Conscious Community Magazine

By Kayla Hancock –   Yogic Tools for Recovery: A Guide for Working the Twelve Steps by Kyczy Hawk ($16.95, Central Recovery Press, Paperback) Current research suggests that yoga and mindfulness can significantly help those struggling with addictive behaviors. In this guidebook, Kyczy Hawk provides readers with yoga practices that …

Interview by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – This month Spencer and I spoke with Max Dashu, noted historian, artist, speaker and author. She founded the Suppressed Histories Archives in 1970 to research and document women’s history from around the globe. We discussed her life’s work, the history of Halloween, …

By Theresa Puskar McHenry County, IL – July 30th, 2017 On Sunday, July 30th I attended the All Things Wellness Expo in McHenry County. It was a beautiful day, and despite the lengthy drive, I felt graced to have had an opportunity to attend and review the event.   The …

by Marianne Clyde Earthquake in Mexico, pandemic, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Jose, shootings, and violent protests: Some disasters are predictable and some are not. Either way, the results can be potentially devastating in many ways. Some disasters are public and some are very personal such as the death of a …

by Misty Soderholm – There is a HeARTbeat that unites us all, pumping through the veins of our Mother Earth, and flowing right back through ours. Both hearts feeding off the others’ creations, but most are unaware of this connection. Have you stopped long enough to feel it, to hear …

By Kaye Berjot – Overview: In October we have a new moon in Aries, and a full moon in Libra indicating a great deal of conversation concerning you and others. Trust is a major theme throughout the month as we are called upon to trust our motives and to rely …

The Tea at the House of Liquid Mercury Open House Sunday, October 1, 2017,1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday, October 7, 2017, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sunday, October 8, 2017, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Come visit the space where our artists will be sharing their passion in the …

By Alecia Rice – Q. Facebook is driving me crazy! I want to stay connected, yet I get triggered by my newsfeed. At times I want to un-friend family and friends. I really don’t want to quit so I’m looking for ways to stay balanced. — Socially Triggered A. Dear …

  By Shannon Chada Just as a yoga practice is unique to each individual, so is the art of being in-tune with our doshas. We are all different in mind and body, and your yoga practice should be a unique devotion to your overall wellness. Using supportive asanas, pranayama, nutritional …

By Kayla Hancock –   Change Starts Within You: Unlock the Confidence to Lead with Intuition by Cortney McDermott (Smith Publicity, Inc., $14.95, Paperback) With a devoted husband and a great job, Cortney McDermott had everything she wanted—or at least, she thought she had everything she wanted. She looked fine …