This is a group for people that may be tired of the gym, running, etc. and are looking for a new challenge (strength, flexibility, balance, focus, etc.).  Members of this group will have a chance to learn about traditional martial arts in a fun, informal way.  Don't worry...by joining this group you're not going to get pressured to sign up for something and you don't have to wear a uniform or anything.  Just try this stuff and see what you think.   Sound alright? You should join this group for o …

This group will begin with a full-day workshop weekend of March 31 - April 1. It will continue as a Boston-based peer support group. The group assumes that we are all leaders -- at work, in our homes, and in our communities. It is designed for anyone who experiences pressure, where relationships form an important part of everyday life. This workshop will help participants to see and shift non-verbal patterns, and to become more skillful under pressure. You will learn how to: • Manage stress, con …

The Ethical Society of Boston is a non-theistic humanistic religious and educational fellowship inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society. Together we develop our ethical ideals, celebrate life's joys, and support one another through life's crises. We work for the improvement of our world and for the future of our children. Membership is open to those who agree with our principles regardless of race, religion, or national origin. As ethi …

… , Men’s Movement, Women’s Empowerment, Dynamics, Differences in Pleasure and Orgasm, Polarity, Communication, Helping Each Other, Exploring the Masculine and Feminine, Cultural pressures, Healing Between, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, Politics of sex, Gender Our Bodies & Sensuality Defining Beauty, The Senses, Pleasure, Anatomy & Sexual Techniques, Sexual Healing, Kundalini, Health, Body Image, Loving our Bodies, Embodiment, Celebrating the Body, Cultural Biases and Norms, Body Art, Massag …

… Some of the potential topics to be explored include: Money Personal and Cultural Beliefs about Money, Evolving Capitalism, Money Management, Social Responsible Investing, Alternative Currencies, Time Banks / Barter, The Economy, Global Economy, Creating More, Spirituality and Money, Gift Economy, Philanthropy, Micro-credit, Local Currencies and Economy, Ecological Accounting, Equity Sharing, Organizational Structures and Ownership Food Local Food, Slow Food, Lifestyles (vegan, vegeta …

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us t …

… Mastery, Defining Enlightenment, Mystical Traditions Today, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Sufism, Vedanta, Kashmir Shaivism, Theosophy, Alchemy, Shamanism, Future of Religion, The God Particle, Science and Spirituality Practice Transformative Practices, Meditation, Yoga, Kirtan, Martial Arts, Ritual, Trance Dance, Journeying, Breathwork, Chanting Divination and Dreams Intuition Development, Conscious Dreaming, Dream Interpretation, Fulfilling Dreams, Prophecy, Astral Projection, Astrology, ESP, …

  This site used to be Boxing Arts, but has been broadened to include other arts which men have always pursued: Boxing, Hunting, Building and so on. Philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) probably said it best in the quote above .. repeated again: "Every man is warrior, hunter, fisherman, tool-maker, builder … " -  First Principles (1862)  Every man should be, anyway. : : : "The society which scorns excellence in plumbing as a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy becaus …

Movement and Creativity are vital to our lives. When we direct our focus to deepening connections to ourselves, each other and life itself, our experience of life becomes fertile, rich, vibrant. Movement: classes, workshops, experiments, performances, curiosity, discovery. Creativity: art, music, process, creation, discussion, experiencing, learning. The body is the physical aspect of the personality and movement is the personality made visible.- Mary Starks Whitehouse http://www.tiffanysankary …

Over a year ago New Craft Artists in Action team captain launched MOLTENi Net Works in Boston. Bringing together makers and players in collaborative exchange, the project aims to create functional, hand-crafted basketball nets for neglected public hoops. Dr. James Naismith created the game of basketball in Springfield, MA in 1891. He posed a recycled peach basket as the first hoop. Now nets help break a ball’s fall, give players a sense of depth for good aim, and allow refs to see that a bas …

If you've ever wanted to learn how to take better photos, but you don't want to get bogged down with all the technical stuff, then you're going to love this. This unique meetup group is for you if: You own a camera (or smart phone with a camera) and you'd really like to use it more, but you're not really sure where to start and what to do. Maybe you've taken a photography workshop before or tried picking up one of those thick, boring books, but you quickly got overwhelmed and overloaded with th …

… We like fine living, night life, boating, golf, social networking, Country Dancing, Cape Cod, fitness, Globe Treking, dining out, Faneuil Hall, ocean travel, exercise, coffee shops, cooking, polo, mountain climbing, surfski kayak racing, brunch, volley ball, soft ball, real estate, Museum of Fine Arts, Darryl's Corner Bar, Middle East Restaurant, TD Ameritrade, Bullfinch Hotel, House of Blues, brunch, auctions, sky diving, bird watching, Hunts Camera, Smokin Joe's BBQ, Regent Theater, foliage to …

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong and meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves mental focus, calm …

This is an eclectic group for people with interests in art, culture, history, movies, travel, sports, music, theater, networking, etc.

  Living On Purpose: Starting the Year with a Powerful Resolution and Resolve Each year, we make a commitment to ourselves for ourselves: to change something. Or to give something up. Or maybe to start a new project, or learn something. For most people, the coming year is going to be very important on many levels – financially, our relationships / interrelationships, and in our personal development. And the New Year is a powerful time to create this change and prepare for the coming year. We can …

This group is for people (experienced or not), who are interested in the benefits of the Chinese energy practice of Qigong (Chi Kung). I also hope this group will give people with various backgrounds an opportunity to build a community where we can practice, talk and learn about Qigong.   Qigong is a a moving meditation that helps us tap into the abundant energy of the universe, and is a wonderful way of helping help various health conditions. Qigong is also the mother of the internal martial ar …