This group is for NYC's Upper West Side parents who are looking to meet, support each other and share their experiences with holistic parenting. Holistic parenting is a catch-all term that can include, but is not limited to, attachment parenting, positive parenting, bed-sharing or co-sleeping, breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering, the use of alternative/complementary medicines, vaccine alternatives, child-directed weaning, elimination communication, natural birth, homebirth and the use o …

Are you looking for something more than just a playdate? Do you long to "find your tribe" of like-minded folks with whom to form true friendships for both parent and child? "A Living Family" was created 2 mamas, and their husbands and children, to provide a community of support in NJ (and PA) for natural, traditional and gentle parenting ideas and practices. Our foundation is trust: in our bodies, our intuition and our children. At our Meetups we discuss topics of interest: informed/natural/home …

… Meetings are open-ended discussions on mothering through breastfeeding and related aspects of birth, nutrition, and parenting. Mothers-to-be, mothers, grandmothers, babies, and children are always welcome to attend. LLL Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their children. They are also volunteers and are accredited by LLLI to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Leaders are available to help in person at meetings, over the phone, and online. Citi …

  Welcome, Are you are looking to connect with other Moms and Dads about natural childbirth or want to find information, support and resources closer to home?  This group is for anyone interested in natural childbirth in the Queens area. We are located in Astoria but would like to welcome members from all over Queens. This is a group of expectant parents that are looking for a place to meet other parents-to-be that are exploring and planning natural childbirth. Moms that have had a natural chil …

This is the meetup group for the Bergen County NJ Chapter of the national non-profit organization, Holistic Moms Network. We meet monthly in Paramus, NJ. All are welcome to attend one or two meetings to check us out and see if our group is a good fit for you. There isn't a fee to become a member of our meetup group, though there is a membership cost to join the Holistic Moms Network. To become a member, click here: http://www.holisticmoms.org/category/connect/membership/ The Holistic Moms Networ …

How would you like to turn all your movements, from sitting at a desk to walking down the street into an opportunity to create alignment, flexibility, and strength in your body? In this Meetup group we will be learning techniques to do exactly that. The Franklin Method will not only provide the tools to transform movement practices such as yoga, pilates, dance, or your exercise routines, but it will transform how you experience your body. Since we all live in our bodies this change will reach …

Looking to connect with moms, dads, and expecting parents in New York City on a journey of living holistically and green. This is for mostly New York City parents, but parents from the Tri-State area are welcomed. Hi, my name is Jean Menges and I am a holistic mom. I have been on this path since the birth of my first child in 2005. Now I have two. While my background is also in holistic health services, I have had challenges in connecting with local like-minded moms or families on a similar path …

We need to immediately de-tox our homes of the countless harsh and dangerous chemicals we use there everyday. Our indoor air is far more polluted than outdoor air. Since WWII, over 70,000 synthetic chemicals have been created in the U.S. and less than 2% have ever been tested for toxicity, carcinogens and birth defects. Many manufacturers of these household products are not required to list all the ingredients contained in these items.  We need to pressure our elected representatives to force th …

For breath is life, and if you breathe well you will live long on earth. ~Sanskrit Proverb If you would like to participate in a community of support, cooperation, and sharing and be kept current on Rebirthing Breathwork in the NYC area please join this group. Monthly Meditation Circles, Healing Arts seminars, events and opportunities.. blessings, peace

The 19th century brought a time of great experimentation in religious expression in the Western world. The Enlightenment of the 17th and 18th centuries had permanently changed the intellectual landscape. If miracles were being performed, it was the natural philosophers not the religious authorities who were bringing them to the public. To many of the period, a gauntlet had been thrown down. Prove that religion was more then idle superstition or step aside and let the "light of progress" cast awa …

… Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy with a high level of commitment is called a yogi or yogini.[13] The goals of yoga are varied and range from improving health to achieving moksha.[14] Within the Hindu monist schools of Advaita Vedanta, Shaivism and Jainism, the goal of yoga takes the form of moksha, which is liberation from all worldly suffering and the cycle of birth and death (samsara), at which point there is a realization of identity with the Supreme Brahman. In the M …

After giving birth, to my beautiful triplet daughters, I shed over 100 pounds the natural way. No shakes, smoothies, liposuction or drugs. I just ate right and kept on moving. Now, as a health and fitness expert, I enjoy helping other moms and their families live healthier, full lives. Join me for one of my hot, hot, hot cardio parties: ZUMBA WITH PATTI, ROOTS N RIDDIMS (The West Indian Workout!) or GOSPEL GROOVES (faith and fitness in one!). Find me at www.moveitwithpatti.com or www.pattihoff.c …