We hold drum circles, outdoors when the weather is nice, and indoors otherwise. Beginners are welcome, and there are usually extra drums. Bring extra drums and percussion instruments, and something to sit on (blanket, cushion, etc.) for outdoor events.

Open Spirit Circle is an intentional indoor fire circle community. We come together inside a church once a month on average during the fall to spring season. We loosely do the same work that you would find at some of the bigger all night fire circle events, such as Spirit Fire, Fires Rising, SoulFire, Sacred SoulFire, and many others. We are family friendly event open to all spiritual paths. We collectively and collaboratively find a harmony that lifts our spirits together; creating a sacred saf …

All of us share an interest in sacred chant known as "kirtan," a devotional practice of singing, drumming, and participating in group energy for the purpose of elevating the spirit, building community, and realizing interconnectedness. The practice originated in India millennia ago, but has been popularized in the West by singers such as Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Wah!, Dave Stringer, Deva Premal, Bhagavan Das, David Newman (Durga Das), etc. This list will be a place to share information about lo …

Maracatu Baque do Mangue runs ongoing workshops in Afro-Brazilian rhythms, focusing on Maracatu de Baque Virado, a style of percussion from Recife, Brasil. In these workshops, students learn the technique and language of five instruments, work on rhythm and movement, and learn to sing while playing an instrument. Maracatu de Baque Virado is an Afro-Brazilian percussive tradition from the north-east of Brazil. Join us in creating a Maracatu community in DC! Classes are every Wednesday: 8:30pm to …

We'll share spiritual workshops, chant, drum, and meditate with the intentions of love and joy for our Mother Earth and all creation, to bring peace, sustainability and balance!  We affirm the Global Oneness by building on various sacred traditions (Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Native American, Sufi, Celtic etc) Let us know what kinds of workshops or sessions you'd like to offer or attend.  Most programs will have suggested donations to pay for the space and support the talents of the leaders. We …

If you are a music teacher in Arlington, Virginia (or the neighboring Northern Virginia areas), then come join us for coffee to share and discuss the good and the bad about teaching music in the Nation's Capital. Or alternatively, not to discuss teaching at all and just enjoy some respite from business as usual. All music teachers are welcome: Full time, part time, school, music store, freelance, aspiring, etc.

   ~~~ "The Internal Yoga" ~~~ Ancient tribes have taught us that vocal toning is powerful healing for our bodies and our minds. ..from OM's to other chants from Native American, Hindu, African, Buddhist, Hawaiian, Shaman and many other cultures used for mind clearing and purging toxins from our body's cells ~ we then naturally attune to our centers and the spiritual core of ourselves..       By Law of Attraction and by proactively changing our internal vibrations, we experience an increase in e …

… We offer capoeira, Samba and Afro-Brazilian dance and drumming classes at the Capoeira Spot to anyone willing to learn. We welcome all ages and skill levels! Muito axé. For more info on Capoeira and Samba classes check out www.capoeiradc.com or www.facebook.com/capoeiradc

… Join us to meet other local shaman tribe brothers and sisters and to learn about and discuss shamanic techniques (drumming, journeying, sacred plants, shape changing, soul retrieval, plant and animal communication, rituals, etc.) for healing yourself and others.

… We will include: -Yoga classes -Yoga philosophy and spirituality discussions -Potlucks -Kirtan -drumming -social events to meet and greet with other yogis in the area.  

We are a family (and children) friendly Eclectic Group of Heathens and Pagans. We ascribe to Tribal Values, which are:  1. Autonomy 2. Cooperativeness 3. Courage 4. Generosity 5. Honor 6. Hospitality 7. Family 8. Frankness 9. Friendship 10. Moderation 11. Simplicity 12. Steadfastness   Our monthly rituals focus on the Northern Mystery Tradition (as opposed to the Western Mystery Tradition), the Elder Futhark Runes, the Heathen Liturgical Calendar, the Poetic and Prose Eddas, as well as the North …

We are a group of lovers of the dance of peace ~ attuning to the heart ~ co-creating harmony through embodied prayer, sacred intention, conscious movement, pure sound, the glance of the soul. We are musicians, percussionists, dancers, singers of the message of unity, revelers in the mystical, celebrants of all sacred traditions. The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual t …

  Welcome to Evolving Consciousness & Psychic Development!   "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift."           Albert Einstein   ******************* We explore all phases of psychic development including expanding our clairsentience, clairaudience, clairvoyance, aura viewing and healing, remote viewing, interdimensional senses, and also have discussions of 'ghosts', ectopla …

Are all your friends married with kids and you have no one to do anything with? Are you a workaholic? Do you just want to get out and enjoy life and meet some great people? Are you tired of the same old everyday hum drum? Do you want to enhance your quality of life? If this sounds like you…then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the Fairfax / Great Falls (FGF) meet-up group. FGF is for singles located in and around the DC Metropolitan area that are looking to meet new people and have fu …

Hi, This meetup group hopes to put together a group of people that love playing tabla/guitar/flute/keyboard or any instruments to indian songs. The goal is to form a band and present shows in the DC metro area that people will plan and want to attend. If you agree that we need good desi entertainment in our area - please sign up! -Lasika