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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK GRETA DEJONG

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DON’T GET ME STARTED JOHN DEJONG Economic inactivity and the future of Salt Lake City.

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SYNCING WITH NATURE Gardening and lifestyle trends for 2016.

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY ELAINE JARVIK A time traveler’s journal.

ENVIRONEWS AMY BRUNVAND Rep. Bishop’s Public Lands Intitiative an epic fail, Bears Ears vs. Public Lands Initiative, Armed militants at Oregon Bird Refuge Utah connection, Utah moves to prop up coal.

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GARDEN LIKE A BOSS JAMES LOOMIS How to prune apple and pear trees and grapevines for a bumper fruit crop.

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CATALYSTS PAUL DUANE Current issues with simple actions that can make a difference.

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How Bernie fans are making their vote count While voter turnout for elections in the United States is embarrassingly low (about 60%), turnout numbers during primary elections are even worse (fewer than 10%).

The primaries are important within each of the major parties. It’s when voters choose who will represent the Democratic and the Republican tickets, electing one final leader from the pack of candidates.

It’s this selection process that has the Bernie Sanders campaign out in force because, let’s face it, Hillary Clinton is Bernie Sanders’ most intimidating opponent.

Sanders volunteers have developed a website VOTEFORBERNIE.ORG that lets voters in every state know when their primary elections are taking place and in what format—ballot versus caucus. In Utah, the primaries are a semi-open caucus, mean-

ing that only voters affiliated with a political party can vote in their party’s primary.

Undeclared voters will not be able to participate.

The Bernie campaign encourages supporters to register as Democrats by February 21, to be eligible to vote in the March Utah caucus primary.

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The ugly side of land-banking and “economic development”

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ome of the more interesting views of downtown Salt Lake City are from the second floor of the soon-to-be-former Salt Lake Roasting Company site on 4th South. On a late January morning after a weekend of storms. the view is beautiful.

The view north, through the bud-rich branches of the middle-aged trees, reveals much about Salt Lake City’s history and its future. That entire 4th South block between 3rd and 4th East is a testament to the plague that is land banking and government-sponsored development.

My view, as I write this, out the second story window of the SL Roasting Company.

On the north side of the block, a series of properties, from the 7-Eleven to the vagrant-claimed Sizzler tells the urban tragedy of private land banking.

The south side testifies to the distorting effects of the city getting into the “development business.”

With the exception of the Roasting Company, the rest of the block has the economic vitality of the West Desert.

It's hard to do business in such a wasteland. And, even though the Roasting Company's coffee is worth going the extra mile for, a thriving local community is the essence of a coffee shop.

Last month we learned from a City Weekly story (“Land Banked,” by Colby Frazier) that after 25 years in the current location, the Roasting Company will move to the former Wasatch Pizza building at 820 East 400 South.

It began with the city acquiring the properties around the Roasting Com-

pany in order to build offices for one of its bureaucracies. When that plan fell through, the city was left with an odd lot of property—unpalatable to developers without the central piece, the Roasting Company. Rather than return the properties to the market, the city sat on them for a decade like a classic land banker, until Roasting Company owner John Bolton cried uncle and offered to sell the property to the city.

One feature of bureaucracy is the “thickness” of an organization. Important decisions are made so far below the top/elected level that the idea of accountability is essentially meaningless.

Sure, the city council and the mayor are informed of the plans of the Redevelopment Agency and other city departments, but most projects are presented as inevitable faits-almost-accomplis by the bureaucracy with no real input from elected officials. The mythic benefits of “economic development” are usually the main selling points of these projects.

The ugly side of land-banking and “economic development” is economic undevelopment, where buildings, blocks and even whole neighborhoods decay for decades as land bankers place so much emphasis on the future value of their properties that the present value sinks to zero.

This is how someone makes a living?

Developers are allowed to raze buildings on their properties in order to reduce the tax burden until they get around to building their dream development. When they finally do build, they receive generous tax rebates as thanks for the increased economic activity. The result usually is economic activity that goes from zero to 60 in a couple of decades.

A notable exception to this tear-itdown-to-save-on-property-tax dodge is the building that housed the old Zephyr Club which closed in 2003. The owners thought they could take advantage of a super development deal. The deal fell through and the building still stands empty. Not a victim of the wrecker's ball because a half-block-long blank in the already gap-toothed smile that is downtown Salt Lake City wouldn't look good.

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BY JOHN DEJONG Not that the rank of dead teeth on the south side of 3rd South between Main and West Temple looks much better.

The land-banking game is really a vicious cycle where the longer a piece of property is kept off the market, the larger the development must be in order to provide the land-banker with an indecent rate of return. This taxpayer-funded economic shell game has been the death of many viable neighborhoods and could, if it continues, be the ruin of Salt Lake City.

The obvious answer is to get government out of the economic development and redevelopment game and let market forces determine growth patterns. Salt Lake City is rife with neighborhoods scarred by the effects of this development roller coaster, whether it’s a neighborhood like the Roasting Company’s, that languishes for decades before developers come up with a lucrative enough deal to try to lure economic activity from other parts of town, or the faded heroes of economic development like Crossroads, Triad and Gateway, whose economic “benefits” are siphoned off by the next big development, well before the mortgage is paid. ◆ John deJong is associate publisher of CATALYST.

Speaking of views: As an engineer and crypto-architect, I’ve always been fascinated by visual alignments.

Here’s one of Salt Lake City's grandest alignments: Looking to the northeast from the curved steps ascending the SLC Main Library are, on a bearing of about 45 degrees: • the spires of the Central Christian Church • the twin onion domes of the Greek Orthodox church on 3rd East • the old Christian Science church on 3rd South • the old Greek Orthodox church on 4th East • the Masonic Temple on South Temple • and the entrance to the Salt Lake City cemetery in the Avenues.

On a nice day, you can go see it for yourself. Or go to Flash Earth or your favorite satelite photo site and check it out.

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ENVIRONEWS

BY AMY BRUNVAND

Bishop’s Public Lands Initiative an epic fail In 2013 Congressman Rob Bishop (RUt-1) announced plans for what he called a “Grand Bargain for Public Lands” to bring stakeholders together in a collaborative process to help solve public land controversies in Utah.

Unfortunately, the Draft Public Lands Initiative Act (PLI) unveiled on January 20 is less of a grand bargain than a public lands catastrophe that would undermine conservation and recreation and create loopholes for oil and gas development and ranching.

Among the poison pills in Bishop’s PLI are a new definition of “wilderness” without actual wilderness protection, designation of huge “energy zone” sacrifice areas, a guarantee that grazing rights will never be reduced regardless of drought or the condition of the range, and a ban on spending Land and Water Conservation Funds in Widerness or Conservation areas.

Bishop wants to simply hand over tens of thousands of acres of federal

People involved with the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Grand Canyon Trust, Wilderness Society, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club are working to make a better plan for Utah’s public lands.

preventing wild bison from reinhabiting their historic range.

The good news is, in January Montana’s Governor Steve Bullock signed an agreement to allow a few hundred Yellowstone bison to roam into the Gallatin National Forest; the bad news is, Montana still plans to slaughter up to 900 bison if they cross Park boundaries this winter.

The irresponsible bison management policy in Montana is largely due to pressure from ranchers with public lands grazing leases.

Bison news release: HTTP://1.USA.GOV/1T6GEKM Buffalo Field Campaign: BUFFALOFIELDCAMPAIGN.ORG

Armed militants at Oregon Bird Refuge— the Utah connection

2016 Conservation in the West poll:

Only 26% of Westerners support selling federal public lands to reduce the deficit. Not even a majority of Republicans support a sell-off.

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here is a big disconnect on public land issues between what Utah voters want and what Utah politicians deliver, according to the sixth annual “Conservation in the West” poll, released in January. The poll surveyed voters in seven western states (AZ, CO, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY) and found that only 26% of Westerners support selling federal public lands to reduce the deficit and that there is no sub-group of voters (not even Republicans) in which a majority supported a sell-off.

Similarly, 87% of Utah voters agree that “elected officials and state leaders should work together and seek to find common ground” (as opposed to “should not compromise if there are differences”). The survey notes that last year 95% of Western voters visited public lands managed by U.S. government agencies and they have a strong sense that public lands benefit both quality of life and the economy.

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land for state and county pet projects and to let Utah counties build paved roads wherever they like by simply claiming an RS2477 “road” (aka “hoax highway”).

The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance points out that the PLI was a sham from the start since “the congressional delegation has only sought input from rural areas representing 5% of Utah’s population and .05% (or 1/20th of 1%) of the nation’s population. The delegation never even held PLI hearings along the Wasatch Front where most of Utah’s population is located and never sought input from the nation as a whole.”

Environmental groups working to make a better plan for Utah’s public lands

include Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Grand Canyon Trust, the Wilderness Society, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club.

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Bears Ears vs Public Lands Initiative In December, the Bears Ears InterTribal Coalition, a group of American Indian tribes advocating designation of Bears Ears National Monument in the Cedar Mesa area, withdrew from negotiations on Congressman Rob Bishop’s Public Lands Initiative (PLI) on the grounds that tribal input has not been taken seriously. A letter sent from the Coalition to Representatives Bishop and

Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3) states, “Our strenuous efforts to participate in the PLI, and related proceedings before that over the course of the past six years, have been consistently stonewalled.” The 2016 Conservation in the West Poll says that 66% of Utah voters support creating Bears Ears National Monument .

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition: BEARSEARSCOALITION.ORG

Yellowstone Bison update For many years the State of Montana has followed an abhorrent policy of killing bison that walk out of Yellowstone National Park, effectively

In January, armed militants occupied the Malheur bird refuge in Oregon demanding a “right” to pillage public lands for their own profit.

Naturally, there is a Utah connection, and it’s not just the overheated political rhetoric surrounding the Transfer of Public Lands Act signed by Governor Herbert in

2012.

Members of the selfappointed militia say they are inspired by Mormon religion and that God told them to occupy the refuge.

The LDS Church issued an official statement that “Church leaders strongly condemn the armed seizure of the facility and are deeply troubled by the reports that those who have seized the facility suggest that they are doing so based on scriptural principles.”

In any case, it seems that God directed the anti-federalist anger at the wrong target. The management plan for the

BE A CHANGE AGENT Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is a model example of stakeholders working with federal government to find common ground through public dialog.

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Utah moves to prop up coal

Last month the Obama Administration announced a moratorium on new coal leasing on public lands in order to evaluate overall health and environmental impacts.

Also last month, Arch Coal, one of the nation’s largest coal mines with mines in Wyoming, Colorado and elsewhere, filed Chapter II bankruptcy.

As this was happening, the State of Utah acted to prop up the fading coal industry by sneaking approval for a coal liquefaction plant near Price under the radar. The only public notice of the project was published by the Utah Division of Air Quality in the Sun Advocate newspaper in Price.

Tim Wagner, executive director for Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, says the project will release significant toxic air pollutants as well as almost 300,000 tons of CO2.

Utah Physicians of a Healthy Environment:

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SLC 2015 State of Sustainability The newly released 2015 report from Salt Lake City’s Department of Sustainability describes the many ways Salt Lake City is taking action to become a more sustainable community.

Salt Lake City’s new mayor, Jackie Biskupski, promises to keep up the good work with a focus on air quality, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, water conservation, protecting the Wasatch Mountains, and advocating for designated wilderness in the State of Utah.

SLC Green: sLCGOV.COM/SLCGREEN Jackie Biskupski, Environmental Sustainability JACKIEFORSALTLAKECITYMAYOR.COM/ENVIRONMENT

Great Salt Lake levels drop The North arm of Great Salt Lake reached a new historic low in December.

The exposed lake bed means danger for nesting birds from predators and ATVs, and blowing dust is likely to cause serious impacts on air quality.

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BY PAUL DUANE The 2016 Legislative session began Monday, January 25. In this month’s edition of “Catalysts,“ I’ve selected a few issues that center around respecting the rights of the individual to use their body and property without unnecessary government hassles. Your calls and emails to your elected officials really do make a difference. Tip: Use VOTESMART.ORG to find out who your representative and senator are. When you email or call, immediately identify yourself as a constituent. Your email / phone call will be given attention if you do this.

Rep. Brian Greene is sponsoring a bill, HB 22, that aims to clean up the very murky and corruptible laws in Utah concerning “Civil Asset Forfeiture.”

“Civil Asset Forfeiture” means that law enforcement can seize items of your personal property if you are suspected of a crime. Currently, law enforcement agencies use the proceeds from Civil Asset Forfeiture to fund their departments, creating huge incentives to abuse it. Rep. Greene’s bill would make it so that police departments can no longer profit from these seizures.

What to do about it: Call or email your local representative and let them know you want to see SB 22 passed.

Speaking of cars, cops, and seizing property: As of right now, Utah law states that if a driver is pulled over and does not have current insurance on the vehicle, the police officer is to impound the car.

Rep. Fred Cox has sponsored House Bill 80, which removes the requirement for police to automatically impound uninsured vehicles. HB 80 would grant officers the ability to evaluate each situation on a case-by-case basis. One of our constitutional rights is protection from unreasonable seizure of our personal property. HB 80 helps to strengthen that protection.

What to do about it: Call or email your representative and let them know it’s important to you that they support House Bill 80, “Limiting Unecessary Vehicle Impound.”

One of Utah’s peculiar liquor laws is the “Zion Curtain.” This law states that in restaurants serving alcohol, drinks must be mixed behind an opaque barrier. The law suggests it is harmful to

children to witness drinks being mixed and prepared.

House Bill 76 would modify this law, giving restaurants the option of posting a notice in plain sight (most likely near the entrance) stating that alcoholic drinks may be prepared in plain sight.

This would remove an uneccessary intrusion of government into how businesses operate, and still protects a parent’s right to choose where they dine with their kids.

What to do about it: Again, give your state representatives a call or email and let them know you want the Zion Curtain removed. Tell them to support HB 76.

Currently the legal age to purchase tobacco is 19. Rep. Kraig Powell is introducing a bill, HB 157, that would raise the legal age for tobacco purchase and use, to 21.

If a person is old enough to go to war and die for one’s country, that person should also be able to make decisions about what substances to injest. Raising the legal age for tobacco to 21 is an unnecessary intrusion of government into the personal lives of adults.

What to do about it: Call or email your representatives and ask them to vote against HB 157. On the other hand, you might also advocate for raising the age of recruitment to age 21.

Paul Duane is a comedian, photographer, social activist and host of the nationally syndicated Paul Duane Show (“Putting the party back in politics”).

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Bright future CATALYST converses with Sonita (pron. So nee ta), Afghani rapperturned-Utah school girl

BY KATHERINE PIOLI

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Sonita Alizadeh, Rapper and Activist at the Women In The World London Summit, Cadogan Hall, London on October 9, 2015.

slight girl, her smooth black hair half revealed by a slipping head scarf, holds a spoon to her lips like a microphone and stands above a crowd of school girls as she belts out a rap in Farsi that they gleefully chant back to her. Fortune cards! Buy your fortune from me! My future is bright. Don’t worry about me. The girl is Sonita (pronounced with the accent on the “a�)

Alizadeh, a brave young Afghani refugee in Iran (now a resident of Utah) and the subject of the film Sonita, by Iranian filmmaker Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami. The film won the Audience Award at the 2015 International Documentary Festival in Amsterdam last fall, and was a selection at last month’s 2016 Sundance Film Festival.

Sonita’s narrative, as told by Maghami, is refreshingly hopeful considering the multiple challenges she faces as a young woman in a conservative culture, a political refugee and an aspiring rap artist.

When we meet her, Sonita is 15 years old and a student at a nonprofit school for refugees in Tehran. After classes, she cleans the schoolrooms and toilets for extra money to help her brother and sister-in-law pay rent. When she’s at home, she plays her guitar and pastes magazine

pictures of far away places into the notebook where she keeps her song lyrics.

Sonita, we learn through the film, is still traumatized by her early childhood in Afghanistan and by her dangerous flight from the country at the age of eight.

In a classroom exercise, when the young refugees are asked to re-enact a scene from their lives, Sonita positions the other children into a terrifying still frame from the day that her family fled Afghanistan. In the scene, two girls sitting on steps in the room and holding each other close represent Sonita and her mother. On the floor, two boys cower beneath two others who hold their hands as guns—the Taliban holding her father and brother at gunpoint.

If filmmaker Rokhsareh Maghami had been trying to make a film about refugees and women as disadvantaged members of her country’s society, she likely could have followed any number of young refugees in Tehran—according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Iran has the second largest population of Afghan refugees, nearly 1 million in 2014—but that’s clearly not Maghami’s purpose.

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of her immigration to the country, Sonita’s story is defiantly self-empowering and we watch mesmerized as she pushes against the will of her family, and even the conventions and laws of the country she lives in, to become Afganistan’s most famous female rapper. “I didn’t listen to my family because they said don’t go to school, and I went.

They said, don’t practice music. But I followed my dreams,� Sonita told me in January during a phone conversation from her new home and school, Wasatch Academy in central Utah.

Sonita’s raps are what first brought her to Maghami’s attention. “She found me through my website,� recalls Sonita. “A

“In Iran,� Sonita explains, “it’s illegal for a woman to sing.� friend told her, there’s this girl at the school who needs help to record songs. She doesn’t have money.�

Intrigued, Maghami’s visit turned into a promise to help the girl find a record producer. As they continued to spend time

together, Maghami turned her own camera on Sonita and began capturing the story of the young woman who wanted to rap.

But even Rokhsareh couldn’t always help. “In Iran,� Sonita explains, “it’s illegal for a woman to sing.�

In interview after interview, Sonita and her bandmate Ahmad get turned away by recording studios when Sonita tells them that she wants to record a solo piece. “You don’t have permission from the government to record and you want a female solo track. I just can’t do this for you,� one man tells them, though it’s clear that Sonita’s solo track is the real deal killer.

When they finally get a yes, the young people look like they’ve been handed the world until they hear the price. For a single track record without government permission the price is $1,000 USD. But Sonita does not give up. It’s this fighting spirit that serves her well when the reappearance of her mother, who travels by bus from Afghanistan to Tehran to see her daughter for the first time in three years, brings news that upends Sonita’s life and throws Maghami’s film into an entirely different direction. Fifteen-year-old Sonita is to be married. “I was not surprised,� says Sonita, whose two sisters were married off before

her. “I thought, the next one will be me. And then my mom came.”

Afghanistan, where the legal marrying age for females is 16, has a child marriage rate of 40%. The normalcy of such marriages becomes apparent in the film when Sonita gathers with a bunch of her girlfriends at their school and the conversation turns to marriage. One girl, who is the second wife of a man much older than her, talks about the money she’s saving to buy a “divorce.” Another girl giggles self-consciously as she talks about the man that she will be married to. How much will he pay, the other girls ask.

“Three thousand,” she says. “Or 12,000 with a dowry.”

“It’s very common in my country and others,” Sonita explains to me. “My friend talking about her price, she’s younger than me. She felt she had to say yes. Girls don’t think there’s any other way.”

But Sonita is different, that much is clear even before we hear of her bride price and it’s this determined independence that makes her so captivating to watch on screen.

In a poignant scene at the start of the film, while Sonita and bandmate Ahmad are traveling in the back of a sedan on their way to meet with a recording studio producer to pitch her songs, Sonita coaches the shy Ahmad on how to deliver the lines, not hesitating to interrupt him whenever she hears something she doesn’t like. When I mention the scene, Sonita says, “Ahmad was a good poet but not a very good rapper.”

Through Maghami’s lens, and scenes like this, Sonita’s bold personality comes through clearly. But when the announcement comes that she will be married for $9,000, a sum urgently needed so that her brother back in Afghanistan can afford his own bride, it’s not immediately clear that she can overcome the situation. After all, it’s not just her mother and father she’s up against, it’s culture and tradition—her own mother, we learn, was long before married to a man from her village she had called “uncle” because of his age. “It is the way we do things,” says one man in the film. “Traditions will remain.”

For the first time, Maghami shows us a girl who is lost and confused. Sonita sits crouched and helpless in the apartment listening to her mother and sister-in-law discuss the bride price. In another scene, wedged into the corner of her apartment like a trapped animal, she faces the camera and says to the filmmaker, “You can buy me.”

The statement turns the film and Sonita’s life on its head. The real matter, after all, is not marriage or tradition, but money and poverty. Against the advice of others (“You

as a filmmaker should not get involved; step back and look at the bigger issue,” Maghami’s sound man says to her) the filmmaker begins to turn the camera on herself as she steps in fully to help her young subject avoid the fate that her schoolmates cannot.

In the end, Maghami pays Sonita’s mother $2,000, buying Sonita six months of freedom, and the two launch into work on a music video for Sonita’s rap Brides for Sale. The video, which went viral and earned 8,365 clicks on YouTube in two weeks (it’s since been viewed more than 330,000 times), won Sonita the award for Best Female Artist and Best Overall Performer from the French Institute of Afghanistan. But the biggest changes were set in motion when the video reached the attention of the Strongheart Group, a US-based educational program that works with young people in war zones and refugee camps.

Through this connection, Maghami helped Sonita procure the student visa that, one year ago, helped her immigrate to the United States with a full-ride scholarship to study at Utah’s Wasatch Academy.

“If you believe your dreams, you will do everything to reach them,” says Sonita. She continues to write, record and perform her music but also now dreams of studying law and returning to her country as an attorney to work for women’s rights. “I believe there is a good life.

It’s not always staying at home and cooking and raising children. Now I have the best life but I want to help. I am working hard for my friends.”

Sonita is grateful for the opportunities she’s received through people like Rokhsareh Maghami, those at the Strongheart Group and the Wasatch Academy. But she’s also proud that, back in Afghanistan, she and her message against child marriage have not been forgotten. “One of my sisters told me, one day we were walking down a street and we heard your song on a car stereo. That’s a good thing to hear. In Afghanistan they listen to my songs and care about those things.”

She continues to write, record and perform her music but also now dreams of studying law and returning to her country as an attorney to work for women’s rights.

Katherine Pioli is associate editor at CATALYST.

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HOW TO BE HAPPY

Dancing with the dead Get clear, free, creative and emotionally present... in the cemetery

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go walking, almost daily. I like to walk uphill. It’s great exercise and the view of Salt Lake Valley (from what I call the Top Of The World) is fantastic. Here’s my routine: A familiar play list of music and a consistent path. This path leads me to the City Cemetery. This is where I go for my daily dose of dancing with the dead.

Walking keeps my limbs and joints in shape. My heart pumping. My mind conscious. But mostly it keeps my spirit fully aware of my state of being. It allows me to take an inventory of situations, relationships, habits and environments that are not serving my highest purpose. In the cemetery I can transform negative energy and free myself of that which I can’t control—which, frankly, is just about everything.

For me, the cemetary certainly is not morbid or sad. It’s exquisitely transformative, and very much alive.

The energy below my feet is transitioning. The ancestors are decaying, becoming a part of the earth. The energy around me is that of love for those who continue to dwell in the dream of life, those who have pledged to live more fully because death has shown them how transient life really is. It is the energy of the dream, the dream of creation, of life and death. The energy above me is filled with spirit, energy that electrifies my creative being. It’s a triad of transition, mysticism and creation.

I’m often burdened with worries.

Sometimes I’m full of anxiety about where my next creative job will come from. Or I am saddened by an aspect of a relationship.

I don’t like to carry these burdens with me. As a matter of fact, I like to release them on a daily basis, to free my mind, thus freeing my body and spirit of people, places or things I can’t control.

This is where my Daily Dancing with the Dead comes in.

As I power walk, prance and dance through the cemetery I ask out loud, “What would all of you do about the worrisome anxiety that is plaguing my mind?”

And always, inevitably, an answer comes.

“Let it go! Free your heart and soul of that which is out of your control.” If my worry is about a massive life change, such as reinventing who I am in my craft, or moving or the fear of traveling to foreign places alone, I may find a sculpture inscribed with inspirational words.

BY STEPHANEE GROSSCUP PHOTO BY JOHN DE JONG The answer is clear. “Let that go. You have no control over what lies ahead. Keep your mind free. Set your intention and visualize what you want. Life will unfold. Stay open and unattached to outcome.”

If my heart is heavy with stories of prejudice, injustice and bigotry in the world, I say, “Hey all you dead people... in

the end, is any of this hatred worth it?”

The answer is always clear. “No! Life is so short. Why carry around that burden? It’s a waste of energy.”

When I’m anxious about a troubling relationship, I may see a headstone with that person’s name on it. I can sit by it, have a good cry, reconnect the pieces of

my heart and center back into myself. I take all the angst I am feeling and lay it to rest. Right there I ask out loud, “Is this person worth all of this stress and sadness?”

The answer is always clear. “No. You can’t control anyone. Let it be. Let it go. Free your heart for the power of love to always guide you.”

This message is clear in the cemetery: “Always let the power of love guide you.”

Dancing with the dead is an amazing way to stay clear, free, creative and emotionally present.

Literally dancing. I’ve danced through the cemetery on so many occasions. I can visualize the steps and patterns for the ice skating productions and solos that I choreograph. While I am dancing I can feel the energy of all that has passed, all that’s present and all that is possible. While dancing, I feel the heartbeat of life, the pulse of energy that lives within us for such a short time. I can be a channel for creative energy. The beauty and peacefulness of the cemetery always brings me comfort.

Honoring the lives that have passed brings me into the present moment. Being in the present always brings me one overwhelming, humble feeling: gratitude. Gratitude for this life.

And honestly... I always get a sensation that the spirits hanging around are dancing with me! Or at least getting a kick out of the fact that I am dancing.

Dancing among the rows of headstones, I feel the transience of my own life.

I know I’m only stewarding my little piece of the world for a brief time. I’m concerned with what little actions I can take to make my world a better place. When I die, I want to be buried in a biodegradable urn that mixes my ashes with the seed of a fragrant bush, which grows next to a curving stream, in a garden of sumptuous fruits. That would be awesome.

So, if you are feeling burdened by emotional baggage, worried about that which you can't control, stuck in a creative rut, saddened by world conditions to the point that you no longer can have a positive outlook or heartbroken by the transitions of life... head to your nearest cemetery. Try dancing with the dead. It might be just what you, too, need. ◆ Stephanee Grosscup is a Salt Lake City-based figure skater, coach and choreographer whose career spans four decades. She is a longtime dear friend to CATALYST. OVERTHEEDGES.COM

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What’s love got to do with it?

The origins of Valentine’s day and insights to fertility and successful copulation

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ave you ever wondered why we celebrate the 14th of February? Why more than 58 million pounds of chocolate will be sold during Valentine's week? It is the most important holiday for florists, accounting for 32% of annual sales.

What’s up with yet another corporatesponsored holiday? We’re still pulling the pine needles from the carpet and sweating off the love handles of Christmas!

If you were to google the origins of Valentine’s Day, you might find stories filled with blood and gore surrounding the death of two different saints by the name of Valentine. The stories are shrouded in mystery, as neither legend as to what truly happened can be confirmed.

One thing is for certain, the official holiday was brought to you by the Christian church, at the end of the fifth century, when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St.Valentine’s Day. The new holiday was likely an effort to “Christianize” the highly sexual pagan celebration of Lupercalia.

Lupercalia was a freaky little weekend festival celebrated by the Romans. The tradition was set to honor Faunus, otherwise known as Pan, the horned god of agriculture, herds and copulation. The celebration had a way of mimicking the efforts of nature striving to bring forth the spring, and with it new life. It is said that priests would gather in the Luprical cave to sacrifice several goats and a dog—the dog in honor of the shewolf who saved the life of the abandoned infants Romulus and Remus, who later became the founders of Rome, and the goats in honor of the god Pan and to ensure the safety of their herds in the surrounding hills.

The priests would then run naked through the streets slapping half-dressed women with their freshly created bloody goat hide whips. The act of such lashings or whippings was known as februatio ...both this word and the word februa come from the Latin meaning “to purify.”

The naming of the month of February is believed to have originated from this meaning. Most women would line up for the honor to get lashed by a priest because it ensured fertility, even to those thought to be barren. Young men cele-

BY NICOLE DEVANEY brating their rite of passage would draw volunteer women’s names from a lottery and spend the weekend with them, sometimes longer if the pairing was pleasant. What with the great deal of wine, whipping and the sex lotto it is easy to see why the church would want to abolish such a celebration.

Today most of us no longer rely on such festivals to bring about little bundles of joy, although some of us still appreciate leather whips. Science has brought us a new understanding of how

is responsible for our three primary drives in life called the reptilian reflexes: safety, sustenance and procreation, in order of importance. For example, a starving or dehydrated animal will usually not bother

If you want a prescription for better sex, I suggest your next office visits be to Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet, Dr. Movement and Dr. Happiness.

seeking out a partner or building a den until it can first provide for itself. If food is available but only by crossing the path of a hungry predator, the animal will wait to eat until it is safe. A woman’s body will even prolong labor if it feels threatened. You see, sex and baby-making come last in the order of primal importance.

Why is this information significant and how does it pertain to your libido? The human genome changes .1% every 10,000 years. Our bodies do not know the difference between now and then, even though our environment and specific stressors have changed drastically. The level of anxiety we Illustration by the author’s uncle, Richard Burnham, for experience at work or from lack Once upon a Zodiac: A Piscean Fantasy (1973), written by of sleep can register in the her grandmother, Sharon Naccarato. body the same way as a saber and why we conceive, and fertility clinics tooth tiger on the prowl nearby. The to help couples who can’t. The reasons processed food that many of us live on can for not being able to conceive a child deplete the body of vital energy. Even the naturally are many. I’m writing today to tap water we drink contains chemicals help you understand why the body such as fluoride and chlorine, stressors sometimes chooses to shut down our unheard of before last century. fertility and, with it, the libido.

High stress levels and poor diet have The brain can be divided into three secleft many people drained. Erections tions, the reptilian, the limbic and the neooccur only when a man is in a para-symcortex. The reptilian brain, the oldest area, pathetic state. In other words he needs

to be relaxed. This information is gold if understood and implemented! Pharmaceutical companies and fertility clinics would no longer be billion dollar industries if we could begin to support local farmers and give ourselves permission to relax more.

Real chocolate, not the high fructose corn syrup-laden Hershey’s crap, is known to be an aphrodisiac. Aphrodisiac foods give your sex drive a boost usually because they are high in amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Could you imagine what your sex drive would be like if you lived on the healthgiving aphrodisiac foods daily instead of drive-throughs and frozen dinners?

There are many classes and books offered for women and men to learn about their cycles, health and fertility.

This can go a long way in understanding why our sex drive is so strong at times, why our partners drive us crazy other days and how we might conceive naturally. Returning to our roots and diving into the messages of our bodies allows us to “take the power” back.

Prescriptions of birth control, Viagra and fertility injections are preventing us from hearing the body’s wisdom and setting us up for a disconnected way of living. In my opinion, we need to treat the lifestyle and not mask the symptoms.

If you want a prescription for better sex, I suggest your next office visit be to the only four doctors you will ever need: Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet, Dr. Movement and Dr. Happiness. They can help create balance and restore health plus bring a new level of vigor to your bedroom life. For optimal sex performance allow your daily routine to include a little exercise, three daily meals containing whole organic foods, relaxation and activities that bring you joy.

This Valentine’s Day and every day I urge you to make yourself the object of your love and admiration. Give the gift of selfishness and make time to love and adore your body. Listen, and give it what it needs to be healthy and whole. Go the extra mile to show yourself how much you care. This is the ultimate secret of quality relationships, awesome sex life and good parenting. Once we care for ourselves, only then can we share genuine love! ◆ Nicole deVaney is the owner of Iron & Salt Studio and a certified CHECK Institute practitioner.

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MODERN PLANTING

Syncing with nature

Gardening and lifestyle trends for 2016

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isn’t big on rehashing materials from marketing and publicity firms. But once a year, one organization produces a press release that makes us, well, swoon. It’s the Garden Media Group, and they define annual trends regarding garden, landscape design and

People are merging technology with nature, the report says, not as a distraction, but as a way to explore, educate and entertain. green living, based on worldwide research and just the kind of wishful thinking we appreciate.

In their first report, in 2001, they predicted outdoor living would be big. Since

then they noted the rise of container gardening, vegetable gardening, natives, the “buy local” movement and vertical gardening. Last year, they reported on the rapidly growing base of Millennial gardeners, particularly male, and Hispanics.

They also observed the expansion of neighborhoods into “agrihoods,” and pointed out that with the inevitable legalization of marijuana, garden centers should begin to carry products that help people to cultivate these plants.

This year’s trends embrace the news that Millennials (along with their digital accessories) have now overtaken the Baby Boomers in the U.S. population. The report says people are merging technology with nature, not as a distraction, but as a way to explore, educate and entertain. “Consumers are constantly connected, and that’s not a bad thing,” says Susan McCoy, Garden Media president. “It’s time for the industry to fully embrace technology and all it can do for the garden. The more consumers learn about nature, the more they will grow to care about it.”

Being in sync with nature is the first step in a healthy and rewarding lifestyle,

according to the report. Eco-friendly trends in home landscapes can have a big impact.

Here are some of the trends Garden Media has identified for 2016 and beyond:

1. Connected greenery We walk, talk and sleep with our phones. Now, people are getting plugged in outside, too, syncing garden habits with technology. People want to be successful with plants without a lot of work or information. To do this, they are turning to technology to help grow plants both indoors and in the garden. Your phone can help you figure out the best sun for precise garden placement, i.d. insects, share photos of your mystery plants—it can answer questions and connect you with all kinds of resources.

2. “NaTECHure” The intersection of two of the hottest trends in education: technology and nature. It combines virtual and augmented reality to engage kids with gardening, health and fitness in fun, new ways.

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innoculants (and studying them under a microscope!), building creative trellises and composters, rigging ways to save water and more.

5. Backyard boldness Taking an individualized approach to outdoor living, people are customizing their outdoor spaces with lighting and movement. Whimsy is the word, with a move away from subtle, minimalist aesthetics toward designs that heighten sensory appeal. Masses of multi-colored flowers and interesting uses of LEDs can transform any backyard.

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We spend about $60 billion on our pets each year for food, toys and products to keep our four-legged friends healthy and safe. For those of us with lawns, the safest practice is to use organic lawn products and limit the use of potentially harmful garden chemicals. The trend is to seek out services that provide a lush and chemical-free lawn that is safe for pets, people and the planet, without synthetic fertilizers.

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THEATRE

Based on a True Story A time traveler’s journal

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’ve often thought that I could really get into yoga if the people in charge of yoga would come up with the Worrier Pose. Worrying is my forte, my go-to stance, my best worst thing.

So, while worrying one day a few years ago, this thought crossed my mind: Wouldn’t it be great if I could travel to the future and find out that everything I worry about (especially about the people I’m related to) didn’t come to pass? Then I could stop worrying and be happy all the time! Of course, pretty soon it occurred to me that I might find out something bad. Also, there’s no such thing as time travel.

Anyway, this was one of the things that sent me off on a different journey: writing a play in which I could explore

BY ELAINE JARVIK doubt, comfort, lies, faith and the passage of time. All the things I wonder about and worry about, condensed to 90 minutes. The play is called Based On A True Story.

When fellow playwright Debora Threedy heard a reading of a first draft of the play nearly two years ago, she said, “You had fun writing this play, didn’t you?” She was right. I loved creating this world. I loved coming up with my own laws of physics, and figuring out how the people I invented would react to them.

Although, wait. I also repeatedly wanted to scream in frustration, because I would send scenes of the play to my son and he would tell me that my time travel logic was illogical. And then I’d have to figure it out all over again. And also there was

the matter of what to do about the character named Chuck.

The main character in Based On A True Story is Megan Nickels, who one afternoon impulsively rents a time machine in Salt Lake City. Her half-baked goal is to visit the near past (she’s afraid to go too far away, plus she has something she wants to prove to her husband). But then things go spectacularly wrong.

Pretty soon she finds herself at a Time Refugee Shelter, a very long way from home. At the shelter, Megan meets Chuck, who has a story even more troubling than her own.

At its heart, Based On A True Story is about the stories we tell ourselves so we’ll worry less—stories sometimes based on the truth but embellished and

I loved coming up with my own laws of physics, and figuring out how the people I invented would react to them.

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tidied up and repurposed. The play is basically a skeptic’s tale.

I’m excited to see this play come to life under the imaginative direction of Cheryl Cluff, who will also be the sound designer. And I’m so lucky to have four superb actors: Nell Gwynn as Megan; Mark Fossen as her husband Hendrix; Jason Bowcutt as Chuck; and Colleen Baum as everybody else. I’m looking forward to what set designer Thomas George, costume designer Philip Lowe, lighting designer Jesse Portillo and props designer Arika Schockmel will do to create the Past-Future Highway and beyond.

Based On A True Story was developed through The Lab at Plan-B Theatre, under the direction of Jerry Rapier. I hope you will come see the play. And I will try not to worry that you won’t. In fact, as we go to press with this story the original run of BASED ON A TRUE STORY completely sold out before rehearsal even began.

Two performances have been added: Wednesday, March 2 at 8pm and Sunday, March 6 at 5:30pm. ◆ Elaine Jarvik premiered her play Marry Christmas at Plan-B Theatre last season. Her latest, “Based On A True Story, receives its world premiere February 25March 6 at Plan-B as part of the company’s 25th anniversary season. Visit PLANBTHEATRE.ORG for tickets and information.

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AUTOMOTIVE Schneider Auto Karosserie 4/16 801.484.9400, f 801.484.6623, 1180 S. 400 W., SLC. Utah’s first green body shop. Making customers happy since 1984! We are a friendly, full-service collision repair shop in SLC. Your satisfaction is our goal. We’ll act as your advocate with your insurance company to ensure proper repairs and give you a lifetime warranty.

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Wasatch Commons Cohousing 3/16 Vicky, 801.908.0388, 1411 S. Utah Street (1605 W.), SLC. An environmentally sensitive community promoting neighborliness, consensus and diversity. Balancing privacy needs with community living. Homes for sale.

Tours available upon request.

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DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION Ann Larsen Residential Design DA 10/16 801.604.3721. Specializing in historically sensitive design solutions and adding charm to the ordinary.

Consultation and design of new homes, additions, remodeling, decks and outdoor structures. Experienced, reasonable, references. HOUSEWORKS4@YAHOO.COM GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Beyond Organic! Regenerative Agriculture & Urban Homesteading Workshop Series w/CATALYST garden writer, James Loomis 12/16 385.202.0661 @ Sugagreen, 1967 S. 800 E., SLC. Enjoy entertaining lectures and hands on experience in Soil Biology, Aquaponics, Composting, Biological Teas, Food Preservation and more. Held the third Thursday of each month at 7p, or third Saturday at 10:30a. Seating is limited, so register early! For registration & info. call or email: BEYOND.ORGANIC.LOOMIS@GMAIL.COM GREEN PRODUCTS Underfoot Floors DA 11/16 801.467.6636, 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, KE@UNDERFOOTFLOORS.COM HOUSING The Green Loft: A Co-Op for Sustainable Living 801.599.5363, 2834 Highland Dr., SLC. The Green Loft is a network of real estate professionals and renovation experts who specialize in finding homes with sustainable energy designs. Call for a free tour of our showroom, or visit every 2nd Friday for new art as part of the Sugar House Art Walk. WWW.GOGREENLOFT.COM, MATT.STOUT@GOGREENLOFT.COM 6/16 Urban Utah Homes & Estates DA 9/16 801.595.8824, 380 West 200 South, #101, SLC. Founded in 2001 by Babs De Lay, Urban Utah Homes & Estates is an independent real estate brokerage. Our experienced realtors have skill sets to help first time to last time buy-

PETS Best Friends - Utah DA 9/16 801.574.2454, 2005 S. 1100 E., SLC. Utah is working collaboratively with animal rescue groups, city shelters and passionate individuals dedicated to making Utah a nokill state. As part of this mission, Best Friends hosts adoption and fundraising events, runs the Best Friends Utah Adoption Center in Sugar House and leads the NKUT initiative. WWW.BESTFRIENDS.ORG Dancing Cats Feline Center DA

801.467.0799, 1760 S. 1100 E., SLC. We recognize that cats are unique beings with individual needs. Dancing Cats Feline Health Center was created to provide the best quality of medicine in the most nurturing environment. WWW.DANCINGCATSVET.COM East Valley Veterinary Clinic, Lynette 12/16 Sakellariou, DVM & Nicole Butler, DVM — NEW! 801.467.0661, 2675 E. Parleys Way, SLC. A well-established, full service, companion dog and cat animal hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. Your pet’s wellness being is our main concern. We look forward to meeting and serving you & your pets! Mention this ad and receive $10.00 off your next visit. WWW.EASTVALLEYVETERINARYCLINIC.COM

DINING Café Solstice DA 3/16 801.487.0980, 673 E. Simpson Ave., SLC. (inside Dancing Cranes). Loose teas, specialty coffee drinks and herbal smoothies in a relaxing atmosphere. Veggie wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups and more. Our dressings, spreads, salsa, bummus and baked goods are all made in house with love! Enjoy a refreshing violet mocha or mango & basil smoothie with your delicious homemade lunch. WWW.CAFESOLSTICESLC.COM, SOLCAFE999@GMAIL.COM Coffee Garden DA 801.355.3425, 900 E. 900 S. and 254 S. Main, SLC. High-end espresso, delectable pastries & desserts.

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Cucina Deli 6/16 801.322.3055, 1026 2nd Ave., SLC. Cucina is known for its excellent coffee and homemade food. Chef Wendell White creates an unforgettable array of delicious foods, providing an exciting culinary experience! Fresh bread, desserts and pastries daily. Huge wine list and the best small plate menu in town. WWW.CUCINADELI.COM Finca DA 6/16 801.487.0699, 327 W. 200 S., SLC. Tapas, asador, cocktails.

From the creators of Pago. Derived from the Spanish word for vineyard and farm, Finca features contemporary Spanish cuisine. Finca purchases local pork, lamb, beef, eggs, flour, cheese and seasonal produce to craft artisan tapas and main courses. WWW.FINCASLC.COM Oasis Cafe DA 11/16 801.322.0404,151 S. 500 E., SLC. A refreshing retreat in the heart of the city, Oasis Cafe provides a true sanctuary of spectacular spaces: the beautiful flower-laden patio, the private covered breezeway or the casual stylish dining room. Authentic American cafe-style cuisine plus full bar, craft beers, wine list and more.

WWW.OASISCAFESLC.COM Omar’s Rawtopia DA 3/16 801.486.0332, 2148 S. Highland Drive, SLC. Raw, organic, vegan, scrumptious. From Chocolate Goji Berry smoothies to Vegan Hummus Pizza, every dish is made with highest quality ingredients and prepared with love. Nutrient dense & delectable are Rawtopia’s theme words. We are an oasis of gourmet health, creating peace through food.

M-Th 12-8p, F-Sat 12-9p. WWW.OMARSRAWTOPIA.COM Pago DA 6/16 801.532.0777, 878 S. 900 E., SLC. Featuring seasonal cuisine from local producers & 20 artisan wines by the glass, complemented by an intimate eco-chic setting.

Best Lunch—SL Mag, Best Brunch—City Weekly, Best Wine List—City Weekly & SL Mag, Best New American—Best of State. Lunch: M-F 11a-3p. Dinner: M-Sun 5p-10p. Brunch: Sat & Sun 10a-2:30p.

WWW.P AGO SLC. COM Tea Zaanti 2/16 801.906.8132, 1324 S. 1100 E., SLC. Offers responsibly grown tea and homemade and local pastries in a peaceful environment. A nonintimidating place to explore tea; our TeaZer wall allows customers to interact with each tea variety. By donating a percentage of every sale to charity, we’re promoting peace one cup at a time.

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HEALTH & BODYWORK ACUPUNCTURE East West Health, Regan Archibald, LAc, Dipl OM 801.582.2011. SLC, WVC & Ogden. Our purpose: Provide high-level care by creating lifestyle programs that enhance health through mentor training. To correct underlying causes of health conditions we "test, not guess" using saliva, hormonal, nutritional and food testing. Our goal is to help you get healthy and pain free naturally. WWW.ACUEASTWEST.COM 5/16 Keith Stevens Acupuncture 3/16 801.255.7016, 209.617.7379 (c). Dr. Keith Stevens, OMD, 8728 S. 120 E. in old Sandy. Specializing in chronic pain treatment, stress-related insomnia, fatigue, headaches, sports medicine, traumatic injury and postoperative recovery. Board-certified for hep-c treatment.

National Acupuncture Detox Association (NADA)-certified for treatment of addiction. Women’s health, menopausal syndromes. www.STEVENSACUCLINIC.COM SLC Qi Community Acupuncture 12/16 801.521.3337, 177 E. 900 S., Ste. 101, SLC. Affordable Acupuncture! Sliding scale rates ($15-40). Open weekends. Grab a recliner and relax in a safe, comfortable, and healing space. We help with pain, fertility, digestion, allergies, arthritis, sleep and stress disorders, cardiac/respiratory conditions, metabolism and more.

WWW.SLCQI.COM CHIROPRACTIC Salt Lake Chiropractic 03/16 801.907.1894, Dr. Suzanne Cronin, 1088 S. 1100 E., SLC. Have you heard, Salt Lake Chiropractic is the least invasive way to increase your quality of life. Our gentle, efficient, affordable care can reduce pain & improve your body’s functionality. Call to schedule an appointment.

WWW.CHIROSALTLAKE.COM The Forbidden Doctor, Dr. Jack Stockwell, DC, CGP & Mary H. Stockwell, MSAS, CGPDA 07/16 801.523.1890, 10714 S. Jordan Gateway, Ste. 120, S. Jordan. NUCCA Chiropractic uses gentle touch, no cracking, popping or twisting. Demolishing migraines everyday! Certified GAPS Clinic. "Heartburn, gas, bloating, celiac, IBS, gall bladder pain still there?" Unique medical testing of all major organs & systems.

Nutritionists create personalized whole food and herbal protocols. OFFICE@JACKSTOCKWELL.COM, WWW.JACKSTOCKWELL.COM, WWW.FORBIDDENDOCTOR.COM

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ENERGY HEALING Kristen Dalzen, LMT 12/16 801.661.3896, Turiya’s, 1569 S. 1100 E., SLC. IGNITE YOUR DIVINE SPARK! Traditional Usui Reiki Master Teacher practicing in SLC since 1996. Offering a dynamic array of healing services and classes designed to create a balanced, expansive and vivacious life.

WWW .T URIYAS . COM FELDENKRAIS Carol Lessinger, GCFP 8/16 801.580.9484, 1390 S. 1100 E., SLC. “Movement is Life, without Movement, Life is unthinkable,” Moshe Feldenkrais. Carol trained personally with Dr. Feldenkrais and has over 30 years experience. When you work with her, you can expect your movement to be more comfortable, less painful and definitely more aware. Offering private sessions & classes.

WWW.CAROLLESSINGER.COM, CAROLLESSINGER@GMAIL.COM Open Hand Bodywork DA 801.694.4086, Dan Schmidt, GCFP, LMT. 244 W. 700 S., SLC. WWW.OPENHANDSLC.COM FLOATATION THERAPY I-Float Sensations 12/16 801.888.6777, 1490 E. 5600 S., Suite 2, So. Ogden. New Zenned-Out Sensory Deprivation Float Center with two of the latest hi-tech float pods. A remarkable experience that words fall short to describe. Experience a deep meditative state, receive creative and intuitive inspiration. Come In, Zone Out and Just Let Go...

WWW . I F LOAT O GDEN . COM , INFO @ IFLOATOGDEN . COM HERBAL MEDICINE Millcreek Herbs, LLC 11/16 801.466.1632, 3191 S. Valley Street, SLC. Merry Lycett Harrison, RH, (AHG) is a clinical western herbalist, teacher, author & creator of Thrive Tonic®, practicing in SLC for 18 years, helping people manage stress, low energy, lung, sinus, digestive, hormonal and sleep issues plus chronic disease and conditions, with custom formulations from her extensive herbal pharmacy. By appointment. WWW.MILLCREEKHERBS.COM MASSAGE

Healing Mountain Massage School DA 11/16 801.355.6300, 363 S. 500 E., Ste. 210, SLC. (enter off 500 E.). All people seek balance in their lives…balance and meaningful expression. Massage is a compassionate art. It helps find healing & peace for both the giver and receiver. Whether you seek a new vocation or balm for your wounded soul, you can find it here. www.HEALINGMOUNTAINSPA.COM Amazing Massage by Jennifer Rouse, LMT 9/16 801.808.1283, SLC. Your body needs this! Jennifer offers a massage personalized just for you. Her firm, focused approach will help you detox, release tension and maintain great health. 60, 90 or 120 minute sessions, $80/hour. Call or text to discuss time and location.

Graham Phillips Davis, LMT, The Posture Consultant 801.889.3944, 1111 Brickyard Rd. #109, SLC. Structural Integration, The Original Ida Rolf Method! Relieve chronic pain, increase ROM, improve posture & overall quality of movement. A graduate from The Guild for S.I., Graham is passionate about the work & dedicated to the process of change. LMT. FSMTB Certified in Utah.

WWW.THEPOSTURECONSULTANT.COM, POSTURECONSULTANT@GMAIL.COM 10/30/16 M.D. PHYSICIANS Todd Mangum, MD, Web of Life Wellness Center 801.531.8340, 508 E. South Temple, #102, SLC. Integrative Medicine Family Practitioner who utilizes functional medicine. He specializes in the treatment of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, adrenalfatigue, menopause, hormone imbalances for men & women, weight loss, insulin resistance, type II diabetes, immune dysfunctions, thyroid disorders, insomnia, depression, anxiety and other health problems. Dr. Mangum designs personalized treatment plans using diet, vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, bioidentical hormones, Western and Chinese herbal therapies, acupuncture and conventional Western medicines.

WWW.WEBOFLIFEWC.COM, THEPEOPLE@WEBOFLIFEWC.COM 2/16 MEDICAL COACHING Successful Surgery and Healing — NEW! FOG 949.648.4436. Successful Surgery and Healing: A Practical Guide for Patients, Caregivers and Advocates by Lori Mertz is the “how to” for anyone preparing for or recovering from surgery! Full of insights, organization tips & tools, checklists and more. Available at University Pharmacy (1320 E. 200 S., SLC), WWW .L ORI M ERTZ . COM and WWW.AMAZON.COM. Lori is also available for one-onone coaching. We all need support! Start here.

LORI @ JUSTBEEINC . COM NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS Cameron Wellness Center 4/16 801.486.4226. Dr. Todd Cameron & Dr. Michael Hummell, Naturopathic Physicians. 1945 S. 1100 E. #100. When you visit the Cameron Wellness Center, you’ll have new allies in your health care efforts. You’ll know you’ve been heard. You’ll have a clear, individual plan for gaining health and wellness. Our practitioners will be with you through your journey to feeling good again—& staying well. WWW.CAMERONWELLNESSCENTER.NET Eastside Natural Health Clinic 3/16 801.474.3684. Uli Knorr, ND, 3350 S. Highland Dr., SLC. Dr. Knorr will create a Natural Medicine plan for you to optimize your health and live more vibrantly. He likes to educate his patients and offers comprehensive medical testing options. He focuses on hormonal balancing, including thyroid, adrenal, women’s hormones, blood sugar regulation, gastrointestinal disorders & food allergies. WWW.EASTSIDENATURALHEALTH.COM PHYSICAL THERAPY Precision Physical Therapy 3/16 801.557.6733. Jane Glaser-Gormally, MS, PT, 3098 S. Highland Dr., Ste. 350F, SLC. (Also in Park City and

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Heber.) Specializing in holistic integrated manual therapy (IMT). Gentle, effective techniques for pain and tissue dysfunction, identifing sources of pain and assist the body with self-corrective mechanisms to alleviate pain and restore mobility and function. UofU provider.

WWW .P RECISION P HYSICAL T HERAPY UT. COM REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Planned Parenthood of Utah 5/16 1.800.230.PLAN, 801.532.1586. 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. WWW.PPAU.ORG Destiny S. Olsen, DONA trained Birth & Postpartum Doula 6/16 801.361.9785. Offering prenatal, birth & postpartum education, support and companionship for all styles of families, including adoption, through prenatal comfort and guidance to prepare for birth, birth labor assistance including physical and emotional support and postpartum care to aid and unite the entire family.

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MISCELLANEOUS CEREMONIALISTS Universal Heart Ministry 4/16 801.577.0542. We are a full service non-denominational ministry providing customized services honoring your uniquely spiritual, religious/non-religious beliefs: weddings, funerals, baby & pet blessings, pet funerals, end of life celebrations, funeral planning, home/business blessings, Super Hero Series, Wonderful Woman Workshops, whole life coaching & more. Welcoming all, with-out exception. WWW.UNIVERSALHEARTMINISTRY.COM, UNIVERSALHEARTMINISTRY@GMAIL.COM EDUCATION Elaine Bell, Master Sculpter 12/16 801.201.2496, SLC. Elaine Bell teaches students of all levels at her studio conveniently located in the U of U area. Ms. Bell believes sculpting to be a creative process of meditation and expression bringing harmony to relationship and space. For more information, please visit: WWW.BELLSCULPTINGSTUDIO.COM, ELAINEBELL 07@ MSN . COM ENTERTAINMENT The State Room DA 1/17 801.878.0530, 638 S. State Street, SLC. A 21 and over, 300 capacity live music venue, presenting nationally acclaimed musicians and the finest local acts.

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Utah Film Center/Salt Lake Film Center DA 11/16 801.746.7000, 122 Main Street, SLC. A non-profit continually striveing to bring community together through film. UFC curates and organizes three film festivals a year: Tumbleweeds for children & youth, the only festival of its kind in the Intermountain West; Damn These Heels, a forum exploring LGBT issues, ideas, hopes, dreams and art; and TiltShift, organized by and for teens just beginning to discover their artistic potential. WWW.UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG LEGAL ASSISTANCE The Law Office of Jonathan G. Jemming DA 5/16 801.755.3903. Integrity. Experience. Compassion.

Utah DUI and Human Rights attorney.

J.JEMMING@GMAIL.COM Schumann Law, Penniann J. Schumann, J.D., LL.M 801.631.7811. Whether you are planning for your own future protection and management, or you are planning for your family, friends, or charitable causes, Penniann Schumann can assist you with creating and implementating a plan to meet those goals.

WWW.ESTATEPLANNINGFORUTAH.COM DA 4/16 MEDIA Catalyst Magazine 801.363.1505, 140 S. McClelland St., SLC. Catalyst: Someone or something that causes an important event to happen. WE ARE CATALYST. JOIN US. CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET FACEBOOK.COM/CATALYSTMAGAZINE INSTAGRAM.COM/CATALYST_MAGAZINE TWITTER.COM/CATALYSTMAG KRCL 90.9FM FOG 801.363.1818, 1971 N. Temple, SLC. Northern Utah’s only non-profit, member-supported public radio station dedicated to broadcasting a well-curated contemporary eclectic mix of music and community information 24 hours a day. WWW.KRCL.ORG MUSICIANS FOR HIRE Idlewild 10/16 801.268.4789. David and Carol Sharp. Duo up to sixpiece ensemble. Celtic, European, World and Old Time American music. A variety of instruments. Storytelling and dance caller. CDs and downloads, traditional and original. WWW.IDLEWILDRECORDINGS.COM, IDLEWILD@IDLEWILDRECORDINGS.COM NON-PROFIT Local First 12/16 801.456.1456. We are a not-for-profit organization that seeks to strengthen communities and local economies by promoting, preserving and protecting local, independently owned businesses throughout Utah.

Organized in 2005 by volunteer business owners and community-minded residents, Local First Utah has over 2,700 locally owned and independent business part-

The Inner Light Center . . . The Center for Evolutionary Spirituality

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ners. WWW.LOCALFIRST.ORG Red Butte Garden DA 12/16 801.585.0556, 300 Wakara Way, SLC. Red Butte Botanical Garden, located on the University of Utah, is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West, renowned for plant collections, display gardens, 450,000 springtime blooming bulbs, a world-class outdoor summer concert series, and award-winning horticulturebased educational programs.

WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Healing Mountain Massage School SLC campus: 801.355.6300, 363 S. 500 E., Ste. 210, SLC. Cedar City campus: 435.586.8222, 297 N. Cove Dr., Cedar City. Morning & evening programs. Four start dates per year, 8-14 students to a class. Mentor with seasoned professionals.

Practice with licensed therapists in a live day spa setting. Graduate in as little as 8 months. ABHES accredited. Financial aid available for those who qualify. WWW.HEALINGMOUNTAIN.EDU DA 11/16 SPACE FOR RENT Space available at Center for Transpersonal Therapy 1/16 801.596.0147 x41, 5801 S. Fashion Blvd., Ste. 250, Murray. Two large plush spaces available for rent by the hour, day or for weekend use.

Pillows, yoga chairs, regular chairs and kichenette area included. Size: 395 sq. ft./530 sq. ft.

WWW.CTTSLC.COM--, THECENTER@CTTSLC.COM TRAVEL Machu Picchu, Peru 6/16 801.721.2779. Group or individual spiritual journeys or tours with Shaman KUCHO. Accomodations available. Contact: Nick Stark, NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET, WWW.MACHUPICCHUTRAVELCENTER.COM WEALTH MANAGEMENT Harrington Wealth Services DA 1/17 801.871.0840 (O), 801.673.1294, 8899 S. 700 E., Ste. 225, Sandy, UT 84070. Robert Harrington, Wealth Advisor. Client-centered retirement planning, wealth management, IRA rollovers, ROTH IRA’s, 401(k) plans, investing & life insurance. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. ROBERT.HARRINGTON@LPL.COM, WWW.HARRINGTONWEALTHSERVICES.COM

MOVEMENT & MEDITATION, DANCE RDT Dance Center Community School FOG 801.534.1000, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. Broadway, SLC. RDT’s Dance Center on Broadway offers a wide range of classes for adults (ages 16+) on evenings and weekends.

Classes are “drop-in,” so no long-term commitment is required. Hip Hop, Modern, Ballet & Prime Movement (specifically designed for ages 40+). WWW.RDTUTAH.ORG RemedyWave: Dance your own dance, Shannon Simonelli, Ph.D., ATR 5/31/16 385.202.6477, 300 W. 403 N., SLC. Tuesdays 79p. Grounding, pulsing, wild, uplifting, rejuvenating journey through music and dance. Unlock your expression, passion & joy. Love to dance?

‘Used to’ dance? Re-member your heartful, responsive, embodied Self...Come dance!

Workshops & special classes.

WWW.REMEDYWAVE.ORG MARTIAL ARTS Red Lotus School of Movement 12/16 801.355.6375, 740 S. 300 W., SLC. 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

Qigong exercises). Located downstairs from Urgyen Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple.

WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM, REDLOTUS@REDLOTUS.CNC.NET MEDITATION PRACTICES Rumi Teachings 6/16 Good poetry enriches our culture and nourishes our soul. Rumi Poetry Club (founded in 2007) celebrates spiritual poetry of Rumi and other masters as a form of meditation. Free meetings first Tuesday (7p) of month at Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 E., SLC. WWW.RUMIPOETRYCLUB.COM YOGA INSTRUCTORS Mindful Yoga: Charlotte Bell DA 1/17 801.355.2617. E-RYT-500 & Iyengar certified.

Cultivate strength, vitality, serenity, wisdom and grace. Combining clear, well-informed instruction with ample quiet time, these classes encourage students to discover their 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 YOGA STUDIOS Centered City Yoga DA 4/16 801.521.YOGA (9642), 926 E. 900 S., SLC and 955 W. Promontory Road at Station Park, Farmington, 801.451.5443. City Centered Yoga offers more than 100 classes a week, 1,000 hour-teacher trainings, monthly retreats and workshops to keep Salt Lake City CENTERED & SANE. WWW.CENTEREDCITYYOGA.COM Full Circle Yoga and Therapy 8/16 385.528.2950. 1719 S. Main St., SLC. A unique therapy and yoga center providing treatment using the latest research-based interventions for dealing with a broad spectrum of mental health issues. Our mission is to create an inclusive and empowering community that fosters healing, restoration, and rejuvenation for the mind, body, and soul. WWW.FULLCIRCLEUT.COM Mountain Yoga—Sandy 3/16 801.501.YOGA [9642], 9343 S. 1300 E., SLC. Offering hot yoga classes to the Salt Lake Valley for the past 12 years. We now also offer Hot Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative yoga (classic and yin), Barre-Pilates, Hot Pilates, Qigong & Kids Yoga. Whether you like it hot and intense, calm and restorative, or somewhere inbetween, Mountain Yoga Sandy has a class for you. WWW.MOUNTAINYOGASANDY.COM Mudita—Be Joy Yoga 3/16 801.699.3627, 1550 E. 3300 S., SLC. Our studio is warm and spacious – a place for you to come home and experience yourself! Varied classes will have you move and sweat, open and lengthen, or chill and relax. Come just as you are, ease into your body and reconnect to your true essence. WWW.BEJOYYOGA.COM

PSYCHIC ARTS & INTUITIVE SCIENCES ASTROLOGY Transformational Astrology FOG 212.222.3232. Ralfee Finn. Catalyst’s astrology columnist for 20 years! Visit her website, WWW.AQUARIUMAGE.COM, RALFEE@AQUARIUMAGE.COM Christopher Renstrom 11/16 Astrology Lovers: Looking for a class? Christopher Renstrom, professional astrologer, teaches class three times a month. Perfect for beginners or advanced students. $30 each or 8 classes for $200 prepaid. Come to an Astrology Slam and get a minireading, $15. Details: RULINGPLANETS1@GMAIL.COM,

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PSYCHIC/TAROT READINGS Angels of Light Card Readings

by Janene — NEW! 7/16 801.566.0000, SLC. I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I'm also a certified teacher, life coach, intuitive and spiritual healer, Reiki practitioner and Angel reader for over 30 years. The Angels have messages of Light and are waiting for you to "ask." Call or email today: ANGELSOFLIGHTSITE@GMAIL.COM, WWW.ANGELSOFLIGHT.SITE Crone’s Hollow 11/16 801.906.0470, 2470 S. Main Street, SLC. Have life questions? We offer intuitive and personal psychic consultations: Tarot, Pendulum, Palmistry, Stones, Shamanic Balancing and more. $25 for 20 minutes. Afternoon and evening appointments - Walk-ins welcome. We also make custom conjur/spell candles!

WWW.CRONESHOLLOW.COM Vickie Parker, Intuitive Psychic Reader 6/16 801.560.3761. I offer in person and long distance readings. My readings are in depth and to the point. Get the answers you are seeking.

Readings are by appointment only. To schedule, please call or email WINDSWEPT@XMISSION.COM. For more information, please visit: WWW.WINDSWEPTCENTER.NET Margaret Ruth FOG 801.575.7103. My psychic and tarot readings are a conversation with your guides.

WWW.MARGARETRUTH.COM Jeannette Smith, Psychic & Evidential Medium 435.513.7862. Bringing Heaven to Earth. Reconnect with your loved ones in Spirit. Psychic Readings. 30-minute, 60-minute, in-person, phone & small group readings available. Psychic & Evidential Mediumship classes. Located in Park City. For more info. please visit: WWW.PARKCITYPSYCHICMEDIUM.COM 2/16 Nick Stark 6/16 801.721.2779. Ogden Canyon. Shamanic energy healings/ clearings/readings/offerings/transformative work. Over 20 years experience.

NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET Suzanne Wagner DA 1/16 707.354.1019. In a world of paradox and possibility, an intelligent psychic with a sense of humor might as well be listed with the family dentist in one's day planner. Suzanne's readings are sensitive, compassionate, humorous and insightful. An inspirational speaker and healer she also teaches Numerology, Palmistry, Tarot and Channeling. WWW.SUZWAGNER.COM

URGYEN SAMTEN LING GONPA Tibetan Buddhist Temple

801.328.4629

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Intro to Tibetan Buddhism Course — Beginning Practice Course — Meditation Class — Sunday & Morning Pujas

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PSYCHOTHERAPY & PERSONAL GROWTH COACHING Christine Gentry, Transformation Coach 3/1 801.380.5459. Intuitive transformation coach would love to team up/partner with like-minded individual(s) to add value to existing services.

My focus and strengths are in areas of intuitive spiritual belief work, accessing the brainwave state to clear negative subconsicous programs.

B EGIN Y OUR M ETAMORPHASIS @ GMAIL . COM Donna Dinsdale, Integrative Health Coach 801.979.0111, 336 E. 900 S., SLC. Donna is committed to and passionate about helping you optimize your health and empowering you to live a life that is filled with joy, ease, vitality and boundless possibilities. Offering integrative health & wellness classes, work-

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shops & coaching programs. WWW.D ONNA D INSDALE .COM, DONNADINSDALE . SLC @ GMAIL . COM Life Mediator 9/16 801.438.4688, S. Salt Lake. Between you and your dreams lie the hurdles you struggle with. Let’s work together to find a peaceful resolution to a path forward.

Specializing in relationships and dating. Call now to schedule your one-one-one private session with a Life Mediator. WWW.LIFEMEDIATOR.COM, INFO @ LIFEMEIATOR . COM Linda Radford, Clarity Catalyst 3/16 801.369.5406. Do you know and trust your inner guidance? Can you feel your purpose and personal power?

Linda’s unique approach is the catalyst that guides you back to center, where clarity, truth & peace of mind are found. WWW.LINDARADFORD.COM, LINDA@LINDARADFORD.COM HYPNOSIS Holly Stokes, The Brain Trainer 6/16 801.810.9406, 1111 E. Brickyard Rd., Ste. 109, SLC. Do you struggle with mental blocks, weight, cravings, fears, lack of motivation, unhappiness or self sabotage? Find your motivation, confidence and focus for living with purpose and passion. First time clients $45. Call now.

Get Instant Motivation Free when you sign up at: WWW.THEBRAINTRAINERLLC.COM, HOLLY@THEBRAINTRAINERLLC.COM RECOVERY LifeRing Utah 2/16 LifeRing Utah meetings offer abstinence-based, peerto-peer support for individuals seeking to live in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Conversational meeting style with focus on personal growth and continued learning. Info.: WWW.LIFERING.ORG. Local meetings, please visit: WWW.LIFERINGUTAH.ORG THERAPY/COUNSELING Cynthia Kimberlin-Flanders, LPC 10/16 801.231.5916, 1399 S. 700 E., Ste. 15, SLC. Feeling out of sorts? Tell your story in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Seventeen years specializing in depression, anxiety, life-transitions, anger management, relationships and "middle-aged crazy." Most insurances, sliding scale and medication management referrals. If you've been waiting to talk to someone, wait no more.

Healing Pathways Therapy Center 3/16 435.248.2089. Clinical Director: Kristan Warnick, CMHC. 1174 E. Graystone Way (2760 S.), Ste. 8, Sugarhouse.

Integrated counseling and medical services for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship, life adjustment issues.

Focusing on clients’ innate capacity to heal and resolve past and current obstacles, rather than just cope.

Modalities include EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, feminist/multicultural. Individuals, couples, families.

WWW.HEALINGPATHWAYSTHERAPY.COM Shannon Simonelli, Ph.D., ATR 5/31/16 385.202.6477, Holladay. An integrative non-pathologizing approach, serving adolescents & adults using Art Therapy, embodied awareness/movement, brain based shifting, imagination, symbol & dialog for well-being, practical skill building and healing. Begin to feel better & live at your full potential. Holladay office or videoconference; free 20 min. consult. WWW .N EURO I MAGINAL I NSTITUTE . COM , WWW.INTEGRATIVEARTTHERAPY.ORG Jan Magdalen, LCSW 3/16 801.582.2705, 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.

Marianne Felt, CMHC, MT-BC 12/16 801.524.0560, ext. 2, 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C, SLC. Certified Mental Health Counselor, Board certified music therpist, certified Gestalt therapist, Mountain Lotus Counseling.

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Mountain Lotus Counseling 4/16 801.524.0560. Theresa Holleran, LCSW, Marianne Felt, CMHC, Mike Sheffield, Ph.D., & Sean Patrick McPeak, CSW. Learn yourself. Transform. Depth psychotherapy and transformational services for individuals, relationships, groups and communities.

WWW.MOUNTAINLOTUSCOUNSELING.COM Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, Integrative Psychiatry — NEW! 12/16 801.268.0333, f 801.268.3777, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302, SLC. Group outpatient private practice of multidisciplinary mental health professionals led by Carmela Javellana, MD, DABPN, providing comprehensive mental health and neuroscience-based services for children, adolescents and adults. Standard services plus psychospiritual coaching and pharmacogenetic and nutrigenetic testing for personalized health care. Most insurance accepted. WWW.SHININTEGRATION. COM Stephen Proskauer, MD, Integrative Psychiatry 10/16 801.631.8426. Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302, SLC. Steve is a seasoned psychiatrist, Zen priest and shamanic healer. He sees kids, teens, adults, couples and families, integrating psychotherapy and meditation with judicious use of medication to relieve emotional pain and problem behavior. Steve specializes in treatimg identity crises, LGBTQ issues and bipolar disorders. Blog: WWW .K ARMA S HRINK . COM , STEVE @ KARMASHRINK . COM Sunny Strasburg, MA, LMFT 2/16 Sunny is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in Jungian psychotherapy. She has completed training in Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy.

Sunny meets clients in person at her office in Salt Lake City. She also works with national and international clientele via video Skype.

WWW.SUNNYSTRASBURGTHERAPY.COM, SUNNYS@JPS.NET SHAMANIC PRACTICE Sarah Sifers, Ph.D., LCSW, Shamanic Practitioner 801.531.8051. Shamanic Counseling. Shamanic Healing, Minister of the Circle of the Sacred Earth. Mentoring for people called to the Shaman’s Path. Explore health or mental health issues using the ways of the shaman.

Sarah’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. 3/16 Naomi Silverstone, DSW, LCSW FOG 801.209.1095, 508 E. So. Temple, #102, SLC. Psychotherapy and Shamanic practice. Holistic practice integrates traditional and nontraditional approaches to health, healing and balance or “ayni.” Access new perceptual lenses as you reanimate your relationship with nature. Shamanic practice in the Inka tradition.

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RETAIL line goes here APPAREL, GIFTS & TREASURES Black Mountain Gemstone Jewelry: A time for gathering stones 9/16 801.359.6262, ArtSpace City Center, 230 S. 500 W., SLC. Bringing you timeless, unique jewelry with the spirit, positive energies and natural health qualities of the Earth. Handmade gemstone jewelry, quartz fountains, tumbled stones, gemstone malas, stone pottery and more. Choose from our designs or create your own custom design. Visit us online & learn more:

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Blue Boutique 10/16 DA 801.487.1807, 1383 S. 2100 E., SLC. Shopping Made Sexy. Since 1987, Blue Boutique has expanded to four locations, offering the finest in a variety of sexy lingerie, sexy shoes and sexy adult merchandise to discriminating shoppers. We’ve created comfortable, inviting environments with salespeople ready to offer friendly and creative advice. WWW.BLUEBOUTIQUE.COM Dancing Cranes Imports DA 7/16 801.486.1129, 673 E. Simpson Ave., SLC. Jewelry, clothing, incense, ethnic art, pottery, candles, chimes and much more! Visit Café Solstice for lunch, too.

WWW .D ANCING C RANES I MPORTS . COM Golden Braid Books DA 11/16 801.322.1162, 151 S. 500 E., SLC. A true sanctuary for conscious living in the city. Offerings include gifts and books to feed mind, body, spirit, soul and heart; luscious health care products to refresh and revive; and a Lifestyles department to lift the spirit. www.G OLDEN B RAID B OOKS . COM Healing Mountain Crystals DA 11/16 801.808.6442, 363 S. 500 E., #210 (east entrance), SLC. A welcoming crystal shop located one block from the “Trolley” Trax station. Offering: crystals, jewelry, essential oils, $2 sage, ¢.50 tumbled stones, Tibetan singing bowls, spa products, books, chakra healing supplies, gifts and more. We are known for our low prices. WWW .H EALING M OUNTAIN C RYSTALS . COM iconoCLAD—We Sell Your 2/16 Previously Rocked Stuff & You Keep 50% 801.833.2272. 414 E. 300 S., SLC. New and previously rocked (aka, consigned) men’s and women’s fashion, summer festival gear and locally made jewelry, clothing, crafts and decor. M-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 1p-6p.

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line goes here ORGANIZATIONS The Church of the Sacred Circle 9/16 801.330.6666, 3464 W. 3800 S., WVC. We are a local independent church of non-denominational earth based spirituality. We welcome all those who follow Paganism, Wicca, Witchcraft, Asatru, Druid, Shamanic, Eclectic and other traditions. We hold public full moon and new moon circles, monthly events, psychic faires and are family friendly. www.S ACRED C IRCLE C HURCH . COM , INFO @ SACREDCIR CLECHURCH . COM Inner Light Center Spiritual Community DA 2/16 801.462.1800, 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: 10a; WWW .I NNER L IGHT C ENTER . NET Salt Lake Buddhist Temple 12/16 801.363.4742. 100 S. 211 W., SLC. Everyone is welcome to Shin Buddhism (Pure Land). Sunday Services: 9a Meditation, 10a Dharma Family, 11a Dharma classes all ages, Asian Arts classes 12p.

Meditation Class Wed. 6:30-7:30p, all levels.

Lumbini’s Garden Buddhist Books and Gifts open Sundays. “Come as you are.” WWW.SLBUDDHIST.ORG, WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SALTLAKEBUDDHIST, WWW.MEETUP.COM/SALT-LAKE-BUDDHIST-TEMPLE Unity Spiritual Community 7/16 801.281.2400. Garden Center in Sugarhouse Park, 2100 S. 1602 E., SLC. 11:00a Sunday celebration, message, music and meditation. We teach love, peace, acceptance, and practical, everyday application of spiritual principles to help people live more abundant, joyful and meaningful lives.

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801.333.3777. 12896 Pony Express Rd., #200, Draper.

For rocks and crystals. Everything from Angels to Zen. WWW.ILOVELOTUS.COM

Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Temple 9/16 DA 801.328.4629, 740 S. 300 W., SLC. 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 .U RGYEN S AMTEN L ING . ORG

Turiya’s Gifts 2/16 DA 801.531.7823, 1569 S. 1100 E., SLC. M-F 11a-7p, Sat 11a-6p, Sun 12-5p. Turiya’s is a metaphysical gift and crystal store. We have an exquisite array of crystals and minerals, jewelry, drums, sage and sweet grass, angels, fairies, greeting cards and meditation tools.

Come in and let us help you create your sanctuary.

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Utah Eckankar 12/16 801.542.8070, 8105 S. 700 E., Sandy. Eckankar teaches you to be more aware of your own natural relationship with Divine Spirit. Many have had spiritual experiences and want to learn more about them. You will meet people with similar experiences who also wish to share how these improve our daily lives.

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FARMERS MARKETS Winter Market at Rio Grande Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St., SLC, 84101.

Every other Saturday, 10a-2p, Nov 7- Apr 23. The Winter Market at Rio Grande supports sustainable, regional agriculture; builds community; increases access to nutritious, local foods in urban areas; and educates consumers about shopping locally all year.

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INSTRUCTION Two Arrows Zen Center 3/16 DA 801.532.4975, ArtSpace, 230 S. 500 W., #155, SLC. Two Arrows Zen is a center for Zen study and practice in Utah with two location: SLC & Torrey. The ArtSpace Zendo in SLC offers daily morning meditation and a morning service and evening sit on Thursday. TAZ also offers regular day-long intensives—Day of Zen—and telecourses. WWW .T WO A RROWS Z EN . ORG

HEALTH & WELLNESS Dave’s Health & Nutrition 7/16 SLC: 801.268.3000, 880 E. 3900 S. and W. Jordan: 801.446.0499, 1817 W. 9000 S. We focus on health & holistic living through education, empowerment and high-quality products. With supplements, homeopathics, herbs, stones, books and beauty care products, we provide you with the options you need to reach your optimum health. Certified professionals also offer private consultations. WWW.DAVESHEALTH.COM

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How to prune for bumper fruit

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very year, without fail, I’m ready to declare “SPRING!” months before the calendar gives consent. Sometime in February, when a 48degree day feels like T-shirt weather, the soil peeks its dark little face out of the melting snow and immediately begins talking dirty to me. It might only be February, but this guy can no longer tolerate clean hands and confinement.

The soil isn’t quite yet ready for planting, but there are still plenty of tasks to entertain the eager gardener this time of year. February is the ideal time to prune apple and pear trees, as well as grape vines. These fruitbearing friends are just about to break their winter dormancy, and send the sap flowing back up from the roots. Soon buds will appear and lush spring growth will not be far behind. Now is the time, before those buds appear, that we want to prune.

Note: For stone fruits, such as cherries, peaches and apricots— trees that are often more susceptible to disease infection after pruning—it’s best to wait until after the buds appear, when they are in their vigorous stage of growth, to assure they have the energy to heal and defend themselves.

Fruit trees When it comes to pruning fruit trees, less is more. The goal of pruning is to coax the tree into growing a sturdy and efficient structure. This assures a healthy, well-shaped tree that provides years of abundant, easy-to-harvest fruit. Too much thoughtless hacking could cause a stress response in the tree, resulting in a flush of sucker production and very little fruit.

Annual spring pruning of fruit trees is fairly simple, providing you know what to look for. Each variety has its own unique approach to an ideal structure. Detailing the tech-

nique to training young saplings into these forms is beyond the scope of this article; however, there are some general rules for keeping mature trees healthy and productive.

When choosing which branch to cut, consider that the goal of maintenance pruning is to give each branch as much air and light as possible.

Make sure your tools are sharp and clean. Using pruning shears or a pruning saw, start by removing any branches that emerge low on the trunk or grow towards the interior rather than outward. In the canopy, be on the lookout for branches that cross one another or make contact and rub. If a limb forks with branches of equal diameter and length, select one and remove the other.

Make all cuts as flush as possible with the branch you are removing them from.

Once pruning is complete, clean up and sanitize your tools. It’s a good practice to sanitize well in between the cutting of different trees. Vinegar does a great job, and is less toxic than bleach.

Grape vines Grape vines can be trained into a number of classic forms, each of which serves a purpose based on space usage and varietal. I’ll assume that, like me, you have somewhat feral grape vines winding through your fence or arbor and the ruthless efficiency of a commercial vineyard is not required. Personally, the aesthetics and appearance of the vine is the most important consideration, and in this regard maintenance becomes more like sculpting than science. If you simply want shade, let the monster loose and put away

your pruners! If fruit production is a priority, you are going to want to structure the vine and cut it back regularly to keep it productive.

Like fruit trees, we want to make sure our vines have access to maximum airflow and light, and also make sure the nutrients don’t have to travel too far from the roots to the fruits.

Structurally speaking, our vine is made up of three parts: the trunk, the branching arms or canes and the fruit-producing spurs that come off of them. Starting with the trunk, remove suckers growing from the base of the plant. Next, limiting a vine to two or three main branching canes allows our grape to focus as much energy as possible on developing fruit. Pick the ones with the best structure and growth habit and remove the rest— unless you have an incredibly old healthy vine with a lot of main branches, in which case you may not want to abuse it by removing them.

Finally, and most important, cut back the buds and spurs. How far to cut them back every winter depends on how much fruit it produced last year. If there was little fruit, you want to cut back a lot of the spurs coming off the main branches. On the spurs that are left, limit each one to two buds. If the vine produced quite heavily, then it will be able to support quite a few spurs and you can leave more buds on each of them as well.

Clean up all of your cuttings and make sure to sanitize all of your tools. Once our pruning is attended too, it’s a great time to apply a layer of compost and mulch at the base of both our grapevines and fruit trees, but sparingly. Adding too much nitrogen results in an excess of leafy growth and poor fruit production. ◆ James Loomis is a professional grower and consultant, and teaches monthly workshops on a variety of topics related to regenerative agriculture and urban homesteading.

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SHALL WE DANCE?

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Season 50: From Revel to Regalia How a repertory company remains relevant

BY AMY BRUNVAND

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usually don’t review performances once it’s too late to go but I’m making an exception for “Revel,” last November’s show at Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT). For RDT’s 2015-2016 50th anniversary season, “Revel” tapped deeply into the roots of Utah dance.

The technical highlight was RDT alumnus William “Bill” Evans tap-dancing to live music played by 3hattrio, a band that includes Utah musician and folklorist Hal Cannon. But hands-down the most nostalgic performance was “She,” a tribute to Utah modern dance pioneer Virginia Tanner (19151979) who founded both the Tanner Dance studio and Children’s Dance Theatre.

As a parent who has sat though countless Tanner Dance recitals I had tears running down my cheeks. “She” featured multi-generational dancers performing the original Tanner method, right down to a reluctant toddler affectionately scooped into the arms of “Miss Chara” Huckins (the toddler’s mother and one of my own kids’ most beloved dance teachers).

Front and center wearing Tannerissue pastel PJs was Linda C. Smith, RDT’s executive/artistic director as well as one of the original co-founders.

“I’m glad you were there and felt the energy,” Smith tells me. “I could hardly get through the performance because of how genuine and joyous the experience

was. The fact that it transcended the stage is very dear to me.”

Smith, now in her 70s, began her dance career in the 1940s as one of “Miss Virginia’s” students, and RDT still maintains a close relationship with Tanner Dance. University of Utah Modern Dance professor Jacque Lynn Bell (herself a former Tanner Dance student) choreographed the work and Smith says Bell got the mood exactly right: “Each time was a little different, of course, because you never knew what would happen with that three-year-old,” Smith says, but she particularly enjoyed the way the young dancers, innocent of her long career, treated her as their equal on stage: “The little kids would cue me, ‘Linda! Your part is coming up.’”

It’s no accident that RDT has formed such deep roots in the community. After all, that was part of their founding mission. The company started at the University of Utah in

It’s no accident that RDT has formed such deep roots in the community.

1966 with a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation intended to “decentralize” the arts. Rather than focusing on the work of a single choreographer, RDT had a mission to preserve a repertory (like a dance museum) as well as to support the creation of new work.

Virginia Tanner thought Utah would be an ideal place for such a project, and the new company deliberately hired dancers who had been through Tanner’s program or other programs at the

University of Utah. As a result, Tanner’s philosophy of creative teaching also became part of the RDT mission.

Nowadays it’s hard to imagine Salt Lake City without RDT. Besides modern dance performances, the company offers programs like the Ring-Around-the Rose series to introduce children to the performing arts; RDT Community School with classes from hip-hop to African dance; Arts-in-Education programs for thousands of Utah K-12 students; and workshops and master classes for dancers of all kinds.

RDT was a catalyst behind building the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (can you imagine downtown without it?), and the company is constantly looking for ways to get people from the community onstage. “What distinguishes us from other companies is, every season we try to find a way to build community,” says Smith. “This year we’re doing a project with the Utah Youth Symphony—200 young players—and also with dance students from the University of Utah. We try to find ways to make dance a valid part of the community experience. That’s where dance originated and I believe that’s still the most important quality a dance company should have.”

Fifty years is a charismatic birthday, so of course there is going to be a party. The 50th anniversary gala and performance, Regalia, will be held February 20, 2016 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Smith describes the event as “like Charette on steroids.” In Charette, choreographers engaged in a semi-serious (and frequently hilarious) competition for the title of Iron Choreographer, while audience members voted with their wallets for their favorite (and were strongly encouraged to bribe the judges).

For Regalia, the prize is real, if still crowd-sourced. RDT has invited four distinguished alumni to compete. They get four hours to create a dance and the audience favorite will get a commission to create a new dance for the company next season. The competitors are Francisco Gella (RDT 1996-98), David

Marchant (RDT 1989-91), Marina Harris (RDT choreographer & costumer 197696) and Andy Noble (RDT 1998-2004).

The goal of Regalia is to raise money, of course, but Smith says it’s more than that, since “the audience will be a part of the artistic process.” Her intention is to hold a party where 50 years of dancers, choreographers and audience members re-unite to celebrate the past and create something new for the future, very much in the sprit of RDT. “Dance” can be very magical and very powerful, Smith says. “Why doesn’t everybody know that?”

Regalia, February 20 Rose Wagner, 138 W 300 S, SLC

$50 (Gala tickets, $150, also include 5:30 pm cocktails and 6:30 pm dinner) ARTTIX.ARTSALTLAKE.ORG 7:30 pm Regular ticket holders arrive.

All audience members are invited to watch final touches of choreography in studios, peruse silent auction items and opportunity drawings, and enjoy signature cocktails, wine & beer.

8:00 pm Performance. All pieces are performed in the Jeanne Wagner Theatre. Audience will “vote with their wallet” using paddles live in the theatre to decide which choreographer will be awarded with a new commission for RDT next season.

9:00 pm After Party. All are welcome up on to the stage for dancing with the Joe Muscolino Band (and dessert!).

Feb. 3: City Art Presents Lynn Kilpatrick and Joel Long. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 So. 7-9pm. HTTP://ON.FB.ME/1NXA6SW Feb. 3: Melissa Block Live, 7p. Join NPR correspondent for a live discussion. $25 each. @ Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. 138 E. 300 S. KUER.org Feb 4-6: The Vagina Monologues. Eve Ensler’s play is a compilation of over 200 interviews with women who describe their attitudes toward their own sexuality. Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College.

7:30pm. $10.

Feb. 4: Solving Climate Change with Clean Energy: Years of Living Dangerously, a free film screening at 7p. @ The Main City Library.

The film explores issues of climate change and will follow with a speaker and panel. 210 E. 400 S. SLCGOV.COM/SLCGREEN Feb. 4: The Travelin’ McCourys @ The State Room, 8p. w/ special guests. 21+. $21. 638 S. State. THESTATEROOM.COM Feb. 5: Dubwise presents ROOMATE with Darkside, illoom @ Urban Lounge. 9p. $5.

21+. 241 S. 500 E. THEURBANLOUNGESLC.COM Feb. 5: Jung Society Presents Friday Evening Sacred Marriage event @ Libby Gardner Concert Hall. 7:30-9:30p. Delight in an evening with famous mystic and poet Andrew Harvey!

The evening lecture will be dedicated to a vision of the sacred marriage drawn from Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, and Sufi sources. $20-100. 1375 Presidents Circle. JUNGUTAH.COM Feb. 5: UMOCA museumwide opening exhibits reception. 7p. New exhibitions throughout the entire museum including Ideologue, David Brothers’ Rolithica, Yoshua Okón’s Oracle, local artist Andrew Moncrieff’s A Strange Feeling, and artist-in-residence Paul Crow. Refreshments and drinks. Donation.

200 S. West Temple. UTAHMOCA.ORG Feb. 6: 2016 Samba Queen Contest @ DF Dance Studios. 8-11p. The 7th annual Samba Queen Contest, a Brazilian dance party and competition. 16+. $20 in adv. $30 at door.

2978 S. State. SAMBAFOGO.COM Feb. 6: We are Yoga’s Community Yoga Day celebrating the one year anniversary of a new location with pay what you can day. 8a12p. 2645 E Parleys Way. WEAREYOGASLC.COM Feb. 6: Seed Swap @ Sorenson Unity Center.

Time to start prepping for next year’s planting season. Swap, buy or take seeds and enjoy a class. 4p. 1383 S. 900 West.

WASATCHGARDENS.ORG Feb. 6: Reinventing Radio – An Evening with Ira Glass, creator and host of NPR’s “This American Life” talks about the transformation of journalism and storytelling. 7p. The George S. & Delores Eccles Center for the Performing Arts Park City. $25-75.

ECCLESCENTER.ORG Feb. 7: Michael Dowd Sermon. 10:30am.

Michael Dowd is an evolutionary eco-theologian, pro-future evangelist and the author of Thank God for Evolution. Free. 6876 Highland Dr. Cottonwood Heights. SVUUS.ORG Feb. 8: Crossroads Urban Center Gospel Extravaganza! @ Calvary Baptist Church.

6:30p-8:30p. Cost: two non-perishable food items or an item to benefit the thrift store.

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Feb 9: Sweets for your Foodie Lover. 6:308:30pm. Discover, taste and make simple Valentine treats.Taught by Nicole deVaney of Iron & Salt Studio. Free. Real Foods Market, 2209 E. Highland Dr.

Feb. 11: Salt Lake Film Society New Volunteer Orientation. 6 p.-6:45 p. @ Broadway Center Cinemas. Learn how to get involved with the Film Society. Email: ERINEMERSON@SALTLAKEFILMSOCIETY.ORG

Feb. 9: In the Shadow of the Moon, documentary. 7p. This film allows the surviving crew members from each Apollo mission the unique opportunity to recount their memories of those missions in their own words.

Vintage, original NASA film footage offers a tantalizing glimpse of this extraordinary era.

Post-film discussion. Free. Main City Library, 210 E. 400 S. UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG

Feb. 12: An evening with Venerable Acharya Lama Orgyen Zangpo @ The Yoga Center. 7p. Realizing wisdom and peace through positive thinking. $15 suggested donation. 4689 S. Holladay Blvd.

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Feb. 9: ARTLandish: Mark Brest van Kempen, lecture. 7p. Discussion of the influence of Land Art in his work, which uses the landscape itself as sculptural material. Free.

Marriott Library, 295 S. 1500 E. UMFA. UTAH.EDU/ARTLANDISH Feb. 10: Autism in Love, documentary. 7p.

Explore the lives of four adults with an autism spectrum disorder as they pursue and manage romantic relationships. Free. 210 E. 300 S. Rose Wagner. UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG

Feb. 12: Buddha Nature and the Four Noble Truths @ The Yoga Center. 7p. $15 donation suggested. 4689 S. Holladay Blvd. Contact Joe: SALTLAKEBUDDHAPATH@GMAIL.COM. YOGAUTAH.COM Feb 13: Make Love to Your God. Learn the difference between creative sex and destructive sex. How to teach your man to please you. The power of your pelvic floor. And plenty more! Taught by Nicole deVaney and Angel Mickelle.11am-1pm. Iron & Salt Studio, 1307 S 900 E. $38-42. WWW.IRONANDSALT.COM. Feb. 13: Sound Bath Experience @ The Dancing Crane Imports. 1p & 5p. Sound med-

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Feb. 10: Streetlight Woodpecker @ Salt Lake Acting Company. 12p. 168 West 500 North.

SALTLAKEACTINGCOMPANY.COM Feb. 10: Mark Hummel’s Golden State Lone Star Blues Revue @ The State Room, 8p. w/ The Blues Survivors. 21+. $17. 638 S. State.

THESTATEROOM.COM Feb. 10: Science Night Live: Oranges, Honeycombs and Image Segmentation @ Keys on Main. 5:30p. Talk by Braxton Osting, Asst. Professor of Mathematics, U of U. Free.

21+. 242 Main St. SCIENCE.UTAH.EDU Feb. 10: Unraveling the Unknown: 21st Century Explorers @ Kingsbury Hall. Spend an evening with astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly. 7p. NHMU.UTAH.EDU Feb. 10: David Bowie Tribute Night! @ Urban Lounge. 8p. 21+. Free. 241 S. 500 E. THEURBANLOUNGESLC.COM Feb. 11: Unbranded, documentary. 7p. A story following 4 men and 16 mustangs on a 3,000 mile journey from Mexico to Canada to inspire adoption of mustangs. Free. Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 W. UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG Feb 11: Westminster College’s Poetry Series, 7p. Readings by Marianne Boruch and Brandon Sonn, part of the Anne Newman Sutton Weeks Poetry Series. Free. Bill and Vieve Gore Auditorium, 1840 S. 1300 E. WESTMINSTERCOLLEGE.EDU

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241 S. 500 E. THEURBANLOUNGESLC.COM Feb. 13: Where Is My Love? 2p. @ Mestizo’s Coffee. The event will change the way you think about love and relationships and give you powerful tools. $15/$10 adv. 613 W. No. Temple. MESTIZOCOFFEEHOUSE.COM Feb. 13: Salt Lake Symphony’s 30th Annual Vienna Ball @ The U of U Ballroom. 8p-12a.

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After decades of war and an oppressive Taliban regime, four Afghan photojournalists face the realities of building a free press in a country left to stand on its own. Free. Main City Library, 210 E. 400 S. UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG Feb. 16: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour @ Kingsbury Hall. 7p. Go on a big-screen expedition to exotic landscapes, learn about remote cultures and be inspired to explore the world outside. Adventure, environmental and cultural films. Free. 201 Presidents Circle. BANFFCENTER.CA Feb. 16: Cyberspace in Peace and War. 7p.

David Fidler examines threats of cyberspace with international law, cybersecurity and national security. Free. Bill and Vieve Gore Auditorium, 1840 S. 1300 E. WestminsterCollege.edu Feb. 17: Stephen Kellogg @ The State Room.

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Stemming the latest epidemic

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BY CHARLOTTE BELL

e’ve all seen it.

Chances are if you have a smart phone you’ve done it, maybe a whole lot. That is, you bend your head forward to text, surf, shop, socialize, whatever, on your smart phone.

Other than the possiTwist: Jathara Parivartanasana bility of running into (Revolved Belly Pose) things while you simultaneously walk and stare at your phone, or the possidesigned to allow easy flexion, rotability of causing a car accident, it tion and lateral bending. The thodoesn’t seem to be too dangerous, racic spine is designed for only a right? Think again. The simple act minimal degree of extension (back of staring at your phone is probably bending). contributing to present or future neck problems.

In fact, Text Neck is a bona fide syndrome. Google it. Articles from WebMD and The Washington Post can give you more details.

When your spine is in a neutral position with your head resting atop your neck, your head weighs 10-12 pounds. Our spines are designed to bear this weight, no problem. For every 10 degrees you flex your neck forward, your head exerts more weight on your neck. At a 60-degree angle, the farthest your neck can flex forward, your head exerts 60 pounds of force on the cervical spine. The effect of the constant weight on the delicate cervical vertebrae can, over time, reverse the curve or your cervical spine, causing pain and disc dysfunction.

In addition, most people hunch their shoulders forward while they’re looking at their phones. This increases the kyphosis (convex curve) in your thoracic spine, increasing the possibility of developing a slumped Lateral: posture, which will aggravate your Talasana neck problems even further. In addi(Palm Tree tion, habitual hunching cuts off your Pose) access to the upper lobes of your lungs and can decrease your lung capacity up to 30%.

Habitual hunching cuts off your access to the upper lobes of your lungs and can decrease your lung capacity up to 30%.

Yoga has a remedy!

Mobilizing your thoracic spine in directions other than flexion (bending forward) can help alleviate text neck. The thoracic spine’s facet joints (the joints that connect the vertebrae with each other) are

For your anti-Text Neck practice, I’d suggest beginning with some twists and lateral bends since they are easy ways to mobilize your thoracic spine and therefore, your cervical spine. This will make whatever degree of back bending is possible for you much easier.

Many yoga poses can help reverse the effects of Text Neck; I’ll share three of my favorites: Lateral: Talasana (Palm Tree Pose) Stand with your feet hips-width apart. Raise your arms toward the sky. Grab your right wrist with your left hand and stretch to the left.

Move around if you like. Breathe and relax. Switch sides. This is a great pose to do periodically when you’re sitting at a computer for long stretches.

Twist: Jathara Parivartanasana (Revolved Belly Pose) Start lying on a yoga mat or blanket. Draw your knees gently into your chest so that your lumbar spine is still curving away from the floor. Release your legs to the right side. Rest your legs and feet on the floor. Breathe and relax. The twist the other direction.

Backbend: Matsyasana with Blocks (Supported Fish Pose) Line up two yoga blocks on a mat. Sit in front of your blocks so that when you lie back, the block closest to you is somewhere toward the bottom of your rib cage. Feel free to scoot away from the blocks if you feel the edge of the block digging into your back, so that the edge of the block is higher up on your spine. You can also place a blanket over the edge to soften it. If your head is tilting back (with your chin higher than your forehead), place another folded blanket under your head. Relax and enjoy. Breathe deeply. Stay for a few minutes. ◆ Charlotte Bell has been practicing yoga since 1982. She is the author of several yoga-related books and founder of Mindful Yoga Collective in Salt Lake City.

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Learn Yourself. Transform.

Safety is overrated

BY SUZANNE WAGNER

Osho Zen Tarot: Morality, Intensity, Moment to Moment Medicine Cards: Squirrel, Mountain Lion, Beaver Mayan Oracle: Akbal, Kan Ancient Egyptian Tarot: Queen of Swords, 2 of Wands, The Devil Aleister Crowley Deck: Queen of Wands, Ruin, Change Healing Earth Tarot: 4 of Rainbows, 10 of Wands, 2 of Rainbows Words of Truth: Shame, Purity, Female

D

o you feel like you are building a bridge but the materials are either not showing up or are defective in some way?

Welcome to the club. You have weathered the first storm of 2016, which was the Mercury Retrograde in January with Jupiter also going retrograde so I am sure in January there were many small bumps and irritations. I know all of us wish that some of this intensity would slow down for just a moment but the situations in life are altering so quickly that, midstep, you have to readjust so you don’t fall down. That makes everyone feel a bit off center and uncertain. But we might as well get used to being a little bit uncomfortable for the next seven months. The swings of extremes are becoming the norm.

It’s interesting that in the Mayan Oracle we have two archetypes in sequence, Akbal and Kan. Akbal is like the dark, deep, and fertile ground, and Kan is the seed preparing to sprout. So, as darkness before the dawn, we are preparing to open to a new possibility.

The weakness suggested by these cards is that you can become too self-critical, too internal, and too afraid of change.

But change is all there is in life. When you refuse to change, you begin to die.

Right now the mirrors are very close

to your face. The upsets and triggers that set you off mirror your disowned patterns. That’s why Akbal dominates the energies right now. February is all about embracing your inner shadow processes to learn from their gifts. Not an easy task when the ground beneath you feels unstable.

This is a month when insecurities are clearly on the surface. You doubt your choices and you doubt the reasoning behind them. The bottom line is that you do not feel safe.

But safety is overrated. Being safe often means being in a box and not coming out. Well, the box is soaked and the sides are bending and beginning to collapse, so it’s no longer safe in that box, anyway.

This is where movement is better than no movement. Creative processes are messy and fraught with unseen circumstances and outcomes. But seeds sprout (Kan). You can’t turn back.

Really, it’s not as bad as your mind makes it out to be.

Outside the fear you’ve been holding onto so tightly is family, connection and love. The storm is over if you let go.

Discover what’s beyond the mind’s distorted window.

Smash that image of guilt, shame or not being enough. Just go forward into the purity of your being, trusting that it is enough.

Be brave. Lead yourself into the fertile transforming fires. Nothing your mind tells you is correct. Feel with your heart and move your body in the direction that it’s magnetically drawn toward. You are thirsting for new experiences. You are feeling bored with your old self. You long for a new way to perceive reality. Take the risk. Open to what shows itself to you and let something besides your mind lead you onward. ◆

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BY DIANE OLSON FEB 1 The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a colder than usual February, with an average temperature of 33F and snow the last two weeks.

FEB 2 Groundhog Day/ Imbolc/Winter Cross-Quarter Day. Today is the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, and a day long associated with purification rites and the first stirrings of spring.

FEB 3 Researchers recently discovered that mealworms can get all the nutrition they need from Styrofoam, and turn it into environmentally friendly worm poop.

FEB 4 Cold symptoms are actually caused by your immune system’s reaction to the virus, so a dreadful cold is the product of a strong immune system, not a weak one. A single cough can contain as many as two hundred million individual virus particles. And it takes only 1-30 particles to become infected.

FEB 5 This month’s birthstone, amethyst, is a purple variety of quartz. The name comes from the Greek a (“not”) and methustos (“to intoxicate”), as the ancient Greeks and Romans believed that it protected against drunkenness. Thus, amethyst cups were popular with heavy drinkers.

FEB 6 Look low to the southeast just before dawn; there’s a gorgeous conjunction of Mercury, Venus and the

waning crescent Moon. Mercury is only about the size of the continental U.S., so with Pluto downgraded to dwarf planet status, it’s the smallest planet in our solar system.

FEB 7 If you haven’t already, inventory and test your vegetable seeds, and order new ones.

Place 10 seeds between layered paper towels; keep them warm and moist. If less than six germinate, replace them.

FEB 8 NEW MOON. Chinese New Year:

FEB 11 Pansies get a bad rap.

Far from being the sissies of the flower kingdom, they’re actually the hardiest, able to withstand snow and cold. In fact, Margaret Mitchell originally named the strongwilled heroine of Gone with the Wind Pansy, but changed it to Scarlett just before the book went to print.

FEB 12 Lincoln’s birthday. In 1861, President Lincoln sent this message to Brigham Young, regarding his hope that the Mormons would support his government, and his decision to ignore their practice of polygamy: “You go back and tell Brigham

Year of the Monkey.

Neal Cassady, Beat movement muse and provocateur, was born in Salt Lake City on this day in 1926.

FEB 9 Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday.

It’s likely that Mardi Gras, like Valentine’s Day, evolved from the pre-Roman festival Lupercalia, a weird, violent, drunken event involving sacrifices and sacrificial whippings.

FEB 10 The Winter Circle is an asterism (recognizable star pattern that isn’t a constellation) of bright stars, with Sirius at the bottom and Capella at the top, and bright red Betelgeuse in the center.

Young that if he will let me alone, I will let him alone.”

FEB 13 If the ground is mostly clear of snow, you can start pulling perennial weeds and adding compost to garden beds.

FEB 14 Valentine’s Day/Lupercalia.

The Feast of St. Valentine was first established in 496 AD to honor an obscure martyred priest.

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FEB 15 FIRST QUARTER MOON. President’s Day. Twenty-two sitting presidents have visited Utah.

FEB 16 Look for Jupiter, now the brightest planet visible.

This is the beginning of prime time viewing for Jupiter and its moons.

FEB 17 Time to start seeds indoors for coldhardy vegetables, including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mizuna, mustard greens, parsley, peas, radishes, spinach and turnips.

FEB 18 Trees in a forest are connected by a “wood-wide web” of underground mycorrhizal fungi. It enables them to warn one another of insect attacks and disease, and to deliver nitrogen, carbon and water to neighbors in need.

FEB 19 Every cat’s nose has unique ridges and markings.

It’s the feline version of a fingerprint.

FEB 20 Now through April: Prune evergreen, summer-flowering and nonflowering deciduous shrubs, and fruit, evergreen and deciduous trees. It’s also time to trim ornamental grasses, and thin berry bushes and climbing roses if you didn’t last fall.

FEB 21 Watch for Mourning Cloak butterflies coming out of hibernation on warm days to soak up sunlight and feed on sap.

FEB 22 FULL SNOW MOON. Graupel is a round, soft, crumbly, opaque, pea-sized snow pellet, formed when ice crystals

fall through supercooled cloud droplets.

FEB 23 It’s mating season for coyotes and foxes.

FEB 24 Look for blooming snowdrops, crocus and violets, and primrose, daffodils and hyacinth poking their heads above ground. The violet was the emblem of both Aphrodite and her son Priapus.

FEB 25 Song sparrows, tufted titmice, house finches, mourning doves, canyon wrens, bluebirds, meadowlarks and redwinged blackbirds are beginning to sing. Houseflies are hatching.

FEB 26 Scientists have confirmed that, because of climate change, spring is arriving 14 days earlier in most parts of North America.

FEB 27 Because plants are blooming earlier, animals that follow traditional migration schedules are going hungry.

Only those able to reset their internal clocks are surviving and passing on the new genetic information.

FEB 28 If the ground is thawing, you can start planting and transplanting deciduous bushes and trees. Also, put a bucket over rhubarb plants now and you’ll get an earlier crop.

FEB 29 It takes Earth approximately 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds to circle once around the Sun. Those extra hours and minutes add up, so Leap Years are needed to keep the Gregorian calendar in sync with tropical year. Julius Caesar originally decreed that any year evenly divisible by 4 would be a leap year, but that created too many. Now, a leap year must be evenly divisible by 4, but not by 100, unless it’s also divisible by 400. Yeah, I’m confused, too. ◆ Diane Olson is an author, content strategist at MRM\McCann and long-time CATALYST writer.

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