This group is for the beginner and the experienced contemplative. We explore practice and discuss Vipassana, Samatha, and Pranayama as ways to still the body and mind gain calm, and stillness of thought. With so much going on in our worlds we need a quiet time and place to just sit. Each class is separated into small sections so that even the newest to meditation can gain benefit and gently build their practice. Other group meetings we have planned are for health care providers, both professiona …

This group is working on the state and national level to establish single-payer healthcare - the only truly universal health care for Colorado or the US. (Other so-called universal coverage plans like Obama's don't include everyone due to the exorbitant expenses involved in insurance mandates). The idea is everybody in, nobody out (NOT 75-95% of the people will have coverage, but everyone). It is based on: 1)public financing (cheaper than the total current spending going on right now between …

Welcome to the Denver Metro Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network! Holistic Moms Network is a support, education and social network for parents interested in green living, natural and alternative health care and mindful parenting. Wherever you are on your holistic path we welcome you to join our diverse, nonjudgmental environment. Our group welcomes moms and dads with children of any ages, as well as expecting parents and grandparents. We hold monthly meetings with speakers or activities in add …

… Each individual who comes through our doors may have questions about:  furthering their spiritual practices  healing ailments that have not responded to mainstream health care  how to recover from addictions  how heart-centered modalities can change our lives  healing very specific maladies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, etc.     ABOUT OUR MEETUP We are available to explain our modalities, and will offer introductory mini sessions to all who seek a deeper understanding of how E …

Over the past year in my first paid job as a counselor, I have found myself wanting to meet other new counselors who I can call and vent to about the high stress of our jobs and discuss different therapeutic techniques. I'm learning how to balance being fully invested and passionate about this field with the right amount of self care. The mental health field is extremely draining with high burnout rates, because so many counselors forget about taking care of themselves. I want to make sure to st …

Hello, my name is Cheryl and I have been a care giver for the past 5 years caring for the elderly. Some have Dementia and Alzheimer's and others have different needs from care givers. The purpose of this group is to support care givers through a Modern Day Meditation Practice as well as one to one coaching support. The Meditation Practice allows for our feelings to be released so we can open our hearts and make room for the love and compassion to fill us. This practice is unique to each person a …

Unique Starts (US) is a group designed for familes with baby/babies in the NICU or a NICU graduate. Having a child in the NICU or having just brought them home, can bring up many questions and emotions. This group was started by a group of women in the family health care field, whose goal is to support these families and provide additional services and education around their own unique start.

If you receive Disability Benefits or know someone that does, we can discuss an array of topics including reasons to work and answer questions such as: Will I lose my benefits? − Cash payments − Health care How do I get the skills and experience I need? What if I have to stop working? We will discuss work incentives and what happens if you decide to go back to work and how it will affect your benefits. Do you want to know what happens if you stop work after you complete your work trial period? W …

… With my nursing backgound, comfort level with the human body, and female perspective I will be discussing all these issues in depth and will answer all those questions you've always wished you could ask a health care professional ... especially one of the opposite sex! Price of $39 includes your own copy of "Please Dear, Not Tonight: The Truth About Women and Sex." Please plan to arrive between 5:30 and 6 PM to order your food and drink for the evening. (Not included in the $39.) We absolutely …

… Where you can get your questions answered honestly and with a real health care professional, whose goal is not to judge, but to teach? Let me assure you, this Meetup is strictly about helping you grow your knowledge of the opposite sex. Specifically, it has everything to do with better understanding WOMEN in the bedroom. For if men can better understand their women's needs and detailed anatomy better, and if women can understand their OWN bodies better, then some amazing stuff can happen! Sorr …

… About Your Facilitator: Annette Houghtling, MA, NCC Psychotherapist in Private Practice Annette believes emotional health and well-being is primarily derived from positive relational attachments to others. Finding and nurturing supportive and caring relationships is a major key, she has found, for helping her clients with bipolar disorder effectively manage their symptoms and build a healthier sense of self. Annette encourages the social benefits of a compassionate support group, and the buildin …

Bamboozled! Would America be in the financial mess it's in today if the Dolts in DC and the Wonks on Wall Street truly understood economics and personal finance? Rediscover the secrets of personal economics that the Founders of America and the generations since relied on to built a strong economy and created a safe, healthy, and abundant lifestyle for the largest number of citizens ever. EUREKONOMISTS[TM] are resurrecting the economic principles and financial practices that made America grea …

The mission of the Colorado Doulas Association is to organize and support doulas in the state of Colorado for the purpose of promoting public education relating to pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, to work actively to improve maternal/child birth outcomes and to empower women and families as active participants in maternity and postpartum care. This meetup group's purpose is to help spread the word about cool things on the calendar for birth professionals.

… Introduce, explain, and simplify New Media Marketing and it's relevance and application in the Health & Beauty Industry. 3. Educate professionals in effective marketing strategies and best-practice business concepts to secure success today and for youunlimited tomorrows. 3. Provide quality opportunities through live networking, bootcamps, seminars, and tele/web-inars for industry professionals to collaborate, connect, and combat our down economy. 4. Create an empowering & nurturing environ …

People who have rejected the standard approach to religion, in whole, or in part is a growing phenomenon.  As much as 30% of the US population considers themselves, "spiritual but not religious"..  and the growing movement has spawned it's own acronym..  SBNR. We are a group of people who want to be free to explore a variety of spiritual truths, and decide for ourselves, what we find meaningful and helpful in our lives.  Here at SBNR, we are working to build a caring community where you don't ha …

Change it up this year: Lose weight during the holiday season instead of gaining weight! Are you dreading the holidays because of all the extra weight you gain? Do you end up making the same New Years Resolution to take better care of yourself? Why let the holidays get the best of you when it should really be a time to celebrate? Finish your year out strong so that you can go into 2012 feeling physically and mentally better than ever! Join our weight loss challenge that begins Tuesday, N …