Aromatherapy for Menopause Symptoms

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, confirmed when menstrual periods have ceased for a full year. The transition, known as perimenopause, can begin years earlier as hormone levels—particularly estrogen and progesterone—start to decline. Read More »

3 Atlanta Teachers Bring the World Home

Yoga and travel have always been linked; historical texts are replete with stories of yogic pilgrimages for study and worship. Read More »

Atlanta Hispanic Yoga Festival Celebrates Wellness in Spanish

The Atlanta Hispanic Yoga Festival announces its inaugural event on September 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Westside Warehouse in Atlanta. Read More »

Balancing the Gut: Investing in Our Inner Ecosystem

“The gut is the first to encounter the universe, and it is the first line of defense between you and the universe,” says Dr. Madiha Saeed, a holistic, functional and integrative doctor in Naperville, Illinois, and director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell. Read More »

BE Vitalized Celebrates Expansion with Grand Opening

BE Vitalized & Energized Wellness Center announces the grand opening and celebration of its expanded facility from noon to 3 p.m. on September 14 in Roswell. Read More »

Body Awareness Studio Adds Second Location

Body Awareness Studio, Atlanta’s oldest Pilates studio with over 30 years in operation, has opened a seven-reformer second location at 1990 Delk Industrial Blvd SE, Suite 104, in Marietta. Read More »

Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

Traditional martial arts date back more than 2,000 years and have blossomed into about 200 styles. Read More »

Farro Salad With Apple Spice Shrub

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Fig Shrub Panzanella

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Gut Restorative Yoga: Poses That Bridge the Gut-Brain Axis

The gut, often called the second brain, plays a pivotal role in not only digestion, but also immune function and mental well-being. Read More »

Local Vegan Festival in its 15th Year

“I wanted [to teach] people [that it’s a] myth that vegan food tastes nasty, that it’s a myth that it is expensive,” says Nyemay Aya, founder of Veggie Taste, an Atlanta vegan festival that takes place on the third Saturday in September. Read More »

Metabolic Health Strategies: Weight Management With the Help of Medications

Obesity is on the rise in this country, affecting just over 40 percent of adults and nearly 20 percent of children, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Read More »

Natural Mystic Fair Returns to Tassili’s Raw Reality Café

The Natural Mystic Fair returns to the backyard of Tassili’s Raw Reality Café September 5 through 7 after last year’s one-off camping experiment. Read More »

Nuts ’n Berries Opens The Living Room Wellness Lounge

Nuts ’n Berries announces the opening of The Living Room, a wellness lounge inside its Brookhaven location, offering non-alcoholic beverages, organic smoothies, a bath soak blending bar and a variety of community events. Read More »

Oral Health Benefits of Yoga: Surprising Ways To Improve a Smile

An estimated 42 percent of adults aged 30 and above are affected by periodontitis, commonly known as gum disease. For some, the condition manifests as mild, reversible gingivitis, while others experience a more progressive form that can lead to bone loss. Read More »

Permission To Simply Play

For better or worse, most of the things I’ve been halfway good at in my life have been things I’ve managed to—and I hate this term—“monetize.” Read More »

Sweet and Tart: The Joys of Homemade Fruit Shrubs

A fruit shrub is a sweet and tart syrup made by combining fruit, sugar and vinegar. Used for centuries as a way to keep nutrients alive, these tangy, fermented syrups are becoming popular again as irresistible additions to cocktails and mocktails, while also contributing to gut health. Read More »

The “One Human” Experience

“Let’s feel into this together.” Read More »

Welcome to our 8th Annual Yoga Special Issue!

We did not plan for this issue to be yoga-dominant. Our staff wrote two articles: Atlanta Enriched as Yoga Teachers Travel and The “One Human” Experience. Read More »

Wild Rice Side Dish

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