New Connexion, the largest conscious living publication in the Pacific Northwest, covers alternative health and wellness, spirituality, personal growth and green living in its bimonthly journal and TV talk show. New Connexion hosts Wellness Night at New Renaissance, a monthly community get-together. Wellness experts present new ideas and hands-on demonstrations on alternative health, personal growth and conscious living. Bring your flyers to share at our free information table, and network with …

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This is a weekly support group for men and women centered on developing and remaining in right relationship with food. Created out of love. The purpose of this group is to offer a format for men and women to come together and develop safe eating habits for their bodies. Find out what your needs are, and learn to meet them in ways that are specific to and healthy for you. Whatever your issues, be they an inability to eat or inability to stop, this group will meet you in a safe and open way that …

Qigong (chee-gong) is an ancient form of exercise with it’s origins in the Far East.  It is the father of both Chinese Medicine and martial arts. Qigong is a technique for gathering and circulating qi (aka, life force energy, chi, prana, ki) both within and around the body. By bringing together movement, intention, and breathing in a powerful way, Qigong builds strength and helps the body do what it wants to do - Be Healthy. Qigong has many benefits. Some of them include (excerted from Qigong Tr …

I have a passion for Nia! Nia brings a holistic, body centered, healing energy to the movement of dance. There is a joy that develops deep from within that can only be experienced once you try this fabulous form of movement. The purpose of this group is to find a new way of movement that stimulates the joints and muscles in a gentle and healing way. It is a way to connect with other Nia dancers who love the music and the JOY of the dance. Nia is for any BODY at any fitness level who enjoys the d …

Come join a group of self motivated people who have decided to take control of their bipolar (or any mood disorder) symptoms and journey to a calmer more stable place known as recovery. Each week we will discuss a new strategy that we can put in to our tool boxes for immediate or future use. This is a peer- lead support group where sharing and feedback are welcomed. The group organizer is Jeana Wheeler, who, she herself, has struggled with bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and drug and alcohol …

"Power To The People!" - John Lennon. Welcome to the grass roots, people-powered, community calendar of events for the energy healing and consciousness community in Portland! There are several important differences between this and most other Meetups. The most important difference is that ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN CREATE AND ANNOUNCE MEETUP EVENTS - completely without organizer approval. That's right. You heard me right.EVERY SINGLE COMMUNITY MEMBER can post ANY EVENT you like on the new Comm …

This Meetup has been created to bring the Pagan Community in and around Salem Oregon together. We are building community, a support system of love, acceptance and tolerance where like minded people can  discuss, practice, learn, teach and network. We are also bringing Pagan Pride to Salem, Oregon October 6th, 2012! There is a large number of Pagans in Oregon. Bringing the community together benefits ALL of us!

Imagine a place where you are nurtured and supported in living your best life. Complementary Healing Oregon exists to empower you by reminding you, you always have choices. We utilize our education in Energy Medicine, Spirituality, Quantum Science and the corporate and medical world to bring information and opportunities to all who join our group. We offer classes, study groups and share groups for the those choosing to participate in their health maintenance and care. Do you choose to expand yo …

8 Hearts is built on the qualities of devotion, dedication, compassion, and connection, and these same principles are the foundation for our volunteer efforts. Our group is focused on making a positive difference in the community in which we live and work. We place a concerted focus on giving our time to causes that support wellness, fitness, nutrition, environmental stewardship and overall joyful living. If these same initiatives strike a chord with you, we hope you’ll join us!

Wednesday night is yoga night at Catalyst Chiropractic and Rehab! Our goal is to build a community of new and experienced yoga enthusiasts that are looking for a supportive environment to practice yoga. Most of our class members are patients of our clinic but we are now encouraging all to join us in our yoga practice. We offer the most affordable classes that you will find in our area so that yoga is accessible to everyone. Here are a few benefits of Wednesday night yoga at Catalyst: Personal …

If you truly desire inner peace and you are willing to take the steps necessary to accomplish this ever illusive state of consciousness, then you are on the right path. After many years of struggling to find this state, I have more inner peace than I believed was possible not too long ago. Utilizing compassionate communication with self and others, observing natural energy flow, allowing others to see your true self and truly seeing others in their true beauty are some of the things you will lea …

Holistic health and how it is supported is an important discussion for modern times. In this group we will explore how essential oils can be applied to support your health, happiness and growth in all areas. We are currently in the process of revamping the schedule as of April 2013. Please stay tuned for new Meetups! Thank you for your patience!

Are you in the business of helping people? Whether you are a psychologist, hypnotherapist, or coach... If you are a massage or nutritional therapist... Or maybe a chiropractor, acupuncturist, reflexologist, or any other related profession... If you are in the business of helping people, if that is your calling in life, then you are a kindred spirit. This group serves two purposes. The first is education and networking. The average psychologist probably knows far too little about hypnothe …

This group is a yoga class for anyone who needs a break from the routine at their desk (or other work surface). We'll share ways to incorporate more movement into our days at work, stretches to counteract the effect of the poor postural habits we develop, and techniques to refocus and refresh ourselves periodically. We'll be building a tool kit that we can use wherever we work to keep ourselves more flexible and healthy. Class is at The Movement Center in NE Portland from 5:45 to 7:00 pm on Thur …

This is a Meetup discussing new directions in Health Care, from Individuals to Communities right up through Institutions. The group will span several domains of our Health & Wellness including Diet & Exercise, Community, Health versus Illness, Stress, Emotion, Human Sexuality, Financial Health, Cognition and more. We welcome member suggestions for movie showings, discussion groups, workshops, activities, book clubs, and more! Our goal is to look at things from a forward-looking yet always sc …

What does it take to thrive, truly be happy, and to be able navigate through life? You can have the knowledge of how to make the changes you can, let go of what you cannot and maybe even change your perspective of the issue.  Do this in a compassionate way with kindness to yourself. Do this in a powerful and simple way. Have more health and inner wealth! Learn great resiliency skills for life and learn some meditation techniques to help keep you on your path. Generous listening Emotion Regulatio …

Our group will study the Healing Code from the book by Drs. Alexander Loyd and Ben Johnson. For those interested we wil learn Kinesology methods of identifying blocked emotions and unwanted beliefs. Join, Jaya Sarada ( aka Jewels) who has over 25 years of experience in Energy Medicine in learning powerful healing techniques and transformational methods. Cost is $15.00 per class, payment is required to reserve space.

This is a community for seekers on the spiritual path. There are many paths to connecting with God and each of us is called in our own unique direction. Authentic spirituality is our quest to discover a deeper understanding of ourselves. Whether you are just starting your spiritual journey or have been on the quest for some time, please join us for community and inspiration.

Whether you are new to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, have already initiated it and need help tweaking it, or have months under your belt and want to join other SCDers, there is a place for you.

Do you long to manifest your hearts desire, attract your soulmate or live into your highest calling? Are you living with pain, fear, anxiety, depression, illness, addiction or negative feelings from which you'd love to be free? Have you suffered from abuse, neglect, assault, unemployment, divorce, or any other significant struggles of life? This group is a safe and beautiful space for your to address your specific issues and tap into the collective capacity to heal together. I will teach you the …

In the process of developing a private practice in mental health or alternative wellness fields (dietary therapy, massage, acupuncture, etc.)? This is a community of people at various stages of the private practice building process with whom to learn, grow, network, celebrate, and explore. We will meet once a month or so, and share with each other support, knowledge, and experience, along with potentially building referral sources and creating a peer supervision community.  We can also explore s …

This group is for everyone who is interested in health, and wellness. A new topic will be discussed every other wednesday. Healthy refreshments will be provided to attendees. A group of health care professionals will be invited to educate the rest of the group members about new healthy ways of living, exercising, eating, and new places to go in the city. Please feel free to email me at mark@pdx-chiro.com for more information, or if you want to contribute to this group.

This group is for anyone striving to live a healthy lifestyle, yet may need some encouragement and motivation along the way. Isn't that all of us? Let's meet once a week, or more often if we like, and....... dance, yoga, dine, power walk, swim, jog, watch a movie, make a movie, shoot some pool, bowl, talk, stretch, walk our dogs (or maybe our kids) relax, unwind, read aloud, and just have fun, while keeping the focus of our meeting on making healty choices for ourselves.

This group is for anyone interested in dancing the 5 Rhythms in Portland. *What are the 5Rhythms®? The 5Rhythms is a simple, powerful moving meditation that anyone – of any age, size, or physical ability - can practice. There are no steps to follow, no choreography to learn, no way to do it wrong. The only requirement is a body that is still breathing, a heart that is still beating, and mind that is still curious! Just like light, sound or ocean waves, a dancing body when moving freely passes th …

Digestive Health Group is for anyone seeking optimal digestive health and is ideal for people following a Paleo/Primal, GAPS (Gut And Psychology Syndrome) SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet/Breaking the Vicious Cycle) eating regime.  I started this group because I have a passion for offering support for those who understand lifestyle and nutrition are essential for digestive health. I believe digestion is a reflection of our over-all health and well being.  It may not always be easy to talk about f …

Creating a healthy, fit, fun, friendly, diverse group of men and women who will encourage each other to live a fit and healthy lifestyle having fun along this journey of life. If you are male or female, old or young, if you live in the Happy Valley area, like to have fun while creating a fit, healthy life, and if you want to expand your circle of friends, this is the group for you! Some of the events we will be posting include: books we are reading, movies we enjoy, concerts we want to attend, m …

Breaking free from everything that holds us back from being whole, integrated & healed in our bodies, minds, souls and our relationships is why we're here!!:) We will heal ourselves & our relationships by Cleansing & Renewing on every level....spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, sexually & relationally. Dis-ease occurs when we are...... 1) Physically overloaded with toxic pathogens (ie. candida, bacterias, viruses, parasites, heavy metals, chemicals, fungus, endotoxins ect) 2) Ment …