Fire + Ice: The Ritual of Renewal
January has a way of clarifying things. After weeks of excess—too much food, too much screen time, too much darkness—the body asks not for
New Year. Same Face. Only Better.
For all the sparkle and celebration, the holidays leave subtle traces behind—on our skin, our nervous systems, our sense of balance. January arrives as
Mind Games: A Meditation Party at Omega Institute
It's Friday night, and the Omega Institute dining room is packed with people. Hundreds of attendees for the retreat centers' weekend program chat at
Your Guide to Soma Grove: Woodstock’s State-of-the-Art Wellness Center
Soma Grove is redefining recovery and wellness in the Hudson Valley. Founded by Scott Silverman, Soma Grove combines cryotherapy, infrared sauna therapy, and modern
Woodstock Infusions: Much More Than A Name
Woodstock Infusions is a nourishing little oasis just across from the Woodstock Playhouse at the edge of town. Kim Rice and Marc Baumslag, partners
The Golden Season: Infusing Autumn with Goldenrod
Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) is a hardy perennial, native to North America, that bursts into bloom from late summer into fall. With over a hundred
Sarah Urech: The Leading Light of Omega Women’s Leadership Center in Upstate NY
Since 1977, Rhinebeck's Omega Institute has served as a bucolic retreat where over one million people have ventured to explore their spirituality and creativity,
Dina Falconi’s Radical Recipe for Healing Ourselves and the Planet
by Jenny Wonderling For Dina Falconi, wild meadows and untamed lawns are living classrooms and treasure troves of healing and nourishment. A pioneering herbalist, teacher,
We Are Upstate with Ayurveda and Global Dance Goddess, Nandini Austin
Born in a bustling, multicultural London household with roots in Mauritius, Nandini Austin’s life has often been a vibrant tapestry of rhythm, ritual, and
Herbal-Infused Oils by Sasha Botanica
Herbal-infused oils are a cornerstone of plant-based body care—simple to make, deeply nourishing, and endlessly versatile. By soaking herbs in oil, you gently extract