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 …

Tired of haggling your friends to see that band coming to town you're totally digging that they just aren't into? Want friends to join you at that dive bar show you love each week? Need an excuse to check out an awesome new music venue? Wish someone would invite YOU to a concert for once instead of the other way around? This Meetup group is just for you. We're a group of fans of live music of any kind that want to see great shows, meet new people, and support live music venues around Portland. …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 33 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

This is about living food that can heal our bodies. There are so many raw/vegan groups and we are so much more. We have something for everyone including the raw/vegan and vegetarian, raw uncooked food, raw desserts, dehydrated food, raw milk, raw cheese, raw cultured buttermilk, raw butter, fermented foods, foods like in Nourishing traditions, sauerkraut, pickling, herbs, farm fresh foods, even the importance of finding local farm raised animals and how eating grass instead of grains are vital t …

I have great news for all the active members of The Portland Card Making Group. We are joining forces with the Portland Scrapbooking Meetup Group. Since we have such a small turnout at most of our Meetups, I’m hoping this will increase participation in our future Meetups. All of the Portland Card Making Meetups will be listed on the Portland Scrapbooking Meetup Group. To continue being a part of this group you must sign up with: The Portland Scrapbooking Meetup Group (http://www.meetup.com/sc …

The Paneurhythmy dance was given by the Master, Peter Deunov of Bulgaria, in the 20th Century. However, it is a timeless dance - a dance of the universe, which unites all beings to nature and the cosmos, through very special, but very easy movements. It is a dance of energy, and, if done correctly, it brings about harmony, rhythm, health and well-being. We dance between the equinoxes at 9am every Saturday in Gabriel Park, SW Portland.

Open beading is now at Beads @ Dusti Creek, 1pm to 5pm. The shop is located at: 4848 S. E. Division Street, Portland, OR 97206. Phone: (503) 235-4800 Come and enjoy the company of like minded beaders in a wonderful clean, comfortable, well-lit environment. The store is well stocked should you find yourself in need of supplies and the coffee/tea/water, is always on!!! Treat yourself to some time of your own. Join the other beaders at Beads at Dusti Creek.

This is a group for people with Parkinson's Disease who want to walk around the Lake Oswego/Dunthorpe area. Research says that people with PD need to do at least 30 minutes of cardio every day--that it helps slow the progression! I'm a people-person and have young onset PD and want to walk with others who can relate to what its like to have PD. Let's start with meeting once a week on Saturdays at 10:00am at George Rogers Park on State Street where McVey hits it--go to the back parking lot by the …

Insight Meditation or Vipassana is a simple technique, beginning with focusing the attention on the breath. However, simple doesn't always mean easy. It can be very helpful to have the support of a group and a teacher to navigate the challenges that arise in this practice. . This Insigt Meditation practice concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of Insight Meditation is the practice of Mindfulness, a practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgment …

"I come down to the water to cool my eyes. But everywhere I look I see fire; that which isn't flint is tinder, and the whole world sparks and flames." --Annie Dillard Welcome to the Portland WHWC! This group hopes to encompass a diverse array of interests and experience levels, whether you are new to hiking or an experienced backcountry traveler. We also aim to give back to the Wilderness community whenever possible via myriad stewardship opportunities and such. Please suggest any ideas you may …

This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every 3rd Friday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at BRANX in Portland. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor. ★ Jai Ho! Dance Party ★ Te …

On a practical level, this Portland social group is for lesbian/queer and queer-friendly women who have vitality and a strong sense of self. I say "practical" because I realize that most people use meetup casually, to meet others and find things to do from time to time. But ideally, I'd like to manifest a village of warriors. To me, a true warrior of modern times is a strong woman who has a healthy relationship with power. She speaks her truth, walks her own path, lives by principle instead of c …

Gayatri Temple: pujas, fire ceremonies, meditations, mantra groups, workshops, devotional movies. Sanatana Dharma Satsang, a nonprofit religious corporation, is the founder of the Gayatri Temple. See Message Board for more information. Please join us to deepen your spiritual experience, share in satsang with other devotees and meet new people with your same spiritual interests. NEW LOCATION at 4040 SW 114th Ave, just north of the corner of 114th Avenue & Canyon/TV Hwy.  The temple is about 6 b …

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 …

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 …

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 …