The Kettlebell Club was founded in 2012 at Elemental Fitness Lab in NE Portland. The goal of the club is to promote fitness and athleticism by the development and refinement of quality movement skills utilizing the kettle bell, a unique tool popularized in Russia over the past few centuries. The Kettlebell Club focuses on principles of lifting technique and good movement mechanics. It is not so much a “workout” as a means by which to develop higher levels of strength and endurance capacity throu …

“Just when you think it can’t get any better, it does. That’s the law.” ~ Byron Katie The Work is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all of the fear, violence, depression, frustration, and suffering in the world. Come join our qualified facilitators, other participants like you, and experience the happiness of undoing those thoughts through The Work and allow your mind to return to its true awakened, peaceful, and creative nature. People who do “The Work” commonly repor …

Do you ever wish your body had a RESET button? Fortunately, there is an easy way to get your body back on track through balanced nutrition and exercise. Get the "know how", support and accountability necessary to create a healthy, fit new you. Join our group whose common purpose is to achieve optimal health through diet, nutritional supplements and exercise. Healthy for Life will get your health back on track with a structured program of nutrition, exercise, journaling, low glycemic foods and c …

Our vision is to live in a world of wellness. The means by which this is achieved is by enabling people to fulfill their life purpose in a balanced approach with the utmost integrity and efficacy. In order to do so, people must be at their best, with out the distraction of mental, emotional, or physical disease. When this is realized people come together in unity to achieve miraculous things that induces enlightenment, community, and an increased spiritual vibration for the world. At Anahata Wis …

Integrating spiritual, psychological and wellness tools into a comprehensive program to recover from any addiction.

Welcome to the Speak Love Meetup Group. You will not be well-served by this group if you "show up cold", that is, with no knowledge of or experience with Compassionate Communication. You will be welcomed AND you will probably find the material and exercises raise more questions than answers for you. You will be best served by this group if you have done at least one of the following: read Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. listened to the audio version …

"Power To The People!" - John Lennon. Welcome to the grass roots, people-powered, community calendar of events for the energy healing and consciousness community in Portland! There are several important differences between this and most other Meetups. The most important difference is that ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN CREATE AND ANNOUNCE MEETUP EVENTS - completely without organizer approval. That's right. You heard me right.EVERY SINGLE COMMUNITY MEMBER can post ANY EVENT you like on the new Comm …

We all desire to be who we were meant to be, and to connect with spiritually minded people. We all want to know and become our higher self, and to know our purpose in this incarnation. The purpose of this group is to help each other to grow and to move forward in a high vibrational way, and to become all that we can...and were meant to be! We welcome anyone who just wants to come to meet other like minded people and to enjoy the energy in the room, as well as enjoy the gifts of our practitioners …

Chanting Sanskrit Mantra is an ancient practice that goes back to time immemorial. Sanskrit Mantra is practiced by Buddhists, Hindus, Jainists, Sikhs and people of all faiths all across the planet. It is not a religion, but like meditation can be adapted to one's own practice whatever your beliefs may be. This ancient practice leads us to that place within; that heals all, calms every worry, and fills us with that Divine love we all search for. There is nothing to believe, no dogma, no person to …

What? Really underwater hockey? Underwater Hockey is a fast-paced, fun-filled sport for athletes of all ages. Unlike its on-ice counterpart, underwater hockey is a non-contact sport. While some jostling and bumping may occur, especially in competitive play, contact is generally not allowed, and focus is on fitness, teamwork and finesse. Underwater hockey is played in a swimming pool by two teams of up to 10 players each (6 active and 4 substitutes). The puck is made of lead, with a brightly-col …

Welcome to the grass roots, people-powered, community calendar of events for the Tantra Community in Portland! There are several important differences between this and most other Meetups. The most important difference is that ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN CREATE AND ANNOUNCE MEETUP EVENTS - completely without organizer approval. That's right. You heard me right.EVERY SINGLE COMMUNITY MEMBER can post ANY EVENT you like on the new Community Calendar - any time you want - without any organizer approv …

What does it take to thrive, truly be happy, and to be able navigate through life? You can have the knowledge of how to make the changes you can, let go of what you cannot and maybe even change your perspective of the issue.  Do this in a compassionate way with kindness to yourself. Do this in a powerful and simple way. Have more health and inner wealth! Learn great resiliency skills for life and learn some meditation techniques to help keep you on your path. Generous listening Emotion Regulatio …

8 Hearts is built on the qualities of devotion, dedication, compassion, and connection, and these same principles are the foundation for our volunteer efforts. Our group is focused on making a positive difference in the community in which we live and work. We place a concerted focus on giving our time to causes that support wellness, fitness, nutrition, environmental stewardship and overall joyful living. If these same initiatives strike a chord with you, we hope you’ll join us!

happierPortland was formed to facilitate exploration of positive psychology — the science of happiness. After more than a decade of rigorous scientific research, we know that happiness can be measured and we know that happiness can be taught. Increasing your happiness is possible through tools developed in the science of positive psychology. The club is free to join and open to everyone with an interest in positive psychology, wellness, health, happiness, flourishing, positivity, therapy an …

I am a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher as well as a Singer/Songwriter. My intention is to share the healing capacity of the singing voice. At a "Liberation Through Voice" session, individuals and groups free up the voice, utilizing mantra, raga, breath-work, world-song, and improvisation....and of course, yoga. You can also stay in tune for my Portland area Kundalini Yoga classes!

Breaking free from everything that holds us back from being whole, integrated & healed in our bodies, minds, souls and our relationships is why we're here!!:) We will heal ourselves & our relationships by Cleansing & Renewing on every level....spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, sexually & relationally. Dis-ease occurs when we are...... 1) Physically overloaded with toxic pathogens (ie. candida, bacterias, viruses, parasites, heavy metals, chemicals, fungus, endotoxins ect) 2) Ment …

Classes we teach in the community... Our Therapeutic Yoga and Tai Chi classes are designed to bring you beyond the one on one work that we do together. If you truly want lasting change to take hold, the tools our classes provide will empower you to do just that. Disconnection in life’s process can often lead to injury or pain which can take many forms. To prevent this disconnection from occurring we believe a personal practice which integrates the physical, energetic, psycho-emotional, intellect …

WELCOME to KAYAK PORTLAND! Kayak Portland's mission is to unite the diverse group of paddlers in the Portland Metro area while emphasizing Safety, Camaraderie, Stewardship, and Awareness in an organized group. Participants MUST Read & Agree to DISCLAIMER below. Dear Kayakers/Paddlers, Welcome to Kayak Portland! If you've been looking for a welcoming, inclusive group to paddle with that's free, you've found it!  We consist of skill levels from beginner to expert and we’re here to share our know …

Living Raw is the activity of engaging in life fully, openly, inspirationally, and zestfully! In the pursuit of Living Raw in Portland together, we will promote and support raw foods and nutrition, weave our fabric of community, engage our spirituality and connectivity with nature, contribute in tangible ways to our many overlapping communities, and grow our communal inspirations as our membership grows. In so doing, we shall inspire not only those around us, but also ourselves. Our events are …

Our Meetings will feature holistic speakers on topics such as Raw Foods, Essential Oils, Healthy Eating, Natural Medicine & Cleansing.

Running Mamas is a casual but dedicated group of awesome moms who want to get out with/without the stroller and run,walk, hike, socialize, inspire one another, and make new friends! All levels of experience are welcome! We also have a great group of pregnant mamas who inspire us all by coming out and continuing to walk throughout all stages of their pregnancy, with the goal to get back into jogging/running as soon as possible. Running Mamas is all about striving to better ourselves and each o …

Welcome to The Wanderers hiking group in the Portland area! We are about the journey as well as the destination. We are striving to meet the hikers that fall into the middle zone...enjoy moderate mileage with moderate altitude gain with a challenge thrown in occasionally at a moderate pace! A group that wants to explore and constantly include new hikes while doing our favorites on a regular basis. If you are training for a triathlon and work to achieve a "personal best" with each outing then thi …

Welcome to the Coffeehouse Writers Group - PDX The Coffee House Writer's Group is a wildly successful and popular critique group that started just outside of Los Angeles. With over 500 members, it regularly holds meetings where we writers can find support and camaraderie in the otherwise lonely pursuit of our craft. After three years, the group is beginning to expand, with Portland as its first official satellite chapter. The group operates a little differently than many critique groups - member …

The PDX 30s + SCENE is a social networking group for folks who want to Socialize, Carouse, Explore, Nosh, Enjoy Portland in the company of like-minded folks. Perhaps in common we are educated professionals; entrepreneurs; childless or proud parents; well-traveled; maybe new to town or simply looking to expand our professional and social circles.  We love adventures of the culinary and outdoor varieties.  Some of our activities include: dining at the latest & greatest new eatery; wine or beer-tas …

We are a small (limited to 12 or so attending at any one meeting so please watch the RSVP) group of mid to late-mid life women coming together every other week primarily for group discussion.  We are open-minded, open-hearted, progressive in our thinking. The intent of this group is to provide a space for women to share their accumulated wisdom, experiences, difficulties and laughter.  We can share our philosophies, psychological perspectives, our spiritual aspirations, and relationship hopes an …

First Social Network is a locally supported social organization of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer) people seeking a greater connection to their community. This is not a dating site.  This is a collaboration where the LGBTQ members can meet, develop friendships, relationships, socialize, and network to expand their personal and professional connections within the NW and Portland/Metro areas. This social site is comprised of two major social opportunities: First Saturday is a …

Our group fosters community and meetups for card players to enjoy their games with people that want to enjoy their games.  Meet nearby players and enjoy friendly competition.  Play old favorites and try out new ones. We can play and teach well known card games like Spades, Hearts, Euchre, Bid Whist, Pinochle, Cribbage, Big Two, and Tarot, as well as similar tile games like Mah-Jong and Dominos, but our house of cards offers many more games than just these!  Don't miss Tichu, Durak, Doppelkopf, o …

We are a great set of Bunco Enthusiasts who wanted to meet over the common interest of Bunco! We meet the first Friday of every month in our SW Tigard location.  Our second Meetup is the third Wednesday of every month in our Portland Eastside location.  We would like to try a weekend Saturday or Sunday event to encourage new and missed faces to attend as well.  Location suggestions would be welcome, as well as a host to help round up the Bunco players. We charge a small membership fee per year …