This is a group for local healers creating vibrant health that effects world-wide change through integrative and holistic methods. Acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors, bio-energetic practitioners, massage therapists, body-workers, energy-healers, hypnotherapists, health and nutrition coaches, homeopathics, physicians, dentists, veterinarians and other modalities who practice functional and integrative medicine - we want YOU to join and enhance our community and your practice. This is a gr …

Come join a group of health seekers and health care practitioners determined to take charge of their health. We gather approximately once a month around topics that will empower us to attain and maintain our health. Heathy lifestyles, the power of nutrition, vaccination awareness, environmental health concerns, health care reform issues are just a few of the topics that we will be discussing. We will hear from area health care practitioners discussing the wide range of holistic, alternative and …

Thanks for joining. Trying to help build a community for other holistic practitioners. We try to meet up occasionally and be a support network for the healing community.

This group is designed by doctors who believe in the body's ability to heal naturally. Our goal is to educate the members of our community on how bring better health and healing into your life. Come and meet other people in your community that are interested in optimal wellness.

We are a networking group for individuals who are looking to share, learn & implement health/wellness benefits into their lives. Even more importantly, our goal is to create authentic relationships with fellow health/wellness aficionados. Looking forward to meeting wonderful people who want to make great connections - Live with passion!

For all who want to learn more about Ayurveda - Diet, Cooking, Nutrition, Herbs, Yoga, Lifestyle. Learn how easy it is to improve your health with the simple yet profound principles of Ayurveda. We offer informative seminars for those who are new to Ayurveda, as well as in depth professional trainings for those who want to become Ayurvedic Wellness Coaches. Dr. Paul Morehead, PhD, Associate Chair of the Department of Physiology at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa. Paul is an …

This is a group for anyone interested in discussing and experiencing the benefits of essential oils. We will meet twice month a focus on a different oil each meeting, so we can all discuss the benefits of essential oils for our health. I'm looking forward to hearing more about peoples experiences with oils and the changes that they have had with their health.

A group for those interested in leading a healthy and enjoyable life! Real whole food is delicious and good for you, and it should be fun to prepare and eat with friends and family. Learn about what "real food" is and why it is so important for our health. We are focused on helping people eat fresh whole foods on a local and sustainable scale as much as possible. We will help you to avoid foods that are not good for you such as highly-processed foods, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and bad …

We are a group of Students, Alumni and prospective students enrolled in, graduated from and/or is intersted in the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. This is a great way to Network with each other and get together to explore ways that we can help each other succeed in powerfully helping others heal and live their best lives! What is IIN? Teaching the Future of Nutrition Are you ready to transform your mind, body and career with a world-class education that supports you on every level?If it …

This is a group for parents and singles who choose to promote health with real food: Organic, raw, and whole. We choose fresh air and sunshine as our medicine. We encourage positive attitudes and loving caring family values. Topics discussed will include: Raising healthy children without drugs, boosting the immune system naturally, your rights concerning vaccinations, water filters, supplements, the safety of raw milk, etc. and anything YOU wish to add. I am a chiropractor, nutritionist, acupunc …

Enjoy dazzling sunsets on Lake Michigan (or in Montrose Harbor) while engaged in profound MEDITATION ... on a beautiful, safe, big sailboat -- captained by a commercial architectural tour-boat captain (Navy Pier) who maintained a professional holistic healing practice in California (Esalen Institute and SF) and has written 3 books regarding holistic psychology and energetics. The boat is located in beautiful Montrose Harbor. If weather cooperates, sail in silent meditation for 2 hours, with a fe …

Meet other people interested in optimal wellness to talk about nutrition,healthy lifestyles, integrative medicine and holistic healthcare. We have monthly events from movies to lectures or food preparation demonstrations.

Happy 2012! I thought it would be a great way to kick off the new year with a meet up group to explore the many ways to live a healthy and enhanced life. Are you looking to make some healthy changes? Lose weight this year and keep it off? Are you looking to eat healthier? Do you suffer from chronic pain or illness? Or do you just want to meet new friends who are health and fitness minded? Our meetups will include fitness and cooking classes, healthy dinning, a walking group in good weather and e …

Group members are taught the essentials of mindfulness and how the process relates to their feelings. The technique teaches them to be aware of what they are feeling in the moment, which allows for a deepening of the way they relate to their thoughts and patterns. Unwanted patterns of relating and behaving discovered during the sessions can then be shifted. Using both avenues of psychology and mindfulness allows patterns to shift more rapidly as cognitive work helps people to understand the issu …

This is a group for people who: are interested in raw, vegan, gluten-free, and organic food; have an appreciation and love for the Earth; are passionate about holistic health and wellness; love to be part of a community of like-minded, kind, and generous people; and enjoy learning about healthy cuisine and doing activities together.

I have been a physician for almost 30 years, and have been amazed at the importance of mind and spirit in maintaining and restoring health. I have personally experienced improved health, a more positive life view, and spiritual growth through meditation. I have no doubt that Love is a powerful healing tool. Now I want to share this experience with others. The purpose of this group is to practice meditation techniques and collaborative energetic healing in a group setting.  We will meet weekly fo …

The purpose of this meet up is to share the knowledge and wisdom, physical and spiritual aspects of Ayurveda with people who would like to improve quality of their physical and emotional wellbeing, to be a support group for those who need this support, to be a “home”, a place of meetings for likeminded people. There are  lectures, presentations, and workshops on different topics of Ayurveda and related Vedic sciences, like Yoga, Astrology, and Vastu Shastra. Most of the events are hosted by the …

This group is for any woman or man interested in a more healthy & alluring body & lifestyle. Activities in this group include but are not limited to the following; educational seminars, healthy dinning, skin care, yoga, aquatic fitness, Zumba, fashion tips, preventative health, weight management, stress reduction, meditation, lakefront walks, aromatherapy, seated massage events, shopping for success, nutrition, and more! All members will receive a monthly informative email on one of the various …

Let's practice Tai Chi together! Tai Chi (Chinese) or Ki Gong (Korean), is a traditional mind-body practice to strengthen the body, calm the emotions, and connect to your spirit. Through Tai Chi you can become more flexible and improve your posture and balance. This will be a good way to release release stress and center yourself, as well as develop improved focus for your body and your brain. We will meet weekly in a bright and comfortable space for an hour of training. No previous experience i …

ChicagoVeg Cooking is all about tasty plant-based food, sharing knowledge and cooking experiences between members, educating each other about the many benefits of veg*n cooking and how to make it fun, and of course about making new like-minded friends! While we have a broad scope including Vegetarian, Vegan Cooked, and Raw/Living Vegan Food, we will mostly focus on a general whole food vegan diet as the source of tasty food and a healthy lifestyle. It has been shown by numerous research studies …

Is your body or your mind telling you that it's time for a tune-up? Do you already have a yoga and meditation practice that you would like to breath new life into? Or... have you reeeally been meaning to try out that "yoga stuff"? We all seem to agree that everyone is at their own point on the path toward wellness. However, the less obvious truth is that there are many people within your own community who are at the exact same point as you are; ready to begin, but unsure about how to do so! Whet …

The Forum is a group for professional healers and non-professionals, committed to personal, mental and spiritual growth. The forum will provide a welcoming environment for learning and social interaction. Two continuing education credits for mental health counselors will be available for each session. Experienced and dynamic presenters will introduce innovative and effective paradigms and alternative strategies that will open your mind and enrich your knowledge base. These presentations will …

This group is dedicated to Reiki, Reiki for kids, Akashic Records, and Padme Therapy, as well as teaching all levels of Reiki. Reiki is a universal life-force healing energy and is an ancient Japanese healing art. Reiki is a simple, but powerful healing technique that replenishes and rebalances physical energy, health and inner harmony. Reiki is a nourishing energy and assists you to a higher level of balance and health. Reiki is used with the pupose of strenghthening the energy system (aura), s …

The Healing Promise of Chi..Creating extraordinary wellness through Qi-gong practice. Welcome to the North Shore Qi-gong Meetup Group. Whether a beginner or seasoned practitioner; you will have an opportunity to learn and practice Dragon Tiger Qi-gong as well as other forms of energy cultivation. Qi-gong developed in Ancient China, over 300 million people practice it as an effective exercise for health and longevity. Consisting of gentle fluid , circular movements led by the breath; Qi-gong deep …

Release of physical stress and tension, structural body-integration, strengthening, and energetic expansion are not only for the super-athletic and able-bodied. This group exists to support, instruct and serve individuals who are: living with physical disability, in various stages of health or dis-ease, or recovering from illness, injury or physical trauma. My own experiences with chronic illness and the benefits of yoga practice inspired me to become a yoga teacher, certify in Adaptive Yoga w …

If you are interested in Essential Oils and the art of Aromatherapy, please join me/us. These amazing gifts from our mother Earth are available for anyone to use for pleasure, healing, transformation, spiritual enlightenment, pain and stress relief, FUN, and to smell good without toxic chemicals! How can you go wrong?

Join us for free talks on ayurvedic topics once a month at Hamsa Ayurvedic & Yoga Center.

Yoga & Ayurveda – ancient Vedic sister sciences together, the way to Self-Healing and Self-Realization. Healing workshops with Ayurveda,  Yoga classes,   Meditations,  Ayurvedic cooking classes,  Ayurvedic wellness consultations. Truly Relaxing Environment at the House of Ayurveda, every Class is very special - fusion of Mind & Body, not just Athletics. Find more about North Shore Yoga Ayurveda at www.ayurvedichouse.com