Attention: Personal Trainers, Wellness Coaches, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Registered Dietitians and Health & Fitness Professionals Alike. Be among the first to join this one-of-a-kind Meet-Up group.  Our Mission is Networking, Professional Growth and Business Development. This Meet-up Group is based in Washington, DC and is open to professionals in the HFW community and anyone concerned about their health and well-being. The goal of this group is to bring like-minded (or not) people tog …

Calling all food worriers! I am a health and nutrition counselor that spent years worrying about the right and wrong foods and fighting with my weight. I never imagined I could have an easy, or even nourishing, relationship with food and my body. Several health issues surfaced for me when I was processing emotional changes in my life. I was forced to connect with my body (rather than calories, restrictions, points or a plan) for the first time. I stopped struggling with my weight not because I f …

The DC Capital Striders Running Group began in Spring 2006. The group's primary purpose and vision is to allow runners of all endurance levels, paces, distances and months or years of running experience to run together in a non-competitive atmosphere and to get to know each other through a variety of social activities. Runs are scheduled all throughout the week as well as weekends at various locations (both morning and evening) throughout the metropolitan Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Vir …

Curvy ladies, are you looking for a supportive environment to meet your fitness goals? Join "Work Your Curves" - a series of six-week group exercise classes designed specifically for plus-size women in the Washington, DC metro area. In addition to weekly workouts, you will also have access to an exclusive email group to provide group support and information about other health-related opportunities. Come join the fun!

"Calling all non-sedentary enthusiasts who love kids and want to see them MOVE! Let's connect, collaborate and support kids everywhere to move more, eat healthier and take leadership in their health. Looking forward to hearing your ideas, exploring opportunities and creating cool, ways to empower kids to move more and erase childhood obesity.

Sahaja Yoga is a simple, time-honored technique of Meditation. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it. It’s also free. Follow us on other networks: www.facebook.com/SahajaYogaDC www.twitter.com/SahajaYogaDC www.soundcloud.com/SahajaYogaDC

dHealth is an organization and a venue that enables digital and mobile health enthusiasts from government, academia, industry and not for profit organizations to meet, learn from each other and hopefully develop some meaningful relationships. We regularly hold meetings in and around DC. The events are held in the evenings to accommodate as many people as possible

This group's leader facilitates the personal clearing work of Eric Dowsett, who developed a simple technique to connect to and release memories of trauma, stress, tension etc. that are held energetically in one's physical and energetic bodies. As these are released, individuals may experience greater clarity of mind, and shifts in health and well-being. Many individuals also experience profound shifts in their life. Along with learning and practicing this clearing method, this group also will ex …

CrossFit - Constantly Varied High Intensity Functional Movements Welcome to DC CrossFitters, We're a group people that are knowledgeable about the CrossFit brand (and those who want to learn about it) meeting others who are the same. In other words, this group is for: Fans of CrossFit - As CrossFit has grown as a training program and a sport, the CrossFit games and associated fitness competitions have grown as well. Lots of people enjoy being a fan of the CrossFit brand - watching the CrossFi …

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 …

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 Meetup event serves as a focus for multi-disciplinary professionals interested in spirituality and health, medicine, healthcare, spirituality, mental health and related topics. This includes medical doctors, chaplains, healthcare providers, psychologists, social workers, therapists and other multi-disciplinary professionals and others interested in connecting with the larger community. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work t …

“Creating a Stress Free Violence Free Washington DC through Meditation.” I Meditate DC is a movement across the DC Metro region to revive meditation — a centuries old technique — to help you, today’s Washingtonian, do more of the things you love by recharging yourself. We offer classes, free workshops, and events that promote meditation and bring together meditation groups across the region.

As far we are concerned, excise is a dirty word. The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck. We DON'T exercise, we play! Why? Just, think about it, an hour of basketball feels like 15 minutes. An hour on a treadmill feels like a weekend in traffic school. Which one would you rather do? Clear your mind of can'ts; Join us and play!

Greetings DC Area Vegetarians! Welcome to our social group for vegetarians! Events will take place at vegetarian-friendly establishments in the DC, MD, and Virginia area. If you would like to suggest a new meetup please email the organizer(s). We look forward to meeting you!

WHAT WE DO: We provide a variety of mindfulness meditation experiences (classes, workshops, retreats, mentoring, one-to-one teaching, and therapy), including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 8-week classes. "As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than there is wrong with you, no matter how ill or hopeless you may feel." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Our mission is to help you open up to all that you are and all that you can be thr …

This meetup is for singles in the DC Metro area. It's geared to move from the bar scene to a healthy setting where singles can meet each other to form real connections. We will offer some partner focused classes where you partner with someone for the poses and then rotate partners, kind of speed dating style.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicating to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.

“Let's get together for some outside deck or rooftop dinner parties, backyard BBQs, picnics, garden parties or relaxing around the living room fireplace sharing in organic fare with good people and even better conversation; creating small group Real Food socializing that will spontaneously spread like wildfire to other communities locally.  If you care about the source of our food and wish to learn more; and if you believe A-list music, food and fun bring people together; join the GMO Free DC co …

This meetup is for people in the DC metro area who are on a journey to a state of higher consciousness and a state of oneness. We are dedicated to awakening humankind into a state of Oneness. To awaken is to be free; to be free of the mind from its interference with our experience of life; to be free of the illusion that there is a self and that this self is separate from others. To awaken is to know what we truly are:" the unborn, the undying, the eternal, the ever present, the ever present pre …

Defining the word "meditation" doesn't mean anything in and of itself. What's important about meditation is the act of choosing to take time to focus with intention. Meditation is simply about being present in the current moment with our full awareness. Our group will use energy principles to practice meditation for relieving stress in your mind, connecting deeper with yourself or for any other purpose you may choose. Having the power to change your every moment and create what you want in your …

Organize biking, walking, and/or boat ride tours of successful environmental projects in one or more of the many municipalities from Cooperstown, NY all the way down to Virginia Beach. Can include service activities for participants (may also include music, edu-tainment play, 'eating green' food, clean transportation SAG vehicles and an Intergenerational Town Hall Meeting) designed to expand environmental awareness, inextricably linked to health and well being, and measure citizen's habits and …

The Running Yogis offer free 20 minute mini-class following group or individual runs. In order to be efficient runners, our bodies have to maintain a certain amount of stiffness (hello, hips and hamstrings), but too much stiffness equals altered form, pain, and eventually injury. Yoga is the perfect way to keep the stretching active and involve multiple muscle groups simultaneously—this is what improves flexibility in tight bodies. This speedy, mini-class will focus on feet, hamstrings, IT bands …

We love group fitness, but sometimes classes can get expensive and crowded. To solve this problem we are taking fitness outside! Fit Fans: The District Outdoor Fitness Meetup is a place to find group fitness classes in the DC metro area that fit your budget and schedule. Sign up for an upcoming class and come meetup. Fit Instructors: This group is also about connecting great fitness instructors with people who are interested in getting a great workout. If you are a fitness instructor looking to …

Trail runners (and those that want to trail run) AHOY! This is the official summer-long-meetup group for the first annual Fun Run trail run in Rock Creek Park. Whether you are an experienced trail runner, road runner, want to get in shape, spend some time outside, or just want to give trail running a try this is the group for you! We'll go over basics of trail running (etiquette, how to not fall on your bum, how to navigate, etc), philosophies, community, and set out with both a shorter distance …

What is “Integral”? It simply means whole, complete, full, all inclusive.  It is both a theory and the basis of a life practice. It demonstrates how to integrate and include body, mind, and spirit in self, culture, and nature. This means acting so as to find your entire life to be full and complete, a life that “makes room for everything,” from wild rock star to devoted family man, from bodily pursuits to spiritual practice, from nature worship to meditation, from business practices to play and …

Jinga Dance Fitness was named after the Brazilian Portuguese word ginga, which means, loosely, the art of individual movement and distinctive style while capturing the essence of Brazilian culture. Jinga Dance Fitness offers Zumba and dance-fitness classes that celebrate movement and the music of Brazil. Every class is a celebration of dance and life that leaves you feeling invigorated and uplifted while providing a high-energy, calorie-burning workout.

This group is for women in the DC Metro area who are seeking to network on and off line for personal, spiritual and professional growth and development with an emphasis on small business owners or prospective owners.