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The Power of Conscious Dance: Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit

Dec 29, 2015 ● By Gail Condrick

People are flocking to dance exercise workouts combining moving meditation and self-expression that has dancers glowing.

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Surefire Tips for Choosing the Right Running Shoes

Dec 23, 2015 ● By Allen Adelman

Finding the perfect pair of running shoes can be a daunting experience with so many styles and high-tech features to choose from. Whether shopping online or at a running specialty store, here are some surefire tips become a smarter, more confident shopper.

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5Rhythms and Open Floor IN CHICAGO

Dec 23, 2015

The Open Floor Movement Practice is based on embodiment through the perspective of the 4x4.

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Airplane Yoga: Six Easy Stretches Ease the Journey

Nov 30, 2015 ● By Cynthia Bowman

With certain movements, we can avoid the stiffness, poor circulation and swollen feet that often accompany long plane flights.

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Barre Your Way to Better Fitness: Ballet-Inspired Workouts Create Long and Lean Muscles

Oct 30, 2015 ● By Lynda Bassett

Imagine having a ballerina’s grace, strength and flexibility… that’s the potential of barre, which combines ballet, yoga and Pilates principles.

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Ground Rules for Runners: A Guide for Running on All Terrains

Sep 30, 2015 ● By April Thompson

From cement to sand to slopes, the surfaces that a runner’s feet touch dictate distinct strategies to prevent injuries and ensure a good run—or calorie-burning walk.

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Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter: Regular Practice Improves Mental Health

Aug 31, 2015

Compared to chronic-pain patients, yoga practitioners have more desirable grey matter in key brain regions, Duke researchers report.

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Daily Exercise Adds Five Years to Life: Get Moving to Reduce Risk of Early Death

Aug 31, 2015

Just 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise six days a week reduced risk of early mortality by 40 percent for men during a four-decade Norwegian study.

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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream: Research Proves its Health Benefits

Aug 31, 2015 ● By Meredith Montgomery

The latest authoritative studies on yoga are showing its healing power for conditions ranging from cancer to diabetes to daily anxiety.

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Sat Nam Yoga Studio is a Community for Healing and Growth

Aug 26, 2015 ● By Carrie Jackson

Karampal Kaur, Sat Nam Yoga Chicago co-founder, director, yoga teacher and meditation leader considers the staff, volunteers, students and clients as part of one big family. “Our mission is to encourage people to expand, to have their own authentic experience, to learn and laugh and do it all in a knowledgeable, soulful, supportive community,” she says.

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Swimming in Nature: Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans

Jul 31, 2015 ● By Lane Vail

Swimming in open water is a summer delight—provided we take care to avoid lightning, rip currents, careless boaters and other killjoys.

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Savvy Cycling: Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking

Jul 10, 2015 ● By Randy Kambic

By choosing the right bicycle, wearing a helmet, pedaling a little faster, and keeping an eye out for distracted drivers, cyclists can fully enjoy the road without suffering pain or bruises.

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Yoga for the Bro’s: Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

May 29, 2015 ● By Meredith Montgomery

Don’t get hung up on the om-ing! Increasingly men are turning to yoga for its physical and therapeutic benefits.

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Walking the Walk of Weight Loss: A Conversation with Sharan Tash

Dec 23, 2014 ● By Carrie Jackson

Sharan Tash is the owner of Tash Fitness, a women-only concierge fitness facility in Skokie that helps clients reach their health, fitness and weight-loss goals.

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Ben Smith: Playing with Intention: Healthy Habits and Dedication are Keys to Success in Sports

Nov 26, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ben Smith shares the mental preparation, diet, exercise and lifestyle that goes into being an athlete.

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Tash Fitness Grand Opening in Skokie

Oct 27, 2014

Tash Fitness, a workout facility for women only, is now open and will celebrate with a Grand Opening party, in Skokie.

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

Sep 30, 2014 ● By Lane Vail

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.

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Raydiant Day Pathways Opens in Evanston

Sep 25, 2014

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

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Demystifying The Detoxification Process

Sep 25, 2014 ● By Charlotte Hammond

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.

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#ChicagoKidsYoga Fest: A Chat with Jen Robertson

Jul 25, 2014 ● By Carrie Jackson

Jen Robertson, event director for the first Chicago Kids Yoga Fest, talks about yoga for children and families.

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Juy 2026 Issue - Good Vibes, Great Outdoors

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2026 magazine cover featuring fresh strawberries with the headline “Good Vibes, Great Outdoors” and stories on outdoor wellness, pickleball fitness, vibrant summer salads, sustainable backyard water features and exploring Indiana Dunes.
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