The seeds for solutions are always present within the challenges we face, and the current state of affairs is no exception. The problem, as Einstein said, is that we can't solve our problems at the same level of thinking [and awareness] from which we created them. To create businesses that work in these changing times, we need to find ways to bring a deeper level of consciousness to our work. Present Company is a "conscious business" incubator ....guiding you through a more integrated, whole …

Are you interested in making a difference in your life and/or contributing to creating a better world? Come join us and experience some of the most powerful, life changing and liberating tools for exploring consciousness and changing the blueprint you operate from. "With Avatar everyone wins. Every person who becomes an Avatar shifts the collective consciousness toward greater tolerance and understanding. Helping yourself with Avatar helps everyone else at the same time." – Harry Palmer, author …

Akashville™ The 'Akashic Records' Gathering of Kindred Spirits in Asheville Thirsting for Wisdom? We invite you to join us for a cup of "sage" tea as we dialogue with and receive the depth and breath of the masterful guidance of the Akashic Realm. Interfacing with these Masters and Teachers opens new doors of Light for all ready and willing to experience their own Divine Truth in a new, quantum field. There one knows Oneself. Participants are welcome to bring personal or universal questions. We …

This is a group for people interested in authentic relationships, compassionate communication, and building community where you live and/or work. We will meet to connect, inquire, learn, and practice.

To actively and mindfully cultivate the evolution of consciousness in self, culture and nature by applying Integral Theory. New to the group? All are welcome, and we ask that all newbies to be up to speed on the very basics of Integral Theory before attending their first meeting. To do so, please read the article, The Integral Operating System, which is located on the resources page. It is best to have read at least one Ken Wilber book as well, since this group intentionally leans heavily on th …

Have you experienced vivid dreams, inner light or sound, out-of-body adventures? Find out what they mean and how to take your next spiritual step. This group is hosted and sponsored by members of Eckankar and is open to everyone who wants to learn how these teachings can help them become more conscious of their true identity - Soul, a divine spark of God. Learn valuable tools to enhance your current path and spiritual exercises to explore your inner worlds. Eckankar main site: http://eckanka …

Come find your Voice with a capital "V" and express yourself with confidence.This group is for people curious about or already enthralled with working consciously with words, sound, voice, mind, body, and spirit. We engage with various traditions, some old, some new. We explore True Voice and its potentials to create inner harmony. We practice with sacred sound, silence, and other tools such as meditation to dismantle our density and increase our frequency. We experiment with sound, breath, and …

Welcome to Asheville's Raw & Living Foods Community. The food we eat plays a vital role in how well and how long we live and how much joy, bliss and energy we feel. There is a major shift in consciousness taking place on our planet. Eating a diet rich in whole organic raw foods full of youth-enhancing enzymes and vital pranic energy provides the optimum means to create a fully-integrated body, mind and spirit to enable us to move calmly, fearlessly and boldly into this new reality  -- a reality …

There is more joy in giving than receiving. Every little thing we receive in life should be seen as a gift. When we feel gratitude for what is given to us, we should do our best to pay it forward to the next person in whatever ways that are within our means. Life is a constant flow of gifts and gratitude. It is not just about the "Have's" giving to the "Have not's". Everyone has something to give, be it money, time, service, or simply a small act of kindness. This group is associated with a much …

Of course, we are all one. To affirm the blessings of universal abundance, the Asheville Meditation Community promotes cooperation instead of competition. We believe that by working together to help each other grow, we help ourselves grow. We embrace and support each other as we discover what it means to live to our fullest positive potentials. This group will provide classes, tools, and events that will help you achieve your individual goals. The 3 main areas of the site are: MEETUPS http://www …

The Gurdjieff Foundation of Western North Carolina is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization engaged in the search for self-development through the study of, and work with, attention. The organization's activities include: discussion groups, meditation practice, sacred dance and work with crafts. GFWNC is linked to the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York and other centers worldwide. These Foundations remain closely connected in an effort to remain faithful to the original source. The Foundati …

Sacred heartsongs, opening to connection and spirit. collective and improvisational, Singing together in circles we vibrate together as one heart, one family, as a tribe and a community. Tuning our hearts and minds and raising our vibration to FEEL THE LOVE. The world needs our Heartsong. Come to celebrate and give thanks with the elevating power of sacred song and chant! please offer your song and share in devotion & thankfulness please receive and feel the songs others bring. Prepare to be upl …

The Asheville Area Wholistic and Intergrative Professionals (tm) (AAWIP) are collaborators, co-creators, co-catalysts, co-leaders that promote education, production and sales of professional wholistic and integrative products/services in the Asheville area – included but not limited to integrative health, personal growth, earth-friendly, eclectic artisans/musicians/authors. We co-provide a forum for exchange of information and ideas to expand the wholistic, integrative, green and related profess …

Join Us for a Fun & Rewarding Experience Learning About & Volunteering to Build Sustainable Small Homes & Tiny Houses (and even "Shipping Container Homes"!) Asheville Tiny Home Association This group was inspired by the Amish idea of 'Community', Habitat for Humanity and the spirited people of Asheville. In the Amish community, everyone comes together to help with 'barn-raising'. We have nothing like that in the secular world, except perhaps for Habitat for Humanity, which benefits low income, …

FATE – Facilitating Awareness Through Education is the focus of this group. Our interesting and fun classes encourage and support those who want to connect to a deeper sense of self. Through exploration and self-discovery we can expand our awareness and fulfill our life potential. Are you interested in furthering your knowledge of all things Spiritual? This group was created to offer opportunity for those on a Spiritual path who seek the steps necessary to bring expanded awareness and enlightenm …

Shamanic healer Benjamin Bernstein guides participants in simple, powerful invocations for personal healing and expanded divine consciousness. He also uses shamanic tools and techniques to empower the experience. More info, including how to join us live by phone, is at http://astroshaman.com/invocations-shamanic-healing-meetup/.

We are a spiritual group that enjoys the coming together of community lightworkers sharing our journeys. We offer meditations, healing energy, and many different workshops. Come join us.

This group is based in joy and expansion through deliberate intent as we learn and discuss the teachings of Abraham-Hicks and practice the application in our lives. I am starting this group to meet other A-H people and to expand my own joyful consciousness.

Namaste! Welcome to the Sacred Fire Ceremonies and Group Meditation and Distance Healing Circle Meet Up group.  We're in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains where Knoxville and Alcoa/Maryville meet (literally :-). This group is for people who are seeking more happiness, healing, and upliftiment in their lives and in the world.  Everyone of any level of meditation experience is welcome. These events are part of the regular spiritual satsang activities and offerings by the Shakti Healing Center …

this Meetup is to inform, share and learn about Usui Reiki. Multiple energy workshops are also available see calander for details

Are you a peace-promoting, authentic & self-aware "Mama" looking for an affordable creative outlet? We celebrate Mandalas as a metaphor for Life by meeting to create mandalas & meaningful connection to ourselves, others, and our world. We value each individual regardless of age and artistic orientation. No previous experience or knowledge of mandalas necessary. We welcome all womyn as creative "mamas". Children welcome.

OF COURSE, WE ARE ALL ONE _______________________________________________________________________________________ To affirm the blessings of universal abundance, the Asheville Reiki Community promotes cooperation instead of competition. By working together to help each other grow, we help ourselves grow. We embrace and support fellow participants and practitioners in our Reiki communities. We choose to see them as positive influences that encourage and support us to live to our fullest positive …

Wisdom Sharing Circle provides sacred space for individuals - men and women - to sit together and practice heart-to-heart communication, heal wounds, find courage to act upon that "still small voice within," and to empower our best selves. Sitting in Circle provides you with the support to know yourself well, establish balance within yourself, be witnessed in your authenticity by loving community, gain clarity and insight. Circle meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 7-9 pm. Space is limited …

Gather the Women is a sacred circle for women of all ages to join together in honor of themselves and each other. In our busy lives, it's often challenging to find time to be present with our inner knowing. Gifting yourself with this time and space allows you to come into balance with yourself and to be witnessed in your authenticity by a supportive circle of women. Circle meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9 pm. Space is limited. $10 per meeting.  Participants are invited to bring some …

Peace is Possible...Knoxville is for people who have a desire to experience inner peace.  Feeling inner peace is a necessary human experience just as drinking water is necessary to quench one's thirst.  Sharing this understanding can give meaningful possibility to the hope for a more sane and peaceful world.  This is not geared towards spirituality, religion or politics, rather it focuses on an individual's ability to feel inner contentment and discover the beauty that life has to offer. There …

Unconditional love is known as affection without any limitations. How spiritually liberating would it be to love everyone, self included, with a "mother's love?" It's easily said about ones own children, but what if you have to apply the same concept toward a co-worker that never has an uplifting word? Better yet, what if you were told to stand in front of a mirror and project that same relentless feeling to a reflection of personal imperfections? Within the past year, I've been on a quest. A qu …

Designed to empower self-growth, our meetups will concentrate on ways to become/stay healthy, and develop confidence. We will help members achieve internal and physical balance and strength. Our meetups will include ones designed around and for those interested in martial arts in the traditional and holistic concept of self in the body/mind/spirit. We will also have meetups that expose our members to good nutrition, alternative solutions to health questions and other methods of good self-care …

Activating Ascension is supportive community for anyone desiring to surrender ego for the creation of a heart-centered reality. There is a protocol for this system of living (see www.activatingascension.com), though it is not necessary to be familiar with it to participate in the meetup. We meet once a month, on the second Tuesday, from 6-8pm. The meetup opens with community, sharing of food and dancing. The discussion begins at 6:30 and the topic varies from month to month. The emphasis is …