A Contemplative Returns

A contemplative is one who seeks and experiences inner transformation with God. That is who I am—who I always have been. Read More »

Ayurvedic Approaches to Improved Sleep

Ayurveda’s perspective is that the body is intrinsically related to and regulated by the cycles of nature, and the closer we align our internal clocks with nature’s rhythm, the more we can experience a life of balance and health. So, Ayurvedic medicine treats insomnia with structured daily routines and practices. Read More »

Back-to-School Wellness: Tips to Keep Kids Healthy

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children 6 to 12 years of age sleep nine to 12 hours a night and teenagers 13 to 18 sleep eight to 10 hours. Getting enough sleep, it advises, leads to “improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and mental and physical health.” Read More »

Conquering Chronic Pain: How the Body-Mind Connection Works

For three decades, David Hanscom was a top-ranked orthopedic surgeon in Seattle who daily put the scalpel to injured, deformed and twisted spines. Privately, he writhed in pain himself. Read More »

Coronavirus Wave #752

After surveying practitioners at each studio, and in accordance with the wishes of each studio’s audience, she issued a policy requiring proof of vaccination at two studios, required it at some classes at the third studio, and made no proclamation about it pertaining to the fourth. Read More »

Deluxe Edition Of Autobiography Of A Yogi Coming In October

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the publication of Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. To celebrate, the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), the spiritual organization founded by Yogananda, will issue a deluxe edition of the book in October. Read More »

Drs. Joe Esposito and L. Ray Matthews To Speak At Alive! Expo

The Alive! Expo, Atlanta’s largest consumer show focused on natural products and green living, will be held 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 September 18 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 19. Read More »

Early Roots of Atlanta’s Passion for Yoga

They taught classes wherever they could and have since shared their expertise with thousands of Atlantans over the years. They’ve also built robust yoga communities that continue to birth new teachers and change lives even today. Read More »

Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms

Foraged fungi also offer a host of nutritional benefits surpassing commercially grown mushrooms. Wild mushrooms like chanterelles and morels can contain up to 1,200 international units (IU) of vitamin D per serving, whereas commercial mushrooms, typically grown in dark conditions, contain less than 40 IU, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Read More »

Hen of the Woods Steaks

If the pan gets dry, add a little more oil. When both sides of the mushrooms are deeply caramelized and browned, serve immediately, with extra finishing salt on the side. Read More »

Hybrid Collard Greens Festival September 25-26

“The primary mission of the festival is to promote family/community unity, healthy food and lifestyles and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of African Americans,” says Dr. Nobantu Ankoanda, founder and producer of the festival. Read More »

Martha Beck On Living With Integrity

A monthly contributor to O, The Oprah Magazine, for the last 17 years, Martha Beck, Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained sociologist and New York Times bestselling author of nine nonfiction books, one novel and more than 200 magazine articles. Read More »

Multi-Studio Owners Expand Yoga’s Presence

Elspeth Brotherton, Ahoo Sarab and Lori Denton influence thousands of yoga practitioners throughout the metro area, employ dozens of teachers and juggle the demands of entrepreneurship with the kind of equanimity that comes from years of personal yoga practice. Read More »

Promising Pain Relief Therapies

In the offices of holistic practitioners and in some medical centers, a wide range of integrative modalities to treat chronic pain are healing the afflicted. Read More »

Sicilian Chicken of the Woods

Here is a traditional Italian preparation for chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus or Laetiporus cincinnatus), flavored with wild monarda leaves and served with charred bread rubbed with garlic. Read More »

Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad

In a wide skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté until golden, a few minutes. Stir in the ginger and pepper to taste. Tear the oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces and add. Cook for about 5 minutes, flipping the mushrooms over, until they release their liquid. Read More »