Laughter is a easy way to bring more joy and peace to greater numbers of people. It is a social medicine that has the power to unite us and create more harmony and love in our lives. Laughter is a quick way to elevate our selves, change our mood and health, and connect us to our true self. Medical science has discovered a session of prolonged laughter produces physiological changes that leave us feeling more confident, creative and happier. Cost is $10.00 per class.

This group explores “What is wellness”, with the goal of providing individuals an avenue to explore different tools that can help them create wellness in their lives. Starting from the premise that, “Wellness can be defined as purposeful, enjoyable living or, more specifically, a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.”, participants of this Meet Up group gather together every month to share a vegan m …

I am passionate about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and the incredible benefits that can come from the simple act of tapping on specific points on the body while holding an intention for healing. It sometimes seems too good to be true yet, as a practitioner, I've seen too many successful results to doubt its power. I want to continue to spread and share this amazing technique with the Washington DC community. To that end, we will have weekly or bi-weekly meetups to tap together on a number …

For healers, practitioners, teachers, therapists, bodyworkers, parents and those wanting to engage with others in a more conscious, intentional way. Replenish and connect in a community that welcomes individuals with a background in energy medicine, shamanic healing, bodywork, practical spirituality, or other healing practices. This meetup group is for those who are looking for a whole-brained approach to health and healing that includes high standards of ethics and integrity, proper boundaries, …

Quintessence Meditation or (QMeditation) introduces the practitioner to the beauty of sitting-in- stillness. There is an oasis inside each of us where the creator awaits our arrival patiently. All we need to do is learn the technique of ‘sitting-in-stillness’ which is the practice of Quintessence Meditation. Why continue to delay such a profound and sacred meeting? QMeditation is a simple and easy technique that can be practiced by children as well as adults and seniors. Quintessence Meditat …

Meet other people interested in alternative health to talk about holistic healing, homeopathy, herbs, naturopathy, diet, acupuncture, ayurveda, Tai Chi,  yoga, meditation, energy and breath work, bodywork, transpersonal psychology, flower essences,  and complementary and alternative medical care, etc.

This group is for health conscious people everywhere, looking to connect with Vegans, Raw foodists, Vegetarians and others that are in transition to one of these lifestyles.  This is also a good  group if you are looking to add healthy additions to your plate even if you are not a vegan, vegetarian or raw foodist.  It's never to late to green your plate! We will plan a variety of meetups from potlucks to seminars/webinars! If you have any event ideas and great recipes, please post them on the me …

V.FIT DC is one of Washington DC's premier Concierge Fitness & Wellness services. Our services include, but are not limited to, personal training (on location), group fitness, fitness classes, fitness testing/assessments, corporate wellness solutions, nutritional consultations and hotel/condo gym management and consulting. V.FIT combines convenience, and technology with unique program design to offer result-driven fitness solutions for all fitness levels. Unlike conventional gyms, V.FIT fitness …

If you have an interest in speaking the Thai language (language of Thailand), join our informal group to learn!!! Each workshop focuses on topics of interest for speaking Thai.....Shopping, Food/Restaurants, Medical, Social, Visiting Thailand with fun activities to reenforce the lessons in each workshop. If you plan to visit Thailand, have Thai relatives or friends, or you have Thai parents and would like to improve your Thai language skills.....this would be a great way to learn. All levels of …

This meetup is for all people interested in learning about all natural authentic aromatherapy without the sales pitch. Our meetup is about basic therapeutic and subtle aromatherapy knowledge, safety and craftsmanship for healing and wellness. The meetup is for people who want to help themselves to a healthier more rewarding life. We post and cover topics tailored to practitioners (massage therapists, reflexologists, energy workers, etc), healthcare professionals and the general public. Check our …

The Mindfulness Center is a holistic wellness center in Bethesda, MD, offering wellness classes and services including yoga, meditation, tai chi, acupuncture, massage and more. SERVICES & CLASSES meditation, yoga, tai chi, breathwork, prenatal yoga, nia yoga dance, acupuncture, massage, bioenergy, hypnosis, biodanza, body sculpting, personal training, stress reduction, qi gong, connecting couples, nutritional consulting, wholistic yoga, pilates, group acupuncture, chakra yoga, connecting coupl …

“Everyone has a doctor in him or her; we just have to help it in its work. The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well. Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food.” -Hippocrates Raw Living Enlightenment is for all interested in raw, vegan, vegetarian living, holistic/natural wellness, fitness, yoga, outdoors, meditation, energy healing modalities, ayurvedic and natural remedies, herbalism, aromatherapy and the beyond! Come one, com …

Join this exciting Meetup for FREE and enjoy engaging First Friday socials, fun activities and adventurous events. Our members are hard-working gay and lesbian professionals from a variety of disciplines such as military, government, banking, law, medicine, new media, interior or fashion design and communications. They share the same desire to enjoy the company of like-minded professionals in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Our group is welcoming and inclusive, respectful of everyone under the LGBT r …

See our message board for information accessible to nonmembers here. The Mycological Association of Washington's meetup group (the "MAWDC Meetup group") is a group for people interested in wild mushroom collecting in and around Washington DC. This group is operated by members of the Mycological Association of Washington (“MAW”), a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed and operated to support public education about mycological interests. See http://www.mawdc.org/.  In addition to wild …

We host a ton of FREE comedy shows in the DMV area, featuring some of the best local comedians. This is the place to find out about these shows!

A group for people that want to eat healthy (or healthier) and want to meet cool people at the same time. We'll kick-start the group with a screening of the documentary "Forks over Knives" and follow it with a panel discussion on 12/16/2012 from 2pm - 5pm at the Arlington Public Library - Central (Ballston). If it goes well, we can plan other fun events.

Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the concept of nourishing traditions and methods of nurturing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods. Food is medicine and a healthy diet can improve your overall well being. For a list of local farms and resources and for more information about the group, please see our "About Us" page. If interested in joining, please write a description about yourself …

This is a group for people who are interested in learning and practicing Qigong. I am a level 1 Qigong instructor eager to spread the benefits of Qigong exercise.

Love spices? Love herbs? Love botanicals? Love cooking? We'll meet once a week at Bazaar Spices in Union Market, share recipes, ideas for new spice blends, have special guests prepare cooking demonstrations, and discuss how to live life with more flavor, health, and soul! Looking forward to exploring with you!

As you embark on starting life again - your new life, focus on the positives and discard all the negatives. You now have the wonderful opportunity to get it right.Grab hold of it now. Take a deep breath as you start life again and blossom in this, your new life and your new future,Don’t discard times of celebration as fun and laughter are the world’s best medicines,Set time aside to enjoy serenity and calmness as you regenerate your psyche whilst at other times spend time with friends who love a …

Rays of Healing is a Metaphysical Church The purpose of this Meet-Up group is to reach out to the community to inivte you to come visit us. The Rays of Healing Church was started in the early 2000's and is dedicated to providing healing energy to as many beings as possible as our service to spirit and humanity. Our ministry is to provide: * Healing energy to our members and all others * Healing energy to those who would not routinely seek healing energy or who can not afford to see a practition …

Evidence is showing that the connection between mind and body is absolutely crucial for wellness, hitting health goals, making major decisions, balancing our life activities, calming and focusing, and incorporating positive approaches to life. Join us each month to experience and learn a variety of mind/body wellness approaches such as: stress management for on-the-go and for going very deep into relaxation; using at-home biofeedback; finding the best guided imagery; making self-guided belief ch …

This is a group for anyone curious or interested in Medical QiGong, and connecting to stillness. All skill levels are welcome. Want to know some info about QiGong? QiGong is a powerful system of healing and energy medicine. It is the art and science of using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy (qi). QiGong practice leads to better health and vitality and a tranquil state of mind. QiGong practices can be classified as martial …

Welcome community organizers, community builders, friends, allies and members of The Friendship Archway Network for One Age-Friendly City. Let's come together, work together and succeed together! Let's collaborate as Allies Bridging Cultural Divides in downtown Washington D.C. to take action on the vision for One Age-Friendly City! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Friendship is a very important key to a better future and a better world for all. The first step is to get to know each other better to see if …

Calling anyone looking for a good laugh! I'd love for everyone to come out & let loose with some drinks & jokes cause laughter is the best medicine.

Have you laughed today? Come join our group for yogic laughter sessions led by a certified instructor. Yogic laughter is called Hasya Yoga in Sanskrit. This tradition goes back thousands of years. Prolonged laughter brings a myriad of scientifically demonstrated health benefits. It's fun too!

This is a hybrid group exercise class and turbocharged all-levels tennis clinic with social event to follow (socials occur on the monthly special events and other select sessions) Have a ton of fun running your butt off! Doesn’t matter if you never picked up a racquet in your life or played competitive tennis, the high intensity hitting drills and games will help you learn and improve while burning lots of calories! Sessions are led by certified tennis pros and fitness trainers using tennis cour …

***We are currently on break while the hosts of this workshop invite a new baby into their family. We are expecting to restart this workshop at the beginning of 2013. Join our meetup and then you will receive a notification once we restart. *** ------------------- Its rare to find a calm and centering place to visit regularly. If you'd like a place to retreat to for renewal with positive energy, join a warm group of people in Arlington, VA. Open to the public at no cost, we invite you join us. Y …