Some people like to go out and dance only Salsa all evening, while others like to dance only Tango, Ballroom or Swing. Some of us however enjoy learning and dancing all of the social dances, as well as listening to the many different types of music. And that is what this Meetup Group is all about. We want to include opportunities for both learning and dancing in each of these, to include Salsa & Rueda, Merengue, Rumba, Authentic Brazilian Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero, Lambada, Cumbia, Paso Doble, …

Meet kindred book lovers in a stimulating, coed book club! This book club already existed and has members, but we'd like to have new members join and we have continued doing so throughout the time the book club has existed- new blood and thoughts help make the book club even more interesting and diverse. The age range of the group is between the late twenties to the late 40s and one must fill out the form (I know it's a pain) and be selected by the group to join. We meet on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. …

Meet with other local fans of the works and life of psychologist, Carl Jung. Gather and discuss his life and his well known theories that raise the question of the meaning of life. www.jung.org

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

Learn how the science of well being can improve your company, your culture and your bottom line. What is Positive Business DC? People spend more time at work than any other aspect of their lives. We believe it’s time to take a page from science and history to increase well-being in the workforce. Workplace well-being leads to more than just a happy team. Other benefits include increased productivity, lowered attrition, and even increased profitability. We don’t expect you take our word for it. O …

All About You and Your Wellness and Well Being Alignment of Mind, Body and Spirit Attracting Vibrant Health, Peace and Bliss, Harmonious Relationships, and Wealth and Prosperity in 2012 and Beyond. We are gearing up for a life full of Energy, Strength, Flexibility, Peace and Harmony and the Practice of the Law of Attraction to bring a Total Being by raising our quality of living in this wonderful time space reality, at the Perfect Time, in this Wonderful Body, and in this Wonderful Universe. G …

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 group explores “What is wellness”, with the goal of providing individuals an avenue to explore different tools that can help them create wellness in their lives. Starting from the premise that, “Wellness can be defined as purposeful, enjoyable living or, more specifically, a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.”, participants of this Meet Up group gather together every month to share a vegan m …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

Laughter Yoga Experience a joyful form of complimentary medicine! Exercise, release tension and be playful with us in Laughter Yoga. No experience required. :-) Wednesdays, 5:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church for Wellness Wednesdays *Open to the Public, everyone is welcome *$5 donation recommended for the space *400 I st SW, Washington, DC 20024 (Waterfront or L'Enfant metro) Here is the listing with a map from the American School of Laughter Yoga site: http://www.laughangeles.com/c …

STAY YOUNGER LONGER! New research shows how! "If you want to improve the way you perform, look & feel in your life, then this is a genuine path to Wellness!" Univera + You! (The video) Bio-technology research proves Life extension is now available to average humans, and peak performance and quality of life is now achievable. Using science and botanical research and how it affects gene function to optimize cell reproduction. We are a wellness support community sharing new ideas and coaching t …

Are you breathing right? Have you ever counted how many times you breathe in a minute? Breathing is the first act of life and it’s the last act of life. In between, the whole life we are breathing in and out, but not attending to the breath Ninety percent of the impurities in the body go out through the breath because we are breathing twenty-four hours a day. The breath is our best friend -- it's always with us. And yet, we hardly know much about it. What's more ... it holds some timeless sec …

VIVA LA RAW! Welcome to DC RAW! This is a Meetup for raw food lovers and enthusiasts to connect, hang out, learn, experiment and enjoy each other! We will be focused on raw vegan food, as well as support for raw food lovers and exploration of all things raw in the DMV! All diets welcome, as are assistant organizers! Feel free to suggest or volunteer to organize an event that you think would benefit the group! Thanks for joining!

***We are currently on break while the hosts of this workshop invite a new baby into their family. We are expecting to restart this workshop at the beginning of 2013. Join our meetup and then you will receive a notification once we restart. *** ------------------- Its rare to find a calm and centering place to visit regularly. If you'd like a place to retreat to for renewal with positive energy, join a warm group of people in Arlington, VA. Open to the public at no cost, we invite you join us. Y …

In my experience in working with many client's, one of the most effective fitness methods for helping one to loose weight and increase energy is to run. Why is this? Running, recruits practically, all the muscles in our bodies. Particularly beneficial is the recruitment of our large muscle groups. Using these muscles allows for greater calories and fat burn leading to a strong, learner, healthier YOU! What is different about this fitness boot camp is that we will use running as a centerpiece  of …

'There is something better than an immediate food fix: knowing your own mind, contacting your own heart' Geneen Roth If you've have/had issues with emotional eating (binging, bulimia, overeating, anorexia, yo-yo dieting, etc..) and would like support developping self-awareness around food, giving up the non-sense dieting, freeing yourself from guilt/shame/misery, and making mindful eating your everyday way of life, this is the group for you. The DC Women Geneen Roth Meetup Group  is a small nic …

Welcome to Have Fun, Live Well!! This group is for people (30 and over), who enjoy good conversation, great restaurants, Sunday brunches, cocktail hours and more! We have some GREAT meet ups scheduled - feel free to join us! **Before joining this group, click the ' Pages ' link above to read our guidelines**

This group is intended to support therapists, massage therapists, nutritionists, personal trainers, managers and other "people professionals" who want to meet each other and who have an interest in adding coaching to their repertoire.  It's also for coaches who want to learn more about how they can make new contacts, increase their knowledge, create new referral partnerships and share their love of coaching. Coaching and wellness professions have an intimate relationship WITHIN their clients.  …

With every thought and action, you affect yourself, your world, and your future! Happiness and success involves understanding how we can decide on our vision for the future, stick with those decisions, and improve our confidence in actions towards our goals and passions in life.  Our brains constantly change & grow in response to new thoughts.  Exercise, diet, and our habits will affect who we are tomorrow. Join others to participate and develop, confidently controlling your life & your destiny …

Make yourself at home - welcome to the HOTCOE Meetup! HOTCOE stands for Hands-On Training & Career Opportunities for Everyone. We are the best at providing the general public with (a) hands-on experience, (b) access to just-in-time education, and/or (c) robust job marketing services. Our group is an outreach of, Career Network Ministry, the largest job seeker service provider in the Washington, DC metro area Virginia Institute of Technology's Office of Business Development, committed to bridgin …

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 …

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 …

“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.

The idea behind "International Best Girlfriends of DC" is to create a tight-knit group of international young and ambitious women living in Washington, DC only who are originally from somewhere around the world and who miss having a best girlfriend to share the pleasures and hardships in life. DC is a transient city composed of young professionals and internationals with whom we share fun and important moments in life; however, we all know how difficult it is to maintain these true and intimate …

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 …

Welcome Welcome Welcome.  The Get Up, Move, and Explore (Gum_E) the DMV meetup was created for men and women to keep each other motivated as we strive to increase our physical activity. I love my couch and TV but sometimes I need to love them a little bit less. I want to create a group of friends that get out and explorer different events around the Washington DC area.  These events will focus more on us putting one foot in front of the other than being sit down events. We sit down enough at wor …

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 …

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