Welcome to Whole Living (formerly Stress Reduction and Relaxation meetup). This group is for anyone interested in personal growth, spirituality and holistic health. Our meetups cover topics of stress management, meditation, positive life changes, and nutrition. If you have expertise in any of these areas, please contact me to become one of our guest speakers. All meetups will take place at: Whole Living Center 1158 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 206 Cambridge, MA 617-981-4287 email:info@whole-livin …

Meet others who are interested in the Enneagram and other personality systems like the Myers-Briggs and Astrology. Herb Pearce, who is an expert on the Enneagram, offers beginning and advanced workshops on the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, Personal Thinking Patterns and Astrology. Herb also leads Eckhart Tolle spiritual evenings, The Law of Attraction, Relationship Communication workshops, bird/plant walks and many other workshops. See his Singles events also posted on www.meetup.com/The-Arlington-Si …

Welcome Friends! We are a group of unique individuals from all walks of life who have come together to find deeper meanings to life's important questions, and to help create peaceful, welcoming environments to mediate in. We study and teach Raja Yoga Meditation and offer courses, and workshops in various themes such as "Raja Yoga Meditation"  Positive Thinking" Self Esteem"  "Conquering Anger"  "Inner Peace, Inner Power" and many more. - We have two Meditation & Learning Centers where most of ou …

This club is created to explore the understanding of how to activate neuropathways inside the body, whether through movement or a new meditation technique that allows you to activate neuropathways from inside the body. The focus is to start activating neuropathways inside the brain. Originally I merged laughter and meditation in the Somerville Laughter Club but then decided to separate the two programs. We still explore laughter in the Neuroplasticity Club but from the inside. One such tech …

Have you ever been with someone you really wanted to get to know better, but were unable to take a risk? Did you feel stuck in the same old pattern of "safe" behavior, only to walk away from the interaction disappointed with yourself, or wishing you could have thought of better options in that moment? Improvised Connections can help you be more natural, be less inhibited, and ultimately, build better relationships with the people you're truly drawn to. Improv is not just for actors and comedians …

*The World Is Our Playground (TWIOP)* Would you like to be part of a meetup community where active, creative, fun and diverse people can get together and build lasting friendship?  Do you love to travel, snowboard, ski, try and learn new things? Want to cross something off your bucket list? If you like to get off the couch, have fun, meet new people and make new friends, go to free wine and craft beer tastings, try different cuisines, explore different parts of the globe and our own backyard the …

Description: We host meetups at Inner Space Meditation Center in Harvard Square (www.innerspaceharvardsq.org)  and Retreats at Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center. PEACE VILLAGE LEARNING & RETREAT CENTER -- EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY Enjoy a weekend retreat on a wide variety of topics in the mountains of beautiful Upstate New York, 3 1/2 hours from Boston. PLEASE NOTE:  Retreats go from Late March until Mid-December. If you see no retreats listed, we are currently on 'Winter Break'  which i …

The Ethical Society of Boston is a non-theistic humanistic religious and educational fellowship inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society. Together we develop our ethical ideals, celebrate life's joys, and support one another through life's crises. We work for the improvement of our world and for the future of our children. Membership is open to those who agree with our principles regardless of race, religion, or national origin. As ethi …

Hi there! Its really tough when you have a kiddo diagnosed with Autism or a Special Need of some sort to put yourself out there and do things that parents with NT kids do. Im not pitting folks against each other, the overall experience is just different. We get the stares, the "How could that parent let that child get AWAY with that!" sort of feedback at malls, parks, playgrounds. . .just walking around. I am proposing a group thats only semi organized since many of us live in a life thats ful …

We have created a space for herbalist to meet, learn and share their knowledge. We are building community where we can connect with one another to support and mentor. Those who may be interested in teaching classes or workshops to the public may have opportunities to do so at the "herbal cottage" where the meetups will take place. Join us for a cup of tea or a beautiful walk around the garden or pond across from the herbal cottage. We have a lovely location across from Horn Pond in Woburn, MA. H …

Let's walk! New Walking Map of Belmont There is a new walking map of Belmont, just published as part of WalkBoston, with 23 walks in Belmont, all guaranteed to have sidewalks throughout. I've got some paper copies, but you can also find it at: http://walkboston.org/resources/image...

Do you find yourself asking these questions, "What's important in my life"? "What is my purpose in life"? Is my life changing and in what direction am I going in"? If you've said yes to any of these questions or some similar to these, then this is the group for you. We are a group of individuals committed to being our true selves. You can come "as you are". We are not here to judge, we are here to listen and share our own stories of human obstacles and growth. We are committed to ensuring a non- …

As I write this (30 May 2012), we're heading into summer, when everyone is planning vacations and otherwise looking for ways to relax and, especially, to have a good time.  What better way to have a great time than to listen to live music, dance, and meet new people? We have amazing musicians here in Cambridge and Somerville who play at terrific venues like Johnny D's, Atwood's Tavern, The Cantab, Ryles, Club Passim, The Burren, Toad, The Lizard Lounge, The Plough & Stars, Precinct, RADIO, Sally …

Take some time off from your desk and computer and come out and remeet the great outdoors, or join other homebased slaves for a meal.   Enjoy some collegiality.  Most of all, get out from behind your desk and move.

If you can walk, you can dance tango! Learn, live, and practice tango while meeting other dancers in Boston and New England in a relaxed, friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. All of our events and workshops are carefully tailored, meant for people who will truly appreciate Argentine tango dance and music. WORKSHOPS: We do our best to offer workshops free of charge (depending on our deal with dancing studios) but donations are accepted. This sum of money is then donated to a local charity or …

A group for people and dogs in the Davis Square and surrounding area to get together and coordinate to go on walks or dog parks together so the dogs can get some exercise and socialization. It doesn't have to be a big event, just say you're going somewhere, and anyone else wanting to go can chime in!

The Boston Balalaika Society Orchestra is seeking people who would like to learn how to play music on Russian folk instruments: balalaika, domra and bayan. Beginners and Musicians of all levels and ages are welcome. Rehearsals occur every Tuesday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at ICC, 557 Cambridge Street (at Gordon Street), Allston, MA 02134. Weekly rehearsals are easily accessible by MBTA #57 bus or a 10 minute walk from the B Green Line Warren Street train stop. Please direct any questions t …

Calling all adventure lovers! Experimental Travel is a way to explore a place by turning it into a game. That makes it a prime strategy for discovering things in your own city that you never knew existed (even though you probably pass them every day). Every other week, we'll try out a new theme. Past events have included a blindfolded tour of downtown Boston and a Fibonacci scavenger hunt in Cambridge. Join us on our adventures!

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about the Martial & Healing Arts (Baguazhang, Kung Fu & Tai Chi) in the Arlington MA and connecting towns. All skills are welcome. I started this group because of a growing interest our community has in bettering themselves through these Martial & Healing Arts. We offer instruction in Meditation Techniques utilizing the Microcosmic Orbit and we offer Iron Palm Training. Students of Zhen Ren Chuan Martial & Healing Arts Center (our sponsor) l …

This is a group for anyone interested in workout duing the day. I started this group because I cannot be the only one who has the time for workout duing the weekday and who wants some company. The group is for anyone who is interested in running, cycling, swimming, hiking, etc. All kinds of sports. Let`s get together, have some fun, and get some exercise at the same time.

I enjoy walking early in the morning and early evening. Since my dog passed away, I don't feel safe walking during these times alone. I'm looking for people who are interested in walking briskly with me between 6-7AM on weekdays and/or between 6-7PM on weeknights. You should be able to easily walk at least four miles within an hour.  I look forward to hearing from you!

Lets get together and learn Buddhist meditation! A regular meditation practice provides the clarity and perspective necessary to discover purpose and create personal change. It’s easy to learn to meditate. Meditations taught will include the Mindfulness of Breathing, development of loving-kindness (Metta Bhavana) and walking meditation. These forms have been found to be supportive and helpful to most everyone by helping us to focus, to become more at ease, to know our own minds more fully. We pr …

An open Pagan and earth centered spirituality Circle celebrating the diversity of Paganism through multicultural celebrations on the Sabbats as well as drumming circles, moon meditations, labyrinth walks and trips to Sacred spaces.... Everyone is welcome!

FRIENDLY IN BOSTON - Be cool.  Be kind. Do you love living in Boston, but not the not-so-friendly Boston vibe? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Friendly in Boston is a newly founded community, whose goal is to funkafy Boston with a more friendly vibe, as well as explore the concept of kindness/friendliness. Who we are and what to expect. Do I need to be a “touch-feely happy person” to join? Simply put, no. While we may “do good”, we are not innately a group of “do-gooders”, but rather a gr …

Summary This meetup offers free classes and tours. Prior skiing or skating experience is required. Skating skill, social interaction and touring are the goals of this group. Skating too fast for conditions and racing are expressly prohibited. Plan Meet Sunday mornings through 4/20 at 4am when the lanes and sidewalks are ice free and mostly dry, and forecast to stay that way until 8am, at MIT in front of 77 Massachusetts Avenue All competent skiers are accepted as the groups will split up: Beginn …

What’s this group all about? This subject matter is about enlightenment. It’s about alchemy or changing your biology as well. We’re talking about transitioning from fear to love. When the mind chooses peace, when it chooses to understand that their is only peace, the crown chakra opens to allow light into the body. We then start to build the light body. A transition takes place where we feel, understand and view the world differently. We begin to understand the Universe. We start to understand d …