If you've ever wanted to learn how to take better photos, but you don't want to get bogged down with all the technical stuff, then you're going to love this. This unique meetup group is for you if: You own a camera (or smart phone with a camera) and you'd really like to use it more, but you're not really sure where to start and what to do. Maybe you've taken a photography workshop before or tried picking up one of those thick, boring books, but you quickly got overwhelmed and overloaded with th …

Boston Photography Center  was founded to share ideas and knowledge; to educate, mount group exhibitions, and promote the advancement of the fantastic art of photography and photographers in the state of Massachusetts. Here in The Center we believe that photography is a powerful language for creating, interpreting and expressing . The Center provides: · Ongoing juried exhibitions of fine art photography by artists from around the world. · Educational programming and workshops taught by leading p …

This is a group for people to learn from each other practical, natural health information. Through free exchange of information, the group hopes to promote wellness and build friendships. You can come share your home remedies for back aches, and ask the group what to try to avoid migraines. Whatever your health concern, someone in the group may have insights to help you achieve your goals.

We're looking forward to meeting you for a fun, easy and useful session of breathing and meditation practice! We started this club to gather a community of people who are interested in using these practices for personal growth and social responsibility. We will learn about 'dahnjon' breathing based on practices from Dahn Yoga and ancient Korean healing techniques.  We will also have a chance to talk about the connection between traditional meditation practices and modern scientific understanding …

The purpose of our group is to get people together to learn and share information related to getting along in the great outdoors without a car or a radio or a barbecue grill. "Survival" means a lot of things to a lot of people and we'd love to hear your ideas on the topic. In the beginning we will probably get together infrequently, mostly for 2 or 3 night trips; the more people get involved, the more opportunities we'll have to meet up to talk and then go out to practice! Imagine hiking into …

This is a group for folks who love tea, who want to learn more about using herbs to be healthy, who want to be able to find their own herbs and make their own medicines, and who just love plants! We plan events that range from evening classes to plant walks to tea parties to wilderness weekends. Join us for classes and outings all about herbs and plant medicine - all with a tasty cup of tea, of course!

Join other Mamas-to-Be to discuss any questions you have about pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, postpartum care... and everything in between! Meet and get to know other local pregnant women... learn, relax, and feel free to complain a little too! We will have local experts coming to speak about various topics including: prenatal nutrition, chiropractic care for pregnancy, prenatal yoga, options for childbirth education, birth and postpartum doula care, baby registry, cloth diapering …

Fashion minded people are welcomed to join us. People who want to learn about the fine art of head wrapping. Social coffee, tea and/or picnic's depending on the weather. Learn and share easy techniques to practice for home use. Hands on styling by a local wrap designers. Locations will be scheduled monthly around the greater Boston and beyond. Bring scarves 1.5-2 yards x 20"24" to practice and bring a friend to receive a free summer scarf.

SWIMMING AGAINST THE STREAM: THE BOSTON VOLUNTEERS They said it was impossible. They said it couldn't be done. Create a way to organize and empowers thousands of caring people to help fellow Bostonians in need? And do it in a no-hassle, no commitment way where folks can easily choose where and how they want to help? When we started the Boston Volunteers, we bucked all the trends. No mandatory training sessions for new people. No large corporate structures or high costs. Simply a bunch of good- …

The Exploring Eros meetup is for individuals (and couples!) interested in sharing and learning about love, sexuality, men and women, relationships and the ecstatic.....creating more connection and capacity for enjoyment.  This group will be exploring a wide range of topics both in the personal and the broader social and cultural contexts. All denominations, orientations and lifestyles are welcome. Some of the potential topics to be explored include: Modern Love & Relationships What is Love? T …

Welcome men interested in healthy touch and authentic connection Welcome to the meetup group of the Male Healthy Touch Club(tm).  We welcome you to join our private community offering gatherings and workshops where you can enjoy and explore touch that is platonic, sensual and sometimes erotic -- including massage exchange, sensual touch, spiritual and tantric practices, sacred touch, energy healing, rituals, social and personal growth events -- individually and in group settings. Currently most …

Do you wonder why others are in satisfying loving relationships and you are not? Do you wonder what you're "doing wrong"? Are you confused about what “Intimacy” actually means? (No, it doesn't mean “sex.”) Are you frustrated with one-night stands or platonic dates? Are you ready to create the relationship of your heart’s desire? You deserve it! This Meetup group is dedicated to teaching you the very necessary skills of Intimacy that you need to create deep, long-lasting relationship(s). The end …

Safely explore and learn about Boston gay BDSM,  bondage and erotic m4m spanking in a healthy atmosphere. Meet with other friendly Boston gay and bisexual men interested in exploring kink, BDSM and fetish in a safe, fun and healthy ways whether privately and in group events. Join us if you would like to meet and connect offline with other men. The online experience is not the only way, and it is not necessary to have a lot of experience, gear & dungeon equipment, spend time in bars, or travel t …

The Allan Kardec Spiritist Society of Massachusetts is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to the dissemination and practice of Spiritism in Somerville, MA since 1990. Study Groups. A Spiritism study group meets every Tuesday at 7:30pm, followed by spiritual passes therapy. These meetings are open to the general public. MeetUps. Periodically we will select a topic of general interest to develop under the light of Spiritism. The goal is to meet like minded people, study Spiritism …

Do you wonder why others are dating and you are not? Do you wonder what you're "doing wrong?" Are you left feeling dissatisfied and confused after a date? Are you frustrated and feeling hopeless? Ready to create the relationship that you desire? You deserve it! This Meetup group is dedicated to teaching you the skills you need to create the relationship(s) you desire. YOU WILL LEARN TO: *Become naturally flirtatious...the kind of woman that people naturally gravitate towards *Create an aura that …

Have you ever experienced that utter exhiliration of "being in the zone"? When everything felt perfect, you could see the world crystal clear and time seemed elastic? Taketina is a unique way that allows you to encounter that sense of "being in the zone". TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and intere …

The Fifth Commandment "You shall not kill." The purpose of this group is to organize against the Massachusetts ballot question (November 2012) which seeks to legalize assisted suicide. Catholics and others in the Boston area who want to stop the new law are encouraged to join this independent grassroots effort. We speak only for ourselves. We will emphasize the Fifth Commandment and the Natural Law as the foundation of our opposition to state-sanctioned self-murder. We will communicate by email …

MU-FA-SA and O-HI-O to All that’s just my way of saying Hello! On May 4, 2013 Boston Raw Food Living will Celebrate 2 Years! When I started this group it was my hope to create a supportive environment that was engaging and inspiring. Now sixteen meetups later I feel that this hope has grown into much more than I could have ever imagined possible. We have accomplished so much over this time together… We have been open to leaning and willing and able to teach. As we continue into the future togeth …