WHAT WE DO: We provide a variety of mindfulness meditation experiences (classes, workshops, retreats, mentoring, one-to-one teaching, and therapy), including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 8-week classes. "As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than there is wrong with you, no matter how ill or hopeless you may feel." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Our mission is to help you open up to all that you are and all that you can be thr …

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 …

What I Can Expect From Urban Playdates? This group connects children to UNIQUE purposeful play with like-minded kids and families. We address the desire for families to have a fun mix of structured, content-content based activities to children during the year. We call these activities "Playdates". From time to time we also have conversations with our parents where we discuss important issues and topics that face our children. These sessions are called "A Chat and A Chew". Whatever the cause for …

Greetings all, Healing Service begins at 2:00 pm to 2:25 pm with Laying on of the Hands Spiritual Healing. The formal service starts at 2:30 pm and includes an Opening Prayer, Meditation, Healing Ministry, Declaration of Principles, Speaker/Lecture, Message Ministry, and a Closing Prayer. Speakers are chosen from qualifying members of the congregation and certified Reverends, Ministers, Healers, and Mediums. A Program for the day's service is available in the vestibule upon entering the church. …

For DC/MD/VA men and women contemplating separation/divorce, enduring a pending divorce, or recovering from a finalized divorce. You are not alone!  Join us for: our award-winning, Transformative legal and financial advice, nationally-renowned, professional divorce guest experts, empowering tools and resources that guide you emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, and inter-personally, to become a better version of yourself through your divorce. Come share your personal experiences an …

The Great Books Reading Group is not a literature club. It is a discussion group that uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploring the past and present. We are reading from the St. John's College Reading List. As we read foundational texts in the Western tradition, we examine mysticism, history, theology, the earth and physical sciences, mathematics, philosophy and government, as well as art, literature and music.

Greetings, Sister-Friend! The Renaissance Women of Color (RWOC) represents a renewal, revival and rebirth of the spirit of womanhood, and the power of femininity among women of color. We are a 'social sisterhood' of Black/African-American, Hispanic, Latina, Asian, and all women of color who enjoy living life, and have PURPOSE and PASSION in addition to the roles that define us (wife, mother, CEO, PhD, etc.). Our first and most important role is that of a WOMAN, which we appreciate and celebrate …

Quintessence Meditation or (QMeditation) introduces the practitioner to the beauty of sitting-in- stillness. There is an oasis inside each of us where the creator awaits our arrival patiently. All we need to do is learn the technique of ‘sitting-in-stillness’ which is the practice of Quintessence Meditation. Why continue to delay such a profound and sacred meeting? QMeditation is a simple and easy technique that can be practiced by children as well as adults and seniors. Quintessence Meditat …

Fit Night Out™ is the ultimate evening of fitness, fellowship and FUN, designed especially for women. The evening will feature a myriad of organized fitness classes, ranging from yoga and Zumba®, to belly dancing, ribbon dancing, and pole aerobics. With a paramount focus on physical fitness, classes are designed for women with varying levels of interest in health and fitness – from novice to expert - to encourage exercise in a safe, familiar and fun environment of sisterhood. Fit Night Out™ inco …

This group's leader facilitates the personal clearing work of Eric Dowsett, who developed a simple technique to connect to and release memories of trauma, stress, tension etc. that are held energetically in one's physical and energetic bodies. As these are released, individuals may experience greater clarity of mind, and shifts in health and well-being. Many individuals also experience profound shifts in their life. Along with learning and practicing this clearing method, this group also will ex …

"The Law of Attraction" has been part of the mainstream discussion for many years now. It is the topic of books, movies, television, the Internet. Is it another fad, just another hot topic? No. The Universal Law of Attraction is just that ~ a Universal law, true yesterday, true today, true tomorrow. And it is an invaluable and transformative tool for Self-awareness, Self-realization and Self-actualization. This Meetup group is a community of deliberate, committed Seekers who desire deep, persona …

The Washington Area Astronomy Meetup connects people interested in astronomy by fostering informal gatherings at local star parties, public observatory nights, astronomy lectures and other astronomy-related programs. No experience in astronomy is required and you don't need to own a telescope to participate. The free evening "star party" meetups posted here are hosted by local astronomy clubs and organizations that welcome public participation. These groups offer fun, safe ways to explore the ni …

If you want to know more about Information Security, you should join! If you know much about Information Security, you should join! If you don't know anything about Information Security, you should join! While we focus on helping people earn the distinctive Certified Information Systems Security Professional title, this Meetup is for anyone who wants to learn or share knowledge of computer security. If you'd like to earn a CISSP certification, this group will help you get there. If you have a CI …

This is a group for people who want to get/keep fit, stay active and enjoy socializing.   There is no requirement for the members' place of residence.  I want members to host a variety events that promote both physical exercise and social camaraderie (during and after the events).   Members are encouraged to suggest events (with the provision that they take place in public places and not in members' homes).

The loss of Michael Jackson's genius of music and dance was a devastating blow to so many around the globe who have literally grown up enjoying his incredible talents. Whether it was his music or his dancing, Michael Jackson has always been light years ahead of the pack. I for one was planning to attend as many of his eventual touring concerts in the US that were physically possible when I picked up a voice mail message from Channel 9 News wanting to know if I'd come to a local rally and teach t …

Mission: To be God’s hands and feet in the DMV by praying for His will to be done in and through us and engaging in service opportunities. 1)      We pray for each other in order to build each other up in Christ. Closely related, we pray for the establishment and maturity of Christ-centered relationships between fellow Ninjas. 2)      We pray for our organization, that we might accomplish those things Christ has for us to do. 3)      We pray for the people in the DMV, that their physical, emotio …

This meetup group is here to bring DC turntable.fm DJ/fans together to meet each other and play their favorite music for each other using turntable.fm of course. We'll have both a virtual and physical space set-up for you to come and enjoy. While we meet let's vote with awesomes and get to know other turntable.fm fans.

We are DC-area technology entrepreneurs and innovators who want to build viable and vibrant business based on hardware, whether electronic, mechanical, or other. Atoms are the new bits: We believe that the time is ripe for a new wave of entrepreneurship in hardware in the United States and worldwide. Lean startup / pretotype methodologies: Thanks to inexpensive contract manufacturing, domestic and overseas, 3D printing, programmable hardware, and an Internet to propagate ideas, the principles of …

The Gay Athletic Club is the only group in DC for professional, athletic, in-shape men who are gay or bisexual who desire to interact with other likeminded men ages 21 to 40. The club is geared to physical and active sports and fun times whether it's looking for a running or lifting buddy to safe play. This club is for men who are in-shape, clean cut, and masculine and are tired of the DMV gay scene whether if it's in gyms or bars. Attitude will not be tolerated. We will meet weekly to have fun …

The purpose of this group is to facilitate a way for those interested in exploring the mind-body-spirit topics found in the Edgar Cayce psychic readings to find each other and meetup together to explore the readings as they relate to personal transformation spiritually, mentally, and physically. Also, if you want to keep up with local events, meetings, and news concerning Edgar Cayce’s non-profit organization, the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. (A.R.E.), this is the group to jo …

The 31 Woman (inspired by Proverbs 31) is a group for Christian women of all ages that are interested in personal growth & development to maximize their lives. As the organizer, I will offer small workshops and teachings using biblically-based principles & personal development strategies that women can apply to pursue God's best. Topics addressed will be our faith, relationships, singleness, forgiveness, the pursuit of purpose, personal values & standards, and physical health. We will also conne …

This organizations is established to bring together African-Americans of the Catholic faith. As a group we will check out different services at the numerous Catholic churches in the DC area. Addedly, we will have social activities, brunches, and volunteer opportunities in the Washington, DC. Today the 270 million Catholics of African descent represent almost 25% of the one billion Roman Catholics throughout the world in more than 59 countries (the count is based on millions and fractions of a mi …

The Philosophical Society of Washington (PSW), the oldest scientific society in Washington, invites speakers from the large, diverse scientific community in the Washington area to present results not yet in public awareness. The society attracts members who would like to be aware of the frontiers of diverse intellectual disciplines. Meetings are generally held every other Friday from October to May at the Cosmos Club. After the scheduled program, members have the opportunity to ask questions of …

Tantra and Fitness both create confidence for men and women who want to be better in so many ways. This meetup group is dedicated to collective forward thinking and proper preparation for life spiritually, physically and sexually. Only through exercising each of these areas can people achieve true knowledge of self and the capacity to be better. These boot camps are structured to allow men and women to take the power of progression into their own hands.

Please join us in Downtown Wash. D.C. for FREE networking each month on 3rd Sundays noon. At this community event, we can meet in person. Please introduce yourself to members of the Allies Team and let them know you are interested in volunteering for the Major Giving Support Group project. This on land and online project involves many aspects. We are looking for volunteers who are near the project site in Washington D.C. near George Washington University and less than two blocks from the Foggy B …

There are many meanings of Kabbalah that have developed over time. In a nutshell it's an ancient wisdom that reveals how the universe & life work. On a literal level, the word Kabbalah means "to receive." It's the study of the meaning of life and how to receive fulfillment in our lives. The Kabbalah Centre teaches Kabbalah as a universal wisdom that predates the Bible or religion, and can be studied by anyone regardless of their faith or path. Presenting the wisdom from a lineage of great kabbal …

Eight Year ago, I noticed my mother had changed emotionally and physically. I was not sure why but observe she needed additional care - that began my journey as the primary caregiver of my now 86 year old mother with Parkinson and Memory challenges. Had I known of a network of other CGers - I believe I could have accomplished so much more for her. So, out of a need to have us all share and part take of "CGers" best practices - this meetup was formed. Taken from the phase - I am having a senior m …

Adventuring is the outdoor club for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered community in the Washington DC area. Our volunteers lead hikes year-round, and in the warmer months we do recreational bike rides too, some shorter and others longer. That's not everything though. Camping, backpacking, and canoeing are examples of some of the other things we do when we have volunteers to lead them. We're all about enjoying the outdoors and being physically active. Not sure whether an activity will …