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18 LIVING ART

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24 FUN FALL

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26 SAVORING THE SUN Three Ways to Preserve

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28 WELLNESS CENTER HELPS

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32 STEP UP TO

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36 TITANS OF YOGA Lessons Distilled

From a Lifetime of Disciplined Practices

by Johannes R. Fisslinger

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40 NUTRITION FOR CREATIVITY

by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D.

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My yoga journey began a few years ago at the House of Yoga in Berkley. My first teacher was a wise woman named Jane, who lured me in to her Sunday morning “Gentle Yoga” class. I have to admit I was a little bit intimidated by yoga, but this class sounded interesting and I was pleasantly surprised to find I was more flexible than I realized. Once I got over the newness of yoga, my next challenge was to focus inward, and not be concerned with what everyone else is doing. It might not seem like a big deal, but it’s truly not easy for a competitive individual such as me.

I suggested to my husband David that he come with me and soon we started attending the class together each week followed by brunch at the Inn Season restaurant in Royal Oak. After a few months, my schedule changed and we couldn’t practice together as often, but David continued. This fall he will be deepening his practice by learning to teach yoga. I don’t think that I could have possibly foreseen this outcome back when I asked him to join me years ago, but the universe can work this way if you’re open to the possibilities.

If you haven’t tried yoga by now, I suggest you take a class with Jim Pero, Owner of Yoga 4 Peace (formerly Rising Sun Yoga) who offers classes on a donation basis. A very patient and caring person, he has helped many people learn about the benefits of yoga over the years. There are yoga studios all over the Detroit Metro area, each with its own personality and different styles of yoga. It is time well spent to find something that fits your own personality and style.

I’m excited to announce that we will be hosting our very first ‘Healthy Living Detroit Expo’ on Saturday, March 19, 2011. It will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, near I-94 and Outer Drive in Lincoln Park. There will be space for 50 vendors, with a limited number per category, and we will give first preference to our advertisers. We’re also planning special breakfast and lunch events as well as afternoon breakout sessions for workshops. More details will be available very soon.

On Sunday, October 3, Image Salon is sponsoring its 6th annual Cut-a-thon and Wellness Fair to help raise money for the Karmanos Cancer Center. Salon owner Devin is a cancer survivor and an amazing woman. Organizing this event is a labor of love, and it’s her way of giving back and celebrating for everyone whose life has been touched by cancer. Please consider donating raffle prizes, food, drinks and supplies. Donors can contact Devin at 313-561-6455.

My sincere thanks to everyone who has contacted me to express their thoughts about Natural Awakenings. I really enjoy hearing about particular articles or news items that were especially helpful, motivating or inspiring to people. There are some days when it can all seem a bit overwhelming, but hearing from readers helps remind me of the importance of this work, and my heart is filled with gratitude that I have this wonderful opportunity to share Natural Awakenings with so many. I am truly blessed with the team of professionals that work behind the scenes to make it happen every month.

Next time you find yourself overwhelmed or just feeling a little blue, take some time out and reflect on all that you have to be grateful for. The first time that I did this in a yoga class it was really emotional for me. It was such a simple thing; I had just never taken the time to be still long enough to really think about it.

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newsbriefs News about local happenings in and around our community

Attention Nurses: Every Nurse a Leader Classes

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very nurse is a leader. Regardless of title and position, every nurse exercises leading-edge authority to influence the health of those in his or her care. Every nurse uses knowledge and skills to make decisions with and about others. In this rapidly changing healthcare environment nurses will be key to the future.

The focus of this conference is to assist nurses in recognizing the strong values that are the foundation of our work. Holistic strategies to support us in a complex healthcare system will be taught.

This conference fee is $75 which includes continental breakfast, a delicious, nutritious lunch and 6.0 contact hours. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association’s Education Approver Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Every Nurse a Leader classes will be held on Oct 12, 2010, January 25, 2011 and April 12, 2011 at St. Paul on the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center.

Register online at Passionist.org/stpauls or contact Marcia Guerra at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center at (313) 535-9563 or mguerra@passionist.org. St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center is located at 23333 Schoolcraft Rd, Detroit. (@ I-96 & Telegraph).

Recent graduates of 200-hour yoga teacher training instruct students confidently, safely, and effectively Yoga 4 Peace, Inc. Offers Teacher Training Again in October 2010

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hree Michigan women are the first graduates since Yoga 4 Peace, Inc. began operating as a non-profit in 2010. They are: Amy Younkman from Bay City; Kelly Hassan from Pinckney; and Heather Higdon from Ann Arbor. The next teacher training session runs from October 2010 through March 2011. Classes are held on weekends at the studio at 13550 Dix-Toledo Road in Southgate, MI. The class is on a donation basis with a suggested amount of $1,800- $2,400. To register or obtain more information, visit Y4Peace.org, email info@Y4Peace.org or call 734.282.9642.

Jim Pero, Yoga 4 Peace Board President teaches the 200 Hour Program at the studio in Southgate. Upon successful completion of course requirements, graduates are eligible for Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 Certification from the Yoga Alliance. These 2009 graduates now have RYT status:

Barbara Tolliver - Detroit Camille Dolence - Southgate Jessica Hillman - Lincoln Park Jann Kolb – Ypsilanti Cindy Orlandi – New Boston Elise Harrison - Belleville Cheryl Dodge – Westland Jamie Hill – Canton Carolyn Tipa - Farmington Rochelle Juni - Royal Oak Jennifer Makes - Troy Kim Pronovich - Colorado

Yoga Alliance is a U.S. national education and support organization and its standards provide teachers with a solid foundation for their yoga

teaching practice and help protect the health and safety of society. These standards encompass the many aspects of yoga including anatomy and physiology, yoga lifestyle and ethics, teaching methodology, and techniques training.

More than 25,000 yoga teachers and schools meet its internationally recognized standards of training, experience and ongoing professional development.

Acknowledged by the designation RYT, E-RYT, and RYS, Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers and Registered Yoga Schools can be found at YogaAlliance.org.

About Yoga 4 Peace, Inc. The Mission of Downriver’s Yoga 4 Peace non-profit educational organization is to assist individuals in the creation of peace of mind, encourage peace between all living beings, and to learn to live sustainably at peace with the planet, all through the practice of yoga. As a giving organization 10% of our profitable proceeds will be donated to other organizations that are doing the same on a larger level. Visit Y4Peace.org - Jim Pero, RYT, Peace Board President 734282-9642 or Cindy Orlandi, RYT, APR, ABC, at corlandi@chartermi.net

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newsbriefs Craft Show Open to Local Artisans

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he Ann Arbor Annual Arts & Crafts Show, “Crafting with Grace”, will be held October 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is an indoor show held at New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd, in Ann Arbor between Platt Rd. and Stone School Rd. Free on and off-site parking. A free shuttle service is available for the off-site parking.

This year is the 2nd annual juried show hosting 50-60 artists and crafters from nation-wide and locally participating in this event.

Admission of $2 includes entry into door prize drawings including handcrafted items made by participating artists. The show also offers a bakedgoods concession, Kid’s Kraft Korner and face-painting.

A portion of the proceeds will help to fund our various programs helping those in need in our community.

Transformative Workshop Focuses on Opposites

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ood/bad; happy/sad – opposites are a dynamic phenomenon through which we experience life and they can be found in every aspect of day-to-day living. We accept this, and reject that.

We want this, and don’t want that—life is a constant play of ups and downs, likes and dislikes. One minute we feel loved, the next moment we feel alone.

Kathy Bindu Henning presents “Beyond The Pairs of Opposites,” September 25 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Livonia Civic Center. The workshop

More at NewGrace.org, or contact Patricia Davis at craftshow@newgrace.org or 734-477-6888 ext. 221 - Patricia Davis, Show Coordinator.

TLC Holistic Wellness teams up with Strength & Spirit

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trength & Spirit offers personal training and massage at TLC Holistic Center in Livonia or in the comfort of your own home. Choose an individual session, couples training, small group training or an intense boot camp.

Strength & Spirit also offers several types of massage: Swedish, sports/athletic, pre- and post-natal, Shiatsu and chair massage. Chair massages are also available for small groups and boot camps.

Certified personal trainer Mike Mueller will help create a fitness schedule to work into your lifestyle. “I believe that it is never too late to live a better, healthier life,” he says.

Nationally certified massage therapist Irene Ivanac, comforts and eases the pain of those who need a safe, caring human touch.

Irene can be reached at 734-578-1302. Mike can be reached at 734-664-7823.

StrengthSpirit.com TLC Holistic Wellness Center, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia.

New Naturopathic Clinic

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EW LIFE ENERGIES clinic is now open and taking appointments for health consultations with Mary Light, ND MH, and with Naturopath interns who are students at Naturopathic School of the Healing Arts. Offering naturopathy, iris analysis, reiki, reflexology, massage therapy, and energy balancing.

The Naturopathic College of Ann Arbor is located at 9335 Sciochurch Rd, Ann Arbor.

Call 734-769-7794 for an appointment. NaturopathicCollegeofAnnArbor.net

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takes an in-depth look at how they are formed and their ‘truth’ in reality The “Pairs of Opposites” are continually in motion, always changing, fluctuating, and the way we interact with them affects our ability to remain anchored in joy and satisfaction. From where do they come and what gives them their power?

Learn how to recognize them and discover how to live gracefully among them. Establish a comfortable and steady place within yourself and break free from their powerful grip.

Unravel their mystery and enjoy a life of happiness.

Livonia Civic Center 15218 Farmington Rd., in Livonia. Cost is $30 in advance or $35 the day of the event. Register at LivingInThePresentMoment.com, 734-6746965 or email kbhenning@mi.rr.com.

newsbriefs Raindrop Technique Now Available

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r. Denise Acton now offers the Raindrop Technique massage therapy. Gary Young developed the Raindrop Technique during the 1980’s using essential oils as antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions to facilitate healing of organs, glands and systems.

The light effleurage (feathered finger stroking) along with the vitaflex foot reflexology were techniques he learned from the Lakota Indian tribe of South Dakota.

Some of the principle pure essential oils utilized are: oregano, thyme, basil, wintergreen, marjoram, and peppermint. Other oils that may be included are frankincense, valor and lavender.

Cost is $45 for 40-minute treatment Mondays and Wednesdays.

Sessions are held at Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd., Ste 109, in Canton.734-455-6767.

Get GREEN at the Live Green Fair in Ferndale

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re you tired of all the stories about pollution and the destruction of our planet?

Learn how to do something about it at the Live Green Fair coming to Ferndale this September 17-19.

The fair will feature organic food, organic hair care, natural products, vitamins, supplements, cosmetics, soy candles, organic pet treats, water saving rain barrel systems, food composters, fair trade coffee, even a green funeral home. Visitors will be able to meet and speak with holistic doctors and natural health professionals; learn from energy production experts in solar, wind and geothermal power; and check out environmentally friendly vehicles and free samples of healthy food. The entire Live Green Fair will be powered by solar power courtesy of Solar Works.

The Funky Ferndale Art Fair will be going on at the same time, next door to the Live Green Fair, at Nine Mile and Woodward Avenue. Admission is free and there will be free music, samples, and even free speakers inside Affirmations on the corner of Nine Mile and Allen, one block from Woodward. Friday-4 to 8 pm, Saturday-10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday-11 am to 5 pm.

For more information and speaker’s schedules, or to become an exhibitor, visit LiveGreenFair.com. Live Green Fair is produced by Integrity Shows. See ad on pg 35

An Evening Of Inspiring Peace Films Comes To Livonia, September 21

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he third annual ONE PEACE event celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace, will present two visually stunning films at the Livonia Civic Center Library on Tuesday, September 21st from 6 - 9 pm.

The program will begin with, The Awakening Universe, a short film by Neal Rogin and Drew Dellinger. This beautiful film filled with awe-inspiring images, takes the viewer on the ultimate journey from the birth of the universe, through the arising of galaxies, the formation of the earth, the emergence of life, and finally to the development of human consciousness. The film shows how science, spirit and ancient wisdom are converging, revealing a new context for human life.

In the second film, Visions of a Universal Humanity, futurist Barbara Marx Hubbard brings together some of the finest minds of our time. Together they present cutting edge perspectives on humankind’s potential to create a positive future for the earth. “We are all members of one living planetary body, says Hubbard, our story is the birth of a new humanity.”

The evening will be hosted by ONE PEACE, a local non-profit group dedicated to spreading peace throughout the world. Open to the public. $5 donation appreciated. Come early and browse the tables. Films will be available for sale. OnePeace.us, 734-674-6965 Location of event - Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia.

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newsbriefs Help for Veterans and their Families

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he Suicide rate in the US Army now exceeds the rate across the US as a whole, according to an in-depth army study into the effect of nine years of war on its troops.

Esther McCormick, Acupuncture Therapist and Community Health Educator, wants to do something to help. “As an American citizen, even just as a human being, I cannot read these statistics without feeling a deep concern and a burning need to do something. I want to say thank you to all the families who are making the supreme sacrifice of participating in these terrible wars, because the whole family suffers.

Please let me help you. We appreciate your sacrifice, please let us say thank you.”

Esther has recently joined the Vivo Wellness Center in Livonia and teaches Acupressure, Community Health & Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is offering her services on a sliding scale based on what veterans and their families can afford, even if that’s nothing at all. It will be kept totally private. This offer is open to all veterans and military personnel and their immediate families.

She will both treat and teach the use of acupressure and ear acupressure as well as CHI Gung breathing and stretching exercises to combat stress, fatigue, PTSD, chronic pain, addictions, and any kind of physical, mental or emotional dysfunction.

Her work complements doctors, psychiatrists and physical therapists. It’s based on solid research, safe and effective.

The ear acupressure is especially simple ,gentle and effective for children under the strain of family stresses. It can help them relax and focus in school.

I can teach you to use it at home yourself, for the whole family.

Please call for a private session or visit the community acupressure sessions on Monday evenings at the Vivo Wellness Center at 7pm (Except Labor day) where you can meet others, get ear acupressure and learn more.

Esther McCormick B.A., Ac.T., CoreHealthInstitute.com Call Esther at 734-383-3545 to schedule an appointment. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia.

New! End of Summer Yoga Day

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n the tradition of the Annual Spring Yoga Day event (27 years) and in the new tradition of Fall Yoga Day (November, 2010) the Yoga Association of Greater Detroit presents “The End of Summer Yoga Day.” Saturday, Sept 11, 2010 at Maxwell’s Arts and Treasures in Garden City. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your practice, experience some different styles of yoga, and meet new friends within the local yoga community.

Morning classes include gentle stretches, core-strengthening, and spirit-lifting breath work plus sun salutations. Vegetarian box lunches can be pre-ordered. The afternoon begins with a Kundalini yoga class designed to still the mind and awaken the inner self. Next is a class in Iyengar yoga focusing on the very important study of body alignment. The last session is the ‘gift’ of Savasana and meditation to end the day.

The cost for the full day is $50, $27 for morning or afternoon only and $10 for box vegetarian lunch. To register, send your name, address, phone #, and check

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made payable to ‘Yoga Association of Greater Detroit’ to Lynda Herman, 33486 Bock St, Garden City, MI 481351135. (Be sure to indicate your specific choice of sessions) The Yoga Association of Greater Detroit (YAGD) is one of the oldest and largest yoga teachers’ associations in North America. The End of Summer Yoga Day begins with registration and check in at 8:30am at Mawwell’s Arts & Treasures, 32416 Industrial Rd, Garden City.

(E of Venoy, N of Ford, enter off Ford) 734-427-1135

Attention Nurses: Every Nurse a Leader Classes

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very nurse is a leader. Regardless of title and position, every nurse exercises leading-edge authority to influence the health of those in his or her care.

Every nurse uses knowledge and skills to make decisions with and about others. In this rapidly changing healthcare environment nurses will be key to the future. The focus of this conference is to assist nurses in recognizing the strong values that are the foundation of our work. Holistic strategies to support us in a complex healthcare system will be taught.

This conference fee is $75 which includes continental breakfast, a delicious, nutritious lunch and 6.0 contact hours.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association’s Education Approver Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Every Nurse a Leader classes will be held on Oct 12, 2010, January 25, 2011 and April 12, 2011 at St. Paul on the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center.

Register online at Passionist.org/stpauls or contact Marcia Guerra at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center at (313) 535-9563 or mguerra@passionist.org. St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center is located at 23333 Schoolcraft Rd, Detroit. (@ I-96 & Telegraph). See ad pg 2

globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all. The International Day of Peace is September 21.

Sound Play

Birds, Like Humans, Sing Just Because They Can Animal researchers like Gisela Kaplan, Ph.D., and Irene Pepperberg, Ph.D., have determined that birds not only sing to communicate daily needs, many engage in sound play, most often when they’re alone, but sometimes also when humans are present.

Some species continually improvise their singing with new elements, phrases and sequences, reports Kaplan, a professor at the Research Centre for Neuroscience and Animal Behaviour at the University of New England, Australia. Nightingales and canaries are among the avian virtuosos, reinventing their repertoire in each successive season, while the brown thrasher may hold the record at close to 2,000 song types. Nightingales, she notes, organize their compositions according to rules of construction similar to the way humans use syntax. These birds even create distinctive phrases that identify them as individuals.

Kaplan’s own recordings of Australian magpies reveal how the bird’s voice moves across four octaves, varies its phrasing between staccato and legato, and embellishes sequences with vibrato, trills or deep overtones. More, it will close a completed song with a signature phrase, in much the same way that a painter initials a finished canvas.

Entrance Exam

College Applicants Leverage their Creativity Tufts University, in Medford, Massachusetts, now invites prospective students to submit an optional, one-minute personal video to supplement their admissions application. The purpose is to discern the student’s creative side, which they may also display by way of an essay or by creating something using a single 8½-by-11-inch sheet of paper.

Find videos at YouTube.com, search Tufts Admissions Videos.

Prized Junto The Creativity Foundation Taps Top Talents

Mental Videos

Daydreams Have Everyday Benefits Scientific interest in daydreaming was kicked off a decade ago, when Marcus Raichle, a neurologist and professor with Washington University in St. Louis, discovered that several parts of the brain become unusually active metabolically when the brain is thought to be idling. His findings further showed that daydreaming is the mind’s default mode... and that’s not a bad thing.

Today, researchers know that daydream content pretty much maps onto people’s everyday goals, aspirations and apprehensions, rather than being exotic meanderings. For the average person, daydreaming typically represents a kind of mental rehearsal, maintaining the brain in a state of readiness to respond. As pioneering psychologist Jerome Singer pointed out, “You can engage in trial action without any consequences. Such fantasies may fulfill a psychic need.”

In Psychology Today, author Josie Glausiusz reports that daydreaming seems to be an essential human activity. Daydreams help us generate our sense of self, hone social skills and serve as a font of creativity for those who pay attention to them, all of which make us feel vibrant, aware and engaged with life.

Two 21st century awards, sponsored by The Creativity Foundation, annually recognize current and potential contributors to innovative thinking and applied creativity. The Creativity Laureate Prize honors the most gifted thinkers and catalysts in all areas of human endeavor—the arts, sciences, humanities, technology and public service.

The Legacy Prize salutes students who show great promise and dedication in their chosen field of public service.

For details see Creativity-Found.org.

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Classical Forms Meet Latin Rhythms in Concert Halls Latin rhythms and melodies have been spicing up popular music for years. Now, the infectious influences from every corner of Central and South America are turning up in concert halls, performed by symphony orchestras across the United States. This season’s arrival of Venezuela’s superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic has ignited a love affair with tonalities from south of the U.S. border.

“Arts organizations that recognize and incorporate Hispanic culture are both at the cutting edge and ensuring their own future,” remarks Carol Reynolds, music history professor at Southern Methodist University, in Dallas. “The incorporation of Latin-based music into the classical world is long overdue.”

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

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Flaxseed: a Natural Alternative to Cholesterol Drugs

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new study from Iowa State University’s Nutrition and Wellness Research Center may give men a way to combat high cholesterol without drugs—if they don’t mind sprinkling some flaxseed into their daily diet.

In the study, researchers examined the effects of eating flaxseed lignans (natural plant chemicals found in flaxseed) on 90 people diagnosed with high cholesterol. The results showed that consuming at least 150 milligrams per day (about three tablespoons) decreased cholesterol in men by just under 10 percent over the three months of the study. They did not see similar results in women.

Suzanne Hendrich, a professor of food science and human nutrition at the university who led the study, notes that the flaxseed tablets used in the research are not available in the United States, but sprinkling ground flaxseed on cereal and other foods can provide ample cholesterol-lowering flaxseed lignans. Ground flaxseed will oxidize over time, she says, possibly affecting its flavor as well as omega-3 content, so keep it fresh.

Clapping Hands Sharpens the Brain

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new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev reveals that hand-clapping songs boost the development of motor and cognitive skills in children ages 6 through 10. “We found that children in the first, second and third grades who sing these [kinds of] songs demonstrate skills absent in children who don’t take part in similar activities,” explains Dr. Idit Sulkin, of the university’s music science lab. “We also found that children who spontaneously perform hand-clapping songs in the yard during recess have neater handwriting, write better and make fewer spelling errors.”

Sulkin engaged several elementary school classrooms in a program of either music appreciation or hand-clapping songs for 10 weeks. With the hand-clapping group, she found that “Within a very short period of time, the children who until then hadn’t taken part in such activities caught up in their cognitive abilities to those who did.”

The children’s teachers believe that those who participate in such hand-clapping songs also exhibit better social integration.

Just Dance!

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eniors who regularly put on their dancing shoes benefit from more than just having a good time. According to University of Missouri-Columbia researchers, participation by older adults in dance-based therapy can improve both their balance and walking speed, key factors in reducing the risk of falls and injury. The researchers used a program called the Lebed Method, based on a combination of low-impact dance steps, choreographed to music.

In the latest of a series of studies, volunteers at an independent-living community participated in 18 dance sessions over a two-month period. The seniors had so much fun that they continued dancing after the study concluded.

GRAPES AS MEDICINE

A diet rich in natural grapes—red, green and black—could slow a downhill progression from high blood pressure and insulin resistance to heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Scientists at the University of Michigan Health System believe that grapes’ naturally occurring antioxidants, known as phytochemicals, help reduce risk factors related to cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, often a Type 2 diabetes precursor.

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ecobriefs Legislative Imperative

Citizens Spark Action on Climate Change On October 10, citizens in communities around the world will launch global work parties aimed both to reverse climate change caused by dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions and send a clear message to governments that it’s past time for elected officials to get busy.

Citizens will put up solar panels, insulate homes, organize bicycle rides, plant trees and advance other ideas for the types of local and global solutions needed to address the current climate crisis. “Our message is: If we can get to work, so can our lawmakers,” says Bill McKibben, environmental author and founder of 350.org, the group that is rallying the 10/10/10 work party events via the Web.

Last year, 350.org orchestrated an international day of action that saw 5,200 events in 180 countries support the goal of reducing CO2 levels from 390 parts per million (now 392 ppm) back to a tipping point of 350 ppm. Leading scientists, beginning with pioneering researcher Dr. James Hansen of NASA, maintain that if we can get back to 350 ppm, we have a shot at climate safety.

Get on board at 350.org.

Gulf Update

Citizens Move to Ban Toxic Oil Dispersants as Options In response to British Petroleum’s use of toxic chemicals to disperse the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, American citizens are asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to immediately delist products of concern from the National Contingency Plan Product Schedule. This would include removing such dispersants as an approved method of dealing with an oil spill.

Products of concern are defined as those that contain any substances known to be a human health hazard or that have not been proven to be nontoxic to wildlife species relevant to the area where they will be used.

Sign the petition at ipetitions.com/petition/delist.

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Airlines Fall Short of Facilitating Eco-Friendly Skies According to the National Resources Defense Council, nearly 75 percent of in-flight generated waste is recyclable, but only 20 percent actually gets recycled. Green America’s consumer watchdog website, ResponsibleShopper.org, reports that airlines could recycle nearly 500 million more pounds of waste each year, half of it in-flight waste. Some airlines say they’re making progress, yet none collects and processes all the major recyclables of aluminum cans, glass, plastic and paper, or has a comprehensive program to minimize packaging and compost food waste, according to Green America’s recent review.

“For concerned consumers looking to spend their travel dollars wisely, airline waste may be the ultimate example of, ‘What goes up must come down,’” comments lead researcher Victoria Kreha. Green America’s airline rankings for recycling, from best to worst, are: Delta, Virgin, Southwest, Continental, Jet Blue, American, British Airways, Air Tran, United and US Airways.

Beyond the environmental benefits, recycling airline waste would create jobs nationwide; according to Colorado Recycles, recycling creates six times as many jobs as does landfilling.

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MORE GREEN CRAFTING IDEAS Art & Creative Materials Institute Certifies safety and quality of crafting materials and helps teachers and consumers identify nontoxic choices. acminet.org

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s one person’s trash really another’s treasure? According to a Durham, North Carolina-based arts and crafts store, it is.

The Scrap Exchange lets people explore their creativity while helping out the environment. The exchange was founded in 1991 as a sustainable art supply store that takes unwanted materials from businesses and community members and resells them as arts and crafts supplies. Materials sell for 50 to 70 percent off their retail prices, and popular items include paper, fabric, office supplies, marble scraps and CD cases. The idea is to promote environmental awareness and creative expression by providing high-quality, low-cost materials for artists.

The Scrap Exchange also provides an in-house art gallery to show off the work of local artists who turn recycled materials into crafts such as handmade bags, metal sculptures and jewelry.

Classes in artistic skills like quilting and collage also are available. Plus, the store offers children’s birthday parties that give kids a chance to invent fun projects with their friends while teaching them about taking care of the planet.

The Resource Center in Chicago is another nonprofit organization that is encouraging creative repurposing of materials. Its Creative Reuse Warehouse (CRW) finds and recovers rejected items and byproducts that local businesses treat as waste. They donate these materials to Chicago area schools, service organizations, performance companies

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Kits are assembled and shipped from Goodwill Industries. Artterro.com CraftGossip Craft blog network’s sub-blog discusses recycled crafts. Also publishes GreenCraft magazine. Recycled Crafts.CraftGossip.com Make-Stuff Provides arts and crafts ideas for every age that use everyday and recycled materials. Make-Stuff.com

and individual artists. It’s a win-win situation for the CRW’s donors and recipients—donors get a tax deduction and recipients obtain materials to teach classes and create artwork that they may not have been able to afford otherwise.

Similar programs are available throughout the country. The Scroungers’ Center for Reusable Art Parts has graced San Francisco since the 1970s; participants learn about different crafts and art techniques in its unique workshops.

Creative Reuse Pittsburgh, a relative newcomer, collects reusable discards from businesses and other organizations in its region, offers hands-on creative arts programs and hosts booths at local arts festivals.

Add up the mental, emotional, social and environmental benefits of artful hours used to turn trash into treasure and the lure of time well-spent at a creative reuse center is nearly irresistible.

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What does natural awakening mean to you, Jon?

The most natural awakening that I can imagine is awakening to our true, higher-self and to begin to see the world as it truly is.

What has the process of awakening been like for you?

As I look back at the journey that I’ve been on it is clear that there are milestones that established and reinforced my path. They began happening when I was very young and over the past 15 years have progressively accelerated, most recently at a breakneck speed. Though I have been reluctant at times to embrace the direction I have been given, I have accepted what I have learned.

And exactly what have you learned?

I have learned that people, including me, have the ability to have direct communication with the spirit world.

When did you first begin to communicate with spirits?

It was in Oct. 1995 that I began to receive direction from what I called at the time my angels.

meant to meet. I was directed to go tell the man that “he had an angel and she loved him very much and not to be afraid”. It’s worth mentioning I wasn’t aware at the time if I heard the message, felt it or just “knew”.

How did you feel at the time?

Were you nervous about approaching a total stranger?

Not nervous as much as reluctant and hesitant. I was not one to walk up to strangers and certainly not one to deliver messages from spirits. After much negotiation and debate with these angels I surrendered and approached their booth.

And how did the couple respond to your message?

It was only the man because as I approached it couldn’t have been more perfectly choreographed. When I was just a few feet from the table the woman got up and walked passed me, it seems in retrospect that she was being directed as much as me. It felt like a dream; the path was cleared for me to deliver this message.

I told the man that I knew it was unusual but I had a message for him, he looked up as I delivered it exactly as it was given. He

Intuitive.

What made you consider the messages to be sent by angels?

Angels was the only description that I could wrap my mind around, it was consistent with my beliefs and it is how they came to me. If I stayed “open” I would have clear communication with them that gave me insight and knowledge of what to do and say in different situations.

That sounds very intense.

Can you describe what your early experiences communicating with spirit guides involved?

Most times they were gentle nudges

and suggestions about simple things and other times they were far more direct and involved other people, such as being directed to give a message to perfect stranger.

Wow. Is there any specific instance that really impacted you?

The first time this happened was in

To this day I don’t remember what was else said except to thank him for listening and left to pay my bill. Afterwards, I knew that he was very sick and was full of fear. As I made my way through the restaurant, I felt exhilaration like I had never experienced before and at the same time was humbled.

Charlotte, N.C., I was directed to go to a restaurant because there was someone I needed to see. I went to the restaurant; albeit reluctantly and when a man and woman arrived I knew it was him I was

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of events that would bring me to the place I am today. As much as I kicked and screamed and maintained a certain amount of rebelliousness, struggling with how to incorporate or utilize this gift, it was clear over the years that I wasn’t going to be let off the hook. The only thing left to do was to embrace it.

Can you tell us about the path you’ve been on since that experience fifteen years ago?

Through the help of others I have learned methods and have developed skills to help others meet with their spirit guides, teachers and loved ones who have passed. I continue to learn and as much as I have fought it- the truth is- I am an intuitive medium. The most gratifying thing I have ever done is to help others connect with loved ones and spirit.

Any closing thoughts or message you’d like to share with our readers?

We all have a higher-self, we all are connected and are part of spirit and divinity and all have the ability to listen to our own spirits.

A CONVERSATION WITH JON RONDEAU

stared at me with amazement and then his eyes filled with tears, as he said, “last week on TV I saw a show about angels and ever since have been praying to God for one in my life”.

That’s amazing.

What happened after that?

Wow that must have had a big impact on you!

Yes, that day set in motion the series

For 25 years, Jon Rondeau has been a corporate consultant, speaker and trainer focusing primarily on leadership and organizational development. Jon is the director of the newly created Higher Self Experience which is a partnership with Vivo Wellness Center in Livonia. The Higher Self Experience is dedicated to helping people have a direct experience with spirit and their higher self. Intuitive readings are available and future workshops are being developed.

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Living Art

creativity inspires community

by Kirsten Broadfoot

“All creative people want to do the unexpected.” ~ Hedy Lamarr

When we say someone or something is creative, do we mean imaginative, innovative, inventive, artistic or fantastic? Creativity is about being inquisitive and open to new ideas as well as new ways of putting those ideas together. Individual artists, who are naturally inventive, are central to sustaining the creative spirit for society as a whole.

However, a larger creativity comes alive through collective art making, where the creative impulse requires interaction between the artists and audience.

Such animating experiences, which often take flight from the creation of familiar objects, bring people together in body, mind and spirit, and work to keep us connected.

forms that are sometimes stunning in their simplicity. The most poignant of these remind us of just how very human we are.

Take, for example, the fourth plinth (think pedestal) raised in 2009 in London’s Trafalgar Square by Antony Gormley. This piece of public perfor-

“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso Communal creativity exists along a continuum between spontaneity and structure, and gives birth to myriad

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Credit: AArt Lab, FortCollins

Yielding to the Moment of Creation

mance art, entitled One and Other, encouraged anyone interested to ascend and stay atop the empty plinth for an hour to get a different view of the world. For 100 days, contributing individuals could do whatever they liked for the assigned hour, but the most astounding revelation for all was the ways in which life came to life before their eyes (OneAnd Other.co.uk).

Consider the inspired vision that prompted residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, to devise a traveling pop-up art gallery that transforms empty downtown storefronts into vibrant art spaces until tenants are found. Since 2009, The Art Lab has filled Old Town with art, innovation, music and smiling faces. Anyone can come and create in the space, display their arts and crafts or just sit, talk, brainstorm and share the good energy.

This laid back, yet intimate, contribution to community life ranges from plays and exhibitions to communal paintings (ArtLabFortCollins.org).

Tom Borrup, a creative community builder in Minneapolis, sees such everyday cultural expressions as crucial reservoirs of community spirit (CommunityAndCulture.com). He notes that

Working with the Senses “Art has been the means of keeping alive the senses of purpose…” ~ John Dewey

Artful togetherness is woven into the very fabric of community life through what often appears to be everyday utilitarian activities, such as group gardening, sewing, building, painting and cooking. In sharing time and space, we gain a sense of nurturing and realize ways to hold onto the distinction of a place. In the best scenarios, we honor cherished traditions and remain open to learning and reinvention by accepting and incorporating new ideas from unlikely places.

… Putting our hands to work

Visitors are likely to be surprised by the hive of activity they encounter in local sewing and knitting supply shops lately. Take the Yarn Shop and Fiber Place, in Bozeman, Montana, for example (BozemanYarnShop.com). The owners host monthly knit-alongs, spinning and weaving circles and knit-for-a-cause events. In New Jersey, a community of volunteers with the Blankie Depot has crafted some 147,000 blankets and other comforting goods for needful youngsters since 1999 (BlankieDepo.org). The Sewful Austin group in Texas, on the other hand, just gets people together to have fun and share ideas for sewing projects (Meetup.com/Sewful-Austin).

Coffee shops, too, can get in on the act. Dogleg Coffeehouse, in Bandera, Texas, (DoglegCoffeehouse.com) is the site of a free monthly art class led by local artists. They’ve sparked a growing community of folks creating new life for

repurposed and re-found items.

Spontaneous expression is commonly found in open studios or houses, as groups of artists and others meet to paint, draw, sculpt or mold.

Community art collectives like Rock Paper Scissors, in Oakland, California, are hot spots for activities ranging from art walks and talks to writer readings. A volunteer-run organization, RPS fosters all forms of community arts, crafts and performances through collaborative sharing of ideas, skills and resources aimed to strengthen a sense of community (rpsCollective.org).

Other artists, like Susan Wood, of SusieQ Art based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, move outside the studio to facilitate the co-creation of art in public spaces (SusieQArt.com). Her

Live Art event, Naples, FL

festivals, recurring gatherings in parks, gardens or community centers and artistic activities of all stripes that generate and sustain group traditions build community and contribute to everyone’s quality of life.

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Anyone within earshot can get a nocost creative charge by simply picking up a paintbrush to “add a dab.” To date, the largest ad hoc painting party was 115 people strong, all venturing beyond self-imposed boundaries. … Unleashing indwelling voices

Beyond the creative command of our hands, it also feels good to unleash our bodies and expand the scope of our voices. The modern-day resurrection of drum circles, for instance, is giving new life to dance socials. Based upon one of humanity’s most ancient forms of gathering and sharing within and across communities, loosely structured drumming events around the world leave plenty of room for spontaneous jamming.

Fans view the drum as an especially powerful instrument relating to the human body, as it mimicks the beat of the human heart. Waleska Sallaberry relates that their Natural Awakenings’ Drumming Circle in Puerto Rico tops 600 participants a month. (Find existing drum circles by state or find out how to start one at DrumCircles.net/circlelist. html.)

Another ancient and global form of community building resides in the power of words—whether sung or spoken.

We have come to understand that stories sustain our values, myths and belief systems. The National Storytelling Network

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helps locate master storytellers in the community (StoryNet.org).

We can also create a storytelling event of our own.

Ask any informal gathering of new and old friends to each create their own six-word memoir in a round robin event and be amazed at what memories are instantly created.

Enjoy checking out and sharing such six-word autobiographies at Smith Magazine (SmithMag. net).

Finally, there are celebratory events at which all kinds of vibrant creative forms come together in one place.

In Naples, Florida, Live Art meets in various places around town for onthe-spot performance music, painting, fire-spinning, poetry, dance and body painting. It’s a constantly evolving work in progress, sometimes scheduled and sometimes spontaneous, but always full of people having fun together.

In New York, the Horse Trade Theater Group is well known for its independent talent and events, featuring open mic, improv, dance and other “drafts in development,” as they nourish the organic advancement of community (HorseTrade.info). The Windmill Market, in Fairhope, Alabama, offers yet another twist—bringing food, textiles, film, antiques and plants together. Part farmers’ market, part craft fair and part community garden, it’s all about nurturing the fiber of community (Windmill Market.org).

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Of course, the ultimate in structure and spontaneity may be the extraordinary Burning Man Project, an annual art event and temporary community based on self-expression and selfreliance in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. This year’s theme is “Metropolis: The Life of Cities.” (For details of the August 30-September 6, event, visit BurningMan.com.)

Expanding and Amplifying Interconnections “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” ~ Albert Einstein

While the Burning Man Project is significant for its magnitude and sheer eclecticism, it is temporary, its existence imprinted mainly in the memories of participants. But most creative communities exist like Russian dolls, nested inside other communities and networks of creative activity. These orchestrated inter-community initiatives can transform a neighborhood’s or city’s wellbeing on multiple levels. Vehicles vary

widely, but here are a few examples to get the creative juices flowing.

One Book, One City local reading programs, like the ones in Chicago, Denver, Malibu, San Diego, Philadelphia and Seattle, engage a whole community in choosing a book to read over a period of time. Readers then come together to participate in a variety of related events. The idea was the 1998 brainchild of Nancy Pearl at the

Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle Public Library. Many communities choose to feature a local author, and this decision is often socially transformative.

At the other end of the spectrum, Flash Mobs entail large groups of volunteers who appear to spontaneously perform a clever act of theater in a public space for a brief period of time.

Initially designed as a combined social experiment and form of performance art, the first flash mob occurred at Macy’s in New York City in 2003, organized by Bill Wasik, of Harper’s Magazine.

Flash mobs have since appeared all over the country; some more structured than others, but always evoking the feeling that they are happening on the spur of the moment. Whether dramatic or musically inclined, they’re always designed to make us become truly present in our environment; their brilliance is the connection they spark between the actions of the mob and the place we inhabit as an audience. (See YouTube.com, search Frozen Grand Central Station.)

Public participation is the name of the global game with International Pillowfight Day, as communities come together with pillows to play. Part of the Urban Playground Movement, the idea is to reclaim public space for play, away from advertising and consumerism (PillowFightDay.com).

Taking a cue from “A Day in the Life” photography projects, World Pinhole Photography Day (PinHoleDay. org) recruits everyday people to create a pinhole camera and take a picture of something in their local community. It happens on the same day, usually the last Sunday in April. Everyone then loads their images onto the collective website to beget a global gallery of images.

Finally, the Global Mala Project demonstrates what can be accomplished with a worldwide, inter-community, consciousness-raising event (GlobalMala.org). Here, yoga studios from many nations gather local individuals to form a “mala around the Earth,” as they perform ritual practices based on the sacred cycle of 108, to raise funds and awareness for pressing global issues. This year, the mala will be held September 18-19. Tune in for an “Om” heard ‘round the world.

Kirsten Broadfoot has lived and worked in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Japan and the United States, granting her a profound appreciation of community life. She has created and coordinates two online communities, the Good Work Circle and COMMUNEcation, and has written numerous conference papers, academic articles and essays.

Connect at Kirsti@sterena.com.

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Getting Started “Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it, we go nowhere.” ~ Carl Sagan Why people engage in creative opportunities in their communities is a question that has long been debated. In 1998, the Urban Land Institute conducted a study to uncover the answer. According to participants, people’s primary motivations include:

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Instrument of Healing

by Mary Beth Maziarz

We all feel drawn by enticing creative projects we’d like to try.

Now we know why…

Everyone Benefits Kids clearly benefit from the time they spend on creative pursuits. Beyond being great fun, arts education and creative activities help kids develop confidence and discipline, build mental acuity, increase problem-solving skills and shape more powerful futures.

A study done by the University of California-Irvine, for example, proved that an important link exists between exposure to music and human intelligence, stating that, “Music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking.” A concurring report by the American Music Conference concluded that kids who play a musical instrument are 52 percent more likely to go on to college. Today, children who study the arts continue to outperform non-arts students on Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) by an average of 59 points in verbal skills and 44 points in math skills, according to a College Board study compiled in 2001 by the Music Educators National Conference.

As well as helping the young to mature, creative outlets help the mature stay young. “A lot of our brain is devoted to movement,” notes Kelly G. Lambert, a professor who chairs the psychology department at Randolph-Macon College, in Ashland, Virginia. “Thus, hobbies and activities that use our hands are engaging in more of our brain’s real estate.”

Experts theorize that hands-on activities such as cooking, gardening, making jewelry, crocheting and sculpting may work to enhance mental clarity, because they activate additional parts of the brain.

As we age, managing life’s challenges becomes especially important to overall health and well-being. A regular creative practice helps, according to Manhattan psychologist Dr. Joseph Cilona. “Creative activities can be highly beneficial in the management of stress,” he believes, “particularly the stressors associated with chronic life issues, such as coping with physical illness, a demanding job or troublesome relationships.” As a result, he says, “Individuals can experience a decrease in stress, anxiety and uncomfortable physical symptoms and improvement in symptoms of depression.”

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ounting scientific evidence makes it clear that personal creative expression, once perceived as a luxury, sideline or hobby in our busy lives, is in fact a keystone of our most healthy and worthwhile activities. In infinitely varied and pleasurable forms, creative practices can move us beyond artful living to also serve as a vehicle for healing.

When we appreciate others’ creativity, or better yet, actively bring creativity to bear in our own experiences, such participation shapes our sense of self and can render physical and emotional benefits. Studies published in Time and MuSICA (Music and Science Information Computer Archive), for example, have shown that music is a powerful ally. Listening and playing music not only helps us manage our moods and emotions, it also works to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, repair and regenerate brain neurons, calm anxiety and regulate heart rate.

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Art-based projects open a channel to express difficult feelings and insights. These can be especially helpful for individuals facing conflict or transition, for those recovering from substance abuse and for victims of abuse or trauma. Art therapy—a guided, clinical application of creative practices—is one of therapeutic medicine’s fastest growing fields.

“Art therapy enables clients to express themselves nonverbally, allowing for subconscious wounds to be expressed via drawing, painting, making masks, creative writing and meditation,” observes Candice Christiansen, a licensed professional counselor and clinical director at Journey Healing Centers addiction treatment facilities in Arizona and Utah.

“Art therapy gives clients a way to explore their painful histories in a safe, more comfortable forum.”

Rachel Brandoff, a licensed art therapist and co-founder of the Creative Arts Therapies Center in New York City remarks, “I’ve seen families be drawn together through their own creativity and develop abilities to overcome difficult and often dividing circumstances. Creativity can foster new ways of thinking that allow individuals to find resourceful new ways of being in their world.”

Plus, it’s Fun While any facet of creativity enhances daily experience, focused creative endeavor soothes our bodies, nurtures a rich sense of personal identity and advances the success of our children. When we commit to pursuing a form of art, attend community arts events, vote yes on public referendums for arts funding and support the arts with our time and donations, we keep creativity alive and kicking, making its wonderful works and wider benefits available to all.

Happy creating!

Mary Beth Maziarz is an author and professional songwriter whose songs have appeared in 50 films and television shows. Her most recent book is, Kick-Ass Creativity – An Energy Makeover for Artists, Explorers, and Creative Professionals. Connect at mb@KickAss Creativity.com.

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his year, why not make the most of a long weekend by taking the family on a short trip designed to give kids a new, vibrant connection to nature? Everywhere across North America, birds, insects, animals and sea life are repeating their annual rituals of migration, a vital call of the wild that has been enriching life on Earth since long before humans appeared on the scene.

This outing doesn’t have to mean sacrifice, either; you can still visit Aunt Stella or go waterskiing. Planning ahead makes it possible to include unforgettable memories of wildlife in action, as adventurous observations of the animals create family lore, educate and perhaps, bring life lessons.

At NationalZoo.si.edu kids can Search “Wanda” to help Wanda the wood thrush find her way home to her nesting site, and listen to songs from the bird of the day.

First, pick a destination. A little research may reveal that you live close to a place where butterflies congregate, birds flock or the antelope play. Start with likely local sources of information like a nature center or county extension service, or

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even parks and recreation staff, for news of animal activity close to home.

The Internet is a great resource to tap into the big picture of animal migrations. Good places to look include the nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WorldWildlife.org; enter “migration” in the Search Site box), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (fws.gov; choose a region from the dropdown menu), and the kid-friendly Nature Rocks (Nature Rocks.org), where entering a local zip code pulls up all sorts of nearby resources. Plus, community and school librarians are sure to be helpful.

Once you know where you are going and why, a strategy is in order.

The best natural migration corridors are along mountain ridges, river valleys and coastlines, yet it’s possible to see migrating animals just about anywhere.

Migration Highlights Every year, starting in October, a spectacular congregation of 25,000 monarch butterflies takes place in

It’s possible to see migrating animals just about anywhere.

Pacific Grove, outside of San Francisco.

The overwintering insects’ habits are so reliable that the city calls itself, “Butterfly Town, USA,” and levies a fine for bothering the bugs.

Each fall in Ohio, huge flocks of southbound shorebirds put on a show in several areas along Lake Erie known for superior viewing. Observation points include the Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area and Ottawa Wildlife Refuge, both part of a national Regional Shorebird Reserve, as well the Kildeer Plains and Big Island wildlife areas further inland.

Seasonal residents in Florida aren’t called “snowbirds” for nothing. This subtropical peninsula is either a destination or way station for hundreds of migrating species. Fish, too, perform their own annual odyssey. Down in the Florida Keys, sailfish, grouper, kingfish and cobia are around in the fall and winter, species that you won’t catch in the summertime.

Bison, which once numbered in the millions and roamed the central and western plains from Colorado to Texas before being hunted to near extinction, have recovered in managed herds in Yellowstone National Park and on private ranches. These splendid animals, along with elk, pronghorn antelope, mule deer and bighorn sheep, undergo an annual altitudinal migration among mountain foothills in the face of winter’s arrival.

They do it not so much because of the

in their signature, V-shaped formations marked by unmistakable honking. On their way from Hudson Bay to sunnier climes, migrating geese can become an iconic symbol for young children, graphically pointing out the way that wild animals move about the Earth.

Scores of them land for a pit stop in the Chesapeake Bay region and near Midwest lakes.

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temperature change, but the impending scarcity of food. Park rangers can tell you the best spots to observe this vanishing phenomenon.

Look up over New York and Toronto to witness thousands of Canada geese making their seasonal pilgrimage

As many as 25 migrating species of birds fly to Puerto Rico en route to their winter quarters further south. There, thousands of American coots and American wigeons, northern pintails, blue-winged teals and other waterfowl present delightful displays.

What to Bring Binoculars are a must for any wildlife trip, together with a field guide for identification, camera and journal.

Bring along art materials and kids can have fun creating a work of art or science fair project. Scouts can work on assignments for merit badges, too.

Afterward, back at home, review what each child thinks was the best part of the experience and discuss where they might want to go next.

You’ll discover that for nurturing a meaningful bond with Earth’s creatures, nothing can replace witnessing nature in the wild.

Martin Miron is a freelance writer in Naples, FL. Connect at emem.creative@ gmail.com.

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SAVORING THE SUN Three Ways to Preserve Summer’s Goodness

by Judith Fertig

“B

eing a locavore is fabulous if you live somewhere like California,” says Audra Wolfe, a co-founder of Canvolution and an expert food preservationist. “But if you live in the Northeast, unless you learn food preservation, you could be eating local turnips and kale all winter,” she notes with a chuckle.

The mounting desire to eat locally grown food, know what’s in our food and reduce our carbon footprint, as well as shrinking household budgets, are contributing to what The New York Times recently cited as a renaissance in home food preservation. “In a time of high food prices, job losses and food safety scares, home canning is booming,” agrees June Taylor, a Berkeley, California, food preservationist. According to Jarden Home Brands, makers of Kerr and Ball brands of glass canning jars, sales of canning equipment were up 30 percent in 2009.

The simplest methods for “putting by” food are freezing, refrigerator canning or multi-step water bath canning.

Pressure canning, dehydrating and fermenting require special equipment (pressure cookers, dehydrators and large crocks), as well as more advanced knowledge. For most of us, a large pot and some pint-size glass canning jars

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“The jars are like characters, with story lines that I remember.” ~ Eugenia Bone, author of Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods

with lids and metal sealing rings comprise the basic equipment we need to get started.

Freezing Freezing can be as easy as rinsing berries in very cold water, patting them dry, and then placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer until frozen solid. Such quickfrozen berries can then be placed in freezer storage containers and will keep for up to six months.

Some foods, like vegetables, need to be blanched first—plunged into boiling water for a minute or two, then shocked in an ice water bath— then allowed to cool before being

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placed in freezer storage containers.

Cooked sauces, salsas and chutneys can simply cool before being frozen and will also taste best when eaten within six months.

Refrigerator Canning Because most vegetables have low acid content, which can invite bacteria growth, canning them also involves pickling—adding a vinegary brine to increase the acid level.

Refrigerator-pickled cucumbers, Swiss chard stems, green tomatoes, beets and green beans will keep for up to six months if kept covered in pickling brine in the refrigerator.

Hot Water Bath Canning Traditional hot water bath canning creates a vacuum within the jar that works to preserve foods. Basically, the food is packed into clean, hot jars that are filled almost up to the top (the amount of headspace between the food and the

lid is indicated in the recipe). Then, the filled and sealed jars are processed in a hot water bath for a specified amount of time. When they’re removed from the bath, the lids will pop into place as they cool to complete each jar’s vacuum seal. Food canned this way can be stored on kitchen shelves for up to one year, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines.

Today, with more cooks, gardeners and food lovers collectively committed to the revival of the lost art of putting by food, the movement is picking up steam. Canvolution aficionados say that almost half of U.S. canners are now younger than 40.

Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.

Knowledgeable Resources County extension agencies within each state’s department of agriculture provide free information on techniques for preserving food, together with recipes and recommended local ingredients. Helpful online sources also abound; here are some websites to get started.

Honeyed Applesauce Dark with spices, this applesauce is a frozen asset.

Makes about 2 pint jars 8 cups (about 3 lbs) apples such as Lodi, Macintosh or Lady, cored, peeled and quartered 1 cup clover or other mild honey 2 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp natural salt or to taste 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1. In a large saucepan, combine the apples with ½ cup of the honey; cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until the apples are tender, about 20 minutes.

2. For chunky applesauce, just mash the apples in the saucepan. For a smoother sauce, press the apples through a conical sieve or a food mill placed over a bowl. Add enough of the remaining honey to sweeten to taste.

Stir in the spices, salt and lemon juice.

Enjoy just-made or freeze in pint jars for up to six months.

Refrigerator Baby Dill Pickles Crisp and crunchy, these pickles depend on very fresh cucumbers.

Audra Wolfe at DorisAndJillyCook.com Ball Canning at FreshPreserving.com Canning Across America at Canning AcrossAmerica.com Eugenia Bone at blogs.DenverPost.com/preserved Kerri Conan at DinersJournal.blogs. nytimes.com/tag/canning National Center for Food Preservation at uga.edu/nchfp U.S. Department of Agriculture at usda.gov (click on Food and Nutrition, then search Home Canning)

Makes 2 pint jars 1 cup water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1½ tsp natural salt 1 lb pickling or baby cucumbers; trim ends and quarter lengthwise 8 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 fresh dill seed heads with some of the stalk 1. Combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Pack the cucumber spears in the jars. Divide the garlic and peppercorns between the jars. Stuff a large dill seed head into the center of each jar. Pour the cooled liquid over the mixture, making sure everything is completely covered with liquid. Seal the jars and refrigerate for 24 hours before using.

Keep refrigerated; flavors will continue to develop over time.

Home Canned Marinara Sauce Savor summer’s fresh taste all year long.

Makes 4 pint jars 4 lbs fresh tomatoes ½ cup olive oil 2 tsp dried basil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp natural salt 1 tsp pepper 1. Bring a large pot of water to boiling.

Add the whole tomatoes and blanch for one minute or until their skins begin to peel back. Refresh the tomatoes in cold water, peel, seed and coarsely chop. Drain the large pot and refill with hot water. Bring to a boil again.

2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes or until softened.

Add chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.

3. Pack the hot marinara, while still hot, in sterilized pint jars, leaving ¼-inch of headspace. Attach the lids and ring seals and tighten. Place the filled and sealed jars in the large pot of boiling water and let process for 35 minutes.

4. Carefully remove the hot jars and place them 1 inch apart on a kitchen towel. As they cool, the lids will pop to secure the vacuum seal. When cool, store in a cool, dry place for up to one year.

Source: Recipes courtesy of Judith Fertig

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nfertility affects many couples. Estimates are as high as 1 in 6. But there is help. In Harmony, LLC helps couples deal with the emotional, physical and spiritual strain, which may in turn better their chances of becoming parents.

Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, founder of in Harmony, helps women undergoing fertility treatment at her offices in the Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health in Warren. “Bringing the body, mind and spirit into balance is key to women’s health and wellness.

At in Harmony, we strive to help restore a woman to optimal health, increasing her chances of having children.” The services provided currently include acupuncture, massage and group support workshops.

Each of in Harmony’s services plays a key role in women’s health. Acupuncture has long been recognized as a healing tool. According to acupuncturist Rhonda Sousley, the goal of

acupuncture is to restore the body to its normal state of health.

“Acupuncture can boost fertility and increase a woman’s chances of success when she is trying to conceive,” stresses Sousley.

A study conducted in Germany in 2002 looked at success rates between pregnancy and acupuncture and proved that there is a positive correlation. In 2008, The British Medical Journal reported that for every 9-pre and post embryo transfer acupuncture treatments, there is one extra baby in the world. Recently, Eastern Harmony Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic, a leader in alternative care, conducted a controlled study and found the pregnancy rate for the acupuncture group is considerably higher than for the control group.

In addition to acupuncture, in Harmony also offers group support workshops to couples going through in vitro

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fertilization. Licensed marriage and family therapist and psychologist Fred Caviani facilitates the group which offers couples a chance to share their fears, joys and journeys, and learn new coping skills. Sessions are held Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm and includes guided meditation.

The third service that the center currently offers is massage. “Learning where we, as individuals, hold our stress and tension is a critical part of the healing process,” says Joy Van Bael, one of in Harmony’s massage therapists.

In Harmony’s massage treatments are designed to help patients explore and heal the physical body. By doing so, they release tensions, emotions and stresses that were previously unknown.

It is well known that there is a correlation between stress and fertility. Research that was published in Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, in 2003 demonstrates that stress during an IVF procedure causes a decrease in the number of eggs developed, retrieved and transferred. Massage-based techniques and movement therapies help relaxation. More specifically, they can help relax tense muscles and tight connective tissues that may have been constricting blood vessels, and thus enable blood to flow more freely. “Soothing massage helps reduce emotional tension, induce relaxation, calm stress-related conditions and may help women with hormone-related difficulties,” explains Van Bael.

“Eventually, we hope to add other wellness services like

yoga, healing touch, nutrition and fitness training,” says Constant, “but first,” she says, “we want to focus our efforts, gain momentum, and learn from our successes before we expand further.” in Harmony and the Michigan Center for Fertility is located at 4700 13 Mile Road in Warren, just west of Mound. nHarmonyllc.com. 586-576-0431.

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SPIRITUAL FILMS SAMPLING: Glenn Owen Dodds Who is Glenn Owen Dodds? Con man? Or God, the creator and ruler of the universe? Could Michael Radcliffe really be meeting his maker?

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Love Me No one would envy Clarisse. She has a tiring, thankless job as a waitress in a small Parisian restaurant, and her boss is insufferable. Just when it seems like a normal day, a new customer makes an unexpected announcement that could change everything.

15 min. in French with English subtitles. Written by David Courtil and Michael Nakache. Directed by David Courtil.

The Living Matrix Why does the placebo effect work, and how can we access this self-healing ability of the body? Discover the new science of healing as Bruce Lipton, Lynne McTaggart, Edgar Mitchell, and other leading researchers and health practitioners explain how quantum physics, energy fields and consciousness directly affect our health and wellbeing. Could we be more powerful than we ever imagined?

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mong Stephen Simon’s many acclaimed films are the Academy Award-winning What Dreams May Come, Somewhere in Time, and the groundbreaking Conversations with God. He also co-founded The Spiritual Cinema Circle in 2004 with relationship experts Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks.

As a subscription-based monthly DVD community, Spiritual Cinema Circle offers viewers a continuous array of upbeat and inspirational films that help us feel better about being human.

Why did you decide to produce spiritual films?

I’ve always loved films like It’s a Wonderful Life, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, that have a spiritual content to them, even though Hollywood refers to them as fantasy films. My dad was a big comedy direc-

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tor in the 1930s and 40s, and I always knew spiritual movies were the kinds of films I wanted to make.

When I was about 30 years old, I read this extraordinary book called Bid Time Return, by Richard Matheson, which I went on to produce as my first film, called Somewhere in Time. What Dreams May Come was also based on a Matheson novel. Later, when I read the Conversations with God books by Neale Donald Walsch and we became good friends, I just knew the story of his life would lend itself to film.

What is the difference between a spiritual and a religious film?

Mainstream media uses the words spiritual and religious as synonymous terms, but they are not. A religious film would be like The Passion of the Christ

or The Ten Commandments, whereas a spiritual film would be like Whale Rider or What Dreams May Come.

I believe spirituality is a personal and private experience, where you have your own relationship with whatever you might call the Divine. You might call this God, but you also might call this spirit, life, the universe or nature.

You can be a spiritual person but not be religious, yet I firmly believe that spiritual and religious people have much more in common than they differ.

Has mainstream America been receptive to this spiritual movement?

I don’t believe in the word mainstream.

To me, it means that entertainment has lost all of its individuality. When you try to attract everybody, you have to be concerned with not offending anybody, and that is not what art and filmmaking is about.

Spiritual filmmaking is definitely a niche. We have subscribers in nearly 100 countries around the world and the primary demographic of our audience tends to be more adult. What we offer strongly appeals to individuals who are looking for this kind of transformative entertainment that both enlightens and allows them to feel better about themselves and the world.

Which filmmakers are producing films that are right for your audience?

A filmmaker produces a spiritual movie

because it’s in his heart and it comes from his soul. We have a number of filmmakers we’ve nurtured whom I think are wonderful. For example, we’ve distributed five films from Santa Fe-based Scott Cervine and four films from Geno Andrews, headquartered in Los Angeles.

What are your overriding goals and hopes for Spiritual Cinema Circle?

When Spiritual Cinema Circle films help our community of viewers feel better about being human, that makes me happy. There is enough media that look at the dark, ugly, negative, violent, greedy sides of humanity, and there is no question that these dark elements seem to be part of human nature. But there’s little light shown on the beautiful side of our nature—the side that consciously evolves, forgives and loves.

Spiritual films allow us to look at our humanity when we operate at our best. This is what we look for when qualifying films for the Spiritual Cinema Circle. The films we choose are dramatic and the characters experience difficult challenges, but at the end of the day, there is always transcendence, a powerful transformation and a pathway through whatever the darkness may be.

Our hope is that viewers are pleased with our movies and feel better at the end of the film than they did at the start.

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by Morieka V. Johnson

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et’s face it, a smelly pet can put a serious damper on cuddle time.

Proper grooming can help dogs not only look good, but feel better, as well.

“Extreme matting can cause a health risk to pets,” explains DeAndre Upton, a registered veterinary technician in Conyers, Georgia. “Dogs have a natural amount of yeast and bacteria on their skin, and matting causes moisture to be trapped under the coat, leading to hot spots and excessive itching, which increases the risk of staph infections.”

Perhaps that’s why pet owners today spend billions of dollars on grooming products, according to the American Pet Products Association. “People just look at pets differently today; they are members of the family now,” remarks Michael Bryant, owner of SnazzyPet Full Service

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Mobile Grooming, in Atlanta. “People realize that it’s important to do the right thing for them.”

A gentle doggie massage helps end bath time on a soothing note.

But how often should the family dog get a sudsy rubdown? That depends on the dog, Upton says. “Dogs that stay in the house don’t need baths as frequently as dogs that spend more time outside. Once a month is a good general rule of thumb; your nose will tell you when it’s time to take action.”

Here are the professional tips Bryant follows to make bath time better for everybody:

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Comfort is key: Create a comfortable workspace. Place necessary items within reach, including shampoo, a rubber brush for massaging the animal and a towel. “Bathing two big dogs back-toback can easily leave you with an achy back,” Bryant observes. “I sit pets on a small, sturdy table in the shower so that I can do much less bending.”

He also suggests attaching a hose to the bathtub or shower faucet, making sure to monitor the water temperature.

In warm months, bathing the dog outside means less mess and a shorter drying time. “I set the nozzle to mist and let the water fall onto the dog’s body,” he advises. “This helps his body more easily acclimate to the cooler water temperature.”

Take your time: Some dogs just don’t like bath time, no matter how much you coax or cajole or crank up your temper. To handle fussy dogs, apply plenty of patience. It also helps to have a few of the animal’s favorite treats on hand. In working with bath-shy dogs, this professional groomer finds that gentle and slow is the way to go.

Regardless of how messy the process gets, avoid getting excess water in the dog’s ear canal, because it can lead to ear infections. Bryant recommends drying the dog completely before cleaning its ears. Use an ear cleaner with a drying solution to remove wax or debris.

Don’t neglect the paws: Keep nails trimmed regularly. Bryant notes that many pet owners are anxious about clipping a pet’s nails and fear accidentally cutting off too much. He suggests seeking professional advice. Ask your groomer or vet assistant for a five-minute lesson on the finer points of using pet nail clippers to deliver a clean cut. It can save a lot of anxiety.

Longhaired dogs also need the hair trimmed between their paw pads. “Most people have hardwood or tile floors,

“In most cases, no other pet care professional will spend more one-on-one time with your pet than your groomer. Each time your pet is professionally groomed, he is actually examined from head to toe.” ~ Michael Bryant, professional dog groomer

and it can be difficult for a dog to get around on those hard surfaces if their hair is too long,” he cautions.

Use a good shampoo, followed by a thorough rinse: A dog’s skin has a different pH level than ours, so avoid using human hair care products. Instead, Bryant suggests selecting shampoos that contain oatmeal or tea tree oil, which address a range of skin issues and have soothing properties, and follow with a good rinse.

“Remember, the most important part of any doggie bath is to thoroughly rinse all shampoo from the dog’s body,” he says. Conditioner is not essential unless the pet has long hair or is prone to matting. Dogs with long hair also need a good combing while the fur is still damp; otherwise, they are ready for a thorough rubdown with a thick towel. Finally, a gentle doggie massage helps end bath time on a soothing note.

It pays to hire pros: Getting your dog groomed can be a costly investment, but the price includes more than a fluff and cut. “Each time your pet is professionally groomed, he is actually examined from head to toe,” Bryant reports. “I have discovered teeth problems, joint problems, and hair and skin problems that many of my clients never would have noticed.”

Morieka V. Johnson is a freelance writer who frequently writes about pet issues and shares her Atlanta home with Lulu, a precocious pooch. Her weekly advice column on reducing carbon footprints, one toe at a time, appears on MNN.com. Email Morieka@gmail.com.

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EARTH MUSIC SOUNDSCAPES OF AMERICA’S QUIET PLACES

by Susie Ruth

“Silence is the think tank of the soul.” ~ Gordon Hempton

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ilence is like scouring sand,” says Gordon Hempton, an award-winning acoustic ecologist. “When you are quiet, the silence blows against your mind and etches away everything soft and unimportant.

What is left is what is real: pure awareness and the very hardest questions.”

It’s not easy to find silence, which is facing extinction in the modern world. If a quiet place is one where you can listen for 15 minutes in daylight hours without hearing a human-created sound, there are no quiet places left in Europe. There are none east of the Mississippi River and perhaps 12 in the American West, including one square inch in the Hoh Rain Forest at Olympic National Park, now officially recognized as the quietest place in the United States (OneSquareInch.org). In defending this exemplary spot of silence, Hempton is effectively protecting the soundscape of about 1,000 square miles of surrounding land.

Hempton defines silence not as noiselessness, but “the complete absence of all audible mechanical vibrations, leaving only the sounds of nature at her most natural. Silence is the presence of everything, undisturbed.”

Silence, he would concur, is not the absence of sound, but a way of living—an intention to make of one’s own ears, one’s own body, a sounding board that resonates with the vibrations of the world. Silence creates an opening, an absence of self, which allows the larger world to enter into our awareness. It HealthyLivingDetroit.com

brings us into contact with what is beyond us, its beauty and mystery.

Hempton encourages us all to join in the self-discovery of nature. He’s found, “All we have to do is listen.”

Sounds, more than sight, connect us, he observes. In learning to listen to nature’s nuances, we also learn how to listen to one another. His favorite time of day for listening to nature is 30 minutes before sunrise. When the atmosphere is still, “It is not unusual to hear many square miles at once.”

Astonishment and gratitude illuminate our being when light breezes play across leaves and set them in motion, chirruping night insects wind down and the birds’ dawn chorus begins. When our moving a stone in a creek bed alters the water music, it is we who are moved.

No one knows why natural sounds speak so directly to the human spirit, but we all acknowledge, in silent thanksgiving, that they do.

Gordon Hempton, of Port Angeles, WA, is an acoustic ecologist whose award-winning recordings of America’s vanishing natural soundscapes support his campaign to protect the silence of our national parks (SoundTracker. com). Over the past 25 years, he has circled the globe three times in pursuit of environmental sound portraits. Read One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Search for Natural Silence in a Noisy World and voice support at One SquareInch.org/links.

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TITANS OF YOGA LESSONS DISTILLED FROM A LIFETIME OF DISCIPLINED PRACTICE

by Johannes R. Fisslinger

For the first time, organizers of National Yoga Month have collected in one place insights on health, happiness and enlightenment from contemporary practitioners who are deemed by their peers as world titans of yoga.

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he essence of yoga, no matter its style, is a journey of self-discovery and transformation. It becomes a way of life that embraces a system of physical science, while honoring the quest for mental and emotional stability and balance. Millions of U.S. practitioners of all ages enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility and muscle strength, better posture and alignment, and decreased stress. As their practice deepens, they also experience yoga’s larger gift: a body/mind attunement that nurtures mental clarity, emotional composure and a greater sense of overall well-being.

The titans interviewed incorporate various techniques and approaches. Yet, they all agree upon the following handful of principles, designed to inspire, facilitate and heighten anyone’s yoga practice.

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Yoga… is about the power of now, being present in the moment. Anytime, [you can] take a few deep breaths and find a peaceful space within. ~ Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit Enjoy the moment; don’t be inhibited by the past or future.

You are in a timeless space, connected to the infinite. ~ Sharon Gannon, cocreator of Jiva Mukti Yoga Try this healing exercise: Sit up, put your hands in your lap, close your eyes and watch your breath. Take 30 seconds to enjoy this moment, right now, being present… and connecting with your inner smile. ~ Lilias Folan, called the “First Lady of Yoga” since her 1972 PBS series, Lilias! Yoga and You

Focus on the Breath If you bring your attention to your breathing, you become present; develop this muscle of being present by focusing on the breath. ~ Bryan Kest, creator of Power Yoga

Try this transformative exercise: If your mind becomes restless, relax your jaw and breathing, then become aware of the quality of your breath, using a soft inhale and exhale.

Feel your belly move as breath enters and exits through the nostrils, like a guest. Choose to observe your breath and it will redirect the mind. ~ Lisa Walford, developer of YogaWorks teacher training program

SEANE CORN FINDING A YOGA STYLE AND MAKING IT MEANINGFUL

by Kim Childs

Experience Health and Oneness with the Body Regular practice is key. Inevitably, if you do the postures enough, there’s magic to them. Even if you [begin with] no intention, yoga leads you to a state of union. Practicing yoga helps you remember that you’re already perfect, already free. ~ Sara Ivanhoe, creator of bestselling yoga DVDs If you don’t feel good in your body—if you can’t move forward with ease and not dis-ease—how can you feel good about anything? Yoga… makes us feel good about the bodies we are in. ~ Beth Shaw Yoga strengthens our life force and makes us stronger from deep inside; it builds life energy, prana, chi. ~ Vinnie Marino, Vinyasa flow teacher who employs music styles ranging from trance to rock

Strengthen the Mind through Meditation The real power of yoga is in meditation, the qualities of the mind behind the action. Bring these meditative qualities into the physical practice, and it becomes meditation in motion. ~ Bryan Kest Learn to concentrate on your mantra, your sacred words that you recite over and over again. My favorite is, “Let go… just let it go…” ~ David Life, co-creator of Jiva Mukti yoga Practice pranayama [regulation of the breath] and meditation to improve concentration and the power of your mind.

The mind creates emotions and thoughts; when the mind is healthy, the body and mind connect. Then you really find your soul essence, your consciousness. ~ Rajashree Choudhury, teacher of Bikram yoga

Experience Oneness with the Spirit For energy to be flowing, you have to be in tune and in balance not only with the nature around you, but [with] something that’s deeper inside you. This energy that’s in you, in me, in plants and animals, is the pure energy, the one life that connects us all. Who you are is an expression of con-

Seane Corn, a yoga superstar featured on magazine covers and Oprah.com, has been practicing yoga for 23 years and teaching for well over a decade. She has also taken her yoga “off the mat,” inspiring activism and raising funds for programs around the world that serve at-risk youth and AIDS/HIV treatment and prevention. Natural Awakenings asked this renowned teacher to share her advice on choosing a style of yoga and creating a home practice.

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orn observes that personality may initially predispose a student to prefer one style of yoga over another.

“For example, the style of yoga I teach is Vinyasa, a fluid form of yoga,” she says. “It tends to draw people who are more athletic and perhaps more goal-oriented or selfcompetitive—those who prefer a practice that feels more like a workout.” This style of so-called flow yoga can also be very emotionally therapeutic, she adds.

Students who want to try more vigorous yoga styles like Vinyasa or Ashtanga should have a basic understanding of how to build yoga asanas (postures), integrate the breath and work with their body’s flexibility. “In my dream world, students would know that there are techniques they need to understand before they approach a more challenging or fluid practice,” says Corn. “That would mean either going to a very beginner-level class or an Iyengar class. For some students, that may feel too slow, but it’s providing the appropriate information that’s going to give them longevity in their practice.” Likewise, she recommends Iyengar if an individual is recovering from an injury. natural awakenings

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sciousness, an expression of God. ~ Kim Eng, Qi Flow yoga teacher and partner of author Eckhart Tolle Yoga helps you [let go of] attachment to material things and empowers your soul. ~ Rajahshree Choudhury The essence of yoga is truth and love… willingness to embrace the God that is within, recognizing that we are all connected. ~ Seane Corn, internationally celebrated yoga teacher Johannes R. Fisslinger is the co-founder of National Yoga Month and founder of Yoga-Recess in Schools. Both initiatives are coordinated by the Yoga Health Foundation. For information about free local yoga classes and events in September and the new Titans of Yoga DVD, featuring 25 masters of yoga and meditation now available through yoga teachers and studios, visit YogaMonth.org.

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ithout proper technique, students can compromise their knees, lower backs and necks, Corn counsels. She explains that while Iyengar is quite a methodical and precise style for teaching fundamentals, styles like Kripalu, characterized as “meditation in motion,” can be more forgiving.

Once people begin to practice, physical and life changes may lead to the exploration of other styles. This is true for Corn, who has studied many traditions over the years. “When I was younger, I wouldn’t have considered an Iyengar or a Kripalu class,” she recalls.

“It was only Ashtanga or Vinyasa. Now that I’m in my 40s—or even back in my 30s—I’ve wanted a deeper practice that has more space and more areas of stillness and connection, which seems to match my growth as a person.”

For those who are grounded in yoga fundamentals and want a home practice, Corn recommends setting aside 30 minutes to an hour at least three days a week. “If you have a half-

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hour, I would recommend 10 minutes of sun salutes, 10 minutes of standing poses and 10 minutes of backbends, forward bends and a resting pose.”

Turn off phones and other distractions, she advises, and focus. The more sacred, intentional and meaningful a home practice is, the more likely one is to regard it as more than an exercise routine. “I set up an altar with things that are important to me,” remarks Corn. “When I put my palms together,

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Turn off phones and other distractions and focus.

I’ll set an intention and ask Spirit that the practice be a reflection of my devotion, a dedication to something greater than myself.”

At 43, Corn credits her yoga practice and diet (avoiding meat, fish, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and chemical additives) with maintaining her good health. “My bones are strong, my muscles and joints are quite supple, and my hormonal system is in really good shape,” she reports. “I don’t have PMS or other [premenopausal] symptoms and my skin looks good and clear. More importantly, I’m just very comfortable in my body and confident on my feet.”

As with any physical undertaking, anyone with a pre-existing injury or medical condition should consult a doctor before beginning a yoga practice. Corn advises students to, “Find a teacher who can meet you where you are.” Once on the mat, she says, explore what feels right and allow your practice to evolve as you do.

Kim Childs is a Kripalu yoga teacher in the Boston area. Connect at KimChilds.com.

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here are specific nutrients that are needed by the brain for creative expression. Being creative means having the ability to think clearly, and having the needed energy to take creative action as needed. Everyone has the potential to be creative in any area in life.

Essential fats, known as Vitamin F, enhance creative brain activity while helping reduce physical hyperactivity. Herbs, like Bacopa and Ginko, help maintain and improve memory. The most common missing vitamins and minerals that are important for creative expression are Vitamin D, calcium and magnesium.

Experts estimate that 70 percent of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D due to the misconception that sunlight is harmful. Vitamin D helps with brain development, memory, fatigue, depression, and protects against neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Cognitive function and creative expression are enhanced

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Foods that boost creativity are: Vitamin A-rich foods including carrots, peppers, apricots, sweet potatoes, kale, and cod liver oil Vitamin C-rich foods including oranges, melons, kale, almonds, and sweet red peppers.

Vitamin F-rich foods including flaxseeds, nuts, avocado, butter, cod liver oil, and Omega oil Calcium-rich foods including almonds, sesame seeds, filberts, parsley, and kale Iodine-rich foods including fish, kelp and dulse (seaweeds that can be used in food preparation) Magnesium-rich foods including raw green leafy vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds. (These foods also contain the other Vitamin D co-factors.)

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to a substance that is changed in the liver, kidney and small intestine. This substance works with calcium, moving it into the cells. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, making up 95 percent.

The movement of calcium is also dependent upon Vitamin C and the fat-soluble vitamins A, and F. The mineral Iodine is also essential to move calcium from the blood into the tissues. Calcium needs to be in balance with magnesium, which is the most important mineral needed for proper Vitamin D utilization. Often people are deficient in Vitamin D because they lack sufficient magnesium.

Vitamin D also needs the co-factors zinc, Vitamin K2, boron and Vitamin A. It is important to include foods rich in these nutrients to keep the brain and body vibrant and healthy.

The majority of Americans have magnesium intakes below the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions and, as with most nutrients, better absorbed from foods than from supplements.

It is important to get adequate amounts of Vitamin D, especially for those people who avoid the sun. Using sunscreen or wearing light colored pants and long sleeves when outdoors in the sun does protect the body from the sun. But covering the body with clothing and/ or sunscreen, and then the eyes with sunglasses blocks all light from the receptors that can convert sunlight to Vitamin D.

Dr. John Ott, who researched the effects of full spectrum light and Seasonal Affective Disorders (SAD), found that using tinted eyeglasses and sunglasses prevented the passage of the proper wavelengths of light to the eyes. One of the routes for UV light to be received by the body is through the eye, as well as the skin. He found that without sufficient sunlight exposure, disorders of the nervous system, Vitamin D deficiency, decreased immunity, hypertension, depression, and many chronic diseases can occur in both children and adults.

Vitamin D becomes an essential hormone for both adults and children once the liver and kidneys activate it. Vitamin D is also important for female health and hormone production. A research article in the April 2010 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology linked low Vitamin D levels with pelvic floor disorders. They also found that both premenopausal and postmenopausal women are twice as likely to have urinary incontinence if Vitamin D deficient.

Both adults and children may not be as healthy and vibrant as they could be without full exposure to sunlight where sufficient Vitamin D is produced. To enhance creative thought allow the skin to get 20-30 minutes daily of summer sun exposure, without sunglasses.

Include a handful of nuts and seeds, and some raw green leafy vegetables in the diet to provide all the needed nutrients for full creative expression.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 Canton Idol – 7:30pm. Judged talent show open to middle school and high school aged youth. $8. The Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton. 734-394-5300. Canton-MI. org/VillageTheater

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 2 VegMichigan Raw Vegan Potluck – 7pm.

Bring a raw, vegan dish (no animal products) sized for 8. First time visitors may pay $7.50 in lieu of bringing a dish. However, they are encouraged to bring a dish so there is enough food for everyone. Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Rd, Livonia. VegMichigan.org.

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Allen Park Farmers Market – 11am-6pm.

15800 White Street, Allen Park. Mary Anne 586-943-5785. AllenParkFarmersMarket.com.

Detroit Bass Fest – 4pm. Motown area celebration including performances and workshops by bassists and their groups. Bert’s Warehouse Theatre, 2739 Russell Street, Detroit. 313-393-3233. DetroitBassFest.com.

Friday Night Live – Poetry Reading with Khaled Mattawa – 8pm. $8, free for Detroit residents. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. DIA.org.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4 Southwest Detroit Bike Tour – 10am-1pm.

Ride distance: 16 miles. $25, $35 per person, bike rentals available at additional cost.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5 30th Annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival – 12-10pm. This year’s festivities include all the age-old traditions that have made the Labor Day Festival a regional favorite as well as many multicultural offerings that only Hamtramck – Michigan’s most ethnically diverse city – can offer.

Free. Jos Campau Street, Hamtramck.

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31st Annual Detroit Jazz Fest – 12noon - 11:30pm. The Detroit International Jazz Festival (DJF) is a major cultural institution, providing year-round concerts and educationalprogramming that culminates in one of the world’s premier jazz festivals on Labor Day Weekend. Now in its 31st year, the festival takes place over several city blocks in downtown Detroit – from Hart Plaza to

Campus Martius – with five stages and 100 acts over four days. It also offers educational activities for adults and children, giant puppets, fireworks, late-night jam sessions, rare opportunities to meet the artists and much more. Free. Downtown Detroit, One Hart Plaza, Detroit. DetroitJazzFest.com.

313-447-1248.

Lovable Huggable Marshland Turtles – 2pm. The only thing better than looking at a turtle is wearing one on your T-shirt. Examine some live turtles and then print a cool turtle design on a T-shirt or tote bag. Bring a bag or shirt to decorate. $2. Reservation required.

Marshland Museum and Nature Center, Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 W Jefferson, Rockwood. 734-379-5020. Metroparks.com.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Polish Day Parade – 1-3pm. Celebrate Polish heritage with an old-fashioned parade complete with Polish dancers, floats and bands. Free. Jos Campau Street, Hamtramck.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7 Parasites – 6:30-7:30pm. Presented by Dr. Civello. Parasites: Are you eating them or are they eating YOU? Come learn safe, natural ways to ride yourself of these unwanted guests. Free. Zerbo’s Health Foods, 34164 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-525-9588.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Registration required. $12. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-674-6965.

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How to Make Lasting Energy – 7-8:15pm.

Come find out what you can do to make lasting energy for a healthier body with Dr Hicks, DC. Free seminar, registration required. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd., Ste 109, Canton.

734-455-6767.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10 Allen Park Farmers Market – 11am-6pm.

Final market day for the season. It’s a great time to stock up on fresh farm produce and products like honey and bee pollen, jams and jellies and so much more. 15800 White Street, Allen Park. (Behind Acco Hardware off Southfield Rd) Mary Anne 586-943-5785.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11 33rd Annual Dally in the Alley - “The Greenest Festival in Detroit”. A performing arts festival and street fair including a local artist gallery and features live music on 4 stages. Rain date: Sept 12. Free. North Cass Community Union, 4632 Second Ave, Detroit.

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13th Annual Run for Ryan – 9am. 1 mile fun run, 5K run/walk, 8K run. All race proceeds will be used to support Flat Rock Community Schools Athletics and programs that ensure that the memory Ryan Sergent will serve as an inspiration to other aspiring student athletes. $20. Flat Rock Community High School, 25600 Seneca St, Flat Rock.

Livonia Family YMCA Open House – 10am-2pm. Free group fitness classes, workout with personal trainers, open swim, open gymnastics, volleyball, cheerleading, tennis clinics, basketball and more. Free. Eric, 734-261-2161.

Baseball and a Movie – 4pm. Families can enjoy a unique evening out in the heart of downtown Detroit with a baseball game at Comerica Park and a movie at Fox Theatre.

The back-to-back festivities start at 4pm with a feature presentation of “Field of Dreams” followed by a 7:05 baseball game across the street at Comerica Park. $15 for the two events. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Tigers.com. 866-66-Tiger.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Trish Donnelly Runnion Memorial Road Race – 7am. 1 mile run/walk, 5K run/walk. 525 Farmer St, Plymouth. Pat Donnelly, 734-4959512. PdonnellyClan@SbcGlobal.net.

Old Car Festival – 9:30am-5pm. America’s longest running antique car show. $22.

Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn. TheHenryFord.org. 313-982-6001.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Balance Your Hormones Naturally – 6-8pm. Learn from a woman who has been there – Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. This workshop will educate the audience about natural alternatives to address problems related to hormone imbalances and menopause. Free. Limited to 30 guests, reservations requires. Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness. com 734-756-6904.

Improving Memory and Concentration – 6-7:30pm. When it comes to being smart, you want to become a “fat head”. That’s because 50% of the dry weight of your brain is fats.

So, good fats like DHA & other omega-3 fatty acids are critical to keeping your brain healthy. Come to this months Herbal Hour so that we can show you more ways to boost your brain power. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate.

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“Creativity is a natural extension of our enthusiasm.“ ~ Earl Nightingale TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Registration required. $12.

Holistic Healer & Wellness Center, 21194 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Hts. 734-674-6965.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15 Live Pain Free – 6pm. Presented by Dr. Phil Heohn. Learn to live better with the help of holistic therapies. Free. Limited seating.

Alfred Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-425-3940.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16 Your Keys to Extraordinary Health – 6:30pm. Spend an evening with NY Times bestselling author and nutritional expert, Jordan Rubin. He will be sharing keys that will help you unlock your potential and empower extraordinary health! Free. Quality Inn, 30375 Plymouth Rd, Livonia.

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Get A Clue about the Flu – 7:10-8:10pm.

Are you concerned about the flu vaccine and other vaccines for yourself or your children?

Come get the facts, and learn what you can do to protect yourself by Dr. Denise Acton, ND. Free Call to reserve a space. 734-455-6767.

Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd., Ste 109, Canton.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17 Victorian Festival – 5-10:30pm. Streets will be closed to traffic as townspeople, artists, and business owners turn back the clock and transform themselves into a Victorian Village complete with period costumes, parade, trackless train and carriage rides, storytellers, magicians, musical entertainment and more.

Downtown Northville. Northville.org.

Live Green Fair – 4-8pm. Learn more about going green! Live music, food samples, green vendors or all kinds – runs along side the Funky Ferndale Art Fair. Admission is free.

Fri 4-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

Nine Mile & Woodward. LiveGreenFair.com

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 31st Annual Grosse Pointe Run – 9am. 5K run, 5K walk, 10K run. All monies raised by this event are returned to the community through scholarship, grants and support of local charities. USATF certified coarse. $25 before 9/7, $30 after. 350 Lakeshore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms. Wayne, 313-506-3982.

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Paint The Sky Kid’s Workshop – 10am12pm. Explore color mixing and expressive brushwork as you paint a canvas to take home. $24, registration required. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. DIA.org. 313-833-4249.

Beyond Tangy Tangerine Sampling – 12-3pm. Don’t play guessing games with your nutritional program. Try the All-InOne supplement Beyond Tangy Tangerine Complete nutrition “The Mighty 90” plus powerful antioxidants. It is a complex multi-vitamin formula, with plant derived minerals, 115 fruits & veggies ‘Super Food’, no preservatives, artificial sweeteners, wheat, or starch. All that plus an amazing 5,745 ORAC score per serving! Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate.

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Raw Health Eco Fest – 10am-8pm. Enjoy live/raw food demonstrations and samples under our 4,000 square foot tent for speakers, with room for blankets and lawn chairs. Take a wild edible walk, relax and enjoy yoga, tia chi, and dance in the serenity circle area. $10.

Nature’s Haven, 1369 Euler Rd, Brighton.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Hawkfest – 6am-10pm. The annual fall migration of birds of prey (hawks, eagles, falcons, owls and vultures) is celebrated at the premier hawkwatching site. See live birds, demonstrations and exhibits. Free.

Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 W Jefferson Ave, Rockwood. 734-379-5020.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 An Evening of Inspiring Peace Films – 6-9pm. Celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace! ONE PEACE, a local non-profit group, presents, “The

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Awakening Universe” by Neal Rogin and Drew Dellinger, and “Visions of a Universal Humanity” by Barbara Marx Hubbard. The films present cutting edge perspectives on humankind’s potential to create a positive future for the earth. $5 donation appreciated.

Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd. (734) 425-0079. OnePeace.us.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Registration required. $12. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-674-6965.

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Look and Feel Younger – 7-9pm. Learn the secrets to permanently losing weight and keeping it off. Learn secrets about diet, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes that can improve your health. Free, limited to 20 guests. Whole Foods, 7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield. 734-756-6904.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25

SAVE THE DATE Beyond the Pairs of Opposites Workshop – 10am-1pm. The Pairs of Opposites are constantly in motion and it’s easy to get caught-up in their play. Learn how to recognize them, discover their impact on peace and happiness, and learn how to live gracefully among them. Presented by Kathy Henning. Registration required. $30/advance or $35/door. 15218 Farmington Rd., Livonia.

(734) 674-6965.

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Finding the Perfect Food! - 7-8:30pm Ever wonder if there’s a perfect food for everyone?

When we share what we’ve found, there’s a good chance you’ll be as excited as we are! Co-sponsored by The Foundation for Wellness Professionals & Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., Certified Wellness Doctor. Free, Pre-registration requested. 734-425-8588.

Livonia Civic Center Library, 3rd flr. 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia.

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SAVE THE DATE Rouge River Industrial Kayak Tour – 10am. Join Riverside Kayak Connection on a kayak tour from Melvindale along the Rouge River. $35. Riverside Kayak Connection, 4016 Biddle, Wyandotte.

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VegMichigan Raw Vegan Potluck – 1-4pm.

Bring a raw, vegan dish (no animal products) sized for 8. First time visitors may pay $7.50 in lieu of bringing a dish. However, they are encouraged to bring a dish so there is enough food for everyone. Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Rd, Livonia. VegMichigan.org.

“Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.“ ~ Rita Mae Brown MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27 The Urinary System – 6-7:30pm. The urinary system is vitally important to the entire health of the body. It works in conjunction with the lungs, skin, & intestines to effectively remove waste from the body. It also works to reabsorb water, salts, protein, glucose, minerals & other substances that are essential for cellular health. Whether it be kidneys, bladder or any part of the urinary system come get educated on how they work together. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate.

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Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Registration required. $12.

Holistic Healer & Wellness Center, 21194 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Hts. 734-674-6965.

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Collecting in a Changing Market: How the Global Economy is Shaping Collecting Trends across All Sectors of the Art Market – 6:30pm. Lecture presented by Paul Provost, sponsored by the Associates of the American Wing. $8. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. DIA.org.

Solve Your Tummy Trouble – 7-9pm.

Are you suffering with Acid Reflux, stress, ulcers, indigestion and/or irritable bowl syndrome? Learn the hidden reasons behind these health concerns and the safe, natural, effective alternatives to naturally help yourself. Free. Limited to 15 guests, reservations required. Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-756-6904.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Ideal Nutrition for Weight Loss/Health – 7-8pm. What to eat to loose weight and keep it off? What is optimal health and nutrition?

Come listen to Dr. Acton, ND, share with you the basics of a healthy eating and weight management diet. Also learn about a natural supplement to help you loose weight. Free, registration required.734-455-6767. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd., Ste 109, Canton.

Ideal Nutrition for Weight Loss/Health – 7-8pm. What to eat to loose weight and keep it off? What is optimal health and nutrition?

Come listen to Dr. Acton, ND, share with you the basics of a healthy eating and weight management diet. Also learn about a natural supplement to help you loose weight. Free, registration required.734-455-6767. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd., Ste 109, Canton.

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” ~ Mary Lou Cook

FRIDAY OCTOBER 1 Speed Dating & Singles Mixer Party for Busy Professionals – 8pm. Presented by DateandDash. Speed dating allows you to skip the excruciating hit or miss first date experience. Instead, chat with a large pool of people, choose your favorites and see if they choose you! Free. Fox and Hound, 22091 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. DateAndDash.com.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 2 Crafting With Grace – 8am-5pm. Ann Arbor 2nd Annual Arts & Crafts Show, indoor show featuring 50-60 artists and crafters and a wide-range of handcrafted items. Concessions, bake goods, Kids Kraft Korner and Face-painting. Free on and offsite parking available with available free shuttle from our off-site parking. No strollers please. Accepting vendor applications until show is full. Applications can be downloaded from website, call or email CraftShow@ NewGrace.org. $2 (bring in this ad and get ½ price off admission). New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor.

734-477-6888. NewGrace.org.

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Canton Farmers Market – 10am-2pm.

Preservation Park, 500 North Ridge Road, Canton. Stephanie 734-398-5570. Apr 25-Oct 17. Leisure.Canton-Mi.org.

Redford Farmers Market – 10am-2pm.

15145 Beech Daly Rd, Redford. May – Oct. Michael 313-387-2771. RedfordTwp.com.

Fort-Visger CDC Farmers Market – 11am4pm.Southfield Rd Municipal Parking Lot between Fort St and I-75, Lincoln Park. Leslie 313-598-3137. May 2-Oct 31.

Kids Yoga – 1-2pm. Perfect for children ages 5-10. A fun program that introduces kids to the basics. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe.

YogaShelter.com.

Tabata Class – 1-2pm. Tabata Protocol is a great circuit workout based on the training formula that Dr. Izumi Tabata put together in 1992 that increases your anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, 313-2782629. F3Fitness.com.

Evolutionary Yoga with Gregg – 2-3pm.

All levels. $15 walk-in. First week of classes at Practice yoga are free. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods.

DetroitEvolution.com.

Belly Dance – 4pm. Aerobic workout that consist of basic belly dance movements with high energy music. $12. Registration required.

Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St #308, Detroit.

VixenFitness.com. 866-900-9797.

Vin Yin Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Vinyasa yoga practice followed by an intense yin stretch which works the muscles and stretches connective tissues. Flowing to build strength, then holding to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

Candlelight Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642.

LivoniaYogaCenter.com.

Posture Pro – 10:30-12pm. Level I Active with Jim Pero, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-2829642. Y4Peace.org.

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 12:00pm. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. SWCRC Office, 20600 Eureka Rd Ste 315, Taylor. Suzan 734287-3699. SMaxey22@comcast.net.

Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels. $10.

Ajna Yoga Center, 48 N Saginaw St, Pontiac.

AjnaYogaCenter.com. 248-613-6735.

ZUMBA® Toning Class – 7-8pm. All levels.

Bring water and a small towel. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com.

FitBarre – 7:15pm. Intense body workout to tone the body and lift your seat. $20. Body Fit, 133 W Main St. Ste 240, Northville. 248305-8414. BodyFitMi.com Yin Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. A yoga practice for all that targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised. A nice way to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

Ashtanga Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. $15. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45pm. The Fighting Fit, 3203 Biddle Ave, one block north of Eureka Road, Wyandotte. TheFightingFit. com.

Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. First class free, $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642.

LivoniaYogaCenter.com.

BYTETHIS Poetry Series – 8pm. $5. Cliff Bells, 2030 Park Ave, Detroit. Lashaun Phoenix Moore PowerfulBlackWoman@ gmail.com.

Hatha Yoga – 6-7pm. $13. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. Katie 734-421-7100.

SanctuaryChiropractic.com.

Tease Yoga – 5pm. Experience the benefits of yoga – but sexified. Traditional yoga poses follow each other into a seductive flow accompanied by candlelight, sexy music, and of course, sweat. This flirty yoga class will increase flexibility, relaxation, your ability to tune into your body, and tone arms, abs and legs. $12. Registration required. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St #308, Detroit.

VixenFitness.com. 866-900-9797.

Yoga for Everybody – 6-7:15pm. All levels. $10. Free parking. City Yoga, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit.

248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com.

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Zumba – 7:10-8:10pm. This Latin-based group exercise class is fun and easy to do.

Zumba combines high-energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations.

Add some spice and flare to your workout and shake your cha-cha! $12. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.

Tush & Abs – 6pm. Focuses on strengthening and toning the abdominal and glutes. $12.

Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St #308, Detroit.

VixenFitness.com. 866-900-9797.

Hip Openers Yoga – 12noon – 1:15pm.

Level I/II hip openers with Raluca, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org

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Third Option Support Group – 7-9pm.

Marriage support group. Free. Marriage Resource Center, 23400 Michigan Ave Ste P18, Dearborn. Village Plaza building, corner of Michigan and Outer Dr. Kristen 734-5782986. MIMarriage.org.

Find Your Edge – 7-8:15pm. Basic adaptive yoga with Peg Darnell, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate.

734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

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Acoustic Mondays – 8pm-2am. Free. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. 313-873-1117. SmallsBarDetroit.com.

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. Children with Hairloss, 12776 S. Dixie Hwy, Rockwood. Contact Rick Williams 734-626-7778.

Qi Gong & Yoga Nidra – 6-7:15pm. Level 1 therapeutic with Cindy Orlandi, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

Gentle Yoga – 9:30-11am. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com Healthy Backs – 11am-12pm. $10. Yoga.

Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods Drive, Dearborn.

Work Break Yoga – 11:45am-12:30pm. All levels. $10. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit.

248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com.

Tuesday Night at the Movies – 7-8:30pm.

Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka, Southgate. 734-284-2357. MarkMNU@ yahoo.com.

Preschool Skate – 10-11:30am. Parents, strollers and children 6 and under welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com.

Hula Hoop – 7:15pm. Enjoy your favorite childhood past time, the Hula Hoop as you get your daily dose of cardio, blast calories, shrink your waist and tone your entire body. $12. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.

Swim with Your Dog Indoors – 10:30am8pm. 4ft deep heated pool. Doggy life jackets and toys available or bring your own. $10. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City.

734-525-9500. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:15-8:15. No bag (non-contact) 30 minutes kickboxing followed by 30 minutes of lower and upper body workout to strengthen and tone. Ages 15 and up $9. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights.

TheFitnessFactory.net.

Classic Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels welcome. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E. Nine Mile Road, 1 block east of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up. $5. Ultimate Karate Institute, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214

Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Road, Garden City. 734-266-0565. GuardianMartialArts. com.

Zumba – 8:15pm. $8. Dance Academy, Westland Mall, lower level, 35000 Warren Rd, Westland. 734-425-1478.

Sizzle – 6pm. Fast-paced aerobic dance class featuring cute and sexy moves seen at the club or in striptease routines. The steps are easy to follow and come in choreographed combinations to go along with each new song.

You’ll be hot & sweaty the whole time the music’s pumping! $12. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.

FlowMotion – 8:30-9:30pm. Integrates the dynamics of Vinyasa with the methodical pace of slow flow and includes simple dance movements to create an inspiring experience on the mat and around the room. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

Guided Meditation Night – 6-8pm. Free.

670 S Main St, Plymouth. 734-476-9555.

BelovedSpirit.com. Laura 734-476-9555.

People’s Yoga with Gregg – 6:30-7:30pm.

Donation based. Spirit of Hope Church, 2nd floor gym, 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit.

313-316-1411.

Early Bird Yoga – 5:30-6:30am. Level I/II Active yoga with Jim Pero, RYT. Donation.

Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

Fitness Kickboxing – 7-8pm. $5. Tamashi Karate Dojo, 17651 E. Warren Ave, Detroit.

TamashiKarate.net.

Garden City Farmers Market – 9am-2pm.

Northeast corner of Ford and Middlebelt, Garden City. Amelia 734-422-4448. May 6-Oct 28. GardenCity.org.

The Nia Technique – 7-8pm. $6. All ages and fitness levels. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767

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Wayne State Wednesday Farmers’ Market – 11am-4pm. 501 Cass Avenue, Detroit. Kami 313-577-4296. Bridge Cards/EBT accepted.

Clas.Wayne.edu/SeedWayne Taylor Farmers Market – 12-7pm. 1211 Pardee, Taylor.

Wayne Farmers Market – 3-7pm. 35310 Michigan Ave,Wayne. May 19-Sept 29.

CI.Wayne.Mi.Us/Farmers_Market.shtml Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels. $10.

Ajna Yoga Center, 48 N Saginaw St, Pontiac.

AjnaYogaCenter.com. 248-613-6735.

Vinyasa Unplugged – 5:45-7pm. Dynamic, intense physical class with a different vibe!

Less music, experience long and lasting sequences, all integrated with a strong Vedanta theme. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

Cardio Hip Hop – 6-7pm. Dance your way fit. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn.

ElementsOfExercise.com.

Cardio Step – 6-7pm. An upbeat class full of energy, music to get your toes tapping and various routines to get that heart pumping!

One class burns over 600 calories! $12.

Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn.

313-792-8181. LoveUrCardio@yahoo.com.

MyBodyNBalance.com.

Stress Relief Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Basic level I therapeutic yoga with Carrie Hura, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

is the therapeutic application of hands-on massage techniques for the purpose of increasing circulation, relaxing muscle spasms, relieving tension, enhancing muscle tone, and increasing range of motion in high performance horses.

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Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm.

Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton.

734-994-0569. Canton.FreeToastHost.com.

Basic Yoga Fitness – 7-8pm. Includes breath awareness, proper body alignment, safe muscle stretches and relaxation. No experience needed. Bring a mat and blanket. $8. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. 734-246-1208.

THFDownriver.com.

Drop-in Knitting Night – 7pm. All levels welome. Free. Westland Library, 6123 Central City Pkway, Westland. 734-326-6123.

Box & Buff – 7-8:10pm. Cardio kickboxing.

High cardio workout that combines various kicking and punching movements followed up with concentrated ab work. Bring a mat or towel. $12. Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn. 313-792-8181.

MyBodyNBalance.com.

Free Bowenwork Evaluations – Experience the Bowenwork Technique which helps the body heal itself. Free evaluations by appointment. Camelia Tamasanu, P.B.P. and Gina Rajala, P.B.P. Professional Bowen Practitioners. 23030 Mooney, Farmington.

Call for appt: 248 345 3117 or 248 345 3595 Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. G. Phillips Catering, K of C Hall, 25160 W. Outer Dr, Lincoln Park.

Harriet Cole 313-928-4592. TomHarriet@aol. com.

Northville Farmers Market – 8am-3pm.

Northville Downs Race Track, corner of W Seven Mile and Sheldon Rd, Northville. Sher 248-349-7640. May 6-Oct 28. Project FRESH accepted. Northville.org.

Gentle Yoga – 9:30-11am. $4. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com

Mat Pilates – 7:15-8:15pm. All levels. $15.

Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net.

Gentle Yoga – 9:15-10:15am. $14. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia.

248-449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com.

Zumba – 7:30pm. Presented by C.C. Plus, Dance for fun and fitness. Zumba fitness trend fuses Latin dances like salsa, cumbia, merengue, flamenco, tango and belly dancing with aerobics. $7. Barnes School, 20090 Morningside, Grosse Pointe Woods.

CCPlusDance.com/ZFC.

Basic Internet Computer Class – 10-11am.

Intro the basics of the computer. Learn how to use the mouse and how to get to a specific website address. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods.

313-343-2575. LibCoop.net/HarperWoods.

Pilates – 10:15-11:15am. $15. Metro Dance Company, 541 S Mill, Plymouth. 734-2078970. MetroDanceCompany.com.

Wyandotte Farmers’ Market – 11am-7pm.

Corner of First and Elm streets. Brandon 734324-4500. Wyandotte.net.

Reflexology and Yoga Enjoy a relaxing Reflexology session Increase energy flow & circulation Strengthen your immune system Relax your mind, body and “sole”

Private Yoga Classes Available Lauren Burtell Certified Reflexologist and Yoga Teacher 725 South Adams Rd. • Ste. L169 • Birmingham

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Northwest Detroit Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. 15000 Southfield Fwy, Bushnell Congregational Church parking lot, Detroit.

Pam 313-387-4732x103. Project FRESH and Bridge Cards/EBT accepted. GRDC.org.

Dance Body Basics – 5:30pm. Beginner dance class. $15, $20 annual registration fee. Detroit Dance Studio, 4731 Grand River Ave, Studio #203, Detroit. 313-887-0656.

DetroitDanceStudio.com.

Sexy Circuit – 6pm. Incorporates elements of pole fitness, chair work, cardio dance and more into a fun & sexy circuit workout. It’s the perfect way to try out all the different things you can do at Vixen Fitness to get in shape the sexy way! You’ll also get an incredible workout that flies by as you move from station to station. Not your ordinary circuit-training workout…come try all the good stuff at once.$12. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.

Tai Chi – 6-7pm. $5. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767 Yoga for Every Body – 6-7:15pm. All levels. $10. Free parking after 5pm. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392.YogaInDetroit. com.

Aerial Arts – 6-7:30pm. Om my! Learn to fly. $25. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit.

DetroitFlyHouse.com. Micha 313-674-6424.

Vinyasa Flow – 6:15-7:45pm. $10. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392.

YogaInDetroit.com.

Bowenwork Holistic Treatment Are you...trying medications, massage, surgery, chiropractors, physical therapy and other methods for your illnesses or injuries...but your problems return? Consider Bowenwork®. It helps your body heal itself.

Gina Rajala & Camelia Tamasanu FREE consultations on Thursdays.

Call: 248-471-0838

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www.BioBalance.vpweb.com • Auto & Workers Comp Ins. accepted.

People’s Yoga with Gregg – 6:30-7:30pm.

Donation based. Spirit of Hope Church, 2nd floor gym, 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit.

313-316-1411.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:45-8:45pm. $14.

Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main Street Unit B, Northville. 248-449-9642.

NorthvilleYogaCenter.com.

ZUMBA® Toning Class – 7-8pm. Dance your way fit. All levels. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com.

Acoustic Open Mic – 8pm. Token Lounge, 28949 Joy, Westland. 734-513-5030.

TokenLounge.com

Adult Roller Skate Dance – 10am-12pm. $5. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com.

Restorative Yoga – 10:45-11:45am. $8. Northville Senior Center, 303 W Main Street, Northville. 248-349-0203.

NorthvilleParksAndRec.org.

Adult Fit-to-Tumble Exercise Class – 8:15-9:30pm. Increase upper body strength and flexibility through gymnastic skills and conditioning. $10. DPAS, 22819 Michigan Ave, West Dearborn. 313-268-7232.

MsLynnsGym.Piczo.com.

Abs/Glutes/Thighs – 7:15-8:15pm. Intense lower body workout. Ages 15+. $9. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights. TheFitnessFactory.net.

248-353-2885.

Senior Fitness Testing – 11-11:30pm. $5.

Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd, Wayne. Heidi 734-721-7400.

Ci.Wayne.Mi.Us. Yin Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. A yoga practice for all that targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised. A nice way to let go and release.

Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe.

YogaShelter.com.

Fairlane Ballroom Dance Club – 8pm. $7. Monsignor Hunt Banquet Center, 7080 Garling, Dearborn Heights. 734-516-0500.

MsgrHunt.com

Posture Pro – 7:15-8:15pm. Level I/II yoga with Regina Mitchell, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

Vixen Bootcamp – 7:30pm. High energy fitness class that combines sexy dance moves into a sassy cardio workout. We also finish off the class with some toning exercises that will have you fit to strip in no time! $12.

Registration required. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St #308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.

866-900-9797.

Farmers & Artisans Market of Dearborn – 8am-1pm. Bryant Library, 22100 Michigan Ave at Mason St.; Joan 313-673-4207.

Dog Swimming – 10:30am-8pm. Pay for a 1 hour swim with your dog and receive a free do it yourself bath for your dog. $21. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City.

734-525-9500. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up $5. Michigan Karate Academy, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214

Miler’s Club – 12-12:30pm. Be a part of the senior miler’s walking club. $1. Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd, Wayne.

Ci.Wayne.Mi.Us. 734-721-7400.

VinYin Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Vinyasa yoga practice followed by an intense yin stretch which works the muscles and stretches connective tissues. Flowing to build strength, then holding to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

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Ballroom Dance Lesson – 6:45-8pm.

Learn the basics of several ballroom styles. No partners or dance experience necessary. $15. Metro Dance Company, 541 S Mill, Plymouth. 734-207-8970.

MetroDanceCompany.com.

Yin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. All levels welcome. $10. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit.

DetroitFlyHouse.com.

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” ~ Confucius

Livonia Farmers Market – 8am-3pm.

Local vendors offer a variety of produce, plants, crafts, etc. W.I.C. Is accepted by select vendors. 6/19-10/9 Wilson Barn, West Chicago & Middlebelt Rds. WilsonBarn.com 734-261-3602.

Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. 2934 Russell Street, between Mark and Gratiot, Detroit. Project FRESH and Food Stamps accepted. Randall Fogelman 313-833-9300 DetroitEasternMarket.com Belleville Farmer’s Market – 7am-12pm.

405 Main St, Belleville. 734-697-9323.

June-Oct. Plymouth Farmers Market – 7:30am12:30pm. In “The Gathering” on Penniman Ave. just east of Main St, Plymouth. Melissa 734-453-1540. May-Oct,. PlymouthMI.org.

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Prenatal Yoga – 9-10am. Ease the aches and pains of pregnancy and prepare for labor, childbirth and new motherhood. $15. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313-881-2874.

Basic Pre-Natal Friendly Yoga – 9-10:15am.

Basic therapeutic yoga with Jessica Hillman, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate, 734-282-9642.

Y4Peace.org.

Grosse Pointe - West Park Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Between Lakepointe and Beaconsfield, Grosse Pointe. Jennifer 313-822-2812 x200. May 15-Oct 30.

GrossePointePark.org.

Classic Nia – 9:30am. All levels welcome. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E. Nine Mile Road, 1 block east of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com.

Beginner Pole Dance – 10am. Learn a mini routine combining various beginner pole dance techniques. No experience necessary. $12. Registration required. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St #308, Detroit. VixenFitness. com. 866-900-9797.

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Hatha Yoga – 10-11am. All levels. $10.

Ajna Yoga Center, 48 N Saginaw St, Pontiac.

AjnaYogaCenter.com. 248-613-6735.

TRX Suspension Training – 10-11am. Learn how to weight train and get lean muscle using body weight. $10. Wate Man Fitness, 29123 8 Mile Rd, Livonia. Wat Tabata Class – 10-11am. Tabata Protocol is a great circuit workout based on the training formula that Dr. Izumi Tabata put together in 1992 that increases your anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, 313-2782629. F3Fitness.com.

ZUMBA® Fitness Class – 10-11am. Dance your way fit. All levels. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com.

Yoga for Kids – 11-11:30pm. Ages 3-4. $10.

Northville YOGA Center, 200 S Main Street Unit B, Northville. 248-449-YOGA. Jivamukti Light – 11am-12pm. Short form Jivamukti practice at a slower pace.

Infused with inspiring music and citing of scriptures. Familiarity with sun salutations recommended. $12. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. HouseOfYoga.net.

Learn to Skate Beginner Session – 11am1pm. No experience need. All ages welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY/COLONICS DENISE STRAUSS STACIE COLLINS - WALLACE

NATUROPATHIC SCHOOL OF THE HEALING ARTS.

15875 Middlebelt Road, Suite 200 Livonia, Mi 48152 734.525.5400

Vivowellnesscenter.Com Detoxify at Metro Detroit’s Premier Colon Hydrotherapy Center. Offering two hydrotherapy suites, FDA approved equipment and disposable speculums.

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H2O CLEANERS Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 1925 Vernier Rd - 313-640-4426 21138 Mack Ave - 313-881-6942 Organic dry cleaning, non toxic, safe for all garments, no chemical odor and better for the environment.

Our State Licensed school offer 4 diploma programs, which dovetail so that students may earn all 4 easily: Naturopathy Diploma, Master Herbalist Diploma, Massage Therapy/Natural Medicine Diploma, MASSAGE THERAPY/ Natural Medicine DIPLOMA program begins every October

FRESH PRODUCE

Kids Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. Donation.

Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

KIM’S PRODUCE 4206 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201

Vedanta Study Group – 5:30-6:30pm. Free.

Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe.

YogaShelter.com.

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EDUCATION

313-831-1960 KimsProduce.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm Our goal is to be your place to go for the freshest produce at a fair price. We offer several varieties of locally made products, including Randy’s Granola, Great Lakes Coffee, Calder Dairy and lunch items.

ECO PRODUCTS BETH THE BAG LADY 810-667-3017

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Keep it green! Beth designs beautiful custom bags in fabric designs to suit your personality. Do your part to help keep a few more plastic bags out of the landfills.

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communityresourceguide ANGIE’S HOLISTIC TOUCH Therapeutic Massage and Reiki 13645 Northline Road

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HEALTH FOOD STORES

GRACE EXPRESSED PAULA POLLIFRONE NEYS OTL

TOTAL HEALTH FOODS, LLC 13645 Northline, Southgate, MI 48195 734-246-1208

HOLISTIC HEALTH

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Occupational Therapist, QXCI Biofeedback Specialist, Reiki Master, Archetypal Consultant Northville MI

248.982.5971

pneys@wideopenwest.com We offer a wide variety of vitamins and supplements, 100 bulk herbs to choose from as well as allergy free foods including wheat and gluten free. We have a relaxed and friendly community atmosphere where you can enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea. There are classes and services going on all the time that focus on your health, wellbeing and spirituality. We believe in helping you make educated and informed decisions on your health by suppling a fountain of resources including a certified ND.

ZERBO’S 34164 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150 734-427-3144 Zerbos.com Wall to Wall supplements Organic products & produce Frozen & Refrigerated foods Groceries, Teas, Bulk Foods Natural Chemical Free Pet Products Mineral Based Cosmetics Chemical Free Personal Care products Raw Living & Sprouted Food Section Fitness Section and more.

Paulaneys.net Paula offers safe and gentle detoxification, strengthening of the digestive system, stress reduction & consults to discover your Archetypes (energetic patterns of being).

IRIDOLOGIST GERALDINE TORRES IRIDOLOGIST REFLEXOLOGIST HERBALIST IN-BALANCE CENTER

Southgate, MI 48195 734.934.2076 www.angiesholistictouch.com Angie’s Holistic Touch offers many holistic therapies for your health and well being.

Angie is dedicated to providing her clients with nurturing treatments to promote balance in the body, relaxation, pain relief and self healing. Offering Holistic Wellness Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki Energy Healing, Raindrop Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, AromaTouch Technique, Bellanina Facelift Massage, Sinus Treatments and Revitalizing Foot Therapy. Call today to schedule a session with Angie and enjoy the immediate benefits of a balanced state of being. SEPTEMBER SPECIAL - 1 1/4 Hour Bellanina Facelift Massage for $55.

“Changes are not only possible and predictable, but to deny them is to be an accomplice to one’s own unnecessary vegetation.” ~ Gail Sheehy

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CAMELIA TAMASANU BIO BALANCE THERAPY

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MASSAGE THERAPY

Bowenwork®, Chi NeiTang, Parafango wrapping, Cellulite treatment plus special programs available for those suffering from chronic conditions.

LINDA’S PEACEFUL AND THERAPEUTICMASSAGE (734) 765-1341 linda4massage@gmail.com CUSTOMIZED THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE for you.

Designed to relieve muscle tension and the stresses of the day. Complimentary, Essential Oils offered for additional benefits. Ask me about AFFORDABLE PRICES, GIFT CERTIFICATES and SPA PARTY ideas. Serving Southeastern MI in Canton: Shaft Chiropractic Wellness on Mondays & Thursdays. Avail weekends; call or email to schedule an appointment. ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals).

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ORGANIC HAIR CARE IMAGE BY DEVIN, INC. 3744 Monroe, Dearborn, MI 48124 313-561-6455 Organic hair care, massage therapy, natural manicure & pedicures.

Now offering Migun Far Infrared thermal massage.

PET PSYCHIC LORRIE THE PET PSYCHIC 734-493-3190

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As seen on Oprah, world renowned, 3rd generation pet psychic/medium specializing in giving animals a voice for behavior, health issues, rescued pets, adoption, rainbow bridge, and human readings. Let me be of service to you and your pets.

SPIRITUALITY ONE SPACE LESLIE BLACKBURN Dearborn, MI

313.269.6719

OneSpaceConnected.com MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com Illuminating the Path of Self-Realization through Art, Yoga, Sacred Geometry, Sacred Sexuality & more!

Individual and couple coaching is available in addition to group classes, workshops and retreats. Browse the website for original artwork and music. Prints, music downloads and commission pieces are also available.

WELLNESS CENTERS LEZLIE CEBULSKI, N.D., EFT-ADV HOLISTIC HEALING & WELLNESS, LLC 199 North Main Street, Suite B-6 Plymouth, MI 48170 734-787-0626 Holistic-Healing-Wellness.com info@holistic-healing-wellness.com Alternative Medicine Board certified traditional naturopath and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, uses a unique combination of nutrition, detoxification, light therapy, flower essences, EFT and muscle response testing to rebalance energy and release negative emotions. Specializing in natural treatment of anxiety, depression, mood swings, fatigue, anger issues, and improving self-image with lasting results.

DR CAROL ANN FISCHER, D.C. N.D. TLC Holistic wellness 31594 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 734-664-0339 You deserve the best TLC TLCHolisticWellness.com

DR SHARON A. OLIVER, M.D. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INSTITUTE 18714 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48203 313-368-2284

Dr. Fischer is the Clinic Director of a unique holistic wellness center located in Livonia, specializing in helping women and their families achieve better health. Certified Naturopath and Chiropractor with over 25 years clinical experience helping create miracles for thousand of people.

Published author in 3 Michigan magazines, and member of the American Holistic Health Association. Improving health, energy and vitality for people of all ages using gentle, nonforce Chiropractic, Nutrition Response Testing, whole food nutrition, herbs and homeopathy.

Receive personal coaching from a woman who understands diet, weight loss, detoxification and natural hormone balancing. Visit our new informational web site to learn more.

313-368-4598 fax DrOliverMD.Tripod.com Dr. Oliver is a medical doctor Board Certified by the American Holistic Medical Association. She has over 15 years experience helping people achieve their optimal health with the use of foods, herbs and natural remedies. If needed Dr. Oliver has the knowledge and ability to help you effectively use conventional treatments, including chelation therapy, intravenous Vitamin C, and nutritional I.V.s. Come experience truly wholistic care!

WINDOWS

DR. WILLIAM H. KARL, D.C. KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, P.C.

SNIDER WINDOW CLEANING

30935 Ann Arbor Trail

586-254-9500

Mike Snider, Owner

Westland, MI 48185

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734.425.8220 KarlWellnessCenter.com With over 30 years in the Livonia/ Westland area helping people regain and enjoy optimal health, Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., is a Brimhall Certified Wellness Doctor. Utilizing the latest Brimhall Wellness protocol, including the use of one of the only FDA approved cold lasers, and his advanced training in NRT (Neurological Relief Techniques), he provides the finest in holistic health care for each and every one of his patients. His personalized treatment plans are based on a successful foundation of research, education and experience which incorporates nutritional coaching, whole food supplementation, unique exercises, energy balancing and detoxification techniques, homeopathic and herbal remedies, allergy elimination and reprogramming, as well as traditional and advanced chiropractic care. A passionate speaker and educator, Dr. Karl is the local representative for the non-profit Foundation for Wellness Professionals which offers free of charge workshops for the community on various health topics.

Ask about our quarterly and monthly service specials!

Residential and commercial window cleaning, inside, outside, screens, gutters, ceiling fan, lights, mirrors, cleaning and hauling services. Family owned since 1993.

YOGA PRACTICE YOGA 20792 Mack Ave Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 (313) 881-2874 Practice-Yoga.net Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Basic, YinYoga, Mat Pilates, Kripalu and Kid’s Yoga. We offer a very safe and supportive atmosphere to take your practice at your own pace. Discover yourself at Practice Yoga!

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classifieds To place a listing: 3 lines minimum (103 characters, spaces & punctuation): 1 month: $25; 3 months $22.50 per month, prepaid.

Extra words: $1 each: Send check w/listing by 15th of the month to Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. - Classifieds, Box 341081, Detroit, MI 48234-1081. Info 586-983-8305 or visit www.HealthyLivingDetroit.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES – Be part of a dynamic franchised publishing network that is helping to transform the way we live and care for ourselves. As a Natural Awakenings publisher, your magazine will help thousands of readers to make positive changes in their lives, while promoting local practitioners and providers of natural, Earth friendly lifestyles. You will be creating a healthier community while building your own financial security working from your home. For sale in Birmingham/Huntsville AL, Denver CO, Mobile AL, Morris County NJ, and New York City, NY Call for details 239-530-1377.

NEED TO HAVE A GATHERING BUT DON’T HAVE THE SPACE? Beautiful room available for a small group of people in an upscale Livonia wellness center.

Please call Denise at 734.525.5400.

FREE BUSINE$$ OPPORTUNITY Free website, no selling, not MLM Live healthier, wealthier, send S.A.S.E. to OTD Global, LLC. 12230 Woodmont Detroit, MI 48227

GREEN MICHIGAN GREEN SAFE PRODUCTS offers Eco-Friendly biodegradable compostable food & beverage containers made from renewable resources for restaurants, bars, schools, offices, home and more. It’s time to go green! John 313-300-7709 or atomsgreenmarket@gmail.com

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BE VEGAN/GREEN! Help save planet from destruction. Go to GodsDirectContact.org. View climate change flyer.

HEALTH HOLISTIC FAMILY HEALTHCARE FACILITY- Dr William. H. Karl has almost 30 years of experience with the latest wellness techniques. He has helped people of all ages to regulate and strengthen the immune, circulatory, hormonal and nervous systems.

Call now to schedule an appointment. Free consultation with Dr. Karl. 734-425-8220.

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Get FREE E-Book, Visit: http://www.getdrinkingwater.com For More Direct Product Information, Visit: http://www.getcleanwatersolutions.com For Shocking Information About Your Body and Common Diseases, Visit: http://www.drinkhealthywaters.com

ARE YOU INTO HEALTHY LIVING? DO YOU ENJOY MEETING NEW PEOPLE? Are you ready to combine your passion for healthy living with your need to make a living? There might be a wonderful opportunity for you to join the Natural Awakenings Magazine team. Inside & Outside sales opportunities. Commission only sales, work as an independent contractor. Call Mary Anne Demo for more information 586-983-8305.

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SERVICES

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COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

TOTAL HEALTH FOODS IS NOW HIRING. Please drop off your resume to the store - 13645 Northline Rd. Southgate, MI 48195. You must have experience and be willing to work weekends.

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED. Prompt Reliable Friendly Service. Can solve any of your computer problems. Wireless Networks 15 years experience Servicing Wayne/Oakland Counties Call Marc: 248-767-2560 MSchoenberg@TWMI.RR.COM

“Sow good services; sweet remembrances will grow from them.” ~ Madame de Staël GET A DELICIOUS, HEALTHY MEAL ON YOUR TABLE IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS. Let the Pampered Chef show you how.

Come see me do a live cooking demonstration at Total Health Foods in Southgate Thurs., Aug. 19. See their ad on the inside back cover of this issue.

•Fundraisers • Bridal showers • Outlet pricing Sandy Ricke-Pampered Chef Consultant 313-515-3838 pamperedchef.biz/sricke sricke@wyan.org

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VOLUNTEERING HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS-Hospice Compassus seeking compassionate individuals in SE Michigan to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. Required training provided free. Info: Volunteer Coordinator 248-355-9900.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan.

Training provided. For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888-937-4390.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR GARDEN CLEAN-UP. Calling on all greenthumbs…whether you have an hour or several days to spare… one time or on a regular basis, all help is gladly accepted as we are looking for individuals to maintain the gardens on the 20 acres of property here at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center. Please contact Roz Salter at 313-5359563 to schedule your volunteer opportunity.

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Write your goals here: __________ • Lower Your Stress & Blood Pressure _____________________________ _____________________________ • Better Health & Immune Function _____________________________ • Understand Diet & Cholesterol

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“LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE” (Hippocrates) IS THERE A PERFECT FOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH? Join Us To See What We Found - And Why! Sept. 22nd Call Dr. Karl for your FREE CONSULTATION ~ 734-425-8220 SCHEDULE YOUR FREE HOLISTIC HEALTH CONSULTATION WITH DR. KARL TODAY -

and Enjoy One FREE Stress Reducing Chair Massage At the time of Consultation. New patients only. Medicare guidelines apply. Expires 10/15/10

Dr. William H. Karl, D.C. — Certified Wellness Doctor

Join Dr. Karl for this FREE WORKSHOP on Sept. 22nd “FINDING THE PERFECT FOOD!” Livonia Civic Center Library 7-8:30pm

Co-Sponsored by: The Foundation for Wellness Professionals (Reserve Your Seat!)

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AL SIXTH ANNU

reness a w A r e c n a C s Karmano

0 1 0 2 , d r 3 r Octobe • Dearborn rn 3744 MnoOnutreor e Drive & Van Bo Betwee

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Help us raise money for early breast cancer detection!

this ALL PROCEEDS day will benefit Karmanos Cancer Research

12pm-4pm For more info

Call Devin

313-561-6455

Image by Devin Inc., Dearborn, MI is hosting the 6th annual Cancer Awareness Fundraiser in an effort to raise a greater awareness of cancer education; to acknowledge our surviving clients, friends, and family members; and for remembrance of those who have lost their battle with cancer. The staff of Image Salon has been deeply affected by this disease and wants to make a difference by whatever means possible to raise funds for the research and eventual cure of cancer.

This is a non-profit event in which all the proceeds will go to Karmanos Breast Cancer Research. There will be Karmonos educators speaking at the event to educate and inform our attendees on the early detection of breast cancer, while funds are raised by making men, women, and children, even more beautiful with discounted rates on haircuts, mini facials, waxing, paraffin hand treatments, manicures, pedicures and massages. There will also be refreshments, music, and activities for the kids. Image Salon has accepted donations of products, food and services from a variety of local businesses to help make this Cut-A-Thon Fundraiser for Breast Cancer a great success!

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