This is an outdoors fitness group that offers fitness instruction, motivational training – packed with fun and energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals. We have a positive approach with positive results. Whether you are a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast, or are just tired of the same old routine, come try this whole new approach to exercise...and have fun while you get fit!

WILDCAT ADVENTURE CLUB is an exciting meet-up group for  HEALTHY/FIT people who LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS and ENJOY activities like: HIKING, BACKPACKING, RIVER-RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING!! OTHER EVENTS include OUTDOOR PARTIES and WEEKEND/DAY TRIPS to FUN & EXCITING locations! At the end of hikes & other activities we often stop at a nearby pub for good brews, food and conversation!! Join the club and YOU WILL HAVE FUN GETTING FIT and MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!

Serene - [sa-reen](adjective) - 1. Bright, Clear and Calm; Shining with Clear, Steady Light. 2. Unruffled. (noun) - 1. The state of being serene; Composure; Repose [Webster's Collegiate Dictionary] Meet others who are gathering for education, support, advice and safe companionship, in the many topics of self-improvement. Come join us, as we delve into and explore meaningful life topics which focus on improving the experience of Life. Topics of the day include: self-esteem, relationships, goal se …

Want to jumpstart your joy? Join us and get happified! Laughter Yoga combines playful easy laughter exercises with some yogic breathing. After laughing and playing with this fabulous group, you will leave energized and relaxed. Lift your mood, reduce stress, lower blood pressure and boost your immune system while you have fun. How cool is that! The Oakland LIfefire Laughter Club was started in 2007 by Annie Goglia, a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Life Coach. Annie loves to share her laught …

We are looking for a group to play pickup in and around Oakland -- usually on the weekend. All ages and skills welcome! Come ready to play, socialize, and have a ball (har har)!

We get together to dance in unconventional spaces. We shake our booties and don't care who's watching. Our portable speakers travel with us out on the town so that we can get our groove thang on as a group! Follow us on Facebook for regular music video links to dance to: http://www.facebook.com/AlamedaDanceParty ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please Note: This is an at-risk activity. By joining us in meet-up activities, you agree to hold the organizers, and other members harmless. You are responsible …

Come paddle an outrigger canoe! O Kalani Outrigger Canoe Center welcomes beginners at our Sunday, 9:00 am practice along the Oakland estuary (Jack London Aquatic Center). No experience necessary. We'll provide you with a paddle and some basic instruction. Wear non-cotton, loose-fitting clothing (shorts/pants and top), shoes that can get wet, sunscreen and sunglasses. Consider a hat with a brim and a light jacket. (No jeans, cotton t-shirts or sneakers.)  Don't forget WATER.

Join us on yoga inspired adventures leaving from the San Francisco Area. Our group is for anyone craving to get out of the city into nature with the goal of inviting more sweetness into every day. We've created and found the best day trips, urban adventures and international retreats, all inspired by yoga, dance, nature and all those things that invite us to move with more grace. You're invited! No matter what brings you, the yoga, the hot springs, the food, the nature, the people. You're invite …

Updated: April 16, 2013 About us Welcome trail runners! News Schedule in 2013 Our regular weekly morning group trail runs take place on: Tuesdays 6 AM, Thursdays 6 AM, and easy Sundays 10 AM in Berkeley. Other runs take place in Oakland and other areas of the East Bay. New members of all paces are invited to drop-in and attend meets for a free trial month. Our group is small and limited in size to keep our meets from becoming impersonal, and to maintain an active roster of members. This is …

We are a growing group of people dedicated to cultivating wellness and fulfillment. We gather every Monday evening from 7:30-9:00p at Alameda Community Acupuncture (1716 Lincoln Ave in Alameda, CA) to practice qigong and meditation together. Tea will be served.  Basic instruction is provided and practitioners of all experience levels are welcome. There is no cost to practice with us. Donations are welcome but not required.

YALLA ARABI is an Arabic language and culture meetup group that serves the San Francisco and East Bay area. NO ARABIC LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! We invite people from ALL backgrounds and ALL levels of Arabic experience to participate. We learn Arabic in fun, interactive and supportive ways by using collaborative activities and instructor-led exercises. We also watch Arabic films, eat at Arabic restaurants and attend Arab cultural events. We heart …

What's not to love about SUP? We're a group of dedicated, enthusiastic Stand Up Paddlers of all skill levels who meet regularly to enjoy time on the water. Stand Up Paddle (aka SUP) is a terrific way to explore the East Bay and environs be it the Oakland Estuary or the San Francisco Bay, a great way to meet other water-loving folks, and an addictive form of exercise. Join us on one of our regularly scheduled stand up paddles and find out for yourself. See you on the water! Members of East Bay SU …

Meet others in who want to laugh for no reason, to exercise, have fun, relieve stress, and heal the body! Our goal is to brig Laughter Yoga to as many people as possible in the Bay Area. Meetups are lead by few teachers and take place in few places around the Bay. Check out the calendar, pick your meetup, and come to laugh and revive your inner bliss! HOHO HAHAHA!!! ;-)

Are you a woman who is pregnant for the first time, or a returning mama to be, and you don't know anyone else who is pregnant? Meet new and expectant mothers who want to get together around the Bay, participate in activities that will facilitate a healthy and happy pregnancy, and connect with other pregnant women from all trimesters. Share stories, have fun and make mom-to-be friends. This meetup is for pregnant wemen or new mom's in their 20's, 30's, and 40's who want to meet like-minded others …

Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Originating in China some 2,000 years ago, it is popular throughout Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe and the United States. Crews consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer. The Alameda Dragon Flyers Dragon Boat Racing Club runs practices and boot camps 3 times a week. We participate in local and West Coast races from April through October each year, and have an active social calendar for paddlers and their non-paddlin …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt0_oP... “Come to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Here grow the wallflower and the violet. The squirrel will come and sit upon your knee, the logcock will wake you in the morning. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill.” ~John Muir THE WILD WEST is a meet-up group for hikers, explorers, riders & adventurers inspired by the history of the Wild West. Events include: Hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, shooting guns, …

Interested in fitness conditioning, building cardio, and at learning self defense? This is the class for you! Here are the details: Every Wednesdays 7pm - 8:15pm Must bring your own hand wrap, strike gloves, and jump rope (limited # will be available to borrow) * Stretching * Fitness Conditioning ( light to intense levels) - Plyometrics, sit ups, push ups, some running, calisthenics, skip rope, etc. * Learn and practice basic boxing, striking & kicking, Self defense techniques. Strike pads a …

Interested in honing your skills as a trained improvisor? Free on Tuesday nights? If so, join us for a creative night of small-group Improv practice and critique. The class is taught by two fun and energetic instructors, Paul Cook and Dorian MacNeil, who have been performing and practicing Improv technique throughout the Bay Area for several years. Paul Cook's areas of expertise include: voice acting and character development. He originally studied Improv with Matt Smith in Seattle and continued …

This group is for gay and bi men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who are interested in sailing and boating on the bay, and outdoor adventures in general. Weather permitting, we will likely meet about once or twice a month to go for a full day or half day sail.  Through this Meetup group, we hope to provide a venue where members can come together, learn a bit about sailing (or practice their existing skills), network, and simply have a great time out on the water. The Meetup organizers hold US Sailing …

Oakland Zumba is ZUMBA with an Oakland flair - like usual ZUMBA classes, it combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that are based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO". In other words, no experience required. The routines feature a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. ZUMBA fuses the principles of interval training with easy to follow dance steps to maximize caloric output and fat burning. It is a mixtu …

I would like to get together a group of grown folks that enjoy (or want to enjoy again) double dutch-ing! Seeking others with the same fiending to at least try it again after all these years!

The Art Beat Writers' Society http://ArtBeatFoundation.org Mondays, 7-9:30 starting July 30th @The 25th Street Collective, 477 25th Street, Oakland, CA (Between Broadway and Telegraph) Taking Bart? 19th Street stop in Oakland. Walk up Broadway toward 25th. Set in a working arts warehouse right in the heart of the historic Oakland Arts District, the Art Beat Writers' Society is a weekly two and a half hour writing and performance workshop designed to generate new material, workshop pieces, focus …

This is a group for anyone interested in walking for health and fitness. All skill levels are welcome. We meet the first Sunday morning of each month to walk Lake Merritt and finish with a vegetarian breakfast at Immanuel Temple SDA Church in Oakland. We started the group to help motivate others to a more active lifestyle, some in our group have reversed diabetes, lost weight and established ongoing active lifestyles. We want to share that with anyone else who is working to become more active.

Meet other German Shepherd Dogs and their People for socializing, exercise, laughter and that special kind of exuberant GSD play. Meet-ups are member generated (meaning it is up to each of us to schedule meetups whenever we can!), held all around the Oakland/East Bay area, and vary from fully enclosed dog parks, partially enclosed dog friendly areas, hikes, beaches and anything else we think of! It's a great time for all. Out-of-area members are welcome, and can still enjoy this group via neat m …

The Alameda Running and Walking Club is for everyone that wants to enjoy the beauty of Alameda while walking, jogging and running. It is often hard to motivate or commit to getting outside and getting some exercise. What can make it easier and more fun is to do it with other people. Let’s all get together to have a good time! All levels are welcome to join. Any member can suggest a Meetup so please feel free to organize walks and runs throughout the island of Alameda. Please post pictures from a …

This group is for women interested in enhancing their lives through the exploration of The Art of Feminine Presence. The work includes body awareness exercises that help a woman with being powerful and feminine by increasing her personal and feminine presence and magnetism. The work helps you: • Increase your magnetism so that you can attract the attention you most desire with less struggle. • Feel confident being up against your edge and your ability to move into your next step, spending less t …

Come and join us every Thursday evening from 7:30pm-9pm at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for Performing Arts - 1428 Alice St., 2nd Floor Downtown Oakland. Instructor Kat Brown will lead you in the latest moves, with an old school twist. All levels are welcome. Class prices:$6 for teens, $8 for students and $12 for general - cash or check only. Call 510-763-5180 for more information.

Looking for a motivating work out to get in shape and involved in your community? Look no further! Come join us Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:45 am at Avenue Terrace Park located on the corner of Bennett & Jordan in Redwood Heights. Just bring a pair of weights, a mat and a positive attitude and I will provide the workout. Open to men and women of all ages and fitness levels. First class is free, $10 drop in fee.