January 2016: Best Holistic and Entertaining Events in San Francisco Bay Area and Around

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Crystal Meditation Workshop

Crystal Meditation Workshop

Saturday, December 5, 2015, @ 1-4 pm

Pacific Cultural Center
1307 Seabright Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Add new tools to your spiritual practice! Treat yourself to a spiritual sanctuary before the holidays. Hands-on techniques to gently shift consciousness inward, using music, breath, visualization and the sacred geometry of crystals. No prior experience with crystals or meditation required. Space limited, payment required for registration.

Cost: $40.


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Yoga and Self-Healing with Wah! Free Workshop

Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo Rd
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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Join this yoga class as you practice breathing exercises, postures (asana) and self-healing techniques.  It concludes with a deep relaxation and short meditation.  Her book, Dedicating Your Life to Spirit, shares many of the yoga techniques you will experience in her class.  All levels welcome.

Cost: Free


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Holiday Ipsalu Tantra Satsang

Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Vara Healing Arts Studio
850 Talbot Ave.
Albany, CA

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Satsang means "to gather in truth" or to share spiritual practice. This Ipsalu Tantra Satsang is an opportunity to share, ask questions, review techniques, re-energize your practice, and connect with others in your tantric spiritual family in a fun and authentic way. It is a sanctuary to be seen for the Magnificent Divine Being that you are, to be embraced in both your humanness and your divinity!

We're going to gather as students for an evening of practice, fellowship, and frolicking in sacred community, followed by a potluck. Please bring a yummy dish.  A review of Cobra Breath 1 will be included, upon request!

We look forward to hearing from you and being together again in sacred circle and in the spirit of Namaste!

Cost: $25


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Orgasmic Flirting 101 - Free Workshop in Palo Alto

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 @ 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM

3790 El Centro St.,
Palo Alto, Ca 94306

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The Flirtation by Eugene de Blaas

Come on out and play!

Who wants more flirtation in their life!!!

We will learn the chemical, physical and limbic connections you make everyday... and do not even know it! See what they are telling you with their body and how to communicate back. Since 80% of all communication is nonverbal, learn how to use it. And use your orgasm to heat up the room.

We will play some games together so you can feel the experience and get to know what works and what does not. At home, at work, at the checkout line, so you can make everyone's day light up.

So... Come play. Come laugh. Feel the connection. Make eyes sparkle, cheeks flush, feel the heat of fun. Learn your flirtation style and explore the flirt in you.

Cost: Free. Donations accepted.


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Seduction and Passion

Monday, November 30, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Center for Sex and Culture
1349 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Seduction holds the key to erotic chemistry… both on first dates and in long-term relationships. So how do we fuel that elusive spark of passionate love with another person? How do we captivate the attention of someone we want in our life, while also “acting natural” and “being ourselves?”

In this month's Learn to Love, we will explore the topic of SEDUCTION in depth.

Mystery and tension are fundamental to the art of seduction. It is easy to see how this is effective in the dating world, but people in long-term relationships can become so familiar with each other that boredom and stagnation takeover the bedroom. We will explore useful ways to reclaim the initial excitement of coming together for the first time.

The session will be followed by a Q+A where you can bring up your own unique challenges. After the session, there will be time to connect and discuss insights with other attendees as well.

Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Cost: $25



Hot Pink Puja Party in San Jose

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

2641 Media Way
San Jose, CA 95125

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Sample the juicy delights Tantra has to offer. Tantalize your senses while getting high on energy itself exploring your heart, energy and a deeper connection with yourself and others. This is the perfect place to come and explore Tantra whether you're dipping your toes in for the first time or a reasoned pro!

Caroline Carrington's legendary Hot Pink Puja is an interactive experience expanding connections, intimacy and love. You are guided through a series of fun and playful exercises including sound, breath, energy and conscious touch and invited to choose a variety of partners through the evening. Each Puja Caroline creates includes new exercises for a unique experience every time. This event is LGBTQI positive and welcomes singles, couples and triads to join in the fun.

Please bring an item to contribute to our sacred altar and some finger food to share in the potluck. Come dressed in something that makes you feel sacred and sexy.

Cost: $55 (all cheaper tickets are already sold)



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AniinA Sound Healing Journey

Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Prajna Yoga & Healing Arts
1601 El Camino Real
Suite 204
Belmont, California 94002

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Your adventure begins when you decided to journey into the sound.

We welcome you into transformative sound healing journey that embeds sacred vocal singing on top of live produced ambient healing sounds. This event will feature Aniina, a duo of healing sound musicians who will be playing an assortment of live instruments, and assisting people on their journey through the use of vocal and instrumental sound offerings. Architecture of this event has been designed to allow you to sink deep into your journey, and let the sound do the rest while you fully receive healing frequencies.

Cost: $15 - $18

2015 Patients' Choice San Francisco Medical Cannabis Competition & Expo

Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Terra Gallery & Event Venue
511 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

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It is our pleasure to announce that preparations for the Ninth Annual San Francisco Medical Cannabis Competition are underway! Known as "The Patients' Choice," our annual event is now in its 9th year and the success of this event is credited to our sponsors, entrants, patient-judges and beneficiaries. A portion of the proceeds raised from the 2015 SFMCC will benefit the activities of California NORML and Drug Policy Alliance.

There will be food, games, prizes, and entertainment galore! Red Hots Burlesque, a true San Francisco treat, will be joining us again this year for a special reefer madness themed performance. In addition, Bay Area bans, Manicato and Mystic Roots, will be playing live sets to get you on your feet dancing. DJ Selektalou will be returning to drop some beats throughout the day, and Jamie DeWolf is slated to host for the second year in the row.

Please note: In order to medicate at the event, you must present a valid and current Physician's Recommendation and CA State ID on the day of the event.

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Cost: $20

All-Gendered Nude Embodiment Dance

Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Aquarian Heart
4920 Telegraph Ave,
Oakland, CA 94609

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Henri Matisse - Dance (I) 1909

Everyone is welcome to attend this event regardless of gender, orientation, body shape and size.  The only thing that we ask is that you have an open heart and an intention of gratitude. 

A dance. A celebration.  A ritual. This is not structured like a class, instead this is an open space to join other spirits who are practicing self-love and acceptance.  There is no requirement that you dance, you might want to meditate, sing, exchange a massage, or simply watch the beautiful bodies before you.  Your level of participation is up to you.  (While the focus of this event is not sexual in nature, we often find ourselves drawn to other beautiful bodies and wanting to explore.  We ask that for this event that exploration stay to a minimum and not go beyond light touch with the hands... and this is only if consent has been obtained).

Cost: $27 before November 27, $32 – thereafter and at the door.


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Rock Concert Show in Oakland

Saturday, November 21, 2015 @ 6:30 pm to 10 pm

Humanist Hall
390 27th Street, Oakland, CA  94612

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Semi-private party with two groups playing high-quality ROCK!

* The Mangroves @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Mangroves play all original rock music.

* Back Bones
Back Bones have a mix of original music and classic Americana rock numbers.

Should be fun! BYOB!

Veggie Dinner, Kirtan Open Mic Music & Meditation in Mountain View

Friday, November 20, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9 pm

"Fantasy Dance" Studio
2584 Leghorn St, Ste A,
Mountain View, California 94043

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Bay Area’s own Kirtan Connect presents food for the Soul and the Body!
* 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm – Yoga Dinner Social
* 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Kirtan Yoga (by Kirtan Connect and other lead Kirtaneers of Bay Area)

Kirtan is an ancient call-and-response yoga of sound vibrations. Kirtan is a very simple and powerful way to meditate. It’s effortless & joyful. The music does the work for you as you flow with the melody & rhythm. In call and response style – the leader sings the mantra and the crowd responds, creating a dynamic, uplifting experience for all.

In recent years, call-and-response kirtan chanting has exploded in popularity alongside yoga’s rise to acclaim. It increases vitality, soothes the soul, and expands meditation. It is a joyful practice that calms the mind and opens and purifies the heart. Kirtan, the music of the heart, is the calling of the soul; a blissful musical journey to invoke divine presence. No previous experience is necessary.

No musical experience required! You don’t have to be able to sing in tune either. Just bring a desire to revitalize your mind and awaken your essential self.

Cost: $8 Advance or $10 at Door

Relaxation & Joy: Two Qualities of Awakening

Saturday, November 21 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
2620 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95816

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How do I bring more relaxation & joy into my life?
What inhibits me from experiencing a depth of relaxation & joy?
How do I ‘relax & enjoy’ my meditation practice?

In this daylong, we will celebrate two of the traditional seven factors of enlightenment:  Joy & Relaxation. Meditation practices will support relaxing deeply in the body, and settling in the mind, which allows space to drink in the joy of body and mind that is a benefit of the path of meditation.
Enjoy a day of quiet sitting and walking meditation, which allow our minds to settle down and our hearts to open to an inner wisdom. In addition to insight meditation practice, you will be guided on practical approaches, specifically cultivating relaxation and joy, offered teachings and simple movement practices. You will be actively participating in interactive discussion about how to live all these teachings in your daily lives.

Cost: sliding scale of $20 to $60


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Cuddle Party in Santa Clara

Sunday, November 22, 2015 @ 2:30 PM -6:30 PM

Santa Clara, CA

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Meet fun people in a relaxed environment. This is a workshop, where you will learn how to set boundaries with ease and grace. Be your authentic self and say NO to requests or say YES, but know, that you will be supported by the group for being your authentic self. You are always at choice. You do not HAVE to cuddle with anyone EVER. But you can enjoy of the sensual touch with like-minded people to get a warmth of the community, to improve the “good hormones” response, to easy depression and anxiety, to become a happier person.  

Cost: $40/person or $30/person - if bringing someone NEW


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Hogwarts 2-day Playshop: Handling Holiday Sh*tstorms Dumbledore-style

November 21-22, 2015 (Saturday - Sunday)

Rudramandir: A Center for Spirituality and Healing
830 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94710

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* Discover and manifest your Patronus
* Find the Room of Requirement in an instant
* Tame monstrous relatives into friendly ferrets
* Reference your own personal Divination tool
* Escape without broomstick or floo powder

Real skills based in Nonviolent Communication, Energy Work, Mindfulness, and more, that happen to mirror Hogwarts techniques. Disarm a range of characters from the Malfoys, to Peeves, and of course Grandpa Voldemort.

Leave with proven tricks, a Book of Spells, and a list of fellow empathic wizards (optional) to call when the fire-breathing dragons approach.

Cost: $150/day; $270/full


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