The Art of Living breathing and meditation meetup group utilize breathwork, sukshma yoga, meditation and knowledge to eliminate stress. Come to an hour meetup to learn some powerful stress elimination techniques.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation is an an antar yoga, meaning "inner connection" and, although ancient, the practice was introduced into the modern world by H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970. It is now practiced in over 90 countries. It is a state of inner calm and quiet - beyond the "noise" of the mind, and anyone of any age or cultural background can benefit mentally, physically and emotionally from practicing Sahaja Yoga Meditation. No physical or mental effort is needed and newcomers are always we …

The Go Groups connect and support Gay, Bi, Trans and questioning MEN through education and community activities. Group Happenings Include but not limited to: Monthly Men’s Group gatherings, movie nights, volleyball, community events, dine outs, outdoor activities, lions, tigers and bears! Oh My!... GetOut is committed to serving as a bridge connecting and supporting men who have sex with men (MSM), gay men, bisexual men, and questioning men through educational and community activities. This div …

While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about. ~Angela Schwindt Started in February of 2010 this group has become quite the talk of the town!  We are a group of 50 (a little over at the moment) MOMS with our fabulous kids who are ACTIVE!! We host play groups, go on outings, attend events in the area and offer a business meeting every quarter! We have numerous moms nights (trivia night, book club, dinner/bar night) and family outings on the wee …

This group focuses on our practice of increasing awareness and being present in our lives through mindfulness meditation. When we practice observing the mind, we notice it is continually making commentary, and we cultivate the ability to carefully observe those thoughts, seeing them for what they are without aversion or judgement. We learn to be more present by realizing that thoughts are just thoughts, allowing us to let go of unhelpful, conditioned thinking. We will meet to discuss the benefit …

The Transition Towns and Permaculture movements are positive, creative, community-led responses to the challenges of climate change, economic uncertainty, and the pressing need for sustainable energy. The momentum began building with the advent of Permaculture in the seventies. Permaculture isthe design science rooted in the observation of nature’s eco-systems. Its purpose is to create an approach to living that emulatesthe enduranceand resilience of those natural systems. While Permaculture is …

Come Laugh with us! Certified  Laughter Yoga Teacher/Trainer, Katie West will lead you through an invigorating and fun session of laughter yoga! You don't have to be in a good mood or have a sense of humor, you only need a willingness to laugh for no reason! Please also enjoy listings from Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders Amanda Walden and Liz Reed for their classes listed below. This 45 minute -1 hour session promises to leave you feeling less stressed, more grounded, and healthier physically a …

Join us if you'd like to participate in using sound, singing and music with the intention of creating a more peaceful, joyful and loving place on Earth. Learn meditation, clairvoyant and sound healing techniques. The events are mostly in the Portland, Maine area and feature events, such as, concerts, classes and workshops that are centered in Sound Healing methods and meditations that transmute emotions, de-stress, uplift and manifestation in a supportive community. Kalee, MaineSoundHealer.com

Whether you're an experienced raw foodie, or simply curious about how raw and living foods can create more energy and health in your life, Raw Maine is a place to connect. We welcome raw foodists of all varieties - from 100% to whatever %, vegans, "beegans", or raw dairy enthusiasts! We are a dogma-free zone: let's share what works for us and appreciate the diversity of what works for others. This group strives to have a monthly raw vegan potluck (to include everyone!). We will also bring in gue …

ClosestCloset.Com of Southern Maine is a new group for members (or people interested or curious about membership) of the website. The site offers free Local Lending and Skill Sharing. Meetups will be based on saving money, the conservation of household goods, and skill sharing. Once a month, we have a free "Drop and Shop" for people to bring unwanted household goods, and shop among what everyone has brought. We are working on putting together skill-sharing nights, for members to teach one an …

We follow the teachings & meditation practices of Anam Thubten. We meditate and then watch / listen to a DVD or CD of one of his teachings. All are welcome to attend! His teachings are wonderful, fresh, simple, clear, and full of genuine insight and often humor. You don't have to be Buddhist or a longtime meditator to join us. The people and the space are friendly, warm, relaxing and inviting. We are at 56 Elm Street, the studio attached to the Elm Street Assisted Living Center in Topsham. Conta …

A positive, welcoming group of mothers and mothers-to-be. This caring group is designed to hold space for Mothers in the community to connect with other women, find support, discuss common parenting challenges, share advice and more. The Mothering Circle meets every Friday at 10:30am-12:00pm starting February 1, 2013. If you would like to learn more about or group or are interested in joining, please contact us at Milestones: 207-504-6849 or email us at info@milestoneswellness.com

Some people run for pride, glory, or accomplishment. We Run 4 Trash (and a cleaner environment)! Ever notice how much trash there is when you're out on your morning walk, jog, run, bike ride, hike, skip, etc.? Well, there is A LOT! That's where the Maine Trash Runners come in. We come from all walks of life and all different backgrounds, but we have a shared passion for taking care of our environment. And it doesn't matter how fast or slow you think you may be, its all about getting some exerc …

Discover Nichiren Shu Buddhism. We offer a form of Buddhist practice based on the Lotus Sutra and the teachings of the 12th century monk Nichiren Shonin. While there are nearly 40 Nichiren based schools, we are the orthodox school practicing Mahayana Buddhism based on the Lotus Sutra. We have rich traditions and rituals and offer services in both shindoku (faith language) as well as English. We also offer meditation, study of the Lotus Sutra, study of Nichiren Shonin's writings and sutra chantin …

Do you want a place where you can discuss your deepest feelings about yourself and the society we live in, in a supportive atmosphere? Many times, the culture we live in frowns upon sharing emotions, problems, anything that's really on our minds. We're expected to put up a front of "Everything's okay" all the time. But this just creates social isolation. The more isolated we are from each other, the more chance depression and anxiety have to breed. I am starting this group because I am not satis …

This is a group for anyone interested in long distance bicycle adventures. Group activities include day long, weekend long, or week long rides that provide a workout as well as an opportunity to explore the landscapes. In addition to finding new people to bike with members may also serve as resources for others by sharing information about routes, gear, local accommodations, exciting attractions, and more.

For ladies needing a time out from the stresses of every day life; be it hectic work demands, running around after active kids or anything else life throws at you! Ladies of all ages are encouraged to join. We are evolving every month!  We currently have weekly ladies night out options for those that want a variety to pick from, one monthly group night out for everyone, coffee breaks, game nights, wine tasting, beer sampling, book circle, hiking group, movie night, walking groups, workout classe …

Everyday Buddhism is a community group that come together to learn about and practice Buddhism. We are new, and experienced Buddhist practitioners, as well as people who are simple interested in the teachings and philosophy of Buddhism. We are a non-sectarian Buddhist group that welcomes all Buddhists and non-Buddhists of all faiths and traditions. This group will focus on applying Buddhism principles, tenets, and practices in our daily lives. We are not as concerned with rituals and mediation a …

This is a group that brings together people in the Portland area who love things that feel good! We do and discuss fabulous things that thrill the senses: good food, good touch, good movement, sexuality, sensuality, music, art, dance, and good connections.

Those of us in the healing professions are lots of fun! We're interesting, creative lifelong learners who like to connect with people...and we spend a lot of time alone. Many of us spend our days one-on-one with clients (and one-on-one with our computers)...and even the most introverted among us eventually needs a bit of human interaction. So this is a social group for coaches, therapists, bodyworkers, medical professionals, etc. Let's just hang out, make friends, and enjoy ourselves!

I attended the three weekend Permaculture workshops in the Fall of 2010 and now I'm fully hooked. As Charles Yelton is fond of saying about certain things, "Once you go down the rabbit hole you can't ever go back." And that is certainly true for me and my love of Permaculture. I didn't just go down the rabbit hole, I shot down it like my last meal was in there somewhere. We are beginning the process of turning this one acre into a Permaculture Demonstration Site, so that friends, community, fam …