Sept 2024 • Gurudev: The Journey Within • Yoga Therapy • Family Emotional Healing Sep 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Amit Gupta Click here to access this issue's PDF. A Century of Unity: Unity Church Celebrates its 100th Anniversary While the New Thought movement does center around the Bible, it is also influenced by many of the world’s religions and emphasizes the power of the mind and the spirituality of the individual over more dogmatic practices. Read More » Aimie Apigian on Releasing Stored Trauma Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in preventative and addiction medicine with master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health. Read More » Ask a Health Coach: Why Hire a Health and Wellness Coach If I’m Healthy? Seeking the services of a health and wellness coach can be a transformative and enriching experience, regardless of the status of one’s health. Read More » Chamblee’s Hands On Wellness Celebrates 10 Years Hands On Wellness in Chamblee marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of providing chiropractic and holistic wellness services to the community. Read More » Creamy Polenta With Wild Mushrooms * To make porcini powder, pulverize a store-bought package of dried porcini into powder with a spice grinder. Chicken or vegetable stock may be substituted for porcini powder. Read More » Emotional Healing as a Family: How Parents Can Model Mental Health Skills The mental health of our children is in crisis. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2021 advisory on the youth mental health crisis, one in five children aged 3 to 17 has a mental, emotional, behavioral or developmental disorder. Read More » From Gurus to Holistic Health to Nondualism It is with immense pleasure and satisfaction that we present our interview with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in this issue. Gurudev provided so much for us to share that we'll publish Part 2 in an upcoming issue! Read More » Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the Journey Within Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian, recognized for his profound contributions to personal and societal transformation. Born in 1956 in Tamil Nadu, India, he founded The Art of Living, an educational and humanitarian nonprofit organization, in 1981. Read More » Marvelous Mushrooms: Celebrating a Culinary Powerhouse September is National Mushroom Month, and with it comes bountiful inspiration to plate up some earthy goodness. Read More » Mary and Martha’s Place Will Close After 30 Years, But the Teachings Will Continue Mary and Martha’s Place (MMP), an Atlanta spiritual organization focused on Celtic Christian traditions and female perspectives on spirituality, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. A luncheon is planned for September 26, but it will cease operations at the end of the year. Read More » Mushroom Bomb Lentil Pasta Cook lentil pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Rinse and drain. Read More » Mysore Yoga Atlanta to Celebrate New Studio Opening in Buckhead Mysore Yoga Atlanta (MYA) will celebrate the opening of its new studio in Buckhead on September 8. The event—which includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a one-hour Ashtanga class followed by tea and refreshments—is free and will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Read More » Natural Mystic Fair, A Conscious Awareness Camping Experience Participants don’t need to camp to attend; a one-day pass is $15. However, tickets must be purchased in advance; you can’t just walk in off the street. Read More » New Chiropractic Office Opens in Roswell Nova Vitae Chiropractic, led by Dr. Keishla Roman and Dr. Ashley Roman, recently opened its doors in Roswell, offering specialized care focused on ergonomic health, postural rehabilitation and wellness. Read More » On the Wings of My Larger Life Midway into my sophomore year at American University, I felt at loose ends. I was uncertain about majoring in communications or loving my boyfriend. Read More » Reflexology Workshop Offers Healing for Trauma and Addiction Heal Center Atlanta is hosting a specialized workshop, Level I Reflexology for Trauma and Addiction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 9 and 10. Read More » Saltville Grotto & Spa Celebrates Anniversary with a Carnival Saltville Grotto & Spa in Snellville will celebrate its second year in business with a fun-filled carnival on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More » Sophie Haruna Klimcak on Finding Awe and Wonder Sophie Haruna Klimcak is the co-founder and program director of Wild Awake, a nonprofit in San Francisco. Drawing from her Japanese and Eastern European roots, she designs immersive, nature-based learning experiences that nurture deep caring for people and the planet. Read More » Stir-Fried Oyster Mushrooms With Chicken In a wok over medium heat, sauté oyster mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil, stirring occasionally. Remove to a bowl when slightly browned. Read More » Taking Yoga Beyond Asana and Meditation For the thousands of years that yoga has been around, practitioners and teachers have noted its therapeutic qualities. Read More » The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood Skills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults. Read More » The Wellness Emporium Opens in Woodstock The Wellness Emporium recently opened in Woodstock and offers a number of holistic health services that support physical, mental and spiritual well-being, including massage therapy, reflexology, hypnotherapy and personal success coaching. Read More » Vegan Pot Pie With Sage, Lentils and Mushrooms Place the savory pie on a baking sheet (in case it boils over) and place in the oven. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown. Remove and serve. Read More » Yoga Therapy and Other Healing Arts Yoga therapy often weaves together with other healing arts partly because they are often programmed alongside one another in yoga studios. They also share common roots, such as ancient texts, practices and models of transmission. Read More » Yoga Therapy in a Western Context As yoga therapy continues to establish itself as a credible part of healthcare in the United States, it is important to examine how it interfaces with Western medical environments. Read More » Downloads NA-Atlanta_09-24_spread.pdf In-Print