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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

16 WHAT IS YOGA

THERAPY?

19 greenliving

by Darcy Cunningham

20 fitbody

Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch

2 1 actionalert 25 inspiration

26 consciouseating

28 naturalpet

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1 8 CHOOSE HAPPINESS by Linda Joy

1 9 GREENING AMERICA’S GAMES

Major Leagues Sport More Sustainable Stadiums

by Avery Mack

20 YOGA ENTERS THE

MEDICAL MAINSTREAM

Research Proves its Health Benefits by Meredith Montgomery

22 AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

25 THE ADVENTURE

OF COUCHSURFING

Stay with Locals and Make New Friends by Lisa Rosinky

26 SURF TO TURF

U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig

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28 EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS

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30 ALEXANDRA PAUL

Her Kind Lifestyle Honors All Living Things by Gerry Strauss

32 PLAYFUL POSES

Maine Yoga Kids Gets Imaginations and Bodies Moving by Amy Paradysz

34 MAINE CENTER FOR

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ging can create trepidation and even fear if we allow it. Perhaps it’s a reminder that, unlike our spirit, our material bodies are temporary. Signs of time may assault our vanity, suggesting loss of some youthful essence. In my case, I wonder if I’ll ever feel the age history says I am! Working on this issue brought up memories of my mother. A pillar of strength and wisdom in my world, she possessed a spirit of eternal youth that was hard to miss. Her philosophy was that in order to fully enjoy life and the people around us, we must nurture the inner child that craves adventure and feeds eternal curiosity. To her, this was the secret to aging gracefully. This month’s Agelessness theme reflects another insight instilled in my four sisters and me: To have a fulfilling life, we must step out of expected boxes and do things in the best possible way to promote our highest individuality. In Kathleen Barnes’ feature article, “Ageless Being: Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit,” the esteemed Dr. Christiane Northrup counsels that we have nothing to fear with the passing of years provided we nourish our whole being with the love it deserves. This view fits nicely with our secondary theme this month of Yoga, another beautiful way to honor body, mind and spirit. As always, much love and gratitude for you all, Om Shanti Om,

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About the Cover Artist Since childhood, Kate Strait has been obsessed with browsing magazines, from fashion to extreme sports, wondering how the images were captured. In-between jobs and looking for a creative outlet as a young woman, she picked up a camera and has never put it down since. “Life has a funny way of pointing you in the direction in which you are supposed to go, and I am truly enjoying every moment of this journey,” she says. “The most rewarding aspect of my work is being able to capture a fleeting moment in time that can never be repeated or duplicated and making that image timeless.” In a highly competitive business she strives to make each photograph better than the last, continually challenging herself to be the best photographer she can possibly be.

About the Cover Model Lauren Strait-Newton loves life and believes in miracles. She teaches yoga as a vehicle for transformation; a pathway students often find helping them to step confidently into their highest, most radiant selves. As a woman that has experienced both great joy and pain, Lauren uses yogic wisdom as a platform for healing herself and facilitating healing in others. “I have faith that this work can and will change the world,” she says. Students benefit from her lighthearted expression of humor, passion and wisdom at Greener Postures Yoga, in South Portland and West Falmouth.

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Maine Center for Taijiquan Offering Free Introductory Fall Classes

ave you ever been curious about Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) or Qigong, and wondered about its many health benefits or why so many people practice? Maine Center for Taijiquan regularly offers free introductory classes. Bring a friend or two and check it out. Everyone is welcome to participate or observe. Preregistration is appreciated but not required. The free classes are as listed below: QIGONG FOR HEALTH, BALANCE & VITALITY Wednesday, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, noon Thursday, Sept. 24, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5:30 pm QIGONG & TAIJI FOR SENIORS Thursday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. Location: 500 Forest Ave (parking in rear of the building). Website: mainetaiji.com. Phone: 207-780-9581. See ad, page 31.

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Mind Body Spirit Festival Touring Maine

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ind Body Spirit international festivals are held throughout the year in various Maine locations, featuring holistic health practitioners, energy healers, psychics and mediums, herbs and organic products, metaphysical supplies, enlightening workshops, and crystals, gems, and jewelry. Check out the festival at these locations: • • • •

Saturday, Sept. 12, Fairfield, Fairfield Community Center Saturday, Oct. 3, Belfast, University of Maine Hutchinson Center Sunday, Oct. 18, Freeport, Hilton Garden Inn Saturday, Nov. 14, Farmington, University of Maine Student Center

$5 admission includes most workshops. Paid tickets will be required for Spiritual Table Tipping and the Past Life Reading Group Session, purchased at the door. Some of the proceeds with benefit a local homeless shelter or food bank. Website: mindbodyspiritfestival.org. Email: mbsfestival@hotmail.com. Contact: Cheryl BeanMoody of The B.E.S.T. Connection (Better Events, Seminars and Training), 207-649-2386. See ad, page 6.

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Discover THe PoTenTial of your boDy • Understand your body and learn how to transform it • You will be educated on yourself • Learn how to take your weaknesses and make them strengths. • Discover the warrior inside of you. I use all forms of training to help individuals regardless of their challenges. There is no limit to what you can achieve except the limits we put on ourselves. let’s discover new possibilities and grow together! 640 Congress St • Portland, ME 04102 natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Become a Certified Life or Executive Coach

amantha Black, along with the Certified Coaches Federation, will be hosting a two-day training class to become a certified life or executive coach on October 24 and 25 at the Four Points by Sheraton Boston Wakefield, or December 5 and 6 at the American Resort, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. “Attendees will learn the language of coaching, how to empower and motivate others to make lasting and positive changes, and will leave with the foundation required to begin their coaching career,” Samantha Black says Black. “Coaching is all about using previous life experiences, imagining what is possible and the language of coaching to help clients get to where they want to go and beyond.” The Certified Coaches Federation has certified more than 10,000 graduates worldwide and is committed to offering a lifetime of resources to help graduates succeed. Readers that mention Natural Awakenings when registering will receive an additional 30-minute coaching session following the core course. Locations: Four Points by Sheraton Boston Wakefield, 1 Auduban Rd., Wakefield, MA; Americana Resort, 8444 Lundy’s Ln., Niagara Falls, Ontario. For more information, call 905-3583048, email Samantha@HealthyWealthyAndWise.com or visit CertifiedCoachesFederation.com. See ad, page 5.

Mind Body Spirit Festivals 2015

FairField Saturday, Sept. 12th • 10am-4pm

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Saturday, Oct. 3rd • 10am-4pm

Fairfield Community Center 61 Water Street • Fairfield, ME 04937

University of Maine Hutchinson Center 81 Belmont Avenue • Belfast, ME 04915

Freeport Sunday, Oct. 18th • 10am-4pm

Farmington Saturday, Nov. 14th • 10am-4pm

Hilton Garden Inn 5 Park Street Downtown Freeport, ME 04032

University of Maine Student Center 111 South St • Farmington, ME 04938

Rejuvenate your Mind, Body and Spirit Workshops, Spiritual Table Tipping, Gallery Reading, and much more...

$5.00 Admission Fee includes most workshops * Individual practitioners and other workshops may charge additional fees * A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity or food bank (DISCLAIMER: Not all services listed above will be available at every festivalCheck the web site for the complete list for each location)

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Wild Carrot Herbs Offering 10-month Herbal Apprenticeship

f spending one day a month devoted to the study of herbs and plant medicine sounds intriguing, you might be a candidate for the one of the two dozen apprentice spots for this fall through spring. Classes will take place in a beautiful barn in Portland accessible by the #3 and #6 bus lines, walking distance from the Presumpscot River. Apprentices will explore: • Making tinctures, oils, salves, infusions, decoctions and flower essences • Tastes of the plants and actions they impart in the body • Systems of the body and how to strengthen them with plant medicine • Herbal formulation and plant identification • Spiritual relationship with the plants through journeying and dreaming

Two apprenticeships will run concurrently: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., accommodating students with different schedule needs. Classes will be held during the week, one day per month for ten months, from September 2015 through June 2016. The maximum number of students is 12. Babes in arms are welcome! The cost of the full apprenticeship is $900; a $200 deposit holds your place. More info, including the specific dates, is available at www.WildCarrotHerbs.com. Contact community herbalist Mischa Schuler at WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com or 207-274-3242. See ad, page 24.

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Explore Greener Lifestyle Choices at Portland Greenfest, Southern Maine’s Premier Eco-Event

housands of people turned out for the first Portland Greenfest last year, setting up the second annual event on Saturday, Sept. 12 to make an even bigger impact. Check out music, art, eco-fashion, local food, kids’ activities, exhibits, workshops, films and demonstrations. Take free workshops on recycling, composting, gardening, seed-saving, permaculture, energy options, energy efficiency, bee-keeping, and upcycled art. Events take place in and around Monument Square, Portland 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlight events include a Trashion Show with participants transforming would-be trash, recyclables, junk and found objects into stylish or outrageous clothing modeled on the runway. Location: Monument Square, Portland Public Library (5 Monument Square); and other venues within walking distance. Free. More info, including Eco Film Festival screenings and live music schedule: PortlandGreenfest.org.

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f you’ve ever been to the Common Ground Fair, you know—and if you haven’t been, anyone who has will tell—it’s an event like no other, bringing together people from so many walks of life, all in the spirit of celebrating the rural and agricultural traditions of Maine. The three-day Fair is hosted by Maine Organics Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) in Unity, Maine, about 2 hours from Portland. Topics of events and exhibits include farming, gardening, homesteading, bikes and pedal power, health and wellness, fiber and fleece, sustainable buildings and energy, traditional art, livestock, herbs, and much more. The schedule is jam-packed. Check the MOFGA website for 2015 specifics, as well as admission costs and local lodging (www.MOFGA.org). Advance ticket sales are available at Whole Foods Market in Portland, Lois’ Natural Marketplace in Scarborough, New Morning Natural Foods in Biddeford and Kennebunk, Skillins Greenhouse in Cumberland and Falmouth, and Maine Audubon Store in Falmouth. Location: 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity. Dates and times: Sept. 25-27, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit MOFGA.org. for more information.

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newsbriefs Salt Pump Rock Climbing Fitness Facility Opens in Scarborough

he boulders and mountains of Maine and beyond, the strong New England community, and the beauty of New England inspired Taki Miyamoto, founder and general manager of Salt Pump Climbing Co. The newly opened rock climbing facility just off exit 42 in Scarborough, is full of natural light overlooking a pond— with trout, no less. Inspired climbing terrain, hold variety and route setting keep climbers motivated and challenged, whether they’re newbies or experienced climbers, two feet tall or seven feet tall. In addition, Salt Pump offers yoga, relaxing spaces, rappelling and belaying, trip planning resources and free WiFi—a little something for everyone. Location: 36 Haigis Parkway, Scarborough.Website: www. SaltPumpClimbing.com. Phone: 207-219-8145.

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Art of Awareness Bridges Body and Mind With New Bridge Studio Yoga Program

herapists at Art of Awareness are trained to provide therapeutic services for a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, life transitions, LGBTQ concerns, and grief and loss issues. Art of Awareness recently moved to Waterman Drive in South Portland—just over the Casco Bay Bridge—and launched a new program called Bridge Studio, offering a full range of wellness classes, including yoga, tai chi, and meditation. Yoga for Stress Reduction is offered mid-day on Thursdays for the low-cost price of… free! For rates for other classes, including Yoga for Bigger Bodies, Hatha Yoga Foundations, Moderate Yoga, and Taiji (Tai Chi) and Qigong Basics, check the website: www.ArtofAwareness.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Location: 100 Waterman Drive, South Portland, Suite 201. Website: artofawareness.org. Phone: 207-799-1331. Email: info@artofawareness.org.

“Providing holistic healthcare, beginning with birth” Naturopathic Family Practice | Home Birth Midwifery Care Water Birth | Well Woman Care | Lactation Counseling

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We have a naturopathic doctor, midwives and a lactation counselor on staff. We are pleased to be able to offer comprehensive healthcare to our community in Maine!

We look forward to welcoming you into our practice!

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Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am – 5pm

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Find your Optimal Self—At an Ideal Rate

ptimal Self, established by Eric Hilton and Sandra Garfinkel, is about helping members discover their true potential through better fitness, nutrition and balance of mind and spirit. And, through September, a monthly membership is just $30, including an Optimal Training consultation. The Portland-based fitness and wellness center offers a weight room, movement room, massage and energy work, personal training, fitness classes and yoga.

Our most popular course gives st�dents hands on infor�ation to use remedies for common ailments + injuries. 9 Sat�rdays from Oct - June “The Homeopathic First Aid & Acute Care Course is really an int�oduction to a hopef�l new way of seeing your health, healing, and the world.” ~Ruth B. Jones, First Aid Graduate 2014

“Aﬅer st�dying at Baylight I have more resources, g�eater understanding, improved conﬁdence, and most impor�antly, I am getting better results with my cases! Not to mention the cohor� and inst��ctors are war� and wonderf�l.” ~Heather Hawkes, Class of 2012

FALL OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, September 23rd 5:30pm-7:30pm Special Offer for ‘Awakenings’ Readers: Call or Email before Sept. 15th to book an Initial Consultation for Constitutional Treatment this fall, and recieve 10% off.

Location: 640 Congress St., Portland. Phone: 207-747-5919. Email: optimalselfme@gmail.com. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. See ad, page 24.

All relationships require care & attention. Deep River Within: Arttoofput Slowing Down lives The & forget time & effort into ou

oo often we get swept along in our everyday lives, feeling like we have no control over what’s happening and no time to take care of ourselves. Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth in Yarmouth is hosting a seven-week workshop in the art of the slowing down, starting Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon. The goal is to nurture contact with the “Deep River Within,” the soul-nourishing dimension that flows beneath the chaos of daily life. Sessions will include gentle encouragement and practical guidance in a peaceful, nurturing environment. Participants will learn about three preliminary doorways and six core practices for inviting the rich resources of our deeper nature into everyday life.

Audrey McMorrow, MA, CAGS, BCC Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth, ME 04096 www.vasthorizons.com (207) 650-8052

Location: Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth. For more information or to register, contact audrey@vasthorizons.com, 207-650-8052, or visit VastHorizons.com. See ad, page 33.

A Health Membership That Covers Primary Care + Yoga

Baylight Faculty Jane M. Frederick, Nancy Frederick, RSHom, CCH, and Sarah Kotzur, ND

info@baylighthomeopathy.com 222 St. John Street | Portland, ME 207.774.4244

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f you want a primary care physician who believes in holistic health care and has the time to get to know you, visit Lotus Family Practice in Falmouth. Monthly membership fees cover office visits with a board certified family physician, generic medications at wholesale prices, and wellness and yoga classes. There’s an open house the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m., including an informal Q&A session and a free yoga class. Memberships are available for children, as well, with a parent membership. More info: www.maineyogakids.com. Email Cayce Lannon at maineyogakids@gmail.com. See ad, page 15.

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Introduction to Soul Collage Hosted by Bodhi Simpson

Bodhi Simpson, LCPC, ATR

oulCollage® is a creative, meditative, and transformative process. Images and symbols are selected intuitively to create your own deck of collaged cards that will assist you in discovering wisdom within yourself. Facilitated by Bodhi Simpson, LCPC, ATR, of Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, SoulCollage® is a deeply satisfying process that anyone can do -- and it’s fun! Your deck of cards will become a personal visual journal. Once you have begun making cards in the workshop, you can continue making the cards at home and/or join future planned gatherings to make cards and take your process to much deeper levels. Space is limited.

Sunday, September 27, 10:00 – 3:00 To register or for more information, call: Bodhi Simpson at 207-873-9213 , or visit vasthorizons.com. Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge Street, Yarmouth. See ad, page 23.

Free Into to Essential Oils Workshop and Demo

ssential Oils for All Seasons is hosting a free Intro to Essential Oils event in Lewiston/Auburn on Saturday, Sept 19 in the afternoon. Participants will learn how essential oils could be a powerful ally for their family’s health this fall. More experienced users of essential oils will be interested in seeing the latest products released by doTERRA on Sept. 9 that will be on hand.

Stones & Stuff Hosts Healing Energy Share Workshop

eeling out of balance and in need of energy realignment? Look no further! Stones & Stuff located in downtown Portland, will be hosting an Energy Share workshop on Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m. You are cordially invited to relax and partake in a number of different modalities including: crystal, sound and reiki healing along with a chakra balancing practice. Each participant will receive 20-minutes of healing table time. For more information or to register, contact Stones & Stuff.

Cost: $20. Stones & Stuff, 556 Congress St., Portland. More info: www.StonesAndStuff.com. Phone: 207-874-0789. See ad, page 39.

For more information or to pre-register, contact Spring Gouette at springeve@gmail.com.

Rally Anticipated to be Portland’s Largest Addiction Recovery Event to Date

f you support recovery from addiction (who doesn’t?) or are in recovery yourself, come down to Deering Oaks Park in Portland the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 20 for what is expected to be the largest recovery event in the city’s history. There will be live music, food, games, dunk tanks, tie dye, face painting, arts and crafts, and powerful speakers. This second annual Rally 4 Recovery: Recovering People, Recovering Community is sponsored by Young People in Recovery (YPR)-Portland and Portland Recovery Center. Stop by between noon and 6 p.m. Location: Deering Oaks Park (Park Avenue), Portland, near the bandstand. More info: www.PortlandRecovery.org.

Going Back to School… and Yoga!

oga has been proven to help students learn more effectively and perform better in school. Maine Yoga Kids offers free 30-minute demo classes for schools. Ask your child’s school to request a free trial. More info: www.maineyogakids.com. Email Cayce Lannon at maineyogakids@ gmail.com. See ad, page 15.

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Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter

esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

Support Groups Keep Artery Patients Mobile

esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility. The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures. After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend the meetings. After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.

Smog Increases Stroke Risk

esearch from Germany has found that the high particulate numbers in smoggy areas increase the risk of stroke. The Heinz Nixdorf Recall study followed more than 4,400 people between the ages of 45 and 74 years old. The researchers began the study in 2000. They compared stroke and heart attacks to air pollution particulate matter (PM) levels of PM10 (particle sizes of 10 micrometers or less) and PM2.5 (2.5 micrometers or less). The study found that stroke incidence was more than two-and-a-half times higher among people with long-term exposure to PM10, while stroke incidence increased by more than three times among people with long-term exposure to PM2.5 smog. 12

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Chamomile Tea Helps Us Live Longer

n a study of 1,677 Mexican-American men and women over the age of 65 from the Southwestern U.S., researchers have found that drinking chamomile tea decreases the risk of earlier mortality by an average of 29 percent. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years. Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality. Chamomile also has a long history of use in folk medicine and is primarily used to settle digestion and calm the mind. It is a leading natural herbal tea in many countries and contains no caffeine. While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla teaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.

Salt and Oil Your Way to Health

odium and chloride are the two main elements of a compound commonly known as table salt. However according to A Guide to Living Healthy, by David Brownstein MD, there is a vast difference in the quality of salt products. The two salt products commonly available: refined table salt that is contaminated with aluminum and may exacerbate many chronic illnesses and unrefined natural salt that contains many valuable minerals. Salt is one of the most important electrolytes for the body yet is has been vilified by the media and many physicians, for causing hypertension, cardio vascular disease and stroke. Perhaps those criticizing salt have little knowledge of the difference between unrefined salt and refined salt. Many chronic diseases have indeed increased proportionately with our present day salt intake, in part because our present day foods have been saturated with the poorest quality of salts. While there is some difference of opinion of who needs to reduce salt intake, one should also consider the need of balance of other electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium, which are a biochemical necessity to our cells properly function. The American public has been told by many organizations that we must eat low fat foods in order to be healthy. However numerous imbalances and vitamin deficiencies including Vitamin A, D, E and K may be a result of low fat diets. The body uses good fats (including grass fed animal fat) and good oils such as omega 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, to maintain healthy cellular structures and to produce energy, promote healthy immune and hormonal systems. Without fat, hormone production will not occur, the immune system will not function optimally and protein canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be adequately utilized. To learn more on this topic, contact Sharlene Spalding at TheVillagePath.com. See ad, page 7.

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Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Testicular Cancer

ew research published in the British Journal of Cancer has found that taking muscle-building supplements can increase the risk of testicular cancer by up to 65 percent. The study monitored 356 cancer patients and 513 control subjects, all from Connecticut and Massachusetts. The case-control study was conducted by researchers from the Yale School of Public Health and the Harvard School of Public Health, and tested for testicular germ cell cancer. About 90 percent of testicular cancers originate from germ cells. The researchers found the subjects that used multiple musclebuilding supplements and those that began using the supplements when they were younger had the greatest risk of developing cancer.

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A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050 According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.” Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change. Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conventional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, maintenance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds. Source: Wired

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De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jain Irrigation Systems has devised a method of turning brackish water into drinking water using renewable energy. This solar-powered machine is able to pull salt out of water and disinfect it with ultraviolet rays, making it suitable for both irrigation and drinking. Electrodialysis works by passing a stream of water between two electrodes with opposite charges. Because the salt dissolved in water consists of positive and negative ions, the electrodes pull the ions out of the water, leaving fresher water at the center of the flow. A series of membranes separate the freshwater stream from increasingly salty ones. The photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis reversal system recently won the top $140,000 Desal Prize from the U.S. Department of Interior. “This technology has the potential to bring agriculture to vast barren lands using brackish water,” says Richard Restuccia, Jain’s vice president of landscape solutions. The prize was developed to supply catalytic funding to capture and support innovative ideas and new technologies that could have a significant impact on resolving global water demand. Among 13 desalination projects under consideration along the California coast, the Carlsbad Desalination Project will be the largest in the Western Hemisphere once it is completed in the fall. Source: EcoWatch.com 14

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Supporting Women and Children in India Yoga has a long tradition of service, often known as Karma Yoga: the Yoga of Action. Often this takes the form of giving back to the community, whether we define community locally or globally. Karma Yoga provides a healthy balance to the inward spiritual journey, reminding us we are citizens of both the inner realm and the outer world. The people of Maine have a wonderful opportunity to bring our Karma Yoga back to India. A growing group of local yogis have been inspired by the work of Sister Lucy, Founder of Maher (Mother’s Home); an interfaith, caste-free, refuge for battered women and children in India. Sr. Lucy returns in September for several fundraising events scheduled Sept 19 - 20 in N Yarmouth & Kittery, Maine. Saturday evening will be a first-in-Maine screening of a brand new documentary film about Maher. Sunday evening is a fabulous Indian dinner at the 5-star Tulsi restaurant in Kittery. The women of Maher also make wonderful arts & crafts items available for sale. Come be inspired! Meet Sr. Lucy and join her for your Karma Yoga offering! See Calendar for details. For more information, email: darcy@turninglight.org, or call 207-829-2700.

Secular Socialization

Today’s Young Adults Are the Least Religious Ever Researchers led by San Diego State University Psychology Professor Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., found that millennials are the least religious generation of the last six decades, and possibly in the nation’s history. They analyzed data from 11.2 million respondents from four nationally representative surveys of U.S. adolescents ages 13 to 18 taken

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Online Summer of Peace Program Continues Designed by The Shift Network as “the largest virtual peace event on the planet,” a free, online threemonth global movement program, The Summer of Peace, continues through September 21. It promises to inspire participants by teaching ways to heal conflicts within oneself, in relationships and in the world using peace, instead of conflict, as the new baseline. Featured thought leaders include Deepak Chopra, Ervin Laszlo, Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim, Karen Armstrong, Lisa Garr and Congressman Tim Ryan, plus messages from the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jane Goodall. Programs include The Subtle Activism Summit: Inner Dimensions of Peace Building from September 8 to 10, and 11 Ways to Transform Your World from September 11 to 21, concluding on the United Nations International Day of Peace. “You’ll discover more personal ease, joy and well-being with techniques to connect more profoundly to the deep peace within yourself and the latest in the science of compassion,” says Garr, host of The Aware Show and Being Aware and bestselling author of Becoming Aware. She also attests that participants will find the best practices for citizen engagement and conscious activism to help accelerate the shift to a world of peace. For more information or to register, visit SummerOfPeace.net.

between 1966 and 2014. Results published in the journal PLOS One conclude that recent adolescents are less likely to say that religion is important in their lives, report less approval of religious organizations and find themselves feeling less spiritual and spending less time praying or meditating. “Unlike previous studies, ours is able to show that millennials’ lower religious involvement is due to cultural change, not to their being young and unsettled,” says Twenge, who is also the author of Generation Me. “Millennial adolescents are less religious than Boomers and GenXers were at the same ages,” she notes. “We also looked at younger ages than the previous studies. More of today’s adolescents are abandoning religion before they reach adulthood, with an increasing number not raised with religion at all.” Source: San Diego State University

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Connecticut Initiates Mattress Recycling Connecticut has introduced the nation’s first-ever mattress recycling program to get old beds off the curb and into the renewable waste stream via Park City Green, a cavernous warehouse in Bridgeport where mattresses go to die and get reborn. One of only two mattress recycling facilities in the state, it employs workers that manually break down bedding parts, separating the materials into giant piles of foam, mounds of cotton and tall stacks of metal springs. All this gets shipped off to junk dealers to be recycled and reclaimed for later use in the metal industry or as backing for carpets. The city had been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to pick up mattresses on trash day and break them apart for disposal, but that figure is expected to drop to zero and create jobs at the same time. Connecticut’s program is voluntary, so municipalities don’t have to participate. But because it’s already being paid for by consumers and the mattress industry, state officials expect the program to grow. Already, more than 60 Connecticut communities are participating.

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September 2015

What is yoga therapy?

by Darcy Cunningham

ou know what yoga is, so yoga therapy must be where you stretch and “feel good after” or maybe do a downward dog for sciatica, right? Wrong! Yoga has been used therapeutically for many years. But yoga therapy, as a specific field in the West, is relatively new. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) recently agreed to standards for yoga therapy, and in 2014 the first handful of accredited training programs were announced. So what are the goals and methods of yoga therapy, whether one-on-one or in a group, especially as these differ from a traditional yoga class? A therapeutic yoga session is not one size fits all. The yoga therapist considers the individual client (such as their body

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their context (such as how they use their body for work, exercise, other modalities they have tried, willingness to do a home program, motivating factors). Clients are assessed each session for how force or load flows through the body, where knots and snags are, asymmetries, variations in tone and softness, and more. Then the yoga therapist chooses stimuli that will help the client shift movement patterns toward more functional transfer of load and range of movement. A yoga therapist begins with the tools of yoga: movement, stillness, breath, and sound. They may have additional training in fields such as Somatics, Rhythmic Movement/Reflex Integration, and Feldenkrais, from which to draw stimuli. Often these movements are small micro-movements tailored to an individual body. Touch and props are used to help the client gain new awareness of different patterns of movement—whether habitual dysfunctional patterns or more efficient emerging patterns. The client is an active participant, developing new awareness and a rich partnership with their own body. BREATH IS A KEY COMPONENT Many people are stressed, with dysfunctional breathing patterns that actually create tension in the body and mind. When the breath is primarily a shallow chest breath, the sympathetic nervous system is triggered. Blood flow moves toward the perimeter of the body (one source of poor digestion) and muscles tense up in preparation for fight, flight, or freeze. This reaction is useful, like using the gas pedal in your car, but not sustainable. We must also learn to activate the “brakes,” parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), to give tissues time to empty out waste gases to promote digestion and regeneration. Breath that is driven from the free and easy movement of the diaphragm is necessary to stimulate PNS. Yoga Sutras states that asana, or yoga poses, should be steady and effortless. One measure of ease is that breath-

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ing is steady, diaphragmatic breath in all poses, including therapeutics. Posture is assessed but without trying to “fix” it directly. Posture is a result of function; as function improves, so will posture. Trying to fix posture from the outside in often creates further strain in the body system. Pain is a sign that something is wrong in the body. But often the cause of the pain is different than the site of the pain. Assessment can discern the source of the pain, working with the client to re-pattern movement to alleviate the source. A WORD ABOUT STRETCHING Stretching is a sensation but says nothing about improved function. Muscle fibers can contract or relax. A tight muscle is tight for a reason: For example, it’s trying to compensate for a too tight or too loose joint, or its partner muscles aren’t contracting. For lasting change to the tissues—without need to keep stretching something out every day—function must improve. Tight muscles tend to “melt” when function improves and the system no longer needs to “grip.” If you are seeking yoga therapy to add to your team of health care professionals, talk to several practitioners, read their backgrounds, and ask questions. Ultimately, this should be a partner relationship, so choose someone you feel comfortable with! And get back into doing more of the things you love to do! Darcy Cunningham, a Registered Yoga Teacher, has completed 800-hour IAYT certified training. She has additional training in Gestalt, Somatics, Rhythmic Movement/Reflex Integration, Ayurveda, Meditation, and more. She loves helping people come to have trust and confidence in their bodies and gain ease in body, mind, and soul. She has a studio in North Yarmouth called Turning Light Center. Visit www.TurningLight.org.

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Causes of Iodine Deficiency

Radiation

Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation

Low-Sodium Diets

Overuse of zero-nutrient salt substitutes in foods leads to iodine depletion

Iodized Table Salt

Iodized salt may slowly lose its iodine content by exposure to air

Bromine

A toxic chemical found in baked goods overrides iodine's ability to aid thyroid

Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil

A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, ﬁbrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deﬁcient and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

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Choose Happiness Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch by Linda Joy

recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance? Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights— most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances. Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.

Let Go of ‘Supposed To’

Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success. When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen. Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her

success felt empty. She writes from her home in Los Angeles, “Each morning I’d get up thinking about who I needed to please, and then prepare myself to exist for another day. I looked and felt exhausted just about all the time. The worst part was that I thought I was doing everything right!” After a middle-of-the-night epiphany, Ling left her job and set out to discover what her heart wanted. She began following a completely different life path as a coach and healer, in which success means manifesting joy.

Be Grateful Now

While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now. Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart—why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’” Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.

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protect ourselves, even against the love we want. Certified Relationship Coach Stacey Martino, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, writes, “From the first day we met, I’d been waiting for [my boyfriend] Paul to end our relationship. I begged him for another chance—not for our relationship, but to be my authentic self—to figure out who I am and show up in our relationship as the real me.” Fourteen years later, Martino and her boyfriend, now husband, are still exploring the depths of their love for one another. For them, the choice to be vulnerable was the gateway to happiness.

Look Inward Instead of to Others

If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses. Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.” It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame—and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world! As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose. Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at InspiredLivingPublishing.com.

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GREENING AMERICA’S GAMES Major Leagues Sport More Sustainable Stadiums by Avery Mack

raditional sports stadiums and arenas generate a huge carbon footprint. Multiple sources concur that during a single football game, a 78,000seat stadium can consume 65,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, and discarded cardboard, plastic and paper; in-stadium food and beverage containers; and tailgating debris that includes cans and bottles leave behind a mountain of waste. A dozen years ago, the pioneering Philadelphia Eagles enlisted the help of the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to begin a persistent push to their goal of going green. Today, the NRDC publishes the Greening Advisor guidebooks on green operating practices for all professional teams in Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and Major League Soccer, plus the U.S. Tennis Association, and has expanded to include college sports.

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Stadium food has always been part of the fan experience, but it’s possible to eat sensibly and well with options like the roasted turkey sandwich at AT&T Park, in San Francisco, where concessionaires source locally and compost leftovers. Veggie burgers, vegan cheesesteaks and sushi have also found their way onto game-day menus to add a change of pace for fans, says Julianne Soviero, author of Unleash Your True Athletic Potential. The growing interest shown by the sports industry in composting offers enormous potential benefits, and not

a moment too soon, says Allen Hershkowitz, Ph.D., co-founder of the Green Sports Alliance and director of the NRDC Sports Project. Using recyclable containers counts—New York City’s venerable Yankee Stadium reduced its trash load by 40 percent by switching to biodegradable cups and service ware. PepsiCo supported the upgrade by exchanging its conventional plastic bottle for a bio-based version made from agricultural waste.

Lights

At New York’s Oncenter War Memorial Arena, the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch pro team skates under LED lights. “They make the arena brighter. It’s easier to see the puck,” says defenseman Joey Mormina. “The fun light show that follows goals adds energy for the crowd and players.” LED lighting provides improved clarity in TV transmissions and sports action photos and doesn’t create soft spots on the ice, like traditional lights. “Utica and Binghamton teams switched to LED after playing in our arena,” comments Jim Sarosy, chief operating officer for the Crunch.

Water

“The Crunch is the first pro hockey team to skate on recycled rainwater,” Sarosy adds. “It’s collected from the roof, stored in three central reservoirs in the basement and pumped into the Zamboni machine for resurfacing the ice.” The practice also diverts rainwater from overworked sewer systems.

The first pro football stadium to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification, the San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium features a 27,000-square-foot rooftop garden to help control water runoff. Home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Kings, the Staples Center has swapped out 178 flush urinals for waterless models, reducing annual water usage by 7 million gallons. Like the Eagles, the Florida Marlins pro baseball team, in Miami, now uses 50 percent less water via low-flow plumbing fixtures. Also, the stadium’s upgraded landscape design lessens outdoor irrigation needs by 60 percent. The University of Georgia likes keeping its grass green, but hates wasteful water dispensers. Its football field is now watered via an underground irrigation system that saves a million gallons a year. Soil moisture sensors indicate when watering is needed.

More Creative Practices

Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles, now boasts more than 11,000 solar panels and 14 wind turbines that combined, generate more than four times the energy used for all home games in a season. The staff uses green cleaning products and has increased recycling more than 200 percent since 2010. Most creatively, the carbon costs of team travel are offset via mitigation by financing tree plantings in their home state and purchasing seedlings for a wildlife refuge in Louisiana. The Seattle Mariners Safeco Field’s new scoreboard uses 90 percent less power than its predecessor and the Arizona Cardinals pro football team provides bags for tailgating fans to use for recycling. Five NBA arenas have achieved LEED certification—Phillips Arena (Atlanta Hawks), Toyota Center (Houston Rockets), American Airlines Arena (Miami Heat), Amway Center (Orlando Magic) and Rose Garden (Portland Trail Blazers). The goal of a cleaner, healthier planet is achievable with systemic shifts like these as more pro and collegiate sports teams score green points. Connect with our freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream Research Proves its Health Benefits by Meredith Montgomery

fter practicing internal medicine Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedfor 10 years in Boston, Dr. back to manage hypertension. AccordTimothy McCall became a fulling to the International Journal of Yoga, time writer, exploring the the surge in yoga’s popuAny physical health benefits of yoga. As larity here finally gained exercise done academic interest in 2007, the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author and there are now more with breath of Yoga as Medicine: The than 2,000 yoga titles in awareness Yogic Prescription for the National Institutes of Health and Healing, he becomes yoga; Health PubMed.gov says, “In the late 90s, the database, with 200 anything done added annually. conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed Initially, yoga without the up and I got frustrated. teacher and econoThere was less time to form breath is just a mist Rajan Nararelationships with patients, physical practice. yanan, Ph.D., which is founded the essential to providing qual- ~Rajan Narayaran nonprofit ity care Life in Yoga without excessive tests and drugs.” Foundation and Institute Initially, McCall found that most to offer free teacher of the documented research on yoga training. Within a was from India, and notes it was low couple of years, the in quality from a Western perspective September is (though it is now excellent). In the National Yoga West, the first notable scientific yoga Month article was published in 1973 in The 20

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foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everywhere from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as Medicine seminars he and his wife Eliana teach internationally and from their Simply Yoga Institute studio, in Summit, New Jersey.

Mounting Evidence

“Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to successfully respond to stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic activity, reducing the amount of stress hormones in the body. Studies collected on PubMed.gov demonstrate that yoga has been found to help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, depression, diabetes, reproductive functions and pregnancy, among other issues. Studies at California’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute have tracked amelioration of heart disease. A growing body of research is validating yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, including at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A small study at Norway’s University of Oslo suggests that yoga even alters gene expression, indicating it may induce health benefits on a molecular level.

Cultural Challenges

“For yoga to be effective, a regular

practice must be implemented, which is challenging in a culture where people can’t sit for long without an electronic device. It’s more than just popping pills,” says Narayanan. McCall says, “Even if people can commit to just a few minutes of yoga practice a day, if they keep it up the benefits can be enormous.” “There are no sales reps telling doctors to use yoga therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine. Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt.org) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation International (cyai.org) are both beginning to offer certifications for therapy training programs and therapists. Narayanan is hopeful that certification could lead to yoga being covered by insurance. Medical school curricula have started shifting to embrace complementary approaches to wellness, with many textbooks now including information on mind/body therapies. The Principles and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, co-edited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, McCall and Shirley Telles and due out in 2016, is the first professional-level, medical textbook on yoga therapy. “Yoga has been proven to treat many conditions, yet yoga teachers don’t treat conditions, we treat individuals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not a one-size-fits-all prescription because different bodies and minds, with different abilities and weaknesses, require individualized approaches.” While medical research is working to grant yoga more legitimacy among doctors, policymakers and the public, McCall says, “I believe these studies are systematically underestimating how powerful yoga can be. Science may tell us that it decreases systolic blood pressure and cortisol secretion and increases lung capacity and serotonin levels, but that doesn’t begin to capture the totality of what yoga is.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (Healthy LivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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Protect Truth and Transparency in GMO Food Labeling On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 1599, known by supporters as the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and dubbed the “Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act” by opponents. The bill removes the requirement that foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) be labeled as such, preventing consumers from the right to know whether or not the foods they purchase contain potentially harmful ingredients. If it be-

comes law, H.R. 1599 will preempt state labeling requirements, including the pioneering Vermont GMO labeling law scheduled to take effect next year. First, a companion bill will have to clear the Senate. No date is set yet for this and the time to let our senators know that we want to protect truth and transparency on food labels and encourage them to oppose the DARK Act starts now. Make the people’s voice heard by contacting local state senators, call 202-224-3121 and visit Tinyurl. com/ContactYourSenatorToday.

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September 2015

AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

Maintain a Sound Mind

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and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase

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of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.

While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stressreduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden. His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grassfed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a Creactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Antiinflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

Glycation

This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products

that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Stress

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic

inflammation, according to wellestablished science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as antiaging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.” Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you

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“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes

in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that

brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, her latest being Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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aniel Sperry, a “couchsurfer” in his late 50s, decided a few years ago to quit his day job and make a living by performing cello music and reciting poetry in living rooms across the country. “I didn’t know it would become a catalyst for bringing communities of local people together,” he says, but his first gig, a “little shotgun shack” in Elko, Nevada, became more than a once in a lifetime experience. Years later, his Elko host remains a close friend and hosts a regular (and lucrative) stop on his cross-country tours. Not only does creating connections with strangers make us happier—as University of Chicago social scientists have proven—it leads to fun travel stories. If we choose to see the world via the decade-old organization at Couchsurfing.com, we might find ourselves sleeping on a sailboat in the Irish Sea; meeting backpackers by solar-powered light in a cave in Petra, Jordan; sharing a room with a pet bird that falls asleep listening to sappy love songs on the radio; or jamming to old-time banjo and fiddle tunes in a North Carolina kitchen. The global community of couchsurfers, now 10 million strong, considers strangers “friends you haven’t met yet.” They currently are hosting and organizing more than half-a-million events in more than 200,000 cities worldwide this year. The aim is to make travel easier and more affordable, build people’s faith and trust in one another and create meaningful connections across cultures. It’s easy to become a member by creating a profile as a host and/or a traveler, which includes verified identification. Guests don’t need to reciprocate by hosting or leaving gifts, although lasting friendships are a common result. Hosts and guests are encouraged to leave honest reviews for each other, which helps ensure ongoing safety and good behavior all around. Meanwhile, non-members also are welcome to explore couchsurfing events in their city. Fun opportunities to make new connections include weekly language exchanges, skill swaps, outdoor activities and potlucks.

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SURF TO TURF U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig

Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why fish farms are appearing in unusual places—barramundi flourish on a Nebraska cattle ranch, shrimp in chilly Massachusetts and inland tilapia in Southern California.

ith the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild, half the seafood we eat comes from aquaculture, says Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Yet, farmed seafood has a reputation for uneven quality and questionable farming practices. A primary reason is that much of what Americans buy comes from Asia, where aquaculture is less stringently managed. Meanwhile, domestic aquaculture provides only about 5 percent of the seafood consumed here, according to NOAA.

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tion service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.” Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) can provide a consistent, high-quality, year-round supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water pollution and other negative impacts on the environment are bad news.” A second solution is to consult with a trusted fishmonger that has high standards for flavor, health, safety, sustainability and environmental concerns.

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Chefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimicking the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen. The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural depression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed. With no antibiotics, non-GMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat. The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for centuries, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, nonGMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwater cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.” True North Salmon follows a threebay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites. Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors. “We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates. “We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised on at least six months of nonGMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed, providing a great environment for trout.”

In northeastern Nebraska, five generations of the Garwood family have traditionally raised cattle and produced corn and tomatoes. To keep the farm thriving and sustainable, they have had to think outside the row crop. Today, they’re growing something new—barramundi, or Australian yellow perch. They built a warehouse that now holds 18, 10,000-gallon fish tanks full of growing fish. A Maryland company provides old-fashioned cow manure and leftover grain sorghum from area ethanol plants to create algae, naturally non-GMO, to use as biofuel and fish food. “People prefer to eat locally raised food, even if it’s fish in Nebraska,” says Scott Garwood. The sophistication of closed containment systems like the Garwoods use means that chefs, too, can raise their own fish, besides growing their own herbs and vegetables. California Chef Adam Navidi, owner of the Oceans & Earth restaurant, in Yorba Linda, also runs nearby Future Foods Farms, encompassing 25 acres of herbs, lettuces, assorted vegetables and tank-raised tilapia. Baby greens, not GMO products, help feed the fish, while nitrates from the ammonia-rich fish waste fertilize the crops. The fish wastewater filters through the crops and returns to the fish tanks in an efficient, conservationdriven system that produces healthy, organic food. “Someday, chefs will be known both by their recipes and the methods used to produce their food,” Navidi predicts. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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ccording to the nationally recognized Monterey Bay Aquarium’s SeafoodWatch.org, these farmed fish and shellfish are current Best Choices. Under each fish or shellfish variety, check the Seafood Recommendations list for specific geographic areas, certified organic options, non-GMO feed, or other designations. Arctic Char: The farmed variety, raised in closed-tank systems, produce little impact on local habitats in the Pacific Northwest. Barramundi (Australian yellow perch): Look for it sourced from recirculating aquaculture systems in farms throughout the U.S. Catfish: Pond-farmed American catfish, found mainly near the Mississippi River, are some of the most sustainable fish available. Crawfish: Domestic production centers mainly in Louisiana, grown in ponds on existing agricultural lands. No feeds are added, but minimal fertilizer is used to support an aquatic food web that crawfish thrive on. As a native species, the potential impacts of escape are minimal. Mussels: Most farmed mussels for sale in the U.S. hail from New England and the Pacific Northwest, or are imported from nations with stringent environmental regulations. The nonprofit Marine Stewardship Council independently certifies some of these mussel fisheries as sustainable.

Oysters: Nearly 95 percent of the oysters Americans eat are farmed in New England, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. Oyster farms in the U.S. and throughout the world are well managed and produce a sustainable product. Salmon: Before ordering, Seafood Watch recommends finding out where salmon originated by asking the local grocer or restaurant manager if it’s wild caught or farmed and its source. Shrimp: Most caught or farmed in U.S. and Canada also qualify as a Seafood Watch Good Alternative. However, avoid shrimp caught in Louisiana with otter trawls and in the Gulf of Mexico (except Florida) with skimmer trawls. All shrimp from recirculating aquaculture systems constitute a Best Choice. Tilapia: Tank-farmed tilapia in the U.S. and Canada has become a popular standard. Trout: Farmed rainbow trout from the U.S. gets a nod because it’s raised in environmentally friendly ways in spring-fed ponds.

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damage, which may be due to a compound called sulphoraphane that boosts the body’s defense against free radicals. Carrots come in 100 varieties, from deep purple and white to brilliant orange. Each is a storehouse of nutrient power, providing vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamins C, D, E and K, and riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sulphur, copper and iodine. The adage that carrots are good for the eyes is true. They even contain lycopene and lutein, phytonutrients that protect from UVB radiation and free radical damage. Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, cod, haddock and sardines are rich in omega-3s, especially EPA and DHA, which are widely known to be important to cellular health. DHA makes up 30 percent of the fatty acids that comprise the retina. The particularly high levels of omega3s in sardines add further protection to retinal health, according to researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Eggs are rich in cysteine and sulphur, two components of glutathione. Cataract Health News reports that sulphurcontaining compounds have been found to protect eyes from cataract formation. Egg yolks contain lutein, and a University of Massachusetts study has found that eating an egg a day raised levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood; at the same time, blood serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations remained stable. Garlic. Researchers at the University of Oregon suggest that sulphur-rich garlic is important for the production of glutathione, a protein that acts as an antioxidant for the eye’s lens, and can be instrumental in the prevention of some visual problems. Kale is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin. The American Optometric Association says these special antioxidants act like “internal sunglasses.” Add betacarotene to the mix and kale serves as a preferred foil to oxidative stress. Pumpkin’s orange color is a sure sign that it’s packed with carotenoids like beta-carotene, which help neutralize free radicals. Its lutein and zeaxanthin generally promote eye health and further protect against retinal degeneration. Even pumpkin seeds carry several benefits, including omega-3s, zinc and phytosterols to enhance a dog’s immune response. Sweet potatoes are loaded with both beta-carotene and anthocyanins, the latter high in antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. Tomatoes are famous for their lycopene, a carotenoid and phytonutrient found in red produce. This powerful antioxidant helps protect Make vision against sun damage and retinal and has been well and diet part degeneration documented as effective in canof annual cer prevention. Processed tomato contain higher levels of exams by a products lycopene than the raw fruit.

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What is your philosophy of life? Be kind. Being kind is different from being nice. I spent my teens and 20s anxious to be nice, and all it gave me was a boatload of acquaintances and an inauthentic self. Nice aims to be popular. Kindness is about doing the right thing: justice, fairness, patience, respect. Kindness is at the heart of why I’m a vegan, and why I’ve been arrested 16 times for civil disobedience supporting peace, equal rights and the environment. Being kind to myself inspires me to exercise and live healthfully.

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yoga with her little students, Lannon discovered ChildLight Yoga in Dover, New Hampshire, and took children’s yoga teacher training in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “After my training, I began to work yoga into the daily routine and was able to see first-hand the amazing benefits of yoga for children,” Lannon said. “Parents started asking why their kids were doing stuff like downward dog in

Portland Community Center from mid-September through October in association with the South Portland Recreation Department. Registration for those classes can be completed at www.SouthPortland.org.

Yoga for Restful Sleep. One-on-one Therapeutic Yoga sessions work on strength, body awareness and emotional regulation. Guided by the belief that children cannot grow to their full potential unless the adults around them are healthy and calm, Maine Yoga Kids offers private adult yoga sessions as well. For families interested in weekly yoga, Maine Yoga Kids is hosting a series of workshops at South

For more information on Maine Yoga Kids and schedule/class details, check www.MaineYogaKids.com or call Cayce Lannon at (617) 448-7846. See ad, page 15.

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the bathtub. So many people loved it, and asked for classes on weekends, and it grew from there.” Today, Maine Yoga Kids is Lannon’s full-time mission, leading a team of certified children’s yoga instructors who want to make the joy of yoga accessible and affordable for children and families. Lannon describes Jenna Nordberg, a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with experience working with children with autism and special needs, as her “yoga partner in crime.” Other current instructors include Abigail Brennan and Susan Etzel. “We do yoga pretty much anywhere people want yoga,” Lannon said, mentioning a play date for seven kids in a finished basement as an example. Classes are public or private, indoor or outdoor, kids-only, whole families, or include anyone who wanders by. Kids’ yoga classes don’t look like your average grown-up yoga class. “We use lots of imaginative play and silly animal noises in our classes,” Lannon said. “We also try to include a story, focusing on a specific yogic principle that ties into the class theme. We play games like Yogi Says or Yoga Freeze Dance. … It’s about meeting them where they’re at. … If they’re not into it, they run away. So we work hard to keep them engaged.” Classes are playful and imaginative and include singing, dancing, and, occasionally, even an art project. “We always end each class with a relaxation exercise, which lasts anywhere from two to ten minutes,” Lannon said. “You might be surprised to hear it, but preschoolers love to lay down in savasana and take a rest for up to five whole minutes! Especially when it involves a massage and some ‘Magic Mist’—watered down essential oils in a spray bottle.” Class offerings include Prenatal Yoga, Mommy and Baby Yoga, Yoga Play Group (5 and under), Yogitos Yoga (ages 2-4), Preschool Yoga (ages 3-5), Kids Yoga (ages 6-10), AfterSchool Yoga, Warrior Kids Yoga with a focus on confidence, and Relaxation

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Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong Where Ancient Healing Practices Still Thrive by Debjani Das

hree years ago, Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) instructor Jason Ames had the rare opportunity to take over a studio—which was then called Full Circle Synergy School of Taijiquan—and make it his own. Thus was born Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong, Maine’s most comprehensive resource for Taijiquan & Qigong training, on Forest Avenue in Portland. “The transition from the previous iteration of the Center involved a few intense months of reconstruction at the studio as well as developing and implementing a sustainable business model—essentially creating something completely new,” Ames said. Holding certifications in both Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention from Dr. Paul Lam and Evidence-Based Tai Chi & Qigong Curriculum from Dr. Yang Yang, Ames has been instrumental in creating a place where individuals seeking alternative therapies can experience a deeper connection to body, mind and spirit, all while promoting healing changes. “I feel that many people are intuitively aware that our high-stimulation, content-driven and demanding pace of life is unsustainable if not balanced with some type of practice that re-connects them to the natural intelligence of their physical bodies and some sense of spiritual wholeness within themselves,” Ames said. “This type of nurturing and re-connecting is an essential aspect of Qigong & Taiji.” Harvard agrees. “There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems,” states The Health Benefits of Tai Chi written for Harvard Health Publications. “And you can get started even if you aren’t in top shape or the best of health. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the most fit to

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people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery (health. harvard.edu). For those unfamiliar with the ancient art of Taiji, it is a practice seeped in Chinese history and currently practiced by millions of people worldwide. Commonly referred to as an “internal art,” it is known for its restorative health and meditative and benefits. “Taiji and Qigong can empower individuals of all ages and abilities to prevent disease, stimulate one’s own role in maintaining health, and foster higher athletic performance and self-defense abilities,” Ames said. “The internal arts are devoted specifically to generating Qi (vital energy) and circulating it throughout the body. The ability to cultivate and then control this internal energy can be useful for fighting purposes. At the same time, the flow of qi bathes the major organ systems, cleansing joints and strengthening tendons and ligaments, so that the practice of these arts is also considered to be quite healthful.” A dedicated practitioner of the art for 20 years Ames sets the standards high, encouraging the Center’s other instructors to continue their growth as mentors. “Our teaching and administration staff consists of eight dedicated, talented, and friendly individuals who have thousands of hours of experience and who have devoted decades to their practice and who continue to learn and grow as teachers and students of the art,” Ames said. The Center offers classes throughout the day, catering to a variety of schedules. If you are considering a lifestyle change and would like to know more about how Qigong & Taiji practice can benefit you, visit or contact the Center. Curious beginners of all levels and abilities will be welcomed by their knowledgeable staff. Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong, 500 Forest Ave. (back of building), Portland, 04101. 207-7809581. www.mainetaiji.com. See ad, page 31.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Registration Open – Join us for our very popular Homeopathic First Aid and Acute Care course. New session begins in October. $25. Baylight Center for Homeopathy, 222 Saint John St, Suite 137, Portland. 207-774-4244. BayLightHomeopathy.com.

mobility with the use of slow intentional movements. Maximum of 4 students. Pre-registration only. Contact Darcy for rates/availability. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Windsor Fair – Aug 30-Sept 7. Times vary. Enjoy animal demonstrations, demolition derby, monster trucks, races, rides, food, live entertainment and more. $8-$9/adults; free/kids under 16. Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Rd, Windsor. WindsorFair.com.

Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 4:30pm. Sustainable fitness for your miraculous body and unique spirit. Weather permitting. $10. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com.

Morning Yoga – 8-9:15am. Increase strength, flexibility and endurance with this 9-week yoga series. Registration required. Class is ongoing and participants can join mid-series. Bring a yoga mat and blanket for class. $72-$90. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

Mystery at the Museum – 5:30-8pm. Enjoy a night of fun, mystery and mayhem provided by Maine’s own professional troupe, Mystery for Hire. $100/ members, $75-$125/general admission. The Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St, Portland. MaineHistory.org.

markyourcalendar TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. This class targets your needs specifically to decrease pain, recover from injury and improve mobility with the use of slow intentional movements. Maximum of 4 students. Pre-registration only. Contact Darcy for rates/availability. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

markyourcalendar TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8:15pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. 5 or 10 class pass available. Drop-ins welcome if space is available. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Free Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. Try a class at our center. Free. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Free Yoga Philosophy Class: The Yamas and Niyamas – 11:45am-12:45pm. Ongoing study group continues each Wednesday after free class. CEU’s available for yoga teachers. Free. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 9-10:15am. This class targets your needs specifically to decrease pain, recover from injury and improve

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. 5 or 10 class pass available. Drop-ins welcome if space is available. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org..

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Boothbay Harbor Fest – Sept 4-13. Times vary. Enjoy a variety of events with races, art, treasure hunt, tournaments, food and other activities. Ticket prices vary. Various locations throughout Downtown Boothbay Harbor. BoothbayHarborFest.com. Catch a Fire Tour – 3:30pm. Enjoy the sounds of Reggae with Damien Marley, Stephen Marley, Morgan Heritage and more. $45.75. Maine State Pier, 56 Commercial St, Portland. 207- 358-9327. WaterFrontConcerts.com. Maine Outdoor Film Festival 2015 – 7-10:30pm. This festival celebrates the active outdoor community and inspiring expression since 2012. Films shown outdoors. Proceeds benefit Teens to Trails. $5/donation; $2/under 12. The Rangeley Inn, 2443 Main St, Rangeley. MaineOutdoorFilmFestival.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 8th Annual 5K Race for the Lakes – 8am. This community wide event raises funds for protecting water quality and improving public enjoyment of the seven Belgrade lakes. $25. Camp Runoia, 420 Point Rd, Belgrade. 207-495-6039. BelgradeLakes.org. Classic Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20am. NIA is non-impact, gentle on the joints, provides great cardio and is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. $10. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com.

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Finding the Deep River Within – 10am-12pm. A 7-week course in the art of slowing down in order to nurture contact with the Deep River Within, the soulnourishing dimension that flows in each of us. $300. Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth. 207-650-8052. Audrey@VastHorizons.com. VastHorizons.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Freeport Half Marathon – 9am. This race features a fun and moderately challenging course that supports the Freeport, Pownal and Durham Education Foundation. $35-$80. Freeport USA, Freeport. FreeportHalfMarathon.com. Harbor Fest 5k and Half Marathon – 9am. Participate in this race during Harbor Fest. Proceeds benefit the YMCA. $35-$60. Watershed Tavern at Boothbay Resort, 301 Adams Pond Rd, Boothbay. BoothbayHarborFest.com.

27th Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show – Sept 12-13. 10am-4pm. Popular craft show with the very best of traditional, country and contemporary crafts. Musical entertainment and home crafted Maine food. Free. Wells Elementary School, 276 Sanford Rd, Wells. 207-646-5172. SummerSolsticeCraftShows.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Therapeutic Touch: Energy Healing – 12-4pm. Jane Jacobson’s passion is to support you in your quest for health and happiness. $45/30-min session; $75/1hr session. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-761-7953 or 207- 210-3954. LeapinLizards.biz or JJacobs1@Maine.rr.com. Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 5:30pm. See Sept 3 listing. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail. com. ErinCurren.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 10:30am-12pm. Enjoy a workshop with Marilyn Hardy. Free yourself with this wonderful bodywork. $89/5-week session; $20/drop in. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Free Yoga Class – 4:30-6pm. Try a class at our center. Free. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. See Sept 1 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207829-2700. TurningLight.org. Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8:15pm. See Sept 1 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Free Gentle Yoga Class – 1-2pm. Try a gentle and relaxing class at our center. Free. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Qigong for Health, Balance & Vitality – 5:30pm. Bring a friend to try this beautiful and therapeutic art. Everyone is welcome to participate or observe. Preregistration is not required, although appreciated. Free. Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong, 500 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-780-9581. MaineTaiji.com. Graze Dinners: Three Little Pigs – 6pm. Farmto-table dinner including farm tour, beverages & live entertainment. $80/pp; other group/season rates apply. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. Tickets: The Black Tie Company, 207-761-6665. PinelandFarms.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival – Sept 10-12. 4-8pm, Thur; 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, song and dance, bazaar, book store, Church tours and games for kids. Free. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Rd, Lewiston. 207-783-6795. HolyTrinity.Me.GoArch.org.

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62nd Annual Clinton Lions Fair – Sept 10-13. Times vary. Enjoy food, animals, vendors, entertainment, rides, parade, fireworks and more. Ticket prices vary. Clinton Fairgrounds, 1450 Bangor Rd, Clinton. ClintonLionsFair.com. Acadia Night Sky Festival – Sept 10-14. Times vary. Enjoy the night sky with music, art, poetry, lectures, science and more. Prices vary. Locations vary throughout the Bar Harbor area and Acadia National Park. AcadiaNightSkyFestival.com. Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 9-10:15am. See Sept 3 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Qigong & Taiji for Seniors – 10:30am. See Sept 9 listing. Free. Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong, 500 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-780-9581. MaineTaiji.com.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Herb Walk on the Eastern Prom – 6-8pm. Learn to identify the fall medicinal plants and how to use them. Participants will gather at the monument for a stroll. Please register. $20. Intersection of Congress St and Eastern Promenade, Portland. Mischa: 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com. WildCarrotHerbs.com. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See Sept 3 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Litchfield Fair – Sept 11-13. Times vary. Enjoy an agricultural fair with food, animals, entertainment, carnival, activities, vendors and more. $7/adults, $3/ages 12-17, free/under 12. Litchfield Fairgrounds, 44 Plains Rd, Litchfield. 207-268-4981. LitchfieldFair.com. PetSmart Adoption Weekend – Sept 11-13. 9am9pm, Fri & Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Support this special weekend and adopt a dog or cat. $35. PetSmart, 208 Mariner Way, Biddeford. 207-283-6546. PetSmart. com. AnimalWelfareSociety.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Classic Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20am. See Sept 5 listing. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. 207680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com.

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28th Annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival – Sept 12-13. 10am-4pm. Browse crafts from over 100 artisans while enjoying music, food and fun. $7-$10. Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Lobsterman Triathlon & Aquathon – 8:15am. Ranked as one of the top races in America, this race travels through the coast of Freeport and offers a lobsterbake upon completion. Registration required. $105-$135. Winslow Park, Staples Point Rd, Freeport. LobsterManTri.com. Maine Open Lighthouse Day – 9am-3pm. This popular event offers the general public the rare opportunity to climb and learn about over two dozen historic lighthouses. Admission varies. Various locations throughout Maine. LightHouseFoundation.org. 14th Annual Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts – 9am-4pm. Over 100 Maine artisans exhibiting their handcrafted products. $2/adult, free/under 12. Smiling Hill Farm, 781 County Rd, Westbrook. UnitedMaineCraftsMen.com. Mind Body Spirit Festival – 10am-4pm. Energize and rejuvenate your spirit at this festival featuring holistic health practitioners, naturopathic medicine, energy healing, Reiki, massage, reflexology, medical intuitive, gems, jewelry, aura photographing and readings, workshops and more. $5/admission. Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St, Fairfield. 207-649-2386. MindBodySpiritFestival.org. 2nd Annual Portland Greenfest – 10am-4pm. Enjoy this eco-event featuring music, art, eco-fashion, local food, kids’ activities, exhibits, workshops, films, demonstrations and more. Free. Monument Square, Portland. PortlandGreenFest.org. Bikefest on the Pier – 12pm. Enjoy a line of motorcycles, live music, a giant pig roast, lobsters and prizes. Free. Old Orchard Beach Pier, 2 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-3595. OobPier.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes – 11am. Join this 5K walk and raise money for type 1 diabetes. Thornton Academy, 438 Main St, Saco. Walk.JDRF.org. 21st Annual Strut Your Mutt – 11am. Each year a few hundred animal-loving folks and their favorite canines participate in this great event, our single largest fundraising event of the year. $20-$160. Kennebunk beaches, Kennebunk. 207-985-3244. AnimalWelfareSociety.org. Victorian Fair – 11am-5pm. The grounds will be taken over by artisans, performers and exhibitors all demonstrating what life was like in the nineteenth century. $10/adults; free/under 18. Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St, Portland. 207-772-4841. VictoriaMansion.org.

Balancing Energy with Yoga and Qigong & Book Signing – 1:30-3:30pm. Raise, share and ground the powerful energy available to us in solo, partner and whole group practices. Expand into your true purpose in community with Prana Regina Barrett, author of “Lighter: Living Tantra”. $35. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Portland. 207-632-6698. TantraToLove.com.

Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See Sept 3 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Speaker Series: Bats on the Brink – 7-9pm. Biologists will present an overview of the impact of White Nose Syndrome on our native bats and some of the research being conducted with a short venture outdoors. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-8835100. MaineAudubon.org.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Gene Keys: A Course in Miracles for your DNA Evolution – 5-7pm. Your hologenetic profile is designed by your birth constellation. Confirm your life work and purpose, and enjoy an oral reading of your gifts. Location TBA upon registration. Portland. 207-775-7888. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Queensrÿche – 8pm. Enjoy an evening of listening to great music. Doors open at 7pm. $25$30. State Theatre, 609 Congress St, Portland. StateTheatrePortland.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Yogitos Yoga – Sept 15, 22 & 29. 9:30-10:15am. Ages 3 & under. Explore yoga basics through song, dance, stories and imaginative play. One adult per child. Registration required. $12/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail. com. MaineYogaKids.com. Preschool Yoga – Sept 15, 22 & 29. 10:30-11:15am. Ages 3-5. Children will be introduced to asanas, pranayama and relation exercises in this class. Registration required. $12/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com. Preschool Story Hour: Gotta Go, Gotta Go – 10:30-11:30am. Ages 3-5. Enjoy an introduction to animals through a storybook reading, a short trail walk and a related craft project. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. See Sept 1 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207829-2700. TurningLight.org. Herb Walk at Fort Williams Park – 6-7:30pm. Learn to identify the fall medicinal plants and how to use them. Participants will gather at the flag pole in the upper parking lot. Please register. $20. Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth. Mischa: 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com. WildCarrotHerbs.com. Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8:15pm. See Sept 1 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Oxford County Fair – Sept 16-19. Times vary. Enjoy food, petting zoo, rides, activities, contests,

ASNNE Starfest Star Party – Sept 18-20. 4pm10am. Stay for a few hours or camp out while enjoying the sky, food, raffles, discussions and star gazing. Contact for details. Starfield Observatory, 918 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk. NightSky. JPL.Nasa.gov. races, live entertainment and more. Ticket prices vary. Oxford Fairground, 68 Pottle Rd, Oxford. 207-739-2204. OxfordCountyFair.com. Lunch ‘n’ Learns: Southern Maine Nesting Season – 12-1pm. Join Gregory Mulcahy and Elizabeth Deletetsky, AmeriCorps Maine Conservation Corps members to learn about the piping plover and least tern nesting season. $2. Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Teaching About Wildlife in Your Backyard – 6-7:30pm. This presentation is designed for anyone interested in attracting wildlife to their yard and sharing the experience with young children. Ample resources, activities and hands-on materials will be available. $15/members, $20/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-8835100. MaineAudubon.org.

markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Energy Share – 6-8pm. Multiple modalities will be used including crystal healing, reiki and sound healing to balance the chakras. No experience necessary. Space is limited. $20. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com. Seed Saving – 6-8pm. Have fun while broadening your understanding of the hows and whys of seed saving in this hands on workshop. $5/members, $7/ nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. New Documentary Film Screening- Sister Heart: The Story of an Indian Nun – 6:30-8pm. Maher or “Mother’s Home” is a unique interfaith, caste-free refuge for battered women and children in India. Book signing included. All proceeds go to Maher. Donations welcomed. River Run Books, 142 Fleet St, Portsmouth, NH. 603-431-2100. RiverRunBookStore.com. Darcy Cunningham: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Discovery Yoga – Sept 18 & 25. 3:30-4:30pm. Children will learn the basics of yoga through poses, stories, crafts and games. We’ll do dance, movement and imaginative play. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a yoga mat if you have one. Registration required. $12/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail. com. MaineYogaKids.com. Maine Outdoor Film Festival 2015 – 4-5pm. See Sept 4 listing. Donations welcomed. The Waterhouse Center, 55 Main St, Kennebunk. MaineOutdoorFilmFestival.com. After School Kids Yoga – Sept 18 & 25. 4:455:45pm. This is a great class for older children who are interested in learning relaxation activities, mindfulness and fun movement activities. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a yoga mat if you have one. Registration required. $10/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@ gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com. Sugar Blues – 6-7pm. Bring your favorite “sugar” and have fun searching for the real secret to sugar. $25. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207761-7953 or 207- 210-3954. LeapinLizards.biz or JJacobs1@Maine.rr.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 18th Annual Harvestfest and Chowdah Cookoff – 9am-4pm. Enjoy arts, crafts, music, farmers’ market, scarecrow contest, a cookoff and much more. Free. Bethel Common, Main St, Bethel. BethelHarvestFest.com. Classic Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20am. See Sept 5 listing. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. 207680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Beach Raid – 10am. Participate with hundreds of racers to take on the 5K obstacle course set right on the beach. Registration required. Ticket prices vary. The Brunswick, Old Orchard Beach. RaidEvents.com.

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7th Annual Family Jamboree – 11am-3pm. Fun family day of games, crafts, food, vendors and more. Sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce. Free. Spiller Farm, 1054 Branch Rd, Wells. 207646-2451. WellsChamber.org.

Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 9-10:15am. See Sept 3 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

6th Annual Chili Fest – 12-4pm. Cast your vote for the best chili in the State. Free. Old Orchard Beach Pier, 2 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-3595. OobPier.com.

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markyourcalendar SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Benefit Dinner for Maher – 6-8pm. Delectable full Indian dinner to welcome Maher Founder, Sister Lucy Kurien. Host chef is Rajesh Mandekar of Tulsi Restaurant, rated one of the top 20 Indian restaurants in the US. All, but food costs benefit Maher. $60. Tulsi Restaurant, 20 Walker St, Kittery. Darcy Cunningham: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Qigong for Health, Balance & Vitality – 10:30am. See Sept 9 listing. Free. Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong, 500 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-780-9581. MaineTaiji.com.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 New Documentary Film Screening- Sister Heart: The Story of an Indian Nun – 7-9pm. Maher or “Mother’s Home” is a unique interfaith, caste-free refuge for battered women and children in India. Followed by Q&A with the film’s subject, Sister Lucy Kurien, founder of Maher. All proceeds go to Maher. Donations welcomed. N. Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Rd, North Yarmouth. Darcy Cunningham: 207-8292700. TurningLight.org. Maine Outdoor Film Festival 2015 – At dark. See Sept 4 listing. $2-$10/donation. L.L. Bean’s Discovery Park, Morse St, Freeport. MaineOutdoorFilmFestival.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Dash for Dogs 5K – 9am. Join us for the Annual Dash for Dogs 5K & Strutt your Mutt Dog Walk. Bring your 4-legged partner and run for a great cause. $25. Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston. RunSignUp.com.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Access Consciousness – 2:30-5pm. There are 12 points or bars on the head. Activating these points by lightly touching them and allowing the energy to flow releases the electrical charge that holds thoughts, decisions, or emotions. $35. Location TBA, East End residence, Portland. 207-775-7888. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Gene Keys: A Course in Miracles for your DNA Evolution – 5-7pm. See Sept 13 listing. 207-7757888. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Wolfe’s Neck Farm-to-Table Event – 5-8pm. Enjoy a celebration of the harvest season with local food prepared by Chef Brad Messier of Rosemont Market and Bakery. $100/pp includes all food and drinks. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org.

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Therapeutic Touch: Energy Healing – 12-4pm. See Sept 7 listing. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-761-7953 or 207- 210-3954. LeapinLizards.biz or JJacobs1@Maine.rr.com.

markyourcalendar MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Herbalism 101 – Sept 21 & 28. 6-9pm. Join community herbalist, Mischa Schuler, in a two week series to make herbal decoctions and infusions, vinegar tinctures and oils and a salve. Please register. $80. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-221-2363. LeapinLizards.biz. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Qigong for Health, Balance & Vitality – 12pm. See Sept 9 listing. Free. Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong, 500 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-780-9581. MaineTaiji.com. Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. See Sept 1 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8:15pm. See Sept 1 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Year Long Herbal Apprenticeship – 9am-3:30pm. Learn to make tinctures, oils, salves, and infusions. Discover the tastes of the plants and the actions they impart on the body. Classes are held during the week, one day per month from Sept through June 2016. $900. Location TBA. Mischa: 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com. WildCarrotHerbs.com. Climate Stewards: The Science of When Climate Science Doesn’t Matter – 6-7:30pm. This presentation will discuss how society makes such painfully slow progress on issues that have such huge consequences such as climate change. $5. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Graze Dinners: The American Diner – 6pm. Farmto-table dinner including farm tour, beverages & live entertainment. $80/pp; other group/season rates apply.

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Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. Tickets: The Black Tie Company, 207-761-6665. PinelandFarms.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Qigong for Health, Balance & Vitality – 9am. See Sept 9 listing. Free. Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong, 500 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-780-9581. MaineTaiji.com. Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 9-10:15am. See Sept 3 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See Sept 3 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Full Moon Dinner: Harvest Moon – 6:30pm. This event includes a scenic round-trip lift up the mountain for dinner and live entertainment. Reservations required. $39/adults; $14/kids. Sunday River’s MidMountain Peak Lodge, 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry. 800-543-2754. SundayRiver.com.

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markyourcalendar SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 The Power of Mantra in Meditation – 8:3010:30am. Enrich your meditation with the power of sacred sound and mantra. Learn what mantra is, how to use these sounds to deepen your experience and experiment with several different mantras. $20. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Great Maine Outdoor Weekend Exploration – 9:3011:30am. Enjoy a morning of fall crafts, exploration and fun. Bring a snack and appropriate attire to venture outdoors. $15/members, $20/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Ford Mustang’s 50th Anniversary – 10am-4pm. Proudly display your car or view the cars and meet a mustang from the Western Ranges. All proceeds benefit Ever After Mustang Rescue. Donations welcome. $5-$10/car. Old Orchard Beach Ballpark, 14 E Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach. MustangRescue.org. Punkinfiddle Family Festival – 10am-4pm. This festival features traditional crafts, hands-on learning, lively music, old-fashioned games, fun food, farm animals and more. $5/members, $7/nonmembers, free/under 16. Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. 12th Annual Maine Lakes Brew Fest – 11am-4pm. Enjoy this beer tasting extravaganza with gourmet food, live entertainment, an artisan craft show and more. $30/pp, $5/non-drinking ticket. Beach at Point Sebago Resort, 261 Point Sebago Rd, Casco. MaineLakesBrewFest.com. 19th Annual Harvest Dance – 6-10pm. Ages 21+. The historic Mallet Barn provides a unique venue for an evening of local food, music, brews and fun. $20/ advance, $25/door. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 144th Annual Cumberland Fair – Sept 27-Oct 3. 9am-9pm. Enjoy food, crafts, pumpkin contest, races, demolition derby, exhibits, live entertainment, fireworks and much more. $10/adults, free/under 13. Cumberland Fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Rd, Cumberland. 207-829-5531. CumberlandFair.com. Arcturian Blueprint Activation Series – 12-1pm. Galactic facilitator, Bianca Pastrana, offers this incredible opportunity to engage with your power and activate your body, mind and spirit to the next level. $25. Soaring Phoenix Power Center 222 Saint John St, Portland. Facets-Wellness.com. Pemaquid Oyster Festival – 12pm. This festival will feature a great line-up of entertainment, food, educational exhibits and thousands of oysters fresh from the Damariscotta River. Free. Schooner Landing Restaurant & Marina, 40 Main St, Damariscotta. PemaquidOysterFestival.com.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Shakti Sunday Series – 2-5pm. Ages 30-80. Women explore energy circulation, cultivation and rejuvenation of vital life force energy and trust inner womb wisdom in a group setting. $90. Location disclosed upon registration. 207-775-7888. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Good Night, Nature – 6-7pm. Gentle moonlit hour based around a bedtime story about animals of the night. Come in pajamas, but be prepared to venture outdoors. Bring a snack. Registration encouraged. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Herbalism 101 – 6-9pm. See Sept 21 listing. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-221-2363. LeapinLizards.biz. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. See Sept 1 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

markyourcalendar TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Wildcrafting Remedies in the Field – 6-8pm. This hands-on class teaches participants how to identify plants and harvest them sustainably in the wood and wild to make fresh plant medicines. $15. Entrance of Capisic Pond Park at the intersection of Lucas St and Brighton Ave, Portland. Mischa: 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs@ gmail.com. WildCarrotHerbs.com. Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8:15pm. See Sept 1 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

ongoingevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email Coordinator@MaineAwakenings.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. restorative, yin, private and workshops. Contact for details. WholeHeart Yoga Center, 150 St. John St, Portland. 207-871-8274. WholeHeartYoga.com.

daily Access Consciousness – Times vary. All of life can come with ease, joy and glory. Just breathe and receive while 32 points on your head are activated to clear conditioning & density, expand calm, peace, kindness and gratitude. Private session. $88. Location TBA, East End residence, Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Calm Steady Strong – Mon-Sat. Therapeutic Yoga for people affected by cancer. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Children’s Activities – Times vary. Kids will enjoy several activities that are offered daily at the museum. Prices vary. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St, Portland. 207-828-1234. KiteTails.org. Face Lift Points – Times vary. These points uplift your body and your mood as well. 80-minute private session. $80. Location TBA upon registration, Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail. com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Gene Keys: A Course in Miracles for your DNA Evolution – Times vary. Your hologenetic profile is designed by your birth constellation. Confirm your life work and purpose, and enjoy an oral reading of your gifts. Private session. Location TBA upon registration. $88. Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Muse Paintbar – Times vary. Learn to paint like professionals while eating and drinking. Pick a class, reserve a spot, and a trained artist will guide you to make a masterpiece. Prices vary. 245 Commercial St, Portland. Info/reservations: 207-618-9500 or MusePaintBar.com. Reiki Sessions – Times vary. It’s time to come back to your core with Jayleen Hayden, Reiki Master Teacher. Sign up for a series or single session. Prices vary. Organic Roots, 545 Westbrook St, South Portland. 207-518-8624. JayleenHayden.com. Thai Yoga – Times vary. This form of bodywork incorporates stretching through yoga-like poses and applies deep rhythmic pressure using palms, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet. To schedule an appointment contact Sarah Rouleau. $45/1-hr session, $65/1.5hr session. Bay Club Fitness, 1 City Ctr, Portland. 207749-1272. SarahNRouleau@gmail.com. Therapeutic Yoga – Mon-Sat. Get out of pain and back into life. Mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. WholeHeart Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a variety of classes such as gentle, moderate,

Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a wide variety of yoga classes, including: Vinyasa, Buti Flow, Buti Yoga, Hustle & Flow, Hustle Sculpt, Hip Hop Movement, Yin Yoga and more. Contact for details. Hustle and Flow, 155 Brackett St, Portland. 207-632-4789. HustleFlowStudio.com. Yoga Classes – Times vary. Over 35 years of experience. We offer classes at a variety of levels including: Vinyasa Flow, Therapeutic, Gentle, Restorative and Mediation, Feldenkrais and Yoga Philosophy. Contact for details. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Ever After Mustang Rescue – 9am. Ages 15+. Volunteer for the adopt-a-horse program. Call for details. 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.

sunday Barnyard and Organic Garden Tours – Thru Sept 6. 10am-1pm. Meet and learn about the animals and the care they need to be healthy and productive. $5. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org. Johnny T’s Salsa Night – 6-7:30pm. Enjoy an open salsa dancing night perfect for practicing your moves. This is not a class, but a gathering of students looking for a place with great music. $5. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207594-0940. SwingNSway.com.

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bers, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 9-10:15am. See Tuesday listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Furry Tales, Story and Adventure Hour – 10-11am. Preschoolers are invited to discover the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, animal time and more. Free. Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd, Kennebunk. 207-985-3244. AnimalWelfareSociety.org. Third Thursdays – 5-9pm. Enjoy an evening with live music, food, drinks, special programming and the museum. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students with ID, $6/ages 13-17. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland. 207-775-6148. PortlandMuseum.org.

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Beginning Belly Dance – Begins Sept 21. 6-7:15pm. Learn the fundamentals of belly dance. Just bring yourself and your sense of fun. No dance experience needed to enjoy this class. $120/10-week session. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Portland. 207-409-9540. RosaNoreen.com.

Women and Horses Workshop – 10:30am-12pm. See Monday listing. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7722. MustangRescue.org.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 5:45-7:15pm. All levels. Dropins welcome. No need to sign up in advance. $12. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio.

Lunchtime Shimmy – 12-12:50pm. Learn basic belly dance movements to upbeat music and shake the mid-week stress. $10/drop in, $40/five class card. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Fl 3, Portland. 207-370-5830. RosaNoreen.com.

Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Zumba – 5-6pm. All levels. Drop-ins welcome. No need to sign up in advance. $8. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio.

Thursday Night Film Series – 6:30-8pm. This film series focuses on a specific topic for the month. Free. Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

Not Your Guru’s Meditation – 5:30-6:45pm. Mental medicine to harness your mind’s incredible power and help restore you to being calm, happy and focused. Each class offers new technique and insight from Bianca, a talented galactic healing arts practitioner with 9 years of professional experience. Donations welcome. Soaring Phoenix Power Center, 222 Saint John St, Portland. Facets-Wellness.com.

Fireworks In The Square – Thru Sept 3. 9:45pm. Celebrate every Thursday with fireworks. Free. Old Orchard Beach Pier, 2 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach. OldOrchardBeachMaine.com.

Women and Horses Workshop – 6-7:30pm. A hands-on learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207284-7722. MustangRescue.org.

tuesday Morning Yoga – 8-9:15am. Increase strength, flexibility and endurance with this 9-week yoga series. Registration required. Class is ongoing and participants can join mid-series. Bring a yoga mat and blanket for class. $72$90. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Family Fun: Signs of Fall – Begins Sept 8. 9:1510:15am. This 14-week session has playful activities designed to encourage self-discovery, a sense of place and a budding awareness of the natural world. Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome if space is available. $140/ members; $185/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Yogitos Yoga – Begins Sept 15. 9:30-10:15am. Ages 3 & under. Explore yoga basics through song, dance, stories and imaginative play. One adult per child. Registration required. $12/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com. Preschool Yoga – Begins Sept 15. 10:30-11:15am. Ages 3-5. Children will be introduced to asanas, pranayama and relation exercises in this class. Registration required. $12/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com. Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. This class targets your needs specifically to decrease pain, recover from injury and improve mobility with the use of slow intentional movements. Pre-registration only. Contact Darcy for rates/availability. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8:15pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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Beginning Belly Dance – Begins Sept 23. 6-7:15pm. Learn the fundamentals of belly dance. Just bring yourself and your sense of fun. No dance experience needed to enjoy this class. $120/10-week session. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Portland. 207-409-9540. RosaNoreen.com. Yoga for Beginners – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn the basics of yoga in our judge-free studio. No need to sign up in advance. Just show up with a willingness to learn. $10. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio. Intermediate Belly Dance – Begins Sept 23. 7:308:45pm. Dancers who have mastered the basics of belly dance are welcome to take this special workshop series. $120/10-week session. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Portland. 207-409-9540. RosaNoreen.com.

thursday Gene Keys: A Course in Miracles for your DNA Evolution – Times vary. Your hologenetic profile is designed by your birth constellation. Confirm your life work and purpose, and enjoy an oral reading of your gifts. Monthly discussion. Location and time TBA upon registration. $20. Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Thursday Morning Bird Walks – 7-9am. Take an easy stroll while looking for birds, wildlife and plants. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have one. $5/mem-

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friday Fridays at the Farm – 10-11:30am. All ages. Explore the farm, help collect eggs and milk the cows. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org. Biddeford & Saco Art Walk – 5-8pm. Last Friday. Various venues downtown and in the mills of Biddeford and Saco open their doors for the art walk. Free. BiddefordArtWalk.com. Brunswick ArtWalk – 5-8pm. Second Friday. Various locations throughout Downtown Brunswick open their doors for the art walk. Shuttles provided. Free. BiddefordArtWalk.com. First Friday Art Walk – 5-8pm. 1st Fri. Various galleries and art venues open for the art walk. Free. Portland. LiveWorkPortland.org.

saturday Classic Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20am. Except 4th Sat. NIA is non-impact, gentle on the joints, provides great cardio and is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. $10. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. 207680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Barnyard and Organic Garden Tours – Thru Sept 5. 10am-1pm. See Sunday listing. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY MERET

Meret Bainbridge, LAc 222 St John St, Ste 137 Portland, ME 04101 • 207-878-3300 Meret@AcupunctureByMeret.com AcupunctureByMeret.com Meret offers comprehensive holistic care, utilizing Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Acupressure and Bodymind work, since 1997. Specialties are Women’s Health, pain, headaches, fibromyalgia & depression. Insurance accepted.

BARTLETT ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE

Kath Bartlett, MS, LAc 7 Oak Hill Terr, Ste 3 • Scarborough, ME 04074 207-219-0848 • BartlettAcupuncture.com Kath@BartlettAcupuncture.com At Bartlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, I am dedicated to helping my patients thrive. I offer significant pain relief and effective treatment of chronic disease and other internal conditions using a holistic approach of acupuncture & Chinese herbs. With 13 years in practice, my patients’ treatment outcomes are higher than reported acupuncture studies.

ART THERAPY BODHI SIMPSON, LCPC, ATR

Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge Street, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8170 BodhiSimpson@yahoo.com • VastHorizons.com

I am passionate about facilitating experiences that inspire creative expression and opens hearts and minds to possibilities. Through art therapy, we are able to access our core issues and begin the process of healing. I work with individuals and groups of all ages, and facilitate workshops for personal growth. See ad, page 23.

COMMUNITY HERBALIST WILD CARROT HERBS

Mischa Schuler 306 Congress St, Portland ME • 207-274-3242 WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com • WildCarrotHerbs.com Flower essences, herbal remedies, and shamanic plant spirit techniques are available individually and in combination to gently support healing of physical, spiritual and emotional shock. Chronic and acute conditions of the respiratory, skin, digestive and reproductive systems are nurtured here. Specializing in women and children’s health, particularly anxiety and depression, contraception and fertility. See ad, page 24.

COUPLES COACHING AUDREY MCMORROW, MA, CAGS. BCC

Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8052 Audrey@VastHorizons.com VastHorizons.com Audrey offers Couples Coaching for those intent on realizing the potential of their committed (or troubled) relationship; Psychosynthesis (a transpersonal psychology for individuals); a Thrive Women’s Group; and various workshops for personal development throughout the calendar year. Please see website for further details. See calendar for upcoming events. See ad, page 33.

CRYSTALS STONES & STUFF Heather Nichols 556 Congress St Portland, ME (207)874-0789 StonesAndStuff.com

Stones & Stuff is not only a shop, but an experience. Offering a large selection of high quality mineral specimens and beautifully unique pieces of nature, you will always find something new to cast your eyes upon. With many services offered including, Tarot and Astrology Readings, Workshops and Shamanic Healing, the keepers of this fine establishment invite you to come learn and heal! See ad. pg 39.

EDUCATION MERRICONEAG WALDORF SCHOOL Early Childhood through Grade 12 57 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-3900, Ext 103 AdmissionsDirector@MerriconeAG.org Merriconeag.org

At Merriconeag, students’ capacities for learning are awakened and enriched by a different way of teaching, and an education brought to life through experience: in storytelling, movement, recitation, observation, dramatic acting, music, drawing, and painting. An emphasis on oral expression in all subjects enables our students to develop into confident, self-aware adults, and a focus on hands-on learning and discovery nurtures their lifelong love of learning.

ENERGY HEALING PURE ENERGY INTEGRATION Embody Your Essence~ Empowered to Live Your Truth Pine Street Studio, West End Portland, ME 04102 207-775-7888 NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com PureEnergyIntegration.com

Nancy Grace has been offering private, group and couples work for eight years in Portland. Her genius lies in her creative ability to tap into what level of energy constriction, needs to be addressed and guides you safely through deeper emotional clearing with breath, sound and movement. Specialties include working with addiction, challenges with attention, anxiety, and sexual trauma.

ESSENTIAL OILS dõTERRA Essential Oils Amy Paradysz, Wellness Advocate MyDoTerra.com/SmellDistributor/#/ dōTERRA essential oils are natural “feel better” solutions for everyday living. Interested in finding out more?

DENTAL PEAK DENTAL HEALTH

Stefan Andren, DDS 74 Gray Rd, Ste 3, W Falmouth, ME 207-878-8844 Info@PeakDentalHealth.com PeakDentalHealth.com

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Maine’s first eco-certified dental office is a welcoming and caring place to reach your oral health goals. Please call, email or stop in to learn more about how they can change your perception of what the dentist can be. It is what you deserve.

LOTUS FAMILY PRACTICE, LLC

Catherine M. Krouse, DO 66 Leighton Rd, Falmouth, Me 04105 207-536-0560 • info@LotusFamilyPractice.com www.LotusFamilyPractice.com Lotus Family Practice, LLC is a primary care practice with a holistic focus. Several benefits include a variety of classes like yoga, meditation, tai chi as well as discounted supplements, herbal remedies, medications and blood work. In order to work for her patients rather than insurance companies, Dr. Krouse chose to charge an affordable monthly fee rather than bill insurance. See ad, pg 13.

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HOMEOPATHY

FITNESS HEALTH CENTER HEALING OASIS FITNESS & MASSAGE

BAYLIGHT CENTER FOR HOMEOPATHY

Morgyn Danae, Owner, CPT, LMT 12 Revere St, Portland, ME 04103 828-216-8125 morgyndanae.com • morgyndanae@gmail.com

Jane M. Frederick, Director of Advancement 222 Saint John St, Ste 137, Portland, ME 04102 • 207-774-4244 Jane@BaylightHomeopathy.com BaylightHomeopathy.com

Healing Oasis is a private wellness studio with a tropical twist, offering personal training, dance movement, and massage therapy with holistic prenatal and postnatal specialization. Specific issues can be addressed in customized, supportive sessions. Morgyn gladly accommodates all skill levels in her training. Free 30-minute consultations. For information or to schedule an appointment, call or email at morgyndanae@gmail. com. See ad, pg. 27.

At Baylight Center for Homeopathy, our mission is to illuminate the benefits of this transformative healing art. Our practitioners and faculty are fervent proponents of joy, creativity, freedom, and ease, and of the knowledge that homeopathy is an effective source of support for these integral aspects of healthy living. See ad, pg 10.

OPTIMAL SELF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Eric Hilton 640 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-747-5919 • OptimalSelfME@gmail.com OptimalSelfME.com

Optimal Self is a center for fitness, healing, and community, offering a variety of modalities that enhance the mind, body, and spirit. We provide a sophisticated weight room, a variety of classes, personal trainers, massage therapists, and energy workers. See our schedule or book an appointment online at optimalselfme.com. See ad, page 24.

HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY ACCELERATED COUNSELING, LLC

Svetla Popova, LCPC, NCC, Reiki Master 23 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103 207-761-3883 • AcceleratedCounseling.com Svetla@AcceleratedCounseling.com Whether you are overwhelmed by severe problems or simply feel stuck and your life is going nowhere, I’d love to hear your story. We will work together to discover the incredible strengths you have, find solutions that satisfy you, and open your horizons for growth, self efficacy and life enjoyment.

LIFE COACH BETH KOEHLER, PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT LIFE COACH

Southern Maine

59 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 207-646-3900 FiveElementsHealingCenter@yahoo.com 5ElementsHealingCenter.com Ogunquit’s destination for holistic healing. We offer a wide array of services including: Integrative health programs, Acupuncture, H o m e o p a t h y, H e r b a l Treatments, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Shamanistic healing, Chakra and Meridian balancing, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Chinese Cupping, Foot soaks, Pedicures, Skin care and Body waxing for anyone that is looking to relax, unwind and restore from the stresses of life. We are also proud to offer our clients a full line of organic, vegan and gluten free skin care products. See ad, pg 7.

ARCANA (IN THE OLD PORT)

ONE STOP HEALING! I specialize in helping you realize just how powerful you truly are and that the answers you seek are inside. I’ll be by you side as you tap into the strength and courage you need to manifest your life’s goals. Time spent with a Life Coach can be life altering. Let’s get started!

Arcana is a holistic healing arts center and retail gallery in the heart of the Old Port. Aiming to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of its patrons, Arcana upholds a high standard of mindful care in every service offered: massage, Reiki, polarity therapy, readings and special events.

MEDICAL INTUITIVE R. ANTHONY LEBRO, MEDICAL INTUITIVE

Richard Lebro 135 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904 603-502-7676 • drltony24@gmail.com facebook.com/drlebro?fref=ts Richard Anthony Lebro has been healing people intuitively for nearly 45 years. Since childhood, he has honed an innate ability to tap into the spirit, identify and treat underlying health issues. His years of experience and high success rate draw people from all over the world. A full body consultation is only a phone call away. Don’t hesitate to call today. See ad, pg. 34.

MIDWIFERY CARE

As a psychotherapist and counselor, I strive to offer a safe and nurturing environment where one can feel empowered to connect with their essential self. I use holistic, traditional, and integrative approaches and enjoy working with individuals and couples.

5 ELEMENTS HEALING CENTER

Beth Koehler • Saco Healing Arts Center 209 Main St, Saco, ME 04072 207-653-9792 • BKoehler926@gmail.com BethKoehlerLifeCoach.com

YARA PEREZ, LCPC, EMP

200 High St, Portland, ME 04101 207-358-6331 • HolisticTherapy@YaraPerez.com

NATURAL HEALING

TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC

Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com Tiffany is deeply committed to providing care that is individualized, empowering, and supports her clients in discovering their own inner strength and wisdom as they labor and birth in their own way, on their own time. Tiffany provides the following services: Maternity care, Lactation Counseling, Well Woman Care, Routine GYN Services, PreConception Counseling, and Nutrition Counseling. See ad, page 9.

MaineAwakenings.com

Kate Hebold, Owner 81 Market St, Portland, ME 207-773-7801 • ArcanaMaine.com ArcanaHealingArts@gmail.com

NOURISHING SELF

Deanna Raihl, LMT 999 Roosevelt Trl • Windham, ME 207-482-0615 ContactDeannaRaihl@gmail.com DeannaRaihl.com At Nourishing Self, you can expect the services of a day spa, without the large investment! Services provided are: health counseling, pre/postnatal massage, hot and salt stone treatments, aromatherapy, reiki and reflexology. Looking for that summer glow without the harm of UV rays? Make an appointment with Deanna for an organic spray tan and leave looking sun-kissed!

THE VILLAGE PATH

Sharlene Spalding, Casco, ME 207-627-4472 • TheVillagePath.com Spalding.maine@gmail.com I know hundreds of healing properties of over sixty different herbs. Allow me to teach you an affordable healing plan that reverses chronic disorders and pain and let’s work together to restore your health! Learn to take control of your health without expensive supplements or medications. Free consultations from May until October! See ad, pg 7.

NATUROPATHIC TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC

Josie Skavdahl, ND, CPM 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com

A member of the Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Josie’s love for Naturopathy and Midwifery stems from a desire to promote health with minimal intervention and maximum cost effectiveness- natural remedies treating the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms. Josie provides the following services: Maternity care, Annual Wellness Exams, Well Baby & Well Child Care, Primary Care and Nutrition and Food Sensitivity Counseling. See ad, page 9.

NON – PROFIT EDGEBROOK: MOVING THROUGH GRIEF & LOSS WORKSHOP

November 5-8, 2015 Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Alfred, ME Paul K. Matteson MS.Ed., L.C.P.C. 207)753-0135 paul@edgebrook.org • www.edgebrook.org Based on the work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, this workshop offers the unique opportunity to work through the deep feelings and unfinished business resulting from grief, loss and all forms of abuse. A safe, caring and confidential workshop staffed by highly trained and experienced facilitators. See ad, page 33.

THE BRIDGES FOUNDATION / L-OMA PILLOWS BUCKWHEAT WITH A PURPOSE! ORGANIC PILLOWS 100% of sales proceeds support our Ossipee Tr,people (Rtewith 25)disabilities. non-profit for

35 Standish, ME 04084 “Your buckwheat pillows 207-595-8106 • TheBridgesFoundation.org have changed my life!”

- Kimberly The is a non“VeryBridges pleased with Foundation my pillows. Truly an amazing product.” profit, charitable organization - Richard “Beyond myeducational, expectations.” providing employment, - Sharon social & recreational opportunities for persons with sensory and/or energetic sensitivities, learning, • Organic buckwheat pillow produced in Maine emotional and/or developmental disabilities. These • Conforms to the head, neck and spine, which optimizes the sleeping position individuals work alongside The Bridges Foundation • Organic buckwheat hulls allow for the circulation of air providing a cooler pillow staff, for making and shipping our L-OMA Organic • Our hulls are non-fumigated and are the finest Buckwheat Pillows™, as they earn a living wage available on the market • Hypoallergenic with same aromatherapy availableraise money to fund while at the timeoption helping programs and services for themselves and others. Order today! 207-595-8106 The Bridges See ad,Foundation page 8.| PO Box 1416 | Gray, ME 04039 35 Ossipee Trail (Route 25) | Standish, ME 04084 TheBridgesFoundation.org

ORGANIC BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM

THE BRIDGES FOUNDATION / L-OMA ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT PILLOWS WITH PURPOSE! 35PILLOWS Ossipee Tr, (RteA25) 100% of sales proceeds support our Standish, 04084 non-profitME for people with disabilities. 207-595-8106 “Your buckwheat pillows TheBridgesFoundation.org

have changed my life!” - Kimberly The Foundation is a non“VeryBridges pleased with my pillows. Truly an amazing product.” profit, charitable organization - Richard “Beyond myeducational, expectations.” providing employment, - Sharon

social & recreational opportunities for persons with sensory and/or energetic sensitivities, learning, • Organic buckwheat pillow produced in Maine emotional and/or developmental disabilities. These • Conforms to the head, neck and spine, which optimizes the sleeping position individuals work alongside The Bridges Foundation • Organic buckwheat hulls allow for the circulation of air providing a cooler pillow staff, formaking and shipping our L-OMA Organic • Our hulls are non-fumigated and are the finest Buckwheat Pillows™, as they earn a living wage available on the market • Hypoallergenic with aromatherapy option available raise money to fund while at the same time helping programs and services for themselves and others. Order today! 207-595-8106 The Bridges See ad,Foundation page 8.| PO Box 1416 | Gray, ME 04039 35 Ossipee Trail (Route 25) | Standish, ME 04084

INNER IMAGE CLINICAL THERMOGRAPHY Ingrid LeVasseur, CCT 5 Fundy Rd, Ste 10c 207-939-7355 Ingrid@MyInnerImage.com MyInnerImage.com

Inner Image Clinical Thermography offers pain-free, radiation-free breast screening to the women of Maine. Our primary office is in Falmouth, however, during the spring and fall we bring this advanced technology to all areas of the state. Call us for details. See ad, page 8.

TheBridgesFoundation.org

YOGA

ORGANIC SALON

MAINE YOGA KIDS

AUTHENTIC BEAUTY

869 Main St, Suite 800 Westbrook, ME 207-286-6955 Facebook.com/pages/Authentic-Beauty-LL

Cayce Lannon 617-448-7846 MaineYogaKids@gmail.com MaineYogaKids.com

Tanya Pavlick and Ruthie Hutchinson address the client as a whole, offering Vidal Sassoon precision cuts, organic hair color, Arbonne skin care/make-up, doTerra essential oil treatments and energy healing modalities. Passionate about self-love, Authentic Beauty now hosts various classes and workshops including yoga and vibrational healing. For more information, see ad, page 31.

We are a team of ChildLight Yoga certified instructors offering classes in various locations around Southern Maine. Instead of offering classes in one studio space, we collaborate with schools and community centers to make yoga accessible for children everywhere. Please check our website for current schedule or get in touch to learn more! See ad, page 15.

TURNING LIGHT CENTER

ORGANIC ROOTS

Betsy Harding 545 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 207-799-2995 OrganicRootsMe.com Organic Roots Salon and Day Spa is a fashion forward cruelty-free and vegan friendly salon. We are extremely passionate about our work and dedication to our natural and safe products, environment, and a healthier, more sustainable and compassionate world.

TAI CHI & QIGONG

Darcy Cunningham 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth, ME 207-829-2700 TurningLight.org

Therapeutic Yoga: a mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Together, we apply movement, breath, stillness and sound to relieve pain, tension and stress, helping clients become more able to enjoy life. Group yoga classes also available. See ad, page 21.

MAINE CENTER FOR TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG 500 Forest Ave (rear) Portland, ME 04101 207-780-9581 info@MaineTaiji.com • MaineTaiji.com

5 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME 207-704-0743 Two Portland Sq, Fore St, Portland, ME 207517-3500 • TheCleanBedroom.com The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its new location in Portland. Through its showrooms and website, eco-minded shoppers gain insight to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad, back cover.

THERMOGRAPHY

Maine’s resource for Taijiquan & Qigong, offering AM, midday, and PM classes. Certified instructors provide quality Taiji & Qigong programs that empower individuals of all abilities to prevent disease, foster athletic/martial performance and cultivate the integration of physical, mental and spiritual health. Proudly serving Portland since 1999. See ad, page 31.

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natural awakenings

September 2015