Letter From Publisher October 2020

It is bittersweet to announce that this is my last edition at the helm of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County/Housatonic Valley. Read More »

Breast Thermography Screening in Brookfield

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and, in recognition, SOPHIA Natural Health Center in Brookfield is giving away vouchers for a $125 breast thermography screening during the month of October. Read More »

Reiki with Kids Workshop and Manual

Rickie Meryl Freedman, a full-time Reiki master and teacher who has taught ReikiKids for more than 10 years, has published a Reiki Rickie Shares ReikiKids coloring/activity manual that shares the Reiki story in kid-friendly language, providing them an interactive learning experience. Read More »

Holistic Shamanic Certification in New Milford

Feeling a desire to heal your soul and empower yourself to connect with Spirit and the Earth? Register for Embody the Sacred’s 13-month Holistic Shamanic Practitioner Certification Program, beginning October 24. Read More »

The Computer Fairy Offers Computer Help

For many, social distancing requires at least basic computer skills to function in this “new age” of remote computer use. Read More »

Safe Cleaning Services for Flu Season

Fairfield’s The Cleanest Touch cleaning service performs a thorough cleaning service based on the preventive safety measures recommended by the U.S. Federal Government, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and other health agencies. Read More »

Harmony Yoga in Stamford Reopens

Harmony Yoga has now reopened its doors for in-person classes. All class members must bring their own mat and props and wear masks into the studio (masks may be removed once they reach their mat). Read More »

Free BIPOC Yoga Training in Farmington

Yoga teacher Heather Rems Korwin and sound healer Kelvin Young will be hosting a free yoga training for BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) workers who work in helping others. Read More »

The Valley Opens in Washington Depot

Kristin Kunhardt of Valley Spirit Wellness, Beth Fowler of Loam Floral Design and Julie Hollander of BowenNYC have re-imagined the shop at Valley Spirit Wellness in an effort to bring together three locally based businesses under one roof. Read More »

Greenwich Holiday Stroll Goes Virtual

The Stroll must go on! 2020 marks the 12th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll and this year’s event, amidst the COVID pandemic, will be the first-ever “Virtual Greenwich Holiday Stroll, 24 Days of Holiday Shopping & Dining,” kicking off on December 1 and continuing through Christmas Eve. Read More »

Shamanic Healing for Suicide Survivors

During the month of October, Hunter Healing Hands will offer private, discounted shamanic healing sessions for suicide survivors. Read More »

Mysticism, Science & Religion in Westport

Today humanity is at a crossroads: Religion is an increasingly irrelevant part of daily life, with growing numbers citing their religious affiliation as none. Read More »

Improve Exercise and Recovery with Avocados and Beets

Research finds that avocados can speed recovery after exercise while beet root juice improves muscular endurance. Read More »

Eat Fruit, Veggies and Whole Grains to Lower Diabetes Risk

Two new studies find that the risk of diabetes can be decreased by consuming a diet full of fruit, veggies and whole grains. Read More »

Apple Seeks 2030 Carbon Neutrality

Apple, Inc., the maker of the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers, has committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral overall, from its supply chain to retail outlets, by 2030. Read More »

Record Methane Emissions Driven by Agriculture and Fossil Fuels

A worldwide inventory of methane sources reveals that atmospheric levels of the heat-trapping greenhouse gas are at an all-time high due to agriculture, fossil fuels and landfill waste. Read More »

Paperless Shopping: BPA Exposure from Store Receipts

Despite health risks, BPA-laden thermal receipts continue to be used widely in the retail industry. Here are ways to eliminate or reduce BPA exposure from receipts when shopping. Read More »