So what does being a hippie mean?  The dictionary defines it as "A person who opposes and rejects many of the conventional standards and customs of society, especially one who advocates extreme liberalism in sociopolitical attitudes and lifestyles."   hmmm.  I like to think of it in simpler terms "peace, love, happiness and hippies." "To be a hippie you must believe in peace as the way to resolve differences among peoples, ideologies and religions. The way to peace is through love and tolerance. …

ape99 is loosely based on the 100th monkey effect. this is a phenomenon in which a learned behavior spreads instantaneously from one group to all related groups once a critical mass is reached. in Lyall Watson’s 1979 book Lifetide, he tells of a group of scientists who observed a group of macaques that learned to wash sweet potatoes, allowing them to eat more of each potato. through observation and repetition, the younger generation of monkeys adopted this new behavior. the researchers noted tha …

You are in the right place if you are serious about never seeing a doctor again!  This group is for anyone of any age who wants to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle well into their golden years. Our focus is on developing positive habits in our health and relationships, sharing information and creating a playful co-creative environment.  Please join us on our journey of self empowerment and discovery.  Live and skyped in special guests, chocolate bliss, education all with a light touch.  Me …

Healthy Weight for Life... It's not a diet... It's a Lifestyle! Are you ready to stop feeling tired, stressed, overweight and frustrated? Are you ready to make a change? Are you ready to live life to the fullest? Take charge today! Join us and learn about how to establish healthy lifestyle to maintain healthy weight for life; How NOT to diet; How to shop for healthy foods; how to read and understand labels; Healthy alternatives to fast food; Ways to target fat loss to increase muscle mass …

This is a group for people who have chosen low carbohydrate diets as a permanent lifestyle - who want to go out to restaurants, cook together and eat together. The group does not make a distinction between the various low carb diets, although everyone has to meet the requirements of their choices/needs in this area - and the group should try to support them.

You're in the right place if you want to learn about aromatherapy, essential oils, natural health, hormonal balance, alternative health and green living. Meet with other local people who are interested in these topics. Essential oils are also powerful tools for enhancing your spiritual life. We learn about essential oils, their effects on the body, mind and emotions and how to integrate essential oils into other modalities like healthy cooking, massage therapy, accupuncture, dentistry, reik …

Are you interested in meeting others who share your enthusiasm about achieving high energy health and vitality by incorporating raw and living foods into their life? Would you like to learn new recipes, share stories, learn valuable health information and get support? Come to our Potlucks to meet others interested in raw foods and health, get support, share a raw meal, and watch a DVD or live speaker related to the raw foods lifestyle and health.

  This group is for anyone who is watching their weight or blood sugar by controlling their carbohydrate intake. Let's get healthy, lose weight, and gain some friends along the way!   If you're trying (or thinking about trying) the Atkins diet, South Beach, Paleo, Protein Power, the Zone, VLC, or another low-carb way of eating, you should be joining us. If you or someone you know is at risk for metabolic syndrome (aka syndrome X or prediabetes), diabetes, or cardiovascular or heart disease, you …

Our group will meet to discuss certain aspects of an anti-cancer lifestyle. This would be of interest to people who have been diagnosed with cancer, as well as those who would like to learn about risk factors and how to possibly reduce them. Our time together will be broken in two segments: First, information will be introduced and discussed. The second half of our time will be focused on group coaching based on the information that has just been shared.

HOW CAN A BODY POSITIVE & HEALTH AT EVERY SIZE APPROACH TO LIFE HELP ME? Is your life on hold while your strive for a "goal weight"?  Research shows fat's role in health is exaggerated.  People of all sizes can make choices that support fitness and health. "Today I will be good to myself." is the essence of Health At Every Size (sm). Moving our bodies, savoring foods we like and respecting ourselves are all elements that lead to health and greater happiness. …

We are a massage exchange group. Come learn and practice. We will start with two meetings per month and grow from there. We will meet and enjoy the magic of touch. We will meet in several locations in Austin. Small and large groups will form and grow. Bring your questions and ideas. This is not a new group, it is a new meetup group. Call for more details, 512-650-7171.

If you are interested in eating healthier and making long term changes in your diet this is the group for you. I created this group to help inform and empower others about the importance of good health. Do you want to know how you can increase your energy and boost your metabolism without drugs? If so this group is for you, this group will cover a variety of topics that have to do with health and how the food you eat affects your health. Are you looking for ways to lose weight naturally and actu …

We come together to enjoy the Practice of Yoga in its various expressions. Everyone is welcome: men and women, younger and older, more and less flexible, the people who wish to become stronger or are already strong and wish to learn new insights about Yoga - be it postures, breath or meditation techniques. Students have nicknamed our classes 'Happy yoga'. We truly submerge ourselves in the practice that improves every aspect of our lives. We clear our minds, work on concentration, gradually free …

Synergy Fitness Austin was born as an idea with a simple focus: Inspire, encourage, motivate and lead others to healthier, happier living. This is  achieved through three core aspects: making fitness fun, education about whole food nutrition, and long term friendships based on encouragement, motivation and accountability. We believe that the synergistic combination of these three core values (fitness, nutrition, relationship) is critical to helping our friends and clients achieve a healthier, ha …

We all lead very hectic, stressful, energy-draining lives - daily.  We don't get enough sleep, we don't exercie enough and we eat the wrong foods all too often.  This is the real world in which we (and our clients) all live.  (I've heard of some people who work out every day, eat very healthy and get the exact right amount of sleep every day -- but I've never met any of them personally.) We are a group of wellness practitioners in the Cedar Park/North West Austin area who want to network with ot …