My name is Arthur Schwartz and I am director of Integral Hypnosis, a local hypnotherapy and philosophical counseling practice located in Newton. This meetup group sponsors informational discussions in comfortable cafes and other relaxing environments. Subjects for discussion focus on a variety of self-improvement and other issues including: Stress reduction. Anxiety. Motivation. Peak performance in work and sports. Health and wellness. Weight loss. Smoking cessation. Past life regression. Philos …

Meet and practice mindfulness, relaxation, stress-management and wellness with others, and discuss central life-issues with like-minded individuals. Mindfulness meditation practice is a proven way to manage stress more effectively, enhance physical and mental health and well-being, and improve one's overall quality of life. Over a thousand studies have proven the benefit of mindfulness meditation for the relief of stress, pain, anxieties and panic, depression, obsessive thinking, and for emotion …

… Laughter helps control high blood pressure by reducing the release of stress-related hormones 4. Laughter is anti-aging. It increases blood supply to the face, nourishing the skin and making it glow. 5. Laughter is a stress buster. It reduces the levels of stress hormones. 6. Laughter is an aerobic exercise equivalent to any other standard aerobic exercise.

Ease your mind Calm your body Increase your creativity And sense of well being Drop in relaxation sessions Use this opportunity to practice most common relaxation exercises in a warm, supportive group atmosphere. Cost: $10 per session Location: Cambridge, MA  

… The benefits of practicing Qigong include: * Reduced stress, anxiety and depression * Improved sleep quality * Increased energy * Lowered blood pressure * Improved organ function

… Tranquility Yoga offers ongoing Svaroopa® Yoga classes, as well as special workshops and events, all of which are geared toward developing self awareness and management of stress. Additionally, private Yoga Therapy sessions are available for people in chronic pain who are looking for alternatives to manage that pain. This style of Yoga is truly life changing. Here is what students have said: I have seen a remarkable change in me since last year.  I did a lot of shovelling several days ago.  I a …

Belly Dance and Relaxation/Meditation Classes Using movement is a powerful way to connect with life, yourself and your creative nature. Movement has the power to create shifts in consciousness, helping you overcome obstacles and creating inner peace. Belly Dance Belly Dance movements target waist, stomach, hips, thighs and bottom. Graceful arm movements tone upper body. You will discover muscles you never knew you had as you learn to control and isolate each one, strengthening and improving tone …

… Step by step we connect to ourselves, to others, and to something greater in the Universe. Stress and worry melt away and a new space for healing and transformation opens up. Held weekly in Cambridge, MA. All are welcome! Merry is available to facilitate Bliss Dance for special events and groups of all ages.

This group will begin with a full-day workshop weekend of March 31 - April 1. It will continue as a Boston-based peer support group. The group assumes that we are all leaders -- at work, in our homes, and in our communities. It is designed for anyone who experiences pressure, where relationships form an important part of everyday life. This workshop will help participants to see and shift non-verbal patterns, and to become more skillful under pressure. You will learn how to: • Manage stress, con …

… tlet • Expressive art • Personality & body typing – MBTI, Enneagram, Ayurveda, prioritization of values • I Ching • Jellyfish watching – a study shows that watching jellyfish swim causes the production of a hormone in humans' saliva that reduces stress Topic requests and guest speakers/instructors are welcome.

The Stoneham Wellness Group is for folks interested in complementary medicine and a wellness lifestyle. Events are generally held at The Barefoot Dragonfly: A Reflexology Wellness Center on Main Street in Stoneham, MA. Events may include topics on aromatherapy, meditation, healthy cooking/eating, stress management, do it yourself classes and much more!

This group is for people who want to get more out of life. There is a regular weekly group where members are asked to come regularly titled "Create the Life You've Always Wanted." In addition to the regular group there are other events exploring issues such as Anger Management, Stress Reduction, Relationships and other issues around personal growth and self-empowerment. For more information about the weekly group, the separate workshops or me go to my web site at www.glennbigonet.com. Glen …

Looking for a place to reduce stress and recharge from your full life? Interested in connecting with like-hearted individuals who are inspired by books such as The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz, The New Earth/Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle or The Secret? Come experience what is possible when a group of like-minded people join together with clear intention to live from the heart center. The evening includes a theme, discussion on what is showing up everyday as we agree to live in more awar …

I have been practicing Meditation and Yoga for the last 5 years and would like to share my experience with you. Please join me to learn and practice simple breathing and meditation techniques that will lead you into a deeper connection to yourself. Use them as a tool in your everyday life to manage stress and stay connected at all times. I started this club to gather a community of people who are interested in using these practices for personal growth and social responsibility. I am looking forw …

We live in stressful times but Laughter always helps! The purpose of the group is to Laugh and have fun! Join us and experience the many positive effects of a good belly laugh! Anyone looking to increase his or her level of optimism & joyfullness should join:)

  What if it turned out that all of those "answers" you've spent all those years searching for had really been QUESTIONS all along? That's right: QUESTIONS ... Simple, direct questions -- like these, for example: 1)   How many more creations of "the 'you' you can be" would you allow yourself to consider as possible for you, if only there was some way to break free of all of those paralyzing criteria you've always used to judge & punish yourself? 2)   If you could step outside that the lines o …