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Contents 12 YOUTHS STEP UP TO THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE

Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

15 BE HEARD.

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15 WHAT DID YOU DO ONCE YOU KNEW?

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17 NATURAL CHILDBIRTH

19 THE IMPORTANCE OF TUMMY TIME

21 LOSE YOURSELF TO FIND YOURSELF

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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.

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Mennonite Sale for World Peace

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by Doyle Ward ou have more than 55,000 thoughts each day. Many are the same thoughts over and over again. Every single one is an affirmation; this also includes everything that you say. By reducing your negative thoughts and words and increasing the positive ones, you can reshape your life. Expecting a better day helps to create a better life. The only place we have to take action or make changes is the present. There are basically two kinds of thoughts. Those that work for you and those that work against you. Positive affirmations are statements that help keep your thoughts on track so you can create the life that you want and deserve.

My thoughts are focused in ways that empower me. The only thing that you are guaranteed in life is this moment. Working with positive affirmations can radically change your mindset. Say them and write them repeatedly with the feeling that they are your truth. You have the power to make great changes in yourself and the world. I know this is true because I have made huge changes in my life by changing my thoughts. Doyle Ward is a successful life coach, workshop leader and lecturer in the field of personal development and intuition. Listen to him live on inflowradio.com each Wednesday at 1 p.m. CT. See ad on page 15.

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elief Sales” are a Mennonite tradition across Canada and the United States, with annual sales at fair grounds from Pennsylvania to Kansas drawing crowds in the thousands. Staple activities at those multi-day sales usually include a live auction of quilts, woodworking, and sometimes farm implements; there’s almost always a dizzying array of baked goods, often served with homemade ice cream; and craft supply stalls keep local crafters and quilters supplied with patterns, materials, and inspiration into the next year. The traditional name comes from the whole point of these sales - to raise money for Mennonite Central Committee and their peace-making and relief efforts around the world. In Houston, our sale is smaller, and we’ve added an urban spin to the traditional Relief Sale. Known as the “Texas Mennonite Sale and Auction for World Relief ” for its first 28 years, it was renamed the “Mennonite Sale for World Peace” for the 29th event in 2018, because “world peace” seems to be a more widely recognizable idea than “world relief ”, even though they essentially mean the same thing. This year, the Houston Peace Sale will feature: Craft Market, Bakery, Ten Thousand Villages, Turkish pottery & ceramics, A 2nd Cup coffee, food & snacks, live auction of quilts, silent auction, books & games, “My Coins Count” (spare change for world peace projects). Come along and see what you think: Saturday, November 3, 2-7pm. Houston Mennonite Church, 1231 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055. More info at PeaceSale.org or Facebook.com/HoustonPeaceSale.

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“Adventures in Faith: Discover the Power within You”

Journey That Will Change Your Life Forever! Infinite power resides within each of us. The power to heal our bodies, our relationships, and our finances. You have the power to transform your experience of living from struggle and suffering, to freedom and joy. This series is based on the book “Discover the Power Within You,” by Eric Butterworth. Sunday, October 7: Join us as Guest Speaker, Rev. Karen Russo leads us into Week 3 of this powerful series. Sunday Morning Services with Rev. Russo - 9am and 11am. Unity of Houston Sanctuary. Come connect with us as Rev. Karen Russo presents this week’s theme, “Your Thought is Your Choice.” Let’s explore the spiritual freedoms and human frustrations Rev. Karen Russo we encounter when we discover just how powerful we truly are. We’ll enjoy a fresh look at Jesus’ teachings in the Beatitudes and choose the dominant attitudes we want to empower now. Sunday Afternoon Workshop with Rev. Karen Russo, “Discover the Power…In Your Money”. 1:30 – 3:30pm. Unity of Houston Pyramid. Too many long-time spiritual seekers struggle with lingering fear, overwhelm, guilt, and upset with money. These challenges, even when subtle, squelch our spirit, block our creativity, and diminish our power. In this interactive workshop, Rev. Karen Russo, author of The Money Keys, shares spiritual principles and teaches practical tools including:

Rev. Karen Russo, MBA, is the leader of the global Money Keys Community and the award-winning author of The Money Keys: Unlocking Peace, Freedom and Real Financial Power, with testimonies from her teachers Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, Katherine Woodward Thomas, T. Harv Eker, and a foreword by Bob Proctor. With her unusual experience as an MBA from Columbia University, an accomplished corporate trainer, a top-selling salesperson and an ordained Centers for Spiritual Living minister, Karen shares insights from 25 years of success in secular and spiritual realms. Continue the journey with us as Senior Minister, Michael Gott and the Unity of Houston ministerial team lead us in the remaining weeks of this spiritual adventure! Sundays at 9am and 11am, and Wednesdays at 7pm, through the week of November 4. Week of October 14 – The Forgotten Art of Prayer Week of October 21 – The Laws of Living and Being Week of October 28 – Forgiveness and Healing Week of November 4 – The Great Demonstration Special Taize service on Wednesday, October 10, led by the Unity of Houston ministers at 7–8pm, Unity of Houston Pyramid. Come experience a time of deep renewal and connection to Spirit through quiet meditation and contemplative readings. Are you ready to transform your life? Join us! Unity of Houston, 2929 Unity Drive, Houston, TX 77057. UnityHouston.org. See ad on page 30.

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Authentic Power by Rev. Michael Gott - Senior Minister, Unity of Houston was watching my six-year old daughter Micah playing with her toys a couple of weeks ago. She was taking her little animal and people figures and lining them up according to some exacting system in her mind. I could feel how calming and affirming this activity was for her. What you need to know about this child is that she is a BIG personality. She has strong opinions and desires on how things should be, and when life doesn’t happen according to her plan, well…it’s not pretty. She requires a lot of patience and strong guidance from her parents. I know she feels powerless a lot. This simple activity of lining up her Rev. Michael Gott toys restored her sense of authority and volition in her firstgrader world. Many times, when we observe people on a control or power trip, it’s a grown-up version of the same thing. Most of us have done it from time to time. When we feel out of control or stymied by circumstances, we have a need to exert some power. And as long as we don’t try to control other people, it can be just fine. Organize the closet. Clean out the junk drawer. These are positive ways to reestablish a sense of order and direction. But…what if we’re truly not meant to be in control? What if we are intended to flow with life, rather than decide and direct everything? Someone recently sent me a James Taylor song to listen to. It’s called Up From Your Life. Here’s the lyric that caught me: There’s a river running under your feet, under this house, under this street. Straight from the heart, ancient and sweet, on its way back home. What if we can trust Life? Allow ourselves to relinquish the need to know and control, and just be. And let others be, too. The longer I’m on this spiritual path, the more I know that I don’t have to know everything. We are exquisitely cared for by the Spirit that gave us breath. There is an authentic spiritual power that lifts and guides us through life, and if we are quiet enough, we can feel it. Everything is OK, even when we can’t see it right now.

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Yoga for Stress Reduction by Laura Webster

Understanding and reducing stress has become paramount in terms of caring for our bodies and minds. Numerous studies have now shown that stress can be a factor behind many of the major diseases that people face today. It is more crucial than ever that we include habits and practices in our daily lives that promote and improve our health and our spiritual growth. The pressures of life demand our attention and we need to take responsibility for creating wellbeing in our lives.

ncreasing research in the health fields have indicated that stress-reducing techniques found in yoga are not only powerful but also significant. Yoga literally means union and if we practice with honest intent, we begin to become sensitive to all of life around us. Yoga can bring us a sense of freedom – freedom from pain, freedom from fear, freedom of aggravation and freedom from a sense of isolation. Yoga can be so much more than physical relief. As we observe each posture with mindful awareness, yoga asanas become a “meditation in action” as B.K.S. Iyengar explains it. The breathing serves not only to improve the function of the immune cells of the body but it is also a tool for keeping us present. Remaining in a present state can free us from unpleasant memories of the past and worrying about the future. Practiced responsibly and with knowledge, yoga can be a healing companion for anyone in any condition. Knowing what the poses and breath techniques can do for us empowers us.

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~Thomas L. Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?” In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives. In Kansas, where six teenagers are

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

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

Girl Up!

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gration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C. She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor. “Within our current political climate, it is more important than ever to use your voice, no matter who you are, where you live and whatever you identify as,” says Jiang.

Running for Governor

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

Zero Waste

Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own

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reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items. “I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away. I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme. Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

A Revolution in Education

Earth Child Institute

Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel. A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

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Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old. Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future.

“Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

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Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for youth rights and action on climate change. Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice. Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands. It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting

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Be Heard. Make a Difference. by Jadyn Turner

As young adults and teens, we need to start taking action on issues where we want to see something changed. We can’t just look at these issues and say someone else will do it. We were given a voice so now as teens need to use it, especially on issues that affect us more than they affect adults such as school shootings. We have to stop school shootings nationwide because we are the ones sitting in the classrooms not knowing if we are safe. We are the ones that go to school every day to get a good

education. We don’t go to school to worry about whether or not we will come home that day or see our parents again. We are the ones in the classrooms, so we need to be the ones to make the change. There are so many things that you can do on the school safety issue in your community such as starting a Dream Team club for school safety in your own school by going to MakeOurSchoolsSafe.org/ dream-team. This organization was started by my cousin’s mom after my cousin Alyssa was killed in the Parkland shooting. Established organizations can help you work toward school safety just by going to the meetings and sharing your opinions. Another super easy thing that you can do is talk to your friends and spread the word on issues that are important to you. We need to use our voices and be heard. Speak out or get on the computer. There are so many ways that you can be part of the change for whatever you feel needs to be fixed in this world. We have the power to change the world with one click or post. It’s so easy for you to make your opinion heard loud and clear but you have to be willing to share. Once you share what you think, people will start to ask questions and you can help them to understand, as educating people is the first step to change. If you don’t know a lot about something that you are interested in seeing changed, then ask or look it up so you can start being part of the solution. Whether you are interested in the environment, gun control, poverty or school safety, we all have the power to make a difference. So go out and change the world. When we speak in numbers, adults will listen.

It’s 3:23 in the morning and I’m awake because my great-great grandchildren won’t let me sleep my great-great grandchildren ask me in dreams What did you do while the planet was plundered? What did you do when the Earth was unraveling? Surely you did something when the seasons started failing? As the mammals, reptiles and birds were all dying? Did you fill the streets with protest when democracy was stolen? What did you do once you knew?

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atural Birth, you may be considering it but with so many amazing resources throughout Houston you might not know where to start. How you choose to birth is very personal and must be respected. What is important is that every new mother and family is celebrated, supported and cared for during their pregnancy, birth and postpartum stages. Whether you are a pregnant woman seeking a medicated vaginal birth, a cesarean section birth or a natural/instinctive birth, you are fortunate to have a plethora of great care providers and birth workers who will help you navigate through your pregnancy and birth with ease and comfort. With so many options available why are pregnant mothers opting for a natural birth? Many women choose to birth naturally to avoid what is known as the cascade of interventions that may occur in a more medicated birth. It is known that medications such as pitocin and anesthesia a woman receives during the birth crosses the placenta and may affect the unborn child, not only that but narcotics come with side effects that are not always clearly made known to the laboring woman in the heat of the moment. Women who do experience a natural or medication-free birth report the following benefits: Easier recovery in their postpartum, better bonding with baby, better breastfeeding journey, less risks of side effects from medications, faster mobility after the birth, better mobility during the birth, less trauma or damage to the body, lower costs with regards to billing and a more alert newborn in the immediate aftermath of birth.

If your aim is to have a natural or instinctive birthing experience you may be inundated with lots of great advice and maybe some not so great advice too. So, where to start? The first thing I will suggest to all my families once they decide on the natural birthing experience they desire is to find a care provider that is supportive and experienced in attending natural births. MIDWIFE For many pregnant women, a midwife is the preferred option when seeking a primary care provider. Midwives are professionally trained and licensed medical professionals who tend to women during their pregnancy, births and postpartum recoveries. “National research shows that midwives achieve the same outcomes as physicians without disrupting the natural birth process as often. Research also shows that midwives have reduced cesarean section rates by more than 50% with no compromise in safety. In fact, care from midwives has significantly lower rates of induced labor, episiotomies, and forceps births. Midwives are most actively involved in a woman’s preparation for childbirth. That kind of support reduces the length of labor, avoids unnecessary interventions and improves birth outcomes. Midwifery care is proven to be safe!” (Source: http://houstonmidwives.org/what-is-a-midwife) Midwives may attend births in hospitals, homes and free-standing birth centers. Besides the excellent level of care and personalized attention every family will receive, the sheer flexibility of where midwives can attend births is one of the reasons they are so

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beloved and highly sought after. Midwives can also care for women who are wishing to enjoy the benefits of a water birth. Water births are known to offer a woman more comfort during her labor as the buoyancy encourages or promotes improved blood circulation, less pain, lower blood pressure and in some cases more efficient contractions over all. OBGYN Whether it is for medical or personal reasons, a pregnant woman may choose an OBGYN to care for her during her pregnancy and birth. An OBGYN attends births in hospitals but cannot attend a water birth. They work within the restrictions of the hospital they are contracted through, if a natural birth is the goal, as with any care provider, it is incredibly important to interview your OBGYN and choose one that is fully supportive of your birthing wishes. You may benefit from knowing their cesarean section and induction rates as well as the hospitals CS and induction rates too. You may also want to know how supportive the labor and delivery personnel are in the hospital you will be birthing in. Are they well trained and experienced in natural birth? Do they promote movement in labor, mothers desire to eat in labor or mothers desire to birth in a position comfortable for her and her baby etc. We have great OBGYN’s in Houston, you may have to do some work and find them, but the effort will be worth it. DOULA A doula is a birth attendant or support person who offers the mother physical and emotional support during her pregnancy and birth. A well trained or experienced doula can lend a wealth of knowledge to any birthing experience or environment. They may present many massage and comfort techniques to the birthing woman, they will help the mother in and out of various laboring and birthing positions as well as help the partner to better support the mother. A doula knows that their role is not to replace the partner but to enhance the couples birthing experience and help them together, welcome their baby in joy and comfort. After having the support of a doula during a birth, many families report a better overall experience and come away from their births feeling strong and empowered as they enter into parenthood. Dr. John H Kennell is quoted as having said “If 18

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tor, a professionally trained and certified prenatal massage therapist, a prenatal yoga class, reiki sessions and so on. Joining a pregnancy group in your area will give you a better scope of local resources and activities to take part in that will help you on

CHILDBIRTH CLASSES With your care provider and your doula secured you will now want to consider educating yourself on everything birth related. Houston has an abundance of great quality and evidenced based childbirth education options. Methods such as The Bradley Method, Christian Faith Based , Birth Boot Camp, and HypnoBirthing to mention a few, are widely available throughout the Houston area, as are independently formed and run childbirth classes. Private classes are offered but will vary from method to method and instructor to instructor. Do your research, investigate them all and decide on a method of preparation that will align with your beliefs and birthing goals. Great care providers love a well educated family, there is less work for the care provider to do and you will stand a better chance of achieving the birthing outcome you desire as you will ahead of time know all your options going into the birthing day. Education is key and a well educated family is essential. Along with a great birthing team and education behind you, there are many other components to a wonderful birthing experience. Preparing the body and mind for the upcoming birth is incredibly important not only for the laboring woman but for the unborn child too. Pregnant women would hugely benefit from the services of a Webster-certified chiroprac-

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The Importance of Tummy Time

by Dr. Alayna Pagnani-Gendron aving a new baby, you hear lots of phrases like “tummy time” and “back is best.” While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing baby on their back to sleep, but it’s important baby is getting enough quality time on their belly daily.

When should you start tummy time? From day one tummy time is started the minute baby comes out and is put on your chest. A great way to continue tummy time for your new little one is skin to skin. As baby grows you can use tummy time as a way to play and interact together. How often should baby be on their tummy? In my opinion most of their waking hours. Strive for a minimum of 20-60 minutes per day. This can be done in short segments 1-2 minutes at a time. I recommend putting baby on their tummy after every diaper change.

What if my baby hates Tummy Time? Many babies will get frustrated being on their tummy at first. This is normal and working on it frequently throughout the day for short periods of time will help your baby learn to love Tummy Time. Why does my baby need Tummy Time? Tummy Time is extremely beneficial for babies to learn about their surroundings develop new brain patterns as well as motor skills and strengthen their muscles in their back, neck and trunk. Tummy Time also helps to prevent plagiocephaly (flattening of the skull), torticollis (neck tightness) and helps baby to reach their developmental milestones. What are some fun Tummy Time activities? There are several ways to do tummy time. When babies are 0-2 months try doing Tummy to Tummy, baby laying on their tummy on top of your tummy. Lap Sooth, baby will lay face down on your lap or the Down Carry, cradle carry baby face down in your arms. As baby gets older and stronger you can play Airplane, hold baby under hips and lift them up or use your legs while lying down to support baby. Make Tummy Time fun and interactive by getting on the floor with baby, singing songs, reading books and playing with toys. For more information you may contact Dr. Alayna Pagnani-Gendron at HealthPro Chiropractic & Acupuncture, 4101 Greenbriar Dr #135, Houston, TX 77098, 281-506-0105. healthprochiro.com. See ad on page 28.

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journey can become real and expansive. We begin to see that there are many colors between black and white. If we can soften our rigid views of the world, first finding acceptance and compassion for the self in all of its expressions, and then perhaps embrace important characteristics within us that have been denied. Some forgiveness may even be required. Consequently, we may just find the space to evolve into a higher vibration of the ultimate self. That’s why we’re here.

“Your Soul is your ultimate guidance system. You can think of your Soul as the compass, map, and destination all in one.” ~ Aletheia Luna

Lose Yourself to Find Yourself by Lin Weiss

aradoxical in its simplicity, this common phrase offers a succinct commentary on the path to enlightenment. “Enlightenment” as defined by the process of discovering the true self. For most of us, this process only begins after the lower self has really made a mess of things in its quest to be the One. However, it is not the One. There is a traditional Cherokee parable of an Elder Cherokee Chief teaching his grandson about life… “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, self-doubt and ego. The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. This same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person too.” The grandson thought about this for a moment and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” The old chief simply replied, “The one you decide to feed.” This parallels the journey from the lower self to the acknowledgement of, and eventual dwelling within the Higher Self. This High Self, or aspect of the monad, is not separate in the knowledge of its true and Divine nature. As an integral part of the whole - this individuated self comes to know itself as One with all that is manifest (including the lower self), as well as un-manifest. There are many false faces or identities we may explore in any given incarnation as we learn and grow through the personality/ egoic archetypes of an earthly life. You are not the container, but the content. It is through our interactions with others, as we portray these varied personalities consciously or unconsciously as children, parents, entrepreneurs, co-workers, athletes, bosses, victims, caregivers, spouses, slaves, heterosexual, homosexual, masculine, feminine, anima, animus, that we often realize we are much more than we realized. Losing our small identifications to something greater and acknowledging our divine selves helps us to cohabitate with, understand and adjust the false faces that may or may not serve us well. It is at this point that our authentic, spiritual

The potential for self-destruction resides where there is a strong fear of losing control. This can become a dominant pattern due to early trauma or negative childhood experience. Ironically, Spirituality requires the deconstruction of the lower self, which is the original wounded-child that must be acknowledged, embraced by the higher self, loved, forgiven and ultimately healed in order to evolve into enough faith/trust to pursue and dwell in the High Self. This is your sacred mission, should you choose to accept it. It is not mission impossible – however once it has begun it is impossible to turn back. There are many wisdom teachers, spiritual paths and teachings that can support this transformative and healing process of ascension.

“Shapeshifting requires the ability to transcend your attachments, in particular your ego attachments to identity and who you are. If you can get over your attachment to labeling yourself and your cherishing of your identity, you can be virtually anybody.” ~ Zeena Schreck Enlightenment is nothing but the discovery of the original face – the essential reality you brought into this life and the essential reality you will have to take with you when you die. All these layers gathered between birth and death will be left here, behind you. Discarding the container and discovering the content is the whole process of enlightenment. Lose yourself to find yourself.

“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.” ~ Lao Tzu Lin Weiss is a Mind/Body Practitioner, Homeopath, Medical Intuitive, Life Enhancement Coach, Educator, Yoga Therapist and Author in Houston, Texas. To schedule a private consultation contact Lin at 713-858-8595. conscioushealingnow.com. See ad on page 14. October 2018

Integrative Well-Being

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Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing by Marlaina Donato

odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition.

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The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level. “Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.” Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy— versus traditional heat therapy. Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Donald David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

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

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Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions, obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.” Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate. There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

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

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Yoga Nidra on Clarity. 5:30pm-6:30pm. Experience relaxation, restoration, and balance with Yoga Nidra, an ancient guided yogic meditation technique that follows the biological processes of sleep for deep relaxation. Led by Gena Davis, certified Amrit Yoga Nidra facilitator. $20. Houston Ayurveda & Wellness Center, 3222 Mercer St, 77027. 713-623-0005

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mark your calendar Yoga and Meditation Mini Retreat. 9am-2pm. Come enjoy this retreat designed for anyone interested in living a healthy and holistic life and learning more about plant based nutrition, yoga, and meditation. $10 suggested donation. The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill, St #1, 77007. peacefulplanetfoundation.org/ yearlyretreat/ Marva’s Holistic Fair. 10:00am-5:00pm. Psychics, tarot readers, palmists, healers, vendors of all sorts. Admission Free. LaQuinta Inn-Galleria on 610 West Loop North between San Felipe and Post Oak, 77027. psychicfairs.com 713-444-3581

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Champagne & Yoga. 10am-1pm. What started as a fun way to continue to support local Houston animal rescues after Hurricane Harvey continues to sell out every month. Thank you everyone for supporting our efforts and donating to these charities. Let’s all celebrate with bending and bubbles for a good cause. $25 Cottonwood 3422 N Shepherd Dr. 77018. facebook.com/pg/ ChampagneAndYoga/events/

Animal Kinship Ministry’s Annual Pet Blessing. 10:00am–12:30pm. Our pets bless us with their unconditional love, so now it’s our turn to bless them! Bring your pet to be blessed by Rev. Mindy Lawrence Curtiss and have your photo taken with your special family member. Unity of Houston, Pyramid Courtyard, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. www. Unityhouston.org

mark your calendar B.I.R.T.H Fair. 10:30am-4pm. Join us for 17th Annual B.I.R.T.H. Fair. If you are planning or expecting a baby or just interested in learning more about natural childbirth this is THE event for you. Speakers, films, prizes, children’s activities and over 50 local vendors. Admission is FREE to all events. United Way of Greater Houston 50 Waugh Drive 77077. houbirth.org YogaMass®. 5:00pm. YogaMass is a community who worships on our yoga mats, integrating yoga, breath work, meditation, and holy communion. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd., 77008. Donation-based. For more info, contact Grace at 832-667-8601,YogaMassAwakening@ gmail.com or yogamass.com.

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Bayou Bikers. 8:00am. Meet at Market Square Park for 25-40 mile bike rides exploring the bayous of Houston. Rides are open to all. Mountain bikes or bikes with fat tires are necessary. This is an informal group whose purpose is to show Houstonians and visitors the beauty of Houston’s waterways. Market Square, 301 Milam, 77002. 713-845-1000 marketsquarepark.com Blessing Ceremony. 9:00am-12:00pm. Free. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston.org 281-568-1568

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Black Swan Sundays 10am-11am. FREE YOGA! Rain or shine! Bring a mat, towel, water, and friends! Start your Sunday Funday right with a fun all-levels yoga class under the open sky! Class is always accompanied with awesome music, and Raven Tower offers pretty delish drinks after if you’re craving more patio time. Raven Tower 310 North St. 77009. facebook.com/BSYHouston The Conscious Collective. 11:00am. The Conscious Collective is a Houston-based, spiritual home for sojourners of Truth. Our quest is to explore sacred truths, share contemplative practices & magnify peace for all sentient beings through the power of collective prayer and intention. For more information & to RSVP: linweiss@earthlink.net 713-858-8595

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH

Yoga Nidra on Acceptance. 5:30pm-6:30pm. Experience relaxation, restoration, and balance with Yoga Nidra, an ancient guided yogic meditation technique that follows the biological processes of sleep for deep relaxation. Led by Gena Davis, certified Amrit Yoga Nidra facilitator. $20. Houston Ayurveda & Wellness Center, 3222 Mercer St, 77027. 713-623-0005

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH

Sound Meditation with Crystal Bowls. 5:30pm– 6:45pm. Experience the beauty, peace, and calm of sitting quietly to the sound and vibration of the crystal bowls. Ollie Perry, Master Sound Healer and Reiki Master, will guide you into a deep place of relaxation. If you have a bowl, you are invited to bring it. Then join us in the Pyramid for a special TAIZE Service, 7:00pm–8:00pm. Come experience a time of deep renewal and connection to Spirit through quiet meditation and contemplative readings. Unity of Houston Bookstore, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. www.Unityhouston.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH

mark your calendar YOUniverSOUL Fest is a one-day consciousness festival with a unique blend of yoga, art, music, and community. Other festivities include dance, philosophy, spirituality, healing, social interactivity, plant-based food, sustainable living, and children’s programming. This year’s event will be in Midtown Park. This is a ticketed event. For more information, please visit YOUniverSOULfest.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21ST

Half-day Retreat. 9:00am-12:00pm. Chan/Zen Meditation Classes guided by Ordained Zen Masters of Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Free. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston.org 281-568-1568 The Conscious Collective. 11:00am. The Conscious Collective is a Houston-based, spiritual home for sojourners of Truth. Our quest is to explore sacred truths, share contemplative practices & magnify peace for all sentient beings through the power of collective prayer and intention. For more information & to RSVP: linweiss@earthlink.net 713-858-8595 Yoga Nidra. 7:15pm-8:15pm. Into the Deep, a Yoga Nidra meditation for Self-Compassion, with alchemy crystal bowl sound bath. Led by Gena Davis, certified Amrit Yoga Nidra facilitator, at the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center, 8100 Greenbriar, Suite 300, Houston, 77054. $20 for individual session/$50 series. Email YogaMassAwakening@gmail.com to register.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH

Camden Rooftop Yoga. 10am-11am. Beautiful Souls!! Join John and Saumil as they guide you through a blissful yoga flow at Camden rooftop at 10 am. This will be an all levels class. Come show your love and support this fall season. This is a free class. Namaste Camden McGowen Station Apartments. 2727 Travis Street 77006.

Critical Mass-Houston. Assemble at 6:30 pm. Roll at 7:15pm. A casual bike ride starting from downtown Houston and going wherever. Cars rule the road every day, but one day a month we get together to celebrate our love for bicycles and have fun riding. Free. Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels St., 77003. criticalmasshouston.com

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH

Addams Family at Market Square Park. 7:00pm. Join us for a special outdoor screening of Addams Family (PG-13). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and grab a spot. Get there early for our Saint Arnold Pumpkinator release party and a Wednesday costume contest, starting at 6:00pm. Free. Market Square Park, 301 Milam, 77002. marketsquarepark. com

YogaMass®. 5:00pm. YogaMass is a community who worships on our yoga mats, integrating yoga, breath work, meditation, and holy communion. Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center, 8100 Greenbriar, Ste 300, 77054. Donation-based. For more info, contact Grace at 832-667-8601, YogaMassAwakening@gmail.com or yogamass.com.

Yoga Nidra. 7:15pm-8:15pm. Into the Deep, a Yoga Nidra meditation for Inner Peace, with alchemy crystal bowl sound bath. Led by Gena Davis, certified Amrit Yoga Nidra facilitator, at the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center, 8100 Greenbriar, Suite 300, 77054. $20 for individual session/$50 series. Email YogaMassAwakening@gmail.com to register.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28TH

Meditation Workshop. 10:00am-12:00pm. Open to everyone - especially for beginners to meditation. The master will give a brief introduction to meditation and guide the participants to do meditation. Free, donations welcome. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@ cthouston.org www.cthouston.org 281-568-1568 Meet the Artists. 12:30pm–2:00pm. Visit the new Unity of Houston Art Gallery and meet the artists as they open the newest show. Enjoy light refreshments and the company of other art enthusiasts as you view the show. Unity of Houston Welcome Center, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. www.Unityhouston.org

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Yoga Nidra on Craving/Addictions. 5:30pm6:30pm. Experience relaxation, restoration, and balance with Yoga Nidra, an ancient guided yogic meditation technique that follows the biological processes of sleep for deep relaxation. Led by Gena Davis, certified Amrit Yoga Nidra facilitator. $20. Houston Ayurveda & Wellness Center, 3222 Mercer St, 77027. 713-623-0005

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

Yoga Nidra. 7:15pm-8:15pm. Into the Deep, a Yoga Nidra meditation for Cultivating Gratitude, with alchemy crystal bowl sound bath. Led by Gena Davis, certified Amrit Yoga Nidra facilitator, at the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center, 8100 Greenbriar, Suite 300, Houston, 77054. $20 for individual session/$50 series. Email YogaMassAwakening@gmail.com to register.

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plan ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD

mark your calendar Mennonite Sale for World Peace. 2:00pm– 7:00pm. Buy handmade treasures; bid on a quilt during the live auction; browse Ten Thousand Villages; drink Fair Trade coffee; feast on freshly prepared food, take home a shoo-fly pie – all supporting worldwide peace-making efforts. Houston Mennonite Church, 1231 Wirt Rd, 77055. For more information PeaceSale.org or Facebook.com/HoustonPeaceSale

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

Blessing Ceremony. 9:00am-12:00pm. Free. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston.org 281-568-1568

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on going events

daily Houston Arboretum. 7am-dusk. Walk in nature. Learn about native plants and wildlife. Free. Houston Arboretum 4501 Woodway Dr., 77024. houstonarboretum.org Rothko Chapel. 10am-6pm (except during special events) The Rothko Chapel is an independent institution, a sacred place open to all people, every day. Free. Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon, 77006. 713-5249839 rothkochapel.org Noon Meditation. 12pm. Weekday, Mon.-Fri. in the Chapel. It is a guided meditation, facilitated by our Unity Counselors. The meditation typically lasts between 20-30 minutes. No registration is needed; walk-ins are welcome. Open to everyone! Unity of Houston, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. UnityHouston.org Waugh Bridge Bat Colony. Every evening at sunset, more than 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from crevices found in the Waugh Drive Bridge. These creatures are non-migratory and call the bayou home year-round. Free. Waugh Street at Allen Parkway 77019. https://bit.ly/1nPoGbg

mark your calendar Yoga Class. Mon. - Sat. visit site for daily times. Every teacher at The Hines Center provides the best class for the practitioners who arrive — helping students grow their practice regardless of experience, strength or flexibility. Sign-up at hinescenter.org/class-schedule/ or drop-in before class. $15 per session, 10% discount for registering online, or unlimited movement classes $50 per month. The Hines Center, 500 Fannin St., Ste. 100, 77002. Ann Marie Vancas at Inspiratus: A Winter Street Studios Exhibition. 9:00am – 5:00pm. *through October 20, 2018* Houston art campus Sawyer Yards will host several artists along with Ann Marie Vancas, who specializes in a type of abstract surrealism called “sensuism”. Free. Sawyer Yards, 2101 Winter St. Houston 77007.

monday mark your calendar Morning Practice. 6:00am-6:45am. Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) is best practiced early in the morning as the Sun is rising, as it helps restore energy and vitality. We will practice the physical postures Surya Namaskar and the mantra as well, to be followed by 12-minute meditation. Free. Levy Park (On the hill), 3801 Eastside St, 77098. Contact: allthingsfantastical@gmail.com Hatha Yoga. 6:00pm. All levels welcomed. Bring Yoga mat, meditation pillow, water. Classes by appointment only - space is limited. Private sessions available upon request. Please visit yogamixstudio. com or call 713-269-5165 to register. YogaMix, 2601-G Cartwright Rd, Missouri City, 77459.

Beginners Yoga. 7-8:30 pm. Discover your strengths and balances through a therapeutic approach to yoga alignment and mind/body integration. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, 5200 Fannin 77004. stanpolins@hal-pc. org. www.firstuu.org A Course in Miracles at Unity of Houston. 7:30pm-9:00pm. Join us every Monday to learn how to apply spiritual principles in your daily life. All you need is an open heart and an accepting mind. Unity of Houston Grace Hall. 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. UnityHouston.org Food Not Bombs. 8pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard 521 Lamar, 77002. houstonfoodnotbombs.org

tuesday Grace2Go. 6:30-8:00am. On the go? Want a boost to the start of your day? Drive thru for free coffee, a breakfast bite, and prayer if desired. All are welcome. Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 W. Bellfort, 77025. www.graceinhouston.org. Kundalini Yoga. 10:00am. A beautiful practice that blends movement, breath, meditation, and mantra. No experience needed. $15 per class. Unity of Houston, Pyramid, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. www. UnityHouston.org Yoga at India House. 11:00-12:00am. Enjoy relaxing cardio work out at India House. Free. India House, 8888 West Bellfort, 77031. Go to the website, print out the form and email it to the address given. http://bit.ly/2kbWEst T’ai Chi Ch’uan. 5:45pm-7:00pm. This class concentrates on creating and moving Chi/Qi through meditation while moving. Jon Naylor teaches the traditional Yang Style short form with martial arts references. Beginners please arrive early. Free. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin Street, 77004. firstuu.org Circus Arts. 6-8pm. Ground arts/acrobatics such as contortion/flexibility, Low Tight wire, Partner acrobatics, juggling and hand balancing taught by instructors from Cirque la Vie, a Houston Contemporary Circus company formed by Reyie Nal. Ages 13 and up for class. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKenney, 77010. discoverygreen.com Sahaja Yoga-Meditation. 6:30-7:30pm. Come and try our free weekly yoga-meditation classes. Each session includes the basics and a practical guided meditation so you can start meditating at home straight away. Free. South Community Center. 2235 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, 77380. 832433-2415. info@Houston-Meditation.org Yoga at Resurrection MCC. 7:00-8:00 pm. Get in touch with your mind, body, and spirit through Yoga! All body types and skill levels welcome, please bring a mat and towel. Free, donations accepted. Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church, 2015 West 11th Street, 77008. Yoga@ ResurrectionMCC.org Intro Session at Universal Door Meditation Center. 7:00pm-8:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join us to find out what is Awake, about our teacher Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, and have a chance to touch with the Awake already within. Free, donations welcome. 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. 281-565-9718. universaldoor.org

Oneness Blessing Meeting. 7:00-8:30pm. Our weekly meeting includes sharing, meditation, Oneness teachings, and the giving and receiving of the Oneness Blessing, also known as Deeksha. Child care available, reservation required. $10 suggested Love Offering. Unity of Houston, 2929 Unity Dr., 77057. 713-782-4050. unityhouston.org Vegan World Radio. 8:00 pm. Hosted by VWR Collective. Telling the story of the vegan revolution that’s saving the animals, the planet and our health. KPFC: Community Radio 90.1 FM. kpft.org

wednesday Yin With Lin for Deep Tissue Release. 9:30am. A perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. Longer holds allow for deeper release. $20 drop-in. Houston Ayurveda Center, 3222 Mercer, 77027. Facilitator: Lin Weiss, Certified Yoga Therapist - 713-858-8595, linweiss@ conscioushealingnow.com Hatha Yoga. 9:30am & 6:00pm. All levels welcomed. Bring Yoga mat, meditation pillow, water. Classes by appointment only - space is limited. Private sessions available upon request. Please visit yogamixstudio.com or call 713-269-5165 to register. YogaMix, 2601-G Cartwright Rd, Missouri City, 77459. Veterans Helping Veterans. 12pm–1:30pm. All military veterans are invited to participate with this weekly group meeting. Veterans also exchange resources with each other and request support. Lunch is provided. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 5501 Main St., 77004. www.stpaulshouston.org/ veterans Wednesday Oneness Blessing. 5:30-6:45pm. The Oneness Blessing, also known as Deeksha, is a hands-on, direct transfer of energy which can strengthen your relationship with your Divine, Spirit, God. Child care available, no reservation required. Love Offering. Unity of Houston, 2929 Unity Dr, 77057. 713-782-4050. unityhouston.org Yoga Therapy. 6:00pm. Our yoga routine of stretching and breathing will help you tone your body while giving you more energy! This class is for men and women of all ages and all fitness levels. $15 per class. Unity of Houston, Grace Hall, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. www.UnityHouston.org Christian Meditation. 6:00-7:00pm. Experience meditation and contemplative prayer using ancient prayer practices of the early Christian communities. Explore and study contemporary and ancient texts of the contemplative way. Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 W. Bellfort, 77025. www.graceinhouston. org. Questions? info@graceinhouston.org or 832667-8601. Zumba on the Green. 6:30-7:30pm. ACE certified personal trainer, Oscar Sajche shows you how to make your workout a party! Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKenney, 77010. discoverygreen.com Urban Ride. 6:30pm. Route is 20 miles. Riders should be comfortable keeping a pace of 18-20 mph. Helmet, front/back light, spare tube, CO2 cartridges are required. Earphones not allowed. Speed may vary. Safety comes first. Free. Urban Bicycle Gallery, 4814 Nett St., 77007. judy@ urbanbicyclegallery.com

October 2018

Sahaja Yoga-Meditation. 6:30-8:00pm. Come and try our free weekly yoga-meditation classes. Each session includes the basics and a practical guided meditation so you can start meditating at home straight away. Free. University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479. 832433-2415. info@Houston-Meditation.org Wednesday Night Experience! 7:00pm–8:00pm. Our Wednesday night service is relaxed and informal, powerful and inspiring. The music is always uplifting and the message is relevant and grounded in timeless spiritual principles. Unity of Houston, Pyramid, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. www.UnityHouston.org Blue Line Bike Ride. 7pm. Multiple rides leave from the Heights location on Wednesday evenings. Each ride has its own route and pace, so come out and decide which works best for you! Free. Blue Line Bike Lab, 3302 White Oak Drive, 77007. 713802-1707 https://bit.ly/2CP6zSI People of Earth. 7:00 pm. Hosted by Jacquelyn Battise. A program created to provide Native American and non-Native people with timely news and information about culture, news and realities. KPFC: Community Radio 90.1 FM. kpft.org Beginning Zen Meditation. 7:30-9:30pm. Feeling stressed? Want something to help you feel better? Try meditation with us. Free, registration required. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston. 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072. 281-568-1568. cthouston.org Diamond Way Meditation. 7-7:45 pm. Free. Diamond Way Buddhist Center, 2217 W 34th Street, Suite D. 281. 77018. 281-436-6081. diamondway. org/houston/ Hellina Bucket Band 8:00 -10:00pm. Free dinner music. Last Concert Café, 1403 Nance St. 77002. 713-226-8563 www.lastconcert.com Food Not Bombs. 8pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard 521 Lamar, 77002. houstonfoodnotbombs.org Pot Roast. 10:00pm-2am. Late night music outside under the stars. Cover charge. Last Concert Cafe 1403 Nance St. 77002. 713-226-8563 www. lastconcert.com Drum Circle at Midnight 12mn-2am $6.00 Last Concert Cafe 1403 Nance St. 77002. 713-226-8563 www.lastconcert.com

thursday Grace2Go. 6:30-8:00am. On the go? Want a boost to the start of your day? Drive thru for free coffee, a breakfast bite, and prayer if desired. All are welcome. Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 W. Bellfort, 77025. www.graceinhouston.org. Museum of Fine Arts-Houston. 10am-9pm. If you have not spent time enjoying the art exhibits at MFAH, what are you waiting for? Free. MFAH, 1001 Bissonnet, 77005. 713-639-7300 mfah.org Yoga at India House. 11:00-12:00am. Enjoy relaxing cardio work out at India House. Free. India House, 8888 West Bellfort, 77031. Go to the website, print out the form and email it to the address given. http://bit.ly/2kbWEst

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Buffalo Soldiers Museum. 1-5pm. Buffalo Soldiers Museum is the only museum dedicated to preserving the legacy and honor of African American soldiers in the United States. Free. Buffalo Soldiers Museum, 3816 Caroline Street, 77004. Buffalosoldiersmuseum.com 713-942-8920. Houston Museum of Natural Science. 2pm-5pm. Roam the Serengeti, walk with dinosaurs and discover the world’s mineral wonders. Free. HMNS 5555 Hermann Park Drive 77030. hmns.org Free Family Thursdays at The Health Museum. 2:00pm-7:00pm. Free entry into The Health Museum to enjoy permanent and traveling exhibits (DeBakey Cell Lab requires a $3 fee) on Thursdays. The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Dr., 77004. thehealthmuseum.org 713-521-1515 Children’s Museum of Houston. 5-8pm. Enjoy all the interactive exhibits at the museum with your children. Free. Children’s Museum, 1500 Binz, 77004. 713-522-1138 cmhouston.org Shorin Ryu Karate. 6:00pm. Join us for Traditional Okinawan Karate. All classes by appointment only - space limited. Private sessions available upon request. Please visit yogamixstudio.com or call 713269-5165 to register. YogaMix, 2601-G Cartwright Rd, Missouri City, 77459. Parkour. 6:30-8pm. Class will meet on the Sarofim Picnic Lawn, participants must arrive by 6:45pm. For ages 12+. Under 18 must have parental consent. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKenney, 77010. discoverygreen.com Sahaja Yoga-Meditation. 6:45-7:45pm. Come and try our free weekly yoga-meditation classes. Each session includes the basics and a practical guided meditation so you can start meditating at home straight away. Free. Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center, 4510c Hwy 6 N, 77084. 832-433-2415. info@Houston-Meditation.org

Food Not Bombs. 8pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard, 521 Lamar, 77002. houstonfoodnotbombs.org Dinner Music with Jimmy Deen. 6-8pm. Cover charge. Last Concert Cafe 1403 Nance St. 77002. 713-226-8563 www.lastconcert.com

saturday Yoga for the Body and Mind. 8-9:30 am. Yoga classes based on the teachings of Swami Ramdev ji including asanas, pranayama and meditation. Free. Arya Samaj Greater Houston Center 14375 Shiller Rd. 77082. 281-242-5000 aryasamajhouston.org. Yoga Therapy at 9:00am and Advanced Yoga Therapy at 10:45 am. Our yoga routine of stretching and breathing will help you tone your body while giving you more energy! $15 per class. Unity of Houston, Grace Hall, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. www.UnityHouston.org Integrative Hatha Yoga for Mind, Body, Spirit. 9:30am. Hatha Yoga addresses the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular & endocrine systems of the human body, focusing on heart & hip openers, twists, pose alignment, the energetic subtle bodies, and meditation. Increase strength, stamina, vitality & peace of mind. $20 drop-in. Houston Ayurveda Center, 3222 Mercer St., 77027. Facilitator: Lin Weiss, Certified Yoga Therapist 713-858-8595 linweiss@conscioushealingnow.com Beginning Zen Meditation. 10am-12n. Feeling stressed? Want something to help you feel better? Try meditation with us. Free, registration required. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072. 281-568-1568. cthouston.org

Kundalini Yoga. 7:00pm–8:15pm. A beautiful practice that blends movement, breath, meditation, and mantra. No experience needed. $15 per class. Unity of Houston, Pyramid, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. www.UnityHouston.org

Children’s Zen Meditation. 10am-12n. Open to children ages 4-12. Parents must be present and participate. Free, registration required. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072. 281-568-1568. cthouston.org

Meditation Class: Discovering the Awake Within. 7-9pm. Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien closely guides and interacts with students to realize Awake Mind is already within, they have the capacity to Wake Up, and how to apply meditation. Suggested donation $50/month. Pre-registration required. Universal Door Meditation Center, 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. universaldoor.org 281-565-9718

Yoga at India House. 10:00-11:00am. Enjoy relaxing cardio work out at India House. Free. India House, 8888 West Bellfort, 77031. Go to the website, print out the form and email it to the address given. http://bit.ly/2kbWEst

Meditation Service at Self-Realization Fellowship. 7:30-9:30pm Learn and practice the meditative techniques of Paramahansa Yogananda. FREE. Self-Realization Fellowship, 3425 Golf Dr, 77018. srfhouston.org

friday Houston International Folk Dancers. 7:30-10pm. Join us for a recreational folk dance group celebrating ethnic dances from around the world. Singles and beginners welcome. Dress comfortably. $5. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, 5200 Fannin, 77004. Additional info at www. folkdancers.org

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Young Writers Workshop. 10:30am-11:30am. Kids learn to express their thoughts and develop language skills at this workshop conducted by Writers in the Schools (WITS).. Limited space. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKenney, 77010. discoverygreen.com For more information please call 832-393-1375. T’ai Chi Ch’uan. 10:30am-12:00pm. This class concentrates on creating and moving Chi/Qi through meditation while moving. Jon Naylor teaches the traditional Yang Style short form with martial arts references. Beginners please arrive early. Free. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin Street, 77004. firstuu.org Recycling Saturdays. 11:00am-2:00pm. The City of Houston provides a recycling station for plastic and paper and now thanks to I Recycle Glass, you can also bring glass to be recycled. Please bring paper and plastic recyclables separately from glass. Check discoverygreen.com each week. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKenney, 77010.

mark your calendar Yoga for the Intellect at India House. 11:15am12:15pm. Vedanta Study Group with Joseph Emmett. Lecture and discussion on a series of texts by A. Parthasarthy, beginning with The Fall Of the Human Intellect. Designed to support a daily study at home. Free. India House, O.P Jindal Center, 8888 West Bellfort Ave, 77031. Vedanta Academy, India. Info@VednataHouston.org www.VedantaHouston.org STEM Saturdays. 12:30pm-1:30pm. Girlstart leads a fun, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education program for kids. Space is limited to 40 kids on a first come first serve basis. Parent/Guardian must accompany child/children during all activities. No child drop offs. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKenney, 77010. discoverygreen.com

sunday Yoga for the Body and Mind. 8-9:30 am. Yoga classes based on the teachings of Swami Ramdev ji including asanas, pranayama and meditation. Free. Arya Samaj Greater Houston Center, 14375 Shiller Rd., 77082. 281-242-5000 aryasamajhouston.org. Sunday at Houston Zen Center. 8am-11am. We start with Morning Service followed by meditation, then work practice - mindful cleaning and straightening in the Meditation Hall and the Center’s grounds, then a dharma talk. Free. HOUSTON ZEN CENTER, 1605 Heights BLVD., 77008. 713-8691952. houstonzen.org Sunday Services at Unity of Houston. 9:00am & 11:00am. We welcome you to join us for our services. If you have been searching for a lovefocused place of worship that embraces all people and honors all spiritual paths, Unity could be your answer. Unity of Houston, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. UnityHouston.org Sunday Oneness Blessing. After 9am and 11am services. The Oneness Blessing, also known as Deeksha, is a hands-on, direct transfer of energy which can strengthen your relationship with your Divine, Spirit, God. Child care available, no reservation required. Love Offering. Unity of Houston, 2929 Unity Dr, 77057. 713-782-4050. Unityhouston.org Christian Meditation. 9:00am-9:30 am. Experience meditation and contemplative prayer in preparation for receiving Holy Communion at the 10am worship service. All are welcome. Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 W. Bellfort, 77025. www. graceinhouston.org info@graceinhouston.org or 832-667-8601.

Free Yoga Lab! 9:00am-10:00am. Join us for this dedicated class for new teachers and teachers in training to practice their classes and express their awesomeness! Free. The Heights Medical Tower, 427 West 20th St., Suite 602, 77008. fourdragonsinstitute.com 713-322-9736 Sunday Celebrations at Creative Life Spiritual Center. 9:30am and 11:00am. Founding minister Jesse Jennings speaks on the basics of the Religious Science path. Love offering. Creative Life Spiritual Center, 5326 Spring-Stuebner Rd., Spring, 77389. Contact info@creativelife.org or visit creativelife. org Spanish Language Service at Unity of Houston. 9:45am–10:45am. ¡Bienvenidos a todos! “Servicio en español cada domingo.” Unity of Houston Pyramid, 2929 Unity Drive, 77057. UnityHouston.org Sunday at Self-Realization Fellowship. 9:40am12noon. Paramahansa Yogananda’s how-to-live spiritual principles for adults and children. Energize. Meditate. Learn. Grow. FREE. Self-Realization Fellowship, 3425 Golf Dr, 77018. srfhouston.org Sunday Service at Unity Spiritual Center of Greater Houston. 10:15-11:15am Experience joy-filled vibrations and high-energy spirituality in motion with live music, singing, affirmative prayer, and dynamic sermons. Unity Spiritual Center of Greater Houston, 13615 Kluge Rd, Cypress, 77429 . unityspiritualcenterhouston.org (832) 653-7980 Semanal Programa de Meditación. 10am-12pm. Ciencia de la Espiritualidad es una organización global, no religiosa, sin fines de lucro, espiritual dedicado a la unidad del amor y de la paz. Gratis. Trini Mendenhall Sosa Center, 1414 Wirt Road 77055. houstonSOS.org 832-304-0767. Ecstatic Dance Evolution.10:00am-1:00pm. Bliss is the goal! Feel great in your body. Move as you like. Meet creative fun high vibe tribe and get a healthy workout! No experience needed, no steps to learn, no shoes necessary. $20.00, Discount passes available at the door. MATCH: Midtown Arts and Theatre Center, 3400 Main Street, 77002. Samadhi 281-748-8080 ecstaticdanceevolution.com Acoustic Jams. 10:30am. Easy listening music to brunch by. No cover charge. Last Concert Café, 1403 Nance St., 77002. 713-226-8563 www.lastconcert.com Public Dharma talk with Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien. 11:00am-12:30pm. We welcome people of all cultures, religions, and backgrounds to attend the public Dharma talks with Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien. 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. (Free, donations welcome. Optional lunch follows.) www. universaldoor.org 281-565-9718

mark your calendar Vedanta Study Group with Joseph Emmett. 11:00am-12:00pm. Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities contains the entire Vedantic philosophy in one text. Joseph will lead our reading and take questions. Students are expected to reflect on the material between classes. Copies will be available for purchase. Consulate General of India, MultiPurpose Room, 4300 Scotland St, 77007. Info@ VednataHouston.org. www.VedantaHouston.org *Fall* Youth and Teen Program at Universal Door Meditation Center. 11:00am–12:30pm. For youth grades 1-12, Sept 16th-Dec 9th. This weekly program guided by Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien allows youth to have a chance to open their eyes to the Awakened happiness already within and discover the world of AWAKE. Registration required, call for more details. Universal Door Meditation Center, 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. universaldoor.org 281-565-9718 Carmel Temple All Faith Service. 11:00am. Different guest speaker every week. Free. Carmel Temple, 1208 Pennsylvania, 77587. carmeltemple.org Dawn Mountain Sunday Meditation. 11am12noon. Join us for guided meditation suitable for everyone. Led by senior members of the Dawn Mountain community. Free. Dawn Mountain 2010 Naomi Street, Suite A, 77054. dawnmountain.org Sunday Discussion Circle. 11:45am-12:45pm. Join us for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of topics. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin St. Rm 304, 77004. 713-5265200 www.firstuu.org Centerpoint Body Mind and Spirit Expo. 1pm6pm. Angel oracle readings, psychic medium, tarot card readings, soul oracle readings, tea leaf astrology, astrology and past life readings, foot reflexology, energy healers, jewelry, crystals and more! Free. Center Point, 2727 Fondren Suite 5M, 77080. 713-932-7224 centerpointhouston.org Diamond Way Meditation. 11am-12noon. Free. Diamond Way Buddhist Center, 2217 W 34th Street, Suite D., 77018. 281-436-6081. diamondway.org/ houston/ Food Not Bombs. 7pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate, or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard 521 Lamar, 77002 houstonfoodnotbombs.org Sunday Love Feast. 5:00pm. A free vegetarian meal for any and all. Free. ISKCON Temple 1320 West 34th Street, 77018. 713-686-4482 iskconhouston.org Whole Mother. 7:30 pm. Hosted by Pat Jones. A show that discusses the political and practical aspects of being a mother today. KPFC: Community Radio 90.1 FM. kpft.org

October 2018

community resource guide

COLONICS

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Jill B. Denson, Founding Consultant Based in Cypress-Serving the Houston Metro truaurabeauty.com/jillbdenson 281-381-9085 jill@jillbdenson.com

A clean and effective line of skincare, anti-aging products and makeup that nurtures your skin’s natural balance. Contact us for a complementary skincare and makeup consultation. See ad on page 5.

BOOKS THE POWER OF AWAKE by Thich Dieu Thien

Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien easily engages people a nd helps them return to the Awake already within each person. You are not the voice in your head, or the emotions, or the stress... You are what can recognize the voice, the emotions, and the stress. You are Awake.” Available on Amazon. com

CHIROPRACTIC BIOENERGETICS EVERLASTING HEALTH & WELLNESS, LLC In the River Oaks Tower 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200 Houston, TX 77098 713-834-1113 everlastinghealthwellness.com

Suffering from chronic issues or want to improve your energy and performance overall? We offer several revolutionary, holistic methods that can help. NES Provision Advanced Software, MiHealth and NES Infoceuticals. We also offer Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Call today to schedule a consultation. See ad on page 8.

HEALTHPRO CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE 4101 Greenbriar Dr., Ste. 135, 77098 281-506-0105 9720 Cypresswood Dr., Ste. 130, 77070 281-809-0100 HealthProChiro.com

HealthPro is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. We provide a variety of treatment. Dr. Alayna Pagnani-Gendron focuses on woman’s health and paediatrics. Visit our website or call to schedule an appointment.

CLOTHING 5901 Hillcroft Street Suite B2 Houston, TX 77036 713-785-1600 ThredzUSA.com

THREDZ offers a wide selection of hand woven unstitched fabrics, ready to wear clothing for both men and women as well as formal wear. Wrap yourself in style from the premier fashion label in Pakistan and now world-wide. Come by our store, today!

BIOLOGICAL DENISTRY Houston Dental Health Center 800 Bering Dr. Houston, TX 77057 713-785-7767 MarilynKJonesDDS.com

Natural Dentistry supports the body and the mind by finding the cause of dental problems. The dental examination includes noticing systemic and habitual influences. If you have dental issues or currently have silver amalgam fillings, call me today to schedule an appointment. See ad on page 8.

Houston

1308 James Street Rosenberg, TX 77471 281-232-7336 JoyceLong.biz

Established 1989 Joyce hasn’t closed. Just relocated. Call to schedule any of the following services: massage therapies, lymphatic drainage massage and facials, reflexology, infra-red sauna, ion cleanse foot or hand baths, Chinese cupping or colon hydrotherapy (prescriptions only- yours or ours). By appointment only. Be well-Stay well. CALL TODAY!

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY PINEY POINT COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

2532 Fondren Road Houston, TX 77063 Phone: 713-782-6212 FAX: 713-782-2001 compoundingpharmacyhouston.net

Piney Point Pharmacy is Houston’s leading compounding pharmacy since 1965. Our highly qualified pharmacists take your doctor’s prescription and formulate a compound medication and dosage that addresses your specific symptoms and health requirements. Take the Hormone Health Wellness Evaluation in Natural Awakenings and call your results in for a FREE hormone consultation. See ad on page 22.

CRYOTHERAPY ARCTIC HEALING CRYO

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JOYCE LONG’S WELLNESS NSTITUTE

6415 San Felipe Street, Suite Q1 Houston, TX 77057 713-568-4801 ahcryo.com

Experience Whole Body Cryotherapy treatment to: reduce pain due to athletic injuries, tendinitis, arthritis or lower back pain, raise metabolism and burn more calories for improved weight loss and enhance your mood and increase your endorphins. We also offer Localized Cryotherapy and Cryo Facials. Visit our website today. First Time Special for only $25. Be sure to mention Natural Awakenings.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE COACHING BLISSFUL QUESTS Positive change starts now! 832-628-4113 http://blissfulquests.com/

Are you ready to achieve your dreams? In just 12 weeks, you could be happier and more successful thanks to Heal Your Life® Coach Doyle Ward. Online and private one-on-one coaching available. Take that first step toward happiness, call now! See ad on page 15.

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ERIN THOLE, CNHP ErinThole.com

Thole.erin@gmail.com Get to the Root Cause of your Health Conditions. Erin has over 9 years’ experience in the health & nutrition field helping those suffering from: autoimmune, digestive, hormonal and inflammatory disorders. She works with each client’s unique biochemistry. All consultations are conducted via phone! Reach your true health potential. Schedule your FREE 45 Minute Initial Consultation. Email Erin TODAY! See ad on page 9.

HAIR DESIGN VENUS HAIR DESIGN

361 West 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008 713-868-4725 venushairhouston.com

Venus and her staff can do any age with any style, from a trim to a Mohawk. She is a wizard at color! If you are in The Heights, drop by, check out her art car, The Hairse, stop by and say “hi”.

HEALING WITH VANIA

4151 Southwest Fwy, Suite 610 Houston, TX 77027 832-378-0906

Are you dealing with pain from cancer treatment or other serious chronic pain issues? Discover how hypnosis can help. Mention Natural Awakenings for 50% off on your first session. Call today for an appointment. See ad on page 13. Se habla español!

PHOENIX SCHOOL OF MASSAGE HYPERBARIC OXYGEN

HEALING COME & BE HEALED 713-302-1313

Rarely will you meet a p e r s o n so genuinely loving and kind as Josephine. Her work is mental, emotional and spiritual healing for those who are in distress. Spanish or English. Call her today for more information or to schedule a consultation. Se habla español!

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRIMARY CARE HOUSTON HOLISTIC HEALTH CLINIC “Better Health Naturally” Dr. Gracie G. Chukwu, ND, CTN 6776 Southwest Freeway, Suite 535 Houston, TX 77074 713-781-9991 HoustonHolisticHealthClinic.com

Have you spent years in hope for finding answers to your symptoms or illnesses? We offer people an alternative solution to conventional medicine by determining the specific nutritional needs of your body so that it can to heal itself. Call today to schedule an appointment.

HBOT AMERICA

8180 Kirby Drive Houston, TX 77054 4407 Sienna Pkwy, Missouri City TX 832-986-5144 Info@HBOTamerica.com, hbotamerica.com

HBOT America is Houston’s top recovery facility. HBOT is the breathing in of higher amounts of oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Whether its ADD/ ADHD, sports injury, autism, diabetes, PTSD, migraine, Cancer, TBI’s, autoimmune disorders, or stroke we can help! Call to schedule your appointment today!

ION FOOT DETOX/ OXYGEN THERAPY HEAL WITH NATURAL HERBS

“The Hippest Little Place in Midtown” 3204 Emancipation Ave., Ste.102 A Houston, TX 77004 832-594-9306/ 281-227-0435/281-788-6494 Healwithnaturalherbs.com

Tired of suffering from muscle aches, chronic pain, inflammation, low energy, migraines, allgeries, bloating gas. Ion Foot Detox Special Saturday all-inclusive $50 includes ion foot detox, massage chair, oxygen therapy. Call or book online. Saturday appointments only! Available for private parties on days other than Saturday. Call TODAY!

HYPNOSIS CLAUDIA AUTRY, HYPNOTIST (by appointment only) 281-849-4610 cautry@gmail.com claudiaautry.com

Want to stop smoking or lose weight? Looking for ways to relax or increase the joy in your life? Hypnosis can help you. Call TODAY to book your appointment. Let’s form a partnership for your growth!

MASSAGE

LABYRINTH MEDITATIONS SARAH GISH: LABYRINTH MEDITATIONS

I’ll come to you! 713-492-1173 Sarah@GishCreative.com Subscribe to get info: GishPicks.com

Meditation is well-known as a healing modality and labyrinths are one of the oldest forms of meditation. Join Sarah at her “Second Saturday Labyrinth Walk” at The Hines Center which includes a tour of the Center, an introduction to labyrinths, and a reflective art activity.

6600 Harwin Drive Houston, TX 77036 713-974-5976 themassageschool.com

Reduce stress, relieve anxiety, muscle stress or pain. Get a massage! $35 an hour. Buy 4 massages get one free. That’s only $28 each. Call Today!

THE HEALING PATH MASSAGE 4151 Southwest Freeway, Suite 125 Houston, TX 77027 346-980-5907 Thpmassage.wix.com/Houston

Located conveniently off the Southwest Freeway, inside The Loop, and open 10am-10pm Monday-Sunday. Try our Introductory Thai Combo Massage (10 types in one) for only $39.99. Call today and feel the difference a massage can make. License #ME3188. See ad on page 9. \

MEDICAL INTUITIVE

INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES FOR NATURAL HEALING & WELLNESS

LIN WEISS MH, CYT Holistic Healer Medical/ Spiritual Intuitive - Master Teacher Houston, Texas 77025 713-858-8595 linweiss@earthlink.net conscioushealingnow.com

Through her WHOLE-istic approach, Lin weaves inspired wisdom with proven healing traditions for integrating mind/ body & soul. ALL NATURAL, ALL THE TIME. Call Lin today to find out if she can help you. See ad on page 14.

MEDITATION CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER OF HOUSTON 12129 Bellaire Blvd., Houston 77072 281-568-1568 • zen@cthouston.org cthouston.org

Chan/Zen Meditation Classes, guided by Ordained Zen Masters of Chung Tai Chan Monastery. No fees. Donations are welcome. No prior experience required for beginners. Check the web site (event calendar) for the most current information. See ad on page 14.

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ISHA FOUNDATION/ INNER ENGINEERING

Norris Conference Center – Westchase 9990 Richmond Avenue Houston, TX 77042 innerengineering.com ishafoundation.org/us/newsletter/centers/ houston/ houston@ishausa.org

Founded by Sadhguru, Isha Foundation/Inner Engineering offers spirituality to every human being, to ensure that each individual can experience the deepest core of life within. Come join the Houston group for monthly meditation, yoga and instructional meetings. Check their website for more information.

OPTICIAN FACTORY EYEGLASS OUTLET 7921 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024 713-468-5665 factoryfineeyewear.com

Do you need new eyeglasses? Whether you are looking for premium or generic eye ware, we something for you. We do eyeglass repair and offer lifetime adjustments for their customers. Next time you need new eyeglasses or need your eyeglasses repaired choose Factory Eyeglass Outlet. Most insurance accepted.

ORGANIC RESORT & SPA UNIVERSAL DOOR MEDITATION CENTER 15202 Dora Lane Sugar Land, TX 77498 281-565-9718 universaldoor.org

Are you ready to Wake Up? Discover Awake Mind through Zen meditation. Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien guides students to apply this life-changing tool in all situations. Transform stress, struggles, health issues, and conflicts that you thought were unchangeable facts of life! Attend our FREE Tuesday Meditation 101 class. See our ad on page 5.

DEER LAKE LODGE AND SPA 10500 Deer Lake Lode Rd. Montgomery Tx 77316 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com

Can’t lose weight? Feeling Sluggish? Let us help undo the damage from overconsumption and poor food choices. All natural, organic, resort and spa. Immerse yourself in personal attention from our staff. Call of visit our website to book your stay today! See ad on page 2.

OZONE THERAPY NATURAL HORMONES DR. FISHER ROAD 2 WELLNESS

Dr. LaTronica Fisher, DNP, ANP, GNP, RN 4544 Post Oak Place Dr. STE #254 Houston, Texas 77027 DrFisherRoad2Wellness.com 713 520-8188

Say goodbye to hot flashes, night sweats and more. Without using synthetic prescription hormones or bio-identical hormones. Your body knows how to produce the correct amount of hormones. Call today for your FREE consultation and be on your way to a younger body and a good night’s sleep.

ACTIVATE OZONE SAUNA THERAPY 2034-A W Gray St Suite 113 In the Phenix SuitesRiver Oaks Shopping Center Houston, TX 77019 713-294-8075 activateozone.com

Discover the amazing effects of ozone sauna therapy which oxygenates your blood vessels and aids in relieving muscle soreness in athletes, pain due to arthritis, cancer treatment symptoms, and more. Ozone sauna therapy removes harmful toxins from the body while cleansing and refreshing it as well. Book your appointment online today.

RETREATS NEW DECISION THERAPY WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS

12900 Queensberry Lane, Suite 201 Houston, TX 77079 281-794-5255 drnettie.net

Suffering from addictions, compulsive behavior patterns, unhealthy relationship patterns, anxiety, phobias, depression or feeling stuck New Decision TherapyTM can help. Call Dr. Nettie Ramsay today to schedule your initial consultation.

Houston

THE SERENITY RETREAT

2060 N. Loop W. Frwy, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77018 713-649-7729 serenityretreat.com

If you are seriously ready to get rid of the emotional pain in your life, God is ready too. We’ll help you connect with the living Lord and feel peace wherever you feel negative emotions. Visit our website and call today schedule an appointment. See ad on page 11.

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SCHOOLS PHOENIX SCHOOL OF MASSAGE 6600 Harwin Drive Houston, TX 77036 713-974-5976 themassageschool.com

BEGIN THE CAREER YOU WILL LOVE TO PUT YOUR HANDS TO! As a Licensed Massage Therapist you can enjoy life as you work at a spa, wellness center, doctor’s office, or even begin your own practice. Begin today, the career that will change your life!

SPIRITUALITY GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4040 West Bellfort Street Houston, TX 77025 713-666-1408 GraceInHouston.org

We are a welcoming Christian community sharing our spiritual journeys through worship, fellowship and outreach. Grounded in Episcopal worship and practices, while also open to creative expressions of our faith. Come and be with us.

HOUSTON AREA ECKANKAR CENTER 11231 Richmond Ave., D-106 Houston, TX 77082 281-759-1130 eckankar-texas.org/site/centers/houston/

The Path of Spiritual Freedom redefines the experience of religion. It offers an individual the spiritual tools needed to walk one’s own journey home to God. Our website lists our many spiritual opportunities. You are warmly invited to join us. See ad on page 14.

UNITY OF HOUSTON 2929 Unity Drive Houston TX 77057 713-782-4050 Unityhouston.org

Unity of Houston offers positive, practical teachings that support spiritual evolution and abundant living. We are welcoming of all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical disability or sexual orientation. We emphasize our Oneness in God and the goodness in people. See ad on page 4.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF GREATER HOUSTON 13615 Kluge Road Cypress, Texas 77429 281-374-7085 unityspiritualcenterhouston.org

Ours is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus - as well as other master teachers and the power of prayer. If you want to know God and experience God at work in your life, join us on Sundays!

THERMOGRAPHY THERMAL IMAGING SERVICES

Angel Marlow, CNHP, CAHC, CCT 24550 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, TX 77494 713-621-4406 angel@thermalimagingtexas.com ThermalImaingTexas.com

No Compression, No Radiation, Painless. Thermography creates images that illustrate heat patterns in the body. The images are analysed for abnormalities that may be signs of disease in the body. Thermography can be conducted onsite at your business or at any of our 7 area locations. Call for an appointment TODAY! See ad on page 19.

STUDIO NIA MOVES 508 Pecore Houston, Texas 77009 713-864-4260 NiaMoves.com

At Studio NiaMoves, we encourage health at every size, and wellness at every stage of life. We offer Yoga 101 for beginners, Restorative Yoga which emphasizes experiencing something rather than accomplishing something, Prenatal Yoga for the pregnant mom, Family Yoga, HoopYogini which integrates hoola hooping with hatha yoga and mindfulness, and SuryaSoul combining music, dance and movement. Visit our website for more information and to register for classes.

URBAN FIT YOGA HOUSTON

5702 Feagan Houston, Texas 77007 832-236-0134 urbanfityoga.com

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Urban Fit Yoga Houston is centrally located in the Rice Military neighborhood. Increase your flexibility, reduce chronic pain & tightness with our therapeutic yoga classes. We offer Stretch Flow Yoga, Bikram Hot Yoga, Hatha Flow Yoga, Power Flow Yoga, Pilates Abs & Booty Burnin’. Visit our website today for more information. Come in for our $40 New Student Special (3 Classes/14 Days).

YOGA OMNI YOGA CENTER 3030 North Park Kingwood, Texas, 77339 281-684-0194 Omniyogacenter.com

We have been serving the community through the Iyengar yoga tradition since 2003. Iyengar yoga emphasizes correct alignment and a precision that builds strength, stamina, balance, flexibility and a sense of wellbeing. Based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar which are grounded in the Yoga Sutaras of Patanjali, students achieve meditation in action and learn to exist fully in the moment.

SPRING YOGA STUDIO

(Inside Ataraxia Old Town Spring) 26315 Preston Ave Ste A Spring, Texas 77373 832-992-0250 springtxyoga.com

What is your excuse for not doing yoga? “I’m not flexible enough”, “ I don’t have time”, or “I would, but I can’t do that with my body”. Hope Maxwell believes yoga can be as easy or as hard as you want it, it’s all up to you. It is an ancient practice that is designed to make your muscles and bones remain healthy as we age gracefully. Styles taught at Spring Yoga include Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Recovery Yoga and Beginner’s Yoga. Visit our website for more information or to book a class. If you are in Old Town Spring, drop by and say, “hi!”

YOGA MIX STUDIO

2601-G Cartwright Rd. Missouri City, TX 77459 713-269-5165 yogamixstudio.com

Deborah Douglas and her staff combine a variety of yoga styles, aromatherapy and reiki into the perfect blend. If you live in the Missouri City, Sugar Land or Southwest Houston area, visit the website and give Deborah a call. Experience the perfect blend at Yoga Mix Studio. See ad on page 17.

YOGA FOR MENTAL & PHYSICAL HAPPINESS Facilitated by Lin Weiss, Certified Yoga Therapist Integrative Hatha Yoga Wednesday 9:30am Yin Yoga for Deep Tissue Release Saturdays 9:30am Theraputic Hatha Yoga Houston Ayurveda Center 3222 Mercer Street Houston, TX 77027 713-858-8595 linweiss@earthlink.net conscioushealingnow.com

Lin Weiss is the founder/owner of Yoga for Mental & Physical Happiness. Her passion for yoga is evidenced by her warm & personable teaching style. Small c l a s s e s a ff o r d i n d i v i d u a l instruction for students of any level, making progress attainable & real. Private sessions available by appt. Call today! See ad on page 17.

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