Join liked-minded souls on a drum journey all about unity, spirituality, and community. No experience necessary! Drums provided.  Ages 16 & up only. A brief lesson and guided meditation will be included. This group is about using drumming to transform our awareness to deeper states, and most of all, to have fun! We are all drummers. We hold drum circles at various venues around the Bay Area For more information, see: http://www.globaldrumcircles.com NEW VIDEO! http://www.youtube.com/watc …

This gathering is an opportunity to be in mindful community with others and connect more deeply with the Great Spirit uniting us all, through the practices of drumming, dance, and silent meditation. The first hour is spent as a drum circle... drumming, dancing, and/or just sitting and listening for those that prefer. After that, we will let the energy settle as we take a steady and comfortable seated position, connect with our breath, and move deeply into the stillness of our Being. We will sit …

A class for beginners that will be learning specific ensemble pieces using drums, bells and shakers and also xylophones. The curriculum is called World Music Drumming. It draws on traditional rhythms from West Africa and Afro-Latin America as well as other cultures. It is a great place for adults and children (age 9 and older) to make music as equals. Of course, you don't have to be a family member to join.

Meet other Earth lovin' people. We are gather to practice shamanism, natural spirituality, and bring back our connection with a sacred Earth. This is an open-hearted group of folks who perhaps have heard about shamanism or have been hearing the Earth's spiritual call, or perhaps have had training and seek to gather with others who have been walking this extraordinary path. It is equally for those who come because of a nagging curiosity, as it is for those who are experienced. It is a group with …

Welcome to the SF Bay Area and Beyond Bellydance Meetup Group! We welcome all California -- Northern and Southern, National and International -- belly dancers and enthusiasts.  California belly dancers UNITE!   PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR AND MESSAGE BOARD for the latest news and current events.  Come to a Meetup and share the joy of belly dancing (Raqs Sharqi or Oryantal dansi if you prefer) and find out about costumes and veils, shows, dancers, classes, teachers, styles and more!   Teachers an …

This meetup group is all about the music. But its also about meeting people as well (hence the whole meetup idea, right?). If you like trance, house, breaks, minimal, speed garage, drum and bass or anything that is defined as electronica, then you've found the right place! We have monthly meetups here in the south bay, and also head up to San Francisco since there's almost always something going on up there. Introduce yourself, tell us about your favorite DJ or your favorite spot to get your gr …

Meet with acoustic musicians of all instruments (and singers) who love to play music, talk music, and meet other musicians. In addition to group meetings, members can form jam sessions with musicians of similar tastes...Anyone with a passion for acoustic music in one form or another is welcome to join and make a contribution. Name your instrument and genre when you sign up.

We get together on a regular basis to go to salsa clubs as a group. This group was created for anyone interested in meeting other Merengue, Salsa, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata dancers of all levels and connect with other hand percussionists / drummers, latin jazz lovers & Tropical Music Aficionados. Especially those living in the South Bay (Silicon Valley). Learn to salsa, play drums, mingle, dance, listen to music, and make new friends. You don't have to be extremely experienced to be a member, all lev …

… It’s a highly accessible practice; once you learn it, you can do it almost anywhere (the practice is typically done to the sound of a rhythmic drum beat, which helps to induce a slightly altered state; however, many people find they can also journey in silence, or with a drumming CD, or by shaking a rattle -- or even shaking a makeshift rattle, like a tic-tac box or aspirin bottle!) And, once you're familiar with the "language" of journeys -- which often unfold somewhat like dreams -- you will f …

We all want to shine...and together, we can. Welcome to Firefly Willows, a community dedicated to helping each of us find our Inner Light. Want to learn how to read a crystal ball?  How about learn how to cook healthy food that tastes great?  Enjoy a fantastic guided meditation?  How about small-group yoga where you really learn?  Do you dream of discovering your power animal?  How about understanding the fundamental connection between your mind, your body, and your spirit?  Do you love to talk …

Are you interested in sharing sound wave therapy using Quartz Crystal & Tibetan singing bowls, Gongs & drums with energy healing, and crystal essences? Are you ready to take your next step? Are you interested in the profound effects of sound waves on your body, and trans-dimensional healing using Reiki, Infinity Energetics and ACCESS Consciousness techniques? Do you enjoy connecting with the Earth & her seasons through sound & celebration? Are you a Light worker who is ready to play and enjoy yo …

The Spirit of Modern Shamanism is the Ultimate Tool to help you achieve whatever you need in your life in the space you are in right Now.   Beyond spiritual practice, it is what you are looking for....This meetup serves two purposes - to provide Introductions to those that have not heard of Modern Shamanism, and to provide live workshop time to folks already taking the course. If you are interested in Shamanism - You should join - If you are seeking for you know not what - Modern Shamanism is wh …

What do you say you pack up that old Gee-tar, throw some drums, keys, Harp, Bass (or what ever else makes you blue), in that old pick up and take a drive to my place. We can tear up some Albert Collins or maybe some Gov. Mule, SRV, BB? Peter Green, and all the greats. Im in the Redwood City hills and would love to have a blues jam every Friday and/or Saturday nights. You can leave your gear here or take it home. Im 49 and would prefer folks that can really play. If your broke, unemployed, living …