to the center of our being. By repeating simple mantras over and over, the kirtan is an easy way for people to experience some …

This group hopes to connect people in San Francisco. Most of our events are centered around South Asian themes. If you are drawn to off and not-so-off beat South Asian cultural stuff, please join us. 

Have you recently moved to the SF Bay Area/East Bay, or been living here for a few years and looking to meet a new group of desi girls to hang out with in their late 20’s and early 30’s? The purpose of the group is to develop close and ongoing friendships through some fun monthly activities. Activities can include going out and trying different restaurants, movie nights, spa days, shopping, outdoor activities, game nights and much more. We are always looking for new things to try, so if you've …

Hi! I moved from Sacramento to San Francisco 3 months back and love the city!!! Was part of The Sacramento Indian Girls Club which is no longer active and miss it immensely! Thought why not go ahead and start an Indian girls club here in the city, get to know some new Indian girls, hang out, go out, have fun! The main purpose of this group is to gather all the Indian girlies from the city and have our own one of a kind meet up group. I have been part of other Indian groups where members were fro …

Bollywood in Hollywood !!!! You want to join this group if you are new in this area....or if you want to meet some new people and make some great friends and last but not the least if you want to have some great fun while you are in the Bay area. This would be a great way to connect with different culture, enjoy hollywood/bollywood movies, Indian music, dance to some great music , explore local food, and places etc...get ready to bring in some extra spice in your life by joining this group.... I …

Let's face it. Desis are awesome! This group is open to everyone interested in meeting Indian, Pakistani & other south asian singles, living in SF and the Bay Area. We keep it all fun and respectful. Come meet singles in casual meetups, who knows.. you just might meet the right one :)

… February: DVD from the India retreat in February 2002  

… Current members include folks from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine. Newcomers are particularly welcome. Come on your own or with a friend. You'll discover a friendly group where mingling is mandatory! We usually meet every two weeks, alternating between events intended just for European expats and events for E …

… Facilitator Bios Briksha: mediation retreat and workshop in Osho center and other yoga/meditation center  in India/ Nepal as well as in  US. He loves dancing and  movements. He has been wiBriksha Mahendra combines Integral Insights, Hindu Yogic practices, and Buddhist wisdom in his teaching. He is a Certified Integral Coach, Stress Specialist and Rebirthing Breathwork Practitioner, as well as a Raw Vegan Chef and Healthy Lifestyle Educator. He has been teaching Yoga, guided meditation, a …

Created purely for my love of the Punjabi Language and the simple pleasure of saying Ahoo.

While backpacking in Patagonia, every evening I would look forward to going to the base camp kitchen. It was a circular space with glass windows all around. There were tables along the windows where fellow hikers would take turn to cook their meals. And then, they would sit around the communal tables eating their meals and talking to other travellers. On many such evenings, I enjoyed trading stories with people from different parts of the world such as Germany, Brazil, Belgium, India, China a …

… She is founder and director of Changemakers Publishing and Writing and Changemakers Productions and has published over 30 POD and E-Books in various formats, and has licensed several dozen books for foreign sales, including the UK, Russia, Hungary, Lithuania, Korea, Spain, Japan, and India. Scott has received national media exposure for her books, including appearances on Good Morning America, Oprah, Montel Williams, and CNN. She has been the producer and host of a talk show series, CHANGEMAKERS …

… Madan Kataria, an MD from India in 1995. There are now over 6000 Laughter Clubs around the world spreading peace and joy through laughter! Check out Annie's website at www.lifefire.com. See the FAQ page to view the cool VIDEO--A Laughing Matter--featuring her laughter club!  For more information, see this wonderful article about laughter as therapy in Oakland Magazine, featuring the Oakland Lifefire Laughter Club: www.oaklandmagazine.com/media/Oakland-Magazine/July-August-2009/Therapy.  No ma …

… Teri, a worldwide custom and small group tour expert specializing in Asia, has visited more than 70 countries and lived in India, (plus 1 year in Darjeeling and 4 years in Sikkim) & Nepal for a good part of 16 years. During that time, her work as a travel writer allowed her the chance to explore every nook and cranny off the trodden path. She began a career in travel after returning to the States in 1994. TRAVELS with TERI arranges private and small group travel with activities which help you di …

… There are many secrets that have been hidden from our society, but were highly developed and used in the ancient civilizations in India, Japan and the Middle East. Through transmitting ancient knowledge into practical advice and practices, this meet-up will guide every man and woman in how to develop your Sacred feminine and masculine energy in order to maintain harmony within yourself and maintain healthy, passionate and lasting relationships with a partner. Whether single or in a relationship, …