… Ordo Templi Orientis, of which Star Sapphire is a part, is a fraternal organization whose members are devoted to the study of Magick, Yoga and the Hermetic Sciences, and who are united in their acceptance of the Law of Thelema as a gateway to self-discipline, self-knowledge and universal freedom. The Law of Thelema may be summarized in a few deceptively simple words as "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law." We believe that, like all things, the best way to study and practice is to ju …

Over the past 20 years as a boxing coach I have personally witnessed the lasting impact boxing, both as an activity and a sport, can have on a young person's development. All forms of Combat Sports can be valuable social tools for a young person to learn confidence, self worth, commitment, discipline, accountability and personal responsibility, as well as beneficial habits for lifelong health and wellness. Combat Science LA is building a culture that positively influences all Angelenos to grow i …

Have you ever wanted to learn how to break dance but you didn't have anyone to show you how or you thought it was too difficult to learn, well you've come to the right place! My name is Brian Wright and I have been break dancing and teaching others how to break dance for over 9 years! Break dancing is a great way to meet new people, workout, relax and learn discipline. This group is for beginning break dancers and anyone that wants to learn how to break dance. I hope to meet you soon!

Mission: Offer a system to our communities of writers, while developing disciplines through accountability, teaching and peer support. To provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere for writers to further their skills in writing and self-publishing, while cultivating associations with like-minded people.  Purpose: To make sure that every writer has the tools and support necessary for taking the craft of writing to completion and/or publication.   How: Attending bi-monthly meetup identifying and addr …

Joyful Weight Loss, Joyful Living is an approach to mindful eating that allows you to lose weight without deprivation, while cultivating more pleasure and more self-nurturing into your daily life as you watch yourself slim down. This approach is based in part on the teachings of Geneen Roth, who gained and lost over 1000 lbs by the time she was in her late 20s. Then she quit dieting altogether and began to “eat when she was hungry and feel her feelings when she was not hungry but wanted to eat …

 This group provides a class where you can get practice of Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi Chuan free of charge. After meetup, you can give any donation if you wish. About Taiji Yoga (Taiji Movement/Taiji Meditation) Taiji (literally "great pole") is an East Asian cosmological term for the "Supreme Ultimate" state of undifferentiated absolute and infinite potentiality, contrasted with the Wuji "Without Ultimate". Taiji Yoga differs from other exercise programs that it gets focused on BODY, BREATH, M …

This group provides a class where you can get practice of Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi Chuan free of charge. After meetup, you can give any donation if you wish. About Taiji Yoga & Meditation Taiji (literally "great pole") is an East Asian cosmological term for the "Supreme Ultimate" state of undifferentiated absolute and infinite potentiality, contrasted with the Wuji "Without Ultimate". ‘Taiji Yoga & Meditation’ differs from other exercise and meditation programs that it focused on BODY, BREA …

Blossoming through dance; evolving through music.     Connect with yourself by connecting to others. Allow your true self to come out. Become a radiant expression of joy, as you were meant to be.    When you move your body in new ways, your mind follows and opens, when your mind opens, your soul lifts and mends your entire being.   Dance is so healthy and so beneficial to mind and body that it should be in our lives more than just the infrequent times we go to a party or club; dance should …

Beach Cities Aikido  Chief Instructor: Sensei Steven Wasserman Est.: 2011 Affiliation: Aikido Association of America Classes focus on the art and philosophy of “Aikido” self defense.   In this Japanese martial art, students will learn the basic principles of falling, rolling and defense techniques against punches, strikes, kicks, knife attacks, control and blending with your opponent, mat safety and self-defense awareness. Instruction is focused towards both the basic principles of Aikido and th …

Aanand Saagar is a donation based wellness sanctuary that promotes mental and physical health through the practice of yoga and its allied disciplines. We take an integral approach to yoga, incorporating all the eight limbs of Raja Yoga in our practice, as prescribed by Patanjali. Yoga is said to be the science of self liberation and practicing asanas is perhaps just the first step in a yogi's journey of self discovery.Our goal is to help people incorporate other aspects of yoga into their practi …

Welcome, This is a fun group of friends, traceurs, and runners from all different levels of fitness and skill. We explore and map out some of the best routes and areas to practice parkour in the Los Angeles area. We focus on the fitness, strength, and endurance aspects of the sport of parkour, while encouraging proper technique and unique expression throughout the routes we explore. We also learn the rules of the pavement and how take on our environment in the most intelligent way. And  whether …