This is a community group that promotes holistic approach to wellness. We are not limited to one specific way for the body and mind to heal but open to exploring together many techniques for healing such as food, relaxation techniques, and physical activity. Our goal is to create a support center where people that are trying to make healthy lifestyle changes can create friendships and bonds with others that are in their neighborhood and have the same goals and directions and to make the path of …

For those of us with Borderline Personality Disorder, it can be really difficult to relate to others and it can feel like such a lonely existence. I created A BPD Meet Up in Los Angeles in hopes to meet others who have or feel like they can relate to BPD daily, and are constantly trying to better themselves. It's tough for us to make friends and relate to those around us, but it is a great hope of mine that this group can facilitate a network of BPD peers across Los Angeles, CA.  This Meet Up is …

Approximately 75% of divorced people remarry after less than 4 years after divorce, nearly a third remarry 1 year after their divorce is legal. The first step to getting on with life after divorce is letting go. Then, you can start re-building your life. You don’t have to do it alone. Get the support you need with Divorce Support Group. The transition through divorce can be challenging and overwhelming, but there is a light on the other side. Joining with other individuals who are recovering …

Ellie Zarrabian, Ph.D. has her degree in Transpersonal Psychology with a focus in Spirituality, Mystical, Meditative and Shamanic Healing Practices. Dr. Zarrabian works with women who want to explore their spirituality as a way to deepen or heal their relationships as well as find a career that is more in alignment with their spiritual calling. http://www.centeronpeace.com/ Mitta Vicki Wise, RN is a Registered Nurse, holistic practitioner and health coach using hypnotherapy, guided meditation, …

Welcome! So many of us have experienced and struggled with emotional eating, body issues, and food and weight obsession, yet go through the experience alone, with shame and regret. The purpose of this group is to bring us together so that we may feel supported and truly heal. Borrowing from the foundations of Geneen Roth's writings (specifically Women Food and God), mindful eating, and the practices of group recovery, we will meet up and share our experiences, gaining strength and support throug …

For people who are interested in going to vegan cooking & raw food vegan classes, as well as plant-based nutritional lectures.

We are trendsetting, fun and positive women in our 20's, 30's, and 40's exploring and loving all that Los Angeles has to offer; all while consciously giving back to charities we believe in, such as the Teen L.U.V.E. Foundation. *The Teen L.U.V.E. Foundation, is a non-profit 501 (c) (3), that offers mentoring and workshops for at-risk teen boys and girls, ages 13-17. Are you looking to: *Meet like-minded positive women? *Network for business and/or new friendships? *Try something new in 2013 …

Fun and free workouts at the beach with personal trainer and sports nutritionist, Matt Richter-Sand and Tabata Protocol practitioner, Pete Neumann.  Matt founded NX Fitness, which stands for Nutrition and Exercise. Come join Matt and Pete to get that beach body that really turns heads :) This is as intense as it gets. If you like Cross Fit, you are going to love this. There is a growing body of work that supports the muscle building, cardio strengthening, and fat burning benefits of HIIT (High I …

You will meet other local people interested in improving their experience of life with Neuro Linguistic Programming, a tool for self-improvement and interpersonal communications. You will join us on the second Tuesday of each month and occasionally we may announce other meetings on related topics. We host this common interest meeting in Playa del Rey (in the Los Angeles South Bay area). NLP is an attitude and a methodology that leaves a trail of techniques At each meeting, you will experience so …

Would you like to feel more pleasure, joy, intimacy and wisdom from your sex life? There are time-tested methods that can help you to attain these goals. The Sexuality Salon live events are fun, engaging, full of take home value and appropriate for people at various levels of sexual exploration. Here you will be introduced to the Taoist art of erotic loving, which has been consistently practiced for over 3000 years. Those who are properly trained achieve greater health, intelligence, capacity fo …

Community Animal Acupuncture LA (CAALA) is  for any holistically minded humans that wish to get acupuncture for their animal companions!! We are offering a practical,  animal acupuncture healing experience in a community setting. This is about healing our animal companions, and bringing the community  together in order to foster an environment in which true healing can take place.   When people (and animals) come together with the same intention, there is the potential for great things to take p …

Come and hang out and heal with a group that is consistently bettering themselves and in support of each other in an unconditional loving way of being! When We Gather Together To Heal Ourselves We Heal Our World! Michael Brian Baker (The Breath Center) is a spiritual teacher as well as an international healer who helps people shed and let go of pain, anger, resentment, disease, and any other toxicty affecting one's life. He is a mind, body, soul and spirit healer, and a divine mirror and guide. …

Are you commited to being a healthier "you" this year? Join Prime of Life Fitness as we launch our new runner's group. We're a happy team of health coaches who want to help you get into the best shape of your life! We'll start and end with some stretching, and enjoy the views of the ocean along the running path in Santa Monica for a 3-4 mile run. All fitness levels and ages are welcome. If running isn't your thing, we also host a walking group, yoga and a bootcamp workout-- and all of our workou …

Are you looking to connect to your destiny and life path or find more meaning, abundance, happiness and balance in your life? Did you know that as women, our feminine essence is our greatest source of power to manifest our destiny and all that we want in life; including a successful career, passionate relationships, beauty and good health? In this meet-up, we will incorporate Eastern and Western methods and take an integral approach to reconnecting to our feminine essence and passion for life an …

This group is for anyone seeking self-awareness and a deeper understanding of oneself and others. The meditative technique of Walking-In-Your-Shoes (WIYS) is inspired by the Native American proverb: “You can never know another person until you have walked a mile in his moccasins.” WIYS is a group practice that teaches one how to access deep knowledge from the body in motion. In these walking meditations guided by Joseph, WIYS can explore any dynamic in life, including life purpose, health sympto …

Are you a family caregiver caring for a senior parent or a spouse?  Family caregivers are the unsung heros.  Is your duty as a family caregiver affecting your work?  If yes, you're not alone. Among working caregivers caring for a family member or friend, 69% report having to rearrange their work schedule, decrease their hours or take an unpaid leave in order to meet their caregiving responsibilities. 5% turned down a promotion, 4% chose early retirement and 6% gave up working entirely. Difficul …

Hazel Williams -Carter has lead groups and trained in constellation work for over 12 years. She is excited to share with you the new approach to the work and all the new creativity flowing in the field. She is a Traumacologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist is trained in Somatic Trauma /PTSD resolution and attachment, bonding and repatterning work. Her background is in shamanism and vibrational medicine and other energy psychologies she has added her own unique flavor to the Constellation field. Ha …

This is a monthly 2-Hour FREE Workshop targeted to help women heal their emotional eating habits and learn how to tolerate their feelings in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Cindy Michel, the facilitator, will bring you through a series of processes that will help you discover what you are really hungry for and a roadmap on how to get there. Cindy is a big fan of Geneen Roth's work in Women, Food and God.  Her ideas are similar in vain but add body-centered psychotherapy training to give member …

dear friends, why did i start this meet up? i just returned from india and had very powerful experiences working with the sex trafficked women and their children in the red light district of calcutta. as i stood in the brothel streets with my heart racing and feeling sick as i looked into the blank faces of the young women, i could not help but imagine how many of them had been brought there sold by their own families or had come to sex work because they felt they had no alternative in society. …

"This practice is the seed of all practices in existence. Come back to the silence like coming home" In this class we will hold space for you to have a more formal introduction to self. Within this class we will explore self without any outside noise, ideas or belief systems diluting our experience. We live in a noisy world. This practice exist beyond the grasp of any teacher, guru, idea, belief system or constructs of the mind. This practice is you. Sitting practice is not a relaxation techniqu …

If American diet trends continue, it is predicted that by the year 2015, 2 in every 5 adults will be obese. Hundreds of nutritional studies have demonstrated a strong and undeniable link between malnourishment and chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer. By providing the members with the opportunity to attend nutrition lectures in addition to special diet cooking classes, healthy eating farmer's market and store tours, nutrition book club, consultations, and outdoor …

The Radical Aliveness Core Energetics Institute Training Program presents a series of free evenings bringing together the Institute’s students, faculty, school community and all those interested in gathering for alive community. Each month a free workshop style gathering is led by Ann Bradney, Director & Patricia Haman, Senior Faculty. Participate in body-based exercises that access deep feelings and allow for emotional release, and authentic connections with others - all within a supportive env …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

Network Marketing is the business of the 21st century.  Just ask Robert Kiyosaki!The baby boomers have been the greatest force driving this economy for the last 60 years!  And now what do they want?  Why improved health and a long life, that's what!  A business that can supply this need is a business worth having!  We invite members to schedule meetups to present your business to the group.  Fill out the suggested meetup form your meetup will be reviewed for scheduling!

Do you want to feel more connected to your power? More Alive, More Authentic and more Empowered toward achieving your goals? Our easy transformative exercises bring a new sense of body awareness, vitality and well-being in a supportive and interactive way. You will have fun and grow with others achieving a sense of balance, grounding and connection. Find your edge and embody change!

LA Nutrition provides a space for people to become nourished, strengthened, and educated. We provide FREE services - lectures discussing the latest nutritional research, advice for living a healthier life, activities to become a more fit you. Most importantly, we provide a reliable support system. LA Nutrition is sponsored by HEALTHY ROOTS NUTRITION, a nutrition consultation firm located in the Los Angeles area. To celebrate this group, HEALTHY ROOTS NUTRITION is offering one FREE nutritional co …

I am super excited to share my secrets to getting the best flavor, quality, and benefit in your grocery basket in this series of grocery tours! Even the "healthy stores" have junk food, so I'll show you my best ninja tactics to support you in making the most beneficial food choices for you and your loved ones.

At this time when humanity is starving to find spiritual support, the need for such a place sparkled in our hearts to form the Healing Circle. We are a group of people who seek physical and emotional healing through prayer and meditation. We meet twice a month (2nd and 4th Saturday of the month) at the Virginia Park in Santa Monica to pray for restoration of the body, soul and spirit. From 10am to Noon. Viriginia Park is located at the corner of Pico and Cloverfield. We gather on the side o …