We all philosophize. Whether it’s when we are asked for our ethical/moral opinion, or we ask ourselves “Why..?” or “What if..?” Never studied philosophy? Haven't read Nietzsche or Kierkegaard? Don't even know who they are? Then Socrates Café may be the philosophy group for you. It's an approach that takes philosophy "out of the ivory tower and back into the lives of ordinary people, where it belongs." It's where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and exp …

Congrats on becoming a part of the blossoming yoga community in Bothell.  This meetup provides an opportunity for like minded individuals to integrate the lessons learned in a yoga class in their everyday lives.  Leela in sanskrit means divine play. Come play with the yoga community, as we thoroughly cover and discuss philosophy topics such as the 8 limb path to yoga, chakras, intro to ayurveda, sacred books pertinent to yoga, of karma and dharma,  tantra, kriyas, mantras, mudras, and meditation …

Welcome to one of Seattle's newest esoteric meetups! This group is for anyone looking to learn more about the theory and practice of modern astrology. It's easy to read astrology columns in newspapers and magazines, and hear pop culture astrologers on television telling us "our future is in the stars", whatever that means... inquisitive minds know there is more to the field than that. Many people learn about astrology for many different reasons- for personal growth, after a strange encounter, …

This is a gathering of like-minded folks in the Seattle area who are passionate readers of the author and thinker C.S. Lewis. The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, the Chronicles of Narnia, Perelandra, the list goes on and on of works that have already become heritage classics in religious philosophy and Christian thought (not to mention a few that have been overlooked!). In a desire to explore his books and his world, Narnian or otherwise, we're attempting to focus on one book for each time …

Why human life makes sense: The ultimate answers for the ultimate questions The purpose of this meetup group is to provide space for discussing the fundamental questions of human life. Any such questions are welcome, and you can see those that we have thus far considered by looking at the topics of the posted meetings. I’m Philip Bitar, and I will facilitate the discussion. After earning a doctorate in computer science, I spent 10 years developing a comprehensive theory of human life. I publishe …

Thanks for your interest in Tots on the Town! Tots on the Town is the cooperative homeschool of [url=http://meetup.com/eastsideap]Eastside Attachment Parenting[/url]. We started it as an alternative to traditional preschool with the comforting knowledge that we were starting an educational playgroup with friends who share a common parenting philosophy. While our educational needs and wants vary, we have a shared parenting philosophy. Some of us participate in TOTTs to experience some of the joys …

Seattle-area ladies united in the bold pursuit of new friends, drinking, and irreverent fun-making. Lurk no more: if you were wondering where all the fun, creative, independent, literate ladies are, you found us. I started this meetup in part because I felt like so many of the other women-centric meetup groups tend to be a little heavy on the butterfly imagery or Sex and the City connotations.  Or focused around professional networking, babies, or exercise.  And those are all great things--espec …

The Center for Spiritual Living is the place for people from all walks of life and spiritual paths to come together to learn more about themselves, about Spirit and how to use spiritual principles to build a better life and world. VISION We are a spiritual community of thriving individuals committed to making the world a better place. MISSION We teach people spiritual practices to live by. The early 1900’s marked the emergence of New Thought philosophy and its first churches in America. Seattle …

With more than 3000 years of documented lineage, The Modern Mystery School is a worldwide network of initiates of all ages and diverse backgrounds with a common focus on their personal spiritual mastery and service to humanity through the tools of Western Magick and Hermetic Philosophy. The Seattle community of initiates includes a range of beginners, dedicated practitioners, Kabbalists, Healers, Guides, and Master Teachers. Together we gather to empower ourselves through understanding ourselves …

I really appreciate and value that this group is brought together by a common philosophy of parenting! There are many ways to practice AP and what draws the moms in this group together is that we all practice, or have practiced, at least one form of AP. Whether you practice all forms of AP, one form, or are just interested in learning more, please know that you are welcome here. I think what makes our group special is the amazing and wonderful moms that are a part of it. Friendships have been fo …

Definition of brew: be brewing, to be forming or gathering; be in preparation... Let's throw it all in a pot and see what kind of business and referrals we can cook up for all! Are you looking for Networking Opportunities and Referral Partners? Are you a "Solo-Preneur" or work for a company, and wish you had some like minded pro's you can talk business with? Finally there is a group, and more importantly NOW a place in Downtown Bothell, Our CAFE called: BREW Coffee  Beer Wine, opened in Septembe …

Meet other Seattlites who practice/teach yoga, discuss yoga philosophy, learn sanskrit. Teachers can promote their classes and share their insights. Students can share insights with others, learn about different yoga styles and studios.

Why join this group? In this group you will learn about Indian languages (primarily hindi), and the diversity of different Indian cultures. Members are people eager to learn (or teach!) an Indian language, share some secrets on how to make the perfect biryani, break out into a bollywood dance, philosophize upon the meaning of dharma, and much much more. Spirited discussions about India on topics such as Cricket, Hinduism, Indian ethnic dress, and your favorite Bollywood Khan etc are also highly …

The Seattle Gnostic Center is a community for the Spiritual seeker of any faith who wishes to deepen their esoteric studies in theory and practice. This center is a mystical 4th way school that was formed to aid those who strive to awaken their consciousness and transform their lives through Esoteric Psychology which to direct internal experience. We teach techniques and exercises that support individuals through meditation, astral travel and mindfulness to live their own Gnosis. The term Gnosi …

Wing Chun is a Martial Art with emphasis on efficiency, conserving energy and center line theories. It excellent for self defense and can be practiced by anyone regardless of age or physical stature. Wing Chun focuses on body stability, footwork, and hand techniques. There are no high kicks in Wing Chun. There are some similarities to Tai Chi (Taiji). Class Structure: Wing Chun class will be loosely structured with light warm-ups; Chi-Gong and Taiji are incorporated into the warm up. The rest of …

Camp Quest is a summer camp for children, focusing on nature, science, freethought and critical thinking.  The purpose of this Meetup is: • To provide quality camp, retreat and conference experiences based on a humanist philosophy. • To educate campers about the history and achievements of atheists, humanists and other dissenters throughout history. • To create a place for non-religious families and children to belong and promote a sense of community among them through the camp experience. • To …

This meetup group is for families with infants and toddlers who parent using techniques influenced by Magda Gerber's Resources for Infant Educare philosophy. About RIE from the organization's web site: "Through our approach which honors infants and young children as equal members in relationships, we are dedicated to creating a culture of people who are authentic, resourceful and respectful. Our work is inspired by the natural integrity of infants and the formative power of relationships in thei …

Hello, I am the new organizer of this group. I am changing the meetup name into more descriptive name. I like to have a new momentum going again for this meetup group to have vibrant participation. We are a group of people from all over the world who want to learn from each other, including people from America and Canada. If you want to become a citizen of the world, come, join us. It is one of the most friendly, and curious minded group of people. TALK meetings and FUN activities. We want to m …

The Eastside Self-Improvement Group for Professionals 30+ is the group where you don't have to be on the Eastside or 30+ or single.  You DO have to be interested in self-improvement, though! ;) This is a social/active/professional group of people (30+) who are open to making positive changes in their life. Please consider joining this group if you want to make an effort to stay young physically and mentally and to develop a fellowship of like-minded people. We will meet once a week (Fridays and/ …

We welcome you to Michael Maier Pronaos and thank you for your interest in learning more about the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Perhaps you have already explored the vast sea of metaphysical and self-help books, programs, lectures, and seminars, and you may have found yourself wondering how to make sense of it all -- how to put it all together in a way that's practical and truly relevant to you. The Rosicrucian system is unique -- it provides a foundation that ties together all of the different asp …

Welcome: We are a bunch of freethinkers who meet monthly on the Eastside, usually at my home, for discussion, friendly debate, movies, and fun.  All opinions are respected. Liberal versus conservative? No problem. Even theists and creationists are welcome as long as they do not mind being challenged.

Dedicated to those who are interested in the intelligence of machines and the design aims to create it. This includes coverage in the fields of psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, ontology, operations research, economics, control theory, probability, optimization and logic. The activities pursued in making this field useful include robotics, control systems, scheduling, data mining, logistics, speech recognition, facial recognition and many others. The host of t …

Participate in a social experiment. Meet and socialize with other INTPs in the greater Seattle area. INTPs are usually loners, socially awkward, and miss out on the touchy-feely side of life. But is it because we are so introverted, or because no one else can relate to us? My thesis is that meeting and socializing with other INTPs over a few beers can help us all come to terms with what it means to be an INTP, and how it affects our interpersonal relationships with others. Are you ready to take …

Are you looking for Networking Opportunities and Referral Partners? Are you a "Solo-Preneur" and wish you had some buddies you can talk business with? Finally there is a group for professionals that is networking several times each week. All you have to do is show up and get yourself some coffee... Business Networking for Professionals. We are Ralf and Amy Wiebeck and Sip & Socialize is our personal network of friends and professionals - not a business club or organization. Our daytime and eve …

Science of the Mind provides a forum for those interested in the foundations of awareness: the structure of the brain, the brain/mind connection, awareness, consciousness, cognition, language, memory, learning, interior experience, altered states, and illusion. Where does "brain" end and "mind" begin? How can we understand consciousness and self-awareness? Our discussions may also touch on practices such as meditation and yoga, although the focus of the group is not metaphysics. Join other "curi …

We're a small group of smart laid back thinkers who challenge metaphysics, ethics, etc. and questions of all sizes, while laughing, drinking coffee, and happily escaping the daily grind (without the pretension, doom and gloom often confused with philosophizing).

This group is a gathering of people who like to discuss the big questions of life over a beer. To met new people and discuss respectively different views on faith, philosophy, and theories. There will be a question to start the conversation and we will met monthly adding to our questions, and perhaps answers. If you choose to participate we ask you come with an open mind and respect the various ideas. There will be opportunity to connect outside these pub gatherings, but not a requirement. We lo …

Sufism is a long inner journey. To share this journey with others who speak the same language of the heart is beautiful. There are many around us who share our spoken language; but how many are there who share this language of the heart? Rumi says, “Birds of the same kind fly together.” But if they are only together for a short time, their flight is not easy. As with them, if we don’t find others with whom we can share it, our life’s journey becomes more difficult. East, west, south, or north ma …