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18 HEALTHY CLIMATE, HEALTHY PEOPLE Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

20 HEALTHY HOUSE Easy Ways to Green It Up

22 CHANGING OUR DIET TO COOL THE CLIMATE Good Food Choices Enable Global Health

24 PAUL HAWKEN Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming

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his month’s issue is dedicated to our dear Mother Earth. People in over 190 countries around the globe will celebrate Earth Day with community events tailored to share our love and respect for our beloved Earth. Our relationship with this wondrous, enormous planet we reside on is of the utmost importance, for a variety of reasons—including preserving her beauty for future generations. And yet, for many of us, when we morph into adults we somehow lose our precious connection to her in the busyness of life. Sure, we do our eco-responsible duties such as turning off the water while brushing our teeth, opt for electric cars if we can afford their price tags and we know which bin to put our recyclables into. But many of us have lost that wonder, that amazing, childlike delight in mother nature’s offerings. Think back to when you were a kid and all those wonderful memories of time spent in nature. I bet your mind could easily be filled with scenes of your younger self running barefoot through tickly grass on a warm summer day, climbing the strong branches of majestic trees, laying on your back watching fluffy clouds pass by, sticking your nose into pretty flowers to inhale their beautiful scents, or chasing beautiful butterflies and dragonflies. We don’t have to be children to appreciate earth’s offerings. Next time you take a walk, stop to watch that cute little insect making its way up the trunk of that tree. The more nature moments we can squeeze in between running errands and climbing the corporate ladder, the happier, and more connected we’ll feel. Make every day Earth Day and get out there and celebrate our beautiful, glorious planet and all her fabulous offerings.

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r. Robyn Benson and Dr. Christy Wise are offering a one-of-a-kind makeover retreat April 27 to 29 at Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health in Santa Fe. “How do you envision a new you?” asks Dr. Benson. “During this retreat, you’ll find out what is holding you back while you discover how to powerfully embrace and fuel your deepest desires, purpose and prosperity. You’ll learn to ignite your passionate drive and express your unique gifts while living your embodied, badass self.” Both doctors agree that the healing mecca of Santa Fe is an ideal place to begin a powerful journey of awakening. “The pristine beauty of the land of enchantment will embrace you for your quantum leap that will positively impact your entire life,” says Dr. Wise. Retreat participants will be immersed in a culture of transformation and wellness. “You will leave feeling uplifted, stronger and empowered with a greater vision for your life and effective tools to sustain your progress,” adds Dr. Benson. “Know when you play full out in these 2.5 days, your life will never be the same again.”

he next 500-hour hypnotherapy course begins June 4 at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque. After completing the first 300 hours of modules one through three, students are eligible for certification as hypnotherapists with the International Board of Hypnotherapy. By also completing the additional 100 hours of module four, which covers pain management techniques and accelerated healing, they become eligible for the professional designation of certified medical support clinical hypnotherapist. Module five is a 100-hour elective that covers natal regression and past-life therapy, for a total of 500 hours of training. Students have traveled from 29 countries and all 50 states to attend the school. Academy Director Tim Simmerman Sierra states, “Our state licensed hypnosis courses and clinical hypnotherapy training have led the field in hypnotherapy education for almost 30 years. The 500-hour accelerated certification course in hypnotherapy is held three times a year and is taught in two-week modules.” Location: 2132 Osuna Rd., NE, Ste. B, Albuquerque. To register, call 505-767-8030 or toll free at 877-983-1515 or visit HypnotherapyAcademy.com/course-content. See ad on page 25.

Meditation Retreat Offers Healing, Renewal

he NM Center for Meditative Inquiry and Retreat is offering an extended retreat from June 23 to June 30. Participants are welcome to attend from 1 to 7 days of silence and meditation in a spacious lodge in the national forest just 15 minutes east of Albuquerque. The retreat is free of traditional trappings and is accessible to people from any background. There are formal and informal periods of sitting, walking, a daily group inquiry/dialogue, a daily talk, and individual meetings with the resident teacher. The spirit of the retreat is a simple, deeply honest inquiry—together and alone. The resident teacher, Jay Cutts, has attended retreats for over 40 years and is a senior student of the late Toni Packer, of the Springwater (NY) Center. Packer began in Zen practice but evolved a direct, simple and very human approach to meditation and the unfolding of our human condition, in much the same way as teachers like Krishnamurti, Eckhardt Tolle and Byron Katie. Cost: $60 per day or $290 for 7 days, including food and lodging. There are free introductory seminars on April 14 and May 5. For more information, call 505-281-0684 or visit MeditationNM.wordpress.com.

Limited to 15 women. Embody the new you by calling to schedule a preliminary interview with Dr. Wise and Dr. Benson at 505-9861089. For more information, visit RobynBenson.com/womensretreat. See article, page 13.

Qigong for Life Online Training Program

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e know that if you’re a relative newcomer to qigong, and to Wisdom Healing (Zhineng) Qigong in particular, it can seem like there’s an infinite amount you don’t know… and a very small amount that you’ve only just begun to learn,” affirms Master Mingtong Gu, founder of The Chi Center in Santa Fe. With this in mind, The Chi Center has made it easy to help qigong practitioners build up a consistent daily practice routine and develop their innate capacity for healing and health, with consistent access to a Qigong Master through their Qigong for Life online training program. “Modern technology and ancient qigong practices work perfectly together to empower you to learn and grow in your Wisdom Healing Qigong practice,” says Master Gu. “It is an excellent conduit for the teachings, practices and energetic connection you need in order to progress in your healing capabilities.” The Chi Center specializes in using audio and video technology, plus easy-to-use online learning platforms to deliver teaching and healing for their students, through accessible, comprehensive online training programs available 24/7. To find out more about getting started in The Chi Center’s signature online training program, Qigong for Life, visit ChiCenter.com/QFL1. See ad, page 29. April 2018

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Eye Reading for the Soul

io-Optic Holography (BOH) is an evolution of iridology, which has been a way of reading the state of the physical body through the eyes for at least 150 years. Robert Tennyson Stevens, the creator of Mastery Systems, coined the term Bio-Optic Holography based on his lifelong study of iridology, along with language and body language and how they are intertwined with consciousness. According to Stevens, if we are consciousness residing in a physical body, it only makes sense that our body is an extension of that consciousness. Mahara Daniel, certified Bio-Optic Holography eye reader and Life Upgrade Coach through Mastery Systems, is excited to introduce this empowering system to Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. “In a BOH reading your eyes are the map that show a direct way in to your core beliefs that have kept you from your courage, your power, joy, love, prosperity, enthusiasm and your thriving life,” she explains. “Using the power of conscious language and tools to transform your ‘glitches’ in to your strengths, you will be deeply empowered to re-create your world into your highest choice.” Mahara Daniel’s office is located at 1421 Luisa St., Ste. N in Santa Fe. For more information visit HighHealthNow.com or call 505-780-0565. See ad, page19.

Prana Vinyasa 300 Hour Certification

rana Vinyasa Flow, internationally recognized yoga program, is a unique, full-spectrum approach to the art of living and embodying the flow of yoga created by yogini Shiva Rea. The New Mexico School of Yoga, an affiliate school within Prana Vinyasa Flow, offers Prana Vinyasa 300-hour certification courses starting June 21. Taught as intensive weekend modules, the school’s format allows individuals flexibility for payments, travel and study time. Students have the option to register for the entire 300-hour Prana Vinyasa Certification program or register for open weekend immersion training weekends. During this advanced vinyasa-based training students will learn to understand the link between the five elements, sequencing, Ayurveda and guidelines for self-healing. In addition, the course features 20 Prana Vinyasa sequences for teaching, self-integration and study; online support and programming with document sequences, concepts and more; advanced concepts in anatomy and asana alignment; the art and arc of Prana Vinyasa Flow class structure and design; and how to integrate living Ayurveda to support their teaching path. Students will also have access to private online courses with Shiva Rea and participate in the global online community to network and meet yogis from all around the world. Early bird rates available. For more information, call 505-268-0918, email register@nmschoolofyoga.com or visit nmSchoolOfYoga.com/prana-vinyasa-flow. See ad, page 20.

Energy Clearing Sessions

anelle Becklund of InnerSpiral Hypnotherapy is offering a special on one-hour energy healing sessions throughout the month April. During these sessions, she uses her intuitive abilities to help clear energetic cords, pull out unwanted energy, and connect with healing guides to help clear the energy body. “This can be a great way to help in the spring cleaning process,” affirms Becklund, who is able to see and feel different subtle energies in the energy body. While in session, she incorporates chakra healing and makes recommendations that can help each client stay protected from harmful energies and keep their energy cleared. “This can be helpful if you are having issues with fatigue, unhealthy relationships, anxiety, unexplained pain, and psychic attacks,” she says. Becklund is a medium, intuitive, reader and hypnotist. “The benefits of doing an energy clearing is that it can help to release unwanted energy or attachments into the light so that you can have more clarity, balance, and peace of mind,” she adds. Cost: $60 per session during the month of April. InnerSpiral Hypnotherapy is located at 1111 Carlisle SE, in Albuquerque. For more information, call 505-321-4121 or visit InnerSpiralHypnotherapy.com. See ad, page 11.

Experience Embodied Awakening

ntuitive Coach/therapist, Susan Spensley, announces Awakened Consciousness groups on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Northeast Albuquerque. According to Spensley, being seen, heard, and felt in a supportive space, helps allow Awakening to occur. “Many experience spiritual disappointment, confusion, and/or endless trying. These states often precede awakening”, she says. The receiving of “Profound Compassion and Radical Acceptance” supports a consciousness shift. It is not necessary to have the ego “handled” in order to awaken. Consciousness shifts begin right where you are at.

For more information, call 505-883-0191, email: susan@iqspirit.com, or www.susanspensley.com. See resource guide listing, page 36. 8

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Free Neurofeedback Treatments

r. Gail M. Bradley, DC, is excited to announce that Desert Motions Chiropractic and CognosyPharm will be at Asbury United Methodist Church in Albuquerque on April 3 and 17 to offer free neurofeedback treatments to the public. These free eight-minute neurofeedback sessions, also known as brain tapping, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon and are on a first come, first served basis. After April 17, free sessions will be held at Desert Motions Chiropractic by appointment. According to Dr. Bradley, “Neurofeedback has all of the benefits of meditation without any of the work. It is the ultimate stress-reducing shortcut to relieving anxiety and panic disorders, sleep issues, depression, PTSD, worry, loss of concentration, lack of joy, seizures, memory lapses, brain fog, headaches and more.” Dr. Gail M. Bradley is a licensed chiropractic physician serving the Albuquerque community since 2013. As a chiropractor with nine years of experience, she is committed to promoting optimal health and well-being for her patients.

Explore the Power of Your Voice

he Cranio Sacral School of the Masters presents The Internal Work being held June 22 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Blue Desert Hale in Tijeras. During this three-day workshop, attendees will learn the latest research on myofascial pelvic floor therapy, brain mapping and orgasm, in addition to the history of, and cultural/ societal perception of the vagina. This women’s only class is open to medical doctors, physical therapists and licensed massage therapists. “Discover what a healthy pelvic floor feels like through meditation, movement and breath work,” says event facilitator, Lauren Rose. “Gain proficiency in self-care so that you can authentically teach your patients. Develop confidence and skill treating intravaginally and intrarectally. This is an integrative, lab centric experiential training exploring intravaginal/rectal manual techniques to treat myofascial, ligamentous and neural restrictions of the of the pelvic floor.” Lauren Rose, MPT, has over 30 years of experience in manual therapy and specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction for men and women. She can be reached at ler@physionm.com or PhysicalTherapynm.com.

arie Black, founder of Marie Black Studio, focuses on the good, the fun, the emerging and the allowing of all things voice. “In a fun and supportive environment, we explore the possibilities of sound arising from true, authentic resonance. From singing to speaking, from improvising sounds and nonlinear languages, we explore the succulent nature of what it means to have a voice,” she says. Black has been on a singer’s journey since age six. Her varied life experience helps her draw from a holistic well so she can tune into each student’s unique needs. She fuses classical voice theory with vocal improvisation, having studied extensively with masters of each. An award-winning singer/ songwriter, she has performed with bands and solo on stages from East to West. She is a graduate of the Transformational Voice Institutes’ Teacher program and a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). “I believe everyone has a beautiful voice waiting to be revealed,” affirms Black. “Singing has the power to transform us. It brings joy to our lives and a sense of connection. Exploring our birthright to sing helps us stay tuned to the mysteries of the universe. Singing has health benefits, too, like lowering cortisol levels. A Swedish study found that when people sing together their hearts beat as one. That’s primal.” Black’s workshops, classes, lessons and community events range from individual singing lessons, coaching for performers, vocal empowerment courses for facilitators and teachers to community vocal jams that range from the ecstatic to the sublime. She also hosts free singing lessons and open mic nights throughout the year and is available to lead CircleSongs or Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Immersions for home concerts and special gatherings.

Cost: $675. For more information and to register, visit CranioMasters.com and BlueDesert.org or call 505-503-5137. See ad, page 5.

For more information, visit MarieBlackStudio.com. Skype sessions are also available. See ad, page 15.

Asbury United Methodist Church is located at 10000 Candelaria Rd. NE in Albuquerque. Desert Motions Chiropractic is located at 4001 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Ste. C in Albuquerque. For more information and to schedule your free session, call 505234-4165 or visit DesertMotionsChiropractic.com. See Resource Guide, page 37.

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Food Policy Councils: Planning for the Future by Helen Henry

or lots of folks, the question of where food comes from is a simple answer: the grocery store. But for many people, where their next meal is coming from is not always an easy answer. According to the New Mexico Department of Health, in 2015, 1 in 4 children in New Mexico had limited or uncertain access to adequate food during the year. Planning for the future, where everyone has access to healthy, nutritious food, is something that can happen at the local level by creating a food policy council. A food policy council is an advisory committee dedicated to working together to assess needs, influence policy, and provide recommendations at all levels of decision-making. This involves bringing together leaders in the community, from the people who grow our food, to those who provide access to food at all levels. An example of how this happens is the Santa Fe Food Policy Council’s Food Plan. To see the food plan and reports, visit SantaFeFoodPolicy.org/food-plan/. Helen Henry works with the Santa Fe Food Policy Council and Farm to Table NM to bring awareness to creating healthy food systems. Call 505-204-6182 or visit FarmToTablenm.org.

pring is here and so is La Montañita Coop’s 28th Annual EarthFest. Join the tradition of celebrating Earth behind La Montañita’s historic Nob Hill store on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and the whole family, including furry friends, are welcome. Each year La Montañita takes over a portion of Silver Avenue that makes room for over one hundred local vendors, social and economic justice organizations, environmental advocacy groups, performers and, of course, La Montañita’s delicious deli foods. The two-block party has a large stage front and center where attendees can enjoy a variety of performances throughout the day while walking about to purchase starter plants early in the spring season and obtaining gardening and farming information from experts in their field. You may even run across a petting zoo filled with baby goats from one of La Montañita’s local vendors, The Old Windmill Dairy. Be sure to come early and enjoy all that La Montañita Co-op EarthFest has to offer as it celebrates over 40 years in the community.

Location: 3500 Central Blvd., Albuquerque. For more information and questions about La Montañita Co-op’s EarthFest, contact Lea Quale, Marketing and Community Director, at lea.quale@lamontanita.coop. See ad, page 29. Northern & Central New Mexico

he first annual Earth Day Santa Fe Conference and Exhibition is being held April 21 and 22 at the Hilton Historic Plaza in Santa Fe. The event will gather experts in the environmental and holistic scene for a weekend of earthconsciousness education, community empowerment, and kindred-connections. Attendees will enjoy free innovative workshops, local and national exhibitors, product demos, live performances, art exhibits and an exclusive networking dinner party. Earth Day Santa Fe is a globally-focused showcase and open invitation to local, national and international eco-brands, wellness advocates, and change-catalysts to further educate our community on how to consciously improve our lives. “Earth Day Santa Fe is intended to open the door for ongoing earth and social positive impact showcase, education and dialogue,” shares event organizer, Maria Baez founder and CEO of HolisticGLOBE magazine. Cost: Free admission with online RSVP. For more information, visit EarthDaySantaFe.com. See ad, page 21.

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Reiki: It’s not just for Practitioners by LaGina Glass

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id you know that Reiki energy healing is not just for those who practice it for a living? In fact, many people who learn Reiki never become Reiki practitioners. There are thousands of folks who learn Reiki for their own health and well-being. Reiki has three levels. The very first level is termed Reiki Level 1 or First-Degree Reiki. In the Usui Reiki system, the first level of Reiki teaches the concept of selfhealing. The students learn the history of Reiki and how to give themselves a Reiki treatment. Self-treatment is an amazing way to stay upbeat and physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally healthy. During class, the students learn and practice the technique. Participants walk away with a self-healing tool to be used daily for a lifetime. Self-treatments are the foundation for a healthy career as a Reiki practitioner and a perfect daily practice to keep in any person’s tool box. Daily practice calms, destresses, boosts the immune system, relieves anxiety, reduces pain, helps with focus and improves sleep. Those seeking a technique that is simple, effective and lasts a lifetime should consider taking a Reiki Level I class. LaGina Glass, founder of Energy Healing with LaGina, is a Reiki practitioner and instructor. Find out more about her offerings at LaGinaGlass.com. See Resource Guide Listing, page 38.

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An Introduction to Radical Aliveness

Radical Aliveness workshop is being held April 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Synergia Ranch in Santa Fe. During this two-day workshop, space is offered for participants to confront old patterns and shed light on the unconscious behaviors that sabotage them from obtaining what they want in their lives. “If you desire true change in your life, we welcome you to come and experience yourself in a way you never have before,” says workshop facilitator Lisa Monagle. According to Ann Bradney, founder and director of Radical Aliveness Institute, Radical Aliveness “. . . is a state in which we are exquisitely present, fully alive, authentic and spontaneous. We are not afraid to know anything about ourselves or about others.” “This ‘deep dive’ workshop is an invitation to expand your horizons, your body, your heart, to witness the other and oneself, to take a step towards an understanding of oneself from a Radical Aliveness point of view,” adds Monagle. Cost: $300 for the workshop, including meals. Early Bird price through April 1: $250. Location: 26 Synergia Rd., Santa Fe. To register or for more information, contact lisamonagle123@yahoo. com or christina@RadicalAliveness.org. See ad, page 12.

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ocal practitioner Srijana, known to many as Jane Barthelemy, is offering a special on her personalized weight loss program during the month of April. The program, which normally runs for $339 is on special for $249 and includes 4 appointments and daily phone support. “This is a weight-loss program specifically tailored for you,” says Srijana. “The first appointment includes a consultation and mental re-patterning for success to dissolve any mental or emotional blocks to weight loss. We look at the root causes of your weight issues, and help you clarify your intentions for your desired weight loss.” Srijana also tests each client for specific problem foods and allergens. “You will receive a suggested daily plan with a list of foods to eat and which ones to avoid. There’s no calorie counting and no deprivation; yet, if you do half of these things, you will lose weight,” she assures. Srijana aka Jane Barthelemy, is a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, Licensed Accunect practitioner, Certified 3rd degree Reiki Master, Certified MogaDao Qigong Guide, MogaDao Sacred Sexuality Instructor, MBA, and a lifetime practitioner of Tibetan Trika Yoga meditation. She lives and practices in Santa Fe and does remote treatments anywhere. Contact Srijana at 505-216-1750 or FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. See ad, page 21.

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When overweight adults exchange refined grain products such as white bread and pasta for whole-grain equivalents, they tend to feel full sooner, eat less, lose weight and experience a reduction in inflammation, the journal Gut reports. Researchers from Denmark’s National Food Institute and the University of Copenhagen studying 50 adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease found that test volunteers realized these benefits by eating whole grains, and rye in particular.

Ingesting a combination of five herbs while making healthy lifestyle changes significantly reduced symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in a recent Australian study of 122 women published in Phytotherapy Research. The herbs were Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort), Paeonia lactiflora (peony) and Tribulus terrestris (tribulus). Menstrual cycles returned to normal duration for 55 percent of the women, and significant improvements occurred in body mass index, pregnancy rates, hormones, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Subjects also exhibited less depression, anxiety and stress.

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High-Fat Diet Risks Multiple Sclerosis Relapse A high-fat diet increases the risk of relapse of multiple sclerosis in children by as much as 56 percent, reports The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. A multi-university study of 219 children also found that each 10 percent increase in saturated fat as a share of total calories tripled the risk of relapse. Inversely, each additional cup of vegetables per week cut the risk of the disease by 50 percent.

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ore and more people seem to have a heightened sensitivity to an allergen of some kind—whether it’s food, pollen, dust or mold—which can cause the immune system to overreact in order to defend itself. The immune system typically responds to a harmful substance, such as wheat, dairy, peanuts or— what is common now in New Mexico—the Juniper pollen when exposed to the body. People with allergies recognize their immune system might work overtime on what appears to be relatively harmless exposure. Individual reactions can range from mild discomfort to a life-threatening situation. General allergy symptoms appear similar to the flu—without the fever. Most people with allergies will display a combination of symptoms like watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, nasal congestion, wheezing, fatigue, coughing, stomach ache, fatigue, irritability, skin irritation and possibly hives. When trying to determine what caused an allergic episode, consider these questions: • • • •

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The answers to these questions will help guide your doctor. Depending on your answers, your unique situation may require further testing with a simple skin or blood test. If you have a food allergy, a simple food allergy test can identify your trigger foods. It also comes with a complete report that includes a list of foods to avoid based on the results. There are many natural solutions that are proven to help reduce allergy symptoms including acupuncture which decreases inflammation, supports the endocrine system and fortifies the detoxification organs; Chinese herbs and homeopathy; natural nasal sprays to clear out the sinus cavity; natural eye drops, and diet therapy. Those ready for a natural solution can contact Santa Fe Soul at 505-986-1089 or by emailing manager@santafesoul.com. Located at 2905 Rodeo Park Dr. E #3 in Santa Fe. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit SantaFeSoul.com.

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A study published in the journal Science found that forests across Asia, Latin America and Africa release 468 tons of carbon per year, equivalent to nearly 10 percent of the annual U.S. carbon footprint. Thus, tropical forests may no longer be acting as carbon sinks and could be releasing more carbon than they store. Lead author Alessandro Baccini, with the Woods Hole Research Center, in Massachusetts, says, “These findings provide the world with a wake-up call on forests. If we’re to keep global temperatures from rising to dangerous levels, we need to drastically reduce emissions and greatly increase forests’ ability to absorb and store carbon.” Researchers think nearly 70 percent of this loss of carbon storage capacity is caused by small-scale degradation from logging, drought and wildfire. Researchers say that policies to curb deforestation, reduce degradation and restore the integrity of the land could turn forests back into carbon sinks.

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Solar energy is now the cheapest form of new energy in dozens of countries, with recordsetting solar farms being built worldwide. Researchers have been investigating ways to make transparent solar panels that resemble glass that could be used as window panels at the same time as converting the light that shines on them into electricity. “Highly transparent solar cells represent the wave of the future for new solar applications,” explains materials scientist Richard Lunt, Ph.D., from Michigan State University. “We analyzed their potential and show that by harvesting only invisible light, these devices have the potential of generating a similar amount of electricity as rooftop solar while providing additional functionality to enhance the efficiency of buildings, automobiles and mobile electronics.” As reported in Nature Energy, his team has developed a transparent, luminescent, solar concentrator that looks like clear glass, covered in small, organic molecules adept at capturing only ultraviolet and near-infrared wavelengths of light. The visible light that enables human vision isn’t obstructed, so we can see through the cell. If scaled up to cover the billions of square feet of glass surfaces throughout the U.S., it could potentially supply about 40 percent of our country’s energy needs.

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UK furniture and design company Pentatonic has invented the Trashpresso, a solar-powered, mini-recycling plant that transforms plastic waste into usable architectural tiles. Pentatonic doesn’t use raw goods that create excess waste because they are committed to using materials for their products that incorporate some element of recycling, says co-founder Johann Bodecker. They want their products to be reusable, too, so they don’t use glues, resins, paints or formaldehydes to create them, a philosophy that influences all company decisions. The Trashpresso can be used in offthe-grid places where traditional recycling plants would be impractical. It sorts, shreds and compresses trash into plastic fibers to create fully formed tiles. The invention has attracted the attention of companies that want to reduce their own contribution to plastic waste and ocean pollution. Starbucks UK, for example, has commissioned Pentatonic to turn their coffee shop waste into furniture, including bean bag chairs produced from plastic bottles and cups.

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In July 2017, historic new research from environmental nonprofit CDP, in collaboration with the Climate Accountability Institute, revealed in The Carbon Majors Report that 71 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions since 1988 can be traced to just 100 fossil fuel producers. It’s the first in a series of planned publications to improve transparency and highlight the role companies and their investors could play in tackling climate change. Offenders ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and Chevron are among the highest-emitting investor-owned companies. If fossil fuels continue to be extracted at the same rate for the next 28 years as they were between 1988 and 2017, global average temperatures would be on course to rise by 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this century, likely causing catastrophic consequences, including substantial species extinction and global food scarcity risks. Read the report at Tinyurl.com/ CarbonTop100List.

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The 147th annual Arbor Day on April 27 encourages tree planting worldwide to replenish lost tree cover including trees wiped out in the recent fires in California and hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. The Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) is committed to providing 5 million trees in these areas alone. More than 3,400 U.S. communities will participate as an ADF Tree City. Visit Tinyurl.com/USATreeCityDirectory for a current list and criteria for new communities to apply. The ADF Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees.org) supports treegrowing programs for 200 nonprofit member groups nationwide via funding, information sharing and forging helpful connections. Trees are much more than aesthetics, says Program Manager Dana Karcher, who most recently welcomed Community Greening, in Delray Beach, Florida, and Outdoor Circle, in Hawaii, into the fold. “Trees clean the air, are a habitat for animals, retain storm water and more.” An affiliated nonprofit program online at NeighborWoodsMonth.org encourages tree planting each October. Billings, Montana, earned the latest Arbor Day Celebration Award after 12 elementary schools there engaged in environmental education stations and 180 volunteers planted and pruned trees. Other recent biannual award winners included California’s ReLeaf program and the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum. The need was great even before the world’s forests lost 73.4 million acres of tree cover in 2016, a 51 percent increase over 2015, due to poor forest management, climate change-driven drought and fires, says Global Forest Watch. Hopeful global signs: The largest-ever tropical reforestation project in the Brazilian Amazon aims to plant 73 million trees in the next six years on 70,000 acres. A New Zealand participation goal for the Billion Trees Planting Programme targets planting 100 million trees annually for a decade. In July 2017, volunteers in Madhya Pradesh, India, planted 66,750,000 tree saplings in 12 hours, exceeding the previous record by Uttar Pradesh of 50 million in 24 hours, as part of India’s reforestation pledge of 2 billion new trees by 2030. A $10 annual ADF membership fee includes 10, six-inch-tall seedlings to plant or to donate to a national forest. Karcher’s paramount planting tip: “Dig the hole twice as wide and the same depth of the root ball. If it’s too deep, it’ll suffocate. Give roots space to grow.” NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

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Shamanic Earth Ways in the Era of Woman by Mary Jo Fernandez Earth ways do not belong to one race, but to all people. They are given to anyone who hears the heart of the Earth and enters the dream of her magnificent promise of awakening and justice. — Ohki Forest, Dreaming the Councils Ways: True Native Teachings from the Red Lodge

ative ways have been lived, tested and shared for over 100,000 years. They’ve endured despite natural and human catastrophes because of their universal truths, far-reaching vision, and the accuracy of their ancient prophecies. For over 30 years spiritual teacher Ohki Forest, of Mohawk descent known as Ohki, initiated into Maya, Mongolian and Native shamanic lineages, has come to the U.S. from her home in Chiapas, Mexico, to teach shamanic ways as a vital spiritual path for modern times. Opening forgotten doors, introducing revolutionary spiritual perspectives and guiding students with kind, yet piercing insights, she illuminates this time-honored path to align with Mother Earth’s powers of guidance and healing. Through her non-profit, Red Wind Councils, Ohki has created a web of relationships that helps rural health, education and permaculture programs.

With donations from the U.S., hundreds of Maya communities have regained hope, dignity and the return of their cultural and spiritual legacies in the midst of institutionalized racism, global corporatism and extreme poverty. From April 30 to June 2, Ohki returns to Santa Fe to share a powerful teaching program offering indigenous ceremonies and healing initiations, Native teachings and sacred practices for breaking through illusions and fears to align and enhance our human spirit. She warmly invites people to enter the beauty and strength of her Red Lodge teachings in drum circles, mini-retreats and private guidance for Spirit Animal retrieval, and Native healings. She also brings exquisite crafts from Maya artists, the sales of which return 100 percent to indigenous women, providing vital support for social justice projects in Chiapas. In the 10 seminars Ohki offers this spring, she speaks of an ancient prophecy from Mongolia—that humanity has now entered a 5,400-year cycle called the Era of Woman, the “Restitution of Women,” a cosmic empowerment announcing the return of Council Ways. That with the end of linear and pyramidal ways of thinking and living, hurting people and planet, true balance and justice can return to our world. This Era of Woman urges everyone to assume greater responsibility for caring for our beloved Earth and for re-creating

circular ways of leading and living based on Earth’s sacred dreaming of this world. Of the Hummingbird Tree of Life teaching taking place May 19, she says, “The transformation of patriarchal paradigms won’t happen on its own but requires a revolution by and from the Earth. To enlarge our human Tree of Consciousness, we need strong roots, decisive and spiritual actions.” For this, she shares ancient prophecies for the times ahead and effective practices for preparing us wisely. Ohki also emphasizes the importance of letting old forms die. “Modern Western culture has always exhibited a great fear of death. Yet for Native people, Death is a regenerative transition where Death Mother is said to announce the end of the illusion of death.” Whether participating with Ohki at her Red Wind Medicine Center of Santa Fe in a transformative Fire Dance May 5, learning about true leadership with Crow Council May 17, exploring Maya Dreaming mysteries May 20, or releasing and burning away ingrained karmic chains May 26, there are circles for all. Ohki Native “fast track” kindles spiritual liberation and offers a unique and unforgettable opportunity. With her vast knowledge, characteristic humor and penetrating wisdom, she midwifes people into an inspired vision of egolessness, wellbeing and balance, a dream shared by all in our deepest selves and collective memory. Full Program and private sessions April 30 to June 2. For more information, call 505429-0529, email nmregistrations@redwindcouncils.org, visit OhkiForest.com or RedWindCouncils.org. and Save-theDate in the Calendar for more information.

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Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

by Lisa Marshall

amantha Ahdoot’s son Isaac was 9 years old when he collapsed from the heat while playing clarinet at band camp. It had been a record-hot summer following a mild winter and early spring, and Dr. Ahdoot, an Alexandria, Virginia, pediatrician, had already noticed a string of unusual cases: A toddler had contracted Lyme disease in the once tick-free region of Northern Maine. A teenager had suffered an asthma attack in February, a full month before she usually started taking allergy medicine. A displaced grade-schooler from out of town arrived traumatized after fleeing a hurricane-ravaged home with her family. But it wasn’t until she saw her son laying on a gurney in the emergency room with an IV in his arm that she fully connected the dots. 18

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“I was aware that the weather had changed a lot since I was kid. But it really didn’t hit home until that day that climate change could affect my health and the health of my children personally,” recalls Ahdoot. “I realized it would be a betrayal of my duty as a pediatrician to sit back and do nothing about it.”

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health issue today. In one recent survey of 1,200 allergists, 48 percent said climate change is already affecting their patients a “great deal” or a “moderate amount.” In another survey of lung specialists, 77 percent said they were seeing patient symptoms grow more severe due to worsening climate-related air quality. In a sweeping review published last October in The Lancet medical journal, a team of healthcare professionals proclaimed that the human symptoms of climate change are “unequivocal and potentially irreversible,” noting that since 2000, the number of people in the United States exposed to heat waves annually has risen by about 14.5 million, and the number of natural disasters annually has increased 46 percent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also begun to weigh in with a Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative to help local health departments brace for everything from the hazardous air quality associated with more forest fires to the spread of vector-borne diseases like Zika and West Nile as the range and season of mosquitoes and ticks expands. Meanwhile, groups like the newly formed and expansive Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, to which Ahdoot belongs, are being proactive. Its doctors are greening their offices, swapping cars for bikes, buses or carpooling, lobbying lawmakers and encouraging their patients to undertake measures to prevent the problem from worsening. In the process, they say, they might even improve their own health. “We want the public to understand that climate change is not just about polar bears or receding glaciers in the Arctic, but also about our children and our health here and now,” says Ahdoot.

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Flora and Fauna Issues

During the past century, average temperatures have increased between 1.3 and 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit, with annual increases accelerating in recent years as 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017 all set records for ambient heat. Such rising temperatures, combined with increased rain and record-high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, can have a significant impact on plants— both those that irritate or nourish us, says Howard Frumkin, a medical doctor who co-authored the Lancet report and teaches environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Washington, in Seattle. Wild, allergy-inducing plants like ragweed and poison ivy are flourishing. Poison ivy is growing faster, larger and more toxic as excess carbon prompts it to produce more of its rash-inducing compound, urushiol. “We are seeing the season for ragweed productivity expanding, with pollen levels rising higher and earlier and lasting longer by several weeks,” advises Frumkin. In 2016, residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, endured a ragweed season that was 21 days longer than in 1990. Other, desirable crops, like grains, do worse in hotter carbonrich climes, producing less protein and other nutrients, Frumkin notes. Meanwhile, bugs are thriving, with longer seasons and wider ranges in which to reproduce. Mosquitoes’ capacity to transmit dengue fever— the world’s fastest-growing mosquitoborne illness—has risen by 11 percent since 1950, more than half of that just since 1990, according to the Lancet report. Further, the tick that carries Lyme disease is now present in 46 percent of U.S. counties, up from 30 percent in 1998. “My physician colleagues used to treat two or three cases a month during tick season,” says Dr. Nitin Damle, a physician at South County Internal Medicine, in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

“Now each of us sees 40 to 50 new cases each season.”

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Rising heat can also aggravate lung conditions because it promotes the production of ozone, a major lung irritant. With prolonged heat often come wildfires. When one burned for three months in North Carolina in a recent summer, researchers discovered that residents of counties affected by the smoke plume showed a 50 percent increase in emergency trips due to respiratory illness. Like Isaac, more kids are ending up in hospitals due to soaring temperatures, with U.S. emergency room visits for heat illnesses up by 133 percent between 1997 and 2006. Ahdoot recalls a young football player from Arkansas that showed signs of weakness and fatigue during practice, but wasn’t treated right away. He ended up with heat stroke, kidney failure and pulmonary edema and ultimately required kidney dialysis. “Every summer now, I see the impacts of increasing temperatures and heat waves on kids,” she says. Climate change can also impact mental health, according to a recent review by the American Psychological Association. Exposure to natural disasters can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. Plus, according to research institutions including the University of California, San Diego, and Iowa State University, chronic heat, especially at night, can interfere with sleep and even lead to aggressive behavior. Then there’s the worry about what to do about it, and whether it will be enough. “When you talk with people about what is affecting them, climate is definitely one of the things stressing them out,” says Thomas Doherty, Psy.D., a psychologist in Portland, Oregon. “There’s a sense of mystery and powerlessness around it that weighs on people.”

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In the Kitchen Defrosting trays have been available for a while, and although they aren’t a miracle solution, they are eco-friendly and easy to clean; thawing most meats, seafood and vegetables usually takes just 30 to 60 minutes. It’s one way to avoid using the microwave. Most cutting boards of sustainable bamboo or cork originate in China, creat-

On the Floor ing a big carbon footprint. Glass boards are breakable and hard on knives. Consider planet-friendly boards made of recycled cardboard and food-grade plastic combined with flax husks. A countertop convection oven set

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about 25 degrees lower circulates heated air to cook food 25 to 30 percent faster and more evenly than a conventional oven; it uses less energy and has fewer emissions. Foods come out crispier, which also makes for great veggie chips. A conventional oven is still best for soufflés, breads or cakes that rise as they bake. Replace chemical-coated nonstick pans, disposable parchment paper and aluminum foil with reusable, eco-friendly, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved silicone mats. They are easy to clean, affordable and available in many sizes and shapes. Run the dishwasher when full and at night. Off-peak hours won’t cut the electric bill, but are more efficient for the power plant, reducing its energy footprint. Skip the garbage disposal to save water and energy. Use food waste for plantnurturing compost. Plastics numbered 1, 3, 6 or 7 are prone to leaching into food or drinks. Recycle or repurpose those already on hand to store craft items, small toys or office supplies.

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Keep floors clean and healthy by leaving shoes at the door. They track in dirt, pesticides, chemicals, pet waste and leaked fluids from vehicles. Slippers or socks with a grip sole keep feet warm and prevent falls. Bamboo flooring is sustainable and eco-friendly, but is also shipped from China. Using local products reduces shipping costs, supports American businesses and can give the home a unique design. “Logs salvaged from the bottom of the Penobscot River turn into flooring, ceilings and accent walls,” advises Tom Shafer, coowner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “The cold temperature preserves the wood and gives it a natural patina. It’s now available in peel-and-stick, affordable planks called timberchic. Planks have an eco-friendly, UV-cured finish.” For more flooring tips, see Tinyurl. com/Eco-FriendlyFloors.

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and child-safe plants. Use fast-drying towels up to four times before washing. Hand towels see more frequent use, so change every other day. Longer wear makeup stays longer on a washcloth; to prevent reintroducing germs to the face, use a facecloth only once. All-natural cleaning products are easy to find or make. For some tips, see Tinyurl. com/LovelyEcoLoo.

In the Bedroom From sheets and bedding to a fluffy robe, choose eco-friendly organic cotton in white, or colored with environmentally safe, non-metallic dyes. Blue light from a smartphone, computer, tablet or TV can foster sleeplessness. “I keep all devices out of my bedroom and block all unnatural light,” says Leslie Fischer, an eco-minded mom and entrepreneur in Chicago, who reviews mattresses for adults and babies at SustainableSlumber. com. “I sleep on a fantastic mattress that won’t fill my room with pollution.” A good pillow is a necessity. Citrus Sleep rates the Top Ten Eco Options at

Tinyurl.com/NaturalPillowPicks. Mattresses should be replaced every eight years. In the U.S., an average of 50,000 end up in landfills each day. California law requires manufacturers to create a statewide recycling program for mattresses and box springs. An $11 recycling fee, collected upon each sale, funds the Bye Bye Mattress program. Connecticut and Rhode Island also recycle them. “An alternative is extending mattress use with a topper,” says Omar Alchaboun, founder of topper-maker Kloudes, in Los Angeles.

What and Where to Recycle Find out where and what to recycle at Earth911.com. Enter the item and a zip code or call 1-800-cleanup. Going green is money-saving, environmentally wise and coming of age, which makes eco-friendly products easier to access. Earth Day is a perfect time to make simple changes that can have long-lasting and far-reaching results. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Good Food Choices Enable Global Health

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hree years ago, the New York Times added a new word to the world’s food vocabulary: Climatarian (n.) A diet whose primary goal is to reverse climate change. This includes eating locally produced food (to reduce energy spent in transportation), choosing pork and poultry instead of beef and lamb (to limit gas emissions), and using every part of ingredients (apple cores, cheese rinds, etc.) to limit food waste. Changing our food choices to support this model can have a ripple effect. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in a 2017 study published in the journal Climatic Change, looked at how diets impact personal health, the healthcare system and climate. They found that adopting a more plant-based diet reduces the relative risk of coronary heart disease, colorectal cancer and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 40 percent. National annual health care costs could drop from $93 billion to $77 billion. Direct greenhouse gas emissions could annually drop 489 to 1,821 pounds per person. Such an approach involves considering the related water usage, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint—the energy required to cultivate, harvest and NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

transport food—plus processing associated food waste. Here are some top choices.

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Hydroponic greens are hands-down winners. The Shelton Family Farm, near Whittier, North Carolina, weekly produces 10,000 to 12,000 heads of hydroponically grown Bibb lettuce. The controlled environment and carefully engineered nutrient delivery systems maximize all resources. “It’s an enclosed system that runs 24/7, and it’s highly efficient from a waterusage standpoint because we recycle the water,” says William Shelton Jr., a fourthgeneration family farmer. “The only water that’s actually consumed is what’s taken up and transpired through the plants.” In a moderate climate, energy costs to recycle the water and keep the plants at an even temperature are moderate, as well. Dry-tilled heirloom tomatoes, okra, melons and quinoa are drought-tolerant and only use available rainfall.

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Plants beat meat. “Livestock farming produces from 20 to 50 percent of all

manmade greenhouse gas emissions,” says nutritionist and climate activist Jane Richards, of GreenEatz, in Mountain View, California. “You can reduce your footprint by a quarter by cutting down on red meats such as beef and lamb.” An exception is the vegetarian staple of rice. According to researchers at Project Drawdown, a climate solutions organization in Sausalito, California, rice cultivation is responsible for at least 10 percent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and up to 19 percent of global methane emissions. New farming techniques, like mid-season draining of the rice paddies, could cut methane emissions by at least 35 percent. Richards notes, “Meat, cheese and eggs have the highest carbon footprint; fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, much lower. The carbon footprint of a vegetarian diet is about half that of a meat-lover’s diet.” Root crops such as carrots, radishes, potatoes and beets have a lower carbon footprint than above-ground plants due to less food waste. A beautiful beet is easier to grow than a bell pepper that blemishes more easily. Seasonal, regional fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey have a lighter carbon impact because they are transported shorter distances. Usually what grows best in a region and is consumed locally is also best for the climate. Foods naturally suited to their environment grow and taste better, and are packed with more nutrients, reports Sustainable

Table, an educational nonprofit that builds healthy communities through sustainable eating habits (SustainableTable.org).

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New agricultural developments can also benefit our climate environment. According to Project Drawdown research, perennial grains and cereals could be pivotal in reaching soil, carbon and energy targets. The Land Institute, in Salina, Kansas, has been working with the Rodale Institute, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to develop a perennial wheat that would not have to be planted from seed each year. This would save soil, carbon and both human and machine energy. Kernza, a new perennial grain proven to prosper in natural grasslands like the Great Plains, is not yet widely distributed. Maria Speck, author of Simply Ancient Grains, advises, “With up to 15-foot-long roots, it can be harvested for five years and uses less fertilizer than conventional wheat. Kernza tastes almost like a cross between rice and wheat—sweet, grassy, mesmerizing.” Michael Pollan, author of Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual and creator of the film Food, Inc., suggests we keep it simple: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Climatarians would add another guideline—eat as locally as possible. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Paul Hawken Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming by Linda Sechrist

or author Paul Hawken, a leading environmental entrepreneur working with a coalition of research fellows, advisors and expert reviewers, the climate goal is drawdown, or reversing global warming—the point in atmospheric time when the concentration of greenhouse gases peaks and begins to decline on a year-to-year basis. Hawken edited Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, a compendium of the 100 most substantive solutions that already exist.

Are you optimistic about achieving the goal?

Why is drawdown the goal? If we don’t name the goal, we are unlikely to achieve it. To date, language like mitigation, stabilization and reduction has been used to address climate change. These goals are not particularly ambitious and will do little to preserve civilization. Those verbs are about slowing the amount of released gases, but do not reverse them. If you are going the wrong way down a road which heads straight over a cliff, slowing down is not a helpful goal. We need to turn around, and that is what drawdown research is all about.

Why and how did you do the research? We wanted to know if it was game over with respect to global warming, or could we reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases with techniques and practices already underway? We gathered a qualified and diverse group of 70 researchers from around the world to identify, research and model the 100 most substantive existing solutions. They modeled the impact the solutions will have if they continue to scale in a rigorous, but reasonable way, and what the cost and profits would be. All carbon data was based on peer-reviewed science. Economic data came from respected international institutions like the World Bank. The goal of the 24

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tion is the most powerful lever available for breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty while mitigating emissions by curbing population growth. Ranked seventh, family planning, particularly in low-income countries, impacts world population. For women to have children by choice rather than chance and to plan their family size and spacing is a matter of autonomy and dignity. Together, these two solutions would account for significant reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. The United Nations estimates a difference between the high and median population projections in 2050 of 10.8 billion versus 9.7 billion. The difference is almost entirely determined by availability of family planning.

book was to present the findings and describe the solutions in ways that fascinated and informed, accompanied by images that enlivened and inspired.

What are the top 10 solutions? The top 10 solutions, in order, are: refrigerant management, wind turbines, reduced food waste, plant-rich diet, tropical forests protection, educating girls, family planning, solar farms, silvopasture—the intentional combination of trees, forage plants and livestock as an integrated, intensively managed system— and rooftop solar. All 100 are listed at Drawdown.org/solutions-summary-by-rank.

Did any of the solutions surprise you? None of the solutions surprised us, but their rankings did. For example, educating girls, number six, has a dramatic bearing on global warming. Women with more years of education have fewer, healthier, children and actively manage their reproductive health. Educated females realize higher wages and greater upward mobility, contributing to economic growth. EducaNaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

Drawdown is not about optimism, hope or pessimism. It is a reality project. The science on climate change is amazing, if not stunning. It is the best problem statement humanity has ever created, which I see as a gift, not a curse. Global warming is feedback from the atmosphere. The Earth is a system, and any system that does not incorporate feedback fails. It holds true for our body, ecosystems, social systems and economic systems. The knowledge of global warming and its potential impacts is creating huge breakthroughs in energy, transport, agriculture, housing, urbanization and materials. If it wasn’t for the science of climate change, we would be destroying our planet faster than we already are. Focusing repeatedly on the problem does not solve the problem. Diagnosis is not prognosis unless we give up. The science of what will happen if we do not act has been here for a long time. What Drawdown points out is that humanity is on the case. The plan we refer to in the book’s subtitle is not our plan; we found a plan being activated by the collective intelligence of humanity. This is a different story than one of gloom and doom. It is a story of innovation, creativity and generosity—that is who we are. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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irst, 27 indigenous elders from 23 North American tribes, two African tribes, a Tibetan Buddhist and a Sami from Finland gathered at Turtle Mountain, in Dunseith, North Dakota, in 1994. Recently, 13 elders from 10 tribes from Russia, Columbia, South Africa and the U.S. gathered in Kauai, Hawaii. Other such gatherings, too, are participating in a shared prophecy supporting world salvation. They offer humanity four sacred gifts of wisdom rooted in their life experiences. This is our invitation to receive them.

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Power to Forgive the Unforgivable

Power of Hope

Forgiveness is releasing ourselves from the prison of pain, hurt or mistreatment. It takes courage and self-love to do this. The reward of this act is freedom to use our energy to create what is life-giving to our self and the lives of those we touch.

Power of Unity

This is a time for us all to become and remain united and steadfast, repairing the world from the misuse of power and greed. When we choose to stand in the circle of unity, there is strength. Each of us has an important part to play in the circle of life to sustain precious relationships among people, Earth and spirit for ourselves, our children and future generations. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

Indigenous elders tailor their healing practices to the whole human being, using good medicine, defined as anything or anyone that brings into positive alignment the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. Healing can take many forms, based on tradition, the healer, patient and nature, yet four basic elements or practices are consistent: listening, supportive relationships, unconditional love and committing to creative, positive action.

Hope springs from the choice to tap into an infinite energy source. It may not be understood by modern science, but indigenous wisdom keepers behold an inner certainty of something bigger than us all. When we open ourselves to hope, it is possible to release the pressure and desire to try to know something about everything, and instead free our imagination to create expansive possibilities. Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., is a transformational leadership consultant, speaker, coach and author of the new book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times, from which this was adapted. For videos and a song, visit FourSacredGifts.com.

personal and collective healing, wisdom and harmony. “Collectively we will go through a process of incredible cosmic remembrance. 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. Sacred seeds of awakening will be planted at this event, which you may grow in your own communities through practice, inner wisdom and higher vibration.”

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he Gathering for Humanity, Awaken Through the Seeds of Knowledge and Wisdom retreat conference is being held May 16 to 20 at The Chi Center in Santa Fe. According to event organizers, this powerful and timely five-day gathering for unity and awakening is taking place during a pivotal moment on Earth.

WHY IS THE “GATHERING FOR HUMANITY” HAPPENING?

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.

VISION

Grandmother Flordemayo was shown that each of us is holding a piece of the puzzle that will catapult us in the direction of

According to Grandmother Flordemayo, the Gathering represent four different organizations, brought together through a calling of spirit, aligned in a common vision to form a new global alliance. 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. “Our purpose is an alliance of prayer, wisdom, education and healing for our Mother Earth—for all her inhabitants, for all children, and for the next seven generations, in the four directions,” says Grandmother Flordemayo. “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.”

HOW WILL EACH OF US EXPERIENCE THIS AWAKENING?

The short answer is we don’t know. Each of you will experience it in your own way. You may feel it with all your being. You may feel the remembrance deep within you and awaken on a cellular level. The intention of the Gathering is to help you develop a deeper trust with your truth and to help you integrate and work with your true purpose and calling in a deeper way.

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GATHERING HOSTS Grandmother Flordemayo and The Path Master Mingtong Gu and the Chi Center Matthew Reifslager and The Wholeness Crystal Earth Project Madi Sato and Timothy McLaughlin and Praising Earth Honored Guests Unci Rita Long Visitor Holy Dance - Oglala Lakota Grandmother Pershlie Perci Ami - Perci Ami- Hopi/Tewa Grandmother SaSa Abenaki/Dawn land people Grandmother Moetu Taiha Maori Tuhoe Elder Reverand Grandmother Grandmother Eila Paul - Maori Tainue Elder Musical Guests Joanne Shenandoahand Leah Shenandoah Imani Geri Littlejohn Rick Bastine – Music as Medicine WalkingStar Martinez – Music as Medicine ones, spirit and the invisible realm. Our intention is to create a sacred container for teachings and awakening to be experienced on a personal and deep level. We hope you can join us and thank you for your contribution in making this gathering a reality. In anticipation of the event, the prayers have begun to be planted on the ridge of the beautiful mountains and the home of the ancestors of the land to allow us to come for prayer and healing. It is the beginning, it is the planting of this healing seed in which we are being called, so that we can take this seed into our hearts. We can speak about it and we can share all of the healing with all whom with we speak with. We invite you to join us and come together in a moment of prayer, in a moment of healing. For more information, visit GatheringForHumanity.org. See ad, page 3. April 2018

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Reduction of chronic inflammation “Inflammation is intimately linked to most chronic and aging-related diseases,” says Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Diego, who has conducted multiple grounding studies. “Grounding seems to be nature’s way to reduce inflammation.”

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Touching the Earth The Healing Powers of Going Barefoot by Martin Zucker

elanie Monteith, of San Diego, California, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 24 and plagued by symptoms for 14 years. Simple daily tasks became challenging. She relied on walking aids and walls to keep from falling. Eventually, she quit her job. Every day tested her survival skills. Then, in late 2017, Monteith tried grounding and it changed her life. Grounding, also called Earthing, refers to the discovery of major health benefits from sustained contact with the Earth’s natural and subtle electric charge. Recent research published in the Journal of Inflammation, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, Neonatology and Health indicates that grounding stabilizes the physiology in many ways, drains the body of inflammation, pain and stress, and generates greater well-being. Grounding can be as simple as going barefoot in nature, including the backyard, for 30 to 60 minutes once or twice a day on

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surfaces like grass, soil, gravel, stone and sand. If this isn’t practical, special grounding mats and pads are available online for convenient indoor use while sitting or sleeping; people with compromised health often benefit from more time being grounded. The activity restores a primordial electric connection with the Earth that has been lost with modern lifestyles. We wear shoes with insulating, synthetic soles and live and work elevated above the ground. These overlooked lifestyle factors may contribute to increasing global rates of chronic illnesses. Grounding revitalizes us, akin to charging a weak battery, because our bodies operate electrically and our movements and thoughts are based on electrical signals. We are bioelectric beings. Eighteen years of grounding research in a variety of indoor settings, plus grassroots feedback from around the world, clearly show that our bodies operate more effectively when grounded. We sleep better, have less pain, more energy and even NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

Thick, sludgy blood is a common feature of diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Several grounding studies have demonstrated a significant decrease in blood viscosity and enhanced blood flow. “Grounding represents a potent circulation booster; a simple, yet profound preventive and therapeutic strategy,” says integrative cardiologist Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, of Manchester, Connecticut, co-author of the book Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

Decreased stress Tracy Latz, a medical doctor and integrative psychiatrist in Mooresville, North Carolina, has found, “Patients with anxiety issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and depression, often benefit from grounding.”

Improved vagus nerve function The vagus nerve connects with and regulates key organs, including the lungs, heart and intestines. In one study, doctors at the Penn State Children’s Hospital, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, grounded hospitalized premature infants and documented improved vagal function that could potentially boost resilience and reduce complications. “These babies have a lot of health challenges,” observes Dr. Charles Palmer, former chief of the center’s division of newborn medicine. “It seems that they are more relaxed when grounded.” More research is needed. Within a few months of grounding both day and night, Monteith’s disease

symptoms receded dramatically. Her balance and stability improved when standing and walking. She sleeps more deeply and has more energy. An eye issue for which there is no drug subsided. She says her health continues to improve and she looks forward to living each day. Troy Baker, a recovery consultant for special populations and chief program officer of the nonprofit Adapt Functional Movement Center, in Carlsbad, California, who has been overseeing Monteith’s exercise training schedule, has observed a reduction in the effects of multiple sclerosis since she started grounding. “Her body is more fluid, not as stiff. She moves much better, with increased energy and stamina.”

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ardening is good for body and soul, but long hours and repetitive movements can negatively impact even the fittest body. While stiffness and pain patterns might manifest in the lower back, shoulders, legs and hands, performing a few yoga poses can lessen pain, increase flexibility, boost stamina and prevent injury. “Every action needs a counter action for structural balance to be maintained. Repetitive movements can tighten fascia, restrict movement and compromise nerve impulses,” explains Asheville, North Carolina, yoga teacher and back care specialist Lillah Schwartz, author of Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief. “What goes into spasm tends to remain in spasm,” observes Schwartz, who has helped many people overcome back pain and other chronic structural issues. Practicing yoga before, during or after spending time outside also promotes mind-body awareness which helps us tune into our body’s natural rhythms and prevent physical problems in the first place. Here are some basics to consider when working in the garden.

Be Aware

Great agility and strong muscles cannot compensate for being in one position too long, over-reaching or fatigue. “Listen to your body’s messages such as, ‘It’s time for a rest,’ or, ‘That’s too heavy,’” recommends Schwartz. Remember to take regular breaks to rest, stretch and drink water.

Strike a Pose

Doing yoga regularly will condition the body, but incorporating asanas, or poses, while gardening can be both a fun and practical way to avoid overstressing certain muscle groups and keep the spine

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and hamstrings supple. Using props in the garden environment such as fences, a wall or a chair can provide convenient support. Feel free to perform all poses before or after gardening, and all except numbers one and five in the garden.

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“Conscious breathing involves both the body and the mind. Long, slow inhalations and exhalations help us tune into our body,” says Schwartz. “Using long breaths when stretching in the garden can help muscles find relief.” To reduce pain: n Stop and breathe. Take slow, deep breaths with a pause (inhalation retention) between inhalation and exhalation. n Don’t resist the pain or allow self-judgment. n Wait for a release.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Sacred Women’s Circle – 5:30-7pm. We thrive when we have the right amount of connection. It reduces stress, increases joy and improves our health. Join a sacred circle of women to share and connect. $20/session. Mother Root Studio, 1413 2nd St, #4, Santa Fe. 505-252-2215. MotherRootStudio.com. 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. 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.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Ayurvedic Yoga Immersion Class– 8:30-11am. Join Maria Garre during NMSY’s Ayurvedic Dosha Anatomy weekend. These special longer classes will offer both theory and practice based on Ayurvedic principles and anatomy. Limited space; register online. $12. New Mexico School of Yoga, 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE, Albuquerque. 505-268-0918. Register@ NMSchoolOfYoga.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Emerging in Spring: Vision Board Workshop – 2-5:30pm. Workshop will work with the energies of emergence & growth that spring has to offer and channel those into a vision board that sets the tone for your spring season. $55. Mother Root Studio, 1413 2nd St, #4, Santa Fe. 505-252-2215. MotherRootStudio.com. One Heart CircleSongs! Guided Community Vocal Jam/Singing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Created by Bobby McFerrin, circle singing is painting with voices. Release your voice in a fun, mistake-free zone. Songs from rockin’ to meditative. All levels welcome. All voices necessary. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@MarieBlackStudio.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Psychic Fair – 12-5pm. Creating profound change for the future begins at the highest level of awareness. Rev. Marya O’Malley; Susan Zummo; Alev Karatas; Teresa Betcher; Lizz Naughton. $20/20 min. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@resonantessentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 15 Spirit Teachers/Guides – 10am-12pm, The term “Angel” is not synonymous with “spirit teacher, guide” or “guardian.” They are as different as their job/functions. In this class we learn the difference between angels and our spirit teachers/guides. $26. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@resonantessentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net. Taurus Sunday Service – 11am-12:30pm. Taurus rules the physical, necessary for developing the spiritual. When wealth, power and possessions are used to help those in need, your spiritual development progresses. Potluck follows service. Free, donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave, Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. Light.org. Free Singing Lesson with Marie Black – 4-5:30pm. Explore your voice. Learn how to access breath support to bring out the resonance in your voice. Each participant receives a few minutes of individual coaching. All levels welcome. Free. Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque, 5520 Wyoming Blvd NE, Room 102, Albuquerque. 503688-0008. RSVP: Info@marieblackstudio.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 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

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Releasing Your Story – Apr 20-22. Fri, 3pm to Sun, 2pm. A writers retreat. Learn the dance between craft and intuition with author Chloe Rachel Gallaway. All inclusive retreat; 2 nights/3 days; all-inclusive spa. $1500, $1197/early bird by Mar 31. Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Spa and Resort. Register@ChloeRachelGallaway.com. Call 505489-1655 or Write@TheWingedRiverWriter.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Basic Yoga Trial Classes – Apr 21 & 28. 10am. No high degree of ability, balance or strength needed. All ages, body types and fitness levels. Deep meridian stretching, core strengthening, meditation, and refreshing cool-down. $5 (Reg. $20). Body & Brain Yoga & Tai Chi. Call: ABQ NE 505- 797-2211; ABQ NW 505-792-5111; Santa Fe 505- 820-2211. BodynBrain.com One Heart CircleSongs! Guided Community Vocal Jam/Singing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Created by Bobby McFerrin, circle singing is painting with voices. Release your voice in a fun, mistake-free zone. Songs from rockin’ to meditative. All levels welcome. All voices necessary. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@MarieBlackStudio.com.

save the date FRIDAY, APRIL 6 - JULY 3 Healing Intensive Retreats – Apr 6-12, 13-19, Jun 15-21, 22-28, 29-Jul 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

save the date SATURDAY, APRIL 21 – SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Introduction to Radical Aliveness – 10am5pm. Experience the Radical Aliveness Process, where there is space for all that you are and feel. Shed light on the unconscious behaviors that sabotage you from the things you want. Experience yourself in a new way and return to your life refreshed. $250/Early Bird. Synergia Ranch, 26 Synergia, Santa Fe. 716-348-7918. Christina@RadicalAliveness.org. RadicalAliveness.org/Calendar/.

save the date SATURDAY, APRIL 21 SUNDAY, APRIL 22

Earth Day Santa Fe Holistic Expo-Conference – Apr 21 & 22. Sat, 4-9pm, Sun, 10am-6pm. Globally-focused showcase for local, national and international eco-brands, wellness advocates and change-catalysts to educate community on how to reduce footprint. Earth Day Conference & Exhibit gathering the best of Santa Fe-ABQ’s (and Beyond) environmental and holistic Scene. Event will feature HolisticGLOBE sustainability special issue, free innovative workshops, local and national exhibitors, product demos, live performances, art exhibits and an exclusive networking dinner party and green carpet socialite. Indoor event; free parking; free admission with online RSVP. To RSVP and with questions about exhibit/advertising opportunities, visit EarthDaySantaFe.com or call 561-325-8640. Hilton Historic Plaza, Santa Fe NM.

save the date SATURDAY, APRIL 21 10th Annual Bollywood Club Invasion Dance Benefit – 6:30pm to Midnight. Bollywood 2018 returns with DJ’s Dynamite Sol and Shobanon rocking the house alongside Agramzu’s multi-media and Myra Krien’s Mosaic Dancers. Enjoy delicious food by Jambo Cafe, astrology, tarot, hand henna, face painting, chair massage and a shopping bazaar. Don’t miss this alcohol, smoke free family event. Proceeds support charitable projects of Amma Center New Mexico. Admission at the door: $12 adults, $7 children under 12. Event Phone: 512-694-4375. Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe. BollywoodSantaFe.com

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Metaphysics for a Complicated World: Prayer – 10am-12pm. Prayer is a sincere wish/hope/desire to bring forth, manifest that which is desired. If you feel your prayers are going unanswered, then this class is for you. $26. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. RSVP: 505-453-7646. Michelle@ resonantessentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net.

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/.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL) – 5:30-7pm. Have little success with weight loss and exercise programs? Learn techniques of mindfulness meditation and how to direct these skills toward weight and healthy eating issues. $235; $15 materials fee paid directly to instructor. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. 505-925-4551, MMHale@unmmg.org. HSC.UNM.edu/Health/ Patient-Care/Integrative-Medicine/Classes.html.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Ignite Your Flame Makeover Retreat: Living Your Embodied, Bad-Ass Self – 8am-5pm. It is time to breakthrough and break free. Join Dr. Robyn Benson & Dr. Christy Wise for a one-of-a-kind make over retreat. Embody the new you by calling to schedule a preliminary interview with Dr. Wise and Dr. Benson: 505-986-1089. Limited to 15 women. RobynBenson.com/Womens-Retreat/.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Message Circle – 10am-2pm. Creating profound change begins at the highest level of our own awareness. Barbara Fox, Dominion Tarot; Michelle Vidal. $20/20 min. Limpia by Margarita Martinez. $45. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@resonantessentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net.

plan ahead WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 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.

THURSDAY, MAY 3 Rain Frog: Maya Water Celebration – 7-9:30pm. Join Native spiritual teacher Ohki Forest in a drum circle with a Blessing Altar of Purification in the ancient Maya tradition. Calling for cleansing of toxicity & negativity & for abundance. $35. The Red Wind Center of Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. NMRegistrations@RedWindCouncils. org. 505-429-0529. RedWindCouncils.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 Maze of Death Mother Retreat & Ceremony – 1-9pm. With Native spiritual teacher Ohki Forest. A profound day-long immersion in sacred guidance into the Death Passage with a transformative Fire Dance ceremony. $265. The Red Wind Center of Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. NMRegistrations@RedWindCouncils.org. 505429-0529. OhkiForest.com/. What Is Meditative Work? – 2-5pm. Explore how meditative work sheds light on our concerns, not theoretically, but from a simple, direct listening. Tradition-neutral, a la Eckhart Tolle, Krishnamurti, Toni Packer. Annual retreat. $2 donation. Wat Temple, 145 Madison NE, Albuquerque. 505-281-0684 Orders@ cuttsreviews.com. MeditationNM.Wordpress.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 10 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, http://www.ohkiforest.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.

SUNDAY, MAY 27 - JUNE 1 Tibetan Healing Movement Retreat – May 27Jun 1. 5pm. 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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 - JULY 3 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

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. 4 pm to 4 pm. 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, 505-281-0684. Orders@cuttsreviews. com. MeditationNM.Wordpress.com.

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, SantaFeMetha@gmail.com. RedAwakeningSedona.com

save the date MONDAY, APRIL 30 SATURDAY, JUNE 2

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, miniretreats 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, New Mexico 87540.

save the date THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Prana Vinyasa 300 Hr Certification – 8am - 6pm. 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/.

save the date SATURDAY, JULY 7

Intuitive Guide Certification Training – 18 Saturdays, 12-2pm. Enrolling now for July. In this deeply transformational training we will connect deeply with our higher selves, the Earth and - during our retreat time - with equines, to identify and strengthen our unique intuitive gifts. No healing or equine background required. All aspects of setting up your intuitive practice will be provided. Space limited. Call for pricing / details, payment plan and pay in full discounts. Your Divine Light. Call Chantal for more info or to reserve your space: 505-438-1074. Info@ yourdivinelight.biz. YourDivineLight.biz.

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daily(all month) Horses & Donkeys Helping You – Give yourself some “all about me” time: Equine assisted intuitive sessions allow you to relieve stress, embrace confidence, joy, peace, empowerment & your inner light. And it’s fun! Same rate for 1-2 persons. Indulge yourself or bring a friend. 2hr (1-2 person) April Special $215/Reg. $380. Call Chantal for more info at 505-438-1074. Info@ yourdivinelight.biz. YourDivineLight.biz

daily Horses Can Lead The Way – by appointment. Horses can lead the way through your confusion, self-doubt, and lack of clarity. Experience equine guided healing— a powerfully effective alternative coaching /counseling approach with third generation equestrian and licensed therapist, Lynn Clifford, LMHC, EAGALA. No experience is needed; all unmounted. 505-231-5353 or lynn@ lynnclifford.com. 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. Join the teachers and students of the New Mexico School Yoga every Monday and Wednesday for energetic, integrated Prana Flow Yoga. Intelligent sequencing, seasonally aligned and joyful to the heart you will love our classes. Donation Based. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505-268-0918. Register@NMSchoolOfYoga. com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com/.

Foundations of Herbal Medicine – 6-7:30 pm. This 250 hour program covers medicine making, field botany, therapeutics, and case studies; use local herbs and traditions to examine healing at a deep level; learn from herbalists in the field. See website for fees. Milagro Herbs, 505-820-6321. MilagroSchoolOfHerbalMedicine.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.

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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. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Join the teachers and students of the New Mexico School Yoga every Monday and Wednesday for energetic, integrated Prana Flow Yoga. Intelligent sequencing, seasonally aligned and joyful to the heart you will love our classes. Donation Based. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505-268-0918. 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.

friday Your Authentic Self is Calling—by appointment. Your Authentic Life Coaching and Counseling sessions with Lynn Clifford, MA, LMHC are available on Fridays in her conveniently located Santa Fe office just off Route 25 near the hospital. Topics may include self- care and sustainability, relaxation, mindfulness, prioritization, and relationship issues. Sliding scale fee available. 505-231-5353 or lynn@ lynnclifford.com. 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. 505-216-1750. Jane@ FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. FiveSeasonsMedicine.com