Galesburg, Illinois - CHECK OUT this GEM - LOTUS YOGA - Center for Healing and Wellness

Did you know that Galesburg, Illinois has an amazing Yoga, Meditation, Massage, Holistic Nursing (Food Based Healing) Center?

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Galesburg, Illinois.. here are some interesting facts about a City that has some hidden gems.

Galesburg is an amazing city that has bred many famous individuals such as the World Renowned Poet, Carl Sandburg.  In addition, to Carl Sandburg here is a list of innovative and famous individuals who have been born or lived in Galesburg.

Ronald Regan, Charles Walgreen (Founder of Walgreens), Jim Sundberg (Baseball Player), Todd Hamilton (Famous Pro Golfer), George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. (Inventor of the Ferris Wheel)

This city has always been open to new ideas and has embraced new opportunties for growth and community development.  That is why I am soooooo excited to promote an amazing new Holistic Center for Galesburg.

The Lotus Yoga - Center for Healing and Wellness

The Center offers a beautiful studio space in such a tranquil setting.  When I entered the studion I noticed beautiful hard wood floors, Mirrored ceilings, an amazing water display, sliding doors for privacy, additional rooms for massage, holistic consultations with a registered holistic nurse, a complete line of holistic products from the ESSANTE ORGANIC COMPANY.

For those Galesburg residents and Surrounding Community Members who have never tried Yoga, meditation or Massage this is a great place to start.  They offer 

Introduction classes to Yoga.  Teach "Moving Meditation" such as TAI CHI.   

For those of you looking for a LUNCH TIME slow down during your hectic work day..they offer a LUNCH TIME YOGA Class. 

THEY EVEN offer HOT YOGA... which is such a great workout. 

Having Digestive Issues, been diagnosed with Cancer and Looking for a Holistic approach to your health, needing to change your diet????

Lotus Yoga-Center for Healing and Wellness has Trained Holistic Health Care Providers to assist you in your journey towards maintaining optimal health.  

Check out some of the impressive bio's of the LOTUS YOGA, Inc.  Staff.

Click here to see the Team and Be AMAZED at their Extensive Backgrounds and Certifications

Interested ?????

CLICK here for A LIST of Membership PRICES for LOTUS YOGA

Membership

Single Class  - $8

15 Class Card - $75

30 Class Card - $125

Unlimited (Auto) - $60

Unlimited Per Month - $70

Private House - $30

Specials

New Student to Lotus Yoga?

Try it for 30 days at $30

($1 per day??? Really.. Amazing!!!)

Discounts offered to 

Teachers, Nurses, Firefighters, Police Officers

Senior Citizens $40

Students $30

Please support this amazing business for Galesburg and Click on the links above to learn more about the Center for healing and wellness - Lotus Yoga.

(Peoria) Central Illinois Gluten Free and Vegan GREAT Date Night and Family Restaurants

When I think of the typical Midwestern Diet ... what comes to my mind is "Meat and Potatoes".
Which if you look at my weekly menu as a child growing up in the Midwest... it included lots of meat and a starch of some kind.

Monday Night  - Tacos  with Ground Beef and Cheese
Tuesday Night - Spaghetti with White grain pasta and Lots of Meat and tomato sauce
Wednesday Night - A Roast (Beef or Pork), Potatoes, Carrots and Lots of Gravy
Thursday Night -  Chicken type casserole with Egg Noodles, Carrots and Thick Onion/Gravy Sauce
Friday Night - PIZZA Night!!!  Supreme Meat Lovers!!
 Saturday - Hot Dogs, Macaroni and Cheese and/or Ravoli in a can.

So now as an adult... many of us by default serve the same menu to our children.  It is hard to break these type of learned behaviors. You know what you know.  

I have learned that many families have developed stomach issues attributed to diet.  Some are seeing that arthritis is starting at a much earlier age.  High Blood Pressure affecting 30 and 40 year olds.  All of which, food has a direct impact on how are organs function and how the body regenerates itself.  When you put crap in your body ... you are going to feel like crap!!!

If you are kicking starting your 2014 with new food choices or a serious lifestyle change.  You are not limited in the Central Illinois area.  It is surprising to me that many Central Illinois families are looking for healthier options and have modified their diets to a more strict gluten free or vegan diet.  

We have several wonderful supermarkets and grocery stores that carry an amazing selection of organic, vegan and gluten free grocery items.

Naturally Yours Local Grocery Store

The Fresh Market

The Peoria Hyvee Supermarket

Kroger Supermarket

You will find many wonderful products and speciality items to start your Vegan or Gluten Free diet off on the right track.  

The Peoria Hyvee Supermarket even has a Health and Wellness Specialist (Kelsey Knott) who helps customers with personalized shopping assistance and nutritional consulting.  If you want to learn more information or set up a time to meet and discuss your shopping needs, please contact Jan DuBre-Schloz at 1519healthmktmgr@hyvee.com or 309.686.5920

 The Peoria Hyvee Supermarket will be expanding their health market area by 7 freezer sections and several new produce/dairy free/product aisles.   If you would like to order something in bulk ... you will receive an addtional 10% off your purchase.

 NOW... if you are like me... I LOVE to go out for Dinner either on a Date night with the Hubs or as a Family.

There are some wonderful restaurants and bakeries that provide GLUTEN Free or VEGAN menu options in the Central Illinois Area.

Gluten Free & Vegan LOCAL BAKERIES

Apple's Bakery of Peoria  Gluten Free Options and Some Vegan

Cyd's Gourmet Cafe and Kitchen - Vegan Options Available

Granny Good Witch Bakery of East Peoria - Wonderful Vegan and Gluten Free Options - Provides Gluten Free and Vegan Birthday Cakes!!!  Amazing!!  Highly Recommend!

The Great Harvest Bread Company - Morton and Peoria - Offers certain days of the month GF bread and pastry options.

Gluten Free & Vegan RESTAURANTS

Granite City of East Peoria    Vegan Options and Gluten Free Menu

One World Cafe - Campus Town in Peoria - Amazing options for Vegan and Some Gluten Free

Maxines On Main in Morton  -  Very limited option for Vegan and Gluten Free but ask for substitutes

Rhythm Kitchen Music and Cafe - Downtown Riverfront Peoria - Vegan and Gluten Free Options - Great Atmosphere

Maria's Tea and Cafe Room In Washington  - Such a great place for GF and Vegan Options

2 Chez Restaurant of Peoria - Vegan Substitutes

Biaggi's Restaurant  - AWESOME options for GF and Vegan - Bring your own bottle services too!!!

Two 25 of Peoria - GF and Vegan Options

Blue Bar and Restaurant of Peoria - Wonderful Reviews ... Vegan Friendly - Very healthy options for a date night out at the bar 

PV II Restaurant of Peoria  - Vegan Friendly

Salt in Peoria Heights - Vegan Friendly as well as GF options

June Restaurant - Vegan and GF options

Rizzi's Restaurant - GF Options and Vegan Plates

Her Majesty's English Tea Room of Dunlap - GF and Vegan Options

Sugar Wood Fired Bistro of Peoria - **Highly recommend** additional charge for Gluten Free and has Vegan options


Buffalo Wild Wings - I found Chips and Salsa and (NOT SHOWN On the Menu) A Black Bean Burger with all the fixings.  VEGAN Options and Limited GF Options


Gluten Free & Vegan Pizza Houses of Peoria


Firehouse Pizza  - GF options available (GF Crust) - Vegan Friendly (Still using cheese)

Davis Brother Pizza  - GF options available (GF Crust)

Pizza is available at many of the Italian Restaurants Listed Above - Ask for GF Pizza



There are many wonderful options in our Midwestern towns to easily be able to choice a healthier lifestyle.  If you or you know of someone needing Gluten Free and/or Vegan Friendly Restaurant Options, please share this information!!  Thank you!