Tag: Yoga | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago

Publisher’s Letter

Dec 01, 2024 ● By Peggy Malecki

As the year ends, I heard the bugle of sandhill cranes migrating early, a reminder of seasonal beauty. This month, embrace self-care, thoughtful gifts, and nature’s wonders to inspire peace and joy.

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photo courtesy of Inspire Yoga & Wellness Studio

Inspire Yoga & Wellness Offers Kundalini Yoga and Holistic Healing in Elk Grove Village

Oct 31, 2024

Inspire Yoga & Wellness Studio center offers services directed towards promoting overall health and wellbeing.

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Mother Lotus to Host International Retreat in Tulum

Oct 31, 2024

The Pause and Reset Women’s Wellness Retreat, invites women to reconnect with their soul’s purpose. Activities include yoga, meditation, a healing cenote sound bath, and a temazcal ceremony.

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Yoga Pose for Health - Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2)

Oct 31, 2024

Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2 Pose) This is a popular standing yoga posture that offers a range of benefits.

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Yin Yang Pilates & Yoga: Lake Zurich’s Only Boutique Pilates Studio

Jan 31, 2024

Yin Yang Pilates & Yoga, offers classes six days a week and specializes in small groups and one-on-one Pilates training. All of their yoga and mat classes are available virtually and participants receive a recording.

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Transformative Weeklong Yoga Retreat in Beautiful Mexico Location

Dec 29, 2023

The Invigorate and Restore Yoga Retreat includes two daily classes as well as three locally sourced, organic meals provided daily by Mar de Jade, leaving attendees ample time to relax and explore.

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September 2023 cover of Natural Awkenings Magazine, Chicago edition with a woman canoing on a river through the mountains.

Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ September 2023

Aug 31, 2023

Enjoy articles from our September 2023 Issue

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Yoga on Vacation: Simple Poses and Tips for Travelers

Aug 31, 2023 ● By Carrie Jackson

By incorporating yoga into the itinerary, we can cultivate a sense of peace, allowing us to show up as our best selves.

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A woman in a yoga stretch with candles next to her.

Yoga for Well-Being, Longevity and Quality of Life

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Megan Mazzocco

The International Journal of Yoga says that a consistent yoga practice increases serotonin for elevated mood, happiness and well-being, and lowers the cortisol stress hormone level.

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Person doing yoga pose in lung position with arms stretched over head looking up

Aging Gracefully: How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Maya Whitman

Whether getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure.

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Older person sitting down in yoga pose with legs stretched out, touching toes with one hand while other hand is propped behind

Tips for Getting Started with Yoga

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Beth Spindler

It's never too late to get started practicing yoga. Here are tips for how to choose an appropriate yoga class for beginners.

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Illustration of yogi sitting in room with plants and candles on yoga mat in seated pose with hands above head

Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses.

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Yoga: Also Great for Guys

May 28, 2021 ● By Matt Preston

The many benefits of Yoga for men include fitness, flexibility, better digestion of food and liquids, relaxation and more. Plus, it's fun.

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Three Ways To Say ‘Yes’ to Self-Care

Apr 30, 2021 ● By Julie M. Gentile

Every day, we make choices that lean toward optimal well-being or away from it: We can’t exercise—too many errands. We can’t go to bed early—too many deadlines. We’ll meditate when we have more energy. We’ll clear the clutter when we have more time. Turn “can’t” into “can” and “no” into “yes” with these three tips.

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