Most people in the United States these days have a huge disconnect from the natural environment. From my perspective this lack of connection is one of the main reasons for illnesses, both mental and physical, in the world today. I enjoy teaching outdoor skills and I consider all of them to be pathways towards a more intimate relationship with the natural environment. This group is for all ages, races, religions, and conditions of people. Anybody can participate as much or as little as they like, …

This group is perfect for people interested in expanding their knowledge and improving their health and well being... We will organize trips for learning things such as Urban and Container Gardening, Medicinal and Culinary Herbs and how to prepare them, Organic gardening, Recycled Art classes, Landscaping and design, Landscaping with edible plants, Nature Hikes, Edible Native plants, Ethnic cooking classes, Wilderness and non wilderness camping trips, Outdoor Adventure activities and anything el …

Meet other locals who are interested in the nutritional benefits of eating delicious plant based, nutrient rich whole foods. Share knowledge and discuss the impact that diet has on the body for good health and disease prevention and reversal. Participate in a monthly potluck where you will meet interesting, fun and like minded people who prefer to not eat processed foods. (remember all OILS and SWEETENERS except for FRUIT are PROCESSED). While you do not have to have taken one of Chef AJ's healt …

Hi! I'm Alan Halcon, former field Editor and Writer for Wilderness Way magazine (Now Defunct), owner of outdoorselfreliance.com and part owner of Dirttime.com. For many years, I've traveled the country teaching and training others in Outdoor Self-Reliance and Wilderness Survival skills. I've trained everyone from civilian, to scouts, to military personnel the skills they need to help keep them alive. Currently, I hold the world record at starting a fire by rubbing sticks together, so making fire …

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 …

To study the many application methods and therapeutic benefits of essential oils, the group will gather to share experiences and information. Those interested in health and wellness, alternative and plant medicine should join.

A ministry of SEND International (send.org), Explore Global Missions, is a regional gathering of individuals that think globally. We gather to discuss world events and collaborate to find tangible ways to express God's love in the midst of natural and human disaster. We also gather to find resources and discuss opporutnities that are opening up in the most remote and/or hard to reach people groups around the globe. SEND International is a church planting movement that is passionate about bringin …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together (mainly in Long Beach) for yummy vegan Sunday suppers. The Sunday meetups will either be dining out or meeting at a member's home for a potluck, good conversation, board games or just mingling with like-minded people. All potluck items should be plant-based and free from any meat, dairy, honey, or eggs. It's a fun, casual way to meet other local veg friendly people! Sunday suppers are all about taking a break from our busy schedules of ac …

Green Menu is a non-profit organization that promotes Green concepts such as Vegetarianism, Eco living, Physical well-being, etc. We believe that plant-based diets are the foundations for people’s health and the future for our planet. Therefore, we'd like to start this meetup group to help bring the awareness of Green living lifestyle to our communities. We know that being a vegetarian is the first step to achieving such goal. It is very easy to adapt to the vegetarian diets if the resources suc …

Women coming together to share their art (writing, painting, photography etc..). We will be reading and sharing the exercises from the book, "The Sound of Paper" by Julie Cameron. As women we will create a space that inspire each of us as artists. "In order to make art we must first make an artful life, a life rich enough and diverse enough to give us fuel. We must strive to see the beauty where we are planted, even if we are planted somewhere that feels very foreign to our own nature. In New …

Earth based spirituality is about primal, deep connection.  It's the connection we long for with others and from nature's beauty - trees, plants, and animals.  It's the missing link for many people who've been relying on 'thinking' to seek higher consciousness - either by using thoughts to create more of we want, or by attempting to alter thinking through meditation.  Instead, this group is about nourishing ourselves through nature - plants, animals and other loving humans. Nourishment is what w …

What if everything in your life first started with a thought in your mind? You would then have, either consciously or unconsciously, drawn every result, good or bad, into your life. Would you like to know now how you did that? Whatever that is missing in your life today is only because the thought was never planted in your mind. You can start planting the positive thoughts today. The subconscious mind controls our emotions, habits, how we learn, our behaviors, our memories, our immune systems, a …

What if everything in your life first started with a thought in your mind? You would then have, either consciously or unconsciously, drawn every result, good or bad, into your life. Would you like to know now how you did that? Whatever that is missing in your life today is only because the thought was never planted in your mind. You can start planting the positive thoughts today. The subconscious mind controls our emotions, habits, how we learn, our behaviors, our memories, our immune systems, …

Ancient Pathways is for people who realize that our gatherer-hunter past is still alive within us. For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors lived directly with the land, and our ancient instincts are still present, though covered by a thin veneer of modern sophistication. Re-learning our connection with the land and the fascinating skills necessary to meet our needs: Teaches us how to satisfy our needs and builds confidence. Teaches the value of cooperation. Teaches an indigenous perspe …

Welcome to our Grand Opening, here in South Pasadena. Come on down, and find HOPE ….”Hope Fellowship”, that is. We are a “Church Plant” of Calvary Chapel La Mirada. A “Church Plant” is an offshoot of another larger, well established church. If you are looking for a smaller church, where you can form relationships, grow up spiritually, and jump right in and serve this community, then come and join us. I invite you to hear what the “Spirit” is saying to His Church, during these economic, culturall …

Meet other people interested in herbs & natural healing, while you learn about the role of plants in health care. A different herb will be discussed once a month on the 2nd Friday, with new plants introduced, tasted, smelled & enjoyed, participants are given an ounce of the herbal tincture, an ounce of the herb itself, a comprehensive monograph, & other stuff as I see fit. 4th Fridays will focus on different aspects of Natural Health: Non-toxic home care, medicine making, skin & hair care, medic …

I am a working mother of two young children that has been trying to live more sustainably, and passing that knowledge on to my kids. Funny that a lot of times it's the kids that are teaching me! I am looking for more like-minded people in the area to meet and share experiences, learn from each others strengths and weaknesses. We will exchange knowledge, fruits, veggies, seeds, cuttings, gear, labor for land use, buy in bulk. We will gather to swap, and potluck, or arrange "field trips" to learn …

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::ABOUT THIS GROUP:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The purpose of this group is to learn about living more self-sustainably (including cooking at home), help the environment, save money. We will make more informed choices, eat more healthfully and sustainably, and pool our resources by buying select goods as a group. In these economic times, it makes sense! One must be creative in these times to save money. You should join this g …

This is the launch of a business networking group for small business owners and professionals who want to expand their business circles and share resources. This meeting is free. October 18, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. at 1401 Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90021 at the historical African American Firefighter Museum (across from the Coca Cola Plant and just north of the 10 fwy.) Mix and mingle. Door prizes, business exhibits, light refreshments and speed networking. Our speaker for this meeting is Jackie …

Did you grow up watching the Cartright's gallop into town or admire Jim West as he whistled for his horse, jumped into the saddle, and escaped into the sunset? Are you a horse lover, but do not own a horse? Are you interested in socializing with others with interests in Equestrians? This Meetup has over 20 horses available for Western style trail riding many of which were rescued and have been Nursed back to great health. Need a day to leave the City without a long drive?  How about A place to m …

This is a mutual support and learning group for people interested learning and sharing  experiences with home based, self directed nutritional/herbal healing, detox programs and emotion/mind/body work inspired by natural health researchers and healers from all places and all times such as: Yogi Bhajan, Yamuna Zake, Dr. William Bates, Frederick Alexander, Peter Grunwald, Hippocrates, Norman Walker, Max Gerson, Johanna Budwig, Kathryn Alexander, Paul Pitchford, Donna Gates, Rosita Arvigo, Henry B …

Welcome to the FoodTrients MeetUp group! Stay tuned for information on upcoming book signing and tasting events, and other FoodTrients-related gatherings.  Exactly what is a FoodTrient? Wholesome foods have nutrients our bodies need to maintain optimum function.  FoodTrients™ are 26 powerful nutrients that specifically  promote health, wellness and longevity. Whether you’re 21 or over 50, your health is important. And what supports a healthy body more—inside and out—than the foods you eat? The r …

Many people desire to be healthier, but don't know where to begin.  If you want to take charge of your health and well being while eating delicious foods and having fun at the same time, welcome aboard! Join us  Market  demonstrations and cooking classes on how to incorporate wholesome nutritionally dense foods into your diet. Whether you are new to healthy eating, vegetarian, vegan, carnivore or omnivore, welcome! Check out www.EatUnprocessed.com for free recipes and www.HealthyTasteofLA.com t …

This group is open to all active practitioners, students and those who seek healing. Welcome to the Shamanic Circle! This group welcomes all Shamanic Practitioners regardless of schools of thought or learning or where you are on your Journey. (Beginners are most welcome). Shamanism is a private experience that expands within the community, be it either a village or the greater global community and beyond. This group is a safe place to meet, share in a weekly sacred circle, to expand, share, lear …

Includes workout, post workout nutrition class, wellness evaluation and  body fat testing.  We started this group to promote the healthy active lifestyle. YOGAFIT  is an ALL Levels indoor class designed to support the health and well being of the community. YOGAFIT  is designed to create a fun and encouraging environment that supports the beginner while also pushing the advanced yogi.  Be sure to RSVP and feel free to bring a friend or two. NAMASTE

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. …

Do you want to get started on a regular juicing program? Not sure what to expect or how to do it? Would you like to learn the tips and secrets that I have developed juicing? I truly believe that the reason why people are unhealthy, obese and susceptible to cancer and other health issues in America is due to the poor nature of foods that are relatively cheap, convenient and accessible. Suffering from borderline high blood pressure and sugar levels no matter what it seemed like I did, it was time …

We are a new organization begun in July 2011 to give life to fresh expressions of church. We want to gather folks who are part of churches, who are disenchanted with church or who are seeking a spiritual life without the formal church.  We help encourage, train and resource people to explore and maybe even start a fresh expression of church. We are an initiative of New Ministries of the United Methodist Church.