Health & Wellness

Health and wellness of the whole person looks different for every individual, including mental and physical health. Grotto’s community strives to live healthy and full lives. Here we share stories along that path to wellness.

Read about how this author learned how to listen to classical music.

The Song that Made Me Rethink Classical Music

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Read these important life lessons this author learned after injuring himself.

An Injury Put Me on Crutches — And Taught Me 4 Important Lessons

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Find workout accountability by trying one of these methods.

Chasing New Fitness Goals? Unlock the Power of Accountability

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Learn about how to practice radical self-acceptance to change the way you view your body.

Your Body is Not Your Enemy

Read to learn about how to improve your mind-body connection.

3 Ways Your Mind Can Help With Body Positivity

Take into consideration these five steps for how to recognize and appreciate body diversity.

5 Steps to Becoming More Body-Inclusive

Watch to learn how Kay is showing the world that yoga is for everyone.

Breaking the Mold as a Yoga Instructor

Being new to Chicago can be frightening, but we have everything here to make you feel like a local.

I Just Moved to Chicago — Now What?

Breaking bad habits can help you become a better person.

Breaking Bad (Habits)

Read this licensed clinical counselor's answer to "what is gaslighting in a relationship?"

What is Gaslighting, Exactly?

Don't ignore these abusive relationship signs.

Are You In An Abusive Relationship? Here’s How to Tell

Have you been navigating office friendships? Keep these four things in mind.

Navigating Friendships with Coworkers? Keep These 4 Things in Mind

Conserving the colobus monkey and other wildlife in Kenya is necessary and worth it — watch how these wildlife conservationists do it here.

Coexisting with Colobus Monkeys