Natural Awakenings Chicago - September 2011

Network with Holistic Community at Wellness Wednesday

Join Natural Awakenings and Solay Wellness at the first Wellness Wednesday networking event at Solay’s new Skokie location. Read More »

Handmade Happiness: A Hands-On Approach to Authentic Living

Participating in craftwork gives us a sense of confidence and completeness that’s often lacking in our fast-paced, digital world. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Yoga Guide

Yoga aims to integrate mind, body and spirit, offering healthful benefits to individuals of every age and physical condition. This guide explains the many styles of yoga to get you started. Read More »

Green Chic: Earth-Friendly, Feel-Good Fabrics

Innovation is shaping every facet of the eco-fashion industry—watch for these trend-setting, eco-wise textiles. Read More »

Schaumburg Weight Loss Center Wins Again

Participants from Healthy Inspirations Weight Loss Centers across the country competed for six weeks to be the National Biggest Winner. Healthy Inspirations of Schaumburg entered 21 members. Read More »

Healthy Hair and More with Eco-Style

Natural Awakenings spoke with the owners of several local salons and spas about their philosophies of creating a healthier space for their clients, employees, themselves and the Earth. Read More »

Fashion with a Conscience

The international garment industry has long been associated with labor abuses and horrific working conditions, and individuals joining a growing movement have decided to do something about it. Read More »

Wauconda Spiritual Center Provides Haven

The Rev. Patty Pipia, founder of the Chapel for New Thought, in Wauconda, aims to provide respite and rejuvenation in a place that can be sacred for everyone. Read More »

Local Co-Op Donates Bikes, Enriches Lives

Based in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, Working Bikes Cooperative's (WBC) mission is to repair unused or unwanted bikes and give them to people who could benefit. Read More »

2011 Evanston Green Living Festival

The 2011 Evanston Green Living Festival will be held at the Evanston Ecology Center, presented by the Evanston Environmental Association and the city of Evanston. Read More »

Healing Center Hosts Transformative Events for Women

The Enlightened Healing Center will hold a workshop, Attracting & Expanding Love, as well as a program, The Lift Off of the New Woman. Read More »

Recycle Runway’s Judd at Green Arts Show

The Third Annual Green Arts Show, a lively exhibit of works that reflect or promote sustainable ways of living, will feature artist Nancy Judd of Recycle Runway. Read More »

Energize Your Body with CHI

Capture a fresh form of energy in a new way with a new group—Chicago Connection for Higher Instruction (CHI)—and advance your journey to explore various types of healing energy experiences. Read More »

Learn How to Live a Happier Life

The Center of Light will present a Light Lecture series based upon the philosophy that, “No matter where we are in life, there is always more to learn.” Read More »

Braco Gazes for the People of Chicago

Discover why over 200,000 people visit this ‘European Phenomenon’ each year seeking help from life’s difficulties, health problems, relationship issues and more! Read More »

Exploring the Depths of Human Energy: An Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack (Part 2 of 2)

What is the most powerful Qigong exercise that you teach?If there were only one technique I could share with the world, it would be the 9-Br... Read More »

Gain Hope, Confidence at Women’s Divorce Forum

Are you contemplating divorce, currently in the process or recently divorced and would like to learn ways to handle the stress and anxiety t... Read More »

Helping Clients Find Daily Digestive Relief

Renee Barasch, owner of Nutritional Health Solutions, in Highland Park and a certified digestive health specialist and enzyme therapist, helps clients to improve digestive and overall health through the use of enzyme therapy. Read More »

Party with Ravinia Neighbors

Ravinia Block Bash, organized by the Ravinia Neighbors Association, is a fun new event to encourage people to discover the Ravinia neighborhood, in Highland Park. Read More »

Openlands Lakeshore Preserve Opens with Celebration

To celebrate the opening of the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, a family-friendly nature destination for visitors of all ages, a free event will be held on September 10. Read More »

Art Reception at Northwood Library

A reception for the opening of an exhibit of art by Dr. Elana Ashley with paintings, ceramics, multimedia and sculpture can be viewed at the Northbrook Public Library. Read More »

Grand Re-Opening Celebration at Total Body Yoga

Total Body Yoga (TBY) has been completely renovated and re-opens with a celebration under the new ownership of Adam Braun, formerly of Avani Yoga Studio, in Buffalo Grove. Read More »

What Price Do We Really Pay for Produce?

Barry Estabrook’s new book, Tomatoland, will make it hard to ever look at the popular fruit in the same way again. Read More »