Hello PNW Yogis and Dogis! I decided to create a DOGA Meetup Group , to offer info on the practice of Doga (partner yoga with your dog) and to easily inform interested yogis and dogis of upcoming DOGA classes. I plan on posting group and public classes that I teach, as well as classes taught by my instructor, the lovely Brenda Bryan. Brenda developed the Barking Buddha Doga practice that both she and I can't wait to share with the rest of the world! Tina (Yogi), Charlie (Dogi), and Kiwi (Dogi) …

Science of the Mind provides a forum for those interested in the foundations of awareness: the structure of the brain, the brain/mind connection, awareness, consciousness, cognition, language, memory, learning, interior experience, altered states, and illusion. Where does "brain" end and "mind" begin? How can we understand consciousness and self-awareness? Our discussions may also touch on practices such as meditation and yoga, although the focus of the group is not metaphysics. Join other "curi …

Hypnosis is a powerful tool in breaking free of old patterns that get in our way, and building new life skills to improve the life we live. This group will be an opportunity to explore and experience how hypnosis works and different arenas of living it is helpful for. We will be exploring hypnosis for general life concerns and areas as well as using hypnosis for pregnancy and birth. Watch the meet up schedule for the meeting that best matches your needs.

Check out the herbal meetups at http://www.meetup.com/The-Hermits-Grove/ The Rowan Tree Church, legally incorporated as a Church with full recognition from the U.S. Government, is an extended family throughout North America. Our primary community is centered at The Hermit’s Grove, serving the Puget Sound area. We meet for Full Moons, Sabbats and Sunday Circles and work together on projects. Our legal bylaws state that: I.A. "Membership is open to any person age twelve or older who wishes to shar …

This is a meetup group looking for individuals interested in film production. I’m hoping to bring together a variety of different people to create a group that ultimately wants to have fun creating film projects together. (Experience is not required). Some main jobs that we will be looking to fill include: Actors – Well you know what actors do of course Audio Visual Technicians – synching audio and visual elements; ensuring the actors can be heard clearly in the film and background noise is to a …

Meet other local Ballroom Dancers! Looking to get out and dance on the Eastside and Seattle? Perhaps you have taken a class or two way back when, or maybe last week. Maybe, you have always wanted to learn how to dance. Now is the time to put on your dancing shoes! Dancing is a great opportunity to meet other dancers who have a passion for dancing or desire to learn. Attending a dance meet-up gives you a good chance to find a dance partner, instructor or great dance friends. Benefits of joining t …

This group is meant to get in touch with people who have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or sleeping in general. I have helped myself a great deal along this line based on my own Holistic Approach (I am not a Psychologist nor a MD) and would be delighted if others would benefit from it too. If you fall in the above mentioned category than please join. First of all, together we know more and secondly, maybe I have something that helps you too.

We are a group of female and male athletes (beginner, intermediate and experienced) who pursue individual fitness goals while raising money for Girls on the Run of Puget Sound through SoleMates®, the adult charity running program of Girls on the Run.

Want to get back to nature and grow your own food? Become more self reliant and resilient with permaculture. farming? Ever dreamed of homesteading, but thought it was too hard to get started or maintain it on your own? Want to make our own community that includes our "outside the norms" family members? Want to slow life down and learn to enjoy the challenge of actually living again? Makers sought as well for this adventure. Like figuring out how to go off the grid? Engineer a large scale rainwat …

Hello, and welcome to the Puget Sound E-Publishing & Book Promotion Group! This group was founded by the fabulous Lindsay Buroker (and you could do worse to learn about e-publishing than reading her blog). She moved out of state, so now Mary Sisson is your fearless organizer! This group tends to attract two different populations: People who are curious about e-publishing and self-publishing and who want to learn more about how it works and how to go about doing it, and people who have already e- …

Do you suspect you need approval "too much?" Do you sometimes wonder why you do what you do, and wish you could change how you are acting, but that seems very hard? Using a new Sense of Self Theory, this group will provide better understanding of your own motives, and what the most effective approach to changing those motives might be. If your motives change, your whole life could improve! This group is not psychotherapy and the leader is not a mental health professional, and this group is not …

MASTER POLITICAL DISCOURSE Whether you're a libertarian, conservative, or social democrat, would you like to be better able both understand others viewpoints? Would you like to advocate your ideas in rational rather than allegorical or moral terms? Would you prefer to better understand the different political ideologies and the moral codes that underpin them? Would you like to be able to articulate the ideas of every political ideology in rational terms? Would you like to learn to debate better …

Enjoy the  happy-making and healing movements & meditations of Sheng Zhen Gong, the Qigong of Unconditional Love! Before explaining more about qigong and this particular system of qigong specifically, I must tell you that this qigong changed my life. I know that is a strong statement to make, but it's true. Before attending my first workshop with Master Li Junfeng in 2006, I had sort of a dark cloud hanging over me. I was self-conscious. Shy. Not one of those bubbly, glowing, happy people. And I …

Meditation has many benefits, like greater focus, relaxation, and a feeling of peace. But it doesn't have to stop there. Meditation can be a powerful tool we can harness to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. Through meditation, we can create the lives we truly want. Come to our meetup and learn simple, effective ways to change your life using energy meditation. It's simple and fun. Our group is appropriate for anyone and everyone. If you have never heard the word "meditation" before, o …

Announcing the beginning of Year 6 for the Seattle and Eastside Tennis Meetup Group!Please read this completely to become a member. Membership is not complete untill you have talked with me on the phone so make sure you do this step. This is one of the largest and most active groups in Washington. This is a fun and very social tennis group without attitudes. This year we are expanding to include some east and north side play in Lynwood, Bellevue, Kirkland etc. since loads of our members are from …

P assion for mountains E nthusiasm for 5000 ft A dventurous scrambling K omradery for camping S nacks to share "PEAKS" guides this group to have fun, be safe and become friends. We enjoy gourmet potlucks, and anywhere in the outdoors, be it in the mountains, on the water or in the air. We mostly hike and snowshoe, scramble and ski, occasionally sail and kayak, fly, and perhaps travel together to exotic adventurous places around the world. Please remember, our organizers are not guides. We a …

We are a group of moms based on the eastside of Seattle that like to get together and have fun with or without our kiddos!  We schedule almost weekly meetups, and monthly Moms Nights Out!  We don't have any type of attendance requirements but there are a few events where your yes/no RSVP is necessary.  So please try and keep those updated as much as possible! Most of our meetups happen in the Kirkland to Bellevue corridor. We are a Plum Moms Group that is sponsored by Plum Organics baby food AND …

A  Happy Hour at Ricardos in Factoria every Tuesday speaking Spanish and meeting new friends!!! We have many native speakers as well as beginners. All adults, no matter their expertise, are welcome so come and join us! Hasta pronto amigos!

Eastside Moms and Tots (Formerly Eastside New & Expecting Moms or ENEM) is a circle of true friendship and support, comprised of mothers who first gave birth between January 2012 - February 2013 and their toddlers/ growing infants. We are a group of more than 35 moms who have, since June 2012, begun to form solid friendships with one another. We meet at local cafes (many have accommodations for our growing babies) and at each others' homes. In good weather, we enjoy outings in the various parks …

Walking is a great activity to help you meet your health and fitness goals.  It is a wonderful way to see new places and meet fun people. While this is mainly a walking group, we occasionally post other fitness activities such as hiking, biking or kayaking. Most of our events are on the eastside, including (but not limited to) Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Sammamish, Issaquah and Mercer Island. Every once in a while we will post an event in Seattle or elsewhere. We like routes that a …

Travel Massive is a global initiative to connect people in the travel industry locally, bringing together travel bloggers, brands, startups and socially engaged travelers. Travel Massive is a group of non-commercial, Global Travel Meetups created by Ian Cumming in Sydney, Australia have spread quickly across the globe including active chapters in London, NYC, Toronto, San Francisco, Melbourne, Marseille, Los Angeles, Berlin, Boulder/Denver and more... The Seattle branch should be a great group g …

Join us for some good company and geeky conversation the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Once a month, we'll get together to have drinks, chat, network, and geek out with fellow information architects, librarians, usability experts, user experience designers, interaction designers, and other like-minded people. Some months we have speakers as well as informal networking. We always have pizza and beverages as part of the attendance fee. It's open to anyone, so bring a friend -- especially those in ot …

If you are over 50, your new life has just started! Let's celebrate it together! If you are single, do not despair! This goup is created for those who wish to connect with like-minded people close to their age and who live in the Eastside. It is a social group for active professional singles (50+). Social events, art galleries, listening to live music, book discussions, walking in the rain (and sun), jogging, hiking, fundrasing/charity events to contribute to the world, healthy lifestyle, fitnes …

R is a free software environment for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. Although R is primarily used in academia, it is rapidly growing in use by major companies as well and is becoming increasingly more visible. One of the major strengths of R is the community-based nature of the project. From the original development to current maintenance and development, R is maintained by a growing community of members. This community is what we seek to foster with this group. The Seatt …

We are from the Soto Zen Tradition. This group is for you if you are curious about Zen practice, or you are a Zen practitioner looking to develop a practice with mentorship and camaraderie. We conduct a formal weekly class on Saturday mornings which includes Zazen, Kinhin, Chanting, Tea and Zen Chat. We also have readings and Dharma discussions. Our guide is Kosho Itagaki, a Zen priest, born, educated and ordained in Japan. Our venue is the Academy of Koei-Kan Karate-Do. Our group hosts Zen retr …

We coordinate play date opportunities for kids to get together generally in the greater Bellevue area during the week days (9-5 range, but most typically AM). Primarily for newborns through preschool age.   We will occasionally venture outside this area when special events are elsewhere.  A night out without the kids, as well as philanthropic events.

Are you looking for Networking Opportunities and Referral Partners? Are you a "Solo-Preneur" and wish you had some buddies you can talk business with? Finally there is a group for professionals that is networking several times each week. All you have to do is show up and get yourself some coffee... Business Networking for Professionals. We are Ralf and Amy Wiebeck and Sip & Socialize is our personal network of friends and professionals - not a business club or organization. Our daytime and eve …

Welcome to Eastside Women's Social Club, one of the newest Meetup groups dedicated to ladies of the Eastside and Seattle. This group was created for women in their late 20s to late 30s hoping to make new friends who are also in the same phase of life. We aren't in college anymore and we are not yet members of mommy and me play groups- that’s where this group comes in. We are working professionals looking to meet new friends for dining out, potlucks, spa days, wine nights, festivals, shopping, co …