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Wellness Symposium in Albuquerque

he NM Wellness Symposium is being held February 24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Albuquerque. The event, which will be an exciting day of learning, discovery and networking for attendees, is a gathering of some of the most experienced and dedicated natural and integrative medicine practitioners in New Mexico. The goals of the conference are to educate the public about natural and integrative medical options and their benefits; to provide targeted training for practitioners within and across disciplines and specialties; and to provide education of practitioners by practitioners through panels, case studies and presentations. Types of disciplines that will be participating include Oriental medicine, chiropractic medicine, massage therapy, nutrition and lifestyle, physical therapy, to name just a few. The symposium features a powerful speaker line-up with over 30s peakers, 7 panel discussions and two keynote presentations. In addition, there will be demonstrations and over 30 exhibitors in attendance. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Cost: $50; includes breakfast and lunch. Bring a friend for $35. Location: 201 Marquette Ave., Albuquerque. For more information on the speaker line-up, exhibitors, vendor rates and to purchase tickets, visit NMWellnessSymposium.com. See ad, page 21.

Join the Movement to Live a Well Woman Life

ccording to Giovanni Rossi, founder of Well Woman Life, all of our challenges have their roots in two things simultaneously: our personal, internal struggle for fulfillment and happiness and the external systems and structures that exist. “To assume that merely doing internal work by embarking on a personal development and wellness journey will give us the results we’re looking for is to completely miss the other half of the journey, which is assessing and addressing our external supports,” she explains. “These include our relationships, work, where we live, the cultural norms we live by and even the laws and policies in place at the local, federal and global levels.” Rossi extends an invitation to join a movement of women diving deep into personal development while simultaneously finding their voice in addressing the systems and structures that limit women from living the most fulfilled life they can. “We start by taking a quick assessment of which stage of the Well Woman Life Cycle we are in, and then understanding which superpowers to activate in order to address our biggest challenges in three life domains: personal, professional and public,” she says. “By answering two simple questions, we are able to tell you which stage you are in, which superpowers you need to activate and which tools can help you.” Get your free assessment with tools to get started right away at WellWomanLife.com/movement. For more information, visit Facebook.com/thewellwomanshow and @wellwomanlife on Twitter and Instagram. See ad, page 4.

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Research from the University of Texas at Arlington reported in The FASEB Journal, published by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, has found that zinc supplements can inhibit or slow the growth of esophageal cancer cells. The research also found that zinc deficiency is common among throat cancer patients. Zinc-rich foods include spinach, flax seeds, beef, pumpkin seeds and seafood such as shrimp and oysters.

LOWER BODY MASS

A study of more than 50,000 people in the Czech Republic by the Seventh-Day Adventist Loma Linda University, in California, found that those that made breakfast their largest meal of the day had lower body mass index (BMI) levels. Lunch as the largest daily meal showed the next best results. The researchers concluded that timing and frequency of meals play a role in predicting weight loss or gain. The two factors associated with higher BMI were eating more than three meals a day (snacks were counted as extra meals) and making dinner the day’s largest meal.

Moderate Exercise Guards Against Depression In Exercise and the Prevention of Depression, a study of 33,908 adults in Norway by the University of New South Wales, researchers found that one hour of exercise a week reduced depression in 12 percent of the subjects. The purpose of the study was to address whether exercise protects against new-onset depression and anxiety and if so, the intensity and amount of exercise required. They concluded that regular leisure-time exercise of any intensity provides protection against future depression, but not anxiety. Thus, increasing the population of people exercising may provide public mental health benefits and prevent a substantial number of new cases of depression. 10

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Chocolate and Olive Oil Help Heart Health Cardiologist Rossella Di Stefano, with the University of Pisa, in Italy, led a study of 26 people and determined that eating a combination of dark chocolate and olive oil improved cholesterol levels and blood pressure after 28 days. She says, “Fruits and vegetables exert their protective effects through plant polyphenols found in cocoa, olive oil and apples. We found that eating small, daily portions of dark chocolate with added natural polyphenols from extra-virgin olive oil was associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile. Our study suggests that extra virgin olive oil might be a good food additive to help preserve our ‘repairing cells’.”

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Linked to Autism A study by the University of Bristol, England, of 254,610 young people from Stockholm showed that children born to mothers taking antidepressants during pregnancy had more than a 4 percent risk of autism, compared to less than a 3 percent risk in children born to mothers with psychiatric conditions not on antidepressants. Depression is common in women of childbearing age, with 3 to 8 percent of pregnant European women prescribed antidepressants. But with 95 percent of them bearing children without autism, the risks and benefits must be carefully weighed, say researchers.

Alternative Treatment Therapies by Colin Hart

lternative therapy is a term that describes health treatment not standard in Western medical practice. The field of alternative therapies is quite diverse and on the rise. Laura Newcomer, a leading alternative medicine researcher, has reported that more than 38 percent of American adults use some form of alternative therapy, thus changing the way Americans approach medical care. Some of the more common healing therapies practiced today in America are: acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy, Balneotherapy and reflexology. In addition, Reiki healing and traditional Thai massage are also popular modalities with a variety of healing benefits. Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. This form of light touch healing helps to move energy blocks and nourish the whole being. It is useful for stress reduction, releasing energy stagnation, enhancing immune function, physical healing and mental clarity. Traditional Thai massage is a unique healing art that combines stretching with massage of the muscles, tendons, pressure points and meridians. Thai massage is more than 2,000 years old and is still used in Thailand today as a form of medical practice. This therapy provides relief to sore, overworked muscles and fascia and can help reduce recuperation time from exercise. It is also therapeutic for clients who experience difficulties with mobility from various causes including aging. Experience the healing benefits of traditional Thai therapy and Reiki energy work at the Body and Mind Wellness Spa located at 2305 San Pedro Dr. NE in Albuquerque. Aromatherapy can be added to any treatment for no additional cost. For more information, call 505-382-3406 or BodyAndMindNewMexico.com. See ad, page 21.

Love Your Heart Health or 8 Lifestyle Choices for Better Heart Health by Dr. Robyn Benson

e have all heard the American Heart Association’s warnings to men about heart disease for years. Now, heart attacks have become the top killer of women too. Thankfully, there are easy lifestyle changes we can implement to encourage good heart health. Below are the top eight lifestyle choices that affect heart health.

1. Studies have shown that stress can change the way blood clots, which can increase the risk of heart attack. Create simple habits to follow to deal and manage your stress. 2. Celebrate a healthy heart with good food and nutrition for your heart. Enjoy omega-3’s (salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring and trout), nuts (almonds or walnuts) and berries (heart-healthy phytonutrients and soluble fiber). 3. If you are significantly above your ideal healthy weight, change it. Don’t put yourself at higher risk, like high blood pressure, that could lead to heart disease. 4. The 21st century saying, “Sitting is the New Smoking” has been based on studies that confirm sitting for long periods of time increases your risk of having a heart attack the same as if you smoke. 5. Depression enhances sticky platelets, which are the tiny cells that can cause blood to clot. Learn more about Amplified Regenerative Therapies (ART) which are natural, unique scientific outpatient programs. 6. Addictions like tobacco, alcohol and drugs can lead to many health problems. Tobacco smoke reduces the amount of oxygen the blood can carry to the heart and nicotine can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Drinking can hurt your heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) and raise your blood pressure. Drugs affect your heart’s efficiency in its ability to pump and more. Ask about our 28-day program. 7. Erectile dysfunction and heart disease go hand in hand. The inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex may be a warning sign leading to serious heart problems. 8. Get a good night’s sleep and lighten your heart’s workload as your blood pressure and heart rate go down at night. Learn ways to keep a full sleep cycle to decrease your risk for cardiovascular disease. Dr. Robyn Benson, DOM and founder of Santa Fe Soul, offers ART (Amplified Regenerative Therapies) with cutting-edge medicine backed by science. For more information, call 505986-1089, visit Dr. RobynBenson.com or SantaFeSoul.com. February 2018

Peter Druker’s good advice, “If you want to know the future, invent it.”

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The Ageless Living PBS and Life Conference Series

by George and Sedena Cappannelli

t’s time to come together and learn from the best. It’s time to celebrate, laugh and share with each other as we take our next steps—individually and collectively—on the road to inheriting more vitality, creativity, abundance, meaning and purpose. It’s time to do what we came here to do and express in the lives we were born to live. It’s also time to reclaim our rightful place in the decision-making process of our time and to contribute our experience and wisdom, garnered over decades from both our stumbles and breakthroughs to our own well-being and the well-being of future generations. And above all, it’s time to move past all the hackneyed and untrue beliefs about what it means to age in the 21st century and to build new bridges of understanding and collaboration with younger generations from whom we can learn and to whose lives we can contribute.

The series

Ageless Living is a multiple part initiative, several years in the planning. It includes: •

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Three special live weekend events at The KiMO Theater in Albuquerque, March 16 and 17 and at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, June 16 and 17 and September 7 and 8. Eighteen one-hour PBS specials recorded before live audiences at these weekend events. A new NPR Ageless Living Radio magazine that will debut on KUNM in February. Northern & Central New Mexico

The cast

The cast features 20 leading bestselling authors and wisdom keepers for six inspiring programs per weekend. Cast members include Jean Houston, Gregg Braden, Byron Katie, David Suzuki, Marianne Williamson, Andrew Harvey, Gay and Katie Hendricks, Caroline Myss, Thomas Moore, Lynne Twist, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Dr. Larry Dossey, Joan Borysenko, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Master Mingtong Gu, Joseph Gagnon, and George and Sedena Cappannelli, along with several surprise musical artists and performers.

The choice

Beloved comedian George Burns may have said it best, “Young…old, just words.” Noted poet, humanitarian and businessman, Samuel Ullman, had this to say on the subject, “Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. People grow old when they desert their ideals.” These two framing thoughts speak, from our perspective, to just some of the true advantages of Ageless Living. And this is why we suggest that Ageless Living is a choice. Your choice. Our choice. We can buy in to old belief systems and habituated practices or we can participate in redefining what it means to live more consciously and age wisely in the 21st century. We can re-ignite our imaginations, live our dreams, reinvent aspects of our lives, learn new skills, and live lives that are healthier and more engaged than those who have come before us or we’ve even imagined. We can, in fact, follow NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

Event founders, George and Sedena Cappannelli, are award-winning authors; experts on individual, organizational and societal change; and internationally known consultants and coaches who have worked with hundreds of the country’s leading organizations. They are co–authors of Do Not Go Quietly, A Guide To Living The Life You Were Born To Live For People Who Weren’t Born Yesterday, winner of nine national book awards, and The Best Is Yet To Be, How to Age Wisely and Fall In Love With Your Life Again and several other best-selling books including Sedena’s DVD, PEP- Personal Energy Program. The Cappannelli’s are co-founders of AgeNation, a company that offers inspiration, education, engagement and solutions “for people who weren’t born yesterday” and Empower New Mexico, a 501c3 that supports people and organizations serving vulnerable sections of our aging population. The pair is committed to creating an age-friendly society, revitalizing and empowering life for the 150 million Americans who will soon be 50 or older and assisting them to reignite their passion, fulfill their dreams and leave behind a legacy of greater promise and hope. They also speak to younger generations, helping build new bridges of understanding and collaboration across generations and providing them with information and guidance about the road ahead and the world they will soon inherit. For more information visit AgelessLivingSeries.com where you can watch a short video to learn more about the participating authors and when tickets will go on sale for this breakthrough series.

Living the Congruent Life by Dr. Amy “Amata” Jackson, D.C. “Am I living in a way which is deeply satisfying to me, and which truly expresses me?” ― Carl R. Rogers

any people ask me how to get healthy. I tell them it is a walk into congruency…picture a closet where all of your clothes represent situations of your life. Each one has a color, a texture, a feeling and a memory. To get healthy, you have to assess each outfit and see how it fits, see if it truly expresses you. Each outfit—like neuropathways—carry memories, patterns, habits

and thoughts of someone you have been, someone you have been told to be, and/or someone you want to be. Are they running your life? Are the “outfits” expressing the deepest, healthier you or are they wearing you? Think of that little princess dress that you haven’t worn since you were five. What’s it still doing in your closet? Do you always put on that old ratty sweatshirt that is comfortable or do you step out in your new black boots, ready to kick some booty. This is where the “new you” thrives. Sometimes, we have to throw away our old habits such as eating sugar, being on our screens too much or keeping the anger, we have stored at ex-spouses, children, parents, bosses and employees. Every one of these affect our health. They create subconscious patterns and riptides in our lives. We have to live from a place of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual congruency to truly be well and that means ferreting out the old and bringing in the new, truly you. So how do you move forward to make 2018 the Year of Congruency? Awareness is the first step. We have to begin to understand what our current state of congruency is, and then picture where we want to go. Today, simply sit down and write out these words: I choose congruency. Then, begin to look at what aspects of your life agree with each other and which ones stick out like a sore thumb. When you find a sore thumb, examine it, place it against the template of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual integrity. Am I keeping with the tenets of who I really am? If not, what do I need to do and what support do I need to come into balance and congruency. See what becomes of those sore thumbs; they may turn into green thumbs with a beautiful garden of fruition in front of them. Dr. Amy “Amata” Jackson, DC, is the founder of Amata Chiropractic in Santa Fe. Visit AmataChiropractic.com.

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Understanding the Chi Field by Master Mingtong Gu and edited by Sallena Pool

he chi field is a unified collective energy field with a specific function and structure. There are many chi fields that interconnect to the universal chi field of self-creation. Wisdom Healing Qigong has a specific healing chi field, unified by the purpose of healing. It is a cultivated and organically developed energy field that has advanced through thousands of years. It includes both the accumulated chi field developed throughout the 5,000 year Chinese history of qigong, as well as the expanded embodiment of millions of practitioners over the past three decades around the world. To organize a chi field in your practice is to align your own energy field—including your mind, heart, body, and spirit—with the collective energy in the room, any group or location, and then to connect to the Wisdom Healing Qigong chi field, expanding to the universal chi field. While there is much to understand about the infinite potential, collective synergy, and accumulative effects of the chi field, in this season of returning Light 14

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we want to share the following parable to demonstrate the power of the chi field. It was shared by Master Mingtong Gu’s teacher Dr. Pang Ming, and is based on a true incident that happened in a village in China about 500 years ago. The Story of One Hundred Candles: A Seed of the Healing Chi Field There once was a family—a son and a mother. The father had passed away, so they greatly depended upon each other. And as the story goes, the boy was nineyears-old when his mother suffered a severe illness. To support his mother, the boy worked hard, gathering wood from the mountains, yet he barely made enough to feed them. He spent every extra moment seeking a cure for her. Despite the son’s tireless efforts, the mother’s condition worsened to the point that she could no longer speak. Then one day, a monk showed up in the village. The boy found him, kneeled before him, and asked for help. The monk was touched by the boy’s heart. Even though the monk was not a medical docNaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

tor, he offered to assist this boy in the ways of his tradition. The boy was excited and felt new hope. The monk said, “I’ll give you a prescription to follow, but the preparations must be completed by midnight tonight—the darkest night of all—so that your mother can be healed.” Through tears of determination the boy responded, “I’ll do anything.” The monk told the boy that by midnight he must collect one hundred candles—one from each family in the village. He must also ask each family for a prayer from their heart, to help heal his mother. Without fear or hesitation, the boy excitedly rushed to every family in the village to ask for help. Everyone was eager to help, and they freely gave their prayers and candles with hope for the highest good. By the time the boy finished visiting the entire village, it was almost midnight— yet he had collected only 99 candles. The boy was determined to fulfill the monk’s instructions, so put the 99 candles in the center of the village, with the hopes that one more candle would miraculously appear. While he lit the candles one by one, everyone in the village came from their homes to join him. As they gathered around, everyone was in tears of hope, happiness, and community. As each family joined, they saw the candlelight illuminate the circle and form one bright light. Then they witnessed the illumination of the hundredth candle—the light of the boy’s spirit. In that moment of grace, they all became one family, bathed in light. Soon, from a remote distance, the village people heard the boy’s mother, who had not spoken in years, calling, “Son, where are you?” A miracle had happened—manifest from the strong intention, love and light of the entire community family. To learn more and experience the healing chi field of Wisdom Healing Qigong, check out the all the Chi Center programs at ChiCenter.com

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Resonant Essentials

ichelle Vidal, founder of Resonant Essentials, has been a practicing metaphysician for over 40 years. Classically trained, she was brought out of retirement and guided to teach classes in advanced metaphysics. Vidal holds the highest integrity for her classes in order to share truth commensurable to each individual’s understanding. Her advanced classes in the Principles of Metaphysics have not been taught since the late 90s. In addition, she holds classes on intuition and meditation. Vidal came back to her native state of New Mexico after a long stint in Toronto, Canada. It was here that she opened her center. “Resonant Essentials was created to help further humanity. One step, one breath, one thought at a time,” she shares. “Our mission statement ‘creating profound change for the future,’ helps all who participate to envision a more harmonious tomorrow by their endeavors today.” See ad, page 24. Resonant Essentials Michelle Vidal 505-453-7646 7413 Menaul NE, Albuquerque ResonantEssentials.net

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ith nearly 20 years’ experience, Dr. Matthew Kreitzer has developed a unique and highly effective approach to holistic medicine, combining advanced acupuncture, Chinese herbology and classical homeopathy. He specializes in treating women’s health disorders, infertility, mystery illnesses, autoimmune diseases, psycho-emotional imbalances such as depression and anxiety, and pain due to any cause, including degenerative disc disease. In his Oriental medical training, Dr. Kreitzer has drawn particular inspiration from the teachings of Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th generation practitioner. Additionally, he has studied the metaphysical sciences under some of the great luminaries of our time. Dr. Kreitzer also offers breast thermography, for safe and effective cancer risk assessment. His lab features state-of-the-art equipment, and he outsources interpretation services to one of the world’s leading thermologists. Mountain Acupuncture additionally partners with massage therapist Leahn M. Cox, LMT (#8129), who brings extensive experience with Native American and other healing therapies. See ad, page 7. Mountain Acupuncture Matthew G. Kreitzer, Ph.D., DOM Santa Fe/Albuquerque 505-226-1610 MountainAcupuncture.org

Marie Black Studio

arie Black, founder of Marie Black Studio, helps people navigate the terrain of their voices in speech and song. “I approach voice as a healing art and teach in a holistic and supportive style,” she says. “I fuse classical voice theory with vocal improvisation.” According to Black, learning how to use one’s voice has psychological and physical benefits from building confidence to alleviating breathing disorders. “The vibrations in the body along with the abundance of breath used when we sing calm the nervous system. It’s engaged sound healing. When we gain fluid control over what might be the most intimate part of ourselves, the sound that arises from within us, we can go forward with more intention and more purpose.” Black has been on a singer’s journey since age six when her mom shared her voice lessons with her. “Fast forward through years of performing and recording, a degree in psychology, 20 years of bodywork experience, and a relentless love of learning,” says this instructor who learned how to teach voice through a rigorous year-long apprenticeship at Transformational Voice Institute in Portland. “Earlier, I studied with Raz Kennedy who introduced me to Bobby McFerrin whom I assisted at his 24-hour Chant for World Peace at Grace Cathedral. Years later, I began studying the Circle Song form with Bobby. Through Bobby I met Rhiannon and witnessed her amazing gift of vocal expression through improvisation and began studying with her.” When asked how she chose this line of work, Black remarks, “It chose me! Everything I’ve done in life has led to this.” See ad, page 34. Marie Black Studio Marie Black 503-688-0008 info@marieblackstudio.com MarieBlackStudio.com NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

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Hypnotherapy Academy of America

he Hypnotherapy Academy of America state licensed hypnosis courses and clinical hypnotherapy training has led the field in hypnotherapy education for over 30 years. According to director Tim Simmerman Sierra, the Academy prepares you for the highest level of certification in hypnotherapy available in the nation with their comprehensive program filled with life-transforming techniques. As the Academy’s lead instructor, Sierra transforms the classroom into an exciting, fun and stimulating environment. He has a talent for distilling complex theories of the mind into their practical therapeutic application. His enthusiasm comes from his direct experience of helping hundreds of people to create the healthy, happy and successful lives they dream of. According to Sierra, a large number of Academy graduates are working for VA hospitals doing hypnotherapy sessions for military personnel. This clearly illustrates the growing need for qualified practitioners to meet the future demands created by mainstream acceptance of hypnotherapy. To reduce or even eliminate chronic pain, military personnel at some VA hospitals can now receive both individual sessions and participate in group settings where they are taught a unique form of self-hypnosis, autosuggestion and healing imagery found in Integral Hypnotherapy. Generally speaking, when those who have suffered with pain experience these methods, not only do their bodies feel better, but their mood improves, as does their quality of life. Sierra explains that research has shown that there is a clear link between severe pain and depression and even suicide. When chronic pain is one of the contributing factors, hypnotherapy can alleviate or eliminate the pain, making the VA’s use of Integral Hypnotherapy a powerful addition to treatment. Part of the VA’s requirement is that practitioners have 400 or more classroom hours in hypnotherapy training from a state Department of Higher Education licensed school. Join the Academy in their vision of qualified practitioners of Integral Hypnotherapy being utilized throughout the Veterans Administration medical system. Our servicemen and servicewomen deserve the best of care. Hypnotherapy Academy of America 2132 Osuna Rd NE, Ste. B Albuquerque, NM 87113 505-767-8030 HypnotherapyAcademy.com

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Christian Raphael Hypnotherapy

hristian Raphael is a Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist bringing 25 years of corporate success experience to his hypnotherapy practice. In addition to running his private practice, he is an associate instructor and practical skills coach at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque. Raphael is a graduate of the Hypnotherapy Academy of America where he successfully completed 500 hours of clinical hypnotherapy training receiving his certification as a Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist. He also completed an additional 100 hours of training in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). He is a Fellow of the International Board of Hypnotherapy which has the highest certification standards in the Hypnotherapy industry requiring on-going learning for recertification. Raphael works with clients seeking support for smoking cessation, sleep improvement, medical support, public speaking and performing, goal achievement, peak performance, past life regression and much more. Call him for your complimentary 20-minute consultation. See ad, page 6. Christian Raphael Hypnotherapy IBHCert#F1113-271 505-918-6555 819 Vassar Dr. NE, Albuquerque ChristianRaphaelHypnotherapy.com

Unicorn Mesa, LLC

hantal Fidanza, Intuitive Guide, Intuition Instructor and Reiki Master, announces she is now offering intuition training—including Intuitive Practitioner Certification—via teleconference. “I regularly work with clients one-on-one via telephone, so why not offer this for groups too?” says Fidanza, who also sees clients in person, both with and without equine assistance, at her Santa Fe casita on her 13-acre residence. “I’ve had a lot of interest in the Intuitive Practitioner Training from people out of town, so this adds convenience, even for those in Albuquerque who are still an hour’s drive away.” In the Intuitive Practitioner Training, Fidanza still enjoys getting people on the land, near the horses, so she includes a three-day on-site retreat in the training fee. “Other telecourses include Intuition 101 and Energy Management, which is particularly supportive for empaths, those highly sensitive to energy,” she adds. See ad, page 32 and directory listings, page 25 and 27. Unicorn Mesa, LLC Chantal Fidanza Santa Fe (San Marcos area) 505-438-1074 UnicornMesa.com YourDivineLight.biz

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Celestial Awakenings

eresa Betcher, owner of Celestial Awakenings in Rio Rancho, has had a love affair with astrology for over 40 years. Prior to starting her professional astrology practice in 2004, she was a licensed clinical social worker helping people of all ages and backgrounds. One of her favorite specialties is nurturing healthy family relationships based on the wisdom of the stars. She also enjoys providing a variety of other astrology services. Individual consultations include those for both adults and children. Relationship consultations support friends, romantic partners, parents, siblings and co-workers. Specialized consultations include vocational, locational (different geographic areas), electional (best time to start an important event), and spiritual (life lessons, karma, divine path). In addition to the many astrology services offered, Sacred Science of the Cards sessions are now available. Destiny Card consultations include “Life Time,” “Yearly” and “Yearly Relationship.” Love Card consultations include those for “Romantic Partners,” “Friends and Family,” and “Business Associates.” Betcher is a long-time member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research and the International Society for Astrological Research. She offers a free initial 15-minute telephone consultation. See directory listing, page 22.

Celestial Awakenings Teresa Betcher 847-452-3198 Rio Rancho MyCelestialStar.com

sing proven techniques, Clark Breslin, CMS-CHt., FIBH, founder of Clark Breslin Hypnotherapy, puts clients in touch with their own inner resources for resolving issues, overcoming obstacles, and improving their lives. A graduate of the Hypnotherapy Academy of America, Breslin completed 500 hours of intensive training in the latest methods in hypnosis. He has been serving Albuquerque since 2016 as a Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Fellow with the International Board of Hypnotherapy. Breslin utilizes his training and experience to assist his clients in making improvements in their lives by removing subconscious blocks. “Smoking cessation, weight loss, accelerated healing, rapid learning, and confidence building are but a few of the ways hypnosis can serve you,” he says. See ad, page 6 and directory listing, page 26. Clark Breslin Hypnotherapy 3620 Wyoming Blvd. NE Ste. L-10, Albuquerque 505- 435-1565 ClarkBreslinHypnotherapy.com

Phyllis L. Clay, Ph.D.

River Stone

ody empath Cate Clark, founder of River Stone, has been offering massage, Lymph Drainage and CranioSacral Therapy for 28 years. With a background in pharmacy, dentistry and optics, she began to explore manual therapies as a career after receiving her first massage. “As if bodywork were a ‘language,’ this massage spoke gently to invite me to follow my life-long interest in natural and whole health,” she says. “I could feel the wordless language of my grandmothers resonate within.” Clark uses her knowledge, skill and unique sensitivities to support and nurture her clients in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Based on mentorship training at Ten Thousand Waves in Santa Fe, the Sea of Tranquility is the River Stone signature blend; a sensory experience integrating the best of therapeutic hot stones, deep tissue and Swedish massage. Committed to life-long learning, Clark continues her studies through the Etienne Peirsman directed Cranio Sacral School of the Masters, and the Upledger Institute. See directory listing, page 26. River Stone Cate A. Clark, LMT 505-401-4015 Albuquerque RiverStoneCate.com

r. Phyllis L. Clay, shares, “The work of my heart focuses on selftransformation. I create opportunities — including coaching, travel experiences (“Journeys to Self ”), workshops, training, and apprenticeships — for you to identify your deep desires and move your dreams into reality.” She shares: “The work of my heart focuses on self-transformation. The coaching Clay facilitates supports her clients while they work with multiple dimensions of Self as they make choices from a centered place. “Journeys to Self ” include the opportunity to connect your experiences in magical and inspiring places to the possibilities (and call) emerging from within. Seeds of clarity emerge as participants work and play with journaling and a variety of other expressive materials (e.g., chalk, paints, collage). In all her work, Clay draws upon her doctoral studies in transpersonal psychology, her work with psychosynthesis and expressive arts, and her study with don Oscar Miro Quesada. See ad, page 33.

rian Terry, founder of Divine Alignment Bodywork, specializes in Structural Integration, CranioSacral Therapy, and connective tissue massage. As an advanced practitioner as well as a bodywork instructor, he possesses an incredible depth of understanding of the human body and a unique ability to support others to move toward greater levels of true health and empowerment. Brian works directly with the body’s connective tissue and nervous system supporting the release of long-held patterns of pain and tension, thereby restoring the natural structural alignment and energy flow of the body. “This has a profoundly transformative and lasting effect, reducing pain and improving posture, flexibility, breathing, organ function, and range of motion,” he affirms. His goal is to lovingly support each client to move towards their greatest potential of an empowered and presence-filled life. “When you allow the body to open to its fullest potential, well-being and perfect health begin to manifest,” he says. Free consultations available. See ad, page 35.

Phyllis L. Clay, Ph.D. Synthesis International, Inc. 505-918-4388 Albuquerque, NM synthesisintl@aol.com

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t can be hard to maintain center in this life, to find meaning and fulfillment, perhaps for the first time, or perhaps after a life transition of some sort where the “old you” doesn’t seem to fit anymore. Reaching out for support and perspective can be one of the first steps towards finding balance, inner peace and confidence. It is my honor to serve those wanting to live a more choice-full and fulfilling life; to come home to their true self. In addition to talking through subjects that on your heart and mind in an office setting or via phone/Skype, I offer experiential healing work. This includes creative process, being in Nature/ Ecotherapy, and processes with horses-Equine Guided Life Coaching & Counseling. (No experience is needed, all unmounted). See ad, page 22. Lynn Clifford, MA, LMHC Your Authentic Life Coaching & Counseling 505-231-5353 LynnClifford.com

InnerSpiral Hypnotherapy

nnerSpiral Hypnotherapy owner, Danelle Becklund, offers spiritual counseling, intuitive guidance and hypnotherapy sessions. She treats people individually and helps them tap into their own abilities to heal themselves by incorporating past life regression, alchemy and energy healing into sessions. Becklund is also an herbalist and an intuitive medium and taps into messages from the spirit world. Her readings include connecting with loved ones, guides and the use of Tarot and oracle cards to help people with concerns related to career, health, relationships and spirituality. She facilitates a monthly group called Loving Messages from Spirit that helps people connect with their loved ones in the other realms on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Becklund has training in counseling, EMDR, EFT, energy medicine, hypnosis, herbs and past life therapy and works with issues of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss and confidence. She offers groups and classes on topics related to stress, trauma, sleep issues and coping skills. See ad, page 6. InnerSpiral Hypnotherapy Danelle Becklund, CH The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque 505-321-4121 InnerSpiralHypnotherapy.com NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

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Church of Light

he Church of Light is a nonprofit, educational, and altruistic organization founded upon Hermetic Traditions. “Our parent organization was The Brotherhood of Light, which was transformed into the Church of Light in 1932 under the leadership of C. C. Zain, the author of the 21 course books that establishes the foundation of our Church,” shares Christopher Gibson, President of the Church of Light. “Our correspondence courses are organized into the three Hermetic branches of Astrology, Alchemy and Magic which includes the Sacred Tarot. We believe in the goodness of a Universal Creator and in Nature’s laws which reflect how one can live a successful life.” The study of the Hermetic Law: “As it is Above, so it is below; as on the earth, so in the sky” and the emphasis that science and religion are one is what makes The Church of Light teachings unique when compared to many other systems. See ad, page 35. Church of Light 2119 Gold Ave. SE, Albuquerque 505-247-1338 Light.org

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Cranio Sacral School of the Masters

tienne Peirsman has taught Cranio Sacral internationally for over 25 years. Just as Cranio Sacral has evolved over that time so has his teaching. He has reached a depth of richness in the classroom that can only be achieved by a master. The foundation of his knowledge and experience informs his ability to explain complex subject matter in a simple, comprehensible manner. He distills complexity into relevant teachings so that you take great strides much more quickly. Etienne offers a series of courses that lead to a certification if one chooses. These NCBTMB approved continuing education courses are designed to transform your life and your work. This program is excellent for professional bodyworkers, including Massage Therapists, Polarity Therapists, Rolfing practitioners, Acupuncturists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Doctors, and Chiropractors. Members of the general public may also study Cranio Sacral Therapy with no previous bodywork experience. See ad, page 4.

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CREATIVE WINGS STUDIO

Debbie Purdy Parkland Hills/Nob Hill area 630-530-5697 Debbie@CreativeWingsStudio.Com CreativeWingsStudio.Com When we paint without concern for technique or content, the intuitive self is revealed, and creative blocks are released. Connect with your creative freedom. Debbie has been facilitating process painting workshops nationally and internationally for 18 years.

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Teresa Betcher, M.S.W. Albuquerque - 847-452-3198 MyCelestialStar.com How would you live your life differently if you really understood your unique soul path? Together, ancient astrology and modern psychology can reveal the most profound of insights about your personal growth, relationships, career, spiritual development, and more. Begin now to direct your life more powerfully!

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 35.

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Leila G. von Stein Jesse R. Thomas Escobosa, NM 505-503-5137 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.

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CHIROPRACTIC DESERT MOTIONS CHIROPRACTIC/ COGNOSYPHARM

4001 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Ste C Albuquerque 505-234-4165 | fax 505-359-2206 DesertMotionsChiropractic.com/facebook.com/CognosyPharm Chiropractic is the medicine. The healing is from the body. Chiropractic removes interference from the body’s systems and enables the healing to be retained. Let the Healing Begin!

4th Annual Intensive Retreat with Gregg Braden

regg Braden’s 4th Annual From Cell to Soul intensive experiential retreat is being held April 14 to 17 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. During this transformative four-day retreat, attendees will get to spend close, rare time with Braden, a renowned bestselling author and speaker, as he leads them through some of the most recent discoveries merging science and spirituality in the alchemy of the human heart. In this responsibly presented, highly visual and experiential program, Braden goes beyond mainstream thinking to reveal the discoveries that have reversed a century of thinking when it comes to us, our limits and capabilities. Join him in this extended program based upon material from his newest work, combined with time-tested strategies from ancient, mystical and indigenous traditions, as he shares the keys for thriving in life’s extremes. Highlights of the program include access to the sacred beauty of New Mexico’s high desert; learning the techniques and experiencing the proven benefits of heart-brain harmonization; identifying the seven ancient mirrors of relationship, what they mean when they appear, recognizing how they play out in your

life, and how each mirror can become a powerful form of mastery; a special segment dedicated to new discoveries, techniques and protocols for DNA longevity; access to unpublished research that overturns 150 years of mainstream thinking when it comes to human origins and the extraordinary implications in our lives; discovering the five false assumptions of science that our society is based upon, why they’re changing our lives today, and how to use the new discoveries to your advantage; learning to discern between your thinking mind and your heart’s intelligence as it reveals decisive answers to your life’s most difficult decisions, and how to trust what you learn; and much more. A special segment dedicated to identifying the 7 ancient mirrors of relationship, what they mean when they appear, recognizing how they play out in your life, and how each mirror can become a powerful form of mastery! (Note: due to the program time required, Gregg has not offered this deeply life-transforming work of the “7 ancient mirrors of relationship” in a public program since he first wrote about them 20 years ago. Given only in this retreat!) In addition, a special evening presentation and kirtan concert with Girish will be held on April 16. Accompanied by his amazing band, Girish invites his audience to participate by singing along, call and response chanting and dancing. For more details visit ShalohaProductions.com/greggbraden-newmexico-retreat-april2018.

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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 22.

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

We are a school of esoteric thought, offering classes in metaphysics. Class schedules are online at resonantessentials.net We also make rental space available for other practitioners. Ask about our referral program to get your rental and/or classes free Contact Michelle Vidal (505) 453-7646

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505-918-4388 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 33.

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Santa Fe - 575- 613-3133 GraceNoteMassage@gmail.com GraceNoteMassage.com As husband and wife, Tim and Irina bring their passion for bodywork to couples desiring massage in a unique and heartfelt way. Imagine yourselves in a serene and lovingly created space, scented by a pinon fire (seasonal) and aromatic oils, as experienced therapists work with hot stones, steamed towels and skillful touch to create an experience you will definitely remember. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

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, on this page.

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505-660-4346 Shelly@ShellyGibbs.Com ShellyGibbs.Com Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle yet profound healing art that releases physical pain, accelerates personal growth and flourishing as well as promotes balanced, calm clarity. It enables the body and spirit to harness its deepest health and wellbeing. Shelly brings her quiet presence to the sessions, creating a sacred and safe space for your healing journey.

EDUCATION HYPNOTHERAPY ACADEMY OF AMERICA

2132 Osuna Road NE, Ste B Albuquerque 505-767-8030 HypnotherapyAcademy.com Accelerated hypnotherapy 500 hour complete training for certification in hypnotherapy. Experiential education format. Scope of practice protocols. Free introductory classes. Support after graduation. Medical hypnosis training. See ad, page 17.

SANTA FE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

505-982-8398 Admissions@SFSOM.com SantaFeSchoolOfMassage.com Since 1979, SFSOM has provided a path to a new career in massage therapy and an invitation to a new way of life. Students enjoy small class sizes, dynamic curriculum, personalized attention and support from the dedicated faculty and staff. 700-hour Full-Time and Part-Time Massage Certification Programs and CEU programs available. Call for more information and a tour of our school. See ad, page 4.

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Customized, integrative, holistic, energy-based programs for self-care and self-healing: Creative Stress Management, Energy Balancing, Reiki, Vibrational / Sound Healing, Trapped Emotional Energy Release (TEER), Self Re-Programing (SRP), Generational Ancestral Process (GAP), Family Constellations, Meditative Mandala Making. In-person and online (video) sessions. Discover and use healing capabilities you already have. Learn new techniques to support your unique needs. Free introductory session.

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IRIDOLOGY WHOLELIFE WELLNESS

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1142 Siler Rd, Santa Fe 505-955-2215 • KeepSantaFeBeautiful.org Keep Santa Fe Beautiful is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Through our fundraising, Keep Santa Fe Beautiful is able to coordinate and implement community improvement projects to maintain our beautiful city. Our events include: two city-wide cleanups (one in spring and the other in fall); an electronic collection day; household waste collection; Recycle Santa Fe sponsor; and allocating money to help fund entry way signs for the city and programs for beautification, litter control and recycling projects. See ad, page 3.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING JESSICCA KUMAALLA, LMT, CWK, HHP

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ADVERSITY How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle by April Thompson

At one time or another, an estimated 70 percent of people experience a life-altering traumatic event, and most grow stronger from surviving it, according to decades of research by leading institutions like Harvard and Yale universities and the University of Pennsylvania. We can prepare now for life’s inevitable hurdles and setbacks by developing the skills and tools of resilience.

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t’s an incredibly hopeful message: We can go through the most terrible things imaginable and still get through to a better place,” says David B. Feldman, associate professor of counseling psychology at California’s Santa Clara University and co-author with Lee Daniel Kravetz of Supersurvivors: The Surprising Link Between Suffering and Success. Such researchers have found that, like elastic stretched beyond its normal limits, people often don’t just bounce back to their old form, but stretch and expand in new ways. The pair conducted in-depth case studies of survivors of extreme traumatic experiences that went on to do bold things. Just one case in point: After losing a leg in a car accident, college basketball player Casey Pieretti reinvented himself as a successful Hollywood stuntman. According to many studies, 60 to 80 percent of people grow in some way from personal trauma, known as “post-traumatic growth”, according to Feldman. “It can be as simple as appreciating each day more. It can mean deepening relationships. It may result in a renewed sense of spirituality. Or, it might take one’s life in a dramatically different direction,” he says. Ila Eckhoff, a financial executive in New York City, has experienced more than her share of challenges: developing cerebral palsy as a toddler, enduring

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and Defeat Anxiety. He attests that having Forces instructors and civilians. They found a growth mindset is vital, focusing on people that rebounded strongly often shared strengths without disregarding areas needcommon attributes, including embracing a ing improvement. spiritual outlook and social network. Maintaining a balanced outlook that’s In 2013, Damon Redd, of Boulder, Colorado, awoke to a severe flooding realistic, yet positive, enables individuals to event, with his home and business burmove on from trauma. For supersurvivors, ied under five feet of mud and water that being pragmatic serves them far better nearly wiped out his clothing business, than a false sense of optimism about bad Kind Design, overnight. situations, Feldman found, Parents do a “It was the hardest thing saying, “They grieved losses, but thought realistically disservice to their I’ve ever gone through, to lose everything I had about what to do next.” kids when they built. It also gave me a “Optimism in the try to remove new perspective on what’s best sense is focusing on adversity from their important. It made me the positive without denyaware that you can replace ing the negative, while lives. When little physical things, but you focusing on what’s in your things go wrong, control,” notes Hensch. rather than rush to can’t replace memories. My mind was blown away Martin Seligman, fix it, let the kids by the support I received.” known as the “father of figure out a solution. Redd ended up paying positive psychology”, found that when people They’ll realize it’s not forward the kindness. “We take setbacks personthe end of the world. cleaned and repaired 1,500 pairs of gloves in our inally, viewing them as ~Doug Hensch ventory that were damaged permanent, pervasive and that day, and are donating personal, they develop a them to search-and-rescue teams and ski sense of learned helplessness that inhibits patrols. The more good you do, the more growth and happiness. “It’s important not good other people will do,” Redd professes. to ‘catastrophize’ or generalize a failure and Altruism and owning a moral code is extend it to other areas of life,” says Dr. Steven M. Southwick, a professor of psychiatry another common characteristic of resilient individuals, according to Southwick. Having at Yale University School of Medicine who focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder a purpose is a huge indicator of whether a and resilience. person will rise to the occasion. “You can endure almost anything if you have a mission, or believe what you are doing has meaning. Make Caring Connections It gives you great strength,” he says. Social networks are critical in the face of challenges, resilience experts agree. “When In 2016, Bobbi Huffman lost her high we are wronged or feel unsafe, it’s natural to school sweetheart and husband to suicide withdraw when we should do the opposite,” a few days before Valentine’s Day. As she says Feldman. “It’s also not the number of began to process the tragedy, she saw two friends you have, or even how much time choices ahead: “Drop into a deep depresyou spend with them, that matters. All you sion and give up or focus on our deep love need is at least one person you can count on.” for one another, get into therapy, and make “We are built to be connected with oth- a difference by inspiring, encouraging and ers. It has a significant impact in regulating helping others,” says Huffman. She chose the latter, asking for professtress,” says Southwick, a co-author of Resilsional help and signing up for the 16-mile ience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges, from West Haven, Connecticut. Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention, Over the past two decades, Southwick and in New York City. “Getting into the best his colleagues have studied three groups shape of my life at age 50 became my that have come through harrowing events: passion. As I walked through the night, I being Vietnam War prisoners, Special reflected on our beautiful memories as a NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

couple. It was an amazing, healing experience,” reflects Huffman. Forgiveness—whether for others or ourself—is another key to help us move forward, reports Feldman. “Often, people can get stuck in blame, but resentment keeps people shackled to the past. If and when a person is ready to forgive, widespread research indicates that it can lead to better health outcomes.”

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“Resilient people don’t try to avoid stress, but learn how to manage and master it,” says Southwick. “Mindfulness meditation requires practice, but through it, you can learn to regulate emotions and relax the nervous system.” Eckhoff practices mindfulness several times a day with a one-minute gratitude meditation. “I have five things I am most grateful for. I close my eyes, take a deep breath and say them. It brings me focus, reduces stress and reminds me of how lucky I am,” she says. Morisset suggests making incremental changes to strengthen our resilience muscles. “Success builds success and failure builds failure, so do something you know you can accomplish and build on that,” she counsels. Writing can also be a good coping tool, according to Hensch. “Just write about your emotions. It’s amazing how much you can learn about yourself and how calming it can be.” Good times are the best times to begin “resilience training” notes Hensch. “I sought out a therapist once I had turned the corner after my divorce and was dating

someone and my business was taking off. It was precisely because I knew something else would likely happen, and I wanted to be better prepared for it,” he recalls. Applying positive self-talk when something blindsides us helps, as does not expecting to handle things perfectly. “There’s nothing wrong with just staying afloat when you’re in the middle of trauma or adversity. One key to happiness in life is just managing expectations. It’s okay to be anxious, sad and worried at times—in fact, it’s healthy,” says Hensch. Hardships are just that: hard. However, with time and experience, resilient individuals come to trust their ability to get through them, large and small. “Resiliency is not about how you bounce back from a single traumatic event; it’s how you respond every day to the challenges that life presents,” Eckhoff has learned. “Repetitive use of this ‘muscle’ builds strength and enables you to do more and sometimes, the impossible.” Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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perform a specific task. “We get calls from people concerned about fake service dogs when owners try to bring them into places where pets generally aren’t allowed. Usually, they’re the ones that behave badly,” Sims says. Service animals are not required to wear a special vest or have documentation.

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Service Animals Train to Help People in Need by Sandra Murphy

ervice dogs help an aging population live full lives in spite of limitations, no matter the size, age or breed of dog. Plus, hundreds of thousands of canines make living with disabilities both possible and more pleasant.

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be on the floor, not put in a handbag or shopping cart,” advises Maggie Sims, project manager for the Rocky Mountain Americans with Disabilities Act Center, in Colorado Springs. “If the dog disrupts business, the person can be asked to remove the animal and then return. Emotionalsupport dogs are not provided for by the disabilities act, because the dog does not

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A motorcycle accident left Matthew Smith dependent on using a wheelchair or crutches. An administrator at Comcast Cable, in Baltimore, Maryland, Smith relies on his pit bull, Jericho, to fetch dropped items, open doors and help him maintain balance. “Gravity is my specialty,” he jokes. “If I fall, he braces me so I can get up. Moving about stresses my shoulders, so Jericho pulls the wheelchair on days when I’m in pain.” Although working service dogs should not be petted or approached, Smith tells Jericho, “Go say ‘Hi,’” if someone asks to approach him. “Pit bulls have an undeserved bad reputation, so I’ll take a minute to let people meet him to change that perception. When Jericho is the subject of conversation, it also takes the spotlight off of me,” he says. Jericho was trained by Apryl Lea, a certified assistance dog trainer for the Animal Farm Foundation’s Assistance Dog Program, in Kingston, New York. She explains, “The pit bulls I train are from shelters, and must be good with people and other animals and be comfortable in social

settings that match the person’s lifestyle.”

Overcoming Obstacles

When someone brings a dog into a place of business, we can legally ask only two short questions: “Is this animal needed for a disability?” and “What tasks has the animal been trained to do in relation to the disability?”

“When a counter is too high, a service dog can pass money to the cashier. Dogs will pull a rope to open a heavy door. In the event of seizures or fainting, our dogs react based on location; at home, they find another family member, but in public, will stay with their person,” Lea says. The muscles of a patient with Parkinson’s disease may freeze while walking. Dogs brace against a resulting fall or touch the person to help unfreeze the muscles. Tethered to an autistic child, the dog provides distraction from repetitive behaviors like flapping hands or crying, while keeping the child in a safe area. Some dogs are trained to track the child, as well, in case of escape. Likewise, dogs can give Alzheimer’s disease patients a bit of freedom without getting lost.

Sounding Alerts Hearing dogs alert their hearing-impaired person to the sound of a doorbell or ringing phone. In the car, they’ll nudge the driver with a paw if they hear a siren. Riley the Chihuahua’s job is caring for Jennifer Wise, an aromatherapist and owner of Enchanted Essence, in Toledo, Ohio. Wise has a neurological disease that affects her legs and makes

her prone to falls. “Riley’s trained to bark for help if I am unable to get up,” she explains. “If barking fails, he’ll grab someone’s pant leg or shoelaces and pull in my direction. He’s small, but determined.” Michelle Renard, a stay-at-home mom in Woodstock, Georgia, relies on Mossy, a goldendoodle trained by Canine Assistants, in nearby Alpharetta, to detect high- and lowblood sugar levels. “She’s never wrong,” says Renard.

Comfort and Joy Linda Blick, president and co-founder of Tails of Hope Foundation, in Orange County, New York, observes, “A veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder may not show outward symptoms, but have anxiety. Dogs are trained to turn on the lights, lick their person’s face or apply reassuring pressure by lying across their person’s chest to bring them out of night tremors. “One of our veterans was so uncomfortable in public, it was difficult for him to even speak to the veterinarian about his dog’s torn knee ligament,” Blick explains. “For the sake of the dog, he managed to discuss care, a big step for him.” As Sims states, “True service dogs literally give people with disabilities their lives back.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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ow do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning once penned this unforgettable line to her husband and fellow poet, Robert Browning. Let us also count the ways to improve our loved ones’ heart health: Lower blood pressure. Modulate irregular heartbeats. Avoid plaque build-up in arteries. Improve blood flow to the heart. We can love our hearts with 10 superfoods that just might make perfect ingredients for a Valentine’s Day meal, starting with dark chocolate.

Cocoa powder. Cacao’s flavanols lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke and act as antioxidants to prevent inflammation. Dr. JoAnn E. Manson, a physician, doctor of public health and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, confirms, “Between 400 and 900 milligrams (mg) a day of cocoa flavanols may favorably affect several mechanisms and pathways related to cardiovascular disease prevention.” Not all chocolate is created equal. Manson recommends chocolate with cocoa or cacao as the first ingredient, not sugar. She 36

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and her colleagues are currently conducting the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study, a large-scale, randomized study of 18,000 U.S. men and women testing the benefits of ingesting 600 mg per day of cocoa flavanols.

Raspberries.

Just one-half cup of berries a day can provide plenty of phytonutrients and antioxidants for decreasing inflammation and preventing heart disease, says Wendy Bazilian, a doctor of public health and registered dietitian in San Diego, and author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients. “Whirl them into a breakfast smoothie, add them to a green salad or combine them with dark chocolate for a tasty, heart-healthy dessert,” she advises.

nesium—about 764 mg per cup— roasted pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, top the list of heart-healthy nuts and seeds. Magnesium is an important electrolyte that helps the heart fire on all cylinders and not skip a beat. Improvements in lipid profiles can occur with a daily intake of 365 mg, or about a half-cup, of pepitas. Enjoy roasted pumpkin seeds as a snack or scatter them in a salad, bowl of chili or soup for a delicious crunch.

Avocados. Fresh avocados supply

magnesium, plus they’re a good source of potassium, another electrolyte the heart needs for optimum functioning. “You probably know bananas and citrus fruits are top sources of potassium, but I like avocados because they also supply healthy fats,” says Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, a boardcertified cardiologist with the HeartMD Institute, in Manchester, Connecticut.

Salmon.

Full of omega-3 fatty acids, wild-caught salmon (about two six-ounce weekly servings) helps reduce systemic inflammation and risk of developing atherosclerosis, hypertension and stroke, according to Dr. Josh Axe, of Nashville, Tennessee. Beyond prevention, omega-3s in oily fish are also NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

Almonds. Sinatra recommends a handful of almonds a day to raise HDL, a form of “good” cholesterol he likens to a “lipid garbage truck” that picks up oxidized “bad” LDL in the bloodstream and carries it to the liver for processing.

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil.

Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil with a high phenol content can help lower blood pressure (via about two tablespoons daily), make more efficient and

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Beet Juice.

A 2015 study in the journal Hypertension found that two daily eight-ounce glasses of beet juice can help reduce high blood pressure. Beets contain a natural dietary nitrate found in previous studies to lower high blood pressure. Enjoy beet juice in smoothies, as a tart drink known as a “shrub” (beet juice with raspberry vinegar) or in soups like borscht.

Garlic. Allicin, the

sulfur compound that gives garlic its distinctive aroma, helps keep blood thin and flowing optimally, says Sinatra. The freshest chopped garlic offers the best benefits, according to a study from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Pomegranate. Drinking about one cup of pomegranate juice a day for three months can improve blood flow to the heart, reports a study in the American Journal of Cardiology. The ultimate reason of all to keep our hearts in good working order was voiced by Helen Keller: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

by Charlie Chaplin

s I began to love myself, I found that anguish and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth. Today, I know, this is AUTHENTICITY. As I began to love myself, I understood how much it can offend somebody as I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right and the person was not ready for it, and even though this person was me. Today I call it RESPECT. As I began to love myself, I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me was inviting me to grow. Today I call it MATURITY. As I began to love myself, I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment. So I could be calm. Today I call it SELF-CONFIDENCE. As I began to love myself, I quit stealing my own time, and I stopped designing huge projects for the future. Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness, things I love to do and that make my heart cheer, and I do them in my own way and in my own rhythm.

Today I call it SIMPLICITY. As I began to love myself, I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health—food, people, things, situations and everything that drew me down and away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism. Today I know it is LOVE OF ONESELF. As I began to love myself, I quit trying to always be right, and ever since, I was wrong less of the time. Today I discovered that is MODESTY. As I began to love myself, I refused to go on living in the past and worrying about the future. Now, I only live for the moment, where everything is happening. Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it FULFILLMENT. As I began to love myself, I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But as I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally. Today I call this connection WISDOM OF THE HEART. We no longer need to fear arguments, confrontations or any kind of problems with ourselves or others. Even stars collide, and out of their crashing new worlds are born. Today I know that is LIFE. Chaplin’s World museum, in Switzerland, opened in 2016 (ChaplinsWorld.com/en). February 2018

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ore Americans than ever before are seeking the benefits of meditation, which notably improves mental, physical and spiritual health. Choosing from its many styles and traditions can be daunting for a new meditator, as is figuring out how to incorporate such a practice into a busy life.

Universal Appeal “Meditation is for people of all spiritual backgrounds. As a tool to develop awareness, it can enhance what you already believe and practice,” assures Diana Lang, the Los Angeles author of Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach and a spiritual counselor who has taught meditation for 37 years. For Jackie Trottmann, a Christian author from St. Louis, Missouri, there is no contradiction between a meditation practice and her faith; rather, they complement one another. For her, “Prayer is like talking to God, whereas meditation is listening to God. Before I came to meditation, I had been doing all the talking.” 38

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She came to meditation during a trying period working in sales and marketing. “When a friend gave me a meditation CD, I popped it in after a stressful conference call and felt instantly calmed. Ten years later, meditation has gone beyond quieting the mind; it’s sunk into my heart and spirit,” says Trottmann, who went on to publish her own CDs at GuidedChristianMeditation.com. “I came to meditation tired of habitual suffering and stress, and wanting to be happier,” says Bill Scheinman, a coach in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which he refers to as “mindfulness practice without the Buddhist jargon.” The Oakland, California, instructor has taught mindfulness in settings ranging from corporations to prisons, drawing from a range of meditative disciplines and 23 years of intensive practice.

Begin Modestly “Millions are seeking more mindfulness through meditation, but don’t know how to go about it,” says Sean Fargo, a Berkeley, California, meditation instructor and NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

former Buddhist monk. “The key is to take baby steps, like going to the gym for the first time. Start by practicing a few minutes a day; just pay attention to something such as the sensations of breathing, without judgment.” “Having taught meditation to tens of thousands of people, I would say the most common issue is that beginning meditators don’t think they’re doing it right. It’s important not to judge yourself or have loaded expectations about the experience,” notes Lang. She suggests starting wherever we are right now, adding, “Whatever book, class or teacher you first stumble upon is a clue.” But that doesn’t call for rigidly adhering to a particular type of meditation forever.

Assess Benefits “Shop around and try different things, but at some point, you will begin to discover what works for you,” advises Scheinman. In trying to decide which meditation practice is right for us, “Go with what feels juicy,” says Fargo, who founded MindfulnessExercises.com, offering 1,500 free mindfulness meditations, worksheets and talks. “You’re more likely to do what feels alive and enlivening.” The act of meditating can be uncomfortable, but the challenges are part of its power. Scheinman remarks. “If you establish a daily practice, eventually, you will become more clear-headed, kinder and happier. That’s how you know your practice is working—not how you feel during meditation itself.” Consistency is key. It’s not effective to only meditate when you feel good, he says.

Overview of Options Mindfulness practices go by many names, from vipassana to MBSR, and can be done sitting or walking, but all are focused on cultivating moment-to-moment awareness. “Mindfulness is about being aware: deliberately paying attention to body sensations, thoughts and emotions. Focused attention is on the body, heart and mind,” explains Scheinman. Guided visualization differs from most forms of meditation in that the meditator is intentionally creating a mental image, typically one of a peaceful, beautiful place. Typically, the goal of a guided visualization is deep relaxation and stress reduction. Mantra meditations involve continuous repetition of a word, phrase or sound, drawing spiritual power from the sound’s vibration, as well as its meaning. Many mantras are uttered in a tradition’s native language, such as shanti, meaning peace in Sanskrit. Teachers like Lang prefer to use mantras in English that meditators can more easily grasp, such as, “Love is the way.” Breathing meditation. Meditation experts say our ever-present breath is a sound foundation for a meditation practice, as well as an easy place to start. “Tapping into the power of our breath is vital; it cleanses our system,” says Trottmann. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Mark Rosenfeld’s Secrets for Successful Love Matches by Alison James

ustralian author, speaker and dating coach Mark Rosenfeld knows firsthand the challenges of navigating romantic relationships. After struggling with shyness, he took on a confidence-boosting job as an exotic dancer in 2011, working with men at both ends of the assertiveness spectrum. In this milieu, he gained a better understanding of men’s thoughts and actions related to women. Through his career as a dancer while in his own satisfying relationship, Rosenfeld also personally communicated with about 50,000 women, many of which opened up about their own trials and tribulations with dating. A resident of Brisbane, Rosenfeld launched the website MakeHimYours.com. au in 2014, sharing what he’s learned in order to help women stop experiencing frustrations in dating and start attracting healthy, happy relationships. He’s also participated in the conversation at The Good Men Project on what enlightened masculinity means in the 21st century.

What are the greatest misconceptions women have about men? Both genders face significant, yet different, challenges, and so believe the other gender has it easier. Men want to feel cared for and heard. Many are terrified to approach a woman; they fear rejection or not being a good enough provider. Often, when a woman perceives that a man needs space, it’s his fears and insecurities that are keeping him from deeper intimacy.

What mistakes do women make in the courtship phase? Women often get ahead of themselves in the dating stage, instead of taking enough time to let things unfold. I tell women 40

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to slow down and date multiple men to counter that tendency. It’s also good to “widen the funnel” and date different types of men, especially if you seem to attract the so-called “wrong” type. Keep deep emotions and commitments out of the courtship phase, while you discover who someone is and if they are right for you.

Why do both genders need to nurture their feminine energy? As a man, I can spend too much time on my masculine energy and be too logical and focused on end results. I can lose a sense of self, presence and connection with the present moment. Meditation is one entry point; I find practicing a martial art is grounding, as is spending quality time with a woman. If an individual spends too much time in either energy, imbalance occurs; everyone has to find their own equilibrium.

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self. Take care of your health, home and friendships. Exercise some independence. Make your life fulfilling, so that men want to be part of your exciting days.

How can we best navigate the world of online dating and other means of meeting potential mates? It starts with your mindset. If you think you will be on a dating site for three weeks and find a mate, don’t bother. Be prepared to engage for a minimum of six to 12 months. Consider bad dates as reasons to laugh. Think of it as “online introducing”. It’s up to you to quickly get past the chat stage to real communication and real dates. Online potential mates don’t have a “vibe” for you like they do in person. I suggest talking with prospects on the phone and keeping first dates short. Keep an open mind to recognize prospects you might otherwise overlook. Online dating is a supplement, not a substitute, for meeting compatible men or women in real life. You should be tapping networks of friends, family and colleagues to make connections, as well as being open to meeting potential mates at public events.

Which signs indicate that a dating prospect wants to pursue a genuine relationship? Emotional momentum, combined with consistency, is an important sign. Anyone can put in effort for a little while; but do they periodically disappear? No one wants someone they feel a connection with to physically or emotionally wander away, or risk the object of their affection thinking they aren’t interested. Make sure they are reciprocating the effort you put in. Prioritizing is another sign; a person will find a way to see someone they care about. A key third sign is integration. They will want to respectfully integrate you into their world more and more, introducing you to friends, family and work colleagues. Look for this overall pattern to continue over time. It’s vital to let people prove themselves with their actions. Alison James is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C.

calendar of events SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Tire Amnesty Day – Feb 3-4. 8am-4:45 pm. Residents can take up to eight tires per day this weekend to the Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station (BuRRT). Free. 2600 Buckman Rd, Santa Fe. Prana Vinyasa Master Class – 8:30-10:30am. An intermediate master class, will focus on creative sequencing for fire and water elements, breaking down peak asanas, exploring hands-on and creative Namaskar variations. $10/suggested donation. New Mexico School of Yoga, The Source, 1111 Carlisle Ave SE, Albuquerque. 505-508-1331. Register@NMSchoolOfYoga.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com. Reiki Class – 9:30am-4:30pm. Become a certified healing practitioner in this powerful, life-changing class. Reiki master Jan Walker has been teaching all levels of the Usui method since 1993. $175; preregistration required. St Thomas Episcopal Church, 425 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-835-5440. AwakeningSpiritMinistries.org. Intuitive Explosion: Intro Class – 1-3pm. Intuition brings in the light of truth. Learn more, strengthen your spiritual core. Reinvigorate your life and lose the drama during the energy shifts. Free; must RSVP for handout purposes. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@ ResonantEssentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net. Kids Supporting Kids Gala & Benefit Performance – 6:30-10:30pm. Funds raised from this event go to support the Pediatric Integrative Care Fund for the children of New Mexico. The secondary benefit of the program is to create community engagement for participants. See website for ticket info. Hiland Theater, 4804 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque. David Lang: 505-925-4557. UNMEvents.UNM.edu/Site/ HSC/Event/Kids-Supporting-Kids-Superheroes-5thAnnual-Gala--Benefit-Performance/. One Heart CircleSongs! Guided Community Vocal Jam/Singing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Singing is good for your health. Likened to singing meditation, contrasting parts are built creating a tapestry of sound. Feel the joy and really good vibrations. All voices necessary. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave, SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@MarieBlackStudio.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Astrology Discussion Group – 11am-12:30pm. What aspects in your Chart make you unique? Saturn’s positive side is organization. All levels welcome. Learn from each other in a round table discussion group. Donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave SE, Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. Light.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Loving Messages from The Other Side – 6:30-8pm. 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: 505-321-4121. DanelleBecklund@yahoo.com. Drumming Circle and PMT Link Up – 7-8:30pm. Come join with others as they open themselves to the vibrations of drum and rattle. Drums and rattles will be available or bring your own. Free. Near Coronado Mall and Uptown. Directions, info, call Dr Phyllis Clay: 505-918-4388. SynthesisIntl@aol.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Cranio Sacral Basics – Feb 10-13. 9am-6pm. Listen to and feel the inner movements of the body by connecting to the basic cranial rhythms. Learn to give a full basic; w/Etienne Peirsman. $575. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. BlueDesert.org. CranioMasters.com. Intuition 101 Telecourse – 1-2:30pm. What is intuition and how do I know when have it? Learn simple techniques for accessing and discerning your inner guidance, as well as support for empaths, those sensitive to energy. $$95. Unicorn Mesa, LLC, Telecourse, Santa Fe. 505-438-1074. Support@UnicornMesa.com. UnicornMesa.com. Intuitive Explosion: Class #2 – 1-3pm. Class #2 of 6. Intuition brings in the light of truth. Learn more, strengthen your spiritual core. Reinvigorate your life and lose the drama during the energy shifts. $18/per class; must RSVP for handout purposes. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@ResonantEssentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net. Peace Concert – 7-8:30pm. With interfaith minister Todd Glacy. Thru readings, music and meditative awareness tune into peace within and share peace with the world thru a deep gong meditation. SacredSoundAndLiving.com. $10/suggested donation. Unity Santa Fe, 1212 Unity Way, Santa Fe. 505-989-4433. UnitySantaFe.org/Peace-Concert-Rev-Todd-Glacy.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Psychic Fair – 12-5pm. Intuitive readings $20 ($1/ min); astrology $1/min; soma pi healing $15; Turkish cup reading $20; spirit portraits by donation – call for appointment. Energy medicine session $30/30 min; and more. Free. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@ ResonantEssentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net.

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RADIO Business Matters KTRC 1260 103.7. – 1111:30am. Live RADIO Chamber of Commerce in a weekly wrap up of Santa Fe Health News with Dr Robyn Benson. Free gift: RobynBenson.com/Gift. Free. KTRC Radio Business Matters Chamber of Commerce. 505-474-8555. RobynBenson.com/Gift/. Group Past Life Regression – 1-2pm. Regress back to a life and access a positive resource that will in some way improves the quality of your life now; w/ Christian Raphael. $50. Crystal Dove Metaphysical Bookstore, 525 Central Ave NE. Albuquerque. Please call to confirm date RSVP: 505-842-5265. ChristianRaphaelHypnotherapy.com. Hoodoo Cleansing & Covering– 2-4pm. Learn to cleanse and cover, hoodoo terms for keep protected using everyday household items. Explore practical ways to keep spiritually hygienic to stay on your course of intentional living; w/Lyric Kali. $20 cash. River Stone Cate Clark, 1011 Lynch Court Northwest, Albuquerque. 505-401-4015. RiverStoneCate.com. One Heart CircleSongs! Guided Community Vocal Jam/Singing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Singing is good for your health. Likened to singing meditation, contrasting parts are built creating a tapestry of sound. Feel the joy and really good vibrations. All voices necessary. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave, SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@MarieBlackStudio.com.

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Lunar Rhythms Women’s Group – 5:30-7:30pm. Beginning with the new moon, the group will follow the lunar rhythms and get connected through art, journaling, ritual & community. The moon cycle informs your work as you set intentions, grow, harvest, release and begin again. $80/four sessions. Mother Root Studio, 1413 2nd St, #4, Santa Fe. 505-303-0820. Info@ MotherRootStudio.com. MotherRootStudio.com.

Ayurvedic Hatha Yoga Master Class – 9-11am. This 2-hr master class will offer a balancing practice with breath practices, asana and meditation. The Ayurvedic theme will focus on balancing the qualities of winter to offer a warm and invigorating class. $10/suggested donation. New Mexico School of Yoga, The Source, 1111 Carlisle Ave SE, Albuquerque. 505-508-1331. Register@NMSchoolOfYoga. com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Cranio Sacral Follow-Up to Basics – Feb 15-18. 9am-6pm. Explore deeper cranial rhythms and the neutral touch. Unwind the neck and extremities. Use the meridians to open the heart; w/Etienne Peirsman. $575. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. BlueDesert.org. CranioMasters.com.

Pisces Astrology Service – 11am-12:30pm. Pisces are like 2 souls united by a ribbon. Each soul supplies certain talents which together enable them to do their cosmic work. Keyword: I Believe. Followed by a potluck and questions. Donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave SE, Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. Light.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Ayurvedic Hatha Yoga Master Class – 9-11am. This 2-hr master class will offer a balancing practice with breath practices, asana and meditation. The Ayurvedic theme will focus on balancing the qualities of winter to offer a warm and invigorating class. $10/suggested donation. New Mexico School of Yoga, The Source, 1111 Carlisle Ave SE, Albuquerque. 505-508-1331. Register@NMSchoolOfYoga. com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Santa Fe School of Massage Early Bird tuition discount deadline for application to 700-hour Massage Certification program that starts April 3. 505-9828398. SantaFeSchoolOfMassage.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Well Woman Drinks! – 5:30-7:30pm, Join for a signature deep connection happy hour event with other powerful women in the Well Woman Community. Free. Well Woman Life, Albuquerque. Info@WellWomanLife.com. WellWomanLife.com/Events. Loving Messages from The Other Side – 6:30-8pm. 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: 505-321-4121. DanelleBecklund@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Santa Fe Soul Center After Hours – 5:30-7:30pm. Dr. Robyn Benson, founder of Amplified Regenerative Therapies (ART) opens Optimal Health Center to local community. Free. Santa Fe Soul After Hours Community Event, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, E#3, Santa Fe. 505-474-8555. RobynBenson.com/Gift/.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Dr. Robyn Benson: Keynote Speaker NM Wellness Symposium – 8am-5pm. A day of learning, discovering and networking with the most experienced and dedicated practitioners in New Mexico. $34/prepaid, $50/door. NM Wellness Symposium, Doubletree by Hilton, 201 Marquette Ave NW, Albuquerque. 505400-6101. NMWellnessSymposium.com. Cranio Sacral Allowed Expression and Listening – Feb 24-27. 9am-6pm. Address TMJ dysfunctions and open up the muscles and tendons of the jaw, tongue, hard/soft palate and ears; w/Etienne Peirsman. $645; 32CEUs. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. BlueDesert.org. CranioMasters.com. Healing/Message Circle – 10am-2pm. Experience the new circle of healing for mind, body and spirit. Intuitive readings $20 ($1/min) Donna Carol Martens, Barbara Fox, Dominion Tarot; Michelle Vidal. Release all negativity through Limpia Healing by Margarita Martinez, $45. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@ ResonantEssentials.com, ResonantEssentials.net.

plan ahead THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Cranio Sacral Alarms Systems – Mar 1-4. 9am-6pm. Learn how to consciously remove entanglements and utilize the mechanisms of control, to pilot our own course in life; w/Etienne Peirsman. $645, 32CEUs. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505-5035137. BlueDesert.org. CranioMasters.com.

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cal Jam/Singing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Singing is good for your health. Likened to singing meditation, contrasting parts are built creating a tapestry of sound. Feel the joy and really good vibrations. All voices necessary. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave, SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@MarieBlackStudio.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Drumming Circle and PMT Link Up – 7-8:30pm. Come join with others as they open themselves to the vibrations of drum and rattle. Drums and rattles will be available or bring your own. Free. Near Coronado Mall and Uptown. Directions, info, call Dr Phyllis Clay: 505-918-4388. SynthesisIntl@aol.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 Intuitive Guide Certification Training – 18 Sats. 12-2pm. Enrolling now for July. Do you feel called to use your intuitive gifts in service (with or without equines)? Connect with both earth energy and equines to identify and strengthen intuitive gifts. No healing or equine background required. All aspects of setting up a practice is provided. Space is limited. Call Chantal for pricing, details, to reserve space. Early bird discount. Your Divine Light. 505-438-1074. Info@ YourDivineLight.biz. YourDivineLight.biz.

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Cranio Sacral Eyes, Vision, and Education – Mar 10-13. 9am-6pm. De-stress the eyes and the brain. Reverse the direction of vision, resulting in eyes that can also look within; w/Etienne Peirsman. $645, 32CEUs. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505-5035137. BlueDesert.org. CranioMasters.com.

NM Wellness Symposium – 8am-4pm. Experienced practitioners will be talking about the natural and integrative medicine therapies used in their practice and how they can benefit you. Cross-disciplinary panels focus on sharing diagnostic and treatment protocols. Early bird $34 plus tax. DoubleTree by Hilton, 201 Marquette Ave NW, Albuquerque. NMWellnessSymposium.com.

Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque -– 9am-6pm. “Be The Hero The World Needs”. This event is a community outreach program to promote the ethical, environmental, and health benefits of a vegan lifestyle. We welcome vegans, vegetarians and the veg curious, who want to learn more about how to protect their health, the planet, and its inhabitants. We are also looking for cruelty- free vendors. Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd ST. NW, Albuquerque NM. For info call 505-332.0446. Ticket information: RedandGreenVegFestABQ.wordpress.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Energy Management Telecourse – 1-2:30pm. Support for discerning and trusting guidance, managing overwhelm for those sensitive to energy, navigating relationships, and anchoring the higher vibes in everyday life. Practice accessing your highest wisdom and your own unique answers. $200, $160/sign up by Feb 25. Your Divine Light, Telecourse, Santa Fe. 505-438-1074. Info@ YourDivineLight.biz. YourDivineLight.biz.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Cranio Sacral Immune System – Mar 15-18. 9am6pm. Clean and revitalize the immune system and work with stem cells to repair and replace tissues to restore health; w/Etienne Peirsman. $645, 32CEUs. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505503-5137. BlueDesert.org. CranioMasters.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 One Heart CircleSongs! Guided Community Vocal Jam/Singing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Singing is good for your health. Likened to singing meditation, contrasting parts are built creating a tapestry of sound. Feel the joy and really good vibrations. All voices necessary. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave, SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@MarieBlackStudio.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 One Heart CircleSongs! Guided Community Vocal Jam/Singing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Singing is good for your health. Likened to singing meditation, contrasting parts are built creating a tapestry of sound. Feel the joy and really good vibrations. All voices necessary. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave, SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@MarieBlackStudio.com.

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save the date SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Healthy Woman RADIO – 2:30pm-3pm, RADIO celebrates women’s health – mind, body, spirit and emotion; by Jewel KSFR. org. Live interview with Dr Robyn Benson. Program by and for women. Free gift: RobynBenson.com/Gift. Free. KSFR Radio Jewel Cabeza De Vaca. 505-474-8555. RobynBenson.com/Gift/.

save the date MARCH 16 – MARCH 18 Vasant Lad + Shiva Rea Yoga and Ayurveda Weekend – 9am-5pm. This soulful weekend brings together two luminaries, for the first time ever, to co-lead a magical weekend for personal transformation. Bathe in yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom to heal and balance the stress of life. $425 to $525. New Mexico School of Yoga, 4515 Burton Ave, Albuquerque. 505-508-1331. Register@NMSchoolOfYoga.com/.NMSchoolOfYoga.com /Calendar/Vedic-Wisdom-For-Enlightened-Living/.

save the date SATURDAY, APRIL 14 From Cell To Soul – Apr 14-17. 9am-6pm. A four day retreat with best-selling author and speaker Gregg Braden, as he leads you through some recent discoveries merging science and spirituality in the alchemy of the human heart. See website for details. Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico (between Albuquerque and Santa Fe) ShalohaProductions.com/GreggBraden-NewMexico-Retreat-April2018/.

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daily Horses & Donkeys Helping You – by appointment, Let the horse or donkey of your choice help you to release that which no longer serves and embrace clarity, self-trust, well-being, joy. $215/two-hour session. Unicorn Mesa, LLC. 505-438-1074. Support@unicornmesa.com. UnicornMesa.com. 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 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. Five Seasons Medical Qigong Class – 5:30-7pm. Medical Qigong for health in body, mind and spirit. Graceful movements are so easy, anyone can do them. Free consultation to scan health priorities and track progress for students who buy a 10-class card. $15/drop-in, $90/10-class card. Five Seasons Medicine, Santa Fe. 505- 216-1750. Jane@ FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. DONATION YOGA CLASS – 5:45-7pm. All levels vinyasa yoga class. Explore healing movement and music to bring balance and connection to the body and mind. Flowing movement to decompress and destress. $5/suggested donation. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505-508-1331. Register@ NMSchoolOfYoga.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com/.

tuesday Free Consultations – 10am-5pm. Free 30-minute consultations for first time clients of medical intuitive Ananda Mayi. The session is all inclusive and focuses on hidden causes of distress. Private session by appointment. Santa Fe Wellness Center, 1418 Luisa St, Ste 4, Santa Fe. 505-501-0501. LivingAsLove.org.

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. Five Seasons Medical Qigong Class – 5:30-7pm. Medical Qigong for health in body, mind and spirit. Graceful movements are so easy, anyone can do them. Free consultation to scan health priorities and track progress for students who buy a 10-class card. $15/drop-in, $90/10-class card. Five Seasons Medicine, Santa Fe. 505- 216-1750. Jane@ FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. DONATION YOGA CLASS – 5:45-7pm. All levels vinyasa yoga class. Explore healing movement and music to bring balance and connection to the body and mind. Flowing movement to decompress and destress. $5/suggested donation. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505-508-1331. Register@ NMSchoolOfYoga.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com/.

thursday Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – For eight weeks. 5:45-8pm. This course leads participants through a comprehensive study and practice of mindfulness meditation: what it is, how to do it, and how it enables health and healing. $350/includes course book, meditations and an all-day retreat. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. 505-925-4551. MMHale@UNMMG.org.

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. Five Seasons Medical Qigong Class – 9:30-10:45am. Medical Qigong for health in body, mind and spirit. Graceful movements are so easy, anyone can do them. Free consultation to scan health priorities and track progress for students who buy a 10-class card. $15/ drop-in, $90/10-class card. Five Seasons Medicine, Santa Fe. 505- 216-1750. Jane@ FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. FiveSeasonsMedicine.com Whole-Hearted Book Club – 2-4pm, Join with others seeking to empower themselves through shifting consciousness and healing themselves. Through discussion and social engagement we will deepen into the learning. Bring a dish to share. $5/suggested donation. Mother Root Studio. 505-303-0820. Info@motherrootstudio.com. MotherRootStudio.com.

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