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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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by Lisa Marshall 15 inspiration 16 wisewords 14 DEEP-HEALING YOGA 17 healthykids Release Trauma, Build Resilience

by Sarah Todd 18 greenliving 20 actionalert 15 WHAT DO YOU WANT 20 fitbody

by Dr. Mitch Johnson 22 consciouseating 16 THE ALLURE 24 naturalpet OF CONFIDENCE Supermodel Sarah DeAnna’s 26 calendar Universal Beauty Secrets 28 classifieds

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17 WHAT PEACE MEANS TO CHILDREN

The World We All Need

by Kids for Peace

18 SCHOOLS GO GREEN

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Homework, Lunch, Buses Get an Eco-Makeover

by Avery Mack

20 STAYING POWER A Good Trainer Keeps Us On Track

by Debra Melani

22 SUGAR MONSTER

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How Sweet It Isn’t

by Kathleen Barnes

24 FAT FIGHT

Like Us, Pets Must Eat

Right and Keep Moving

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

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ow many times have you promised yourself that starting tomorrow, you’ll eat better, exercise more and pay more attention to yourself? And it’s always tomorrow, not now or today, something else is always the priority. I know I’ve done it, said it, many times. Always tomorrow. And I know I’m not alone.

We struggle as a society to place a high importance on being healthy, both physically an spiritually. Less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day and only one in three children are physically active every day. When I was growing up, every day involved some form of physical activity. I’m sure that having brothers and a father that was active in coaching had a lot to do with it. But all I can remember was the fun we had and the memories we created as a family.

Our focus in the September edition is on fitness and in our feature article “Whole-Being Workouts” on page 20, Lisa Marshall explores how moving the body opens the door to Spirit. Half of all U.S. fitness clubs now offer mind/ body programming, according to the IDEA fitness association. The article introduces you to different types of physical/spiritual exercise and then visit our calendar starting on page 26, you’ll find many of them listed.

The rioting and bloodshed involving Egypt and Syria is and has been front page news for some time. In our Healthy Kids article on page 17, Kids for Peace, define what “Peace Means to Kids.” And I ask all of you to please join us, with Tony Burroughs, The Intenders of Highest Good and James Twyman in a Prayer Vigil for Syria and Egypt. It is time for us to set aside our differences and come together. Please join this Vigil as we Pray, Intend, and Envision, peace in the Middle East.

New York times bestselling author James Twyman, also know as The Peace Troubadour, will lead a group of inter-religious spiritual leaders to war torn Syria and Egypt for an international prayer vigil.

100,000 people from around the world will participate in “The Group of 100,000,” sending prayers of peace. At the same moment, Twyman will conduct two peace concerts for the region. A major peace concert in Jerusalem will follow the Syria and Egypt vigils. To register for the Group of 100,000, go to www.jamestwyman.com/ To read more visit: http://bit.ly/13y56D. May you find your physical and spiritual connection!

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newsbriefs Iridology Workshop

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hat do your eyes reveal about your health? Iridology became better known in North America in the 1950s when Dr. Bernard Jensen began giving classes in his iridology methods. His work in nutrition, iridology analysis and health is legendary.

Iridology is a natural and drugless system of analyzing and caring for the body through the study of the optic nerves within the iris of the eye. The eyes reveal bodily conditions, inherent weaknesses, levels of health, and the transition that takes place in a person’s body according to the way they live. By examining the markings, discolorations, textures and other iris manifestations, there is the ability to analyze the health level of all body constituents. As the body and health changes, the iris changes.

Eyes are Nature’s window to the body’s interior. Iridologists are able to observe tissue changes, pathology or impending pathology, infection, inflammation, tissue destruction, nutritional deficiencies and bio-chemical imbalance.

After the presentation, Brenda Starr will be available for a limited number of private iridology analysis/consultations at the Cosmic Special rate of $50.

This includes a quick summary and a more in-depth office visit in which she’ll discuss what is going on, what is causing it and how to fix it.

RSVP to schedule a mini-session or to reserve your space at this free presentation scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 11am-12pm. Seating is limited and fills quickly. Call 615-463-7677; email: Katherine@ YourCosmicConnections.com. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com. See ad page 7.

What’s Killing Our Children

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ooking for a place to talk about issues affecting the world right now? Then “Hot Topics” is for you! Join us for this summer lunchtime series. We’ll focus on a specific issue, hear from an expert, and then open up the floor for a group discussion of the issue. Join us for lunch to share your opinion with others – and to hear theirs.

In the wake of the murder of Trayvon Martin, conversations about the dynamics of race and the intricacies of the legal system have emerged. Led by local leaders, we will talk about racism, youth violence and the justice system in an attempt to understand the social and political forces leading to the death of our children.

This discussion is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 11:30am-12:30pm. Pre-registration is required and the $12 registration fee includes lunch. Space is limited to the first 20 people registered.

To register call 615-340-7557; email: programs@scarrittbennett.org or on line at http://www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/ht.aspx. Scarritt-Bennett, 1008 19th Avenue South, Nashville.

Clarksville Riverfest

Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebration is the City of Clarksville’s music and fine arts celebration. This two-day FREE festival offers a variety of musical and visual art entertainment, delicious food, inflatables for children of all ages, and many river related activities all set along the banks of the beautiful Cumberland River.

Riverfest features two large stages with more than 45 performances by local, regional, and national entertainers. There are children and teen rides, thrill activities, hands-on arts and craft activities for children, hot air balloon rides, and more interactive activities for the entire family.

More than 14 different food vendors are represented at the Riverfest food court along with soda, water, and specialty beers. Riverfest offers an eclectic variety of fine art from over 200 juried artists including painting, watercolor, sculpture and 3D works, mixed media compositions, drawings, and photography.

Don’t miss the Riverfest Regatta, Lighted Boat Parade, Quick Fit Challenge, cornhole tournament and more!

The Festival will open Friday, September 6, 5-11pm and continue through Saturday, September 7, 10am-11pm. Pets are not permitted at the Festival. For more information visit: www.cityofclarksville.com.

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2013 Tennessee State Fair

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he Tennessee State Fair has been held every year since 1906, except for a four-year span during World War II. The fair has weathered the Great Depression, a 1965 fire that destroyed a majority of the fairgrounds and another fire in 1970, which ruined the coliseum. In spite of these hardships, the Tennessee State Fair has remained the highlight of families’ lives.

This years’ State Fair will feature the culture and promise of the entire state of Tennessee, making it a true state fair. It will epitomize the best of Tennessee, emphasizing agriculture and youth, heritage and future, all in an educational and entertaining atmosphere. During the fair, the Tennessee State Fairgrounds will come alive with traditional commpetitions, thrilling rides, and a wide variety of must-see events.

Tennessee State Fair will open on Friday, September 6 and run through Sunday, September 15 at the Tennessee State Fairgounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville. For hours of operation and additional information visit: http://www. tnstatefair.org/map-directions-parking/ 6

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Made in Nashville Festival

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he Tennessee Literacy Coalition was first organized in 1982 and chartered as a non-profit corporation in 1985, serving both public and private literacy agencies.

Their focus is on training and recruiting volunteers, connecting learners to educators, providing resources, raising public awareness of the state’s adult literacy needs, and bringing together the public and private adult literacy provider agencies who share a client group.

Over the years, they have organized volunteer conferences, student roundtables for adult learners, adult education theatre outreach, and the production of a southern literacy curriculum for adult learners. Today they also hold regular Regional Networking Forums, providing an opportunity for staff and volunteers from provider agencies to meet and share resources and best practices.

Made in Nashville is a celebration of all things local! Presented by & supporting the Tennessee Literacy Coalition, the second annual Made in Nashville will feature some of the best musical talent, local artisans, and craft beer that this wonderful city has to offer!

This free event will take place Saturday, September 14, from 11am-5pm. It will be held at Centennial Park/Event Shelter, 2600 West End Ave, Nashville.

For more information call 615-259-3700 or visit: http://www.tnliteracy.org/ event/made-in-nashville-2013/

Firewalking/Glasswalking Workshop

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ver three million Westerners have Firewalked. Knowing the secret behind firewalking can improve your life! Even if you never do it yourself, knowing how it works can bring you better health and increased personal power. Why? Because firewalking demonstrates how your thoughts affect everything else in your life.

Today, it is used in corporate and team-building seminars and self-help workshops will often include it as a confidence building exercise.

Find out how you can turn fear into power! In this workshop you will learn the process that leads up to a firewalk or glasswalk. Lori Hudspeth, Certified Master Firewalk Instructor, will share life altering stories of those who have done it. Workshop will also include a glasswalk and all are invited to participate or observe.

Workshop fee is $25 and RSVP early to 615-463-7677 as seating is limited.

Scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 11am-1pm. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. See ad page 7.

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he dragons are coming! Get ready for the seventh annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival, Nashville’s premiere river event.

On Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Riverfront Park, you can take the ride of your life with more than 40 teams on the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville right in front of LP Field. Thousands of spectators will join you in a large viewing area where they can cheer paddlers, support the advocacy work of the Cumberland River Compact, and celebrate the long tradition of dragon boat racing with a cultural festival unlike any other in Music City.

All the festivities are within walking distance to the city’s top restaurants, snack bars, parking, souvenir shops, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium, and many other Music City attractions. Bring the whole family and spend the day.

Dragon boat racing is the eighth fastest growing sport in the world and, without a doubt, the most fun, unique cultural event you’ll experience, thanks to its adrenaline-pumping action. Dragon boat racing grows in popularity each year, with more than 50 million people in 63 countries participating. Teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson race in authentic Hong Kong-style, 46-footlong dragon boats. All ages, skill levels and physiques can paddle and compete, making it the ultimate team building sport, requiring synchronicity and finesse, more than power to win.

For more information contact Carolyn Wright or Janet Regen at 615-837-1151 or email: carolyn.wright@cumberlandrivercompact.org. Riverfront Park, 100 First Ave North, Nashville.

Hands On Nashville Day

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ands On Nashville Day 2013 is set for Saturday, September 21. Mark your calendar to join 1,500 fellow Nashvillians in completing “done-in-a-day” improvement projects benefiting Metro Nashville Public Schools throughout the city. This is our community’s largest day of service to public schools. Individuals and groups are encouraged to participate in this communitytransforming event. Choose to make a difference at one of 50-plus Metro Nashville Public School sites by painting and landscaping. HON Day volunteers will make improvements that will fill students, teachers, and parents with pride in their schools. More than 79,000 children are enrolled in our public schools, and the places where they learn and play need your help. Rally your friends and coworkers now so you’ll be ready to sign up when registration opens.

HON registration opens on Tuesday, September 3 with the event taking place on Saturday, September 21 from 8am-12 (noon). After party 12-2pm. For more information or to register on line visit http://www.hon.org/HONday or call 615298-1108.

Peace begins with a smile. ~Mother Teresa

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

September 7 11am-12pm FREE

Iridology Presented by Brenda Star

Eye’s are Nature’s window to the body’s interior. What do your eyes reveal about your health? Iridology analysis will be offered at Cosmic Special rate of $50 (includes follow-up office visit).

September 14 11am-1pm $25

Glasswalk/Firewalk

Presented by Lori Hudspeth - Certified Maaster Firewalk Instructor Turn fear into power!

Join us as we learn about the process that leads up to a firewalk or glasswalk. You may participate or watch a “glass walk.”

September 15 & 29 2-3pm $10

Meditation for Beginners Presented by Jan Carol

Want to learn to meditate but don’t know how to start? All it takes to get started is the “want to” and a little guidance. Jan will de-mystify Meditation and you’ll be ready to start on your own terms.

RSVP as seating is limited and fills quickly to: Cosmic Connections Get Connected!

Always Something Going On Here!

Cosmic Connections 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville 615-463-7677 www.yourcosmicconnections.com

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The Humble Apple May Ace Cancer

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pples are among the world’s most healing superfoods, thanks to their abundant fiber and heart-healthy nutrient properties. New research shows that an apple a day may also help keep cancer away.

Two major independent cancer research projects, from Poland and Uruguay, confirm that daily apple consumption can cut the risk of colorectal cancer in half, a unique value among all fruits or vegetables. Other studies documented at GreenMedInfo.com suggest that apples contain components geared to help stop the growth of liver, breast, esophageal, stomach and multi-drug-resistant cancers.

Additional research further associates the fruit with relieving diarrhea in children, soothing bowel inflammation in adults, preventing flu, facilitating weight loss, protecting against gum disease, maintaining brain cells and even slowing the aging process.

Yoga Relieves Back Pain

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ould a simple yoga class ease chronic back pain? Yes, say researchers in two recent studies.

Scientists at the University of Washington found that subjects reported a 61 percent decrease in back pain when practicing yoga in a 12-week period compared with doing simple stretching.

The researchers attributed their findings, published in EvidenceBased Complementary and Alternative Medicine, to yoga’s physical and breathing exercises and how they increase awareness and relaxation.

Another project, funded by Arthritis Research UK, showed that Britons with long-term back pain that took a 12-week yoga course reported 75 percent fewer sick days.

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Jog or Walk to Live Longer

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slow jog around the block a few times a week can prolong life. The Copenhagen City Heart Study monitored 1,878 joggers for 30 years and found that 44 percent of these subjects are less likely to prematurely die from any cause than non-runners. Males and females that continued to jog regularly added 6.2 years and 5.6 years, respectively, to their average lifespans.

It only takes 1.5 hours of slow-to-average-pace jogging a week to reap the longevity benefits. Walking is also beneficial; the National Institutes of Health says it can add up to 4.5 years to the average life expectancy. Seventy-five minutes of brisk walking a week can add 1.8 years to life expectancy after age 40, according to study results cited in PLOS Medicine.

School Lunches Minus the Meat

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s the first school in the nation to go completely meatless, 400 students at New York City’s P.S. 244, the Active Learning Elementary School, are treated to eclectic fare that includes black bean and cheese quesadillas, falafels, and tofu in an Asian sesame sauce. “We’ve had a really great response from the kids, but they also understand it’s about healthy options,” says Principal Bob Groff. “Because we teach them to make healthy choices, they understand what is happening and believe in what we’re doing, too.”

When the school opened in 2008, the cafeteria served vegetarian meals three days a week. “We started to try out recipes with small groups of students to see what they liked and didn’t like. It was a hit,” says Groff. All meals adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, so students get plenty of nutrient- and protein-dense vegetables. Students are also welcome to pack their own lunches, including meat.

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Solar Socket

Portable Power from Any Windowpane

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he Window Socket, a new device that attaches to any window using a suction cup, provides a small amount of electricity to charge and operate small devices from its solar panel. Inventors Kyuho Song and Boa Oh, of Yanko Design, note, “We tried to design a portable socket so that users can use it intuitively, without special training.”

Even better, the charger stores energy. After five to eight hours of charging, The Socket provides 10 hours of juice to charge a phone, even in a dark room.

The device is not yet available in the United States.

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Cleaning the Environment a Step at a Time

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nilever, one of the world’s largest consumer product companies, which makes Vaseline and Dove soaps, is doing away with a longtime manufacturing process because scientists and environmental groups are concerned that it contributes to polluting oceans. The company has decided to phase out the use of plastic micro-beads as a scrubbing agent in all personal care products by 2015.

Small pieces of plastic material under five millimeters in diameter, referred to as micro-plastics, originate from a variety of different sources, including the breakdown of larger plastic materials in the water, the shedding of synthetic fibers from textiles during domestic clothes washing, and the micro-beads used for their abrasive properties in a range of consumer and industrial products.

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Online Mapping Points the Way

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alling Fruit (FallingFruit.org), created by Caleb Philips, co-founder of Boulder Food Rescue, and Ethan Welty, a photographer and geographer based in Boulder, Colorado, uses a map to cite locations of fruits and vegetables that are free to forage around the world.

It looks like a Google map, with reported locations marked with dots.

Zoom in and click on one to find a description of what tree or bush is there. The description often includes information about the best season to pluck plant fruits, the quality and yield, a link to the species’ profile on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website and additional advice on accessing the spot.

Welty compiled most of the half-million or so locations from various municipal databases, local foraging organizations and urban gardening groups. Additionally, the map is open for Wikipedia-style public editing. He says, “Falling Fruit pinpoints all sorts of tasty trees in public parks, lining city streets and even hanging over fences from the UK to New Zealand.” It also lists beehives, public water wells and even dumpsters with excess food waste.

he health and beauty aisle at Indian grocery stores includes several natural products in wide use among Indian women. Here are some popular ones available in America.

Henna: Women mix powder from the henna plant with water to use as a natural hair dye and conditioner.

Coconut oil: Indian women regularly massage a natural oil into their scalp before washing to keep their hair healthy and prevent the scalp from drying out and itching.

“Coconut oil helps to grow hair long,” advises Bibya Malik, owner of Bibya Hair Design, a salon chain in Chicago. “It is probably the most widely used hair oil in the Indian subcontinent; amla oil, jasmine oil and other herbal oils are used, as well.”

Rosewater: Most often used as a skin toner, some women also like to spray rosewater on their face as a refresher. Rosewater has a long history as a fragrance and as a flavoring in dessert recipes.

Ubtan: This mixture of turmeric, gram (chickpea) flour and herbs is combined with milk or water as a beauty treatment. Indian brides scrub their skin with it in the days prior to their wedding.

Source: Bibya Hair Design, research

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t’s the Sabbath, a day “Exercise can “the flail.” As the World Beat playlist picks up the of prayer, and millions be a powerful pace, Pierrat leads the group of people across through a funky, rave-like America are quietly sitting gateway to series of dance moves aimed or kneeling, humbly the spiritual.” at “opening up” the hips and communing with a power chest and something less greater than themselves. ~ Chantal Pierrat tangible deep inside. By song

But inside the five, the sweat is flowing and Alchemy of Movement some are dancing unabashedly, eyes studio in Boulder, Colorado, the Soul closed, lost in the music.

Others are Sweat faithful are connecting with their smiling broadly, making eye contact in higher power in a different fashion. In the mirror. bare feet, and wearing yoga pants and

The sense of joy and tank tops, they find a place before a interconnectedness in the room is wall-to-wall mirror while a slow, Afropalpable.

“Exercise can be a powerful Brazilian rhythm vibrates the wooden gateway to the spiritual,” observes floor.

Pierrat, the founder of Soul Sweat,

At the urging of instructor Chantal a highly choreographed, spiritually Pierrat, they let their arms and necks go limp, shaking off the week’s stresses charged dance workout.

Twenty years after the yoga craze via a sensual, full-body writhe she calls

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introduced Westerners to the possibility that the two seemingly incongruous goals could be intertwined, the spirituality-fitness link has spread well beyond the yoga mat. It has spawned fusions ranging from Body Gospel, a Christian workout tape, and Jewish Yoga classes to triathlon programs rooted in Native American teachings and Buddhismbased running meditation workshops.

In addition, creative instructors have been fusing body/mind/spirit classics like yoga and Pilates with hard-core cardio disciplines like spinning and boxing. Half of all U.S. fitness clubs now offer mind/body programming, according to the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and the portion of classes dedicated to “mind/spirit” versus just “body” is on the rise.

“The newer programming is balanced 50-50, rather than the 80-20 body-mind split of the past,” estimates Sandy Todd Webster, editor in chief of IDEA’s publications.

At a time when, according to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of people that identify with “no organized religion” continues to grow (topping one-fifth of Americans and one-third of U.S. adults under 30), more people than ever are exploring exercise as a path to both flatter abs and deeper self-discovery. “We have spent so long focusing on the mind and the brain… but that is not the whole story,” says Pierrat.

“The somatic, or physical, expression of spirituality is the future.”

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The notion that intense dancing or a long run could spark what feels like a spiritual awakening makes sense to Philadelphia-based research neuroscientist and physician Andrew Newberg, author of How God Changes Your Brain.

A pioneer in the field of integrative “neurotheology”, he has for years used brain imaging technologies to study the impact religious or spiritual practices like deep meditation, intense prayer and speaking in tongues have on the brain.

Exercise, he says, provides many of the same effects.

In addition to prompting a surge of

feel-good endorphins, a highly strenuous workout is one of the few activities that can lead to simultaneous activation of both sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (calming) nervous system reactions. “Normally, when one of these is active, the other one shuts down, but when people drive one or the other to a very heightened level of activity, there is some evidence that the other turns on too,” explains Newberg.

That intense dual firing can paradoxically lead to an interruption in sensory information traveling to areas of the brain that control our sense of ourselves at any moment. “Not only do you have this great feeling of energy and calmness, but you tend to lose your sense of space and time,” he notes.

Newberg’s own research also suggests that when people “surrender” themselves in a spiritual practice, the frontal lobe (the practical part of the brain that keeps our thoughts in check) quiets. He speculates that something similar may happen in the midst of, say, a marathon or intense dance, enabling out of the ordinary thoughts and feelings to surface. “It can allow for creativity— a blending of different, more intuitive ideas in ways you don’t normally mix things,” comments Newberg.

So, is exercise able to only make us feel like we’re having a mystical experience, or is it somehow actually opening a channel to the divine? Newberg declines to go there, commenting that a brain scan tells what’s going on in the brain, not in the soul. Yet he has no doubt the two are inextricably linked.

He says, “There are many well-known examples of intense experiences, like Sufi dancing, generating spiritual experiences for people.”

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Marcus Freed is one of those people.

He grew up in a traditional Jewish family in London, England, and attended a rabbinical seminary in Israel. Still, he felt that something was missing in his spiritual life. “I thought, ‘God has created us with a body. Why aren’t we praying with our body?’”

Freed says that Biblical text often

references the body: King David, in the Book of Psalms, says, “Let all my bones praise the creator.” The Jewish Talmud refers to a rabbi that “stretched his spine with a prayer of gratitude.” Yet, Freed observes, the physical elements of daily spiritual practice have been largely forgotten over the centuries. When he discovered yoga, it filled a gap for him.

“I found a way to draw upon this incredible spiritual literature but ground it in the body, so that experience is not just in the head, but also in the heart.”

Thus, Freed founded Bibliyoga, which launches each class with a Hebrew or Kabbalistic teaching, followed by poses that incorporate its themes, as reflected in his book, The Kosher Sutras: The Jewish Way in Yoga and Meditation. The practice, now taught in cities around the United States and Europe, has prompted the birth of similarly religion-infused classes, including Christ Yoga, and the Jewish Yoga Network. “A lot of people separate things, saying they’ll get their spirituality

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from one place and their exercise from somewhere else,� says Freed. “I think they are missing out.�

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The spirituality-exercise link likewise resonates through other traditionally solo pursuits such as triathlon activities and running, in which many athletes say a more mindful approach to training has infused their sport with more meaning, and in some cases, improved their performances.

Ironman Marty Kibiloski, formerly a competitive marathoner and road racer, led what he terms a “high achievement, low contentment� life for years, measuring his self-worth by timed results that never quite satisfied him. In 2006, he attended a Running with the Mind of Meditation three-day workshop, based on Rinpoche Sakyong Mipham’s book of the same name. The retreat combined with his newfound interest in Buddhism, completely redefined running for him.

Kibiloski prefers to steer clear of the word “spiritual� (which he sees as somewhat ambiguous) when describing what he now experiences when running. Instead, he frames it as a vehicle for self-discovery, a mobile meditation that provides the intense focus and freedom from distraction that enables him to “awaken to how things really are.�

He now leads the retreat that proved pivotal for him, drawing more than 100 runners each Labor Day weekend to the Shambhala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Participants learn to focus on the cadence of their footfalls, their breathing and their surroundings to, as he puts it, “move meditation beyond the cushion.� He remarks, “It trains you to have your mind be still when your body is active, which is how you are in everyday life.�

Triathlete Mark Allen credits his work with Brant Secunda, a shaman and teacher in the Huichol Indian tradition

of Mexico, for enabling him to overcome negative self-talk and physical stresses and go on to win the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, six times in the late 1980s and early 90s. He notes, “In every one of my physical workouts, I also focused on training the spiritual aspect, so that when I got that chatter in my head, saying, ‘This is too hard’ or ‘I want to quit,’ I could go to a quiet place, rather than a negative one.�

Based on their book, Fit Soul, Fit Body: Nine Keys to a Healthier, Happier You, the pair conduct workshops around the country on how to strengthen both soul and body by intertwining both. “Some people think you are only spiritual when you are praying, but when you are moving your body, that is an intensely spiritual experience, too,� says Allen. “It’s my way of saying, ‘Thank you for letting me be alive.’�

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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The Art of Doing Less

by Colleen Dwyer

What would happen to a society that believes doing more is better, if they started doing less?

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he perpetual state of stress, often created by a nonwillingness to stop, is a primary cause of dis-ease.

Research shows taking quiet time, being still, and practicing mindfulness all help to improve health.

Passive Restorative Yoga is the epitome of letting go.

The benefits can be quite surprising, from migraine relief to ease of grief and depression. The idea of laying still with the body supported by yoga props might not seem particularly effective, but it is those exact properties of Restorative Yoga that make it such a powerful practice. Deep stretches are facilitated during Restorative Yoga because in supported stillness, the muscles stop clenching. The “relaxation response” (parasympathetic) is activated, and the body has an opportunity to come out of the often constant state of “fight, flight and freeze” (sympathetic). Symbolically, muscles take a deep exhale, and start to relax.

Restorative Yoga reduces stress, rebalances the central nervous system, and invokes better sleep. It also positively affects abdominal obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and insulin resistance. These are all symptoms of metabolic syndrome; a combination of those specific medical disorders. Metabolic syndrome is the precursor of the three major health risks: heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

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The study found that eight female patients that participated in traumasensitive yoga saw significant decreases in the frequency and severity of their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. In a study at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, military veterans enrolled in a 10-week yoga course also showed improvement in PTSD symptoms. A paper presented at a recent International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies conference studied 64 people that had experienced childhood abuse and neglect; those that participated in a trauma-sensitive yoga course had a 33 percent reduction in PTSD symptoms. Two months later, more than 50 percent in the yoga group experienced greater freedom and were no longer diagnosed as sufstrong and capable, giving them more fering from PTSD, compared to the confidence in their ability to weather control group’s 21 percent. obstacles off the mat.

Yoga can also transform traumatized lives in other ways. “For many Supporting Science traumatized people, being touched Research suggests that yoga can also be intimately can be a trigger,” Emerson an effective therapy for people affected remarks. “Yoga may let them feel ready by some forms of severe traumatic for physical intimacy again. Others stress. A study in the Annals of the have mentioned victories such as beNew York Academy of Sciences that ing able to go to the grocery store and scanned the brains of trauma survivors knowing exactly what foods their bodafter a reminder of the traumatic event ies crave.” revealed decreased activity in the

Emerson notes that such programs prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain emphasize choice and individual emthat helps make sense of raw emotions powerment. “The beauty of yoga is that and bodily experiences. you reclaim your body as your own.”

While shutting down the connection between body and mind can help Spreading the Word in coping with dangerous experiences, Once largely concentrated on the East it also makes recovery difficult. “You Coast, trauma-sensitive yoga programs need to have a high-functioning preare spreading. Jennifer Johnston, a frontal cortex to organize the thoughts research clinician and yoga instructor that come up and know that you’re safe at Boston’s Mind Body Institute, sees in the present moment,” advises David programs like these enriching our culEmerson, director of yoga services at ture’s understanding of the physical and the Trauma Center, in Brookline, Masmental health connection. “In a country sachusetts. “Otherwise, you’re assaulted where drugs and surgery are often the by memory sensory information.” first go-to,” she says, “it’s important to

Yoga appears to rewire the brains remember that things like yoga can of trauma survivors to stop reliving past change our chemistry, too.” distress. “You can’t talk your prefrontal cortex into functioning well again,” Em- Sarah Todd is an East Coast-based erson observes. “But you may be able writer and editor. Connect at to do it with your body.”

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by Sarah Todd

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hen a woman separated from her husband last fall, she tried hard to shut down her emotions. A 30-year-old working mother of two young boys, she felt she couldn’t afford to be sad or angry, even as she contemplated divorce. But something shifted when she began taking yoga classes in her town in northern Michigan. “It was my one place to relax and let go,” says Emily, who asked that her real name stay private. “I used to go to class, get into a deep stretch and cry. It was like my muscles were connected with my heart.

My instructor would warn us that certain poses would provide emotional releases, and sure enough, the tears would fall.”

People suffering disruptive changes —from losing a loved one to coping with unemployment or striving for sobriety— often find yoga to be a healing force.

Lola Remy, of yogaHOPE, a Boston and Seattle nonprofit that helps women navigate challenging transitions, attests that yoga makes them feel safe enough in their bodies to process difficult emotions.

“The goal isn’t to make stressors go away, it’s to learn resilience,” Remy explains. “Irreparable harm isn’t necessarily the only result of experiencing stress. Even if I’m in a challenging position—like wobbling in the tree pose—I can see that I’m still okay.” The object is to teach women that their bodies are 14

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renewing ideas and actions.

What do you want? You have to give, before you can receive. Give your heart to the good you truly desire. You can do it! Give yourself the gift of our teaching in our lessons and classes. The goodness of life you deserve awaits your choice to give, and be transformed.

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f all the many wonderful things to choose from in our limitless universe, what have you decided on? It’s a fair question that many never answer. They may say they don’t know, but I suspect we all know what we really want. It’s there hidden behind some fears and self-doubts.

Please understand these are merely ideas we have let ourselves choose in the past. They are not our destiny; our destiny is always in our next choice.

Are you willing to transform what you think and do, to play the good life game at the level of co-creator with Spirit?

You must understand there is a way for you to play at the highest levels, despite circumstances, obligations and

resources. There is a way to handle them. You can have what you want, if you are willing to give yourself to life in a new way. I know many will balk at this idea, but please consider you may be believing more in your excuses than you believe in God within you. Dr. Robert Bitzer, one of my teachers, used to say “Are you ready for what you want? If not, you can make yourself ready.� We offer some very powerful Sunday lessons and life-changing classes at this time of year. Play the game! Make a choice! This is the time and this is the place. By the end of autumn, you could be well on your way to the life of your dreams, transformed by mind-

I love life and all its rich and infinite possibilities. I love God, the source of all good. I am one with this limitless potential and goodness. I now rejoice that I can choose to renew my mind to allow greater good than I have ever imagined come into my experience.

I give freely, and receive freely. I am now expecting greater abundance than ever before. I know what I want, and I am going for it. I expect great abundance of all kinds. I give what I expect and I accept even more of the limitless goodness that is ever available to me. Thank you, Father-Mother God, that I am ready to move from one happy abundant experience to another with ease and joy. I now let it be so, and so it is.

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The Allure of Confidence Supermodel Sarah DeAnna’s Universal Beauty Secrets

by April Thompson

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ongtime supermodel Sarah DeAnna believes in our ability to shape both our life—and our looks. Raised by a single mom in the small farm town of Jefferson, Oregon, DeAnna made her way to Los Angeles after putting herself through college, earning a degree in international business marketing from Oregon State University, in Corvallis.

While she planned to pursue a graduate degree in business at the University of California, a chance meeting with a photographer at a Hollywood café instead launched her career as an international fashion model, realizing a childhood dream.

This natural health trendsetter has since appeared in Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire, and walked the runway for such internationally renowned designers as Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Stella McCartney. DeAnna credits her success to her commitment to modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In her new book, Supermodel You, she debunks myths about modeling, fitness and beauty, explaining how beauty emanates from the inside out.

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of your actions and their effects. For example, if you’re not paying attention to what you eat and how you feel afterward, you won’t realize that your body may be sending you signals about the quality of what you’re eating.

How you walk also affects your body in more ways than you realize. Being alert to little things that may be throwing you off balance—like carrying more weight on one foot or turning a foot out when you walk—are small steps to developing self-awareness.

When a Harvard University study informed a group of hotel housekeepers that didn’t consider themselves physically active that they were actually exercising all day long, they all lost weight. The only difference was their awareness of their work as exercise.

Why do you believe that models that follow less severe diets and workout regimens are better off?

Restrictive extremes put enormous stress on your body, which is a leading cause of unhealthy weight gain.

When I first started out, I didn’t know that I was eating too little and working out too much and too hard. Then

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my agent told me to ease my exercise and start eating some healthy fats again, which the body needs. When I stopped overdoing it, I both felt better and achieved my target weight.

There isn’t any one kind of diet or exercise practice that’s right for everyone; it’s all about having a positive relationship with food and your body.

How do models manage to look like a million bucks on a modest income while they await their big break?

Confidence is the most beautiful thing.

Good posture makes you look thinner and better-looking. It’s not the number of pounds that matter; you know before you step on the scale if you are happy with the way you look and feel.

As for fashion, it’s not just what you wear, but how you wear it. How clothes fit is important. We all have different shapes, and even models will have “muffin tops” if the pants aren’t hitting their hips in the right place.

Rather than focus on the size, focus on how a garment looks on you.

How can each of us reframe the way we think about our own appeal?

I’m sometimes told I’m too edgylooking or too strong-featured. But as my agent says, if everyone liked me, I would just be ordinary. You need to love whatever is different about you.

What lessons have you learned from watching your predecessors?

The modeling business is finally realizing that society wants to see more natural-looking women, so they are bringing back the older supermodels, and they look amazing. We are even seeing models in their 80s now as an awesome positive representation of older women. It’s all about having a positive outlook and embracing who and what you are.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Peace is… a wish that grows around the world everyone feeling music in their hearts everyone having someone to love everyone knowing they are in a safe place everyone knowing they are beautiful inside and out singing together making art and sharing it with others growing a garden, planting a tree protecting animals

happiness for all, peace on Earth and pizza for all people being kissed goodnight every child having a family every child having a ball to play with at least one hug a day a warm bed to dream in the angel in my heart using your voice for good treating others as you wish to be treated sending all soldiers home to their families

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I pledge to help others as I go throughout my day.

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I pledge to respect people in each and every land.

I pledge to join together as we unite the big and small.

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Schools Go Green Homework, Lunch, Buses Get an Eco-Makeover

by Avery Mack

With paperless homework, bookless backpacks, zero waste lunches, plastic-free filtered water and classrooms without walls, today’s parents and teachers are bringing eco-friendly ways to schools and giving students an early appreciation of the importance of environmental health.

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oing green goes both ways— home to school and school to home. Alysia Reiner, an actress and eco-advocate from New York’s Harlem neighborhood, became involved with the Bank Street School for Children when her daughter

enrolled at age 3. “I’m green at home, so in my mind her school had to be green, too. With no programs in place, I made suggestions, which got me elected co-chair of the green committee,� says Reiner, with a smile.

“Today, we have a school-wide

composting program serving 1,500 students that has reduced previous levels of food waste by 75 percent. To raise awareness and funds to support it, we sold reusable snack sacks, stainless steel water bottles and home composting bags.� An innovative chef focuses on organic foods with vegetarian options for school lunches.

The next step is a rooftop garden.

When Sheila Hageman, an author, teacher and public speaker living in Milford, Connecticut, first read the memo requesting garbagefree lunches for her three children at the New England School-Montessori, she couldn’t imagine packing food without the use of plastic wrap, sandwich bags or paper napkins, but, “Now, it’s no big deal,� she says. “I use glass containers and cloth napkins. The kids eat better quality food. It costs less, too, because prepackaged snacks are out.� She notes that the governing rule is one protein, one fruit and one vegetable.

The school even has a natural composter—a class guinea pig that loves to eat leftover veggies.

Students often bring the first of their homegrown vegetables each season for show and tell in the classroom, where they normally eat lunch. It’s a neat way to avoid massproduced food; the school has no cafeteria. “A little change becomes part of a lifestyle,� remarks Hageman.

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provides a near-paperless experience for students, all of which are issued computers. Homework is assigned, completed, graded and returned; tests are given and graded; report cards are sent and textbooks studied—all online.

“We buy one set of print books, since not all students learn the same way. But e-books can be updated electronically each year, saving the educational costs of outdated materials and financial costs of replacement,” says Teresa Thornton, Ph.D., the science teacher who spearheaded many of the school’s green initiatives. “By the end of the year, they know how to use software programs to organize and analyze information.”

In Pittsburgh, Chatham University follows the example of eco-pioneer and Silent Spring author Rachel Carson, a class of 1929 alumna, to preserve, maintain and restore nature.

With the goal to be carbon neutral by 2025, sustainability becomes part of every decision. The Chatham Eastside facility, located in a revitalization area, reclaimed a former manufacturing complex.

“We are the first school in Pennsylvania to have a solar hot water system,” says Mary Whitney, the school’s sustainability coordinator.

“Bottled water was banned in 2011 and filtered water stations provide free refills for stainless steel bottles. The renta-bike program is especially popular with international students.” The two campus Zipcars shared by students can be reserved for a fee. Students also ride free on public transportation.

In Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy, students gain the knowledge and experience to extend the difference they make beyond greening their school. Anne Vilen, a designer for expeditionary learning schools like Donaldson, says, “It’s empowering for students to discover they can make a real impact.”

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Americans walk through the doors of a school every day. Yet instead of walking into places of opportunity, millions enter buildings where the air they breathe is filled with toxins and mold, where classrooms are poorly lit and overcrowded, and where resources are limited and outdated.

American students miss more than 10 million school days each year because of asthma symptoms that are worsened by poor indoor air quality. Too many of our children are learning in buildings that are compromising their health and ability to succeed.

Green Apple is a global movement to put all children in schools where they have clean, healthy air to breathe, where energy and resources are conserved, and where they can be inspired to dream of a brighter future.

The Green Apple Day of Service, which will take place on Saturday, September 28, gives parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations the opportunity to transform all schools into healthy, safe and productive learning environments through local service projects.

The Middle TN USGBC is looking for schools in Middle TN interested in participating in a Day of Service project. The Green School Committee would like to help schools start planning and finding sponsors for Green Apple Day of Service.

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STAYING POWER A Good Trainer Keeps Us On Track

by Debra Melani

Maintaining one’s own fitness program can prove a challenge when the will to work out fizzles. Many people are getting help conquering roadblocks and staying on an effective path of regular exercise through an enduring relationship with a personal trainer.

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pproximately 6.4 million Americans now engage personal trainers, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, including some in less traditional locations, like community centers and corporate workplaces.

When a client sticks with a personal trainer over the long haul, the relationship can evolve beyond a caring coach into a steadfast mentor, producing benefits that transcend basic fitness.

“I have individuals I’ve worked with for 10 years, and have come to know them and their bodies and habits well,” says Kristin McGee, a New York City trainer who counts celebrities like Steve Martin and Tina Fey as clients.

By understanding all aspects of each of her clients, she says she can better tailor programs to meet their needs.

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When nine-year client Bebe Duke, 58, faced a lengthy rehabilitation after tripping and shattering a shoulder, McGee helped lift her spirits, ease her back into full-body fitness and even slay some psychological dragons.

“We worked her lower half; we kept her strong and her moods steady with meditation and yoga,” McGee says.

“The physical therapist knew how to work with her shoulder joint, but not with the rest of her body and the rest of her life.”

Duke felt, as she puts it, “a significant fear of falling” after the accident.

“So we spent an enormous amount of time on balance and making sure I didn’t feel nervous.”

McGee was able to help Duke prevent fitness loss, which can happen to anyone that goes four weeks

without exercising, reports Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal.

Maintaining regular exercise can also deter depression, confirmed by a study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.

Three years after the injury, Duke can now hold a downward dog yoga pose and do a headstand. “I’m also running again,� Duke adds. “I’m signed up for a half marathon.�

Richard Cotton, a personal trainer in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the American College of Sports Medicine’s national director of certification, agrees that a good long-term trainer often serves as a fitness, nutrition and even life coach. “You can’t metaphorically cut off people’s heads and only train their bodies. Then you are just a technician,� he observes.

Building a true foundation for health requires understanding the importance of each building block, not just working with a trainer for a few sessions and afterwards going blindly through the motions, attests Sandra Blackie, a former professional bodybuilder, certified nutritionist and current personal trainer in San Diego, California. “I want to educate my clients.�

During extended periods, good trainers also revise routines at least once every four weeks to prevent adaptation, another problem that can hinder reaching fitness goals. “Without trainers, people often get stuck in a rut and lose motivation,� remarks Blackie, who also adapts exercises according to bodily changes due to aging or other conditions.

Long-term relationships also allow trainers to focus on the individual’s bottom-line goals, Cotton notes. For instance, “I want to lose 10 pounds,� might really mean, “I want the energy to play with my kids,� or “I want to feel more alert at work.�

“Achievable goals evolve from values,� Cotton explains. “It’s not about getting in super great shape for six months and then stopping. It’s about creating a foundation for life.�

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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Certainly, high-calorie sugars trigger weight gain, but it may be news that calories from sugar act differently in the body than those from other foods. “Fat doesn’t make you fat. Sugar makes you fat,� states Dr. John Salerno, director of The Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine, in New York, Tokyo and Sao Paolo, Brazil.

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by Kathleen Barnes raises blood sugar (glucose), prompting “Am I a sugar addict?� There’s an easy way to tell. the release of insulin to transport the glucose not immediately needed for of all sweeteners, especially in f you have to ask yourself, you energy, to the cells,� Salerno explains are,� advises Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, beverages. in his new book, The Salerno Solution:

The average American annually a renowned integrative physician An Ounce of Prevention, a Lifetime of consumes 152 pounds of sugar, comin Kona, Hawaii, and author of Beat Health. “If there is more glucose than pared to 109 pounds in 1950, according you need, the remainder is stored in the Sugar Addiction Now! to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease and Alzheimer’s have all been linked to sugar, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the National Institutes of Health.

“Sugar, in excess, is a toxin, unrelated to its calories,� says Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist and professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. “The dose determines the poison. Like alcohol, a little sugar is fine, but a lot is not. And the food industry has put us way over our limit.� Sugar can be addictive, continues Lustig. “It has clear potential for abuse.

Like tobacco and alcohol, sugar acts on the brain to encourage subsequent intake.�

n Raw monk fruit (avoid processed Nectresse), a small, sweet melon native to China and Southeast Asia known as luo han guo, has traditionally been used in herbal medicine. It is touted as being low in carbs and is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. n Coconut sugar is generating excitement largely because of its low glycemic index (35) and low carbohydrate qualities. This optimum option is a good source of potassium, magnesium, iron, boron, zinc, sulfur and copper.

n Sucanat—minimally processed, dehydrated cane sugar juice—is a reasonably healthy alternative, especially to substitute measure for measure in baking.

Because it metabolizes like sugar, it too will cause blood sugar swings; also note that both agave and “raw� sugar, which is merely less refined table sugar, have similar effects. n Honey, while not calorie-free, is high in heart-healthy flavonoids and anti-allergens, and may even help lower cholesterol, according to a study from University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, in Germany. n Maple syrup carries calories, but is also a rich source of polyphenol antiinflammatory antioxidants. A University of Rhode Island, Kingston, study suggests that maple syrup may help manage Type 2 diabetes. n Molasses, while not calorie-free, is a worthy alternative if weight isn’t an issue, since it’s a good source of minerals, especially iron.

Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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FAT FIGHT Like Us, Pets Must Eat Right and Keep Moving

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

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besity, a severe and debilitating illness, is the most common nutritional disease in both animals and people. The latest survey of 121 veterinarians in 36 states by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) and corroborating American Veterinarian Medical Association data reveal we have 80 million fat cats and obese dogs; that’s more than 58 percent of dogs and 52 percent of domesticated cats. “Pet obesity remains the leading health threat to

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Current medical consensus states that an animal is obese if it weighs at least 15 percent more than its ideal weight. But looking at body composition is more accurate, based on measurements top-tobottom and side-to-side and depth to the ribs and spine.

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born fat. Obesity results from too many calories in food, snacks and treats, paired with a lack of aerobic exercise. People may believe they are showing love by rewarding begging with treats, but they actually may be slowly killing their companions with kindness, putting them on a path toward painful and costly medical problems.

These can include cancer, cardiac problems, complications from drug therapy, difficulty breathing, heat intolerance, hypertension, intervertebral disk disease, orthopedic conditions (including arthritis), lethargy and ruptured ligaments. Also, because excess body fat first deposits in the cavities of the chest and abdomen and under the skin, hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus can develop, so screen overweight animals for these disorders prior to treatment for obesity.

Tackling obesity involves restricting calories and increasing the metabolic rate with a controlled exercise program. Diet and exercise are the two most vital factors in fighting fat.

Eating Right

Simply switching to a store-bought “lite” pet food is inadequate because many are designed to maintain, not lose, weight. Also, many products contain chemicals, byproducts and unhealthy fillers that are contrary to a holistic program.

A homemade restricted-calorie diet is the best choice for obese animals. The second is a processed “obesity-management” diet available through veterinarians, although many of these also contain chemicals, byproducts and fillers. Such diets can be used to attain the target weight, and then replaced with a homemade maintenance diet.

Foods high in fiber work well for shedding pounds because they increase metabolism. Vegetable fiber decreases fat and glucose absorption. Fluctuating glucose levels cause greater insulin release that can lead to diabetes; because insulin is needed for fat storage, low, stable levels are preferred. Fiber also binds to fat in

the intestinal tract and increases the movement of digested food through the intestines.

Supplement Options

Several natural therapies may be helpful for treating animal obesity. These include herbs such as cayenne, ginger and mustard; white bean extract; chromium; carnitine; hydroxycitric acid (HCA); epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG); and coenzyme Q10. All have been widely used with variable success, although not yet thoroughly researched or clinically proven.

A supplement called VetriLean appears promising. Based on a white bean extract, it has cut starch digestion by up to 75 percent in the company’s clinical tests. The formula also has EGCG from green tea extract to boost metabolism, inhibit carbohydrate-digesting enzymes and help maintain normal blood insulin levels, all to help dissolve

fat and control appetite. Chromium polynicotinate, another ingredient, also helps to curb appetite, build muscles and reduce fat.

so staying alert to signs of additional pounds and keeping an animal from becoming obese in the first place is optimum.

Exercise is Key

Dr. Shawn Messonier has authored The Arthritis Solution for Dogs, 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, and the award-winning Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats.

His Paws & Claws Animal Hospital is located in Plano, TX. Find helpful tips at PetCareNaturally.com.

As with humans, a regular program of supervised exercise is essential to pet health. Experience shows that it must be combined with a diet and supplement plan to achieve maximum results for overweight pets. Along with burning off excess calories, even mild exercise works to reduce hunger, improve muscle strength and aerobic capacity and improve functioning of organs.

Plus, as veterinarians further attest, the activity is mentally stimulating for both animals and guardians, while decreasing behavioral problems.

There is no one best exercise program for every animal; a sensible plan must be personalized to needs and abilities. Consult a veterinarian to determine the best regimen. As always, prevention is better than a cure,

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - 11am with Dr. Tim Stewart. It Works If YOU Work It! The Science of Mind is based upon Spiritual Law which always works. Simple principles presented to make the Law work for your greater good.

CSLN, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-3560174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

Co-Creators’ Coffeehouse - 6:30-10pm. Featured performer is SOURCE at 8:30pm. The Open Mic and the Spotlight Round in the Community Room 6:30-8:15pm featuring Susan Shann, Sonia Lee, and Molly Jewell. Potluck snacks, drinks and donations are appreciated. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.

615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am.

“The Conditions of Emptiness and Alignment” with Rev. Dyann Woody plus Special Music with Joel Atkins & Annie Sims. Using the Miracle of the Loaves and Fish as our blueprint for creating a miracle, today we begin our exploration by laying some fascinating groundwork and then by opening up to the first two conditions: emptiness and alignment. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org or MCCSL.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Prosperity Plus Class - 6-8pm. 10 weeks that will change your life! Rev. Dyann Woody facilitates this powerful program by Mary Morrissey. The prosperity kit includes 18 audio CD’s and a workbook. For workshop cost/class materials email: RevDyann@mccsl.org or call 615-6625539.

Hummingbird - Sip & See - 5-6pm. Free. All ages welcome. Join us as we gather on the back porch and watch the Hummingbirds “sipping” at the feeders. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville. 615-262-0269.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Iridology: What Your Eyes Reveal About Your Health - 11am-12pm. Free. Iridology is a natural and drugless system of analyzing and caring for the body through the study of the optic nerves within the iris of the eye. RSVP to 615-463-7677 or: Katherine@YourCosmicConnections.com as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections. com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - 11am with

Dr. Mitch Johnson. Foundations of Metaphysical Fitness, Part 1 – Ideas to Diet On: Just as we sometimes have to go on a diet to lose what we don’t want, so we have to let go of ideas that no longer serve us; and instead, welcome new ideas that promote our well-being. CSLN, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.

Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am.

“The Conditions of Asking and Maximizing” with Rev. Michael Woody plus Special Music with The Woodys. The conditions of the heartfelt “ask” and of maximizing what gifts and blessings we already have are the focus of today’s exploration.

World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville.

615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org or MCCSL.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 A Course in Miracles Discussion Group 6:30pm. We will read and discuss the Course section “The Manual for Teachers,” so, come and join us! Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.

Prosperity Plus Class - 6-8pm. 10 weeks that will change your life! Rev. Dyann Woody facilitates this powerful program by Mary Morrissey. The prosperity kit includes 18 audio CD’s and a workbook. For workshop cost/class materials email: RevDyann@mccsl.org or call 615-6625539.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Pain Management with Essential Oils - 7-8pm.

Free. Come learn and experience natural healthcare options with certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils for pain management. Essential oils improve or resolve many pain issues safely without side effects. Learn how to makeover your medicine cabinet for OTC pain medications naturally. RSVP please to 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Foundations Class on Science of Mind - 7-9pm. $25 per class. Ten week class by Rev. Michael Woody. Dynamic, interactive, basics on the law of attraction and much more! This accredited course with Centers for Spiritual Living will give you a strong foundation and the tools to transform your life! RSVP to Rev. Michael Woody at 615662-5539.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Groovy Grasshoppers - 10-11am. Free. PreK (3-5 years). This time of year is perfect for spotting this fun and active insect. Join us for story time, crafting and a short hike. SBNC, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville. 615-262-0269.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Celebrating Native Americans - 11am-12pm.

Free. All ages. Celebrate National Native American Day by exploring the history and culture of those tribes that once occupied this area. Registration requested. SBNC, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville.

615-262-0269.

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Firewalking/Glasswalking-Empower Your Life - 11am-1pm. $25. Find out how you can turn fear into power! Lori Hudspeth, Certified Master Firewalk Instructor will explain the process that leads up to a firewalk or a glasswalk and share the life-altering stories of those who have done it. RSVP early to 615-463-7677 as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com.

Healing Body Clinic - Starts at 11am. Your 75 minute session includes: consultation, a restorative yoga posture preparing you for your massage, a 30 minute massage therapy session focusing on increasing range of motion, plus a 30 minute restorative yoga session with some hands on healing Reiki and tea. Pre-registration is required. Call 917-691-2385 or email: Colleen@ BlossomingYoga.com. BlossomingYoga, 1104 Fatherland St, Nashville.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - 11am with Dr. Mitch Johnson. Foundations of Metaphysical Fitness, Part 2 – Ideas for Confidence and Creativity: Who would argue with being confident and creative? Certainly not us! CSLN, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.

Meditation for Beginners - 2-3pm. $10. There’s no one and only “right” way to meditate. All it takes to get started is the “want-to” AND a little guidance. Jan, an intuitive who’s been meditating for more than 35 years, shows you the way. You’ll come away ready to start meditating -- on your own terms. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. RSVP early as seating is limited.

615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.

Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am.

“The Conditions of Giving, Grounding and Seeing” with Rev. Dyann Woody plus Special Music with Susan Shann. As we bring conditions five, six and seven of a miracle into our conscious awareness, we experience the deeper and profound message Jesus gave us about the power of giving, of staying in the present moment and of seeing God as the one and only Source. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org or MCCSL.org.

What is Your Dosha - 3-4pm. Free. Janet Andrews, RN & Wellness Coach, combines over 25 years of critical care nursing with the principles of Ayurveda to offer guidance, education & solutions to achieve health & well-being. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. RSVP to 615-463-7677.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Prosperity Plus Class - 6-8pm. 10 weeks that will change your life! Rev. Dyann Woody facilitates this powerful program by Mary Morrissey. The prosperity kit includes 18 audio CD’s and a workbook. For workshop cost/class materials email: RevDyann@mccsl.org or call 615-6625539.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Foundations of The Science of Mind - 11am &

6:60pm. Facilitated by Dr. Mitch Johnson. This new, unique 10-week course will help you embrace, practice, and prove the Metaphysical Principles of The Science of Mind and Spirit! AM & PM classes meet each Wednesday through November 20. Please note: You may opt out after attending your first class at no charge. Textbooks available for purchase in our bookstore or at the first class.

For information including class payment options call 615-356-0174. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. Info@ CSLNashville.org.

Foundations Class on Science of Mind - 7-9pm. $25 per class. Ten week class by Rev. Michael Woody. Dynamic, interactive, basics on the law of attraction and much more! This accredited course with Centers for Spiritual Living will give you a strong foundation and the tools to transform your life! RSVP to Rev. Michael Woody at 615662-5539.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Cornelia Fort Twilight Hike - 6-7:30pm. Free.

All ages. Celebrate the opening of the new Cornelia Fort Trailhead. At twilight we may see the crepuscular wildlife become active. Registration requested. SBNC, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville.

615-262-0269.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Autumnal Equinox - 1-2pm. Free. All ages.

Tomorrow is the first day of fall. Celebrate with us as we sip homemade apple cider, eat goodies and learn about this time of year. Registration requested. SBNC, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville.

615-262-0269.

Crystal Healing Techniques - 9am-1pm. Learn professional crystal healing techniques and deepen your knowledge of crystals and energy healing practices. Beth is a professional crystal healer, medium and teacher and has trained in Reiki, Crystal Healing, Crystal Surgery, mediumship and is a graduate of the Four Winds Academy Healers Certification Program. Workshop fee information and RSVP to 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

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Frame Drum Wisdom – Reclaim Your Voice for Healing - 2-4pm. $20. Join Karen Renee Robb & Tobi Fishel we explore the mystery of sound healing through the ancient wisdom of the frame drum. We’ll sing & chant creating a beautiful, “other worldly” resonance; learn to drum on others creating a stress reducing, calming effect; and just play together finding new ways to interact with the drum and each other. RSVP to 615-463-7677 as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - 11am with Dr. Mitch Johnson. Foundations of Metaphysical Fitness, Part 3 – Ideas for Relationships and Prosperity: The “right person” and the “right job” are not just happenstance. They happen when the right idea is believed in and applied. CSLN, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.

Happy Birthday Virgo!

by Marvin L. Wilkerson

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irgo, your normal analytical mind will have to share attention with your emotional needs.

You’ll feel emotions very deeply and stress will have you seeking seclusion to sort them out. Decision making will be a bit less cut and dry and you’ll recognize opportunities.

You’ll be more assertive and selfconfident but beware, you may find people giving you advice, seducing you into believing their ideals, and how you should be living yours. Follow your gut instincts and stay honest with your feelings or you could catch yourself following a “peace at any price” script. Finding harmony with others will be important as you could also find yourself being more self-centered as well. There will be an unusual desire for freedom but you may need to focus on commitment when the going gets tough. A good way to use your extra emotional energy will be to find a good cause, like fighting for the rights of others. You’ll enjoy family activities as well as those of the extended family. True growth comes this year with patience even if you get too excited about possibilities. Remember the world doesn’t change quickly. Listen to your intuition when you get to thinking too much, it’s more likely to be right far more than your analysis.

Step up to the plate, take that leadership role, as you have a powerful sense of changes needed and the ability to make them happen. Have a great year!

Marvin L Wilkerson is a full time professional astrologer and Certified Hypnotherapist. To schedule a private consultation call 615-5575667. For more information visit: AstroMarv.com or BLHypnosis.com.

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Medicine Cabinet Makeover with Essential Oils - 12-1pm. This class will deepen your knowledge and understanding about the basics of essential oils, the difference in quality and grades, potency and purity, how and why they are so effective, and how to use them. Learn more about how you can replace OTC (over the counter) medicine products.

Instructor, Teresa Sturges, R.N. RSVP to 615-4637677 as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

plus Special Music with SOURCE. Two of the three conditions of a miracle explored today may seem obvious (gratitude and acting as if). The third, engaging the cycle, may not be as obvious.

Today we look below the surface of each at their underlying power. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl. org or MCCSL.org.

Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am.

“The Conditions of Gratitude, Acting as If and Engaging the Cycle” with Rev. Michael Woody

A Course in Miracles Discussion Group 6:30pm. We will read and discuss the Course section “The Manual for Teachers,” so, come and join us! Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.

classifieds BOOKS (USED) Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. We are a year round college textbook buyback location for BookFool.com. Paying you cash for your textbooks.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY If you are good with people, motivated, live a healthy lifestyle and you would like to help grow the natural, healthy and green living business community here in Nashville, Natural Awakenings may be the magazine for you. We are looking for a talented person to help with our growth in the area of advertising sales. If this sounds like you, please contact us today. Sales experience preferred, but will train the right person. Must be able to manage your time well and be selfmotivated. If you are already involved in the green and holistic community here and love talking with people, you’re already on the way to making successful ad sales person. Full or Part time, commission based position. Make your own hours, meet interesting people!

NGH HYPNOSIS CERTIFICATION COURSE Training in Hypnotism could change your life. This is a seven (7) day course after which you will receive your Consulting Hypnotist Certification. All materials will be provided. This innovative program is designed to give the participants a working understanding of hypnotism. The course is practical and down-to-earth, concentrating heavily on the how-to-do-it aspects. You will be trained to produce the hypnotic state and use it skillfully and effectively. Upon completion you will be eligible to become certified by the National Guild of Hypnotism (NGH) the largest recognized hypnosis organization in the world. This class will be taught by Marvin L. Wilkerson, CH. CI. NGH certified instructor.

For more information, including curriculum and enrollment visit: BLHypnosis.com. 615557-5667.

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Prosperity Plus Class - 6-8pm. 10 weeks that will change your life! Rev. Dyann Woody facilitates this powerful program by Mary Morrissey. The prosperity kit includes 18 audio CD’s and a workbook. For workshop cost/class materials email: RevDyann@mccsl.org or call 615-6625539.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Foundations of The Science of Mind - 11am & 6:60pm. Facilitated by Dr. Mitch Johnson. This new, unique 10-week course will help you embrace, practice, and prove the Metaphysical Principles of The Science of Mind and Spirit! Morning and evening classes meet each Wednesday through November 20. Please note: You may opt out after attending your first class at no charge. Textbooks available for purchase in our bookstore or at the first class. For information including class payment options call 615-356-0174. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.

Info@CSLNashville.org.

Foundations Class on Science of Mind - 7-9pm. $25 per class. Ten week class by Rev. Michael Woody. Dynamic, interactive, basics on the law of attraction and much more! This accredited course with Centers for Spiritual Living will give you a strong foundation and the tools to transform your life! RSVP to Rev. Michael Woody at 615-6625539.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Spiritually Unplugged - 7-9pm. $10. This evening is designed as an open forum for spiritual disscussion of topics that are of interest to YOU! Hear others’ perspectives on a variety of spiritual topics. This is a great way to connect with others and to hear what they have to say about those often mysterious metaphysical subjects. RSVP required to 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Couples Yoga Workshop - 4-6pm. You will move through traditional Hatha Yoga Poses that will creatively bring you and your partner physically together. This will be an intimate practice appropriate for all level yogis, even newbies! Bring a friend, but know that there will be physical contact with your partner. Leader: Colleen Dwyer. $4 discount with advance registration.

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BlossomingYoga.com. DancEast, 805 Woodland St, Ste 314, Nashville. 917-691-2385.

Meditate with the Hu Song - 2-3pm. Free. Come and meditate with the HU Song. Do you want to find a way to bring yourself to center quickly? To regain your balance? Then come and experience HU. You may feel grounded afterwards, you may experience visualizations during. RSVP to 615463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

Wildflower Hike - 10-11am. Free. All ages. Join us for a short hike through the park to seek out wildflowers. Registration requested. SBNC, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville. 615-262-0269.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Accessing Your Psychic Abilities, Learning About Spirit Guides and the Science of It All 12-5pm. Facilitator: Rhonda Manning, evidentiary psychic medium from Memphis. For beginners and advanced students. The workshop learning goals: ~ Assess and learn about your psychic strengths ~ Understand basic Quantum Physics as it applies to psychic and mediumship abilities ~ Learn your basic energetic anatomy equipment for skill enhancement ~ Understanding and connecting to guides and their purpose with life lessons ~ Practice techniques to communicate with crossed-over loved ones ~ Lecture and fun-filled group participation.

Workshop charge information and RSVP required to 615-463-7677 as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - 11am with Dr. Mitch Johnson. Foundations of Metaphysical Fitness, Part 4 – Ideas for Health and Happiness: There are plenty of good ideas out there to feast your heart on, and when you do, you will automatically let go of the ideas that hurt you.

CSLN, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-3560174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

Meditation for Beginners - 2-3pm. $10. There’s no one and only “right” way to meditate. All it takes to get started is the “want-to” AND a little guidance.

You’ll come away ready to start meditating -- on your own terms. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. RSVP early as seating is limited. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections. com.

Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am.

“The Conditions of Receiving and Recycling” with Rev. Dyann Woody plus Special Music with Annie Sims. We conclude by looking at the last two Conditions and bring it all home in a very personal way. You won’t want to miss this grand finale of becoming a Master Miracle Worker! World Music Nashville, 7060 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539.

Info@mccsl.org or MCCSL.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Prosperity Plus Class - 6-8pm. 10 weeks that will change your life! Rev. Dyann Woody facilitates this powerful program by Mary Morrissey. The prosperity kit includes 18 audio CD’s and a workbook. For workshop cost/class materials email: RevDyann@mccsl.org or call 615-6625539.

ongoingevents daily Centennial Dog Park - Open from dawn to 8pm.

Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville.

For dog park rules visit Nashville.gov.

Nashville Farmers’ Market – 8am-5pm daily.

900 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville. 615-880-2001.

Shelby Dog Park - Open dawn to 8pm. Behind Shelby Park Community Center, Shelby Ave at S 20 Street, Nashville. For dog park rules visit: Nashville.gov.

Sarratt Youth Art Institute - Open to ages 5-16.

SYAI offers sensational choices of summer studio art classes. Please visit www.vanderbilt.edu/ sarrattart/summer-youth-art-institute for more information and schedule.

Thermography - Screenings by Breast Thermography of Middle TN. Call to schedule an appointment. Crystal Chiropractic, 109 Maple Row Blvd, #2, Hendersonville. 615-822-1922.

Warner Dog Park - Open dawn to dusk. Edwin Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville. For dog park rules visit: Nashville.gov.

monday Metro Nashville Farmers’ Market – 9-5pm.

Open all year. 900 Eighth Ave N, Nashville.

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Zumba Fitness Class - 5:30pm. Email: VinaGoddess@comcast.net. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.

615-356-0174.

New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop - 6:309pm. Second Monday of every month. Class/$20, monthly membership/$10. Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson will guide you through the monthly Sun/Moon Cycle and important energy Angels for the New Moon, monthly forecast for each sign, and current yearly phase along with a guided meditation. Workshop handouts and recordings provided. Event held in Brentwood. For more information contact Marvin at 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv.com to learn more about this one of a kind workshop.

tuesday Timeless Tuesday Drop In Meditation - 9am & 10am and 5:00pm & 6:00pm. Beginners and experienced welcome. Elevate with the Intentional Energy of Community! Facilitated by Colette Divine, Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner.

CSLNmeditation@gmail.com. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.

615-356-0174.

Meditation Circle - 12:15-1pm. Every Tuesday.

Donation appreciated. During this hour we’ll practice different breathing techniques and explore guided imagery for finding deeper purpose.We will go over the Unity Breath, another form of centering shown to the world by Sri Yukteswar.

These techniques are tools to bring you further into your heart, eliminate stress and find your center. Contact Kristen: AwakeMySoulKristen@ gmail.com. Symmetry, 212 Louise Ave, Nashville.

615-321-4040.

WomenHeart of Williamson County - Free.

This support group is a safe environment where women living with, or at risk of heart disease can come together, share their heart stories, and realize they are not alone. Meets the last Tuesday of every month except for December. For more information contact Cynthia S. Brown at 513-2542744. Brentwood Baptist Church, 7777 Concord Rd, Room 2100, Brentwood.

wednesday East Nashville Farmers Market - 3:30-6:30pm.

Features a diverse mixture of local products, including natural dye clothing, candles and fresh cut flowers. For information call Sean Siple at 615585-1294. EastNashvilleMarket.com.

Zumba Fitness Alternates with Piloxing 5:30pm. Contact VinaGoddess@comcast.net.

Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.

thursday Daoist / Taoist Meetup Group – 6:30-8:30pm. $10 donation. Meets Sept 26. The group is devoted to study of Daoist philosophy. To join the group, follow this link: http://www.meetup.com/ Nashville-Daoist-Taoist-Chinese-PhilosophyMeetup-Group or contact Sarah Cherry at: Sarah@BodyAndAbodeHealing.com. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615463-7677.

sunday Center for Spititual Living Nashville - 11am service; Meditation - 10:30am; music starts at 10:45am. Mental/spiritual fitness is just as important as physical fitness. Come join us as we present four valuable lessons this month on how to get, and stay, in “metaphysical shape.” CSLN, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.

Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am.

World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville.

615-662-5539 or email: Info@MCCSL.org.

“Becoming a Miracle Worker” September in Nashville is when summer begins to wane. During this month, we will explore the idea of miracles as a natural phenomenon by taking a microscopic look at what the Master Teacher Jesus taught us about being a miracle worker, through perhaps his most beloved miracle – the Miracle of the Loaves and Fish. Join us each week as we explore twelve conditions of becoming a miracle worker.

Affirmation: As I open my eyes and my heart to the conditions of miracles, I become that which I am meant to be – a worker of miracles!

Yoga carves you into a different person – and that is satisfying physically. ~Adam Levine

Reiki - 6:30-8pm. First Thursday. Donations appreciated. Experience a night of energy-work as a recipient, practitioner or observer. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. For information contact Diana Shaffer at 615-5136565.

saturday Zumba Fitness Class - 5:30pm. Contact VinaGoddess@comcast.net. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.

615-356-0174.

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Kelly offers a variety of services that empower people to improve their overall well-being. Intuitive readings, stone and crystal energy work, chakra balancing, clearing of negative energy from the body and etheric field. Kelly is also Reiki certified. RSVP to Cosmic Connections, by appointment only. 615-804-9154. See ad, page 6

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SPIRITUAL LIVING MUSIC CITY CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Meets 11:00AM Sunday at World Music Nashville 7069 US 70S by Krogers MCCSL.org

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