Welcome to the largest Green/Eco-living/Sustainability/Permaculture/Environmental meetup group in Chicago area! This group is for anyone who is concerned about the environment, supports the green movement and interested in eco-friendly living. The Green Movement, Eco-Living, Permaculture, Sustainability, Environmentalism, Nature Preservation, Green Living, Conservation of Natural Resources, Holistic Living, Ecology, being Environmentally friendly, Alternative energy, Recycling, Bio-fuel & other …

Come join our group of health-conscious individuals in a fun and adventurous exploration of limitless possibilities! Share new insights and experiences in vegan RAW food nutrition, well-being, alternative lifestyles, animal rights, environmentalism, caring for our earth, spirituality, yoga, alternative health and transformation! Education events, RawLucks, Festivals, Retreats, Parties and more!

Hello and welcome to Chicago Tea Lovers!  We're a group that explores everything and anything relating to that wonderful alternative to coffee!  Our MeetUps are in the city and the suburbs and range from checking out smaller tea shops and cafes to visiting tea chains. We're always open to suggestions so feel free to look around.

The purpose of this meetup group is to get together age 40 or better adults for activities with a common ground.   Adults of all ages are welcome to join, although the choice of activities may be a little different than for the younger crowd--a partial list of our activities is in the left margin of the site.  If that list appeals to you, the only requirement is the desire to be in the group.

We are a Chicago resource community for moms, dads and families passionate about conscious parenting, holistic health and sustainable living. We create events and projects to bring people together, educate, have fun and build lasting memories! We also have a new group called NATURE BABES: Inspired by being Earth lovers ourselves and reading the book "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv, we have come to the conclusion: WE WANT TO GET OUTSIDE!  All year round; and not just to the playgrou …

This group is dedicated to wholistic health and wellness, and aim to help resolve pain, whether physical or emotional. Trauma may help cause, or worsen, physiological and emotional injury, relationship problems, symptoms and pain. We now focus in on "New Frontier of Self: The Still, Soft Voice." Please join in Discussions on our Message Board.

We're nationwide!!! We're a friendly bunch of fellow drinkers/social networkers who get together regularly to socialize and have fun. We try to find different venues that offer Happy Hours, great atmosphere, and/or great food. We offer several different BOOZE CLUB Memberships which SAVE YOU MONEY!!! Ask your local Assistant Organizer about it when you join. We want to provide you a chance to meet new people in a relaxing environment after a long day at work! And as always, if you have a …

A loving call to action for all who love life, humanity and earth. During this amazing time we chose to be actively involved in, full of new challenges and great truths being revealed, we are called to hold the torches and be the beacons of Love, Joy, Freedom and Truth. Collectively, with true intent, we will create miracles. Joining energies and raising vibrations and frequencies for the betterment of all. Serving through our shared energy. We will assist each other to become clearer of o …

Isha Yoga derives from the heart of the yogic science from India. When practiced, it brings well-being and a deeper awareness of who you really are. People who have been practicing this have benefited from maintaining their health and as a result managing their life situation better than ever before. This meetup exists to provide a forum to learn more about Isha Yoga by meeting with people who practice it and with the teachers who will periodically be offering programs in the Chicago area.

Signature Body & Mind Solutions initiated a meet up group in 2009 dedicated to developing the practical skills & knowledge of the “conscious” bodyworker or massage therapist. In order to promote a balanced sense of community within the local massage & bodywork field and embrace the education that is available for practicing body workers, these meet ups are designed to maintain integrity and interest within the massage therapy and bodywork field . This meetup group is not directly affiliated wit …

Kai Chi Do literally translates to Free Spirit Way or the Way to Free Life Energy. This is an exercise that uses wisdom derived from ancient practices of energy movement, breath, and sound to integrate body, mind and spirit. Kai Chi Do utilizes Five elements (Root-Yuan, Air-Kongqi, Fire-Huo, Water-Shui, Earth-Dadi) in combination with music, meditation, and breath-work to powerfully free blocked energy. By creating a safe, nurturing space after completing the 70 minute practice people walk away …

Most of us have been led to lead our lives as separate, not only from one another and the Universe in general, but even from our own Selves.  We seek help from different sources for different aspects of our beings - mental, spiritual, emotional, physical - rather than addressing the whole.  Living this way can cause a feeling of disconnectedness, un-ease, and confusion, not to mention leaving our questions unanswered.  This group is designed for those seeking to bring whole-ness to their lives. …

An exploration of Family Constellation Therapy. The Constellation process creates a living model of the family that discloses the deeper forces that influence our thoughts, behaviors and emotional experiences.  Using the energy of the "family field" we can discover what is waiting to be revealed. Developed by Bert Hellinger, Constellations can provide healing for self, family and ancestors. Constellations are often used by psychotherapists, alternative healers, shamans and energy workers.

Classes and counseling for those interested in developing an authentic relationship with themselves in order to manifest a more abundant life. Learn how to co-create with Divine Guidance from angels, guides and your own Higher Self and Divine Mother and Father. Discover your Soul's Purpose! Meditation, energy clearing of yourself and home, intuition development, guided visualization training. Come see how easy life really is!

This is a group of individuals who are fascinated by the amazing and thought provoking ideas shared on TED.com and wish to delve further into discussion for deeper understanding and exploration.

----May I invite all who can to join me and become POLAR BEARS FOR THE POLAR BEARS, at Fargo Street beach, two blocks south of Howard, every morning at seven thirty? Since autumn I have been in swimming regularly. I run in the water and dip myself and paddle madly with my hands for a minute or two. I wear old sneakers and a bathing suit. THE POLAR BEARS ARE DROWNING because they must swim longer and longer distances between ice flows as the ice cap on the Arctic Ocean melts owing the global warm …

This group is for all people who are looking for a way to spread the light of Reiki and to come together to co-create a space of union, support, and growth. If you are new to Reiki join us and and learn how you can become a channel for this amazing life changing healing energy. If you are already a practitioner or teacher join us as we create new ways of spreading the light, love and reach of Reiki across the Midwest and then beyond!!!! For more, visit our website at www.midwestreikicommunity.co …

Educating America on the power of becoming Plant Strong. This group is for anyone who is interested in meeting with other Plant Strong individuals as we engage in continual education, social support and recipe sharing! For anyone curious about Engine 2 or Forks Over Knives, please watch this short TED talk by Rip Esselstyn.

Cuddle Party is a playful social event designed for adults to explore communication, boundaries and affection. There is a one hour workshop and the rest of the time is spent relaxing, talking and engaging in whatever level of nonsexual affectionate touch you are comfortable with. You can come to a Cuddle Party to meet new people, to enjoy amazing conversations, to touch, to be touched, to have fun, to practice asking for what you want, to practice saying “no” to what you don’t want — all in a se …

Raising $20K & more to target the root causes of sex trafficking and provide rescue and rehabilitation, education and economic opportunity for survivors of sex trafficking in India. In collaboration with Off the Mat, Into the World, the Global Seva Challenge is based in the yoga community but is not limited to yogis and yoginis. Help us fight this $32 billion business that enslaves 6 million girls and boys across the world, 3 million in India alone.

A veteran yogi of 18 years as she began yoga at 15 years of age. Tirzah Fujii 33 years of age has developed a deeply healing "Primal scream-combination yoga", one that uses the pain and discomfort of going deeper into both general, and specific yogic poses, to release anger and pain by screaming while in your poses on the exhale. Screaming is a very good way to release anger, which if left un-expressed will turn into stress kept in the body which causes poison that in turn reaps havoc, disease, …

Take your life back! Pastor Gail King facilities a healing workshop to empower attendees in the areas of physical & emotional healing. Gail King holds a masters degree in guidance and counseling and shares how the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the Word of God ignited her own personal wellness. How to experience a loving marriage and family harmony are included. Learn to implement time-tested Biblical keys to living in love, joy, wellness and peace. Both laypeople and ministers are welcome …

Hosted at Bountiful Eatery, a fresh and healthy gluten-free eatery, located in the heart of Lakeview. Join us for tasty gluten-free foods and meet new friends. Join us for food tastings, share recipes, get new ideas and leave with tasty, gluten-free inspiration!

Chicago Hearing Voices was formed by a group of local voice hearers, service users/consumers, family members, clinicians and researchers interested in promoting the hearing voices movement in urban and suburban Chicago. In addition to organizing events and workshops we hope to facilitate the development of local hearing voices, unusual beliefs and extreme states groups and provide additional resources and ongoing support.