Hello! My name is Holly, and I am relatively new in Huntington Beach. So glad you have dropped in to check out this Meetup! Thank you. The purpose of this Meetup is to offer a space for your meditation to be supported and to build community. If you are a beginner, I will be offering proven practices for you to use. If you are already an established practitioner, my intention is that you are supported to deepen your meditation. Since 1985 I have been practicing meditation. For years, I was the co …

This is a group for individuals ages 13+ who love Bollywood music, movies, and dance! Come out for dancing, get fit to Bollywood music, AND meet wonderful like-minded people! Hope to see you soon at the next meet up! Powered by the explosively fun, globally appealing Bollywood culture, this class is the ultimate dance fitness total body workout that is effective, safe, easy to follow and packed with authentic Bollywood flavor! Total Body Workout: Cardio and toning routines are combined in one …

THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA with Etan Boritzer Develop a sense of urgency. -- The Buddha by donation Because of the great variety of Buddhist traditions currently practiced (Tibetan, Tantric, Zen, etc) there is some confusion as to the basic tenets which Siddatha Gotama (563 BC to 480 BC) the Buddha himself taught to the order of monks, nuns and laity in Northern India for 45 years after his 'awakening.' THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA presents these basic tenets and their conceptual bearings dire …

dear friends, why did i start this meet up? i just returned from india and had very powerful experiences working with the sex trafficked women and their children in the red light district of calcutta. as i stood in the brothel streets with my heart racing and feeling sick as i looked into the blank faces of the young women, i could not help but imagine how many of them had been brought there sold by their own families or had come to sex work because they felt they had no alternative in society. …

Join us monthly to delve into the exotic spice and flavor of India. Each class explores a different region and aspect of the vibrant culture and cuisine of India. Held at the Garden Patch Indian Market, 13230 Jamboree Rd (in the Market Place), Irvine. This is a fun and interactive way to learn new recipes and create culinary masterpieces! Regardless of your skill level, this is fun way to learn quick and easy recipes!

Portland & Seattle's favorite Bollywood Dance Party now makes it's way down to Los Angeles. This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. The Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at DIM MAK in LA. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off …

Please graze around this site - ya' don't have to read it all at one time... * Be Sure to Read Part 2 to kinda 'get' where we're 'at' - so plz SCROLL about 1/3 the ways down this page ~ thanks & enjoy ! Part 2 is a MUST read, guys ! ___________________ . ~ LOCATION ~ Driving DIRECTIONS & Parking Info see PAGES tab back up on the Nav Bar The LAUGHING BUDDHA MEDITATION SANGHA Santa Monica CA 90405 _________________________ Beginners Very Welcome ! ______________________ C O N T A C T   …

I started this group because although there are so many Indians in this area, there is no group on this side of town. If you need new ideas to keep life interesting or just some company doing the things you already do - this is the group for you! Our Group The purpose of this group is simple – to make friends. This is a group of moms who like to hang out and have fun; we are moms who want to make lasting friendships for ourselves, our kids and families. Our Events The goal of the group is to do …

Welcome to the Light Movement Energy Healing group of Los Angeles! We are a community of energy healers who teach, practice & support each other as we evolve our divine gift of healing. Our community of healers practice many modalities but Light Movement is focused on developing the techniques taught by Patrick San Francesco through periodic practice groups and workshops. Healing is something ANYONE can do by utilizing the universal energy available on the planet. You can learn to heal your body …

This is Miss Asia USA's 25the year. In 2013 we are utilizing social media to expand our reach and influence our growing Asian Communities in Southern California. The Asian Communities are a huge economic force and growth in population in the last few years will soon surpass other population groups. Miss Asia USA is but a few pageants that are cross cultural, although the Asian part of the name may imply only Asian countries, it includes all of Asia, including Siberia, Russia, Iran, Turkey , et …

Women's Journeys is for women ready to travel to exotic locations and want a group of interesting women with whom to travel. You are between the ages of 35-75 and maybe your husband/partner doesn't share your passion for exploring new and different places. We appeal to women from all different backgrounds. The first scheduled trip is to PERU for October 14-22, 2013. Make your dreams come true! Future trips include India, Turkey, New Zealand and Australia! Come join us to expand your horizons! Yo …

We are the most loved and popular group of Indian Adventurers of San Francisco Bay Area. We are opening this group to the Desi / Indians of Los Angles area and for our formers members of SF Bay Area group (who got relocated to LA). Please note that, this is a group for community from community. So, you help is highly appreciated. If you want to help us, volunteer in any of our activity, or want to be event organizer in our group, please drop a mail the Organizer, and we will take it from there. …

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation, coming from the Buddha himself over twenty five hundred years ago, but necessary now more than ever. Our group of Insight Meditation sits on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, from 1-3 PM at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center (in the Chapel), 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275. Our "sits" consist of forty minutes of silent sitting meditation, twenty minutes of "mindf …

Meditation is a pathway to stillness, happiness, love, and inner freedom. One hour on Saturday morning, to shake off the working week, enjoy peace, greater clarity, rising energy, and a cup of chai... As an experienced meditator, who has studied, traveled, and lived in India for many years, I love the energy of group meditation and the feeling of the heart and mind opening after a session. There is magic being in the company of like-minded spiritual people - it increases the level of awareness a …

Asian Professionals + group fosters primarily on professional and social activities among Asian American Professionals. Our membership is FREE and our events may relate to Arts, Business Network, Community Service, Culture, Clubs, Dating, Dining, Education, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Hiking, Food, Leisure, Museum, Music, Network, Party, Scholarship, Social Activities, Sports, Theatre, Travel and others. Although our membership is primarily of Asian American Professionals, we welcome Non-Asian Am …

aum Whom we are: We are the Siddhars, the tradition of yoga mystics of South India. The wisdom and path of the Siddhars is of child like joys and empowering intent of the Sages. Tapasyogi Kalathi Adiyen Aadi Nandhi (www.nandhi.com) facilitates this Spiritual group. Tell us more of the Siddhars: After waking up to the "I Am" experience, the Siddhar yogis journey beyond to then relate the Spirit to having the human experience by saying , "What If?"- in other words, after waking up and spending ye …

Love Indian food? Join this group to team up with other cooks and prep food for the week to take home with you. Learn new recipes Stretch your food dollar Share the workload and get it done faster Build your cooking skills Make new friends And maybe, just maybe: Do more with teaching people to cook, introduce them to sustainable/local farmers, encourage buying from artisan sources over big box, build community, encourage free communication, trading of recipes and exploring international diets …

Intimate relationships are one of the greatest and most profound sources of personal and spiritual growth, however many of us have forgotten the real meaning of relationships. In ancient days men and women came together to honor the divine within themselves and within each other. Relationships weren’t based in dependency, obligation, sacrifice or selfishness, but were rather a means for personal and spiritual development. They were a means of connecting to the scared feminine and masculine withi …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning yoga and meditation techniques. A world renowned yoga teacher from India, Swami Mukundananda is on USA tour and coming to your neighborhood. This is an unique opportunity. Each session, you will learn different poses, breathing exercises, meditation techniques and all sessions are FREE. Swamiji's techniques work at body, mind and soul level enriching your experience and healing you at different levels. Looking forward to see you with your yoga ma …

Welcome to the OSHO Meditation Center & Multiversity of California! We are an OSHO Meditation Center sanctioned by the OSHO International Meditation Resort in Pune, India. We offer the ever popular and always potent OSHO Active Meditations; such as OSHO Kundalini, Nadabrahma, Nataraj, Dynamic, and more. As mans' consciousness evolves, so too should his techniques. That’s why OSHO designed these meditations specifically for the modern man. They are different, they are powerful, and they can tran …

Welcome to the Desi Addict's meetup group. This group is for all Desi's spread over LA, Orange and Riverside county. This group is for those who are looking for an escape from the daily routine to meet interesting people for chat and interesting activities. The group is for socializing, sharing ideas and performing fun activities. Members will be encouraged to come up with their ideas. We will be organizing get together for dinners, movies, parties and networking. The group is all about new frie …

In this group we learn and practice our Hindi. We have fun doing it and meet good people! We are friendly and informal, and we speak some English too. We  meet in different parts of Los Angeles. If you are advanced or fluent in Hindi language you are welcome, just be patient with us who are beginners/intermediate. Perhaps you can give us some tips and corrections. Our meetings are about half desis and half people from all over the globe wanting to learn Hindi! Some meetings will be in the even …

This is a group for East Indian professionals to come together in a friendly, supportive environment to develop and practice their communication and leadership skills with other like-minded individuals. We meet at India's Tandoori at 11819 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA near the 405 Freeway.

Yoga means to yoke or to join. Join us at the Ayres Hotel and Spa in Mission Viejo for Yoga classes, learning the Philosophy of Yoga, and related wellness events, etc...  Learn how Yoga and massage on a regular basis can help you manage stress and benefit your body in so many ways. Yoga was developed in 15th century India.  There are 8 Branches of Yoga.  I teach Hatha Yoga.  Our Asanas (poses) were developed to prepare us for the highest form of meditation.  It is not a religion but a practice o …

THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME DEBATE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! We meet once a month at a Buddhist Association Office in Los Angeles( at the moment there are about 50 members). Come join.  We will have a deep discussion about the Amita Sutra and Amita, about whom a lot of people misunderstand. The Amita you now learned from the sutras is not the true Amita! The fundamental principles of Mahāyāna doctrine were based on t …

We are an OSHO Meditation Center sanctioned by the OSHO International Meditation Resort in Pune, India. We offer the ever popular and always potent OSHO Active Meditations; such as OSHO Kundalini, Nadabrahma, Nataraj, Dynamic, and more. As mans' consciousness evolves, so too should his techniques. That’s why OSHO designed these meditations specifically for the modern man. They are different, they are powerful, and they can transform your life. The only way out, is in. And the only way in, is thr …

Dr. Pillai is a scholar mystic originally from India and currently living in the U.S. His interests include academic and experiential dimensions of spirituality, merger of science and spirituality, Vedic astrology, a one-World government, biological evolution of the physical body and its transformation to a light body. Recently Time Magazine hailed Dr. Pillai as “The YouTube Guru” The purpose of this group is to hold regularly scheduled meditations based on Dr. Pillai's teachings and post listin …

Welcome Seekers!! The purpose of this group is to raise the consciousness with a routine practice of sacred meditations. The founder of this group, Chandresh Bhardwaj, hails from the land of holy India & is a specialized in more than 100 meditations to rejuvenate the soul. We are successfully conducting meditations & talks in LA, NY, Beverly Hills, & now proud to launch ourselves in West Hollywood! Join this group: -To learn about meditation & various techniques -To tap into your highest potenti …