Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks

10/01/2025

Your nervous system is more than biology; it’s your interface with the world, shaping growth, healing and transformation. 🌿🧠 This month, our co-publishers share why honoring this intricate system is the key to harmony and resilience. Read on for the full letter and discover insights on brain health, adaptability and the mysteries of embodiment in this month’s Neuro Vitality issue. ✨

The intelligence that resides deep inside us is a limitless wonder, guiding our experiences while setting the timeline and pace for our greatest transformations.

09/30/2025

🧠 The October issue of Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks has arrived! From the science of mindset and brain health to ageless strength, creativity and even eco-friendly Halloween costumes, this issue is full of ways to elevate your well-being. 🍁✨ Explore fresh ideas to nurture mind, body and spirit this month. 🥰

Look for your printed copy now available across the region or view it digitally here.

Inside: Activating Neuroplasticity, How Mindset Shapes Health, Strong at Any Age, Rewiring the Stress Response, Feeding Our Brain Power, The Transformative Power of Functional Neurology, Creativity Therapy, Sustainable Halloween Costumes and more.

09/29/2025

🦃✨ Thanksgiving is around the corner and Livengood Family Farm is now taking preorders for their pasture-raised turkeys. 👍 Raised outdoors on fresh grass, soy-free, corn-free, GMO-free and antibiotic-free, these birds are as sustainable as they are delicious. 🌱 Pick up fresh (never frozen!) between November 22–26 in Lancaster or Philly, or reserve for later. Fina out all the details right here. 🧡

Livengood Family Farm is now taking preorders for pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkeys. Fresh, never frozen, these GMO-free birds are available for pickup in Lancaster or Philadelphia.

09/28/2025

🩺⚕️ Discover how functional medicine goes beyond symptoms to treat the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. 🌿💡 Our September Wise Words department interview features Patrick Hanaway who shares insights on gut health, personalized care and why teaching is at the heart of healing. Be sure to check this out! 🧠✨

Supporting children’s friendships means modeling calm, emotional presence and letting kids navigate social growth with empathy and trust.

09/27/2025

🌸 Big news from Med Spa: this fall they're expanding their holistic wellness menu with the addition of acupuncture! ✨ Pair that with one of the spa's advanced skin care treatments or additional services like infrared sauna, halotherapy or sound therapy, and you’ve got whole-body balance and a radiant appearance too! 🌿💆

Blossom Med Spa expands this October with acupuncture, joining services like sauna, halotherapy and sound therapy. The Lancaster spa also offers advanced skin care, laser treatments and ZO Skin Health products.

09/26/2025

Looking ahead, there are exciting themes coming!

🧠🥦 October – Brain Gain: Boost focus, memory and cognitive health
⚡💫 November – Balancing Energy: Restore harmony and vitality
🎄💛 December – Embrace Joy: Celebrate wellness and happiness this season

Attention businesses that want to reach a wellness-minded audience: partner with us now and showcase your products or services in one of these upcoming issues!

09/26/2025

🌟🫐 Get ready for the 12th annual Guts and Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo coming up on October 4th at Jim Dietrich Park! Bringing over 100 vendors, live fitness, massage, food trucks and even an Inflatable Colon Exhibit, this event is not to be missed! Learn, move, taste and connect with your community for a healthier, happier you. We've got all the details for you right here from the September 2025 issue. 👍

The 12th annual Guts and Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo takes place October 4, 2025. at Jim Dietrich Park, Reading, featuring 100+ vendors, health demos, fitness sessions, food and an Inflatable Colon Exhibit.

09/25/2025

👩⚕️✨ Join Medicine on November 22nd for the Connections in Women’s Health event at Eden Resort & Suites! Learn from experts about endometriosis, PCOS, perimenopause, mental health and more. 🥗💬 Plus, connect with other women and health professionals in a supportive, informative setting. Mark your calendar now! 🗓

Luz Medicine hosts Connections in Women’s Health on November 22, 2025, at Eden Resort & Suites, offering expert talks, networking, lunch and education on women’s wellness and reproductive health.

09/24/2025

Make school lunches healthier 🌱 and greener 🌎 with zero-waste swaps! From reusable containers to homemade snacks, small changes can save money and reduce waste. 🍎🥪 Look to this month’s Eco-Tip for suggestions you can implement to create eco-friendly lunches kids will love!

Zero-waste lunch packing with reusable containers and homemade snacks helps reduce landfill waste and encourages healthier eating habits.

09/23/2025

🧘 Nest Collaborative, in West Reading, is launching its 2026 Awakened Heart Yoga Teacher Training, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance-approved program starting March 24! This heart-centered program blends asana, anatomy and alignment with self-awareness, compassion and authentic teaching. ✨ Enrollment is open now, with a free info session on Sept 28 to explore this transformative journey. Grab your spot now! 💖

The Nest Collaborative in West Reading invites aspiring yoga teachers to its 2026 Awakened Heart 200-hour training, fostering self-awareness, compassion, and authentic teaching starting March 24, 2026. Free information session taking place on Sept...

09/22/2025

🌿✨ Discover a sanctuary for body, mind and spirit at Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram. 🙏 From transformative kirtan and silent retreats to vegan meals and sustainable living, this inclusive, donation-based ashram offers a space for restoration, connection, and inner peace. Check out this month's Community Spotlight on the ashram right here! 🥰

Kula Kamala Ashram, in Berks County, is a nonprofit sanctuary offering yoga, spiritual education, wellness programs, retreats, and community outreach, fostering peace, healing, and inclusive spiritual growth.

09/21/2025

🌾"Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street to a sacred bond" -Robin Wall Kimmerer

🌾Wishing you abundance, reciprocity, and the delight of the sacred and tangible. ~The Natural Awakenings Team