This group is offered as an exploration of creativity, sound, voice, and music, as tools to deepen our experience of everyday life. We access the sounds in our environment as well as in our own bodies - our breath, voice, silence, and resonance as human beings. We may explore meditation, yoga, singing, art, food, nature, writing, or any other aspects of human expression. Circles are led by a rotating members from a cohort of sound healing practitioners trained at the California Institute of Inte …

Wondering what "life coaching" is all about? Are you standing at a threshold and asking, "What's next?" for you in your life? Wanting to connect with some clear-minded, sincere, and supportive people? Come into the circle! After years of Ivy-League education and living my life based on Other People's Expectations, I have finally learned some tools that work for bringing me in touch with my own source of inner peace, joy, and freedom, to live life on my own terms. I'm excited to share these with …

Sick of setting goals but not meeting them? .. of having aspirations and desires but not the balls or perseverance to reach them without giving up or getting distracted? .. of desiring closeness but sabotaging it or pushing away? "Self Sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen." GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY You will open to more ease and aliveness through: - learning to recognize self sabotaging forces/ voices/ behaviors - gaining tools to manage th …

"Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Everyone" Unleash your hidden power. We all have it as a presenter. Learn to bring yours out. Build and project your confidence in front of an audience, your boss or your customers you know confidence is key to your success. Increase your presence and humor in front of an audience. Learn simple techniques to improve your body language and make others feel at ease around you. Practice your skills in a supportive and safe environment. The secret to lear …

Annadel State Park is host to some of the best mountain biking terrain in the entire state, with its mixture of technical rocky climbs, screaming downhill descents, and over 40 miles of pristine single track to explore it's no wonder this park is known worldwide for its mountain biking. If you have been looking to ride with other avid mountain bikers in challenging terrain, want to be safer and be able to push yourself a little further knowing that someone else is riding with you or maybe you're …

The purpose of this Meetup group is to encourage and foster participatory singing in the San Francisco Bay Area-- to be a forum where people who love to sing can connect with like-minded individuals and find fun opportunities to raise their voices in supportive environments. If you have a group or event consistent with the ethos of "San Francisco Sings" that you'd like to list here, please contact the organizers at: http://www.meetup.com/sfsings/suggestion/ Organizations that list events with th …

ABOUT US West Sacramento Community Singers (WSCS) is dedicated to providing a venue for adult singers of all ages and musical ability to gather and perform for the benefit and cultural enrichment of the greater Sacramento community. WSCS has several objectives.  One is to create an enjoyable and creative outlet for adult singers of all vocal abilities.  Another objective is to promote music appreciation in the community through no-cost performances that reflect a variety of musical genres.  A lo …

Come enjoy a fun, dynamic creative writing workshop that will ignite your creative juices and inspire you to write, write, write. Beth Johnson, a trained AWA Affiliate, facilitates all workshops. In each writing workshop, you will enjoy: –A comfortable, quiet place to sit and write –Writing prompts intended to jump start fresh, new, first-draft writing –A writing environment where everyone can feel safe and respected –Inspiration to look deeply and write about what matters to you What to Expec …

Meet other Earth lovin' people. We are gather to practice shamanism, natural spirituality, and bring back our connection with a sacred Earth. This is an open-hearted group of folks who perhaps have heard about shamanism or have been hearing the Earth's spiritual call, or perhaps have had training and seek to gather with others who have been walking this extraordinary path. It is equally for those who come because of a nagging curiosity, as it is for those who are experienced. It is a group with …

1) Instant Chorus gets you singing a cappella music, hearing the rhythms and chords that form the underpinning of song, and singing cool rhythms in Bobby McFerrin style. Beat out body percussion while you sing, or skip that and simply hold your part. Expand your musicality, hear more in music, and experience the magic of a chorus. Adults and kids over 8 who love to sing are welcome. There are easy parts for beginners and solo opportunities for experienced singers.

The Marin Voice Group is dedicated to helping serious students of voiceover to perform at their best. Group leader John Starr has years of experience as a voiceover artist, instructor, scriptwriter and media producer. Each month John leads a practice group in his project studio where members can get valuable on-mic time and feedback - both from John and other members of the group. This group is intended as a supplement to professional voice classes - not as a substitute. Members are expected to …

I believe that everybody can sing! That's why I've created this voice improvisation meet-up in Berkeley. My approach is inspired by the work of improv legends like David Darling, Bobbie McFerrin and local voice artist David Worm. Using a variety of games, activities and techniques we create one-of-a-kind "music" from next to nothing, using solely the human voice. There are no "wrong" notes and no "bad" voices in The Soundproof Room. The goal is for all participants to enjoy producing their own j …

Public speaking always is ranked near the top of any 'Greatest Fears' list. This is a group designed to deal with that fear and for anyone who wants to grow in their ability to communicate with more confident effectiveness. Whether a beginner with no experience, a speaker with extreme stage fright, or a veteran who has addressed audiences for years, every speaker can grow and find (or refine) their own unique voice. In a fun and relaxed atmosphere, the Guru will help you be the speaker you have …

Come sing with East Bay Harmony, an Oakland-based a cappella chorus established in 1999. Men especially encouraged. We rehearse weekly and exist to promote the fun of singing together and building community through music making. THE BASIC INFO - No audition required - all adults welcome! - No music reading skill required! - Super fun, friendly community, low-pressure environment - Eclectic, all a cappella repertoire - We provide easy-to use online tools for helping you learn your part quickly an …

San Francisco Citizens Initiative for Technology and Innovation (sf.citi) is a 501(c)6 organization created to leverage the power of the technology community around civic action in San Francisco. sf.citi supports innovative policies and works collaboratively with government to find new solutions to historic problems facing San Francisco, and consolidate a voice in promotion of tech sector interests and growth. We actively engage our membership’s employees to focus on substantive issues, and to d …

The purpose of this group is to promote Biodanza, a somatic practice that supports physical and emotional health and authentic self-expression through music, dance, voice and relationship, creating joy and aliveness and expanding our capacity to be in the present. Biodanza emerged in the the 60's from pioneering work of psychologist and anthropologist Rolando Toro Araneda and is currently and international movement. More at www.biodanza.us. In this meet up you will find Biodanza classes and work …

Bay Area Beings In Tune is a group for spiritual visionaries ages 14 and up who seek to raise their vibrations and transform their lives through Reiki, energy work, sound healing, and other forms of vibrational therapy. Beings In Tune heal themselves so that they can help heal our world, since we can only offer what is within us. Benefits of vibrational therapy: Deep relaxation Accelerated healing Relief from pain, stress, and allergies Balanced energies Increased immune system Cleansed toxins …

Sacramento Valley Chorus is an extraordinary group of women who gather together in celebration of the art form known as barbershop music. We are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Our director is the wonderful Lynne Erickson, who inspires us to reach new heights with each performance. We can be heard throughout the year, singing for civic and charitable organizations, private groups, churches, community events, and fundraisers. We love to entertain by putting on our own musical events ea …

This is a group for anyone who loves to sing with other people, regardless of experience level. I am a soloist/choir director/voice teacher/event producer, and I am started this group because I want to meet lots of people who share my love of singing. The group that is forming values complete inclusivity:  young, old, professional, experienced, and novice.  There are no wrong notes and no barriers for the heart that wishes to express itself in song. We also want to grow in our relationship with …

Women, 18 and over, from all areas of Sonoma County (and beyond) have discovered the joy of learning and growing as singers and performers in this fast-paced chorus...we've grown from 8 to 60 members in just over two years...why? It's an environment of laughter and learning, striving toward excellence while bringing out the diva in us all. We thrive as a community and are becoming known in the community for our high-powered performance skills. Experience is a plus, but not required. Our music an …