The health of our nation is failing. This meetup is for people who want to create lasting change in their own health and who want to play a part in the much needed change in our nation's collective health. Never in the recorded history of the planet have so many people been chronically distressed, ill, and overweight. Last year our economy got stuck with a health care bill of $93 Billion that was related to lifestyle choices. Our media and culture are full of misleading and often dangerous i …

We are now The Green Network of Montgomery County, Maryland. (Formerly Green Goddess Network of MoCo) Are you interested in local MoCo (Montgomery County, MD) produce? Do you support businesses that are committed to being sustainable? Are you active and participate in green causes? Want to meet other individuals interested in supporting green businesses and being active in the MoCo community? If so, join me in supporting local organic and vegetarian-friendly restaurants, learning to cook healt …

To create a community of raw/living food enthusiasts living in the DC area. Social activities range from potluck, raw food/health events and classes.

Alcohol-free activities and ideas that promote alcohol-free relations and networks in the DC area.

To discuss the value of self quantification and explore new technologies and methods that are advancing this emerging new field.  To discuss how the quantified self is changing the way we think about fitness, productivity, consumption, healthcare, and science.

Come and join us as we build our circle of mom friends, allow our little ones to socialize, and have a great time! Moms who seek to promote nutrition, fitness and healthy lifestyle habits in their families as well as their communities now have a new resource:Earth's Best StrollerFriends, powered by Baby Boot Camp is a FREE moms' club to support healthy families. Weekly playdates allow parents to regularly meet and discuss what’s on your minds while allowing your children to get in some fun playt …

I started this group because healthy living is the key to long life! We're much more likely to be consistent with our exercise if we're having fun and meeting interesting friends. Zumba is one of the most exciting, fun workouts that doesn't even feel like exercise.  You can burn up to 1000 calories in one hour.  Bootcamp is the perfect compliment because you get your cardio from zumba and top it off with the strength workout for the best muscle tone.  You don't feel intimidated.  All fitness lev …

V.FIT DC is one of Washington DC's premier Concierge Fitness & Wellness services. Our services include, but are not limited to, personal training, group fitness, fitness testing/assessments, corporate wellness solutions, nutritional consultations and hotel/condo gym management and consulting. Through this meetup group, we would like to introduce our V.FIT For A Cause program. Part of our core values as a community based business is to do our part in giving back to the community and helping tho …

Love to meet like minded people of all ages....go to museums...hiking...biking...walking....dancing...traveling...diners...shows (Kennedy Center)...Wolftrap...and any other ideas you might have. I believe in making the best of each moment....I look forward to meeting you....have a wonderful holiday....I will post our first event in after this weekend....:-) We'll have different kinds of events at various times to explore the group's interests. Enjoy!

I started this cooking group to encourage healthy eating and educate people about healthful food choices and cooking practices. Healthy food is delicious! I teach cooking classes and feed you. The four most important things in a healthy diet are...Plant strong, Nutrient rich, whole foods and healthy fats.

This group is for women who are currently going through anxiety and panic to meet others, as well as those who have recovered to share their success stories.

This Meetup is for fellow racquet sport enthusiasts to meet and greet while engaging in fun and competitive games with other people in your town. The group's primary purpose and vision is to allow squash players and other racquet sport players of all levels to enjoy a non-competitive atmosphere and to get to know each other through a variety of social activities. Games are scheduled throughout the week as well as weekends at various locations in the metropolitan DC, Maryland and Northern VA regi …

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 …

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!

Spreading awareness about the health benefits of juicing, blending and living a healthy life. Disclaimer Note: The resources listed on this site are not intended to be fully systematic or complete, nor does inclusion here imply any endorsement or recommendation by juiceveggieshealth or contributors to these posts.Juiceveggieshealth. make no warranties, express or implied, about the value or utility for any purpose of the information and resources contained herein.

This group is dedicated to tranforming our fat bodies to fit bodies through healthy eating, excercise and positive interaction!

This is a group for anyone interested in natural healing and wellness - energy work (Reiki, Qigong, Chakra Therapy, Healing Touch, etc), aromatherapy (therapeutic and vibrational), homeopathy, acupressure, meditation, walking meditation, yoga, crystals, journeying, drum circles, sweat lodges, you name it). This group was started so that experienced practitioners, novices and the curious can come together and experience, learn, share, network and promote wellness naturally. Anyone can post a meet …

Attention: Personal Trainers, Wellness Coaches, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Registered Dietitians and Health & Fitness Professionals Alike. Be among the first to Join this Networking, Professional Growth and Business Development Meet-Up group.  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 together in a social, professiona …

Couples Yoga is designed to create a deeper connection with your significant other. The class works through partner asanas that include traditional yoga as well stretching postures aimed at improving your non-verbal communication and connection. Come with an open mind and willingness to try things outside your comfort zone, especially if you have not done yoga before. No experience necessary-you can learn!

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.

This is a group for anyone interested in spirituality, personal development, spiritual development, meeting like minded friends, who know they are here for a deeper purpose. My intention for this group is to establish a spiritual family in the Georgetown area obviously anyone can join this group, I really want people to feel more connected to each other and ultimately so they know that they are not the only ones on a spiritual path. Meetings at local coffee shops, restaurants, and private reside …

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!

'The TEAM' is founded by a band of brothers of which are a former Navy SEAL and 2 former Intelligence operators. Our aim is focused on building a community of like minded individuals who seek to promote and maintain a robust and healthy lifestyle through building TEAM's to take on unique races and adventures centered around physical activity. With the countless fun and adventurous races that surround our area, we build teams from within at all skill levels to take on races such as the Tough Mud …

Ever feel like you would like more Grace in your life? Does designing a life with more balance, joy, and peacefulness sound like a good idea? This group is coming together, because people like you are calling it in!! There are people out there who are wanting to create a life worth living, and thriving with! Linda Kavelin Popov, wrote the Book "A Pace of Grace", and wrote down the 10 Guidelines for Living, and the Dalai Lama, says about it " A Pace of Grace contains vivid examples of how to m …

"New Culture" (http://www.nfnc.org/) is about creating sustainable, rich, intimate personal relationships, along with a sustainable world to enjoy them in, based on transparency, delight, freedom, and community. In order to create a New Culture in our lives and in the larger society, we put on events that help us develop the skills we need to make that real, including communication, self-knowledge, presence, conflict resolution, and effective activism. These events can be an evening or weekend, …

This group is for the people who just can’t fit in to the regular weight loss systems and routines. The weighing yourself once a week, the hundreds of weight loss programs that are offered, seeing people on television losing drastic weight, but never disclosing that they had surgery to become that size.... and none of them worked for you. This group is for the free spirit person that can not be put in a box. People who need fun and creative ways to release weight and still feel free of the routi …

Want to learn how to incorporate biking into your daily life (like riding your bike to the grocery store or to work)? Well you've found the right place! You don't have to be a current bike rider to join us - anyone is welcome. This meetup will get you comfortable to start biking around Arlington with 3 different topics: Savvy Cycling Tips; Bike Types & Gear; and Routes & Directions. We will bring free food, prizes and experts to answer any questions you have about biking - this is an open conver …

If you are looking to warmer weather and want to shape up by walking at an easy pace with a small (4-6) group of women (35+) join us on Sat. mornings, 10 a.m., and Mon. & Wed. evenings, 6:30 p.m. We meet under the awning of the Shirlington movie theater and walk on the bike path for about an hr.(@2.5 miles). It's fun, it's easy and when you chat and walk, the time passes quickly. Join us to jump start feeling great, losing weight and making new friends. NOTE: If it rains, there is the threat of …