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r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system science exploring the web of connections within the body; the need to acknowledge an individual’s core multi-dimensions—body/ external, behavior/lifestyle, social/emotional and spiritual/mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for health and healing. The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you. This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.” NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole,” says Jonas. His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved

Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole. ~Wayne Jonas ones and a supportive social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions. For nearly 40 years, James Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. “Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman. He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out. All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy. An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.” Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas. “Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active. From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas. To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing. Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and well-being, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas.

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ack and Katrin Potticary offer retreats on their magical land 1.5 hours northeast of Santa Fe. The beauty, quiet and serenity support a wide range of retreats with the goal of self-discovery, expanded awareness, peace and compassion. The pair offers Enlightenment Intensives (EI), utilizing a method of self-inquiry which often leads to direct, conscious, knowing of Truth of Self. “Charles Berner, a visionary who dedicated his life to teaching, healing and spiritual awakening, conducted the first Enlightenment Intensive 50 years ago in California. The EI has since spread around the world touching the lives of thousands of participants. The EI is a 3-day residential retreat that is very challenging but deeply rewarding,” shares Katrin. Mindfulness retreats offer practical guidance and experience to quiet the mind and become more present. “These remarkable learned skills could bring a person’s awareness directly into the moment to experience things and others, as they are, not how we would like them to be,” explains Jack. “Most of our conflicts and confusion originate by the mind wandering into the past and bringing those judgments into the moment as if that moment was the cause. Mindfulness has the potential of transforming many of these emotional/mental conflicts by simply becoming more present.” The Potticary’s are certified teachers of Qui Gong based on the Zhineng Tradition as taught by Dr. Pang. They studied in China with several different teachers. “We call our particular offering Insight Healing Qui Gong and offer three-day beginning Qui Gong retreats,” says Katrin. Their retreat center also features two “Zen cabins” which are available for rent to dedicated seekers for private retreats. Three vegetarian meals are provided each day. See ad, page 6.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com. August 2018

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Empath and Intuitive Training/ Equine Therapy Your Divine Light at Unicorn Mesa Chantal Fidanza, founder 505-438-1074 - Santa Fe (San Marcos Area) YourDivineLight.biz Chantal Fidanza learned to anchor her gift as an empath through her own healing and learning. “As an empath, I suffered all of the difficulties of being hyper-sensitive to energy: energetic overwhelm, mysterious symptoms, fatigue. Having learned to manage my energy, and anchor this gift, has allowed me to now show others how to transform this ‘burden’ into an extremely powerful asset. The results of this work are deeply transformative: having the ability to manage own’s energy, to filter out what does not belong to you and to keep and anchor our highest selves. “This allows us to live from a place of empowerment, deeply rooted in our greatest wisdom and having the ability to create our lives from that light space,” affirms Fidanza. “My focus is always to help those I work with to recognize and trust their own wisdom, which is the most empowering gift I feel I can offer.” See ad, page 14 and community resource guide, page 38.

Holistic Singing and Voice Guidance Holistic Voice Lab Marie Black 503-688-0008 - Albuquerque MarieBlackStudio.com Marie Black from Holistic Voice Lab had a thriving healing arts practice in organic skin care and massage. When she brought voice events and lessons into her practice in 2012 she discovered voice to be exponentially more intimate than bodies. “We hold much fear and defensiveness around our voices. Many people have been vocally shamed,” says Black, who has been on her singer’s journey since age six. She is a performing songwriter, a lifelong music student, and holds a BA in holistic psychology. With her healing arts background she guides students into their authentic singing and speaking voices through classic vocal ease exercises and improvisation. She works with beginners to professionals helping them discover and release the tensions constricting their pure sound. “Benefits to singing include increased joy, lessened cortisol levels, community connections, heart health, better posture, increased breath capacity and a boost in self-confidence to bring to daily life,” asserts Black. See ad, page 26 and community resource guide, page 39. Reiki Energy Healing Energy Healing with LaGina LaGina Glass, RMT - Santa Fe O: 505-819-0811 C: 505-577-4944 LaGinaGlass.com

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LaGina Glass was drawn to the fact that reiki is a spiritually guided life force energy modality. “Meaning, as a practitioner, I am in the role of healer, but the healing energy is channeled from Source/Universe/God. It is critical that I stay open to the energy and not allow my ego to believe that I am the healer,” says this practitioner. Her education in healing began in 2011 when she began having psychic experiences. “They were challenging for me to understand. I took a twelve-week intuitive certification where I was able to

find understanding in my experiences and learn to work with my gifts. This led me to the healing art of reiki. Over the years I have created a line of reiki infused, aromatherapy and jewelry products all designed to offer continued healing,” she says. Glass says her clients regularly experience relief from stress, depression, grief, pain and other forms of low energy. See community resource guide, page 38. Spiritual Development Brennan Healing Science Nina Twombly 505-919-8296 - Santa Fe NinaTwombly.com Specializing in helping conscious women create fulfilling relationships and enhance their spiritual development, Nina Twombly supports clients in integrating the spiritual dimensions of life with balanced, fulfilling relationships, fun, and success in outer life. She has dedicated her life to deep energetic work after discovering its benefits in her own life. She has studied with healing masters in Peru and received a

four-year degree in energy medicine from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in 2010. She has helped hundreds of clients connect with their authentic spirituality to create fulfillment in partnership and in life. Her clients appreciate and admire Twombly’s approach, which address many levels at once. She is able to evaluate and address issues like a therapist and work on the body and spirit as a shaman, with the result being a profound experience of new awareness and insight. See community resource guide, page 36.

Clinical Herbalism and Trauma Release Native Roots Herbalism and Healing School Morgaine Witriol, founder 914-400-7558 - Taos, NM NativeRootsHealing.com Morgaine Witriol is a Certified Clinical Herbalist, intuitive healer and founder of Native Roots School of Ancestral, Folk and Indigenous Medicine in Taos. She works to remove energetic and emotional block-

ages from the body that often contribute to physical ailments and disease, allowing the body to heal itself. She uses tuning forks, Tibetan singing bowls and often teaches lymph drainage techniques. Her main modality is being a channel of support to the healing which chooses to come be it herbs, flower essences, or energetic trauma release. Witriol apprenticed with the late Mayan medicine man Don Heriberto Cocom in the rainforest of Belize and Grandma Muna, an herbalist and acupuncturist in Taos. She continued her studies at the Northwest School for Botanical Studies, California School of Herbal Studies, The Blue Otter School, The Dandelion Herbal Center, and at the Acutonics Institute of Integrative Medicine.

Yoga and Ayurveda New Mexico School of Yoga Maria Garre, founder 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque 505-268-0918 MariaGarre.com NMschoolofYoga.com The New Mexico School of Yoga offers various workshops and certification/training opportunities in both Ayurveda and yoga therapy. From basic beginner courses to advanced training for healing practitioners alongside yoga teacher trainings, the school offers many options. Both online and on-campus in Nob Hill, students can learn and empower self-healing. “In addition, we offer healing retreats, seasonal detoxification programs and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy sessions,” says Garre, who chose yoga and Ayurveda because both modalities offer a way to support healing

through conscious breath, movement and living practices. “From weight loss to a calm sense of being, Ayurveda and yoga-based therapies offer students the tools necessary to go beyond their sessions to live in a more mindful, healthful way,” affirms Garre. “Each session is an opportunity to learn, evaluate and reflect so that we transform the way we live.” See community resource guide, page 39. Peaceful Retreat Center Vista Verde Retreat Center Elizabeth Brownrigg, founder 575-758-2758 - Carson, NM VistaVerdeRetreat.com Elizabeth Brownrigg shares that providing a beautiful respite for healing and creativity has been her lifelong dream. “As the owner of Vista Verde Retreat Center here in Carson, it makes my heart sing when my guests say things such as, “This venue certainly encouraged our creativity and our ability to form a community quickly”, or “… a peaceful environment which allowed us to go within and experience oneness”, or “… sacred surroundings, inside and out”. Elizabeth is very passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and others, and spending time in peaceful, natural surroundings like Vista Verde Retreat can help to facilitate this. Additionally, she has been doing clairvoyant readings for nearly 25 years and loves making a powerful and positive difference in people’s lives in this way. “To book a reading, a retreat, or just to get away, please contact me,” she invites. See ad, page 12 and community resource guide, page 37.

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Healing at its Best by Dr. Amy “Amata” Jackson, DC

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ur last session was huge,” my patient gasps as I sit down to begin our current time together. She has tears in her eyes as she explains how working with the sense of betrayal in her past, which ran neuro-emotional patterns in her body, has cleared the fogginess from her head and decreased the pain in her body. This is multi-level healing at its best. Your personal eco-system embodies physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, behavioral and social aspects of yourself. To become whole and healthy, you must address all these aspects of self. Oftentimes, much of the underlying causes of pain come from trapped emotional and mental patterning. These experiences are trapped in the nervous system, as the nervous system coordinates all the experiences of our lives. These experiences act as filters in the brain of how the person is experiencing the world and creates physical, emotional and mental tension and pain when not addressed. Multi-level healing is about getting to “know thyself ” from the inside out. What makes you tick inside? What locked thought patterns or neuro-emotional complexes are filtering your experience? 18

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What nutritional deficiencies are there and what physical trauma needs to be addressed? In human physiology, when trauma happens, the hypothalamus takes a picture of the trauma and sends hormonal cascades, neuro-peptides cascades, and neural tension cues of how to handle the trauma in the moment. If our bodies are not safe enough to experience everything that happens in that moment, our bodies lock this information into our body/mind and spine. Candace Pert, Ph.D., a noted neuroscientist and author of Molecules of Emotions, stated, “the subconscious mind is in the spine.” The brain and spinal cord coordinate all the experiences in the body/ mind. When a trauma occurs, the nervous system and body remember the trauma through all levels of self. And, though you may cast that broken bone, replace that hip, or quit that stressful job, the nervous system has not integrated the new information to understand that the trauma is in the past. This is where multi-level healing comes in. Multi-level healing is for everyone. Whether you are in chronic pain and/or on a growth path to self-actualization, multilevel healing gets at the root of the issues that you are trying to heal. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

hen Joellen came into my clinic, she had been in self-imposed isolation for 12 years. She arrived covered from head to toe in cloth protecting her from electro-magnetic fields as her nervous system had become so sensitive she couldn’t use a computer, a cell phone or even venture far from her house. Working with Joellen we addressed the neuro-patterning of emotions, events and thoughts clogging her nervous system and making it hyper-vigilant. We were able to piece together the parts of her that became unraveled through the ravages of her illness and clear them from her body. Joellen attests that multi-level healing helped her through the hardest part. “It picked me up off the floor and gave me pathways to follow to health. It let me step out of the strictly mental experience and allowed all the aspects of myself to be unified and integrated,” she says. With daily work and focus, Joellen has come out of isolation and now enjoys full health and can be seen dancing at the Railyard with the rest of Santa Fe.

hen Faye came to my clinic just over a year ago, she had been in daily pain and discomfort for 40 years. She had tried every modality thinkable with some success but stated, “many modalities seem to help short term but were transient. The pain always come back.” Again, we began working with neuro-emotional patterning, nutrition, adrenal insufficiency and neuromuscular re-education to address the multiple levels of disharmony in her system. With a history of abuse and going through a move and a difficult divorce, we were able to stabilize her system. Today, Faye says, “Now I have level of physical wellness and inner peace that I never had before, no matter what I did! And, I don’t have daily physical pain! It surprised me when I was sore after moving because I had forgotten what it felt like to hurt every day!” Dr. Amy “Amata” Jackson, DC, is the founder of Amata Chiropractic in Santa Fe. Visit AmataChiropractic.com. See ad, page 19.

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Erling Kagge on Our Deep Need For Silence by Randy Kambic

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xplorer, publisher, art collector and author Erling Kagge inspires us to find silence around and within us as a transformative experience. The lengths he’s gone to make himself an authority in this pursuit include being the first person to complete the Three Poles Challenge on foot—the North and South poles and Mount Everest summit. He has also traveled to Japan to meditate and practice yoga. The Norwegian’s seventh book, Silence: In the Age of Noise, selected as a 2017 Great Read from the Indie Next List, recounts his experiences and presents observations of many past and present poets, philosophers, artists and other explorers—including Plato, Aristotle, Søren Kierkegaard, Oliver Sacks, Blaise Pascal, Martin Heidegger, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Stendhal, Denis Diderot and Mark Rothko—in exploring where we find silence and how to invoke it to improve well-being. It provokes reader reflection, demonstrating the kind of active engagement Kagge believes silence invites. He explores why it’s essential to our sanity and happiness and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude. Kagge, whose previous books address exploration, philosophy and art collecting, runs Kagge Forlag, a publishing company in Oslo, where he lives.

Why do you consider silence, “the new luxury”, more important now than ever before? Silence in itself is rich. It is a quality, something exclusive and luxurious, and also a 20

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When they come to the end of it, the poor wretches realize too late that for all this time, they have been preoccupied in doing nothing.” Everything Earthly can be snatched away in an instant. Life is long if you know how to use it. Even if we were to live 1,000 years, our lives would feel short if we threw away this present time. We exist, but few of us actually live.

What have been the most helpful takeaways from your experiences? Your mind—in silence—can be wider than the sky. Silence is about getting inside what you are doing—experiencing, rather than overthinking, and not living through electronic devices and other people.

Where may silence be found? It’s easier to find silence than many people think or believe. I walked alone to the South Pole for 50 days and nights under the midnight sun in search of total silence; but I never found it before I turned inwards toward inner silence and uncovered forgotten sides of a universe just as mysterious as outer space. One universe stretches outward, the other inward.

Are there practical steps to achieve a state of silence?

Which insight from the great thinkers cited in your latest book means the most to you?

You can shut out the world and fashion your own inner silence whenever you run, cook food, have sex, study, chat, work, think of a new idea, read or dance. Silence is not about turning your back on your surroundings, but the opposite; it’s seeing the world a bit more clearly, staying on a course and aiming to love your life as much as you can. I had to use my legs to go far away in order to discover this, but I now know it’s possible to reach silence anywhere. One only needs to subtract. It’s about finding your own South Pole.

The Roman philosopher Seneca, 2,000 years ago, said, “Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present and fear the future.

Randy Kambic, an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

practical resource for living a richer life. Silence is a deep human need that in our age, has ended up being scarcer than plastic bags from Louis Vuitton. To me, silence is a key to unlock new ways of thinking. I wanted to write about silence because I consider it nearly extinct.

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Deeper into Qi with Jeff Primack Interview conducted by Publisher Damon Damato

DD: How did your father’s work in the medical field affect you when you were growing up? JP: My dad is a senior pharmacist at a hospital. He knows pharmaceuticals have side effects and believes in preventing disease using food as medicine. At first, my dad didn’t believe in qi. Once he felt the energy for himself he began practicing qigong and studying Chinese medical models. My choice to enter the wellness field was influenced by my dad and his emphasis to a scientific approach. I have a healthy skepticism in all matters of healthcare and I still believe Western medicine has its place when combined with effective food and breathing practices.

DD: Why is qigong healing so profound compared to other remedial modalities? JP: Qigong works directly with your life energy to a greater degree than yoga or traditional exercise. Postures are ‘rooted’ in one place where grounding and electrical charges build stronger. Graceful hand motions move the qi and blood in profound ways while the person is very relaxed. Qigong’s relaxation response allows for greater microcirculation in the frontal lobes of the brain. Qigong practice can improve intelligence and even deepen one’s connection with God, the source of life.

DD: You coined the phrase, “Press on Qi!” Why is this emphasized so often in your healing forms?

DD: What was the driving force for you to absorb so much from the most respected masters of qigong? JP: As a graduate from University of Florida College of business, I founded Supreme Science Qigong Center to be successful and took my job seriously. Many qigong teachers I found did not provide the training I was looking for. I did a lot of research and found a qigong master, Paul Dong, who wrote a book entitled Empty Force. I flew him from China to Florida in 2001, because he claimed to have practiced qigong every day for over 20 years. We arranged a seminar and I gathered a hundred people to hear Paul share his forms, which were light years ahead of any Qigong I learned previously. His presence activated my qi and I practiced more because of coming in direct contact with him.

DD: Will participants get to experience these forms at the Qi Revolution event? JP: All three levels of our qigong program are shared in detail and we amp up the energy teaching Breath Empowerment, NineBreath Method, Tui Na Acupressure, foot reflexology and an intensive education in Food-Healing using specific foods to reverse specific diseases. Qi Revolution is balanced in presentation and practice. After the event, most people choose to continue practicing qigong from home.

DD: If there was one take away at the end of the Qi Revolution, what would you wish for each person to embody? JP: The most important embodiment I’d like people to walk away with is that we can breathe through life’s challenges and allow God’s Healing Qi to bring strength and guidance. Attendees will personally experience a higher energy from the qigong. For the last 15 years, people write us thanking us for the powerful breathing exercises at crucial life challenge points. Qigong helps people process stress, but most of all it brings us into a higher state of well-being. Qi Revolution is being held August 25 to 27 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. All three days are only $149. For details and to register, visit QiRevolution.com or call 800-298-8970. Part 1 of this two-part interview with Jeff Primack appeared in the July issue of Natural Awakenings. Visit NaturalAwakeningsnnm. com to read this and other great articles. See ad, back cover.

JP: Press on Qi is describing subtle movement on the edge of your magnetic field. When a person practices qigong and learns to press on the energy field it immediately strengthens blood circulation, digestion, metabolism and improves important body functions. I trademarked the term, ‘Press on Qi’ as our way of expressing this idea unique to our qigong style. August 2018

Catching up

with Karen Noe, Personal Psychic to the Wayne Dyer Family An interview by Lainie Sevante’ Wulkan presented by Natural Awakenings magazine

fter bestselling author Dr. Wayne W. Dyer left the physical plane in 2015, psychic medium Karen Noe began receiving very profound and specific messages from him for his family—and for the world. While Dyer comes through to Noe singularly, he also comes through together with a group of other celestial beings called the We Guides, which includes Saint Francis of Assisi and countless other angels and ascended masters.

LSW: At what point did you start to bring in the WE Consciousness?

LSW: Let’s let people know who Dr. Wayne Dyer was/ is because they might have heard his name before but don’t know exactly who Dr. Wayne Dyer was/is.

KN: Oh, my goodness. They called him the “Father of Inspiration.” He had so many books out. He was a great writer and an even greater speaker. I highly recommend looking him up to truly understand what I’m talking about. He was loud in life and he’s even louder now that he has passed, let me just say that.

LSW: How did your encounter with Dr. Dyer begin to unfold?

KN: It was a series of synchronistic events. A month before he passed, his daughter, Serena, was on my radio show, to promote [her book] Don’t Die with the Music Still In You. I had her contact information. When I heard he passed I was devastated and I wondered what I can do for her. I contacted her with a “without a doubt” message from Wayne for her and told her I’d like to send her a copy of my book Your Life after Their Death. She said would love a copy and I sent it to her. A month later I was going to speak at an “I Can Do It” event with my publisher, Hay House. The day before I was to speak, they had a tribute to Dr. Dyer. I was sitting on the bus with the 22

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Hay House authors and there was one spot available on the bus and it was next to me. In walks Serena Dyer. We talked about signs and what to look for from her dad. She said her sister Sage had a profound dream about their dad and we talked further about that. I later walked back from the bus and asked Wayne for a clear sign that he was talking to me. I heard him say “Get out of my own way.” Then I noticed there was a small sticker inside my shirt and there were initials on it that said WE. I heard him ask me if that was good enough. I said yes, thank you so much. I asked him why he chose me, and he said, ‘why did you choose me?’ A month and a half later the family came to my center in New Jersey to get more messages. As I was getting ready for my appointment with his family, a car cut me off and the license plate said Dyer 1. I knew he was going to come through for me to speak to his family. He did. He spoke through me very differently to each member of the family.

KN: The first New Year’s Eve that he was starting to come through, as I was in that in between state of consciousness, he said that now is the time to do what I came on earth to do which is to promote peace on earth and see through the eyes of others. I asked if I was going to be channeling him and he said, “yes and no.” He said he was going to be joining a group of other guides and beings. It’s a group consciousness called the WE Guides which includes St. Francis of Assisi, angels, ascended masters as well as he’d be part of it. It will be hard to differentiate him from everyone else, similar to Abraham, another group consciousness. He said that I’d be writing a book about 33 concepts on spiritual and divine guidance and spiritually uplifting all of creation. I then typed up the table of contents and sent it to the CEO of Hay House Publishing and it was immediately accepted.

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Karen Noe is the author of We Consciousness: 33 Profound Truths for Inner and Outer Peace. To hear the full-length interview with more in-depth details and Wayne Dyer’s thoughts on the afterlife as given to Karen Noe, visit ZetaGlobalRadio.com.

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More Happiness by Deborah Shouse

Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.

or a happier family life, experts encourage parents to stay true to their own values, strengths and sense of family purpose, focusing on the wonders of their children instead of endless daily tasks. It begins with each child feeling loved.

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For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’” As Chapman arrives home, his son rushes to hug him, grinning while his dad tousles his hair. Chapman’s daughter often 24

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calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their primary love language. Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)? “Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”

Avoid Unreal Idealizing

Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is very different from the actual child. The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.” “Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby. “Appreciating our children as they are is one way to keep our hearts open,” says Stiffelman.

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Focus on the Good

When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them. Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors. “Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area. Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.” Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be dif-

ferent?” She also practiced trusting her intuition. “Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.

Create Rhythm and Rituals

Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness. “Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes. Each person describes a “rose” (one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud”

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Everyone can sometimes become over-scheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily check-in, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, inquiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our schedule energizing or draining?” She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down. There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.” Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your

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Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is very soothing,” says Muse. “Climbing trees, searching for rocks and pine cones, playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.” To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving. A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.

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Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true. “My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have been powerful,” says Muse. The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken toys, give away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings. She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”

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Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, wellbehaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal. We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.” It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment. “To build resilience, parents need to feel comfortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.” During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words. “This is not the time to lecture or advise,”

she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.” Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature. Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parent-

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Why we need it: strong teeth and bones, muscle relaxation and contraction, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, fortified nut milk, dairy products, canned sardines/salmon, dried figs, oysters; plus mineral water brands labeled higher in calcium and lower in sodium, per integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil Recommended Daily Intake: 1,000 to 1,200 mg

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Why we need it: joint function Food sources: fish, beef, poultry, egg yolks, beans, coconuts, bananas, garlic Recommended Daily Intake: 6 mg of sulfur-containing amino acids per pound of adult weight

Minerals—inorganic chemical elements or compounds that cannot be produced by the body, but occur in nature—play a key role in helping us function at our best. Phosphorous

ccording to the authors of Minerals: The Forgotten Nutrient - Your Secret Weapon for Getting and Staying Healthy, they are integral to our health. Joy Stephenson-Laws, the lead author and founder of the nonprofit Proactive Health Labs, in Santa Monica, California, suggests getting a full-spectrum mineral test through a healthcare provider to identify any deficiencies or imbalances. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives a broad, general Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for minerals, it’s not the most up-do-date or the most specific information according to gender, age or stage in life. The more current Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are nutrient-reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies—five private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis, located in Washington, D.C., Irvine, California, and Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Intended

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to serve as a guide for good nutrition by covering 40-plus nutrient substances and more demographically specific than the RDA, the DRI provides a scientific basis for the development of food guidelines in the U.S. and Canada. This list of important minerals, based on the worldwide studies collected in the journal Minerals, is a good starting point. Another good reference is the extensive chart from the IOM of the National Academy of Sciences at ConsumerLab.com/RDAs.

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Why we need it: strong bones, energy, mental health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds and foods with fiber Recommended Daily Intake: 310 to 320 mg for adult women, 410 to 420 mg for adult men Why we need it: helps make blood hemoglobin Food sources: breakfast cereals fortified with iron, white beans, dark chocolate, beef liver, spinach Recommended Daily Intake: 18 mg for adult women, 8 mg for adult men

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Why we need it: healthy immune system Food sources: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables Recommended Daily Intake: 11 mg

Why we need it: thyroid function, healthy skin and nails Food sources: seaweed, turkey, cranberries, navy beans, iodized table salt Recommended Daily Intake: 150 mcg Why we need it: lowering cancer risk Food sources: Brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, turkey Recommended Daily Intake: 55 mcg

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Why we need it: reduces insulin resistance, helps lower cholesterol Food sources: lean meats, whole grains, broccoli, green beans Recommended Daily Intake: 25 mcg for adult females, 35 mcg for adult males

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We require macrominerals—those we need in larger amounts—as well as microminerals—those necessary in trace amounts. For a good overview from the Harvard University Medical School, visit Tinyurl.com/HelpGuide2Minerals.

Why we need it: to ward off colds, aid sexual function Food sources: oysters, shellfish, red meat, whole grains, nuts Recommended Daily Intake: 9 mg for women, 11 mg for men Why we need it: facilitates enzymes action Food sources: organ meats, whole grains, shellfish, dark leafy greens Recommended Daily Intake: 900 micrograms (mcg)

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wimming may be the perfect lifelong sport; it’s a low-impact, joint-friendly, sustainable way for anyone to stay fit at any age. In taking the plunge—including after a prolonged hiatus—be wisely aware of some caveats. 4Allow for relevant muscles to get into swim-shape. Endurance training increases their ability to use oxygen and nutrients more efficiently.

4Although swimming generally boasts low injury rates, avoid overdoing it. For the first month, concentrate on refining proper technique, including minimizing drag. Intense workouts can come later. Here are 10 ways to optimize a swimming workout.

Make Like a Missile. With hands alongside the body, push off the wall underwater and glide until coming to a stop. Next, try it with arms outstretched about shoulder-width apart and the head tilted slightly upward like Superman flying. Then, repeat while contorting the body into the longest, straightest, thinnest shape possible. Overlap hands, extend arms and fingertips overhead to the max, squeeze biceps over ears with the head down. After pushing off, bring legs together with knees straight and toes pointed to eliminate any rudder effect. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

Look Down. Keep the head down with eyes trained on the lane line, reducing drag and strain on the neck and lower back.

Roll with It. A good side-to-side body roll cuts drag and activates core muscles in powering arm pulls. Practice rolling by extending the right arm forward as far as possible, place the left arm flat against the torso, then push off the wall with the left shoulder pointing upward, the right, at the pool bottom. Maintain this position while kicking eight to 10 times. Then pull the right arm through the water, simultaneously rolling to the opposite side. Then extend the left arm forward and repeat. When pulling, concentrate on directing power straight back. Pushing down on the water squanders energy during the onset of the stroke, as does pushing upward during the final phase. It eliminates bobbing.

Control Hands. Keep hands about shoulder-width apart throughout a freestyle pull. To avoid fishtailing from side-to-side, imagine a vertical line separating two halves of the body and don’t allow hands to cross over it.

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with less drag. Point toes, keep knees fairly straight and try to keep legs within the torso’s slipstream.

Loosen Ankles. Efficiency is more about ankle flexibility than foot size. If taking up swimming after years of land sports, ankles may be tight and inflexible. Wearing swim fins will loosen them up.

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Seek Quiet. Make each stroke smooth and “fish-slippery”. Practice swimming quietly. Splashing and thrashing wastes energy.

Follow the 10 Percent Rule. The three basic components of swim training are the duration, intensity and frequency of workouts. Seek to increase one component by 10 percent each week; for example, work on duration first and intensity later. A reasonable goal for most swimmers is to reach three to four sessions a week of 40 to 60 minutes each. Ascertain what’s sustainable for the long term. Once a routine is established, add in short, fast swims, alternating bursts of speed with rest on a one-to-one ratio, such as 30 seconds of sprinting followed by 30 seconds of rest, repeated eight times.

Take Tomorrow Off. Rest days enable physical gains, especially as we age. For collegiate swimmers, two practices a day, six days a week might be normal. For retirees, four, one-hour swim practices per week can help preserve fitness safely.

Team Up. Coaching and instruction are available for all ages and abilities at many YMCA and recreation centers; check U.S. Masters Swimming at usms.org/club-resources. Learning with others helps keep us motivated.

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Stay Hydrated. Even in water, we perspire, and a mere 2 percent dehydration can affect muscle performance. Even slight dehydration leads to water absorption during swimming and in turn, considerable amounts of chlorine or salt. n Sip water every 15 to 20 minutes during a swimming session n Drink water within 30 minutes after swimming for optimum rehydration n Avoid sugary sports drinks; opt for filtered water Rinse off. Due to chlorine’s magnetic alkaline composition and healthy skin and hair’s natural acidity, soaping up doesn’t remove it. To outwit the chemical bond and reestablish a healthy pH balance after exposure to chlorinated or salt water: n Shower before swimming to protect skin from excessive absorption of chemicals. n Apply coconut or olive oil before swimming to moisturize and maintain pH to fend off viruses and bacteria. n Shower immediately after swimming; start with warm-hot water to open the pores and finish with a cooling spray to close them. n Add a few jar capfuls of apple cider vinegar to water and rinse hair and skin thoroughly; the vinegar’s acidity breaks the chemical bond between chlorine and skin/hair, restores pH and prevents skin and hair damage. n Wash hair and skin with sulphate-free, antioxidant shampoo and body wash. Check out GoodbyeChlorine.com.

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s fresh water becomes increasingly scarce worldwide, communities are coming together to find creative solutions to conserve it. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses some 300 gallons of water a day at home, nearly a third of which lands on lawns and yardscapes. Yet simple solutions like installing lowflow showerheads, turning off the tap while brushing teeth and installing drought-friendly landscaping can save a householder thousands of gallons a year and big money on water bills. The Irvine, California, Wyland Foundation created the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation seven years ago to stimulate awareness and action around water waste by tapping into civic pride and a healthy sense of competition. “What we do at home has a big impact on what happens to natural resources 1,000 miles downstream,” says Steve Creech, executive director of the nonprofit, founded by marine life artist Robert Wyland to foster healthy oceans and waterways. The program pits cities against each other every April to see which one can garner the most water-saving pledges from residents. Prizes for participants include a year’s worth of utility bills paid, green home cleaning kits and low-flow shower heads. It also provides immediate feedback on rankings at MyWaterPledge. com. As of May, 616,000 participants in 4,800 towns and cities had pledged to save 3 billion gallons per year. “Many are attracted by prizes, but over time, become more interested in conservation and sustainability,” observes Creech. “Social modeling is important because people get activated when they see friends and family involved. Surveys also show that we

look to local leaders on issues like this, so it makes a difference when mayors take a stance.” Mesa, Arizona’s thirsty desert lawns and gardens suck thousands of gallons of precious water a day. Nearly 20 years ago, the city joined forces with Phoenix and Scottsdale to launch a water conservation campaign that has become among the largest of its kind. Today, hundreds of private and public partners across North America use the Water – Use It Wisely program to turn the tide on water waste (WaterUseItWisely.com). Creative approaches go a long way in encouraging households to save water, says Donna DiFrancesco, conservation coordinator for the city of Mesa. Its campaign newsletter speaks to 26,000 subscribers. Some 100 water-saving devices and symbols remind consumers to think about how they use water in everyday life. A traveling, 16-foot water tower made of water jugs represents the 120 gallons of water the average person uses per day in Arizona. They even challenge residents to “help your yard drink responsibly” through the Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab campaign, rewriting the narrative that sustainable is synonymous with sacrifice. In its second year, more than 11,500 entrants throughout the state put their creativity to work in revamping their backyards. To promote behavior change, Creech suggests that providing justifications for each water-saving action is key. When citizens become more conscious of how they waste the most water, they are more motivated to act. Repairing toilet and pool leaks and exchanging baths for showers are common fixes. “The 40 Gallon Challenge is designed to help people find the ‘low-hanging fruit’ in their water use—such as a leaky faucet or a long shower—that can readily help save 40 gallons a day,” says Ellen Bauske, program coordinator for this initiative of the Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of Georgia, in Griffin (40GallonChallenge.com). It’s designed to be flexible so states and municipalities can address the local context. “It’s been great to see the creative ways it’s been adapted; for example, one agent used the pledge as a scavenger hunt item for 4H clubs,” Bauske notes. More than 11,000 people have taken this pledge across America, potentially saving 1.9 million gallons a day. It can be difficult to measure the real water savings of such challenges, but DiFrancesco says that Mesa has seen a roughly 20 percent reduction in water use since 1999, when the local campaign began to take off. Drop by drop, small acts taken collectively by engaged citizens add up to big savings. Find water-saving tips at HomeAdvisor.com/r/home-water-conservation and NationalGeographic.com/environment/freshwater/waterconservation-tips. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com. August 2018

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Astrology Discussion Group – 11am-12:30pm. Your dominant planet may show more about you than your sun sign. Find out which is your dominant planet in our casual and fun discussion group. All levels welcome. Donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave, Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. ChurchofLight@light.org. Light.org/.

Sound Healing – Aug 10-11. 7-9pm. Vibrational sounds have the power to heal. In Wisdom Healing Qigong, the belief is by activating the organ’s energy through sound and vibrations, challenging emotions can shift into positive states of harmony and oneness. $30. Vogt Center, Mile High Church, Lakewood. 800-959-2892. ChiCenter.com.

Awareness through Movement: Four-Week Series – 5:45-6:45pm. Involves gentle, slow movements while paying attention to yourself and your experience. Students are verbally guided through movements while being encouraged to stay within a comfortable range of motion and proceed at a comfortable pace. $15/per class, $45/series. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. Amy LaGrange; 505-925-7464. UNMMG.org. Loving Messages from The Other Side – 6:308pm. Intuitive medium Danelle Becklund delivers messages of love from loved ones on the other side. $10; seating limited. The Blue Room at The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque. RSVP: 505-3214121. DanelleBecklund@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Hands on Healing with Tonita Gonzales & Rita Navarette – Aug 2-5. 10am-3pm. Hands On Healing (Sobadas), Fire Cupping (Ventosas), Healing with Medicinal Smoke (Moxa), Laugh Therapy, Recognizing & Releasing Emotional Congestion. Understanding physical and emotional benefits of Temazcal (Sweat Lodge). Sliding Scale $225-$325. Tribally affiliated members of NM welcome on a bydonation basis. Tierra Drala Farm, El Prado (Taos County). 914-400-7558. NativeRootsHealing.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Herbs in the Field Camping Experience: Sangre De Cristo Mountains – Aug 3-5. Explore the mountains in search of the medicinal plant diversity. Topics include: foundations of herbal medicine, identify and use plants, sustainable wild-crafting, making medicine (to take home), and connecting with the local herb community. $165; covers instruction, camping fees and medicine making supplies. Milagro Herbs, 1500 5th Street, Unit #6, Santa Fe. Information and to register: 505-820-6321. MilagroHerbs.com. Systemic Family Constellations – Aug 3-6. 9am-6pm. Learn the basic dynamics of family constellations and apply in a craniosacral session. Pre-requisites: Basics and preferably Talking to the Heart; w/Etienne Peirsman. $645. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. BlueDesert.org. CranioMasters.com. Pure Spirit Circle Singing Vocal Jam – 7-8:30pm. Circle singing in the form of Bobby McFerrin. Shamanic vocal exploration. Sing sounds from the heart. Bathe in pure spirit singing: sing, sound, tone, make stuff up. Non-denominational. Bring a friend for free. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Sing@HolisticVoiceLab. com. HolisticVoiceLab.com.

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Marma and Yoga – The Art of Touch and Pranic Healing. Explore a grounded and practical approach to understand the role of marma, energetic points within Ayurveda, and how they relate to the practice of yoga. This intensive training will offer theory alongside hands-on techniques that will transform the way you and your students understand and experience yoga. 75 YA CEU credits. $1008. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505- 268-0918. Register@nmschoolofyoga.com. NMSchoolofYoga.com.

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Tog Chöd: Tibetan Wisdom Sword Retreat & Teacher Training – Transform self-limiting thoughts and cultivate mindfulness with this dynamic sword practice. Tog Chöd is based on the Kalachakra and Yama dances. Decisive sword movements combined with visualization and mantra enable us to channel wrathful energy for inner transformation. Participants train their minds to be clear and decisive and learn the deep philosophy of Tog Chöd. Attend 2 more sessions in Santa Fe to become a Tog Chöd teacher. Starting at $500, all-inclusive. Shambhala Mountain Center. Info: 206-819-0165 or TibetanHealingMovement.com/Events.

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Ancestral, Folk & Indigenous Medicine Immersion Class with Native Roots School of Herbalism– 10am-3pm. With Emigdio Ballon, Tonita Gonzales, Henrietta Gomez & others. Herbalism, plant walks, medicine making, Mayan abdominal massage, rock medicine, Lakota song, land-based spirituality, growing drought resistant crops, ceremony, healing intergenerational trauma, plant & people ethics. Sliding scale $300-$400. Tierra Drala Farm, El Prado (Taos County). 914-400-7558. NativeRootsHealing.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Awareness through Movement: Four-Week Series – 12:30-1:30pm. Involves gentle, slow movements while paying attention to yourself and your experience. Students are verbally guided through movements while being encouraged to stay within a comfortable range of motion and proceed at a comfortable pace. $15/per class, $45/series. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. Amy LaGrange; 505-925-7464. UNMMG.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Awareness through Movement: Four-Week Series – 5:45-6:45pm. Involves gentle, slow movements while paying attention to yourself and your experience. Students are verbally guided through movements while being encouraged to stay within a comfortable range of motion and proceed at a comfortable pace. $15/per class, $45/series. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. Amy LaGrange; 505-925-7464. UNMMG.org. Drumming Circle – Aug 8, 15, 22, 29. 7:30pm. Use a drum here or bring your own. This is a wonderful way to heal and to celebrate spirit together. Uptown and Coronado Mall. For directions call Phyllis at 505-918-4388.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Sphenoid and Intelligence Studies – Aug 11-14. 9am-6pm. Increase the flexibility of the cranial base and allow the brain to function optimally. Release a new avenue of intelligence; w/Etienne Peirsman. $575; 32 CEUs. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. CranioMasters.com. BlueDesert.org. Metaphysics for a Complicated World: Karma – 10am-12pm. Do you yearn for clarity? Do you believe there is more to it than what you have been told? Karma is more than retribution for bad deeds. It is a living, breathing part of us. $26. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. ResonantEssentials.net. Authentic Voice Workshop & Open Mic – 3-4:30pm. A unique group learning experience; learn some secrets of singing. Everyone receives a few minutes of individual attention and tips on gaining more vocal power and agility. Free; RSVP name & phone number: Sing@HolisticVoiceLab. com. Candyman Strings & Things, 851 St Michaels Dr, Santa Fe. 503-688-0008. HolisticVoiceLab.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Psychic Fair – 12-5pm. The highest quality of intuitives are drawn to Resonant Essentials. Teresa Betcher; Alev Karatas; Rev Marya O’Malley; Susan Zummo; Lizz Naughton- Energy Medicine. $20/20 minutes ($1/min). Miriam Ortiz y Pino - Discover your Sacred Money Archetype. $25. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. ResonantEssentials.net.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Music Concert with Paradiso and Singing Bowl Alchemist Rasamayi – Aug 14, 7pm; Aug 15, 6pm. Don’t miss this transformative celestial sound-field! The didjeridoo, singing bowls and voice-work create powerful, musical mystic soundscapes with the capacity to unlock new levels of meditation, selfhealing, and connection with the higher self and the divine. Find the bowl which can expand and purify your home frequency; your perfect energy prescription; your ideal match in singing bowl form: YOUR BOWLMATE. $22-$77. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. ResonantEssentials.net.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Loving Messages from The Other Side – 6:308pm. Intuitive medium Danelle Becklund delivers messages of love from loved ones on the other side. $10; seating limited. The Blue Room at The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque. RSVP: 505-3214121. DanelleBecklund@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Talking to the Heart – Aug 16-19. 9am-6pm. CS Heart. Engage the intelligence of cells and organs and speak to them directly. Release blockages from the heart and heart protector; w/Etienne Peirsman. $575; 32 CEUs. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. BlueDesert.org.

Eubank Women’s Symposium – 5:30-7pm. Learn steps to gain more confidence taking control of your health and finances. Symposium includes expert information by a finance expert and nutritionist. Q&A follows. This is a non-sales event. Free. De Soto & Company, 4113 Eubank Blvd NE, Ste 300, Albuquerque. RSVP: 505-506-0612. MBohannon@ networkingpartners.org.

save the date AUG 18, 25

Basic Yoga Trial Classes – Aug 18, 25. 10am. Your body holds all answers. Trust your body’s innate wisdom. All ages, body types and fitness levels participate comfortably. Deep meridian stretching, core strengthening, breathing, meditation, and refreshing cool-down. $5 (reduced from $20). Body & Brain Yoga & Tai Chi. Call: ABQ NE 797-2211; ABQ NW 792-5111; Santa Fe 505-820-2211. BodyNBrain.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Metaphysics for a Complicated World: Judgment – 10am-12pm. Do you yearn for clarity? Do you believe there is more to it than what you have been told? Bad judgment creates drama and more karma between our self and others. There are tools to avoid this. $26. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. ResonantEssentials.net. Reiki Level I Certification – 10am-3pm, Reiki Level I (Usui), is focused on self-healing and healing others, in-person versus at a distance. Great for relieving pain, anxiety and increasing your self-knowledge. Perfect for experiencing a life of increased peace and joy. $225/5-Hour Class. Energy Healing with LaGina, 1600 Lena St Building C, Santa Fe. RSVP: 505-819-0811 or email Admin@ laginaglass.com. LaGinaGlass.com. Horses Healing Being Mini-Retreat: From Chaos to Calm – 1-5pm. Horses bring a sense of calm embodiment to many who experience them. Step out of a fast-paced world and join us for this miniretreat building the skills of centering, grounding, self-soothing and self-care; participants will have the opportunity to experience the support of the sentient horses and then take home to their lives. Six spaces, $125.Contact Lynn at lynn@lynnclifford. com for more details or to hold your spot. Arrowhead Ranch, 1373 Arrow Head Ranch Rd, Santa Fe. Liberate to Transcend – 2-5pm. A chakra immersion into space. Find your voice; embrace the freedom to express your true self. Workshop includes discussion, creative exercises, pranayama, meditation & asana practice exploring the element of space. $35. New Mexico School of Yoga, 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE, Albuquerque. 505-268-0918. NMSchoolofYoga.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Virgo Astrology Service – 11am-12pm. Virgo is a mental earth sign about analyzing the details of problems, so you can sort the science from the science fiction. It’s a fun and casual Sunday service. Potluck follows. Donations welcome. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave, Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. ChurchofLight@light.org. Light.org/. Authentic Voice Workshop & Open Mic – 4-5:30pm. A unique group learning experience; learn some secrets of singing. Each person receives a few minutes of individual attention and tips on gaining more vocal power and agility. Free; RSVP name & phone number: Sing@HolisticVoiceLab. com. Jewish Community Center, Room 102, 5520

Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. HolisticVoiceLab.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Somatic Awareness through Horses and Cranio – Aug 24-26. 9am-6pm. Come together with horses and people to explore connection, healing, and the energy of relationships; w/Lynne Whitbeck. $650. Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. Bluedesert.org. Meditation with Horses – 5:30-7:30pm. Connect with the healing energy of sentient equine guides and nature. Includes an initial orientation and guided meditation followed by silent time with the horses in a safe environment. No experience needed. Sliding Scale $25-$45. Santa Fe. Info, RSVP: 505-2315353. Lynn@lynnclifford.com.

save the date SATURDAY, AUGUST 25-27

Qi Revolution – 9am-6pm each day. Designed to help unlock your healing power and create your best life. Teachings give you energy using the most effective breathing techniques, Qigong and food-healing wisdom. Participants receive a university-style education in natural healing arts. $149. Albuquerque Convention Center. 800-298-8970. QiRevolution.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

Reiki Class – 9:30am-4:30pm, Become a certified healing practitioner in this life-changing class. Reiki master Jan Walker has been teaching all levels of the Usui method since 1993. Preregistration required. $175. St Thomas Episcopal Church, 425 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-835-5440. AwakeningSpiritMinistries.org. Psychic Fair – 10am-2pm, The highest quality of intuitives are drawn to Resonant Essentials to be of service to you. Rev Marya O’Malley; Dominion Tarot; Michelle Vidal. $20/20 minutes ($1/min). Release all negativity through Limpia Healing by Margarita Martinez, $45. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. ResonantEssentials.net.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

Introduction to Western Herbalism – Every Wed. Aug 29 - Sept 29. 6-8:30pm. This 24-hour combination of classroom and field experience will introduce students to the knowledge and practice of using plants for medicine safely, effectively, and sustainably: foundation concepts, medicine making, conservation herbalism and more. See website for meeting times and places. $225; all materials provided; limited to 10. Milagro Herbs, 1500 5th Street, Unit #6, Santa Fe. Information and to register: 505-820-6321. MilagroHerbs.com.

save the date FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Red Awakening Sedona Soul Retreat – 9am6pm, Labor Day Weekend. A gentle, both guided and self-paced, spiritual immersion experience at the sacred and magical Sedona, AZ. Non-interrupted time away for self-discovery, healing, soul guidance, self-assessment and empowerment. A perfect time to re-connect with your true self and soul purpose and re-assess your path, goals and best interests. More Info and RSVP SantaFeMETHA.com or RedAwakeningSedona.com. 561-325-8640. SantaFeMetha@gmail.com.

plan ahead SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Presence and Connection through Horses and Cranio – Sept 1-3. 9am-6pm, ages 9-12. Experience cranio and learn to speak “the language of horse,” a non-verbal, body-centered awareness; w/ Lynne Whitbeck. $650. Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. Bluedesert.org.

save the date FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7-8

Ageless Living Live Conference Weekend – Fri, 7-9pm; Sat, 9am- 6pm. The final conference of the 2018 Live Ageless Living Conference & PBS Series, featuring best-selling authors: Jeddah Mali, Karen Newell & Eben Alexander, Bruce Lipton, Caroline Myss, Gregg Braden and Lynne Twist. AgeNation & Empower New Mexico invite you into a journey of discovery and empowerment for all ages. CME & CEU credits offered for health care providers. $49-$139, includes both days. 505-470-6295. AgelessLivingSeries.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9-10 Women’s Leadership Summit and Well Woman SuperPOWER Retreat – 9am -6pm. Powerful women will come together at this fun and interactive event to hear from world renowned women leaders and experts from various fields and learn the wisdom of some of the most popular guests featured on The Well Woman Show! Admission fees start at $45. Please see website for ticket purchases and details. WellWomanLife.com/Events/LeadershipSummitRetreat2018/ or email your questions to info@ wellwomanlife.com.

save the date MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

500-Hour Hypnotherapy Course Begins – Accelerated certification course in hypnotherapy taught in two-week modules. After completing the first 300 hours (modules 1-3), students are eligible for certification as hypnotherapists with the International Board of Hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy Academy, 2132 Osuna Rd NE, Ste B, Albuquerque, NM. Register: 877-983-1515. HypnotherapyAcademy.com/Course-Content.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Death and Dying – Sept 13-16. 9am-6pm. CS Death and Dying. Work with the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual barriers that one may encounter during this terminal process. W/Etienne Peirsman. $695. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. BlueDesert.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Residential Mindfulness Retreat – Sept. 14-16. 6-1pm. This Mindfulness Retreat is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their experience with mindfulness practices in a serene and quiet setting under the guidance of experienced meditation teachers. No previous experience is needed. Sliding fee scale $150 - $300 Path of Heart, 115 Blue Deer Ranch Rd, Buena Vista. 208-342-7499. Katrinpotticary@ gmail.com or PathofHeart.us.

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calendar of events THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Enlightenment Intensive – – Sept 27-Oct 1. 6pm-10am. The Enlightenment Intensive is a challenging and deeply rewarding residential retreat. The goal is to maximize the conditions to knowing truth of SELF. Sliding fee scale $300 - $600. Path of Heart, 115 Blue Deer Ranch Rd, Buena Vista. 208-342-7499. Katrinpotticary@gmail.com or PathofHeart.us.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Meditation with Horses: Welcoming Balance in Autumn – 5:30-7:30pm. Connect with the healing energy of sentient equine guides and nature. Includes an initial orientation and guided meditation followed by silent time with the horses in a safe environment. No experience needed. Sliding Scale $25-$45. Santa Fe. RSVP: 505-231-5353. Lynn@lynnclifford.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: EightWeek Course – 5:45-8pm. MBSR leads participants through a comprehensive study and practice of mindfulness meditation. The course culminates with

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daily(all month) Horses Can Lead The Way – By appointment. Horses can lead the way through your self-doubt and lack of clarity. Experience equine guided healing, a powerful alternative coaching/counseling approach, with Lynn Clifford, LMHC. No experience needed; all unmounted. 505-231-5353. LynnClifford.com Horses & Donkeys Helping You – By appt. Equine assisted intuitive sessions allow you to relieve stress, grief, PTSD; embrace health, confidence, joy, peace, empowerment and your inner wisdom. $199/2-hour Aug new client special (reg $260). Your Divine Light at Unicorn Mesa, LLC, 505-438-1074. Info@ YourDivineLight.biz. YourDivineLight.biz.

Empath Support – By appt. Intuitive healing sessions for empaths; learn to manage your gift of sensitivity so that it will support you in every area of your life for ultimate health, energy and empowerment. $350/2 hr + 30 follow up. Your Divine Light at Unicorn Mesa, LLC, 505-438-1074. Info@YourDivineLight.biz. YourDivineLight.biz.

sunday Transitions Radio Magazine – 9-10am. Celebrating the Voices of Love and Presence for 34 years. Whole Brain Radio with insightful, empowering interviews and stimulating and relaxing music tracks. Shows archived at TransRadio.com. Free. KBAC 98.1 FM. 505-670-1167. TransitionsMedia.com.

monday Spiritual Naturopathy – 2pm CT. Online radio

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an all-day meditation retreat. Participants receive a comprehensive workbook of information, explanations and tips for participants during and after the session. $350. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. For registration call 505-925-4551. UNMMG.org.

save the date SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

Become an Intuitive Practitioner – 18 Saturday Tele-classes, 12-2pm + 3-day retreat May 24-26. Do you feel called to take the next step? In this deeply transformational training we will connect deeply with our higher selves, the Earth and - during our 3-day retreat time - with equines, to identify and strengthen our unique intuitive gifts. No healing or equine background required. Also perfect for empaths, for one’s own personal transformation. Call Chantal for more info or to reserve your space. Payment plan & Early Bird Discount Available. Call for pricing, Your Divine Light at Unicorn Mesa, LLC, 505-438-1074, info@ YourDivineLight.biz.YourDivineLight.biz.

show helps listeners understand why they do what they do, eliminate stress or handle it from a position of strength. Listen to: Unity.FM/program/SpiritualNaturopathy.

wednesday Intuitive Readings, Coaching and Animal Communication – 9am-5pm. Galaya, intuitive and animal communicator, offers practical solutions for health, relationships, career, business and pets. Appointments: 505-466-3764. ConsultGalaya.com. Qigong & Healing From Within – 10:30am12pm. Taoist, yogic and shamanic practices cultivate vitality, inner strength and awareness with energy healing, movement, sound, breathwork and meditation. $15, free/first class. Blue Moon Yoga, 826 Camino De Monte Rey, A5, Santa Fe. Allison Lasky: 505-984-8733. AllisonLasky.com.

friday Your Authentic Self is Calling – By appointment. Authentic life coaching and counseling sessions with Lynn Clifford, MA, LMHC. Topics may include self- care and sustainability, relaxation, mindfulness, prioritization, and relationship issues. Sliding scale fee available. Santa Fe office just off Route 25 near the hospital. 505-231-5353. LynnClifford.com

saturday Qigong in the Park – 9-10am. Qigong supports optimal health and well-being, and is easy and fun to do; w/certified Qigong instructor Loretta Shiver. Free. Altura Park, Morningside & Hannett NE, Albuquerque. 505-681-1924. QigongInThePark.com.

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community resource guide ASTROLOGY CLASSES CHURCH OF LIGHT

2119 Gold Ave SE, Albuquerque 505-247-1338 • Light.org Learning your personal astrology is fun in the casual environment of our discussion group. We blend Hermetic Astrology with Egyptian Tarot. Beginners thru advanced are all welcome. Donations accepted. Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am for a lively discussion of what makes you unique! See ad, page 26.

AWAKENED CONSCIOUSNESS SUSAN SPENSLEY

505-883-0191 - Albuquerque Susan@IQSpirit.com SusanSpensley.com or IQSpirit.com

Experience a permanent shift in consciousness for Whole body/mind/spirit. Facilitating with profound compassion and radical acceptance. Realizing your Infinite self is your birthright. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. NE Albuquerque location.

BODYWORK & AYURVEDA BLUE DESERT HALE

Leila G. von Stein Jesse R. Thomas Escobosa, NM bluedeserthale@gmail.com BlueDesert.org Offering classes and sessions in Massage and Bodywork, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Ayurveda and Marma Therapy, and Reiki. Space also available for groups. See ad, page 27 and news brief, page 8..

BRENNAN HEALING SCIENCE NINA TWOMBLY

Insight Healing Arts 505-919-8296 - Santa Fe Nina@NinaTWombly.com

Are you ready to attract sustainable love that lasts? Contact me to discover and transform the patterns that are keeping you from experiencing the relationship you want. See article, page 17.

CBD AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS SACRED WELLNESS

1300 Luisa St, Ste 4, Santa Fe 505-257-3733 3600 Cutler Ave (Green Jeans), ABQ 505-336-0900 642 S Alameda, Las Cruces 505-300-0154 • SacredWellnessNM.com

We’re proud to offer the highest quality earth-based medicine and high frequency wellness products for human and animal health, healing, growth and evolution. We provide certified organic full-spectrum regionally-sourced CBD (cannabidiol) products, essential oils, flower and gem essences, stones and semi-precious gems, high frequency tools, sound healing supplies, artwork, clothing, jewelry, books and other wellness products. See ad, page 25.

CLAIRVOYANT READINGS REVEREND ELIZABETH BROWNRIGG

575-758-2758 egb@elizabethbrownrigg.com ReverendElizabethBrownrigg.com From a meditative space, I look for pertinent information to help you remove blocks that keep you from living the life you want. I complete the reading with a healing, replacing old beliefs and energy patterns with new ones that align with your current goals. I absolutely love this work, and I’ve been helping people this way for 20+ years. See ad, page 12 and article, page 17.

COACHING AND PERSONAL GROWTH PHYLLIS L. CLAY, PH.D.

505-918-4388 • Albuquerque SynthesisIntl@aol.com When you are serious about making an internal shift in your life, that’s the time to call me for coaching. We’re not talking about pushing beyond your limits. However, we are talking about life change. If we work together, I commit to supporting you. You won’t regret it. See ad, page 27.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY BLUE BUDDHA BODYWORK

Santa Fe - 505-252-1691 BlueBuddhabw@gmail.com BlueBuddhaBodywork.com A unique blend of advanced Cranio Sacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, find relief and balance in mind, body, and spirit. Specializing in Treatment, Conception Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Trauma Work and Chronic Depletion. See ad, page 14.

HOLISTIC SCHOOL & METAPHYSICAL CENTER SANTA FE METHA

School of Metaphysical and Holistic Healing Arts Santa Fe, NM www.SantaFeMETHA.com Sacred collective for life enrichment, spiritual development and professional development focused on human potential, metaphysical studies, holistic resources and healing arts modalities. Offering uplifting curriculum, healing studio sessions, retreats and support groups. See ad, page 27.

HOT STONE MASSAGE RIVER STONE

Cate Clark, LMT Albuquerque - 505-401-4015 RiverStoneCate.com Lusciously Integrated Hot Stone Massage to melt away the over-stimulations of a frantic world! Fragrance-free and non-judgmental, your Sea of Tranquility is located east of Old Town in quiet, historic neighborhood. Empathic Bodywork and Highly Sensitive Massage since 1991.

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EXPERIENCE REIKI ENERGY HEALING AND THAI MASSAGE – Reiki Healing: A Japanese technique that interacts with the life force energy that flows within us. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Thai Massage: A unique healing art that combines stretching with massage of the muscles, tendons, pressure points and meridians. Body and Mind Wellness, 2305 San Pedro Drive, NE, Albuquerque, 505-382-3406. See health brief, page 11.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE UNM CENTER FOR LIFE

4700 Jefferson Street NE, Ste 100 Albuquerque 505-925-7464 hsc.unm.edu/Health/Patient-Care/Integrative-Medicine/Index.html An Integrative and Inter-Cultural Center for Prevention and Wellness, treating people with a wide range of health issues, combining the best of complementary and Western medicine. The Center emphasizes prevention and wellness along with disease management. Not-For-Profit. See ad, page 7.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATIONS GALAYA-INTUITIVE RESOURCES Santa Fe 505-466-3764 • ConsultGalaya.com RGalaxy@juno.com

Find clarity, insight and inspiration! Intuitive readings, coaching and animal communication. Clarify life choices and decisions. Activate practical solutions for your health, relationships, career and business.In-person and by phone consultations available by appointment.

CLARK BRESLIN HYPNOTHERAPY

3620 Wyoming Blvd NE, Ste L-10 Albuquerque - 505- 435-1565 ClarkBreslinHypnotherapy.com Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist; Fellow with the International Board of Hypnotherapy. 500 hours of training in Integrative Hypnotherapy at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Natal & Past Life Regressionist. See ad, page 5.

Well done is

better than well said. ~Benjamin Franklin

August 2018

INTUITIVE GUIDE CERTIFICATION & EQUINE THERAPY YOUR DIVINE LIGHT@UNICORN MESA

Chantal Fidanza – Santa Fe 505-438-1074 YourDivineLight.biz Offering Intuitive Guide Certification, Tele-courses, Intuitive Healing Sessions, and Empath Support (both with and without equines) at my peaceful, mountain-view setting, or via phone. Everything I teach I continue to walk on my own path and offer with the intention of empowering others to anchor their divine light and trust their own inner wisdom. Special support for empaths, those particularly sensitive to energy. Discounted Session Packages for ongoing support available. See ad, page 14 and article, page 16.

LIFE COACHING & COUNSELING LYNN CLIFFORD, MA, LMHC

Your Authentic Life Coaching & Counseling 505-231-5353 LynnClifford.com In this beautiful yet busy world, experience unique transformation, where authenticity and self-care serve as your compass; compassion and curiosity guide your way. Sessions connect people with their optimal selves via inner guidance, creative process, the natural world, and/or other sentient beings, including horses. (Unmounted. No experience needed.) Phone, Skype and in person. See ad, page 26.

MEDICAL CANNABIS SACRED GARDEN

505-216-9686 1300 Luisa St, Ste 1, Santa Fe 505-257-3733 3600 Cutler Ave (Green Jeans), ABQ 505-336-0900 616 San Mateo Blvd. NE, ABQ 505- 257-3747 642 S Alameda, Las Cruces 505-300-0154 SacredGardenNM.com Sacred Garden takes pride in growing cannabis as a safe alternative to pharmaceutical drug therapies. Applicable for a wide spectrum of medical conditions, cannabis has assisted the health of countless people. We offer many different delivery methods, such as flowering buds, edibles, concentrates, oils, tinctures and salves. Our heart-based staff will help you find what works best for you and your needs. See ad, page 2.

Northern & Central New Mexico

NATURAL/ORGANIC FOOD MARKET LA MONTANITA CO-OP NATURAL

& ORGANIC FOOD MARKET ABQ/Santa Fe/Gallup • LaMontanita.coop New Mexico’s largest community owned natural and organic grocer, with locations in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Gallup. All our stores are open to the public. You don’t have to be a member to shop, but if you are, you’ll save even more. La Montañita believes in the shared benefits of healthy food, sound environmental practices and a strong local economy. Stop by and shop with us today! See ad, page 29.

PSYCHIC/MEDIUM READINGS

REIKI ENERGY HEALING WITH LAGINA LaGina Glass - Reiki Master 505-819-0811- Santa Fe LaGinaGlass.com

I assist individuals in making meaningful changes in their lives by accessing deeper levels of emotional, physical, mental and spiritual healing. Classes, Treatments and Coaching. See article, page 16.

REIKI AWAKENING SPIRIT

505-908-9558 • Info@ElizabethAnglin.com ElizabethAnglin.com Spirit mediumship, psychic readings, animal communication, medical intuition, Akashic records and energy healing. Sessions help optimize physical and emotional wellness, with clarity and peace.

Jan Walker, Reiki Master Teacher and Healing Practitioner Albuquerque 505-835-5440 AwakeningSpiritMinistries.org If you are dealing with the daily stresses of life or a major health challenge, Reiki can help. Reiki’s restorative qualities bring warmth, calmness, balance and a sense of well-being. Reiki Classes offered every month.

QUARTZ CRYSTAL THERAPY

RENTAL SPACE

ELIZABETH ANGLIN

JOANNA LUJAN

Deep See Artista 505-333-9018 - Albuquerque DeepSeeArtista@gmail.com

Spiritual Guidance, Energy Healing, Chakra activations / healings, Shamanic Soul readings, Herbal Practitioner, Sacred Plant Counsel, Holistic Health and Nutrition, Traditional Indigenous New Mexican Curanderismo Lineage of Healers. I introduce quartz crystal as one of our earliest ancestors. The Crystal knows us better than we know ourselves. I relay this information and the guidance turns on the lights to realization and beyond. Come get your quartz crystal therapy today. Much Love!

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE DR. ROBYN BENSON, DOM

Santa Fe Soul Center For Optimal Health 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, East Bldg #3 Santa Fe • www.RobynBenson.com/gift Regenerative medicine is the reverse of aging and degenerative disease. It’s the science of boosting healing naturally in damaged tissues and in under-functioning endocrine and immune systems. This is being achieved with nutrition therapy, stem cells and oxidative medicine (ozone and high dose vitamin C IVs). It also includes restoring healthy joints, hair growth, skin rejuvenation and sexual function with your own platelet rich plasma (PRP). See article, page 11. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

RESONANT ESSENTIALS

Michelle Vidal 7413 Menaul NE, Albuquerque 505-453-7646 Michelle@ ResonantEssentials.com ResonantEssentials.net Resonant Essentials has three beautiful event/classrooms at below competitive rates. We fit up to 40 people with tables and chairs in our large space or reduce your cost with a smaller space. Rates start as low as $30 for two hours. Our referral program is set up to earn free rental space and/or classes. Refer three get yours of equal value free! Call or email Michelle today to get started. See ad, page 29 and news brief, page 10.

SACRED BIRTHING DOULA SERVICES ANNA LOUISE LIPKIN

808-639-7534 - Santa Fe MotherToTheMother.com DivineMotherMassage.com

In greek, Doula means mother to the mother. As a Doula, I offer prenatal consultations, labor and delivery assistance, and postpartum services. Happy Birthing to You!

SHAMANIC HEALING HEART OF THE SOUL HEALING Sheila Rasmussen HeartoftheSoulhealing.com 720-633-4740 – Santa Fe

Shamanic Healing, Intuitive Counseling, Craniosacral Therapy. Safe, effective support when healing from trauma and searching for clarity in life. BA, Contemplative Psychology with a double concentration in Health and Healing and Somatic Psychology. See news brief, page 8.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BODYWORK BRIAN TERRY

970-222-2710 - Santa Fe DivineAlignmentBodyWork.com HealingSulfur.com Life changing bodywork which restores the natural alignment of the body to feel grounded, empowered, and at ease. Be free of chronic pain with results that last! Also offering Craniosacral Therapy and therapeutic massage. See ad, page 26.

VEGAN RESTAURANT VIBRANCE–ART-FOOD-MUSIC 4500 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque 505-639-3401 VibranceTaste@gmail.com Facebook.com@ABQEatFresh

Since July 2016 Vibrance has offered organic vegetarian specialties locally sourced. We feature a menu that is vegan, raw food and cooked cuisine, gluten free and all non-GMO. We also keep it local with featured artists and live music as well. Join us on Facebook to hear about our latest events! Feel your Vibrance with beautiful art, food and music! See ad, page 28.

VOCAL EMPOWERMENT HOLISTIC VOICE LAB

Marie Black 503-688-0008 - ABQ, Santa Fe, Portland Sing@HolisticVoiceLab.com HolisticVoiceLab.com

Singing feels good and is good for us! Allowing oneself the joy of singing often brings life altering benefits. Do you allow past wounds to affect your relationship with your uniquely beautiful soundprint? Private, group, home events, classes, workshops. Community CircleSongs. Vocal Improvisation. Vocal Empowerment for speakers, singers, everyone who wishes to explore the dynamics of VOICE. (Meetup: Sing Anyway!) See ad, page 26 and article, page 16.

WELLNESS, ANXIETY & PAIN RELIEF HEMPWORX

Janice Moranz, MD 505-417-3787 – Albuquerque MyDailyChoice.com/moranzhempworx

Cannabidiol (CBD) helps with arthritis, digestion, seizures. Dropper bottles and creams. Order from the website or call me. For your Family and Pets.

WELLNESS CHEF AND HEALTH COACH KRISTINA HEIM

877-792-4527 - Santa Fe WholeFoodWellness.com

Ready to get your health, energy and life back? What you eat matters and following a whole food “deep nutrition” approach to eating, along with eliminating food sensitivities, will transform your body and mind leaving you with so much more energy and clarity to live your best life ever! Whole Food Wellness offers culinary classes, elimination diet and other special diet protocols, fasting and wellness retreats, along with working with you on specific health goals. Lose weight, gain energy and feel younger! See ad, page 7.

WOMAN’S NETWORKING WELL WOMAN LIFE

Giovanna Rossi/Lindsay McCoy Info@WellWomanLife.com WellWomanLife.com

Well Woman Life Community supports a global community of women to connect to their superpowers to achieve their highest level of fulfillment and well-being! See ad, page 9 and news brief, page 8.

YOGA NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF YOGA The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE Albuquerque 505-588-1331 NMSchoolOfYoga.com

Yoga + Ayurveda Certification Programs. Offering Prana Vinaysa flow and Ayurvedicyoga specialist and therapy training. Workshops, certifications and retreat programs.Registered yoga school through Yoga Alliance. See article, page 17.

WISDOM HEALING QIGONG™ MASTER MINGTONG GU - THE CHI CENTER

The Center for Wisdom Healing Qigong 40 Camino Vista Clara Galisteo, NM 87540 800-959-2892 ChiCenter.com

A place for healing,transformation, and empowerment. A physical portal dedicated to the healing of ourselves and the healing of our world – by connecting people globally through state-of-the-art communication technologies and wisdom practice. The Chi Center and its Founder, Master Mingtong Gu, offer online programs, workshops, live-stream broadcasts, in-person Healing Intensive Retreats, and other exciting events at its New Mexico home just outside of Santa Fe at The Center for Wisdom Healing Qigong. Experience increasing health and happiness every day through the Practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong. See ad and article, page 6 and 13.

August 2018

Revolution

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Day 1 SATURDAY

Day 2 SUNDAY

Day 3 MONDAY

Intro: History of Qigong

Food-Healing: Smoothies,

Qigong Strength Training:

Qigong Level-2 Form:

Wuji Level-3 Freestyle:

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Empty Force: Magnetic Favorite to Increase Energy Improves Standing Posture Breath Empowerment:

Make Fresh Red Pepper Paste Sample Taste Top Healing Food Wider Stances Deeper Qi

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Gives a Profound Euphoria Oxygenates Body to Core

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Food-Healing: Radicals,

Tui Na Massage: Pressure

Foods for Cancer, Heart, Eyes, Diabetes, Brain and more

Qigong Level-1 Form:

Routine Decreases Stress, Improves Circulation in a Connected Group Atmosphere

Applied Points for Pain Relief

9-Breath Method:

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Powerful Fitness without Injury Use Qigong in Your Workout

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Mastering Five Elements:

Psychology Self Improvement See Your Strong/Weak Elements

Foot Reflexology:

Pulsing Massage for Pain Relief

Advanced 9-Breath: Brings Qi to Pituitary Gland Helps Cognitive Performance Energizes in a Moments Notice

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