Alberto Villoldo: On Shamanic Healing

Shamanism is making a comeback because we have exhausted our masculine, reductionistic and predatory Western paradigm. It offers a more feminine, participatory worldview that is founded on the notion of becoming Earth Keepers—stewards of the garden of nature. Read More »

Alive! Expo Returns to Cobb in September

The Alive! Expo will take place on September 18 and 19 in Hall A at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Doors will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Read More »

Bill Fleming: Communitarian, Activist, Musician and All-Around Good Guy

First, full disclosure: Bill Fleming, environmental activist, co-founder of Get Off the Grid Fest and the subject of our cover story, is a friend of mine. We’ve known each other for over two decades; our kids were in the same class for 12 years. Read More »

Billups’ “Animal Soul Contracts” Wins Gold Medal

Animal Soul Contracts, released in April 2020, is a guide to discovering the higher purpose of, and spiritual agreements between, one’s own soul and that of one’s animal companions, supporting their mutual evolution. Read More »

Camp Disclosure Comes to Unicoi State Park

Event producers describe Camp Disclosure as a transformative experience where attendees “will hear about suppressed healing and energy technology, learn to hone our metaphysical powers and raise the vibration of the planet through mind, body and soul practices.” Read More »

‘Clean the Garden’ Kimchi

This easy kimchi recipe turns common garden veggies into a spicy probiotic ferment that’s loaded with good bacteria and health benefits. Read More »

Decatur Healing Arts Changes Hands

Decatur Healing Arts (DHA), home to a variety of classes and therapeutic offerings since 2004, has changed hands. Susan Johnson bought it from founders Corinne Chaves and Jude Hasken in 2008, and husband-and-wife team Adam Garcia-McCarthy and Nataly Baiz purchased DHA from Johnson in April. Read More »

DripNation Brings Vitamin Drips to Your Door

The company offers 10 signature drips, including Lipo Skinny Shots that boost metabolism, burn fat and increase energy; vitamin B12 injections to help people on a weight-loss journey; the Empower Drip that boosts energy; and the Morning After Hangover Drip that reduces the symptoms of hangover. Read More »

Get Off the Grid Festival’s Bill Fleming

The festival’s three stages run entirely on solar power as do its other activities, including dance parties, educational seminars, equipment demonstrations and interactive displays. Read More »

Mark Jacobson on the Climate Change Imperative

In addition to developing scientific models—one has been used by nearly a thousand researchers—he has worked with the Sierra Club, which has, in turn, worked with 176 cities and towns to pass resolutions and laws targeting 100% renewable electricity production. Read More »

New Vegan Eatery Opens in Upper Westside

Plates are priced around $20. Hippie Hibachi is located at 1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Suite 130 in Atlanta. Read More »

Pickled Watermelon Radishes

Wash and peel watermelon radishes. With a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, slice radishes into round discs. Read More »

Pineapple Tepache

Tepache is a wonderful, effervescent, lightly fermented pineapple beverage. It’s made from the skins and core of pineapple, making use of the parts typically discarded. Read More »

Preserving the Harvest: Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

“Dehydrating machines can be purchased for about $50, but an oven that goes down to a temperature of 150 or less will work,” says Brekke Bounds, educator at City Grange, a garden center in Chicago. Before dehydrating, consider the end use. Peaches or cherries can be cut into bite-size pieces. Read More »

Think Yourself Happy: Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

Positive psychologists offer two major approaches: adopting habits that encourage happiness and clearing away the mental debris that blocks it. Many books and websites offer a wide range of theories, techniques and tips. Read More »

Vibrational Sound Shop Opens in Decatur

Dalton provides a free, public sound healing event every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Harmony Park in Oakhurst and offers two additional public sessions at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at his store for $20. Read More »

Viva Wellness Demos Fat-Burning, Muscle-Building Device

Viva Wellness will have two EMSculpt devices available for visitors to try. Harben encourages interested parties to call Viva Wellness at 770-626-0035 to make an appointment and ensure they have time to experience the treatment. Read More »

Where Resilience and Authenticity Meet

While I have several tied-for-first-place favorite books, the one I consistently recommend is Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle. I first saw it in an airport bookstore and dove into it on a flight from San Diego to Anchorage. Read More »

Yoga for the Youngest Generation

Amy Haysman, along with Cheryl Crawford, founded Grounded Kids Yoga, a program that has gained worldwide recognition for its revolutionary approach to teaching yoga to young people. In this interview, Haysman shares with us how it got started and what makes it unique. Read More »

Zucchini Bacon

Place in a single layer on dehydrator trays, making sure not to overlap. Set the dehydrator to 145° F and let the strips dehydrate for 4 to 6 hours. Remove them when they are crispy. Thicker strips may take longer. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container. Read More »