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was inspired by this quote by physicist Stephen Hawking who was given two years to live after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. He not only survived his illness way beyond anyone’s expectations but became one of the most famous scientists in the world unlocking a universe of possibilities that the world is now exploring. Many of us will never have to overcome such challenges, but we are all capable of making a difference. Usually it’s with the people that are close to us or in our local community. In this May issue we focus on Women’s health. We shine the spotlight on the importance of breast health (pages 16 and 17), how to improve the menopause experience (page 16) and share a break-through natural approach without surgery that preserves youthful looks (page 17). Our feature article on page 22 highlights natural approaches to resolving major illness with compelling examples of individual cases. Stress is one of the big factors. There are many known ways to offset stress such as connecting with nature, meditation, yoga and our favorite ways to move our bodies. A relatively new proven and totally natural way to combat stress and autoimmune disease is Float Therapy. Find out more on page 13. Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine routine has been around for many years and you can read about it on page 20. It’s simple and can easily be incorporated into our daily routine using our own energy. May you be inspired by some of the up and coming events announced in this months’ issue. One event not to be missed would be the Gathering For Humanity called for by Grandmother Flordemayo taking place at The Chi Center outside of Santa Fe. The Gathering is an urgent calling to all of humanity committed to increasing the light and coherence on the planet. Grandmother Flordemayo is also included in our article on page 19 about the Remarkable Women of Ageless Living who you all can meet in person during the live conferences in Santa Fe at the Lensic Theatre in June and September (see announcement on page 3). The first day on the month of May is celebrated all over the country as a spring fertility festival to honor goddess spring. Be sure to get out and enjoy all that this season has to offer. Happy May Day,

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Women’s Empowerment Weekend

esonant Essentials is excited to announce Women’s Empowerment Weekend being held May 19 and 20 in Albuquerque. “Resonant Essentials is creating profound change for the future. We do this through one breath, one step at a time. Women’s Empowerment Weekend will bring some of Albuquerque’s leading women in business, healthcare and spiritual endeavors are on board to empower you, the 2018 woman,” says Resonant Essentials founder, Michelle Vidal. “In this amazing weekend you will be given tools to simplify and enhance what you are already doing for yourself.” Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with some of the leading women in their field as they host booths with their product and services. “And while you browse the tables, you might want to sit in for a lecture or two,” invites Vidal. “Are you looking to make or have you already had a major life style change? How about looking to get healthier in mind and body? There will also be women who are on the front lines of grassroots efforts to make sure New Mexico women are stronger together.” Cost: $5 entry. Doors open at 9 a.m. both days. Location: Resonant Essentials is located at 7413 Menaul Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque. For more information, call 505-453-7646 or visit ResonantEssentials.net. See ad, page 29.

Spiritual Warriorship and Ancestral Wisdom with Ohki Forest

ative spiritual teacher Ohki Forest, of Mohawk descent and known to most as Ohki, visits Santa Fe from her home in Chiapas, Mexico, April 30 through June 2. Through her unique indigenous perspectives, humor and piercing insights, she offers trainings from ancient medicine lineages in which she has been initiated. Over 30 years, Ohki has earned wide respect for her teachings of Spiritual Warriorship, Women’s Ways and Earth Wisdom ways. Her groundbreaking book, Dreaming the Council Ways: True Native Teachings from the Red Lodge, weaves together many resonant similarities among the matrifocal Maya, Mongolian and Mohawk cultures in which she has lived and been trained. She is a contributor to the Bioneers anthology, Original Instructions: Indigenous Teachings for a Sustainable Future. Through her non-profit, Red Wind Councils, Ohki fosters spiritual and social awakening through indigenous restitution in Chiapas. The exquisite Maya crafts she brings for sale during her visits support Maya families living in resistance for dignity and a more just world for all. Ohki is offering shamanic drum circles,1day retreats and sacred ceremonies. Private sessions are available for healing, guidance and Power Animal readings. For complete program information and registrations, call 505-4290529 or visit OhkiForest.com. See ad, page 10 and Save the Date in the Calendar, page 33.

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ngie King-Nosseir, transformative coach and functional medicine-trained registered dietitian, is excited to announce her five week online Mind Body Detox course beginning April 30, 2018. During this course, which is an integrated approach to supporting detoxification of both the mind and body, participants will learn how to detox through a “3 Principles” inside-out understanding of experience. Topics include a simple ancient Hawaiian healing system for cleansing the consciousness of negative mental programming; supporting bodily detoxification safely, gently and effectively with a 7 to 10-day whole foods, gut-healing approach; and learning to use gentle and safe supplements to support detoxification, digestion, gut health, energy, blood sugar balance and insulin sensitivity, emotions and mood during and beyond the detox. In addition, all participants will receive peer and professional support via a private Facebook group, get live coaching and support each week, watch weekly training modules, and more. “I look forward to helping you unleash your fullest potential for physical and emotional vitality and resilience,” adds KingNosseir. Angie King-Nosseir, MS, RDN, LD, uniquely and innovatively integrates functional medicine nutrition and transformative coaching principles to assist individuals and groups in resolving gut-related inflammatory and autoimmune conditions and chronic disease. For more information or to register, contact Michelle Hale, 505-925-4551 or mmhale@unmmg.org. See ad, page 21.

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CranioSacral Therapy Classes Resume

tienne Peirsman returns from the Netherlands in July to teach Basics and Rhythms, the first two classes in his certificate program, as well as Brain I, an advanced class for those who want to deepen their knowledge of the cerebral hemispheres. The pre-requisite for Brain I is “Understanding and Working with the Alarm Systems”, class six in his series. CranioSacral, as he practices it, is a meditation done by two people connected by touch which, like all bodywork, aims to liberate stagnant energy. It is informed by a deep knowledge of anatomy. A session usually involves light touch and subtle movements as the body is allowed to ‘unwind’ in the presence of the shared field of awareness. People often have novel experiences of their bodies during and after a session. All classes will be held at Blue Desert Hale in Tijeras. The Basics class will be held July 7-10 for $575; Rhythms, July 12-15 for $575; and Brain 1, July 21-24 for $695. Classes offer 32 CEUs for LMTs. Register through CranioMasters.com. For location information visit BlueDesert.org, email bluedeserthale@gmail.com or call 505-503-5137. See ad, page 23.

Private Yoga Sessions

ngela M. Ortiz, certified yoga instructor RYT 200, is now accepting new students for sessions beginning June 1. Yoga offerings include one-on-one, couples and family yoga sessions. “We are a new, beautiful, secluded home-based yoga studio located in the NE Heights of Albuquerque,” says Ortiz, who works to bring the study of yoga off the mat and into the practice of life. Her mission is to inspire, heal and bring peace to one’s self while providing a comfortable, safe and welcoming space where students can explore their own yoga practice and develop their very own journey and self-transformation. Ortiz specializes in hatha yoga, raja yoga, pranayama breathing and guided meditation. All sessions are designed for beginner and intermediate practitioners. Call 505-231-3494 today for your complimentary consultation, or email nm.yoga@yahoo.com or visit BarefootYogaNM.com. See ad, page 13.

Immersion Art Sessions

ethany MooreGarrison, LMHC, founder of The Center for Creative Renewal,an Art Therapy studio in Santa Fe, is excited to help others tap into their divine creativity with her latest creativity and healing endeavor. This professional Artist and Art Therapist creates transformative space and offers it to those interested in deep connection and selfexpression. Her Immersion Art sessions, a 2 to 3-hour combination of guided meditation and art expression, is ideal for one time or short-term clients. She encourages visitors to Santa Fe to schedule a session at her studio and spend some time exploring their own creativity. She also offers individual weekly sessions, team building events, groups, workshops and retreats. “I believe creativity is a birthright and must be fostered. It’s the key to empowerment and without it we don’t fully thrive,” affirms Moore-Garrison. Location: 1413 2nd St. #4, Santa Fe. For more information, call 505-303-0820 or visit CreativeRenewalCenter.com. See ad, page 4.

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eresa Jantz, owner of Touchpoint Therapy, LLC, in Santa Fe, is excited to announce several upcoming Reiki healing courses. The first course, Usui/Holy Fire II ART/Master, is being held May 4 to 6, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on all three days. During this course, participants will get a chance to take their Reiki to the next level and discover more ways to help themselves and others with Reiki energy. “Step into your power and become a Reiki Master, and teach Reiki to others as well if you would like to,” says Jantz. The total cost for the course is $1,025. The second course, Usui/Holy Fire II Reiki I and II, is being held May 19 & 20 and July 28 & 29 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on both days. “Are you looking for a Reiki healing course with vibrant community, integrity and international recognized certification through the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT)?” asks Jantz. Continuing education credit hours are available for nurses, massage therapists, marriage and family therapists and social workers. The total cost for this course is $410. The third course, Animal Reiki, is being held May 21 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attendees will learn to use Reiki energy to help heal their animals and discover in depth ways to communicate with them. The total cost for this course is $195. For more information, call 970-903-2547, email TouchpointTherapy@gmail.com or visit TouchpointTherapy.com. See ad, page 23.

Whole Food Wellness comes to Santa Fe

ellness Chef and Health Coach, Kristina Heim, founder of Whole Food Wellness, helps her clients reclaim their health, lose weight, gain energy and feel younger by eliminating food sensitivities and following a whole food “deep nutrition” approach to eating. Heim teaches whole food culinary classes to groups and individuals, takes individuals through elimination diets and other special diet protocols, leads fasting and wellness retreats, along with working with individuals on specific health goals. She believes that whole food is nature’s perfectly designed way to eat. “Healthy fats, clean proteins, plant-based carbs and packing super foods into daily meals is nourishing and delicious,” affirms Heim, who says that her training as a chef has allowed her to create a fast, effective way to organize the kitchen to make prepping and cooking healthy meals fast, fun and easy. “Food nourishes us, gives us life and it is our birthright to be healthy. Wellness is as simple as following nature’s guidance and loving ourselves enough to give our bodies the proper fuel. Learn how 30 days of eating whole, clean, super nutritious food can transform your body and mind, leaving you with so much more energy and clarity to live your best life ever!” Heim always follows the most current nutritional research and is passionate about sharing her culinary knowledge to empower others to take control of their kitchens and their health. Call 877-792-4527 for a free consultation or visit WholeFoodWellness.com for more information. See ad, page 12.

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Yoga Soothes the Blues Taking a 90-minute hatha yoga class twice a week for eight weeks steadily lowered symptoms of depression in all 20 men and women with mild to moderate forms of clinical depression that participated in a recent University of California, San Francisco, study. Another 18 depressed adults attending an attention control class for the same period of time, afterwards had somewhat lower depression scores overall, but less than half the improvement, plus they showed greater mood fluctuation.

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Flotation Therapy Providing Relief to Autoimmune Diseases Symptoms

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omen’s greater susceptibility to autoimmune diseases has been recognized for more than 100 years, but only recently has attention focused on this topic. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), autoimmunity is the underlying cause of more than 100 serious, chronic illnesses. Seventy-five percent of the people with these diseases are women. Inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia are examples of autoimmune diseases (AID). Although each disease has its

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8. It’s vital to recycle office and other paper. Answers: 1. False; generally, only paper bags are recyclable unless a grocer or big-box retailer has its own program for plastic bags. 2. True 3. False 4. True, if free of harmful chemical residue. 5. False; generally, none are recyclable. Notable exceptions for foam are detailed at FoamFacts.com/recycling; shipping storefronts may accept foam packing peanuts. 6. False; put broken light bulbs and other shattered glass in the trash; bring all fluorescent bulbs to a local building supply store. 7. True; many consumer electronics retailers and manufacturers, states and charities offer options to recycle or donate devices. Visit RecyclingForCharities. com, Call2Recycle.org, Earth911.com or EcyclingCentral.com. 8. True; 30 percent of landfill trash generated annually is paper, outweighed only by plastic and food waste. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

The Value of Qigong in Modern Family Life by Sallena Pool

ur modern lifestyles come with many risks. The possibility of pain, injury or illness seems to be always present, whether it’s waiting just around the corner, or already affecting your dayto-day life... And the stress of a life that’s “always on” for everyone in the family — always connected to the phone, email, texting, instant messaging, social media, games, and mobile apps — can be draining for your health and wellbeing. It’s counterintuitive, yet in this modern lifestyle, the constant activity that makes you feel like you’re connected is actually preventing you from connecting on a more profound, energetic level with the world around you. It even stops you from fully connecting within your own mind, body, and spirit. Through Qigong we integrate simple practices for transforming modern stress by reconnecting with something more essential and infinite — chi or source energy. The functioning of all life depends on the flow of energy. When it’s flowing we feel well, and when it’s contracted we don’t. Qigong teaches us that the ultimate cause of any health challenge is a continuing contraction of energy. The contraction of chi in your body, heart, and mind causes dysfunction, no matter the original trigger might have been. By nurturing the flow of chi, you shift from contraction, to openness, to optimal flow. You awaken the power and energy medicine within you, expanding your capacity for more and reprogramming your system to move through modern life in healthier ways. So, the more you can open to the infinite flow of chi/energy, the more you experience physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Unlocking Potential for the Future As parents and grandparents, we delight in nothing more than seeing our children flourish. We seek the best schools, activities, and resources to prepare them to thrive within the unyielding challenges of the 21st century. In our eagerness we sometimes lose sight of nurturing some basic fundamentals. Like planning a house to weather the storm, we must ensure that our children’s foundations are strong, so they have the capacity to face anything. Supported by scientific research findings, Qigong practice cultivates children’s innate ability to connect with energy and develop their potential. It teaches simple methods to reconnect with their body, to the earth, and to their intuitive creativity anytime, anyplace. Children who learn Qigong often tap into their inherent capacities more easily than grown-ups! In this world of uncertainty and disconnection, this is the most important gift parents and grandparents can provide. Qigong easy to learn and a joy to practice every stage of life. If you’d like to know more about the specific practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong and Master Mingtong Gu, including our Family Qigong Retreat coming up his summer, go to ChiCenter.com. May 2018

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Well Breast Massage and the Importance of Breast Health

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by Anna Louise Lipkin As women, we can literally take the health of our breasts into our own hands. Breast tissue is specifically dependent on blood circulation and lymph drainage to maintain optimal health. However, there aren’t any muscles or movements that inherently assist in those actions. Drainage and circulation can be inhibited by tight clothing, muscular constriction, as well as scar tissue, leading to the buildup of potentially harmful substances in the breast tissue. This is where breast massage comes in. Well Breast Massage can be a 30-minute weekly treatment or, for greatest benefit, can be a selfcare routine, done daily for five minutes. It assists with circulation and drainage, and brings greater health, tone and fullness to the breasts. Well Breast Massage is recommended for women with breast pain, tension, swelling and tenderness. It assists women with breast congestion, lymphedema and edema, as well as women who have pain and scar tissue after surgery. Well Breast Massage can also ease any breast discomfort due to pregnancy, breastfeeding or weaning. It is also a great way to become more familiar with your own body and its natural changes. Anna Louise Lipkin is a Licensed Massage Therapist who practices Well Breast Massage. She offers 30-minute treatments with the option of an additional 15-minute tutorial on how to give yourself a Well Breast Massage. Since learning this powerful technique, she gives herself daily treatments, and has found great benefit and relief, as well as a new sense of confidence in her body. For more information, call 808-639-7534 or email annalouiselipkin@gmail.com . You can also visit DivineMotherMassage.com or MothertotheMother.com. See community resource guide, page 39.

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Moving Through

MENOPAUSE Exercising Reduces Symptoms

by Marlaina Donato

ransitioning through menopause and the years of perimenopausal hormone fluctuation leading up to the finale can be physically and emotionally challenging for many women. Consistently following a healthy diet and positive lifestyle are important, and health researchers, doctors and midlife women can attest to the multidimensional benefits of exercise. Perks may include reduction of menopausal discomfort, better brain function, stronger bones and reversal of estrogen dominance syndrome that can set the stage for fibroids, cystic breasts, cancer, migraines and weight gain.

Get Moving

Studies of 3,500 women in South and Central America have shown that a more active life reduces hot flashes and night sweats. The results, published in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society, reveal that sedentary individuals often experience increased intensity of related symptoms like insomnia and irritability. Aerobic exercise such as regular walking, hiking, swimming or biking might also help the brain produce neurochemicals that are compromised when estrogen levels drop. Sue Markovitch, author and owner of Clear Rock Fitness, in Columbus, Ohio, recommends aerobic exercise. “I believe our bodies were made to move. One of the amazing gifts of fitness is it’s truly never too late. When we incorporate daily movement in our lives, all the other systems in the body will work more according to plan. Simply taking a daily walk helps balance brain chemistry,” says Markovitch, who specializes in improving fitness levels for women over 40. “Walking is fitness magic, whether it’s on a treadmill, outside or in the pool. Get your heart rate into an aerobic zone, preferably for 30 to 45 minutes. I’ve heard testimony

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Amplify Youth and Restore Beauty by Dr. Robyn Benson

oday, when it comes to facial beauty, there are many options like chemical peels, lasers and the old-fashioned way, plastic surgery. One of the best choices on the market today is the PRP Facelift, also known as the Vampire Facelift. The PRP Facelift is popular with celebrities and those interested in a natural approach to amplify the youthful face they desire with a quick recovery. It effectively helps shape, lift and texture a person’s face in a way that reduces wrinkles, scars and rebuilds healthy new tissue and more. Platelet Rich Plasma therapy (PRP) has been around for more than 20 years. It has been used successfully in orthopedics, dermatology, dentistry and even for racehorses. The same therapy can be applied to the face, joints, breasts, scars and even for sexual rejuvenation. PRP is so natural and effective because it utilizes your body’s own growth factors to stimulate new cell growth in the targeted areas. Recipients of this procedure can expect plumping of sagging skin, diminishment of fine lines and wrinkles, smoother skin on the face and neck, and the rebuilding of healthy collagen and elastin.

How does the PRP Facial and Vampire Facelift® restore natural beauty? We start by taking a small amount of blood from your arm and placing it into an FDA approved high-tech centrifuge. This separates out the plasma into a highly concentrated form. BEFORE AFTER Your plasma is then used in the desired area, where it stimulates blood flow to the area, and produces new cells and new tissue. This is similar to what happens when our body suffers an injury and our natural healing process kicks in. We apply a local anesthetic to your face, so there is minimal pain with the procedure. We use a micro roller or the SkinPen™ which makes tiny holes in the skin to receive the plasma solution. This procedure only takes about 30 minutes once we have processed your plasma and the effects are seen almost immediately. In the PRP Facelift, the platelet rich plasma is strategically injected into key points in the face, as well as into volume depleted areas. There is no downtime, although there could be some minor swelling or bruising for some. We do everything we can to prevent this. Typically, most of our clients can return to work or their normal daily activities right after receiving the PRP facelift.

Reduce Breast Cancer Risk with Thermography by Dr. Matthew G. Kreitzer Breast thermography uses highly sensitive digital infrared equipment to image thermal patterns in the breasts. Because a developing tumor consumes a large amount of glucose, it causes the development of new blood vessels (neo-angiogenesis). This typically produces a distinctive thermal pattern—up to 10 years before a tumor is detectable with conventional imaging. However, breast thermography is not only a reliable cancer risk assessment tool. As part of a preventative medicine program, it gives women the opportunity to confirm that hormonal balancing and detoxifying treatment approaches are succeeding in reducing their risk of developing breast cancer. When purchasing a breast thermography package, it’s a good idea to ensure your thermographer has the imaging interpretated by an expert thermologist. Once you receive your report back, consulting with your thermographer can help to contextualize your results, and they can assist you in outlining steps to improve your breast and overall health. Matthew G. Kreitzer, DOM, is the founder and medical director of Mountain Acupuncture, with offices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, where he offers breast thermography, acupuncture and clinical homeopathy. For more information, call 505-226-1610, or visit MountainAcupuncture.org. See ad, page 5.

Celebrating Mother’s Day? Celebrate you by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Benson at Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health. Call 505-986-1089 or visit RobynBenson.com. May 2018

Gathering for Humanity Retreat in Santa Fe

he Gathering for Humanity, Awaken Through the Seeds of Knowledge and Wisdom retreat conference is being held from May 16 through 20 at The Chi Center near Santa Fe. This powerful and timely five-day gathering for unity and awakening is taking place during a pivotal moment on Earth. A mandate of Spirit through universal healer Mayan Grandmother Flordemayo, the Gathering is an urgent calling to all of humanity committed to increasing the light and coherence on the planet. “At this critical time on Earth, we as Elders recognize the inherent need for humanity to move in a different way—our habits, what we hold true, how we see our place in nature, with the universe and within our hearts—must shift,” she says. “The Gathering for Humanity is not just a one-time event. It is a movement. We invite you to join us and thank you for moving with us with love, light, compassion and peace.” Grandmother Flordemayo was shown that each of us is holding a piece of the puzzle that will catapult us in the direction of personal and collective healing, wisdom and harmony. Gathering hosts include Grandmother Flordemayo and The Path, Master Mingtong Gu and The Chi Center, Matthew Reifslager and The Wholeness Crystal Earth Project, and Madi Sato and Timothy McLaughlin and Praising Earth. “This Gathering will be a catalyst and a sanctuary for the emergence of the sacred into form,” she explains. “Indigenous Elders, hosts, honored guests and musical guests will weave their gifts through the healing journey, activating energies of the land in a retreat environment to transform and realign body, mind and spirit.” In addition, attendees will learn more about the global initiative to reconnect humanity with our planet, each other and the cosmos through The Crystal Earth Project, which supports people from diverse spiritual traditions in planting Crystal Earth Seeds in sacred lands around the world. Planted 2 to 3 feet below the ground, Crystal Earth Seeds connect into our planet’s existing crystalline grid, amplifying higher evolutionary energies to help humanity’s healing and awakening. Those unable to attend in person can get a front row seat to the 5-day Gathering for Humanity retreat with the Grandmothers and Wisdom Keepers from the comfort of their own home with a special discounted price of 25 percent off regular price of the livestream option. For more information, visit GatheringForHumanity.org. 18

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after testimony of improved sleep, less back or joint pain and better mood.” She also suggests adding a few weekly sessions of resistance training to daily walks. Most health professionals agree that balance is the key. Jeanne D. Andrus, a menopause expert and author of I Just Want to Be ME Again, in Covington, Louisiana, recommends cardio, resistance training and exercise that increases flexibility and core strength. “For a beginner, this may include two to four days of walking, one to three days of strength training and one to three days of yoga or Pilates, with the goal being three and a half hours of activity per week.” Of course, all of these need to be at appropriate levels for the woman’s condition and goals,” advises Andrus. According to studies led by Helen Jones, Ph.D., from the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University, UK, three, 30-to-45-minute aerobic sessions a week reduced hot flashes and yielded the most significant results.

Go Easy

While some conventional approaches suggest vigorous exercise, many holistic professionals caution against extremes. “It’s important to individualize, and in my ongoing research it’s clear that the high-intensity strength and sculpting approach so often promoted and perceived as necessary to maintain shape, weight and health is a myth,” says Dr. Eden Fromberg, an obstetrician, gynecologist and founder of Holistic Gynecology New York, in Manhattan. Instead, Fromberg recommends an integrated approach to exercise that supports connective tissue and joints. While some forms of exercise including yoga are perceived as gentler than others, she warns against an all-or-nothing strategy, noting, “Intense, deep stretching and joint-straining may cause injury more easily during hormonal transition.” Andrus concurs, “If high cortisol levels are involved and accompanied by insomnia, stress placed on the body by rigorous exercise will increase these levels and actually lower available energy.” She also advises adopting a non-aggressive approach for osteoporosis. “Weight-bearing exercise is a must, but if bone loss is already present, start much more gradually to ensure that bones are protected.”

Lighten Up

Exercise can be more enjoyable than doing chores. Recreational activities such as dancing, biking or hopping on the swings at the playground are fun ways to do something good for both body and spirit. Menopause can be a time for personal expansion and an invitation for self-care that might have been neglected or postponed. Fromberg believes we can all revitalize our resources at any stage of life, and the years surrounding menopause call for us to tune into ourselves even more. “What seems like a disruption is an opportunity to listen deeply and reimagine and reorganize one’s life on physical, emotional and spiritual levels.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Just Some of The Remarkable Women of Ageless Living by George Cappannelli

here are numerous signs that the longdesired and much needed re-evolution of the role of women in contributing to the future well-being of the planet is gaining serious and sustained momentum. We are proud to be able to contribute to this emergence by gathering a talented and gifted group of women authors and experts as part of the 2018 Ageless Living Series. This three-part live conference series, launched at the KiMo Theater in Albuquerque in March, is now debuting at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe on June 16 and 17 and September 7 and 8, will eventually result in a new, groundbreaking national PBS series of the same name. Here is a brief look at some of these remarkable women and the wisdom they will share during Ageless Living in their effort to add greater momentum and positive direction to our collective ability to navigate with compassion and sanity in this pivotal time. Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., is an evolutionary catalyst who has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and conscious loving for over 40 years. Katie, as she likes to be called, has an international reputation as a woman who advances the core skills of conscious living: authenticity, response-ability and appreciation. She is the co-author of 12 books, including the bestselling Conscious Loving, At the Speed of Life. And in the words of her husband Gay, co-founder of the Henricks Institute and co-author of some of the couple’s best-selling books, “Katie sees a person’s true essence and invites it forth, even if it’s been buried for years under layers of old programming, abuse and confusion. She’s one of the most expansive metaphysical thinkers I’ve ever known.” Sedena Cappannelli is the co-founder of AgeNation and Empower New Mexico, co-producer of Ageless Living and co-author of five books including the

award-winning, Do Not Go Quietly. Her work interweaves the power of the ancient practice of qigong with transformational wellness and enlivened aging concepts. She advances key practices and perspectives that help people of all ages attain and maintain greater health, balance, peace and longevity. She is a living example of the value of practicing the tools and skills she advances. In collaboration with her husband George, she advances a deep commitment to creating a world in which people of all ages can move beyond limiting belief to thrive and contribute to the greater good. Grandmother Flordemayo is a Curandera Espiritu, or a healer of divine spirit. As a seer, she is able to see other realms of color, light and sound. In addition, she can see the effects of existing imbalances on the physical, emotional and spiritual realms within a person’s energy system. She was born in Nicaragua in the highlands of Central America and was the youngest of 15 children. In the Mayan astrology she has the seed sign. Grandmother Flordemayo travels the globe to share her healings, prayers, and to foster a more spiritual understanding among humanity. She is a founding member of the Confederation of Indigenous Elders of the Americas, Institute of Natural and Traditional Knowledge, Church of the Spiritual Path, and the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. Carolyn Myss is the author of five New York Times bestselling books including Anatomy of The Spirit. She is also an internationally renowned speaker in the fields of human consciousness, spirituality and mysticism, health, energy medicine, and the science of medical intuition. Myss developed the field of Energy Anatomy, a science that correlates specific emotional/psychological/physical/spiritual stress patterns with diseases. Her research proved so accurate that it became the sub-

ject matter of a book co-written by her and Dr. Norm Shealy: a Harvard trained neurosurgeon, titled The Creation of Health. Lynne Twist has been a recognized global visionary committed to alleviating poverty, ending world hunger and supporting social justice and environmental sustainability for more than 40 years. From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, as well as guiding the philanthropy of some of the world’s wealthiest families, Twist’s on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of people’s relationship with money. Her breadth of knowledge and experience has led her to profound insights about the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in. These compelling stories and life experiences inspired her to write her best-selling, award-winning book The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life which has been translated into nine languages. Jeddah Mali had many unusual spiritual, extrasensory and paranormal experiences as a child that taught her how the intention of thought governs differing energy states, which in turn affect the behavior of matter. These experiences came about unbidden, but even at the age of six, she had an innate understanding of their nature. In the same way that a bird ‘knows’ how to fly without ever having done it before, she ‘knew’ at an early age that she had an ability to understand and interact with the intangible. She also knew that most people were not aware of this potential within themselves. She has now introduced thousands of people and organizations in more than 60 countries to the fact that the ‘intangible’ is accessible for those who choose to look for it. These are just some of the Remarkable Women of Ageless Living. Other speakers include Barbara Marx Hubbard, Dr. Joan Borysenko, Karen Newell and Ashton Applewhite. For more information visit AgelessLivingSeries.com. See ad, page 3. May 2018

Donna Eden ON WORKING WITH ENERGY

by Terry Chriswell

or more than four decades, Donna Eden has been teaching people to direct their energies for health and happiness, developing a system that has come to be known as “Eden Energy Medicine” (EEM). EEM is a simple practice that works with energy as a vital, living, moving force at the foundation of well-being. Since childhood, Donna has been able to clairvoyantly “see” the flow of energy in the body and has helped hundreds of thousands of people live more vitally by activating this natural healing ability, restoring energies that have become weak, disturbed, or out of balance. EEM addresses physical illness, emotional and mental disorders, and promotes high-level wellness, peak performance, and joyful living. Some 1,400 practitioners are certified in EEM, teaching classes and providing healing services around the world, many in mainstream health settings. Donna’s 2008 book, Energy Medicine, is the classic in its field, available in 19 languages and the textbook in hundreds of healing classes.

NA: You started using healing energies because you needed to heal yourself. Tell us more about that.

DE: I had a series of health challenges as a child, including contracting tuberculous when I was three and multiple sclerosis in my teens. The MS grew worse until my organs were breaking down. I had a heart attack when I was 27 and was told by my late 20s by several doctors that there was nothing more they could do to keep the illness from progressing, so I needed to get my affairs in order. But I had two daughters by then and I was determined not to leave them. I had the good fortune of being able to figure out how to work with the energies in my body to turn my M.S. around. It took a few years of experimentation and dogged determination, but in the process, I learned a great deal about how to work with the body as an energy 20

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can’t “see” energy can still work with it effectively. For this, I borrowed muscle-based energy testing from Applied Kinesiology and Touch for Health, and this has become central in how our practitioners assess the body’s energy systems and determine where to work. I think these are the primary distinctions of my approach.

NA: Our feature for May’s Women’s Health issue is “Choose Natural Care First.” Where do you think energy medicine falls when choosing natural care?

system. I then became impassioned to bring what I had learned to others suffering with difficult health challenges. That is how my work began.

NA: What is the difference between EEM and other energy healing modalities like reiki?

DE:While it had never occurred to me to use it in a healing context until my own do-or-die health crisis, I have always had the ability to see the energies that surround and move through the body. My mother had that ability, and it seemed quite normal and natural to me. It was only after I was working with other people in a healing context that I began to study other healing systems and I learned that the energies that move up and down the body were called “meridians” by ancient Chinese physicians. The circles of energies that spiral over various parts of the body were called “chakras” in age-old Vedic texts. The energies that surround the body are referred to in various systems, including in Christian writings, as the “aura.” I realized that I was working primarily with nine major energy systems and each had been recognized by one healing or spiritual system or another. Working with an understanding of each of these systems gives a health care practitioner a great advantage in facilitating the healing process, and that is what we teach our practitioners. Another feature of my approach is that I had to figure out a way that people who NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

DE: I had the great honor of having Christiane Northrup, M.D. write the foreword to my second book, Energy Medicine for Women. In that foreword, I think she summed up the answer to that question as well as I’ve ever seen it. She said “In the medicine of the future, as I envision it, working with the patient’s energy field will be the first intervention. Surgery will be a last resort. Drugs will be a last resort. They will still have their place, but shifting the energy patterns that caused the disease will be the first line of treatment. And before that, teaching people how to keep their energies in healthy patterns will be as much a part of physical hygiene as flossing or exercise.”

NA: Speaking of that book, how is energy medicine different for women?

DE: Because women are designed to birth babies, we have monthly cycles that activate bewildering biochemical processes. We are engineered to grow a new being inside of us and bring it into the world after it has already grown too large to allow that to be done comfortably. We are wired to nurture. All of this needs to be orchestrated, and it is first orchestrated in our energies. Monthly cycles follow energy. Change-of-life stages follow energy. Hormones production follows energy. Emotions follow energy. By working at the level of the body’s energies, we have a fast-track into all of the biological processes behind “I am women, hear me roar.”

NA: What would you say to someone who doesn’t believe in energy

because they can’t see it? Someone who only believes in Western medicine? DE: More power to you! But observe your world with an open mind. I don’t argue. I demonstrate.

NA: I love your Daily Energy Routine on youtube. com, and I’ve also learned tips from Albuquerque’s local practitioner Angela Melton.. Where is the best place to start for someone who has never worked with their energy?

DE: The best way to really get into it is to take a class. On our website at www.LearnEnergyMedicine.com is a tab called, “Classes and More.” There you will find all our classes around the world. Also on that site are tons of free resources, access to a free monthly e-letter, health Q&A’s, and a free handout bank with over 60 articles and tips about specific ailments and health challenges. We are very active on Facebook at “Eden Energy Medicine Programs,” and we have more than 200 free videos on YouTube. I am also really pleased with the 8-week online course Mindvalley created with me to introduce people to my work. It goes into surprising depth and you can take the course from the comfort of your own home.

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HEALING THE HARD STUFF Natural Approaches Resolve Major Illnesses by Linda Sechrist

lthough natural health enthusiasts may recognize alternative healing modalities as a preferred approach to treatment, in the face of major health issues, even they tend to join the crowd that’s turning first to conventional medicine. Thus, many gentler modalities described in The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, co-authored by doctors of naturopathy Michael T. Murray and Joseph Pizzorno, remain largely untapped resources. Ignored because they are unsupported by traditional sciencebased medicine, holistic measures such as acupuncture, energy medicine, essential oils, herbs, detoxification, health-promoting diets, homeopathy, prayer and meditation, supplementation, yoga, massage and naturopathy are sacrificed in favor of often painful medical procedures and prescription drugs which can’t claim to permanently cure anything and can have many harmful side effects. 22

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“A patient that dabbles in holistic medicine for minor health issues such as indigestion, headache or insomnia often turns to conventional methods after receiving a serious diagnosis such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer because they are scared,” observes holistic physician Dr. Wendy Warner, medical director of Medicine in Balance, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The co-author of Boosting Your Immunity for Dummies suggests that relatively few people turn to natural solutions for both preventive and therapeutic measures because they’re unaware they exist. Integrative oncologists and endocrinologists that are aware of the benefits of natural complementary methods are scarce. Relatively few conventional doctors are educated in functional medicine. “Yet complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage and some essential oils can support the immune system and help an individual deal with stress experienced from coping with their illness,” says Warner. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

Rob Wergin, an experienced energy medicine practitioner, speaks from experience regarding clients that consult him for lifethreatening diagnoses. “When I see them, they’re desperate and have exhausted all conventional methods. I’m their lastditch effort,” remarks Wergin. The most frequent reason he hears is, “My family, friends and doctor told me not to waste my money on charlatans.” “People find it challenging to put faith in natural methods and are nervous about going against a doctor’s advice until they feel or see positive results; even these may not provide sufficient motivation to continue with alternative treatments,” he says. “I believe this is the result of the influence of pharmaceutical ads promising results, the medical community’s belief in proof solely through clinical trials, websites like Quackwatch. com and well-meaning friends insisting that the conventional route is the only way to go. It’s sad to see the gravity of these influences pulling clients back into solely believing in the Western model of medicine,” says Wergin. Ann Lee, a doctor of naturopathy, acupuncturist and founder of the Health for Life Clinic, Inc., in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, notes, “This mindset continues to get reinforced by insurance companies that do not cover alternatives. Paying out of pocket for medical expenses also influences a patient’s choices.” Kelly Noonan-Gores and Adam Schomer, director and producer, respectively, of the documentary film HEAL, suggest that unconscious conditioning plays the biggest role in an individual’s choices. “We are deeply conditioned to view medical specialists and prestigious medical institutions as the ones with all the answers. Sometimes they do and sometimes they

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don’t,” says Noonan-Gores, who intends to have her film awaken viewers to the possibilities of alternative paths of healing. As just one other example noted in the film, thousands have used the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), tapping on their body to help release the trauma and stress often associated with illness.

“Before, I wasn’t familiar with EFT, which I continue to use and benefit from. However, despite everything I’ve learned, I can’t give up on all Western medicine, put my faith in alternatives and let my intuition and faith guide me to healing. It’s easier to be skeptical than to have faith,” Lee says.

website FloridaOilsRN.com that reaches hundreds of individuals worldwide. She advises, “Reach out to people that you see are having positive results with a different healing system than yours. Ask them to show, help and teach you. I’ve seen many people restored to health by using methods that science is only beginning to understand.”

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Sheila Tucker, a resident of Navarre, Florida, has been a registered nurse for 20 years, practicing in hospital settings such as critical care, emergency and administration. “I know and understand doctors, surgeries and pharmaceutical treatments and hospitals,” says Tucker, who recalls that throughout her life she was taught to believe in a system that suddenly stopped working for her. “In 2014, I was dying from a rare autoimmune condition, requiring fulltime care, and planning my funeral. Doctors had tried everything, yet my health continued to decline. When I saw a friend’s Facebook posts about her use of essential oils, I was curious, but reluctant to reach out, and didn’t want anyone to know that I called her for advice,” recalls Tucker. “Shortly after my friend arrived with her oils, my husband came home with our daughter, who had strep throat and a fever. She made us promise to use selected oils through the night and prayed with us.” Tucker attributes the miracle of her daughter’s turnaround the next morning to shifting her paradigm and opening her up to believing in the healing power of essential oils. Thanks to her friend and role model, Tucker learned how to use therapeuticgrade oils, supplements and a healthy diet to cleanse her body of the heavy toxic load accumulated from several years of expensive drug treatments. Today, she is a healthy and enthusiastic advocate, and her personal results opened the eyes of her physician to the point where she also shifted her own philosophy of healing. Tucker now offers educational classes in her office and online through her

“Outside of any dominant paradigm, it’s easier to cast suspicion than to make curious inquiry and, over time, working within a dominant worldview creates polarity, the antithesis of ‘wholism’. An inclusive approach integrates all medical and complementary approaches, as well as interaction with the natural world,” says Patrick Hanaway, a family physician and founder of Family to Family Medicine, in Asheville, North Carolina. Hanaway, the former director of medical education for the Institute for Functional Medicine and the first medical director at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, explains, “Doctors have a rigorous job filled with responsibility. Change is difficult and investigating vastly different ways of practicing medicine requires a degree of curiosity and openness. I am heartened by thought leaders and heads of top medical schools who are presently opening up to functional medicine, natural medicine and complementary approaches.” “The paradigm shift we are ushering in has been 50 years in the making,” assesses Hanaway. “Some medical professionals are immersed in a polar view of right and wrong, offering personal attacks and disparaging comments to maintain control of the dialogue. This is not appreciated by patients who look to the doctor as a teacher—the Latin docere means to teach. “The movement to change medicine and the cultural paradigm of healing is a marathon, not a sprint, and those of us involved are prepared to stay the course.”

“The conventional medical community wants to maintain the model in which they have heavily invested centuries of time, energy and money. Patients that investigate integrative and complementary medicine may resist hearing that in order to get well, they might need to change their worldview and lifestyle, take a leave of absence from their job, develop a spiritual practice, exercise or maybe even leave a toxic relationship,” says Schomer. “Conventional medicine says take this pill and keep living your life the same way,” says Schomer. “We are not demonizing doctors, pharmaceuticals or the medical system. We simply believe that individuals are more empowered to heal when they take control of their health.” Eva Lee, a resident of Los Angeles featured in the documentary, suffers from a rare and unpredictable form of blistering skin inflammation. “I’ve tested negative for faulty genes and all sorts of rare viruses and bacteria, which helped point me towards holistic methods. So far, following the directives of Dr. Mark Emerson, a chiropractor specializing in nutrition, in Maui, Hawaii, who I met while filming, has helped my body become healthier and deal with inflammation levels that rapidly reduced as soon as I detoxed and eliminated meat and dairy from my diet,” says Lee. Still, it’s hard for her to accept that her condition could be due to the type of stress and suppressed emotions that Anthony William explores in his book Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal. 24

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fter Los Angeles native Kelly Noonan-Gores spent 20 years in front of the camera as an actress, she turned her talents to producing award-winning films like Tooken, Beneath and Take a Seat. She considers her latest, the documentary HEAL (HealDocumentary.com), to be her ultimate achievement. “I included as many inspiring stories of healing change as possible to expand viewers’ beliefs in what’s possible, to alter the narrative around mystery illnesses being incurable or cancer equaling death,” says Noonan-Gores. When she was prescribed Prilosec for acid reflux at age 28, Noonan-Gores decided she was too young and otherwise healthy to become dependent on it. By taking an integrative nutrition course, she realized the possibilities of alternative healing methods, catalyzing an ongoing exploration into optimizing life and health through the powers of mind, body and spirit. “We are not the passive victims of faulty genes; our lifestyle choices, thoughts, and beliefs shape our health,” says Noonan-Gores, a longtime practitioner of yoga and meditation. HEAL features uplifting interviews with the scientists, visionaries and healers that inspired her, including Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Marianne Williamson and patients diagnosed with diverse ailments that sought different healing modalities to take their health into their own hands.

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What are some common elements in the stories of patients featured in HEAL? One common thread revolves around our subconscious programming. From the time we’re born, we are downloading “programs” or belief systems from society, parents, teachers and whoever and whatever else is in our environment. Many have learned through their own healing journeys of negative belief systems running their lives; each one had to become aware of these beliefs in order to change. Another is that when events are too painful, we consciously suppress or unconsciously repress them, and that trauma stays in our cells and might manifest in disease. To move that stuck energy, we must heal that emotional trauma to allow physical ailments to transform. A third theme is understanding how stress affects our lives and immune systems, and doing things to manage or mitigate it through tools like meditation or breath work. Some of the patients worked with spiritual psychologists using Emotional Freedom Techniques to release past stress held in their body, shifting beliefs to a trusting, non-victim place. Dietary shifts also made a difference. In acute healing, we realize the effect of different foods which can reduce or exacerbate inflammation.

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What role do faith and belief systems play in the healing journey? It all comes down to what we believe. If you believe in and expect an effect, like what we see with a placebo, the brain will create and release natural chemicals that might be prompted by a targeted drug. Believing you are a victim of genes and circumstance induces stress, whereas having faith in a loving universe produces greater ease.

How do emotions influence health and healing? Gregg Braden and Joe Dispenza, interviewed in HEAL, discuss how rage,

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Healthy people require a healthy planet; how can we apply these same principles to bring our world back into balance? The more conscious we become, the more we treat ourselves, others and our Earth with compassion. As more people awaken and demand a different response, the paradigm will shift. Health care will have to change as we apply the power in our hearts and minds. Our bodies are a microcosm of the universe; the planet can heal itself and thrive as we remove the toxins and become fully aware of what we are putting in the air, water and soil. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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During the last 25 years, a less drug-based grassroots model for dealing with chronic illnesses in the U.S. has emerged. First labeled holistic, the movement gained momentum as alternative approaches morphed into being considered complementary to conventional medicine, warranting studies by the National Institutes of Health. Responding to public interest, an integrative model of care that focuses on the whole person has taken root in medical institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio. The latest evolution to a systemsoriented, patient-focused clinical model of functional medicine, which seeks to address causes of illness, rather than simply treat symptoms, has been garnering increasing interest by the public and pioneering medical professionals. It’s now maturing into personalized functional medicine.

One of the best-prepared, traditionally trained medical professionals in explaining this approach is Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D., recognized as the father of functional medicine, and author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer and Happier Life. He co-founded, with his wife, Susan, the Institute for Functional Medicine, in Washington, which provides a system geared to understanding the complexity of chronic illness and design individualized programs for more effective healing. “Medical science didn’t have the advanced technology 25 years ago to perform the research that now helps us better understand the complexity of chronic illness, as well as our present ecological view of the body. Today we’re examining how all the networks of our biology intersect in a dynamic process that creates health when

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The National Human Genome Research Institute, in Bethesda, Maryland, maintains that an evolved approach to medicine starts with using an individual’s genetic profile to determine the best path to preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases. By 2003, scientists had delivered the first essentially complete sequence and map of all the genes in the human body. Three decades ago, the medical fraternity had few reliable explanations for the origins of chronic health issues. Today, accepted factors include predispositions for a specific disease related to an individual’s genome, along with contemporary epigenetic influences such as nutrition, environment and lifestyle. None of these elements, however, necessarily define our destiny. “This genomic personalized medicine approach is creating friends among all healing arts practitioners because it facilitates our using information to design a less-toxic environment, lifestyle, diet and treatment to meet an individual’s specific needs and particular circumstances that led to a disease,” says Bland. “Diseases are only names assigned to a collection of symptoms,” says Bland. “They don’t indicate how the individual became afflicted. If 10 patients with Type 2 diabetes each had epigenetic variations that triggered getting the condition, it would be unwise to treat them all the same; it’s far better to treat those factors that specifically led to the disease.” Addressing the concern that genetic test results might be used to deny someone health insurance, Bland notes, “This is a significant misunderstanding about genetic testing. Our genes don’t tell us how we are going to die. They tell us how we should live. Understanding how our genes can help us live to 100 is a model of enlightenment. Those that practice this systems biology approach are counting on functional personalized medicine becoming the updated standard of care.” Physicians often offer genetic testing services. At-home DNA testing can be done using a saliva collection kit mailed to a laboratory, offering both ancestry and health information that must be interpreted by an informed professional. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 6 Metaphysics for a Complicated World: Chakras – 10am-12pm. As we become more enlightened chakras stabilize and operate more fully. Recognizing when a chakra is slow helps bring forth our correction. Must RSVP for handouts. $26. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. ResonantEssentials.net. Astrology Discussion Group – 11am-12:30pm. The planet Uranus is the higher level of Mercury. It expresses your originality, intellect and psychic gifts, and shows where abrupt changes may occur in your life. All levels welcome. Free, donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave, Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. Light.org. Wisdom Owl: Maya Limpia Ceremony – 3-6pm. With Native shamaness Ohki Forest. Soul loss and illusions can impair our well-being. Participate in a powerful group soul retrieval and limpia with herbs, flowers and candles for complete purification and restoration. $65. Red Wind Center of Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. NMRegistrations@RedWindCouncils.org. 505-429-0529. OhkiForest.com/.

TUESDAY, MAY 8 Five Elements Qigong – May 8, 15, 22, 29. 10:3011:45am. Qigong has positive effects on immune system functioning, as well as helping to improve neurological conditions. It is also an ancient pathway to enlightenment. $6/per class, $72/six-week series. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. Michelle Hale: 505-9254551, UNMMG.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 10 Five Elements Qigong – May 10, 17, 24, 31. 10:3011:45am. Qigong has positive effects on immune system functioning, as well as helping to improve neurological conditions. It is also an ancient pathway to enlightenment. $6/per class, $72/six-week series. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. Michelle Hale: 505-9254551, UNMMG.org. Deer Healing Ways: Planetary Ceremony to Restore the Feminine – 7-9:30pm. With Native shamaness Ohki Forest. A magical drum circle honoring Mother’s Day. Embrace unconditional love, higher trust & deeply heal our relationships with our mothers, including Mother Earth. Paid Entry, $35. Red Wind Center Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe, 505-429-0529. nmregistrations@ redwindcouncils.org, OhkiForest.com/.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 White Buffalo Woman ~ 7 Generation Healing through Earth Ways – 1-9pm. Native shamaness Ohki Forest shares compelling & deeply nourishing Earth medicine, timely messages for living in abundance & practices for healing our lineage of Mothers & Fathers as well as the 7 Coming Faces. Offer prayers in Sweat Lodge ceremony. $275 for teachings. 10% Native discount. Red Wind Councils, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. 505- 429-0529. nmregistrations@redwindcouncils.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 13 Psychic Fair – 12-5pm. Rev. Marya O’Malley; Susan Zummo, Alev Karatas – Turkish cup reading;

save the date APRIL 30 - JUNE 2, 2018

Ohki Forest: True Native Teachings from the Red Lodge – Of Canadian Mohawk descent, Native spiritual teacher Ohki Forest returns from Chiapas, Mexico, offering shamanic teaching circles, mini-retreats and sacred ceremonies for all. Private sessions available for power animal readings, limpias, native healings and spirit guidance. Benefit Maya crafts sale. Complete teaching program online. Inquiries encouraged, space limited. Circles $35-$285. The Red Wind Center of Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. NMRegistrations@RedWindCouncils.org. 505-429-0529. RedWindCouncils.org.

save the date WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 – SUNDAY, MAY 20

Gathering for Humanity 5 Day Retreat Conference – A powerful conference for unity and awakening at this pivotal moment on Earth. Join indigenous elders and other spiritual voices in guidance, blessings, sacred ceremony and higher wisdom. Experience the transformational energies of the Santa Fe area. A mandate of Spirit through universal healer Mayan Grandmother Flordemayo, the Gathering is an urgent calling to all of humanity committed to increasing the light and coherence on the planet. Tickets, Registration and schedule at GatheringforHumanity.org. The Chi Center, 40 Camino Vista Clara, Lamy.

save the date SATURDAY, MAY 19

Women’s Empowerment Weekend – 9am5pm. Leading business women of Albuquerque meet and offer tools, information and experience to help all women meet and exceed their potentials. Lectures and booths will be available each day. Check out our website for details on speakers/booths. $5. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. ResonantEssentials.net. intuitive readings $20 ($1/min) – Teresa Betcher, M.S.W Astrology $1/minute. Susan Zummo, Soma Pi Healing $15; Lizz Naughton- Energy Medicine. Free. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. ResonantEssentials.net.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Loving Messages from The Other Side – 6:308pm. Intuitive medium Danelle Becklund delivers messages of love from loved ones on the other side. $10; seating limited. The Blue Room at The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque. RSVP: 505-3214121. DanelleBecklund@yahoo.com

SATURDAY, MAY 19 SUNDAY, MAY 20 Usui/Holy Fire II Reiki I&II Class – 9am-6:30pm, Anyone can learn the powerful and simple relaxation technique called Reiki, that promotes healing physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Class Fee $410. To register and for Santa Fe location call 970-903-2547 or email Teresa Jantz at TouchpointTherapy@gmail.com. Online registration at TouchpointTherapy.com.

May 2018

SATURDAY, MAY 19 Family Constellation Circle – 2-6pm, Heal ancestral issues that affect your life, by acknowledging ancestral trauma with love, gratitude and compassion, supported by trained facilitator and group. Regulars: $50. First timers / Additional Family Members: $25. Creative Holistic Integration (CHI), Santa Fe. 571422-6734. ChiSuchinta.com/Family-ConstellationsCircle.html.

SUNDAY, MAY 20 Gemini Service – 11am-12:30pm. Like the Gemini twins, our mind has a duality to it. We think about human needs and then our spiritual natures. Castor & Pollux rules the conscious and subconscious. Potluck follows. Free, donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave, Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. Light.org. Kinesio Taping Assessments, Fundamental Concepts and Techniques – 8am-5pm. Assessment and use of Kinesio Taping®. Background and scientific theory of stimulus benefits. Corrections for manual systems, Manual and Movement Assessments. Introduce range of corrective techniques. Address conditions in all surface body systems. $569. Call 888-320-8273 or email seminar@kinesiotaping.com. Equilibrium Chiropractic LLC, 2730 San Pedro Dr. NE Suite B-1, Albuquerque. KinesioTaping.com.

MONDAY, MAY 21 Animal Reiki – 9am-4:30pm. Learn how to use Reiki energy to help heal your pets/animals and discover in depth ways to communicate with them. Pre-requisite Reiki I & II. Class Fee $195. To register and for Santa Fe location call 970-903-2547 or email Teresa Jantz at TouchpointTherapy@gmail. com. Online registration at TouchpointTherapy.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 25 Red Awakening Sedona – May 25-28. 9am-6pm. A gentle, both guided and self-paced, spiritual immersion experience at the sacred and magical Sedona, AZ. Non-interrupted time away for selfdiscovery, healing, soul guidance, self-assessment and empowerment. $49-$1399 booking options. Santa Fe Metha, SantaFeMetha@gmail.com. RedAwakeningSedona.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 Reiki Class – 9:30am-4:30pm, Become a certified healing practitioner in this life-changing class. Reiki master Jan Walker has been teaching all levels of the Usui method since 1993. Preregistration required. $175. St Thomas Episcopal Church, 425 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-835-5440. AwakeningSpiritMinistries.org. Vision Turtle ~ Ways of the Shields to Manifest Higher Purpose – 1-9pm. Native shamaness Ohki Forest shares one of the most powerful Healing tools on Earth. Explore spiritual maturity, understand the nature of suffering & elevate your personal medicine through sacred vision of your Life Shield. Karmic Release Ceremony. $265. 10% Native discount. Red Wind Councils, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. 505- 429-0529. nmregistrations@redwindcouncils. org. RedWindCouncils.org.

Northern & Central New Mexico

SUNDAY, MAY 27 - FRIDAY, JUNE 1 Tibetan Healing Movement Retreat –5pm Arrival day. Learn traditional Tibetan Buddhist methods to release blocks and open subtle body channels. Boost self-healing capacity, calm your mind and develop energy. Includes Lu Jong, Tsa Lung and Tog Chöd. $885. Shambhala Mountain, 151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes, CO. TibetanHealingMovement. com/ thm-retreat-1/.

MONDAY, MAY 28 Holistic Summer Camp for Children – May 28Aug 10. Ages 5-12. METHA youth enrichment and mentorship program. Curriculum guides children into self-awareness by embracing individuality and cultivating values such as kindness and compassionate communication. Camp program features gentle yoga, visual arts and crafts, field trips and intuitive development games. $111/per week. Email: SantaFeMetha@gmail.com,.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 29 Howl at the Flower Full Moon: Healing Sound Immersion with Bowls – 7-9pm. Time for the healing release of full moon energy. Guided, meditative, vocalization with Sacred Bowls. Held in a private residence. RSVP a day in advance via email to receive the address. $12. Holistic Voice Lab/Marie Black Studio, 4 min. off I-40 & Coors, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@marieblackstudio.com.

plan ahead FRIDAY, JUNE 1 An Herbs in the Field Experience: Camping Trip – Jun 1-3. This immersion experience in the Jemez Mountains will explore early summer medicine plants, medicine making in the field, food as medicine, field first aid and building an herbal community in nature. $225; camping fees included; limit 12 participants. Information and to register: Milagro Herbs, 505-820-6321. MilagroHerbs.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Astrology Discussion Group – 11am-12:30pm. Gemini is ruled by the Planet Mercury. This air sign is about thoughts and communication. Join a discussion on why your thoughts create your reality. All levels welcome. Free, donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave, Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. Light.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Embracing Intuition Tele-course – 1-3pm. What is intuition? Learn simple techniques for accessing, discerning and trusting your inner guidance, as well as support for empaths, those sensitive to energy. Three-week course. $140, $125/sign up by June 1. Your Divine Light, Tele-course. 505-4381074. YourDivineLight.biz.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Healing Intensive Retreats – Jun 15-21, 22-28, 29Jul 3. Master Mingtong Gu’s most in-depth Qigong training for transforming all types of chronic health challenges and developing a deeply nourishing spiritual practice. Reserve early for $350. The Chi Center for Wisdom Healing Qigong, Galisteo Basin. 800-959-2892. ChiCenter.com/HPPretreat.

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save the date SATURDAY, JUNE 16 TUESDAY, JUNE 19

Amma in New Mexico. Free Public Programs – June 16, 10 am & 7 pm; June 19, Devi Bhava, 7pm. Meet Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader, revered for her message of selfless love and compassion toward all. Millions worldwide have been inspired by Amma’s initiatives to address global issues. You are invited to meet Amma and receive her individual, heartfelt hug. Arrive 90 minutes prior for a free token. Paid Retreat – June 17-19. Pre-registration required. More info: Amma.org, Amritapuri.org. Hilton Buffalo Thunder Resort, 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe.

save the date SATURDAY, JUNE 16 & SUNDAY, JUNE 17

Ageless Living Conference Weekend & PBS Taping – Friday 7pm & Saturday 9am6pm. The second of three 2018 inspirational NM Ageless Living Conference & PBS Series. Wisdom Keepers: David Suzuki, Gay & Katie Hendricks, Thomas Moore, Lee Zoltoff, George & Sedena Cappannelli, Grandmother Flordemayo. AgeNation & Empower New Mexico invite you into a journey of discovery and empowerment for all ages! Tickets: AgelessLivingSeries.com. $49-$139 includes both days: 505-470-6295.

save the date THURSDAY, JUNE 21

Prana Vinyasa 300 Hr Certification – 8 am - 6 pm, Begin your journey on this auspicious summer solstice weekend of light through our revolutionary, world-recognized Prana Vinaysa Flow certification program. Join a global community while also learning in the magical land of New Mexico. Modular format, element oriented, energetically based Yoga Alliance recognized 300 HR program. $500 weekend rate, $2950 early bird full. YTT, New Mexico School of Yoga. 505-268-0918. Register@nmschoolofyoga.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com/Prana-Vinyasa-Flow/.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 The Internal Work – Jun 22-24. 9am-5pm. Learn the latest research on myofascial pelvic floor therapy, brain mapping and orgasm, and the history of cultural/societal perception of the vagina. $675. Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. 505-503-5137. LgVonStein@gmail.com. BlueDesert.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Non-traditional Silent Meditation Retreat – Attend 1 to 7 days. June 23, 3pm – June 30 5pm.. Silent retreat. Daily schedule of sittings, group inquiry, and meetings with the retreat leader. Nontraditional approach to this intimate, human work. Silent listening, deep opening, healing. $60/day, $290/week; includes food, lodging; in mountains near Abq. NM Center for Meditative Inquiry and Retreat, 144 Sedillo Hill Rd, Tijeras, 505-2810684. Orders@cuttsreviews.com. MeditationNM. Wordpress.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 – SUNDAY, JULY 29 Usui/Holy Fire II Reiki I&II Class – 9am-6:30pm. Anyone can learn the powerful and simple relaxation technique called Reiki, that promotes healing physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Class Fee $410. To register and for Santa Fe location call 970-903-2547 or email Teresa Jantz at TouchpointTherapy@gmail.com. Online registration at TouchpointTherapy.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Dancing with Nature Women’s Retreat – Experience the transformative power of the present moment and explore the Infinite Love, Joy and Peace of your True Nature. Play with Majestic Horses (Equine Assisted Learning), Healing Waters, Deep Meditation, Mindful Yoga, Vibrant Organic Food, Drum and Dance under the Stars and rejuvenate with Luscious Self-Care. Joyful Journey Hot Springs, Moffat Colorado. Contact Kristina Heim at 877792-4527. DancingwithNature.us.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Red Awakening Sedona – Aug 31-Sept 3. 9am6pm. A gentle, both guided and self-paced, spiritual immersion experience at the sacred and magical Sedona, AZ. Non-interrupted time away for selfdiscovery, healing, soul guidance, self-assessment and empowerment. $49-$1399 booking options. Santa Fe Metha, 561-325-8640. SantaFeMetha@ gmail.com. RedAwakeningSedona.com.

save the date SATURDAY JUNE 23

Healthy Living Day – 1-4pm. Come and celebrate a vibrant, inspired life The subject is “Start Living a Long, Happy Life Now”. Learn and experience: Rethinking your ideas about aging; 3 life habits for a long, happy life; 3 powers you can develop for selfreliance; Longevity exercises and mindfulness techniques. SEED for Health campaign presentation and exciting performances too. Ticket $25 including “I’ve Decided to Live 120 Years” book. Please call for ticket. ABQ NE 505- 797-2211, ABQ NW 505-792-5111, Santa Fe 505-820-2211.

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Give a little love to a child, and you get a great deal back. ~John Ruskin

SATURDAY, JULY 7

Become an Intuition Practitioner – 18 Saturdays, 12-2pm + 3-day retreat. In this deeply transformational training we will connect deeply with our higher selves, the Earth and - during our 3-day retreat time - with equines, to identify and strengthen our unique intuitive gifts. No healing or equine background required. All aspects of setting up your successful intuitive practice will be provided. Space is limited to 3 participants. Call Chantal for more info or to reserve your space. Payment plan & pay-in-full discounts. Call for pricing/ details. Your Divine Light, 505-438-1074. Info@yourdivinelight.biz. YourDivineLight.biz.

May 2018

on going events

daily(all month) Horses & Donkeys Helping You – By appointment. Equine assisted intuitive sessions allow you to relieve stress, embrace well-being, confidence, joy, peace, empowerment & your inner light. $260/2 hours, $395/3-session package. Your Divine Light. 505-438-1074. YourDivineLight.biz. Horses Can Lead The Way – By appointment. Horses can lead the way through your self-doubt and lack of clarity. Experience equine guided healing, a powerful alternative coaching/counseling approach, with Lynn Clifford, LMHC, EAGALA. No experience needed; all unmounted. 505-2315353. LynnClifford.com

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

monday Spiritual Naturopathy – 2pm CT. Online radio 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. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Energetic, integrated prana flow yoga with teachers and students of the New Mexico School Yoga. Intelligent sequencing, seasonally aligned and joyful. Donation. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505- 268-0918. Register@ NMSchoolOfYoga.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com/.

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.

Northern & Central New Mexico

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.

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

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

Five Seasons Medical Qigong Class – 9:3010:45am. 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. 505216-1750. Jane@ FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. FiveSeasonsMedicine.com.