To improve our mental, physical, and spiritual health, we practice the art of Tai Chi. Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. We invite you to join us to experience the amazing benefits of Tai Chi easily and safely. All instruction is under Master Colon’s direct supervision with the assistance of a highly trained and experienced staff of Certified Tai Chi Instructors with extensive teaching backgrounds. All classes are kept to a maximum of 8 students which provides an excellent s …

Not all creative people are looking for criticism.  Some just want inspiration, friends, and the chance to be creative with others who just get it.  While originally a writers' group, this group is going to tour great coffee houses, where members will have the opportunity to do art or writing alongside each other.  We'll be each others' cheerleaders on our journey, whether that be writing your memoir, standing in front of a microphone reading a poem or singing out loud, or just having friends to …

We use simple, easy-to-use breathing techniques and meditation to relieve stress and improve personal well-being. The processes help one to "sink into that core of silence" that is in everyone of us. This silent center that we all are is joy, peace and love. Regular practice helps to expand that centeredness and make it a part of everyday life.

This group is for fans of improv comedy in the style of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Our meetups will be focused around improv classes, and shows in Fairfield County and the NYC metro area. Classes and shows are a great way to meet people in a different environment through the spontaneity of improv comedy. Improv lets you try something new, let go of the stress of the day, and have FUN!

NYC VOLLEYBALL OPEN PLAY [VOC] WELCOME to NYC VOLLEYBALL OPEN COURT [VOC], New York City 's premiere volleyball facility! Finding a time and place in NYC to play and learn to play volleyball can be tough, but at VOC, we have volleyball on Fridays – always at the same time and place! "SAME PLACE-SAME COURT-SAME TIME"! Always from 7:30PM-9:45PM The VOC court containing a 4-story-tall gym-floor with more space around the court and more headroom than any other volleyball gym in Manhattan. Couple …

This group is designed to explore the ways in which social media and technology can help bring arts and culture to the masses. "Democratizing" the arts has been a long-standing goal in the art world, and no medium makes it more feasible than the web. The purpose of this meetup is to bring together those working at the intersection of arts and technology to share ideas, strategies, successes, challenges and failures, and to explore the following questions: - How can the new technology avail …

This is the place for art and figure drawing in New York from the nude model! We offer a fun, serious session for artists and creative folks, with a great atmosphere and a great bunch of people. It's a supportive, uninstructed session where you're free to draw without judgement, and all levels of experience are welcome. We are one of the longest running groups of this kind on Meetup (possibly THE longest!). Have a look at our gallery to get a feel for some of the work our members do. We'd love t …

The New York Wingman / PUA Network is committed to bringing together individuals committed to improving themselves as they transition from average frustrated chumps into Pick-up Artists (PUA's) mastering the art of Game, and creating sexual choice in their life. The New York Wingman / PUA Network is a great place to find a wingman, make friends, and learn from some of the best PUA's in the world. Whether you're an average frustrated chump, a master PUA, curious about becoming a pick-up artist …

Palmistry is an ancient divinatory art of reading the character and destiny of an individual through the features of the hand including (yet much more than) the lines on the palm. Anyone who has knowledge of this fascinating system is welcome to come and share insight. If you are just curious to learn more, join us and you surely will. If you just want your palm read and are willing to give feedback about the reading, please come because practice subjects are always needed! The meetups are curre …

Before you request membership please note: Please read the notes below, if you feel you still like to join us, please contact the organizer and give us some information in an email (don't hide your email address).   If you simply apply to join without this step, we must decline your request. We have a 25 member limit.  At that point we no longer will accept new members. We're located in Suffolk County, Long Island.  Most of our events are out on the Island.  We're not close to New York City.  I …

Please join us in our photography workshop: The Art of Intuitive Photography! Each class will be held in an exciting location, and is offered as a 2 hour session, a day trip, or a 3 and 5 day workshop. The Art of Intuitive Photography is focused on enhancing your intuition in photography, learning how to see differently, and compositional improvement. It is open to all photography levels and all digital cameras (including point and shoot). This is not a technical class, however we will go over …

For Public Speaking Skills, please register at Pitch and Presentation http://www.meetup.com/Pitch-and-Presentation-Clinic/ Public Speaking and Presentation Meetup will be merging soon. We are Executive Presentation/Communication Consultants, specializing in leadership, public speaking and media training. Utilizing hands-on techniques rooted in business psychology and performance artistry. You'll walk away with tailored strategies for your "in-person presence" so you engage your audience and ult …

Hi Welcome! To Harlem Art Circle NYC, We are all Artist at heart. Harlem Art Circle NYC connects creativity people, beginners and experience fashion designers, sewers, crochet Artist, and Jewelers. I am excited to finally connect to like-minded creative people. Members will have fun learning to sew their own Wearable Art Piece every month during the meetup. Beginners and experienced Sewers are welcome. Improving your sewing skills and have fun while learning new sewing techniques. Harlem Art C …

Earth Celebrations-Hudson River Pageant is an opportunity for you, to become involved in the enhancement and improvement of the Hudson River while increasing your knowledge of our environment and the impacts upon it by our society. We do this with exciting, interesting, and innovative projects and workshops culminating in the 'Hudson River Pageant' in the last week in May. With over 100 participants, and more than 1,000 spectators, The 'Pageant' itself moves from Battery Park City to Gaansvort …

Meditation, Yoga, Unique Breathing Exercises and Practical Wisdom for Daily Living Benefits of techniques include: * Eliminate stress! * Sleep better and smile more! * Handle negative emotions like anger, fear, depression! * Increase focus and concentration! * Increase energy! * Improve overall well-being! * Take-home techniques for greater peace of mind and well-being Come home to "Art of Living", which is dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through …

Ni hao! Is Mandarin Chinese important to you and your success in your near future? YES!! zhu4祝(WISH) Da4大 jia1家(EVERYONE) xin1新(NEW) nian2年(YEAR) kuai4快 le4乐(HAPPY), shen1身 ti3体(HEALTH) jian4健 kang1康(STRONG), tian1天 tian1天(EACH DAY) kai1开 xin1心(CHEERFUL)!!:-) Huan ying(WELCOME)!! My goal is to help you learn and practice authentic and successful Mandarin Chinese with fun and ease while you are enjoying a great experience of Chinese culture with someone who care for your progress, who understand …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

A group for successful men who want even greater success with women and business. Add more horse power to your career, great car and amazing apartment with tools that work. You already have the beautiful woman, but you wonder about those exotic, sultry and sexy women you encounter during your day. Or you want to know how to reach this level. For the confirmed bachelor, recently divorced man, someone fresh out of a long-term relationship, want to date interracially, date much older, date much you …

Looking to improve your leadership and presentation skills? Come visit Flushing Toastmasters Club, where everyone can learn and practice the art of public speaking in a fun and friendly environment. Contact Us: flushingtoastmasters@gmail.com or 347-542-8014

Beginners Comedy Improv Class - Manhattan. No Experience Necessary! Next class Tuesday nights in May. Contact jacqueline Kabat for more info. In this fun workshop, we soothe our spirit and re-energize ourselves with laughter. Guided by comedy improv pro Jacqueline Kabat, we learn the basic principles of comedy improvisation to tap into our deeper dimensions and learn how to use these techniques to develop our personal potential in everyday life. Working together as a group to eliminate any indiv …

The Meaning of word Painting Pain->T>truth->ing>Action, Result -> How to tell your story when words are not enough? Art Healing group provides an opportunity to integrate guided imagery, relaxation, breathing, yoga therapy, self-awareness, mindfulness meditation, and expressive painting to facilitate the self healing journey. Through guided meditation, you will be led to the truth of the emotions that lie at the core of our authentic being .Mindful meditation allows us embrace our truth with wis …

Performing Arts Express Institute is a growing WORLDWIDE institute expanding in the US. We incorporate a UNIVERSAL method to help people from around the world. Wouldn't it be great to express your inner self in a FUN and CREATIVE way through the many benefits of Performing Arts that can be uplifting in a personal, spiritual, professional, and social way? You came to the right group then that allows you to express yourself with the many stages of Performing Arts: Express Yourself through Poetry, …

Meetup group for producers in the performing arts seeking to improve their practice and learn from one another. Areas of discussion might include casting, fundraising, collaboration, arts management and short – and long- term goal-setting for companies, individuals, and projects. Also, a good place for seeking recommendations for performing artists, designers, stage managers, etc. Open to producers of music, dance, film, theater.

The Art for China Foundation is committed to providing financially underprivileged children in China with an equal opportunity to study and explore art at an early age. We are a nonprofit organization that uses innovative and engaging tactics to improve the lives of these children.

Meet other local fans of author Ayn Rand and her philosophy Objectivism—a philosophy of Reason, Purpose, and Self-Esteem that holds human life on this Earth as the standard of all values and your life as an end in itself instead of a means to the ends of others. You are invited, if you are a rational person who: values reason, integrity, independence, and productive work; holds that no one may initiate the use of force against others and a proper government is necessary to secure it; deals with …

This Is The Official Meetup Page of Combat Tactics Group. This is for individuals that want to gain the knowledge of military combat from Combat Tactics Group. In signing up, you are agreeing that you want to be assault proof in the highest degrees of crime. By attending our workshops, private lessons, and seminars, you will be learning quick, efficient, and instantaneous tactics in ending fights within 30 seconds or less; easily handling anyone. These workshops are not meant for everyone so for …

Come play & get fit moving your body to the rhythm of Brazilian and African instruments! improve balance & coordination increase strength, endurance & flexibility learn body control, expression & rhythm and most importantly, have fun! Developed by African slaves in the 16th century, Capoeira is one of Brazilians most famous cultural heritages. It combines power kicks and quick leg sweeps, with some ground and aerial acrobatics, knee strikes, take-downs, elbow strikes, punches and headbutts. Be …

Join us for our weekly Acting/Improv Class @ La Luz every Wednesday from 8pm-10pm! Explore the possibilities of yourself. What does your mind hold that your spirit has yet to release? Express yourself to the highest power with words, movement, interaction and internal discovery. It is a noncompetitive, supportive environment where both actors and non-actors are welcome. This class incorporates movement-based exercises, and group exercises to explore the primary fundamentals of improvisation, mak …