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ecently, a friend invited me to a presentation geared to rally support for a new business venture embracing whole-body health and healing that’s seeking permit approvals from the city of Berkeley. It’s an ideal location for this powerful team of nine Game Changers united in a mission and pooling their best efforts to forward their groundbreaking initiative. The progress that has already unfolded is aweinspiring. I was moved by the heart-centered planning and attention to detail, the strength in their cumulative skill sets and the desire to create positive change while eliminating stereotypes and elevating community. I am eager to sharing news of their programs with you as they move to set a standard that could well influence an entire industry. Linda Sechrist’s October feature article, “Change Makers: Inspired to Act,” spotlights other special individuals that saw opportunities to make a difference and are moving to improve lives. I often wonder about what impels such activists and the steps they’ve taken to arrive where they’ve landed. Is it as basic as bravely employing curiosity, compassion and convicted choice? Many of the issues that desperately need attention in today’s world cross a publisher’s desk. The number and intensity of their impacts can be frightening and even freeze us into inaction as we realize we can’t personally give the world all that it needs. Yet the world needs all the good we can give and we are always able to make some kind of difference each day. It can begin with simple acts of kindness, loving care or peacemaking. My particular focus is supporting solutions to the awfuls of GMOs (genetically modified foods), fracking our land, fluoride in municipal water, mandated vaccines and misuse of pharmaceuticals. Where to start is a common question. My launching pad has become collecting helpful information and sharing it with you, my neighbors, about how we can all do more to better the health our ourselves, our community and our world. I may not be a game changer yet, but I’m working on it and it feels good and valuable. Taking one step at a time, leveraging it and moving on to the next opens the way for us to come together with likeminded people and broaden our united impact. What issues are you passionate about changing? I know you’ll enjoy our October issue. Thank you for supporting our advertisers, all of whom are hard at work making their own impacts toward a healthier and more sustainable world, one patient, product or service at a time. In good health,

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newsbriefs Biophoton Services Provides Care at No Cost to Vaccine-Injured Children

Green Festival Expo Celebrates Sustainability

merica’s largest and longestrunning sustainability and green living event, Green Festival Expo, comes to the Embarcadero in San Francisco on November 11, 12 and 13. With a wide selection of products and services to work green, play green and live green, Green Festival Expo offers something for everyone. Now in its 15th year, Green Festival Expo is a vibrant marketplace where consumers are invited to browse and buy sustainable products and services from more than 250 sponsors and exhibitors representing fashion, body care, home and garden, transportation, renewable energy services, and personal wellness. The expo offers an array of vegan, vegetarian and organic foods, hands-on cooking demonstrations, free yoga, educational activities and inspirational speakers. Free admission is offered to those who bike to the Embarcadero, members of Sierra Club, Global Exchange and Green America, kids age 16 and under, and students on Friday. To ease the stress of parking, Green Fest has partnered with Parking Panda, an online parking reservations company. Location: Pier 35, 1454 The Embarcadero, San Francisco. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit GreenFestivals.org. Natural Awakenings East Bay readers receive 20 percent off tickets with code SFNA16. Visit Parking Panda at ParkingPanda.com. See ad, back page.

lameda-based Biophoton Services specializes in integrative therapy for wholebody healing, and offers free appointments for children 12 and under who have sustained vaccine-related injuries, including Autism, asthma, allergies, skin disorders, immune system disorders, neurological disorders, ADD, ADHA, meningitis, dyslexia, hearing and vision problems. “From our experience, childhood vaccines impair the immune system, which in return disrupts the endocrine and nervous system. The heavy metals used as a preservatives seem to be our most common disruptor,” says Biophoton Managing Director, Lillia Slemmons. Biophoton Services is the only facility in the East Bay to provide complimentary care for vaccine-injured children. “Part of our mission is giving back to the community, and we do this by offering complimentary services to vaccine-injured children,” says Slemmons. Biophoton light therapy is a gentle practice used to identify disturbances in the body and promote self-healing. A unique biofeedback instrument called a Chiren is used to measure and assess light emissions within cells. This process neutralizes chaotic cells amplifies coherent cells, and helps to naturally restore clients’ overall health. Sessions are non-invasive and do not require medications or supplements. “We had a 6-year-old child fluent in two languages come in after being vaccine injured from the MMR vaccine,” says Slemmons. “His speech was garbled and he had intense digestive issues and stomach pain. His mother had tried every conventional method and was finally referred to us by her pediatrician in San Francisco. Within one session his speech was normalized.” Disturbances in biophotons can also be attributed to environmental toxins, electromagnetic frequencies, physical and emotional stress, traumas and food poisonings. Biophoton Services commonly treats clients of all ages suffering from a wide range of issues, including behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, anxiety and depression, hormonal imbalances, digestive difficulties, respiratory conditions, arthritis, allergies, migraine headaches and many others. An 18-year-old Biophoton Services client recently reported his successful experience with Slemmons and her team. “From birth to age 14, I had recurring migraine headaches monthly,” says college student Mateo Hunter Aguayo. “I had one biophoton session and have not had another migraine since. I am very grateful for the relief and knowledge of knowing that there are alternatives that help resolve issues like mine.” Location: 1151 Harbor Bay Pkwy., Ste. 100, Alameda. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 510-217-8677, email Lillia@BiophotonServices.com or visit BiophotonServices.com. See ad, page 29.

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Advanced Hypnotherapy Offers New Hope for Emotional, Physical, Relationship Issues

y combining the profound peace and power of hypnotherapy with state-of-the-art rapid change methods of energy psychology and energy medicine, longtime therapist Barbara Lynn Allen has developed a system that brings hope to clients who have exhausted all other treatment methods, or have needs that require deeper work. “There is no need for people to struggle alone with difficult problems,” says Allen, who attributes her success in part to her warm and supportive style of care. “I’ve worked with many clients who tried countless other methods with some success, but not enough to make the difference they seek. Now there is a real way Barbara Lynn Allen to get relief and go forward in life with safety and support.“ Allen provides relief from trauma, anxiety, depression and blocks to success through simple processes that work quickly to bring about changes her clients seek. Allen’s clients have reported feeling better immediately following their first session, and have noted long-term improvements in their relationships, careers and overall well-being. A certified clinical hypnotherapist with more than 25 years of experience, Allen was among the first in her field to hold the prestigious title of Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology. For more information, call 510-528-4976 or email TherapyMaster@Earthlink.net. See ad, page 30.

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rake Bear Stephen, a transpersonal hypnotherapist and shamanic energy medicine practitioner, offers a new session of Soul School: A Shamanic Mystery School, October Drake Bear Stephen 6 to 9, in the Walnut Creek/Lafayette area. Soul School is a course in personal growth, self-empowerment and more. Soul School provides the tools each participant needs to turn their dreams into being. It’s a collection of concepts drawn from the wisdom of energy medicine, transpersonal psychology, Shamanism, indigenous spirituality, ceremonial crafts, rituals and metaphysical principles. Says Stephen, “This program is ideal for any individual seeking a way to activate a daily spiritual practice not associated with any specific theology.” Stephen’s Soul School supports major personal transformations and energetic shifts, and teaches healing techniques that can be used on family, friends and clients. Participants will create spirit crafts, receive energetic rites and make medicine bundles. Upon completion of the first four classes, participants also receive a certificate of completion for 90 hours of work in Shamanic Energy Medicine. Cost: $125 per full-day class. For more information, call 925-348-3336, email DrakeBearStephen@pacbell.net or visit DrakeInnerPrizes.com. See ad, page 30.

Holistic Chamber of Commerce Establishes Berkeley Chapter, Announces Meeting Dates

erkeley now has its own local chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC). The first monthly meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m., October 13, with recurring meetings held on the second Thursday of each month. With a vision of healthy people on a healthy planet, the HCC works to build an international movement of holistic, natural and sustainable products, services and solutions. “Berkeley is the perfect place for the Holistic Chamber of Commerce. We have a large population here and a community that really values these products and services. It’s time for us to come together and show the standard of integrity and professionalism we bring to the work we do,” says Berkeley chapter president Howard Sambol, who brings his own clear vision to this

new local chapter. As founder and director of the Life Crafting program, he has 35 years of experience and dedication to bring to his new role. Says Sambol, Berkeley’s affiliation with the international HCC is a natural partnership for the city’s vibrant and growing holistic business community. “We’re in the service business, and it is time for us to come out of hiding. Marketing is where most practitioners are in need of support and HCC offers exactly that.” The HCC is an international

organization that serves as a bridge, bringing consumers together with holistic and eco-friendly options. Now with more than 80 chapters throughout the United States and Canada, more than 6,000 members and 2,000 holistic professionals, consumers have easier access to high-quality

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healthbriefs Healing Arts Chiropractic Celebrates Chiropractic Awareness Month

told Palmer, “I can hear that any people have never racket on the streets.” heard the story of how Palmer thought chirochiropractic originally came practic was a cure for deafabout. It all began in Iowa ness. People with a variety in 1895 when natural healer of hearing issues came from Daniel David Palmer perall over for his cure. And formed the first chiropractic while most of Palmer’s clients adjustment on a partiallydid not have their hearing deaf janitor named Harvey Katie Sokolski problems resolved, they did Lillard. report other improvements While Palmer worked in their lives, including better sleep, at his desk one day, Lillard came into improved digestion, less pain, better his office to take out the trash. Lilrange of motion and more. lard was shirtless at the time, and when he bent over to empty the trash can, Palmer noticed that Lillard had a vertebra out of position. He asked Lillard what happened, and Lillard replied, “I moved the wrong way, and I heard a ‘pop’ in my back, and that’s when I lost my hearing.” Palmer had Lillard lie face-down on the floor and proceeded to correct the alignment of his vertebra. The next day, Lillard

At that time, chiropractic was considered a cure for all dis-ease. Today, most people associate chiropractic with back and neck pain; however, chiropractic is much more than that. When we align the body and free up the blood flow—the nerve impulses and life force of the body—amazing things can happen. In celebration of Chiropractic Awareness Month, Healing Arts Chiropractic, in Oakland, will give away three new patient visits. The appointments last one hour and include a full exam and an adjustment. Regular price for this service is $150. To win, be one of the first three new patients to call the office and schedule this service. Location: 187 40th Street Way, Oakland. For more information, call 510356-7832, email Dr.Sokolski@gmail. com or visit HealingArtsChiro.com. See ad, page 7.

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Acupuncture Eases Hot Flashes

esearchers from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center tested 209 women between 45 and 60 years old with a history of hot flashes and/or night sweats. After up to 20 treatments over six months, the women receiving acupuncture reported a 37 percent reduction in hot flashes, while the control group saw a 6 percent increase. The symptom relief among the women treated with acupuncture persisted for a year. The researchers also found that the acupuncture group experienced an improvement in several menopausal quality of life measurements. Nancy Avis, Ph.D., a professor of public health sciences at Wake Forest University and lead author of the study, says, “There are a number of nonhormonal options for treating hot flashes and night sweats that are available to women. None seem to work for everyone, but our study showed that acupuncture from a licensed acupuncturist can help some women without any side effects. It also showed that the maximum benefit occurred after about eight treatments.”

Senior Joggers Enjoy Youthful Metabolic Rate

cientists from the University of Colorado have determined that individuals older than 65 that run three times a week will likely burn oxygen at the same rate as a 20-year-old runner. Despite being more than four decades older, these runners spend a similar amount of metabolic energy as their younger counterparts. Published in the American College of Sports Medicine journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the study tested 15 older and 15 younger runners. Each ran a minimum of three times a week for at least 30 minutes each time during the prior six months. The subjects were tested on a specialized treadmill that measured the force applied to the running belt. Each person ran for five minutes during each test at different speeds between 4.5 and 6.5 miles per hour. Regardless of running mechanics and technique, the older runners utilized their metabolic energy at a similar rate as the young runners at all speeds. “Our prior research suggests that the muscles themselves are becoming less efficient. I think of it as your body is like a car. Your body has its own fuel efficiency, and what we’ve seen is that the fuel efficiency in muscles is reduced in older adults that are sedentary or only walk occasionally,” says lead researcher and Professor of Kinesiology Justus Ortega.

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lignment is the word we use when your purpose, passion and greatest gifts are all clear and combined together. You’re connected to your deepest truths and your life and business reflect this clarity. When you’re in alignment, everything flows. You just know you’re on track. Every day is an adventure filled with discovery. There is a magnetic quality, connecting you to the perfect people and situations. You feel like the universe is on your side because it is! I often describe this as being in your Genius Zone. You’re committed to your mission even if you never make a dime. Ironically, it is because of this love and this lack of attachment to money that you attract your perfect clients to you effortlessly. In contrast, without Alignment, your business is likely based on a superficial or limited amount of self-knowledge and marketplace information. Maybe you became seized by an idea and decided to just follow it. For example, you might think, “People tell me I’m pretty good at massage so I’ll get a table and start doing massage therapy sessions.” Some common symptoms of non-Alignment are: • Inconsistent results • Self-doubt • Ambivalence • Uncertainty • Lack of Motivation If you’ve been experiencing any of these, it is probably time to press Pause and go deeper. How Do I Create Alignment? Here are a few powerful steps that will get you started. • Wipe the slate clean! Ask yourself what you would do if you had $20M and you never needed to work again for money. How would you spend your time after you did all your vacationing and traveling around the world? • Avoid jumping to any conclusions. Be willing to take the time needed for deeper reflection. Remember that you’re always molding the clay and you already have all the knowledge inside you. You just need greater access to it. • Stop using the “should” word. There is no external authority that knows what’s best for you. • Write down every discovery or insight about what truly matters to you, no matter how crazy it may seem. You

do not need any justification! Only you can give yourself permission to live your life honestly. Jeff’s Amazing Story A man named Jeff came to me several years ago. He was an IT consultant and made decent money, but it wasn’t his passion. Jeff was enthralled with cutting edge knowledge in Holistic Health and had the innate ability to understand research papers intended for Ph.D.s in biochemistry. The problem was that Jeff had no formal degrees or credentials in health so he had no idea how he would be able to make any money with his passion. The solution we developed for him was to create a wellness coaching practice. His brilliance, love, passion and dedication quickly started generating clients and referrals. Then an amazing thing occurred. He started working with cancer patients newly diagnosed and those the medical establishment had given up on. As he facilitated dramatic turn-arounds people started paying attention and his business grew significantly. Today Jeff is known as the Overcoming Cancer Coach. He guides people to get well naturally and is quite successful. When asked about his achievements, he says that aligning to his purpose was a major key to his success, and he often references our work as being pivotal. Where Are You Now? Are you totally clear on your passion, purpose and greatest gifts? Is this something you see as important and desirable? Is your business a reflection of this clarity? Are you making the money you want in your business? If not, when do you want to make this happen? If you’re ready for a breakthrough with alignment and ready to generate $10K per month or more, I invite you to schedule a complimentary Strategy Session with me ASAP. When you do this, you’ll also gain access to my video 5 Essential Secrets to Making Money Doing What You LOVE This is a $495 value but I’m offering this special opportunity between now and October 15 to readers of Natural Awakenings who are ready to take action. To schedule your Strategy Session, simply complete the form at: LifeCraftingprogram. com/StrategySession. Howard Sambol is the founder and director of the Life Crafting program. Over the past 20+ years he has been guiding creative entrepreneurs to achieve their ﬁnancial goals and maximize their impact in the world. natural awakenings

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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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Activists Will ‘Sue’ Monsanto in Mock Trial Monsanto, the U.S.-based, multinational producer of agricultural products infamous for its controversial Roundup herbicide, will be “sued” for crimes against humanity in the independent International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, on World Food Day, October 16. Plaintiffs include the Organic Consumers Association, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Navdanya, Regeneration International, and Millions Against Monsanto, along with dozens of global food, farming and environmental justice groups. The court, developed in 2011, will use the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to assess damages for Monsanto’s acts against humans and the environment. The court will also attempt to reform international criminal law to include crimes against the environment, or ecocide, as a prosecutable criminal offense. It has determined that prosecuting ecocide as a criminal offense is the only way to guarantee the rights of humans to a healthy environment and the right of nature to be protected. Source: NaturalSociety.com

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Algae-Based Jars Quickly Decompose Ari Jónsson, a 32-year-old student at the Iceland Academy of the Arts, has invented an all-natural water bottle that holds its shape when full and decomposes when empty. He debuted his creation at the DesignMarch 2016 festival in Reykjavík, Iceland. The only two materials needed to create the bottle are agar, a gelatinous substance that comes from red algae, and water. “I just followed the path in what I was researching, trying to find new ways to use materials,” says Jónsson, who combined the two ingredients, heated the mixture, poured it into a mold, and then quickly cooled it. The H2O binds and thickens the agar when cooled, retaining the shape of the water bottle mold, explains Jónsson. When the finished bottle is empty, “It will rot like other foods.” The bottles can sustainably decompose in soil, although Jónsson has yet to determine exactly how long that process will take. A plastic water bottle takes more than 1,000 years to biodegrade, and in the U.S., more than 2 million tons of the containers are languishing in landfills. Source: TakePart.com

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The Non GMO Project is sponsoring National NonGMO Month in October. Observed since 2010, the program seeks to increase education and awareness about the growing presence of unlabeled genetically modified (GM/GMO) food products and ingredients. People and organizations across North America are discovering the risks GMOs pose to our health, families and environment. Non-GMO Month provides a powerful opportunity to coordinate voices and actions around the country as brands, retailers and individuals stand up for the right to know what’s in our food and to choose to avoid GMOs. Protecting consumer choice and a nonGMO food supply requires a multifaceted approach with online and boots-on-the-ground teamwork. The Non GMO Project invites everyone to help create local events and spread the word in communities. Begin at NonGMOMonth.org.

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Older incandescent light bulbs have been phased out in many countries because they waste huge amounts of energy as heat, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reported in Nature Nanotechnology that they are finding a way to recycle the waste energy and focus it back onto the filament, where it’s re-emitted as visible light. Their innovative structure is made from thin, stacked layers of a type of light-controlling crystal that allows visible wavelengths to pass through while reflecting infrared back to the filament as if striking a mirror. Traditional bulbs are banned in the European Union and Canada, and their manufacture and importation are being phased out in the U.S. They’ve been replaced by more expensive compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are significantly more efficient. In theory, the crystal structures could boost the efficiency of incandescent bulbs to 40 percent, making them three times more efficient than the best available LED and CFL bulbs. Source: BBC

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Rehl Chiropractic by Linda Sechrist

patience, and energy. eep insights Attending conferinto health isences where presentsues that chalers share their latest lenge an individual’s research requires time ability to achieve opaway from the office timal health require and a hunger for more than research. continuing education, Connecting the dots to which something that profoundly life-changonly a select group ing Aha! Moments, that of doctors do beyond have the potential to meeting their continuinspire and motivate ing education requireindividual’s to make ments to keep their corrective changes in license up to date. their health, requires an “I am certified in insatiability for learnApplied Kinesiology ing, a natural sense of and just returned from curiosity and a deep Michael Rehl an annual conference desire to be of healing in Las Vegas. I thought service. Dr. Michael Rehl, a Walnut Creek Chiropractor em- I knew almost everything about the bodies all three of these characteristics, subject until the conference, where I plus a sense of the body as a whole learned about more new developments system interconnected and intended to for its use. I purchased a 15-DVD set so that I continue to reinforce what work harmoniously. I learned. I estimate that half of my Rehl’s earliest professional life as practice has to do with a middle school science teacher with nutritional consultations, the charter group for Teach America, where I test the body summa cum laude designation from Life Chiropractic College West, and his to determine problems with Who’s Who of American Colleges and Universities Award as well his two-time a patient’s digestive comGeorge Goodheart Scholarship for plaints, fatigue Applied Kinesiology all hint at the fact or hormonal that this multi-gifted doctor was born imbalances,” with an insatiable curiosity and thirst says Rehl, who for knowledge. has also studied Staying up to date with the many Acupoint Integradevelopments in natural health, food tive Testing and Nutrias medicine and dietary supplements tion Response Testing, is no easy feat for today’s doctor who two techniques using is busy with a successful practice. The muscle testing to assess mere act of reading books, medical underlying health imbaljournals and periodicals takes time,

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ances and to determine highly effective nutritional protocols. Educating patients in layman’s language that they can understand is a specialty of Rehl’s. “My patients tell me that my method of explaining things allows them to grasp concepts about their health that they’ve never understood before. This may be due to the fact that I don’t believe in intimidating language, overkill or giving out brochures that use confusing medical jargon that patients can’t understand. Those kinds of brochures mostly end up in the garbage,” clarifies Rehl. Rehl considers his interpersonal skills and “doctor-patient manners” as important as his clinical skills. As a result, his patients relax and enjoy being the focus of their one-on-one 30-minute office visit. “It’s a fusion between what I used to do as a massage therapist and what I envisioned doing as a chiropractor,” advises Rehl. Always a sensitive listener, Rehl comes from a place of wisdom that has been filtered through the ears, heart and years of experience. All are clues to the fact that Rehl was undoubtedly born for his profession in a time of exciting changes and developments in the world of medicine. Rehl Chiropractic, 1280 Boulevard Way #211, Walnut Creek. For more information call 925330-3326 or visit MichaelRehl.com.

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have leftover gourmet food. Following the 2016 Super Bowl, she used Copia’s technology to organize food pickups throughout the San Francisco Bay area. What she calls the “right thing to do” fed more than 41,000 people that day. Named one of Toyota’s 2016 Mothers of Invention, Ahmad uses the company’s $50,000 grant to boost Copia’s services throughout the U.S. Recently, German and Austrian government officials expressed interest in expanding the service to help feed Syrian refugees in their countries. Friends Margot McNeeley and Margot McNeeley Janet Boscarino, in

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urs is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help another soul will help immensely. It is not given to us to know which acts, or by whom, will cause the critical mass to tip toward an enduring good,” says Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., a world-renowned author and Jungian psychoanalyst specializing in post-trauma counsel. Thousands of people each day choose to see a world radiating with hope and light, despite ever-present conflict and strife. Their talents and gifts, alliances and collaborations are inspiring a new story that ripples outward into our communities and beyond. In The Ten Gifts: Find the Personal Peace You’ve Always Wanted Through the Ten Gifts You’ve Always Had, author Robin L. Silverman affirms that everyone can reach within, even in the worst of circumstances, for treasures that can be used to improve the

lives of others. She concludes, “We are not meant to use our gifts simply to survive, but to satisfy our souls and inspire others to do the same.”

Meeting Basic Needs Komal Ahmad was unaware that her single act of kindness in simply offering to share her lunch with a homeless veteran in 2011 while she was attending the UniKomal Ahmad versity of California, Berkeley, would lead to a multiplying mission to feed America’s hungry. His heartfelt expression of gratitude for his first meal in three days sparked an epiphany: Her school was regularly throwing away thousands of pounds of food while neighbors were going hungry. Today, Ahmad is the founder and CEO of Copia, an app that matches nonprofits serving in-need veterans, children, women and others with companies that

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Memphis, Tennessee, looked around for local problems they could fix and took action starting in 2008. A former retail entrepreneur, McNeeley didn’t want food to go to waste and created Janet Boscarino the Project Green Fork certification program after learning that 95 percent of restaurant waste can be diverted from landfills. Her nonprofit helps restaurants to conserve water and energy, develop recycling and composting systems and switch to biodegradable containers and environmentally friendly cleaning operations. Boscarino’s experience in business development and sales, combined with her disdain for litter, led her to found the nonprofit Clean Memphis, which began in 2008 with volunteer crews picking up litter. In recent years, the initiative’s communitywide strategy has expanded to involve local governments, businesses, John G. Heim neighborhoods,

faith-based organizations and 20 local “sustainable schools”. In 2017, Project Green Fork will become a part of Clean Memphis. Throughout two decades of educational activism, John G. Heim’s passion for clean water as a human right has not waned. The founder and leader of The SWFL Clean Water Movement, headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, persisted even when many business owners considered him a nuisance, driving off tourists. As infestations of blue-green algae blooms have reached emergency levels, Heim’s ongoing grassroots campaign to increase awareness of water quality issues that’s backed by social media recently brought him to Washington, D.C., to make his case before Congress. The nonprofit’s 18,000 members have succeeded in bringing national attention to the thick muck now plaguing both Florida coasts. They’re working to alter nutrient-laden discharges from Lake Okeechobee that send agricultural toxins and rain overflow down the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and out into vital estuaries. Scott Bunn’s Seneca Treehouse Project, launched in 2010, grew from his building background in a family of entrepreneurs to encompass design/build serScott Bunn vices and education in eco-housing and ethical living. Bunn’s original Seneca, South Carolina, homestead and acreage includes apprentice learning programs teaching practical skills in cultivating permaculture, growing food, building structures, working with tools and living in an intentional community. “For the next six years, our goal is to annually train 50 people that will train 50 more people. Continuing this exponential growth pattern means the potential for 312 million more people living more compatibly and lightly upon the Earth. We’ve already established collaborations with six other cities around the U.S. that can potentially duplicate our efforts,” says Bunn.

We are a community of possibilities, not a community of problems. Community exists for the sake of belonging, and takes its identity from the gifts, generosity and accountability of its citizens. We currently have all the resources required to create an alternative future. ~Peter Block, Community: The Structure of Belonging Providing Healthcare Options Martie Whittiken, of Plano, Texas, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and host of the Healthy by Nature nationally syndicated radio show, uses her Martie Whittiken talents to advocate for health freedom in America. Educating listeners for 19 years, she served as president of the National Nutritional Foods Association during crucial phases of the 1992 to 1994 fight to successfully pass the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act to preserve consumer choices. The author of The Probiotic Cure also helped found the Texas Health Freedom Coalition to protect citizens’ rights to choose alternative medical treatment in her state. Whittiken says, “My work is a labor of love. I have no interest in becoming famous or well known unless it contributes to getting the job done.” On a 2006 medical mission to Haiti, Gigi Pomerantz, a licensed nurse practitioner at the Aurora Sinai Medical Center, in Milwaukee, dis-

covered the impact of a lack of clean water and sanitation as her four-person team treated 1,400 patients for worms, stomach problems, diarrhea and poor Gigi Pomerantz appetite. Two years later, she founded Youthaiti, where she serves as executive director. The nonprofit helps rural Haitians build composting toilets and develop organic gardens using recycled waste as fertilizer. It also provides community hygiene education and reforestation. Everything is aimed at breaking Haiti’s widespread cycle of contamination and disease, and safely convert human waste into agricultural fertilizer that’s increasing crop productivity and the availability of healthy food. Psychotherapist Jacqui Bishop and Integrative Nutritionist Lisa Feiner, co-founders of Sharp Again Naturally, in White Plains, New York, believe that Jacqui Bishop dementia is reversible, and no case should be considered hopeless until all causative factors have been tested and ruled out. Their resolve for eliminating causes of disease rather than managLisa Feiner ing symptoms is based on University of California, Los Angeles, research studies and sources quoted in a Health Advocates Worldwide documentary. Project Yoga Richmond, established in 2010, makes yoga accessible to everyone in the city’s metro region. Thirty yoga teachers lead pay-whatyou-can studio classes that help fund 22 outreach programs for underserved communities. Healing programs are designed for needs related to autism, recovery, seniors, special students and youths in the court system. “We also provide continuing instructor educa-

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As an Emmy Award-winning trumpeter, composer, educator and co-founder, conductor and artistic director Orbert Davis of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), Orbert Davis is dedicated to multi-genre projects. His collaborative research in 2012 while in Cuba on a people-to-people exchange accompanied by fellow musicians and River North Dance Chicago’s Artistic Director Frank Chaves (now retired) proved to be a multifaceted boon. It generated the philharmonic’s Havana Blue live performance in 2013 and ignited a weeklong cultural exchange with Cuba’s Universidad Ciudad de las Artes (ISA) during his return trip for the Havana International Jazz Festival in 2014. President Barak Obama’s announcement of the normalization of Cuban/U.S. diplomatic relations opened up the possibility for a continuing CJP/ISA relationship, as well as their 2015 landmark partnered event when 37 ISA students traveled to Chicago to perform Scenes from Life: Cuba at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. Davis promises more such events to come. All of these individuals represent a small percentage of the gamechangers actively moving to create an alternative future. Estés observes, “What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts; adding, adding to, adding more, continuing. We know that it does not take everyone on Earth to bring justice and peace, but only a small, determined group that will not give up during the first, second or hundredth gale.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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The Calming and Centering Effects of Labyrinths by Gina McGalliard

While many of us like to meditate, some can’t sit still. Walking a labyrinth provides an enticing alternative.

n archetypal labyrinth gently leads us in a circular path inward toward a center and then back out again. Found in ancient cultures from African, Celtic and Greek to Native American, they became especially popular fixtures in Medieval European churches; one of the most renowned is in France’s Chartres Cathedral. Depictions of labyrinths have been included in paintings, pottery, tapestries and in Hopi baskets as a sacred symbol of Mother Earth. Several American tribes saw the pattern as a medicine wheel. Celts may have regarded it as a never-ending knot or circle. While some of the oldest known labyrinths decorate cave walls in Spain, today they grace diverse locations ranging from spas and wellness centers to parks, gardens, university campuses and even prisons. “Labyrinths can be outdoors or

indoors. Permanent labyrinths may be made of stones, rocks, bricks or inlaid stones. Temporary labyrinths can be painted on grass or made with all sorts of things for a particular purpose or appropriate to a specific cause,” explains Diane Rudebock, Ed.D., resource vice president and research chair of the Labyrinth Society, in Trumansburg, New York. “Walking a labyrinth is useful for those that sometimes have a hard time being outwardly still and drawing themselves inward. You must move your body, and because you’re focused on the path while you’re walking it, it’s easier to drop wholly into the journey and let go of all else,” says Anne Bull, of Veriditas, a Petaluma, California, nonprofit that supports new labyrinth designs to suit the spiritual needs of hospitals, schools and retreat centers. The group also sponsors a worldwide directory at LabyrinthLocator.com.

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A labyrinth walk typically involves three stages. The first is for releasing extraneous thoughts on the way to the center. Upon arriving in the stillness of that point, the participant opens heart and mind to receive whatever message or wisdom is intended for them. The return path is the integration phase, to make a fresh insight our own. Participants should approach their walk in different ways: One may have a specific question or intention in mind; another may be open to whatever occurs during their meditation; yet another may repeat a meditative mantra. One might even choose to bypass the path entirely in order to sit contemplatively at its center. Unlike a maze, it’s impossible to lose our way with the circular path serving as a simple and reliable guide. Although scientific research on labyrinth meditation has been limited to participant questionnaires, future studies may incorporate the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging technology to measure brain activity and record what individuals experience. Labyrinths located in settings like hospitals and prisons lend themselves to such research, says Rudebock. As a Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitator, she conducts workshops and observes, “Walks are unique to each individual and may not produce uniform or replicable results.” At its core, the experience is about listening to our truest self, away from the cacophony of modern life. “I believe that the world needs places where our souls can be quiet,” remarks Jean Richardson, director of the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, in Bangor, Pennsylvania, which includes a seven-circuit labyrinth. “Retreat centers and labyrinths are places where we can listen to our inner heart, feel our inner calling and tap into our own divine nature. I think deep listening is not always valued in a world where we are rewarded for being busy and keeping our schedules full.”

Today, labyrinths—indoor, outdoor, natural, urban, secular and religious—are found in or near many communities. Following the lead of California’s Golden Door Spa, in Escondido, which pioneered the use of a labyrinth in a spa setting, many spas now incorporate them in their wellness or mindfulness programs. Labyrinthine invitations to a mindfulness practice are open to everyone. “A labyrinth can bridge all beliefs, faiths, religions and walks of life,” says Bull. “You can walk a labyrinth no matter what you believe. Benefits come in walking it with an open mind and open heart.” Gina McGalliard is a freelance writer in San Diego, CA. Connect at GinaMcGalliard.com.

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rom learning to communicate to physically caring for each other, the secret lives of trees are wildly deep and complex. “They can count, learn and remember; nurse sick neighbors; warn each other of danger by sending electrical signals across a fungal network known as the ‘wood wide web’; and keep the ancient stumps of long-felled companions alive for centuries by feeding them a sugar solution through their roots,” reveals Peter Wohlleben, a German forest ranger and author of The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from a Secret World, released in September. Upon seeing two soaring beeches in the forest, Wohlleben observes, “These trees are friends. See how the thick branches point away from each other? That’s so they don’t block their buddy’s light. Sometimes, pairs are so interconnected at the roots that when one tree dies, the other one dies, too.” Wohlleben is rekindling a re-imagination of trees even as many people consider their role is only to supply us with oxygen and wood. Using a mix of scientific research and his own observations from studying forestry and working in the forest since 1987, the man who speaks for the trees does so in decidedly anthropomorphic terms. “Scientific language removes all the

emotion, and people don’t understand it anymore. I use a human language. When I say, ‘Trees suckle their children,’ everyone knows immediately what I mean,” he says. After years of working for the state forestry administration in RhinelandPalatinate, and then as a forester managing 3,000 acres of woods near Cologne, he began to understand that contemporary practices were not serving the trees or those that depend on them very well. Artificially spacing out trees ensures that trees get more sunlight and grow faster, but naturalists report that trees exist less like individuals and more as communal beings. By working together in networks and sharing resources, they increase their resistance to potentially damaging influences. After researching alternative approaches, Wohlleben began implementing some revolutionary concepts. He replaced heavy machinery with horses, stopped using insecticides and let the woods become wilder. The pilot German forest plot went from losing money to posting a profit in two years. As Dr. Seuss’ tree-loving Lorax says, “I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.” Melissa Breyer, of Brooklyn, NY, is the editor of Treehugger.com, from which this article was adapted.

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“We’re hard-wired to choose high-calorie foods because they’re directly connected to the pleasure centers of the brain,” she adds. After that, the trend to grow sweeter-tasting, less nutritious plants snowballed. Robinson cites research that found adding one Golden Delicious apple to the daily diet of a small group of overweight men led to higher levels of undesirable low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides due to its high-fructose content and low levels of antioxidants (International Journal of Preventive Medicine).

Born to Eat Wild Why Ancestral Diets Boost Health by Judith Fertig

n The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan surmised that we’d be healthier if we ate the way our great-grandparents did. It would mean sticking to regularly scheduled meals instead of impulsive snacking, having a meat or protein item comprise only a quarter of our plate, adding fresh vegetables and eliminating junk food. We must look further back than our immediate ancestors, counters Jo Robinson, a food journalist who surveyed more than 6,000 scientific research studies before writing her bestselling Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health. She has also co-authored several other books, including The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete.

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“Many believe we have dumbed down the nutrition in our food over the past 100 years,” says Robinson, who lives and gardens on Vashon Island, Washington. “Research shows we have been breeding out proteins and minerals and most importantly, antioxidants, for much longer.” She points out that the hunter-gatherer diet encompassed many wild foods that tasted more bitter, astringent, sour and earthy than the sweet blandness in today’s fruits and vegetables. Wild foods offered a wider variety of phytonutrients, but came at a cost—the time required to hunt and gather enough food for a day, let alone a season. “Then, 12,000 years ago, we had a better idea—gardening,” says Robinson. “We evolved to 20 varieties in a garden versus 150 in wild plants.” First, farmers chose sweet, starchy, mild-tasting, oil-rich foods such as figs, dates and olives.

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Wilder Options Even organic farming methods, in which the soil is naturally enriched, can’t return all those lost nutrients to our food. Rather than advocate that we return to eating wild foods, Robinson suggests finding wild equivalents. Even those that follow a paleo diet—presumably eaten by early humans and consisting chiefly of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit, excluding dairy, grain products and commercially processed items—could use further refinements in the produce they choose. She recommends specific varieties of fruits and vegetables and explains the benefits of “wild” foods such as meat, eggs and dairy from livestock and poultry fed on grass on her website, EatWild.com. We can make smarter choices, seeking wilder-type varieties of foods at the grocery store, farmers’ market and garden seed companies. In general, they are more vividly colored, especially from red to purple, and less sweet. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables indicate a botanical sunscreen the plant produces to protect itself from ultraviolet light and other external threats, notes Robinson; it’s an indication of a higher antioxidant activity. “Find as many purple foods as possible because they have anthocyanins, known to fight cancer and inflammation,” suggests Robinson. “The original carrot from Afghanistan is purple. It’s only been orange for the past 400 years when it was bred to salute the royal House of Orange, in the Netherlands.” According to Robinson, we can also prepare our foods in ways that maximize their phytonutrient content. Eat fresh-picked asparagus and broccoli immediately or their natural sugars and antioxidants disappear. Let chopped or pressed garlic sit for 10 minutes before using so its pungent allicin—the healthy compound that benefits our health— will increase. Tear fresh lettuce the day before eating and keep it fresh in a plastic bag with poked holes, to allow the still-living lettuce to rally its healthy compounds as if its battered leaves were repelling an insect attack. This emerging science of polyphenols, the technical term for phytonutrients in our food, will be explosive, predicts this pioneering research-based author. “There’s a new study just about every month,” she finds. It can all lead toward breeding and growing more nutritious foods that are more readily accessible to everyone. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie ﬁction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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he old way of thinking about fruits and vegetables is ‘the more, the better,’ regardless of what you choose,” says wild food expert Jo Robinson. “Unfortunately, the most popular ones are the least nutritious, like Golden Delicious apples and supersweet corn.” In Eating on the Wild Side, Robinson cites considerable research that shows we can make better choices within each food category by simply selecting varieties closer to their wild ancestors. Generally, the most phytonutrient-rich options include kale, spinach, lettuces, asparagus and artichokes. Here are other top tips from the literature. n Tart apples such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisp and Liberty boost phytonutrients and fiber while reducing fructose content.

n Canned beans (which have been dried and then cooked) are better than home-cooked beans because the heat required for the canning process enhances their nutritional content. n Grass-fed beef is higher in vitamin E, beta-carotene and omega-3 essential fatty acids than corn-fed beef. n Dried currants made from Black Corinth grapes (sold as “Zante currants”) have more antioxidants than either brown or golden raisins. n Red grapefruit is preferred to yellow; the darker the red, the more beneficial the fruit. Red grapefruit but not yellow has been shown to lower triglycerides. n Raw kale is both the most bitter and beneficial of all the cruciferous vegetables.

n Haas avocados deliver more vitamin E and other antioxidants to support smooth skin and shiny hair than smaller Mexican avocados.

n Dark orange-hued mangos are superior to other tropical fruits, possessing five times the vitamin C of oranges and the fiber of pineapples.

n Red finger bananas, when fully ripened to a deep magenta, are higher in vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium and fiber than the common Cavendish banana.

n Cherry, grape and currant tomatoes deliver more cancer-preventing lycopene than beefsteak tomatoes.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Pace for Peace 5K, 10K, Walk or Run | Livermore 7am. This 5K and 10K run/walk will take you along the Arroyo bike trail through the vineyards and Livermore Valley. Bring friends and family, you can even bring your dog. Great post-race party with awards and raffles. $20-$45. Near Downtown Livermore, 3663 Pacific Ave Livermore. $10-$45. Register at RunSignUp.com, Active.com or TriValleyHaven.org. Rocky Ridge Half-Marathon | San Ramon 7am. Put yourself to the test. There is over a ½ mile of uphill and downhill. A combination of fire trails, single track and an uphill section of paved trail. Race is time limited. Large dollar amount categories at awards ceremony. Las Trampas Wilderness, 18012 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon. Detailed information and registration available at BrazenRacing.com and Active.com. Bay Day Bike Ride | San Leandro 10:15am. This 11-mile ride out and back, is on flat ground. Celebrate the first Bay Day in our area, to aid in protecting and appreciating this natural resource. A slow, social ride for any skill level and any age. Please bring water, snacks, or lunch. Under 18 must wear a helmet and be accompanied by an adult. Free. San Leandro BART, 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro. Register at BikeEastBay.org. The Art of Being Present | Oakland 10-11:30am. Breema is an ideal vehicle to practice body-mind connection, the first step towards an actual taste of presence. $10/first class free. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. 510-428-0937. Breema.com. Urban Cycling 101 Classroom | Berkeley 1-3pm. Attention adults and teens. Certified instructors by the League of American Bicyclist teach this class. Learn the basics of the road, how to properly fit your helmet, riding after dark, avoiding bike theft and the prevention of crashes. No bike required. Shortly after class, a 6.6-mile guided ride will begin. Out and back from UC Berkeley to the Marina. Dwinelle Hall, Room 209, UC Berkeley. More information and registration available at BikeEastBay.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 DEH (Dynamic Energetic Healing), Part 2 | Oakland DEH is a powerful, efficient and highly organized method for facilitating healing. Learn to set healing intention, hold energetic space, determine origins and facilitate clearing them. Pre-requisite DEH Part 1. Visit our website for a schedule of fall classes. Integrative Relational Energetics Institute, 300 27th St, Oakland. Register at 510-654-1405. IREInst.com. Home & Garden Show | Pleasanton Saturday 10am-6pm. Sunday 10am-5pm. If you’re having thoughts or dreams of remodeling your home, this is the place for you. Anything from a small weekend project to an addition or a major remodel, this is the largest

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Urban Cycling 101 Road Class | Castro Valley 12:30-6pm. Adults and teens are welcome to join in our half day of riding. Start with learning handling skills, different maneuvers, correct helmet fitting and how to share the road with other cyclists and vehicles. Each participant receives a free set of Planet Bike lights. “Day 1” classroom workshop is prerequisite to this road class. Castro Valley High School, 19400 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley. Register at BikeEastBay.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Basic Magic II | Livermore 9-11am. For children ages 7-12. Help your child build self-esteem and confidence, as they continue to learn the art of magic. While learning magic, they will also learn to speak and how to conduct themselves in front of groups. Props for this class included. Purchase of additional magic items available after class. $33. Robert Livermore Rec Center, 4444 East Ave, Livermore. Register at Active.com. Open Saturday Experience Breema | Oakland 10-11:30am. Led by the director of the Breema Center, this complimentary class is ideal for exploring what Breema offers. Call to reserve a mini-session. Free. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. 510428-0937. Breema.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Superhero Run | Fremont 7am. The whole family is welcome to participate in this event. Support your local police and fire departments, as well as the military and veterans. Please dress in costume of your favorite Superhero, while enjoying the family fun run, 5K, 10K or half-marathon. Post-race party includes free giveaways and raffle prizes. Free/kids’ course-$59. Quarry Lakes, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont. More information and registration at Active.com. East Bay 510K, 5K, 10K, Run/Walk | Emeryville 7:30am. Starting at the frontage road near Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex. Bring friends, family, co-workers, anyone you can think of. We pay you for every person you get to join in the race! Water served at all aid stations. No strollers please. $39-$48. 5616 Bay St, Emeryville. More information and registration at EastBay510k.com and Active.com. Swarm Urban Farming Bike Ride with Fleet Farming | Oakland 9-11am. If you’ve been thinking about checking out Fleet Farming in your area, now is your chance! A moving workshop that will let you get your hands dirty with seeding, tending beds, harvesting and other farming activities. We bike ride to all three of our farmlettes.

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Bottoms Up Community Garden, 814 Peralta St, Oakland. More information at BikeEastBay.com. FB.com/ FleetFarmingOak. ThetaHealing SoulMate | Oakland Noon-5pm. With Paula McGuire. Using the TheataHealing method, learn how to allow your most compatible romantic soulmate into your life. This approach can also be used to manifest jobs, homes, friends, anything your heart desires. A fun and lively class, and a great introduction to the ThetaHealing technique. $170. For more information or to register contact 510-654-1405. IREInst.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 Women’s Wellness Retreat | Livermore Noon. This is the place to be ladies! The perfect place for relaxation, creative exploration that will open-up new doors for you. A wide menu of activities for your diverse interest. A retreat to remember! $225-$280. YMCA at Camp Arroyo, 5535 Arroyo Rd, Livermore. 925-371-8401. More information and registration at Active.com. ThetaHealing Basics | Oakland 2-7pm & 10am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday. With Paula McGuire, ThetaHealing Instructor. Clear fear, doubt and disbelief. You will be certified as a ThetaHealing Practitioner after this class. $550. For more information or to register, contact 510-654-1405. IREInst.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Do it for Delaney | Fremont 8am. Join us to help special needs children with this walk or run, 5K or 10K race. Beginners and master athletes, all are welcome. Loop course, flat, mostly dirt fire trails and a small area of pavement at beginning and end. $15-$55. Quarry Lakes, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont. More information and registration at Active.com. Bike for the Parks Ride | Alameda 8am. An 8-mile looped ride from Model Airfield Park, or a 22-mile ride along the edge of Alameda and Bay Farm. Both end at Washington Park. The after-party will include food trucks, entertainment for kids and The Sun Kings will be performing. Scenic views, a leisurely pace and ideal for all ages and any fitness level. Police assisted traffic crossings, rest stops with beverages and snacks. For details and exact starting locations, you must go to BikeEastBay.com and AlamedaBicycle.com. Ashland Cherryland FamFest 5K, Walk or Roll | San Leandro 9am. Race begins, then a wide variety of activities for the whole family starts. Not just a race, other sporting events will take place also. Don’t miss the art exhibits, entertainment, medical screenings and of course, the 5K. Post-race party boasts food, activities for all ages and local groups will be performing. $7-$10. REACH Ashland Youth Center, 16335 E 14th St, San Leandro. More information and registration at Active.com. The Art of Being Present | Oakland 10-11:30am. Breema is an ideal vehicle to practice body-mind connection, the first step towards an actual taste of presence. $10/first class free. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. 510-428-0937. Breema.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Basic Magic II | Livermore 9-11am. For children ages 7-12. Help your child build self-esteem and confidence, as they continue to learn the art of magic. While learning magic, they will also learn to speak and how to conduct themselves in front of groups. Props for this class included. Purchase of additional magic items available after class. $33. Robert Livermore Rec Center, 4444 East Ave, Livermore. Register at Active.com. Synchronizing with the Seasons - Fall Workshop | Fremont 1-5pm. With massage therapist Leisa Jarman and yoga instructors Angela Moreira and Beth Hughes. Come explore these seasonal qualities through forms of massage, yoga flow and stilling restorative practices. There will be time for reflective writing, setting intentions for the season, and sharing seasonal foods and teas with one another. Please bring a yoga mat. $70/in advance, $80/at door. Mind Body Zone, 3335 Seldon Ct, Fremont. 510252-1193, event info 510-304-4706. SolCollective.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 Breema Fall Intensive Weekend | Oakland Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm. Sunday 9:30am-8:30pm. Breema offers a practical way to establish true bodymind connection, by unifying the energies of mind, body, and feelings, to support being present. CE available for nurses, bodyworkers, MFTs and LCSWs. $140/for first-time attendees. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. 510-428-0937. Breema.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 Oakland Gran Fondo | Oakland 7am. You pick your distance for your skill level. This 2-day expo will start at Jack London Square. 18-, 28-, 55- and 100-mile rides to choose from, with crazy climbs and scenic views of East Bay. The 18-mile ride is a community ride. Don’t forget the food, beverages, art and charities. The Expo will be open to the public on Saturday, October 22 also. Jack London Square, Water St & Marina Lawn Oakland. Info@OaklandGranFondo. com. Information and registration at Oakland GranFondo.com, BikeEastBay.com. Energize Your Life with Energy Medicine & Energy Psychology | Modesto 10am-1pm. Learn some simple and fun energy tools that can enhance vitality during the day, and help you sleep at

night. Help bring you back to balance. Visit our website for a schedule of fall classes. $35. For more information or to register, call 510-654-1405. IREInst.com. doTerra Essential Oils | Modesto 2-3pm. Experience the oils and learn the benefits of them. Explore how to incorporate them into your life for your personal use, and/or as a distributor. Free. For more information or to register, call 510-654-1405. Info@IREInst.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 doTerra Essential Oils | Oakland 6-7:30pm. Experience the oils and learn the benefits of them. Explore how to incorporate them into your life for your personal use and/or, as a distributor. Free. For more information or to register, call 510-654-1405. Info@IREInst.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 ThetaHealing Advanced | Oakland Friday 2-7pm. Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm.With Paula McGuire, ThetaHealing Instructor. Clear rejections, regrets and resentments. Pre-requisite, ThetaHealing Basics. $550. For more information or to register, contact 510-654-1405. IREInst.com.

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Alameda Running Festival | Alameda 6am. Registration. Join us to aid in the support of your local Meals on Wheels and the Alameda Unified School District. This 2-day event will focus on health and wellness, involvement with local businesses, charities and schools. $40-$75. Alameda Point, W Red Line Ave, Alameda. Register at RunAlameda.com or Active.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Community Spirit Run | Livermore 7:30am. Interesting and beautiful run through downtown Livermore, the residential districts, near the vineyards and back to Carnegie Park. Run or walk. A fun race and a fun post-race event, with prizes for best costume in adult and kids’ division. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club. $25-$300, group rates available. Carnegie Park, 2155 3rd St, Livermore. More information and registration at Active.com.

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Tibetan Nyingma Meditation | Berkeley 9am. One of the best ways to take care of yourself, is through meditation. All are welcome to clear your mind, and to grow with inner tranquility. Each session has a brief instruction of Nyingma meditation, then silent sitting. Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley. For prices or more information, please contact 510-809-1000. Swarm Urban Farming Bike Ride with Fleet Farming | Oakland 9-11am. If you’ve been thinking about checking out Fleet Farming in your area, now is your chance! A moving workshop done bi-weekly, that will let you get your hands dirty with seeding, tending beds, harvesting and other farming activities. We bike ride to all three of our farmlettes. Bottoms Up Community Garden, 814 Peralta St, Oakland. More information at BikeEastBay.com. FB.com/ FleetFarmingOak. Play or Learn the Game of Go | Oakland 10am-5pm. Learn to play in just a few minutes, we’re happy to show you how. Ancient game, but still played by thousands today. Drop-ins welcome, RSVP preferred, by Saturday. Sponsored by North Oakland Go Club. Free. Black Spring Coffee Co, 2930 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. Contact Steve Bloom with questions. SteveBloom55@Gmail. com. MeetUp.com/North-Oakland-Go-Club. Community Sing & Meet Up | Oakland 11am. Meets the 4th Sunday of the month. Join in with us to sing, laugh, think, and listen, and build your community together. Speakers from local science and humanities communities typically offer a way to donate to local organizations. Free. Oakland Peace Center, 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland. Soul Sanctuary Dance | Berkeley 11am-1pm. All ages are welcome to dance to the blend of funk, soul, world music, positive hip-hop, reggae, dance classics, jazz, blues, electronica and other music to free the mind, body and soul. Wheelchair accessible. No scented products please. Shoes optional. Donations accepted. Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. SoulSanctuaryDance.com. Nia | Berkeley Noon-1pm. Also Friday at 8:45am. Expand your dance, increase your joy. Give your body the gift of learning the Nia language with teacher Alexis Mulhauser. Namaste Yoga, 2820 7th St, Berkeley. Info@FloraMotion.net. FloraMotion.net. Crystal Singing Bowl Concert | Dublin Noon-1:30pm. 1st Sunday of every month. A sound-healing concert played by Shala. Everyone’s experience will be unique and suited to their own

Noon-6pm. Meet the 3rd Sunday of every month. If you’re into board games new or old, come out and join in on the fun. Maybe you’re a designer of games, or a play tester? All are welcome here. Food and drinks are available next door. Free. Games of Berkeley, 2151 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley. 510-5407822. More information is available at Events@ GamesOfBerkeley.com. Needle Crafters | San Leandro 1:30-3:45pm. If you enjoy any type of needle crafts, such as knitting, crocheting, needle point, you’re welcome to join us. While working on our individual projects, we discuss movies, books, and everyday life. Fun and casual, so come and relax. If you are a beginner and would like to learn more, this is the place. Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro. Shamanic Drum Circle | Dublin 3-4:15pm. Second Sunday of every month. With Ashleigh Pevey. A trained clinical certified hypnotherapist, Shamanic healer and Reiki practitioner. Drumming helps you gain access to your inner guidance and learn to work with your helping spirits. Enhance your relationship with yourself and spirit. Move from just trusting that your guides are there, to knowing and working with them. Allow the mystery of life to unfold. One of the great benefits of shamanic journeying is learning that we are never alone, and are loved unconditionally. $10-25/ suggested love offering. Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd, #108, Dublin. 925-829-2733. UnityOfTriValley.org. Community Lounge Rumba | Berkeley 3:30-6pm. 1 and 3 Sunday each month. Rumba is the word used for a group of related communityoriented music and dance styles in Cuba. These jam sessions welcome drummers, singers and dancers who perform rumba. Free. La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley. 510-849-2568. LaPena.org. st

Free Kundalini Meditation | Walnut Creek 5-6:30pm. Kundalini meditation is an ancient Tantric practice that allows each individual to deeply experience their direct, inner connection to the divine. Class includes shaktipat transmission, guided meditation and discussion. Scheduled appointment for introduction is required for first-timers at 4pm. 2910 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek. 510-917-2349. Ellen@TrikaShala.com. Barefoot Boogie | Berkeley 7:30-11pm. Enjoy freestyle dancing in a casual, friendly environment. Boogie is a healthy alternative to the club scene. Smoke, scent and alcohol free. The first hour is slow music for stretching and unwinding, and then the pace picks up to an

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aerobic, ecstatic high. Our DJs play a great mix of Latin, African, Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, house, pop, oldies, and more. This is real music for real people. $8-$15/sliding scale; $5/first-timers. 8th Street Studios, 2525 8th St at Dwight, Berkeley. SFBarefootBoogie.com.

monday Morning Fitness Classes | Oakland This program runs daily all weekdays. Start your day off feeling great, getting your metabolism revved for the day. If you choose to commit to several days in the week, you’ll have priority during sign-up. Email us questions and for more information. $25. Burn Pilates Oakland, 2101 Webster St, Ste 160, Oakland. Elizabeth, 510-788-4275. BurnPilates@gmail.com. Private Grocery Tour | Eastbay Need help navigating your health food store? Discover new foods and create quick, easy, healthy delicious meals. Budget and kid-friendly. The easiest investment to make you get started on your health journey. 60-minute private Grocery Tour. $125/complete grocery lists, menus and recipes. Alexandra Le Ny, CHC. 925-858-2133. AlexandraLeNy@Yahoo.com. AlexandraLeNy.com. Burn Pilates Morning Club | Oakland 6-8am. Start your day off right. Morning exercising gets the metabolism going. If you’re willing to make a commitment, this class meets daily until the end of December, multiple days per week. $25. Burn Pilates Oakland, 2101 Webster St, Ste 160, Oakland. Call Elizabeth, 510-788-4275. BurnPilates@Gmail.com. BurnPilates.com/Locations/ Uptown-Oakland. Radio Show-Life Insights Live, Personal Growth Radio 7-8am. This week featuring Practical Mystic, Scout Bartlett. This will be replayed on Wednesdays from 7-8am. Various topics of self-understanding, personal growth and spiritual perception discussed. A 2 ½-minute group meditation each Monday at 7:30am. We are on the air broadcasting to the Bay Area on KEST, 1450AM. Simulcast and archived for later listening on IfIdKnownThen.com. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique) Basics | 12:30-2pm. This is a distance class. Learn the basics of this simple and profound technique. This is one portion of the training needed to be a TAT Professional. $350. For more information or to register, contact 510-654-1405. IREInst.com. Introduction to Cheerleading | Livermore 6:15-7:15pm. Class is for boys and girls ages 10-16. Learn all the basics which include cheers, chants, arm movements and choreography. Children will become more confident, learn teamwork and get a great workout while having lots of fun. $101.20. Sunshine Dance & Cheer Studio, 1569 Olivina Ave, Ste 121, Livermore. Information and registration at Active.com.

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7-8:30pm. Moment by moment Breema could support us to be present in our everyday activities, and be nurtured. $10/first class free. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. 510-4280937. Breema.com.

7-9pm. Taught by Buddhist nun Jaguang Sunim. A relaxed meditation to free yourself from life’s stress, and find your inner center of wisdom. Dharma talk. Sitting and walking meditation, tea and discussion. By donation. Sixth Ancestor Zen Center, 100 Monte Cresta Ave, Oakland. 510 8444164. SixthAncestorZen.org.

Community Healing Circle | Dublin 7-8:30pm. First Monday of every month. Individual and group healing techniques from various disciplines are demonstrated to re-align the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Facilitated by Claudia Scott. $10/love offering. Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd, #108. 925-784-5956. JoyOfHealing@ClaudiaJ.com. East Bay Biodanza Class | Berkeley 7:30-10pm. Biodanza, which means Dance of Life, is a system that integrates music, movement and authentic interactions to provide experiences of intense perceptions, of being in the here and now. Mixed beginner/intermediate level. Registration required. Sliding scale: $20-$25/single session; $65-$80/monthly pass. Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley. Biodanza.us.

tuesday Heart-Centered Meditation 10am. Are you seeking spiritual healing and renewal? Discover an ancient Sufi meditation practice to cleanse your heart of the blocks that keep you from living in conscious connection to divine love. Get started today with an eCourse, and join us live for guided meditation calls. Free. SufiUniversity. org/INFO. Yoga at Bishop Ranch 15 | San Ramon 12:05-12:50pm. Please arrive a few minutes early. Take a midday break to reconnect with yourself while you relax and rejuvenate with gentle Hatha Yoga. Build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Deepen your self-awareness and inner peace. Please bring a mat. All levels are welcome. $42/5 class package, $75/10 class package. 12667 Alcosta Blvd, Ste 135, (BR15), San Ramon. ClarityWithSusan@ Gmail.com. ClarityWithSusan.com. South Berkeley Farmers’ Market | Berkeley 2-6:30pm. Go outside the box, the big box stores that is. Enjoy fresh produce and products from the area. Not only is this a healthier way of living, but you’ll be supporting the local businesses in the area. Adeline St and 63rd St, Berkeley. Teens, Come and Make Some Things | Berkeley 4-5pm. Come to the library and express yourself through arts and crafts. It’s a laid back, self-paced workshop where you can have some fun, and meet and make new friends. South Branch Library, 1901 Russell St, Berkeley. 510-981-6260. Team Lemon Run Club | Walnut Creek 6:30pm. Social and fun run for all levels of runners. Runs are 3 or 5 miles through downtown Walnut Creek and along local trails. Pace is moderate. Free. Lululemon, 1201-A South Main St, Walnut Creek. 925-274-1253. Lululemon.com/WalnutCreek.

Comedy at the Layover | Oakland 8-10pm. The last Tuesday of every month. Grab your friends, your spouse, any one you choose, and head on out. Be ready for fun and laughs with comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, and Late Night TV. Must be 21 and over. RSVP is requested. Free admission. The Layover, 157 Franklin St, Oakland. For information and updates call 510-834-1517.

wednesday ThetaHealing & New Offerings at IRE | Oakland & Modesto Not only distributors, we have displays of both doTerra Oils and Nikken products in both locations. IRE staff members are offering introductory sessions to instruct and support you. $50. We are available for your inquiries or registration at 510654-1405. Info@IREInst.com. IREInst.com.

Dance of Life, is a system that integrates music, movement and authentic interactions to provide experiences of intense perceptions of being in the here and now. Sliding scale: $20-$25/single session; $65-$80/monthly pass. Jeffery Bihr Studio, 5390 Miles Ave, Berkeley. 415-717-3578 or 415505 9482. Biodanza.us.

thursday Beginner Computer Class | Berkeley 10-11am. Learn the basics of using a computer. You will be taught to correctly use a mouse, the keyboard, how to set up email, and also to search/ surf the internet. Free/drop-in classes. Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley. 510-981-6100. Yoga at Bishop Ranch 15 | San Ramon 12:05-12:50pm. Please arrive a few minutes early. Take a midday break to reconnect with yourself while you relax and rejuvenate with gentle Hatha Yoga. Build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Deepen your self-awareness and inner peace. Please bring a mat. All levels are welcome. $42/5-class package, $75/10-class package. 12667 Alcosta Blvd, Ste 135, (BR15), San Ramon. ClarityWithSusan@gmail.com. ClarityWithSusan.com. Youth Yoga | Walnut Creek

Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart | Pleasanton 7pm. First Wednesday of the month. This workshop is for people looking for a life transformation and support, to build new healthy habits and routines. You will have the opportunity to learn about connections and dependencies between our physical, mental, and spiritual bodies. The talks are 1 ½ hours, and include lecture, discussions, and practical exercises. Free. For more information, go to TheSacredHealingWell.com or MTHWellness Center.MassageTherapy.com.

3:45-4:30pm. Ages 5-8. 4:45-5:45pm. Ages 9-11. Members and non-members welcome. This class is designed to work with pre-teens in developing a strong sense of self. Students are taught relaxation techniques, yoga postures and breathe work. Age-appropriate activities are used to promote self-love, community and an awareness of the environment. No yoga experience necessary. $12/ class; $38/month. Yoga Works, 1131 Locust St, 2nd Flr, Walnut Creek. 925-478-7272. InfoNorCal@ YogaWorks.com.

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Noon. Learn about transcendental meditation. Berkeley TM Center, 950 Gilman St, #100, Berkeley. 510-872-2287. Berkeley@TM.org.

5:30-6:30pm. Do you ever feel like you just need to calm down and unwind for a little while? Here is a great way to do just that! Color. That’s right, coloring can have such a calming effect over you, and relax for one hour, and do just that. Meet the third Thursday of every month. Please bring your supplies. Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. 925-803-7252. Any questions? Email A.Dunn@ DublinLibrary.org.

Gentle Yoga | Oakland 1-2pm. No experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes. Designed for women who have, or have had cancer. Class includes gentle asana practice, as well as restorative poses. Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. 510-420-7900. WCRC.org. Turn ON San Francisco | San Francisco Preferred arrival: 7:15pm. Doors locked: 7:30pm. Through three guided round-robin style games, you’ll express yourself and gain new (and maybe surprising) insight into yourself and others. All this in a room full of cool, fun people engaging in honest, humorous, playful conversation. Topics are based on thoughts that we only would have in our head. Singles and couples welcome. Registration preferred. Those without reservations will be put on a wait list until 7:20pm. 47 Moss St, San Francisco. 408-390-2095. Awakening360.com. East Bay Biodanza Class | Berkeley

Weight Loss Class | Castro Valley 6-7pm. Come to the Nature’s Sunshine Health Center weight loss class. We are currently working on a one-on-one basis. $25/week. Nature’s Sunshine Health Center, 21709 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley. Please call to schedule your appointment at 510-582-8482. Change Your Water, Change Your Life | Walnut Creek 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for a presentation to learn how alkalized, ionic Kangan water can bring your body into a state of balance. Eliminating toxic pesticides and household chemicals from your daily life. RSVP. 925-609-4426.

7:30-9:30pm. Also on Thursday. Beginner level, open to new participants. Biodanza, which means

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7pm. See Sun listing for details. Free. Rudramandir, 830 Bancroft Way at 6th St, Berkeley. 510-4868700. Ellen@TrikaShala.com.

7-8:30pm. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music from the 50’s, 60’s, rock, and soul. West Grand Boulevard has performed for a countless number of people at weddings, festivals, fundraisers and clubs. Support your local restaurants by picking up some dinner to bring with you. Concert is free. Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First St, Pleasanton. 925-484-2199. PleasantonDowntown.net.

9-10am. All levels welcome. Bring mat, towel and water for Pilates class by local instructor. Free. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. 925-941-6100.

Lake Merritt Oneness Blessing and Meditation | Oakland 7-9pm. The purpose of Lake Merritt Oneness is to support the awakening of humanity; by cultivating direct experience of oneness consciousness through universal teachings, meditation and oneness blessings. The Oneness Blessing is the sacred technology that advances each person’s journey into the direct experience of awakening. This gift to humanity helps to deepen our personal connection to the divine. These blessings have catapulted many people from around the globe into an awakened state and deeper awareness. The Blessing allows us to completely experience and dissolve old hurts, fears, and worries. It also silences repetitive thinking. Suffering decreases naturally. Lake Merritt Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland. LakeMerrittOneness.org. Game Night | Berkeley 7-11pm. Not sure what you feel like doing on a Thursday night? Open game night is the place to be! Your options are many with all types of board games, card games, miniature games, games of dice, or bring your own game. Open to all ages. Free. 924 Gilman St, Berkeley. Information and confirmation is available at 924GameNight@ gmail.com. Ballroom & Social Dance | Livermore 7:30pm. Join instructor Joallyn Bohn and learn the beginner steps to the Tango, (American style). This class if for adult students. A partner is recommended but not required. Smooth-soled shoes are much better to war than rubber soled shoes. Free. Organized by Livermore Area Rec & Park District, 522 South L St, Livermore. Register at Active.com. East Bay Biodanza Class | Berkeley 7:30-9:30pm. Beginner level, open to new participants. See Wednesday listing for details. Sliding scale: $20-$25/single session; $65-$80/monthly pass. Jeffrey Bihr Studio, 5390 Miles Ave, Berkeley. LauraLouc@gmail.com. KRohnem@Galileo Web.org. Biodanza.us.

Drop-In Volleyball | Walnut Creek 7-10pm. Open to the first 45 participants. $5. Tice Valley Community Gymnasium, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. 925-256-3572. WalnutCreekRec.org. Ecstatic Dance, Dance Jam | Berkeley 8:30-11:30pm. It doesn’t get any better than this! All ages welcome to this no-alcohol, no shoes event. Great sound from professional DJ’s, using fantastic equipment. Dance the night away on bamboo floors, listening to Soul, Disco, Techno, Funk, Ambient, and the list goes on. You don’t want to miss this. $15. Studio 12, 2525 8th St, Berkeley. Call Andrej 510-508-3425. Studio TwelveBerkeley.com.

saturday Webinar Series: The Degrees of Woman in Sufism Join Susan Rahima Schmall to learn how spiritual connection affects illness as it manifests in the physical, emotional and mental bodies. Incorporate spiritual healing for the physical body. Gifted at creating a safe nurturing space for people with physical illness and emotional pain can find peace. She is passionate about helping students develop their own gifts as healers and human beings. SufiUniversity.org/Distance-Learning/Webinars/. Fun Run with Fleet Feet | Pleasanton 9am. Distances range from 2-8 miles, and is great for everyone with a pace from walkers on up. It’s always a fun time! 925-699-4926. EthanFalls@ comcast.net.

Farmers’ Market | Danville 9am-1pm. One of the best things about living in California is our fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables grown locally, and served on our tables. What more is there to ask for? Free admission. Railroad Ave, Municipal Parking Lot, Downtown Danville. 925-825-9090. Farmers’ Market | Pleasanton 9am-1pm. Stop by and visit the market that offers a diversity of fresh fruits and vegetables. Open year round, every Saturday. Rain or shine, you can purchase the freshest items from the farmers that planted and harvested these crops. Downtown Pleasanton, E Angela St, Pleasanton. 925-484-2199. Health & Awakening | Oakland 10-11am. Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St, Suite 290, Oakland. 510-637-0455. Info@ ShaolinMaster.org. Castro Valley Farmers’ Market | Castro Valley 10am-2pm. Join us very week for the freshest and the best produce and baked goods our state has to offer. Many vendors to choose from. Open all year round. Castro Valley BART Station, Redwood Rd and Norbridge, Castro Valley. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Ron Radini, 510-745-7100. Morning Meditation | Berkeley 10:30-11:30am. Become focused. Learn to clear your mind. Remove the stress that is in your life! An instructor with more than 15 years of experience is here to teach you what you need to know. North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley. More information at 510-981-6250. BerkeleyPublicLibrary.org. Bloomin’ Belly Flow Prenatal Yoga | Walnut Creek 11am-12:15pm. See Wednesday for details. Bloom Retreat, 1444 S Main St, Walnut Creek. 925-9396262. BloomRetreat.com.

friday Nia | Oakland 8:45am. See Monday listing for details. Namaste Rockridge, 5416 College Ave, Oakland. Info@ FloraMotion.net. FloraMotion.net. Parent’s Night Out | Emeryville 6-10:30pm. This is a great night out for everyone in the entire family. Children’s ages are 4 and up, and must be potty-trained. The kids get to jump, frolic, flip, while in a safe environment. Then they can enjoy pizza and an appropriate movie. All while parents get a night out. $35. Head Over Heels Athletic Arts, 4701 Doyle St, Bldg F, Emeryville. For questions and more information please call 510-655-1265. Diedra@HohAthleticArts.com. HOHAthleticArts.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE EASTERN MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Teresa Shen, LAc, PhD China 5933 Coronado Ln, Ste 100, Pleasanton 925-847-8889 EasternMedicalCenter.com Award-winning natural family healthcare clinic brings 5,000 years of traditional Chinese healing and 4 generations of expertise including acupuncture, acupressure, cupping and herbs. See ad, page 10.

AYURVEDA & HOMEOPATHY RASHANA RAUNIAR SHARMA (BHMS, CCH, AWP)

Chetna Center for Health and Wellness 110 Ryan Industrial Ct, Suite #1 San Ramon, CA – 94583 925- 255- 5375 ChetnaCenter. com Certified practitioner of Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Reiki serving the Bay Area for over 15 years. We provide safe and natural health care alternatives for all ages with concerns on digestive issues, stress, anxiety, allergies, recurrent cough and cold, constipation, insomnia and other immune related issues. Therapy is designed and customized per individual’s unique body constitution and includes Natural and Herbal remedies, Diet & Lifestyle changes and Meditation. We also provide Reiki initiation and healing. Consultation can be given in person or via Skype or phone.

BIOPHOTON LIGHT THERAPY BIOPHOTON SERVICES

Kathy McIntire 1151 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 100 Alameda, CA 94502 510- 217-8677 BiophotonServices.com Biophoton therapy restores the body’s ability to self-heal. This is done by influencing the biophotons (light) emissions of the body, neutralizing chaotic light and strengthening coherent light. Causes of biophotons disruption range from whiplash/scars to environmental toxins, GMOs, heavy metals, electromagnetic radiation, etc.

BODY WORK THE BREEMA CENTER 6076 Claremont Avenue Oakland, CA 510-428-0937 Center@Breema.com Breema.com

Breema® is a simple, natural form of touch and body movement supported by universal principles that provides a unique approach to experiencing body-mind connection. The aim of Breema is to bring us to a tangible experience of presence that becomes our foundation for a new dimension of health and consciousness. See ad, page 12.

BUSINESS SAVVy SELLING NOW! Leslie Ellis 925-338-2924 office 925-299-1920 mobile

As a healer, you love helping people! Do you enjoy the business side of your practice? I work with entrepreneurs to help them become more comfortable with all aspects of sales. If you are going to be wildly successful, you need to be good at selling! Contact me for a free strategy session. Leslie@ SavvySellingNow.com or 925-338-2924.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS SAN RAMON HOLISTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/ Ca-San-Ramon MeetUp.com/San-Ramon-Holistic-Chamber-of-Commerce We are an expanding organization representing holistic professionals, practitioners and businesses. We encourage and promote healthy living, and support the professionals and businesses that make it possible. Together, we can make a difference. Want to be seen (and found) at The Holistic Chamber of Commerce- come and join this community and learn how folks can find you via the web and locally. See ad, page 5.

CHIROPRACTOR JANE H. BAXLEy, D.C.

POSTURE PERFECT Certified Posture Expert Certified Advanced BioStructural Correction Practitioner 931 Hartz Way #120, Danville 925-406-3222 DrJaneBaxley.com Dr. Baxley combines cutting-edge postural and pain management technologies with ergonomic training to provide immediate and lasting improvement. Breathe easier and stand straighter with less effort starting with your first visit. Patients report relief of issues including neck, low back, knee, and foot pain as well as increased energy, improved health, function, and sports performance.

HEALING ARTS CHIROPRACTIC

Katie Sokolski, D.C. 187 40th Street Way, Oakland, CA 94611 510-356-7832 Dr.Sokolski@gmail.com HealingArtsChiro.com Healing Arts Chiropractic offers a whole-body approach to wellness that utilizes applied kinesiology, personalized nutrition programs and massage therapy. Our holistic treatment plans are designed to facilitate wellness from the inside—what you feed your body, as well as the outside—keeping your mind, body and spirit moving in a healthy way. See ad, page 7.

MICHAEL REHL, DC

Chiropractic & Advanced Holistic Health Care 1280 Boulevard Way, Ste 211, Walnut Creek Michael@MichaelRehl.com MichaelRehl.com Offering a holistic approach to chiropractic care, Dr. Rehl incorporates nutrition, applied kinesiology and deep tissue work into his practice. By treating the whole body, Dr. Rehl’s treatment plan engages his patients so that they are an integral part of their healing process. See ad, page 15.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH ALEXANDRA LE Ny HEALTH COACHING

2491 San Miguel Dr. Walnut Creek, Ca 925-948-5006 SingingStones.org

Leni Pratte 1-877-7800-CARE Info@HolisticCaregivers.net HolisticCaregivers.net

Singing Stones School will provide an education based on the Waldorf philosophy from kindergarten through high school for children in the Tri-Valley area of Contra Costa County. It is holistic in nurturing the whole child and also in terms of its commitment to community. See ad, page 3.

Our holistic approach to caregiving offers wellness-oriented families a higher level of care sprinkled with holistic practices. We believe that the individual is multi-faceted with needs and wants beyond the basic standard of care in this industry. From whole food nutrition to breathing exercises to meditation, we follow a program that is client and doctor-approved, with many options for growth and stimulation.

As a certified Health Coach with the AADP, clients are guided in improving their health and happiness through dietary and lifestyle changes. With support and direction we focus on balancing their primary foods (work, relationships, spirituality and exercise) and secondary foods (diet). This is achieved through a holistic approach on health, taking into account diet, lifestyle, environmental toxins, and disease prevention. Healing is supported through knowledge in nutrition, supplements, herbs, aromatherapy and homeopathic options.

To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~Buddha

HYPNOTHERAPY

UNIVERSITy OF SPIRITUAL HEALING & SUFISM (USHS) 800-238-3060, option 5 Outreach@SufiUniversity.org SufiUniversity.org

USHS offers transformational programs for those who want to be agents of divinely-guided healing. Programs are based on establishing a deep connection with Divine Love, then opening to streams of healing light from God, transforming physical illness and emotional pain into states of greater health and spiritual wholeness.

HOLISTIC DENTIST FREMONT NATURAL DENTISTRy

HERBAL MEDICINE ANCIENT TRADITIONS HEALING Erin Massengale 624 Ferry St. Martinez, 94553 925-725-1067

Health reflects how one is balanced in the different expressions of ourselves; mind, body and soul and our perception of life experiences, our environment and our food. Disease in any of these categories will in some degree be reflected in all others. Dis-ease healed naturally leaves a person stronger. Integrating herbs and healing modalities of the greatest healing systems and cultures in the world; Western, Ayurvedic, Chinese Traditions and Shamanism, I work with individuals to achieve and maintain vital health, wellness and longevity.

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DR. Colin Yoshida, DDS Fremont Natural Dentistry 3885 Beacon Ave, Suite C Fremont 510-745-1800 FremontDentistry.com

Fremont Natural Dentistry is a comprehensive holistic dental provider using options such as Ozone Therapy, safe mercury amalgam removal, Laser Gum Therapy, minimally invasive restorations and an overall biodental health experience. Give us a call to schedule your next holistic dental appointment today. See ad, page 18.

NEW ERA DENTISTRy

Dr. David Partrite, DDS 520 La Gonda Way, Ste 103, Danville 925-837-3101 Info@NewEraDentistry.com NewEraDentistry.com Whole-body dentistry approach; David Partrite, DDS, facilitates your body’s detoxification through a mercury- and fluoride-free practice, utilizing the most bio-friendly materials and a clean, safe environment through filters and ionizers. From cosmetic dentistry to safe mercury filling removal to working closely with your other holistic practitioners, every visit is a health-promoting experience. See ad, page 9.

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ADVANCED HyPNOTHERAPy Barbara Lynn Allen, MS, CCHT, DCEP 510-528-4976 Berkeley, Ca 94709 therapymaster@earthlink.net AdvancedHypnotherapy.com

I offer a unique blend of hypnotherapy, energy therapy and wise counseling to quickly and permanently solve emotional, physical and relationship problems. With 25 years of experience, I rapidly clear your core issues while offering gentle relief from depression, anxiety and blocks to success. Call for your free phone consultation.

ARLENE THOMPSON CLINICAL HyPNOTHERAPIST, C.HT., M.ED. 925-485-7997 Pleasanton Arlene_Thompson@att.net ThompsonHypnotherapy.com

Get rid of blocks to your personal growth, by harnessing the power of your subconscious to reach your goals. Full-service, individualized hypnotherapy, 20 years in business.

DRAKE BEAR STEPHEN, BA, CHT 925-348-3336 DrakeInnerprizes.com DrakeBearStephen@pacbell.net

Ever wonder who you were in a past life? Have you created your affirmation for the afterlife you want? Drake is a hypnotherapist and shamanic energy medicine practitioner that specializes in integrating past lives with present lives. Call for a free consultation today.

NUTRITIONIST NUTRAPARTNERS

Kathy Napoli, Registered Dietician 3189 Danville Blvd, Ste 260, Alamo 925-831-3900 KNapoli@NutraPartners.com NutraPartners.com Restore health and vitality through personalized nutrition and lifestyle programs, including the 8-wk program Lighten Up. Kathy’s clients achieve increased energy; improved blood sugar and lipid levels; and relief from digestive issues and food allergies. With 20 years experience as a clinical nutritionist and nutrition consultant, Kathy teaches workshops throughout the Bay Area on topics such as Age-Proof Your Skin, Get Lean and Strong and Stop Inflammation. She holds a Masters of Arts in Holistic Health Education from JFK University.

ROLFING/STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION MEDICINEVOLUTION

Chris Corrales 925-922-2246 Chris@MedicinEvolution.com MedicinEvolution.com Deemed a master by his peers, Chris Corrales’ 15 years of private practice have given him a reliable reputation as one of the best massage and bodywork practitioners in the Bay Area. His ability to discern and treat the causes of injury and imbalance has proven unique and profound.

SOMATIC THERAPIST NEAL WINBLAD, MFT, SEP 780 Main St, Ste 201, Pleasanton 925-963-9786 NWinblad.com

Somatic Experiencing is the gold standard for resolving complex trauma. In most cases trauma is quite easy to treat, doesn’t require a lot of talk and doesn’t need all the emotional catharsis so common in psychotherapy. Call me today for a free consultation and sample session. See ad, page 23.

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SPIRITUAL CENTER

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UNITy OF TRI-VALLEy

7567 Amador Valley Blvd, Suite 108, Dublin 925-829-2733 UnityOfTriValley.org We are a welcoming spiritual community for people of all faiths and backgrounds. Unity is a positive path for spiritual living. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your spiritual journey, YOU are welcome here!

SPIRITUAL HEALING HOLLy M. COOK

925-354-4508 SacredHeartAscension.com Holly@SacredHeartAscenion.com Change your time line to fit your spiritual desires. Clear deep beliefs and trauma that hold you from moving into your true essence. Specializing to connect physical and emotional dis-ease with energy/ soul blockages, Holly can help you move forward and clear the past allowing you to create a desired future. Her clients have experienced shifts in their consciousness, spiritual awakening, cleared family issues and have overcome physical and emotional pain. Explore a blended session of shamanism, theta healing, reiki, chakra clearing and more. Also available for phone sessions.

BE EMPOWERED!

A Beautiful Light 925-997-7518 Kathleen@A-Beautiful-Light.com A-Beautiful-Light.com Expand your potential! Experience greater health and empowerment in mind, body & soul with these once secret, ancient lineage classes, activations & healings. Proven for over 3,000 years, these ancient wisdoms create transformation & greater energetic flow in all areas of life. Kathleen is a Healer, Guide & Ritual Master in the Modern Mystery School from the lineage of King Salomon.

PLEASANTON FAMILy WELLNESS CENTER

Kathleen Beaulieu, CMT, IMT 1491 Cedarwood Ln, Ste A Pleasanton 925-600-0503 Kathleen@PleasantonWellness.com PleasantonWellness.com Discover your body’s healing potential. Nutritional and diagnostic counseling for lifestyle changes including weight loss, gastrointestinal, thyroid, hormone, allergies and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Expert massage therapy, 20 years experience specializing in pregnancy, automobile injuries and post-surgery recovery.

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