Living in the east end of Long Island, we are a community of farmers , fishermen, locals , artists and weekenders --surrounded by incredible natural beauty. Now is the time to bring all those together who seek a more healthier , more sustainable lifestyle. Weather you are a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or even flexatarian--- let's meetup and share our love of great food with new friends in our beautiful community.

The Sunday Love Feast takes place weekly. It's an afternoon of bhakti yoga (the yoga of love and devotion). The program includes Tulasi Puja, Guru Puja, and a Bhagavad-gita class, followed by a questions and answers session. Next is kirtan (singing God's names in call-and-response fashion) with dancing, and finally a sumptuous multi-course vegetarian feast. Anyone interested in kirtan, bhakti yoga, spirituality, the Bhagavad-gita or vegetarianism is encouraged to join us for all or part of the p …

This group is dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits ( human, animal, and environmental) of a vegan lifestyle. Raw foodists and vegetarians are welcome. Others who wish to learn more about a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle are welcome to join us as well! We are interested in meeting like minded friends to share info, socialize, enjoy the great outdoors, and share potlucks. We encourage an interest in animal advocacy = education, demonstrations ( your ideas?) as a means of speaking out for …

The thing Artists and Activists have in common is a passion for their work. I hope to mesh these passions in this group. Art, political and social activism have long been happy bedfellows. Think of Picasso’s Guernica Night, Susan Crile’s Abu Graib series, and more locally to Connecticut, the Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11 by Graydon Parrish housed at the New Britain Museum of American Art. As they say, a picture says a thousand words and what better way to convey these kinds of messag …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and practicing yoga for mind, body and soul. A world renowned teacher Swami Mukundananda is on USA tour and visiting many states teaching yoga and meditation techniques. Each session is unique and something new to offer in terms of yoga poses, breathing exercises and meditation techniques. All sessions are FREE to attend. Just need to bring your own yoga mat and Swamiji will do the rest. This is a unique opportunity for anyone contemplating yoga …

PHOTO: GMO FREE CT! RAW FOODS + SUPERFOODS + SUPER HERBAL ELIXIRS + SUPPORT = The Best Group Ever!!!!!!!!!! Meet fellow Raw/Live Foodists near you! Come to a local Raw/Live Food Meetup to have fun, share raw/live food meals, and discuss healthy lifestyles! Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! CATCH A HEALTHY HABIT CAFE 39 Unquowa Rd Fairfield Ct (203)292-8190 www.catchahealthyhabit.com M-T 8am-3pm / Wed-Fri 8m-6pm / Sat 9am-6pm / Sun 11-4pm

What is Long Island Vegan Family Network? We are a community of families who get together to provide our kids with a safe, relaxing, and fun environment where they can be themselves, and where they know the food will be vegan. Our kids deserve a place where they can feel nurtured and validated by others who share their values. And guess what? We parents need that too! So please join us. Let's meet at least once a month, build community and foster new friendships. We were inspired by the success …

...Where vegans feel at home, and the not-yet-meat-free-but-looking-to-get-there are warmly welcomed. Whether you've been following a vegan diet for many years, for a few days, or you're just starting to think about it... we invite you to join us for fun, food, community & outreach! Do you wonder why more & more people are going meat-free, egg-free, dairy-free? Then check out this letter I wrote just for you.* Here's more information about the meetup group, and how to use it. And to help make o …

We are a group of people from all walks of life who are passionate about Health & Wellness. Our goal is to nurture, support and cultivate a group of like-minded people who wish to live healthy, in what is quickly becoming, an unhealthy world. We strive to offer a variety of well organized, health related activities such as: Cooking classes/demos to learn healthy, organic, whole food preparation Dining at Vegetarian and Vegan restaurants Guest speakers to discuss healthy living and holistic opti …

Dear God, Universe, Spirit, Can I call you GUS for short? I don't know what to call you, and I don't know where to find you. I've tried meditation, but I get distracted by shiny objects. I've tried vegetarianism, but get distracted by pulled pork sliders. I've tried chastity, but I think we all know how well that turned out. Of course, none of this is news to You, You being omniscient and all. So where do I go to connect with like-minded people? Where do I go to understand my connection with You …

This is a a group for people who live and work on LI, temporarily or long-term, but who recognize we are in one of the greatest metropolitan areas in the world. It's for people who are creatures of the city, with all its diversity, possibilities, opportunities, and excitement. To be sure, we will make excursions into the city--and that includes Queens and Brooklyn as well as Manhattan...and let's not forget the Bronx and Staten Island as well. However, we will get together here on Long Island to …

We meet together for meditation twice a month on 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Anyone interested in meditation is invited to join us whether you have experience or not. Get information on workshops, talks and retreats on meditation, spirituality, and related topics. We practice Jyoti Meditation, meditation on the inner Light as taught by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. Programs are free and open to everyone.

Come join us at the Turkish Cultural Center Long Island for cooking classes and other great events! The cooking classes will be announced on this meetup page and when in session will be held every other Saturday at our branch in Deer Park, NY. Every once in awhile we will announce other great events that take place at the Turkish Cultural Center. We're looking forward to meeting culinary enthusiasts interested in learning more about one of the best examples of Mediterranean cuisine. Check us out …

We use simple, easy-to-use breathing techniques and meditation to relieve stress and improve personal well-being. The processes help one to "sink into that core of silence" that is in everyone of us. This silent center that we all are is joy, peace and love. Regular practice helps to expand that centeredness and make it a part of everyday life.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about plant based nutrition. Whether you are a full-fledged vegan, an aspiring vegetarian, or just dipping your nose into the wonderful world of plants. We offer monthly workshops to learn about this type of eating. Often we will have cooking demonstrations, many samples, recipes, question and answer and discussion. More than anything we want to help each other to lead healthy lifestyles and treat our bodies as temples.

If you are interested in an active lifestyle and want to continue and protect your health you may want to check out our group. We offer: WELL Read: Our monthly book club related to health and fitness. WELL Said: Expert presentations on specific health topics i.e.,  Optimized Structure For Optimal Performance:How Optimized Structure Can Help You Be The Very Best Runner With The Least Amount Of Injuries. WELL Informed: Expert panel discusses on topical and controversial health topics i.e., Pal …