Yogi, humanitarian and internationally renowned speaker, Sadhguru, who regularly conducts mega-programs for tens of thousands of people, is visiting Texas for the first time to conduct “Inner Engineering: Technologies for Wellbeing” at 6:30 p.m. on May 4 and 7 p.m. on May 6 at George Brown Convention Center, in Houston.
Holistic Pet Workshops for Mind, Body and Spirit
On May 5 and 6, Stay N Play Pet Ranch is offering a trio of unique, holistic pet workshops on the Texas Hearing and Service Dogs campus in Dripping Springs. Pet owners will learn from experts how to improve their pet’s body, mind and spirit in workshops for animal communication, crystal and color therapy, and flower essences. Participants can take one or all three of the workshops.
Calling All Dogs!
Gather the furry friends and join the 14th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk to help Austin bring the Guinness World Record for “Largest Dog Walk” back to Texas by completing a three-mile stroll near Lady Bird Lake. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. on April 7 at Auditorium Shores. The current number to beat is 17,427 dogs. Anyone can join in, but only registered dogs completing the entire walk can be counted. Dogs get a cool “gold” metal tag to show their accomplishment and walkers get a Mauro Garza collector’s T-shirt and goodies from dozens of dog-related exhibitors. Proceeds from the event benefit Texas Hearing and Service Dogs. Cost: $25 per dog if pre-registered or $30 per dog on day of the event.
Food as Medicine The Power of Cabbage by Shannon McKeown
“Let nothing which can be treated by diet be treated by other means.” ~ Maimonides
The healing power of whole foods is emerging from scientific research, due in large part to the growing interest of health minded consumers. In fact, the foods provided by Mother Nature have proven to have great healing power. “Foods with a purpose” is a new term awakening in the food industry. In the scientific world, these are known as “functional foods.” These foods supply a therapeutic health benefit beyond the traditional nutrients it contains to mediate many diseases of the modern age, as defined by the Institute of Medicine.
Understanding Beliefs by kathleen Fors
Our internal beliefs are the software that runs our lives. If we change our beliefs, we will change our life. It’s really that simple. On some level, many may already know this.
Kudos to Yoga’s Mood-Boosting Benefits by Claire Smith
More and more scientific evidence is supporting what America’s more than 15 million yoga practitioners already know—yoga buoys your mood. One of the most tangible measures of this benefit was reported in a 2007 neurochemical study conducted by Harvard in conjunction with Boston University. The study revealed an average boost of 27 percent in the level of a potent brain chemical called ‘GABA’ (gamma-aminobutyric acid) as a result of practicing hatha yoga alone. GABA is a neurotransmitter that calms the nervous system by inhibiting the firing of excitatory neurons. Low levels of GABA have been associated in prior studies with both anxiety and depression.
First Annual Holistic Fair in San Marcos
Know Thyself Center is hosting the first annual San Marcos Holistic Fair (SMHF), a free awareness and conscious-building event that will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 24 at the Hays County Courthouse lawn. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about holistic health and how to naturally improve mind, body and wellness.
A Quiet Stay at Montesino Ranch
Montesino Ranch is a gorgeous destination with a distinctive blend of rustic ranch and architecture sited in a serene hill country landscape. The ranch is 172 acres, but offers quiet accommodations at its Farm Studios. Nestled under 100 year-old pecan trees overlooking the patchwork of a nine-acre farm and hugging the banks of the Blanco River, the studios sit in hill country valley, at the base of Montesino Mountain. The four studios are impeccably built—modern yet comfortable inside, evidence of owner Scott Mitchell’s sense of design and high standards for construction.
Angelika Blesses Austin
Angelika will perform her exquisitely beautiful music in conjunction with a special blessing from Doug Bentley, a monk from India, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on March 30 at Unity Church of the Hills in North Austin.
GoGreen 2012 Sustainability Conference
GoGreen ’12 Austin, with support from the city of Austin and Texas Gas Service, will be held April 4 at Austin Music Hall. GoGreen is a one-day sustainability conference for business professionals in Central Texas. Featuring regionally targeted panel sessions on key topics and sustainable business leaders, GoGreen provides access to best practices, innovative strategies and actionable steps for businesses looking to green their organizations with profitability in mind.
