September 2023 Natural Awakenings New Haven & Middlesex Counties

In this issue: Maintaining Wellness While Traveling, Savor the Present Moment: How to Add Mindfulness to Mealtime, Dog Parenting: How to Shape Behavior and Strengthen Our Bond, Walking in Wonder, Traveling with Purpose: Nine Destinations for Spiritual Enlightenment, Yoga on Vacation: Simple Poses and Tips for Travelers, Exploring the Healing Power of Plant and South American Shamanic Medicine, Stephen Cope on Finding Your Calling, Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety, Thinking About the Journey of Homeschooling for Your Family, Understanding Light Pollution: Environmental Concerns and Achievable Remedies, and more.

Fall is in the Air!

As we move toward the colder New England months, warm yourself up by thinking ahead and planning vacations around your healthy living habits and interests. Read More »

Divinely Rooted Offers Fourth Annual Costa Rica Yoga Retreat

Kellie Codianna, C-layt, RYT 500, owner of Divinely Rooted Studio in Wallingford, Connecticut, is hosting her fourth Costa Rica Retreat on February 24-March 2, 2024. Read More »

Nickia Jackson Launches Self-Care Coaching for Nurses

Nickia Jackson, MSN, RN, a nurse and selfcare coach, is now offering nurses tools to overcome burnout and rediscover the joy of nursing with new, tailored coaching sessions. Read More »

John LeBeau Announced as Fall Health Expo’s Keynote Speaker

John LeBeau, INHC, an orthomolecular researcher, integrative nutrition health consultant and holistic practitioner will present his keynote "Covid-19, Vaccines and Controversies – Find Your Truth," on October 15, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol, Connecticut. Read More »

ANN WIGMORE’S ENERGY SOUP

Ann Wigmore’s Energy Soup

This soup has several properties that facilitate mindful eating and is served at room temperature. Read More »

Ayurvedic Cosmetics on the Rise

Ayurvedic Cosmetics on the Rise

In Sanskrit, Ayurveda translates to “the science of everyday living,” and it is one of the world’s oldest systems of medicine. Read More »

Dog Parenting: How to Shape Behavior and Strengthen Our Bond

Although the saying is that dogs are our best friends, canine companions are a lot like kids, too. In the same way that parenting styles impact children’s mental and emotional development, so do pet parenting choices. Read More »

Eco Travel 101

While checking places off the travel bucket list, keep in mind these traveling tips for leaving small footprints across the Earth. Read More »

Embrace The Winding Road

Embracing the Winding Road

Meeting life in the moment, wherever we happen to be, can be a challenging but rewarding spiritual discipline. Read More »

GREEK ORZO AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Greek Orzo and Chickpea Salad

This recipe by Vincci Tsui, a dietician and intuitive eating counselor, in Calgary, Canada, can inspire mindfulness because it requires chopping, dicing and cubing ingredients, which can be methodical and meditative activities. Read More »

Harvesting Solar Power in Space

Harvesting Solar Power in Space

Space-based solar power (SBSP) is the concept of collecting solar energy during a space orbit and beaming it safely to a fixed point on Earth. Read More »

HEARTY QUINOA SALAD

Hearty Quinoa Salad

A hearty and mindful dish packed with fresh chopped vegetables. Read More »

GUIDING CHILDREN THROUGH TRAUMA AND ANXIETY

Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety

Children today are facing ever-increasing amounts of stress and anxiety. In addition to academic pressure, bullying and family dynamics, kids are worried about navigating social media, climate change and school shootings. Read More »

Impacts of Radio Frequency Radiation

Impacts of Radio Frequency Radiation

The introduction of 5G mobile phones and infrastructure has given rise to concerns about their safety, as more than 1 million new antennas will be required in the U.S. Currently. Read More »

Making the Most of a Spiritual Vacation

Making the Most of a Spiritual Vacation

Phil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred, specializes in creating meaningful travel experiences and leading tours to sacred sites. Read More »

HOW TO ADD MINDFULNESS TO MEALTIME

Savoring the Present Moment: How to Add Mindfulness to Mealtime

Mindful eating—the practice of slowing down, appreciating the present moment and becoming consciously aware of the ingredients, flavors, aromas and textures that we consume—can be a worthwhile meditative endeavor. Read More »

Stephen Cope on Finding Your Calling

Stephen Cope on Finding Your Calling

Specializing in the relationship between Eastern contemplative traditions and Western psychology, Stephen Cope has been a scholar-in-residence for more than three decades. Read More »

Testing Acupuncture for Long-term Covid

Testing Acupuncture for Long-Term COVID

Long COVID affects nearly 14 percent of adult patients that had COVID-19. It is characterized by symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks after the initial infection, including fatigue, brain fog and breathlessness. Read More »

Traveling With Purpose

Traveling With Purpose: Nine Destinations for Spiritual Enlightenment

For a trip that fosters mind-body-spirit self-care with a generous portion of adventure, check out these sacred sites. Read More »

Understanding Light Pollution

Understanding Light Pollution: Environmental Concerns and Achievable Remedies

At Montana’s Medicine Rock State Park, visitors have a rare opportunity to look up at the night sky and see an awe-inspiring display of planets and constellations, as well as the Milky Way. Read More »

Yoga on vacation

Yoga on Vacation: Simple Poses and Tips for Travelers

By incorporating yoga into the itinerary, we can cultivate a sense of peace, allowing us to show up as our best selves. Read More »