May 2017 Letter From Publisher

Some months selecting a cover is the hardest part of putting an issue together. Not this time. For the themes of this issue—Women’s Wellness... Read More »

Lyme Connection May Educational Events

Lyme Connection will present three important Lyme Disease events in the area in May. First, Lyme Connection and the Ridgefield Library will ... Read More »

Holistic Healing Practice Opens in Danbury

Rebecca Schoenewolf, principal of RS Holistic Counseling and Healing, recently moved to the Danbury area from Providence, Rhode Island, and ... Read More »

Sportsmanship Tactics for Life and Business

On May 16 at noon, the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) in Fairfield County is presenting an interactive experience with Jo... Read More »

Dancing with Hope for Chronic Childhood Illnesses

Boyd Wellness’ Jennifer Boyd, PA, and Julie Blitzer of Authentic Matters, both Westport residents, have teamed up to bring awareness to the ... Read More »

The Alexander Technique Comes to Stratford

Beginning June 2, Joan Frost, MAmSAT, will be teaching a five-week introductory Alexander Technique class at The Baldwin Center in Stratford... Read More »

Journey through Personal Movement

Kelley Boianghu, MA, is offering Journey Dance at Valley Spirit Cooperative & Wellness Center in Washington Depot on May 13 from 7 to 8:30pm... Read More »

Volunteers Sought for Repair Cafe

New Milford Public Library is looking for volunteers to help mend, repair or restore items brought in by people in the community during an u... Read More »

Bettering the World through Spiritual Discovery

On May 18 at 7:30pm, Tom McElroy, CS, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lecturers, will share how general spirituality can change t... Read More »

Hands-on Art Summer Youth Program Announced

The Brookfield Craft Center (BCC) is offering an opportunity for 11 to 14-year olds to explore their creative energies in a summer youth pro... Read More »

New Reel Innovation Means Better Mowing

Over the winter, MOWGREEN’s owner, Fairfield resident Dan Delventhal invented something customers have been asking him about for years. The ... Read More »

Making Wellness Solutions Accessible for Family Caregivers

Stable Ground Counseling LLC is now offering wellness counseling specifically designed for caregivers—such as parents, caretakers of elderly... Read More »

Empath Support Group and Workshop Debuts in Black Rock

Hunter Healing Hands is now offering Empathy for the Empath, a monthly peer support group for empaths and energetically sensitive individual... Read More »

Spring into Spring at Woodbury Healing Sanctuary

Woodbury’s Salt of the Earth Healing Arts Sanctuary and Wellness Center is planning a full roster of educational, inspiring and nurturing ev... Read More »

Empowering Writing Workshop in North Carolina

The Art of Bewilderment: A Poetry & Memoir Generative Workshop will be held June 8-11 in North Carolina. Led by Nick Flynn and Newtown’s Joj... Read More »

Support Connecticut Businesses at Expo

The Made in Connecticut Expo is returning for its third year at the Farmington Polo Grounds from 11am to 6pm on May 13 and 14. Come to suppo... Read More »

Celebrating 15 Years Practicing Structural Integration

Yoni Hormadaly, a licensed massage therapist in Ridgefield, is celebrating 15 years of practicing Structural Integration. Developed by Dr. I... Read More »

New Integrative Pharmacy Opens in Westport

A new type of pharmacy that combines conventional medicine with natural options has opened in Westport. The Shoreline Integrative Pharmacy o... Read More »

Healing Trauma’s Root Cause

Emotional trauma can result from an emotional or physical experience that overwhelms the nervous system. The natural healing ability of the ... Read More »

Nutritional Supplementation Benefits During Pregnancy

Most pregnant women can benefit from nutritional and multivitamin supplementation at least one year before conception, and throughout pregna... Read More »

Natural Options for Fertility

Most pregnant women will eat healthier, avoid toxic chemicals and refrain from certain activities in order to have a healthy baby. It’s impo... Read More »

Loving, Sacred Passage: Weston Mother and Daughter Discuss Death and Dying

Natural Awakenings sat down with Susan Broody and her mother, Margaret, to ask about their experiences being part of the Alliance for Consci... Read More »

Learning More about Teaching Chair Yoga

The Yoga Teachers Association (YTA) of the Hudson Valley will be hosting Teaching Chair Yoga with Julia Hough on May 13 at Club Fit in Briar... Read More »

Retreat into Yoga…in Jamaica

Stratford-based Jiiva Center will host its second all-inclusive yoga retreat in Jamaica on July 15-21. The seven-day retreat, led by Jiiva C... Read More »

The Elements of Moon Yoga

In May, join Michele Leigh, a yogi and astrologer, for one or two yoga series workshops dedicated to the phases of the moon. The first takes... Read More »

Yoga for Spiritual Seekers

On June 4 at 1:30pm, join Rosa Fiore Esposito as she leads a meditation and a book discussion on her book, Gateway to Healing, at Basil Yoga... Read More »

Healthy Mind, Lighter Body: Successful Weight Loss Involves Body, Mind and Emotions

Americans have a cultural obsession with weight and weight loss. This is evidenced today by the growing annual revenue of the U.S. weight-lo... Read More »

Why are We So Tired?: Stressed Adrenals May Be the Culprit

We lead busy lives juggling between family responsibilities, job demands, emails, social media and a constant “to do list”. Add trouble slee... Read More »

A Natural Approach to Cervical Dysplasia: HPV is a ‘Women’s Health Concern’ Affecting Their Partners

Dysplasia isn’t a word that comes up very often in conversation, even among women who might have received a diagnosis of cervical dysplasia.... Read More »

Restore Vitality and Healing Life Force: The Osteopathic Perspective

We have all heard the body has an ability to heal itself. We have seen healing occur on some level, whether it is a cut or a broken bone, or... Read More »

Align Mind, Body & Spirit: Connected Care Centers Blossom in CT

The mind-body connection in care goes by many names—whether it is mind-body wellness, holistic health, alternative care or another term—and ... Read More »

Take a Mindful Break: Meditation Relieves Stress, Improves Resilience

As a society, we are so overstressed. Unfortunately, very few of us habitually take the time to decompress, instead allowing everyday stress... Read More »

Surf the Waves of Change: Follow Mother Nature’s Model

Change is hard. It is also inevitable. Good, bad or indifferent—change is necessary to life. It can come in all sorts of guises and layer... Read More »

Rise Above Expectations!: Use Law of Attraction to Align Inner and Outer Experience

With the many expectations we face daily, feelings of stress and anxiety are common for most people. Stress and anxiety can do severe damage... Read More »

Balancing Feminine Energy: Call it In for Your Self

Feminine energy resides within each being—regardless of gender. Finding balance within the feminine energy is extremely important and someth... Read More »

Hearts for Horses Fundraiser

On May 21 from 2 to 5pm, a Hearts for Horses fundraiser will be hosted by Rising Starr Horse Rescue at John’s Best Pizza in Ridgefield. T... Read More »

Strut Your Mutt in Newtown

Mark your calendars for Strut Your Mutt on May 13 from 11am to 2pm in Newtown. This dog-friendly event will include a 2K dog walk and the St... Read More »

The Rabies Vaccine Dilemma: Movement Seeks to Reduce Overdosing and Over-Vaccination

There is a simple inexpensive blood test, called a titer, which indicates immunity against rabies, and veterinarians have known this for yea... Read More »

Acting on Your Passion: Women Transitioning to Own Pet-Related Businesses

Reassessing a career choice later in life is not unusual. Needs and options may have changed since initial career decisions were made. Life ... Read More »

Training in Sustainable Nutrition and Gardening

Become immersed in sustainable food practices through a year-long program from The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN). The program b... Read More »

Fairfield Film Screening of What the Health

Presented by Catch A Healthy Habit Café, the What the Health documentary will be screened on May 10 from 7:30 to 9:45pm at Showcase Cinemas ... Read More »

Celebrating the Remarkable Tomato

Hosted by White Flower Farm in Morris, the 12th Annual Great Tomato Celebration will feature dozens of varieties of heirloom, beefsteak and ... Read More »

Food Matters for Inner Peace

Join Cora Ragaini, RDN, RYT, for an evening of reflection into your body, mind and spirit on May 11 from 7-8:30pm at Wainwright House in Rye... Read More »

Buy Fresh Direct from Producers at Shelton CT Farmers Market

Not the usual Connecticut Farmers Market, all produce and products at the Shelton CT Farmers Market, located at 100 Canal Street in Shelton,... Read More »

Spiritual Discovery and Improving Our World

Tom McElroy of Boston, Massachusetts, thinks helping the world is so important that he’s traveled across the globe to talk about it and to d... Read More »

Cosmic Rhythms - May 2017: Mutable Energy Inspires Us to Make Changes

This month Mercury ends its retrograde and moves into the earthy sign of Taurus the bull so we may find ourselves inspired to break new grou... Read More »