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FEATURES & OCCASIONALS 12

NOTES FROM THE TRAIL STEVE BHAERMAN The oil spill and the blood spill: Same problem, same solution.

GETTING TO KNOW THE GULF BENJAMIN BOMBARD A really crappy reason to get to know a really beautiful place— Salt Lake biologist Chris Cline documents the Deep Horizon oil disaster.

HOT TIME: SUMMER IN THE CITY (AND THE CANYONS) CAROL KOLEMAN Cloudwatch, peoplewatch, linger late, with the help of our guide to summer dining in SLC and environs. Our picks for patios, Sunday outings and late-night eatin’. GREEN BEAT: PUSHING THE GREEN BUILDING ENVELOPE MARGARET RUTH Salt Lake’s first shipping container structure is one high-class garage. Gorilla Design partnered with Dominique and Eric Aragon of 4R Innovations to produce a model of sustainable building at less than conventional building costs. ZINE QUEENS, PRINT PRINCES, BEAT PUPPETS AND MORE EMILY MOROZ SLC’s Main Library houses the largest alt press collection in a public library in the U.S. Visit it, and attend the 2010 Alt Press Fest this month. HEALTH SERIES: ACCESSING THE BODY’S WISDOM TODD MANGUM Relaxed awareness creates presence in the body; it is key to good health. Shamanistic practices, meditation, breathing exercises and being in nature are as good for the body as the soul.

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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK GRETA BELANGER DEJONG

SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER: DENNIS HINKAMP Well fair: Putting welfare into perspective.

ENVIRONEWS AMY BRUNVAND Environmental news from around the state and the west.

THE WELL-TEMPERED BICYCLE COMMUTER STEVE CHAMBERS Show a little leg: How to ride a bike in a skirt.

GREEN BEAT PAX RASMUSSEN New ideas from near and far for a healthier, more sustainable future.

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BENJAMIN R. BOMBARD Our favorites for the month, chosen from our online calendar. 38

YOGA POSE OF THE MONTH CHARLOTTE BELL Adho Mukha Svanasana: Relief for the dog days of summer.

METAPHORS FOR THE MONTH SUZANNE WAGNER Windows open and close. They do not stay open. So seize the day.

THE INTUITIVE LIFE MARGARET RUTH Are you empathic? Take this test and find out.

ASK THE ASTROLOGER CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM Saturn, the second time around: Letting go to rebalance your life.

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oncluding a phone conversation with my nine-year-old nephew Max last night, I said, “I love you.” “That’s good,” he replied, and handed the phone back to his mom. I laughed. My own German mom’s response to expressions of love was “Yeah, okay.” Then one day, when she was 83, she said it first—”I love you”— and I said, “I love you, too.” She was fit as a fiddle. But soon thereafter she lay down and died. Those were her last words to me. I could hear Polly explain to Max, “When someone you love says ‘I love you,’ you say ‘I love you, too.’” “No, no, it’s okay,” I protest. Max is back on the phone. “I love you,” he says. “I love you, too,” I reply. Polly says he is grinning as he hands her the phone this time. Max, his brother Miles, Polly and I recently flew cross-country to attend a family gathering—the wedding of my niece Katie to Lucas Pottorff, whom we had sized up as being not only darling but also decent; mate-worthy. The long weekend was an epic affair, one from which a movie could be made: kids together at the old family homestead, playing board games, tossing frisbees on the roof, roasting giant marsh-

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mallows, canoeing on the creek, stalking fireflies and texting each other. Just like in the olden days, but with tequila, Facebook and a few divorces. Luc and Katie married with just parents, siblings and a few close friends present. And me. The sister, auntie and great-auntie, age seven when my first niece was born. For years, being an aunt to this crew was akin probably to being a gang leader. It was my duty and pleasure. Good (and probably somewhat arrogant) global citizen that I was, I told my siblings I wouldn’t have kids because they’d used up my share, but the truth is they gave me nine great gifts. With my own marriage came

the nieces and nephews of in-laws, and two gorgeous stepdaughters. It is startling to realize that children are worse than dogs: Over time, they get old. They acquire the ability to reproduce. There are upsides and downsides here. I almost didn’t attend this gathering. There was a lot going on in my life and at

Miles, soon to be 12, expanded his sports skills to include thrift store shopping; he bagged this dashing ’70s-style blazer and tie in 20 minutes.

the magazine. I should go when I had time to stay longer—I wanted to visit my brother and his kids and their kids, and my aunts; to be ecological. For fear of not being able to do it all, I almost didn’t do anything. But a friend, about to embark on a major family adventure, encouraged me to be madcap. It is a surprise and a relief to feel the old connections that stay fast even through years of neglect, and, equally as magically, to find the spark with the children of those former children. Now I just want to be an auntie. Stated or not, there’s a whole lot of love going on. I think the old knack is in there. Anybody wanna arm wrestle? Greta is the editor and publisher of CATALYST. Katie and Lucas

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BY AMY BRUNVAND night of June 11, a Chevron oil pipeline began leaking into Red Butte Creek, and by the next day the creek was a dead zone and the duck pond in Liberty Park had become a toxic oil slick fenced off by HAZMAT crews. Residents near the spill were advised to “obtain alternate accommodations” if they suffered difficulty breathing, nausea, dizziness, severe headaches or general ill feeling. Hundreds of oilsoaked water birds were taken to Hogle Zoo to be washed and relocated. Because Red Butte is not part of Salt Lake City’s water supply system, no drinking water was contaminated, but this accident presents a compelling argument to keep pipelines away from critical watersheds. Oil spill FAQ: WWW.SLCGOV.COM/EMERGENCHFAQ.PDF The Utah Rivers Council has formed a Citizens Committee to Restore Red Butte Creek. To volunteer, please contact Utah Rivers Council at 801-486-4776. WWW.UTAHRIVERS.ORG

Forest Service rejects Solitude expansion The U.S. Forest Service has rejected a request from Solitude ski resort to expand into 182 acres of Silver Fork Canyon, a frequently used back-

country recreation destination as well as part of the watershed for Salt Lake City. The Forest Service said that the proposal did not meet several screening criteria: • The proposed expansion is inconsistent with the 2003 Forest Plan, which does not allow expansion of current ski area permit boundaries into adjacent highly valued undeveloped areas.

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ENVIRO-NEWS the importance of offering backcountry recreation opportunities and protecting community watersheds for a growing urban community has increased since 2003.

Snake Valley to keep its ground water The Nevada Supreme Court has blocked a controversial plan to pump groundwater from Snake Valley on the Utah/Nevada border to Las Vegas. More than 830 protests were filed with the state engineer including responses from the Great Basin Water Network, Trout Unlimited and Defenders of Wildlife. The court ruled that the Nevada State Engineer failed to respond appropriately to these protests and excluded groups with legitimate concerns. Export of water from Snake Valley would be likely to devastate the natural water resources and aquatic riparian environment, destroy habitat for the least chub and compromise recovery plans for native Bonneville cutthroat trout. Bonneville cutthroat WWW.FWS.GOV/MOUNTAINPRAIRIE/SPECIES/FISH/BCT Least chub WWW.FWS.GOV/MOUNTAINPRAIRIE/SPECIES/FISH/LEASTCHUB

Where does our water come from? According to Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities, water customers receive their water supply from three major sources: About 52% from Wasatch canyon streams; 33% from Deer Creek Reservoir located on the Provo River and 14% from groundwater sources. The city currently treats water from surface sources at its own treatment plants in Big Cottonwood, Parleys and City Creek canyons. It also treats water it owns in Little Cottonwood Creek at the Little Cottonwood water treatment plant owned by Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy. SLC Water Conservation master plan and tips: WWW.SLCGOV.COM/UTILITIES/CS_WATER_CONSERVATION.HTM

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Well fair Putting welfare into perspective once gave a panhandler a buck because he told me up front that he was going to use the money to buy beer. I admired his honesty, and who was I to judge? I was on my way to the liquor store in downtown Salt Lake City. It’s not one of the moments I’m most proud of, but maybe it should be. One of the jerkiest knee-jerk things we do is look down at people who are on some sort of welfare assistance. Other than the time I gave that bum a beer, I do it myself all the time. My first reaction when I

Our anger usually stems from the idea that “those bums are wasting our tax dollars.” Well, assuming that those people worked at some point in their lives, they are actually wasting their own tax dollars. And, if we are going to start compiling a list of wasted tax dollars, I’m guessing welfare spending on junk food and food bank fraud probably won’t crack the top 100. I’m sure there are people who cheat a little on welfare, but I’m equally sure twice as many upstanding citizens cheat just a little on taxes, too.

One of the jerkiest knee-jerk things we do is look down at people who are on some sort of welfare assistance. Other than the one time I gave a bum a beer, I do it myself all the time. see someone buy snack foods with food stamps is anger, until I look down at what’s in my own basket. I don’t assume that those who appear to be hardworking, salaried people buying the same products are living solely on junk food and beer. I assume they are looking for a little pleasure in their lives, just like people who watch American Idol once in a while rather than snuggling up with Shakespeare or books on particle physics. We choose pleasure over practicality every day; we just convince ourselves that it’s okay because we can afford it. Whenever I drive by the Logan food bank, I take mental note of the estimated price of the cars people drive there. Do these people really need the free paper towels and canned green beans or are they scamming us? Of course I’m making these judgments from the seat of my plush car on the way to the store to buy something I really don’t need.

There is a move afoot to test those on welfare for drug use, regardless of whether they look or act intoxicated. I want people to be healthy and eat well, but it’s hard for me to deny them a little pleasure in this numbing economy that’s really only recovering in the stock market. There is a good chance that if I were unemployed long enough I would be eating junk food, too. We all like to think our brilliance and hard work keep us off welfare but sometimes it’s just luck, and that luck may run out. If you really think beer, soda and chips are a waste of money, that opinion should apply to everyone, rich or poor. That’s why the root of this anger seems so purely meanspirited. Someday, when you are down on your luck, you may want a bag of chips too. ◆

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Getting to know the Gulf Salt Lake biologist Chris Cline documents the Deep Horizon oil disaster BY BENJAMIN BOMBARD hen Chris Cline last visited America’s southern shore on the Gulf of Mexico, it was May, just two weeks after the Deep Horizon oil rig exploded and oil began pouring into the ocean. A biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Utah Field Office, Cline was down south as part of the government’s initial response to the oil spill. She and her

team had two tasks: get the lay of the land before oil rolled ashore and record the damage done to the area’s wildlife—its birds, fish and marine mammals. On her last day in the Delta National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana, she stood on the shore, looking out to sea. There was oil on the water, coming in on the waves, building up on the beach.

The end goal of her work, she says, is restoration. The data she’s helping collect will in turn help scientists understand the Gulf’s state of health after the spill. This work will go on well into next spring, when birds visit the Gulf to nest. At this early stage, it’s unclear when research into the oil spill’s effects will be complete.

Now stationed in Mobile, Alabama, as deputy coordinator of the National Resource Damage Assessment’s efforts, Cline is documenting the havoc wreaked on bird populations by the oil spill. “It’s a really crappy reason to get to know a really beautiful place,” Cline said in a phone interview on the first day of her return to the Gulf. Her work will help scientists determine the spill’s impact on the region’s natural resources; it will become evidence in the inevitable litigation against the responsible parties, namely BP, Halliburton and TransOcean. On a more personal level, Cline’s firsthand observation of the oil spill’s damage and her exposure to the people and landscape of the Mississippi Delta have given her a different perspective on American consumerism and sustainability. Cline, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday, has so strong a sense of duty, she says it feels to her like it runs through her veins. And perhaps it does—her father was an Air Force man. As a government employee, she says her clients are the United States’ resources and people, so when she got the call to go to the Gulf, she responded out of a natural obligation to her clients. The work Cline is doing in the Gulf is what she has trained eight years for. She knows all the regulations. She knows how to collect the data and how to find meaning in it. From June 28 to July 5, she’ll be working with a team of scientists to measure the extent of damage to the Gulf’s bird populations. That means tracking down loads of data and using it to develop a bigger picture of the spill’s impact on the numerous ecosystems it continues to despoil. The end goal of her work, she says, is restoration. The data she’s helping collect will in turn help scientists understand the Gulf’s state of health after the spill. By contrasting this new information with data and research conducted before the spill, they can recommend what’s needed to restore the deep-water, wetland, and coastal ecosystems damaged by millions of gallons of oil. This work will go on well into next spring, when birds visit the Gulf to nest. At this early stage, it’s unclear when research into the oil spill’s effects will be complete. If there’s one thing Cline takes comfort in, it’s that this spill took place where it did. Which isn’t to say that an oil spill anywhere is ever a good thing. But if a disaster of this

magnitude had taken place in the Arctic, the results, she says, would have been even worse. “If you have to pick an ecosystem to do this to, this is the right one,” Cline said. “There’s a lot of biological activity in the Gulf. There’s an abundance of microbes, bacteria, plants, sunlight, nutrients. The Gulf has a lot of capacity to metabolize and clean itself.” Cline likens its recovery to that of a region struck by forest fire, where improvements come in chunks: Some areas recover in two to five years, others in 25, and others can take even longer. It’s not utter devastation, but it won’t all spring up like a rose next year. Cline has developed a genuine appreciation for the people of the Gulf region for how closely their lives and livelihoods are tied to the Mississippi Delta and its resources, even though they mostly live in suburbs. While she’s struck by the region’s beauty, she is also seeing consumer culture up close and personal in a way her eastside Salt Lake life has shielded her from. This experience makes it clear that the problem isn’t this particular oil spill in itself, but rather the whole American culture of consumption and this spill is the inevitable outcome of a systemic dependence on petroleum. She wonders what it will take for our civilization to “spin itself back from the abyss” it finds itself looking into, the one opened by unchecked consumption of energy and goods. “It’s not going to be enough to sit around and complain about it,” she says. “Our entire population will have to come up with the answers.” Still, in Cline’s opinion, that doesn’t mean cutting off oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. When you’re on the Gulf, she says, the first thing you see when you emerge from the outer fringes of the wetlands is oil rigs. Oil rigs everywhere. It’s like Pinedale, Wyoming, or the Uintah Basin. And as in those communities, economies all along the southern coast are dependent upon petroleum and the extraction of natural resources. You can’t just make that go away without seriously destablizing the entire region. But Cline’s experience in the Gulf has catalyzed her dedication to working on finding solutions to that challenge in one way or another for the foreseeable future. ◆ Benjamin Bombard is an itinerant writer and journalist, and the proud owner of the one and only Bodhi dog.

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NOTES FROM THE TRAIL

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The oil spill and the blood spill Same problem, same solution BY STEVE BHAERMAN

here is nothing funny about oil hemorrhaging in the Gulf of Mexico, or blood flowing in the Mediterranean—just the sad joke that we humans are largely the cause of our own suffering. And we are largely clueless as to how and why. For millennia, we have been under the spell of the lowest common dominator, the notion that it’s a you-or-me world, that to survive we must dominate or be dominated. Never mind that at the root of every religion and ethical system is

some version of the Golden Rule. We have as a species chosen to apply this law selectively to those in our own family, tribe or nation. When we feel threatened—not necessarily are threatened, but feel threatened—we very easily adopt a conveniently modified version of the rule: “Doo-doo unto others before they can doo-doo unto you.” So, for tribes or nations to be manipulated by a sociopathic few, all these misleaders need to do is convince their people of an external threat, (WWW.SNOPES.COM/QUOT-

ES/GOERING.ASP) and this protective mechanism is activated. While fight-or-flight is a necessary response to an immediate danger, the blood flow to the hindbrain has to come from somewhere. It comes from the forebrain, the place of creative thinking and discernment. In other words, when we are in fear we are less intelligent. In places like the Middle East, the us-vs.-them story is well established, and each atrocity by the other builds the story one more story high. The one thing the

Somewhere in the netherworld, Machiavelli is smiling, for his lesson of divideand-conquer has been well learned by our misleaders. We the people have learned to identify so much with what divides us that we completely ignore the common virtues and values we share as non-sociopathic humans.

Palestinian terrorists set to blow themselves up and the Israeli soldiers firing on civilians have in common is the belief, “We are the good guys.” It’s this belief alone that turns good guys into bad guys. It’s how America justified using atomic weapons on Japanese, napalm on Vietnamese, and bombs on Iraqi and Afghan citizens. It’s the cost of war, paid by the other guy—the bad guy.

From the Mideast… to the Midwest In order to bring this notion home, literally and figuratively, we need to take what is happening in the Mideast, and apply it in the Midwest. Just as surely as the Israelis and Palestinians are at war, we the people of America have been

divided into two warring tribes, the Red Tribe Republicans and the Blue Tribe Democrats. The main difference between these two tribes is that the right wing understands there is a war going on; the left wing merely feels assaulted. Here’s why: Whether you believe it’s an actual conspiracy, or merely the out-picturing of our divided collective consciousness, the body politic has been split into leftbrain and right-brain, masculine and feminine. The political left represents the values of novelty and nurturance; the right stands for structure and protection. Each

Necessity is indeed the mother of invention … and intent is the father. What an opportunity for the people of this world to “gather under one big intent” to take the initiative to create a worldwide “we the people” authority to, for the first time, confront a species-wide threat as a species. of these tendencies—progressive and conservative—represents a healthy biological impulse. However, separately they are incapable of wise rule. Why? Well, imagine living your life using only half your intelligence, or worse yet with two parts of your psyche constantly in mortal combat. Consequently, each political party represents a toxic distortion of a valuable asset. Put bluntly, the Republicans represent the abusive male, the Democrats the enabler female. All of the muscle is on one side; all of the compassion is on the other. Instead of working together, these two opposing impulses have inflicted a deadly autoimmune dysfunction on the body politic. Who benefits? Those who have the most to lose by these two divided forces uniting as an integrated, whole “we the people.”

In a healthy, integrated, whole system the forces of protection protect life. Consider the eggshell. It is absolutely necessary to protect the egg during development. However, for a chicken to be born, the shell must break. Structure must yield to life. In our distorted, divided system the structures designed for protection all too often protect the predator. That’s why back in the 1930s, Gen. Smedley Butler, at the time America’s most decorated Marine, wrote a booklet called “War is a Racket,” (WWW.LEXREX.COM/ENLIGHTENED/ARTICLES/WARISARACKET.HTM) where he confessed that most of the defending he did during the early part of this century was for United Fruit and U.S. Rubber. In the nearly 80 years since Butler’s pamphlet, we have seen the simple desire for defense and protection rigidify into a Military Industrial Complex, a structure largely in service of itself, in partnership with the American empire. Interestingly, the more libertarian right represented by Ron Paul know about Smedley Butler and his assessment of war, whereas he is an unfamiliar figure to most on the left. That’s because each political polarity has its own information pipeline telling them the “truth.” The left is told that the Ron Paul variety of populist—as represented currently by the Tea Parties—are backward racists and isolationists. Meanwhile, the right wing impropaganda machine bangs away at the notion that “liberals hate America,” making them as much of an enemy as Al Qaeda is. Progressives are outraged by the assaults of Limbaugh, Beck and the like, but cannot respond effectively or courageously. Why? Because all the martial energy has been marshaled over on the other side. The right, meanwhile, doesn’t dare empathize with the downtrodden, lest we empower welfare cheats. In having their attention focused on the lowly criminal, they are conveniently distracted from the highly criminal. We are a political house divided, a body politic afflicted with bipolar insanity. Somewhere in the netherworld, Machiavelli is smiling, for his lesson of divide-and-conquer has been well learned by our misleaders. We the people have learned to identify so much with what divides us that we completely ignore the common virtues and values we share as non-sociopathic humans.

It’s either an awakeing… or a wake Which brings us to the oil spill. The major missing piece in this web of life-threatening tragedy is our ability to act in unison in a moment of crisis. The bipolar political dysfunction has bred so much mutual distrust, that we’ve wasted valuable time and energy in obfuscation and blame. But the problem goes deeper than that, as deep as the subconscious programming of “survival of the fittest.” We are so programmed with fear of not enough—Swami calls this “scare city”—that we spend our attention, intention, time and resources on protection and acquisition, at the expense of other healthy human “cellular souls.” The cost of this agreed-upon greed goes beyond the trillions of dollars spent and the millions of lives lost. We now have a rupture in the web of life itself, as the fluid we value more than life gushes uselessly and harmfully into the ocean, unstoppable by the magic of technology. Like Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice, in our ignorance and innocence, we unleashed a power far too powerful for our Mickey Mouse consciousness.

And the good news is? If we choose to use it as such, the oil spill may be the significant emotional event that bumps us out of the illusion of separation and into a healthier relationship with one another and the planet. What is called for is no less than a spontaneous spiritual evolution from children of God to adults of God, from victims and villains to aware, responsible co-creators. It’s never happened before. But never before have we faced such a blatant and immediate human-caused disaster, one that calls into question our fitness as a species. As many of us have seen in the “try this” or “try that” emails that have been circulating, there is no dearth of potential remedies or even solutions. We already have the worldwide network of communication to create an open-source approach to a situation that threatens every one of us. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention … and intent is the father. What an opportunity for the people of this world to “gather under one big intent” to take the initiative to create a worldwide “we the people” authority to, for the first time, confront a specieswide threat as a species.

This would not be some topdown New World Order, but a bottom up, grassroots “new world ordering,” where we access the heart-and-soul essence of who we are, an essence that has been lost through millennia of domination and programmed fear. It would mean gathering in intentionally diverse groups, and using existing polarities to stretch ourselves beyond the limited choices we currently perceive. It would mean calling forth the Sacred Masculine and the Sacred Feminine, to act in accord as dynamic duo dance partners. It would mean taking the obsolete political polarities of progressive and conservative, and turning them into healthy intentions by asking, “How do we wish to progress?” and “What do we choose to conserve?” I know, I know. I am proposing a sane world. I must be crazy. But the question to ask ourselves and one another is, how sane is the institutionalized, homicidal, suicidal insanity we have now? As the saying goes, if we keep on the same path, we will arrive at where we are going. Even if we are able to stanch the current oil flow, and we contain the damage to “just” one ocean, what will the next blow be? Will we be able to recover, or will it just be a matter of time before a humanmade disaster kills us? In our book Spontaneous Evolution, Bruce Lipton and I point out the phenomenon of “spontaneous remission,” where an individual is told their condition is untreatable and terminal, and yet something mysterious and miraculous happens. They recover, and show no sign of the disease whatsoever. While we might imagine this some super-human miracle, when we look deeper we find that the recovery is preceded by a profound change of belief, and change of behavior. In other words, a spontaneous remission is often the result of a “spontaneous remissioning.” And so the choice is before us to collectively change our mission from “dominate or be dominated” to re-growing the Garden together. This has been the wakeup call we’ve been waiting for, and the snooze button is no longer working. ◆ Steve Bhaerman is a writer and uncommontator who has written and performed comedy as Swami Beyondananda. He is also the co-author with Bruce Lipton of Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future and a Way to Get There From Here (Hay House: 2009). He can be found online at WWW.WAKEUPLAUGHING.COM.Subscribe to Notes From the Trail here: WAKEUPLAUGHING.COM/EPISTORE/?PRODUCTID=75

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THE PRINTED WORD

Zine queens, print princes, beat puppets & more A sneak peak at the 2010 Alt Press Fest

BY EMILY MOROZ alt Lakers who go gaga for independent press are in luck: Our own downtown Main Library houses the largest zine and “alt press” collection in a public library in the U.S. Since the advent of the typewriter in the mid19th century, self-published and alternative press has been a crucial outlet for literature, poetry and

denote a quirky cousin of “magazine”) is a great way to start. Most zines are handmade. They cover a range of topics, and while many zinemakers (also called “zinesters”) are politically progressive or activists, some zines deal simply with

Most zines are handmade and cover a range of topics, and while many zinemakers (also called “zinesters”) are politically progressive or activists, some zines deal simply with how to cook Grandma’s paella. The coolest thing about zines? As long as it’s self- or independently published with some kind of content in mind, there’s no right or wrong way to make one. art seen as avant-garde compared to mainstream media. Today, anyone with the motivation can self-publish; a zine (a term invented in the ‘60s to

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Voted Best in Utah Press Collection at the City Library in 1997. It occupied a small section in the old library building that was “kind of hard to find,” recalls assistant librarian Isabelle Roehrig. Roehrig first learned about zines when she was 14 and attended a zinebinding workshop at the library, but when she began working as an aide a few years later, she didn’t know the collection existed. When the new library opened in 2003, thousands of handmade creations were allotted a bit more shelf space. The small collection was inspiring: Roehrig discovered some of her favorite zines there, such as John Porcellino’s King-Cat Comix and Rev. Richard J. Mackin’s Book of Letters. Independent press is “honest, sincere, and incredibly diverse,“ says Roehrig; her interest in alt press landed her a job on the second floor, the current home of the collection. Clinton Watson, associate librarian and selector for the collection, estimates that it now hovers at around 6,000 titles. All zines are submitted or donated to the collection; it’s Watson’s job to decide what goes in or not. Almost all zines make it in; the few that don’t haven’t complied with selection policies of the library, which are pretty relaxed. If something draws negative attention to the collection or the library, it might get the boot, but Watson says he has to pick his battles. Watson hopes for the collection to become a source for inspiration and research, and a forum for communication among budding authors and artists in Utah and the West.

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Although “alternative” media can feel supported within a tight-knit community like Salt Lake, printed work on the physical page is constantly competing with technology. Special collections and limited edition print works give readers a tangible and artistic experience. “As popularity of eBooks and digital readers continues to grow, libraries [need to] justify their physical real estate,” explains Watson, who considers Salt Lake City lucky to have a library with such an expansive collection already. Organized by a committee of library employees, the first Alt Press Fest in 2008 was pretty small, with only a handful of tables and about 15 participating artists. “We’re bigger and much better organized this year,” says Roehrig. This year’s festival will be a showcase for the collection and an invitation to see the work of unknown artists in town. Over 40 artists and community partners will take the spotlight. Established print entities such as the University Book Arts Program, Potter Press and indie screen fiends Copper Palate Press will be showing off their goods. Catch the latest and greatest from the Salt Lake Film Fest and hear local musicians including Apache (new moniker of Drew Danburry), Lindsay Heath, VCR5, Bramble and more. Plus, where else are you likely to witness belly dancing, a tall bike joust and sock puppets performing beat poetry, all in one day? ◆ Emily Moroz is a fledgling self-publisher and, coincidentally, is also tabling at the Alt Press Fest. Come say hi!

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Pushing the green building envelope Gorilla Design’s adventures in shipping-container construction BY MARGARET RUTH

a loft, pool, cabana bath, mechanical room and five-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system which supplies most of the power used in the Aragons’ main house. The system streams energy data in real time, so that Eric can assess and adjust performance via Internet. And the pool is not just a pool; it is a geothermal heat pump for a radiant heater that melts snow in the driveway. Construction sustainable design features include radiant reflective ceramic paint, reclaimed leftover wood, recycled glass tile, low VOC paints, low light-pollution fixtures and a low-flow toilet and shower. The idea of using these huge metal boxes as building material isn’t new. Shipping containers have been used in hotels, hospitals, condominiums, student housing, private residences, emergency shelters and portable business kiosks all over the globe. For decades, creative builders have taken advantage of shipping containers’ strengths. They are built to withstand wind, heat, motion, rust and impact for their initial purpose freighting goods across the ocean in ships. The containers stack well so they’re ideal for modular design plans, and they’re relatively inexpensive at roughly $1,000-$3,000 each, plus the cost of moving them to your location. Shipping containers are

Although this is the first shipping container structure in Salt Lake, the idea of using these huge metal boxes as building material isn’t new. For decades, creative builders have been taking advantage of the fact that shipping containers are built to withstand wind, heat, motion, rust and impact—after all, their main purpose is to transport goods in freight ships across the ocean. Alyssa Kay and Roi Maufas of Gorilla Design in front of the Emergency Shelter they manufacture. It sleeps four, with full bath and kitchen facilities. It doesn’t need electrical, water or sewer hook ups, being self-sustainable/self powered with water collection and filtration system and compost toilet. The structure is made from one shipping container that can be closed up and shipped out on a boat or train anywhere in the world. Photographed at the Gorilla Design Warehouse in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah by Margaret Ruth.

ominique and Eric Aragon’s garage isn’t a typical backyard garage. It manages the obvious job of sheltering two cars, of course, but it is so cool that Roi and Eric gave it a pet name, the “CFG,” meaning Cool F’ing Garage. It’s Salt Lake City’s first structure to follow a growing national and internation-

al trend of using surplus shipping containers as building blocks. “The Aragons wanted to push the envelope and see how green they could go,” says Roi Maufas of Gorilla Design, the firm that designed and managed the construction project. The CFG does have some pretty cool features. Built from four containers, the structure includes

hurricane-, tornado-, earthquake-, termite- and rust-proof. Perhaps the most compelling reason to build with shipping containers is that it recycles a surplus. Reclaiming used shipping containers keeps them from going to the scrap yard, and it also saves trees by replacing conventional wood construction.

Early adopters Dominique says she and Eric are early adopters when it comes to sustainable lifestyle

choices, and this project is an example of their commitment. Eric owns 4R Innovations— a wood shop that uses reclaimed, recycled and sustainable wood to make signs, kayaks, flooring and other products. He wanted to use cutting-edge green technologies and the most sustainable building ideas available when he replaced their old two-car garage. After meeting Roi at a sustainability conference, Eric visited Gorilla Design’s website, which describes the benefits of shipping container structures, and he was hooked. Eric simply asked, “How green can we make it?” Roi says, “Gorilla Design was just beginning and it seemed like everyone thought we were the crazy hippies in the corner,” but Eric understood the value of using shipping containers and other innovative technologies right away. The Aragons suggest that part of being an early adopter is accepting

ever done,” says Eric. Some parts of the project took much fewer resources than planned; others took much more. At first, the Aragons feared it would be difficult to obtain a building permit. However, the Salt Lake City planning and zoning department turned out to be extremely receptive. Roi mentions that many city building departments in the region are flexible and resourceful when presented with new green technologies and building materials that firms like Gorilla Design want to use. Eric invested in a six-week, hands-on solar training class in California before he started his project. He says, “In the long run, this really helped when it came time to talk ‘solar’ with the engineers, electricians and inspector. If you have the means to attend some formal classes, do it!” The class helped Eric realize the

of the mechanical room to hold all the the equipment, and the roof had to grow by a few inches to accommodate all the solar panels,” says Alyssa Kay, architect and partner at Gorilla Design.

Good energy The Aragons are absolutely satisfied with the result. Their electric bill is one third what it used to be, and they sell an average of 200 watthours per month back to the electric company. They qualified for a 30% tax credit for the cost of the systems. Plus that garage really is cool. Even on the hottest days, the radiant paint and container insulation keep the temperature in the garage loft pleasant without an air conditioning system. Dominique says it was rewarding to have 200 people they didn’t know come to examine the new structure. Eric likes the peace of mind. As

Home owners Dominique, Jade and Eric Aragon photo by Jeremy Rasmussen

Microinverters: Eric’s take

olar panels generate direct current (DC), and anything that plugs into an electrical outlet in the home needs alternating (AC) current. To get from DC to AC, you need an inverter. Eric Aragon is a fan of the new microinverters: “At the garage’s planning stage, micro-inverters were just hitting the market. In fact, it took 6-8 weeks to get them. Using micro-inverters was one of the

More than 200 people attended the “Green Drink” event showcasing Salt Lake’s first shipping container building designed by Alyssa Kay, Architect, Gorilla Design. photo by Jeremy Rasmussen, Deep Focus Studios

a steep learning curve and a process that isn’t as straightforward as conventional building technologies. They realized beforehand that pushing the green construction envelope would be challenging. The main difficulties were “the estimates of time and materials required to do something that nobody working on the project had

important of engineering the solar system early in the project design process. Troy Harvey from Heliocentric, an energy engineering firm, performed computer modeling that calculated solar thermal and photovoltaic needs and designed the radiant pool snow melt system. “Based on Troy’s energy model, we had to change the size

energy costs go up, costs will stay constant year after year. While the heated pool and radiant snow melt driveway are luxuries, Eric says he can enjoy them guilt-free because they don’t draw power from any outside source. Last, he feels good every day about living with materials and systems that reflect his commitment to sustainable living.

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best decisions I made because now I can monitor each PV panel and know exactly how much power it produces each day. I also know if there is a problem with production and which panel is being a problem child (or getting shaded by clouds, snow or a really tall tree). Additionally, with microinverters, when a panel gets shaded, only that panel stops producing power and the rest keep on pumping out the juice. This is not the case when you have one large inverter hooked to all the panels where if one is shaded and slows or stops producing energy, they all do! The other good thing is that installing the micro-inverters was only about 8-10% more expensive than the “big” inverter option.

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What next? The Aragon project is definitely a deluxe model of how sustainable buildings can feel, look and perform. It has all the green bells and whistles in features and finishes. However, Roi says that anyone planning new construction can get the same benefits as the Aragons at an approximate cost of $80-120 per square foot. Everyone can build a more sustainable, energy efficient house for less than conventional building costs. Affordability is a Gorilla Design concern. They also manufacture self-contained emergency shelters inside single shipping containers that do not need to be plugged into sewer, water or electrical systems to provide secure, decent housing. Beyond container structures, the company is the designer of the new Sego Lily School campus

building project. Once completed, Sego Lily will be the second netzero (it produces as much energy as it consumes) school in the country. The design will include structurally insulated panels, which are more efficient and produce less waste than conventional building techniques. The partners have also been working on a custom mixture of fibrous concrete, made of 80% recycled materials such as newspaper, which could be an important building material in the future. It is light, strong, inexpensive and extremely insulating. For Gorilla Design, this is all just a start— partners Roi and Alyssa are constantly tweaking and improving the various components of building and shelter projects. The environmental and international problems resulting from oil dependence will not get better, they

Green Gorilla in our midst Gorilla Design, Salt Lake City, Utah orilla Design was born in a hurricane. Well, make that two hurricanes, explains Alyssa Kay, Architect for Gorilla Design. Alyssa and her partner Roi Maufas were living in Louisiana during hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Hurricane Rita hit on their son’s due date, he delayed his arrival and Alyssa and Roi were able

GREEN BEAT will get worse, the partners insist. Rethinking sustainable and energy efficient building technologies will have to happen. “We are always trying to build to net-zero,” because Roi says, “we cannot ignore the 800-pound environmental problem gorilla in the room, and we cannot ignore the need to rethink how we build things.” ◆ Margaret Ruth likes to write about buildings.

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slogan is “Affordable. Sustainable. Now.” Roi and Alyssa know from personal experience what it is to need inexpensive, fast, livable shelter. The self-contained shiping container emergengy shelter they designed sleeps four and has complete kitchen and bath facilities. The shelter units can be closed up, stacked and rapidly shipped by boat or train anywhere in the world, providing secure shelter that can be set up within days. Units include a composting toilet, solar panels and a water filtration system, so they do not need access to water, sewer or power in order to be livable. Each unit costs $30,000. Roi states, “We are serious about disaster relief. We were born in that fire.” The company is currently talking to representatives of countries, such as Peru, where populations have been affected by recent disasters. ◆

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to get out of the area. They arrived in Utah with only a backpack and a newborn. In Louisiana, they had been working on alternative structures before the hurricanes hit. Then they saw a photo of the disaster’s aftermath. Thousands of houses had been shattered mile upon mile of scattered toothpicks while some shipping containers remained whole and unscathed. Their interest in possible building uses for shipping containers solidified. Because of their disaster experiences, Gorilla Design’s

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Show a little leg How to ride a bike in a skirt BY STEVEN CHAMBERS his month we go where no other cycling publication dares to pedal. We ask, and answer, the question, “How do you ride a bicycle when wearing a skirt?” Wait, you say. I thought Steve Chambers was a guy? How can he possibly know, unless he’s Scottish and regularly rides in his kilt? It’s true; I am both a guy and of Scottish descent, though I don’t own and have never worn a kilt. But like any good writer faced with a topic about which he knows nothing, I researched this important question. When I was a kid, girls rode in skirts all the time. I asked my wife. She gave me a blank look and said, “We just did.” When pressed for details she shrugged. Other female acquaintances had similar vague memories. Apparently riding a

bicycle in a skirt has become a lost art, at least in Utah. So I posed the question on my Facebook page. The only semi-serious answer came from my niece, who answered, “Hopefully with a pair of shorts underneath.” Undeterred, I turned to that font of all knowledge, the Internet. To my delight, there are a number of websites and blogs wherein this burning question is discussed. One of my favorites is WWW.COPENHAGENCYCLECHIC.COM, a Danish cycling website, where Bloggerella offers this advice: “First, one must be wearing a skirt. So step away from the Spandex.” That last part is probably good advice for a bicycle commuter regardless of whether she chooses to wear a skirt. Next, Bloggerella says, keep in mind that short and/or

tight skirts have a tendency to ride up, so unless you want to make some eyes pop, go for a looser, flowing, somewhat longer skirt. Just remember that an ill wind can billow your skirt around the handlebars. In that case, adopt the Marilyn Monroe defensive tactic: Push it back down. Another reader offered this insight: Cycling in short skirts is a bit like walking in high heels. It’s a learned talent. To those unused to either, both are scary at first and may seem unnecessary. To those who do it every day, it’s not a big deal. Pointing one’s knees forward and a bit inward helps keep the skirt in the appropriate place. There are a number of options available to keep flowing skirts from billowing like a parachute. In the early days of cycling, when riding a bike was considered unladylike, women who did ride pinned weighted clothespins to their skirts to keep them down. Similar pins are available to keep picnic tablecloths in place. If you don’t like the idea of weights hanging from your skirt, try this technique: Imagine yourself straddling the rear wheel and mounting the bike from that position. Your skirt will be pulled between your legs and over the seat. Any way you can get your skirt into that position will ensure that it doesn’t fly up in your face. And unless you have a strong tailwind, it won’t get blown up your back either. Another solution, offered by the Website Diva’s Guide to Biking (WWW.SFBIKE.ORG/?DIVA), is to get an elastic band that fits around the thigh, such as a headband, or a garter if you’re feeling really diva, and adjust it about six inches above the knee. When you get on the bike, simply pin the skirt to the band. Usually one side is all it takes. Another challenge of skirted cycling is catching fabric in the spokes of the rear wheel. Fortunately, the ingenious Danes have a solution: plastic skirt guards that fit over the rear wheel to keep spokes and skirts apart. Back in my school days, boys and girls had different bikes. The only difference was the absence of a top tube, the horizontal bar from the seat post to the stem, on girls’ bikes. This was obviously so that girls in skirts could get on the bike without swinging their leg over the seat. Today these are called “step-through” bikes. However, it’s not necessary to have a step-through to cycle in a skirt. With practice (so I’m told) even a woman wearing a straight skirt can ride demurely and confidently on a bike with a top tube. A number of women’s apparel manufacturers offer cycling skirts. But this just feeds the misconception that bicycling requires a bunch of specialized equipment. People have been riding bicycles in all kinds of clothes for over 120 years. Maybe my wife was right after all. You just go do it. ◆

Apparently riding a bicycle in a skirt has become a lost art, at least in Utah. So I posed the question on my Facebook page. The only semi-serious answer came from my niece, who answered, “Hopefully with a pair of shorts underneath.”

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s summer progresses (are we there yet?), you may find yourself giving in to the pull of spending your social hours outside surrounded by other like-minded folks. Whether it’s relaxing under a grapevine-covered patio at Sage’s Café or people-watching on a deck overlooking lively Main Street in Park City from Red Banjo Pizza, it’s difficult to imagine a better way to enjoy the sensual summer nights or slow-moving weekend mornings. Want to add some live blues to your tamales? You’ll find that at the Sun and Moon Cafe in Emigration Canyon (801.583.8331, open Wednesday-Sunday). Or how about an award-winning Sunday brunch nestled up to the mountainside? That’s Kimi’s Mountainside Bistro at Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon (801.536.5787, open every day). You can find just about any outdoor dining experience that you could wish for within a 30-45 minute drive. If it gets too hot in the city, take a drive up one of our many canyons, there is a great restaurant in every one, and the journey is as beautiful as the food is delicious. All establishments listed here have patios; the following codes show which are open on Sundays, serve brunch on weekends, or are open late at night (most cases until midnight on weekends). You may want to call for reservations. The restaurants range from casual and low price to formal and high price, so get informed before you go. Enjoy some of our favorite eateries and have a great summer!

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Shabu Lively, hip atmosphere above Main Street. It’s obvious when you speak to them that brothers Kevin and Robert Valaika are passionate about their very cool restaurant. The dramatic ambiance, the fantastic sushi and live music make it difficult to leave. Open daily at 5pm. Park City 333 Main St 435.645.SAKE S/L/Live music/Reserve SHABUPC.COM

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Em’s This is a sweet neighborhood café with great food. The way the light falls through the windows on a Sunday morning is sublime. Night time has an intimate, elegant atmosphere (also beautifully lit). The restaurant and quaint patio sit perched above the city in one of our favorite neighborhoods. Em’s reminds me of a David Hopper painting, except with people and happy (it’s the light I’m talking about). 11am-9pm Wednesday– Sunday (11-3 Tues). 271 N Center St 801.596.0566 EMSRESTAURANT.COM *S/B

Este Pizzeria If you want real New York pizza, this is the place to come. Este uses higher quality ingredients than most pizzarias, so the pizzas are extra good. Check out the great art at the downtown location in the historic Guthrie Bicycle building (love the beautiful mural) and the graffiti walls in the Sugarhouse location. The patios are not extensive, but who cares when the pizza is so good. Open until 10pm weekdays and midnight weekends. 2021 Windsor St & 156 E 200 S 801.485.3699 & 801.363.2366 ESTEPIZZACO.COM

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Eva has a sweet patio (walk through the restaurant to the back) nestled between two buildings. In the evenings, candlelit tables send a warm glow over the red brick walls and into your heart. Makes you want to stay for a long time, just enjoying the excellent food and atmosphere. Monday - Saturday, 11:30am–10pm (midnight on weekends), Sunday 10am-3pm. 317 S Main St 888.314.8536 EVASLC.COM *S/B

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What can I say about this place? The food is sublime, the atmosphere is divine, music is perfect. It’s as though one has stepped off a busy street in Paris and into a quaint and elegant bistro. Candlelit tables inside and on the patio. Lighting is so crucial for ambiance, and Paris Bistro does it so well. Let me put it this way: This is where I go for my birthday every year (when I’m not in Paris…). 1500 S 1500 E 801.486.5585 THEPARIS.NET *S/Reserve

Pat’s Barbecue This is the best hideaway restaurant ever! Really good live music, awesome barbecue and quirky, unique surroundings. You’d never know such a cool place existed in this semi-industrial area of Salt Lake. 155 W Commonwealth Ave 801.484.5963 PATSBBQ.COM Live Music Thurs-Sat

Sapa Sushi Bar and Asian Grill Sapa has, in my opinion, the most beautiful patio in Salt Lake. The owners imported tea houses from Vietnam and placed them on the patio along with fountains, koi pool, Japanese maples... And the sushi is, well, it’s so good there’s a set of chopsticks there with my name on them (literally). 722 S State St 801.363.7272 SAPABARANDGRILL.COM

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Red Iguana 2 Royal Street Café Park City 7600 Royal St 435.645.6724 S/Lunch only Baja Cantina Park City Park City Resort4 35.649.2252 S Wahso Park City 577 Main St 435.615.0300 S/Reserve Windy Ridge Park City 1250 Iron Horse Dr 435.647.0880B Zoom Park City 660 Main St 801.582.9380 *S

Restaurants & cafés with patios in Salt Lake City—west side Café Molise 55 W 100 S 801.364.8833 S/B Chunga’s 180 S 900 W 801.328.4421 S The Happy Sumo 153 S Rio Grande St 801.456.7866 S Mestizo 622 W North Temple 801.596.0500 S Red Iguana 2 866 W South Temple 801.214.6050 S Rio Grande Café 270 S Rio Grande St 801.364.3302S

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Restaurants & Cafes with patios in Salt Lake City— east side downtown Atlantic Café 325 S Main St 801.524.9900 Barbacoa 859 E 900 S & 280 S Main St (closed Sun) 801.524.0853 & 801.746.3798 S The Bayou 645 S State St 801.961.8400 S/L/Live music Cafe Niche 779 E 300 S 801.433.3380 *S/B Café Trio 680 S 900 E 801.533.8746 *S/B Cannella’s 204 E 500 S 801.355.8518 Coffee Garden 898 E 900 S 801.355.3425 S Coffee Noir 1035 E 200 S 801.532.1888 S Cucina Deli 1026 2nd Ave 801.322.3055 S Indochine 230 S 1300 E 801.582.0896 *S

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Market Street Broiler 260 S 1300 E, 801.583.8808 *S Mazza 1515 S 1500 E & 912 E 900 S 801.521.4572 & 801.521.4572 Nostalgia 248 E 100 S 801.532.3225 S/L Oasis Cafe 151 S 500 E 801.322.0404 *S One World Cafe 41 S 300 E 801.519.2002 Pago 878 S 900 E 801.532.0777 S/B Salt Lake Roasting Co. 210 E 400 S 801.532.0450 S/L Sawadee 754 E South Temple 801.328.8424 Vienna Bistro 132 S Main St 801.322.0334 Vinto 418 E 200 S 801.539.9999 S Wild Grape 481 E South Temple 801.746.5565 S/B

Restaurants & cafes with patios in Salt Lake City—east side south Blue Plate Diner 2041 S 2100 E 801.463.1151 S/B The Dodo 1355 E 2100 S 801.486.2473 *S Café Madrid 2080 E 3900 S 801.273.0837 Dinner only Eggs in the City 1675 E 1300 S 801.581.0809 S/Breakfast & lunch only Finn’s 1624 S 1100 E 801.652.0727 S/Breakfast & lunch only Fiddler’s Elbow 1063 E 2100 S 801.463.9393 S/L Franck’s 6263 S Holladay Blvd 801.274.6264 Fresco Italian Cafe 1513 S 1500 E 801.486.1300 *S/Reserve La Caille 9565 Wasatch Blvd 801.942.1751 S/B/Reserve Original Pancake House 790 E 2100 S 801.484.7200 S

Sea Salt Restaurant 1300 S 1700 E New Tuscany 2832 E 6200 S 801.277.9919 *S/B Whispers Cafe 1429 S 1100 E 801.953.1279 S/L

Brew pubs with patios in Park City, Salt Lake and environs Roosters Brew Pub Ogden 253 Historic 25th St 801.627.6171 ROOSTERSBREWINGCO.COM S/B Wasatch Brewery Park City 250 Main St 435.649.0900 S/L Squatter’s Pub Brewery SLC 147 W Broadway 801.363.2739 *S/B/L Red Rock Brewing Company SLC 254 S 200 W 801.521.7446 *S/B/L Desert Edge Brewery SLC Trolley Square 801.521.8917 S/L

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News and ideas from near and far for a healthier, more sustainable future Tell us what we already know The results are in from yet another climate change opinion study and guess what, folks? Americans support taking action. According to a recent Wall Street Journal-NBC poll, 63% of us are in favor of a comprehensive clean energy bill that mandates carbon reduction policies. The biggest hope, and motivating factor? Job creation and stimulating the economy. Looks like Americans think green is the way out of this recession crap. Scientists are on board, too. According to yet another study, 97% of scientists still think that the planet is getting hotter, and people are responsible. WWW.TINYURL.COM/FIXTHECLIMATE WWW.TINYURL.COM/SCIENTISTSTHINKSO

Power (and produce) to the people This year, the People’s Market at Glendale’s Jordan Park (1000 S 900 W) will match food stamp spending with funds from a Salt Lake City grant. For about three years now, the People’s Market has accepted food stamps for produce and produce-bearing plants, but now, if you trade in your food stamps for People’s Market tokens, you get double your money’s worth. According to founder Kyle LaMalfa, most markets are place-centered— the downtown Farmers Market is designed to make downtown more attractive, to pump up Salt Lake, as are the markets at Sugar House and at the U of U. The People’s Market

isn’t necessarily Glendale-centered, and isn’t primarily for the benefit of Glendale (although he hopes it will be that, too), but rather people-centered. The point of the market is to give beginning farmers and entrepreneurs a good place to get started, since the market takes on the basic costs of doing business (venue, insurance, debit/credit card processing, food stamps, etc). LaMalfa hopes some of the market’s vendors will “graduate” to bigger markets or running small businesses. They have over 80 vendors this year, selling everything from fresh produce to art to handmade soap. Check it out. People’s Market, Sundays 10a-3p, June 13October 24, WWW.SLCPEOPLESMARKET.ORG

Herbert just… doesn’t get it Last month, local Utah leaders gathered to kick off the Clear the Air Challenge, the hope of which is to get us to drive less by carpooling, taking the train or bus, riding a bike or (gasp!) walking. You’re not responsible for pollution if you’re a bigshot, though—or at least that’s what it seems like Governor Herbert thinks. According to a very credible source, while other leaders took alternative transportation methods (Mayor Becker rode his bike), when the UTA vehicle showed up to pick Herbert up, he declined in favor of driving his SUV to the event. The indelicacy of such action was explained to him, and he boarded the UTA vehicle with everyone else. He had his SUV follow, though—in

case he had to take off early, I guess. Check out the video of the event from KSL: You can see his giant black SUV in the background at 1:07. WWW.TINYURL.COM/KSLCLEARTHEAIR

Northwest quadrant heating up We just discovered another reason to oppose developing the northwest quadrant of Salt Lake: It’s going to make things hotter. According to a researcher at Georgia Tech, while the number of extremely hot days is going up around the world, sprawling cities are seeing a disproportionate increase. Researchers looked at data from 53 cities around the U.S. from 1956 to 2005 and found that for sprawling cities such as Atlanta, Tampa and Grand Rapids, the number of very hot days increased by nearly 15. More compact cities, such as Boston, Chicago and Baltimore saw an increase of only about six. Developing more suburbs in Salt Lake is only going to push us more in the direction of Atlanta and other sprawly cities. WWW.TINYURL.COM/HOTTERCITIES

Slow down there, cowboy Here’s an easy (Carter era) way to slow global warming: Slow down. A Dutch study found that lowering the speed limit to 50 miles per hour reduces CO2 emissions by as much as 30%. This happens for two reasons: The first is obvious, the slower you drive, the less fuel you use. The

BY PAX RASMUSSEN second is a little trickier: If it takes longer to get there by car, you’re more motivated to use other transportation options, such as TRAX. If you ask me, let’s drop that speed limit. Where’s the hurry? Chillax, Salt Lake. WWW.TINYURL.COM/HOLLANDSAYSSLOWDOWN

$4 billion train trip Sustainable transportation advocacy group Transporation for America (TFA) is asking Congress to spend $4 billion—on trains. If you’re not aware how inefficient and polluting plane travel is, you haven’t been reading CATALYST—and TFA wants us to take the train instead. Their bright idea is to spend the money on high-speed bullet trains in 2011 (and another $2.6 billion on Amtrak). I say, if they can get an Amtrak train across country in under a week, it’s worth the money! WWW.FOURBILLION.COM

Shame on Black Hawk, Colorado This tiny town of just 100 has recently become the first town to outlaw cycling, citing “health and safety” as reasons for the law (its focus on gambling has dramatically increased traffic on the town’s narrow streets). Seems like other alternatives might have been better…like lowering the speed limit, or aggressively citing drivers for actions that endanger cyclists? WWW.TINYURL.COM/SAYNOTOBIKES

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hamanism, our most ancient spiritual tradition, has been practiced by all indigenous populations on the planet. If we go back far enough, everyone comes from an indigenous culture. Indigenous wisdom is the knowledge of how to live sustainably on this planet, as we did for tens of thousands of years, without destroying the web of life. Indigenous wisdom is everyone’s birthright. It is the owner’s manual for a human existence, uncorrupted by medical, religious, governmental and educational institutions and

authorities. It is the wisdom the Earth constantly emits, available to all its inhabitants. It is the wisdom of our bodies. Shamans know how to listen deeply to this wisdom and use it to help transform the lives of those around them. A shaman remem-

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bers what magic really is and awakens us to the living universe where everything is sacred. Shamans know how to identify the Qi, or vital life force, in its most potent forms and use it to heal and enliven themselves and others. Shamans were the first practi-

Although shamans are specially gifted, what they do is available to us all. The basic equipment needed is the body, the breath and the Earth.

tioners of health and wellness, providing a bridge between the seen and unseen worlds. A shaman may descend from a lineage 10,000 years old or arise spontaneously as a solitary but sane voice in a culture devoid of respect for the natural world. Although shamans are specially gifted, what they do is available to everyone. For most of us, this ability must be nurtured and developed. The basic equipment needed is the body, the breath and the Earth.

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For help in developing these skills, I suggest The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner; it is a wonderful distillation of many shamanic traditions from around the planet. With a drum and a blindfold, you can begin your adventures into non-ordinary reality. The Secrets of the Talking Jaguar by Martin Prechtel is an extraordinary discourse on the author’s life and initiation as a shaman with the Tzutujil Mayans in the highlands of Guatemala. His epic story captures the beauty, complexity and depth of Mayan culture as well as the grace with which they endure life’s hardships and grief. In the introduction, Robert Bly says: “The Mayans call shamans ‘spirit-lawyers,’ that is, men or women who go to the spirits and try to argue them into giving a benefit of some sort to human beings. Mayan tradition does not teach that the Gods want people to be sinless or perfect, but they believe that the Gods love beauty, eloquence, fine clothes, great music, fine poems, bravery, high animal spirits and gratitude. These human qualities taste like honey to the Gods, and the Gods are like bears who have to come into the village whenever they smell that honey…If we can be quiet, this book will be a bucket that drops toward the water of our indigenous soul. All the words that Martin writes here amount to a meditation on this soul as a natural force.” Prechtel’s message is that deep within all of us, the heart of our indigenous soul still beats. His writing is exquisite, like a verdant jungle in full kaleidoscopic bloom. His work provides a portal through which we can commune with the divine.

Meditation and breathing Meditation provides another portal for inner exploration and spiritual connection. The many various techniques have a similar goal: to still the mind and silence mental chatter while remaining exceptionally alert and aware. Aware of what? Aware that we are far more than the incessant babble in our heads. Aware that beyond our constant critique of both ourselves and others that forever throws us from one drama to the next lies a place of stillness pregnant with possibilities for true ecstasy. With practice, this state of relaxed awareness can permeate daily life. To begin, find a quiet place inside your home or a tranquil setting outside. Get comfortable, sitting either on the floor or ground or in a chair. Ask not to be disturbed. Minimize all possible distractions (yes, that means turn off your cell phone).

If you can, set aside a room or a corner where only meditation, prayer or shamanic journeys take place. You will find this facilitates your entry into heightened awareness. The space can hold an altar, an inspirational text or a meaningful object. Music can be another enhancement, but should be tranquil and not have words unless it is a guided meditation. Rituals such as lighting a candle or ringing a bell also help. Your body and mind will soon begin to trigger a meditative or shamanic state just by entering the space and carrying out a few preparations. After preparations are complete, sit down. Relax, but keep your spine as upright as possible. Close your eyes and focus your attention on your breathing. Feel your lungs expand and contract. Attend to the sound of your breath. Allow your belly to relax; yes, let it hang out a little. Experiment. Breathe through your nose with your mouth open. Try long, slow breaths, up to 10 seconds in and 10 seconds out, through your nose. Try releasing deep sighs. Try taking quick, short breaths through your mouth. Pay attention to how each way of breathing makes you feel. Continue to meditate as long as you are able, and then continue a few minutes more. This last little push, past what you think you can do, will begin to develop discipline and concentration. If your mind wanders to other subjects, as all minds do, gently remind it, each time you catch it, to return to your breath. Build up to 20- to 30minute sessions.

Nature is everywhere Meditation and shamanic journeying exercise the soul work; nature provides the fodder to feed and strengthen the soul for this work. Connection to nature can happen anywhere because nature is everywhere. If you have the good fortune, as we do here, to have easy access to the mountains and the desert, then certainly take advantage of it. If weekly schedules and daily routines keep you city-bound, a walk in the park, enjoying the sunshine or planting and caring for a garden are all ways to connect. Even those who cannot get out at all can fill a space with natural objects and greenery. Using these ideas and techniques, you will establish a firm foundation on which to build a solid program for vitality and health, and for longevity and rejuvenation. ◆ Todd Mangum, M.D., is a physician in family practice at the Web of Life Wellness Center in Salt Lake City. WEBOFLIFEWC.COM. This is third in a series.

s previously discussed in this series, the keys to health and wellness lie both in our material and immaterial selves. The care of our physical bodies is the foundation for deeper spirituality. Conversely, the more nurturing we give our spirit, the more consistently we will find ourselves caring for our bodies. Although our discussions have begun with nurturing the spirit, for some the healing path to wholeness may need to begin with diet and exercise. Wherever one begins, a comprehensive plan must always make a full circle and touch on all aspects of our humanity. It must develop physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, socially and environmentally. There are many paths to explore our inner dimensions and many ways to enhance our spiritual connection and care for our souls. The practices of shamanism, meditation and connecting with nature are just a few.

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Sounds of summer As summer gets rolling and the mercury in that old school thermometer climbs, residents along the Wasatch Front have a plethora of free, public concerts to help fill the evenings with eclectic tunes. The Salt Lake Public Library has lined up more free music acts this summer than you could shake a Louisville Slugger at! The Music @ Main series brings some of Salt Lake’s most popular rock, jazz, electronic and avant garde music acts to the library for a concert experience unique to this wonderful city. Two local bands will play in the outdoor Library Square Amphitheatre every Tuesday starting at 7:00 p.m. This month, you can catch Oslo and Palace of Buddies on July 6, The Black Arrows and The Rubes on July 13, Birthquake and Tolchok Trio on July 20, and Coyote Hoods and The Glinting Gems on July 27. The music plays on through August 17. A full listing of this summer’s lineup is available online. You’ll wanna add the Mary McBride

show to your concert calendar. The acclaimed singer-songwriter famous for her appearance in the film Brokeback Mountain will perform on July 14 at 7p at Library Square. As if that weren’t enough music to whet your appetite, the Anderson-Foothill Library Branch is playing host to some exciting acts through its Concerts by the Creek series on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in July and August. The Public Domain String Band plucks old-timey tunes on July 7, acoustic songstress Kate McLeod and Stone Circle will present their take on contemporary Celtic music, the Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple and Indian Cultural Center sponsors an ensemble performance of Indian music on July

Tolchok Trio 28, Marv Hamilton plays his unique brand of red-rock eco-folk on August 4, and on August 11, it’s a new version of an old favorite as Gary Stoddard is joined by the Usual Suspects. And then there’s Sounds of Summer

down at the Sprague Branch in Sugarhouse. Randy and Julia bring smooth jazz crooning on July 8, acoustic pop group Double or Nothing play on July 22, The Public Domain String Band are on the bill for July 29, and folkie Ona Kate McLeod Welch plays on August 5. The series runs through August 19. But wait! There’s more! The Utah Cultural Celebration Center is putting on the WorldStage! concert series throughout the summer, presenting a vibrant and exciting cross section of musical entertainment deeply rooted in Utah’s diverse cultural communities. The Utah Symphony will perform on July 6, the qudralingual Fijian Twins of Na Drua play on July 12, Latin Jazz Factory brings the Afro-Cuban/Latin jams on July 19, and it’s roots, rock, reggae from Smiling Souls on July 26. Music @ Main; every Tuesday through August 17, 7p; TINYURL.COM/27GR4BH; Mary McBride; July 14, 7p; TINYURL.COM/25ZRBUN; Main Library, 210 E 4th South; free; (801) 524-8234 Concerts by the Creek; every Wednesday through August 11, 7:30p; Anderson-Foothill Branch Library, 1135 S 21st East; free; (801) 594-8611, TINYURL.COM/2A26RT8 Sounds of Summer; every Thursday through August 19, 7:30p; Sprague Branch Library, 2131 S 11th East; free; (801) 594-8640, TINYURL.COM/27NO3Z7 WorldStage! Concert Series; through August 23, 8-9:30p; Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 31st South; free; (801) 965-5100, WWW.CULTURALCELEBRATION.ORG

All things alt press and DIY indie pub Dozens of local zinesters, printmakers, musicians, book artists and filmmakers will be showing off their DIY arts at the city’s one and only massive and free celebration of fringe print and media, the 2nd Annual Alternative Press Fest on July 9 at the Main Library. The City Library’s Alternative Press collection was founded in 1997, aimed at stimulating the imagination and challenging the creativity of Salt Lake City’s community. Over the last 13 years, the collection has flourished into one of the largest zine libraries in the United States and has expanded to include any material with the essence of DIY indie publication. The Alt Press Fest is a showcase of materials, presentations and performances that aren’t normally celebrated in the mainstream. Festival highlights include hands-on zine workshops, performances by local musicians such as Bramble, Lindsay Heath and the Apache, the SocBeats puppets reading beat poetry, a tall bike joust, a silent film fest, and, of course, books, prints and zines from over 15 independent local publishers, including CATALYST’S own Emily Moroz! 2nd Annual Alt Press Fest; July 9, 3-8:30p; Main Library, 210 E 4th South; free; (801) 524-8234, TINYURL.COM/29L8BO9

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Farmers Market used book sale Sure you can find beets, beans, baked goods and beaded necklaces at the Pioneer Park Famers Market, but did you know you can stock your library there, too? Top off your summer book buying on July 31 as The Friends of The City Library host a used book sale. Look for under a large canopy in the center of the park. Expect a wide variety of books, most for just a buck or two. Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Used Book Sale; July 31, 8a-1p; Pioneer Park, 3rd South and 4th West; TINYURL.COM/2BB6L8P

The Main Library Getting to know and support the Samburu During an African vacation in 1991, Dr. Wilma Johnson befriended Michael Lenaimado, a young warrior of the Samburu tribe in Kenya. She then lived among the Samburu for three weeks and shared their daily struggle to survive. Upon her return to the U.S., Dr. Johnson founded Tribal

Advancement, a grassroots organization created to support the Samburu people. She returns often to Kenya to work on special projects to improve their education, economy, and infrastructure. On Thursday, July 15, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll present a lecture about her work with the Samburu and the importance of supporting their culture. Free. The Samburu Tribespeople of Kenya; July 15, 7p; Main Library, 210 E 4th South; free; (801) 524-8200, TINYURL.COM/2F3DDFN

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Edgar Allan Poe evermore Edgar Allan Poe, like all great writers , continues to live on through his stories and his influence. On July 17, he steps from the pages of history to tell his bizarre life’s story and perform his most popular material: The Raven, Annabel Lee and The Tell Tale Heart. Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson brings his talent and fascination for Edgar Allan Poe to life in this one-of-a-kind one-man play. An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe; July 17, 6p; Library Square Ampitheatre, 210 E 4th South; free; (801) 524-8200, WWW.SLCPL.ORG

Biodynamic revolution Modern industrial agriculture is destroying the earth. Humanity’s increasing demands are exceeding the Earth’s carrying capacity. A simple recipe to save the world? One old man and a bucket full of cowshit. Huh? Peter Proctor is

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Pick a pic of people Photographing people is so much more than snapping iPhone pics of your friends at the bar or the cocktail party. Photographing People, offered through the University of Utah’s Lifelong Learning program, will help you look at ways people have been photographed in journalistic, personal, and environmental genres, then help you develop your own unique style. Emphasis is on style and experimentation. Knowledge of the basic workings of your camera is essential. Registration required.

the father of modern biodynamics, an arcane form of agriculture, and the protagonist of the documentary One Man, One Cow, One Planet. The film exposes globalization for it really is: an environmental and human disaster. But across India marginal farmers are fighting back. By reviving biodynamics, they are saving their poisoned lands and exposing the biocolonialism of multinational corporations. This film tells these farmers’ stories through the teachings of an elderly New Zealander many are calling the new Gandhi.

Painting Utah’s Mount Olympus; July 8-November 14; Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive; free with museum admission; (801) 581-7332, WWW.UMFA.UTAH.EDU

One Man, One Cow, One Planet; July 20, 7p; Main Library, 210 E 4th South; free; (801) 746-7000, TINYURL.COM/2BXG6KT

Folk art in the garden

The Arts Mount Olympus on canvas While Mount Olympus is not the tallest mountain in the Wasatch Range, but anyone who has seen this awesome natural wonder will agree with the early pioneers who bestowed it with the Greek name for ‘the home of the gods.’ For the past century and a half, some of Utah’s most talented artists have attempted to capture the grandeur of this silent sentinel. Through their work, the home of the gods is immortalized in the art exhibit

Photographing People; July 26-29, 7-9p; The University of Utah Continuing Education Annex, 1901 E South Campus Drive; tuition $89.00; register online at LIFELONG.UTAH.EDU or call 801-587-LIFE

Painting Utah’s Mount Olympus opening on July 8 at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Pilar Pobil has graciously offered her garden for an evening party fundraiser for the Utah Folk Arts Program. The evening will include performances of folk music and light refreshments surrounded by Pilar’s beautiful artwork. All proceeds will assist the Utah Folk Arts Program in fulfilling its mission to support traditional folk and ethnic arts in the State of Utah. Founded in 1976, the program administers the Chase Home of Utah Folk Arts and produces the annual Mondays in the Park Concert Series in Salt Lake’s Liberty Park. Throughout the year, program activities include offering grants to folk and ethnic organizations and artists, and maintaining the Utah Folklife Archives. Folk Art Party in Pilar’s Garden, July 30, 5-9p. 403 8th Avenue, 801-533-5760. Suggested donation: $20.

Utah culture sculpted, chiseled and pedestaled Every year the Face of Utah Sculpture exhibit provides more than fifty Utah artists a forum to express the state’s unique culture through sculpture. This dynamic exhibit features both well-known and emerging Utah sculptors, showcasing traditional and contemporary sculpture in a variety of techniques, styles, mediums and forms. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on July 15 at the Utah

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The Spark Bizaare Head on down to the Utah Arts Alliance Gallery and revel in the heat of the summer with the Spark Bizaare— the flame-centered wildness that is the Utah Fire Arts community. The show runs through July 30, but the reception on July 9 is the real deal, featuring DJ EbenFlow, fashion, jewelry, photography, sculpture, light forms immersion, performance, music and more. Sponsored by the Utah Arts Alliance, Utah Fire Arts and Element 11. The Spark Bizaare, July 9-30, reception July 9, 6-9p. WWW.UTAHARTS.ORG, WWW.ELEMENT11.ORG.

Cultural Celebration Center. A number of the participating artists will be present.

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INTUITIVE JOURNEYS Tarot, Channeling, Numerology & More

PSYCHIC FAIRS Helping to decipher life’s struggles • 20 minutes - $25

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151 S 500 E; $25 for 20 min. Call 801-322-1162 to reserve a spot! Tues July 20, 6-9pm Tues Aug 17, 6-9pm

2766 E 3300 S; $25 for 20 min. Call 801-706-0213 for an appointment Sun, July 11, 11-5., Wed July 26, 6-9pm Sun, Aug 8, 11-5., Wed Aug 25, 6-9pm

Face of Utah Sculture VI; opening reception July 15, 6-8:30p, on display through August 26; Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 31st South; free; (801) 965-5100, WWW.CULTURALCELEBRATION.ORG

You’re a natural Inspired by nature, but think only scientists write about birds and flowers? Do your favorite memories take place in the great outdoors? The Writes of Summer nature

Krysta Brinkley Ross Gigliotti 801-706-0213 801-244-0275

Larissa Jones 801-856-4617

Melanie Lake 801-693-8522

Wade Lake 801-693-8522

Writes of Summer: Nature Writing with the Wasatch Wildflower Festival; July 10 & 17, 1-3p; Community Writing Center, 210 E 4th South, Suite 8; $30; (801) 957-4992, WWW.SLCC.EDU/CWC

Cassie Lopez 801-643-8063

Adam Sagers 801-824-2641

Nick Stark 801-721-2779

WORKSHOPS Shine Yoga For Kids: Kids’ Yoga Summer Camp with Cassie Lopez All classes 20 minutes from Salt Lake City. Ages 3-17. For more details or to register 801-643-8063 or mcassiemarie@gmail.com Visit www.shinekidsyoga.ning.com for details

writing workshop will help you explore the natural world through poetry and prose. You’ll learn how to reflect, learn from, and share your experiences with nature just in time for the Wasatch Wildflower Festival. Enrollment is limited to 12 writers, so sign up soon.

Shawn Lerwill 801-856-4619

Full Moon Ceremonies in Ogden Canyon RSVP: Nick, 801-721-2779

Peruvian Adventure:Sept 17-28, 2010 11 days with Shaman Kucho and Nick Stark/ Lima/ Cuzco/ Sacred Valley/ Machu Picchu/ Cuzco/ Lake Titicaca/ Lima $2800 includes all airtickets in Peru/ bus/ trains / boats/ 3-star hotels with breakfast/ ceremonies/tips. Does not include international airfare/lunch/dinner. Group limited to 22 people / 10 spaces left. Nick, 801-721-2779 or nicholasstark@comcast.net

Private healing sessions / energy work / tarot read- Are you looking for a class or learning opportunity that isn’t listed here? Go to our website and request ings / property clearings Nick, 801-721-2779 or a class or lecture from one of our many talented nicholasstark@comcast.net teachers: www.IntuitiveJourneys.ning.com

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CALENDAR

Self betterment

Misc

Locavores learning

Hazardous waste disposal is no joke

Fresh food is good food, and if it’s grown locally, it’s also good for your community and planet. Learn how to incorporate Utah’s myriad agricultural and artisan food products into your shopping list and develop your locavore knowledge in the Eating Local class offered by Lifelong Learning at The University of Utah. You’ll learn how to find local farmers, bakers, ranchers, apiarists (beekeepers), and cheese makers, how to best take advantage of Utah’s local harvests, and how to join local food co-ops. LIFELONG.UTAH.EDU

You may be an avid reducer, reuser and recycler, but what do you do with all those dead batteries in the kitchen’s utility drawer,

or call 801-587-LIFE

Be a better bee boss Want to attract more pollinators to your yard? Interested in beekeeping, but don’t know where to start? Join Wasatch Community Gardens, TreeUtah, and Annette and Aaron Hansen of Hansen Hives for an exciting workshop on pollinators. Learn the or that bottle of turpentine that’s been sitting in your basement since the bicentennial, or those doxycycline pills leftover from your eight-week yoga retreat to rural India? Hope you haven’t just been tossing them in the old garbage bin. That stuff’s all hazardous waste, and it needs to be disposed of properly to mitigate any further harm to our fragile ecosystem. Household hazardous waste and electronics collections will be held on July 22 and August 26 in Sugarhouse Park. Prescription drugs will also be accepted by the Salt Lake City Police for disposal. Household Hazardous Waste Collections; July 22 & August 26, 7-10p; Sugarhouse Park, Big Field Pavilion; (801) 313-6700, TINYURL.COM/25NR5MW

basics of attracting pollinators, beekeeping (apiculture) and honey harvesting, and why bees and pollinators are important parts of every garden’s ecosystem. Warning: The man in the photo is NOT using a basic pollinator attraction technique! Bee Keeping and Pollinators; July 10, 10a12p; Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W 10th North; free, registration required; 801359-2658, TINYURL.COM/2E99M6M

Write for change Ever wanted to write a letter to the editor or your elected representative? The Community Writing Center wants to help you learn the techniques of civic writing to empower yourself to engage in intelligent political discussion and make yourself heard. Go to the workshop armed with a concern, and write a well-reasoned letter with the help of CWC writing coaches. Writing for Change; July 13, 6-9p; Sweet Library, 455 F Street; (801) 957-4992, WWW.SLCC.EDU/CWC

Messages from Beyond Internationally acclaimed medium and clairvoyant Lisa Williams has an amazing ability to communicate with loved ones and friends whom have passed on to the “other side.” During her appearance at Capitol Theatre on July 17, she’ll will be doing readings for members of the audience. Lisa Williams: Message from Beyond; July 17, 7p; Capitol Theatre, 50 W 2nd South; $45.50, $55.50 & $65.50; (801) 315-ARTS, ARTTIX.ORG, WWW.LISAWILLIAMS.

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YOGA

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Adho Mukha Svanasana Relief for the dog days of summer BY CHARLOTTE BELL eeling dog tired? Hankering for a little shuteye in the shade? You’re probably just feeling the sultry, energy-sapping swelter of the dog days of summer. Ancient Greeks and Romans first identified the dog days, which, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, run from July 3 to August 11, although other sources say they

Adho Mukha Svanasana, commonly known as Downward Facing Dog Pose or simply Dog Pose, is arguably the most ubiquitous of poses. Yoga teacher Donna Farhi calls it the “‘garlic’ of yoga poses—a panacea for whatever ails you.” Dog Pose is simultaneously an

into the floor or wall will cause your sit bones to rise upward (or backward). The same will happen when you press your feet into the floor.

Phillip Bimstein

Doing dog pose

Phillip Bimstein

Dog Pose is simultaneously an inversion, an arm balance, a forward bend and a restorative pose. begin as early as June 23 and end in September. During the dog days, Sirius, the Dog Star, named for its distinction as the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, rose and set with the sun. The midsummer prominence of Sirius—also the brightest star in the sky—was thought to cause the season’s withering heat. In his Clavis Calendarium, John Henry Brady called it a time “when the seas boiled, wine turned sour, dogs grew mad, and all creatures became languid, causing to man burning fevers, hysterics, and phrensies.” Whether you’re bordering on hysterics or just feeling fried, a little yogic hair of the dog may restore your vitality.

inversion, an arm balance, a forward bend and a restorative pose. It opens the shoulders, strengthens the arms, lengthens the spine, stretches the legs, inverts the internal organs and nourishes the brain. It invigorates and calms. For dogs and cats, Dog Pose is the equivalent of a morning cuppa, a remedy that clears sleep-induced physical and mental cobwebs. Dog Pose is most beneficial when we align our bodies so that the lines of force from the hands to the sit bones and from the heels to the sit bones are continuous and unbroken. In either Dog or Wall Dog (see photos), our own bodies give reliable alignment feedback. When you are aligned, pressing your hands

Begin on hands and knees. Press the palms of your hands evenly into the floor and spread and stretch your fingers. As a short warm-up, bow your spine upward, drawing your navel toward your spine, rounding your back, and letting your head hang (Cat Pose). Then let your spine sag, allowing your back to sway, and look straight ahead (Cow Pose). Repeat this alternation several times, coordinating your movements with your breathing. Return to neutral. On an exhalation, round your spine upward into Cat Pose. As your navel and abdomen draw toward your back, let that movement propel your body upward as you straighten your arms and reach your pelvis up toward the sky. With your knees generously bent, straighten your spine, lengthening out through your arms as you press your hands and fingers down so that your sit bones become the highest point of your pose. Slide your shoulder blades down your back (avoid hunching them up toward the ears) and lengthen the back of your neck. Gradually begin to straighten your legs, maintaining the continuous line of extension you’ve formed in your upper body. Note that in the photo, my heels are on a wedge rather than on the

ground. My overdeveloped calves won’t allow my heels to reach the ground without compromising my spinal integrity. I compromise by letting my heels lift—with or without a wedge. Take care not to overextend your spine and collapse your rib cage toward the floor. Instead, draw your abdominal muscles back toward your spine, giving it frontal support, so that the line from your hands to your pelvis is continuous and your front, back and internal bodies are stretching equally. Avoid collapsing into your shoulders, bringing your head close to or onto the floor. When you collapse, the upper body’s continuity breaks at the shoulders, inhibiting the flow of force from your hands to your hips. This weakens your arms and your hands and wrists to support your weight. Lifting your shoulders will restore integrity to your pose. Your first Dog Pose of the day is a great opportunity to play. Pump your legs, alternately bending one and stretching the other. Twist and turn. When you do settle into your pose, let all your joints be malleable and mobile, and breathe deeply, letting your body dance around the wavelike motion of your breath. Stay five to ten breaths before returning to all fours.

Catchy wall dog Ubiquitous as it is, Dog Pose is not for everyone. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, glaucoma, detached retina, uncontrolled high blood pressure or disc problems, practice Wall Dog instead. Wall Dog feels great for anyone, flexible or inflexible. I practice it with my hands on the countertop while I boil my morning tea water. It’s a great pick-me-up in the middle of a long day at the computer or at rest areas on road trips. When I watch my cats do Dog Pose, their pleasure is palpable. Their whole bodies vibrate with life. When we humans do it, it often looks and feels as if we are forcing and struggling. Relax. There is no “final” position to attain. Let your pose move and vibrate. Let your revitalizing breath flow through. ◆ Charlotte Bell has taught yoga and meditation along the Wasatch Front and beyond since 1986. She is the author of the book, Mindful Yoga, Mindful Life. WWW.CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM.

July 2010

A network of businesses and organizations that are making a positive difference

COMMUNITY RESOURCEDIRECTORY To list your business or service email: SALES@CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET.

Prices: 3 months ($180), 6 months ( $210), 12 months ( $360). Listings must be prepaid in full and are non-refundable. Word Limit: 45 Deadline for changes/reservations: 15th of preceeding month

Beautiful Results. 10 years combined experience. Call Rita or Tim. WWW.GREENERSLC.COM

ABODE cohousing, furniture, feng shui, garden/landscape, pets, home repair Architect—“Green” + Modern 9/10 801-355-2536. Specializing in the integration of outdoor and indoor space. Enviro-friendly materials. Remodels, additions and new construction. WWW.JODYJOHNSONARCHITECT.COM Dancing Turtle Feng Shui 1/11 801-755-8529. Claudia Draper, advanced certified feng shui practitioner. Free your energy, free your life! The result of blocked chi appears as clutter, lack of money, sickness, fatigue and overwhelm. I promise that if you do any three of the suggestions I give you—your life will change! EcoLawncare 6/10 801-573-8934. Chase Fetter, owner. Clean, quiet, simple: Weekly electric mowing, edging, trimming using cordless battery-powered equipment, all recharged with renewable energy. Annual organic fertilizer treatments. Seasonal cleanups. A branch of Sage’s Way, creator of sustainable sanctuaries for the ecologically minded and water-wise garden lover. WWW.SAGESWAY.NET GreenerSLC 10/10 801-859-3746. Gardeners from your community looking to beautify the neighborhood one yard at a time. Organic Methods. Garden Maintenance, Garden Designs, Custom Raised Box Gardens, Fieldstone Walls, Stone Walkways and much more! Friendly Faces and

Grief Support for Pet Loss A workshop for easing the pain of losing your friend. Join Animal Communicator Patty Rayman and Andrea Bailey, LCSW the second and fourth Tuesday each month. Loss of an animal companion brings up real emotions. Explore the meaning of loss, learn practical ways to process your grief, discuss ways to memorialize your special pet and connect with others. PATTY@GRIEFSUPPORTFORPETLOSS.COM or visit us on Facebook. WWW.GRIEFSUPPORTFORPETLOSS.COM

Happy Paws Pet Sitting Plus 6/10 801-205-4491. Libbie Neale. Pet sitting in your home for your pets’ comfort and peace of mind. Providing vital home care services while you are away. Bonded and insured. Member, Pet Sitters International. Call for rates. WWW.HAPPYPAWSPETSITTINGPLUS.COM Residential Design FB Ann Larson 801-322-5122. Underfoot Floors 4/10 801-467-6636. 1900 S. 300 W., SLC We offer innovative & earth friendly floors including bamboo, cork, marmoleum, hardwoods, natural fiber carpets as well as sand and finishing hardwood. Free in home estimates. Please visit our showroom. WWW.UNDERFOOTFLOORS.NET, UNDERFOOTFLOORS@AOL.COM. Vivid Desert Design 4/10 801-656-8763. Would you like a creative & beautiful landscape that makes sense for Utah's climate? Custom designs suited to your needs/interests and outdoor space. Masters degree in Landscape Architecture. Affordable. WWW.VIVIDDESERTDESIGN.COM

Wasatch Commons Cohousing 3/11 Vicky 801-908-0388. 1411 S. Utah St. (1605 W.) An environmentally sensitive community promoting neighborliness, consensus & diversi-

ty. Balancing privacy needs with community living. Homes now available for rent or sale. Roommates wanted. Tours 4th Wed at 5p and 2nd Sat. at 1p.m. WWW.COHOUSING.ORG, WWW.ECON.UTAH.EDU/COHO

BODYWORK massage, structural integration (SEE ALSO: Energy Work & Healing)

ARTS, MUSIC & LANGUAGES instruction, galleries, for hire Alliance Francaise of Salt Lake City 5/10 801-571-0723. P.O. Box 26203, SLC UT 84126 International cultural organization conducts French language classes. Beginners through advanced levels taught by experienced native teachers. Three semesters, 10 sessions each. Also offers Children's classes, Beginner and Intermediate levels. Monthly social gatherings. In addition, we sponsor French related concerts and lectures. WWW.AFSLC.ORG Idlewild 10/10 801-268-4789, WWW.IDLEWILDRECORDINGS.COM. David and Carol Sharp. Duo up to six-piece ensemble. Celtic, European, World and Old Time American music. A variety of instruments. Storytelling and dance caller. CDs and downloads, traditional and original. IDLEWILD@IDLEWILDRECORDINGS.COM Michael Lucarelli. Classical guitarist, 801-2742845. Listen at WWW.LUCARELLI.COM FB

Body Alive! 1/11 801-414-3812. Linda Watkins, BFA, MEd, LMT. Offering the very real possibility of release from chronic or acute pain resulting from injury, illness or the aging process. Specialized work in Deep Tissue Full Body sessions, Structural Integration (rolfing), Craniosacral therapy (Milne certified), Jin Shin Jyutsu. Each session tailored to meet your specific needs. “The pain of everyday life” does not have to be your reality! Visa, MC, AmEx. WWW.LINDA-WATKINS.COM. Emissary of Light Massage Therapy 9/10 801-604-2502, 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) #102 (across from 24-Hour Fitness). Master Massage Therapist Kimberly Blosser uses a combination of modalities, including Ashiatsu, Swedish, deep tissue, Cranial Sacral, sports, and reflexology all in one amazing massage experience. Private studio conveniently located in Sugarhouse. Call for an appointment. Sugarhouse Bodywork—Deep Healing Massage 9/10 Eddie Myers, LMT, 801-597-3499. Jan Olds, LMT, 801-856-1474. 1104 E Ashton Ave by appointment. Eddie offers an eclectic blend of deep tissue, Russian Sports and Swedish Massage from the heart. Jan offers her own unique blend of lymphatic massage and Structural Integration and is well known as a neck and shoulder expert. Combined experience of over 28 years.

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Vibrational Medicine

Carl Rabke LMT, GCFP FOG 801-671-4533. Somatic Education and Bodywork. Feldenkrais®, Structural Integration and massage. Offering a unique blend of the 10 sessions with Awareness Through Movement® lessons. Discover the potential for learning and improvement at any age, as you come to inhabit your body with ease, vitality and integrity. WWW.BODYHAPPY.COM. Myofascial Release of Salt Lake 10/10 801-557-3030. Michael Sudbury, LMT. In chronic pain? Can’t resolve that one issue? Connective tissue restrictions distort the body’s proper functioning and balance, and can cause problems in every system. Releasing the restrictions allows the body to finally heal as it should. WWW.MYOFASCIALRELEASEOFSALTLAKE.COM Rolfing® Structural Integration 5/10 Certified Rolfers Paul Wirth, 801-638-0021 and Mary Phillips, 801-809-2560. Rolfing improves movement, eases pain, and brings about lasting change in the body. Addressing structure together with patterns in movement and coordination, we help people find ease, resilience, efficiency and comfort. Free consultations. WWW.ROLFINGSALTLAKE.COM. Wasatch Massage, Laurél Flood, LMT. 7/10 1104 E. Ashton Offices (2310 S.) Suite 210. 801-910-0893, WASATCHMASSAGE.NET, LAUREL@WASATCHMASSAGE.NET. You have a choice to live comfortably. Wasatch Massage provides effective massage customized specifically for you. Whether you're an elite athlete, a repetitive strain victim, or a newcomer to massage, we will help you achieve optimal health, comfort, and performance. Sugar House location.

Healing Mountain Massage School FB 801-355-6300.

EDUCATION schools, vocational, continuing education

Sibel Iren, MA Specializing in Core Integration of the Viscera. A gentle, manual therapy designed to restore normal healthy motion and function to organ systems that have become restricted by illness, injury or surgery. Certified Rolfer® Core Integration/Visceral Manipulation Specialist Intuitive Somatic Healing

801.520.1470 www.utahrolfing.com

A Voice-Over Workshop 10/10 801-359-1776. Scott Shurian. The Salt Lake City voice-over workshop teaches the art of voicing commercials and narrations for radio, TV, multi media and the World Wide Web. Personal coaching and demo production also available. WWW.VOSCOTT.COM Canyonlands Field Institute 6/10 1-800-860-5262. P.O. Box 68, Moab, UT 84532. Authentic nature and culture. River and hiking trips and camps for schools, adults and families. WWW.CANYONLANDSFIELDINST.ORG Healing Mountain Massage School 801-355-6300. 455 South 300 East, Suite 103, SLC, UT 84111. Morning, evening, & weekend programs. Graduate in as little as 7 months. 8 students in a class. Mentor with seasoned professionals. Practice in a live day spa. ABHES accredited. Financial aid: loans/grants available to those who qualify. WWW.HEALINGMOUNTAIN.ORG Red Lotus School of Movement. FB 801-355-6375. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM

ENERGY WORK & HEALING

HEALTH, WELLNESS & BODY CARE

energy balancing, Reiki (SEE ALSO: Bodywork)

Ayurveda, beauty supply, birth services/prenatal care, Chinese medicine/acupuncture, chiropractics, colon therapy, dentistry, health centers, health products, homeopathy, naturopaths, nutritionists, physical therapy, physicians, women’s healthcare

Lilli DeCair, professional psychic, holistic health educator, Reiki master/teacher, ordained minister 10/10 801-577-6119, LILLIDECAIR@YAHOO.COM DeCair consults privately and via phone, teaches Shamanic Studies Medicine Wheel Journey, conducts weddings, provides party entertainment. Lilli’s Reiki School offers all three levels with certificates. Individual sessions at Dancing Cranes Thurs./Fri. 2-7 p.m. Reiki practice held 3rd Saturdays, Calling In the One Study held 1st Saturdays. Both 4-6 p.m., $10 donation, same venue. Tarot Symbols Translated Art Course held at Hive Gallery, Trolley Square, Thurs eves 7-9 p.m. Coming Oct 2010: Mind Body Bridging for stress management. Familiar Frequencies 6/10 801-474-1724. Patty Shreve. Energetic Healing for Animals. Providing shamanic healing techniques to resolve behavioral and health issues and opening a conduit to connect with your animal’s perspective. WWW.FAMILIARFREQUENCIES.COM Quantum Biofeedback 4/11 Edie Lodi, Certified Quantum Biofeedback Specialist, 802-345-8637, EDIELODI.COM Quantum Biofeedback is a non-invasive technology that trains the body to relax, reeducate muscles and reduce stress. Energetically harmonize your stress and imbalances. Restore the flow of energy through subtle electrical signals that work with innate healing. Also recommended for animals. Shamanic Practitioner 6/10 801-542-9011. Jeff Farwell, 336 E 900 S, SLC. Master journeyer and shaman for over 10 years. Clears and compassionately stewards home those negative energies that impact physical, emotional and energetic well-being. Interventions to address illness, repetitive life and generational patterns, inertia, trauma, and life purpose. Shamanic astrology readings. Rites of passage ceremonies. Full-mesa carrier in the Inka tradition who has received and gifted the 9 gate rites of the Q’ero elders of Peru. JEFF@JEFFFARWELL.COM.

Sheryl Seliger, LCSW, Counseling & Craniosacral Therapy 801-556-8760. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) Email: SELIGERS@GMAIL.COM Powerful healing through dialogue & gentle-touch energy work. Adults: Deep relaxation, stress reduction & spiritual renewal, chronic pain & illness, head & spinal injuries, anxiety, PTSD, relationship skills, life strategies. Infants and Children: colic, feeding & sleep issues, bonding, birth trauma. Birth preparation & prenatal CST.6/10 State of the Heart 2/11 801-572-3414.Janet Hudonjorgensen, B Msc. Quantum-Touch® instructor and practitioner. Quantum-Touch energywork helps to maximize the body’s capacity to accelerate its own healing. When the root cause of disease is addressed, a space is created for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual healing to occur. Monthly workshops, individual sessions. www.quantumtouch.com

A.I.M: Frequencies – Balance – Self-Healing DaNell 801-680-2853, Dixie-(Ogden) 801-4581970. Everything is energy, therefore everything has a frequency. Imbalances have a frequency that can be brought into balance and neutralized by applying a balancing energy 24/7. Sanctuary, The Path to Consciousness, by Stephen Lewis tells of this technology – here now. Self-heal inherited predispositions, physical & mental illnesses & environmental toxicity–24/7 using this tool. Pets too. 8/10 WWW.INFINITECONSCIOUSNESS.COM. Alexander Technique5/10 801-230-7661, Cathy Pollock. AmSAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, SLC. Learn to recognize and let go of unnecessary effort and tension. For performance, personal growth, relief from pain. Alexander Technique can be applied to any activity of life, from sitting, standing and walking to more complex activities such as music, dance or dressage. Change happens! Alexander Technique of Salt Lake City 7/10 Jacque Lynn Bell, AmSAT Certified. 801.448.6418. The Alexander Technique is a proven, hands-on mind-body approach to wellness and self-care that can help people of all ages and abilities unlearn harmful habits of bodily use and restore natural movement and ease. AT-SLC.COM Cameron Wellness Center 3/11 801-486-4226. Dr Todd Cameron, Naturopathic Physician. 1945 S. 1100 E. #202. Remember when doctors cared? Once, a doctor cared. He had that little black bag, a big heart, an encouraging smile. Once, a doctor actually taught about prevention. Remember “an apple a day”? Dr. Cameron is a family practitioner. He takes care of you. He cares. WWW.DRTODDCAMERON.COM Eastside Natural Health Clinic 9/10 Uli Knorr, ND 801.474.3684; 2188 S. Highland Drive #207. Use Natural Medicine to Heal! Dr. Knorr uses a multi-dimensional approach to healing. Focusing on hormonal balancing including the thyroid, the pancreas, and the ovarian and adrenal glands; gastrointestinal disorders, allergies. Food allergy testing, parasite testing and comprehensive hormonal work-up. Utah RBCBS and ValueCare provider. EASTSIDENATURALHEALTH.COM

Five Element Acupuncture LLC 8/10 Pamela Bys, RN, BSN, L.Ac. (Dipl Ac.) 2670 South 2000 East, SLC; 256 Historic 25th St., Ogden. 801-920-4412. Five Element Acupuncture focuses on getting to the root cause of all problems. It treats symptoms as well as causes. Live Healthy and Live Long. WWW.ACUPUNCTURE5E.COM

The Holistic Gourmet 5/10 Pati Reiss, HHC. 801-688-2482. Confused about what to eat? Addicted, tired, stressed? The Holistic Gourmet offers these services: food & nutrition counseling, addiction recovery, brain chemistry balancing and repair, cooking & nutrition classes, personal cooking and catering. With integrative nutrition and meditation, there is hope...there is breath... there is food! PATI@PATIREISS.COM, WWW.PATIREISS.COM Todd Mangum, MD, Web of Life Wellness Center FB 801-531-8340. 989 E. 900 S., Ste. A1. Dr. Mangum is a family practice physician who uses acupuncture, massage, herbs & nutrition to treat a wide range of conditions including chronic fatigue, HIV infection, allergies, digestive disturbances and fibromyalgia. He also designs programs to maintain health & wellness. WWW.WEBOFLIFEWC.COM Planned Parenthood of Utah 6/11 1-800-230-PLAN, 801-532-1586, or PPAU.ORG. Planned Parenthood provides affordable and confidential healthcare for men, women and teens. Services include birth control, emergency contraception (EC/PlanB/morning after pill), testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection including HIV, vaccines including the HPV vaccine, pregnancy testing and referrals, condoms, education programs and more. Precision Physical Therapy 9/10 801-557-6733. Jane Glaser-Gormally, MS, PT. 4568 S. Highland Dr., Ste. 140. Licensed PT specializing in holistic integrated manual therapy (IMT). Safe, gentle, effective techniques for pain and tissue dysfunction. This unique form of therapy works to identify sources of pain and assists the body with self-corrective mechanisms to alleviate pain and restore mobility and function. Medicare provider. Now expanding services into Park City and Heber. SLC Qi Community Acupuncture 12/10 R. Dean Woolstenhulme, L.Ac 177 E 900 S Ste 101D, SLC, UT 84111 801-521-3337 Acupuncture you can afford. Quality acupuncture on low sliding scale rates ($15-$40) makes health care affordable and effective. Relax in comfy reclining chairs in a healing community setting. Acupuncture is good for allergies, back pain and more. Downtown SLC. WWW.SLCQI.COM. Transcendental Meditation Program in Utah Natalie Hansen, 801-359-8686 or 801-4462999. The easiest and deepest meditation, automatically providing rest twice as deep as sleep, most researched and recommended by physicians, for improved IQ, enhanced memory, better coordination, normal blood pressure, and reversal of aging, TM greatly deepens happiness and calmness, and is the bullet train to enlightenment. WWW.TM.ORG 10/10 Wasatch Vision Clinic FB 801-328-2020. 849 E. 400 S. in Salt Lake across from the 9th East TRAX stop. Comprehensive eye care, eye disease, LASIK, contacts and glasses since 1984. We accept most insurance. WASATCHVISION.COM Dr. Michael Cerami, Chiropractor. 801-4861818. 1550 E. 3300 S. WWW.DRCERAMI.COM FBFB

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action! Limited space available in the eco-village. Entice your spirit to soar. WWW.WINDWALKER.ORG

MISCELLANEOUS MOVEMENT & SPORT

Blue Boutique. FB 801-982-1100. WWW.BLUEBOUTIQUE.COM/10

dance, fitness, martial arts, Pilates, yoga

Catalyst 801-363-1505. 140 McClelland, SLC. CONTACT@CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET. Simpson & Company, CPAs 8/10 801-484-5206, ask for Kim or Nicky. 1111 E. Brickyard Rd, #112. Keep your stress footprint small! Good business bookkeeping keeps stress levels low and encourages profitability and timeliness. Bookkeeping services offered: journal entries, bank reconciliations, financial statements, software issues, and more!

Space Available 8/10 801-596-0147 Ext. 41, 989 E. 900 S. Center for Transpersonal Therapy. Large plush space. Bright & comfortable atmosphere, available for workshops, classes, or ongoing groups. Pillows, yoga chairs, & regular chairs provided, kitchenette area. Available for hourly, full day or weekend use. Volunteer Opportunity 4/11 801-474-0535. Adopt-A-Native-Elder is seeking office/warehouse volunteers in Salt Lake City every Tuesday and Friday 10:00 am - noon. Come and join a wonderful group of people for a fascinating and gratifying experience. Contact Joyce or MAIL@ANELDER.ORG, WWW.ANELDER.ORG. Wind Walker Guest Ranch and Intentional Eco-Community 9/10 Spring City, Utah, 435-462-0282. We invite you to join us for a day, a weekend, a week, or a lifetime. Family and corporate retreats, horses, spa services, festivals, workshops, Love in

Antigravity Yoga® 7/10 1155 East 3300 South, SLC. 801-463-9067. AntiGravity yoga is a fusion of yoga, Pilates, aerial arts and core conditioning. Stretch farther and hold poses longer using a hammock of flowing fabric. You'll learn simple suspension techniques to move into seemingly impossible inverted poses, relieving compressed joints and aligning the body from head to toe. WWW.IMAGINATIONPLACE.COM

Avenues Yoga 12/10 68 K Street, SLC. 801-410-4639. Avenues Yoga is a friendly, down-to-earth place where all are welcome. We offer classes for all body-types and ability levels, from Kids classes to Deep Relaxation and Restore, to Flow classes, Power, Pilates and now Yogalates! Free Intro to Yoga every Saturday at 11:30. Introductory Special: $39 one month unlimited. WWW.AVENUESYOGA.COM. Bikram Yoga—Salt Lake City 3/10 801-488-Hot1 (4681). 1140 Wilmington Ave (across from Whole Foods). Bikram certified instructors teach a series of 26 postures affecting every muscle, ligament, organ & all of the body, bringing it into balance. 39 classes each week. All ages & ability levels welcome to all classes. The room is warm by intention, so come prepared to work hard & sweat. Check for new classes in CATALYST online calendar. WWW.BIKRAMYOGASLC.COM

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Bikram Yoga—Sandy 801-501-YOGA (9642). 9343 South 1300 East. Local Introductory Offer-$29 for 30 Days Unlimited Yoga (Utah Residents Only). POWERED BY %100 WIND POWER. Our South Valley sanctuary, nestled below Little and Big Cottonwood canyons, provides a warm and inviting environment to discover and or deepen your yoga practice. All levels are encouraged, no reservations necessary. All teachers are certified. 31 classes offered, 7 days a week. Community Class-1st Saturday 10am class each month is Free To New Students. WWW.BIKRAMYOGASANDY.COM 12/10 Centered City Yoga 9/10 801-521-YOGA (9642). 918 E. 900 S. and 625 S. State St. Centered City Yoga is often likened to that famous TV “hangout” where everybody knows your name, sans Norm (and the beer, of course.) We offer more than 60 classes a week to keep Salt Lake City CENTERED and SANE. WWW.CENTEREDCITYYOGA.COM. Ecstatic Dance SLC 6/11 Dance the way your body wants to, without choreography or judgment! Discover the innate body wisdom you possess. Ecstatic Dance is an authentic, spontaneous, expressive, meditative movement practice. First, third & fourth Saturdays, 10a-12p. $10. Columbus Community Center, 2531 S 400 E, SLC. WWW.ECSTATICDANCESLC.BLOGSPOT.COM. Ladies Boot Camp 6/10 801-859-6280. Presented by CrossFit NRG. MWF, 10 am. 2451 S 600 W, #200. For goddesses of all body-types and abilities. Come see what that body of yours is capable of. Specializing in pre and post natal fitness. We offer complimentary babysitting and a free one-week trial membership. WWW.CROSSFITTINGMAMA.BLOGSPOT.COM

Mindful Yoga FB 801-355-2617. Charlotte Bell, E-RYT-500 & Iyengar certified. Cultivate strength, vitality, serenity, wisdom and grace. Combining clear, well-informed instruction with ample quiet time, these classes encourage each student to discover his/her own yoga. Classes include meditation, pranayama (breath awareness) and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) as well as physical practice

of asana. Public & private classes, workshops in a supportive, non-competitive environment since 1986. WWW.CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM. Steven Padgen L.M.T. 10/10 Structural integration, craniosacral therapy, biodynamic breathwork. 19 years experience. Each session lenthens fascia, aligns the muscular skeletal system, decompresses the joints, unwinds the cranial membrane, restores balance to the biodynamic, bioelectrical field. Credit cards and some insurance accepted. WWW.PADGENINSTITUTE.COM or call 801-355-1983. Erin Geesaman Rabke Somatic Educator. 801-898-0478. WWW.BODYHAPPY.COM FB RDT Community School. 801-534-1000. 138 W. Broadway. FB Red Lotus School of Movement 8/10 740 S 300 W, SLC, UT, 84101. 801-355-6375. Established in 1994 by Sifu Jerry Gardner and Jean LaSarre Gardner. Traditional-style training in the classical martial arts of T’ai Chi, Wing Chun Kung-Fu, and T’ai Chi Chih (qi gong exercises). Children’s classes in Wing Chun Kung-Fu. Located downstairs from Urgyen Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM, REDLOTUS@REDLOTUS.CNC. NET. THE SHOP Yoga Studio 10/10 435-649-9339. Featuring Anusara Yoga. Inspired fun and opening in one of the most amazing studios in the country. Classes, Privates, and Therapeutics with certified and inspired Anusara instructors. Drop-ins welcome. 1167 Woodside Ave., P.O Box 681237, Park City, UT 84068. WWW.PARKCITYYOGA.COM Streamline Pilates. 801-474-1156. 1948 S. 1100 E. WWW.STREAMLINEBODYPILATES.COM The Yoga Center 6/11 801-277-9166. 4689 So. Holladay Blvd. Hathabased yoga classes 7 days a week, including vinyasa, slow flow, Anusara, prenatal, gentle and restorative. Workshops, corporate and private sessions available. All levels of experience welcome. WWW.YOGAUTAH.COM

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PSYCHIC ARTS & INTUITIVE SCIENCES astrology, mediums, past life integration, psychics Carol Ann Christensen: Channeling 6/10 801.965.0219 Carol Ann Christensen. Clairvoyant, reading the aura, psychometry, numerology and astrology, past lives, medium, psychic healing, crystal reading, dream analysis. West Jordan. Call for an appointment.

Candice Christiansen 6/10 480-274-5454. I have returned to Utah after a short hiatus to Arizona. I share my clairaudient, clairsentient, and clairvoyant abilities as I connect with divine source in answering questions about your past, present and future experiences. I communicate with those that have passed to the other side, offering the safety, love and support you deserve as you get in touch with your magnificence. Join me on your perfect journey to heal your soul and reconnect with your divinity. Lilli DeCair: Inspirational Mystical Entertainment 11/09 mc 801-533-2444 and 801-577-6119. European born professional psychic, holistic health educator, reiki master /teacher, life coach, Poet, singer, dancer, wedding planner/official, Shamanic 9 Day Medicine Wheel Journeys. Deloris: Channeled Readings through Spiritual Medium 4/10 801-968-8875, 801-577-1348. Deloris can help you with those who have crossed over and other paranormal activity. She can help bring understanding regarding past lives, life purpose and relationships. Ask about my $25 Q&A parties. DELORISSPIRITUALMEDIUM.COM

Margaret Ruth 801-575-7103. My psychic and tarot readings are a conversation with your guides. Enjoy MRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blog at WWW.CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET & send me your ideas and suggestions. WWW.MARGARETRUTH.COM Transformational Astrology FB Ralfee Finn. 800-915-5584. Catalystâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s astrology columnist for 10 years! Visit her website at WWW.AQUARIUMAGE.COM or e-mail her at RALFEE@AQUARIUMAGE.COM

Center for Transpersonal Therapy 8/10 801-596-0147. 989 E. 900 S. Denise Boelens, PhD; Heidi Ford, MS, LCSW, Chris Robertson, LCSW; Lynda Steele, LCSW; Sherry Lynn Zemlick, PhD, Wil Dredge LCSW. The transpersonal approach to healing draws on the knowledge from traditional science & the spiritual wisdom of the east & west. Counseling orientation integrates body, mind, & spirit. Individuals, couples, groups, retreats, & classes. Steven J. Chen, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist 801-718-1609. 150 S. 600 E. Healing techniques for depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Treatment of trauma, abuse and stress. Career guidance. Sensitive and caring approach to create wellness, peace, happiness and contentment. WWW.STEVENJCHEN.COM. 9/10 Clarity Coaching FB 801-487-7621. WWW.KATHRYNDIXON.COM.

PSYCHOTHERAPY COUNSELING & PERSONAL GROWTH coaching, consulting, hypnosis, integrated awareness, psychology / therapy /counseling, shamanic, sound healing Awareness Training 6/10 801-712-5701. Georgene Warren, B.S. NLP Master Track & 25 years spirituality training. Bring out the best in you. A positive and uplifting way to move through life's experiences with ease.

Jeff Bell, L.C.S.W. 4/11 801-364-5700, Ext. 2, 1399 S. 700 E. Ste. 1, SLC. Specializing in empowering relationships; cultivating hardiness and mindfulness; managing stress & compulsivity; alleviating depression/ anxiety/grief; healing PTSD & childhood abuse/ neglect; addictions recovery; GLBT exploration as well as resolving disordered eating, body image & life transitions. Individual, couples, family, group therapy & EMDR.

Coaching Your Inward Journey 6/11 Paul Rudd 801-600-4118 Jonathan Rudd 801-577-1611 Trained with Erickson Coaching International. Make your life move toward personal success and fulfillment with effective, fun and simple tools. Gain increased self-esteem and your ability to use and build your inner resources. Love Yourself! Create Your Life Coaching 12/10 801-971-5039. Life Coach Terry Sidfordâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Balance. Vision. Purpose. Call for a FREE consultation today! WWW.CREATEYOURLIFECOACHING.NET Marianne Felt, MT-BC, LPC 9/10 801-524-0560, EXT. 3. 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C. Licensed professional counselor, board certified music therapist, certified Gestalt therapist, Red Rock Counseling & Education. Transpersonal psychotherapy, music therapy, Gestalt therapy, EMDR. Open gateways to change through experience of authentic contact. Integrate body, mind, & spirit through creative exploration of losses, conflicts, & relationships that challenge & inspire our lives.

Patricia Toomey, ADTR, LPC 3/11 801-463-4646, 1390 S. 1100 E., Ste.202 The Dance of Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Transformation within a psychotherapeutic process of healing and spiritual

growth using somatic movement analysis, dreamwork, psychoneuroimmunology, guided imagery & EMDR to support the healing process with stress, depression, trauma, pain, eating disorders, grief, addictions & life transitions. Individuals (children, adults), couples, groups, consultation & facilitation. Robin Friedman, LCSW 10/10 801-599-1411 (Sugar House). Transformational psychotherapy for making lasting positive change. Discover effective ways of finding and expressing your deeper truth and authentic self. Relationship work, trauma recovery, depression/anxiety, sexuality, addictions, creative explorations of life-purpose and self-awareness. Individuals, couples, groups. Also trained in Expressive Arts Therapy. WWW.ROBINFRIEDMANTHERAPY.COM ROBIN@ROBINFRIEDMANTHERAPY.COM Teri Holleran, LCSW 4/11 Red Rock Counseling & Education, LLC 801524-0560. 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C. Transformational therapy, consultation & facilitation. Discover how the investigation of loss, trauma, body symptoms, mood disturbances, relationship conflicts, environmental despair & the questions related to meaning & purpose initiate the transformational journey. Candace Lowry, DSW, BCD, LCSW 8/10 801-561-2140. 1054 E. 900 S. Dr. Lowry has recently expanded her part-time outpatient practice to full time. Dr Lowry specializes in cognitive-behavioral treatments for mood disorders, anxiety disorders and stress-related medical conditions. She also consults to business and industry.

Jan Magdalen, LCSW 1/11 801-582-2705, 2071 Ashton Circle, SLC. Offering a transpersonal approach to the experiences and challenges of our life cycles, including: individuation-identity, sexuality and sexual orientation, partnership, work, parenting, divorce, aging, illness, death and other loss, meaning and spiritual awareness. Individuals, couples and groups. Clinical consultation and supervision. Marilynne Moffitt, PhD 1/09 801-266-4551. 825 E. 4800 S. Murray 84107. Offering interventions for psychological growth

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Namaste Consulting, LLC 6/10 Candice Christiansen, LPC 480-274-5454. Holistic therapy that provides individuals, couples, and families a safe space to expand their internal and external contexts and live with purpose and integrity. Specializing in relationship / sexual issues, addiction, sexual identity, parentchild / teen conflict, and disordered eating. Sliding scale fee, in-home therapy for your comfort. NAMASTEADVICE@YAHOO.COM Sanctuary for Healing & Integration (SHIN) 801-268-0333. 860 E. 4500 So., Ste. 302, SLC. Mainstream psychiatry and psychotherapy with complementary and alternative healing (Buddhist psychology, Naikan, Morita, mindfulness training, energy healing, bodywork, shamanic and karmic healing, herbal and nutritional supplementation). Children, adolescents, adults, couples and families are welcome. Training workshops for professionals available. WWW.SHININTEGRATION.COM 12/10 Stephen Proskauer, MD, Integrative Psychiatry 8/10 801-631-8426. Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302. Steve is a seasoned psychiatrist, Zen priest and shamanic healer. He sees kids, teens, adults, couples and families, integrating psychotherapy, meditation and soul work with judicious use of medication to relieve emotional pain and problem behavior. Steve specializes in creative treatment of bipolar disorders. STEVE@KARMASHRINK.COM. Blog: WWW.KARMASHRINK.COM. Steve Seliger, LMFT 6/11 801-661-7697. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) #203. Specializing in helping people develop healthy loving relationships, conflict resolution for couples, developing powerful communication skills, resolving parent-teen conflicts, depression, phobias, ending & recovering from abuse, conflicts & issues related to sexuality & libido in men & women, sexual orientation issues. Sarah Sifers, Ph.D., LCSW 2/11 Shamanic Practitioner, Minister of the Circle of the Sacred Earth 801-531-8051. Shamanic Counseling. Shamanic Healing. Mentoring for people called to the Shamanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Path. Explore health or mental health issues using the ways of the shaman. Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive training includes shamanic extraction healing, soul retrieval healing, psychopomp work for death and dying, shamanic counseling and shamanic divination. Sarah has studied with Celtic, Brazilian, Tuvan, Mongolian, Tibetan and Nepali Shamans.

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Naomi Silverstone, DSW, LCSW FB 801-209-1095. Psychotherapy and shamanic practice, 989 E. 900 S. #B5. Holistic practice integrates traditional and nontraditional approaches to health, healing, and balance or â&#x20AC;&#x153;ayni.â&#x20AC;? Access new

perceptual lenses as you reanimate your relationship with nature. Shamanic practice in the Inka tradition. SoulCollageÂŽ with Rose, Certified Facilitator 801-975-6545. Evoke your soulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice through visual imagery and intuition, accessing the mysterious world of your core essence. As you create your own deck of SoulCollageÂŽ cards, you deepen your understanding and appreciation of that rich, complex and beautiful soul that you are. Call for schedule. WWW.SOULSURKULS.COM 9/10

Matt Stella, LCSW 7/10 Red Rock Counseling & Education, LLC 801-524-0560 x1. 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C. Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups. Specializing in relationship work, mens issues, depression, anxiety, addictive patterns, and life-meaning explorations. Daniel Sternberg, PhD, Psychologist 6/10 801-364-2779. 150 South 600 East, Bldg. 4B. Fax: 801-364-3336. Sensitive use of rapid release methods and EMDR to free you from unwanted emotions to allow you more effective control and happiness in your life. Individuals, couples, families, groups and businesses. Treatment of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, tension, stress-related difficulties abuse and depression.

Jim Struve, LCSW 6/10 801-364-5700 Ext 1. 1399 S. 700 E., Ste. 2, SLC. Mindful presence in relationshipbased psychotherapy. Specializing in life transitions, strengthening relationships, fostering resilience, healing from childhood trauma & neglect (including male survivors of sexual abuse), assisting partners of abuse survivors, addictions recovery, sexual identity, empowerment for GLBT individuals/ couples. Individual, couples, group therapy. Flexible times. WWW.MINDFULPRESENCE.COM. Utah Twelve-Step Intergroup Network 6/11 WWW.UTIN.ORG, 801-359-HEAL (4325). Salt Lake area meeting schedule Are you trying to change your life? Looking for a 12-step anonymous (like AA) support group? Meeting schedules & contact information for: Adult children of alcoholics, codependents, debtors, eating disorders, nicotine, recovering couples, sexaholics, sex addicts, sec and love addicts and workaholics. The Infinite Within 9/10 John Knowlton. 801-263-3838. WWW.THEINFINITEWITHIN.COM Elizabeth Williams, RN, MSN 10/10 801-486-4036. 1399 S. 7th E. #12. Lic. psychiatric nurse specialist offering a safe environment to heal inner wounds & process personal & interpersonal issues. Specializing in relationship issues, loss & grief work, anxiety, depression & selfesteem. Adolescents & adults, individuals, couples & group therapy. The Work of Byron Katie 7/10 801-842-4518. Kathy Melby, Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie.

The Work is a simple way to access your own wisdom and lead a happier life. Specializing in developing loving relationships, relieving depression, and improving your outlook on life. Individuals, couples, families, groups and retreats. WWW.THEWORK.COM

RESALE/ CONSIGNMENT clothes, books, music, art, household, building supplies, etc., s Cassandraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet 6/10 2261 E 3300 S. 801-484-2522. Recycle in style with the number one stop for highend consignment clothing! We specialize in designer labels, shoes, purses and vintage and contemporary jewelry. Shop green, earn cash and enjoy labels like Prada, St. John, Gucci, Chanel, and many more! WWW.CASSANDRASCLOSET.NET Consignment Circuit 9/10 801-486-6960. 1464 E 3300 S. Recycle your style! Clean, great quality, current, retro & vintageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;clothing, jewelry, costumes & collectibles. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you put something together or browse on your own. Have fun, save money & shop green. M-F 11-6, Sat 11-5. Elemente 10/10 353 W Pierpont Avenue, 801-355-7400. M-F 12-6, Sat. 12-5, Gallery Stroll every 3rd Friday 3-9. We feature second-hand furniture, art and accessories to evoke passion and embellish any room or mood with comfort and style. You're invited to browse, sit a spell, or sell your furniture with us. Layaway is available. A haven for the discriminating shopper since 1988. Emiliejayne 801 S 800 E, S, 801-359-3356. M-Sat 106A unique place to consign and buy "hip" home furnishings. With an eclectic mix of vintage and newer items, we'll help you rethink how to surround yourself with timeless finds. Ready to sell? We pay you 60% for furniture sales, and 50% for accessories.

Now & Again 501 E 300 S, 801-364-0664. Downtown Salt Lake Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hippest consignment shop featuring an array of retro, vintage & modern furniture, home and garden decor, artwork, gifts, jewelry, accessories and more. Now & Again is always accepting fabulous consignment items, and wonderful new things are arriving daily. Pibâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Exchange 3/11 1147 E. Ashton Ave. Your Sugar House consignment and costume hub with Salt Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eco-community at heart! Express yourself and recycle your style for green

We dig down. We also go above and beyond. At Rio Tinto’s Kennecott, we believe that sustainable development is about taking a long-term view. It's about meeting the needs of today’s generation without compromising the needs of future generations. Our commitment to sustainable development is an integral part of how we do business, and our approach allows us to contribute to local communities through social, environmental and economic investments. We are proud to announce the release of the 2009 Rio Tinto Salt Lake Valley Sustainable Development Report. The purpose of the Report is to communicate with local

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FB Meditation group at “The Center” 8/10 801-915-6795. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.), #204. Facilitated by Clinton Brock, this organic contemplative meditation approach emphasizes relationship with the Divine through devotion, will, surrender, fluidity and Love. Call Clinton for more details. Weds meditation from 6-8:30 p.m www.thecentercontemplative.org

Morning Star School of Meditation 5/10 801-400-8460. Meditation courses combining Christian contemplative practices with the best of Eastern traditions, both in Salt Lake and Utah County. Day-long retreats at Sundance. Reach new levels of consciousness, reduce stress, find joy. Directors: Dr. Pam Julyes and Colin Forbes, with 70 years combined meditation experience. WWW.MORNINGSTARMEDITATION.ORG, MAYES.PAM@COMCAST.NET.

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meditation/study groups, churches/ministry, spiritual instruction, workshops Eckankar in Utah 6/10 801-542-8070. 8105 S 700 E, Sandy. Eckankar is ancient wisdom for today. Explore past lives, dreams, and soul travel to see how to lead a happy, balanced and productive life, and put daily concerns into loving perspective. Worship Service and classes on Sundays at 10:30am. WWW.ECKANKAR-UTAH.ORG

Goddess Circle 7/10 801-467-4977. Join us 2nd Monday of every month for Wiccan ritual. Free, open, women & men, beginners, experienced & curious all welcome. 7:30pm at SOuth Valley Unitarian Universalist Society (SVUUS), 6876 S Highland Dr, SLC. www.ools.org

Inner Light Center Spiritual Community 801-268-1137. 4408 S. 500 E., SLC. An interspiritual sanctuary that goes beyond religion into mystical realms. Access inner wisdom, deepen divine connection, enjoy an accepting, friendly community. Events & classes. Sunday celebration & children’s church 10am. INNERLIGHTCENTER.NET 10/10

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Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living 801-307-0481. New location: Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East, SLC.Elizabeth O’Day, Minister. A home for your spirit. Join us every Sunday, 9:30 and 11am, Youth Services 11am. “Empowered people sharing in spiritual growth.” WWW.SPIRITUALLYFREE.ORG. 6/10

Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Temple 8/10 801-328-4629. 740 S. 300 W. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa offers an open environment for the study, contemplation, and practice of Tibetan Buddhist teachings. The community is welcome to our Sunday service (puja), group practices, meditation classes and introductory courses. WWW.URGYENSAMTENLING.ORG

Vedic Harmony 3/11 942-5876. Georgia Clark, certified Deepak Chopra Center educator. Learn how Ayurveda can help you harmonize your lifestyle and well being. Primordial sound meditation, creating health workshops, Ayurvedic wellness counseling, Ayurvedic oils, teas and books, Jyotish (vedic astrology). Georgia has trained in the US and India. TARAJAGA@EARTHLINK.NET

Xuanfa Dharma Center of Utah 7/10 801-532-4833. Prema (Margaret Esterman), 161 M St. SLC branch of the Xuanfa Institute, a Buddhist Center founded by Ven. Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche. We welcome all to our Wednesday evening classes where we play the recorded dharma discourses of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. TINYURL.COM/YBBQSD7

by Suzanne Wagner yourself. If you are willing to do new things, you will receive an unexpected gift that will open you into a new and exciting world. But when you change, know that you will also be upsetting the applecart that has been

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Empaths can be better listeners. Their empathic sensitivity generates great compassion for others. They make considerate friends and mates. Empathic people can also be extraordinary healers. my good friends has depression, and I was just diagnosed with it.â&#x20AC;? She wondered, just maybe, if she was taking on othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; physical symptoms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is that being empathic?â&#x20AC;? she asked. The quick answer is that she is probably highly empathic and so is an empath, a term for someone with an extremely heightened level of empathy, defined in the dictionary as an ability to identify with and understand somebody else's feelings or difficulties. The term is becoming more widely understood and used more frequently in popular culture. Management seminars, parenting workshops and mediation classes hype empathic listening skills; a medical software package uses the word in its title. Some scientists think empathy is natural for humans. Jeremy Rifkin,

highly sensitive level and so could be considered a more psychic type of ability, one of personally feeling another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emotional or physicalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or bothâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sensations. Empaths can often experience what it is to be inside another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skin or seeing through the eyes of another. Sometimes this level of empathy manifests as a kinetic sensing of someone in close proximity or intimacy, but it can be done at a distance too. On a radio call once, for example, I was sensing an overwhelming wired tension in the callerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and could feel stomach knotting. I had to interrupt her to ask about it and she admitted feeling anxiously knotted and achy in that area. The ability to understand what it is like to be in anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skin can be an advantage. Empaths can be bet-

ter listeners. Their empathic sensitivity generates great compassion for others. They make considerate friends and mates. Empathic people can also be extraordinary healers. However, some empaths are so sensitive they sponge up othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; anxieties, worries or fears and feel them as if they were their own. Absorbing everyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stuff can generate a great deal of confusion to someone who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening. The first step for someone who is in that position, such as Indie, is to start understanding the cause. From that step, it becomes easier to eventually learn how to discriminate and shield from unwanted sensations.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; moods affect your mood. â&#x20AC;˘ You feel othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; physical pain. â&#x20AC;˘ You tune into othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feelings from a distance. â&#x20AC;˘ You can literally feel what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to be in anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skin. â&#x20AC;˘ You take on othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; physical states. â&#x20AC;˘ You experience overwhelming feelings that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear to have a source. â&#x20AC;˘ You feel compelled to help or heal people who are in physical or emotional pain. â&#x20AC;˘ People, including strangers, are constantly pouring out their hearts to you. â&#x20AC;˘ Horrible news stories and photos are too painful to watch or hear. â&#x20AC;˘ You care more about othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; well being than your own. â&#x20AC;˘ You are extremely sensitive to how others might feel. â&#x20AC;˘ You blunt your feelings through selfmedication vehicles such as alcohol, food or drugs. How did you do? If you saw three or four that might apply, you might also be an empath. â&#x2014;&#x2020; Margaret Ruth is a popular psychic living in Salt Lake City. She develops and teaches transformational classes for Lifelong Learning at the University of Utah, is the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superconscious Connections: The Simple Psychic Truths of Perfectly Satisfying Relationshipsâ&#x20AC;? (Sept 2010) and blogs at Huffington Post and INTENT.COM. Find her at WWW.MARGARETRUTH.COM.

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Saturn, the second time around Letting go will rebalance your life BY CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM In 2005, my spouse of 30-plus years told me she didn’t love me “like that” anymore. Our devotion to family keeps us together, but I feel we need a bridge, perhaps counseling, to help move our relationship to a new place or to conclude the marriage. I am also the primary caregiver for two elderly parents. It is a consuming situation. Second, 30 years ago I started my business on a whim and each time my lease is up for renewal, I threaten to quit. But my sense of obligation to my employees, the marketing needs of my clients, along with the fear of the unknown keeps me going. I need to create change, to create renewal in my work life. I feel like time is slipping away and my feeling of worth is diminishing. I look forward to your thoughts. —Tom (4/24/53) What you describe makes perfect sense for someone on the verge of his second Saturn return. Saturn is the planet of trials and tribulations. It tests us by placing enormous burdens on our shoulders and then it makes the weight of those burdens impossible to bear. Nevertheless, there is a higher purpose being served and it is this: Saturn is a teacher, not a tyrant; a builder, not a destroyer. But Saturn cannot teach if we are not in the headspace to learn. And Saturn

Saturn is the planet of trials and tribulations. Saturn is a teacher, not a tyrant; a builder, not a destroyer. But Saturn cannot teach if we are not in the headspace to learn. cannot build if we already have structures in place that we insist should be there—even if they are getting in the way of our personal happiness. It is only by showing us that our habitual approach to life no longer works that Saturn forces us to try something new. You were born with Saturn in Libra, so being “married” is very important to you. But being married doesn’t just mean being mar-

Christopher Renstrom is the creator of RULINGPLANETS.COM—the first online, interactive astrology magazine. He writes the daily horoscope for the San Francisco Chronicle and SFGATE.COM. If you have a question you would like him to address, send the date and time of your birth to CHRISTOPHER@CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET. Christopher also answers questions every week on the CATALYST website. ried to your wife. It can also mean being married to your business, your parents and your obligations. You are tremendously loyal and you take your responsibilities to others seriously. You would never leave anyone hanging. However, the problem with Saturn in Libra is that you can lose the person for the responsibility. This can lead you to treat people like items on a to-do list rather than as the spouse or parent or friend that you want them to be. There’s something humbling about burdens proving to be too heavy and problems that defy our best efforts to solve them. Humbling, and more important, liberating. Saturn, planet of tests, is also the planet of limits. And it’s during its second return that Saturn says you’ve done everything you can do and you need to accept that for what it is. So let go. You won’t disappear off the face of the earth, be branded a failure or be cast out by family and friends. Letting go—which means filing for a divorce, getting more help with your parents, and even (perhaps) selling your business or at least bringing in someone to help you manage things—would do a lot to rebalance your life. Right now things are out of balance and it’s Saturn in Libra’s job to rectify that. You need more “me” in your “we” and that’s what the next two years are all about.◆

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to form the Moon. Proof? Crustal and mantle materials from Earth have been found in Moon rocks. JULY 12 Who needs a mate? The earthworm is hermaphroditic, so if it can’t find a partner, it just doubles up and services itself.

frass all over their nests, the caterpillar of the silver-spotted skipper blasts its frass five feet outside its nest. This impressive fecal feat prevents a frass-trail-following predatory wasp from zeroing in on its location.

JULY 13 Don’t worry if your plants wilt during the heat of the day. Wilting is simply an adaptation; drooping or curling leaves catch less sun and transpire less water. JULY 14 The coolest garden tool ever: the hori hori garden knife. Look for one online.

DAY B Y DAY IN THE HOME,GARDEN & SKY BY DIANE OLSON DRAWINGS BY ADELE FLAIL JULY 1 The Sun rises at 5:59 a.m. today and sets at 9:03 p.m. July’s average maximum temperature is 91 degrees; the minimum is 63 degrees. Average rainfall is 0.93 inches and it typically rains five times.

JULY 7 Step outside and face north tonight. Going roughly clockwise from the zenith, you’ll see: Hercules, Lyra, Cygnus, Lacerta, Cassiopeia, Perseus, Ursus major and Bootes.

JULY 2 Step outside and face south tonight. Going roughly clockwise from the zenith, you’ll see these constellations: Corona borealis, Serpens, Virgo, Libra, Lupus, Scorpius, Sagittarius and Aquila.

JULY 8 Bad sign: The scientist who discovered sucralose (sold as Splenda) was trying to create a new insecticide. Caterpillar of the Silverspotted skipper

JULY 3 Dog Days of summer begin. The hottest part of the summer coincides with the time of year when Sirius, the Dog Star, rises and sets with the Sun. The ancient Egyptians believed Sirius’ appearance caused the Nile to rise and water their crops, and constructed many temples so that its light reached their innermost chambers. JULY 4 LAST QUARTER MOON. Earth reaches aphelion, its farthest distance— 94,508,000 miles—from the Sun today. JULY 5 You could still get in crops of beans, beets, carrots, chard, Chinese cabbage, collards, cucumbers, kale and radishes. Cucumbers likely originated in India, but cultivation quickly spread around the globe. The ancient Romans supposedly used cucumbers to treat scorpion bites, bad eyesight and infertility, and to scare away mice. JULY 6 Apply a couple of drops of mineral oil to cornsilks the week they appear to prevent corn earworm.

JULY 9 Venus passes by blue star Regulus tonight and tomorrow. Venus’ day is longer than its year, and it rotates clockwise on its axis (Earth rotates counterclockwise). Surface temperatures on Venus average around 900 degrees, so probes last mere minutes. JULY 10 Buy some locally produced honey at Farmers Market; it’ll reduce your pollen allergies. JULY 11 NEW MOON. Our Moon is likely the result of a Mars-sized object colliding with Earth soon after the formation of our solar system. The impact caused the object, along with part of Earth’s crust and mantle, to disintegrate and later recombine

JULY 15 Most red insects taste bad. The ones that don’t look like they do, and predators don’t bother them. JULY 16 Due to climate change, the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are shifting. The average wintertime temperature has risen by as much as eight degrees since the 1960s in some parts of the country. JULY 17 Don’t worry, insects can’t reach horror-movie proportions because exoskeletons weigh too much. The largest insects ever were a nine-inch-tall walkingstick and a dragonfly with a wingspan of about 2.5 feet. Both are long extinct. JULY 18 FIRST QUARTER MOON. Start looking for the Moon during the day. It’s there, really. The only time it’s not visible is around the New Moon. JULY 19 In 1984, 3,300 highly constipated, but industrious, bees built a nearly perfect honeycomb aboard the Challenger space shuttle. Since bees only excrete outside their hive, they held it for seven days. A NASA spokesperson said the space hive was “just as clean as a pin.” JULY 20 If the soil is dry three inches down, you need to water. JULY 21 Scientists are using a virus called HTLV, which has coevolved with humans for thousands of years, to uncover prehistoric migration patterns. It now appears that Japanese sailors were the first to reach the Americas, long before Siberians crossed the Bering Strait. JULY 22 Time to fertilize butterfly bushes and prune evergreen hedges and espaliered fruit trees. JULY 23 Hang a banana from the stem of your tomato plants to speed up ripening, distract slugs and snails and mystify your neighbors. JULY 24 Caterpillars are such big-time poopers that there’s a special name for it: frass. Unlike eastern tent caterpillars, which

JULY 25 FULL THUNDER MOON. The dark, smooth plains on the Moon are called maria, a term coined by Galileo, meaning “seas.” They are made of basalt lava, which flowed from the once-molten interior as the Moon was pummeled by asteroids and comets. Highlands on the Moon are called terrae. JULY 26 Freeloading blister beetle larvae cluster together into a ball resembling the back of a female bee. When a male climbs aboard to mate, the beetles clamber aboard him. Then, when he mates with a real female bee, they jump ship onto her, catch a ride back to the nest, and steal pollen. JULY 27 Citrus peels floated in water features discourages mosquitoes from laying their eggs in there. JULY 28 You can start planting fall crops of broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, spinach and peas now. Plant oats and clover beneath and between to retain moisture, staunch weeds and feed the soil. JULY 29 The call of Chrysoperla plorabunda, a type of lacewing, sounds like a heartbeat. JULY 30 Watch for rufous hummingbirds. Their elliptical migration takes them up the Pacific coast in spring and down the spine of the Rocky Mountains in late summer. JULY 31 The Sun rises at 6:24 a.m. today, and sets at 8:45 p.m.

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