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emember when Eddie George, the star running back for the Tennessee Titans, made headlines in the sports world because it was revealed that he practiced yoga? Sure, people thought it was cool, because hey—it was Eddie George! But they also thought it was kind of weird (hence the headlines). Well, in the decade or so since then, we’ve noticed an encouraging trend: the democratization of yoga. Yoga is no longer considered the jurisdiction of lithe young women (although it explains the “lithe” part). Men—as teachers and students—are now fixtures in the yoga scene. Yoga classes are regularly offered in schools and senior centers. New yoga studios are opening all the time in Knoxville (see our back cover for one of the newest!). And the variety of class offerings truly fits the phrase “something for everyone.” There are yoga classes tailored for people with physical limitations, chronic pain, injuries or weight issues. There are yoga styles that focus primarily on breathing and meditation, flexibility, strength or endurance (although most styles incorporate and enhance all of the above to some degree). The point is, ordinary people are finally figuring out that yoga can greatly improve their quality of life. It is good spiritual and psychological medicine in what can be a very stressful world. And certainly it can work wonders for the body. Just ask Eddie George, whose day job for nine years involved regularly getting squashed by 300-pound men. In an interview on BET.com, George admits that when he first started yoga, he thought of it as “a girl thing.” But he found that the practice increased his strength and flexibility, helping protect him from injury, and it also made him more slippery on the field. “If you’re comfortable with yourself, it shouldn’t matter if a class is all guys or if you’re the only guy,” he concluded. “Yoga’s just good for you.” September is National Yoga Month, and at Natural Awakenings, we’re celebrating by giving our readers fresh motivation to start or continue their own practice. “Say Yes to Yoga,” page 24, explains the many benefits of the ancient practice, which go way beyond the physical. That said, if you simply want a healthier body, yoga’s got you covered. New research from Germany and England has shown that the practice reduces blood pressure, heart and respiration rates, and “bad” cholesterol; raises “good” cholesterol; and trims the waistline (read the details on page 14). To your health—and Namaste.
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Unity World Day of Prayer September 11
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nity Transformation and Shanti Yoga Haven will host World Day of Prayer activities on September 11 at 12 Forest Court in Knoxville. Events will include Body Prayer with Shanti at 6 p.m., when “participants will relax into the sacredness of this event with breath and gentle movement,” Shanti says. (Dress comfortably.) At 7 p.m., Unity minister Lora Beth Gilbreath will lead a World Day of Prayer service. Attendees are invited to bring a list of people (first names only) or situations that they wish to have held in prayer. The Nashville duo Source, Kenya Walker and Vic Sorrell, will provide music. Unity Transformation will also join Silent Unity—an international, 24/7 prayer ministry open to people of all faiths—and Unity churches worldwide for the 21st annual Unity World Day of Prayer. This year’s theme is “We Are the Light of the World: Let Your Light Shine!” “World Day of Prayer gives us an opportunity to come together in celebration of our oneness with God, each other and our world,” Gilbreath says. “Through prayer we foster peace and wholeness in our community and in our individual lives.” Unity Transformation, affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, meets every Sunday at 10:55 a.m. at Shanti Yoga Haven. 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 about Unity Transformation, call Gilbreath at 865-809-5207 or visit UnityTransformation.org. See ad page 9.
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master beekeeper and an end-of-life medical specialist will be featured speakers at the September programs of the Knoxville and Loudon/Monroe Groups the Complementary Health Education Organization. CHEO’s monthly educational programs are open to the public, feature a door prize, and are preceded by a half-hour meet and greet with the featured speakers. Beekeeper Sheila Ray will speak to Knoxville CHEO September 15 at 7 p.m., presenting “Bee Foods to Enhance Your Health and Immunity.” Ray, who offers pollinator services and is a local state inspector, will explain what the term raw honey means, where all the honey bees going, and
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how their disappearance is affecting our food chain. She will also discuss health and healing with honey bee products, raw natural honey, fresh frozen bee pollen, propolis and natural beeswax. The program will be held in the classrooms of Parkwest Medical Center, 9330 Parkwest Blvd., Knoxville. (Doors lock at 7 p.m., so arrive early.) Dr. Gregory Phelps, medical director at UT Hospice, will present “Living Your Final Chapter: Voice Your Choice” at the Loudon/Monroe CHEO meeting September 24 at 7 p.m. While Americans increasingly wish to have a voice in end-of-life decisions, studies show doctors are reluctant to engage patients in advance-care planning or even “when to say when.” Phelps will discuss the complexities of advanced care planning and the limitations of medical care. The program will be held at Rarity Bay Community Center, 150 Rarity Bay Pkwy., Vonore, Tennessee. Both programs will begin with a 6:30 p.m. meet and greet. For more information, visit CHEOKnox.org. See resource guide listing page 29.
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ur furry, four-legged friends can benefit from the use of essential oils just like we can, says Amber Keirn, co-owner of Hemp Monkeys, which is hosting a class on using essential oils and hemp oil on pets. The class is scheduled for September 16 at 7 p.m. “We’ll have a couple of furry guests to make things even more fun,” Keirn says. “I’ve found that the essential oil lavender works like a charm for calming a pet that is afraid of thunderstorms and loud noises,” she says. “It also relieves itching due to seasonal allergies. Wild orange, rosemary and DoTerra Purify are great for getting rid of fleas. And frankincense is an ancient secret for reducing tumors, malignant and benign.” Many pets enjoy the application of essential oils, Keirn says. “Some are even drawn to them,” she says. “Using essential oils can be a pleasant bonding experience with your pet. Many rescue groups, kennels and shelters are using essential oils, especially diffused, to combat airborne pathogens such as kennel cough and are finding great results while using them. They are also able to help calm animals with anxieties.” Many natural therapies, including essential oils, can be used in place of toxic chemicals traditionally used on pets, she says, but it is important to use an organic or Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade oil. “Many of the oils on the market contain synthetics and fillers,” she says.
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atty Dougherty, co-owner of Balanced You Studios on Bearden Hill, has opened a new yoga and wellness center, Breezeway Yoga Studio, in Knox Plaza at the end of the breezeway between Petco and Ross the Boss. Breezeway offers a full lineup of yoga classes and will be scheduling workshops focused on wellness, Dougherty says. Many of the teachers at Breezeway have been teaching in the area for years, she says. Along with Dougherty, Jill Bartine, Bailey Wamp, Geogia Vogel, Tanya Kanczuzewski and Laura Spica now have classes on the schedule. (Visit BreezewayYoga.com for the full class calendar.) Dougherty says she bases her teaching on keeping her students informed about their bodies. “I’m in the process of obtaining a 1000-hour yoga therapy certification, and I’m always eager to incorporate that knowledge into my classes,” she says. The new studio enables her to have more students in her restorative and therapeutic classes, which teach how yoga can enhance daily life. “I believe strongly in the power of yoga to create healthy longevity,” she says. “I welcome newcomers to visit the studio, try a class or two, and find the style of yoga that helps them become stronger and more flexible.” Dougherty continues to teach private sessions at Balanced You Studios, where the more intimate space helps clients feel safe and supported, she says. She is also one of several teachers who lead classes there for students who prefer a smaller class size. For more information, visit BalancedYouStudios.com. To learn more about Patty Dougherty and both studios, visit PattyYoga.com. See ad back cover.
Art-A-Palooza in Fountain City
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he Fountain City Arts Center (FCAC) in Knoxville is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Art-a-Palooza, its fall fundraiser, September 18-20. Organizers are encouraging artists and craftspeople to reserve a booth to sell their original work and to demonstrate their skills during the last day of the event. The FCAC is located at 213 Hotel Avenue, next to Fountain City Park. “Artists will be on site inside the Center doing demonstrations,” says Sylvia Williams, executive director of the FCAC. “Original paintings, easels, frames, art supplies, prints, pottery, jewelry, glassware and decorative items will be on sale for bargain prices, along with a few small household items, all donated by Center members and area artists. Home-baked goods will also be on sale all three days.” September 20 is Family Day, which will be run from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with live music beginning at 11 a.m. The day will feature interactive art activities for all ages. A $10 family pass will be good for all children’s art activities that day. “Family, fun with art, food and music: how could you go wrong on this no-UT-football Saturday?” Williams says. Art-a-Palooza will include some FCAC food vendors, but other food vendors are encouraged to participate, she adds. Interested vendors should call 865-357-ARTS to have a booth spot confirmed. Outdoor booth spaces are $25 each. For more details and an application, contact the FCAC at 865-357-2787 or fcartcenter@knology.net. Fountain City Arts Center is open Tuesdays and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and second, third and fifth nonevent Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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he Write Place in Maryville, Tennessee, is offering a free creative writing workshop for women on September 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Beginning and experienced writers are welcome. Space is limited; advanced sign-up is required. The Saturday workshop will follow Pat Schneider’s Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Writing Workshop Method, offering a nonthreatening environment in which participants are given prompts, time to write, and then the opportunity to read aloud. “Participants don’t have to read what they’ve written, but if they choose to do so, others will respond only with what they like and remember,” says Judy Bingham, founder of The Write Place. Whatever your purpose for writing, “the foundation is the same,” says Schneider, author of Writing Alone and with Others. She advises claiming yourself to be a writer and strengthening your writing voice “through practice, study and helpful response from other writers.” Bingham, who has studied with Schneider and is certified in the AWA method, will lead the workshop. Bingham has led writing workshops in the Maryville area since 2008. The Write Place is located at 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, one mile from Pellissippi Parkway Exit 14. To register or for more information, contact Judy Bingham at 865-660-4799 or writeplace.jb@gmail.com. See ad page 15.
Ascension Workshop, Drum Dance at Center for Peace
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he Center for Peace—a holistic, nondenominational spiritual center located in Seymour, Tennessee— is hosting “Global Ascension,” a workshop led by David Arms, on September 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The CFP’s annual Drum Dance, led by Perry Robinson, will be held September 26-28. “We have a role in the ascension of everything on the planet,” Arms says. ”Most things will follow along, but we can greatly assist our brothers and sisters in making this journey.” The cost to attend ascension workshop is $25, which can be applied to individual sessions with Arms scheduled after the presentation. (Sessions are 45-60 minutes and cost $75.) For more information, contact Patti MacFee at 865-250-1988 or hollisticwellnessalignment@yahoo.com. “The Drum Dance comes from the vision of Joseph Rael, who teaches us that dancing or movement forward and backward—into mind and no mind—helps us commune with spirit in a way that is difficult to do in our daily busy lives,” Robinson says. “Being quiet, fasting, watching our breath, focusing our minds on our dance feathers and moving with the drum puts us in a meditative state where visions are easier to access.” Those who wish to attend or participate in the Drum Dance should contact Robinson at 865-428-3070 at least a week prior to the dance. The Center is located at 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville. For more information, visit CenterForPeace.us. See ad page 21.
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ndigenous chiefs and wisdom keepers will gather September 18-20 for the Star Knowledge Nashville Conference at Montgomery Bell State Park Conference Center in Burns, Tennessee, about 30 miles west of Nashville. “The purpose of the event is to share ancient spiritual teachings, heal humanity and the earth, and celebrate the great thanksgiving,” says event coordinator Janice Mickle. “It is a powerful time of giving thanks for the manifestations of our hearts’ desires.” The conference will feature more than 30 speakers, Mickle says, including Chief Golden Light Eagle, Grandmother SilverStar and Jerry Wills, plus more than 20 workshops led by psychics, healers, educators, life coaches and energy workers. Vendors at the conference will offer pottery, paintings, organic farm information, Native American music and clothing, crystals, drums, sacred paintings and more. Each evening of the event there will be live Native American music. Terri Rivera (Sings with Ravens) and Yolanda Martinez will be among the many featured performers. All attendees are invited to the Fall Equinox Sunrise Ceremony on September 21 at Nashville’s sacred site, Mound Bottom, located a few miles from the conference center. The cost of the conference is $222 for all three days or $88 for a single day (please specify day at registration). Register by phone or fax at 800-221-6801, or online at StarKnowledgeNashville.com. For more information, contact Janice Mickle at 615-830-1512.
tudents returning to the Knoxville Montessori School (KMS) this month will find the playground transformed into a more natural play space. Created with input from KMS parents and teachers and help from landscape architect Sara Hedstrom Pinnell, the new playground includes • a wooden “tree house” platform with a slide that can be reached by a ladder or climbing net • a child-size climbing wall • monkey bars • cedar stumps and a large cedar log for balancing • spring-riders in the shape of a horse and a bird • a large digging area surrounded by rock seating • a basketball court that can also be used for hopscotch, four square and other games • a large open field for kickball, soccer and other running games • shaded areas with rock or log seats for resting or socializing “Children need time outside to strengthen their bodies, learn about nature and practice their social skills,” says KMS Director Charlie Biggs. “The new playground will provide a wonderful natural environment for recess, after-care and all of our students’ outdoor activities.” Parents and students who have seen the new playground seem to agree, he adds. “When one of our new preschool students saw the tree house, she literally started jumping up and down. She was so excited she said she could hardly wait to start school.” KMS is a nonprofit private school that offers high-quality, childcentered Montessori education for students from preschool through fifth grade. For more information about KMS, visit KnoxvilleMontessori.org or contact the school at 865-5256042 or kms@knoxvillemontessori.org. See ad page 8.
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Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancercausing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent. In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals. Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy. Source: Ecowatch.com (Tinyurl.com/Shampoo-Lawsuit)
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Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown is Poisoning California Kelp Scientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast. “We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University. “Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.” With experts predicting a 40-year-plus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable. For more information, visit KelpWatch.Berkeley.edu. natural awakenings
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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors. Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines. Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.
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Tongue Diagnosis Reveals Sleep Disorders
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raditional medicines have long utilized tongue analysis to diagnose various disorders. Now, a recent study from the Republic of Korea’s Institute of Oriental Medicine supports the accuracy of this ancient health practice in the area of sleep dysfunction. The researchers studied two separate groups of 153 people and 454 elderly people; in both, the color of their tongues was analyzed and compared with cases of sleep disorders within each group. Those experiencing sleep dysfunctions had a paler tongue color compared with those in the healthy group; they also had more thickly coated tongues.
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pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care. Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”
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esearchers from the University of Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either processed snack foods or raisins. At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pressure. Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may reduce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”
Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another by Deborah Shouse
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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.” The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving.
initially felt she was the only family member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and
reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love. Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible. When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.
Redefine Assistance
“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.”
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When are we helping and when are we doing too much? “Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”
Ask for Help
“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.
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Extending a Hand to Caregivers If your caregiving friends can’t articulate what they need, try these lovely offerings. n Send a cheerful card. n Gift a plant. n Weed their garden. n Cook a meal. n Schedule a walk together. n Sit with a loved one for several hours so they can run errands. n Volunteer to get their car washed. n Take them to a movie or out to dinner. n Buy a gift certificate to use online. n Treat them to a massage. August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable. August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.” August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.
Nurture through Nourishment
More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spear-
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headed by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite. “If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one. Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.
Stand for Exercise
Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments. According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have
linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less— walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting. “Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.
Commune with Spirit
August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August. La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time
Make a list of favorite ways to relax and renew during short respites, such as reading, listening to music, stepping outside, sipping coffee with friends or taking a hot shower, and refer to it often. with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a grace-filled day. Things will go smoothly.” Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breath-
ing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.
Notice Blessings
La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and unconditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.” August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.” For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team. “Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.
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A Lovely Loo that’s All Green, Too Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners by Avery Mack
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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green. Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and double-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable year-round and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste. The baking soda also freshens the drain when the tub is rinsed. Toilet bowl ring
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stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone. “Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing problems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep. Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands. Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal. Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery. Even quick, water-saving showers eventually result in towels and wash-
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cloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage. To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats. For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks. On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material. “Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.
Cleaning Recipes Freshen drains and keep oils and lotions from clogging bathroom pipes by pouring one cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by a cup of hot, white vinegar. After it foams, wait five minutes and then flush with hot water. Mix two tablespoons of salt with one teaspoon of white vinegar to form a paste effective for cleaning chrome faucets. Scrub chrome with a cut lemon to remove hard water stains. Use lemon juice and an old toothbrush to scrub grout. Periodically douse the toilet with a half-cup of lemon juice and swish with a toilet bowl brush to keep it fresh. Add a few tablespoons of lemon juice into a spray bottle filled with water to clean windows and mirrors. Primary Source: BroccoliCupcake.com
To indulge in post-shower personal pampering, consider healthenhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz. Make a home exfoliating sugar scrub by combining onehalf cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready. Goat’s milk soap can reduce symptoms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis. Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural antibacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator. Let the next upgrade of the bathroom be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.
Green Bathroom Trivia n Never clean with sponges—they merely move the germs around; use a washable cloth wipe instead. n Turkish cotton towels dry faster than the Egyptian variety. n Always put the upper toilet lid down. Testing by scientists at Leeds University found airborne germs 10 inches above and around the commode. n Low-flow toilets use as little as 1.6 gallons per flush compared to older styles that use five to seven gallons. The average person flushes five times a day. n A bath averages 35 to 50 gallons of water versus a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead maxing out at about 25 gallons. Better yet, take quicker showers and turn off the water while lathering and shaving. n Conventional showerheads run at 5 gpm (gallons per minute) compared with low-flow at 2.5 gpm. Conventional faucets can flow at 3 gpm versus low-flow faucets at half that rate. For a calculation of personal water usage, visit Tinyurl.com/PersonalWaterUse.
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n the groundbreaking new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr. Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a whole-system approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.
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In Fed Up, I met with a family of five to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, renal failure, disability, financial stress and hopelessness. Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets. The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists. This family desperately wanted to find a way out, but didn’t have the NaturallyKnoxville.com
knowledge or skills. They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.
What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits? I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus. After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.
How is sugar a primary factor in creating obesity? Of some 600,000 processed food items on the market, 80 percent contain added sugar. Sugar calories act differently from fat or protein calories in the body. Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage
of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s. As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.
What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now? The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security. In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents. Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us. For more information on Fed Up, visit FedUpMovie.com. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease by Bushra Bajwa
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egetarians seeking flavorful variations can try 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide. “We are now seeing 20 percent non-Indian customers in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery store chain. “Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we help them find the ingredients.”
Indian Veggies
Vegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. Eggplants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste. “By eating a larger variety of vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and specialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland,
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Oregon. He advises against overcooking vegetables to maintain their nutritional qualities. Consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.
Indian Spices
Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices
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used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. For example, University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion and the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare. Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.
EZ Garam Masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods. 2 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed 1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper 2 Tbsp ground turmeric Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
Spicy Indian Family Recipes Organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed 3 baby potatoes, washed and diced 1 finely chopped tomato Sea salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional) ¼ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp purified water Fresh cilantro for garnish Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients. Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil. Add baking soda and water, and then simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Maash Daal 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups maash (urad) lentils 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp coriander powder 2 cups purified water Sea salt to taste Chili powder to taste 2 tomatoes, finely chopped Fresh cilantro and chilies for garnish Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour. Heat oil in saucepan to brown onions. Add ginger and garlic, spices and tomatoes and stir for a few minutes to make a paste. Add lentils and water, and then bring to boil. Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 minutes. Recipes courtesy of Bushra Bajwa.
Falafel Originally from the Middle East, this deeply flavorful vegetarian fried dish is usually wrapped in a pita, but also tastes great on salads or dipped in hot sauce or tahini.
Ingredients 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro 1⁄2 cup baby carrots 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained 1⁄4 small red onion 1 clove garlic 2 tsp kosher or sea salt 1⁄4 tsp ground cumin 11⁄2 tsp baking powder 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄8 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions Add parsley, cilantro, carrots, chickpeas, onion, and garlic to the WildSide jar and secure lid. Press “Pulse” 6 times. Using a large spoon or
rubber scraper, scrape the walls of the jar and slightly mix the ingredients. Replace the lid and press “Pulse” 6 more times. Repeat if necessary. Empty the contents of the jar into a medium-sized bowl. Add all other ingredients to the bowl. Using clean hands or a large spoon, mix all ingredients until incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to marinate. Heat frying oil in a large saucepan until 350°F. Make tablespoon-sized balls and cook in oil until golden brown. Place on tray covered with paper towl to drain liquid. Serve in a pita with fresh lettuce, sprouts, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red pepper.
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Say Yes to Yoga It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality by Lynda Bassett
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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”
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Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”
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One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.
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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.
Spirituality and Connectedness
“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.” In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”
Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 “Messiah Training” – 7-9pm. Weekly teachings on exploring who you are and why you’re here. No charge, but donations gratefully accepted. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 “A New Look at Giving” – 10:55am. At Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Unity Transformation will focus on Chapter 11 from Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com. Fire Ceremony – 6:45-7:45pm. This focused meditation on a ceremonial fire is perfect for introspection, insight, releasing, and transmuting what no longer serves you. No charge. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or Katy Koontz, 865-693-9845.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Unity World Day of Prayer – 6-8:15pm. 6pm: Body Prayer with Shanti. 7pm: World Day of Prayer Service with Lora Beth Gilbreath. Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.
Astrology Class – 6:45-8:45pm. See website for specific class topics. The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology. com or 865-719-2049.
Medical Intuitive training – Sept. 13-14. Improve your reception and number of channels; work on communication, technique, delivery; focus on medical intuitive case studies in the final part of this series with Mona Lisa Shulz, PhD. Gypsy Hands Healing Arts, Knoxville. Info: GypsyHands.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 TN Massage Law and Documentation – 6-10pm. 2 CE hours each. At Massage Institute of Cleveland (TN). $40 for one if paid by 8/29/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 8/29/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorksTN. com or 865-694-3144. The Meridian Connection – In Knoxville. Learn the practical applications of acupuncture concepts in massage therapy. $125 for early registration. Worth 7 CE hours for LMTs. Info: PolarityHealthcare.com or 330-701-8780.
Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy – Sept. 1314. In Knoxville. Sample the Upledger approach and learn practical techniques you can use immediately. $250 for early registration. 12 CE hours for LMTs, OTs and nurses. Info: PolarityHealthcare.com or 330-701-8780.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Positional Release & Muscle Energy Technique– Lower Body – Sept. 13-14, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours. At Massage Institute of Cleveland (TN). $125 if paid by 8/29/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 “A New World Vision” – 10:55am. At Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Unity Transformation will focus on Chapter 12 from Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.
David Arms – 10-11:30am. Global Ascension presentation: learn, interact and explore your options.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 “Bee Foods to Enhance Your Health and Immunity” – 7pm (6:30pm meet & greet). Beekeeper SheilaEssential Ray addressesOils Knoxville ForCHEO. Pets Public Monday September 29th, CHEO 7 pm welcome. Free to first-time guests, members. Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute $5 suggested donation returning 918 East Main St guests. Parkwest Medical Center classrooms, 9330 Parkwest Blvd., This very informative FREE workshop will teach you how to safely Knoxville. Info: CHEOKnox.org. use Essential Oils everyday with your pets
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and the limitations of medical care. Public welcome. Free to first-time guests, CHEO members. $5 suggested donation returning guests. Rarity Bay Community Center, 150 Rarity Bay Pkwy., Vonore, TN. Info: CHEOKnox.org.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Free Creative Writing Workshop – 9am-noon. An introduction to the AWA Writing Workshop Method. For women interested in practicing the craft of writing and receiving helpful feedback. Space is limited. Advance sign-up is required. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: judybingham.net or 865-660-4799.
to use certified For pureMore therapeutic grade essential oils Information and hemp oil for natural pet care. Hemp Monkesy, 423.667.3393 or doTERRA@epbfi.com 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: 865-474-1340.
Drum Dance – Sept. 26-28.A dance for peace and personal healing. Requested donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.
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Sweat Lodge – 6:30-10pm. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Donation-based. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.
Positional Release & Muscle Energy Technique – Sept. 27-28, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours. $250 if paid by 9/29/14 or $300 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.
Art-a-Palooza – Sept. 18-20. Fountain City Arts Center hosts its 10th annual fundraiser with local arts, crafts for sale, live music, food. Sept. 20 10:30am-4:30pm is Family Day, with $10 pass to access all kids’ art activities. FCAC, 213 Hotel Ave., Knoxville. Info: 865-357-2787 or fcartcenter@ knology.net.
Reiki Level 1 Class – 10am-4:30 pm. An introduction to Reiki energy healing. Receive the attunement, learn the principles and history of Reiki, practice basic treatments on yourself and classmates with experienced Reiki Master Teacher Theresa Richardson. Workbook and certificate included. $125. 428 East Scott Ave., Knoxville. Info and registration: 865-705-2525 or TheresaRichardson.com .
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save the date Star Knowledge Nashville Conference – Sept. 18-20. More than 30 speakers, 20 workshops share ancient spiritual teachings at Montgomery Bell State Park Conference Center, Burns, TN. Vendors, live music. Fall Equinox Sunrise Ceremony Sept. 21 at Mound Bottom. $88/day or $222/3 days. Register: 800-221-6801 or StarKnowledgeNashville.com. Info: Janice Mickle, 615-830-1512.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Touch for Health 2 – Sept. 20-21, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours. $250 if paid by 9/08/14 or $300 thereafter. Prerequisite: TFH 1. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144. Advanced intensive medical intuition training course – Sept. 20-21. Mona Lisa Schulz, PhD, explains how to use intuition to deal with difficult health problems. $499. Gypsy Hands Healing Arts Center, 707 N. Central St., Knoxville. Info: 865522-5829, GypsyHands.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 TN Massage Law and Documentation – 10am2pm. 2 CE hours each. $40 for one if paid by 9/15/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 9/15/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144. “Living Your Final Chapter: Voice Your Choice” – 7pm (6:30pm meet & greet). UT Hospice Medical Director Dr. Gregory Phelps addresses Loudon/ Monroe CHEO, discussing advance-care planning
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Top Ten Pain Releasers – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. $125 if paid by 9/22/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 TN Massage Law and Documentation –2-6pm. 2 CE hours each. $40 for one if paid by 9/22/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 9/22/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865694-3144.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Radical Gratitude – 7-8:30pm. Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, presents an interactive evening exploring the potential for joy and gratitude in the face of adversity. Suggested donation $5. Oasis Institute 8606 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: patty@wellbeingcc.org or 423-626-9000.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Radical Gratitude Weekend Playshop – 5pm Oct. 10-1pm Oct.12. Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, will lead a weekend “playshop” exploring the potential for joy, wisdom and gratitude despite adversity. Cost: $220-$280, including meals and lodging at Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: WellBeingCC.org/events or Patty, 423-626-9000.
ongoingevents 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.
sunday Unity Transformation – 10:55 a.m. at Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Ct., Knoxville, with Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. Join us each Sunday for music, meditation, Unity teachings and joyous spiritual connection. Info: UnityTransformation.org.
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Unity of Knoxville – 11am. A spirit-led community exploring all spiritual paths. 141 N. Martinwood Dr., Knoxville. Info: UnityChurchOfKnoxville.org.
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.
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.
“Messiah Training” – 7-9pm. Weekly teachings on exploring who you are and why you’re here. No charge, but donations gratefully accepted. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.
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.
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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 judy@ judybingham.net.
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. Info: 865-705-2525, TheresaRichardson.com.
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: FleurDe-Luna.com/calendar or Christina at info@ fleurdeluna.com.
tuesday 8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon. 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. $25 for six weeks. Info: Richard Clear or Ben Sterling, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com. Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm. First class free, then $10 per session. 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 bring your baby to socialize with other mothers. Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk. Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105 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.
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) Methods. 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 judy@judybingham.net.
thursday Burn, Baby Burn! – 10:30am. Kim Day Training is in store in our spacious classroom to offer mommy and baby fitness. Bring your little one to help you work away those winter blahs. $10. Dropins welcome. Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105. 8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon. 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. $25 for six weeks. Info: Richard Clear or Ben Sterling, 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.
weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine – Receive relationship, life-lesson, career and life-purpose 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 Astrology Class – 6:45 - 8:45pm second Thursday of the month. 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
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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.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) GENTLE TOUCH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Marty Austin, MS, LMT, CST, NMT, CDP 218 South Peters Rd. • Knoxville, TN 37923 865-691-1565 GentleTouch815@aol.com GentleTouchTherapeutic.com Marty Austin is certified in craniosacral/somato-emotional r e l e a s e , n e u r o m u s c u l a r, lymphatic drainage and Russian medical massage. Her clients range from newborns to seniors. See ad, page 31.
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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.
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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 7.
HEMP MONKEYS
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Amanda Keller & Amber Keirn 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A1 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-474-1340 Info@HempMonkeysOnline.com
FLEUR DE LUNA
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 31.
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.
865-309-5862 Fleur-De-Luna.com On Facebook and Twitter @Fleurdeluna3 All people are on a journey to create balance in this place between earth and heavens. Fleur De Luna was created to lift up the voices of healing arts and holistic practitioners/ non-practitioners. See ad, page 17.
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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.
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.
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 23.
Holistic Health Care CHEO of GREATER KNOXVILLE AREA Complementary Health Education Organization PO Box 22511 • Knoxville, TN 37933 423-884-6031 CheoKnox.org
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.
Intuitive Counseling NINE WELLNESS CENTRE
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.
READINGS AND REIKI
Theresa Richardson Rhama: The Center of Healing Arts 9237 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37931 865-705-2525 Info@TheresaRichardson.com TheresaRichardson.com 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.
CRYSTAL PEACE CENTER
Feng Shui FENG SHUI DESIGN
Dr. Nancy C. Canestaro 6920 Lark Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-789-5856 FengShuiLadies.com 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. Look for her Rhama Center lectures.
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 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 13.
205 Court St. Maryville, TN 37804 865-200-9582 crystal.peace@aol.com CrystalPeaceCenter.com
Massage Therapy MASSAGE ENVY
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 8.
GYPSY HANDS HEALING ARTS Sara Xochitl Griscom 707 N. Central St. Knoxville, TN 37917 865-522-5829 Info@GypsyHands.com GypsyHands.com
Cherokee Plaza 5508 Kingston Pk. #160 • Knoxville TN 37919 865-330-2322 Turkey Creek 11669 Parkside Dr. • Farragut TN 37934 865-218-3689
Massage Envy o f f e r s professional mas s ag e services at an affordable price with convenient hours, seven days a week. Special introductory offer: one-hour massage session (50 minutes hands-on) for only $39.
Retreat Centers WELL BEING CONFERENCE CENTER
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. See ad, page 26.
Don Oakley & Patty Bottari Oakley, Directors Tazewell, TN 37879 423-626-9000 WellBeingCC.org
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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.
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Spiritual Centers
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THE CENTER FOR PEACE
THE TOTAL WORKS SALON & SPA
880 Graves-Delozier Rd. Seymour, TN 37865 865-428-3070 CenterForPeace.us
Rebecca Cowan, Salon Manager 120 S. Peters Rd. Ste. 18 Knoxville, TN 37932 bctotalworks@gmail.com
The Total Works carries all-natural lines including Aveda, AllNutrient (gluten-free), Moroccanoil and Osmosis. Licensed professionals provide beautiful, relaxing services to make clients feel stress-free and valued. Call about saving $40 using the “Pick 2 Combo.” See ad, page 11.
SOUND HEALING CELESTIAL HARMONICS Mebbie Jackson 865-679-9642 Mebane8@mac.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.
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 21.
OASIS INSTITUTE: A CENTER FOR ATTITUDINAL HEALING Stephen Anthony, Executive Director 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A-4 Knoxville, TN 37919-5100 865-588-7707 OasisInstitute@OasisInstitute.org OasisInstitute.org
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 9.
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