It is becoming painfully clear that the climate chaos is upon us. And even if it weren't, we are running out of the substance that has fueled this catastrophe, cheap crude oil and natural gas. This group will be a think tank for ideas and a clearing house for information. The whole problem demands strong local communities as part of the solution. We will meet and discuss coping skills, sustainable practices, clean and green energy, and the prognosis for the future. We may also do practical thing …

BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, EARTH. (BMSE) We are a fun & growing community of friends. BODY: We aim to live healthy lifestyles, and members are interested in yoga, hiking, reiki, massage & alternative wellness. MIND: We aim to be non judgmental, liberal, and seek to develop mindfulness through meditation. We value diversity and equality, positive attitudes and strive for inner peace SPIRIT: We are open and supportive, and share trust, respect, care and love, (non sexual), with our community …

A group interested in digital documentation of nature art in and around the Napa Valley area. This group is spearheaded by Travis Elder a local artist, sustainability enthusiast, and wine expert. Images collected by the group maybe used in large online art pieces. The group is meets at noon on every Monday at the Calistoga Roastary.

The Chi Center's mission is to facilitate the integration of mind, body and spirit through sharing the skill, knowledge, love and energy of the ancient art and new science of Wisdom Healing Qigong. The vision of Wisdom Healing Qigong is to heal ourselves and our world—to realize human potential through the conscious evolution of mind and body, resulting in harmony, self-realization, integration and awakening, through a sustainable practice. Join us for Qigong practice online, and in person throu …

This group is all about real food! It's about timeless, traditional foods nourish us and how they should be prepared.  Weston A. Price was a dentist practicing in Cleveland, OH during the 1920's and 30's.  Quite suddenly, he noticed that the children coming into his office had two major changes.  The first change was that they were presenting with a higher rate of cavities than ever before.  The second change was that he saw that their teeth were overlapping and crooked.  They did not have adequ …

Ever think about where our food comes from? Ever imagine animals might have their own life purposes, beyond our dinner plates? Care to be healthier and minimize your impact on the Earth? Welcome to the Northbay Vegan Dinner Club! We get together to share good conversation over vegan meals at various venues in the North San Francisco Bay area. Whether you are a long time vegan or vegetarian, or you just want to learn more or try something new, you've come to the right place. Please join us to mee …

Marketing and a Martini a recipe for fun, conversation and collaboration We will focus on organic ways to grow your business using a sustainable, systematic approach to marketing that is in alignment with who you are and the clients you serve. With an emphasis on networking, online and off, expect tips that will help you gain visibility, credibility and profits. Expect presentations and interactive exercises, plus time for brainstorming. We will cover low tech as well as high tech ways you can c …

It's the only logical destination. It's only a point on the path to a sustainable society. We will need to someday go beyond Zero Waste and have our culture become one that is restorative, assisting in increasing biodiversity/biomass and production on Earth. For now, it's a reasonable goal. In 1989 CA passed AB 939, setting a goal for 50% recycling in CA by 2000. We hit it. Now the state has the goal of 75%. In 1989 we only recycled at 14%. SF and other cities are past 75% recycling rates. …

… A meta move­ment based in neohumanism can unite and provide common cause for eco­logical, human rights, sustainability, social justice, and humanitarian movements. Ananda Seva explores these ideas in writings and offers a booklet on the subject, as well as trainings through the PROUT Institute.     * Spirit Based Socioeconomic Development. Fourth is the development and promotion of the Progressive Utili­zation Theory (PROUT). PROUT is a new paradigm of development in­tended to guide society to­w …

We are Nutrition Consultants and gourmet organic chefs seeking a tribe of like-minded souls who know how to cobble simple yet substantial meals together with high-nutritional density. Please join this group if you want to learn how to feed yourself and others foods that are bio-recognizable and life sustaining. Most of us are food-conscious parents  and care providers who are exploring the healing properties of organic whole food. This is a community resource for people who are trying to avoid p …

I am an internationally published poet, author, publisher, writing coach and meditation teacher. For years I have taught writing workshops and classes throughout the Bay Area as well as volunteered at Spirit Rock Meditation Center teaching in the Family and Teen Program, and more recently have been teaching a class at Book Passage called "The Mindful Writer." This meetup is an opportunity for me to merge my two primary practices of writing and mindfulness, and open up these teachings to a wider …

Maryanne and David created this group for: 1) People who are sincerely seeking healthy, fulfilling, sustainable relationships and want to have fun and soul-filled experience attracting and creating them! 2) People who are frustrated by trying to attract or maintain great connections and relationships in Marin County. 3) Everyone who wants to take the mystery out of what it takes to be in a GREAT relationship and are ready to do whatever it takes to have that! Serious about wanting more intimacy …

OFF THE GRID YOGA CONNECTION/ MARIN Member Convergence  Members, young, middle and old, converge to practice yoga in a congenial, inclusive environment and partake of an affordable, convenient class roster.  Regular students deepen learning in classes. Those with spine or other ailments reclaim/sustain health in clinics. Fees cover space/teacher fees. Members are entitled to  Classes scheduled weekly people with no experience or who have a practice Restorative Yoga Clinics for spine injuries Cli …

All life is sacred, and everything in nature is communicating all the time—with messages for us that can lead to our own healing and healing for the Earth herself. Meet some of the plants that grow locally here in Marin County, and learn how to develop your own capacity for hearing what plants, trees, and the Earth have to say to you. During this time, you’ll find plant allies who want to support you in healing physical ailments, emotional traumas, and spiritual blocks. You’ll begin to exper …