What makes Shaolin Kung Fu Different? The practice of Shaolin is first and foremost a spiritual discipline. Schools that claim to teach Shaolin but only teach the physical aspects of the art are not teaching authentic Shaolin, but simply "Chinese Martial Arts". Shaolin is not a religion with a set of doctrines and beliefs that one must adhere to. Rather, it is adiscipline of of personal growth and training with the intent of understanding the deeper aspects of life in an experiential way. In …

Come check out the hippest culture club in town. Articulate City Meetup events allow our members and non-members alike to mix and mingle in a casual, no-strings-attached, culturally curious atmosphere. Articulate City is an arts-and-culture social club in Fort Collins. We plan creative monthly arts events that bring us together as a group to have fun and socialize while enjoying Northern Colorado cultural activities worthy of a place of honor on your busy Fort Collins calendar. Together, we crea …

… We will attend social activities and events such as cultural arts, dining out, international dinners, movie nights, potlucks, performing arts, dancing, music productions, historical tours, dancing lessons,  mixers, concerts, live music, festivals, and much much more! We also will be doing activites outside of Northern Colorado such as Denver, Cheyenne and surrounding areas. Mingles is a place where we can feel safe and comfortable in meeting other singles in the Northern Colorado area and create …

… I have studied Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Taoism with Master Yun Xiang Tseng, a martial arts master from direct Wu Dang lineage. Practicing Taoist healing arts has transformed my life, and I wish to share these sacred treasures with others.

This is a group for people who want to share ideas, techniques, learn, teach or play with polymer clay. Polymer clay has become a recent passion for me. There seems to be no end to the possibilities when you start to condition your clay. Ideas suddenly become works of art. Whether you just want to make Christmas gifts or are a serious designer, join us and share in the inspiration. This is also the site of the Rocky Mountain Polymer Clay Guild. Guild Membership is not required to participate in …

Poi is a performance art where balls are twirled on string or chain in delightful patterns and dances. Experienced dancers will even light these "poi" on fire, sometimes creating beautiful flowers and glowing designs in the air. This group is for people interested in learning how to spin poi, or for people who do spin and would like to help others learn, or even just for people who would like to know others in the Fort Collins area to spin with. Poi is a fun, social, art to learn, and it's also …

Looking for people interested in Aikikai style Aikido -- beginners and experienced practitioners welcome. Aikido is a martial art dedicated to resolving conflict by "harmonizing" with the attacker's motion. Typical techniques involve movements designed to off-balance the attacker, finishing with either submission locks or throws. Aikido can be a great compliment (or contrast) to Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and similar striking/kicking arts. The organizer, Steve O'Hara, is a Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt …

The Fort Collins Improv group is for people who are interested in learning more about Improv - come join us! Every Sunday night at the Art Lab in Fort Collins, we get together to be spontaneous! Every level is welcome; we love to have fun and to laugh together. Everybody participates and everybody has fun - no one feels left out or embarrassed! We go through a wide variety of games, scenarios, and skits to build up our expertise in spontaneous, improvisational thinking, acting, singing, talking, …

The goal of this group is to get professionals and dedicated, serious photographers together. Digital photographers are welcome, as are shooters of view cameras, film, lomo, medium format, digital back, pinhole, etc. This group is not intended for beginners. While this group is intended as a learning tool, we won't be going over the basics of photography, or the basics of using cameras and equipment. Discussion of fine art, trends, commercial work, stock shooting, photo journalism, business str …

I am starting this group because I figured it'd be great to get-together with other burners and work on on art, costumes, gifts, general-preparation for burning man, Apogaea or other related events. Who should join? Do you have a ticket... want to hang out with artists and performers...  :)

I just opened a new orthodontic office with a medieval castle theme. My goal was to make it feel like you are inside a real castle, and I think we pulled it off pretty well. I love showing off my new office to people, especially people who like castles (but don't we all?). I noticed there were quite a few people with medieval interests but no medieval meetup groups available, so I decided to start one myself. Our first meetup will be held in my castle/office and anyone with a medieval interest i …

Sunrise Ranch has been hosting events at our spiritual community and conference center for years. Located just west of Loveland, our 350 acre property is the perfect place to come to reconnect with spirit, nature, and like-minded people. Thousands have come from all over the world to participate in these programs and it just occurred to us that extending an invitation through meetup.com might be a great way to continue to create community with spiritually-minded folks in Colorado. Activities …

… Students who complete the beginner class have all the skills to go out on their own and start producing products on their own. The intermediate students make a bracelet, a wide band ring, and a third project of their choosing, while the advanced class focuses on skills like setting faceted stones, both bezel and prong settings, hinges, spinner rings, and other advanced techniques. If you've been wanting to learn to do this, just like trying new things, or this is the next logical step in your je …

This group is designed to bring together a community interested in the contributions of Jung and post-Jungians to the understanding of our "selves." Working together, we will explore the messages of the unconscious (dreams and others) while supporting each other in our journey to wholeness. The hope is to create a community interested in raising consciousness and moving beyond the collective. Whether you are new to Jung or have been living his teachings for years, we hope you will join us!

Are you looking to learn how to bead or meet others who share your beading addiction? Come meet new friends and have fun!! All are welcome, bring your materials, enthusiasm, and ideas. Beading doesn't have to be a solitary activity!

… Once in a while the facilitator of this group, Rachael Jayne Groover, will invite you to the local classes in The Art of Feminine Presence held in Fort Collins and Denver. For more information about The YIN Project's international community of women and what this meetup is based on, visit: www.TheYinProject.com