Deep House Yoga Holiday Party

Friday, December 9, 2016 at 5 PM - 7 PM

The Public Works SF

161 Erie St (Off Mission Between Duboce and 14th),

San Francisco, CA

Deep House & Yoga & Mocktails at SF's best Underground club, yes please. Holiday edition, yes please.

Expect - black lights, power flow, all levels.

Teacher: Jeremy Falk

DJ: Jill McDonald

Breathe out the stress of this crazy year and breathe in the hope and possibilities of the future at the Deep House Yoga Holiday Party. Enjoy yoga, music, cool lighting, and yummy mocktails at Public Works for a night where you can child pose all your worries away. Bring your own mat so you at least know whose sweat your face in on, and book these tickets today for a yoga filled celebration. And if you’re terrible at yoga, just do the corpse pose (ie. nap) the whole time.

Over 21, alcohol served after class for purchase.

What to Expect??? An all levels class, if you are new to Yoga come on up to front and say hi to the teacher, get a spot up front! Spacing is first come, first serve, its usually pretty busy but there is always space upstairs. Come with an open heart, and an empty stomach.

Deep House Yoga SF was born in 2014, the first event on the west coast to combine underground deep house with yoga in a club with blacklights.

Virgin Mocktail as part of your ticket price.

Cost: $25

https://www.facebook.com/events/213848292354183/

Anti-Ageing Face Yoga: Dance Workshop (W24)

Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 7:30 PM - 9 PM

Li's Wushu Academy

10268 Bandley Dr, Ste 107-B,

Cupertino, CA 95014

After a certain number of years, our faces become our biographies.

 ~Cynthia Ozick, The Paris Review

Dance therapy is offering numerous benefits for physical, mental, and emotional health. Music itself can be a very powerful tool. It can affect our moods and our state of well-being by triggering memories and other emotional experiences. When dance or any movement is set to music, it can create a stress relieving, joyful and sometimes healing moment for those involved, as well as increasing/releasing endorphins in the brain.

Please join us for the dance therapy workshop in Cupertino, where we will explore different attributes of the emotional and physical well-being through set of the creative and fun exercises, mixed with the episodes, filled with the free-form dancing.

Main benefits you may expect:

- Getting a good ability to express suppressed emotions

- Establishing a positive and rejuvenating connection with your body

- Improving general physical fitness and gross motor skills development

- Processing internal negative beliefs, improving confidence and self-esteem

- Encourages creativity and imagination

- Connecting others people on emotional level

- Creating a positive life outlook, addressing stressful life events and depressive episodes

Every workshop is different, and the facilitator will follow the flow, adjusting the list of the exercises and free-form dance activities to the created team spirit and atmosphere.

Important notes:

- No partner or previous dancing experience necessary.

- All ages and physical capabilities are welcome. You choose you own level of participation and involvement.

- Please try to be on time, as it is easier to “catch a wave” if you are present from the class beginning.

- Clothing: anything that would let you move freely.

- Shoes: dancing bare-feet is the best, but you can also use soft flat shoes. Please no outdoor shoes on the floor.

- There is plenty of parking near the studio. Follow the GPS guidance, however as soon as you turn to the parking lot from Bandley Drive, you need to drive around the building to find the Li's Wushu Academy Entrance at the back. There are no entrances from the front or sides of the building.

Workshop Facilitator: Tanya Pekker, LMFT

Cost: Recommended donation $15 (cash, at the door).

https://www.facebook.com/events/170969160036452/

https://www.meetup.com/Cupertino-Dance-Therapy/events/235979086/

More December 2016 events:

http://mindfulwatch.blogspot.com/2016/11/December-2016-events-Bay-Area.html

Founders Space Holidays Party

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 8:00 PM – 11:55 PM PST

Opal

251 Castro Street

Mountain View, CA 94041

You have a genius idea and you need money? Come and find a proper match at the party! This is Founders Space's biggest Party, Mixer & Networking Event of the year!

Join hundreds of startups, VCs, angels & influencers and socialize, network, drink and dance.

It starts at 8 pm at Opal, 251 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041.

Anyone in a Santa costume gets in FREE!

Founders Space is ranked a Top 10 Incubator in Forbes and Inc. Magazine.

Cost: $30 - $40

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-space-party-mixer-networking-event-for-startups-vcs-angels-influencers-tickets-28087902673

http://www.foundersspace.com/category/events/

Yoga night with Dass Priti

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7 PM - 8:30 PM

One Heart Yoga

800 Middle Ave,

Menlo Park, California 94025

Experience kundalini yoga this fall with one love yoga...

Yogi Bhajan said, "What is a fear complex? When you feel limited. If you feel that you are a part of the universe and the universe is a part of you, what is there to fear?"

Bring your mat, shawl or sweater, wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy breathing. Avoid having food a few hours before class. if you are attending for the first time come 15 minutes early. Easy parking behind the baseball field.

Cost: Donations $10 - $20

https://www.facebook.com/events/307357722980433/

FREE Halanda Holiday Party & Show

Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 3pm - 7pm

Halanda Dance Studio

1062 Lincoln Avenue (just north of Willow Street)

San Jose, CA 95125

Halanda Studio teachers & students invite you to celebrate the holidays with music, dance, food, drinks & LOTS of holiday cheer!

Dance performances from around the globe by multi-award winning stars. Halanda studio classes recitals. Live Arabic music by international master Elias Lammam and his band. Open floor dance. Drum circle. Dance gifts giveaways & LOTS more!

Bring a dish to share if you feel so inclined. We need help on the production team. If you're available and interested, please contact us.

FREE event! Open to the public. Family friendly. All ages welcome!

Schedule (subject to change without notice)

3:00 pm Doors open. Food, drinks & music

3:15 pm Welcome & announcements

3:20 pm Ghanima - Bellydance

3:25 pm Christine – Bellydance

3:30 pm Alika - Afghani Dance

3:35 pm Sidahlia - Bellydance

3:40 pm Lizzy – Dark Fusion

3:50 pm Ankita – Bollywood

3:55 pm Amanda & Class - Near Eastern Dances

4:05 pm Hala Dance Trio - Egyptian Saidi Dance

4:10 pm Jill Baker & Class - Bellydance

4:20 pm Natika – Bellydance

4:30 pm Farima & Class - Persian Dance

4:40 pm Alma – Bellydance

4:50 pm Tatiana & Class - Bellydance

5:00 pm Hala - Egyptian Dance

5:05 pm Break & Band Setup (20 min)

5:25 pm Elias Lammam's band & class - Live Music/Open floor

6:00 pm Break & Drum Circle Setup

6:10 pm Paul Fisher & Company - Drum Circle/Open floor

7:00 pm Close and clean up

We look forward to another wonderful celebration with you and your loved ones!

Cost: Free

http://www.halanda.com/calendar-e.html#HolidayShow

More December 2016 events:

http://mindfulwatch.blogspot.com/2016/11/December-2016-events-Bay-Area.html

Temple of Sound: A Sound Healing Workshop

Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST

9 Grand Ave

Oakland, CA 94612

Jeffrey Alphonsus Mooney, also known as JAM, has been performing and teaching in the Bay Area for over 25 years. He was one of the winners of an IZZIE award for the soundtrack for Sean Dorsey's "The Missing Generation" this year and has made numerous compositions for Bay area artist as well as performing his own work. He has been teaching a ritualistic approach to music, rhythm, and voice to bring people together and recover our natural creative spirit.

Come on a supersonic voyage where deep listening and lush, rich sounds will relax, elevate and energize you. We will use a range of musical flavors from the low hum of Tibetan bowls, didgeridoo, and trance drumming to live looping of kalimba, flute and voice. We will create soundscapes together with our voices. Levitation may occur.

Bring drums, shakers if you have them.

Cost: $20/person

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/temple-of-sound-a-sound-healing-eventworkshop-tickets-25709119669

Cuddle Party in San Jose!

Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM PST

San Jose, CA

Cuddle Party is a 3-hour workshop experience where participants engage in communication exercises, explore touch in a non-sexual space, experience personal exploration and intimacy, and have fun with like-minded friends from the community.

Nurturing and consensual loving touch is good for maintaining healthy blood pressure, a strong nervous system and a balanced emotional health. One’s ability to connect with and develop greater trust in others is emphasized during the group exchanges during Cuddle Party’s. Self-care is a cornerstone of Cuddle Party experience.

Cuddle Party is a formal, non-sexual event that offers participants an opportunity to explore intimacy with like-minded others. In a relaxed environment, that upholds personal boundaries and maintains a professional atmosphere, at all times, one is encouraged to engage in communication and touch, in a non-threatening, share-affirming environment.

Cuddle Party is a holistic, social environment, that attracts fascinating people from all walks of life. It provides a special and unique opportunity for connection, learning and growth. Come cuddle with us!

Cuddle Party experiences teach participants; they alone create their own safety container.

Cost: $35/person, or $60/couple

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cuddle-party-tickets-29399987153

More December 2016 events:

http://mindfulwatch.blogspot.com/2016/11/December-2016-events-Bay-Area.html

Love and Love Dating Event in San Francisco

Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM PST

Tēo Restaurant and Bar

1111 Mission Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

The event to meet your love at first sight. Or at least to make such attempt!

The evening includes: Dinner & Drink (Cocktail, Wine or Beer) in a romantic setting with music and games. Venue limited to 30 men and 30 women

Activities:

5:00--6:00: Enjoy Music, Drink, Mingle with New Friends

6:00--8:00: Dinner

8:00--9:30: Fun Games Designed to Get to Know One Another

9:30--11:00: Exchange Contact

Cost: $20 (plus tax)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lovelove-1232016-tickets-29567132088

Love & Light Festival in Palo Alto

Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Palo Alto, CA

Join us for a FULL DAY FESTIVAL celebrating LOVE and LIGHT.  Start your journey with renowned yogi Bex Urban. She'll begin with a morning meditation to set your intentions, then flow into an inspirational yoga session to build flexibility and strength. Next, lift your energy, express yourself and come together through positive music and dance with Danceation founder Heath Hunter. Finally, we'll fully ground ourselves with stretches and reflections.

Danceation’s mission is to bring dance fitness euphoria and dancer physiques to everyone.

The festivities continue Saturday night with an unforgettable evening filled with MUSIC, FRIENDS, LOVE, LIGHT, and TOGETHERNESS.  Dress in WHITE and LIGHTS (no heels), DANCE, inhabit the amazing DOME from artist Amanda Sage, nourish yourself with bubbles and nibbles, and even swim in the beautiful POOL & JACUZZI.  You won't want to miss it!

Saturday, December 3rd

Meditation & Yoga - 10am to 11:30am

Danceation & Reflection - 11:30am to 1:00pm

Love & Light Party - 7:30pm to late!

Join us for the full festival, the inspirational classes, and/or the Love & Light Party.  We recommend you take the full journey from beginning to end to get the full, lasting experience. For those traveling a bit far, there are showers on site for your convenience, and lots of fun things to do in the area.

As a bonus, on Sunday we will be offering a 1-Day Danceation Instructor Certification course from 11am to 6:30pm for everyone interested in becoming certified as an instructor.

Cost: $90 (all inclusive); $35 / each portion of the program

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-light-festival-tickets-29347148110

Heart Bridge with Yollanda Gonzales

Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 7 PM - 8:30 PM

Shoreline Drive,

Alameda, California 94501

HEART BRIDGE is a silent, exploratory game created by Yollanda Gonzales. The game is played to develop sensual and emotional connection.

The game is played by selecting cards to make silent requests of other players: "Would you like to massage my shoulders?" "Would you like to cuddle?" Would you like to draw together?" "Would you like to gaze into each other's eyes for two minutes?"

It's like a cuddle party, but with more intrigue and playfulness!

There are a few more guidelines we will go over at the party.

The doors will lock promptly at 7:15 pm and remain closed for the event. Come sober with a light appetite and your curiosity

Cost: $25. Please RSVP so that we can ensure a gender balance.

https://www.facebook.com/events/591948387655694/