This is a very informal meditation technique, designed to allow you, no matter what your experience, to "Start where you are". The form of meditation that I teach is based on Tibetan Buddhist meditation, using both mindfullness and single pointed meditation, along with breathing, chakra work, and movement.  Since I am fascinated with consciousness and the brain, I try to demystify some of how we operate mentally through what I have learned about neuroscience, I have been a meditation student for …

This is what we want to do: Secure Locations for Real-Life Swap Events - Clothes Swap Parties & Community Exchange Events Members can Host swaps at home or another location. We are looking for local businesses to host swap events also....and we may try to rent out venues as well if we come up with ways to pay for that. We may get some vendors (to help pay for the rent). Have crafters, indie designers and artists set up shop and offer some great OOAK stuff. Pull together as many people as possib …

Hi and Welcome to the Fashion Industry LA (Los Angeles) Meetup group.  We are very proud of the strength of our Meetup and it's significant role in the fashion scene of Los Angeles.  This group is about networking, meeting others in the fashion industry, previewing and reviewing fashion events throughout the city, and making a contribution through shared experiences.  We welcome anyone serious about the field of fashion and look to our experts in fashion design, manufacturing, media, and retaili …

The Business Blogging Academy - Los Angeles is where small business owners, local business SEOs, internet marketers, Social Media players, entrepreneurs, start uppers, bloggers and writers gather...online and in person to learn and do things right. Ask your self these questions - How much would you pay for 1. A website evaluation from an SEO, traffic and business blogging expert? Read what people pay me for website evaluations. (The earlier you get in the higher the likelihood of getting an eval …

We're a social group with a common personality trait: Intuition. In this case, "Intuition" refers to one of the traits identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Those who test as iNtuitive tend to be big-picture people who are imaginative, future-oriented, and enjoy discussing theories and abstract concepts. iNtuitives usually find it easier to connect with other iNtuitives. Since only ¼ of the U.S. population is iNtuitive, our group brings together fellow iNtuitives and makes it eas …

OUR MEETUPS ARE FREE, AND THERE WILL BE NO SALES OR PITCHING!  ONLY INFORMATIVE AND CONTENT PACKED MEETINGS :-) Get together with other Marketers & Business Owners who want to learn the in's and out's of the Internet Marketing. Come to this Meetup if some of the questions below apply to you: What is Internet Marketing / Social Media, and how is it used by businesses and Entrepreneurs? Don't know where to start with your Internet presence, or how to build a BLOG?  Come and find out!  You can do …

Toastmasters is an international progam designed to help you to develop your communication skills and open doors in your personal and professional life. You will develop better speaking, thinking, listening, and leadership skills in a self-paced atmosphere of understanding and helpful fellowship. Diagonal Toastmasters is an established local club and we are aiming to boost our membership. Anyone who wants to become more confident in front of an audience in a friendly, fun, and helpful environmen …

This meetup is my attempt at pulling together a team of creative and talented game developers. We will discuss and pool together some of our best ideas and work towards seeing them to fruition. To note, this group is not purely devoted to game design. If you have an idea for an application, piece of software, or website this group can help make it happen. Follow us at Facebook.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Independent-Game-Design/130182790361850

Disruptive new business models are emblematic of our generation. Yet they remain poorly understood, even as they transform competitive landscapes across industries. Business Model Generation offers you powerful, simple, tested tools for understanding, designing, reworking, and implementing business models. Business Model Generation is a practical, inspiring meetup for anyone striving to improve a business model — or craft a new one. Change the way you think about business models Business Mode …

Boot camp, fitness and other fun outdoor activities. I started the Show Me The Fitness Boot Camp about six months ago and it took off like a rocket! Check out our website: www.showmethefitness.com So now I want more! With the Show Me The Fitness meetup group I’m not only going to do boot camps, but also fitness events, hikes and different events related to fitness, health and weight loss. I’ll also be posting my hikes as well. I’m the organizer of Adventure-Us, where we do A LOT of  fun, …

You're a graphic designer and you think in concepts, colors, layout, and texture. You're a web programmer and you dream in code. Sometimes we need to find our perfect match ... to work on that next project.

Learn everything about WordPress, themes, plugins, blogging, and using it as a CMS. I previously ran the East Bay WordPress meetup group in the SF bay area about 2 years ago. It has now grown to over 300 members, so I look forward to creating a fun and useful meetup group dedicated to getting the most of WordPress down here in Los Angeles. Feel free to follow me on Twitter @WPverse or email me: noel@WPverse.com

Los Angeles SEO and Internet Marketing will be offering weekly FREE seminars on all aspects of Internet Marketing including SEO (search engine optimization), pay-per-click, youtube, twitter, facebook, LinkedIn, other social media, sales copy, conversion marketing, CMS web design, search optimized web design and everything else you need to know to make money and build your business online! All talks will be given by professional, certified marketing professionals FREE to help you double your busi …

The Women’s Business Momentum Center (WBMC) is designed to help professional women to "We show women in business how to exceed their financial goals by thinking BIG, starting small and staying consistent" As a full service business development center for women, WBMC offers15 + workshops and classes every month on everything from Website 101 to Business Basic Training to Getting Clients NOW! WBMC also provides 1:1 Business Strong Start Consulting and instant access online resources.  Our focus is …

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their children. It includes power walking or running and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for all fitness levels. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to entertain and engage children, while moms are led through a series of exercis …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

Would you like to grow your business through word-of-mouth marketing? Come meet a group of motivated and successful business people and entrepreneurs who are committed to help bring each other more business. Our chapter currently has the following professionals: Mortgage Specialist Website Designer Online Marketing Specialist Architect Personal Lines Insurance Agent Certified Public Accountant Financial Advisor Personal Chef and Food Stylist Landscaper and Nursery Owner Optometrist Property Man …

Do you relentlessly pursue personal growth? Do you feel compelled to help others? Are you compassionate and sensitive to other people's feelings? Are you a "big picture" person? Do you prefer meaningful/substantive conversation? Do you feel like you have a sense of mission? Do you have deep feelings that you fear no one else truly understands? Do you prize friendly cooperation? If you do, you may be an iNtuitive Feeler (NF). --==PURPOSE OF GROUP==-- Myers-Briggs (MBTI) iNtuitive Feelers (NF) / K …

Sustainable Virtual Design, which includes Sustainable Web Design, The "electric" part of Sustainable Graphic Design, and sustainability in game design, explores how to make design of websites and online games more sustainable. With more and more physical services being moved to the Internet, and with the Internet taking 10% of the electric power in the US, it is clear that design for games, websites, and virtual worlds will determine the long-term sustainability of our society. From "green web …

We are a group of professionals in publishing who can assist writers, authors, and thinkers develop their book ideas and learn how to self-publish their book or e-book. We can also teach you about working with a traditional publisher. Rick Benzel is an editor and ghostwriter with 35+ years experience in book publishing and corporate writing. He has edited 100s of books, authored 5, and ghostwritten 10 for professors, consultants, and business executives. He was the Senior Editor for the best-sel …

The Topanga WordPress Meetup Group meets on the third Thursday of every month from 6-8pm in the main meeting room of the Topanga Public Library. We will announce the topics for each session with time for open discussion, QA and time to socialize. This is a free event and open to all. We are Los Angeles based wordpress developers, designers, coders, marketing experts and bloggers united in our passion for the best CMS (content management solution) on the planet. We look forward to sharing ideas, …

With several weekly and monthly events, the Greater Los Angeles Area is one the most active areas for Drupal in the world. Formerly named Downtown Los Angeles Drupal, we've been meeting regularly in and around Downtown Los Angeles, California, since early 2010, and now organize a large number of events in the area. Our members and organizers have produced hundreds of Drupal events, including job fairs, meetups and workshops, conferences, paid trainings, coworking days, study group sessions, movi …

Designers + Geeks is a popular monthly event that brings together designers, developers, artists, and geeks of all types. Now in San Francisco and New York - we'll be starting in Los Angeles soon.

Creating an effective marketing strategy to increase sales does not have to be difficult but it does take some time, energy and a little money. But with whatever budget you do have, there is a strategy for you. This group is designed to equip the small business owner to think big. We will have a combination of lunch meetings and half day meetings that will allow you to network and learn how to create an effective strategy to increase sales. Hope to see you at our next meeting!

This is a group for anyone interested in sharing ideas or learning more about WordPress. A way for WordPress designers and developers in the Hollywood, Weho, NoHo, Studio City, Burbank and surrounding Los Angeles area to connect with and learn from each other. A way to learn about latest trends in design and development of WordPress websites as it pertains to Small Business Websites, SEO, Web Design, Online Marketing, and WordPress and WordPress Plugin Customization.

Perl Mongers is social group dedicated to learning more about Perl, networking and career advancement and furthering Perl as a language. Meetings are informal, informative and fun. Official website: http://thousand-oaks.pm.org/

In introductory meetup group for WordPress beginners in the Los Angeles area. This group is for people that are just getting started in familiarizing themselves with WordPress. Subjects covered will include but will not be limited to, setting up your first WordPress website and basics of how to use the WordPress Dashboard and plugin installing and implementation.