Natural Awakenings Chicago - October 2014

Breath-Taking Wisdom: Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress

Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide energy, dramatically improve our mental and physical health and boost creative performances. Here are six healing techniques. Read More »

Rosley’s Rocks and Gems Moves to Bigger and Better Location

Rosley’s Rocks and Gems, in Chicago, has moved to 4344 North Western Avenue, with classes and workshops in their new large classroom. Read More »

Raydiant Day Pathways Opens in Evanston

Raydiant Day is celebrating its new Center for Raydiant Life Fitness, located at 1400 Greenleaf Street, in Evanston, by offering free classes throughout October. Read More »

Vegan Mania Time is Here

Chicago VeganMania, now in its sixth year, is the ultimate celebration of Chicago’s vibrant vegan community, culture, businesses and food. Read More »

Free Health Seminars at Center for Holistic Medicine

At the integrative/holistic Center for Holistic Medicine, Jerry Gore, M.D., and Katie Bogaard, ND, are two of the many professionals that offer monthly lectures. Read More »

Congregation Holding Community Health Fair

Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim (BJBE) will hold a community-wide health fair. Read More »

Celebrating Ritual with the Attwoods

Well-know writer Janet Attwood, author of The Passion Test, and Chris Attwood, are presenting a Hidden Riches Experience, a Weekend of Powerful Transformation. Read More »

Arya Bhavan Restaurant Expands Raw Vegan Menu

Arya Bhavan has just expanded its raw menu offerings, transitioning from a Monday-night-only raw platter to a full à la carte raw menu available every day for dine-in, delivery and takeout. Read More »

Chiropractor Deane Nurtures the Triangle of Health

Dr. Eunice Deane, a chiropractic physician in Chicago, believes the role of chiropractic is laying the foundation for total health. Read More »

Funai Joins Healing Spring Acupuncture Center

Cynthia Funai, LAc, Dipl CH, has joined the practice of Healing Spring Acupuncture Center, Inc., as its newest associate. Read More »

Second Location for Ruff Haus Opens in Edgewater

A second location of Ruff Haus Pets has opened in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood at 1206 West Granville. Read More »

Enter the Zero Stress Zone

Savita (Laura Jachim), a seasoned wellness practitioner, provides a place for women to reduce stress and maximize vitality. Read More »

North Shore Bedding: Offers Service and Selection for a Better Night’s Sleep

Brett Saul, the owner of North Shore Bedding, in Northbrook, sells the area’s largest collection of natural and organic mattresses and other bedding. Read More »

Guided Tree Walk in Gillson Park

Go Green Wilmette is sponsoring a family-friendly tree walk, at Gillson Park, in Wilmette. Read More »

Apples in the Kitchen

Delicious apple recipes for Apple Pie Smoothies, Creamy Curried Apple Soup, Apple-Cheddar Brunch Soufflé, Grilled Apple-Fennel Napoleons, and Grated Apple-Radish Salad with ‘Smoked Caramel’ Dressing. Read More »

Halloween Delights

Bypass the treats aisle at the grocery store this Halloween and consider making your own, starting with these delicious recipes. Read More »

A Conversation with Janet Attwood

We talked with Janet Bray Attwood, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, longtime meditator and founder of The Hidden Riches Experience, about her worldview and experiences with ritual. Read More »

A Chat with Dr. Corinna Basler: President of Green Festival

Green Festival is committed to helping people in America find solutions to make our families and communities healthier; socially, economically and environmentally. Read More »

A Holistic Approach to Our Hidden Gardens

Our society has gone astray with the way we treat our hidden gardens (the microbes in our soil and the microbes in our gut) to the point of where it is really affecting our health. Read More »

Demystifying The Detoxification Process

Whether you are concerned about cancer, alleviating allergies, dealing with difficult digestion, worried about weight loss or simply trying to feel better, you may wish to help your body detoxify itself. Read More »

Shop for Mindful Products at INDIGO

INDIGO is a mindfulness boutique that recently opened at 1456 Waukegan Road (next to Spa O), in Deerfield. Read More »

Kotori’s Story Illustrates Exotic Bird Issues

A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife educates the general public about the care of parrots and living harmoniously with wildlife. Read More »

Discover the Inner Alchemy of the KUNLUN® System

KUNLUN System six-year apprentice Jen Heine is offering individuals the chance to experience self-awakening, self-healing and self-knowing at their own pace. Read More »

Ellen Goode Helps People Rebuild Their Lives

In practice since 1988, Ellen Goode is certified in bio-energetic analysis (a form of body-based psychotherapy), addiction counseling and somatic therapy. Read More »

Envisioning a Green World Transformed

Learn to lead an eco-friendly urban or suburban lifestyle while envisioning a world transformed at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Read More »

Free Stress Workshop at Lakeview Integrative Medicine

Lakeview Integrative Medicine will present a free Biofeedback and Stress Recovery workshop. Read More »

Mexico Retreat for Couples

At the upcoming Bring Your Relationship into The Present Moment, A Couples Retreat, in Mexico, participants will engage in powerful experiences that will transform their relationship. Read More »

MRSA Infection Gains Recognition as Pervasive Threat

Anyone can become infected with Methicillin-resistant Staphyloccocus aureus—commonly called MRSA—yet information is not readily available about this infection. Read More »