How do you want your life to be different? Discover the Woman Within experience. This is a group for women interested in connection and empowerment. Experience the strength and compassion of women coming together to support each other on their paths of healing and self discovery. Woman Within Woman Within International is a not-for-profit organization that offers opportunities for women to discover the power of who they are.  http://www.womanwithin.org/ The Woman Within Training Weekend Since …

Woman Know Thyself ~WKT is a group of girlfriends from every race and culture that KNOWS! how to have a good time, and make lasting memories.  We are here to empower and inspire one another to live our best lives NOW!. If you are looking to have a great time this summer, we would love to meet you if you are interested in creating real solid friendships. Here we will host events like ladies night out, women's conferences, natural hair and wellness expos, shopping extravaganza's, spa days, poetry …

Sponsored by the Illinois Satsang Society, to learn more about local events go to www.eck-illnois.org This Meetup group is about an open hearted sharing of spiritual experiences that people from all religious backgrounds and all walks of life have and may not understand. Have you had a vivid dream that helped you understand a difficult problem? Have you had a dream with a loved one who has passed away and wondered if that was real? Have you had an out-of-body experience or experience with light …

Calling all who are seeking the spiritual truth! Based on the principle of "Don’t try to see how far the darkness stretches, just light your inner lamp", Samarpan Meditation today is being followed by hundreds of thousands of people beyond the boundaries of age, language, country, religion, race, color, belief, or lifestyle - all over the world. This meditation technique is totally free-of-charges, not just during introductory sessions but it is free always, for the simple reason that it is base …

The ancient wisdom of Kabbalah offers practical solutions to our challenges today. Kabbalah gives us not only an understanding of our reality, but also the methods for attaining our goals. We all have the ability to find our purpose and receive fulfillment beyond our wildest dreams and imaginings. In fact, the literal translation of kabbalah is to receive. A central teaching of Kabbalah is that you are destined to live a joyous, abundant life, full of meaning and free from chaos. Learn your true …

Dreaming ~ "Your Dreams are Alive" ~ is for those of us that are curious about our dreams and see them as a world of Infinite Possibility. Learn how to understand your personal dream language. Investigate the symbols and wisdom that comes through. Lucid Dreams, Nightmares, Dreams of Flying, Death and Birth. Come explore the gateway of Dreaming in a safe and sacred group of like minded dreamers. This group will be limited to 15 respectful, curious, thoughtful individuals.

This institute is for anyone looking for a deeper spiritual meaning and life long learning, based on Kabbalah and the Torah. There will be many different classes offered throughout the year, as well as regular healing prayer. We started this institute to help bring Rabbi Goldhamer's and other teachers the secrets of Kabbalah to the world.

The purpose of this meet up is to share the knowledge and wisdom, physical and spiritual aspects of Ayurveda with people who would like to improve quality of their physical and emotional wellbeing, to be a support group for those who need this support, to be a “home”, a place of meetings for likeminded people. There are  lectures, presentations, and workshops on different topics of Ayurveda and related Vedic sciences, like Yoga, Astrology, and Vastu Shastra. Most of the events are hosted by the …

Chicago's original & largest Science Fiction & Fantasy Meetup! Our monthly meetup is on the first Tuesday of each month. It's a great place to meet folks and talk about random fandom with long time members and newbies in a relaxed setting with no timetable. The rest of the month join us for movies, dinners, and geeky gatherings of all types! We are an eclectic group into all aspects of Science Fiction and Fantasy including books, movies, TV, gaming and conventions. You are welcome if you've just …

EXPANDING RAVES and ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC- Make new friends in the scene and keep the circle of plur ever expanding! Whether you are in it to have fun with some great people, explore music and your personal creativity, or have an experience of ecstatic oneness with the universe, this is the group you've been looking for! Raves may one day trance-form the planet. Enough energy has been generated that we could expand to a higher level. Electronic music styles have create different effects on the …

Are YOU ready to "Click 'n Connect"? Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! The purpose of this group is to FIND MONEY & CREATE WEALTH while we explore ways to invest in distressed (foreclosures, pre foreclosures, bankruptcies) and other delinquent properties. Such properties provide excellent returns on initial investment, if carefully selected. Like minded real investors will get together and discuss strategies to invest in such properties. The key to achieving your financial …

Are you an Entrepreneur, Professional, or Opportunity Seeker looking to network with people that have the following qualities: Integrity Honesty Loyalty Put other people's interest before yours Genuinely cares for others A really nice person Then you've found your group! Let's build and grow our business together while building meaningful freindships that will last a lifetime. This group is open to all walks of life (that fits the qualities above). Everyday People looking for quality professio …

There is nothing more important in the life of a woman than having quality friends to share their successes and their challenges and to have that connection with other ladies. Lets face it, regardless of how awesome your partner is, you need your girl time!   Whether you are married or single, have children or do not, women of this age have much more commonality than differences as we reach a certain wisdom.   This group is for professional mature women in their 40's and 50's who live in Chicago …

Join us for public lectures in Chicago on the Gnostic Teachings, a practical, spiritual and scientific methodology for transforming suffering and acquiring personal knowledge of the divine. Gnosis is the universal wisdom at the heart of all great religions and mystical traditions, and has manifested through innumerable teachers and spiritual guides. The principal literature of discussion is the canon of Samael Aun Weor, a modern author and expositor on esoteric topics such as Gnosticism, Kabbala …

The Chicago Tao Cultivators seeks to explore the ironic, absurb and penetratingly insightful gentle "way" of wisdom - and hopefully in the process reach the end of logic and enjoy a really good laugh. Taoism can signify an unknowable and emphemeral cosmology - the "Void" - out of which every experience and being is born. But it can also reflect the smaller notion of understanding one's own nature as captured by the concept of "the uncarved block." Seemingly both simple and enigmatic, the writing …

This is group is for interested people to discuss concepts of Ancient India. Discussions and seminars are welcome on Astrology (Jyotish), Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism), Ganita (Vedic Mathematics), Samhita (Astronomy), Sanskrit, Mantra Shastra (The Vedic science of sound therapy), Vastu Shastra (The Vedic science of architecture) and any other relevant subject. From ancient times sages of India selflessly showered knowledge to us on numerous aspects of human life - from precise methods of timing ev …

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to master their own mind and reduce stress in our very complicated world. Our group focuses on learning and sharing about qigong, tai chi and mindfulness (or insight) meditation. I started this group because my own life has been transformed by learning, practicing and incorporating these practices into my every day life and I'm very excited to share them with others. We'll meet at various locations around Chicago, as much as possible outside, …

Kai Chi Do literally translates to Free Spirit Way or the Way to Free Life Energy. This is an exercise that uses wisdom derived from ancient practices of energy movement, breath, and sound to integrate body, mind and spirit. Kai Chi Do utilizes Five elements (Root-Yuan, Air-Kongqi, Fire-Huo, Water-Shui, Earth-Dadi) in combination with music, meditation, and breath-work to powerfully free blocked energy. By creating a safe, nurturing space after completing the 70 minute practice people walk away …

The House of Ayurveda, located in NW Chicago suburbs is the healing center (personal consultations with the certified Ayurvedic medicine practitioner), center of knowledge and spirituality (lectures, presentations, seminars, workshops) , and a Yoga and Meditation studio. The HOUSE OF AYURVEDA is the house of Sun and light, healing and health, joy and harmony, peace and tranquility, knowledge and wisdom, life and longevity, love and happiness. This is your home! It is called home because it is th …