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e’re spoiled here in East Tennessee, where fall eases into winter. Even when the rest of the country is hunkering down, we can usually rely on having one last not-so-cold weekend that’s perfect for working in the garden. That was our plan for yesterday, a November Saturday: we were supposed to be outside, getting our garden ready for winter. But Mother Nature had other plans. Just a few days ago, the weather was perfect for it—we were raking the yard in summer clothes—but then suddenly it was freezing (minus another few degrees, since we live on a mountain). So there we were inside, looking outside at all the work we had to do. Then we thought of a friend of ours, a registered nurse and licensed massage therapist who teaches her clients healing techniques for self-care. She told us she never thinks of winter as a time for hibernation. “Winter can be a time of going inward, gathering our resources and building our reserves,” she said. We recalled her words as we looked out the window at the nearly naked maples, the wilted rhododendrons, the perennials that were all pods and browning leaves, and we thought, That’s what they’re doing: going inward, building their reserves (and without our help, we noticed). Like everything else in nature, we all have work to do in winter—and if we do it, we’ll emerge healthier in the spring. At Natural Awakenings, our goal is to help people get healthier from the inside out, and to promote an environment that fosters health in all its forms: physical, mental and spiritual. Our wide variety of feature articles this month makes that case. Our friend Bob Hess, owner of Everything Mushrooms, shares his recipe for a warming, nutritious Polish mushroom soup (page 16). Our Green Living column shares tips for finding a toxin-free salon (page 14). Our Community Spotlight (page 12) profiles Knoxville’s Oasis Institute, which for 20 years has promoted health through inner peace and release from fear. And our Conscious Eating column (page 19) offers up simple, traditional rituals and recipes that will deepen your holiday spirit. We hope that this and every issue of the Natural Awakenings is a gift to you. Wishing you good health, safe travels and joyful, peaceful holidays.

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19 HAPPY FEASTING Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit

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CHEO Volunteers Honored at 2014 Annual Meeting

CFP Hosts Shopping Day and Workshop

ecember means gift shopping at the Center for Peace, the Seymour, Tennessee, holistic spiritual center whose annual Holiday Shopping Day has become popular with people seeking reasonably-priced, one-ofa-kind gifts. This year’s event will be held December 13 from noon to 6 p.m. The following Saturday, the CFP will host David Arms’ workshop, “Your Role in Your Spiritual Growth,” followed by individual healing sessions. The Holiday Shopping Day will feature quality pendants, bracelets and earrings (mostly silver and semiprecious gemstone combinations); massage wands and healing tools; Native-American-type feather fans and rattles; rocks, minerals and crystals; pottery and drums. “Only a few stores around here carry what we offer, and our prices are typically half of theirs.” says CFP co-founder Jeanne Robinson. On December 20, Arms, known as “That Energy Guy,” will speak from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., discussing how individuals can find their own spiritual path and purpose. “The reason you came into this incarnation is to re-find that spiritual being that you came in as,” he says. “Your path determines what role you play in with the growth of others. We’ll delve into this topic as I share what I can about the steps you need to take to get moving on your journey.” The presentation fee is $25, and individual sessions of 45 to 60 minutes are $50. Sessions should be scheduled ahead of time if possible. (Contact Patti MacFee at 865-250-1988 or hollisticwellnessalignment@yahoo.com.) The CFP is located at 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville. For more information, call 865-428-3070 or visit CenterForPeace.us. See ad, page 7.

he CHEO annual meeting was held at the new location of Paul Kelly’s Temple of Human Performance where volunteers were honored with certificates of appreciation for all and special gift certificates to Eddie Reymond’s Health Shoppe for those who donated 20 or more hours in 2014. Norman Lawhorn received an engraved plaque of special recognition as CHEO’s Volunteer of the Year. Volunteers are the heartbeat of CHEO. They help at monthly educational program meetings, distribute program flyers and holistic health resource directories throughout the year, arrange special events like movie nights, staff the booth at The Healthy Living Expo, organize special projects and perform all the other many little details that make the organization run smoothly. Honorees include Debbie Ashton, Steve Barbour, Sandy Barker, Kathy Beckett, George Bruss, Mary Beth Bruss, MaryAnn Collins, Jacqueline Culp, Bob Eklund, Robin Galick, Phillis Gardino, Kevin Haney, Terry Hult, Ed Koziara, Jim Lumpkins, Renee Mathies, Teresa McKee, Kathy McMilin, Phil Minch, Bette Purvis, Tricia Ritter, Barbara Rose, Hugo Schielke, Emily Ward, Charles Norman Lawhorn West, and Sue Wickstrom. CHEO is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is increasing awareness and knowledge about complementary and holistic wellness options in Knoxville area communities. Visit www.cheoknox.org to see photos of our volunteers, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, join as a practitioner or supporting member, or to become a volunteer. Email admin@cheoknox.org for additional information. See resource guide listing, page 29.

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Knoxville Company Reduces Styrofoam Waste Stream

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t’s a “win-win-win relationship,” says Gina Kelly, the managing owner of Hidden Gems Recycling, LLC. The UT graduate and hometown entrepreneur has come up with a way to keep Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)—better known as Styrofoam—out of East Tennessee’s landfills. While no one knows how much EPS ends up in landfills, Americans use a lot of it, Kelly says. In 1994, the EPA estimated our annual use at 2.7 million tons a year, with predicted annual increases of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. But there have been large leaps in EPS recycling technology over the past decade, she says. “There are now processes in place where we can densify the product and ship it to companies who can reuse it without having to put more demand on oil reserves.” Hidden Gems Recycling can recycle non-food-grade EPS (number 6 recycle symbol), and in October it began offering its services to East Tennessee businesses. “Our company has a positive impact on their bottom lines,” Kelly says. “Since they can schedule pickups or drop off their EPS at our warehouse, that volume of waste no longer exists, which results in fewer garbage truck pickups. Fewer trash hauls means lower overhead.” Once she gets a solid footing in the local business community, Kelly plans to expand her impact on the residential waste stream by building relationships with local municipal convenience centers and the general public. “We encourage everyone, regardless of business size or homeowner need, to call or email us so we can come up with the best solution for recycling their Styrofoam,” she says. Hidden Gems Recycling’s warehouse is located at 2810 Hoitt Ave., Knoxville, just a few blocks from the I-40 Cherry Street exit. EPS in clear bags can be dropped off on Mondays and Fridays (call 865-7421151 or email info@hiddengemrecycling. com for drop-off times). Call to schedule pickups Tuesday through Thursday. Federal holidays are observed. See resource guide listing, page 30.

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New Advent Focus for Unity Transformation

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uring the Advent weeks before Christmas, Unity Transformation’s Sunday lessons will focus on the classic Unity book The Trip to Bethlehem by Hypatia Hasbrouck. “Unity teaches that everyone is a spiritual being,” says Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. “It also teaches that everyone has an indwelling divinity that it refers to as ‘the Christ within.’ As a positive path for spiritual living, Unity invites individuals to delve more deeply into the experience of the indwelling Christ. The depth of this inner contact is a precious gift of this season.” During the holiday season of Christmas and New Year, Unity traditionally observes three special services. Unity Transformation will celebrate both its Christmas Eve service (6 p.m.) and its New Year’s Eve “Burning Bowl” service (7 p.m.) at Shanti Yoga Haven at 12 Forest Court in Knoxville. Unity will celebrate its “White Stone” service on January 4 at 10:55 a.m. at its new location, Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, directly across the street from Books-A-Million. Unity Transformation, which is branded through Unity Worldwide Ministries, meets every Sunday at 10:55 a.m. at Open Chord. Unity is known for its inspirational magazine Daily Word (DailyWord.com) and for its 24/7 prayer ministry Silent Unity (1-800-NOW-PRAY or SilentUnity.org), which has been in nonstop prayer since 1890. For more information, call Gilbreath at 865-809-5207 or visit UnityTransformation.org. See ad, page 17.

Flautist, Trance Guitarist Team on Harmonic Way

hen Dean Evenson, owner of music label Soundings of the Planet, first heard trance guitarist Scott Huckabay perform 20 years ago, he knew Huckabay needed to record music for the label. In the years since, the two have worked together on a number of top-selling albums, and they continue that collaboration with the recent release of Harmonic Way. Evenson, an award-winning flautist and a pioneer in sound healing, produces “earth music” designed to support people in their quest for health and inner peace. On Harmonic Way, Evenson again teams with Huckabay to touch on the soul of musical healing. “Harmonics are a key to healing with sound,” Evenson says, “and Scott is a true master of guitar harmonics. He creates pure, bell-like sounds by gently tapping the strings on the neck of his guitar in a perfect ratio.” Evenson says the album’s harmonics and innovative guitar effects resonate with the vibrating frequencies of the Tibetan singing bowls he plays with his wife, Dudley Evenson. (She performs on flute, harp and keyboards, as well.) The album also features exotic viola stylings by Soundings’ longtime recording engineer, Phil Heaven. “The result is an interplay of harmony and bliss,” Evenson says, “the perfect soundscape for a massage, yoga session or romantic date.” For deeper relaxation and to enhance brainwave synchronization, Alpha frequencies and the Earth Resonance Frequency of 7.83 hertz are included under the mix. Evenson also adds his signature field recordings of subtle natural sounds. L to R: Dudley Evenson, Dean Evenson, Scott Huckabay, Phil Heaven

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

Bamboo Bamboozle ‘Green’ Clothing Made with Toxic Chemicals

Bamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufacturing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legitimate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing. As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals. While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.” This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source. Source: Tinyurl.com/Organic BambooFraud

Bye-Bye Birdie

230 Avian Species on the National Watch List

Youth Activists

World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates. Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers. The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all. Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem.

Scientists from 23 organizations, including the federal government, universities and conservation groups, have spent years on the State of the Birds Study, looking at 230 species of birds from different habitats compiling its watch list. Peter Marra, a migratory bird specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., attributes the population drops of the birds in the most trouble to disappearing habitat or reduced range. Some coastal birds are doing better, and previously endangered wetland birds are recovering due to laws that are protecting them. Marra says, “These populations come back when we create the habitat. The report emphasizes that it’s better to focus on birds that aren’t yet in decline and keep them that way.” Ken Rosenberg, a bird biologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and an author of the report, says that hunters, as well as conservationists, deserve credit for preserving ducks. He acknowledges, “We’ve put a tremendous amount of resources and money into wetland and waterfowl conservation because of the hunters that contribute financially.” But lots of songbirds are in trouble, and Florida, where bird habitat is disappearing fast, is a crucial stopover for migrating birds. It’s the kind of place that birds both common and endangered urgently need to survive. Source: National Public Radio

Feeding Hope

Recognizing Restaurants that Support the Homeless Food Recovery Certified is a new program that rewards restaurants that donate their extra food to those in need with a sticker on their front door. It’s a project of The Food Recovery Network, a national system of college students that takes cafeteria leftovers to homeless people. Founder Ben Simon started the group in 2011 at the University of Maryland, and the network has saved more than 320,000 pounds of food from the dump in its first three years. If a restaurant donates unsold food to the hungry at least once a month, it can apply for the certification. Then Food Recovery Certified verifies with local nonprofits that the donations actually occur before awarding its approval. Simon states, “Every food business should be donating its extra food.” For more information, visit FoodRecoveryCertified.org.

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Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions

Duke University study published in the British Journal of Nutrition this summer found that calcium supplements taken by elderly persons may increase the risk of brain lesions that are identified as hyperintensities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The researchers studied 227 adults over the age of 60. The patients were assessed for supplemental calcium intake and received brain scans via MRI. Those taking calcium supplements had more lesions of a volume typically associated with hypertension. They noted no dose-dependent relationship between lesion size and the amount of calcium being supplemented. The scientists commented that other studies have found calcium supplementation also associated with greater risk of artery disease. Hyperintensities are observed in normal aging, plus several neurological, psychiatric and autoimmune disorders that affect the brain. They constitute damage to brain tissue caused by restricted blood flow and have been linked to mild cognitive deficits and disturbances.

Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Lovastatin in Trial

hinese researchers recently discovered that two herbal extracts may treat atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, as well as or more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug Lovastatin. Sixty-four patients with atherosclerosis of the carotid artery were studied. For six months, half the patients received 20 milligrams of Lovastatin per day, while the other half took an herbal extract combination of Japanese knotweed and hawthorn. After six months, tests showed artery plaque thickness and inflammation were significantly lessened among both groups. However, the herbal extract-treated group showed a greater reduction of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, a marker of risk for cardiovascular disease. Relatively high levels of hs-CRP in otherwise healthy individuals are predictive of heart health crises even when cholesterol levels are within an acceptable range. People with lower values have less of a risk.

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Cell Phones and Router Microwaves Stress Plants

vidence of the effects of wireless technologies on human health continues to be controversial, with agreement on results remaining elusive. Now a new study published in the Journal of Plant Physiology found that humangenerated microwave pollution can potentially be stressful to plants. Researchers from Romaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Estonian University of Life Sciences tested three common garden plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;parsley, celery and dill weed. They exposed each to the types of microwave radiation equivalent to those produced by cell phones and wireless routers. Then these radiation-exposed plants were compared with identical plants not exposed to the radiation. The scientists noted that the irradiated plants had thinner cell walls; smaller chloroplasts (cellular sites of photosynthesis); smaller cell mitochondria (centers of energy production); and greater emission of volatile compounds, particularly monoterpenes and green leaf volatiles, which are protective, life-promoting components of the plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; essential oils. The effects were stronger for the type of radiation produced by wireless routers. While essential oil production overall was increased by the frequency of the microwaves produced by cell phones, it was decreased by the frequency emitted by the routers.

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Healthy Living Expo Has It All

electronic programs to share with all he Healthy Living Expo—the largemployees, she says. est health, fitness, nutrition and green-living event in the Knoxville area—will return to the Knoxville Get Fit and Healthy Convention Center January 23-24, and From natural health products and serit is free to those who get tickets before vices to a variety of fitness companies, the doors open. “This year the expo ofexpo visitors will find a plethora of new fers visitors several new ways to get fit, a ways to get fit and healthy, Ray says. variety of fun demonstrations and many The Natural Health Pavilion, sponfabulous deals,” says event organizer sored by Natural Awakenings magazine, Karen Ray. will showcase products and services that Expo hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on have a natural health aspect. “Everything Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. from household products and nutritional Some of the features of the 2015 expo supplements to local green suppliers can will be the Natural Awakenings Natube found in this pavilion, which proral Health Pavilion, the Chiropractic motes a healthy mind, body and planet,” Care Pavilion, various important health Ray says. checks, healthy food sampling booths She says the Chiropractic Care and more than130 companies exhibiting Pavilion is in keeping with the expo’s wellness products and services. Hunmission of promoting a natural approach dreds of prizes will be given away both to wellness. days. “Three top chiropractic health Employee Wellness Opportunity professionals will host this section with Ray says Cigna Healthcare will take the information about whole-body wellness lead in promoting employee wellness by using natural-health solutions,” she says. sponsoring expo tickets for any company “We purposely choose doctors from that registers at TheHealthyLivingExpo. different locations in the Knoxville area, com. “Whether you have a handful of so that all expo visitors can have easy employees or are one of the largest emaccess to their chiropractic services.” ployers in our region, registration only This year’s hosts will takes a few minutes John Edwards, The expo is the largest of be online,” she says. DC, with Cornerstone Once a comits kind in the Knoxville Chiropractic; Scott pany has registered Cortley, DC, with online, it can offer area, and it’s free to Cortley Chiropractic; free expo tickets to its Michael Sulack, those who get tickets and employees and their DC, with Sulack families and access before the doors open. Chiropractic.

Because outdoor recreation—taking walks and hikes or visiting local parks—is a big part of healthy living, the City of Knoxville will sponsor an area where visitors can find out about the green spaces available for public use. A number of organizations and businesses will also be offering information and products that can be used for outdoor family fun. On the Eat Right stage, Knoxville’s Chef Walter and other nutrition experts will prepare great-tasting, healthy dishes and share samples with visitors, Ray says. After each segment, prizes will be drawn for those attending. “In addition to the stage presentations, numerous exhibitors will offer samples of healthy products,” she says. The Eat Right stage will also feature the Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, which will demonstrate new ways to get active. “These demonstrations are exciting to watch,” Ray says. “Visitors are welcome to participate, as the activities are created for people of all ages. Music fills the area for two days.” Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the expo’s free health checks. More than a dozen tests, including allergy screenings, blood pressure readings, and many other simple tests, will be available for no charge. See the list of tests at TheHealthyLivingExpo.com (click on the Health Check tab).

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Prizes are always a popular part of the Healthy Living Expo, Ray says. “Exhibitors, stage presenters and the expo itself give hundreds of prizes away,” she says. “While there is no guarantee you’ll win a prize, it certainly adds to the fun.” Free tickets to the expo will be available in the January issue of Natural Awakenings. “We encourage readers to make unlimited copies and share them with everyone they want to live a healthier life,” Ray says. Tickets will be $10 at the door. For more information, visit TheHealthy LivingExpo.com. See ad page 31.

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OASIS Institute Twenty Years of Attitudinal Healing

hat is an oasis? “I like to think of it as a place where weary travelers stop to rest and be refreshed,” says Stephen Anthony, executive director of OASIS Institute: A Center for Attitudinal Healing. He says his mission, and that of the other leaders and members of the OASIS community, is to provide such an environment in Knoxville. That mission—and OASIS—will turn 20 years old next April.

History of Healing

OASIS Institute was formed as a nonprofit corporation in February 1995 by Richard and Buffy James. Richard had been inspired by the work of Dr. Jerry Jampolsky, a founder of the first Center for Attitudinal Healing in California. “Dr. Jampolsky was a psychiatrist practicing in the San Francisco area in 1975, when he was introduced to the teachings of A Course in Miracles by his friend Judith Skutch, the book’s publisher,” Anthony says. “Jampolsky later wrote that, in his view, A Course in Miracles was a form of spiritual psy-

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chotherapy.” The Center for Attitudinal Healing developed a self-help supportgroup process with 12 principles inspired by the teachings in the book (ACIM), which was written by Helen Schucman. The original supporters and volunteers of OASIS Institute in Knoxville were members of Richard James’ ACIM study group, Anthony says. They formed the organization in April 1995, rented a storefront office in Homberg Court in June 1995, and after six months of training and orientation, began providing attitudinal healing support groups in January 1996.

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“Attitudinal healing is a philosophy based on the belief that it is not people or conditions outside ourselves that cause us to be upset—that we’re not victims of the world we see,” Anthony explains. “Rather, our perceptions, beliefs and attitudes are the source of our conflict, pain and unhappiness. We are not only responsible for our own thoughts; we are responsible for the

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feelings we experience. By exploring these feelings, we can eventually heal them.” Attitudinal healing defines health as “inner peace” and healing as “letting go of fear,” he says. The goal of an attitudinal healing group is inner peace. The founding members of OASIS were grounded in the philosophy of ACIM (also known as “the Course”), which has served as a lodestar to the board of directors, Anthony says. It is always available to inform the board’s day-to-day decisions and shape the services provided to the members of the OASIS community. “My wife Susan and I have been students of ACIM for 23 years,” he says. “For us, and for many friends and fellow students, the Course has become our spiritual guide, and its teachings have helped us heal our perception of the world and its purpose. Over the years, OASIS board members, attitudinal healing group facilitators and other teachers have volunteered to serve the community by creating a spiritual center where the mission is to join with others in a safe physical and emotional environment that can facilitate the wellbeing of people of all backgrounds.”

Ecumenical Outreach

Even though they are devoted students of ACIM, Anthony and other board

Attitudinal healing defines health as “inner peace” and healing as “letting go of fear.”

members realize that, as with all spiritual paths, it’s not for everyone. “The leadership of OASIS decided early in our history that as part of our intention to be truly helpful, we should open the center to other forms of expression,” he says. Some of the groups who have met at OASIS (in addition to the attitudinal healing groups and ACIM groups) include the OMA group; Smoky Mountain Women of Wisdom; Explore Life’s Journey; David White’s “A Meaningful Life” seminars; Peter Calhoun’s and Astrid Ganz’s shamanic workshops; various energy healing workshops and demonstrations; the Knoxville Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group; and, most recently, the Manifesting Group. Anthony says OASIS has established a rich tradition in Knoxville. An activity that the community has hosted for years is Cinema OASIS, which combines a potluck supper and an inspirational movie. That tradition is also reflected in

day morning at OASIS since January 1998. And Diana DePugh Bradley, a licensed clinical social worker, has provided professional counseling services to individuals, couples and families at the OASIS office for more than 10 years.” For Stephen and Susan Anthony, being part of the OASIS community for more than 19 years has been “the most gratifying experience of our lives,” Stephen Anthony says. “Every being who has come here to participate in the learning and teaching, and in the service and support, has contributed in their own unique way to help fulfill our mission.”

the service of its longtime members. “Two of our founding board members are examples of exemplary service,” Anthony says. “Bob Childers, a retired UT physics professor, has lectured on the teachings of ACIM each Sun-

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hen clients walk into New York City’s Swing Salon, they may be surprised by what they don’t smell—the range of chemicals usually wafting around hair salons. That’s because the owners have decided to use only natural and organic products. While many people may assume that all salon hair and body treatments are regulated and safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no authority to require companies to test cosmetic products for safety, due to loopholes in the Toxic Substances Control Act. So, people are being exposed to dangerous toxins through salon products like nail polish, hair color processors and hair straighteners. Be aware that while labels of

over-the-counter body care products are required by law to list ingredients, with the exception of the chemical soup often hidden under the term “fragrance”, the loophole for salon products is large. Jamie Silberberger, with the Women’s Voices for the Earth’s National Healthy Nail & Beauty Salon Alliance, reports, “Products sold for professional use in spas and salons are not required to be labeled with ingredients.” Fortunately, healthy alternatives are available, either by patronizing a green salon or using natural beauty treatments at home.

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expose customers and salon workers to toxic fumes even months after application. It’s among the conventional straightening products that contain formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen. “Exposure to formaldehyde doesn’t end with the treatment—the fumes are reactivated every time heat is applied to the hair,” says Jennifer Arce, a San Diego, California, salon worker who became sick after applying a single Brazilian Blowout treatment. “So, when a client who’s had a Brazilian Blowout done elsewhere comes into the salon to get a haircut or color and has her hair blow-dried, flat-ironed, curled or processed under the hood dryer, the fumes that come out of her hair make me and several of my coworkers sick all over again.” Solution: Avoid chemical hairstraightening treatments. Sign on to the Women’s Voice for the Earth letter campaign petitioning the FDA to remove Brazilian Blowout from U.S. shelves by visiting Tinyurl.com/BanBrazilianBlowout.

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About two-thirds of conventional hair dyes in the U.S. contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a chemical banned for use in such products in Germany, France and Sweden. Exposure to PPD can cause allergic reactions ranging from skin irritation to death by anaphylactic shock, which happened to a teenager in 2010. When Spain’s University of Santiago de Compostela researchers conducted a metastudy examining the risk of cancer among hairdressers and related workers, all reported that employees had a higher risk of cancer than the general population. Hair extensions also warrant at-

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tention. Many adhesives used on extensions may contain 1,4 dioxane, listed as a probable carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and styrene, a neurotoxin and suspected endocrine disruptor. Solution: Look for a clean, green salon that uses natural hair color treatments free from synthetic chemicals, ammonia or PPD. Individuals can also order nontoxic organic color kits direct from EcoColors.net.

as low in toxicity as possible. For example, a large network of independently owned “concept salons” across America are connected with the Aveda Corporation (Aveda. com), a national leader in developing hair and body products that are free from the most dangerous ingredients. More than 90 percent of Aveda’s essential oils and 89 percent of its raw herbal ingredients are certified organic.

Also look for members of the Green Spa Network, a nationwide coalition of spas that pledge to be energy efficient and sustainable in all of their practices (GreenSpaNetwork.org). If a green salon hasn’t yet arrived locally, bring nontoxic products for appointments and ask the stylist to use them. Visit the Skin Deep Database at ewg.org/skindeep to find the least-toxic products for at-home use. Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a freelance writer in Tucson, Arizona.

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When getting a manicure or pedicure, beware of the toxic trio of dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene. Used to help nail products hold color, they’re linked to reproductive and development problems, plus dizziness and eye and lung irritation, according to the Environmental Working Group. Facing pressure from consumer groups and salon workers, some polish companies are now producing so-called “nontoxic” nail polish, although their labels aren’t verifiable. California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control recently tested 25 nail polishes sold to salons, 12 of which claimed to be toluenefree, including seven said to be free of the toxic trio. The researchers found toluene in 10 of those, and one or more of the three ingredients in five out of the seven. Solution: Customers should bring their own safe nail polish and only patronize well-ventilated salons.

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Celebrate the Winter Holidays Like a Pagan by Bob Hess

s the daily a warm fire, enjoysunshine ing the preserved waned and harvest with loved the shortest day of ones, makes for a the year approached, perfect winter celthe ancients would ebration. honor the gods of In Pittsburgh, agriculture and for example, friends light with a festival celebrate Polish to entice the return Wigilia, which is a of their beloved meatless Christmas sun and welcome Eve vigil supper. prosperity and abunMushroom soup dance in the coming (see sidebar) is year. Pagans would served along with decorate their homes pierogies, sauerkraut with evergreens and and other traditional mistletoe to guard foods. the life essences of The Interthe plants, and they net is full of these If you don’t like to think traditional recipes, would light extra candles during that of yourself as a pagan, which I have found darkest time of the very helpful, since year in an attempt to don’t worry—this tradition over the years more bring back the sun. lives on as a Christmas and more friends Most important, and family with friends and family alternative diets join Eve meatless meal. would celebrate with us for the holidays. food, drink, dance and merriment. At the Whether they are pagan, Christian or center of the feast were bloodless offerJewish, or their diets are vegan, vegetarings: honey, olive oil, mushrooms, spiced ian, gluten-free or all-organic, I always wine, cheese, fruits, and breads and try to make my guests feel cherished and cakes baked from the fruits of the field. It included by providing delicious food that was a veritable vegetarian feast. they can enjoy without straying from their If you don’t like to think of yourself normal lifestyles. as a pagan, don’t worry—this tradition I’ve found that mushrooms are a perlives on as a Christmas Eve meatless fect staple for just that reason. They are meal, which is standard in the Catholic special enough to serve for the holidays and Russian Orthodox Churches and and also provide a healthy and delicious other religions. source of protein for alternative dieters These traditions are still alive and and omnivores alike. well in many countries, harkening back to a simpler time when families would Bob Hess is the owner of Everything gather harvest from field and forest espeMushrooms, 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville. cially for a winter feast. Fruits, vegetables For more mushroom recipes, contact the and fungi would be carefully strung to store at 865-329-7566 or Info@Everydry, or fermented and tucked away for the thingMushrooms.com, or visit Everythingwinter fete. A cold winter’s day spent by Mushrooms.com. See ad Outside Back.

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Directions Place dried mushrooms in a large, glass measuring bowl. Add cold water to 8 cups total. Soak for 4 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Strain mushrooms and reserve liquid. Roughly chop mushrooms into ½- to 1-inch pieces. Sauté diced onions and carrots until onions are translucent. Add garlic, stock, mushrooms, bay leaves, parsley and reserved mushroom liquid (being sure not to include any grit that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl). Cover and simmer soup until the vegetables are tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add sauerkraut and bring soup to a boil. Add rice and bring soup back to a full boil for 1 minute, then turn down and simmer for another 10 minutes until rice is cooked al dente. Remove from heat, stir in half-andhalf and season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves and parsley sprigs and serve.

Berkley, California, YMCA volunteers teach classes like mindful meditation or restorative yoga, work the front desk, read to preschoolers and do fundraising.

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olunteering provides rewarding satisfaction and progress for adults and children alike. Seniors stay involved and parents work alongside kids to experience the value of helping others. Local places of worship often maintain a list of opportunities to serve a community through helping and healing ministries and special projects. The Red Cross is best known for supplying aid in emergency situations, but many needs are year-round (RedCross.org). A call to city hall can steer willing participants to the right local organization. Here are other examples from around the country to spark love-inspired ideas.

People

Homeless dogs in shelters learn leash manners while participating in the Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound program at South Carolina’s Aiken County Animal Shelter. Leashes and treats are supplied to encourage volunteers to walk dogs at least once a week. It’s healthy exercise for both dogs and humans. To calculate the calorie burn, visit Tinyurl.com/WalkOffCalories. Shelter cats need socialization, too. Visits that include playtime and gentle petting make them more adoptable.

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Meals on Wheels does much more than deliver lunches to those in need (mowaa. org). In Austin, Texas, the Healthy Options Program for the Elderly program brings a bag of groceries monthly to clients most nutritionally at risk, plus Groceries to Go volunteers shop for or with clients every two weeks. Minor safety-related home repairs are provided through the Handy Wheels project. In Seattle, community helpers paint classrooms, install new playground equipment and donate books and supplies at the city’s public schools.

New York Cares has family projects available with no minimum age requirement (NYCares.org). Either on an ongoing or a one-day basis, volunteers improve parks, plant community gardens and refresh public spaces. Trails require refurbishing after bad weather. Streams and waterways need a good cleanup after floods. Check with the park ranger for more information. With a little research, volunteers can find the right activity, whatever their location, interest, age or abilities. Another good place to start is VolunteerMatch.org, which is easy to search by zip code and personal interests. A perfect opportunity to help others awaits.

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Hymn to Living in Silence by Robert Rabbin

here’s one truth, and Celebrate the pens as we surrender it is silence. All truths everything to silence. dawn of the We must give away our come from, exist as and return to silence. winter solstice inventory of unreleased thoughts and cherished Silence is behind every on December 21 beliefs, undigested experiholy thought, word and act. All holiness is silent. in nature and ences and dogma, disappointments, fears, worries, This is what all sages in silence. know and say: Enter silence resentments and sorrows; even personal desires and and we leave behind the rubble of self and no-self, time and joys. If it’s difficult to do: throw it away, death. Enter silence and we see the fling it off, kick it out. Just don’t let it world that God created; that we are the created. God, the world and being are stay. We must empty our storehouses of one. Life is suddenly real—beautiful and past, present and future, and then burn perfect in each curve and angle. them down so that nothing can ever This awakening into truth hapaccumulate again.

Now give more. Let go of ego, will and humility, ignorance and knowledge, the body and its faculties. Surrender what is and is not yourself. Give away meaning, purpose and happiness, even precious life itself. Nothing can remain. Then, by letting everything go the second it occurs, we return to clarity, freedom and eternal openness. We live in silence. For it is in silence that God is working, playing and loving. In silence, we become perfectly one with that divine working, playing and loving. When absolutely all has been given up and only emptiness remains, even then, take one more step towards silence. Give away the emptiness. Hold back nothing. Even the giver is given away. In silence, we transform and are reborn. We become real with more joy, pleasure, peace and contentment than we ever hoped for. Our highest purpose is fulfilled, our greatest longing is realized in ways we know not. In becoming nothing, we become everything. We need nothing, and thus have everything. With nothing to protect, only peace remains. It cannot be controlled or fathomed, only lived. We love this about the holy ones, the sages. No one knows how it happens, only that it does. In silence, we are moved by what moves all else without knowing how, why or when. This is freedom, love and truth. Robert Rabbin is a self-awareness teacher and author. Connect at RobertRabbin.com.

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impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar. Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation. “Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

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he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast. Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.

Pause

Hunger, the body’s fuel gauge, manifests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?” May suggests practicing FEASTing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or

feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and then accept them without judgment. Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.

Savor

Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and

“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged alongside favorite photos and stories.

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Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition. Evans remarks, “This is a wonderful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”

HEALTHY HOLIDAY TOPPERS Creating a repertoire of delicious wintery foods can help evoke health, mindfulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises approaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shopping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experience. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.” Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.

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Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line the sides and base of a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper. Combine the dried fruit, spices, vanilla, orange zest and juice, olive oil and eggs. Mix in the almond flour and walnuts, then spoon the batter into the baking tin. Bake for an hour-and-a-half. Insert a skewer or toothpick to see if it comes out moist, but clean; if not, bake for up to 30 minutes more. (Cover the top if necessary to prevent over-browning.)

Give

Boxing Day offers something far more meaningful to celebrate than postholiday sales. Originating as a tradition that thrived during the 19th century, “December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.” Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity.

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21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return. Eating warm foods provides physical comfort and eating seasonally and locally connects us to the Earth, observes May. Sync body and spirit with the season by stewing root vegetables, baking breads, sipping hot cider and tea, and nibbling on nuts and dried fruits. “The repetition of predictable foods is reassuring,” remarks Evans, and it celebrates nature’s transitions.

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A Revitalizing Ritual for the New Year Start the new year with a tabula rasa (clean slate) by hosting a New Year’s Eve Good Riddance Tea Party. Gather family and friends over warm ginger tea, spiced apple cider, hot chocolate and festive finger foods. Guests write down on slips of paper any mistakes, disappointments, regrets, hurts or failings they wish to be forgiven or forgotten. One by one, put them into a crackling fireplace or bonfire to symbolize surrendering of the past. “This ties the heart strings in a comforting bow,” comments author Sarah Ban Breathnach. Then, inscribe fresh intentions for the year to come and tuck them away in a special place. “This is the most mystical part, because so many prayers get answered,” Ban Breathnach says. Lastly, toast the new year with optimism and joy.

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have pets sleeping on the bed with them. Plus, 53 percent said their sleep was disrupted to some extent every night. Twenty-one percent and 7 percent of their dogs and cats, respectively, snored. Yet, a British study of 420 UK cat owners conducted by the nonprofit Cats Protection revealed that 44 percent of respondents (including 51 percent of women polled) said they enjoyed a better night’s sleep with a cat in bed with them than with a human companion. Benefits listed included an absence of snoring, more space on the bed and soothing purrs. “The advantages of letting your pet share your bed include companionship, warmth and a sense of security,” advises Mahaney. Among the drawbacks, he notes lack of space for people to sleep, interruption of normal sleep patterns and the pet’s confusion about its expected place to sleep.

Nip Problems in the Bud

To break a pet of a bed-sleeping habit, Mahaney recommends applying persistence, consistency and the following tips:

A pet’s companionship can reduce levels of stress hormones while enabling people to deal with their emotions and stressful situations. ~ American Heart Association journal, Hypertension n Establish a separate area or bed for the pet to sleep. A cat or dog bed can be as simple as a clean, soft blanket placed nearby. n Use positive reinforcement techniques. Offer a tiny training treat, “gooddog” clicker noise or praise when the animal is comfortably resting in its own bed, to reinforce this desirable behavior. n Immediately address any territorial aggression when co-sleeping with a pet, such as growling or nipping. First, authoritatively say, “No!” Then put the pet on the floor or into its own bed and give the command to sit and stay.

n If problematic behavior persists, seek consultation with a veterinary behavior specialist.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

If a family member decides to share a bed with a pet, Mahaney offers the following recommendations: n Let it sleep on top of the covers, instead of under them. n Be aware of the need to remove environmental debris, including fecal material, on its coat before bedtime. n Give the dog an opportunity to void itself within a reasonable timeframe before going to sleep. A typical healthy dog should not have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate or defecate. n Allow a cat the opportunity to exit the bedroom throughout the night to play, eat, drink and use the litter box. Cats are nocturnal animals and are more likely to be active during lights out. Erik J. Martin regularly contributes to WebVet.com, from which this was adapted.

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Singing the World Awake by Tom Kenyon Article adapted from the film, Song of the New Earth

hen I was a Music and sound alchemy and Tibetan Buddhism. I was practicing youngster, I are the language every meditation from evclearly remember reading a book, The and architecture ery tradition, sometimes for five hours a day. Without Boy Who Sang to the of the cosmos. realizing it, I was changing World, although I later my neurophysiology. learned it doesn’t exist. Brain research shows that when I read it in some other realm of conwe experience pure sound without lansciousness and that’s what I became. guage, the right side of the brain lights I sang to the world, sun, moon, up like a Christmas tree. I’d worked stars and all life. I sang in church and in brain research for about 13 years choirs and later took up guitar and when, while meditating, I received new piano. One day, a visitor to our house said, “You’re going to heal many people information about brain geometry that I recognized as the geometry of conin this world with that voice.” sciousness in its relationship to sound When I attended the University of North Carolina, I discovered that neuro- and emotion. I understood that if I taught this to physiology could be used as a language others, I would observe rapid change to explain mystical experiences. The and improvement in brain function whole time I was engaged in scientific and creativity, which took place when training, I was also going deeper into I conducted beta testing at three sites. the mysticism of the East, the yoga One day, I was in California doing a of India, Taoism of China, Egyptian

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workshop when these sounds just came through me. That’s what spawned my current sound work. I become like a tuning fork to the information that is coming to me. In shamanism, this is called being the hollow reed. I step out of the way. In terms of brain frequencies, I go into an alpha state, in which I can attend to what I need to do vocally, but for that moment surrender my voice to the energy. When I work shamanically with drums, animal spirits come through my voice, as do beings from other traditions. I feel like a doorway, or a chauffeur looking in the back seat to see who I’m driving. I live in two diametrically opposed worlds. I’m logical in how I look at things and am fascinated by brain neurology. Then there’s this other side that’s off the charts. I never know when the whales are going to appear. As I operate in an altered state, I can see humpbacks psychically approaching until one of them enters my energy field. Subjectively, I become as large as a whale, at the same time I’m aware of my physical body. I have dual realities, and then the whale sounds emanate through me. In a visionary experience on my 40th birthday, the question arose, “Will you sing the song of the new Earth?” I believe that we’re not going to survive much longer as a species if we don’t change how we are living, and that’s what my work is about. Many people are having spiritual emergences, yet we don’t, as a culture, have a place to harness its potential. What I do with groups is a type of sound healing, working collectively with the energy of a large gathering. Each person responds in ways unique to them, breathing into some inner emotion and making a sound that matches how it feels inside. Something happens with people that attend these events. It’s about the transformation and beauty of being able to step into the unknown to commune with a knowledge and intelligence that’ll sing through my voice. Together, we’ll see what will come forward. A major message I’ve received is

Sound opens consciousness. If consciousness is higher, life on Earth will change.

calendarofevents NOTE: All Calendar events must be received by December 10 (for the January issue) and adhere to our guidelines. Email KnoxvilleNA@epbfi.com for guidelines and to submit entries. season. This is a time of fellowship, when friends come together and new friends are made. Crystal Peace Center, 205 Court. St., Maryville, TN. Info: 865-200-9582 or crystal.peace@aol.com.

that if we are to survive, we must raise the feminine out of the ashes created by millennia of cultural traditions and have the male and female meet together, not one above the other, but in equality, and with that union, create a new world. The boy who sang to the world has grown up to sing a space that allows people to create their hopes and dreams into existence. Psychologist and musician Tom Kenyon is trained in Ericksonian medical hypnosis and whole brain learning. His 25 years of practicing psychotherapy led to the formation of Acoustic Brain Research to scientifically study neuropsychology and psychoacoustics. He teaches Tibetan Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Egyptian high alchemy and esoteric Christianity. He has authored Brain States, many CDs and the new documentary about his journey, Song of the New Earth (SongOfTheNewEarth.com).

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true friend who never betrays.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 Fire Ceremony – 6:45-7:45pm. Ceremonial fire is perfect for insight, releasing and transmuting what no longer serves you. Center for Peace, 880 GravesDelozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace. us or Katy Koontz at 865-693-9845.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 “Drumming, Meditation and Channeling” – 7:30-9pm. Weekly gathering. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799.

Write to Grow – 6:45-9pm. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support Call – 4-5:15pm. Anne Merkel, PhD, shares information and solutions for people experiencing autoimmune disorders, to naturally address their condition and support healing. Notes and past month recordings provided with registration. Free. Register: http://is.gd/autoimmunegroup. Info: 1-877-262-2276.

Write Now – 12:30-3pm. Creative writing workshop following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11

Energy Therapy & EFT Practitioners’ Mastermind (Live Call) – 4-5:15pm. Join other health and wellness practitioners as Anne Merkel, PhD, leads powerful “Mastermind” sessions using energy therapy to enhance your life and practice. Monthly series of two live calls, Mastermind, notes and recordings, email support: $76. Register: http://is.gd/ PractitionerMastermind. Info: 1-877-262-2276.

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Write Now – 9-11:30pm. Creative writing workshop following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: judybingham.net or 865-660-4799.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Positional Release & Muscle Energy Technique – Dec 6-7, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours. $250 if paid by 11/24/14 or $300 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTn.com or 865-694-3144. Yule Moon Celebration – 2-6pm. Join us as we celebrate the Yule Moon, the beginning of the Yule

Astrology Class – 6:45-8:45 pm. See website for specific class topics. The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology. com or 865-719-2049. TN Massage Law and Practice Management: Documentation – 6-10pm. 2 CE hours each. At Massage Institute of Cleveland, Cleveland, TN. $40 for one if paid by 11/28/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 12/01/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT. Info: MassageWorksTn.com or 865-694-3144. Positional Release & Muscle Energy Technique: Upper Body – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. At Massage Institute of Cleveland, Cleveland, TN. $125 if paid by 12/01/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT. Info: MassageWorksTn.com or 865-694-3144. Sweat Lodge – 10:30am. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070. Holiday Shopping – Noon-6pm. Great prices on Native American items, jewelry, stones, rocks, crystals, books, pottery, etc. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.

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Christmas Eve Candle-Lighting Ceremony – 7pm. Holiday songs, food, gift giveaway, candle lighting. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 GravesDelozier Rd, Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace. us or 865-428-3070.

classifieds FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in established West Knoxville complementary/alternative wellness center with professional, peaceful environment. 12 x 14 room suited for massage therapy, energy work, acupuncture, similar therapies. Furnished or unfurnished. Full- or part-time. Monthly rate. Pamela Nine, 865531-9086 or PamelaNine.com. Therapy room available for rent part-time or full-time in West Knoxville Bearden area. Call Kathaleen Moriarty at 865-898-1499.

For Sale Comfort Craft table for sale: Model 800 with stool, bolsters, extra side-lying & sports/therapy bolsters, top shape #3, used, good condition, asking $2,700. List: $6,950. Shipping not available; must be picked up in Knoxville. See photo at MassageWorksTN. com. Charles West, 865-694-3144. SOMOTRON VIBROACOUSTIC THERAPY MAT, CARRYING CASE & CD COLLECTION SET – Full-body portable vibroacoustic mat and CDs for physical and auditory stimulation, relaxation, stress reduction therapies. View set at Somatron.com/mat. Retails $2,000+. Asking $1,400. Black. Excellent condition. Pamela Nine, 865-531-9086.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 TN Massage Law and Practice Management: Documentation – 6-10pm. 2 CE hours each. $40 for one if paid by 12/01/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 12/01/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTn.com or 865-694-3144.

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TN Massage Law Live Webinar – 7-9pm. 2 CE hours. $40 if paid by 12/01/14 or $50 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTn.com or 865-694-3144.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. Creative writing workshop following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799. Energy Therapy & EFT Practitioners’ Mastermind (Live Call) – 4-5:15pm. Join other health and wellness practitioners as Anne Merkel, PhD, leads powerful “Mastermind” sessions using energy therapy to enhance your life and practice. Monthly series of two live calls, Mastermind, notes and recordings, e-mail support: $76. Register: http://is.gd/ PractitionerMastermind. Info: 1-877-262-2276.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Write Now – 9-11:30pm. Creative writing workshop following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799.

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David Arms – 10am-11:30am. Topic: “Your Role in Your Spiritual Growth.” $25 fee. Healing sessions to follow, $50. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or Patti MacFee 865-250-1988.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Unity Transformation Christmas Eve Service – 6pm. Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@ gmail.com.

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New Year Vision Board Party – 1-4pm. Join Theresa Richardson and Charlaine Jones in this delightful exercise to manifest in 2015. Snacks and supplies provided, but you are welcome to bring any special pictures to add. $22. Preregistration required. Theresa Richardson, 428 East Scott Ave., Knoxville. Register: 865-705-2525. Info: TheresaRichardson.com.

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Acupressure for Stress – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. $125 if paid by 12/15/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTn.com or 865-694-3144. TN Massage Law and Practice Management: Documentation – 10am-2pm. 2 CE hours each. $40 for one if paid by12/17/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 12/17/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTn.com or 865-694-3144. New Year’s Eve Ceremony – 7pm. Live Music Mountain Laurel. Meditation. Refreshments. OASIS Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: OasisInstitute.org or 865-588-7707. Unity Traditional Burning Bowl - 7pm. Unity Transformation will celebrate the Burning Bowl ceremony where participants burn and release the old and prepare for the New Year. Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.

save the date SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 Unity White Stone Ceremony – 10:55am. Unity Transformation will host Unity’s traditional White Stone Ceremony at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Participants prayerfully receive their new “word” or “name” for the New Year with a White Stone to write on as a reminder for the coming year. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@ gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 Healthy Living Expo – Jan. 23, 9am-3pm; Jan. 24, 9am-4pm. Largest health, fitness, nutrition and green-living event in Knoxville area. Knoxville Convention Center. Free tickets in January issue of Natural Awakenings, or $10 at the door. Info: TheHealthyLivingExpo.com.

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bring your baby to socialize with other mothers. Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk. Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105

Unity Transformation – 10:55 a.m. at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, with Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. Join us each Sunday for music, meditation, Unity teachings and uplifting, positive fellowship. Arrive early to purchase coffee and bagels. Info: Unity Transformation.org.

Free 6-week session of beginning tai chi classes – 6-7:15pm. Delivers physical/mental benefits in as few moves as possible. Taught by certified instructors from Clear’s Tai Chi. Clear’s Silat & Street Kung Fu, 113 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: Richard Clear or Ben Sterling, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com.

Unity of Knoxville – 11am. A spirit-led community exploring all spiritual paths. 141 N. Martinwood Dr., Knoxville. Info: UnityChurchOfKnoxville.org. Youth of Unity (YOU) – 11am. Unity of Knoxville. Come and explore your spirituality with openminded teens. No judgment, lots of fun. Snacks provided. The Avenue,141 N. Martinwood Dr. Knoxville. Info: 865-679-0279. Eckankar Center Sunday events – 11am. First Sunday of month: worship service. Second Sunday: spiritual truths for personal growth discussion. Third Sunday: book discussion, Journey of Soul by Harold Klemp. Fourth Sunday: HU Sing. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd., Ste. 226, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org.

monday Introduction to Usui Reiki Ryoho – 6:30-8pm (every other week). $5. Learn the history/origin of Reiki and its Eastern and Western influences. Space limited; RSVP required. Info: Fleur-De-Luna.com/ calendar or Christina at info@fleurdeluna.com. Women’s Sacred Circle – 6:30-8pm. Every second and fourth Monday. Gather around the circle as women share, grow and support each other. Light refreshments available. $5 per class. Crystal Peace Center, 205 Court St., Maryville, TN. Info: 865-2009582 or crystal.peace@aol.com. Gentle Yoga Flow – 7-8pm. Every first and third Monday. Stretch and strengthen; perfect for beginners as well as more experienced yoga practitioners. Instructor Jill Hawn offers modifications to suit all levels ofexperience. $10 per class. Crystal Peace Center, 205 Court St., Maryville, TN. Info: 865200-9582 or crystal.peace@aol.com.

tuesday 8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon or 6-7:15pm. Delivers physical/mental benefits in as few moves as possible. Taught by certified instructors from Clear’s Tai Chi. Clear’s Silat & Street Kung Fu, 113 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. $69 for six weeks. Info: Richard Clear or Roland Jackson, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com. Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm. First class free, then $10 per session (half price if you bring a friend). Drop-ins welcome. Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville. Info: Susie Kaplar, 661-803-1526. Breastfeeding Support Circle – 6pm. Lactation consultant will discuss any breastfeeding problems or questions. Moms Café-style supportive place to

Drumming, Meditation & Channeling – 7:309pm. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 GravesDelozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace. us or 865-428-3070.

wednesday Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Belly Dancing at Bohemian Baby – 9:30am. Join DeLacey Ault for her new class offerings at Bohemian Baby Wednesday mornings at 9:30 or Thursday evenings at 6. One-month series $45 or single drop-in for $15 throughout January. 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Registration: 865-588-1105. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Creative writing workshop following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Energy Therapy & EFT Practitioners’ Mastermind (Live Call) – 4-5:15pm. First and third Wednesdays. Join other health & wellness Practitioners as Dr. Anne Merkel leads powerful Mastermind sessions using energy therapy to enhance your life & practice. Monthly series of two live calls, Mastermind, notes & recordings, email support: $76. Register: is.gd/PractitionerMastermind. Info: 1-877-262-2276.

thursday 8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon or 6-7:15pm. Delivers physical/mental benefits in as few moves as possible. Taught by certified instructors from Clear’s Tai Chi. Clear’s Silat & Street Kung Fu, 113 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. $69 for six weeks. Info: Richard Clear or Roland Jackson, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com. Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm. First class free, then $8 per session (half price if you bring a friend). Drop-ins welcome. Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville. Info: 661-803-1526 or susiekaplar@gmail.com. Free 6-week session of beginning tai chi classes – 6-7:15pm. Delivers physical/mental benefits in as few moves as possible. Taught by certified instructors from Clear’s Tai Chi. Clear’s Silat & Street Kung Fu, 113 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info:

friday Reiki gathering at Fleur de Luna – 7:30-9pm every other Friday. Experience the benefits of Reiki, a Japanese technique developed by Dr. Mikao Usui. Practitioners are encouraged and welcome. Offerings are appreciated. Info, including dates and location: Fleur-De-Luna.com.

saturday Intuitive Readings with Theresa Richardson – Explore your options and opportunities for growth and enlightenment. Readings address work, relationships, life purpose, how to align with your most positive future. Questions welcome. Call for appointment. Readings in person or by phone. 428 E. Scott Ave., Knoxville. Info: 865-705-2525 or TheresaRichardson.com.

weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine – Receive relationship, life-lesson, career and lifepurpose guidance and further your personal, professional and spiritual growth through professional intuitive counseling. By appointment at Nine Wellness Centre, 3113 Gose Cove Ln., Knoxville. Info and appointments: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@ msn.com, PamelaNine.com.

monthly Write to Grow – 6:45-9pm. Every second Tuesday. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Astrology Class – 6:45-8:45pm. Every second Thursday. See website for exact dates and class topics. The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049. Spiritual Apprenticeship Program – Advance your personal, professional and spiritual path; promote healing; develop inner awareness, intuitive and mediumship abilities through a one-on-one learning experience. Available for 3- and 6-month terms. Limited-time discount. Pamela Nine, Nine Wellness Centre. Info: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@msn. com, PamelaNine.com. Monthly meeting of Holistic Moms Network, Knoxville – 11am. Follow the natural path to parenting. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: Mary at 865-356-7987 or KnoxHMNLeadership@gmail.com Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support Call – 4-5:15pm. Second Wednesdays. Dr. Anne Merkel shares information and solutions for people experiencing autoimmune disorders, to naturally address their condition and support healing. Free. Notes and past month recordings provided when you register at is.gd/autoimmunegroup. Info: 1-877-262-2276.

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Massage and Skincare Allyson Harris, LMT, LE 318 Erin Dr. #5 Knoxville, TN 37919 TheRetreatLLC.MassageTherapy.com

LISA ROSS BIRTH & WOMEN’S CENTER 1925 Ailor Ave. • Knoxville, TN 865-524-4422 LisaRossCenter.org

Certified nurse-midwives in a nationally accredited freestanding birth center. Gynecology care, full-scope maternity and postpartum care with birth center, waterbirth and hospital delivery options. Complimentary services include breastfeeding support/lactation consultations, well-baby care and peer support.

Offering relaxation through Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and pregnancy massage. Skin care is fresh, healing and holistic. Wonderful for all skin types. Please visit website for full menu, gift certificates and appointments.

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Amanda Keller & Amber Keirn 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A1 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-474-1340 Info@HempMonkeysOnline.com

Charles West, LMT, TFH, MAT 318 Erin Dr. #5 • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-694-3144 MassageWorksTN.com Move better, feel better, live better. Bodywork for pain and stress relief since 1994. A c u p r e s s u r e , To u c h f o r Health® kinesiology, structural alignment, stress relief, relaxation, chair massage, cupping, Tai chi. Classes for LMTs, everyone.

Hemp Monkeys is an eclectic and unique shop that specializes in hemp and bamboo clothing, hemp oil soaps, lotions, handmade jewelry, Himalayan salt lamps, and Indonesian and Balinese décor and jewelry. See ad, page 15.

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LEA’S NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

Linda Lea, Natural Health Professional, RCR, CCA, HTSM 620 N. Campbell Station Rd. #23 Farragut, TN 37934 865-966-1509 LeasNHS.com Lea’s Natural Health Solutions offers e m o t i o n a l empowerment and spiritual maturity processes including The Emotion Code, designed to eliminate hidden emotional baggage and selfsabotaging beliefs and behaviors that prevent you from giving and receiving love freely. See ad, page 3.

Energy Healing ROCK AND PINE HEALING Rev. Carol Bodeau, PhD Maryville, TN 865-233-7402 RockAndPineHealing.com

Restoring wholeness and renewing harmony for body, heart, mind, spirit. Rev. Carol Bodeau is an experienced interfaith minister and healer offering spiritual guidance, intuitive counseling, Reiki and crystal healing, wilderness quests and rites of passage. See ad, page 21.

Energy Therapy ANNE MERKEL, PhD

Energy Psychology/Naturopathy 706-374-6460 877-262-2276 ArielaGroup.com MyEFTCoach.com Specializing in addressing autoimmune disorders and certifying health & wellness practitioners to adopt energy therapy modalities, Dr. Anne Merkel assists you by phone, in person, and via numerous online self-study packages, leading you to conscious transformation, wellness, release of trauma.

GREEN DRY CLEANERS CROWN CLEANERS

9409 Northshore Dr. • Knoxville, TN 37922 865-539-6040 6300 Kingston Pk. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-584-7464 CrownCleaners.com

Holistic Health Care CHEO of GREATER KNOXVILLE AREA Complementary Health Education Organization PO Box 22511 • Knoxville, TN 37933 423-884-6031 CheoKnox.org

More than 40 years as Knoxville’s premier dry cleaners. Traditional customer service meets state-of-the-art technology. Eco-friendly dry cleaning equipment and solutions produce superior results. Register online for free pickup/delivery of dry cleaning, laundry, alterations. See ad, page 21.

Health Foods & Nutrition EVERYTHING MUSHROOMS

1004 Sevier Ave. • Knoxville, TN 37920 865-329-7566 Info@EverythingMushrooms.com EverythingMushrooms.com Complete mushroom s u p p l y, g i f t s a n d r e s o u r c e c e n t e r. Gourmet mushroom foods, mushroom logs, books and much more. For workshops, check website or call for current schedule. See ad, page 32.

Discover your options for health using holistic and integrative approaches to wellness. Health fairs, free directory of services, and monthly educational programs 7 p.m. every first Monday (Knoxville) and fourth Wednesday (Loudon/Monroe). Details at CheoKnox.org.

CRYSTAL PEACE CENTER 205 Court St. Maryville, TN 37804 865-200-9582 crystal.peace@aol.com CrystalPeaceCenter.com

The Crystal Peace Center (CPC) offers a variety of alternative healing services, classes, pathways for progression, and tools of empowerment to support your spiritual and personal growth. Contact the CPC to schedule a wellness assessment/treatment. See ad, page 22.

GYPSY HANDS HEALING ARTS Sara Xochitl Griscom 707 N. Central St. Knoxville, TN 37917 865-522-5829 Info@GypsyHands.com GypsyHands.com

Feng Shui FENG SHUI DESIGN

Dr. Nancy C. Canestaro 6920 Lark Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-789-5856 FengShuifyi.com

Practicing healing traditions from around the world: Maori healing, intuitive consultations, medical intuition, holistic nutritional and health coaching, craniosacral, Reiki/Reiki instruction, past-life regression, birthing support, licensed massage therapy, multicultural events, movie night. Books, card decks, incense/smudge sticks, music, craftworks.

Nancy helps you find health, harmony, prosperity for home/ office. With 2+ decades of experience, she will study your property and produce a report with recommendations for enhancements, remedies. Contact her about lecturing for your group.

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Retreat Centers

Intuitive Counseling

WELL BEING CONFERENCE CENTER

NINE WELLNESS CENTRE

Don Oakley & Patty Bottari Oakley, Directors Tazewell, TN 37879 423-626-9000 WellBeingCC.org

Pamela Nine, PhD 3113 Gose Cove Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37931 865-531-9086 PamelaNine@msn.com PamelaNine.com Pamela Nine, PhD, owner of Nine Wellness Centre, is an internationally recognized professional intuitive counselor and educator with 25+ years’ experience. Services include spiritual apprenticeship program, educational courses, life and business coaching, and personal and telephone intuitive counseling by appointment.

Hour north of Knoxville,160 acres surrounded by 2½ miles of Powell River. Perfect for quiet getaway, vacation, group event, retreat, workshop. Our mission is promoting mind/ body wellness, harmony with nature. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit. See ad, page 7.

SOUND HEALING CELESTIAL HARMONICS

READINGS AND REIKI

Mebbie Jackson 865-679-9642 Mebane8@mac.com

Theresa Richardson 428 East Scott Ave, Suite 104 Knoxville, TN, 37917 865-705-2525 Info@TheresaRichardson.com TheresaRichardson.com

Acutonics is a healing modality that uses tuning forks on acupuncture points to facilitate a healing response in the body. Clients report a strong release of tension and stress from the body after each session. See ad, page 23.

Theresa is an intuitive healer/ teacher whose services include readings, Reiki sessions and a variety of classes. Her intention is to facilitate transformation and alignment with the soul’s wisdom. In-person, phone or long-distance healing sessions available.

Recycling

Offering commercial and residential recycling of Styrofoam packaging. Drop-off and pick-up services offered. See website for details. Serving Knoxville and surrounding communities.

OASIS Institute is a nonsectarian, nonprofit spiritual organization established in 1995. Our mission is to provide a meeting place for groups that will facilitate the well-being of people of all backgrounds.

UNITY TRANSFORMATION

Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath 865-809-5207 UnityTransformation@gmail.com UnityTransformation.org Sunday morning and midweek activities. Host of the internet “radio” broadcast “Hooked on Classics” through UnityOnlineRadio.org. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries. See ad, page 17.

Weight Loss

THE CENTER FOR PEACE

2810 Hoitt Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917 865-742-1151 HiddenGemsRecycling.com

Stephen Anthony, Executive Director 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A-4 Knoxville, TN 37919-5100 865-588-7707 OasisInstitute@OasisInstitute.org OasisInstitute.org

SABA ASSOCIATES

Spiritual Centers

HIDDEN GEMS RECYCLING

OASIS INSTITUTE: A CENTER FOR ATTITUDINAL HEALING

880 Graves-Delozier Rd. Seymour, TN 37865 865-428-3070 CenterForPeace.us

Aholistic spiritual center applying ancient wisdom traditions such a s c e r e m o n y, dance, shamanic practice, sweat lodges, meditation, chanting and prayer in the modern world. See ad, page 7.

Steve and Kim Back, Executive Platinum Directors 865-257-4999 skback.lovemyace.com Saba’s new exclusive ACE formula contains the top five most effective weight-loss ingredients scientifically formulated into one pill. Raspberry Ketone, Green Coffee Bean Extract, Saffron Extract, Konjac Root Extract, Garcinia Cambogia Extract. All of this in one capsule! Call for your FREE sample today.

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JANUARY 23 & 24, 2015 KNOX VILLE CONVENTION CENTER

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