The Dharma Bum Temple is a home for the study and practice of Buddhism in America. We do not advocate one particular school of Buddhism. We are simply a bridge for Western people to enter into a Buddhist practice. When one enters the stream of Buddhism, it can be confusing; so we help make it simple. Dharma Bums focus on the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and Six Paramitas. To speak about Buddhism is not enough. One must practice these basic Buddhist principles. Through diligent practice …

Do you use your talent as a speaker to promote your business? Are you a speaker on a unique subject? If speaking is one of your skills, organizations and associations are looking for you. This meetup group is for individuals who are professional, non-professional (meaning not paid) and semi-professional (sometimes paid) keynote speakers, MC's, trainers, and workshop presenters to help find gigs, share experiences and perfect their talents. Join this meetup group and once you are ready you can …

Workout and help your community! www.CharityWorkouts.org is a donation only boot camp. 100% of the money raised goes directly to at-risk youth programs in our community. $5 per person is appreciated and you can write it off your taxes! We started in January 2009 and average 20 people per workout. Note: We are joined by two other groups on Sundays. So even though the Meetup RSVP list may only show 5-7 people, we average 20 people every weekend. New: I was given the Volunteer of the Quarter …

Media Update! Check it out guys Burn the Fat, Feed the Hungry has been featured in the business spotlight section of the Uptown Newspaper. Uptown newspaper is available all over, North Park, Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, University Heights, South Park, Normal Heights and Kensington. If you find a copy turn to page 8 and look right in the middle of the page, OR you can just click this link http://content.yudu.com/A190nv/uptown/resources/index.htm... These are donation based workout …

Originally formed in 2007, this independent networking group believes in long term business referrals through relationship building. Our group meets for 1 hour every Monday in Hillcrest at 5:15 pm at Inn At the Park (within the Park Manor Hotel) 3167 Fifth Ave San Diego, CA, 92103 Large and small business owners, professionals, representatives, and independent contractors are encouraged to join. This group has a policy of one person per profession or business type may join. If the position has b …

Belly Dance Lessons-every week! Get in shape and have more fun with Belly Dance. Tone muscles while learning this beautiful art form. Instruction for the beginning through advanced student. Focusing on basic steps, variations and combinations through advanced steps and a variety of professional techniques from Egyptian to Cabaret styles. No start up fee. No advance registration necessary. ABOUT BELLY DANCE Belly Dance is the oldest dance recorded. It has been admired for centuries for i …

This is a study group for students of A Course in Miracles. All are welcome whether you're new to the Course or have been studying it for years. We currently meet in North Park (San Diego) at noon on Saturdays.  There are usually about five of us, though most don't RSVP or post ratings. This group is intended for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the Course. We read it together, spend some quiet time reflecting on it, and share our experiences and understanding with each …

If your looking for a cruising group that loves riding and discovering, this is the group for you. easy going group of people looking for like minded individuals. lets just take it easy and enjoy the cruise. all cruiser bikes welcome regardless of your experience. we are a equal opportunity, open minded group welcoming everyone as long as you ride a cruiser bike. in the beginning we will be riding, but not limited to, sunday morning/afternoon rides.  we meet in central san diego near the hillces …

We are a group of free-thinking families looking to build a community free from religion and supernaturalism. We welcome all labels of free-thought – Atheists, Agnostics, Humanists, Skeptics, Brights, etc. – who share the common goal of teaching our children to embrace the scientific world view as a way of understanding the universe. Parenting without religious dogma is an ongoing challenge. How do we prepare our children to cope with religiously-based social conventions that surround us, from …

We are a group of happy, healthy outdoor people who just love exploring the outdoors with others and having fun. NO FLAKES PLEASE. iF YOU RSVP PLEASE SHOW UP! The group is intended to bring like minded people of mid twenties to mid forties together though we don't discriminate. Participants must be 21+ as the group's purpose is social networking for adults. Activities appropriate for those who would like to bring their children along will be clearly labeled as such. Bring your love for nature, y …

North Park/South Park in San Diego is home to some fun & edgy establishments serving fine wine & crafts beers in a down-to-earth environment that welcomes a diverse mix of people. This Meetup will explore these establishments monthly, serving up new friendships and lots of laughter. All are welcome so long as you come with an open mind.

I have been teaching yoga at parks all over San Diego for the past few months, and would like to extend the invite to you, my potential new yogi friends. The Purpose is to give your body a treat, and inspire ourselves through our commitment to health, balance, staying present, and mindfulness. The style of yoga I was trained in is a bit of hot/bikram, vinyasa, and i add a bit of cardio and core work. i am open to suggestions too. Cost: Donation based, typically $5-$10/prsn. What I ask in return: …

The purpose of this group is to allow moms with babies/toddlers or young children to make friends that they can see often. I have, for months, been wanting to get to know more moms in my neighborhood so that we can have get-togethers close to home. We can also schedule meetups in other areas of San Diego (like the beach, etc), but it would be nice to have the majority of meetups be in our area.  I know it's hard to work around schedules, so I'm hoping that having activities close to home will al …

I’m Lisa, a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Located in the San Diego area, I offer yoga from my heart. Join me once a week for the exhilarating experience of practicing yoga outdoors. I recommend dressing in layers as we'll meet in all types of weather, unless it's raining. These events are by donation. Suggested donation is $8-$10, but you're simply encouraged to give whatever you are able. Just bring your mat and your awesome self! About me: When I first stepped onto my yoga mat in the sum …

GFD promotes functional fitness in San Diego by providing innovative ground based training for weight loss and athletic development. No matter where you stand, in terms of physical fitness, our unique brand of cross training targets all major muscle groups for optimal fat loss and athletic progression. North Park training sessions are led by Certified USA Weightlifting Olympic Sports Performance Coach Tyler Johnson. "Our classes take a fun approach to fitness while focusing on basic athletic for …

Welcome to Mid-City Community Yoga! I offer this community class to make yoga accessible and affordable for everyone. This class is suitable for all levels. You don’t have to be super flexible to do yoga! Just come with a beginner’s mind and willingness to have fun. I like to teach a “meditation in motion” style, consciously moving the mind and body with the breath. Although the pace is slower, there are still plenty of challenges! I usually incorporate classical hatha postures, alignment princi …

Become acquainted with fellow Small Dog Club members near you! We’ll have monthly meet-ups at the best dog parks in San Diego and enjoy fun play dates with these amazing dogs. All breeds are welcome :) The Small Dog Club is a great way for these lovable dogs to socialize and for the owners to learn about the latest in pet care from fellow San Diegans as well. It’ll be a woof of a time!

Hi, Welcome to the San Diego River Park Foundation meetup group. We are joining meetup to share with you some of the fun, exciting and rewarding events that we think you'll want to know about. We are passionate about the San Diego River, from the headwaters near Julian to Dog Beach at Ocean Beach.  We organize regular cleanups, monitor water quality, advocate for the River and much much much more! Our goal?   Simple....... Create a better future for the San Diego River. You can help! To find out …

For all people interested in participating in yoga and mindfulness. WorldBeat Center has brought yoga to Balboa Park so that the community has access to personal growth without having finances as an obstacle to alternative health. Our current yoga class is a beginners yoga class with a bilingual instructor. Drop in any Wednesday at WorldBeat Center and keep your human body healthy and aligned.

Free, fun workouts! Every Wednesday night at 7pm and Sunday at 8am! All levels, all ages! See you at the park! This is a super fun workout, with games and circuit style exercises designed for everyone to get a great workout! All work is done with body weight and at each persons pace so it's well suited to beginners and serious athletes alike. Bring your family, friends and neighbors! FitCamp24 is held at Balboa Park, between 6th Ave. and Balboa Dr. at Quince St., unless otherwise noted!

Calling all nature lovers who want to practice Yoga in the park. All levels, Deep Yoga Style Healing Flow. All are welcome. Visit my website http://www.yogabygita.com/, connect on facebook YogaByGita email gita@yogabygita.com or call 858-229-6744 ***Schedule subject to change. Please join fb fanpage “YogaByGita” for updates. No experience, not flexible, limitations? GREAT, this is WHY we practice yoga. You will be relieving stress & anxiety, healing your body, mind & spirit, improving your flexi …

This is a group for women interested in classic dystopian(and some Utopian) literature and film and how it relates to today's world. We will meet in The North Park area of San Diego. Looking forward to revisiting Ray Bradbury, Aldous Huxley, Margaret Atwood,Bladerunner, Brazil and much more!

If you are Single and living in North Park or like to eat, drink, play, in North Park, then you certainly have a specific VIBE and you are for us. Now this group isn't just for anybody, oh no. Lets let the under 40's have their own play time, this is a "grown-ups who can hang group". Some people get to 40 (not us!)  and lose their energy, their passion, their ability to have fun. We are not those people. We are the essence of, hey, we've been around a bit and now we'll show you how it's done. Yo …

Come join an awesome group of social yogis experience yoga and nature in an amazing setting at beautiful Balboa Park. Meetups are every Sunday @11 am. All levels welcome. Class is free/donation based. Its up to you.

This is a group for any parent interested in learning how to take better photos of their kids through professional-photographer-guided practice time during our Photo Playdates at a local playground. This is a great chance for you to meet other moms with a common interest in photography while your kids can play at the park and make friends too! We will also be holding events that are centered around formal instruction on how to get great photos at places such as: beaches, parks, and local landmar …

Milestone Running is proud to host a weekly run club in the North Park neighborhood. Being located in North Park, we are just a few blocks away from a number of different running routes and trails in San Diego's Balboa Park. This run club is for all levels of runners; whether you're training for race, pushing a stroller, or walking a dog, come join us and be part of the Milestone family.

A group for members of the San Diego LGBTQ community (and friends, SO's, and allies) to make new friends while connecting with wellness and fitness resources and opportunities. We are run by several health and wellness professionals and do fitness activities each week at public parks (such as Mission Trails, Balboa Park, or Mission Beach) focused on beginners and intermediate level activity. WE LOVE hikes, bootcamp, yoga, run/walks at the beach, and occasionally unique outings that members have …