Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks

10/18/2026

🎵 Music can do more than entertain children. In this month’s Healthy Kids department article music therapists and educators explain how rhythm and melody can support social development, self-regulation and motor skills while giving children a playful way to learn and express themselves. 🧠 Find the full article right here.

Music supports child development by strengthening memory, focus, coordination, emotional regulation and social skills through rhythm, melody and movement.

10/17/2026

🍂“I walked like October, with leaves following my steps, breathing endings and beginnings.” -Monika Ajay Kaul

🍂 Wishing you peace and a beautiful path as you walk through the week. ~The Natural Awakenings Team

10/16/2026

🎨 West End Yoga Studio will host its inaugural WEYS Community Faire on October 25th, bringing local artists, food vendors, studio members and the broader community together for shopping, food, music and connection. 🛍️ This free event will feature handmade goods and artwork from independent artisans, along with food for purchase, live music and limited-edition studio merchandise. ✨ Read all about it right here and mark your calendar now! 🌿

West End Yoga Studio’s October 25, 2026, Community Faire brings local artists, handmade goods, food, music and community connection together in Lancaster.

10/15/2026

🌿 Luz Medicine has expanded its Lancaster County presence with a new Manheim Township location that opened in August, offering family medicine and women’s health care with an emphasis on personalized, evidence-informed treatment. 🩺 Services include support for perimenopause, menstrual cycle health and other concerns related to hormonal and reproductive wellness, with new patients being accepted at both locations. ✨ Read all about it right here! 💚

Luz Medicine has opened a new Manheim Township location, expanding access to personalized family medicine and women’s health care in Lancaster County.

10/14/2026

👶 In this month's issue, Dr. David A. Schwartz explores how early oral development, breastfeeding and the shape of pacifiers and bottle ni***es may relate to the development of the mouth, jaw, palate and airway. 🍼 Drawing on the work of the late James F. Garry, DDS, his article examines how tongue positioning, oral habits and nasal breathing fit into the larger picture of healthy development and sleep. 🌿Be sure to check out this must read article from the October 2026 issue. ✨

Early oral development, breastfeeding and thoughtful bottle and pacifier choices can influence jaw, palate and airway development, with implications for healthy breathing and sleep.

10/14/2026

😴 This month’s Healing Ways department article explains how sleep apnea can involve many symptoms such as mouth breathing, morning headaches, fatigue, brain fog and disrupted sleep which often goes unnoticed. 🌙 Keep reading to explore the signs of sleep apnea, how airway health may play a role and why persistent sleep concerns deserve professional attention. 🩺

Sleep apnea can hide behind fatigue, headaches, mouth breathing and brain fog, while airway anatomy, inflammation and nasal congestion may raise risk.

10/13/2026

🧘 Fall offers an opportunity to return to routine and reconnect with movement and mindful practices, and Holding Space Yoga is marking October with savings on class packages for new, returning and current students. 🍂 Read on for details about the October promotions and the classes available throughout the week. ✨

Holding Space Yoga and Mindful Yoga welcome students back this fall with October class-package savings and opportunities to reconnect with movement and mindful practice.

10/12/2026

🕊️ Friends Meeting will host Quaker Worship, A Community Meal and Open House on October 18th, welcoming those interested in learning more about Quaker faith and community. 🌿 The free gathering includes worship from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a community meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with childcare and children’s programs available. ✨ We've got all the details for you right here! 💛

Lancaster Friends Meeting invites the community to explore Quaker faith and fellowship through worship, a shared meal and an October 18, 2026, open house.

10/11/2026

🎃“Ah, Lovely October, as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn breeze and my heart to sing like a heavenly choir.” -Peggy Toney Horton

🎃 Wishing you compelling beauty this week as October awakens our souls! ~The Natural Awakenings Team

10/10/2026

🍎 Apples bring more than crisp fall flavor to the table, offering fiber, antioxidants and versatility across sweet and savory dishes. From salads and slaws to chutneys, roasted dishes, applesauce and homemade apple chips, there are plenty of creative ways to enjoy different varieties throughout the season. 🍏 You’ve got to check out this month’s Conscious Eating department for delicious ideas to bring this classic autumn fruit into everyday meals.

Apples deliver fiber, antioxidants and versatile flavor, with colorful and tart varieties offering distinct benefits for gut, heart and metabolic health.