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OM MBA: Eastern Practices Penetrate U.S. Corporate Culture

Dec 29, 2015

To boost employee productivity, morale and health, corporations as diverse as Aetna, Google and General Mills now supply courses on meditation and yoga.

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Autism Spurs Creative Thinking: Inventive Minds at Work

Dec 29, 2015

People with autism, asked to devise fresh uses for mundane objects, came up with more original and creative ideas than those in a control group.

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Find Balance and Peace Walking the Calvary Labyrinth

Dec 01, 2015

Calvary Presbyterian Church, in Milwaukee, invites people to walk the permanent indoor labyrinth painted on the floor, held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday of each month.

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I am a Force4Good Offers Gifts with Purpose at New Shop

Dec 01, 2015

I am a Force4Good, an organization dedicated to selling handmade, organic hand crafted products by women escaping poverty and domestic violence, has opened a new retail location in the historic Cedar Creek Settlement.

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Awakening to Spirit: Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us

Nov 30, 2015 ● By Richard Davenport

By penetrating to the core of our true identity through spiritual practices, we open the door to vast expanses of peace, healing and joy.

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Meditation Linked to Telomere Integrity in Cancer Patients: Mindfulness Helps Recovery

Nov 30, 2015

The chromosomal decline common in breast cancer is averted when patients either do yoga and meditate or participate in a therapy support group.

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Uncommon Devotion: Religion in America Shows Resilience

Nov 30, 2015

On any given Sabbath, four out of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century.

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Good Tithings: Lend a Hand to Causes While You Shop

Nov 30, 2015

By using GoodSearch.com, part of the dollars we spend at major stores will go to our favorite charities.

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Recipe for a Happy New Year: Fail-Proof Ingredients for a Glorious 2016

Nov 30, 2015

Here’s a way to cook up what could be the best year ever!

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Victory Garden Initiative celebrates Food Leadership Graduates

Oct 30, 2015

This fall, Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) celebrated a new crop of graduates from its yearlong Food Leader Certificate Program. Empowered w...

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Use Hypnosis to Break Unwanted Habits

Oct 30, 2015

This month, certified hypnotherapist Heddy Keith will present three workshops this month to teach people how to use hypnotherapy to help themselves and their families make positive life changes.

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Ananda Acupuncture Opens New, Larger Space

Oct 30, 2015

In October, Ananda Acupuncture & Healing Center moved to a newly constructed, larger facility at 4528 North Oakland Avenue, in Shorewood, and is offering many new services with their expansion.

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Life Coach Welcomes Clients to New Elm Grove Location

Oct 30, 2015

Life coach Kate Meyer has moved to a new space in Elm Grove, and will be offering new clients a monthly workshop the second Wednesday of each month for $10.

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Kundalini Yoga Event Promises Relaxation, Joy

Oct 30, 2015

Yoga and spiritual wellness center Blossom into Wholeness, in Pewaukee, will welcome world-renowned Kundalini yoga and gong master teacher Mehtab Benton for a weekend of learning, relaxation and joy, November 20 to 22.

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Soul Flower Wellness Offers Integrative Healing for People and Animals

Oct 30, 2015

Tiffany Kneeland, Reiki master and teacher and owner of Soul Flower Wellness, has recently expanded her practice to a new location, offering a variety of new practices and services for animals and humans alike.

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New Holistic Wellness Center Opens in Oak Creek

Oct 30, 2015

To celebrate the opening of Inspiration Wellness Group, a new comprehensive healing center, Natalie Benoit and Stacie Taetra will have an open house from 1 to 4 p.m., November 21.

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True Wealth: Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence

Oct 30, 2015 ● By Judith Fertig

Trading in time and health for more money to buy more stuff turns out to be a poor equation for happiness.

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Having Gratitude Yields More Happiness than Having Things: The Positive Effects of Being Thankful

Oct 30, 2015

In two studies, students with high amounts of gratitude were happier and had more self-esteem than students focused on material goals.

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Smiley Faces: Shared Laughter Creates Happier Workers

Oct 30, 2015

Workers that laugh together bond more, heighten creative input and become better problem-solvers.

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Grateful for Everything: Create an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Long

Oct 30, 2015 ● By Mary Lynn Ziemer

Keeping a daily gratitude journal puts us on the fast track to deeper peace and everyday miracles.

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Local Neurologist Pens Scientific and Spiritual Book

Sep 30, 2015

A new book, Healing the Soul: Unexpected Stories of Courage, Hope, and the Power of Mind, by Dr. Bhupendra O. Khatri, shares important lessons he learned from multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and their caregivers over the years.

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Wellspring Hosts Annual Farm Festival

Sep 30, 2015

Wellspring Education Center and Organic Farm will host its annual Agri-CULTURE Fest on Oct. 10. The free event celebrates the culture of farming and all things local, organic and sustainable.

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Workshops Aim to Help People Move and Feel Better Naturally

Sep 30, 2015

Physical therapist Emily Yenor, owner of 1212 Bodyworks, in Brookfield, will lead a series of Active Learning Workshops in October and November, to provide practical and easy ways to implement strategies to move and feel better naturally.

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Energy Workshop on Coping with Everyday Life

Sep 30, 2015

Psychic medium Stacy Krafczyk will lead a workshop, Protect Your Energy, on October 7, to teach participants how to protect their energy, home, animals and children from energetic intrusions.

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Free Spirit Crystals Celebrates 20 Years with Free Workshops

Sep 30, 2015

Free Spirit Crystals, in Butler, is marking its 20th anniversary as a metaphysical shop where people can learn, awaken their inner awareness and change their lives, with a special workshops Oct. 17 and 18.

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Be True to Yourself: It’s the Secret to Belonging

Sep 30, 2015 ● By Brené Brown

Twisting yourself into a pretzel to please others means you never get to know the one who’s really important—yourself.

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Story Glory: National Festival Celebrates the Art of Storytelling

Sep 30, 2015

Who doesn’t love hearing a good story, especially when it’s told by some of the country’s premier yarn-spinners?

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Awakening the Global Heart: Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story

Sep 30, 2015 ● By Linda Sechrist

People from all walks of life are joining together in innovative, heart-centered ways to address the planet’s deep-rooted problems.

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Heaven Within

Sep 30, 2015 ● By Wayne Dyer

In light of his recent passing, we share Dr. Wayne Dyer's thoughts on heaven as a state of mind, not a location.

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Wisconsin’s Largest Gluten-Free Expo

Sep 02, 2015

The Wisconsin Gluten Free Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 26, at the Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center in West Bend.

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Lotus Be Well Spa Grand Opening

Sep 02, 2015

Lotus Be Well will hold a grand opening event from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 3, to coincide with downtown Hartford’s Autumn Fest.

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Indian Summer Festival Celebrates Rich and Diverse Culture

Sep 02, 2015

The 2015 Indian Summer Festival, the largest in North America, will take place September 11 through 13 at Maier Festival Park, in Milwaukee.

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East-West Whole Health Expo

Sep 02, 2015

More than 20 vendors offering whole health information in Eastern and Western medicine will be present at the East-West Whole Health Expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 26, at East-West Healing Arts Institute.

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THRIVE! Life Services Welcomes Jill Baake

Sep 02, 2015

Jill Baake has joined Patty Jackson as co-owner at THRIVE! Life Services, LLC.

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Angel Light Center Expands Program Offerings

Sep 02, 2015

The instructors at Art of Healing School of Energy Medicine, at Angel Light Center, have developed an array of new Energy Medicine and Consciousness Expanding classes and certificate programs.

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New Life Coaching Program at Ayurveda Wellness

Sep 02, 2015

Jamie Durner, a professional life coach and owner of Ayurveda Wellness, in Brookfield, has introduced a new service, Abundant You Coaching. ...

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Gold in September to Hold Celebration of Hope

Sep 02, 2015

Gold in September an organization dedicated to raising awareness, creating hope and finding cures to defeat cancer, will hold the Green and Gold Golden Celebration of Hope on September 25 at The Grain Exchange, in Milwaukee.

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Victory Garden Initiative Celebrates Community Bonds and Urban Agriculture

Sep 02, 2015

Nonprofit organization Victory Garden Initiative (VGI), will hold its second Community FarmRaiser, beginning at 4 p.m., September 19, at Concordia Gardens.

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New Local Resource for High-Quality Outdoor Gear

Sep 02, 2015

Yellow Wood, a new store located at 401 East Silver Spring Drive, in Whitefish Bay, specializing in apparel and equipment for camping, hiking and outdoor sports, is committed to offering “gear with a conscious."

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Yoga Instructor Empowers People to Live Healthier Lives

Sep 02, 2015 ● By Sheila Julson

Founder of Pure Energy Yoga, Shelley Carpenter, has found that yoga not only relieves pain, but can help bring the mind, body and spirit into harmony.

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Supreme Hope: Online Summer of Peace Program Continues

Aug 31, 2015

A free, online global movement program is inspiring participants by teaching ways to heals conflicts using peace as the new baseline.

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United in Utah: Parliament of World Religions Gathering

Aug 31, 2015

The oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions will be held in Salt Lake City, where international spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices for dealing with global issues.

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The Adventure of Couchsurfing: Stay with Locals and Make New Friends

Aug 31, 2015 ● By Lisa Rosinky

Couchsurfing—sleeping on someone’s couch or spare bed located via member Internet postings—results in in-depth travel experiences that can’t be found in a guidebook.

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Wisconsin Green Building Alliance to Integrate with U.S. Green Building Council

Aug 01, 2015

Nonprofit organization, the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance, has combined forces with the U.S. Green Building Council to transform the way buildings and communities are designed that could improve the quality of life for all.

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Taste of Wellspring Fundraiser

Aug 01, 2015

Wellspring Organic Farm and Education Center will hold its 10th annual Taste of Wellspring fundraiser on August 13 to benefit educational outreach programs.

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New World Montessori School Accepting Enrollment

Aug 01, 2015

New World Montessori School, in River Hills, is enrolling now for fall programs.

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New Reiki Office in Whitefish Bay

Aug 01, 2015

Energy healer and Reiki master Cindy Carlson has opened a new office at 121 East Silver Spring Drive, in Whitefish Bay, where she has been practicing Reiki for more than seven years.

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Happy Couples Sleep Closer Together: Proximity at Night Linked to Contentment in Relationships

Jul 31, 2015

A UK study shows that the closer a couple sleeps, the happier their relationship tends to be.

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Sad Music Can Lift Our Mood: Melancholy Tunes Improve Spirits

Jul 31, 2015

Melancholy music can raise feelings of peace, tenderness, wonder and transcendence in us, say Berlin researchers.

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Speaking with Strangers: The Simple Pleasures of Connecting

Jul 31, 2015 ● By Violet Decker

In our device-laden world, we’re passing up the enjoyment of chatting with people we don’t know.

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