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pring is in the air, and that means Atlanta is exploding with healthy things to do, from Earth Day events, peace walks, plant sales and gardening seminars to wellness expos and festivals. One of our favorite spring events is the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. In its 78th year, this award-winning festival, co-hosted by Live Thrive Atlanta, features an Eco-Village where art, recycling and sustainability come together. Setting the standard for making festivals environmentally friendly, the Dogwood Festival’s Green Event Initiative Program has been responsible for diverting nearly a ton of trash from landfills and educating thousands of attendees about how to take home eco-friendly practices and make them part of their daily lives. Food vendors are required to use only recyclable and compostable servingware and bio-diesel or bio-fuel for all generators at the event. Waste recovery and recycling centers, staffed by Girl Scouts participating in the Forever Green Initiative, are stationed throughout the park to collect compostables, recyclables and landfill waste. Even the Port-O-John vendor is required to use only bio-degradable cleaning products. We think this is really awesome, and are delighted to be media sponsors for this event once again. Highlights of this year’s Eco-Village include The Market Place, Bhutan Baskets made by Nepalese refugees, Re:Loom’s handmade products, the Georgia Tech Solar Jackets and their solar car, and Mike Snowden, who will be entertaining the crowds with his cigar box guitar. Natural Awakenings magazine will have a booth at the entrance to the EcoVillage where attendees can meet the publishers, pick up the latest magazine and receive other giveaways. For more information, visit Dogwood.org. See you there!
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r. Judith Orloff will visit Atlanta to speak, meet readers and sign copies of her latest book, The Ecstasy of Surrender: 12 Surprising Ways Letting Go Can Empower Your Life, in two April events. She will appear at 7 p.m. on April 11 at Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore in Atlanta. She will also be at The Unity North Atlanta Church, in Marietta, on April 13 for the 11:15 a.m. service, along with a workshop being held from 1 to 4 p.m. An Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California-Los Angeles and intuitive healer, Orloff combines her training in conventional and alternative medicine in attesting that miraculous things happen when we stop pushing, controlling and trying so hard. Her new book is filled with strategies and solutions for surrendering anything that stands in the way of an extraordinary life, including stress, obsessive relationships, toxic people, money worries and fear of death. Orloff dispels many outmoded ideas about health, aging, sex, power, beauty and money by showing that instead of defeat, surrender is the missing ingredient to success and bliss. It allows us to daily live in a passionate heart zone with faith in our self and the divinity of all life. Of The Ecstasy of Surrender, internationally renowned inspirational author Marianne Williamson says, “It takes you straight into the light: our surrender to a love and power greater than our own. Dr. Orloff nails it.” Locations: Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore, 5531 Roswell Rd., Atlanta. Call 404-2555207 or visit PhoenixAndDragon.com. The Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta. Call 678-819-9100 or visit UnityNorth.org. Also visit DrJudithOrloff.com.
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he Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being and Heart for Kids’ Yoga will sponsor a Yoga Camp from 9 to 11 a.m., beginning July 7 to 11. Geared for children 6 to 9, the camp offers kids movement, games, stories and art as they learn about the poses and philosophy of yoga. Cost is $100 per week. A Children’s Yoga Class now offered on Sunday afternoons will switch to Wednesday evening beginning April 16. The class will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for 10 consecutive Wednesdays, and is open to kids 6 to 9. Cost is $110 for the entire session or $15 per drop-in class. Melanie Sharp, children’s yoga teacher at the Marietta Center and an elementary school teacher with 20 years of experience, promotes kids’ yoga as a non-competitive activity that allows children to blossom at their own pace while developing strength, coordination, focus, self-control and discipline. Location: 317 Alexandria St., Marietta. For more information, call 404-217-6428 or e-mail Melanie@HeartForKidsYoga.com.
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he inaugural Southeastern Sustainable Livestock Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., April 26, at the Gwinnet Center, in Duluth, Georgia, to build a strong network for humane livestock farmers and increase the market for sustainable meat through improved taste and quality. The conference program includes workshops and seminars covering best practices for pasture raising and humane handling of livestock, marketing and business practices, sourcing and implementing humane processing facilities and mobile processing unit shares. The overarching goal of the event is to build a permanent body for Southeastern Sustainable Livestock that will support farmers and educate consumers and serve as a platform for a working network of humane and sustainable farming in the Southeast.
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lear Path Wellness is co-hosting a class with The Heal Center from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., May 10, on healthy eating. The class will be taught by Dr. Rudy Scarfalloto, a local chiropractic physician specializing in low-force spinal adjusting, nutrition and techniques for improving internal organ health and author of five books on health, including What Should I Eat? Participants will learn how to discover their ideal diet, eat instinctively, prepare healthy “fast foods” and achieve steady energy throughout the day. Scarfalloto will also explain how to get rid of food addictions and emotional eating. A variety of healthful and delicious refreshments will be served, along with a chance to receive a signed copy of Scarfalloto’s books and other discounts and giveaways. Cost is $65 (register by Apr. 27 for $55). Couples are $45 per person, and groups of four or more pay $40 per person early registration. Location: The Heal Center, 180 Allan Rd., Ste. 101 N., Sandy Springs. To register, call 678-896-2992.
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ello Humanity, a start-up student organization based at Emory University, will present the fifth annual Global Health and Humanitarian Summit (GHHS) on April 12 in the Woodruff Health Sciences Center administration building at Emory University. GHHS is a group of student volunteers that host the event to bring local and global humanitarian communities together in an educational and inspiring forum, fostering sustainable, world-changing humanitarian actions. The Summit strives to improve the delivery of humanitarian services, raise awareness of organizations committed to creating a better world and inspire the next generation of activists and volunteers, by networking and sharing resources. This year’s summit will focus on exhibitions and discussions, instead of speakers, in order to encourage more interactive conversations and networking experiences among participants. Admission is free. For more information, email HelloHumanitarians@gmail.com.
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The Heal Center is a Family Affair by Martin Miron
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ho could have known that a woman in the country of South Africa looking for a way to help her 4-year-old son recover from hip surgery in 1984 would discover the benefits of aromatherapy, reflexology and energy healing? Who could have predicted that she would subsequently bring that knowledge to Sandy Springs and establish The Heal Center? That mother is Roz Zollinger, and her son, Michael Zollinger, is now dedicated to extending the center’s mission beyond education into treatments and services. The family moved to Atlanta in 1989, when Michael was 9. “Looking back, I was exposed to all these things,” he recalls. “I thought it was a normal part of my environment to be surrounded by little bottles of essential oils and people working on each others’ feet.” Roz saw a lack of awareness of holistic modalities here. “The awareness of massage, reflexology and aromatherapy were in their infancy stage,” says Michael. “That’s when she started putting classes together. There was more acceptance of alternative treatments in the community there [in South Africa],” where she attended The South African Institute of Reflexology, traveled to London to study aromatherapy, and an Australian energy healer was a big influence in her education. After teaching for a few years out of her house, Roz started The Heal Center in 1992, while Michael was in middle school. He says, “I think the community sees us first as a source of education. What attracts the most people are my mother’s classes in aromatherapy and reflexology.” She developed a group of followers by giving talks and demonstrations,
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including therapists that later joined her at The Heal Center. She worked with acupuncturists, massage therapists, homeopaths and a colon therapist, sharing her center and her teaching space, and that continues today. Michael went off to college and furthered his creative passion, eventually graduating from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in classical guitar performance. He says, “I was leaning toward environmental studies, but it just wasn’t holding my attention.” It was there that he had an epiphany that foreshadowed his present career. “Part of the requirement for music school was taking on the Alexander Technique to become more aware of our posture and how we use our bodies. I think that was part of what led me to this path, and the other part was all the injured musicians walking around with braces on their wrists, tendonitis all over and back issues, Michael explains. “I noticed that the practice rooms overlooked the football field and realized we’re doing very similar things, except that the athletes know how to take care of their bodies with stretching and exercise and warming up, whereas a musician sits down and practices for three hours of often strenuous music and technical studies and then may wake up with tendonitis, among other issues. There is a big disconnect in how we are using our bodies,” he says. Michael attended the Academy of Somatic Healing Arts, in Atlanta, and started practicing in 2007. The Wellness Collective began two years ago. “We thought that bringing in international teachers was a good way to introduce a new perspective and more advanced offerings,” says Michael. As for the role
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of his mother, “She’s continuing, there’s no doubt about that,” he notes. “I’m stepping in to put the therapy group together, support her classes and build the awareness of the value of bodywork and massage by helping my clients achieve optimum health and wellness.” There is a central number at The Heal Center where people call for classes and therapies. If the inquiry is about therapy, “We have a brief discussion about what the issue is and its background; what type of therapy they are most comfortable with; there are some people that don’t like to be touched as much. They might want to try other treatments, like acupuncture, or something more physical or direct, like bodywork, massage or chiropractic,” says Michael, who is a licensed, NTCMB-certified massage therapist. He notes, “My work often involves Structural Integration, the bodywork and the massage therapy side. I tend to work structurally and be posture-oriented in my work. I seek results, but in a relaxing and client-feedback focused setting. Reflexology is popular with a lot of people that have pain, insomnia, anxiety and stress and often with infertility issues.” Most people call in knowing what kind of therapy they want because they have already attended classes at The Heal Center and met some of the therapists. “Many of the students are practitioners themselves; massage therapists will learn reflexology and vice-versa, or both may learn about essential oils,” says Michael. “They’re not looking to change jobs; they just want to use it on family and friends.” Another motive is to receive required continuing education credits awarded by the classes. Michael cites as a big inspiration Dr. Steven Saul, a local doctor who took him under his wing. “He really had me working alongside him, showing me the nuts and bolts of assessment and his treatment,” says Michael. “He is a very well-rounded chiropractor, so that made a big impression on my work.” The Heal Center and Wellness Collective is located at 180 Allen Rd., Ste. 101 N., in Sandy Springs. For more information, call 404-303-0007 or visit HealCenterAtlanta.com. Martin Miron is the editor of Natural Awakenings Atlanta. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.
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Calcium and Sodium are Vital Nutrients by Brenda Cobb
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wo of the most important health improvements you can make are to build stronger bones with a calcium-rich diet and lower your blood pressure by reducing table salt. The first thing that comes to mind when people hear calcium is dairy products. While dairy products do contain calcium, they are also very acidic to the body. When the body is in an acidic state, it will naturally pull calcium out of the bones to bring the body back to an alkaline state. A much healthier source of calcium is green leafy vegetables. Broccoli, kale, spinach and bok choy are a few calcium-providing winning foods, as they contain a wealth of other nutrients as well, and won’t harm the body. Vitamin D is also helpful to maintain strong bones because it helps the body to absorb calcium. Physical activity such as walking, climbing, hiking or jogging gets your muscles and bones working together against gravity, making them stronger and giving your heart and metabolism a healthy boost, too. Table salt is one of those things that many feel they can’t live without, even knowing that too much of the stuff can be fatal. The average American consumes as much as twice the daily amount of sodium, leading to high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. If you can reduce the amount of processed foods you eat, you’ll be in much better shape, as these tend to have astronomically high amounts of sodium and other unhealthy ingreLike us on Facebook.
dients. Start lowering your intake of sodium by choosing no-salt or low-salt varieties of your favorite store-bought products. It takes an extra moment at the grocery store, but will go a long way in improving your health. At home, start using other seasonings in place of salt, such as garlic and onion powder, curry, turmeric, dried and fresh herbs and freshly ground peppers. Invest in a bottle of good quality Himalayan salt, which is high in minerals and more concentrated in flavor, enabling you to use less with great results. Dynamite-mined varieties tend to be cheaper and lower quality, whereas pick-mined salts are more expensive, yet well worth the price.
Celery salt is another great seasoning option to use as a healthy alternative to traditional salt. You can dehydrate celery and grind it into powder to make your own nutritious seasoning. Be sure to choose organic celery, because this is one of the “dirty dozen” foods that tend to be very high in pesticides.
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routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.” Securing a much smaller dwelling than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings. With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.
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1. Buying a Home
When considering a move to a new place, we often find out how much house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting our spending limit will leave a deficit in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a residence that makes neither financial nor 12
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ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying. Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness. Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust to your
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Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices. But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget. For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.” In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car takes a toll on us financially and physically. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health. Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the federal agency Healthy People. Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free Subscribe to our e-newsletter.
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e crackle with activity. “The institute energy. Natural “Just because usually finds that when a electromagnetic someone isn’t patient doesn’t respond fields within us regulate to treatment by an energy feeling symptoms healer, it’s because of how our bodies work. Plus, we continually the environment. I try from exposure encounter many outside to neutralize its effect to energy fields from Wi-Fi, to electronic help the body regulate cell phones and towers, technology, that properly,” Traver says. power lines, microwave While protection in ovens, computers, TVs, doesn’t mean highly occupied famsecurity devices and that it’s not having ily areas is important, radar. A growing number providing protection in of experts see these sur- an affect on DNA.” bedrooms is especially rounding frequencies as vital, due to the amount ~ Camilla Rees an increasing danger to of time we spend there our well-being. for rest and restoration. Traver’s diag Applying modalities like acupunc- noses sometimes suggest remediation ture, Reiki, Touch for Health and Eden measures that involve an electrician Energy Medicine can help us maintain grounding currents and adding selective a healthy energy balance internally. shielding materials to block frequencies They work to harmonize the body flowing from electronic devices. “Magto protect against stress, trauma and netic fields from outside the house are associated illness. hard to control, but 98 percent of what Phyllis Traver, owner of Safe & I find can be fixed,” she advises. Sound Home, in Boston, is certified by When Terry Mollner, 69, was the International Institute of Buildinghaving trouble sleeping, he contacted Biology & Ecology to detect, measure Traver, who receives client referrals from and counter in-home electromagnetic energy healers. “The conclusions were 16
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stunning,” Mollner says. “The detector’s measurements went off the charts in the bedroom. It wasn’t the flat screen TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipment in his home office. Kim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Cook decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot. When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.” An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.” The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the International EMF Project in 1996 because of rising public health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After reviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, the organization can’t confirm—or deny—the existence of health consequences from exposure to lowlevel EMFs. But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior researcher with the nonprofit Environmental Health Trust and lead author of the internationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, goes Subscribe to our e-newsletter.
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Phones 4 Replace cordless phones with corded landlines or use cordless phones only when needed; otherwise, unplug them. 4 Never hold the cell phone directly against the head or body. Use the speaker phone function, other hands-free device or another device that meets the Environmental Health Trust guidelines at Tinyurl.com/CellPhoneUsageTips. 4 Protect children, pregnant women and men that want to become fathers. Sperm are especially vulnerable. Children absorb twice as much radiation as adults. 4 Be wary of a weak signal. Phones work harder and emit more radiation when the signal is weak or blocked. 4 Don’t sleep with a cell phone nearby. Place it several feet away from the bed or across the room, turn it off or put it in airplane mode. 4 Find more helpful information at Tinyurl.com/EMF-ProtectionTips and Tinyurl.com/CellPhoneRadiationDanger. Like us on Facebook.
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tants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains. Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.” One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products.
For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability is another benefit: The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand. Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.
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Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil.
classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin. Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves. Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use it to whiten grout and remove stains. Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germ-fighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.” Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free. Coarse kosher salt helps soften dishwasher water and acts as a scouring agent.
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All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray.
sher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks. Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap. Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color). Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda.
Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray.
Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop. Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-and-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner. Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.
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“Native plants attract native bugs that are eaten by native birds and bats,” observes Stasik, noting that staff at extension services and garden centers can provide helpful advice. Based on his own research, Stasik knows, “Bird species have definite tastes in food. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars. Orioles look for citrus fruit. Butterflies are eclectic sippers of both floral and citrus.” Hummingbirds pose particular appeal for kids and adults because they appear always on the move. Hummingbirds.net/ map.html follows their migration sites. Videographer Tom Hoebbel, owner of TH Photography, outside Ithaca,
New York, builds birdhouses and nesting boxes with his kids. They also participate in the annual Christmas bird count for the Audubon Society (Birds.Audubon. org/Christmas-birdcount). The Great Backyard Bird Count, a joint project between nonprofits Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, folbird photos courtesy of Susan lows in February Gottlieb, of Venice, California (gbbc.BirdCount.org). “In our yard, we have five nesting boxes made from reused wood. Once or twice a week, we check to see who lives there and how many eggs there are,” says Hoebbel. “So far, we’ve seen bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens.” He laments the rapid decline of bats in the Northeast due to pesticides killing bugs, the main course for birds and bats. “In the winter, bats live in caves, so we put one-by-one-foot boxes in the yard for their summer homes.” Warm evenings on the patio are more enjoyable when bats clean up the mosquito population; a single bat can eat as many as 1,000 in an hour. The monarch butterfly population is another favorite species in decline, with the spectacular annual migration on the verge of disappearing due to illegal deforestation, climate change, expansion of crop acreage and imposition of genetically modified plants that reduce the growth of native species. “You can help them by planting perennial milkweed in your garden,” advises Brande Plotnick, founder of Tomato Envy, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Milkweed is the food of choice because it makes the caterpillars and butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. Also consider planting garden phlox, coneflower and lantana. Migrating monarchs live about nine months and fly up to 30 miles per hour. Plotnick also suggests planting an herb garden
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reating a backyard wildlife habitat provides valuable teaching moments. With planning and care, birds, bats, butterflies and bunnies can view yards as safe havens and sources for food, water and shelter, providing endless fascination. Josh Stasik, a father of three and owner of SweetSeed.com, in Syracuse, New York, sees firsthand how feeding winged wonders can be an inexpensive way to start a new family activity. “My mom taught me about flowers and bird feeders. I hope my kids will someday pass the information along to their children,” he says. Habitat plantings and available foods determine what creatures will visit. 20
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that includes parsley. “Swallowtail butterflies will lay eggs on parsley, caterpillars hatch and feed on it, and eventually create a chrysalis,” she says. “You’ll be able to see the entire butterfly life cycle.” Rabbits add another dimension to backyard wildlife. Just as birds and butterflies need trees, bushes and plants to land on and hide in, bunnies need ground cover. The Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries counsels that brush piles should start with a base of large limbs, logs or stones to raise the floor above ground and create tunnels and escape routes, plus a home base. Top with smaller branches and maybe a recycled Christmas tree or dead plants. Encourage structural density and permanence with live vines. The resulting brush pile should be igloo-shaped and about six to eight feet tall and wide. Visit Tinyurl.com/BunnyShelters. City ordinances or subdivision regulations might prohibit brush piles in ordinary yards. Find out how to gain certification as a wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation at Tinyurl.com/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat. Rabbits can have as many as seven babies per litter, depending on the species. Make sure their space is sufficient. Before attracting bunnies to the yard, be aware of local predators—hawks, owls, coyote, dogs and stray cats. The brush pile may also attract other animals like skunks, raccoons and reptiles. A wildlife habitat is a fun, ongoing
learning experience. It calls on math skills for bird counts, geography to follow migration maps and woodworking to build homesites and feeding spots. It becomes a lesson in local ecology and the roles of native plants and animals. When children comprehend they can help save wildlife, it’s also a lesson in hope. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.
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oday, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus—the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals chanterelle (Cantharellus sp.), oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), morel (Morchella sp.) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) species. These culinary mushrooms, provide a virtuosity of delicate flavors harboring nutritional and medicinal benefits according to those that study them. University of California-Berkeley research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, varieties and species and are typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes. “Mushrooms are an amazing health food,” says Hobbs. “Most edible fungi are high in fiber, good-quality protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.”
My Tacos Makes a healthy filling for tacos and enchiladas, or crumble as a topper on deluxe nachos. They taste as good as they smell, and like chili they taste almost better as leftovers. Fills 12 large tacos, or more paired with fillings such as chopped leafy lettuce or guacamole. 1-2 cups of chopped stropharia, shiitake or maitake mushrooms 1 cup crumbled tempeh or other healthful protein source ¼ cup chopped onions ½ cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds 22
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Approx 4 cups whole fresh shiitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) Approx 4 cups whole fresh maitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) 12 oz cream cheese or rice-based cream cheese substitute 2 cloves garlic 2 cups dry roasted hazelnuts 2 sprigs parsley Soy sauce Olive oil Sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste Finely chop the hazelnuts in a food processor and set aside. Coarsely chop the shiitake (including the stems) and maitake mushrooms in a food processor. Coat the surface of a wok in olive oil and sauté mushrooms in 1-cup batches over medium-high-to-high heat, adding soy sauce as needed to keep the mixture from burning, for approximately 10 minutes per batch. Add a touch of sesame oil just before removing each batch. Place hazelnuts, mushrooms, cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in the food processor and blend until smooth but still slightly grainy. Add parsley and blend until parsley is finely chopped and evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Serve with crackers or fresh crusty bread. Recipes courtesy of employees of Fungi Perfecti, LLC; photos courtesy of Paul Stamets. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.
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i” (pronounced chee) refers to the life force or vital energy present in all things throughout the universe while “gong” means dedicated effort or steady practice of a skill. Qigong is the art of working intensely with this energy, cultivating life force. Acupuncture physician and qigong instructor Walter Hayley, in Bonita Springs, Florida, became passionate about qigong while working as a stockbroker in need of stress relief. He compares qigong’s movement of energy in the body to water running through a hose: “Qi is concentrated in channels throughout the body. Think of the qi as water and those channels as a garden hose branching out to every aspect of the individual. Stress, whether physical or emotional, can kink the hose. Qigong helps get the kinks out,” he explains. “It relaxes the body, letting energy flow more efficiently, allowing the body to heal itself.” Qigong styles vary, but Hayley remarks that most involve slow movement, focused awareness and special breathing techniques. Many describe
the practice as a moving meditation. Qigong teacher Judith Forsyth, in Mobile, Alabama, says, “It’s often described as the mother of tai chi. When the quiet, internal energy art of qigong mixed with the powerful external martial arts, it developed into tai chi.” She emphasizes that the focus of qigong is less on its physical mechanics and more on understanding how the vital force moves through the body and can be used to enhance health and longevity. Inside the body, there’s an integrated network of subtle energy centers that international Qigong Master Robert Peng believes are connected to the capacity for genuine happiness. The goal is to awaken and pack these centers with qi. “By repeating slow, gentle movements over and over, you can develop the body’s capacity to draw qi from the universe. It can be stored in these centers and later channeled back through the body to empower your daily activities,” explains Peng, author of The Master Key: The Qigong Secret for Vitality, Love, and Wisdom.
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He focuses on three of the body’s big energy portals: the “third eye”, located between the eyebrows; the “heart center”, at the center of the chest on the sternum and the “sea of qi”, just below the navel. The idea is that when energy is accessed in these three centers, specific spiritual qualities are accessed: wisdom, love and vitality (respectively). Harmonizing all three is ideal. Peng advises that when these essential elements are woven together in balance, dynamic happiness is possible. “You begin to project more wisdom, love, vitality, inspiration and peacefulness. Conversations flow more smoothly. Your life becomes more productive, meaningful and serene,” he says. “Whatever the challenges encountered, you’ll be better equipped to deal with them, while remaining inwardly content.” Forsyth was first guided to qigong when the prescribed rest, drugs, exercise and physical therapy following an accident left her with lingering neck and back problems. She recalls, “After eight weeks of practice, I experienced significant physical improvement, not only where I had considerable pain, but in my overall energy level, ability
By adding qigong to their daily routines, children learn to channel energy and enhance concentration; office workers reduce stress; seniors enhance balance and quality of life; and caregivers and midwives advance abilities to help others. ~ The National Qigong Association to sleep and the condition of my skin and hair. The peace and harmonizing meditation benefits of qigong were also affecting me positively in other ways. I became less worried, less of a perfectionist, less stressed out and began to experience more joyfulness.” While all styles benefit overall health, specific qigong exercises may be prescribed for specialized needs, from
athletic conditioning to management of chronic conditions such as arthritis, hypertension or cancer. The gentle movements can be performed by almost anyone at any age and ability level, even those confined to a chair or bed. “Qigong speaks to the body and the body then addresses the condition,” Hayley remarks. The experts advise that qigong is best practiced every day, even if for just five minutes. “A group class offers a synergy that a home practice lacks, but the more important practice is at home,” observes Hayley. Some personal instruction is ideal so the practitioner receives feedback, but books and videos make qigong accessible to everyone, everywhere. Hayley reminds newbies, “Just be patient. If one form doesn’t suit you, remember there are thousands of different forms to try.” Peng’s advice to beginners is, “Be happy! Think of the exercise as lighthearted play and remember to smile as you move.” Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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calendarofevents WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Green Wednesday – 11:45am-1pm. Join us for lunch, a presentation and networking. Speaker: Gloria Hardegree, Georgia Recycling Coalition. 5 Seasons Brewery, 1000 Marietta St, Atlanta. More info & register: GreenCS.org. EFT & Energy Therapy Practitioners’ Mastermind Live Call – 4-5:15p.m. (1st & 3rd Wednesdays) Dr. Anne Merkel leads physicians, wellness practitioners, therapists and coaches by phone. Monthly series with two live calls, notes & recordings - $76. Register at http://is.gd/PractitionerMastermind. Info: 877-262-2276.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Making Meditation Part of Your Life – 4 weeks – Apr 3, 10, 17 & 24. 7:30-9pm. With Marti Yura. Learn how to sit comfortably, breathe, manage your mind, and practice a walking meditation you can integrate into your life. $75. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. Info: 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Living Foods Institute Healthy Lifestyle Programs – Apr 3-17. 8am-6pm. 5-, 10-, 15- & 30-day program options available. Hands-on training in the raw and living foods recipe preparation, emotional/mental healing, cleansing and detoxification and more. Fee according to package selected; some scholarships available. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com. S.T.A.R. Circle Global Book Discussion Group – 12pm, EST; 10am, MST. This broadcast (public, recorded) will be with Nina Brown, Ja-lene Clark and Kristy Sweetland. The topic is S.T.A.R. Circle: What Do You Want to Bring Back to Life in Your Life? NinaBrown33.com/Community-Star.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable – 7:30-9am (doors open 7am for networking). Discuss the region’s current environmental issues, from water to energy, urban planning to policy and learn about opportunities for sustainable development. All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Ellis Hall, 634 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta. Southface.org/SART. Spring Native Plant Sale – Apr 4-5 & Apr 11 & 12. 10am-5pm. CNC horticulturists and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer plant questions and help you find the perfect plants for your yard. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. 770-992-2055. More info: ChattNatureCenter.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Gabriel Mojay – Apr 5 & 6. 40 Essential Oils & Aromatic Waters: their Energetic Therapeutics according to Oriental medicine. 15 CEU. Heal Center Atlanta, 180 Allen Rd, Ste 101 N, Atlanta. 404-3030007. HealCenterAtlanta.com. I AM PEACE: Peace March – 10am. All welcome. Join in the drum circle. March down Freedom Trail to the MLK Peace Pavilion. Inspirational talks by Bishop Carlton Pearson and Rev. Dr. David Ault. Meet in Freedom Park. Free. Sponsored by the Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta. For more info, Jill Waddell: 404-793-8083, BlueTwigs@gmail.com. SLCA.com. Festival on Ponce – Apr 5-6. 10am-6pm, Sat; 11am6pm, Sun. Enjoy over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and “outsider art.” Includes children’s area and local food and beverage. Free. Olmsted Linear Park. FestivalOnPonce.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
Reiki Level 1 Class – 11am-5pm. With Michal
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Spiegelman, nationally recognized Reiki Master and teacher. Includes: Reiki ideals and history, hand positions for self treatment and treating others, Reiki attunement. 6 CEUs. $150 including manual and certification; payment plans available. The Atlanta School of Massage, 2 Dunwoody Park South, Atlanta. Info@BalancedMoments.com. Info & register: BalancedMoments.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
Sierra Club Meeting – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, program. Sol Haroon with Suniva will discuss aspects of using solar energy. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta. More info: Georgia.SierraClub.org/Atlanta.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support Call – 4-5:15p.m. (2nd Wednesdays) Dr. Anne Merkel leads people experiencing autoimmune disorders to naturally address their condition and support the body to heal. Free. Notes and past month recordings provided when you register at http://is.gd/autoimmunegroup. Info: 877-262-2276.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Spring Native Plant Sale – 10am-5pm. See Apr 4 listing. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. 770-9922055. More info: ChattNatureCenter.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Earth Day Kids Fest – 10am-3pm. Get ready for Earth Day by discovering how you (and your family) can be eco-heros. The whole family will find out ways to connect to nature and learn fun new ideas on how to help our watershed and the planet. $10/adults, $6/children, free/age 2 & under. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. 770-992-2055. More info: ChattNatureCenter.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
Raw & Living Foods Banquet Feast & Graduation Party – 3:30pm. Delicious organic raw and living foods buffet and testimonies from students who have completed the Healthy Lifestyle Course. Open to the public. $5-$10 donation appreciated. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. For reservations: 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com. Reiki Level 2 Class – 9am-6pm. With Michal Spiegelman, nationally recognized Reiki Master & teacher. Reiki level 1 practitioners expand their Reiki practice using distance Reiki. Approved for CE credits. $250 includes manual & certification; payment plan available. The Atlanta School of Massage, 2 Dunwoody Park South, Atlanta. Info@BalancedMoments.com. Info & register: BalancedMoments.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 14
Raw & Living Foods Educational Seminar & Recipe Demonstration – 7pm. Learn how to reverse and slow aging, heal disease, increase energy, reach ideal weight and more. Enjoy recipe demo and taste delicious recipes. Open to the public. $5-$10 donation appreciated. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. Call & leave name & number for reservations: 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
Children’s Yoga Class – Apr 16-June 18. 4:305:30pm. For children ages 6-9. With Melanie Sharp. $110/series, $15/drop-in. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. Melanie@HeartForKidsYoga.com. MariettaYoga.com.
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Energy Therapy Support & Training for Health & Wellness Practitioners, Live Call – 4-5:15p.m. (1st & 3rd Wednesdays) Dr. Anne Merkel leads physicians, coaches, therapists and other practitioners by phone. Monthly series with two live calls, notes & recordings - $76. Register: ArielaGroup.com/ tapshops. Info: 1-877-262-2276.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book Discussion Groups – 12pm, EST; 10am, MST. This broadcast (public, recorded) will be with Nina Brown, Ja-lene Clark and Kristy Sweetland. The topic is S.T.A.R. Circle: What Do You Want to Bring Back to Life in Your Life? NinaBrown33.com/Community-Star.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Earth Day Stream Cleanup – 9am-12pm. Rain date: Apr 26. Help North Fork Connectors cleanup trash and debris. Free. North Fork of Peachtree Creek near the intersection of Corporate Blvd. More info: NorthForkConnectors.org. Earth Day Canoe Trip – 1-4pm & 5-8pm. Take advantage of 2 different opportunities to enjoy a quiet paddle along the cliffs and through the backwaters of the river. $40/general, $30/CNC members. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. Registration required by April 17: 770-992-2055 x 237. ChattNatureCenter.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22
S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book Discussion Groups – 4pm, EST; 2pm MST. This broadcast (public, recorded) will be with Nina Brown, Ja-lene Clark and Kristy Sweetland. The topic is S.T.A.R. Circle: What Do You Want to Bring Back to Life in Your Life? NinaBrown33.com/Community-Star.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
19th Annual EarthShare of Georgia Earth Day Party – 7-10pm. enjoy music, dancing and locally sourced organic foods. Bid on Eco-silent auction stocked with deals on eco-products, trips, jewelry and more. Proceeds benefit EarthShare of Georgia. The Defoor Center, 1710 Defoor Ave NW, Atlanta. Info & tickets: EarthShareGA.org/EarthDay.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
RESTART™ Sugar Detox – 1pm. Join the next 5-week class with a 21-Day Sugar Detox built in. You will be fully supported as you go through a gentle yet powerful detox. Led by a Nutritional Therapist. $175. Vitality Method Pilates, 2590 Peachtree Industrial, Duluth. 404-941-6069. Info@ NutreteWellness.com. Yoga for Golfers – 3-5pm. With Marty Yura. Learn how yoga can transform your game! Even as an amateur, yoga can help you slash strokes lilke a pro, gain greater rotation, increased power, improved flexibility, focus, and prevent injuries. $30.Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. Info: 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
S.T.A.R. Circle Global Book Discussion Group – 12pm, EST; 10am, MST. This broadcast (public, recorded) will be with Nina Brown, Ja-lene Clark and Kristy Sweetland. The topic is S.T.A.R. Circle: What Do You Want to Bring Back to Life in Your Life? NinaBrown33.com/Community-Star.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Foraging and Medicine Making – 7-9pm. $30/ member, $35/nonmember. Learn how to find weeds (herbs) that are good medicine and process some into medicine. Wylde Center, 435 Oakview Rd, Decatur. Registration required: 404-371-1920, WyldeCenter.org.
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S.T.A.R. Circle Global Book Discussion Group – 2pm, EST; 12pm MST. This broadcast (public, recorded) will be with Nina Brown, Ja-lene Clark and Kristy Sweetland. The topic is S.T.A.R. Circle: What Do You Want to Bring Back to Life in Your Life? NinaBrown33.com/Community-Star. Energy Therapy for Spring! FREE Personal Growth Live Call – 4-5:15p.m. with Dr. Anne Merkel. Use meridian-based energy therapies including EFT tapping to clear the way to an exciting springtime full of opportunities, advancement and fun! For new & experienced practitioners. Free. Notes & past recordings when you register at http://is.gd/TAPBonus.
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Reiki Master Certification Training – 9-6pm. With Michal Spiegelman, nationally recognized Reiki Master and teacher. Open to Level 2 graduates. Gain the knowledge, skills and an increased level of vibration to deepen your connection and understanding of Reiki. CE credits approved. $650 including manual and certification; payment plans available. The Atlanta School of Massage, 2 Dunwoody Park South, Atlanta. Info@BalancedMoments.com. Info & register: BalancedMoments.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
savethedate What is the Call of “I Am”? Saturday, May 17, 4pm. Free. Music of G.I. Gurdjieff and his pupil Thomas de Hartmann. Open mike poetry readings. Chai tea. Sponsored by the Gurdjieff Foundation of Georgia. Free. Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church of Atlanta, 1025 Mt Vernon Hwy NW. RSVP: Info@GurdjieffWorkAtlanta.org. Info: Gurdjieff-Foundation-Georgia.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Metamorphic Technique Workshop – May 24-25. By Dominique Mallee Meeroff, UK. 12 CEUs. Heal Center Atlanta, 180 Allen Rd, Ste 101 N, Atlanta. 404-303-0007. HealCenterAtlanta.com. Wholecare Wellness Spring Expo – 11am-5pm. 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross. 770-6863100. WholeCareMedical.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Master Chen Returns to Atlanta – June 19-22. For more info: SusanAtlanta@gmail.com or WuDangTao.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Atlanta’s Green Fest 2014 – 11am-8pm. Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta. For details: Fight4ATL.com.
ongoingevents sunday Stress Release Yoga – 6pm. By donation,$5 minimum. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs. 404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com.
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Meditation Service – 10am. See website for complete list of services and events. Atlanta Meditation Center of Self-Realization Fellowship, 4000 King Springs Rd SE, Smyrna. 770-434-7200. SRFAtlanta.org. Reading Service – 11am. See website for a complete list of services and events. Atlanta Meditation Center of Self-Realization Fellowship, 4000 King Springs Rd SE, Smyrna. 770-434-7200. SRFAtlanta.org. Prayers for World Peace – 11am-12:30pm. To achieve world peace, we must first create peace within our own minds. Includes teaching, meditation, and prayers. Everyone welcome. Free. Kadampa Meditation Center GA, 6860 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd, Sandy Springs. 770-913-0260. MeditationForEveryone.org.
savethedate Weekly Meditations Sundays 11am. Free.
1st Sun–Basics of Meditation by Geshe Lobsang Tenzin. Other Sun– Meditation with Tibetan monk. Free. Drepung Loseling Monastery, Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies, Practice and Culture. 1781 Dresden Drive, Atlanta. 404-982-0051. For complete calendar & info, visit Drepung.org.
monday Yin Yoga – 7:30pm. With Elizabeth Henderson. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Grounded Yoga For Kids – 4:45pm. Ages 5-10. Cafe of Life Grant Park, 1030 Grant St, Atlanta. 404-917-4992. ComeThriveWithMe.com. Reiki Clinic for Usui Reiki Practitioners of All Levels – 6-9pm. Next clinic meets 3/3. Join with others for an evening of meditation, education, connection and fun. Learn how to include Reiki in all areas of life. Give and receive Reiki. 1st Mon each month. $20; $25 at door. Heal Center Atlanta, 180 Allen Rd, Ste 101, Atlanta. Info@BalancedMoments.com. BalancedMoments.com/Reiki-Clinic.
tuesday Core Restore – 6:15pm. Opening muscles of the hips and legs while strengthening core muscles! Café of Life Grant Park, 1030 Grant St, Atlanta. ComeThriveWithMe.com.
freepresentation Meditation & Public Talk Tuesdays 7:30pm. Free.
Join us for weekly meditation and public talks. Medicine Buddha meditation practice prior to talks. Free. Drepung Loseling Monastery, Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies, Practice and Culture. 1781 Dresden Drive, Atlanta. 404-982-0051. For topics, calendar & info, visit Drepung.org. Basic/Intermediate Mat Class – 6pm. Escape for an hour with Instructor Peggy Brown for a high energy Pilates Mat Workout. $15/class; $13.50/10-class package. Body Awareness Studio, 5549 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta. 404-252-7550. Info@BodyAwarenessStudio.com. BodyAwarenessStudio.com. Introductory Presentation on Meditation and Positive Living – 7-9pm. Come and enjoy this most inspiring of topics to reach your highest potential as soul. Free. Life Enrichment Center, 1340 McConnell Dr, Decatur. To register, Dhana: 404-273-5704. Santmat.net.
Millennium Healthcare Wellness Events – 7:30pm. 2nd Tues each month. Hosted by Dr. Gould. New topic each month. Free. Millennium Healthcare, 4370 Georgetown Sq, Atlanta. 770390-0012. MH@Millennium-Healthcare.com. Millennium-Healthcare.com.
wednesday Raw Wednesdays – 2-4pm. Sevananda working member, Tassili Ma’at of Tassili’s Raw Reality will demo her yummy food. 5-8pm, Chef Laura of Living Foods Institute offers delicious raw food samples. Sevananda Natural Foods Market, 467 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta. 404-681-2831. Sevananda.coop. Meditation and Gentle Yoga Stretch – 10am. For anyone new to yoga and meditation, or for those who wish to refine their skills. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.
thursday Stress ReleaseYoga – 5:30pm. By donation,$5 minimum. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs. 404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com. Noetic Sciences Meeting – 7:30pm. 3rd Thurs each month. Topic changes monthly. Free. Millen nium Healthcare, 4370 Georgetown Sq, Atlanta. 770-390-0012. MH@Millennium-Healthcare.com. Millennium-Healthcare.com.
friday Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting – 8-10am. Decatur City Hall, Conference Rm, 509 N McDonough St, Decatur. Lena Stevens: 404-3704102 or Lena.Stevens@DecaturGA.com. Monthly Gathering for Inspiration and Networking – 11am-12:30pm. 2nd Fri. World Peace Café, 220 Hammond Dr NE, Atlanta. Meetup.com/ SpiritualEntrepreneursAtlanta.
saturday Yoga for Stiff Guys – 12-1:30pm. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.
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communityresourceguide acupuncture Larissa Stewart, L.Ac. Decatur • 404-803-3573 PainFreeAndHappy.com
Amplification X 1,000,000 by Nina Brown
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hat is it that happens when we gather in S.T.A.R. Circles on Google Hangout?
Amplification.
Offering Traditional Five-Element Acupuncture, Dr. Tan’s Balance Method for pain relief, and NADA auricular detox, along with a variety of nonneedle techniques including Ohashi-style shiatsu, guasha, moxibustion and hands-on energy healing. Nationally board certified Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM). Certified Matrix Energetics Practitioner.
AROMATIC REFLEXOLOGY The Heal Center
We might think that is just an opportunity for heart-felt conversations with like-minded S.T.A.R. Seeds; but maybe, because of the energy shifts on Planet Earth, an amplification is happening as a result of our interactions.
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Aromatherapy, reflexology and therapeutic products and gift packages. Certification courses and classes. Private sessions. See ad, page 18.
Have you felt/sensed the shifts?
We are moving into a time where we have the ability to create our desires in an instant. We are Divine Sovereign Beings learning how to wisely use our creative powers at this unprecedented time in human history. And, when we join together with others in S.T.A.R. Circles, truly the power of our energies and intentions coalesce then amplify—perhaps 1,000,000 times—out into the quantum field creating a world of fascinating possibilities to explore!
Come join us on our next Google
Hangout where each word that we speak is amplified and sent out into the quantum field as waves of possibility for creating and anchoring the new way of being on earth. We use the philosophy of S.T.A.R. (surrender, trust, allow, receive) as the foundation for coherent speaking and dreaming. Technology is now supporting spirituality and reaching across the oceans bringing us together in a safe community. Here, we offer a sacred, virtual space to develop friendships and share our joys or challenges with those who are walking the S.T.A.R. path.
CHIROPRACTIC CAFÉ OF LIFE HEALING CENTER GRANT PARK 1030 Grant Street, Atlanta 404-917-4992 • ComeThriveWithMe.com See events in calendar.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY CLEAR PATH WELLNESS CENTER 275 Carpenter Dr, Ste 202, Sandy Springs 404-497-9268 • ClearPathWellness.com
Providing colon hydrotherapy, nutritional consulting, ion cleanse foot bath, far infrared sauna, reflexology, massage and raindrop therapy, bio-energetic evaluation and life-enhancement processing services for the greater Atlanta metro area. See ad, page 13.
COUNSELING SHANNON HORINE, LPC, ACP-EFT ACEP Certified in EFT (Tapping)
Marietta/East Cobb • 404-380-1402 ClaimYourHappiness.com
Licensed Professional Counselor providing holistic counseling using the body’s energy system for results that last. Improve your relationships, your health, and your life!
ENERGY THERAPY Anne Merkel Ph.D. The Ariela Group of Wholistic Services Energy Psychology • Naturopathy • Energy Medicine 706-374-6460 • 1-877-262-2276 ArielaGroup.com • MyEFTCoach.com • AlchemistAnne.com
Specializing in addressing Autoimmune Disorders for natural relief, and certifying health and wellness practitioners to incorporate Energy Therapy modalities into ongoing practices. Dr. Anne Merkel assists you by phone, in-person, and via numerous on-line self-study packages, leading you to Conscious Transformation, Wellness, and Release of Trauma. Also check out her free e-books, videos, and content-rich articles with coaching tips. See ad, page 19.
Health COACH ASCENDING NATURE
Katrina R. Walker, Doctor of Pharmacy, Certified Health Coach 678-661-1317 • AscendingNature.com AscendingNature@gmail.com
Health, business and money. Raw vegan certifications, private sessions, blood typing, ear candling and more.
HEALTH FOOD SEVANANDA NATURAL FOODS 467 Moreland Avenue, Atlanta 404-681-2831 • Sevananda.coop See ad, page 24.
Life Grocery and Cafe
1453 Roswell Road, Marietta 1/2 mile east of the Big Chicken 770-977-9583 • LifeGrocery.com
A natural foods market featuring organic produce. Extensive selection of nutritional supplements. Vegetarian cafe, organic foods including salad bar, hot bar, fresh juices, smoothies. See ad, page 13.
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DENTISTRY at SUGARLOAF
Al Norton, D.D.S. 6600 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Ste 600-700, Duluth 770-513-1312 • DentistryAtSugarloaf.com
Formerly Atlanta Laser Dentistry. Only the name has changed. The same great dentist and staff remain. See ad, page 4.
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A cutting edge facility for alternative and holistic healthcare based on traditional and alternative medicine working hand-in-hand to provide patients with an integrative model of care combining the best of Western, Eastern and emergine medical treatments from science. Visit our website for a complete listing of services. See ad, page 15.
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Offering Medical Qigong Therapy. Specializing in chronic conditions and difficult cases. Weekly Qigong & Tai Chi classes. Certification courses.
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Ansley Square Atlanta • 404-216-7008 david@tcmbetterhealth.com TCMBetterHealth.com
Are You Full of It? 90% of all visits to the emergency room deal with digestive problems. Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cancer killer in the US!
Offering medical qigong, reflexology and acupoint therapy, an energetic approach to managing chronic symptoms, targetting the root cause of symptoms, and bringing balance to the entire being.
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ATLANTA MEDITATION CENTER OF SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP 4000 King Springs Rd SE, Atlanta 770-434-7200 • SrfAtlanta.org
Realize your true Self by direct perception of the divine through Kriya Yoga. Self-Realization Fellowship is a world wide organization founded in 1920 by P a r a m a h a n s a Yo g a n a n d a (Autobiography of a Yogi). Sundays: Meditation Service @ 10:00AM; Reading Service @ 11:00AM. See our website for a complete list of services and events. See calendar for local events.
OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Felecia L. Dawson, MD
Board Certified Obstetrics & Gynecology One Baltimore Place, Ste. 350, Atlanta 404-733-6334 • wmn4wmn.com See ad page 21.
THERMOGRAPHY Mobile Thermographic Imaging Over 15 locations • 678-852-8548 Atlanta-Breast-Thermography.com
Thermography is a completely non-invasive clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and injuries by showing thermal abnormalities present in the body. Some studies show thermography may detect subtle changes indicating breast disease 3-5 years earlier than other forms of breast testing. The screening is done without any pain, radiation, or compression. See ad, page 19.
YOGA / PILATES BODY AWARENESS STUDIO 5549 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta BodyAwarenessStudio.com 404-252-7550
ONI FITNESS STUDIOS 2810 Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta OniFitness.com • 770-433-3515
MARIETTA CENTER FOR YOGA & WELL BEING 317 Alexander St., Marietta MariettaYoga.com • 770-425-4488
STILLNESS YOGA & Meditation Center 3115 Rosewell Rd., Marietta StillnessYoga.com • 770-337-9335
VISTA YOGA 2836 Lavista Rd., Ste D, Decatur (next to Fellini’s, in back) VistaYoga.com • 404-929-YOGA (9642)
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Don't Miss the Eco-Village at the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival!
In partnership with Live Thrive Atlanta, the festival's award-winning program includes sustainable operations like requiring food vendors to use only recyclable and compostable serving ware and the use of bio-diesel and/or bio-fuel for all generators at the festival. Visitors can also learn about sustainability practices and meet organizations and businesses that can help make homes, offices and the city in general a “greener environment.”
HI GHL IGH TS INCLU DE: The Market Place
Live Thrive Atlanta
Re:Loom
Bhutan Baskets
The Georgia Tech Solar Jackets
Mike Snowden
filled with sustainable vendor booths demonstrating how their products are made
made by Nepalese refugees from locally harvested materials
will explain how to properly dispose of that hard to handle waste that doesn’t fit into any of the boxes at your curb
will display their Solar Car!
weavers who produce handmade products from donated fabric and old clothing
will entertain on his handmade cigar box guitar
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