Join others in Orange County on the raw vegan adventure! We share raw food meals, and discuss raw vegan nutrition, as well as holistic health and eco living. We host regular potlucks, picnics, and attend raw food preparation classes, informative health lectures and other related events. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! Thank you for being a part of our community!  

Learn about health and nutrition by attending some free seminars hosted by the organizer, Kathy Kalaf, trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City. Kathy is trained as a nutritional counselor and health coach.  First workshop is on "The Sugar Blues".  Kathy is also the founder of a 501c3 nonprofit organization that raises awareness of the dangers of antibiotics, steroids, and birth control use, at www.atlanticjourneytowellness.org.  She also owns and operates Candida.co …

As an Ayurvedic practitioner, I often hear the hesitancy when speaking about giving an Ayurvedic cooking classes. The typical response used to be "I don't like Indian food." Well... no worries! These classes are fun, tasty, and the menus are varied from different cultures and what people are familiar with. The menus are carefully chosen to be one that is easy to prepare as well as accepted by the audience in which it is being served. There are of course Indian cuisine classes if they are request …

This group is for anyone who is interested in the GAPS nutritional protocol. Members will receive education and support from two certified GAPS practitioners and other members who are living the GAPS lifestyle. GAPS is an acronym for Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and was coined by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She holds a Degree in Medicine and  Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In 1998 Dr. Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic where she specia …

… . -- Learn new facts about animal rights and nutrition. -- Help animals. For a brief overview of the organization's purposes, principles, mission, and meeting format, please visit http://files.meetup.com/1534839/Verbal%20Vegans%20Princip....

We are a family of three Michael (Family Chiropractor/Nutrition) Lael (Full Time Mom) and Kai(20mo) who are passionate about all things Healthy and Beach Related. This group is in Conjuction with Pathways Magazine, http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/ and his a "Pathways Connect" group. This group is for families and expecting families to meet, and learn, discuss and share on the topics of natural health, and to play and hang out with like minded folks. All views and styles of parenting are w …

The OC Gardening Club (OCGC) and GryFy: GRow Your Food Yourself are the premier gardening meetups in orange county. These meetups are a great place for gardeners and plant people to gather and enjoy the many gardening events in Orange County. The emphasis of OCGC is on ornamentals. Besides making you aware of public gardening events, we are trying to organize into smaller groups that meet to discuss particular ornamentals like African violets, begonias, irises, lilies, plumerias, roses, etc. Whe …

We are two graduate students of Traditional Chinese Medicine looking to foster a community of like-minded individuals who have an interest in holistic medicine, organic gardening, healthy diet , nutrition, herbs, balanced exercise, spiritual and therapeutic practices, meditation, nature, yoga, qi gong, tai chi and other wellness modalities. Some event ideas include; movie & discussion, potlucks, nature walks, qi gong, bike rides, cooking parties, garden talks & canning events. The purpose of our …

… All classes taught by Julie James, Master Herbalist, herbal & nutritional educator, & Master Gardener.

What is San Clemente Walking & Hiking Group?We are a fun group of local people that leave in the City of San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and love to get outdoors, get some fresh air on the weekends and meet new people in the community. Who is the Organizer of the Group?Orshi McNaughton is the organizer, but occasionally Austin Johns will lead some of the hikes.How do I get a hold of the Organizer if I have a question?Orshi can be reached on her cell phone at (949) 929-0140 or via e …

Come learn about the amazing benefits of juicing, this meet up is for everyone from Raw Food juicing to those just looking to discover new recipes or just enjoy fellowship with other juicers. Get together for healthy juice samples and classes such as Juicing to help with weight loss, detoxification, super healthy skin, increased energy, and disease prevention. I am a local License Health and Beauty Wellness Professional and love helping others experience abundant health for themselves and entire …

… There are 5 basic principles of Yoga: 1 ~ Proper Diet: a balanced diet based on whole organic foods, avoiding or limiting processed & refined foods. 2 ~ Proper Exercise: Postures/Asanas; tones and stretches our body, 3 ~ Proper Breathing (Pranayama) teaches us how to recharge our body & control our mental well being & state of mind, 4 ~ Proper Relaxation: teaches us how to let go of fears and worries allowing us to release tension in our muscles and conserve our energy 5 ~ Positive Thinking and …