Natural Awakenings of Atlanta

05/09/2025

Veggie Taste vegan festival, now in its 15th year, will be held at the Shrine of the Black Madonna September 20 from 2-7pm, bringing speakers, tastings, fun and entertainment to the community. Get the details here!

“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.

03/09/2025

Peachtree Yoga Studio owner, Ilona Moore, yoga teacher Octavia Nasr, and Karina Carmichael, co-owner of Giving Tree Yoga, regularly travel to India and elsewhere around the world to deepen their connection to yoga and to bring back new gems of wisdom and practice for their students. Travel along with our yoga editor, Patricia Schmidt, as she explores the riches they bring back to Atlanta!

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

29/08/2025

The Atlanta Pyramid Meditation Academy is planning to build a unique, pyramid-shaped meditation center in Cu***ng, offering free meditations, and designed to be a space of peace, healing and spiritual growth. Check it out!

27/08/2025

Get the skinny on microgreens and sprouts! Powerful. Easy to grow. Incredibly nutritious. Check it out!

Microgreens and sprouts are small but mighty, delivering considerable benefits for the health conscious.

25/08/2025

Getting a certain amount of protein at the first meal of your day can help you feel full longer, balance your blood sugar levels and potentially even alleviate chronic anxiety. Get advice how to do so consistently—and satisfyingly—here!

22/08/2025

What's a "microadventure"? A brief, inexpensive outdoor excursion close to home. Maybe a weekend getaway nearby or an afternoon visit to a local park. Maybe a night spent in your backyard under the stars. Taking small bites can do wonders to satisfy the need for respite, replenishment and even escape from the day-to-day stresses of life. Check it out!

While many of us dream of epic journeys to faraway places, humbler excursions can also provide unforgettable memories and experiences.

20/08/2025

Natural Awakenings Publisher, Paul Chen, shares in this month's Letter from the Publisher what he has learned and accomplished as he explores how to keep his aging (67!) body strong, alive, and at its best!

My single best habit is working out. I rarely need to talk myself into doing it. I’m pretty automatic. Well, okay, I did get lazy yesterday and skipped.

18/08/2025

Regular contributor Trish Ahjel Roberts shares her self-empowering journey from victim of corporate trauma to living her purpose as a successful author and speaker on happiness. A must-read!

In 2018, I was driving my VW Beetle down I-75 to my company’s headquarters in downtown Atlanta when I got hit by an 18-wheeler.

15/08/2025

"Sama-sthiti" is a Sanskrit word referring to balance, steadiness, stability, and it refers not only to a physical pose but to a way of living life. Yoga Editor Patricia Schmidt dives deep into the meaningful messages and the lessons made available by practicing sama-sthiti.

In her poem “August,” poet Dorothy Parker famously wrote, “Summer, do your worst.” The month can bring a challenging spate of heat and humidity, sapping energy, spirit and initiative all at once.

15/08/2025

Transform imagination into divine transmission. Empower your intuitive truth. Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot for "Messages in Motion" on August 21st!

Let It Come Through. Let It Move You.You’ve tuned the signal. Now it’s time to trust what comes through — and move with it. This class is a sacred space for spontaneous expression, energy-to-message translation, and the art of becoming a vessel...

13/08/2025

Americans are more interested in long-term maintenance and care for their feline friends than ever. Get the basics and a foundational understanding of the essentials for your cat right here!

Cats are often seen as low-maintenance companions, but they may still need supplements to support their health and well-being.