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!

Do you ever wish your body had a RESET button? Fortunately, there is an easy way to get your body back on track through balanced nutrition and exercise. Get the "know how", support and accountability necessary to create a healthy, fit new you. Join our group whose common purpose is to achieve optimal health through diet, nutritional supplements and exercise. Healthy for Life will get your health back on track with a structured program of nutrition, exercise, journaling, low glycemic foods and c …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Moms...  I know that getting your workout in is hard to do.  Your morning starts and you are running around taking care of the family, getting to work, getting home to take care of the family, driving kids around so that they can be active.   Although a moms health is very important for the family- exercise routines can be difficult to make happen.  I've figured out a way to fix this---  Family Fitness I'm a Mom and Personal Trainer and I want to empower Moms to make exercise a priority in their …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Those certainly are words to live by. Welcome to the Wild Mind Outdoor Community! We've been around since January 2011 and have evolved from a hiking group interested in mindfulness to a community that seeks to experience nature in a variety of mindful ways. We are open to folks from all walks of life, beginners and experts alike. Our leaders do not necessarily know any more about a given topic than our members; we're just pe …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Many years ago I was inspired by author Julia Cameron to begin writing what she calls Morning Pages. I began that daily practice in 1992 and continue to benefit from it. I have written my way through numerous moves, travel, divorce, interesting relationships, death and all manner of life in between. Writing has been my constant along the way. Writing opens the door to all other kinds of creative expression. Writing is a way in and a way out. It opens doors and windows to creativity. It carries y …

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 …

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 …

The Tigard Weight Loss Buddies Group is a support group for those who are striving to get healthy through proper nutrition and exercise. People helping people. Everyone needs buddies to encourage, to support, to be accountable with. That’s what Tigard Weight Loss Buddies is all about. If you have buddies to share your goals with, you will be more successful accomplishing long term weight loss and health. One buddy shares: "There's something about having someone who has struggled with the same is …

Hello everyone,  We are a group of individuals who are committed to help ourselves and others to life.  Are you committed, do you have a reason to commit.  Come join our group and let us know that you are committed also and we will do our best to help you along this journey.  You just need to Commit 2 Life.

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.

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 …

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!

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 …

Mothers 4 Just Cause is a running/walking group for women whose mission is to run and have fun with other women. It is open to all Mothers: young and old, new mothers, dog and cat moms:), any Mother wanting to exercise and socialize with other women/Mothers. Twice a month we meet up and run together as well as talk, laugh and inspire each other to live healthy lives. One run is followed by a brief meeting to talk about upcoming races, running techniques, training ideas, healthy recipes, etc...an …

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 …

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!!

This is a group for people of all levels to learn, practice, and apply the movements & principals of T'ai Chi. At first, T'ai Chi is a Physical form with focus on perfecting movements, balance and breathing, but serious practice yields positive effects on the Emotional, Intellectual & Spiritual as well. Adjunct exercises and push hands are utilized to bring along the form and deepen your understanding of the principals of T'ai Chi.

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!

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 …