THE MINDFULNESS CENTER SOIREE: An Auction/Fundraiser to Benefit our Mind-Body for Health Programs; November 13, 2010 An elegant evening of fine music and food, with wonderful items, products, meals and services for auction. All funds raised to benefit our programs such as Mind Body for Cancer, and Mind Body for Healthy Thriving Children. Back by Popular Demand: SHANNON McNALLY and the HOT SAUCE Band!

This group is for people suffering from Autonomic Nervous System Disorders (POTS, Dysautonomia, NCS, and Orthostatic Intolerance) I started this group to help connect people to share what they are going through and what has helped them. These disorders are tricky to treat because everyone has different symptoms and react differently to the treatments. By sharing what has worked for each of us, hopefully it can offer some hope and relief to others. My hope is to also create a group that supports …

Sahaja Yoga  Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. 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.

To discuss, practice and explore Tai Chi in the pushing hands, form, and self defense realms. The purpose is to share info and technique and is recommended for the experianced practitioner as well as those without experience who wish to become Tai chi practitioners. Meetings to take place currently in Takoma Park Md and expand to Rockville MD in the Fall All meetups take place at 7117 Maple Avenue in Takoma Park MD 20912 on Tuesdays not Mondays! Call Paul For questions at 301 270-0665 Some time …

Have you foregone your gym membership because you feel too guilty to be out exercising while your dog sits at home after he's already been home all day when you're at work? Is your waist-line suffering for it? This is a friendly, supportive community of people who want to get out with their dogs, get some exercise, make friends and hep each other reach their fitness and weight goals. We're encouraging, non-judgemental and have a leave no (wo)man behind attitude. Don't be embarrassed if you're ou …

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.

WELCOME TO JennyO FITNESS DANZATONE™ CARDIO DANCE FITNESS REVOLUTIONIZED. With Jenny O Fitness LLC, the vision is simple-through DANZATONE™ not only are we committed to transforming bodies, but we are also as equally committed to transforming lives. Utilizing the universal language of music embraced with the combination of movement and musicality, DANZATONE™ is determined to usher you into a new level of health, fitness and longevity. Revolutionize your cardio dance fitness through unique motion …

We are a group of  women  and men on a journey to better health and a better life. This weight loss fitness boot camp in the Bethesda area fuses strength training, cardio, and better nutrition habits to get Results!!! Be prepared to work hard, sweat, loose inches, flatten your stomach and get into the best shape of your life!!! Try us out for Free for a week!!! See you at camp!!!

This group want to be a support for all the women facing a very difficult moment in their life. There are many changes and challenges during a sickness period. And yet we can find in ourselves amazing healing energies. With the activity that I propose you'll be able to connect to your healthy, joyful and lively being. Biodanza is a mind-body-soul activity that uses selected music and movements to help you find and connect to the best of your healing potential. All of the movements are proposed i …

Do you know, support, or work with someone who is diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, or Autism? Have you been diagnosed with one of the A's? Our Gatherings will.... -Explore alternative health and nutrition approaches for children and adults. -Build bridges of communication with children and adults who are in this spectrum of consciousness. -Explore the inner landscape of children or adults in this spectrum of consciousness and see life from their perspective. The journey will amaz …

Studio Fiesta is happy to offer daily Zumba classes. Join a class and you will be hook! Enjoy the hipnotic music salsa, merengue, reggaeton, samba, soca, axe and more... Live the Fitness Fiesta! Get the results you want in a fun environment with certified Zumba instructors. Visit us at www.studiofiesta.com to see our full schedule of classes and to learn more about us.

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 …

Become the change you wish to see in the world. Anyone seeking to "be", "enjoy", and "experience" a space where like minded individuals gather for higher level of thinking and doing. One of a kind in the world, this small unique museum features exhibits, workshops, a quiet space, and events to help visitors enhance the quality of their thoughts, their lives and the world around them. This museum is specifically designed to bring us back to a natural awareness of our true selves and our responsib …

“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.

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 …

This group is for anyone that would like to learn or practice yoga. The style is called gentle yoga, which can be done by all- regardless of age or physical flexibility.

New Women's Group Forming! Monthly Meetings on or around Full Moon. First Meeting: The Power of Sankalpa, Friday, April 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sankalpa is a thought in the mind. Sankalpa is a seed, which you create and then sow in the bed of your ind. If you prepare your mind and then sow the seed, the idea, properly, then it will grow in your life and become willpower. Join us in a guided practice to help you uncover the thing that makes your heart sing, how to refine this passion into a daily in …

This group is here to openly discuss, exchange skills & talents and practice the martial arts. I invite you to meet others with different backgrounds and/or  experiences than you. Some of the seminars and classes are geared to students with less exposure to martial arts and those who shy away from full contact; other times are for hardcore, hardened and knowledgeable, practitioners. But martial arts is more than fighting. The martial artist cares for the body, thought processes, knowledge, and y …

Free Community Classes are offered at Bikram Yoga Bethesda every first week of the month: ~ Thursdays from 9:30-11:00AM ~ Fridays from 6:00-7:30AM ~ Select other times, which will be announced when schedule information is available. We started this group to extend the gift of yoga, and Bikram Yoga, to the Bethesda and surrounding communities. Come and Sweat with Us in our hot room and relax and meet our community in our gallery/lounge. Free filtered water available ~ bring your water bottle.  Ma …

Are you a fabulous female of color or a fabulous female that appreciates fabulous females of color who would like to be involved in fun activities, increasing your social circle and developing new friendship? If you answered ‘YES” then you have come to the right place.Brown Women of Montgomery County (BWMC) is a group for women of color primarily between the ages of mid 20's and above that are interested in creating lasting friendships, meeting positive and intelligent women of color who are als …

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 …

We are a social group where members can get together for delicious veg meals, make new friends and generally enjoy the company of likeminded folk in a friendly, non-judgemental environment. This group is not intended as an avenue for prophesying or activism, although if individual members wish to discuss these things that is fine. There are no set topics of discussion. We aim to be inclusive so anybody who is interested in vegetarianism/veganism but may not be there just yet is more than welcome …

If you are lesbian who has decided that it is time to get healthier and you are looking for a little extra support to reach your goal(s), this is the group for you! Healthier can mean losing weight, making better food choices, reducing stressing, increasing activity, let's meet and exchange ideas.

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.

Welcome Working Mommies and Daddies! Playdates, running, and FUN - what could be better!  We are a group that encourages fitness and playgroups for the kiddos all in one.  If you are interested in being part of a group that wants to be active and include the youngsters, you have found the right group!  Remember you don't have to be a runner to join, just active and ready for some fun get-togethers post-run. To get started...don't forget to fill out your profile and answer a couple of questions …

We are a group of  women on a journey to better health and a better life. This weight loss fitness boot camp in the Silver Spring area fuses strength training, cardio, and better nutrition habits to get Results!!! Be prepared to work hard, sweat, loose inches, flatten your stomach and get into the best shape of your life!!! Try us out for Free for a week!!! See you at camp!!! Class Times Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 5:30am-6:30am Location: 10111 Colesville Rd Suite 131 Silver Spring, MD 20901

The Shrinking Divas is a support and activity group for woman seeking a healthier, holistic approach to healthful living; Spirit, Mind, Body. We are weight losers, weight-maintainers, and fit-life seekers. We meet via conference call every Monday night at 8:00pm sharp! We will be working through several books.  Lose it For Life", by Dr. Steven Arterburn and Linda Arterburn, a weight reduction program that approaches healthier living through Spiritual(Biblically-based), physical and emotional he …

A group for parents, who have kids with asthma and food allergies. A place where we can exchange ideas, as well as get our children to meet others like them. It can be hard sometimes with asthma and food allergies. I want our kids to know that it is ok and that there are ways to work around them. I also want it to be a place where parents can meet others in the same situations and learn from each other.