December 2018 Letter From Publisher

Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it... Read More »

Sita’s Light to Lead Unique New Year’s Eve Experience

"Sita” Miriam Zernis and her ensemble of musicians known as Sita’s Light will lead a special entry into 2019 offering the group singing prac... Read More »

Holistic Health Center Comes to Bridgeport’s Historic Section

New holistic health center Total U Health and Wellness Center has opened in the historic section of Bridgeport with a family photo festival.... Read More »

Make Time for Joy with the Happiness Club

The Happiness Club is an organization with the mission to promote the benefits of being happy through meetings, newsletters, and an informat... Read More »

Prepare for Cold and Flu Season

On December 10 from noon to 1:30pm, herbalist Beverly E. Lewis will teach participants how to make elderberry syrup now in order to be prepa... Read More »

Deep Healing in Sacred Community

Experienced depth psychotherapist and author Judith Barr works with individuals and groups exploring the mysteries of life in her Sacred Cir... Read More »

Celebrate the Full Moon Solstice in Woodbury

Crystal Music Healing will host a full-moon solstice celebration on December 21 at 6pm, at New Morning Market in Woodbury. The event is part... Read More »

Celebrating the Holidays in Greenwich

Santa and his live reindeer—Dasher, Dancer and Prancer—are coming back to Greenwich for the 10th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’... Read More »

Winter Solstice Event in Fairfield

On December 22 at 4pm, participants are invited to take part in a community ceremony to welcome the full moon solstice. The event will inclu... Read More »

Be Inspired in Creative Connection Workshop

Experience the power of movement, art, writing and drumming in a Creative Connection workshop hosted by Magical Mama at The Ruby Tree and Th... Read More »

Explore a Personal Growth Worskhop

Begin 2019 by nourishing your emotional self during a unique personal development weekend. Beginning Friday, January 11 and concluding Sunda... Read More »

Second Saturday Cacao and Sound Ceremony

On December 8 from 8 to 10pm, come celebrate community and self-healing during an evening exploring cacao, an ancient plant medicine that ha... Read More »

Kure Spa Marks Fourth Anniversary

Norwalk’s Kure Spa & Wellness Center is celebrating its four-year anniversary. The “sanctuary for peace and healing” center’s services inclu... Read More »

The Salt Cave of Darien Celebrates Its First Anniversary

The Salt Cave of Darien has celebrated its first anniversary by completing the installation of a new  individual salt room. Built with the s... Read More »

Support Adults with Special Needs through Holiday Purchases

December 13 heralds a holiday shopping night at the YES WE CAN Gift Shop in Fairfield. Come see what they have been creating for the holiday... Read More »

Essential Oils on Acupuncture Points for Emotional Relief

For centuries, Chinese medicine has included the application of essential oils directly to acupuncture points to treat emotional disturbance... Read More »

Give the Gift of the Outdoors This Holiday

"Experiences, not possessions.” I’ve been hearing that a lot lately, and I love hearing it. This is the way I live now. I no longer have to ... Read More »

TLC: A Community by Choice : Connecting Fairfield’s Holistic Tribe for More than 20 Years

When Beth Leas discovered energy healing more than 25 years ago—she practices Reiki and Jin Shin Jyutsu—she immediately felt she had found h... Read More »

Finding Spiritual Connection: Bhakti Communities Foster Kindness and Love

Many people start their search for spiritual community at a young age, when they may start asking questions like: Why am I here? What is the... Read More »

Spirited Community: Local Leaders Do Good to Benefit All

The region covered by this magazine is large and diverse, inclusive of busy cities, leafy suburbs and farm towns. What all areas of the terr... Read More »

Natural Awakenings: Serving the Community for Nearly 15 Years: Fairfield County Seeks New Steward

When the first Natural Awakenings edition was published in Naples, Florida, 25 years ago this month, it was to fill a specific community nee... Read More »

From In to Out of the Box: Gifts Found After Job Loss

We arrive at work one day, and without notice, our position has been eliminated, and we have no or little time to wrap up and leave. Our job... Read More »

Consciously Create the Second Phase of Your Life: Choice is a Great Power; Use it Wisely

Many of us are at a crossroads of some kind, ready for change but unsure what comes next. Consciously creating the next phase is something w... Read More »

Pet Owners Need a Pet First-Aid Class: Prepare for Your Pet’s Unplanned Accidents

The holiday season is upon us. Thoughts of what we should get for our pets are top of mind. What if instead of getting them another stuffed ... Read More »

Healing from a Distance: Intention Sends Compassionate Energy Across Miles

Emerging understanding of the collective unconscious suggests we are not separate and distinct beings at all, but instead are wholly linked.... Read More »

Cosmic Rhythms - December 2018: Winter Solstice: Commitment, Compassion and Contentment

As we begin the month of December, Mercury is still moving retrograde and rolling backwards into Scorpio. Expect communication during this t... Read More »