Join us for Qigong exercises outside in beautiful Washington Park on Sunday mornings. Learn various dynamic and quiescent movement and meditation exercises. Each class has a theme that will give you tools to work with various body systems and address common health complaints using your body, breath, intention, and imagination. Beginners welcome! These are easy and fun exercises that will energize you and bring you peace, clarity, and focus. The class is every Sunday, 8:30 - 10am. The fee is $10 …

Ever wanted to try Zumba but don't want to have to join a gym? Come dance with me and other women who want to cut loose and shake something at my Zumba class in Lake Oswego! Zumba is a world music fitness program that makes exercising fun and I am personally an instructor who loves to dance! No dance experience or extra equipment required. Just bring your water bottle and yourself and get ready to move that thing! Ditch the workout...Join the Party!!

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 …

Whether you are a person living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or simply want to learn how to be involved, this community fitness gathering will provide you with ongoing opportunities to exercise and socialize. Friends and family are welcome!

Hills! We have endless hills in Portland that offer low impact aerobic workouts for all ability levels, great for obese kids & teens! We meet at the base of hills in NW & SW and then we start walking at our own individual pace. We encourage both silent walking and those who like to talk can talk together. $4 to attend payable before we start walking or there is bulk pre-payment options available. I personally have lost 20 lbs. by walking these hills in the last few months, and I didnt change my …

Portland Laughter Yoga is the premiere Portland metro area Laughter Yoga resource offering Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Trainings, Laughter Clubs & Classes, corporate, celebrations, sessions for seniors, caregivers, kids and more! This Meet-up will be used to announce Laughter Clubs, Laughter Yoga classes, trainings and special events sponsored by Portland Laughter Yoga. Right now, the main recurring Meetup is the Hawthorne Laughter Club, which meets on Sundays at 4 pm in the movement studio …

***Ladies Only..18 and over*** One hour class unlike no other you have experienced. This is not your usual strip aerobics class. We teach genuine stripper moves and then give you a workout designed to strengthen and stretch the body parts that make these moves super sexy. We then incorporate mini "dances" that you can take home and practice. Before you know it, you will look and feel like the sexy woman you know that you are Your body, mind and soul will love you for adding this class to your ex …

Just a fun way for those that like to cut a rug to get together and hit the dance floor. It's a great way for those just starting out and seasoned pros alike to have some fun, get some exercise and meet new friends! We have a great group of people that love to go out dancing. The group is very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers, we just love to have a great time. If you are a beginning dancer, there is no better way to get started than going out with a group. And the only way to get b …

We’re inviting anyone looking to support others in their journey to health, wellness, weight loss & exercise. Everyone is invited to attend – lunchtime meetings encourage “brown bag” & recipe sharing. Maybe we can add a walking group as well once a week! After losing 100 lbs. myself I know how important education & support is & I’m excited to meet you all!

3 months to prepare for the BEST NEW YEAR of your life! We start OCT 1 and End Jan 1st!! How is that for timing? A perfect way to start the new year and get through the holiday without gaining. You can do this and I would LOVE to help you... Surrender Your Jeans to me!! bring in a pair of jeans that you WANT to fit into...  Leave them with me, join our bootcamp, involve your kids, have fun, learn to make exercise a habit, improve your energy, win prizes, make friends, sleep better, eat better, a …

The Exotic You Workout is one of a kind. You will learn genuine exotic dance moves that will shake, rattle and roll your self esteem, body image and intimate relationships. Your instructor encourages laughter, sexiness, individuality and interaction with her. It's girl-time, and girl-time is FUN. You will learn a routine that will leave you breathless in more ways than one. Call it Exotic Dancing, Strip Aerobics, Striptease, Lap Dancing or whatever..Before you know it, you will look and feel lik …

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 …

Come and experience a form of Qi Gong called Supreme Science . There will be an opening of the class with an introduction of Sound( tones, drum, voice etc.) to help us ground ourselves in the moment. You may start feeling energy differently or just come for the exercises that can help with strengthening and moving our bodies in a slightly different way. All skill levels are welcome. First class is free.

A 10-session workshop helping you resolve pass relationships and preparing for the love that you want. Participants will learn through presentations, small group discussions/activities and experiential exercises to choose tools that open doors to the love that you want in life. Along with group exercises, participants will be given the to share their work and support each other during the course and beyond on a secure message board. Join us for a transformational experience in a respectful and …

Join us in discovering true health and wellness through nutrition and exercise. We have experienced amazing changes as a result of paleo nutrition that have made us feel younger and more vibrant than we ever thought possible; we would love to share it with everyone. Anyone who eats is welcome to join us on our exploration of how to optimize our health and performance through proper nutrition and well-planned exercise.

Fit Club Portland is a FREE group workout every Saturday evening featuring popular workout programs such as Insanity, P90X, Chalean Extreme, Rev Abs and Brazil Butt Lift! Sample these popular DVD workouts with a fun group of like minded people. We also offer accountability to keep you on track the rest of the week!  As a bonus for those who RSVP "yes" we are offering Shakeology samples! We select the workouts based on requests from attendees.  Feel free to make your request at the event for the …

Calling all Single Mothers in Beaverton/Hillsboro who are looking for more out of life! As a single Mom of a 2.5 year old boy, I have come to realize that we all need support, love, encouragment and lots of laughter! This group is inteded for single moms in all walks of life who (Children under 18 years old) want to build champions out of their children in the midst of this dark world. We will meet weekly for support, fun, playdates, cooking, workouts, and even learn ways to build a strong finan …

This group is for anyone that is interested in CREATING HEALTH in their life. I would love to get together twice a month to share, support, and motivate one another. The first portion of our time will be dedicated to health education, tips & ideas, and we will end with a workout!

Our group is based on inclusion, not exclusion. The group started as two guys (Darren & Tom) with lots of interests that liked to do things with others and meet new people. Our events are based on the activity and having people with diverse interests meet each other. Usually the only requirement is the activity sounds like fun. Anyone Can Join!

Running Mamas is a casual but dedicated group of awesome moms who want to get out with/without the stroller and run,walk, hike, socialize, inspire one another, and make new friends! All levels of experience are welcome! We also have a great group of pregnant mamas who inspire us all by coming out and continuing to walk throughout all stages of their pregnancy, with the goal to get back into jogging/running as soon as possible. Running Mamas is all about striving to better ourselves and each o …

The goal of this group is to explore and experience the unique culture of Portland and the northwest. Think of it as tourism for locals. About 50% of the people on every event are newcomers to Portland or to the group. It's a great way to meet new people while enjoying new experiences. I host at least 20 events on the calendar per month. Most of the events are done on foot, but some are simply showing up at a particular destination for fun. Events include: Dining and entertainment walks (highli …

At OutSpoke'n, we have recreational bike rides for intermediate cyclists. Come explore the area by bike, from north Clark County all the way to the Yamhill Valley wine country. We're not racers, and not beginners either, but "true" intermediates - not too fast, not too slow. We love good scenery and enjoy a great downhill. We do ride uphill, but we don't attack the hills, we just trudge up them. We can do distance - it just takes us longer. Along the way we eat, sample good wine, stop to enjoy t …

NW PDX TRAIL RUNNERS - MEETUP from skot coatsworth on Vimeo. Are you passionate about running? Do you live for that endorphin high? So do we! Come and join the camaraderie every week for a easy/moderate/advance (run at your own pace) trail run up to Pittock Mansion (and other various locations throughout the Portland metro area) where you will be walked through a series of active stretches before and after. Not only will you be surrounded by other passionate folks, but you will be doing what you …

Why Join: Join Button ^^^^^ This is a great group to round out your weekly fitness and health, to get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet new people. We offer a variety of activities to help you get healthier and moving, including walks, bike rides, running, water aerobics, farmers markets and other fitness and health related activities.  Most activities will be located in NW/SW Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro and other mostly west-side locations. Schedules change from season to se …

Mapping Our Destiny together with Women is a fun, friendly, sassy, diverse group of women who encourage each other as we learn and have fun along this journey of life together. If you are a woman over 30 and live on the West side of Portland, like to have fun while enriching your life, and want to expand your circle of friends, this is the group for you! Some of the events we will be posting include: book club, concerts, day trips and local events, movie or game nights, paint your own pottery,do …

Westside Gals are a fun, friendly, supportive and adventurous group of women. We're an active group of women who get out and do things. If you are a woman over 30 and live on the West side of Portland and want to enrich your life, this is the group for you! Our events include: monthly bunco (bunko), book club meetings, concerts, day trips, clothing exchanges, crafts, weekly happy hours, beach trips, wine tasting, dinners, hikes, and much more. When signing up, please be sure to post a recognizab …

Do you need to learn HTML but have trouble learning and taking action because it's boring? Do you hate web design books, blogs, videos, articles, and tutorials that don't explain anything as much as I do? This group is for complete beginners who need to dive right into HTML, CSS, and Javascript immediately. We will pair up on laptops and power through Head First HTML5 (O'Reilly) and help each other complete the exercises. The Head First books were created to trick your brain into thinking that t …

Finding the creative photographer within. Work with other photographers, participate in exercises to challenge your vision, and get feedback to help improve your images. Geared toward any photographer that wants to shoot outside the box. We believe that everyone has a vision and look forward to seeing what you have to share. Our monthly activities include: ~ Meetings. Often with a specific topic for discussion or a local photographer discussing their work.. Past topics have include the Color o …