Natural Awakenings of Atlanta

21/03/2025

Can eating "healthy fats" instead of unhealthy ones really make a difference to your health? Unequivocally "yes." Healthy fats can quell chronic inflammation, support brain function, aid in vitamin absorption and more. Unhealthy fats, on the other hand, aside from the often increase inflammation, reduce nutritional absorption in the gut and slow metabolic processes. Find out more here!

Beneficial fats are indispensable for metabolic processes, brain function, hormone production and the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K.

19/03/2025

"Hold the tequila"? An emerging culture of the "sober-curious," led by Gen Z-ers, is spurring a new industry of alcohol-free venues, including “dry” bars, clubs, music festivals and events. Check it out!

From champagne wedding toasts to college spring break, celebrating life’s milestones with alcohol is deeply ingrained in our culture. The idea of pouring a drink and having a good time or unwinding with a cocktail after a hard day at work is consi...

17/03/2025

Did you know that to maximize exercise recovery, it's best to consume both high-quality protein and nutrient-rich carbs? Get more nuggets of wisdom about replenishing and recharging here!

A post-exercise recovery plan for seasoned athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike can greatly influence soreness, muscle repair and the ability to tackle the next workout.

14/03/2025

Efrain Brady, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, certified tai chi and qigong master instructor and biofield tuning practitioner, recently opened Paths to Integration in Alpharetta. The company offers holistic healing services designed to promote balance and well-being. Learn more here!

Brady has more than 5,000 hours of teaching experience and specializes in holistic healing, energy work and movement therapy.

12/03/2025

You've heard of Omega-3's—but do you know enough to get them working for you effectilvey? This excerpt from "Powered By Plants" by Ocean Robbins and Nichole Dandrea-Russert gives the full story!

Our next nutrient of concern, omega-3 fatty acids, should be on everyone’s radar. It’s associated with seafood, so you might think that people who eat a lot of fish have nothing to worry about here. But it’s a bit more complicated than that, as we...

10/03/2025

A lot has happened since COVID swept us up in a pandemic. Most yoga studios and teachers were forced to re-tool, re-evaluate, possibly pivot, and sometimes close their doors. Yoga editor Patricia Schmidt spoke with several Atlanta luminaries to give us the story of how yoga in Atlanta has changed our practices and ourselves over the years.

But the yoga world, perhaps more than other communities, relied heavily on interpersonal and in-person connection. Breathing, moving, and being together in small indoor spaces for dedicated periods of time was a fundamental part of practicing yoga...

08/03/2025

Subsequent to publishing this article, this event has been CANCELLED. - Publisher

General admission tickets are $10, giving visitors access to the Wellness Market and the detox lecture at 4:00 p.m. The juicing workshops are priced at $135 each or $500 for all four.

07/03/2025

Kirtan is a devotional, musical chanting practice, and its presence in Atlanta is changing and evolving. ChantLanta, the beloved "spiritual music festival" that's been attracting big crowds since 2010, will host its final event this year in March. Still, kirtan continues to thrive around the city in ever new forms. Find out more!

06/03/2025

One of Atlanta's spiritual community's most anticipated events, ChantLanta Sacred Music Festival, will host it's "grand finale" festival on March 14 and 15. A celebratory weekend of kirtan music, spiritual classes and workshops, sound healing, vendor market, ChantLanta has presented its festival in Atlanta almost every year since 2010. 2025 will be its last production. Get the story here!

Festival passes are available on a sliding scale for each day or for the full weekend. Workshop registrations require a $15 donation.

05/03/2025

It shouldn't be surprising that taking a cookie-cutter approach to healthy eating can only be effective to a certain degree. Since the combination of nutritional requirements, food sensitivities and organ and gut health are unique to each of us, taking a personalized, customized approach to nutrition can be much more effective. Check it out!

Targeted nutrition is emerging as one of the year’s biggest areas of growth in the field of health care. Data researchers at Statista estimate that the global personalized nutrition market will exceed $16 billion in 2025.

28/02/2025

Monarch butterflies are under so much duress these days that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife proposed putting them on the endangered species list last December. Learn why growing their populations doesn't come easy and what you can do to make can make a real difference!

Monarch butterflies, with their striking orange and black wings, are some of the most recognizable insects in North America, but they are in trouble because their caterpillars can eat only the leaves of milkweed, a native wildflower that has incre...

26/02/2025

Find out how to balance and improve your pup's emotional health with calming herbs and mushrooms to reduce inflammation, support digestion and detoxification, and to enhance overall organ function!

Caring for a dog holistically involves supporting their body, mind and environment in a balanced, natural way that emphasizes prevention and harmony, rather than merely addressing symptoms.

24/02/2025

Anil Gupta is an international public speaker and bestselling author of "Immediate Happiness." In this interview, Gupta answers probing questions and explains his formula for happiness: G+G+G—giving, gratitude and (personal) growth. Powerful stuff!

Known as the Love Doctor, Anil Gupta is an international public speaker, life coach, relationship mentor and bestselling author of Immediate Happiness.

21/02/2025

"Learning to love myself completely is a lifelong journey. It’s giving myself grace when I make a mistake or when I'm tired," writes Trish Ahjel Roberts, a frequent contributor to our Walking Each Other Home Column. Journey with her in this edition!

I was an early reader in a two-parent home with a live-in grandmother, two big sisters and a succession of pets. We had dogs, cats, birds, fish, hamsters and turtles.

19/02/2025

Atlanta-based yoga brand, Hey Yogi, has unveiled a new line of yoga mats, Mindfulness Mats with a Message. Designed to enhance physical and mental well-being, they have a unique shape and an affirmative message. Check it out!

Mindfulness Mats with a Message are available in “serene green” and “grounding brown” for $99.95.

17/02/2025

The Atlanta School of Wellness in Buckhead opened its doors for the first time on March 1 with the intention of becoming a hub for holistic learning and community engagement. It is directed by Mayuri Sobti, who has trained hundreds of professionals in reflexology, essential oils and reiki through nationally recognized programs. Check it out!

The Atlanta School of Wellness officially opens its doors on March 1 with an Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

17/02/2025

As a Chinese person with a hair-trigger anger issue whenever I hear about injustice, I was fascinated to hear a story about the Snake, this Luna year’s animal in the Chinese zodiac. It appeared in an e-newsletter I received from Amanda Trevelino, the owner of the yoga studio Santosha, and retreat leader. It’s a terrific story of personal evolution, whether you need to progress past anger or some other thorn.

As the creator of a micro-business named “Santosha” (contentment), I’ve noticed more than once that steady, inner satisfaction is sometimes antithetical to running a small business. Maybe others can relate?