A Step Toward Change Psychotherapy Relocates

A Step Toward Change Psychotherapy has moved its practice to 225 Creekstone Ridge, Suite 208, in Woodstock. Read More »

Bean and Squash Tortillas With Papaya Salsa

Stir the papaya, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl. Cover this salsa and set aside at room temperature for up to 4 hours. Read More »

Coach Sam Releases New Book on Personal Growth

Certified life coach and health coach Sameatria Okam, known as Coach Sam, announced the release of her new book, It’s Not Til Death Do Us Part, a blend of storytelling and self-help exercises. Read More »

Dirty South Yoga Fest: 10 Years Nurturing Community and Stretching Boundaries

Tickets for the Dirty South Yoga Fest are on sale online from $35 for the Friday night kickoff party to $289 for the Friday night event and full access to activities for all three days. The event takes place August 22 through 25 at the Loudermilk Center, 40 Courtland St. NE, in Atlanta. Read More »

Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors

For seniors, exposure to green and blue spaces inspires a more active lifestyle that is both spiritually and socially engaged, thereby offsetting the challenges of chronic illness, disability and isolation . Read More »

I Am a Spark

In my late 30s, I realized I wasn’t happy, and the cycle of needing others to help me feel worthy wasn’t getting me anywhere. I started meditating with the intention of getting clarity on my next steps to improve my life. Read More »

Immune Boosting Soup With Miso and Ginger Scent

Heat the sesame oil and sauté the leek for one minute. Add the other vegetables and wakame. To make broth, add water to cover the ingredients, bring to a boil then simmer for 4 minutes. Read More »

In Search of the Healthiest Diet: Sustenance and Habits Inspired by Blue Zones

The average life expectancy is 77.5 years in the United States, but residents of the Seventh-Day Adventist city, Loma Linda, California, are outliving the rest of the country by 10 years. Read More »

Overcoming Generation Z Loneliness: Prioritizing Human Interactions Over Screen Time

Generation Z, defined as those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has grown up in a digital era characterized by constant connectivity, yet accompanied by profound isolation. Read More »

Peace of Mind Expo Announces December Event

The cost to attend is $10 per day and parking is free. Read More »

Rest is Always Available: Restorative Yoga in Metro Atlanta

This month’s article on restorative yoga continues Natural Awakening’s review of popular yoga styles in the Atlanta metro area. Restorative yoga classes are available at almost every major studio in Atlanta. Read More »

The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Opening a brand-new box of crayons or making a happy mess with homemade salt dough can provide hours of fun for most kids, but art therapy—based in a clinical setting—can help children achieve emotional equilibrium, cultivate social skills and increase their capacity for learning. Read More »

The Power of Community: Finding a Path to Meaningful Connection

Loneliness is detrimental to both mental and physical health and comparable to smoking or obesity in terms of risk factors. Among older adults, isolation is associated with an increased probability of dementia. Read More »

Toasted Spiced Chickpeas (Sardinia Side Dish)

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Read More »

We Do Death Well

This month's lead article is about finding one’s tribe, which it describes as “those that resonate with our own core values, interests and lifestyle … The point is to surround ourselves with supportive individuals that uplift us and provide a sense of belonging.” Read More »

Women Nurturing Mother Earth: The Growing Influence of Female Environmentalists

Only 30 percent of the world’s researchers and less than one-third of the STEM workforce are women. Paradoxically, women are more impacted by climate change than men, given that 70 percent of individuals living in poverty are women. Read More »