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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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How Intuition and Faith Support Transformation

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16 HEALING THROUGH HORSES

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24 EASY TIPS FOR MIND & BODY BALANCE

Change your Body, change your mind. by Lorin Parrish

25 THE MIRACLE OF MIDLIFE

Being Exactly Who We Need to Be by Marianne Williamson

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Yoga for Children with Special Needs

ndigo Healing Arts has recently opened in Santa Fe offering individual yoga classes for children with special needs. Yoga for the Special Child™ is a gentle and safe comprehensive program, designed specifically to benefit children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities and other developmental delays. Linda Sampson The therapeutic program offers an integrated series of balanced yoga poses designed to increase body awareness, develop strength, increase flexibility and foster independence. Specialized breathing exercises, massage therapy and deep relaxation help to improve concentration, focus and improve the quality of their lives. Owner Linda Sampson is a certified practitioner for the program. She brings her gentle attention, intuition and depth of awareness into each session with a light and fun focus. She is also a registered yoga teacher and has been a licensed massage therapist since 1991 (#6756). Location: 1210 Luisa St., Ste. 4, Santa Fe, NM. Call Linda for an appointment or email Linjsamp9@yahoo.com. For more detailed information visit SpecialYoga.com. See Resource Guide page 30.

f all of the world is a stage, then bringing the world to one stage is quite a feat, and a local organization plans to do just that with a benefit being held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 16. The show will be headlined by artists sharing traditions as diverse as Santa Fe dancer Elise Gent with D’jeune D’jeune sharing their dynamic Afro-Haitian rhythms, Bollywood and Classical Kathak dance from India performed by Alina Deshpande, and Afro-House — a conscious fusion of West African dance and funky House choreographed by Jaime Duggan. Spoken word and song by the soulful Shayla Dawn completes the evening. A fundraiser for the Golden Acorns Summer Camp of the Living Arts and Culture, Inc. Scholarship Fund, the program also includes a silent auction, delectable treats, and children’s activities. Now in its sixth year, the camp is committed to scholarship assistance that assures all children in the community can participate. Tickets: $15 suggested adult donation, teens $5, children 12 and under free. Location: Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. For more information, contact Golden Acorns at 505-7950979 or visit GoldenAcornsCamp.org. See ad on page 21.

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ODY of Santa Fe proudly introduces The Leakey Collection—featuring natural, Africanmade, sustainable jewelry and elegant, handcrafted products. Founded in 2002, Katy and Philip Leakey are the owners and pioneers of The Leakey Collection. Both Katy and Philip are impassioned individuals in East Africa with a strong conviction to connect communities worldwide and to nurture our planet with sustainable practices. Five percent of all their sales are donated back to the local communities in the form of health benefits, education, and infrastructure. Their love for nature combined with their talents in interior design and arts gave birth to a collection of high end fashion jewelry and a new skin care line available now at BODY of Santa Fe! Based in the Rift Valley of Kenya, East Africa, renowned designers use natural elements of fallen wood, sustainable grass and “bush fired” porcelain to create uniquely exotic, high end fashion jewelry. Each colorful piece contains vibrant design appeal while giving back to those that produce it. The new skin care line, Marula, features a higher level of antioxidants and omega 9 acid than argan or grape seed oil, making it the ideal moisturizer. Light and powerful, this highly prized oil leaves skin soft and supple with increased elasticity and firmness for a healthy and beautiful radiance. It is suitable for all skin types. Perfect for the 2013 Holiday Season, the Leakey Collection’s ecochic earrings, zuluwood bracelets, multi-strand necklaces and Marula oil are available for purchase at BODY Boutique. Location: 333 W Cordova Road Santa Fe, NM. For more information, visits BodyOfSantaFe.com or call 505-986-0362. See ad on page 3.

stop shopping for high quality food at affordable prices. “We’re planning for the Santa Fe Community Coop to open its doors next year,” says Coop founder BJ Pheiffer. “We’re in the process of securing a great, central Santa Fe location. “Fresh, wholesome food at affordable prices is rapidly disappearing from the marketplace,” according to Pheiffer. “The quality of food carried by national chains is declining, and many natural food stores charge 67 percent and more over cost. The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, after which our Coop is modeled, charges shoppers only 21 percent over cost. That’s our goal.” The new Coop will offer non-GMO, mostly organic food, locally sourced whenever possible, and homemade prepared food, stocks and sources. Familyfriendly, it will offer childcare, desks for after-school homework, and healthy snacks. Its modest work requirements and eco-efficient footprint, over time, will save shoppers as much as $4,800 a year for a family of four. This uniquely Santa Fean cooperative is a member-owned, member–driven, community oriented consumer cooperative. To learn more visit SFCommunityCoop.wordpress.com.

Call for Performers, Artists and Vendors

he 2nd Annual Taa-naash-kaa-da Day of Miracles being held at Taanaash-kaa-da Sanctuary just southwest of Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Sunday, May 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary Coalition is seeking performers, fine artists, craftspersons, arts-related organizations, food vendors and corporate/industrial vendors to participate. The Coalition anticipates attendance of over 200 people for this exciting event featuring fine artists, film, dance, music, cultural performance and great Native American food. To be considered, email your name and contact information along with a description of your work and a website (if applicable) where your work is posted to sanctuary@yraceburu.org. Vendor forms and fee schedules

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are available at Taanaashkaada.org/ miracles.html. Performers are desired for all-day performances running from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participation is subject to Coalition review. Location: Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary is located at 119 Mira Sol Dr., Las Vegas, NM. For more details, email sanctuary@ yraceburu.org or visit Taanaashkaada. org. see ad on page 14.

Lina Barrios Healing & Guidance from the Mayan Tradition November 9th-18th in Santa Fe, NM Workshops: Emotional Healing ✜ Understanding the Purpose & Energy of Your Child ✜ Consultations: Healings ✜ Mayan Astrology ✜ Divinations ✜ Energy Cleansing ✜ Public Talks See calendar of events for info SaqBe1@gmail.com

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What Ancient Tradition Teaches us About Modern Personal Development by Adam Rubel ong ago, a civilization arose in Mesoamerica, developing sophisticated technologies allowing its inhabitants to thrive for millennia. While archaeologists marvel at the size of the structures, population and territory, it is the level of development and balance achieved not only in the physical realm, but in the emotional, psychological and spiritual realms as well that is the real marvel. This is known because the Mayan Culture endures, with ancient knowledge preserved, maintained and practiced today amongst the various Mayan tribes (23 exist in Guatemala alone –the majority of the population), even in the face of conquest and religious persecution. This tradition holds deep knowledge with regard to purpose, relationship and healing at personal, familial, community and societal levels that is being called forth today. Central to Mayan life is the Cholq’ij calendar (one of 20 Mayan calendars), spanning 260 days, connected to human energies. This tool allows for a deep understanding and mapping of the energies of one’s life so that we may develop our potential and work with our challenges.

Lina Barrios, a Mayan Ajq’ij (spiritual guide) will be travelling to Santa Fe November 9-18 to utilize and share ancient knowledge and wisdom for healing, growth and guidance. See Calendar of Events for details or contact: 505-216-6766 or visit SacredRoad.org. Adam Rubel is the co-founder of Saq’ Be’: Organization for Mayan and Indigenous Spiritual Studies, a 501(c)3 organization committed to the rescue, preservation and appropriate sharing of ancient living traditions. He can be reached at 505699-3739 or saqbe1@gmail.com. See ad on page 7

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tylists from Mark Pardo SalonSpa have a goal to raise more than $10,000 to benefit Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation. They are doing this by bringing an exclusive high-fashion runway show to New Mexico. “Do Hair Do Good” hair fashion show will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Saturday, November 9. The show will feature global trends in hair styling, bold hair color, avant-garde techniques and innovative makeup created by Mark Pardo stylists. DJ Eldon, a New York Fashion Week producer, will be providing music. This show is the season’s most premier hair fashion event with special graphics provided by AMG Azure Media Group and acoustics by Audio Excellence. With each ticket purchased, attendees will receive a gift bag with a Mark Pardo gift card, an opportunity to receive the new revolutionary Aveda hair product sample and other enticing gifts donated by various show sponsors. Guests can also enter for a chance to win prizes throughout the night! Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students, and can be purchased at any Mark Pardo SalonSpa location or online at HoldMyTicket.com/event/152166. See ad on back cover.

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nternationally known teacher Tom Newman now resides full-time in Santa Fe. He will teach “Spiritual Dowsing: Exploring the Field of Invisible Tom Newman Energies” on Friday, November 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Workshop fee is $20. We are energy beings living in a world of energy. We change the subtle energy fields around us with every thought, action, and emotion and can expand or contract those fields instantly without realizing it. This workshop takes the ancient art of dowsing to a new level. Spiritual Dowsing helps us to access information that is not available to the conscious mind or seen by the physical eye. The energy within each life form or physical object creates a unique energetic signature that can be detected by Spiritual Dowsing. You can find lost objects, locate the energy fields of people and animals and even detect spiritual beings in your presence. You may detect the presence of your Spirit Guides, loved ones and pets. The more we understand what is going on energetically behind the scenes in life, the more we can effectively coordinate with the process. Dowsing with L-rods can be a powerful tool to explore the world of subtle energies and to understand how we are intimately a part of the grand design of life. Professional L-rods will be available at the workshop to borrow or purchase ($20) for those who don’t already have a set of dowsing rods. This workshop will be held at Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr. East, Building 3. Tom Newman is the past Executive Director of the Sarasota Center of Light in Sarasota, Florida. Pre-registration is recommended by sending an email to tnewman@gte.net or by calling 505-438-2098. To learn about Tom, visit TomPNewman.com.

Angel Inspired Art

merican artist Cynthia Smith Stibolt has painted her whole life, and has been a professional artist for 30 years. She came to Santa Fe many years ago from Connecticut in search of newness. And what she found was much more. Cynthia Smith Stibolt An artist who has exhibited in galleries and museums in New Mexico, the U.S. and internationally, Stibolt built her studio in Sacred Geometry, a process used in sacred sites throughout the world. And, to enter her studio, is indeed to enter a sacred space. Her colorful original paintings and giclee prints of angels fill the room with a transporting, uplifting and ethereal energy. Of her art, Stibolt says, “I believe angels are showing themselves to us in new and contemporary ways. They appear as light-filled, unique beings dressed in vibrant or subtle hues, ever present and waiting for us to recognize them as helpers and intermediaries, importing hope, healing and wisdom for all mankind. Angels are tangible and their presence can be felt. They assure us that we are not alone.” Call 505-471-1673 for an appointment to visit her studio. Her posters, cards and tee shirts can also be found at the Unity Santa Fe Bookstore. See ad on this page.

Studio Sway offers AyurYoga

tudio Sway, a boutique fitness studio in central Albuquerque, is now one of only a few studios in the city offering AyurYoga®. Ayuryoga, created by Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute, is a unique blend of classical Hatha Yoga, pranayama, mudra and meditation Debby Andersen practices to harmonize the mind, body and soul following basic Ayurvedic principles. This class is invigorating, healing and rejuvenating, and is appropriate for all levels of yoga experience. The course is taught by Debby Andersen, a certified AyurYoga teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner through the Ayurvedic Institute (Albuquerque, NM), as well as being certified to teach Hatha Yoga through Yoga Vidya Gurukal (Nasik, India). She offers a unique approach for healing, alleviating stress, restoring balance, and cultivating awareness. Andersen serves as a gentle and compassionate guide helping others peace and alignment with their true nature. Classes are available on Fridays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. and Sundays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Fee: $10 drop-in or $90 for a 10-class card. Location: 1100 San Mateo Blvd. NE #32. For more information, call 505-7105096, email studiosway@gmail.com, or visit StudioSway.com. natural awakenings

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In Memoriam John R. Voell, father, author and visionary co-founder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation, has served as a mentor to our family of publishers for 15 years. During John’s time with us, the Universe responded to his faithful living of the principle to love God, one’s self and others by providing fertile soil for the big ideas he relished nurturing. His books, Cancer: How to Heal It—How to Prevent It and Cancer Report, as well as his latest development project, United We Can, were just a few of the ways that John allowed himself to be an instrument of the Divine in helping humankind. John was passionate about the success of our magazine, pleased and proud that the now 90-strong family of Natural Awakenings franchise publishers touch the lives of millions of readers each month. He’s known around here for saying, “I don’t know what your spiritual beliefs are, but I believe that when I leave this world, I’m going to somehow measure my success by those I’ve helped along the way.” Those that knew and worked with him would say that he more than succeeded—he soared.

healthbriefs USING HERBS TO HEAL TOPICAL SKIN CONDITIONS

kin conditions and their causes—be it chemical exposure or viral, fungal or bacterial infections—can be very difficult to diagnose and challenging to resolve. Without extensive testing, the exact cause can be very elusive, and a simple rash can become a big problem. However, according to traditional herbology, an herbal salve made from specific plant parts will tackle just about any skin infection or rash; this excludes psoriasis, which actually is an immune system disorder, rather than a topical skin problem. Certain herbs used externally are known to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses and help the body to repair damaged skin by increasing the cell proliferation rate and relieving the itch and pain. Poke root, chaparral, blood root, neem,

burdock and humic acid kill pathogens with very low risk of harm or irritation in most people. Calendula, aloe vera and comfrey are used to heal damaged skin by providing nutrients to keep skin cells healthy and increase the rate at which skin cells are replaced. White willow bark and arnica Montana provide pain relief, while calendula, St. John’s wort and chickweed suppress inflammation and reduce itching. Herbal extracts can be blended into topical salves that enable a holistic, natural approach to eliminating skin conditions and enable the skin to heal. Steven Frank is an innovative herbalist and owner of MyNaturesRite.com. For references and information call 800991-7088. See ad on page 6.

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ortland Community College (PCC) is actively training alternative health practitioners via professional level classes in nutritional therapy and herbal medicine. PCC intends to set the standard in next-generation holistic health education, offering support for a strong balance of complementary health careers. Classes are available on campus or in an interactive online version. Students can begin either the nutritional therapy or herbal medicine programs at the beginning of any term and online lecture times are

conveniently scheduled for East and West Coast students. This fall marks the third year of the PCC Nutritional Therapy program, offered through the college’s Continuous Learning for Individuals, Management and Business (CLIMB) Institute for Health Professionals. The 14 course series is approved by the National Association of Nutritional Professionals and prepares students to take the national credentialing exam in nutritional therapy. In its second year, the online herbalism program now encompasses six modules that provide intensive training for a career in herbal medicine. K.P. Khalsa, the lead instructor and curriculum director for the program, is president of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG), a national association of herbal practitioners. The hours may be used toward the registered herbalist credential granted by the AHG. Location: 1626 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon. For more information, call 971722-2798, email ClimbHealth@pcc.edu or visit pcc.edu. See ad, page 13.

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Mindful Meditation Relieves Inflammation

new University of Wisconsin-Madison study shows that meditation, a proven reducer of psychological stress, can also lessen stress-caused inflammation and thereby relieve the symptoms and pain of certain diseases. Long-term stress has long been linked to inflammation, an underlying cause of many diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, bowel disease, asthma, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Meditation study volunteers were divided into two groups—an eight-week mindfulness meditation course or a stress reduction program of supportive nutrition, exercise and music therapy that did not include meditation. The meditation group focused attention on the breath, bodily sensations and mental content while seated, walking or practicing yoga. Immune and endocrine data was collected before and after training in the two methods and meditation proved to be more effective. Melissa Rosenkranz, a neuroscientist with the university’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds and lead author of the report, concludes that, “The mindfulness-based approach to stress reduction may offer a lower-cost alternative or complement to standard treatment, and it can be practiced easily by patients in their own homes whenever needed.”

Tanning Beds Invite Melanoma

s summer tans fade, some might feel tempted to use tanning beds to keep a “healthy glow”, but they may be less than healthy. A recent multicountry meta-study published in the British Medical Journal confirms that exposure to a tanning bed’s intense doses of ultraviolet light significantly increases the risk of cutaneous melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Of the 64,000 new melanoma cases diagnosed each year in Europe, more than 5 percent were linked by researchers to tanning bed use. Users experience a 20 percent increased relative risk of all types of skin cancer compared with those that have never used one. This risk doubles if indoor tanning starts before the age of 35, and the risk increases with every session.

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Walnuts Strengthen Sperm

dding a handful of walnuts to a man’s daily diet might just increase the chance of pregnancy for couples with fertility problems. Scientists attribute male infertility as the central issue in 30 to 50 percent of the 70 million couples worldwide experiencing such difficulties. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, investigated whether increasing intake of the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish, flax seed and walnuts that are critical for sperm maturation and membrane function would increase sperm quality in men consuming a typical Western-style diet. They found that less than three ounces of walnuts added to a man’s daily diet improved sperm strength, size and motility (swimming ability). The men eating the walnuts also showed fewer chromosomal abnormalities in their sperm. natural awakenings

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Table Label

Chipotle’s Identifies GMO Ingredients Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GM or GMO) used as ingredients in any food, the Chipotle Mexican Grill national fast food restaurant chain has chosen to do so, on the way to eliminating them from its menu altogether. They have already switched fryers from using soybean oil, almost always made from genetically modified sources, to sunflower oil, which is not. With 1,400 locations, Chipotle reports that its labeling system reflects that it does use GMO soybean oil in some of its products and that most of the grain used to feed its animals for meat and dairy is GMO corn. The chain’s success in this effort may also prompt other fast food outlets to follow suit.

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Controversial Drilling Threatens Pacific Ocean Federal regulators have approved at least two hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, operations on oil rigs in the Santa Barbara Channel off the coast of California since 2009 without an updated environmental review that critics say may be required by federal law. Environmental advocates are concerned that regulators and the industry have not properly reviewed the potential impacts of fracking in the Pacific outer continental shelf. Fracking, a subject of heated debate, is a method of drilling that forces water, chemicals and sand deep beneath the Earth’s surface at high pressure to break up underground rock and release oil and gas. Offshore fracking is currently used to stimulate oil production in old wells and provide well-bore stability. In California, the oil company Venoco has been using fracking technology to stimulate oil production in an old well off the coast of Santa Barbara—where the public memory of the nation’s third-largest oil spill in 1969 lingers—since early 2010. Another firm recently received permission for fracking in the Santa Barbara Channel, home to the Channel Islands Marine Reserve. So far, offshore fracking is rare, but officials expect that other firms may seek to utilize the environmentally damaging technology on offshore rigs in the future. Source: Tinyurl.com/PacificFracking

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Unplug to Cut Stress, Up Success Whether it’s extreme texting, tweeting, Googling, posting or blogging, the phenomenon of being caught in the web of the Web is real. Rationalizations range from coping with today’s information overload to fear of missing out (FOMO). Yet, detriments of such continual digital connectedness range from the stifling of family and social bonds to a lack of life skills that only face-to-face communication fosters. In 2011, The New York University Child Study Center reported that 8-to-18year-olds average more than six hours of daily media use and that school grades of a surveyed group that considered themselves “heavy” users were considerably lower than their “light” use counterparts. Stanford Communications Professor Clifford Nass, author of The Man Who Lied to His Laptop, remarked in a 2013 NPR interview that people that do extensive media multitasking “can’t filter out irrelevancy, can’t manage memory and are chronically distracted. They say they are productive and can ‘shut it off’, but can’t keep on task and focus on one thing.” Fortunately, programs to unplug are catching on. More than 400 middle and high schools in 20 U.S. states plus Canada took a Digital Blackout Challenge to refrain from using electronic devices for one week during the 2012-2013 school year (DigitalBlackout.org). From Chief Sealth International High School, in Seattle, Washington, senior Marissa Evans says the experience informed her “there’s a balance between ‘too much’ and ‘just enough’” in being connected, and classmate Alex Askerov terms the Challenge “a breath of fresh air.” For the 2013 documentary film, Sleeping with Siri, Seattle-based journalist Michael Stusser underwent a one-week, self-assessed “techno gorge”, followed by a digital detox of the same duration. During stage one, he said his blood pressure went up 40 points after four days. He found, “You’re always waiting for a response.” He subsequently enjoyed being disconnected. Foresters, a Toronto, Ontario-based life insurance provider, asks families to take a Tech Timeout pledge for at least one hour every day and make Sundays entirely non-tech, packed with family activities and socializing. Learn more at TechTimeout.com.

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Lessons from a Dragonfly How intuition and faith support transformation

by Emilah Dawn DeToro

hose experiencing intense personal and spiritual transformation often find themselves wrought with fear, doubt and resistance because life is filled with uncertainty. Relying on intuition and faith can help one navigate this transformational journey. When humans undergo periods of intense personal and spiritual growth, their instinct is to withdraw from society, like caterpillars that go into a cocoon. While withdrawing can be helpful, dragonflies offer another model of transformation. Dragonfly nymphs undergo transformation in the midst of their daily life, molting up to 15 times before moving out of the water onto a blade of grass to shed their exoskeleton. The water remaining in a nymph’s body becomes the fuel for its metamorphosis—the force that slits the skin down its back and encourages its wings to unfold. During periods of human transformation, the structures that have supported life begin falling away—just as the nymph’s body falls away to make room for the emerging dragonfly. Beliefs, relationships and livelihood undergo rapid change.

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Using the experiences of daily life as fuel, much like the nymph uses water in its body, allows the old to fall away and creates space for the new to emerge. Feeling the feelings that arise in daily life is a simple and effective way to use the experiences as fuel. This practice serves as a way of molting; shedding what no longer serves and allowing strategies to emerge to support the new. During the period of on-the-grass transformation, the nymph is vulnerable and unprotected. Wings emerge, eyes enlarge, skin hardens, and a dragonfly takes flight into its new life—a life unfathomable to the nymph—simply by following instinct, the animal kingdom’s version of intuition. Vulnerability is a hallmark of the human transformational process as well. Learning to manage the naturally arising fear, anxiety and doubt by listening to, acting on and trusting intuition is essential. Intuition comes most often through sensation in the body; a sense of constriction as a warning or a sense of expansion as encouragement. But it can also be received through language (words or tones that simply drop into the mind) and through flashes of vision (like seeing pictures or movies in the mind’s eye). Most people experience a mix of all three. Practicing hearing, seeing, feeling and experiencing intuitive guidance in daily life strengthens intuition. Practicing intuition can be as simple as asking for guidance about which direction to take while driving, who to call for help, or which task on the “to do” list is the next indicated thing. The more one listens to and acts on the guidance for mundane decisions, the more one comes to trust it for lifechanging decisions. Most people try to make sense of the guidance they receive by relating it NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

to structures, behaviors and beliefs that that are falling away. This doesn’t work. The nymph doesn’t question what’s happening during its metamorphosis; it simply does it. Trusting the transformational process and cultivating faith is the final piece of this work. Brené Brown, author of The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, defines faith as “a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty.” Like a nymph that has no awareness of its capacity to become a dragonfly, humans can’t know their transformed state until it arrives. Yet the potential to fly is always there. Following intuition and leaning into the mystery of faith is how humans take flight. Intuitive Life Coach Emilah Dawn DeToro lives in Albuquerque, NM, where she coaches, teaches and empowers women to engage their intuition, put themselves at the center of their lives, and trust themselves. She offers individual coaching, workshops and retreats focused on personal and spiritual transformation. For more information, visit Emilah.com.

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A Taproot of Happiness by Leo Babauta

Be Thankful Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.

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If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

f the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice,” a maxim first voiced by mystic Meister Eckhart, has held true through the centuries. Why should this simple act mean so much? Expressing gratitude works wonders.

ward to thank others.

Gratitude reminds us to recognize good people in our life. They range from loved ones to those that render a kindness to a stranger. Treasuring goodness in every form brings more of it into our experience.

Show thanks. Sometimes we think about something helpful or kind that someone did for us recently or long ago. Make a note, call them up or even better, tell them in person with sincere conviction why you continue to be grateful and appreciative. Another option is a thank-you card or email—keep it short and sweet.

Gratitude turns bad things into good things. Having problems at work? Be grateful to be employed and serving others. Challenges keep life interesting, enhance judgment and strengthen character. Gratitude reminds us of what’s important. Being grateful to have a healthy family and friends, a home and food on the table puts smaller worries in perspective. Gratitude reminds you to say, “Thank you.” Call, email or stop by to say thanks… it takes just a few minutes to express our reason for doing so. People like being appreciated. It creates a satisfying beam of mutual happiness that shines on.

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Here are some ways to overcome any initial discomfort felt in stepping for-

Create a morning gratitude session. Take a few minutes each morning to close your eyes, silence the to-dos and give thanks to whomever and whatever is cause for gratitude.

See the silver lining even in “negative” situations. There are always two ways to look at something. We can perceive something as stressful, harmful, sad, unfortunate and difficult, or look for the good embedded in just about everything. Problems held in a positive light from a different perspective can be opportunities to grow and to be creative in devising a solution. Learn a gratitude prayer. Many songs and prayers, religious or not, serve to remind us to be grateful. Find or write a special one and post it in a highly visible spot. Leo Babauta is the founder of the simplicity blog, ZenHabits.net, and author of bestselling e-books Focus, The Little Guide to Un-Procrastination and Zen to Done.

Be thankful when you don’t know something for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times, you grow. Be thankful for your limitations because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary because it means you’ve made a difference. It is easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings. ~ Author unknown

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Healing through Horses A by Judy Schneider

hen Healing Through Horses attends an event or an expo, people frequently ask “What do you do with the horses?” “How can they help me?” “Are horses specially trained to do this kind of work?” It is always a pleasure when someone asks these questions. It offers an opportunity to share how the horses can be of assistance to anyone who has a desire to be fully engaged in their own growth and healing. Equine Inspired Coaching is an alternative to traditional coaching as it is experiential in nature. It invites your spirit, mind and body to work in unison. As an eclectic practitioner, Judy Schneider incorporates Gestalt, somatic awareness as well as other modalities when it is called for. The beauty of working with horses is that they are the healers and Schneider is their partner. Schneider guides the work; however, the horses are the ones who create the opportunity for deep healing and spiritual restoration. “Through gentle inquiry, we identify what is on your mind and in your heart in the moment on this day,” explains Schneider. “Imagine that you are in the midst of releasing something you have been dealing with for years. You may have created specific ways to help you deal with this difficult time in your life. You find what you have created has worked fairly well; however, you want to let go and live your life more fully. Imagine what it would feel like to be able to live in the flow and attract what is truly important to you. Through your emotional awareness you will have gained more self-confidence to enable

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you to go after what you really want and desire.” According to Schneider, horses have the natural ability to tune into us. They are highly sensitive beings that respond to energy and react accordingly. Often times, Schneider has seen someone who is fearful of releasing what no longer serves them. “As we move deeper into the release, I will inquire where in their body do they feel any sensation, heat, etc. As we are exploring the chakra’s, horses that have either been selected or have selected themselves to be the healer may walk over and place their body where the somatic tension is held.” In this moment of contact, one is encouraged to be still, to allow their emotions to flow and to leave their body. By trusting the horse, they have allowed themselves to move forward, to create more balance, to achieve the results they want in life with less pain, and more joy. “When you are in the presence of a horse it is very hard not to be authentic and honest,” says Schneider. “Picture yourself out in a pasture with horses

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sanctuary of learning, growing, healing and loving awaits you on a small ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Judy Schneider, founder of Healing Through Horses, is dedicated to healing the human spirit through horse. She has developed a variety of programs, all centered on the healing powers of the horse’s spirit. Equine Inspired Counseling, empowers children, teens, adults, couples and families to overcome barriers to personal growth and development. Equine Inspired Coaching, strengthens those seeking to create more balance and experience new levels of personal empowerment. Equine Inspired Retreats for Women, offers women time for themselves, to celebrate and rejuvenate their souls, connect with other likeminded women, and experience how horses can empower them to become the curator of their own lives. If you are inspired to learn more about Healing Through Horses, contact Judy Schneider at 505-685-0596 or Judy@healingthroughhorses.com.

that are roaming around in their natural environment. They become curious of their new visitor. They may observe you from a distance, acknowledge your presence with eye contact, walk over to you and allow for personal contact. When personal contact is made, the horse is giving you permission to engage and become more part of their world. This dance of intimacy is slow, deliberate and purposeful.”

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BRIGHT How Wheat, Carbs and Sugar are Affecting Your Brain Health by Linda Sechrist

lzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia and a general term for memory loss and other intellectual disabilities serious enough to interfere with daily life, affects 5.6 million Americans. According to The Lancet Neurology, a well-respected medical journal on brain research, Alzheimer’s, which presently has no cure, is preventable. “Lifestyle choices, like aerobic exercise and eating plenty of healthy fats and reducing carbohydrates, affect overall brain health, as well as the risk of Alzheimer’s,” says Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and author of the new bestselling book, Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar—Your Brain’s Silent Killers. Food is a powerful epigenetic modulator—it can enable or hamper our DNA, thus regulating the expression of many genes. Experts have only begun to understand the damaging consequences of wheat consumption. “Grain Brain is a timely wake-up call about how we are increasingly challenging human physiology by consuming what we are not genetically prepared to process, like the 133 pounds of wheat the average American eats annually,” says Perlmutter. He believes that one of the main culprits for the decline in brain health in modern times has been the introduction of wheat into the human diet. Today’s modernized and hybridized wheat crops share little genetic, structural or chemical similarity to the wild einkorn variety of grain our ancestors consumed in small amounts. In the West, 20 percent of calories come from wheatbased food. Perlmutter is among those that regard this as a dangerous statistic, especially since Dr. Alessio Fasano, a pediatric gastroenterologist and research scientist who leads the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, found that the gluten in wheat leads to the production of zonulin in the gut.

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Zonulin increases the permeability of the intestinal wall, allowing proteins to leak from the gut into the bloodstream, explains Perlmutter. These proteins, which would normally remain within the digestive system, then challenge parts of the immune system, the macro fascia and certain other types of white blood cells that increase production of inflammation-related chemicals. “Zonulin is the cornerstone of diseases characterized by inflammation in the brain—Alzheimer’s, autism, Parkinson’s and attention deficit disorders—as well as autoimmune diseases,” advises Perlmutter. Fasano’s research shows that such a reaction to zonulin is present in 100 percent of humans—not just in the 1.8 percent of the population that have celiac disease or 30 percent that are gluten sensitive. “A hallmark of what I term grain brain is that brain dysfunction is predicated on the inflammation from consumption of gluten, as well as the long chains of sugar molecules known as carbohydrates,” says Perlmutter. “This includes fruit, which also was consumed in limited quantities by our ancestors.” He cites a published analysis by Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet. A diet high in carbohydrates has been directly related to atrophy, or brain shrinkage, according to a recent German study by University of Bonn researchers, published in Neurology. A blood test for hemoglobin A1C, the standard laboratory measurement to assess average blood sugar, is frequently used in studies that correlate blood sugar control to disease processes like Alzheimer’s, mild cognitive impairment and coronary artery disease. The researchers concluded that elevated hemoglobin A1C is directly associated with brain shrinkage, says Perlmutter. He further notes, “The function of the brain, which is 60 to 70 percent fat and maintained by the fats you consume, depends on its environment.” Grain Brain recommends a diet that’s aggressively low in carbohydrates (60 grams per day) and bountiful in supportive brain fats. These include extravirgin olive oil, sesame oil, coconut oil, ghee, almond milk, avocados, olives, nuts, nut butters, cheese and seeds such as flaxseed, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame and chia. It is also rich in above-ground vegetables such as kale, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and salad greens, while relatively low in below-ground vegetables like beets, carrots and potatoes, which are higher in carbohydrates. It also calls for reduced fruit consumption. “Having two to four servings of fruit every day, based on America’s present food pyramid, is not helpful. More in line with avoiding brain drain is an apple or a handful of berries, or about 100 calories worth of any fruit. In my opinion, the pyramid needs to be stood on its head,” advises Perlmutter. “We should eat a diet similar to what our ancestors survived on for 2.6 million years and reprogram support of our genetic destiny for the better.” Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and author of Grain Brain. For more information on his 2013 PBS Grain Brain series, visit DrPerlmutter.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interview.

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Fast Track to Personal Growth Transform Your Life with Mentors, Books, Workshops and Online Courses by Bess J.M. Hochstein

Our capacity for self-examination distinguishes us from other animals. We feel compelled to ask: “Who am I? What am I here for? How can I attain my full potential?” The quest for answers has engaged humans for millennia.

opular books that have helped people on this journey span centuries, from Wallace Wattles’ The Science of Getting Rich (1910), Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich (1937), Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People (1937), Abraham Maslow’s Motivation and Personality (1954) and Dr. Thomas Anthony Harris’ I’m OK, You’re OK (1967) to Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret (2006). The personal growth genre is a cornerstone of the publishing industry. Companies like Hay House, founded by motivational author Louise Hay, have flourished. Hay teaches, “No matter where we live or how difficult our situation seems to be, we have the ability to overcome and transcend our circumstances.” The success of her 1984 book, You Can Heal Your Life, a New York Times bestseller well into the 21st century, led to her publishing empire, which includes authors such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss and Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. One of its recent top sellers is Pam Grout’s E-Squared: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments that Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality. Hay House has expanded its messages of hope and healing through online courses, films, conferences, special events and other opportunities to meet leading thinkers and peers. Such expansion is essential as more of those pursuing the examined life seek personal interaction in community and find that inward exploration frequently translates into outward action to improve the world. Perched on the cliffs of Big Sur, in California, the Esalen Institute, established in 1962, helped birth the modern human potential movement. It exists to help individuals grow through education, experience and research, with the conviction that positive personal and social transformation go hand-in-hand. Today, Esalen offers about 600 workshops a year, serving around 12,000 participants. Popular programs range from dance and yoga to couples workshops and psychology courses.

Cheryl Fraenzl, director of programs, explains the appeal: “For most of us, life can be challenging and messy. Gaining the insight, skills and tools to move through the challenging times with more ease and grace while creating more love for yourself and those around you seems like a good investment of time and energy. Being consciously kind and relationally wise ripples out and changes the world. The effort has to start with the individual, like paying it forward; imagine if we all were doing it?” The largest holistic retreat center in North America, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, attracts 35,000 participants to 800 programs annually. According to Denise Barack, the nonprofit’s director of program development, current workshops in high demand include qigong, Buddhist meditation, mindfulness and yoga nidra. She also notes a growing interest in diverse dimensions of yoga, dance and “authentic movement” for healing, addiction recovery, releasing trauma and energy medicine. Psychotherapist and yoga teacher Stephen Cope, founder and director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living, the Center’s yoga research department, notes that many guests first come to Kripalu “… as a result of some form of suffering. Then they engage in a period of self-exploration—perhaps learning some form of contemplative practice to help them manage themselves more effectively. Almost always there is a turn outward, back toward the world, and a longing to bring the healing power of contemplative practice into their own domain.” Once someone has experienced the benefits of contemplative practices such as yoga, meditation, breathing and other healthy lifestyle routines, notes Cope, a powerful aspiration typically arises to share these practices and perspectives. “These practices all lead to a sense of union, relatedness and sameness with others,” he says, “and this burgeoning consciousness of sameness compels us to share what we’ve learned.” In Rhinebeck, New York, the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies offers similar self-empowering and reflective opportunities. Dr. Stephan Rechtschaffen and Elizabeth Lesser founded Omega in 1977 as a “university of life.” Through working with prominent Zen masters, rabbis, Christian monks, psy-

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chologists, scientists and others, Lesser has found, “By combining a variety of religious, psychological and healing traditions, each of us has the unique ability to satisfy our spiritual hunger.” Based since 1981 in a former camp on a lake with more than 100 buildings on 200-plus acres, Omega hosts more than 23,000 guests in up to 500 programs between mid-April and October, plus special programs in Costa Rica and New York City. Director of Rhinebeck Programs Carol Donahoe notes the rising interest in workshops on dietary cleansing, detox and juicing, such as “Reboot with Joe Cross: A Jump Start to Health and Weight Loss,” led by the filmmaker of Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. Personal transformation and mindfulness programs led by teachers like Jon Kabat-Zinn, Saki Santorelli, Florence Meleo-Meyer, Byron Katie and Pema Chödrön are perennial favorites. “As humans, we continue to be fascinated by the big questions in life,” observes Donahoe, “like, ‘Where do we go when we die? Who are we if we are not our thoughts?’ People seem particularly drawn to hearing about it from those that have always lived their lives in a left-brain, logical way, and then come to believe the unexplainable through an extraordinary life experience, and now view the world through a completely different lens.” As examples, she cites neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, who recounts his near-death experience in his bestselling book, Proof of Heaven, and neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of the bestselling memoir My Stroke of Insight. Taylor’s 2008 TED talk was ranked the nonprofit’s second most-watched for the past two years.

The unexamined life is not worth living for a human being. ~ Plato Both of these cutting-edge thinkers have given presentations at Omega, which, like at Esalen and Kripalu, helps bring ideas and practices that once seemed on the fringe—from yoga and meditation to complementary medicine and sustainability—into mainstream consciousness. Particularly innovative initiatives include helping military veterans heal from post-traumatic stress disorder; the women’s leadership center; the center for sustainable living; and pioneering programs on mindfulness in the workplace, education system and at-risk urban youth communities. “We recognize that because we live in an interconnected world; the behavior of one can contribute to creating changes that benefit the whole,” says Donahoe. “Doing both the inner and outer work can awaken the best in the human spirit, and so provide hope and healing to individuals and society.” For those unable to travel great

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distances for a holistic immersion experience in community with like-minded seekers, Wanderlust Festivals may offer an answer. Four-day regional summits, primarily held at ski resorts during the off-season, feature teachers like Shiva Rea, Elena Brower and Gurmukh; stimulating discussions; yoga; music and adventure, amidst stunning vistas. Wanderlust co-founders Sean Hoess and Jeff Krasno strive to create an expansive space for personal growth and mindful living. One common element at every gathering—now including urban and exotic locales—is Seane Corn and Suzanne Sterling’s Off the Mat program, mobilizing yoga students toward activating social change. The Shift Network is dedicated to creating an online community that shares the tools of self-actualization, empowering a global movement of people creating an evolutionary shift of consciousness that leads to a more enlightened society, built on principles of sustainability, peace, health and prosperity. This new model for the human potential movement has roots in the grandfather of retreat centers; The Shift Network’s founder, Stephen Dinan, both worked at Esalen and contributed to Esalen’s Center for Theory & Research. Dinan explains that at a meditation retreat, he received a detailed vision of “a large global transformation network that would be helping to usher in a shift to the new era.” The Shift Network now offers free teleseminars and online summits on subjects ranging from meditation and parenting with presence to enlightened business practices and cultivating peace. “We started with The Sacred Awakening Series—40 days with 40 spiritual

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leaders—and 30,000 people signed up in 21 days,” says Dinan. The Inspiring Women Summit attracted 25,000 participants. Since 2010, more than 400,000 people from 160 countries have participated in free teleseminars; 18,000 have paid for online courses such as Barbara Marx Hubbard’s Agents of Conscious Evolution, Andrew Harvey’s Christ Path and Thomas Hüebl’s Authentic Awakening. The Shift Network has already reached profitability and donated more than $50,000 to nonprofits. Dinan’s vision includes providing education program certifications; building a multimedia platform of e-zines, mobile phone apps and web TV broadcasts; and eventually building facilities and intentional communities to model the possibilities of a more healthy, peaceful, sustainable way of life. From reading a book on meditation to attending a yoga intensive or tapping into a multifaceted community striving to change the world, we have myriad opportunities to lead an examined life. While the seeker may have a personal goal in mind, each mode of self-inquiry can expand outward toward making the world a better place. Hay encourages us all. “You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”

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The Medicine of Love by Virginia Ellen

n a near death experience, Virginia Ellen was infused with the wisdom, power and truths of Divine Love by Jesus. Virginia Ellen, mystical healer, author and workshop leader, is the founder of Sacred Heart Yoga and the Medicine of Love. She provides a clear demonstration of the attainment of her wisdom and teaches from a place of “going there first” to show the way. The energy of Ellen’s words echo in the body creating the Spin of Ascension. This transmission causes the cells to vibrate at an accelerated speed.

How the Medicine of Love Began

Virginia Ellen was requested to become a massage therapist by Jesus. “He explained that this would open doorways to his divine plan for me,” says Ellen. So she followed the divine plan, completed her training, and became certified. Once she had completed her training, Jesus announced that she would begin to offer Spiritual Massage. “No knowing how this would all unfold, I told those attending a weekend workshop in Seattle about this new interac-

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unexpressed anger and upset.” Jesus then proceeded to teach Ellen how to clear this energy and return the very cells to harmony.

Teaching from Jesus Erase the false belief in the con-

tion with Jesus,” she recalls. Her very first client was a gentleman who had an ankle injury that just would not heal. Ellen began her massage routine and when she got to his right angle Jesus appeared. “To my amazement, Jesus was immediately in the cause of the injury which was an argument with the gentlemen’s boss,” says Ellen. “My client was holding onto Testimonials Her miraculous light sends forth the highest and best for anyone blessed to be in her presence. ~ Masa, Honolulu, HI. Virginia gave my heart an area to open up and to free the fear that bound me to old behaviors. It is a powerful therapeutic experience. ~ Mary, Manhattan Beach, CA. Your reprogramming opened in me the love, courage and strength to fulfill my purpose. ~ Ramona, Seattle, WA.

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sciousness of those you administer to. Erase the false belief and the sickness vanishes. The Medicine of Love is the medicine of Unconditional Love. It is through the Miracle of Love that one heals, rejuvenates and regenerates the human form. “Through the Medicine of Love you will discover how to love yourself into wholeness,” assures Ellen. Through her training with Jesus, Ellen now reads beliefs and emotions in the unconscious mind and body that hinder happiness and fulfillment, and then she helps her clients dismantle these feelings and beliefs. She transmits a Sacred Code of Love to her clients. In divine depth each word spoken awakens and transforms the mind, heart, body and soul. “The Medicine of Love brings harmony to your entire being, untying and untangling you from past feelings and thoughts that have kept you bound to old behaviors and attitudes,” says Ellen. This leaves the individual free from the past and ready to attract what they truly desire. For more information, call 760-2187822 or visit ReprogrammingTheUnconsciousMind.com. See ad page 11.

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personal thought and emotions, you’ll begin to feel Spirit flowing in from behind. It lifts you and brings great love and joy.

The Path to Inner Peace 12 Steps to Spiritual Awakening by Michael A. Singer

pirituality is meant to bring about peace. Yet our concepts of spirituality often lead to confusion or even conflict. What we need are clear steps that can be taken by people of any religion or intellectual standing. The following universal road map can be a helpful aid to self-realization. Realize that you’re in there. First realize, from deep inside, that you are consciously experiencing the outside world, as well as your inner thoughts and emotions. Understand that you’re not okay in there. If you want to understand why you’ve done everything you’ve ever done, observe your mind and emotions. If you’re objective, you’ll see that you’re really never completely at peace. Notice that you’re always trying to be okay. As you observe your inner state, you’ll notice that inner disturbances create the urge to either get something or avoid something. This is all done in an attempt to feel okay inside. Watch as your mind strives to figure out how everything needs to be for you to be okay. Your mind is always telling you how people, places and things need to be. That’s its attempt to create a conceptual model of what would make you okay and then try to get the outside world to match it.

Realize that defining how the outside needs to be is not working. You’ve been busy trying to be okay your entire life. Although some times are better than others, you’ve never come close to experiencing permanent peace. This is because the world will never match your conceptual model. Eventually, you’ll come to see that this approach doesn’t work, and you need to find a different way. Learn to not participate in the mind’s struggle. You must learn to relax inside and not get drawn into acting on your disturbances. Instead, be willing to allow them to pass through you and simply witness their passing. If you do, the drama will cease of its own accord. Experience going about your life like everyone else, except more peacefully, because nothing you do is for the purpose of trying to be okay. When you aren’t preoccupied with trying to be okay, you can learn to sit inside and quietly love, serve and honor whatever naturally unfolds. At this point, you’re no longer living for yourself—you’re serving life. As you let go of the personal energies, you attune to a much deeper energy flow. Up to this point, everything you were watching inside was front and center in your consciousness. Now that you’re no longer being drawn into

Your inner experience becomes so beautiful that you fall in love with the energy flow. You’ll see that there is a trade-off between getting involved in personal energies and the amount of Spirit you feel. Once you’ve established a direct relationship with spiritual energy, you’ll long to constantly experience its freedom. You begin to feel the energy pulling you up into it, and your entire path becomes letting go of yourself in order to merge. Will is no longer needed. All that’s left is learning to surrender into the higher energy. You must be willing to die personally in order to be reborn spiritually. Once you dwell deep in the upward flow, you realize that your personal existence can go on without you, leaving you free to live completely immersed in Spirit. This is the greatest miracle: You’ve surrendered your entire being to Spirit, yet people, places and things continue interacting with you. But now these interactions require none of your energy; they happen by themselves, leaving you at peace and absorbed in Spirit. Now you are truly okay. Nothing inside or outside of you can cause disturbances—you have come to be at peace with everything. Because you are now completely okay, you don’t need anything. Things just are what they are, and nothing can disturb you. You’ve transcended the world and everything in it. Instead of feeling drawn into Spirit, you now actually experience yourself as Infinite Spirit. Michael A. Singer is the author of The New York Times bestselling book, The Untethered Soul – The Journey Beyond Yourself (UntetheredSoul.com). His “Twelve-Step Guide to Spiritual Awakening” is the basis for this article. He is the founder of the Temple of the Universe, a yoga and meditation center established in 1975 in Alachua, FL.

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Easy Tips for Mind/Body Balance

by Lorin Parrish

onsider this: 95 percent of all illness is caused or worsened by stress. Stress hormones damage the hippocampus (the memory center in the brain) eroding memory and causing dementia. The good news? A little awareness and slight changes in routines can make an enormous difference in stress levels and overall health. Change your body, change your mind What you eat may be rewiring your ability to function. For example, mercury toxicity, gluten allergies or magnesium deficiencies can impact brain chemistry. Our minds are directly influenced by what happens in our bodies. Be a bolder shopper and diner, and ask questions about the food you put into your body. BODY Café curates the pantry and recipes for nutrientrich foods. The fish options are among those with the lowest amounts of mercury—wild-caught cod and salmon. The gluten-free bakery provides pies, cookies, brownies and other goodies safe for gluten-sensitivities. Want to up your magnesium intake for the day? Try the delicious Collard Green Burrito which contains three magnesium powerhouse ingredients: collard greens, pumpkin seeds and brown rice. Sweeten the deal with a dark chocolate truffle. Not only is BODY Café’s dark chocolate gluten-free and a powerful source of magnesium, but it is rich in antioxidants. You’ll be reenergized and ready to face the day after a meal at BODY Café.

• Walk quickly without running every chance you get • Take the stairs • Use an exercise ball instead of a chair for abdominal toning and to remove stress off your lower back because it forces you to use your abs to hold yourself in position • Take breaks throughout the day and treat your body to some movement (a stretch, a walk, some jumping jacks, etc.) that will remind you that you are alive 3. Challenge what you know Keep your mind/body connection active by learning new exercises through meditation, deep breathing and movement classes. BODY Studio instructors challenge newbies and experienced students with yoga and dance classes seven days a week. Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga is perfect for new students interested in creating an intentional connection between movement and breath, increasing energy levels, improving attention span and stamina. Nia is a unique movement class based in martial, dance and healing arts. Dancing in Nia improves cardiovascular health, prevents and treats osteoporosis, improves balance and raises endorphin levels to battle depression and reduce stress.

2. Maintain awareness with your body throughout the day Even in a sleepy town like Santa Fe, scheduling time for exercise isn’t easy. But every step you take in the right direction makes a long-term impact. With a little creativity, you can take advantage of a few minutes to exercise at your desk or when running errands! Easy tips that make a big difference: • Stand whenever you can instead of sitting (50 extra calories per hour than sitting!)

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Lorin Parrish has followed a lifelong passion for the healing arts, nutrition, the environment and well-being. After years of working and living abroad, she settled in Santa Fe, NM in 1982. She began BODY in 2004 as an inspiration to create a new paradigm in business by establishing a place for people from all walks of life to gather and share in a diverse community center where everyone wins. See ad on page 3

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The Miracle of Midlife Being Exactly Who We Need to Be by Marianne Williamson

ow would we live, were we not afraid of death? How would we live if we gave ourselves permission to give to life everything we’ve got? In The Longevity Factor, Lydia Brontë, Ph.D., observes that we’ve added 15 years to our lives… but in the middle, not at the end. No longer identifying ourselves as “over the hill” at whatever age, we are simply removing the hill. We are forging a different conversation and a new vision to take us beyond the limited thought forms that have defined the parameters of age for generations. For the first time in history, we can realistically view the first half of life as a kind of gestation period, preparing us for an even more productive second half. Midlife is like a second puberty, a point at which one persona falls away and another comes to take its place. What happens then is up to us. Some begin a long, slow cruise

Whatever you are, be a good one. ~Abraham Lincoln

toward death at that point, allowing memories to become more meaningful than the present. Others, remembering that the spirit within us never ages, see the moment of midlife as a rebirth—the time to put our engines into high gear. Whomever it is we were born to be, whatever our soul was coded to accomplish, whatever lessons we are here to learn; now is the time to seriously get going. We may regret that we’re no longer young, but we’re ecstatic that we’re no longer clueless. We must be disciplined, though. We want to become precision instruments now, focused on exactly what we want to do and being exactly who we need to be. This requires separating from the person we were before to whatever extent that person was not who we know in our hearts we were created to be. There’s no more time for five-year detours. No more time for relationships that don’t serve us or for staying in situations that aren’t true to who we are. No more time for pettiness, false pride or whatever other dysfunctional roadblocks obstruct our higher destiny and the joy that’s meant to be ours. Our life might not be as fabulous as it used to be in some ways, but in other ways it’s even more fabulous. The Universe is constantly and infinitely elastic, responding not to our past, but to our present state of mind. As we learn to reprogram thoughts—atoning for our mistakes of the past and embracing the endless miraculous pos-

sibilities of the present—we step into a time when we have every reason to look forward with genuine excitement to what happens next. Individually and collectively, we are now fitted to fearlessly forge new ground, wielding the power of what life has taught us so far and laying claim to the possibility of redemption, not only for ourselves, but also for the entire world. The planet needs a new story, aligned with a larger consciousness, and so do we. What we need now are imagination and courage. Many of us feel we’ve forever carried around a secret dream, rarely validating it even to ourselves and often denying its reality. Yet it has refused to go away and is ready to be born at last. Individuals that have spent decades achieving one thing or moving in one direction often take up something else entirely that gives them far more psychic satisfaction. They see achievements that were the height of their material success as preparation for an even greater one; the means by which they learned the skills ultimately needed to make their biggest contribution to the world. Divine law guarantees that the power of “now” presents an endless fount of miraculous opportunities. In God, there are no limits to how high we can go, ever. In God, there is no time… only the call of the soul. It is not too late; we are right on time and we are better than we know. Now, having visited so many other places in our journey of life, we seek our place within the collective heartbeat of holiness. When enough of us stand in the light of our higher purpose, seeking to be ever-greater servants of love, each consciously dedicated to creating a more loving world, then a new field of collective possibility will emerge among us. All that is not love will begin to fall away of its own dead weight. A profound moment of planetary renewal will occur then, after our having allowed it first to occur within us. Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed inspirational author and lecturer. Six of her 10 books have been New York Times bestsellers, including The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife, the basis for this article.

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calendarofevents FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 1st Annual Santa Fe Kirtan Fest − Nov. 1-3, 2013, a weekend of Music, Yoga, Film, Sacred Dance & Other Bhakti Forms of Creative Expression featuring Girish, HawaH, Dr. Indu Arora & More! Railyard Performance Center & Center for Spiritual Living. Tickets available online at www.SantaFeKirtanFest.com at Blue Earth Healing, 1045 W. Don Diego Av., Santa Fe. 505-490-9276. Japa/Mala Bead Workshop – 4:30-5:45pm. Learn to use Japa Mala beads as a tool to vibrate your highest frequency while releasing stress, experiencing deep therapeutic benefits, and a means to deep spiritual ecstasy. $51.50. Railyard Performance Center, (part of the Santa Fe Kirtan Fest) 1611 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Info: 505-409-9276. Eclectic Yoga class – 6:30-8:30pm. Led by HawaH and Live Music w/Girish. All levels. Yoga class rich in meditation, chanting and music when world famous musician Girish and Social Activist join together. $51.50 (includes Japa Mala Bead Workshop), part of Santa Fe Kirtan Fest, Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Info: 505-490-9276.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 The New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics: participating at Hot Yoga Downtown’s Client Appreciation Day − 8am-1pm. NMSNT will be offering free chair massages at Hot Yoga Downtown to celebrate client appreciation day. Free. Hot Yoga Downtown, 712 Central SE, Albuquerque. for more information call 505-243-4688. mol@ hotyoga-abq.com. EarthGift Herbals at XINu Craft Show − 8am4pm. Crossroads Church in Los Alamos, NM. Advanced Relief Therapy: Myofascial Relief – 9am-6pm, Sat & Sun.. This two day seminar is for bodyworkers, physical, occupational & massage therapists to learn how and when to apply innovative myofascial evalution and treatment techniques. $50. BODY, 333 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe. 505-986-0362. Santa Fe Kirtan Fest – 12:15-9pm. Strength, healing through the power of music, and devotion. The day begins with a community Movie, “Fly by Light,” followed by Kundalini Yoga w/Live Music, Rumi Dancing and three hours of Kirtan with Girish , Sitara, and Kalyani with Pavan Kumar. $67.50. Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de las Marquez, Santa Fe. 505-490-9276. 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.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Sadhana (spiritual practice of the yogi), 5:30am - 7:30am.That’s right, “am”, morning. Join the Kundalini Yoga community at the Ambrosial hours for easy exercises, breathing, chanting and meditation. Now is the time. Free. Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de las Marquez, Santa Fe. Info: 505-490-9276.

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Advanced Relief Therapy: Myofascial Relief –8am-5pm, Sun. See listing Nov. 2. Traditional Hatha Yoga w/Live Music & Kirtan Workshop with Girish and Indu − 2:30-6pm. A fun filled hour of yoga for everybody taught by Dr. Indu with Girish making music, followed by a two-hour workshop on Kirtan. $51.50. Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de las Marquez. Info: 505-490-9276.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Cultivating Relationships with Your Higher Self, Guides & Angels − 6:45-9pm. Nov. 4 & 18. Explore how to use the wisdom of your higher self, guides and angels to create a more satisfying, fulfilling life. $55. Facilitated by Intuitive Coach Emilah Dawn DeToro. The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd, SE, Albuquerque. 505-217-1720. www. emilah.com. Nova Earth Master Class − 6-9pm, Nov 4 & Nov.18. Work directly with the Ascended Masters of the Spiritual Hierarchy. They are interested in helping those who are truly ready for a greater understanding of the New Earth and Humanity’s upliftment. No prior expertise needed to join. $66 via PayPal. Santa Fe. Call 505-660-5278 for direction. oakroseacademyoflight.com/master_classes.html

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Thai Vegan Dine Out – 6pm. Thai Vegan in Santa Fe is open for business. To celebrate, Santa Fe Veg will be having a dine out there. Chef Pat will prepare a buffet at a special rate of $15/person. 1710 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe. More info at www.meetup.com/ Santa-Fe-Veg or 248-219-3966.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Energy Therapy Training with Mastermind Live Call − 2-3:15pm. Dr. Anne Merkel leads Health & Wellness Practitioners & Coaches by phone. Monthly series with two live calls, notes, & recordings. $76. 1-877-262-2276 or register at http://is.gd/PractitionerMastermind. 10 Introductory Writing Workshop: Unleash Your Soul Self – 6-8:30pm. Join the thousands who have experienced guidance from legendary writing coach and book whisperer Tom Bird; considered by elite editors to be “simply the finest writing instructor in the world.” $15 incl. tax. BODY, 333 W, Cordova Rd, Santa Fe. 505-986-0362.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

savethedate Peter Buffett: Life is What You Make It 7- 8:30 pm. Concert & conversation with Peter Buffett” on piano and cellist, Michael Kott. Live companion to Buffett’s recent book, Life Is What You Make It, which debuted at #4 on the New York Times Best Seller list. Peter will answer questions from the audience making it an intimate & interactive experience. $15/$50 with reserved seat & signed book. Student discount. The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St., Santa Fe. 505-988-1234. ticketssantafe.org.

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savethedate Writing Retreat- Nov 8-10, 7am-6:30pm. Write Your Publishable Book in a Weekend with Tom Bird. During this 3-day writing retreat at BODY of Santa Fe, receive guidance from Tom Bird, legendary writing coach and book whisperer to unleash your soul self and write your book! $1095 incl. tax. Option to pay $300 down, remainder of $795 day of. Breaks throughout the day. BODY, 333 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe. 505-986-0362.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Mayan Personal Consultations – November 9-18. Lina Barrios, a Mayan Ajq’ij (spiritual guide) from Guatemala will be in Santa Fe offering consultations for healing and guidance including: Mayan Astrology, Divinations, Healings and Energy Cleansings. $52/50 minute session. Various locations. Schedule an appointment: 505-216-6766. saqbe1@gmail.com. www.sacredroad.org.

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Benefit for Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation Riveting and cutting-edge hair show presented by Mark Pardo SalonSpa. 100% of all profits go towards Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the lives of their patients and of special needs children in New Mexico. Tickets $20/adults and $15/students. Students need to show their student i.d.. Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque , 505-768-4575. holdmyticket.com/ event/152166. Embracing and Embodying the Truth of Forgiveness − November 9 & 10, 9:30am-5pm. This science purifies you at the deepest level and imprints the Truth of Love into all parts of your humanness. Your soul will be educated, your brain will carry a new message and new neurons. Ltd. space. Energy exchange $198. Will gather at a private home in Santa Fe. Directions upon registration at SacredheartYoga@juno.com or 760218-7822. Intro to Self-Healing Class: Psychic Tools and Spiritual Awareness − 10am-12pm.Practice grounded meditation technique utilizing spiritual tools and visualization. Read and heal energy as you quiet and focus the mind. Shift your emotional states and thoughts by releasing blocked energy, and experience more inner peace. Four Saturdays starting November 9th. $140 (register in advance/$20 savings). Center for Inner Truth, 826 Camino de Monte Rey, A1, Santa Fe. Pre-register: 505-920-4418. EarthGift Herbals at Taste of the Season − 10am-7pm. Santa Ana Star Arena in Rio Rancho.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Mayan Healing: a one-day workshop – 10am4pm. Lina Barrios, a Mayan Ajq’ij (spiritual guide), from Guatemala will be offering a one-day workshop, sharing different ancestral techniques to heal and balance our emotional and spiritual

bodies. Sliding Scale $80-$100.Santa Fe Soul Sun Room, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive E, Santa Fe. 505-474-8555. www.santafesoul.com or saqbe1@ gmail.com/www.sacredroad.org. 505-216-6766. EarthGift Herbals at Taste of the Season − 12-7pm. Santa Ana Star Arena in Rio Rancho. Turtlewomyn NM Moonlodge: Heartfire Womyn’s 2014 healing: The Path of Beauty – 1-5 pm. This meeting includes a discussion of reciprocol maintenance, conscious work, medicine contracts, and an examination of both personal and archetypal space. $35. Buena Vida Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, Las Vegas, NM. http://www.turtlewomyn.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Intro to Understanding a Child’s Purpose and Energy − 5:30-7pm. Lina Barrios, a Mayan Ajq’ij (spiritual guide) from Guatemala will offer a presentation for parents, caregivers and educators on utilizing the tools and technologies from the Mayan tradition to support children in reaching their potential. Free. Indigo Baby, inside the DeVargas Center 185 Paseo de Paralta, Santa Fe, NM. 505-216-6766.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12 Natural Treatments for Winter Illness: Rebecca Phillips DC − 12-1pm. Learn how to use a variety of herbs and supplements to help address winter wellness issues – including common cold, flu and other common respiratory disorders common during the winter months. Free. Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 8910 Holly Ave, NE, Albuquerque. 505-796-0387. Mayan Tradition in Modern Times – 6-8pm. Lina Barrios, a Mayan Ajq’ij (spiritual guide) from Guatemala will talk about the relevance the cosmology, technology and wisdom the living Mayan tradition holds for us. Free. Santa Fe Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de Los Marquez, Santa Fe, NM. saqbe1@gmail.com or 505-216-6766.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Trunk Show: Autumn Teneyl – Nov. 13-15. Luscious organics, stretch laces, vibrant colors, soft and flowing, body-conscious details designed with no binding stiffness. Meet the designer and creator of Autumn Teneyl, one of BODY’s top-selling lines. Ethical and eco conscious, domestically made organic fabrics and re-purposed designer and natural & synthetic fabrics. Free. BODY, 333 W, Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, 505-986-0362. Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support Call – 2-3:15pm. 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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Osteoporosis Foundation’s Educational Presentation 1:30-3pm. Daniel Widholm, RT will speak on “Bone Density Testing: A Survivor’s Guide to Getting You Through the Process.” $1 donation. Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth St. SE, Albuquerque. Space is limited. Please RSVP to the Center: 505-275-8731.

ntensity is in the air as November 1st begins with Uranus, the planet of authenticity, in Aries and Pluto, the planet of transformation, in Capricorn once again moving into an exact aspect of a square. This is the 4th square in a series of 7 squares between these two powerful planets, that began building up in October. These squares are a significant part of the radical “waking up” and transformation that we are all experiencing; collectively and or personally. A “square” between planets is challenging, sometimes creating crisis, yet very compelling and growth oriented. On November 1st and the rest of the month, keep a deep awareness of your feelings, of what you say and do. Recognize any fears or frustrations. Remain mindful. As much as possible, be clear on what you passionately care about, in your life, and the world. Open to and honor your divine purpose. Any conflicts, issues, inspirations that may come up for you personally are there to bring needed truths into the light for healing and to open you to a deeper, truer expression of self. Move with conscious intention, care, and if needed, caution. There may be sudden changes that feel destabilizing, yet create space for the development of something more meaningful and authentic, that can change the very landscape of your life Between November 13th and the 16th, Venus, the planet of love, relationship, and creativity will move into the mix of the Uranus, Pluto square. Venus recently moved into the earth sign of Capricorn, a sign that seeks integrity through inner authority, commitment, responsibility, and creating something meaningful and solid. Venus

is a fast moving planet and during these 4 days, intense interactions are possible concerning what, who, and how you love. Hard truths may be necessary, as well as the need for meaningful change, commitment, re-evaluation, re-adjustment, or release. New Moon Solar Eclipse in Scorpio The New Moon is like the blank rune, a perfect void, yet full of unknown potential inviting you to draw from within and begin, a time to initiate something inwardly or out in your world. This month is a solar eclipse and all solar eclipses are an extra potent New Moon, and always signify change that can begin up to 3 months before or after. During this November 3rd Dark Moon in the probing water sign of Scorpio, dive deep for needed truths. Is there something that needs to be explored, shared, or healed? Emotional honesty, with yourself or another can create new levels of connection and understanding. Full Moon in Taurus Emotions loom large during a Full Moon and on November 17th the Full Moon is in the earth sign of Taurus. A good time to clarify your values and what provides stability. Taurus is sensual and enjoys living through the body, so dance, do yoga, eat your favorite meal, just be aware of too much over indulgence. Ground yourself in nature or earth based ritual. Express your feelings calmly and be aware of possible emotional blowups due to stubbornness or resistance to communication. Be Well ~ Be Love Evolutionary Astrologer Deborah Sipple offers in-depth forecasts at talkingskyastrology.com. For questions, or consultation inquiries, contact dksleo13@ talkingskyastrology.com or call 505217-6664

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Awaken to Wellness, 1704 Moon NE, St 9&10, Albuquerque. 505-363-5768.

Trunk Show: Autumn Teneyl – Nov.13-15. See listing Nov. 13.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Beyond Force, Threat & Blame: Working with the 10 Levels of Consciousness − 6:30-9pm. Rand Lee describes different levels of consciousness, recognizing the signs, and help you grow into the dynamic bliss creatively. $20. Info/private sessions: 505-469-9782. Santa Fe Soul Sun Room, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, E, Santa Fe. 505-474-8555. www.santafesoul.com

Womens Healing Clinic − 6:30-7:30pm. Receive a deep healing on your female energy and issues. Very powerful high vibration healings with communication on the energy read and released. $10/15 minute healing/reading. Center For Inner Truth, 826 Camino de Monte Rey, A1, Santa Fe. Call for an appointment: 505-920-4418. Centerforinnertruth.org.

World of Living Arts Global Dance & Music Concert − 6:30pm. Performances of Afro-House Dance - Jaime Duggan, Elise Gent with D’jeune D’jeune -Afro-Haitan Dance, Bollywood / Kathak Dance of India –Alina Deshpande, spoken word/ song- Shayla Dawn. A fundraiser for the Golden Acorns Summer Camp Scholarship Fund also includes a silent auction, delectable treats, & children’s activities. Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Tickets in advance/ door $15 sugg. donation, teens $5, under 12 free. www.goldenacornscamp.org. or 505-795-0979. Chinese Medicine Approach to Winter Wellness: David Salgado DOM − 1-2pm. Find out about this form of healing and how simple remedies can boost your immunity. See how easily it can be integrated into your regime to help address winter health issues. Free. Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 8910 Holly Ave, NE, Albuquerque. 505-796-0387.

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savethedate Energy Medicine: Practical Applications And Scientific Proof With Dr. C. Norman Shealy, MD, PHD - 9:30am-4:30pm. Registration 9am. Tuition: Pre-registered/At door $84/$94. A.R.E. Member/Senior $74/$84. Bring a friend & save $5 ea. Use code FE13stdFE131101– Albuquerque, NM - 11/16/2013. To ensure preregistration discount, your registration must be received 48 hrs. before the program. For information & registration call: A.R.E. Headquarters, 800-333-4499 or Wanda Barrows 505-890-0878. Unity Spiritual Center, 9800 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Understanding a Child’s Purpose and Energy – 10am4pm. Lina Barrios, a Mayan Ajq’ij (spiritual guide) from Guatemala will be offering a workshop for parents, caregivers and educators to learn how to utilize methods that bring out the best in their children. Sliding Scale $80-$100. Indigo Baby, inside the DeVargas Center, 185 Paseo de Paralta, Santa Fe, NM. Pre-register: 505-2166766. saqbe1@gmail.com. www.sacredroad.org. Three Life-Changing Presentations – 10am5pm. Award-winning author Mary Soliel talks about angels & synchronicity, our future, and performs extraordinary live healing through her eyes to yours. $22 each presentation. Preregister at www.MarySoliel.com under “Events.”

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Cultivating Relationships with Your Higher Self, Guides & Angels − 6:45-9pm. See listing Nov. 4. Nova Earth Master Class − 6-9pm. See listing Nov. 4.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Holiday Stress Management: Linda Love, Herbalist − 1-2 pm. Come and discover effective ways to deal with holiday stress. We’ll cover key elements of nutrition, vitamins and herbal formulas, along with alternative approaches to nurturing your body, mind and spirit. Free. Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 8910 Holly Ave, NE Albuquerque. 505-796-0387.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Energy Therapy for Health & Wellness Practitioners: Live Training & Discussion Call – 2 3:15pm. Dr. Anne Merkel leads Physicians, Coaches, Therapists, 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.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Spiritual Dowsing Exploring the Field of Invisible Energies − 6:30-8:30pm. Tom Newman gives you hands-on experience using dowsing rods to physically show how your energy field expands or contracts according to your thoughts. $20. Santa Fe Soul Sun Room. 2905 Rodeo Park Drive E. 505-474-8555. Pre-register: Tom 505-438-2098 www.santafesoul.com. tnewman@gte.net.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 EarthGift Herbals at Sandia Band Booster Show − 8:30am-4pm. Sandia High School in Albuquerque.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Joy for the Holidays: Personal Growth Live Call − 2-3:15 pm. with Dr. Anne Merkel. Use meridianbased energy therapies including EFT tapping plus more to clear the way to a better Holiday Season this year. For new & experienced practitioners. Free. Notes & past recordings provided if you register at http://is.gd/BonusTAP.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Chakras: Introduction to Your Power Centers – 1-4pm. Explore the seven body chakras. These spinning vortexes receive, assimilate and express our vital life energy. Practice techniques for reading and healing chakras and understanding the messages they offer. $40. Center For Inner Truth, 826 Camino de Monte Rey, A1, Santa Fe. 505-9204418. Centerforinnertruth.org. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

planahead SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Star Stories with Native American Da’igoti, Maria Yraceburu − 6-9pm. YEW fundraiser, all ages: Native American Cuisine Banquet. Even though concepts of StarSeed Lineages might be new, many have dreamed and heard stories of fantasy relations to Beings from Another Place and Time. $75. Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary, Las Vegas, NM. Space limited to 24. Pre-register: http://www. taanaashkaada.org.

SUNDAY, DEC 21, 2014 Winter Solstice: Annual 7 Sisters Ancestral Fire Ceremony − 6-9 pm. With Phil Chavez & Maria Yraceburu. Await the Winter Solstice Fire Ceremony, and come together for our 2nd Solstice at Taa-naash-kaa-da. The 7 Sisters Ancestral Fire Ceremony unites us with Ancestors of Earth and Star Lineages. Everyone creates a piece and see their dreams that will come true in the upcoming year. Donation/potluck Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary, Las Vegas, NM. Yraceburu EarthWisdom @ Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary. http://www. yraceburu.org/winter-solstice.html

WED, FEBRUARY 11-15, 2014 Eagle’s Rite of Coming Home: Starseed Introductory Seminar − 10am-5pm. With diiyin, Maria Yraceburu - Humanitarian Award-winning Native American Prophecy Keeper & Master Ceremonialist, Maria Yraceburu presents renowned techniques, teachings and ceremony in a magnificient StarSeed – Ah-kine – workshop. $475. Space limit 24 - incl. lunch & materials. Taa-naashkaa-da Sanctuary, Las Vegas, NM. Yraceburu EarthWisdom @ Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary. Pre-register http://www.yraceburu.org/ coming-home.html.

ongoing events sunday Transitions Radio Magazine (TRM) − 8-11am. 98.1 FM, Radio Free Santa Fe, live streamed and archived at www.transradio.com. Music for life & features for a changing world. Free. Healing and Meditation Service − 10-11am. 2nd & 4th Sun. Reestablish your spiritual sanctuary with guided meditation. Free. Center For Inner Truth, 826 Camino de Monte Rey, A1, Santa Fe. 505-920-4418. Qigong in the Park – 11am-12pm. Enjoy a vitalizing Qigong practice with certified Qigong instructor Loretta Shiver. Robinson Park, 8th and Central, Albuquerque. www.qigonginthepark.com. 505-681-1924.

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Intuitive Healing Sessions – By appointment with Chantal Fidanza. Access your intuition, remove energetic blocks, create greater well-being in every area of your life. Santa Fe. 505-438-1074.

Body Work and Energy Healings − by appointment with Kevin Horton. Bringing balance and wellbeing back to the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies through Polarity therapy, Craniosacral and OrthoBionomy®. Tesuque-Santa Fe. 505-455-2532.

Spiritual Counseling Sessions − by appointment with Reverend Francisco “Paco” Vallejos. Integrating principles and techniques; providing spiritual, marriage, family, grief, career and addiction counseling. Tesuque-Santa Fe. 505-455-2532.

tuesday Crystal Light Therapy − By appointment. Combining the therapeutic energy of Brazilian crystals, color and light; balancing body, mind & spirit by John of God in Brazil. Tesuque-Santa Fe. 505-455-2532. Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:30-8pm. Experience no-touch clearing of congested energies, and energizing and balancing of the energy body. Free. 1st & 3rd Tuesday. First Unitarian, Social Hall, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE. Albuquerque. Rita 505-2984823. Meditation group – 7-9pm. A weekly gathering of the Sai Maa New Mexico Community. Guided meditations, Light Blessings, chanting. Free. Santa Fe Soul Sun Room, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive E, Santa Fe. 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. Manual Lymph Drainage Session − by appointment with Kevin Horton. Enhance immune function, support and improve the function of the lymphatic system. Tesuque-Santa Fe. Info: 505455-2532. Qigong & Healing from Within − 10:30am12pm. Includes qigong, restorative yoga, energy & sound healing, breathwork and meditation. $12/1st class free. Allison Lasky. Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Bldg. 3, Santa Fe. 505984-8733. www.AllisonLasky.com. Crystalline Harmonic Toning − 5:30-6:30pm. Experience healing as sound melts the karma causing your dis-ease. Free. Santa Fe Soul Sun Room, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive E, Santa Fe. 505474-8555. www.santafesoul.com. Clearing, Counseling & Higher Support − 6:308:30pm. Fast-track growth with Max Highstein. Break through inner limitations, deepen your spiritual connection. $20. Santa Fe Soul Sun Room, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive E Santa Fe. 505474-8555. www.santafesoul.com.

friday Spiritual Counseling Sessions − by appointment

with the Reverend Francisco “Paco” Vallejos. Providing spiritual, marriage, family, grief, career, addiction counseling. Integrating principles and techniques from many therapeutical approaches. Tesuque-Santa Fe. 505-455-2532.

saturday Qigong in the Park – 9-10am. Enjoy a vitalizing Qigong practice with certified Qigong instructor Loretta Shiver. Free. Altura Park, Hannett & Morningside NE, Albuquerque. 505-681-1924. www.qigonginthepark.com.

classifieds CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ART SPA − Have an art spa day, to relax and enjoy without agenda. Express from a place of freedom and play. Let your innocent intuitive nature be your guide. Attention is on flow not skills or technique with experiments in paint and paper. Debbie Purdy facilitates. A two day workshop starts November 16-17. $170. Creative Space Santa Fe, Second St, Studios, #83. Classes, one or two days, and groups in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. 630530-5697. www.creativewingsstudio.com. studiopaint@hotmail.com.

RETREATS PRIVATE HALF & FULL DAY RETREATS FOR WOMEN WITH HORSES − Experience our incredible herd of horses in a serene and private setting. Create the life you deserve, embrace new levels of personal freedom. Generous personal time with your equine guides. No Horse Experience Necessary! Half Full Day Day Retreat: $325/$650. Dates available to fit into your personal schedule. Healing Through Horses, 21074A Hwy#84, Abiquiu. 505-6850596. Judy@healingthroughhorses.com.

COACHING HORSE INSPIRED LIFE COACHING WITH OUR HEALING HERD − Horse and human coaches will guide you on a unique journey to connect with your inner source of strength and spirit. Discover the changes needed to create a life of abundance and peace. 10% off any future retreats when you sign up for 3 months of personal coaching at Healing Through Horses. No Horse Experience Necessary! $145. Healing Through Horses, 21074A Hwy#84, Abiquiu. 505-685-0596. Judy@healingthroughhorses. com. HORSE INSPIRED LIFE COACHING AT YOUR HOME − Enhance your relationship and discover your true calling in life through a special connection with your horse. With your own horse as a guide discover personal growth and development. Two - 2 hour horse inspired coaching sessions $350. 10% off future retreats when you sign up for 3 months of personal coaching with your horse at

Healing Through Horses. 505-685-0596. Judy@ healingthroughhorses.com. HORSE INSPIRED COACHING IN THE PRIVACY OF YOUR HOME - Begin your personal journey in the privacy of your home and learn about your hidden gifts and talents! Receive proven, effective personal coaching methods to support your journey and email support in between coaching sessions. 10% off future retreats when you sign up for 3 months of personal coaching with your horse at Healing Through Horses. Two - 1 hour personal inspired coaching sessions per month in the comfort of your own home $250. 505-685-0596. Judy@ healingthroughhorses.com.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATIONS INTUITIVE SPIRITUAL READINGS – Provide you with guidance regarding your life purpose as well as the spiritual empowerment information appropriate for this stage of your journey. Intuitive Spiritual tools may include Tarot, Angel Cards and/or Pendulum. Call or email today to schedule an hour long “in person” or telephone session. Carolyn Bates: Certified Life Coach; Life Transitions Coach; and Intuitive Spiritual Counselor. 817-988-2398 or Iam@ carolynruthbates.com. CHANTAL: YOUR DIVINE LIGHT − Connect to your Inner Guidance for Clarity, Healing, and Peace. In person and phone Intuitive Healing Sessions allow you to 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 − Become more intuitive, learn your unique intuitive style, and learn to trust the wisdom within for greater joy and empowerment in every area of your life. I offer 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.

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communityresourceguide BUSINESS & PERSONAL LIFE COACH CAROLYN BATES, cpc

CAROLYN RUTH BATES, CONSULTING Santa Fe, NM 87507 817-988-2398 www.carolynruthbates.com What is your LIFE PURPOSE? Together we will find your true passion as we discover unchanneled strengths and talents. I will assist you in working through changes that may be blocking progress.

CHANNEL REVEREND ALICEANN SAUNDERS, PHD

Channeling: Ascended Masters: Serapis Bey, Hilarion & Kuthumi Santa Fe, NM 505-660-5278 weekdays 11 AM – 2 PM. Rev.AliceAnn@OakRose.net OakRoseAcademyOfLight.com The Ascended Masters and the Spiritual Hierarchy of Earth help, guide and foster humanities upward path to Oneness. As Teacher, healer, priest, Rev. AliceAnn can help you find your Spiritual Direction in life and help you make the transition to transcendence. See ad on page 12.

HEALING Dana Micucci

575-758-8504 dmicucci@earthlink.net DanaMicucci.com Heal physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual trauma throughout all timelines with shamanic soul retrievals and Reconnective Healing. Reconnect to the planetary grid, your multi-dimensional aspects and dormant DNA strands with the Reconnection.

INITIATION INTERLIGHT MYSTERY SCHOOL

Brennan Murphey, Adept & Teacher Brennan@InterLightMysterySchool.com 505-692-5411 InterLightMysterySchool.com Learn ancient rituals of protection and the secrets of self-mastery to raise your vibration. Overcome whatever is holding you back from achieving your highest potential in life.

Northern & Central New Mexico

INTUITIVE CONSULTATIONS GALAYA-INTUITIVE RESOURCES Santa Fe • 505-466-3764 Toll-Free: 1-888-326-0403 ConsultGalaya.com

F i n d C l a r i t y, I n s i g h t a n d Inspiration! Intuitive readings, Coaching and Animal Communication. Clarify life choices and decisions. Activate practical solutions for your health, relationships, career and business.

MASSAGE SOUL AND BODY DEPARTMENT, LLC Paul Borisenko, MT 646-418-6252 SoulAndBodyDepartment@gmail.com

Private massage sessions. Will travel to locations. Offering custom and deep tissue massage, Russian sports, reflexology also geriatric and home bound clients. Comfortable and experienced working with high end clients. Excellent customer service skills.

pESt control Harmony Pest Management

Matt Vaive Owner Albuquerque Area, Phone 505-975-2926

Specializing in Natural a n d O rg a n i c P e s t Management.We treat for pests from as small as bed bugs to wildlife management. Working in tune with the customer and the environment for a safer planet. Less is More!

rental Holistic Clinic Guest House Rental 1530 Bishops Lodge Road-Tesuque Santa Fe, NM 87506 505-983-1293

Chemical Free Guest House rental for the chemically sensitive (MCS) or health conscious traveler. 3 bedrooms fully furnished located 10 minutes north of Santa Fe near SF Opera. Call for information on Daily, Weekly, Monthly rentals.

RESTAURANTS ANNAPURNA CHAI SHOPPE 2201 Silver Ave, Albuquerque 5939 4th St NW, Albuquerque 1620 St. Michael’s Dr, Santa Fe ChaiShop.com

Annapurna’s serves vegetarian and vegan food, prepared according to Ayurvedic principles. Annapurna’s is an independent, woman-owned business committed to providing a healing and healthy cuisine. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

BODY CAFÉ 333 Cordova Rd, Santa Fe 505-986-0362 • BodyOfSantaFe.com

BODY Café offers healthy, delicious, affordable foods that are wheat-, dairy-and s u g a r- f r e e , a s w e l l a s selections for vegan and raw diets. See ads on page 3.

SELF-AWARENESS JULI SOMERS, DIRECTOR Center For Inner Truth Santa Fe • 505-920-4418 CenterForInnerTruth.org

A Center for spiritual growth, healing, and psychic develop-ment. Teaching practical psychic tools and energy awareness for everyday enlightened living. Offering classes, workshops, psychic readings, spiritual healing, and breathwork.

Skincare Neal’s Yard Remedies Jane Wotton, NYR Organic 203-733-2680 nyrorganicjane@gmail.com HerbalSkincare.me

Certified organic skincare from an authentic, ethical and campaigning brand. For more than 30 years we’ve been creating effective and award-winning products – all handmade in our own factory.

Yoga DAHN YOGA ALBUQUERQUE 6300 San Mateo Blvd. N.E. #C2-3 Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-797-2211 Albuquerque@dahnyoga.com

Dahn Yoga is a leader in health and wellness, offering classes in Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation and other mind body training programs based on Traditional Korean healing philosophy. Dahn Yoga is committed to creating authentic opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life and positively benefit society as a whole.

Indigo Healing Arts

Linda Sampson 505-919-9424 Linjsamp9@yahoo.com Main Website www.specialyoga.com Indigo Healing Arts offers Yoga for children with special needs, a gentle and safe Comprehensive program designed specifically to benefit children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and other developmental delays.

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