Raheem’s New Book: “Pause, Rest, Be”

Drawing wisdom from yoga philosophy and Raheem’s 25 years of teaching experience, Pause, Rest, Be offers simple restorative yoga poses and short teachings, reflections and practices that help people through difficult times, whether they be endings, beginnings or transitions. Read More »

Smoothie Bar/Wellness Spa Opens in West End

The Zen Bar recently opened in the West End. Offering made-to-order smoothies, juices and protein shakes, the new store also offers a host of services including massage, Reiki, ionic foot detox, reflexology, yoni steam and wellness consultations. Read More »

Sound Therapy Begins to Resonate in Corporate America

Sound therapy, also known as sound healing or sound vibrational therapy, is defined as “sound, music and special instruments played in therapeutic ways, combined with deep self-reflection techniques to improve health and well-being,” according to the British Academy of Sound Therapy. Read More »

Ann Armbrecht on the Business of Ethical Botanicals

Writer and anthropologist Ann Armbrecht explores the relationship between humans and the planet, notably through her work with plants and plant medicine. Read More »

Herbs, Teas and Tinctures: Are They Doing You More Harm Than Good?

The methods that manufacturers use to transform a botanical into a consumable form can have a big impact on the product’s quality. Tinctures, for example, require an extraction process to pull out the beneficial phytochemicals from the plant. Read More »

Local Author Releases Blessing Book Series

The Blessings series is his first publishing endeavor, although he has been working on the project for years. Titles in the series include Bless Yourself and Grow Rich; Appreciation, Empathy, and Freedom: The Eight Abundances; and Breathing for Abundance: Including Fred’s Easy-Peasy Guide to Meditation. Read More »

Going With the Flow

Boogie boarding is essentially catching the crash or end part of a wave and riding it to the shore. It’s like surfing except you don’t have to stand up. Read More »

The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts & Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

Two emerging fields are probing the mind-heart connection: neurocardiology, which studies their neurological interplay; and behavioral cardiology, which examines how psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Read More »

Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

Through lovemaking, we can harness our life force, and according to abundant research, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, manage pain and improve brain health. Read More »

Ask a Coach: How Can I Keep Other People From Energetically Draining Me So Much?

Energy is the sum of all of you—your thoughts, your emotions, and how your body is carrying its life force. Your energy field is like a golden cocoon of life force that powers your body or like a beautiful marshmallow that holds all of your light. Read More »

Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

Fermentation is defined as the chemical breakdown of a food by bacteria, yeasts or other microorganisms. An estimated one-third of all foods are fermented, including coffee, cured meats, cheese, condiments and chocolate. Read More »

Turning Inward Through the Koshas

According to yoga tradition, each person has five energetic layers called koshas. Sometimes referred to as “veils,” koshas are metaphorical sheaths that move from the body's outer layer, through the mind, to the inner spiritual core. Read More »