It's all about enjoying the wilderness! Hiking in the local canyons- mostly in the San Gabriel Mountains. All hikes will be along a stream in a canyon and at a very slow pace with lots of breaks. All hikes will be between 5-12 hours long, usually around 9 hours. The difficulty level is intermediate, but beginners are welcome if they are in good shape and have an attitude of adventure! Safety always comes first, of course. It's recommended (but not required) that you bring the TEN ESSENTIAL …

Join our Vegan Macrobiotic Cooking and Lifestyle to learn about health and happiness through veganism, macrobiotics, and sustainable living. This group is great for all kinds of people, from newbies who want to adopt small ways to be healthier to seasoned vegans and long-term macrobiotic practitioners. We host a variety of fun and interesting events so you can meet new people and be part of an active health conscious community. All events are hosted by Sanae Suzuki, Whole Health Macrobiotic Coun …

Triton Beach Volleyball Club is a group of great people committed to doing everything possible to help South Bay community members reach their individual beach volleyball goals, all while fostering fun times and lasting relationships with other local members. Through our dedicated volunteers and professional coaches, we provide a win-win environment for members of every skill level and everyone associated with our organization. In our dedication to helping each member experience the joy of achie …

Meet with parents, siblings, family, midwives, doulas and supporters of natural birth and homebirth. Please feel free to organize meetups, suggest events, or offer any other sort of feedback!  I have a  lot less time to directly organize the group these days, but I will keep it running and try to make it to events.

Meet other locals who are interested in the nutritional benefits of eating organic whole foods from local family farms. Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the Nourishing Traditions and Weston A. Price methods of nourishing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods.

Our objective is to create a single calendar for professionals to access regarding classes and activities for natural health. Whether you are new or have been in the industry our purpose is to offer a site where we can post up coming educational classes, training, information, and networking, so that one can naturally improve their own health, as well as their friends and/or family. 'Topics will include Enzyme Therapy, Homeopathy, Rock Medicine, Flower Essences, Rife and Quantum healing, Han …

Informed by Nature organizes group trips to cool science events in the LA area. Whether its a star party at the Griffith Park Observatory, a talk at JPL, or a first Friday social event at the Natural History Museum, we meet up and go together, as a collection of people who love science, and often go out for a drink or coffee afterward. Ultimately, we hope to create a social community that emphasizes raising consciousness to the magnificence of the natural world and supporting the science that dr …

Now meeting every Wednesday from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at The Gateway Center in West Los Angeles As the worldwide trend in higher consciousness accelerates, more people are exploring their spiritual lives. After all, isn’t that why you’re visiting this site? This class is here to assist your growth. A Course in Miracles is a powerful pathway in increasing your awareness that you are simultaneously a physical being with a human ego and identity, as well as a perfect, loving spiritual being. This cou …

Heal One World is a Los Angeles- based non-profit organization that connects it local community with the alternative and often uncovered healthcare that it needs. Whether it is a yoga class, a nutrition consultation, acupuncture, or homeopathy, we seek to both raise awareness of these alternative forms of healthcare as well as provide those in need with cheap or free access. Another major facet of Heal One World is to bring awareness and open eyes to some of our world's pressing issues, be it ec …

"SHARING THE STOKE" The purpose of this group is to unite photographers who love to shoot surfing action, lifestyle, landscape, product, or portrait photography, as well as journalists who like to write about it. In short, if, on a perfect day, you have to think about whether to bring your board or your camera gear, this is the place for you! Please note that this group is not really designed to be a classroom or seminar-type meetup with lots of free instruction.  Just people who love being out …

I am a Grof Certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator and I organize Stan Grof Holotropic Breathwork Workshops and seminars in the Los Angeles Area. Holotropic Breathwork™ was created by Stanislav Grof, MD and is a powerful and transformational breathwork method of using non-ordinary states for self-exploration, personal transformation & healing. Participants report freeing themselves from the effects of trauma in their past, feeling more connected to nature and the planet, and more in touch w …

Formerly this group had 17 meetups and met at Goda Yoga in Culver City. It was workshop which took place on 8 Sundays in May 2012. I reached Jen Deraspe, the organizer, who spends a lot of time back east, but would still like to be involved. ALL suggestions and comments which you would like to express about the prior meetings, the series and future meetings are welcome.  Please respect the privacy of others, and be kind to all. Going forward, we will determine a meeting time that will be best fo …

CREATE THE LIFE YOU DESIRE! You weren't meant to struggle and once you realize your Divine Nature there is nothing that can keep you from having whatever it is that you desire. The Purpose of this group is to gain a greater understanding of spiritual laws and principles and to create greater success in our life by realizing our connection to the Creator of all that is. What you will learn as a member: You will learn that your life doesn't depend on any person, place or thing, but is unlimited …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

Welcome to LA for the Gay 2.0. Formed in 2008, as one of only two Los Angeles-based gay meetup groups, the group has seen many changes in leadership and has even merged into another group. In 2011, our original founder, J.______, re-created LA for the Gay, based on the basic principle of: come to a meetup…meet new people…and feel welcome. This group is for LGBTQ people over the age of 21, single or coupled, to cultivate new friendships while exploring Los Angeles and its equally awesome neighb …

Come and play in a conscious way! Explore, learn, grow, evolve, practice, and develop community with open minded, alive, awake people. Sexual energy is a powerful tool for transformation, healing, solidifying relationship, and community building. This group is about helping Los Angelenos meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any and all sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings that …

Hi, I'm Chiaku, the organizer of Classy Black's! Classy Blacks invites all Black males to join, as well as Black females. We would like an even count of Black males and Black females in the group, to balance things out. What is Classy Blacks: Classy Blacks is a group designed specifically for classy Black people, who keep it real! (2 snaps). This group is designed for realist , people who are down to earth and honest, and authentic, if you will. This group was destined for people with sophisti …

I started this group because I believe that you, very young parents-to-be need to connect with one another. Becoming a premature parent isn't easy, it has its own set of challenges and issues. If you are under 20 years old and expecting your first child, please come hang out twice a month with other young mamas and papas-to-be and chat, learn some meditation tips while asking questions, socializing, making new friends. I'm here to facilitate and answer your questions but this is mainly an oppor …

We have a different philosophy to dating. We create a natural fun, friendly environment, where you can relax and be yourself along with 20+ single people (ages 40's-60's). We meet as a group for an evening of friendly conversation, good food, and a chance to increase your circle of friends. The events are brought together based on age, mutual interest, education and background. The relaxed setting relieves the pressure of dating and increases your chances of meeting someone interesting and compa …

Do you want to get started on a regular juicing program? Not sure what to expect or how to do it? Would you like to learn the tips and secrets that I have developed juicing? I truly believe that the reason why people are unhealthy, obese and susceptible to cancer and other health issues in America is due to the poor nature of foods that are relatively cheap, convenient and accessible. Suffering from borderline high blood pressure and sugar levels no matter what it seemed like I did, it was time …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

ABOUT THE NEXT MEETING - REMOTE VIEWING The next meeting will be Saturday, May 18 starting at noon or 2pm depending on your interests. At noon we will show the video, The Path from the Monroe Institute. It explains the greater reality that allows for abilities like remote viewing. For those who know the theory, and are more interested in the practical application, the exercises will start at 2pm and will go to 5pm. Whether you start at noon or 2pm, you'll get a basic introduction to procedures f …

Join us!  We are looking to do various types of meet ups such as at your favorite restaurants, coffee shops, beaches to exercise and farmers markets! Let's inspire, learn, encourage each other to lead a healthy lifestyle AND most importantly make positive friendships.  Let's share our love for making green smoothies or juicing with others!  Let's have fun and be healthy together!

LOS ANGELES: SoCal Oneness, a local, grassroots presence of Oneness University, a spiritual organization founded to alleviate human suffering at its roots by awakening humanity into oneness, announced today that they will be hosting a series of events during a “Week of Grace”, which will take place in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego from Feb 2-9, 2013. The focus of each event is to help people end internal suffering through Awakening or Enlightenment and gain the same level of inner fr …

About NatureBridge: 40 years is just the beginning We brought our first students to Yosemite National Park in 1971. Forty years later, more than 30,000 K-12 students from more than 600 schools participate in our three- to five-day field science programs each year in Yosemite National Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Olympic National Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and Channel Islands National Park. Access for all students is fundamental In 40 years we’ve introdu …

Our Common Thread provides the networking opportunities, knowledge and unconditional support that you need to realize your dreams in business. Our meetings and speaker events offer a non-competitive atmosphere to deepen our understanding of each member’s unique approach to her profession. As women, we naturally bond and uplift one another. At Our Common Thread we utilize our natural instincts to foster close relationships that fuel our ability to act as each other’s marketing team and sales forc …