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uthor and healing practitioner Dana Micucci will be leading an exciting transformational retreat, March 27-30, at the historic Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa in New Mexico, based on her award-winning memoir, Sojourns of the Soul: One Woman’s Journey around the World and into Her Truth. With esoteric teachings and tools from ancient wisdom traditions (Buddhist, Mayan, mystical Christian, Egyptian, shamanic), attendees will learn how to activate the light body for heart-centered higher dimensional living, soul expansion and self-mastery. Practices include meditation, ritual, visualization, and breathwork. “We will also soak in the sacred healing waters of Ojo Caliente, hike to the stunning mica mine, and visit the breathtaking Christ in the Desert monastery in nearby Abiquiu for energy work and healing,” says Micucci. Extend your stay with a suggested itinerary for visiting the historic and sacred sites of northern New Mexico—from Georgia O’Keeffe country to the majestic Taos Pueblo and the “holy dirt” church at Chimayo. Dana Micucci has enjoyed a decades-long career as a widely published journalist and author writing about culture, travel and spirituality. Her recent book, Sojourns of the Soul, was a gold winner in the 2013 Nautilus Book Awards. She is also trained in a variety of healing modalities and conducts transformational events nationwide. Visit DanaMicucci.com. Retreat fee: $450 before February 25. A limited number of rooms are reserved at discounted rates at Ojo Caliente. For details on this potentially life-changing adventure, visit SusanDuvalSeminars.com/New_Mexico.html or call 215-348-5755. See ad in Resource Guide, page 28
A Spiritual CommUnity Dedicated To Healing
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he high desert of Northern New Mexico has long been an ideal destination spot for healing, and there is a large percentage of individual practitioners as well as spiritual centers focusing on the subject,” says Jude Byrne, Marketing Director, Unity of Santa Fe. Unity Santa Fe is one of the active spiritual communities in Santa Fe dedicated to raising the planetary vibrations. Its mission statement is “transforming lives, raising consciousness and healing the planet—one person at a time beginning with me.” Focusing on the importance of healing, Unity offers weekly silent meditation services every Wednesday night from 6 to 7 p.m. and monthly healing services featuring gentle therapeutic touch, meditation and music on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a healing team of 14 comprised of many professional practitioners. Plus, the 10:30 a.m. service held each Sunday offers a combination of music, meditation and inspiring messages by Reverend Brendalyn and diverse guest speakers from various spiritual paths. In addition, Unity will be cosponsoring “Becoming a Vibrational Healer,” a six week series taught by Tom Newman, an international teacher and ordained minister, to help others develop their own healing power. Classes will be held on Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. starting January 6 through February 10. There are also monthly drum circles led by Jude Byrne, steward of the Unity Medicine Wheel, in the works. Location: 1212 Unity Way-599 north side of bypass at Camino de los Montoyas, 2.4 miles from 84/285, 8.4 miles from Airport Rd. For more information, call 505989-4433 or go to UnitySantaFe.org.
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amper yourself this winter, and soak in the healing waters of Pagosa Springs Resort and Spa. This retreat, being held February 28 to March 3, is being led by artist and yoga instructors, Emily Branden and Jeff Overlie. Nestled in the charming town of Pagosa, Colorado, the weekend will offer morning and afternoon meditation, pranayama, and vinyasa yoga as well as plenty of free time for soaking and skiing. The event includes a Saturday night dinner at the local Alley House as well as all the amenities of deluxe lodging at The Resort. “It’s an easy, Friday to Monday getaway from Santa Fe,” says Branden. “Bring your friends or beloved, connect to your higher power, and receive the blessing of natural hot springs and good company.” Emily Branden has been teaching yoga for over 13 years. She teaches a spirited vinyasa flow using music, creative movement, and song to inspire healing and a deeper participation in life. She also works in Santa Fe and New York City as a writer and actor, giving voice to the creative spirit in us all. Jeff Overlie is a renowned artist who shows nationally, and has been practicing yoga for 10 years. His artistic approach informs his yoga teaching and is based on meditation, pranayama, and focused intent. He has been teaching sculpture in various mediums at colleges in California and New Mexico for 20 years. Cost: $875 per person. Preregistration required. Visit EmilyBranden.com and click on classes and workshops for more information. See ad, page 13.
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ragonfly Coaching & Consulting is pleased to announce the debut of “The Conscious Eating Series” with Kristin Rabai, DC, and Intuitive Life Coach Emilah Dawn DeToro. The Conscious Eating Series is based on DeToro’s work on listening to the body for guidance and Rabai’s work with the Weston A. Price Foundation, which recommends a whole foods, traditional diet which includes a lot of healthy fats and natural probiotics. The two-part workshop “Intuitive Eating: Hearing and Following the Body’s Innate Wisdom to Create Vibrant Health,” meets January 14 and 28. DeToro says, “Our needs for nourishment changes often because our body, emotions, and circumstances change often. Your body knows how to make food choices that lead to more energy, clear skin, good sleep and overall vibrant health. So why not let it be your guide?” “Breaking the Cycle: Releasing the hold Carbs, Caffeine and Sugar have on Your Body and Psyche” meets February 11. Rabai says “In this workshop, you will learn the foods and habits that disconnect you from your body’s innate wisdom and vibrant health and how to reconnect.” The first two topics set the stage for the March Super Supported Spring Cleanse, where participants receive professional guidance from Rabai and emotional and energetic support from DeToro to clear out the toxins stored in their physical and emotional body and connect more deeply to their spiritual self. Participants can attend the entire series or just one workshop. For more information and to register, call 505-2171720 or visit Emilah.com. See ad, page 6.
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January Yoga, Health and Meditation Tips Your Glandular Health By Kirn and Dr. Guruchander
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ach month the energy of the planet shifts to clean and heal one of the 12 energy circuits of the meridians of the body. Each meridian corresponds to a sign of the zodiac, and there are related emotional challenges and physical symptoms for each time period. This month the sign of Capricorn activates the triple warmer meridian or energy channel, which affects the glandular system. The glands are the guardians of health and mental and emotional stability. Their secretions determine the chemistry of the blood, which in turn largely determines the behavior and personality. For example, if the thyroid isn’t nourished by sufficient iodine, one will lack patience and the ability to remain calm. • Here are some ways to assist the triple warmer meridian and to clear and to strengthen the glands: • A daily cold shower keeps the glands strong and healthy! Brrr! • Onions, ginger and garlic are foods for the glands. Eat them in combination often. • The cell salt for the sign of Capricorn is Calc. Phos. 6X. • Meditate with the thumb touching the sun (or ring) finger to stimulate the triple warmer meridian. • Ginger tea is nourishment for the glands. Boil several slices of fresh ginger in water for at least 20 minutes. Serve with equal amounts of milk or a nondairy alternative, and honey or maple syrup to taste.
SB1: Breath Meditation Series for Glandular Balance:
1. Sit in cross-legged pose. Break your inhale into 16 short sniffs. When you exhale, break the breath 16 times. With this continual breathing pull the navel point slightly with each sniff. Start with 5 minutes of practice. 2. Lie on your back. Extend your arms straight overhead on the ground with the palms up. Inhale and raise both legs 6 inches. Exhale and let your legs return to the ground while pressing your chin to your chest. Continue with long deep breathing for 3 minutes. Then rest for 2 minutes. 3. Sit in cross-legged pose. Grab your elbows and hug your arms across the chest. Inhale and raise to a straight sitting position. Exhale and bend forward until your forehead touches the ground. Continue for 3 minutes. Kirn and Dr. Guruchander are the founders of Purest Potential which operates Yoga Santa Fe and the GRD Health Clinic specializing in the healing practices of Kundalini Yoga, The 10 Body Deep Peace Treatment, numerology readings, Yogic Energy Healing, and chiropractic care. For more information, call 505-982-6369 or visit MyPurePotential.com. See ad, page 16.
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rajna Yoga is holding two teacher trainings at their school nestled in the mountains of Santa Fe. Tias Little, co-founder of the school, along with his wife, Surya, will be the instructors. “Session I: From the Ground Up,” being held from February 25 to March 2, explores the foundational teachings of the yoga practice. Attendees will learn “mobilization” and “stabilization” techniques to open the body and review the key anatomical structures that relate to the arches of the feet and detail how the feet are “the foundation to the temple of the body “Session IV: The Art of Sequencing and Hands-On Adjustments,” being held March 20-25, will give students the confidence to support, guide and release the body through manual touch. In the second half of this course, students will learn pacing, length of holds, how to sequence using props, and combinations of postures in sequence. Tias Little synthesizes years of study in classical yoga, Sanskrit, Buddhist studies, anatomy, massage, and trauma healing. He began studying the work of B.K.S Iyengar in 1984 and lived in Mysore India in 1989 studying Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Pattabhi Jois. Thus his teaching brings together precision of alignment, anatomical detail and a profound meditative experience. Both trainings are applicable to 200 and or 500 hour certifications with Prajna. Cost: Early Bird Price 15% off at $1,186 (plus NM tax) purchased before December 31, 2013 Tuition for each session: $1,395 (plus NM tax). For more details, visit PrajnaYoga or call 505-988-5248.
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Each session presents 10 video participants, including guide Brown, that share how S.T.A.R. philosophy can be expanded and applied to daily life. An unlimited number of virtual viewers and audio listeners can listen in. It’s a safe, nonjudgmental space free of personal promotion focused on graceful speaking and listening that provides room for new, likeminded friendships and communities to form. Users can register to be either a video participant or listener/observer. Brown, author of the books Return of Love to Planet Earth: Memoir
of a Reluctant Visionary and S.T.A.R.: A Now State of Being, is currently co-authoring with Kristy Sweetland the forthcoming S.T.A.R.: The Fascinated Observer’s Guide. Monthly, Brown will be joined by her co-author and publisher Ja-lene Clark in a S.T.A.R. Circle broadcast. Sweetland, a certified professional coach, has a master’s degree in transpersonal psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, renamed Sofia University, in Palo Alto, California. Clark helped develop both S.T.A.R. books through her publishing company, Gather Insight. Users can also view past recorded video gatherings, participate in book discussion groups and receive newsletters. For more information or to register for a session, visit NinaBrown33.com/ community-star. See ad, page 9.
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led by EMILY BRANDEN & JEFF OVERLIE WINE & DINE $875 includes: deluxe lodging at The Springs Resort & Spa, Morning and Afternoon Yoga classes, and a Saturday night dinner downtown
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self-knowledge. The experts Natural Awakenings consulted maintain that it is both desirable and possible to assemble an affordable and effective personal health care team that focuses on optimum wellness.
one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says. While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.” Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integrative medicine movement in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.” Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and president of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.
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onventional doctors too often dispense vague, boilerplate health advice, urging their patients to eat a healthy diet, exercise and take helpful supplements. Some are lucky enough to also be directed to detoxify their body and manage stress. That’s typically the best most people can expect in terms of practical advice. It is rare to receive specific, individualized answers to such burning questions as:
Complementary natural healing modalities can address all of these queries and more. Finding the right mix of treatment and preventive measures requires some creativity and
“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Michael Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphia-based founder and medical director of the Tao Institute of Mind & Body Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a board-certified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Integrative practitioners see the human body on three levels, Yang explains: structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic, a form of psychotherapy. Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on
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What is the best diet for this specific problem or my body type? Which exercise will work best for me—yoga, running, tennis or something else? Why do I feel stressed so much of the time, and what can I do about it? What supplements are best for me, and which high-quality products can I trust?
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“Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.” Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a
licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.
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An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go handin hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America.
She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screening using ultrasound or thermography.
Self-Diagnosis
Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body. “Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If
you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wide-ranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.
Funding a Plan
A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility. They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.” Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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onna Damazyn took over the studio six years ago from a previous owner. She is an avid exerciser, participating in aerobics, spin, and weight training since her 20’s. Now, almost 50, Damazyn understands the need for a variety of body styles and ages in exercise. She has taken classes at CNM in exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition and is a certified aerobics instructor, personal trainer, and yoga teacher at the 500 hour level. Damazyn says yoga has not only helped her to keep in great shape, but has also given her a deeper appreciation of herself. At her studio, you will find a serene, comforting atmosphere, and friendly, non-intimidating instructors. Be inspired to exercise as a lifelong habit in an environment where you feel you belong. Improve your posture, sleep better at night, and increase your overall body strength and flexibility—and have fun while you’re doing it!
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obyn Benson, DOM, and founder/director of Santa Fe Soul and The Self-Care Revolution™ is excited about 2014. “We are planning some very special events to assist you in your self-care commitment,” assures Benson. “Santa Fe Soul is your ‘One Stop Shopping’ destination for alternative and complementary health care.” Santa Fe Soul Health and Healing Center, a consciously created sacred space for healing, is now in their 9th year of serving our Santa Fe community and beyond. “In that time we have helped thousands of patients regain their health and create habits to prevent future health challenges,” explains Benson. “Last year we launched The Self-Care Revolution to help you make informed choices about your self-care, which is your true health care.” The Self-Care Revolution is a weekly teleseminar series that interviews experts on self-help. In 2014, Dr. Robyn Benson and Kevin Snow, RMT, LLC, CHC, will interview many of the nations’ top doctors and entrepreneurs to motivate and inform listeners about their self-care options. “The information that we have gathered this past year is astounding, and we will be building on that in 2014,” says Benson. “Essentially,” says Benson, “Santa Fe Soul is a center for health, success and leadership.” Towards that end, Santa Fe Soul we will be hosting Joe Rubino, a personal re-invention expert, on February 21-23 for “Soaring Self Esteem and Conversations for Success Weekend.” Save on early registration, as seating is limited. “Throughout the year, our self-care coaches will be offering classes and workshops to inform and educate you. We are also planning a trip to Kenya, an opportunity for your personal self-exploration into the cradle of civilization,” adds Benson. Santa Fe Soul Health and Healing Center practitioners offer the following self-care options: Acupuncture • Applied kinesiology • Chelation • Chiropractic • Disease energetics • Energy balancing • Energy kinesiology • Energy psychology • Aesthetic hair stylist • Holistic dentist • Hypnotherapy • Intuitive counseling • Lymph drainage • Nutritional counseling• Psychotherapist/ sexologist • Sound/vibration therapy • Vedic astrology See ad, page 8.
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etting organized is among the top New Year’s resolutions every year. “Most of us struggle to some degree with clutter and disorganization in our homes and work spaces. Clutter is not just the physical, but includes mental, emotional and spiritual issues,” says Linda Siopy, founder of Organized Labor, Inc. “For some, clutter can lead to serious health and wellness issues.” Clearing clutter from our lives and purging things that no longer serve opens our lives to new, fresh energy. “The stress and frustration that often accompanies clutter is replaced with calm and the serenity of simplicity,” says Siopy. “As the ‘outer’ reality changes, ‘inner’ changes take place which allow focus on life goals and the steps you need to take toward success.” As a health and life coach Siopy found that many clients were “stuck in their stuff.” The daily distractions that resulted from the clutter in their lives prevented clients from taking the action steps that they needed to make progress toward the goals they had for themselves. Organized Labor, Inc. was founded to assist clients with clearing the clutter. Many clients inherently know what they need to do to clear the clutter from their lives and simply require “someone to come alongside of them” to help “get it done”. Many times, a little progress in the right direction creates momentum that “spills into” every area of life. See ad, page 8.
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ntuitive healer and Reiki Master, Chantal Fidanza, perceives her role as that of a midwife assisting her clients to give birth to a stronger and more effective connection to their highest state of being. She lovingly guides her clients as they retrieve the deepest wisdom from their highest self in order to remove blocks and open channels within their energy field, thus facilitating physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Because Fidanza provides a mirror of health for her clients, they are able to tap into the wellness that is already present within their being. No matter how out of balance or “unwell” the client my feel in the moment, the energetic reflection provided by Chantal allows well-being to emerge. Her work is similar to an intuitive, psychic, or energy reading. During a session, she receives information regarding a client’s energy field along with messages pertaining to the client’s well-being or guidance needed to reach that state. Clients are provided with instructions in grounding and techniques for meditating and clearing the energy field. Like many healers, Fidanza’s talents emerged as a result of her own need for healing. Her personal transformation inspires her to share her knowledge and gifts with others. For more information, call 505-438-1074 or visit YourDivineLight.biz. See ad, page 6.
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Fitness à la Carte The Latest, Hottest Trends by Christine MacDonald
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his year, many Americans are set to rock the charts by turning over a new leaf and morphing from more conventional workout modes to fresh takes on fitness.
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Activities high on people’s lists these days reflect a perceived scarcity of time and money. The top picks, according to the Indianapolis-based American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2014, will be high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and body weight training. Both pursuits have been contenders in recent years, but are cresting the survey for the first time. A HIIT session, typically involving rapid bursts of activity interspersed with brief rest periods, usually takes less than 30 minutes. Body weight training’s appeal stems from its effectiveness and minimal need for fancy equipment or special gear. The survey—involving hundreds of personal trainers, gym owners and other fitness insiders—further notes an increasing diversity in fitness offerings, plus some contradictory trends. Not everyone, for instance, is cost-conscious; fitness professionals anticipate the continued rise of boutiques specializing in niche activities. Those with momentum range from ballet-inspired barre workouts to Pound and Drums Alive sessions, in which people “rock out” while they work out. Grace DeSimone, an ACSM spokesperson, equates specialized offerings to an à la carte menu, with individuals choosing tasty workout modes. “It’s like a buffet,” she says. While a single class can cost up to $25, there seldom are membership fees. Muscles are treated to varied workouts, even if only once a week in a “boutique” treatment. “It’s good for your body to cross-
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train; if you do the same thing over and over again, your body adapts,” DeSimone advises. Unless a competitive athlete is looking to improve performances in a given sport, repeating the same exercise daily can lead to injury and lessen the desired positive impact, she says. “Your body likes change.” Spinning spin-offs like Soulcycle, Flywheel and Kinetic Cycling represent an evolution of indoor classes and oldschool outdoor cycling. Meanwhile, fitness instructors and wellness consultants note that Zumba has set the stage for dance-oriented workouts, diverging from Latin rhythms into hip-hop and other music genres. If workouts are increasingly encroaching on “social” activities like dancing, it’s because the nation—or at least the expanding population trying to live healthier lifestyles—is undergoing a broader lifestyle transformation, says Jim White, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The registered dietitian, award-winning fitness pro and national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics observes, “There’s a shift in culture.” He says, “People are sick of ‘yo-yoing’ with fad diets and exercise routines, and they are looking for effective new approaches, whether for dieting, social life, accountability or competition.” He sees this new mindset fueling the proliferation of websites and phone apps that facilitate everything from counting calories and steps walked daily to on-the-go workouts.
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classes and boot camps. High-intensity workouts aren’t for everyone. “HIIT is best delivered when it does not use the one-size-fits-all approach,” says Tony Ordas, a kinesiology lecturer at California State University, San Marcos. “Participants need to have an established level of cardiovascular endurance before increasing intensity.” Body Weight Training: The natural, timeless exercise approach of using our own body weight instead of equipment can, if done right, hone muscles and build core strength, often in creative ways. Personal Training, Small-Group Training and Wellness Coaching: Rising demand by individuals for support in achieving their desired results is propelling growing numbers of trainers and coaches to obtain health and fitness college degrees and postgraduate certifications. Specialized Fitness Programs: Programs geared to the needs of particular groups such as pregnant women, older adults, dog owners and those interested in losing weight remain popular. Activities vary in approach and intensity, but often emphasize “functional fitness”, focusing on building strength and balance useful in everyday life, rather than more athletic or competitive training. Yoga: This ancient mind-body workout continues to extend from East to West, building on a host of classical forms such as hatha, ashtanga, kripalu, kundalini and Vinyasa. Relatively new forms also are extensive, from power yoga, Bikram and Yogalates to emerging hybrids like the yoga/surfing combination of Yoga Board. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Write and Publish Your Book Submitted by Tom Bird
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2014 the year you write or publish your book?” asks Tom Bird, facilitator of the “How to Write a Best Seller in a Weekend” retreat being held at BODY of Santa Fe on January 23 and 24. Bird says that is a very common question this time of year. “In fact, ‘getting my book written’ is commonly seen as the third most popular New Year’s Resolution,” he says. “According to The New York Times, 81 percent of Americans feel as if they have a book stuck inside of them that they just have to get out. You’re not alone.” That’s not the only good news through, because according to Bird, there has never been a better time for you to write and publish your book. “Historically, conventional book publishers maintained tight monopolies, kept editorial control and inadequately published submissions. With today’s e-publishing, authors now have the potential to freely publish their own book and launch to the top of bestseller list—a process that used to take years now takes a matter of a few weeks. By taking unethical businesses out of the equation and then with the advances in technology and social media, there are opportunities like never before for both the seasoned and the brand new author.” Bird maintains that no matter what your background or stage in life, even if you have no idea what you want to write about, you can complete a fulllength book in a weekend. “How do I know?” asks Bird, “Because I have led hundreds through the writing of their books in as little as two days.” Over the last two years, 98 percent of those who attended Bird’s “Write Your Best Seller in a Weekend Retreats” completed their books. “In fact, they are not only getting published, but they are becoming bestselling authors,” says Bird. During what Bird refers to as the “Golden Age for Authors,” one can complete a book in a weekend and go on to see it become a bestseller in weeks.
“Yes, our unique inside/out approach to book writing and publishing not only creates books and fame, but offers life-changing transformational results as well,” assures Bird. “When one connects with a book via the divine manner, we pose, that author connects directly with the Ultimate Source and big changes transpire. Big!” Bestseller Tom Bird is the author of 26 books. His unique approach to writing and publishing has led thousands to achieve their goals as authors. Visit WriteAPublishableBookInAWeekend.com. The BODY of Santa Fe event is being held January 23-24. “How to Write a Best Seller in a Weekend” is being held Thursday, January 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: free for first 20 to preregister; $12 advance/ $15 day of. “How to Become
a Best Seller Via this New Age of Publishing” is being held Friday, January 23 from 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free for first 20 to preregister; $12 advance/ $15 day of. To register call BODY of Santa Fe at 505-986-0362. Tom Bird is also holding classes at the University of New Mexico on Saturday, January 25. Course 14889, “Publish Your Book Now, Publish Profitably,” Section SPA will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $99. Course: 14891, “Write Your Book in a Weekend,” Section SPA will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Cost is $99. Call 505-2770077 to register. See ad, page 3.
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Caring, Steering, Cheering
A Health Coach Helps Us Change for Good by Lauressa Nelson
A health or wellness coach integrated into a personal healthcare team can be critical to catalyzing sustainable change. Many people understand they need to modify their self-care, yet fail to take the optimal steps to make such a transformation happen.
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hat we’ve discovered is that people don’t routinely change behavior due to education alone or out of fear. They change through partnership,” explains Linda Smith, a physician’s assistant and director of professional and public programs at Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina. Coaching partnerships supply a supportive bridge between provider recommendations and patient implementations, she says, “significantly increasing the client’s ability to make changes successfully.” “Health coaching was absolutely essential to my health,” says Roberta Cutbill, a 72-year-old retired registered nurse in Greensboro, North Carolina, who considered her lifestyle relatively healthy when in her late 60s she experienced autoimmune and cardiac problems. “I have an excellent primary care doctor who, when these issues came up, told me that I needed to change my diet, thoughtfully downloaded a list of recommendations and sent me on my way. I still needed help with many things in order
to make the changes,” recalls Cutbill, which is why she turned to a health coach at Duke Integrative Medicine. Margaret Moore, founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, in Belmont, Massachusetts, identifies two primary forces that enable behavioral change: autonomous motivation (people want to do something for their own reasons, not because someone tells them to) and confidence (they believe they can do it). “The most powerful motivating forces of all are what you treasure most in life, your life purpose and contribution,” she remarks. Both Smith and Moore emphasize that the priorities in any health coaching relationship are client driven, based on the client’s chosen goals and personal intrinsic motivators. Confidence in attaining ultimate success is built through positively framed experiments and experiences. “A health coach is trained to help clients break up their goals into manageable steps,
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focus on strengths, track progress and identify and overcome personal roadblocks,” explains Dr. Karen Lawson, an integrative physician and director of integrative health coaching at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, in Minneapolis. A helpful approach sets goals that can be met and exceeded, not insurmountable ones. “The key is always keeping a positive lens, helping clients see the progress they achieve,” continues Lawson. This involves speaking in terms of growth through trial and error, in which outcomes are explored without judgment and clients feel empowered to modify. This is vital, explains Moore, because experiencing at least a threeto-one ratio of positive to negative emotions creates the conditions for the brain to learn, change and thrive, making people feel more capable of taking care of their health. Mindful awareness is another essential tool; being self-aware and reflecting on what we are doing while it is happening. Unlike thinking, analyzing and planning, mindfulness involves observing while experiencing. During sessions, coaches use it to give their full attention in a non-judgmental way, modeling how clients can bring such compassion to themselves. A mindful state calms mental noise and puts reflective distance between individuals and their beliefs, emotions and behaviors. It improves their ability to handle negative emotions and to make a conscious choice to respond with a different attitude or new behavior, according to Moore. For Cutbill, maintaining a personal relationship with her coach over time has been the most significant factor in the improvement of her health. “The relationship was healing, because my coach regularly pointed out my progress with profound encouragement and validation. I wish all primary care doctors had health coaches on staff to help them and their patients attain the success they both are aiming for.” Lauressa Nelson is an editor and contributing writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LauressaNelson@gmail.com.
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Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years by Sharon Bruckman, CEO/Founder
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heartfelt shout out goes to the 90 U.S. cities and metro areas across the country, plus Puerto Rico, where Natural Awakenings is effecting positive change in people’s lives. For 20 years, this free community magazine has been loyal readers’ go-to resource for awakening America to the benefits of naturally healthy living. We thank our 3.8 million readers that devour these pages every month, typically from cover-to-cover. We voice gratitude to the thousands of committed advertisers that report multiplied business success as a result of our partnership. We extend kudos to the hundreds of editorial contributors that have generously shared their pioneering expertise with us via cutting-edge information and practical tips. Interviews and bylines of internationally recognized healers, teachers and leaders underscore the magazine’s primacy in its field.
It all starts with individuals waking up to conscious living and connecting locally to make measurable differences in their own homes and communities. They are role models of wellness. They are eco-stars. They are visionaries that daily act on their passion for helping others live happier, healthier, more thriving lives. What started as a single print publication in Naples, Florida, in 1994, is now a growing network spearheaded by 90 local magazine publishers reaching out to share the message. Supportive media range from digital magazine editions, e-newsletters, community websites and social media releases to an iPhone app, webstore and dating website, topped by a nationwide network of local natural health practitioners. All embrace the original vision of bringing like-minded people together to help make life better. We are glad that you are joining us in celebrating 20 years together. We look forward to all the good that 2014 and beyond will bring to us all. For more information and to connect, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.
Collectively, we comprise a great movement embodying ways of living that are healthy for people and the planet. Together, we are producing a pay-it-forward chain reaction of positive energy and conscious living that benefits everyone. Each large and small choice in favor of natural health and environmental sustainability counts toward enhancing our own standard of living and supporting a higher quality of life on Earth.
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WHOLE FOOD Greater than the Sum of its Parts by Margie King
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estern science is obsessed with deconstructing food, researching and analyzing its component parts, isolating the active ingredients, repackaging them in pills or powders and prescribing them in daily doses. But according to Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., author of Food and Healing, this chemistry-based theory of nutrition is upside-down. Colbin, founder and CEO of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, in New York City, has crafted her own nutrition theory based on more than 30 years of nutrition practice, teaching from a foundation that a whole food, like the complex human being consuming it, is greater than the sum of its parts. She defines whole foods as “those that nature provides and all the edible parts.” She limits them to those comprising one ingredient, such as plants, whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Animal foods are more challenging to categorize. Eggs are a whole food, but steaks are not, because they are one part of the entire animal. She includes small fish if we eat the head and bones, and small birds like quail. Whole milk is included, but not low-fat dairy. Colbin maintains that our bodies know the difference between a whole
food and an aggregation of isolated nutrients. We have evolved over thousands of years to eat the food that nature presents to us, and if that food has been fragmented, the body realizes it and seeks what’s missing. For example, if we eat fragmented wheat like white bread, in which the bran and germ of the whole grain have been removed, the body will still be hungry and seek the missing part of the food, something with fiber or crunch. Likewise, health enthusiasts that devour wheat germ or wheat bran in isolation will also feel something is missing and may find themselves craving refined flour in the form of cake or other baked goods. Table sugar is another example, a fragment of sugar cane. Colbin calculates that it takes 17 feet of sugar cane to make one cup of sugar. What’s missing is mostly the cane’s water content and the result, she says, is that sugar makes you thirsty. It’s a big reason why when we drink a soda, ingesting an average equivalent of 12 teaspoons of sugar, we’re thirsty afterward and drink even more, creating a vicious cycle. Fruit juices are, by definition, a fragmented food. When we drink orange or grapefruit juice, all or most of the fiber from the raw fruit is obviously missing. Craving something to chew, we may
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reach for chips or something crunchy. Vegetable juices may yield the same result. Colbin cautions that while vitamin and mineral supplements can be helpful in treating specific conditions or deficiencies, they nevertheless comprise fragments of food at best. She notes that the body may have difficulty processing these isolated nutrients outside of the whole food. Supportive studies include Kentucky’s University of Louisville School of Medicine comparison of the effects of the spice turmeric with those of its active ingredient, curcumin. Adding the whole food turmeric to the diet of rats reduced inflammation significantly, while curcumin alone was ineffective. Results suggested the difference may be explained by turmeric’s higher bioavailability. A Pennsylvania State University research review determined that although population studies consistently report that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against cardiovascular and other chronic diseases, studies of antioxidant supplements did not show the same benefits. The difference may be that a whole foods diet naturally contains not only antioxidants, but a wide range of nutrients and compounds that may act synergistically to protect against diseases. Colbin goes further, suggesting that supplements may even make us less likely to want to eat vegetables and set us up for junk food cravings to balance out too many vitamins or minerals. Her advice is to use vitamins and supplements if medically required, but not every day and not for a lifetime. Her views are all about maintaining the natural balance in the foods that nature provides without worrying about striving for perfection or radical changes in diet. Colbin recommends aiming for 70 percent whole foods overall to keep everything in balance. Start by taking a few small changes, listen to the body to see if there’s a noticeable difference and adjust accordingly. Margie King is a former corporate attorney now working as a holistic health and nutrition coach and natural health copywriter from Philadelphia, PA. Connect via NourishingMenopause.com.
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Money Myths
Filmmaker Katie Teague Uncovers Our Misperceptions by Linda Sechrist
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atie Teague’s inspiring documentary, Money and Life (MoneyAndLifeMovie. com), provocatively asks: Rather than disastrous, can we view economic crises as brimming with opportunities to shift our thoughts about money and thereby improve models of economic exchange?
Why did you produce a documentary on the subject of money? As an in-depth psychotherapist familiar with observing humanity, I felt that I could use the simple lens of storytelling to chronicle the complexity of money and economics. Because I had no experience in economics or filmmaking, I was often brought to my knees in the crucible of all I was learning, a virtual crash Ph.D. course. In interviewing David Korten, economist, author and former professor at the Harvard Business School, he soothed my worries by pointing out that because I hadn’t been indoctrinated into the world of economics and its jargon, my language of metaphors and analogies would help lay people better recognize and understand convoluted economic concepts. As a therapist, I repeatedly see how disconnections due to eroding relationships with ourselves, our natural world and each other are wreaking havoc on people and the planet. I routinely see that money isn’t a root cause of a person’s issues, just the container for them. Most frequently the issues I hear about result from setting dreams aside “for later” and squelching the sparks of individual genius, usually because
of a perceived scarcity of money. I became curious about what role our relationship to money plays in such disconnections.
What are the effects of awaking to what money is and isn’t in our lives? In considering this from the perspective of healing and tending the soul, asking, “Where are we most wounded in our modern world?” I had my own quantum awakening to the fact that I’m not separate from the subject matter I’m exploring: What is my own story with money? Have I given up healthy selfgovernment to the money god? What are my opportunities to reclaim my own power? I discovered that the core principle of the economy, money and currency is relationship itself, and that we’ve unwittingly disempowered ourselves by entrusting too much power to middlemen like central banks and financial consultants, but are now realizing that we don’t need them. One clear example is that more individuals are having a direct experience of the divine. Also, entire communities are investing their time, energy and money in their local economies, where they have established relationships and can see the results. I believe that the technologies supporting our emerging new economy reflect our own consciousness coming online.
Were you surprised at what you learned? I did not know that the U.S. and global economies are based on debt and scar-
city nor understand beforehand that our perceptions of scarcity and separation from one another are only illusions. While the majority of economists say that money is an exchange, Bernard Lietaer, author of The Future of Money, states, that is what money does but not what it is. Fundamentally, money is a human agreement—a form of currency via an artifact designed, engineered and built by humans. This is something we have forgotten and it’s hurting us.
How did you approach the universally sensitive subject of money? The film is purely a starting place and a tool that individuals can use to educate themselves and spark conversations. I kept the tone of the film as non-polarizing as possible so that conservative family members could cull compelling concepts that inspire further exploration, rather than walk away feeling a need to defend their beliefs. Awareness and knowledge breeds empowerment and innovative perspectives so that we all can better participate in whatever is emerging.
Will a new economy replace or parallel the existing one? A new economy is emerging and operating in parallel. Beyond being based on gifting, alternative money, barter or other buzzwords, it’s coming online from a previously unknown place. This is one of the reasons I term the film emergent-oriented, rather than solution-oriented. A quote by Richard Buckminster Fuller, systems theorist, architect and inventor, eloquently applies: “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” The fact is that the old economy, based on debt and scarcity, is designed to collapse. The more innovative we can be in participating in the emerging economy, the more conscious awareness we can bring to bear, improving the chances for increasingly positive impacts. Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for recorded interviews.
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anuary 1st is the day when many of us set new resolutions to start over and make our lives better, and the New Moon urges us to begin anew and create something out of the nothingness. Amazing that on this January 1st we begin the year with such a potent New Moon in Capricorn, powered by a tight conjunction with the Sun (life force and expression), Mercury (communication and sharing of ideas), and Pluto (transformation through healing and higher purpose). This New Moon can help us set the tone for 2014,
defining what we care about enough to dedicate ourselves to and achieve, and as all of these planets are in the sign of Capricorn there is the need for integrity in accomplishing something significant and personally meaningful. This New Moon is also very powerful due to its part in a cardinal grand cross that began on December 27th and strengthens some until January 12th. It will then ease up until it peaks in April. This cardinal grand cross incorporates the ongoing Pluto-Uranus square as well as Mars in Libra, and
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Jupiter in Cancer. Planets in a cross formation create a great deal of stress and tension and brings into our psyches and lives challenges and possible crisis, but also tremendous potential for growth through conscious intention and making important yet difficult decisions. Cardinal signs are energies that initiate the birth of something new, life pushing into creation. This cardinal cross can create uprising of anger, misuse of power, and sudden changes that appear out of the blue. With such intense aspects, move and speak with awareness and care. Be in the moment of conscious intention. We all are affected individually and collectively, however people with planets in Capricorn, Aries, Libra, and Cancer will experience a more direct impact. Relationships call our attention this entire month while Venus, the Goddess of Love, is retrograde in Capricorn until January 31st, creating the need for
integrity while reflecting on who and what you love. Venus retrograde is a time of inner searching and reflection on the value of your relationships, determining which issues are deal breakers and which ones need improvement. Honest re-evaluation is called for during this period; however wait to make decisions or changes. Allow realizations to sink in and fully understand the impact your actions may create in the lives of all involved. The time to take any needed action would be after Venus stations direct on January 31st. On January 16th the Full Moon is in its natural sign of Cancer. Cancer is sensitive, moody, and imaginative. Honest opening of the heart and allowing the vulnerable sharing of your story can deepen connection and bring great healing. On January 30th the 2nd New Moon is in the sign of Aquarius. Aquarian energy seeks individuality and this can awaken true feelings about current life situations that could feel unsettling, yet help you to make adjustments and move forward with more authenticity. I wish you all a New Year that opens your lives to deeper love, greater authenticity, and a renewed sense of hope, opportunity, and peace! Evolutionary Astrologer Deborah Sipple offers in-depth forecasts at talkingskyastrology.com. For questions, or consultation inquiries, contact dksleo13@talkingskyastrology.com or call 505-217-6664. See ad, page 24.
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n human health care, naturopathic doctors offer a specialty called antiaging medicine. The goal is to restore optimal health to those at midlife and older that seek to prevent or reduce the incidence of diseases often associated with aging. But when it comes to aging pets, most veterinary doctors fail to focus on the necessary specialized care. In fact, some traditional vets may decline to treat older pets at all. Often, these animals are suffering from chronic diseases and when they are treated, prescriptions may include numerous drugs. As many know, drugs can entail serious, even debilitating side effects, further deteriorating the prospects for sustained health. Owners may thus find themselves spending a lot of money maintaining their pets in a chronic state of ill health with little hope for improvement. Animals that might benefit from surgery for problems ranging from dental disease to tumors may not receive ameliorating care when the family vet simply consid-
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For an enlightened holistic vet, no pet is too old to warrant and benefit from proper health care. By instituting the correct care and focusing on anti-aging efforts, health can be improved and often restored, with the added advantages of reducing unnecessary medications and increasing their lifespan. As an example, most doctors expect larger breeds of dogs to live 10 to 12 years, but with informed care, these same dogs can typically live 15 to 16 years. Smaller dogs and cats typically have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years; using an anti-aging approach, such pets routinely live 18 to 20 years or longer, in good health and with a good quality of life.
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Beginning at 5 years of age, all pets—including dogs, cats, other small mammals, birds and reptiles—are screened via a physical examination and special blood and urine tests twice a year, with a focus on bionutritional analysis of results. Abnormal results indicating some risk, even slight ones, often ignored by mainstream medicine, are treated using vet-specified natural medicines that help return biometric values to normal and slow down the progression of problems that could, if untreated, turn into serious diseases. Dietary evaluation, including a bionutritional analysis, ensures that the pet is eating what’s most appropriate for its age, breed and health status. Potential dental and other oral issues are treated aggressively and early, because they are the most common source of infection and inflammation contributing to poor bodily health, including diabetes and diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs. A review of prior medications confirms or adjusts proper use. In most cases, some of these medications can be eliminated or replaced as needed with natural therapies that have the same clinical effect, but without the possible side effects associated with chronic use of medical therapies. Natural supplements, which can benefit all pets, also are reviewed and/ or prescribed. Most older pets benefit from supplementation with phosphatidylcholine, vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, glucosamine and other elements to support thyroid and adrenal functions. Paws & Claws also favors the herbal remedy Healthy Qi to support the immune system of any ill or older pet; astragalus, green tea, gotu kola and ginseng ingredients give an extra boost toward achieving homeostasis and improved quality of life. Like human senior citizens, pets in their golden years deserve dignified specialized care that allows them to live more happily and peacefully. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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calendarofevents WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 One Day Retreat – With Rev. AliceAnn Melchizedek for a 1 day retreat at her beautiful home in Santa Fe. Meditation, Master guidance and lunch will be provided. She teaches from both Eastern and Western traditions. This retreat is a quiet day of inner reflection and gentle guidance from the Ascended Masters that she channels. A lovely and profound experience. Seats are limited; $50 per person. Call for details after Dec. 28, 505-660-5278. Energy Therapy for Health & Wellness Practitioners - Live Training & Discussion Call − 2-3:15p.m. Dr. Anne Merkel leads Physicians, Coaches, Therapists, and other Practitioners by phone. Monthly series with two live calls, notes, & recordings - $76. Register at: http://arielagroup. com/tapshops or call 1-877-262-2276.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 AUM: The Seed Sound of Yoga Healing and Music − 10am-12pm. Learn Resonant Body Vibrational Yoga and experience the Resonant Body Sound Healing Platform. AUM (the same AUM chanted in yoga classes) intoned on the right frequency with the right vowels is the one sound that creates the most resonance and deep healing in the human body. Presented by Andy Zadrozny. $20. BODY, 333 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe. 505-986-0362. Gentle Flow with Jennifer F. – 12-1:15pm. In this class, enjoy breath-coordinated postures linked together in a fluid vinyasa sequence with plenty of rest stops. We take it slower than usual for this muscular style, and we end with 15 minutes of restorative poses. Seniors welcome. Free. Balanced Life Yoga, 1449 Eubank NE, (north of Constitution), Albuquerque. 505-220-1084. www.yogaABQ.com.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 An Hour with the Ascended Masters: Sunday Night Guided Meditations – 7pm MST. January 5, 12, 19, 26. Sunday night meditation in a teleconference format with Rev. AliceAnn Melchizedek, channel for Serapis Bey, Hilarion and Lord Kuthumi. Helpful for stabilizing spiritual energy during this high transitional time. Open to all. Free. To receive regular announcements of “An Hour with the Ascended Masters” please email to Rev.AliceAnn@ OakRose.net. Please be on the call just before 7pm. Call-in number: 619-326-2772 AC: 7325118#. Channeling Event: Conversation with All That Is through Anne Salisbury, PhD with Greg Meyerhoff − 1-3pm. Break through roadblocks for answers, direction, healing. Anne is a clairvoyant seer, channel of All That Is. Greg clears energy blocks. These award-winning authors of The Path of Intuition are visiting from Colorado. $20/advance. $25/door. Limited private session’s also available. $150/hr (normally $300). OptiMysm, 126 W Plaza Dr, Taos. Register at 303-384-0043 or Greg@GoIntuition. com. Visit www.GoIntuition.com for free downloads.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 Recovering From the Holidays: Rebecca Phillips DC − 12-1pm. Come join Dr Phillips for an overview of how to recover from the holidays. Learn what to take to get back in balance, boosting the immune system and renewing energy levels. Free.
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 8910 Holly Ave, NE, Albuquerque. 505-796-0387. Meditation & Power: Consciously Applying the Energetic Laws of the Universe − 7:30-9pm. This series will teach you to recognize and apply the fundamental energetic and spiritual laws that govern the world around you bringing you closer to knowing your own creative power. This class is for beginners or long-term practitioners. $40 for series, $30 if pre-registered by calling. 5 weeks (6th class optional). Center of Light Santa Fe, 13 Via Plaza Nueva, Santa Fe. 505-467- 8336.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 Trunk Show: Autumn Teneyl − Jan 8-10 Luscious organics, stretch laces, vibrant colors, soft flowing, body-conscious details designed with no binding stiffness to disrupt the grace and beauty of females in motion. Meet the designer and creator of Autumn Teneyl, one of BODY’s top-selling lines, and preview the Spring 2014 collection. Every garment is handmade in Colorado, USA. Free. BODY, 333 W Cordova Rd., Santa Fe. 505-986-0362. Energy Therapy Training with Mastermind Live Call − 2-3:15p.m. (1st & 3rd Wednesdays) Dr. Anne Merkel leads Physicians, Wellness Practitioners, Therapists & Coaches by phone. Monthly series with two live calls, notes, & recordings - $76. Register at: http://is.gd/PractitionerMastermind or call 1-877-262-2276.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 Beyond Meditation: Community HU − 9:4510:15am. Actively explore your inner worlds, experience more divine love, a feeling of peace, and increased awareness by chanting HU with others of like mind. Free. Highland Senior Center, 131 Monroe NE, Albuquerque. 505-265-7388.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Clearing Your Health Blueprint Workshop − 10am-12pm. Our bodies are designed to stay healthy and self-regulate. Explore and clear the emotional and energetic patterns that affect your maximum health. Reclaim the power and communication with and in your body. $25. Center For Inner Truth, 826 Camino de Monte Rey, A1, Santa Fe. 505-920-4418. 2nd Annual Day of Miracles Planning Meeting – 12-3pm. Taco Bar Lunch. Vendors, Performers, Educators, Volunteers; we need you to make this the greatest networking family oriented festival possible. Actual festival schedule for May 4th. Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary, 119 Mira Sol Dr, Las Vegas, NM. RSVP: 505-414-1583.
For questions and more information call Sui Ki Li: 505-820-6505. Santa Fe Soul Sun Room, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, E, Santa Fe. 505-474-8555. www. santafesoul.com. An Evening with the Ascended Masters − 7-9pm. Through their clear voice channel, the Ascended Masters of the Spiritual Hierarchy of Shamballa will speak to you, give a brief discourse on current Ascension progress, lead a guided meditation, and respond to your questions. All Lightworkers welcome. Ltd. street parking. Donation: $22/door or via PayPal. Santa Fe. Oakrose Academy, Rev. AliceAnn 505-660-5278 for directions. Teleconference call-in number: 619-326-2772, AC: 7325118.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 New Year’s Cleansing − 12-1 pm. Dr Phillips will address the basics of cleansing. Who should cleanse and why? She will also highlight what cleansing products are available and how to choose between them for your own unique needs. Free. Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 8910 Holly Ave, NE, Albuquerque. 505-796-0387. S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book discussion groups – 2pm MST/4pm EST with Nina Brown, Ja-lene Clark and Kristy Sweetland. “S.T.A.R. Circle: The End of Drama” broadcast. Open to the public and recorded. Register at: ninabrown33.com/community-star. ReConnective Therapy Healing Group − 6-8pm. Facilitated by Annette Cantor-Groenfeldt. Receive a transformational healing treatment. Learn about RCT, and explore how to create alignment in your life, structurally, emotionally and spiritually. $35. Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, E, Santa Fe. 505-670 0474. Intro to Self-Healing: Psychic Tools and Spiritual Awareness, 6:30-8:30pm Practice a grounded meditation technique utilizing spiritual tools and visualization. Read and heal energy as you quiet and focus the mind. Learn how to shift your emotional states and thoughts by releasing blocked energy, consciously create in your life, and experience more inner peace. $140. (register in advance for $20 savings), four Tuesdays. Center For Inner Truth, 826 Camino de Monte Rey, A1, Santa Fe. Pre-register: 505-920-4418. www.Centerforinnertruth.org. Intuitive Eating: Hearing and Following the Body’s Innate Wisdom to Create Vibrant Health − 7-9 pm. Emilah Dawn DeToro, M.ED. CPC, and Kristin Rabai, DC. Your body knows how to make food choices that lead to more energy, clear skin, good sleep and overall vibrant health. So why not let it be your guide? $60 for both nights. The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque. Register at: www.emilah.com. 505-217-1720.
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S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book discussion groups - 10am MST/12pm EST at ninabrown33.com/ community-star. Nia Jam − 2pm. Join BODY Nia Instructors Sarah, Kelle, Hillary and Soleil for a fun, energetic Nia Jam, and boost your creativity in an exciting group setting. Free. BODY, 333 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe. 505-986-0362.
Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support Call − 2-3:15 pm. Dr. Anne Merkel leads this monthly phone workshop using energy therapy & natural healing approaches to support the clearing of symptoms and causes of autoimmune conditions. Free. Notes & past recordings provided if you register at http://is.gd/autoimmunegroup or call 1-877-262-2276.
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Gong Bath with Sui Ki Li − 4:30-5:45pm. Experience the healing sound of the Planetary Gongs and Tibetan Bowls to relieve stress and restore your body, mind and spirit to their natural harmony. $15.
Santa Fe School of Massage Open House − 6-8pm. All are invited to tour the school, find out about our upcoming programs, meet staff, receive a free chair massage, and enjoy refreshments. Enter a raffle for
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a free student clinic massage, and attend Shanna Marsh-Martinez’s Polarity Therapy lecture/demo from 6:30-7:30pm. 1091-A Siler Rd, Santa Fe. Please RSVP by Jan. 13. 505-982-8398 or info@ sfsom.com. Full Moon Meditation & 10 Body Awareness Practice – 6-7:30pm. Magnify the energies of the full moon through yoga and meditation and consciously re-calibrate and balance the energies of your 10 bodies to a higher vibration. $13 or Yoga Class Pass applies. Yoga Santa Fe, 1505 Llano St at Pinon, Santa Fe. 505-982-6369. Earthrenewal with Maria Yraceburu − 6-9pm. The Way We Lead One Another Fire Ceremony: In the mystical realms of earth, the primary rule is that existence is an infinite interaction of intertwining energy fields. Potluck, drums, rattles, camp chairs. For all ages. Donation. Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary, 119 Mira Sol Dr, Las Vegas, NM. RSVP: 505-414-1583.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book discussion groups – 10am MST/12pm EST at ninabrown33.com/ community-star. An Hour with the Ascended Masters: Sunday Night Guided Meditations – 7pm MST. See listing Jan. 5.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 Energy Therapy for Health & Wellness Practitioners - Live Training & Discussion Call − 2-3:15p.m. See Jan. 1.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 How to Write a Best Seller in a Weekend – 6-8:30pm. Is 2014 the year you’ll write your book? Receive guidance from legendary writing coach and book whisperer Tom Bird. Learn the method thousands have used to write their books in a weekend. Free for the first 20 to pre-register. $12 advance / $15 day of incl. tax. BODY, 333 W Cordova Rd., Santa Fe. 505-986-0362. Mediation and Healing Class − 7:30-9pm. This 5-week class teaches how to use mindfulness to wake-up to your life, increase your vital force and deepen your relationship to the divine. Learn to move through stagnant self-protection patterns; engage deeply with your life, your feelings and the divine within. All faiths and spiritual practices welcomed. $40 for 5 week series, $30 if pre-registered by calling. Center of Light Santa Fe, 13 Via Plaza Nueva, Santa Fe. 505-467- 8336.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 How to Become a Best Seller via this New Age of Publishing – 6-8:30pm. Ready to publish your book? Learn insights on the advances in the publishing world from legendary writing coach and book whisperer Tom Bird. Free for the first 20 to preregister. $12 advance / $15 day of incl. tax. BODY, 333 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe. 505-986-0362.
FRI, JAN 24 – SUN, JAN 26 Super Charged Vitality Weekend − Includes 5 strengthening and detoxifying yoga classes, 5 raw organic live food meals, 1 quart of live juice daily, superfoods, detoxifying herbal formulas, meditation, chanting, and nutritional classes. Electrify your New Year, Electrify Yourself. $199. Yoga Santa Fe, 1505 Llano St at Pinon, Santa Fe.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Children’s Healing Clinic – 10am-12pm. Validate your child as spirit and help them release built up energies. This non-touch healing can be of benefit to all kids. A great space for the child-parent relationship to receive feedback and a healing. Healings last 15 minutes, and can be done in-person or from a distance. $10, discount for siblings. Appointments are necessary. Center For Inner Truth, 826 Camino de Monte Rey, A1, Santa Fe. Pre-register: 505-9204418. www.Centerforinnertruth.org. Creativity Boot camp with author Julia Cameron − 10:30am-4:30pm. Re-Discover Your Creative Spirit “Creativity is God’s gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God.” - Julia Cameron. In this two-day workshop, international bestselling author Julia Cameron will dedicate herself to helping you identify and unravel old and unworkable ideas that block your creative spirit. $150. Unity Santa Fe, 1212 Unity Way (just off 599), Santa Fe. 505-989-4433. www.unitysantafe.org Nutrition For New Year’s Health And Fitness: Linda Love Herbalist − 1-2 pm. Start the New Year with nutrition ideas and supplements to support and keep your New Year’s resolutions going strong. Lifestyle and other supportive approaches to support body, mind and spirit will be discussed. Free. Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 8910 Holly Ave, NE, Albuquerque. 505-796-0387.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Beyond Meditation: Community HU − 10:3011am. Actively explore your inner worlds, experience more divine love, a feeling of peace, and increased awareness by chanting HU with others of like mind. Free. Eckankar Center, 2501 San Pedro NE, Ste 113, Albuquerque. 505-265-7388. Creativity Boot camp with author Julia Cameron – 12:30-4:30pm. See listing Jan. 25. Earthgift Herbals − Asaera Coté of EarthGift and Leslie Martin of The Business of Health present New Year, New You! How to Live an Unpolluted Life. A 2-hour experiential workshop. $27. Contact: Asaera Coté 505-288-2233 EarthGift Herbals Petite Retail – Open by appointment only in January. Call Leslie at 575-770-4467 or Asaera at 505-288-2233 for time and location. An Hour with the Ascended Masters: Sunday Night Guided Meditations – 7pm MST. See listing Jan. 5.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 Earthgift Herbals – See listing Jan. 26. Intuitive Eating: Hearing and Following the Body’s Innate Wisdom to Create Vibrant Health − 7-9 pm. See listing Jan. 14.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 Amp Up Your Life for 2014: Free Personal Growth Live Call − 2-3:15 pm. with Dr. Anne Merkel. Use meridian-based energy therapies including EFT tapping plus more to clear the way to an empowered New Year full of peace, love, joy, & Fun. For new & experienced practitioners. Free. Notes & past recordings provided if you register at: http://is.gd/BonusTAP.
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S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book discussion groups – 9am MST/11am EST at ninabrown33.com/ community-star.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Earthgift Herbals – See listing Jan. 26.
planahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Women’s Winter Retreat − 9am-5pm. Winter, A time of deep rest where the lessons of the previous year are composted to fertilize new, spring growth. Join Emilah Dawn DeToro for an intimate exploration of your inner world and outer expression. Claim the successes and compost the losses of 2013. Put it all in the cauldron to co-create your 2014. $80/$100. The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd, SE, Albuquerque. 505-217-1720. Register at www.emilah.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Womyn’s Moon Lodge With Diiyin, Maria Yraceburu − 1-4pm. Each month this open circle for women showcases knowledge and experiential work with the multi-faceted aspects of Changing Mother earth in ritualistic action. RSVP appreciated. $25. Buena Vida Physical Therapy, Las Vegas, NM 87701. 505-425-2998.
FRI, FEB 21 & SUN, FEB 23 “The Soaring Self-Esteem Experiential Course” February 21 “Conversations for Success Course” February 22-23 – 9am-5pm. Welcome Dr. Joe Robino, best-selling author of over 11 life-changing books and one of the World’s Foremost Self-Esteem and Personal and Business Development Experts. A not- to-be- missed opportunity to attend either one or both courses. Only 25 seats left-- early registration recommended. For more information: http:// www.jointheselfcarerevolution.com/soaring-selfesteem or call 505-474-8555. Santa Fe Soul Sun Room, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, E, Santa Fe. www. santafesoul.com.
SAT, FEB 22 & SUN, FEB 23 The Ultimate Truth: Body Wisdom with Gypsy Healer, Lynda Yraceburu − 10am-5pm. This two day workshop will heal, inspire and engage your partnership in health from a whole new perspective. $125, lunch & materials included. Preregistration ends February 14, 2014. Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary, 119 Mira Sol Dr., Las Vegas, NM Preregister: http://www.yraceburu.org/bodywisdomintro.html. Questions: 505-414-1583.
TUES, FEB 25 – SUN, MAR 2 Prajna Yoga Teacher Training − Tias and Surya Little. Session I: From the Ground Up. Learn the foundations of asana practice and teaching yoga. For practitioners and teachers. All are welcome. For more info: www.prajnayoga.net or 505-988-5248.
SAVE THE DATE FRI, FEB 28 – MON, MAR 3 Pagosa Springs Winter Yoga Retreat − Soak and deluxe lodging at The Springs Resort. AM and PM yoga classes; Saturday night dinner downtown. Led by artist and yoga instructors,
Emily Branden & Jeff Overlie. A short getaway from Santa Fe, bring your friends or beloved; connect to your higher power, and receive the blessings of natural hot springs. Pagosa to Denver is 5hrs. Santa Fe to Pagosa is 3hrs. $875. Visit www.emilybranden.com; click on classes & workshops for more info.
THUR, MAR 20 – TUEs, MAR 25 Prajna Yoga Teacher Training − Tias and Surya Little. Session IV: The Art of Sequencing and Hands-on Adjustment. Learn to adjust yourself and your students, as well as how to sequence yoga practices for maximum opening of the body. For practitioners and teachers. All are welcome. For more info: www.prajnayoga.net or 505-988-5248.
SAVE THE DATE THUR, MAR 27 – SUN, MAR 30 Activate Your Light Body Retreat − Led by award-winning author and healing practitioner Dana Micucci. Learn how to activate your light body for heart-centered higher dimensional living, soul expansion and self-mastery with esoteric teachings and practices from ancient wisdom traditions (Buddhist, Mayan, Egyptian, mystical Christian, shamanic). $450. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, NM. Register: 215-348-5755.
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Free Sadhana Sundays − 5am-7:30am. Nourish your soul, train your mind, and strengthen your body through an early morning “10 Body Awareness” practice. Incl. yoga, meditation and chanting. 3rd Sunday of each month is a special “Miracle Mantra Sadhana; chanting the Miracle Mantra – bliss. Free. Yoga Santa Fe, 1505 Llano St at Pinon, Santa Fe. 505-982-6369. Healing and Meditation Service − 10-11am. Reestablish your spiritual sanctuary within, release unwanted energies, and gain spiritual understanding and wisdom from your life’s experiences. Guided meditation, song, & healing. Potluck following the service. Free. 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. Center For Inner Truth, 826 Camino de Monte Rey, A1, Santa Fe. 505-920-4418. Qigong in the Park – 11am-12pm. Vitalizing Qigong practice with certified Qigong instructor Loretta Shiver. Qigong supports optimal health and well-being, is easy and fun to do. Free. Robinson Park, 8th and Central, Albuquerque. www.qigonginthepark.com. 505-681-1924.
monday Gentle Yoga-Chi − 5:30-6:54pm. Are you returning to yoga from an injury or illness? Are you interested in learning yoga as a wellness practice? Michal combines several yoga traditions with qigong, breathing and imaging creating a full body-mind experience. 1st class free. Santa Fe Soul Sun Room, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, E, Santa Fe. 505-474-8555. www.santafesoul.com.
Becoming a Vibrational Healer Class − 7-8:30pm. Presented by international teacher and ordained minister Tom Newman. Learn the techniques of vibrational healing, the role chakras play and how to work with healing guides from the Spirit Realms. Individual classes/$20, attend all six classes/$15 per class, $90 if paid in advance. Unity Santa Fe, 1212 Unity Way (just off 599), Santa Fe. 505989-4433. www.unitysantafe.org. Pre-register at tnewman@gte.net.
tuesday Qigong & Healing From Within − 10:30am-12pm. Taoist, Yogic & Shamanic practices cultivate vitality, inner strength & awareness with energy, movement, sound, breathwork & meditation. $12. 1st class free. Allison Lasky. Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, E, Bldg. 3, Santa Fe. 505-984-8733. www.AllisonLasky.com. Re-Connective Therapy Healing Group with Annette Groenfeldt − 6-8pm. Re-Connective Therapy provides healing of physical and emotional complaints reconnecting you with your energy-body. You will receive a treatment, learn energy exercises, be inspired, relaxed. This is the first of 5 monthly evenings (second Tuesday for 5 months). Santa Fe Soul Sun Room, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, E, Santa Fe. $35. 505-474-8555. www.santafesoul.com.
wednesday Intuition Training Sessions – By appointment with Chantal Fidanza. Become more intuitive, identify your own unique intuitive style, learn to discern and trust the voice of your higher self. Santa Fe. 505-438-1074. Free Energy Healing Clinic − 5:30-6:30pm. Fifteen minute non-touch energy clearing. Release tension, energetic blocks, relax in a meditative environment and get a next step on your journey. Free. 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month. Center For Inner Truth, 826 Camino de Monte Rey, A1, Santa Fe. 505-920-4418. YO/Fit − 5:45-7:00pm. Fitness and yoga in one class - strength, weights, balls, and yoga to stretch out. Let Donna get you into shape. Balanced Life Yoga, 1449 Eubank NE, (north of Constitution), Albuquerque. 505-220-1084. www.yogaABQ.com.
friday Intuitive Healing Sessions – By appointment with Chantal Fidanza. Access your intuition, remove energetic blocks, and create greater wellbeing in every area of your life. Santa Fe. 505-438-1074.
saturday Qigong in the Park – 9-10am. Enjoy a vitalizing Qigong practice with certified Qigong instructor Loretta Shiver. Qigong supports optimal health and well-being, is easy and fun to do. Free. Altura Park, Albuquerque, Hannett & Morningside NE. www. qigonginthepark.com. 505-681-1924.
classifieds COACHING HORSE INSPIRED LIFE COACHING WITH OUR HEALING HERD − You will be guided by our horse and human coaches on a unique journey to connect with your inner source of strength and spirit. Explore your inner landscape and discover what changes are needed to create a life of abundance and peace. No Horse Experience Necessary! $145. Healing Through Horses, 21074A Hwy#84, Abiquiu, NM. 505-685-0596. Judy@healingthroughhorses.com.
INTUITIVE CONSULTATIONS CHANTAL: YOUR DIVINE LIGHT − Connect to your Inner Guidance for Clarity, Healing, and Peace. In person and phone Intuitive Healing Sessions will remove blocks to greater freedom, joy and empowerment in every area of your life: relationships, health, and abundance. Discounts for packages. Chantal Fidanza, Certified Light Journey Guide, Intuitive Healer: 505-438-1074. www. yourdivinelight.biz.
INTUITION TRAINING CHANTAL: YOUR DIVINE LIGHT − Learn your unique intuitive style and trust the wisdom within for greater joy and empowerment in every area of your life. Intuition Training and Healing Sessions in person and by phone. Discounts for packages. Chantal Fidanza, Certified Light Journey Guide, Intuitive Healer: 505-438-1074. www.yourdivinelight.biz.
RETREATS SANTA FE STUDIO –Santa Fe studio to retreat to for a day, a weekend, a week, a month. Private entrance, kitchen and lovely space at a spiritual center in Santa Fe. A place for your renewal, to do writing or time needed for reflection. Dates flexible to meet your needs. Call Santa Fe, Center of Light, 505-467-8336. CUSTOM PRIVATE HALF AND FULL DAY RETREATS FOR WOMEN WITH HORSES − Serene and private setting. Experience how horses can assist in enhancing your personal relationships, weight loss and addiction. No Horse Experience Necessary! Dates available to fit your personal schedule. Healing Through Horses, 21074A Hwy#84, Abiquiu, NM. 505-685-0596. Judy@healingthroughhorses.com.
PET SITTING NEON DREAM PET SITTING − Serving the greater Albuquerque area for 20 years with bonded, insured sitters. In-home visits, overnights, and small dog boarding available. For less than the cost of a kennel, you can have in-home care and your pets can stay in their own familiar, comfortable environment. 505220-1084. www.neon-dream.com.
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