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NYC Wellness Tied to Clean Air and Nature

Jan 01, 2026

A growing movement in New York City is reframing wellness through a whole-person lens—one that integrates physical, emotional, environmental and community health.

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THE HEART: Our Center of Consciousness

Dec 01, 2025

JOY and LOVE are emotions that come from the heart. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the energy of the heart is connected to the sun and fire.

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A Season of Giving: NYC Nonprofits Make Holiday Help Easy

Dec 01, 2025

As the holidays approach, several New York City nonprofits are offering impactful yet straightforward ways for locals to give back. From warming a neighbor to feeding a family, these organizations are making generosity accessible during the season of need.

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The Healing Power of Music

Dec 01, 2025

That was the spirit at this year’s Music Has Power Symposium & Awards, hosted by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) on November 21 at The Glasshouse in New York City.

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Science Meets Spiritually at Returning NEWLIFE Expo

Nov 01, 2025

For more than five decades, Mark Becker—known as the Original Biohacker—has been a transformative force in New York City’s holistic wellness movement—pioneering spaces where spiritual seekers, healers and visionaries come together to explore the full spectrum of human potential.

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Harmonizing Healing

Nov 01, 2025

Since its founding in 1995 by Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino and the late Dr. Oliver Sacks, the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) has grown into an internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to exploring how music restores, maintains and enhances physical, emotional and neurological health.

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A Message of Hope in Uncertain Times

Nov 01, 2025

Those looking for a reason to hope may find it on Sunday, November 23, at Quest Bookshop in New York City at a thought-provoking talk based on the Ageless Wisdom Teachings.

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Introducing “Herbs as are Nature’s Medicine” — A New Monthly Column with Zakiyyah Madyun, C.H. (Certified Herbalist)

Oct 02, 2025

Natural healing has always been part of the human story—and for Zakiyyah Madyun, a certified herbal educator and practitioner, it’s a lifelong calling.

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Group Meditation Practice for Global Healing

Oct 02, 2025

Those seeking a meaningful way to help the world while deepening their spiritual connection are invited to attend a free Transmission Meditation workshop on Sunday, October 12, at Quest Bookshop in New York City.

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Brain Gain in Manhattan: Elevating Cognitive Wellness with Science & Style

Oct 02, 2025

This October, Natural Awakenings highlights brain health as a key wellness focus. In Manhattan,

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NewLife Expo Returns for 35th Year

Oct 02, 2025

The NewLife Expo returns to New York City for its 35th anniversary on November 15 and 16 at 4 West 43rd Street, just off Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan—two blocks from Grand Central Station and Broadway theaters.

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September Issue Breathes Life into Yoga—Gut‑Mind Wellness Blooms in Manhattan

Sep 01, 2025

This month, Natural Awakenings turns its lens on Manhattan’s dynamic yoga scene, where movement meets mindfulness—and in some cases, even nurtures digestive wellness.

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Say Goodbye to Diet Culture with a 12-Week Group Program

Sep 01, 2025

Integrative nutritionist Mabel Del Castillo Guccione, MS, founder of MDC Nutrition & Wellness, will launch a 12-week virtual group program, Root to Wellness, on Tuesday, September 23.

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September Issue Focuses on Gut Health—with Manhattan’s Leading Practitioners Bringing Harmony from Within

Sep 01, 2025

This month’s wellness spotlight zeroes in on gut health, beginning with Doctor’s Biome, a pioneering juice‑based probiotic company co‑founded by Rich Finkelstein (CEO) and Dr. Howard F. Robins (Chief Medical Officer), whose “living from inception to ingestion” formula embodies their goal to “Be the Leader in Juice‑Based Clinically Validated Probiotics.”

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Wisdom from a Buddhist Nun on Living Beyond Fear

Aug 03, 2025

In a time when fear and anxiety are at an all-time high, Kadampa Meditation Center New York City presents a special public talk, A Life Beyond Fear, led by internationally renowned Buddhist nun Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong. The event takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, at The Town Hall Theater in New York City.

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NYC Centers Lead in Functional Medicine Revolution

Aug 03, 2025

Chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis and persistent migraines can profoundly impact daily life, but holistic therapies are proving effective in addressing these issues at their core.

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