If you are interested in mindbody wellness & fitness modalities this group is for you! Here we have a variety of yoga, Pilates & Qigong classes, special full moon meditations, yogic study groups in addition to special workshops covering everything from yoga to Pilates, Qigong to Ayurveda and transformational movement. We believe that mindbody movement offers life lessons that can be taken from the studio into the real world. Pilates, Yoga, and Qigong are not only physical workouts, but life lo …

Yin Yoga is a very quiet, reflective and meditative practice that stretches the tissues, ligaments, joints and bones of the pelvis, hips and spine. Poses are held for 3 to 5 minutes. This is not Gentle Yoga and you will feel sensation, holding poses for extended time. You will have an opportunity to reflect inward. If you deal with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, drug abuse, you will find this practice healing. A great complement to a regular moving (Yang) yoga practice. Yin Yoga is key t …

It's all about fun and improving your health and well-being at the same time! Laughter IS truly the best medicine. There are many documented health benefits of laughing. Come and laugh with others who love to laugh! Our goal is to make everyone comfortable in a non-threatening environment. Want to reduce stress and feel good? We will use a variety of interactive games designed to stimulate group laughter. And we may just laugh for what may start out as no real reason--but will quickly become rea …

Children laugh often and easily. But as we grow up, we tend to laugh less and feel more stressed. If you want to feel like a kid again, try our Laughter Club. You’ll experience deeper joy and relaxation. You’ll meet other people who want more fun and laughter in their lives.  And you will feel blissful and excited to be alive! We practice Laughter Yoga, which involves intentional laughter, simple games, and deep breathing. Don't worry -- no special flexibility required. Laughter Yoga is a very s …

The Conduit Center Meet-up Group For those seeking balance and center within. We offer Sound Meditation with Planetary Gongs and Tibetan Singing bowls to create an environment for self-healing. The sounds have a natural ability in helping us reach a state of deep relaxation and automatic meditation. Experience captivating frequencies of sound and vibration through your ears, your mind and your heart. The serene harmonic overtones and creational sounds of the gongs and singing bowls create the sp …

The focus of this group: To enhance our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health through a regular practice of communing in nature, moving our bodies, quieting our minds, and/or finding ourselves in fits of laughter and spirited connection with other women and friends.  To cultivate feelings of inner peace, well being and joy by pursuing activities that nourish, inspire, educate, and motivate us, with the fundamental goal of feeling GOOD -- in the moment, and beyond -- and to bring some …

Exploration of all aspects of sustainable living and opportunities to practice, re-learn and re-member community. High Vibe Tribe Re-Unions include but are not limited to: yoga, meditation, tantra, sacred sexuality, conscious community building, tai chi, drumming, hooping, trance dance, vibrational healing, kirtan, business and marketing, visionary co-creations and collaborations, family, parenting, nutrient dense, mineral-rich real food, farming, wilderness skills, foraging, superfoods, organic …

Connect with others who want to read and discuss the Bhagavad Gita and be supported in spiritual community. At each meetup, we'll read specific verses and an unfoldment that not only makes them highly accessible--to both Indians and Westerners--but also connects the teaching to daily life. My experience is that it is both practical and transformative. If you practice yoga, kirtan, or meditation and would like to know the teaching behind them, or if you read on your own, come share and deepen in …

BElife Hartford is helping parents, educators and youth "live their greatest life" though weekly talks, exercise, yoga, meditation, workshops. Specialized trainer to help with depression, anxiety, burn out, sleep issues, ADD/ADHD through energy management. Weekly support to help you and your family "heal and energize your life"!

Summary In this group we explore the ancient practice of meditation as taught by Dr. Reginald Ray and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Reggie Ray's "Meditating with the Body" practices form the basis for the group format. Other influences include the Sufi and Taoist teachings of Maryam Thea Elijah. Welcome In our modern world it is all too easy to put aside our desire for basic human fulfillment in the face of all the stressful things we have to accomplish. We might like to explore meditation or heali …

We are a group of people from all walks of life who are passionate about Health & Wellness. Our goal is to nurture, support and cultivate a group of like-minded people who wish to live healthy, in what is quickly becoming, an unhealthy world. We strive to offer a variety of well organized, health related activities such as: Cooking classes/demos to learn healthy, organic, whole food preparation Dining at Vegetarian and Vegan restaurants Guest speakers to discuss healthy living and holistic opti …

If you have ever wanted to learn to meditate, develop stress management techniques, feel calmer, get to know yourself or just feel a little more peaceful … the solution may be closer than you think. The most important journey you can take is the journey within. This is a journey to the truth of who you really are. This is a place, just beyond every day consciousness, where spiritual empowerment begins. Meditation enables you to embark on this inward journey. The Brahma Kumaris offers people of …

Social adventures in food, culture, travel and more for singles, couples and everyone in between!  You don't have to be a gourmet cook to join, just have an appreciation for quality food, a desire to explore other cultures and a willingness to risk warm, social connections! Do you appreciate all things food: dinner parties, group cooking, food walking tours, wine tastings, Happy Hours and ethnic dining? But then, we are not just about food, wine and dining.  What else do ethnic foodies like to d …

Welcome to the Hartford meditation meetup group! Jyoti Meditation is a practice of meditation on the inner Light taught by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. It is a simple meditation technique used to help participants invert their attention and connect with their inner source. Meditation has many practical benefits, helping to reduce stress-related illnesses, improve our concentration, and awaken us to our spiritual nature. In meditation, we withdraw our attention from the senses and world around …

This group is for anyone interested in Healthier People on a Healthier Planet! This is NOT your usual Chamber of Commerce, we are an associated chapter of the National Holistic Chamber of Commerce and we are dedicated to Health, Lifestyle and Business TRAINING. As a member of the CT HCC, our meetings will consist of Key Speakers, Business Leaders and Consultants as well as other members of the Holistic Community that have started and maintained profitable, sustainable businesses. The knowledge a …

We are a group of people from the Berkshires, Massachusetts and nearby towns who have joined together to hike regional trails, meet new people, and have fun. We have beginners, intermediates and advanced hikers who all want to explore and conquer the regional trails. Ages range from 25 and up. If you want to join us, please chime in and test us out on one of our upcomming hikes. We do more than hike and are open to merging our programs and events with other MeetUps and organizations within the B …

Buddhism is a life long education to learn how to realize our human potential by transforming suffering into peace, joy and liberation. Looking for a community? Come and Join at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies 343 Washington Terrace Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut Most Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Buddhist Faith Fellowship (BFF) is a visionary and deeply spiritual lay Buddhist community in Central Connecticut, established in the spring of 2001. We are …

This meetup is for anyone interested in and curious about spirituality, learning sacred Tantra and Tantra Yoga.   Here we will learn about sacred sensuality, spiritual expansion, enhancing romance and deeper intimacy,  re-igniting passion and more in a safe and welcoming environment. Mission Our mission is to explore and teach the unconditional love and sacred connection of all through the vehicle of relationship and Tantra, as we develop and expand our spiritual consciousness and body/mind/spir …

Welcome! This group is a place where members can discuss their spiritual practices, experiences, interests and philosophies, such as meditation, yoga, the path to enlightenment, A Course in Miracles, Eckhart Tolle, Law of Attraction, Abraham-Hicks, Conversations with God, Power vs Force, Byron Katie and The Work, The Urantia Book, mystical Christianity, The Kabbalah, Buddhism, Hinduism, Kashmir Shaivism, Deepak Chopra, metaphysical levels of reality, life after death, divine energy, utilizing vi …

- What exactly does Tantra mean? -Why are so many people exploring Tantra? - How can Tantra improve my sex-life? -Is the Tantric path right for me? -Can I practice Tantra even though I work a regular 9-5 job? You may wish to join this group if you have ever asked yourself any of these questions. The Ashimore Center is happy to sponsor Taste of Tantra Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut's Tantra meetup group.  My goal as organizer of this group is to share my knowledge of Tantra with others such …

We gather with the collective unconscious and use the bio-electric rhythms of the body to open up blockages allowing for healing to occur. Format of the class includes group healing, long distance healing, and individual energy work.

F A M I L Y DHARMA C ome to learn together! Connecticut’s only Buddhist Sunday School 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Twice a month At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown Designed especially for families interested in learning to live the Buddha’s Way It’s free of charge but donations are appreciated to cover cost Pre-school, Kindergarten, & 1 st to 12 th grades Registration is simple. Just let us know the name, age, grade of your child, If they have any special needs, if they have some prior kno …

The crew at Denali Cheshire invites you to join us on an outdoor excursion! Activities will include hikes, small group runs, trail runs, yoga/pilates instruction, expedition presentations, clinics, outdoor photography hikes, trail maintenance and so much more. Anyone interested in getting outdoors, engaging in an outdoor sport or activity, and appreciating and caring for our environment is welcome!

This group is for people who like to learn, have fun & stay healthy. Tai Chi is a fun & effective way to build a healthy body and a strong mind. All fitness levels are welcome and no previous experience is necessary.

WELCOME TO THE CT MINDFULNESS/INNER PEACE GROUP! LEARN PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR LIVING IN PEACE AND JOY! MEETING TIME: 6:00pm - 8:00PM THE GROUP STUDIES various resources for practicing mindfulness, inner stillness, meditation and yogic philosophy. We may sometimes discuss A Course In Miracles and the law of attraction as it may relate to these other spiritual practices.We may read from books, listen to CDs or watch DVDs and then discuss them. We will practice exercises to evoke inner peace, feeling …

Pregnancy is a precious time in a woman's life. Learn the tools that will help you grow emotionally and physically through your pregnancy and beyond. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket and mat if you have them. Those preparing to conceive are welcome. No experience necessary.

Welcome to an open forum to enhance loving-kindness between present / soon-to-be parents and their little ones. Let's share time together ONLINE on our free Facebook Forum (we are a closed group) and IN PERSON with circles and potlucks running weekly. In our time together, you will find tips, tools and techniques with a focus on life as an interconnected being. Mindfulness, movement, nutrition, kalmkids kreative play, aromatherapy, and so much more... You will also find weekly "Ways to Unwind" w …

A Meetup for those living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and/or Fibromyalgia (FM) & Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS). A wonderful opportunity to meet others who are living with this invisible autoimmune disease and/or invisible chronic illness. The goal of this group is to offer support and education, while also spreading awareness. We'll discuss the challenges of living with invisible illness and ways of achieving a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, positive men …