Natural Awakenings Fairfield/Housatonic - October 2018 Read the October 2018 edition of Natural Awakenings Fairfield/Housatonic. October 2018 Letter From Publisher I love the community-building aspect of what I do. Not only do I have the chance to publish inspiring and educational articles, but I also g... Read More » Inaugural Walk to Support Children with Learning Disabilities The 1st Annual Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities will take place on October 21 at noon at Sherwood Island State Park in W... Read More » Celebrating Women’s Economic Empowerment The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) will host its annual gala luncheon, Women Rising 2018, on October 12 at the Hyatt Regency Gr... Read More » Statewide Holistic Expo in Bristol The statewide Holistic Expo will be held October 21 from 10am to 4pm at The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Bristol. The benefit holistic fair... Read More » All Medical Marijuana Patients Accepted at Summit Medical Compassion Center Summit Medical Compassion Center in nearby Rhode Island is now accepting medical marijuana patients from any state. SMCC offers daily discou... Read More » Raise Your Vibe in Danbury On October 12 from 6 to 8:30pm, join Family & Children’s Aid for a fun evening of relaxation and recharging in Danbury. Enjoy a salad, a nut... Read More » Inner Light Marks One-Year Anniversary Darien day spa Inner Light, which also offers full-spectrum infrared sauna therapy, has celebrated its one-year anniversary. Founder Kel... Read More » Danbury’s Workspace Collective Celebrates Two Years Workspace Collective celebrated its two-year anniversary this September. In this retail and design space, owner Meagan Neville works with fa... Read More » Monk Delegation to Visit Valley Spirit and Create Sand Mandala Valley Spirit Wellness Center in Washington Depot will host a special delegation of Tibetan Yungdrung Bön Buddhist monks from November 6 to ... Read More » Past Lives Can Heal Our Present On November 5 at 7:30pm in Danbury, The Institute for Holistic Health Studies (IHHS) at Western Connecticut State University will present So... Read More » Avoid Toxin Risk with Mercury-free Dentistry Mercury is a dangerous neurotoxin that can produce symptoms identical to those of neurologic and autoimmune disorders, like Alzheimer’s dise... Read More » Tarot Card Series Starting in Stamford Starting October 2, The Sacred Spirit will host an eight-week course, Learn Tarot and Learn More about Yourself. The Tuesday course will tak... Read More » Change of Leadership for Two Coyotes Wilderness School Two Coyotes Wilderness School has brought in Maggie Gotterer to be its new executive director as former executive director Justin Pegnataro ... Read More » Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2018 Returns to Chelsea Piers The 7th Annual Stamford Health, Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2018, presented by WABC-TV, will showcase new attractions and life-saving heal... Read More » Immerse Yourself in Sustainable Living Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children will host its first Sustainable Living Expo on October 13 from 10am to 2pm, in partnership wit... Read More » Healthy Aging with Tai Chi: Gentle Movement Good for All Bodies Tai chi, known as a soft style of martial arts, is one of the foundational practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is also a re... Read More » Shalva Clinic : Empowering Patients to Recover Zest for Life Dr. Ellen Lewis founded Westport’s Shalva Clinic in 2012, returning to the Connecticut of her childhood after years on the West Coast. The w... Read More » Climate Reality Education: One Woman’s Mission to Create Lasting Change Daphne Dixon grew up in California and her early experiences in a region prone to earthquakes, wildfires and drought shaped her mindset as a... Read More » Yoga Culture Hosting Open House; Offering Teacher Training Yoga Culture, an Aligned Vinyasa yoga studio located in Danbury, is hosting an open house on October 13 from 8:30am to 12:30pm. A variety of... Read More » Yoga for Healthy Living: Postures, Breathing and Meditation Work for All Many people begin practicing yoga as a way to help deal with everyday stressors, to improve their current physical fitness, or to work on al... Read More » Chronic Pain: Real or Illusion? When we are in pain, our body aches and our joints are stiff. But is it because of arthritis, fibromyalgia, a mystery virus, recurring Lyme ... Read More » Managing Chronic Pain through Mindfulness : Techniques to Reduce Pain without Drugs Those who have experienced chronic pain know how difficult it is, and how it can severely limit quality of life. It can be hard to sleep and... Read More » Natural Solutions for Pain Management: Options for Self-Care at Home Pain can be acute or chronic. It can be the result of an injury or accident. Sometimes the cause can be easily identified, such as a fall do... Read More » How Does Your Modality Help Ease Chronic Pain? Chronic Pain Round-Up Read More » Medical Cannabis in Connecticut Pain is a constant in far too many lives. Opiates, medications, energy work, dietary changes, specialized exercise routines, individualized ... Read More » Medicine of the Mind: Natural Pain Relief with Hypnosis and TFT Everyone has experienced the pain of stubbing a toe, the ache of a twisted ankle or a throbbing headache. The most important reason we feel ... Read More » Pain Management for Pets: Effective Non-Drug Options Dogs, horses, humans and cats are mammals. That means we have the same nervous system and neurochemical transmitters so animals experience p... Read More » Grieving a Loss: Finding Ways to Heal "Death is the word used to signify ‘the end of life,’ spoken by persons who see not that seeming death is really ‘the beginning of life,’ an... Read More » Local Business Launches New Packaging Greenwich-based Munk Pack has debuted new packaging for its plant-based Protein Cookie line. The redesigned packaging embraces the brand’s a... Read More » Party to Benefit Westport Farmers’ Market The Westport Farmers’ Market (WFM) annual Fork it Over Party in the Parking Lot is back. The event will be held at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens ... Read More » In-Print