"Macrobiotics is a unique synthesis of Eastern and Western influence. It is the way of life according to the largest possible view, the infinite order of the universe. The practice of Macrobiotics is the understanding and practical application of this order to our life-styles, including the selection of our daily food, as well as the orientation of consciousness."
[Michio Kushi]

"Macrobiotic living is a way to build health that enables us to eat and drink anything we like, whenever we like, without being obsessed or driven to do so. Macrobiotic practice is not a negative way of living. It is positive, creative, artistic, religious, and philosophical."
[George Ohsawa]

"The macrobiotic idea places special emphasis on conscious diet because regulating your daily eating and drinking is the most basic, practical way to change your own life condition. The food you eat becomes your blood, affecting the quality of your cells, tissues, organs, and your mind."
[Solstice - Issue #34]

About Austin

Austin is a diverse city, known for its vibrant live music scene and its friendly residents. The natural food and health community is strong and you can easily find organic, environmentally conscious goods and services throughout the city.

Restaurants and Grocery Stores

Farmer's Markets

Community and Education

  • One Part Harmony - Information, Education, Articles on Sustainable Living, Food, Green Building, and more
  • The Green Corn Project - Organization that educates and assists Central Texans in growing organic food gardens.
  • The Sustainable Food Center - Creating a food secure community.
  • Vegetarian Network of Austin - Info on potlucks, Vegetarianism, recipes, etc.
  • BodyMindSpiritSoul - Alternatives for a healthy lifestyle, Austin's holistic healthcare and fitness resource
  • Austin Progressive Calendar - Calendar of Austin Events
  • The Crossings - The purpose of The Crossings is to provide new experiences that expand thought and inspire people to explore conscious choices in their personal, work, and spiritual lives.
  • Green Girls - A network of women who care about the environment. Monthly meetings and local outings.
  • Spirit Essence Yoga - Finding inspiration and human relevance along the yogic path.
  • Unity Yoga - Experience yoga in the privacy and comfort of your home or office.
  • Cancer Connection - Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by cancer.
  • Austin City Connection - City of Austin's Sustainable Communities Initiative
  • Habibi's Hutch - Our schoolhouse-hold runs on the belief that children are drawn to experience, to learning, to each other.

Home and Personal Care

  • Texas Medicinals - Texas Medicinals is an earth-centered herbal products manufacturing business, founded by herbalist Ginger Webb
  • Wellness Water Filters - The most amazing water filters we've found! Pure as a natural spring from your tap. Use order code 75607
  • People's Pharmacy - offering homeopathic and other natural remedies to promote natural alternatives to healing
  • Wildflower Organics - Natural Bedding, Baby Items and Housewares
  • Ecowise - Natural Flooring, Cleaning Products, Gifts, Water Filters, etc.
  • ecoclean Dry Cleaners - ecologically safe and better for your clothes
  • Ecomat - voted best laundromat in Best of Austin 2005

Accommodations