9 Meetup Groups match “Wilderness Medicine” near Sylmar, CA
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Most people in the United States these days have a huge disconnect from the natural environment. From my perspective this lack of connection is one of the main reasons for illnesses, both mental and physical, in the world today. I enjoy teaching outdoor skills and I consider all of them to be pathways towards a more intimate relationship with the natural environment. This group is for all ages, races, religions, and conditions of people. Anybody can participate as much or as little as they like, …
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American Overland Expedition AOE4x4, We are a group of adventure seeking individuals that enjoy the outdoors . Our explorations are vehicle depending or "Overlanding" as was call back in Australia and South Africa We have a the experience and the knowledge to get your 4x4 set up and help you develop the necessary skills to conquest any challenge over any terrain.
Ancient Pathways is for people who realize that our gatherer-hunter past is still alive within us. For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors lived directly with the land, and our ancient instincts are still present, though covered by a thin veneer of modern sophistication. Re-learning our connection with the land and the fascinating skills necessary to meet our needs: Teaches us how to satisfy our needs and builds confidence. Teaches the value of cooperation. Teaches an indigenous perspe …
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I've hiked, camped and backpacked for many years. One day while hiking with a group, I heard people talking about some local hot springs, and it sounded interesting so I wanted to find out more. Long story short, within a few years, I've gone to most of the hot springs in Southern California and many up north as well. Hot springs are special places. They truly do have medicinal and stress relieving properties. If you have any silver jewelry you will see the healing mineral content of the wate …
Lets get together for AFFORDABLE activities and learn together. Some classes WILL cost money others will not. Feel free to host an event post a time , place and $$$ amount. The topics should include wilderness survival training, edible and medicinal plant identification, weaving plant fiber into rope, shelter building, primitive deadfall traps, kit preparedness, etc. This is NOT a prepper site. Preppers are welcome but urban survival topics (Bug in or Bug out) and classes will be limited. We can …
Learn from nature with us as we explore trails in the Ojai-Santa Barbara-Ventura area searching out and identifying native and naturalized plants in their wild habitats. We discuss and demonstrate their many uses for food, medicine, crafts, survival, landscaping and much more.
This group practices Yin Yang movement inspired by Taoist principles, the 5 elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Qi Gong. We practice Yin Yang movements developed by Paulie Zink (Founder of Yin Yang Yoga), which focus on increasing flexibility and joint mobility, core strength, awakening our innate primal movement and balancing the Yin Yang flow of the body. We utilize circular motion, mimick the natural movements of animals, express Oneness with Nature and uniquely embody the dynamism …
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The purpose of this group is to discover, explore and understand the natural resources existing in an urban environment. During the weekend I teach classes in what I call "Urban Outdoor Skills" and once a month, I take people on a donation-based hike/meeting to explore the city wilderness where we learn about wild edible food, the various uses of plants (medicinal, aromatic, etc...) and how to use nature to become more self-reliant. The hike/Meeting is very informal - we have a mix of experts an …
This group is perfect for people interested in expanding their knowledge and improving their health and well being... We will organize trips for learning things such as Urban and Container Gardening, Medicinal and Culinary Herbs and how to prepare them, Organic gardening, Recycled Art classes, Landscaping and design, Landscaping with edible plants, Nature Hikes, Edible Native plants, Ethnic cooking classes, Wilderness and non wilderness camping trips, Outdoor Adventure activities and anything el …
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