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Science and our Belief System

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elcome to our October issue! Our highlights this month include a spotlight on the evolution of chiropractic care and the new integrative approaches so many practitioners incorporate in their practice (page 14). We’re also excited to introduce an in-depth interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton, (page 20) world-renowned stem cell biologist and expert on epigenetics. The science of epigenetics dispels the old paradigm of inheriting illnesses through our genetic ancestry and gives us self-empowerment and control of our health. In our nationwide feature Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge, (page 24) we celebrate young people’s initiatives to create hope for the health and future of our planet. Fall has officially started. Every season is special and prepares us for the next season to come. While diet and exercise might be more difficult to navigate as it gets cooler, there so many ways we can take advantage of this amazing season to improve our health. The Change of Leaves – Being outdoors and enjoying the changing colors of the fall leaves during a walk or a refreshing picnic in the park has a relaxing, positive effect on our mood. More Sleep - We usually sleep more which gives our bodies more rest. We recharge not only physically but also mentally. Not to mention it helps obesity and our heart health. Take advantage of your body’s natural tendency to get more rest. Physical activity – On the flip side, resist the temptation to hibernate at home. Let’s get outdoors and start walking, biking, hiking and raking leaves. If the weather gets too feisty, we can rev up our indoor routines such as weight lifting, yoga and qigong. Nowadays, we don’t even have to leave the house. There are so many amazing classes available 24/7 online. Fall Spices and Foods – Pumpkins, apples, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, pears and squash are all ideal ingredients for fall recipes. It’s also the perfect season for warm teas and hot breakfasts like oatmeal drizzled with nuts, fruits and spices. Fall is considered to be the season of change. Be on the lookout for next month’s issue and a very happy transition in our magazine family. Make this a fall of positive transitions and great memories while maintaining your health.

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r. Dan Mathews, chiropractor and spiritual healer from Little Rock, Arkansas, will be at Resonant Essentials in Albuquerque on October 9 for a group healing event and discussion. This powerful service begins with an introductory talk at 7 p.m. followed by a group healing at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Mathews emerged from a near-death experience 14 years ago with the knowledge of how to connect people with their “indwelling God Presence.” Since that time, he has remained consciously in communication with the Beings of Light that he encountered during the “death” experience. He continues to receive updates of how to better serve people, the Earth and humanity, and generously shares it with everyone he meets. He is completely devoted to his path of uplifting humanity and the planet with his gift. Cost: $35 Love offering. Location: 7413 Menaul Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque. For more information, call 505-453-7646 or visit ResonantEssentials.net. See ad, page 26.

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ost of us have witnessed someone with a degenerative disease. Here is how Wikipedia explains degenerative disease: It is the result of a continuous process based on degenerative cell changes, affecting tissues or organs, which will increasingly deteriorate over time, whether due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices such as exercise or eating habits. Another reason for the degeneration of cells could be metabolism, both the natural decrease in metabolism as a person ages and abnormalities in metabolic rate due to genetics. Degenerative diseases are often contrasted with infectious diseases. Many of us fear this dark side and what most think of as aging. So, let’s turn this upside down and take a moment to define a new paradigm with regenerative solutions and practices available today. Regenerative medicine is the reverse of aging and degenerative disease. It’s the science of boosting healing naturally in damaged tissues and in under-functioning endocrine and immune systems. This is achieved with nutrition therapy, stem cells and oxidative medicine (ozone and high dose vitamin C IVs). It also includes restoring healthy joints, hair growth, skin rejuvenation and sexual function with your own platelet rich plasma (PRP). Most will agree that our current health care system is failing us, so more and more people are taking their health in their own hands. They are researching the benefits of complementary medicine and the many natural ways to support a better quality of life or an anti-aging lifestyle. Here is a short list of therapies that have become more popular over the last 13 years. •

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A New Paradigm for Positive Change by Katrin Potticary

id you know that only one out of seven seriously “at risk” heart patients are able to change their diet even if their life depended on it? It seems that despite our best intentions or outrageously good reasons for change, we can run into intense barriers as soon as we decide to make things “better”. Change is difficult. Attempts to force ourselves into compliance often brings up resistance and self-sabotaging behaviors. We feel incapable of moving forward and quit the change project. In my work as a psychotherapist, I have concluded that there are two change paradigms. The first is becoming more and

more outdated and is based on a seriously flawed assumption. This paradigm assumes that the person engaging in change is somehow broken and needs to improve. I call this the “improvement paradigm.” The second paradigm assumes that we are whole and perfect at the core and if something arises that deserves our attention, we will meet it with loving kindness, presence and, above all, with the gentle and tender awareness that is available to us in every moment. We are remembering our inherent goodness and thus I call it the “remembering paradigm.” We might discover that the barriers to change have been implemented for very

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he body has an innate ability to heal itself when the nerve impulses flow freely from the brain down the spinal cord then to the muscles, organs, bones and connective tissue and back again. This is the master system of the body. The nervous system animates your body, mind and emotions. It tells your muscles to contract, your heart to pump and your eyes to release tears when you are sad. A good analogy is a computer. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system, which sends information to your peripheral nervous system to animate your body. This central nervous system is the software, while the bony skull, spinal column made up of 24 movable vertebrae, and the sacrum are the hardware. Everything you think, say, do or feel is operated through the central nervous system. If the nervous system is not working properly then you begin to have pain, a decreased immune system, more illness,

and ultimately disease. Like a bug in your computer software, it begins to shut down your physiological and psychological systems. These “bugs” can come as a physical trauma, a biochemical assault such as the foods you eat, the pesticides or chemicals you breathe. Even the thoughts you think, the stress you are under, and emotions you feel can alter the nerve impulses coursing through your body. All of these create a neural cascade through your body which brings it into a greater state of distress. As Hippocrates said, “Look well to the spine as the cause of disease.” As long as the nervous system is sending impulses to all of the parts of the body at optimal levels, the body can maintain health. However, life happens, and we can find ourselves in a variety of situations such as ski falls, emotional family issues, car accidents, root canals, influenza or chemical exposure. All of these create a decrease or increase in the nerve flow through your body. It is a chiro-

practor’s job to understand how and where this is occurring in the spine and restore nerve flow to its optimal level, so the body can heal itself. When these stressors come into your life, oftentimes you just keep going. You may think you’re fine because the trauma is behind you. But what you may not realize is that the stressor compromised the nerve flow in the central nervous system creating a negative feedback loop which alters nerve flow to the digestive tract and brain. Nothing happens for a while, then you start having digestive issues, constipation, bloating or acid reflux. Or, two months later you begin having headaches. These symptoms occur from an alteration of nerve flow through your nervous system. Amazingly, nerve fibers are so sensitive that the weight of a dime on a nerve reduces the impulse by 50 percent. This can become a silent killer as a feedback loop is set up in your nervous system to continually give less neural input from your brain to your vital organs. The disturbance may not even be a physical event. Research now shows that emotional trauma such as divorce, loss of a job, or a major transition in life can alter the flow of neural impulses through the brain and spinal cord. We need increased neuro-plasticity to deal with the stressors of life. Everybody has something that may alter the neural impulses through the brain and spinal cord. This is why chiropractic can sometimes seem like a miracle. When the flow to the brain and spinal cord are re-instated, symptoms disappear. “Since I’ve been in chiropractic, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds both mentally and physically,” stated Michael Jordan when he was at the top of his game. By regulating the flow of neural impulses through the nervous system and breaking negative feedback loops that may have occurred from physical, mental, emotional or biochemical trauma, everyone can improve in their life by leaps and bounds with chiropractic. Dr. Amy “Amata” Jackson, DC, is the founder of Amata Chiropractic in Santa Fe. Visit AmataChiropractic.com. See ad, page 16. October 2018

chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate. There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level. “Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.” Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy—versus traditional heat therapy. Robertson provides complemen-

“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs” tary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Donald David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially non-functional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attention-deficit disorders. Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used

in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments. Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health. “Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. She lives in Hawley, PA. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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DONNA KARAN on Fashioning Healthful Change by April Thompson

s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care. Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional clothes that embraced and flattered the female form. The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust” ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president. Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education. The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products. UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patientcentric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness. The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer. Karan is a member of the Coty Hall of Fame and recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Lifetime 18

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How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

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communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care. The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together. Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education. Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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we’re doing, we’re essentially undermining our own existence. There is only one way out and that is we, as a civilization, must change our behavior right now. We must start to learn that we are part of nature and we must live in harmony with nature. We just can’t walk all over it like we’ve been doing. A recent study showed that if everyone in the world lived as the people in the United States lives right now, it will take five planet Earths to provide for those people. If we live the way people in India live, it will only take .7 earths to create what we need.

DR. BRUCE LIPTON Interview by Lainie Sevante’ Wulkan Presented by Natural Awakenings Magazine

r. Bruce Lipton is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, he has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences. His deepened understanding of cell biology highlighted the mechanisms by which the mind controls bodily functions and implied the existence of an immortal spirit. He applied this science to his personal biology, and discovered that his physical well-being improved, and the quality and character of his daily life was greatly enhanced. LSW: Please, give us a preview of what to expect at the up and coming event with Greg Braden, November 8 to 11 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort called from “Chaos to Coherence”. BL: Greg and I have the wonderful opportunity of presenting new information about what’s going on in the world today. 20

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The world looks like it’s in a state of profound chaos everywhere. There’s economic, religious, racial, political strife. All this going on is not just in one country, but all of them at once. It’s not an accident. This is everything, right on time. We, as a civilization, have precipitated what is called the sixth mass extinction of life on this planet. Basically, five times in the history of this planet, life was thriving, and some event happened and from 70 to 90 percent of life got wiped out at once. The last time this happened was about 66 million years ago. Dinosaurs were here and the whole thing was tropical and everything fantastic. And then some event happened and boom... ninety percent of life got wiped out and that was because a comet had hit the Earth and upended the environment. Today we’re facing the sixth mass extinction. Why? It’s humans that are not living in harmony with nature and because of the way we’re living, we’re destroying the ecosystem without recognizing a very important fact that we are derived from the ecosystem. If we undermine the world as NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

LSW: When you say if we lived like they do in India, versus how we do, what do you mean by that? BL: I mean living in harmony and taking care of the environment. The simple truth is this: If we go back to the way original Native Americans or First Nations people in Canada lived then we’d recognize that they perceived the environment as a garden and they perceived of their role as taking care of that environment. We lost that part. That’s where the problem comes from. So, if we went back and said, ‘we are gardeners and we have to take care of this planet,’ that is the only way that we’ll be able to sustain civilization. Otherwise human civilization is going to be one of the early dropouts. LSW: You mentioned people in India having a certain simplicity in lifestyle and, of course, New Mexico is known for their Native American culture. They, too, have many traditions and simplicity. Is there any relevance why you chose New Mexico, for this wonderful retreat? BL: I’m there because I’m working with my good friend, my spiritual brother, Gregg Braden. I love working with him because together, we tell a complete story about the planet that we’re on, its evolution regarding civilization, and its history. If we learn from history, we can move into the future and thrive into the future rather than the situation right now. It’s a struggle. Life isn’t designed to be a struggle. We’re creating a struggle and the moment we know that, we become empowered to change it. Everyone has the opportunity to disengage from the negative aspect. Because once you recog-

nize you are participating in the negative aspect, not a victim but being a participant, then there’s an opportunity to make a decision. Then given the opportunity to change the program means you can walk away a completely different reality after you change a program. LSW: How can people step into their own power and acknowledge that they are the ones in control? BL: Well, the most important understanding is the simple fact of science, and quantum physics is the most valid science which recognizes this. Number one—your consciousness is responsible for your life experiences. Period; that’s a fact. Number two—if you look at your life experiences and they’re not working out right, it’s not because the conscious mind, which is the creative mind, doesn’t have a story right. It’s because that conscious, creative mind, which can create heaven on Earth, only operates for most people about five percent of the time. Meaning that 95 percent of the day you are operating from these programs and the programs are the limitation. You started getting programs even before you were born. In the last trimester of pregnancy, a fetus is learning if the mother plays music through the abdominal wall and repeats that music over and over again, when the baby is born, and you play that music, the baby will instantly recognize the music. So, it started in utero and then for seven years via hypnosis. Ninety five percent of our life comes from the program.

you know that mechanism, then you can use that mechanism to make a new habit. LSW: Do you believe we are moving toward greater harmony in consciousness on the planet? BL: I don’t know. I can tell you the simple fact is I can at least live out my particular life in the joy of being on this beautiful planet and enjoying love and all the wonderful things that this planet offers in spite of the fact that the world seems like it’s upside down and crazy people are all over the place. They’re not my world because they don’t fit in my vision or creation. Every one of us is creating. And if you have negative things showing up in your life, it’s not because they penetrated and violated who you are. At some level your program was open to that and that’s why they’re

there. If it’s not exactly what you want, that’s an expression of your program. We are more powerful than what we’ve been programmed to believe in. Until we take that power back, we’re going to be victims of programs. I want to thank you and your audience. As they become more aware, then the opportunity of manifesting heaven on Earth becomes more real. So, thank you for this opportunity just to give a little story about how maybe we can change everything. To listen to the full Zeta Global Radio interview featuring Dr. Bruce Lipton, visit Zeta Continuum, ZGR’s YouTube channel where you can subscribe and be notified when the show airs on October 7. An archive of the show will be available on ZetaGlobalRadio.com.

LSW: Is rewriting the programs in our subconscious a quick process? Here’s the issue. A habit, by definition, is resistant to change. If the habit changes, it’s not a habit anymore. As I mentioned, if you learn how to walk before two and you could be 50, 60, 70 and you’re still walking, it’s because you’ve got a program that is resistant to change. Well, I look at my life and I say, ‘it’s not working’ and I want to change a program. Well, how do I change a program? The subconscious mind by itself will not want to change. So, you have to learn how to program a change. Basically, I say, ‘well, how do you create a habit?’ Because if you understand how you create a habit and October 2018

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America Places that Encourage Healthy Living by Avery Mack

an Buettner’s book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest launched a movement a decade ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones Solution and Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved well-being of residents. “Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.” The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime example. Instead of widening a main thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court. 22

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The five original Blue Zones are Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Sardinia, Italy.

Blue Zone Basics Move Naturally – Even at work, get up and move at least once every 20 minutes. Reduce Stress – Take a nap, nature walk

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they have a reason to get out of bed in the morning tend to live seven years longer than those who just go through the motions,” says Buettner. A strong sense of purpose defines quality of life.

Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy. Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticidefree food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories. Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/recipes. Maintain Relationships – “If you have fewer than three friends, it’s the equivalent of smoking for 20 years,” Buettner maintains. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

“Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends.

Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into a larger resource far greater than oneself and enhances a sense of purpose, social network and calm content.

Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice. “Over the last four years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zones-inspired dishes.” The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity. “We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.” He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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The Ancient, Scientific Teachings of Kriya Yoga

riya Yoga is an ancient system of meditation which cultivates body, mind, intellect and awareness of the soul. It is a process that begins with subtle breath control which helps to cultivate the three qualities of light, vibration and sound. When applied with concentration and yogic postures, the mind becomes calm and free from internal chatter. Further cultivation of the triple divine qualities leads to one-pointedness of mind, enabling the seeker to penetrate the deepest levels of consciousness. Kriya Yoga teaches that any action, kri, is done by ya, the indwelling soul. With the awareness that God and soul are one and that the body is the vehicle of the soul, a profound sense of love for God develops whereby the divine is experienced not only in meditation, but in everyday interactions and tasks. It is a universal spiritual discipline that crosses all divisions and boundaries. Kriya Yoga allows one to perceive divinity within and to perceive this same divine power in everything. This perception of reality is to be sought in the daily life, during all activities. It is not a religion; it is a powerful tool to be used by those of all religions to hasten their own spiritual development. There is no written record of when the ancient tradition of Kriya Yoga began. It has been practiced by saints, seers and sages from time immemorial. The rishis (seers) of the Upanishads, Shri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, Maharshi Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras, and many other masters of yoga, practiced and taught this scientific method through the ages. The practice of Kriya Yoga was revived in 1861 by Mahavatar Babaji and was been handed down through the lineage of Kriya Yoga masters Shri Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Shriyukteshwar, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Paramahamsa Hariharananda and to Paramahamsa Prajnanananda in the present day. Kriya Yoga initiation is available to all who have a sincere desire for spirituality. On October 26 at 8:30 pm., the Kriya Yoga Center of Albuquerque, located at Gayatri Temple, 136-F Washington St. SE, in Albuquerque, will hold a public lecture with Yogacharya Srinidhi Baba who is authorized to initiate and teach sincere seekers into the original and authentic Kriya Yoga. For more information, call 505-2862572, email info@albuquerque.kriya.org or visit Kriya.org. See ad, this page.

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Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message:

Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet by Linda Sechrist

ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics. Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office. 24

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Girl Up!

Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C. She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor. “Within our current political climate, it is NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?” In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives. In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North

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High School senior has serious concerns and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work. A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-yearolds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

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global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel. A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items. “I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away. I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

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Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers

Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme. Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken

before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old. Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future. “Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

Time’s Up

Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for October 2018

If not us, then who; if not me and you Right now, it’s time for us to do something. ~Do Something by Matthew West, singer/songwriter Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut; and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic

Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform. “It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing. This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin. At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all. Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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youth rights and action on climate change. Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice. Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands. It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions. Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore,

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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs. According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. “Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants. “Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

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Exercises to Stoke Sexy 5 Yoga Poses to Increase Sex Drive Tinyurl.com/YogaPoses4SexDrive Yoga to Increase Sexual Energy - 25-minute yoga class Tinyurl.com/YogaClass4Libido Sexual Health and Heart Disease interview with Dr. Jeffry Life Tinyurl.com/SexAndHeartHealth anything but empowered,” explains Ellen Dolgen, the Coronado, California, author of Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause. “Exercise, along with the guidance of a menopause specialist to help manage those hormonal changes, is a winning ticket. Life in our 40s, 50s and beyond can be wonderful!” Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”

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Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour. In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.” According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.” No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit. Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.” Maya Whitman is certified in bodywork and clinical essential oil therapy.

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lant-based lifestyles, once considered by some as a fad that would fade, are on the rise worldwide. According to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, 6 million to 8 million Americans have completely eliminated meat, including seafood, from their plates. With a 600 percent increase of people going vegan domestically in the past three years and companies like Nestlé devising vegan-tailored product launches, plant-based eating is creating unprecedented demand. “I’ve definitely seen plant-based eating become more mainstream. Many restaurants now provide plant-based options to keep their customers happy, and more food startups are creating nut- and soy-based cheeses, milks and yogurts,” says Lisa Stollman, a plant-based nutritionist in New York City. Vegan lunch options are even making their way into the Los Angeles public school system.

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GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reports, “Seventy percent of the world population is either reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table altogether,” with Millennials at the forefront. “The environment has been the Millennial generation’s primary concern. Health is of less importance than interest in making the Earth a better place to live,” says Gene Stone, a plant-based diet expert in Hudson, New York, and author of the bestselling Forks Over Knives: The PlantBased Way to Health. Stollman concurs, saying, “The majority of my vegan clients are in their 20s and 30s, and their concern for animal treatment relates to sustainability. Sustainability helps to reduce methane emissions from industrial farms.” Wynnie Stein, co-owner of the iconic Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, and co-author of its groundbreaking

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spinoff vegetarian cookbooks, has witnessed monumental changes since the early 1970s. Younger cooks at Moosewood have also brought passionate innovations to the establishment. “Millennials are incredibly creative, especially with plant-based and gluten-free dishes. They’re committed to animal rights and issues that affect the health of the planet,” observes Stein.

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Since the American Medical Association’s recent suggestion that hospitals consider providing plant-based meals for patients, perceptions are shifting. Holistic Cardiologist Joel Kahn, in Ferndale, Michigan, began teaching plant-based diets to heart patients in 1990, and has subsequently seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They

learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn. Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrientdense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases. For Stollman’s vegan clients aged 50 and older, “Health plays a strong role in their interest in plant-based eating. The science has become clear, and based on the

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The surge of people changing their diet has a multilevel impact. “I feel deeply grateful to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone. Stein appreciates how the positive change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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calendar of events WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Astrology Discussion Group – 11am-12:30pm. What aspects in your chart make your planetary expressions unique? The positive side of Mars is creating energy. Learn from each other in a casual round table discussion. All levels welcome. Donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave (near UNM), Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. ChurchOfLight@light.org. Psychic Fair – 12-5pm. Curious to find what is on your horizon? Questions about work, relations, spiritual progression? Intuitive readings, $20/$1 min; astrology, $1/min; Soma Pi healing, $15; energy medicine session, $30/30 min. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@resonantessentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Healing on the Spiritual Path: The Key to Tomorrow’s Health – 6:45-9pm. Learn how Bruno Gröning’s simple teachings are still healing people of all kinds of chronic illnesses today. Experience this divine healing energy yourself during the lecture. Railroad Bldg of Eldorado Community Ctr, 1 Hacienda Loop, Santa Fe. Marlies Lersch: 505-466-8855. Bruno-Groening.org/. Dr Dan Mathews: Group Healing – 7pm. Dr Mathews has an exceptional perception of human spiritual evolution. His work transcends our physical now and goes out through dimensions. His work has a transformative effect on many. $35. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@resonantessentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Lunar Rhythms Women’s Group – 5:30-7pm. Engaging with the Moon phases as a means to assist us in manifesting our deepest hopes and dreams. Meditation, intention setting, art & journal work. $80/4 sessions. The Center for Creative Renewal, 1413 2nd St, #4, Santa Fe.505-303-0820. CreativeRenewalCenter.com.

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Residential Mindfulness Retreat – Oct. 12-14. Fri 6pm to Sun 1pm. Ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their experience with mindfulness practices in a serene and quiet setting under the guidance of experienced meditation teachers. No previous experience is needed. $150-$250 sliding fee scale. Path of Heart, 115 Blue Deer Ranch Rd, Buena Vista. 208-342-7499. Katrinpotticary@gmail.com or PathofHeart.us.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 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, OCTOBER 19 Galactic Collective Conference – 5pm. Fri, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 21, 5pm. Calling all Star Beings! Building a bridge from old world and traditions to the new world and paradigm.13 messengers speak the star knowledge. The Galactic Collective conference brings the knowledge as wisdom of the Elders and the Younger Generation. $61 – $122. Order tickets: Eventbrite.com/e/galactic-collectiveconference-tickets-48284656708 505-203-2674 or email Tammyblah@aol.com. TEdge, 301 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Scorpio Astrology Service – 11am-12:30pm. Scorpio energy works on the deepest levels; its positive side is resourcefulness. All energy is positive and negative potencies. All levels welcome for a lively Scorpio discussion. Potluck follows. Donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave (near UNM), Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. ChurchOfLight@light.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Meditation with Horses: Welcoming Balance in Autumn – 5:30-7:30pm. Connect with the healing energy of sentient equine guides and nature. Includes an initial orientation and guided meditation followed by silent time with the horses in a safe environment. No experience needed. $25-$45/sliding scale. Santa Fe. RSVP: 505-231-5353. Lynn@lynnclifford.com.

plan ahead THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Intro to Generating Love with Domo Geshe Rinpoche – 7-8:30pm. Love is the goal of a highquality human life. Learn how to generate spiritual love through Tibetan Buddhist methods. 3 La Tusa St., Santa Fe. $15. Information: www.white-conch.org or 715-743-6743. Register at www.white-conch.org

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Generating Love All Day – 10am-5pm. Program with Domo Geshe Rinpoche. Love is the goal of a high-quality human life. Learn to generate spiritual love through Tibetan Buddhist methods. $60. 3 La Tusa St, Santa Fe. Info: 715-743-6743. Register: White-Conch.org.

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Tog Chöd: Tibetan Wisdom Sword Retreat – Nov 9-11. Fri 4pm to Sun 3pm. Tog Chöd is a mindfulness training with a sword. Rooted in Tantric Buddhism, decisive movements and mantras win over the only enemy there is - negative emotions. Receive the deep philosophy of this practice, learn to clear the mind, and tap into your inner power. $350$396, Synergia Ranch. 206-819-0165. TibetanHealingMovement.Com/ Tog-Chod-Retreat.

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Kriya Yoga Lecture and Initiation – 7-8:30pm. Lecture, initiations and meditations with advanced disciples Yogacharya Srinidhi Baba and Br. Dhyananda as taught by the original lineage of Kriya Yoga of Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Paramahamsa Hariharananda and Paramahamsa Prajñanananda. Information on weekend initiations & group meditations. An evening of rare spiritual insight. Gayatri Temple, 136-F Washington St SE (near Washington & Central), Albuquerque. Info: 505-286-2572. Kriya.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Reiki Class – 9am-4:30pm, Become a certified healing practitioner in this powerful, life-changing class. Reiki master Jan Walker has been teaching all three levels of the Usui method since 1993. Preregistration required. $175. St Thomas Episcopal Church, 425 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-8355440. AwakeningSpiritMinistries.org. Psychic Fair/Healing Circle – 10am-2pm, Experience the new circle of healing for mind, body and spirit. Intuitive readings/Spiritual Counseling. $20/20 min ($1/min) Dominion Tarot; Michelle Vidal. Release negativity through Limpia healing by Margarita Martinez, $45. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. Michelle@ resonantessentials.com. ResonantEssentials.net.

Yoga, Ayurveda, and the Mind – 8am-5pm. Nov. 29 – Dec. 3. Explore Ayurvedic and yogic psychology. Weave concepts from various classical yogic and Vedic texts along with Ayurvedic psychology. Apply this knowledge to deepen and expand your yogic practices. Design group-based classes for areas like: stress, inner peace, breathe work, mindfulness, etc. $650. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505-268-0918. InfoNMSY@gmail.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com.

save the date FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7-9 Yoga and Hot Springs Retreat Truth or Consequences – YOGA in the beautiful Mothership Yoga Lounge Studio, soak in steamy hot springs, and enjoy December festivities such as the Luminaria River Tour, Christmas tree lightening, live music and Art Gallery Hop. Limited registration. $549 single occupancy incl. lodging, Yoga, meditation, soaking & activities. $275 /person for double occupancy. Registration link https://bit.ly/2PH6fHc. Call or email Allisun at 505-382-4413/allisun@orangeyogaabq.com for more information.

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Become an Intuitive Practitioner – 24 Saturday Tele-classes, 12-2pm + 2 on-site retreats, Become an Intuitive Practitioner (or simply transform your life!) – Called to take the next step? In this unique and deeply transformational training we will merge with our higher selves, connect deeply with the Earth and - during our retreat time - with equines, to identify and strengthen our unique intuitive gifts. Perfect for empaths, whether you already work with clients, wish to start your own intuitive healing practice, or simply desire to become master of your own energy. Space is intentionally extremely limited. Payment plan & Early Bird Discount Available. Call for pricing, Your Divine Light at Unicorn Mesa, LLC. 505-438-1074. Info@YourDivineLight.biz. YourDivineLight.biz.

300 Hr Yoga Teacher Training – 8-5pm. This unique and evolutionary training program merges and integrates yoga and Ayurveda to offer yoga teachers an advanced and focused area of study providing authentic, transformative, lineage-based education. together over 50,000 hours of personal study. Modular and intensive format – you will complete 270 contact hours of study over a 2-year period. The perfect format to allow ease of travel and time to apply what you learn in each module. $3,250. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505-268-0918. NMSchoolOfYoga.com/

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SUNDAY, MARCH 24-30 Yoga Retreat Costa Rica Get Away – Rejuvenate your Mind, Body and Soul with Vinayasa Flow Yoga, delicious meals and beautiful private jungle lodging. Access to 40 acres of Private Eco-Estate Nature preserve, have at least two yoga/meditation practices per day outdoors, as well as in the beautiful yoga pagoda. For pricing go to https://bit. ly/2PH6fHc. (See Allisun for any available coupon codes). Info & retreat itinerary call or email Allisun at 505-382-4413/allisun@orangeyogaabq.com.

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wednesday Intuitive Readings, Coaching and Animal Communication – 9am-5pm. Galaya, intuitive and animal communicator, offers practical solutions for health, relationships, career, business and pets. Appointments: 505-466-3764. ConsultGalaya.com. Qigong & Healing From Within – 10:30am-12pm. Taoist, yogic and shamanic practices cultivate vitality, inner strength and awareness with energy healing, movement, sound, breathwork and meditation. Blue Moon Yoga, 826 Camino De Monte Rey, A5, Santa Fe. Allison Lasky: 505-984-8733. AllisonLasky.com.

thursday Sing With Your Species! – 6-7:30pm. Every Thursday. All Voices Welcome. Body-Centered. Expertly Facilitated.Paid Entry -$15; discount passes available. Share your pass with a friend! 7th Wave Music, 505-670-7553, SantaFeSings@gmail.com/ 7thWaveSingers.com

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

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BRENNAN HEALING SCIENCE NINA TWOMBLY

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

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Good singing voices seldom just happen, but one wrong note can lead to a lifetime of vocal shame. Shape your singing and/or speaking voice through private lessons and our super fun group CircleSongs & Vocal Improv events and free voice workshops. Vocal Empowerment for speakers, singers, everyone who wishes to explore the dynamics of VOICE. Send us your email to be on our list. See ad, page 8.

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

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A place for healing,transformation, and empowerment. A physical portal dedicated to the healing of ourselves and the healing of our world – by connecting people globally through state-of-the-art communication technologies and wisdom practice. The Chi Center and its Founder, Master Mingtong Gu, offer online programs, workshops, live-stream broadcasts, in-person Healing Intensive Retreats, and other exciting events at its New Mexico home just outside of Santa Fe at The Center for Wisdom Healing Qigong. Experience increasing health and happiness every day through the Practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong. See ad, page 7.

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