This group will plan fun activities for people with Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease (PD) to do in the DC area. PD patients need to stay physically, and mentally, active. Too many times, we are told we are too young to have PD, we look too healthy to have PD, etc. It can be a challenge to find someone who truly understands what it is like to have PD. Being diagnosed with PD at a young age can be a real shock for someone, and it often leads to depression. Physical activity can help the body, and h …

Learn and practice practical self-defense and striking skills. Krav Maga is known for its use of instinctual movements and reality-based drills and scenarios. The basic premise of Krav Maga is "don't get hurt." This means out on the street as well as in the training hall. We take care of our partners during training and while we try to make training as realistic as possible, we do so with concern for their safety. There is balance in our training and we acknowledge that developing our mental ca …

… Some books, such as by Bill Bryson and Carl Sagan, include some chemistry and/or physics, but we will not be reading many books that only pertain to physical science.

  Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It involves the awakening of a subtle spiritual energy which lies dormant in the sacrum bone, rolled up in a spira …

This is a community where students of life meet teachers of life. We are an in-person and online community of mind, body, and spirit. It’s a place where the master teachers get together to share their wisdom with our fellow humanity. Some of the teachers that you will find in this community are: Spiritual Teachers, Physical Health Teachers, Mind and Body Teachers, Healers, Naturalists, Tantra Teachers, Organic Cultivation Agriculturists, Purists, Astrologers, Feng Shui Experts, Physical Trainers …

GoPink!DC is the premiere and only dragon boat team in Washington, DC whose members are exclusively breast cancer survivors and female supporters. The diagnosis of breast cancer -- either personally or of a loved one -- is our common bond. Paddling together in a twenty-person dragon boat has created a treasured sisterhood for our team, offering fitness, friendship, and fun. Our members are all ages and come from all walks of life including career women, moms, and retirees. We are proud members o …

  Judge orders MICHAEL JACKSON doctor to stand trial 1-11-2011 Pastor says he took the action involving the license in the interest of public safety.--- Murray's lawyer Ed Chernoff asked the judge to stay his decision to allow an appeal but Pastor refused. He says Murray's lawyers must notify every district in which he practices of the decision within 24hours. --- Murray has clinics in Houston and las Vegas. Blessing to each of you as we get through this.  Cynthia and The Will You Be There To He …

The Mindfulness Center is a holistic wellness center in Bethesda, MD, offering wellness classes and services including yoga, meditation, tai chi, acupuncture, massage and more. SERVICES & CLASSES meditation, yoga, tai chi, breathwork, prenatal yoga, nia yoga dance, acupuncture, massage, bioenergy, hypnosis, biodanza, body sculpting, personal training, stress reduction, qi gong, connecting couples, nutritional consulting, wholistic yoga, pilates, group acupuncture, chakra yog …

I’m a plus-sized NoVa resident, and I’d like to get a group started in the Northern Virginia area for fellow plus-sized people who are interested in participating in a variety sports or physical activities, ideally meeting once or twice a month on the weekends. The purpose of this group would be all about playing and having fun in a casual, supportive, non-competitive environment. Just as an example, one weekend we could play soccer, another weekend maybe softball or roll-the-bat, another time w …

Thank you for your interest in our group!   These are changing times and we must also move into greater states of alignment.  The purpose of this group is to build greater depth of communication with the soul.   We move, we breath, and we connect.  Some of the things the group will build upon: - Soul Alignment exercises - Pyschic Development  - Soul Evolution - Metapsychical Discussions on various topics (Round Table Discussion) - Engaging the physical body through exercise, yoga, breathing, and …

Motivation in a group setting to get fit and stay fit. Anyone who is interested in joining should be in physical shape to undertake basic physical activities. You should consult your physician before undertaking any diet or exercise program. It is hard in our professional careers to maintain the motivation to not de-compensate after coming home from work. The purposes of this group is set goals and achieve them with the professional assistance of Mr. Owen Lentz who currently plays for Maryland E …

I have recently graduated college with an engineering degree and found myself with...free time? It's a startling concept, but within this free time, I've started reading classics, philosophy and science books that I've been dying to discuss, but alas cannot find participants. That, my friend, is why this meetup exists! Hope there are others that enjoy reading a wide variety and range of topics that explore our physical, metaphysical and perhaps even pseudo-physical philosophies and theories. I'v …

The Shivyog group is intended for anyone and everyone. Inspired by the teaching of respected Guru Avdhoot baba Shivananda swami ji. The purpose of the meetup is to chant and pray. The physical location of the person is not important but it is the feeling(Bhav). The sole purpose of the meetup is to connect together and ASCEND.

The purpose of this group is to provide a meeting ground for scientist and engineers who have or wish to design mission architectures for space exploration and wish to discuss and develop them. This is not a group that will meet in cafes and skim the surface of a topic. This group will meet up in study areas and discuss mission designs in detail and with the intention of submitting a proposal, as is done in industry. The meetup will occur once a month, unless followup meetings are agreed upon. O …

This group is for anyone interested in Qigong, whether beginner or advanced. We have practice sessions and classes for Taijigong (the Art of Internal Power) and for Spring Forest Qigong (focused on healing). Taijigong is the "Art of Internal Power." It is focused on self-cultivation and the development of internal power. It will help you stay fit, strong and healthy. Spring Forest Qigong is a simple to learn yet extremely powerful system developed by 2010 Qigong Master of the Year Chunyi Lin. It …

I recently had the opportunity to join a group around a Mayan Elder from Mexico on a healing journey across the United States. This involved many healing ceremonies for the country, its people and Mother Earth. There were a lot of teaching session with Hunbatz Men, the Maya who was leading the group. This changed my way of how I look at 2012 and things to focus on in the future which is why I have changed the theme of this Meetup group. Have you ever wondered what is really behind the "end-of-Ma …